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LCJ Q&A Podcast

Jackson Murphy

Film Critic/Entertainment Reporter Lights Camera Jackson interviews the biggest live-action and animation content creators and performers from movies, TV and streaming.

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  • #444
    Tuesday · 13 min

    Guest: Pixar's Bobby Podesta — "Cars" 20th Anniversary

    Bobby Podesta, the Annie Awards nominated directing animator of Pixar's "Cars", joins me to talk about the 2006 animated classic, which returns to theaters nationwide for its 20th Anniversary on Sept. 4. Learn insights on the making of the movie, the origins of "Mater's Tall Tales", and the lasting impact of this mega-popular global franchise.

  • #440
    August 17 · 16 min

    Guest: "The Magic Faraway Tree" Director Ben Gregor

    Ben Gregor is the director of the new family film "The Magic Faraway Tree", in theaters this Friday Aug. 21. He joins me to discuss working with stars Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and the legendary Judi Dench, plus how animation, VFX work and the incredible sets and costumes made this story (based on the beloved books) come alive.

  • #442
    August 11 · 13 min

    Guests: "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie" Director Cal Brunker and Writer Bob Barlen

    The third "PAW Patrol" feature film, "PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie", is in theaters nationwide this Friday Aug. 14. Always great catching up with director Cal Brunker and writer Bob Barlen, who share insights on the pups, dinosaurs, visuals, Backstreet Boys... and if the cinematic franchise will continue.

  • #441
    August 10 · 14 min

    Guest: "Coyote vs. ACME" Director Dave Green

    After years of anticipation, "Coyote vs. ACME" finally opens in theaters on Aug. 28. Director Dave Green shares his thoughts on the release and presenting the Looney Tunes characters in ways we've never seen them before.

  • #437
    August 3 · 23 min

    Guest: PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid — "The Day You Begin"

    "The Day You Begin", based on the book by Jacqueline Woodson, is a new one-hour animated special about four kids experiencing their first day of Kindergarten. PBS Kids VP of Content Adriano Schmid discusses the heart and humanity of the special, which premieres this Friday August 7th.

  • #438
    July 16 · 8 min

    Guest: 'King of the Hill' EP and Showrunner Saladin K. Patterson

    Saladin K. Patterson is the EP and showrunner of "King of the Hill". The fantastic new season of the iconic animated comedy series about Hank, Peggy, Bobby and their friends premieres this Monday July 20th on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. Patterson shares highlights of what fans can expect this season and why audiences continue to embrace this show.

  • #436
    June 23 · 11 min

    Guests: 'The Doomies' Co-Creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford

    Bobby and Romy are tween friends who love looking for spooky creatures. What happens when they finally find them? It all unravels on the new Disney animated series "The Doomies", from co-creators Andrés Fernandez and Henry Gifford, premiering this Friday June 26th on Disney+.

  • #434
    June 8 · 13 min

    Guest: 'Surviving Earth' Executive Producer Tim Haines

    In 1999, Tim Haines created the iconic "Walking with Dinosaurs" TV series. Now the five-time Emmy winner is returning to nature storytelling on television as the executive producer of NBC's new summer event program "Surviving Earth", premiering this Thursday June 11th at 8pm.

  • #433
    June 5 · 9 min

    Guest: 'Among Us' series creator Owen Dennis

    The new animated show adaptation of the popular online game "Among Us" is now streaming on Paramount+. Series creator Owen Dennis ("Infinity Train") shares what he values in the characters, cast and art of comedy.

  • #429
    June 1 · 15 min

    Guests: 'Surviving Earth' VFX Supervisor He Sun and Animation Supervisor Joe Tarrant

    NBC's new summer event series "Surviving Earth" chronicles the creatures and major changes of the planet over thousands of years — and the impact today. It premieres Thursday June 11th at 8pm (and begins streaming on Peacock the next day). Joining me to discuss the show are VFX supervisor He Sun ("The Lion King") and animation supervisor Joe Tarrant ("Ex Machina").

  • #432
    May 28 · 11 min

    Guest: 'The Last Whale Singer' Director Reza Memari

    Reza Memari is the director of the new animated feature "The Last Whale Singer", in theaters nationwide on June 5th. It's about a Humpback Whale named Vincent who, a decade after losing his parents, must find his song in an effort to protect the oceans.

  • #430
    May 20 · 3 min

    WAMC — Summer 2026 Movie Preview

    It's my preview of the most anticipated movies of Summer 2026 on WAMC-FM. For the text of this commentary, visit the Jackson Murphy page on WAMC.org. (Aired May 19, 2026)

  • #428
    May 12 · 35 min

    Summer 2026 Movie Preview with Jason Black

    Fellow Critics Choice Association member and iHeart Radio film critic Jason Black ("Jason at the Movies") joins me to preview over 30 major theatrical and streaming releases of the Summer 2026 Movie Season. Find out what we're most looking forward to seeing and what we think will be the biggest box office hits.

  • #427
    May 6 · 9 min

    Guest: 'The Sheep Detectives' Director Kyle Balda

    Kyle Balda has had a great career in VFX and animation, including directing and co-directing four Illumination features — "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax", "Minions" (for which he was BAFTA nominated), "Despicable Me 3" and "Minions: The Rise of Gru". Now he's the director of the live-action / animated murder mystery family dramedy "The Sheep Detectives", in theaters nationwide this Friday May 8th.

  • #426
    May 4 · 11 min

    Guest: 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' Director Olivia Newman

    Director Olivia Newman ("Where the Crawdads Sing") shares insights on making her latest film, "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (premiering May 8th on Netflix), including bringing to life the central CG character of Marcellus the Octopus.

  • #425
    April 26 · 13 min

    Guest: 'Swapped' Director Nathan Greno

    Nathan Greno ("Tangled") is the director of the new Skydance Animation feature "Swapped", premiering this Friday May 1st on Netflix. Greno discusses the personal aspects of the story, the importance of the film's nature themes, and working with Oscar-winning star Michael B. Jordan.

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