Midwest Movie Maker

Ohio native Eric Kripke's 'Revolution' returns to NBC If you’re not watching Revolution on NBC, you’re missing one of network television’s best pure action-adventure epics in recent years. Sharp writing, breathing-taking action – and all from the creative genius of Toledo, Ohio, native Eric Kripke . Okay, there might be some hyperbole in there. And I’ll admit this is one of those rare instances when I step out of the role of tried-and-true Midwest entertainment journalist and put on the here’s-my-opinion hat. But I had so much fun with Revolution in the fall that I feel like I oughta do my part and let everyone who isn’t watching Revolution know. Plus, supporting Revolution falls in line with Midwest Movie Maker ’s mission statement: championing filmmakers from and films shot in and about the Midwest . The show’s creator, Eric Kripke, hails from Ohio and shows his pride for our part of the world in everything he does. (Fans of the show will note that th...

Earlier this month – after a bunch of schedule wrangling – I got the chance to chat with Bob Heath, Hot in Cleveland ’s producer and resident Northeast Ohio expert. When I asked him about growing up in Akron, he mentioned living on the west side of town. When I said I grew up the Montrose area, Bob perked up and chatted about how the only thing there when he was kid was the swim club. Not just any swim club, I thought. You mean Montrose Swim & Racquet Club , my place of employment for six burger-flipping summers. We spent the next five minutes chatting about Montrose Drive-In and the Freez. It was a great ice breaker and the following 30 minutes breezed by. We talked about Akron’s old TV station and some of Northeast Ohio’s great personalities, like Tim Conway , who will make a guest appearance later this season on HiC . The interview was light and fun, just like the show. But when it was cut short by a call to the set, I knew I had to hold the producer to at least one tough...