Screenwriter Dan Ewen details why it took 14 years for the hit family comedy "Playing With Fire" to get made, the mechanics of finding the funny, and his plans for a reboot of the "Ernest" franchise.

Screenwriter Dan Ewen details why it took 14 years for the hit family comedy "Playing With Fire" to get made, the mechanics of finding the funny, and his plans for a reboot of the "Ernest" franchise.

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Andrew Shearer has been the voice of film at OnlineAthens and the Athens Banner-Herald since 2009.

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Cinema File: Dan Ewen and the 14-year journey of "Playing With Fire"

For the series finale of the Cinema File Podcast, USA Today arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and his 10-year-old daughter review "Five Nights at Freddy's" in the car on the way home from seeing the movie. Follow @ashearer706 on Instagram to find out where Andrew is going next.

For the series finale of the Cinema File Podcast, USA Today arts and culture reporter Andrew Shearer and his 10-year-old daughter review "Five Nights at Freddy's" in the car on the way home from seeing the movie. Follow @ashearer706 on Instagram to find out where Andrew is going next.

Andrew and his kid react to "Five Nights at Freddy's" after leaving the movie theater.

Cinema File: Five Nights at Series Finale

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 when they were Blockbuster Video clerks and have remained friends ever since. Jump behind the counter with them as they discuss the latest new releases and expert picks from the dusty library.

Andrew and Sam met in 1995 when they were Blockbuster Video clerks and have remained friends ever since. Jump behind the counter with them as they discuss the latest new releases and expert picks from the dusty library.

Former Blockbuster clerks Andrew and Sam review their 5 favorite movies from October 2023

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Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts & culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Cult film authority Kate Owens joins arts &amp; culture reporter Andrew Shearer for a discussion about "Bottoms," an instant comedy classic that might be the best film of 2023.

Andrew and Kate react to the LGBTQ teen comedy "Bottoms"

Cinema File: Dan Ewen and the 14-year journey of "Playing With Fire"

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