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The Staffa Corner Podcast, Ep. 43 – Jonathan L. Bowen’s Journey Through Film, Philosophy, and Finding His Way Back

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The Staffa Corner Podcast

Episode 43

Guest: Jonathan L. Bowen

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The journey from passionate film enthusiast to director isn’t always a straight path. For Jonathan L. Bowen, that journey involved writing 600 movie reviews as a teenager, studying philosophy in college, and experiencing a decade-long gap between his first and second feature films.

Throughout our conversation, Bowen offers fascinating insights into the changing landscape of independent film. He discusses how streaming services have evolved from neutral platforms showcasing diverse content to studios prioritizing their own productions, making it increasingly difficult for true indies to find audiences. Similarly, he notes how major film festivals now favor projects with celebrity involvement over genuinely independent works.

Despite these challenges, Bowen remains optimistic about filmmaking’s power to connect with audiences through authentic storytelling. Whether examining the small store versus big store dynamic in the comic book world or exploring how relationships can pull us out of creative ruts, “The Comic Shop” demonstrates that it’s never too late to rediscover your passion.

Check out “The Comic Shop” on digital platforms and follow Jonathan Bowen to see what creative projects he tackles next – hopefully in less than another decade!

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Check out The Comic Shop Trailer HERE

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Greg Staffa

I provide testosterone to the site. You won’t be reading about how nice a actress looks in a dress or how much of a hunk Matt Bomer is in my reviews. I describe colors using words like brown, not taupe. My twitter name is @staffaroadtrip because I love road trips and have done two different 48-state road trips since 2008. My favorite show is White Collar.