Bästa Tom Benedek podcaster (2024)

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Sanora Babb: Capturing the stories of migrant Dust Bowl farmworkers on Access Utah 49:06

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A new biography revives the groundbreaking voice of Sanora Babb. John Steinbeck relied on Babb's field notes and oral histories of migrant farmworkers to write "The Grapes of Wrath."Av Tom Williams

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Bestselling romance author RaeAnne Thayne on Access Utah 49:52

5d ago49:52

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Today our guest is northern Utah resident and bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne. She published her 75th book, "The December Market," earlier this year.Av Tom Williams

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Magic and more with Richard Hatch on Access Utah 51:19

5d ago51:19

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Richard Hatch joins us for the hour to talk about magic, as well as his recent translation of a 1933 book from a German author killed in the Holocaust.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 776: Crafting Comedy Without Limits: The Indie Spirit Behind Chasing Molly with Shelley Pack & Josh Sutherland 58:14

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In today’s episode, we welcome the brilliant comedic minds behind Chasing Molly: Shelley Pack and Josh Sutherland. Together, they share the odyssey of making an independent film from scratch, driven by pure creativity and an unwavering dedication to laughter and storytelling. Their journey is not just one of filmmaking but of persistence, grit, and…

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A citizen proposal to make SLC's Rio Grande Depot a transit hub on Access Utah 43:20

10d ago43:20

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Via Rio Grande is proposing a citizen-driven vision for removing railroad crossings, revitalizing a neighborhood, and reusing the historic Rio Grande Depot as Salt Lake City’s main transit hub.Av Tom Williams

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Local and national election results recap on Access Utah 50:26

11d ago50:26

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The results are in. Former President Trump is president-elect. We recapped the 2024 election with USU Political Science Professor Damon Cann.Av Tom Williams

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'A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits' on Access Utah 49:57

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Today talked with Robert Frodeman, one of the editors of a new book: "A Watershed Moment: The American West in the Age of Limits."Av Tom Williams

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IFH 775 - Breaking Into Hollywood: The Power of Authentic Connections and Creative Vision with Jameson Parker 49:27

12d ago49:27

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On today's episode, we welcome Jameson Parker, a seasoned producer with roots in theater, who’s climbed the ranks in the world of film and television. As a Development Director at Bright Light Pictures, Jameson has developed a keen eye for projects that align with his passion and resonate with audiences. Starting as an actor, he transitioned to pro…

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The latest 'Longmire' books with author Craig Johnson on Access Utah 49:51

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Today we talked with Wyoming-based writer Craig Johnson, the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mystery novels, which are the basis for "Longmire," the Netflix series.Av Tom Williams

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'Hometown Betrayal' with Emily Benedek on Access Utah 49:55

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In Hometown Betrayal, author Emily Benedek takes you behind the closed doors of the remote Mormon community of Clarkston, Utah. With the help of hundreds of individual stories, she pieces together not only what happened to Valarie, but also the conditions and culture that allowed it.Av Tom Williams

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'The Unwedding' with Utah author Ally Condie on Access Utah 51:11

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Ally Condie is the author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Matched series and the Edgar Award Finalist for "Summerlost," among other novels.Av Tom Williams

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Women's tales of river rafting on Access Utah 49:06

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What do a bunch of well-seasoned river gals do on river trips without their men? Everything you might imagine, and more.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 774: Breaking Barriers in Filmmaking: The Resilient Journey of Sean Buckley 52:58

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On today's episode, we welcome Sean Buckley, founder and CEO of Buck Productions. From humble beginnings to becoming a force in content creation, Sean’s journey is a testament to persistence, passion, and adaptability. Through his story, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges of building a media production company from scratch, especially in a…

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The perils of living in the Pyrocene on Access Utah 35:08

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“Today we live in a fire age in which ancient prophecies of worlds destroyed and renewed by fire have become contemporary realities, even for people living in modern cities," Stephen Pyne says.Av Tom Williams

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Pamela Harriman's astonishing life of power, seduction, and intrigue on Access Utah 50:29

24d ago50:29

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Oct. 23, 2024. We talked with Sonia Purnell, author of the new biography "Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman's Astonishing Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue."Av Tom Williams

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The promising comeback of condors with Marlowe Starling on Access Utah 49:11

26d ago49:11

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“Once on the brink of extinction, the bald, feathered symbol of the West is making a promising comeback. If only we can get the lead out."Av Tom Williams

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IFH 773: How to Master Screenwriting in Hollywood with Mick Hurbis-Cherrier 1:05:43

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Today on the show we have author, filmmaker and screenwriter Mick Hurbis-Cherrier.Mick is an independent filmmaker and screenwriter. His works have been broadcast and shown around the country and have garnered prizes at many festivals including the Black Maria Film & Video Festival, Ann Arbor Film Festival, Athens Film & Video Festival and the Cin(…

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How horses can help young women build confidence on Access Utah 46:56

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The nonprofit Bridle Up Hope works to improve the mental health of girls and women through the healing power of horses.Av Tom Williams

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'Oracle Bones' with Gaylord Schanilec on Access Utah 49:11

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In the fall of 2015, artist Gaylord Schanilec and writer Terry Tempest Williams ventured into southern Utah’s desert and returned to the studio with juniper and sandstone artifacts.Av Tom Williams

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Confronting ecosystems of child sexual abuse in schools on Access Utah 50:50

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Today we talked with University of Utah Law Professor Amos Guiora about his latest book "The Complicity of Silence: Confronting Ecosystems of Child Sexual Abuse in Schools."Av Tom Williams

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The role of third parties in American elections on Access Utah 50:59

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Aired Oct. 15, 2024. Proponents of the two major parties say that third party candidates and independents are just spoilers. We talked with representatives from the United Utah Party and the Utah Libertarian Party.Av Tom Williams

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LDS women and the quiet erosion of certainty with Jana Riess on Access Utah 49:03

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Today we talked with religious scholar Jana Riess. She gave the 2024 Arrington Mormon History Lecture at USU last week titled “Latter-day Saint Women and the Quiet Erosion of Certainty.”Av Tom Williams

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IFH 772: Screenwriting the 80’ Classic Cocoon with Tom Benedek 48:18

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Tom Benedek is a screenwriter known for his work in the film industry. He was born on March 16, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, USA. Benedek has written several screenplays for movies across various genres. One of his notable works includes co-writing the screenplay for the 1984 science fiction film "Cocoon," directed by Ron Howard. "Cocoon" was …

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Scholar, author, and philanthropist Mehdi Heravi on Access Utah 44:42

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Our guest for the hour today is scholar, author, philanthropist, and USU College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduate Dr. Mehdi Heravi. Dr. Heravi was born in Tehran, Iran and moved to Logan, Utah, for high school and remained in Logan to continue his educationAv Tom Williams

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A church historian's quest for Latter-day Saint history on Access Utah 1:01:58

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Today we talked with Reid Neilson and Scott Marianno, winners of the Evans Biography Award for "Restless Pilgrim: Andrew Jenson’s Quest for Latter-day Saint History."Av Tom Williams

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IFH 771: Beat by Beat to a Better Screenplay with Jim Mercurio 1:27:23

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Today on the show we have Jim Mercurio. Jim is a filmmaker, writer, and author whose screenwriting instruction has inspired tens of thousands of writers around the world. Creative Screenwriting ranked him as one of the country’s top story analysts: “The best example of how an analyst can give concrete help without veering off the track of your stor…

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'Killer Robots' with Paul Mozur on Monday's Access Utah 47:27

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Our guest is New York Times global technology correspondent Paul Mozur. His upcoming talk, titled 'The Killer Robots Have Arrived: The Actions & Ethics of AI in a Changed World' will explore the rapid changes that AI has brought to a surprising space: warfare. Mozur’s work with the Times has explored the introduction of AI to “off-the-shelf” drones…

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'A Tribute of Fire' with romantasy author Sariah Wilson on Access Utah 50:25

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On today's episode, Utah author Sariah Wilson previewed her latest book and offered some writing advice.Av Tom Williams

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How DNA results tested one man's faith and sense of identity on Access Utah 48:32

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Oct 2, 2024. We talked with Rich Christiansen, author of "BlindSighted: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing."Av Tom Williams

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IFH 770: Screenwriting Unchained – Master Story Structure with Emmanuel Oberg 1:06:44

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Today on the show we have Emmanuel Oberg. Emmanuel is a screenwriter, author and script consultant with more than twenty years of experience in the Film and TV industry. After selling his first project to Warner Bros as a co-writer, he went on to be commissioned by StudioCanal and Gold Circle before writing solo for Working Title / Universal and Fi…

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Contemporary folklore in a polarized world on Access Utah 48:02

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Folklorist and author Tom Mould was in Logan last week to give a lecture at Utah State University.Av Tom Williams

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The value of public radio with KRCL's Gavin Dahl 53:24

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UPR has formed a new partnership with KRCL, presenting their newest show The Music Never Stopped on UPR Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 769: Lessons Learned: Being a First-Time Writer/Director with Sarah Elizabeth Mintz 57:52

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Sarah Elizabeth Mintz received her BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where she completed her thesis film Transit, starring Dakota Johnson. After graduating she mentored with filmmakers Cary Fukunaga on True Detective, Joachim Trier on Louder Than Bombs, and worked with Alejandro Inarritu on The Revenant.Sarah was a Sundance F…

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Andre Bouchard on Thursday's Access Utah 48:44

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Our guest today is the Founder of Indigenous Performance Productions, Andre Bouchard (of Kootenai/Ojibwe/Pend d’Oreille/Flathead Salish descent). The Aunties is coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre in Logan on April 5, 7:30pm. This is part of a Utah Humanities Grant, in partnership with UtahPresents/Kingsbury Hall. This show is part of the CacheARTS …

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Revisiting 'The cultural roots of America's political crisis' on Access Utah 50:01

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We revisit our conversation with James Davison Hunter. He who introduced the concept of “culture wars” 30 years ago, and tells us in this new book that historic sources of national solidarity have now largely dissolved.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 768: Writing & Directing an Independent Streaming Series with Aram Rappaport 1:22:23

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Aram Rappaport is filmmaker based in New York. Originally from Los Angeles, he began writing, directing and producing in his late teens including the one-take experimental film HELIX starring Alexa Vega. He later adapted, produced and directed Max Berry's acclaimed novel into the film SYRUP starring Amber Heard, Shiloh Fernandez and Kellan Lutz and…

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'Water Bodies' with Laura Paskus on Monday's Access Utah 45:21

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Today we’ll talk with Laura Paskus, editor of the new book Water Bodies: Love Letters to the Most Abundant Substance on Earth.Av Tom Williams

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'Remember the 43 Students' on Thursday's Access Utah 51:25

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Marking the 10-year anniversary of when 43 Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College students disappeared southwest of Mexico City, Utah Tech University is commemorating the victims’ lives with Remember the 43 Students art installations and campus engagement events. Our guests are composer and musician Andres Solis, and Scot Hanna-Weir, Associate Professor…

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'Cache Valley Remembers: The 9/11 Project' on Wednesday's Access Utah 43:42

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On this episode, join Tom Williams live on location from the event at the Hansen Family Sports Complex in North Logan. His guests included the organizer of the 9/11 event Jenny Taylor, who is the Gold Star Widow of Utah Army National Guard Major Brent Taylor. He was also joined by the designer of the 9/11 exhibit Johnny Ferry, who is a Major Brent …

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Revisiting the true story of a Grand Canyon misadventure on Access Utah 44:45

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Kevin Fedarko has spent the past twenty years writing about conservation, exploration, and the Grand Canyon. His writing has appeared in National Geographic, the New York Times, and Esquire, among other publications. We’ll revisit our conversation with Kevin Fedarko from May.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 767: Why Most Screenplays Don't Sell with Brooks Elms 1:20:14

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Brooks Elms is a screenwriter and independent filmmaker. His specialty is grounded personal characters and writing story tension so thick it knots up your stomach.He's written 25+ screenplays, a dozen of them on assignment, and sold several scripts, including one this year with Brad Peyton as Executive Producer. Brooks was recently hired to rewrite…

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Access Utah: Revisiting The Donner Party And 'The Best Land Under Heaven' With Author Michael Wallis 50:25

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We revisit our conversation with Author Michael Wallis from June of 2017 about his book 'The Best Land Under Heaven'.Av Tom Williams

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BONUS EPISODE: How to Write a Super Natural Hit Film with BeetleJuice Creator Larry Wilson 1:17:45

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If you were a kid of the late 80s or early 90s then today's guest definitely had an impact on your life. Larry Wilson is the co-creator of the cult classic Beetlejuice (directed by Tim Burton), writer of Addams Family and worked on the legendary television show Tales from the Crypt. Larry wasn't always a screenwriter, he worked on the studio side o…

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The legacy of 'Peanuts' on Access Utah 49:57

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Aired Sept. 3. In "The Peanuts Papers," 33 writers and artists, including Ira Glass and Ann Patchett, reflect on the deeper truths of Schulz’s deceptively simple comic, its impact on their lives and art and on the broader culture.Av Tom Williams

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Changing the way we see Native America with Matika Wilbur on Access Utah 50:17

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Aired Sept. 4. In 2012, Matika Wilbur sold everything in her Seattle apartment and created Project 562 to photograph all 562+ Native American sovereign territories in the U.S.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 766: How to Tap Into Your Screenwriting Muse with Jocelyn Jones 1:23:36

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Jocelyn Jones was raised in an artist's community on the Hudson River just 30 minutes north of Manhattan. This idyllic hamlet is home to some of the most influential artists of our time and it was here that her interest in art, artists and their process began.She is the daughter of Henry Jones, a character actor whose credits include some 40 films …

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Moab Music Festival special on Friday's Access Utah 47:45

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Tom Williams is in Moab for a special Access Utah program celebrating the Moab Music Festival. Our guests today include Maya Miro Johnson, Roydon Tse, and Connor Chee, along with John Weisheit, Co-Founder at Living Rivers and a Colorado Riverkeeper and Howard Dennis, Howard is a religious leader, a Flute Chief, and a clan leader from the village of…

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'Without Exception' with Pam Houston on Tuesday's Access Utah 50:38

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Today we’ll talk with writer Pam Houston about her new book Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood, and Freedom.Av Tom Williams

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IFH 765: The Writer's Room Survival Guide with Niceole R. Levy 1:32:16

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Niceole grew up under the bright stars of the Mojave Desert before swapping them for bright lights of Los Angeles. Studying acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts yielded the epiphany that she preferred writing. She worked as a police dispatcher to pay her way through undergraduate USC, and then completed the Master of Professional Writing…

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BONUS EPISODE: LOSS MY MIND WRITING the INSANE DEADPOOL, LOGAN & The X-MEN with Oscar® Nominee Simon Kinberg 33:07

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Today on the show we have Oscar® and two-time Emmy® Nominee Simon Kinberg. He has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most prolific filmmakers, having written and produced projects for some of the most successful franchises in the modern era. His films have earned more than seven billion dollars worldwide.  Kinberg graduated from Brown Univer…

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