Welcome to Episode 70 of Raising Cinephiles! This week, Jessica Kantor sits down with a truly unique guest: 10-year-old Jack Michalski, the son of frequent guest Lily Vonnegut. Jack shares his deep passion for cinema, his early memories of watching iconic films, and his exciting journey into screenwriting.

In this episode, you'll hear about:🎥 Jack’s First Movie Memory: Watching E.T. at age six and how it sparked his love for movies and Steven Spielberg.🦈 Jaws and Spielberg Films: Why Jaws didn’t scare Jack and how he prepared by diving into behind-the-scenes content.🖋️ Jack’s Screenwriting Adventures: How a school project inspired Jack to write his first screenplay and his process for crafting stories like My Zombie Friend.👻 The Horror Genre: Jack’s love for comedic horror films like Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead.🎞️ Watching Movies as a Family: Jack’s movie nights with his mom, his favorite Tim Burton films, and recommendations for introducing kids to cinema.🎬 Future Filmmaking Aspirations: Jack’s dreams of being a screenwriter and director and how he’s already planning his first productions.

Jack also shares his favorite tools for filmmaking, like storyboarding kits from the Academy Museum, and his advice for nurturing a love of cinema in kids.

Don’t miss Jack’s recommendations for Jessica’s young son and his thoughts on what makes a film timeless.

✨ Join the Conversation:What movies sparked your love for cinema? Leave a comment, and let us know what films you’d recommend for kids exploring movies for the first time.

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