“Cinephiles should already be aware

of Rich Johnson’s Companion Pieces.

I had a blast talking to him about a

couple of films that made a huge impact

on me. Thanks Rich!”

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Thomas Jane

Actor/Producer/Director

Boogie Nights, Stander, The Punisher,

The Mist, The Expanse, Troppo

 

 

“LOVED your piece on Psycho II, Rich, with Tom Holland. I absolutely ADORE that film. It is SOOO brilliant. I’m glad you got to tell him!”

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Reece Shearsmith

Actor/Writer/Comedian

The League of Gentlemen,

Inside No.9

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“I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: Rich is my favorite person to be interviewed by.”

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Gala Avary

Producer/Podcaster

The Video Archives Podcast

with Quentin Tarantino

& Roger Avary,

The Gala Show

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“Rich writes with care and beauty, examining his subjects from unexpected angles and with nothing less than the utmost due diligence. He’s a thoughtful, thorough writer whose passion for cinema is made manifest in every word.”

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Meredith Borders

Managing Editor

Fangoria

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“Rich is a highly rated and much valued contributor to the Arrow Video Blog. Always professional to work with, his in-depth knowledge and engaging writing style frequently creates insightful and absorbing articles for our audience.”

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Dominic Walker

Editor, Arrow Video Blog

Arrow Films

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“Rich, thank you. This was delightful.

I’m very proud to be a part of the Arrow

site and it was joy to speak with you!”

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Vincenzo Natali

Writer/Director

Cube, Splice, Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

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“Just shared with my family!
Wow, that is truly one of the MOST kind and beautiful and fun (and punny) reviews I’ve ever read of ours!!! Wow, I am so so thankful!!! Thanks for all the recognition and love!!!”

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Lulu Adams

(The Adams family)

Actor/Crew/Set Builder

Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams

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“We just read your wonderful thoughts on our film [Where the Devil Roams] and your conversation with Lulu... thank you!!!”

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John Adams & Toby Poser

(The Adams family)

Actors/Writers/Directors

Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams

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“So, so damn kind of you. You make a little family like us feel so validated and special and excited to create more!!! Thank you!!!”

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Zelda Adams

(The Adams family)

Actor/Writer/Director

Hellbender, Where the Devil Roams

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“I just wanted to thank you and compliment you regarding your article: “Death Line at 50”. Aside from the fact it was blush-causing, it was so

incredibly well written. It is truly a

pleasure to read your writing.”

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Gary Sherman

Writer/Director

Death Line, Dead & Buried,

Poltergeist III

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“Rich’s passion for film truly shines through in his writing. He’s always able to find interesting and new topics of discussion, even on works that have been an area of focus within the film world for decades now. A true talent!”

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Phillip Escott

Filmmaker & Production Manager

Second Sight, Fractured Visions, The Found Footage Phenomenon

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“We all really enjoyed the Q&A, 

you did it brilliantly — one 

 of the best we’ve done!”

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Jon Sanders

Director

Painted Angels, A Clever Woman

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“Thank you for seeing and understanding the vision. Your words mean more than you’ll ever know.”

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George Baron

Actor/Writer/Director

The Blue Rose

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“Rich is a rare find — a brilliant writer, a passionate, knowledgeable cineaste and a truly professional and reliable journalist.”

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Ramin Zahed
Editor in Chief
Animation Magazine

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“Rich is a highly esteemed film tutor at Broadway. His film knowledge is encyclopaedic and his passion for cinema, contagious. I always look forward to his next course idea because I can be certain that his new concept will surprise and delight.”

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Caroline Hennigan

Programme Director

Broadway Cinema

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“Rich is not only a great bloke, he’s an

outside-the-box thinker when it comes to art, a writer of prodigious imagination (have you read his novel?) and a deep reservoir of film lore to boot.”

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Liam Sharp

Artist/Writer

Marvel / DC Comics:

Green Lantern, Batman,

Wonder Woman

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“Rich’s writing brims with insight, intelligence and always makes for interesting reading. His enthusiasm, passion and film knowledge make him a valuable addition to any writing team.”

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Hel Harding-Jones

Editor

The Digital Fix

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“I have Rich to thank for the most thoughtful, thorough profile I’ve ever read about my approach to our industry and the business we’ve built with that approach. More than a professional perspective or retrospective, when I read Rich’s article I thought to myself, “Yeah, that’s me, that’s us.” Rich has a way of bringing out the humanity in all of his subjects, and working with him was far more conversation between engaged people than it was Q&A between interviewer and interviewee.”

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Jae Goodman

CEO

Observatory

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“Rich has been a recent, welcome addition to the stable of shots freelance writers. His research is in-depth, his communication is great and his enthusiasm for the subject on which he is writing is infectious, which carries through to the finished article.”

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Danny Edwards

Co-Editor

Shots

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“I was delighted to have Rich on board for our Spotlight on Horror book. His writing is incisive, intelligent and most entertaining. Hoping this is the start of many projects together.”

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Eric McNaughton

Publisher

We Belong Dead Magazine

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“Thanks again for writing such a great article about our weird wee country and its film scene! It’s wonderful to read such thoughtful work about our film history and I think you write beautifully.”

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Aislin Clarke

Writer/Director

The Devil’s Doorway

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“A lovely piece on Irish horror.

Thanks for shining a light!”

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Kevin Lehane

Writer

Grabbers

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“Rich’s interview was well written and

encapsulated, in concise form, the many

conversations we had about my background and experiences. He captured, particularly, the early childhood influences from the post-war period in my hometown Vienna that were certainly a big

subconscious influence in my work.”

 

Otto Rapp

Artist

The Deterioration of Mind Over Matter