The Sheist Podcast

Thanks for pushing play on this special episode of The Sheist podcast! I was joined by writer/director Elliot Hasler for a one-on-one discussion on his filmmaking journey, his inspirations, the future of the industry, and his newest film, VINDICATION SWIM. Elliot will be touring with the film in North America in association with Freestlye Digital Media, starting Oct. 17th at the Quad in New York. More dates include:Atlantic Highlands, NJ   SmodCastle Cinemas         Opens 10/18Trumbull, CT                AMC Marquis 16                       Opens 10/19 Los Angeles                 Laemmle Royal                        Opens 10/24San Diego                   AMC Mission Valley                  Opens 10/25Santa Barbara           Metropolitan Paseo Nuevo     Opens 11/5 Toronto                        Imagine Cinemas Carlton     Opens 11/14           London, ON                 Hyland Cinema                         Opens 11/15Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. And, please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help. So, please share the show with a friend, and subscribe to the show on your podcast platform of choice. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network! If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at [email protected] or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!  

I was very fortunate to sit down with a film industry veteran in the truest sense of the word. He's the cinematographer behind some of your favorite films like "White Chicks", "Murder at 1600", and "Monster." He's the writer and director of "Decoding Annie Parker" and "Last Call", and he's got a new book and companion film, "GRQ" (Get Rich Quick). Steven Bernstein joined the show to share his experience, his wisdom, his insight, and more!!!GIVEAWAY!! You can be entered to win a copy of Steven's book. All you need to do is share this episode on Instagram or Twitter and tag @SheistPodcast by September 26, 2025, and you'll be entered to win one of four original copies. If you don't win and want to buy the book, you can find it at all good bookstores and online at Amazon. You can find Steven on Instagram and check out his podcast Filmmaker and Fans.Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help. So, please tell somebody. But liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com and part of The Sheist Podcast Network. If you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at [email protected] or at @SheistPodcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!  

We are back for another foray into the Scheider-Verse. Not only did we reconvene early, but we went out of our planned order because it's a special occasion! On its 50th anniversary theatrical rerelease, it's the one, it's the only Jaws (1975). Jaws (1975)When a massive killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Long Island, it's up to the local police chief, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down.Director: Steven SpielbergWriters: Peter Benchley & Carl GottliebStarring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard DreyfussThanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at [email protected] or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.  

We are back and have arrived at the next stop in the Scheider-Verse! We take a look at a much bigger supporting (borderline lead) role for our boy Roy after his breakout in Klute. It's New York by way of Marseille as we get down and dirty with The French Connection. The French Connection (1971)A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.Director: William FriedkinWriters: Ernest Tidyman, Robin Moore, William FriedkinStarring: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando ReyThanks to everyone who journeyed into the Scheider-Verse with us! If you enjoyed what you heard, please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform. And don't forget, good old-fashioned word of mouth is still a great way to help! This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and make sure to check out the entire Sheist Podcast Network. You can find Vanya's programming and writing at Revue Cinema and ThatShelf.com. We'd love to hear from you, so you can email us at [email protected] or message us at Sheist Podcast on Twitter.  

It's been a while friends, but Christen is back in the studio for the first time in a while to catch up on all the movies we've banked over the last month and get back in the rhythm of the show. We've got a lot on our plate with FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES, LILO & STITCH, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FINAL RECKONING, F1, MATERIALISTS, THE LIFE OF CHUCK. Plus, I'm going to run through everything I saw without her: BRING HER BACK, TORNADO, 28 YEARS LATER, BALLERINA, THE UNHOLY TRINITY, and PHOENICIAN SCHEME. Thanks to everyone who took the time to listen to the episode. Please remember that the opinions expressed on this show are just those opinions. If you enjoyed what you heard, word of mouth is still the best way to help, so please tell somebody, but liking, subscribing, and sharing help too. This show is an extension of TheSheist.com, and if you’d like to be a guest on the show or have something to tell me, you can contact me at [email protected] or at Sheist Podcast on Twitter. And as usual, be well, stay safe, and have fun no matter where you get your movies!