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Iowan filmmakers behind 'A Quiet Place' and '65' are opening a new cinema in their hometown

By Charity Nebbe,
Samantha McIntosh, Caitlin Troutman
Published March 8, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Grab your popcorn and get comfy. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks about the upcoming movies Champions and 65 with the people who made them.

Scott Beck and Bryan Woods found new ways to scare filmgoers with 2018's A Quiet Place, and now they’re taking us 65 million years back in time. The duo got their start in Iowa, and now, in addition to their work on movies, they're opening a theater in Davenport.

Then Mark Rizzo, who wrote Champions starring Woody Harrelson, joins the episode to discuss why he set the comedy in Des Moines.

Guests:

  • Scott Beck, screenwriter, director, co-owner Beck/Woods production company
  • Bryan Woods, screenwriter, director, co-owner Beck/Woods production company
  • Mark Rizzo, screenwriter
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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