Episode 71: “Raising Kinetic Kids: A Cinematic Journey with Steven C. Miller”

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Episode 71: “Raising Kinetic Kids: A Cinematic Journey with Steven C. Miller”

🎬 Director Steven C. Miller Talks Werewolves, Gateway Horror, and Raising Movie-Loving Kids 🎬

Jessica Kantor

Dec 04, 2024

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In this thrilling episode of Raising Cinephiles, Jessica sits down with Steven C. Miller, the visionary director behind the upcoming action-horror film Werewolves, premiering December 6th (Jessica’s son’s birthday!). Together, they dive deep into:

🎞️ First Movie Memories: Steven recalls Friday nights filled with pizza and Back to the Future—a movie that’s still shaping the cultural zeitgeist today.
👩‍👧‍👦 Introducing Kids to Movies: From E.T. and Ghostbusters to accidentally-too-early screenings of Gremlins, Steven shares how he curated his kids’ cinematic experiences. Plus, the surprising story of how E.T. inspired his son’s name.
🐺 Behind the Scenes of Werewolves: Steven reveals what it’s like filming in sweltering Puerto Rico with practical werewolves, collaborating with legendary creature designers, and how the title Werewolves almost didn’t happen.
🎥 Parenting in Hollywood: Balancing filmmaking and family life, Steven discusses bringing his kids to set, their creative interests (his daughter might be the next great editor, and his son, a future game designer!), and making time for quality moments amidst the chaos.
👾 Gateway Horror & Retro Gaming: From Poltergeist to Goosebumps, discover how Steven bridges generations with classic scares and old-school games like Contra.

💡 Cinephile Homework: Don’t miss Steven’s ultimate recommendation for sparking a lifelong love of cinema—Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Hit play for an action-packed episode filled with heartwarming parenting tips, film nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes filmmaking secrets!

👉 Listen now and share your thoughts: What’s the one movie that sparked your love of cinema? Leave a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday!

See WEREWOLVES in theaters on December 6, 2024. Visit the official Website to get movie tickets: https://www.werewolvesmovie.com/

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Raising Cinephiles

Are you a cinephile looking to share your love of movies with the next generation?

Join me, Jessica Kantor, your host, as I interview top industry professionals and discover the films that shaped their careers and lives. Our guests share their stories and insights into the movies that made them who they are today and how they share (and juggle) that passion with their kids. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for the art of filmmaking and a renewed passion for sharing your love of movies with the next generation.

So, if you're looking for a podcast that celebrates the magic of cinema and inspires you to raise the next generation of cinephiles, tune in to Raising Cinephiles today.

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