No Rest For The Weekend

On this episode of No Rest for the Weekend we recap more of this year's Tribeca Festival. First host Jason Godbey interviews Writer/Director Chris Merola about his debut feature and Lemonade Blessing. Then Eric McClanahan speaks with the cast of Paradise Records: Reed Northrup, Mary Elizabeth Kelly, and Tramayne Hudson.Sponsored by Blackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalProduced by Eric McClanahanJason GodbeyFor more content:www.norestfortheweekendpodcast.comwww.btrpmedia.com

On this episode of No Rest for the Weekend we recap more of this year's Tribeca Festival with the NY Premiere of East of Wall at Tribeca Festival 2025. Eric McClanahan speak with stars Tabatha Zimiga, Porshia Zimiga, Wyatt Mansfield, and director Kate Beecroft. Then we'll take you to the premiere of Metallica Saved My Life featuring interviews with featuring interviews with director Jonas Akerlund, producer Alice Wise, and film subjects Sarah and Peter Sobek. Finally we'll take you to the50th Anniversary of Shivers featuring interviews with Director David Cronenberg and Author/Moderator Joe Hill. Sponsored by BlackMagic Design Tonkawa Film Festival. Produced byEric McClanahanYasin LagoBtrayed OliverJason GodbeyCreated by Jason Godbey

On this episode we bring you more interviews from this year's Tribeca Festival. Eric McClanahan interviews A Bright Future director, Lucia Garibaldi and the co-creators of the docuseries, The Price of Milk, Nicholas Bruckman and Yoni Brook. Sponsored byBlackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalProduced by Jason GodbeyEric McClanahan

This week we take you back to the red carpet of Tribeca Festival 2025. First we'll take you to the premiere of The Best You Can at Tribeca Festival 2025. Interviews include: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Olivia Luccardi, Victoria Hill, Pennie Quintana, Heather Burns, and Meera Rohit Kumbani. Then we'll bring you to the red carpet of the documentary We Are Pat. Eric McClanahan talks with Caryn Capotosto, Rowan Haber, Abby McEnany, Ever Mainard, Janaya Future Khan, and Julia Sweeney. (warning some strong language)Sponsored byBlackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalProduced by Jason GodbeyBtrayed OliverYasin LagoEric McClanahan Created by Jason Godbey

In this episode Eric McClanahan interviews director Laurie Meyering and actor Lillian Carrier about their feature film, Horsegirls and Sovereign director Christian Swegal at Tribeca Festival 2025. Sponsored by Blackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalProduced by Eric McClanahanJason GodbeyFor more content:www.norestfortheweekendpodcast.comwww.btrpmedia.com

On this episode we take you to the red carpet of this year's Tribeca Festival. First we'll hear from Christine Turner, the director of the documentary, Sun Ra Do The Impossible. Then we'll take yo to the premiere of Andy Kaufman Is Me, the latest documentary about legendary performer, Andy Kaufman featuring interviews with Ross Dinerstein, Clay Tweel, Shannon E. Riggs, and Glenn Barrett. We'll also take you to the red carpet for Tribeca's NOW program for the series premieres of Mother May I Have a Kidney featuring interviews with actors Myra Lucretia Taylor, Ace Wild, and creator Veronica Reyes-How and Seasoned featuring interviews with co-creators Gideon Grody-Patinkin, Ewen Wright, and stars Kathryn Grody and Mandy Patinkin. Sponsored byBlackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalProduced by Jason GodbeyYasin LagoBtrayed OliverCoby WiseCreated by Jason GodbeyFor more content visit:NoRestfortheWeekendPodcast.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BTRPMedia

On this episode of No Rest for the Weekend, Eric McClanahan (AintItCool.com/Cinema Scholars) and host Jason Godbey review some of the films from Tribeca Festival 2025 including: Paradise Records directed by Logic, Lemonade Blessing starring Jake Ryan, We Are Pat starring Julia Sweeney, Relay starring Riz Ahmed, and A Bright Future directed by Lucia Garibaldi.Sponsored by Blackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalShow theme by Christopher GillardWritten by Eric McClanahanJason GodbeyCreated by Jason Godbey

On this episode of No Rest for the Weekend, Eric McClanahan (AintItCool.com/Cinema Scholars) and host Jason Godbey review some of the films from Tribeca Festival 2025 including the new documentary about comedian Marc Maron, Are We Good?, Oh HI starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman, the new documentary Metallica Saved My Life, and Seasoned, the new comedy pilot from Tribeca's NOW program starring Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody. Sponsored by Blackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalShow theme by Christopher GillardWritten by Eric McClanahanJason GodbeyCreated by Jason Godbey

On this episode we review some of the films from this year's Brooklyn Film Festival including highlights from this year's Animation Program, Harkness, Foul Evil Deeds, and I See The Demon.Sponsored byTonkawa Film FestivalBlackmagic DesignShow theme by Christopher GillardFeaturing:William J. HammonYasin LagoCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

 To celebrate pride month here in New York City, we’ll take you to this year’s edition of NewFest Pride featuring interviews with: the director and cast of  from the festival’s opening night feature, JIMPA and creative and two of the subjects from Heightened Scrutiny.We'll also bring you an interview with the creative team behind I Was Born This Way is the new documentary about ArchBishop Carl Bean which premiered at this year’s Tribeca Festival.Featured interviews: Sophie Hyde, Aud Mason-Hyde, Kanea Indigo, Chase Strangio, Miss Peppermint, Amy Scholder, Sam Feder, Sam Pollard, Daniel Junge, Wellington Love, Jed Alan. Sponsored by Blackmagic DesignTonkawa Film FestivalMusic by Christopher GillardProduced byJason GodbeyYasin LagoBtrayed OliverCoby Wise

No Rest for the Weekend takes you to the opening night red carpet of the 32nd Edition of the New York African Film Festival at Lincoln Center. Interviews include: Lebert Bethune (Malcom X: Struggle for Freedom), Zoey Martison, (The Fisherman) Devin Powell (The Last Joint), Zoe Ramushu (Damsel, Not in Distress) Ahmed Samir (Grandma) Abderrahmane Sissako (Black Tea), Keith Siri (Film Africa Film Festival) and Afolabi Olalekan. Then we'll take you to the 24th Annual ChangeMakers Gala featuring interviews with ChangeMakers Honoree Kenan Thompson, Ego Nwodim, Joy Reid, Walter T. Geer III, ChangeMakers Co-Chair Yolanda Williams, Reel Works CEO John Williams.Music by Christopher GillardProduced by Jason GodbeyBtrayed OliverCoby Wise

On this episode Yasin Lago reviews Final Destination: Bloodlines, Clown in a Cornfield, and A Desert. Show theme by Christopher GillardCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

On this episode we'll take you to the premiere of the mystery/thriller Holland at SXSW 2025, and our interview with Tolga Karacelik, the director of the dark comedy/thriller Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write about a Serial Killer, Plus an update on the BTRP Media Network.Show theme by Christopher GillardProduced by Jason GodbeyEric McClanahanYasin LagoRoberto FloresHolland Premiere Footage provided by 42 West

On this episode Eric McClanahan (Ain't It Cool News/Cinema Scholars) and host Jason Godbey breakdown the slate from this year's Tribeca Festival including: the opening night film, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, Boy George and Culture Club, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, Depeche Mode: M, I Was Born This way- about Archbishop Carl Bean’s hit disco songJust Sing- about USC SoCal VoCals, Metallica Saved My Life, Move Ya Body, Rebecca- Becky G, The Rose: Come Back to Me, The Sixth Borough, Sun Ra: Do the Impossible, Still Free TC, Wizkid: Long Live Lagos- about Wizkid, Paradise Records, The Best You Can, Everything’s Going to Be Great, Sovereign, One Spoon of Chocolate, Deep Cover, and more...Show theme by Christopher GillardCreated by Jason GodbeySponsored by Blackmagic Design: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/Tonkawa Film Festivalhttps://tonkawafilmfestival.com/

On this episode Eric McClanahan (Ain't It Cool News, Cinema Scholars) and host Jason Godbey break down the most anticipated films of summer 2025 including: One Battle After Another starring Leonardo Di Caprio, Freakier Friday, Weapons, Nobody 2, Caught Stealing directed by Darren Aronofsky starring Austin Butler, Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage, This Is Spinal Tap 2: The End Continues starring Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer, directed by Rob Reiner, and Ella McCay directed by James L. Brooks. Show theme by Christopher GillardProduced by Eric McClanahan & Jason GodbeyCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

On this episode we bring you our reviews of Thunderbolts* and Until Dawn. Show theme by Christopher GillardFeaturing Eric McClanahan, Yasin LagoProduced by Yasin Lago, Jason Godbey, Roberto FloresCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

In this episode we bring you some highlights of this year's Overlook Film Festival with a special look at The Ugly Step Sister directed by Emilie Blichfeldt. We'll take you to Scandinavian House for a screening of the film and a Q & A with the director followed by our review. Show theme & Music by Christopher GillardProduced by Yasin Lago & Jason GodbeyCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

On this episode Eric McClanahan (Ain't It Cool News, Cinema Scholars) and host Jason Godbey break down the most anticipated films of summer 2025 including: Fantastic Four, The Thunderbolts, This Is Spinal Tap: The End Continues, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Karate Kid: Legends, Phoenician Scheme, The Ballerina, The Twits, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Superman (2025).Show theme by Christopher GillardProduced by Eric McClanahan & Jason GodbeyCreated & Hosted by Jason Godbey

On this episode No Rest for the Weekend host, Jason Godbey interviews the director Samir Oliveros and star Paul Walter Hauser about their latest project, The Luckiest Man in America. Plus we'll take you back to last year's AFI Fest when William J. Hammon first reviewed the film for us. Show theme by Christopher GillardFeaturing William J. HammonWritten by Jason Godbey & William J. HammonHosted & Created by Jason GodbeyFor more content visit www. norestfortheweekendpodcast.comSupport us on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/BTRPMedia

No Rest for the Weekend takes you to the red carpet of New York Women in Film & Television's 45th Annual Muse Awards. Interviews include: Iliana Guibert, Kuye Youngblood, Celia Costas, Versha Sharma, Jessica Sherr, and Marissa Bode. And we'll take you to the red carpet New York City premiere of Audrey's Children directed by Ami Caanan Mann and starring Natalie Dormer. Interviews include actors- Natalie Dormer, Julianna Layne, Ben Chase, and Evelyn Giovine, director Ami Canaan Mann, producer Bradley Gallo, and screenwriter Julia Fisher Farbman.Sponsored by the Tonkawa Film FestivalMusic by Christopher GillardProduced by Btrayed Oliver, Yasin Lago and Jason GodbeyDirected & Created by Jason Godbey