Talkin' Cinematic Philosophy with Steven Bernstein (Monster, Like Water for Chocolate, GRQ)

Talkin' Cinematic Philosophy with Steven Bernstein (Monster, Like Water for Chocolate, GRQ)

From Box Office Pulp by Cody Alft, Jamie Lewis, Mike Napier

September 4, 2025 · 54 min

About this episode

The episode features an interview with renowned cinematographer Steven Bernstein discussing his career and artistic philosophy.

In this very special episode of BOP, the crew welcomes one of their biggest guests ever: renowned cinematographer/writer/director/podcaster/beanie historian, Steven Bernstein! Before he realized what podcast he was on and called his agent, we had a lovely chat about his astounding career in show business, what it was like shooting such beloved 90’s comedies as The Waterboy and Half-Baked, filming Monster with Patty Jenkins, how he wound up the favorite DP of the Wayans Bros, his philosophy of embracing the chaos in art and life, and the surreal events that led him to hanging out with Marlon Brando on the set of Scary Movie 2. Pick up your copy of Steven's novel, GRQ here:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/grq-steven-bernstein/1147259290https://www.amazon.com/Grq-Steven-Bernstein/dp/191578946X Follow Steven Bernstein:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenbernsteindirectorwriterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenBernsteinOfficial/ Keep your eyes peeled for the worldwide release of the GRQ film adaptation, starring Mena Suvari, Denzel Whitaker, and Greg Germann! Check out the mega documentary IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS 1995-99 by CreatorVC…

People in this episode

Guest: Steven Bernstein

Topics covered

  • cinematography
  • film history
  • art philosophy
  • comedy
  • interviews

Keywords

  • Monster
  • Like Water for Chocolate
  • The Waterboy
  • Half-Baked
  • GRQ

Mentioned in this episode

Products: GRQ, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS 1995-99

Books & works: Talkin' Cinematic Philosophy, Monster, Like Water for Chocolate, The Waterboy, Monster, Scary Movie 2, GRQ, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS 1995

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