This episode we have our first guest from the #Filmtok Community, Brandon White. For those unsure of what that means: I met Brandon through the film critic and reviewing community on TikTok under the hashtag #filmtok. When he first said that he had an aversion to the director, Brian Levant - I said “Who?” The director of The Flinstones in Viva Rock Vegas, and The Christmas Story 2 - both sequels, AND the director of a film he had not yet seen: Jingle All the Way. While I do not like Christmas movies, I did think that mixing that subject with tackling Arnold Schwarzenegger in comedies could lead to some very interesting conversations. We talk about the rating system for films in the US, the depiction of children in films vs reality, the difference between campy and corny, the joy of putting yourself out there as an actor/filmmaker, and so much more. I’m quite glad we took the chance on this strange little 1996 classic, and I hope you’ll join us for the deep dive into Christmas in July with: Jingle All the Way.

Brandon’s “Letterboxd Top Four”

1. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

2. Columbus (2017)

3. The Happiness of the Katakuris (2001)

4. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

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Follow Brandon on Social Media:

• Instagram

• Letterboxd

• TikTok

Kt’s Socials:

Tik Tok: @MovieRunTime

Instagram: @LittleDeadlyCreature

YouTube: @MovieRuntime

Letterboxd: @MovieRuntime

Kt was on The Letterhack with Matt Strackbein earlier this month. The Letterhack is an interview show focused on alternatives to mainstream media, art and comics. Brought to you by Matt Strackbein. It was a really wonderful interview and I had a blast getting to formally meet Matt. I can’t wait to talk to him more in the future!

Kt will be on Movie Night Extravaganza on 8/2 to discuss the LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY!! This is another special Friday edition of MNE as it will include guest Renee Ruin of The Night Shift!

Kt was on a recent episode of Back Look Cinema with Zo Richardson to discuss RoboCop. Back Look Cinema invites you to revisit the cinematic treasures of yesteryear from the 70s, 80s, & 90s. Join us every other week as our host, Zo Richardson, welcomes a special guest to share their cherished memories of some of the greatest movies in history and delve into the legendary Hollywood lore that unfolded behind the camera. It was a really wonderful and in depth look at the movie. If you’re a fan of RoboCop I highly suggest you give it a listen.

SEE KT’S NEWEST SHORT FILM AND HER FIRST COMEDIC PIECE: WE HAVE GHOSTS AT HOME (5 mins)

Watch Kt’s 35 min long body horror short film, Girl in the Basement