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How I Got Greenlit

How I Got Greenlit

Written by: Next Chapter Podcasts
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 How I Got Greenlit is a podcast about how movies are made, who makes them, and what these stories mean. Each week, Alex Keledjian, creator of HBO’s hit indie filmmaking reality series "Project Greenlight," is joined by co-host and fellow film fanatic Sam Levine to discuss both new releases and must-see classics, and how these movies both shape and are shaped by our world. Go to youtube.com/@NextChapterPodcasts to watch the show every Thursday!Next Chapter Podcasts Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • "Licorice Pizza" (2021), "Lethal Weapon" (1987) & Other Comfort Films

    "Licorice Pizza" (2021), "Lethal Weapon" (1987) & Other Comfort Films
    Feb 13 2026
    This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine offer their picks for flicks that feel like a warm blanket and/or a breath of fresh air: "Licorice Pizza" (2021) and "Lethal Weapon" (1987). And they pair them with the appropriate comfort food. Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgreenlit Follow Alex on Instagram: @akeledjian Follow Sam on Instagram: @moderately_quick Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at youtube.com/@NextChapterPodcasts Inquiries: pete@ncpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • "Bugonia" (2025) Movie Review: Just Crazy Enough To Work

    "Bugonia" (2025) Movie Review: Just Crazy Enough To Work
    Jan 22 2026
    This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine acknowledge the redemption of Yorgos Lanthimos in their eyes after watching "Bugonia" (2025). And they love to see the little guy win for once. Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgreenlit Follow Alex on Instagram: @akeledjian Follow Sam on Instagram: @moderately_quick Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at youtube.com/@NextChapterPodcasts Inquiries: pete@ncpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • "Marty Supreme" (2025) Review: It's Timmy Time In Tinseltown

    "Marty Supreme" (2025) Review: It's Timmy Time In Tinseltown
    Jan 8 2026
    This week on the show, Project Greenlight creator Alex Keledjian and his movie nerd co-host Sam Levine find very few, but still some glaring faults in Josh Safdie's "Marty Supreme" (2025). And they anoint the first true movie star in a generation. Drop a comment below and let us now what you thought of the movie! Follow How I Got Greenlit on Instagram: @howigotgreenlit Follow Alex on Instagram: @akeledjian Follow Sam on Instagram: @moderately_quick Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at youtube.com/@NextChapterPodcasts Inquiries: pete@ncpodcasts.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
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