Sheila has years of experience in the entertainment industry, ever since the show biz bug got a hold of her at age 15. She ditched her plan to become a lawyer and dove headfirst into filmmaking by the time she graduated high school.

Fast forward to today: as SVP of Creative Development at Warner Bros, Sheila has worked on the critically acclaimed musical adaptations of THE COLOR PURPLE and IN THE HEIGHTS, as well as TWISTERS and GODZILLA X KONG sequels, plus the upcoming films FLOWERVALE STREET and a forthcoming project with BLACK PANTHER director, Ryan Coogler. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

We discuss the movies that move us, personal playlists for all occasions, the challenges of adapting musicals to the screen, and the importance of culture in storytelling and entertainment.

Got a question or topic for discussion in a future episode? Please email us or send a voice memo to hello@oncuepodcast.com.

This episode is produced and edited by Kathleen Gallacher.

This week’s cocktail or mocktail – THE BLACK PANTHER
1 oz tequila (for mocktail, use ginger ale)
½ oz Morin Licor de Cafe (for mocktail, use a shot of coffee or espresso)
½ oz Vanilla Liqueur (for mocktail, use vanilla syrup)

Shake all ingredients over ice, then serve straight up into a chilled glass with a coffee bean or two as garnish.

MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE:

Music From Episode 18

Record Of The Week

Theme Song - Ends Of The Earth - Simon Steadman and T.T. Magruber