"Creativity is intelligence having fun." – Albert Einstein 🎨🎬Welcome to Episode 363 of The Martin Talk Show — the podcast that celebrates bold voices and groundbreaking art. I'm your host Martin Colton, and in this thrilling episode titled "The Awakening", we go deep with acclaimed filmmaker and martial arts maestro Matt Routledge. 🎤🔥Matt has been creating waves in the world of action cinema since 1992, from nunchaku tapes to internationally recognised short films and now — directing Kevin Spacey in his first major role post-trial in the conspiracy thriller The Awakening. Currently in post-production, the film also stars Peter Stormare, Alice Eve, Julian Glover, and Eddie Hall, and promises to be a seismic moment in independent film.We discuss everything — the artistic gamble of casting Spacey 🎭, navigating media controversy 🌐, the adrenaline and discipline of martial arts filmmaking 🥋, and Matt’s cinematic inspirations (yes, there’s a passionate tangent about Kung Fu classics 👊).Matt's journey is proof that persistence, vision, and a deep respect for craft can shape a lifelong career. This episode is for creatives, rebels, and dreamers who want to make an impact with their art. 🚀🎥Don’t just consume content — be inspired to create it. Tap in and amplify your creative spark. 🌟🎧

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Find Matt: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1137907

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