May 3, 2025
Box Office Insanity! All Happening For The Right Reason!
The box office has become more of a rollercoaster ride than ever before. In recent months, we've seen blockbuster films with massive budgets and marketing campaigns underwhelm in theaters, while smaller, unexpected titles soar past expectations. Aud…
May 3, 2025
“The Power of Finishing Ugly: Why Done is Better Than Perfect in Filmmaking”
There’s a myth in filmmaking that your project has to be flawless before it’s worth sharing. That myth has paralyzed countless talented creatives who sit on scripts, edits, or entire films, endlessly tweaking and doubting. But the truth …
May 3, 2025
Sequels, Reboots, and CGI-Driven Spectacles! STOP IT!!!
In an industry often dominated by sequels, reboots, and CGI-driven spectacles, a quiet revolution has been taking place—one that signals the triumphant return of authentic storytelling in cinema. Audiences, perhaps fatigued by formulaic blockb…
April 15, 2025
Hollywood Bows To The Chinese Communist Party!
Hollywood, once the global beacon of creative freedom, has increasingly bowed to the demands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in pursuit of box office profits. From censoring politically sensitive content to altering scripts and casting choices,…
April 15, 2025
Artificial intelligence in Hollywood
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly integrated into various aspects of Hollywood film production over recent years. As of December 2023, approximately 59% of film, television, and animation companies in the United States reported us…
April 15, 2025
LOOK AT MY TIE! MADE YOU LOOK!
Distractions are like weeds in a garden—if left unattended, they choke the life out of your most important goals. In today’s hyperconnected world, distractions come in many seductive forms: social media notifications, endless scrolling, …
March 28, 2025
Marry An Artist! Divorce An Artist! This One Is Tough!
Marriage is a wild ride no matter who you are, but when an artist and a non-artist come together, it's like putting a jazz musician and a classical pianist in the same band—beautiful, but full of unexpected notes. Artists live in a world of in…
March 25, 2025
The World Owes You Nothing—Go Take It
As an artist, you have a vision, a passion, and a dream—but here’s the hard truth: no one is coming to make it happen for you. The world doesn’t owe you recognition, success, or opportunity. If you sit around waiting for someone to…
March 22, 2025
"Rumble’s Rise & Free Speech: Why The John Henry Soto Show Is Now Exclusive on the Platform
In a world where free speech and independent voices are under constant pressure, Rumble has emerged as a powerful platform for creators who refuse to be censored. Founded in 2013 by Chris Pavlovski, Rumble was built as an alternative to Big Tec…
March 20, 2025
Steve Martin’s advice—“Be so good they can’t ignore you”
This is a powerful mantra for anyone chasing success. It’s not about luck or connections; it’s about undeniable skill, relentless effort, and standing out through excellence. Your journey embodies this idea. From playing guitar as a way …
March 19, 2025
Pain is Temporary, Regret is Forever
Growth isn’t always comfortable, but neither is regret. Every time we push ourselves past our limits, there’s discomfort—it’s part of the process. But here’s the thing: that pain is temporary. Whether you’re an ar…
March 18, 2025
Discipline Beats Motivation! Prove me Wrong!
Welcome, artists and creators, to today’s show, where we’re exposing one of the biggest myths about success—relying on motivation. Motivation is great, but let’s be honest, it’s unreliable. Some days you wake up feeling…
March 17, 2025
You Are Your Only Competition
Welcome, artists and creators, to today’s show, where we’re diving into one of the biggest roadblocks to success—comparison. It’s easy to get caught up in measuring ourselves against others, especially in the age of social me…
March 1, 2025
Casting Adventures: How Did We Find the Right People for the Story?
By John Henry Soto
Casting And On That Day was an adventure filled with unexpected twists, gut decisions, and moments of pure cinematic fate. Since the film was inspired by a real-life event, we knew we needed actors who could bring raw authenticit…
Feb. 27, 2025
My Film On Rumble for the very first time!
By John Henry Soto
I'm incredibly proud and excited to premiere And On That Day on Rumble for the very first time! This film has been a labor of love, and its journey through the festival circuit has been nothing short of amazing. From the Manhatta…
Feb. 27, 2025
Fame vs. Legacy: What Are We Really Chasing?
Fame and legacy are often intertwined in the artistic world, but for filmmakers, the distinction between the two can define the impact of their work. Fame is immediate—it’s driven by box office success, viral moments, and media attention…
Feb. 25, 2025
Why I Did What I Did and Continue To Do What I Do?
By John Henry Soto
I want to share a deeply personal story about discovering the power of my own voice. For a long time, I thought my purpose was tied to the things I created—the films I made, the podcast episodes I hosted, the connections I …
Feb. 25, 2025
Eradicating the Board of Education? But Why?!
By John Henry Soto
For the last 60 years, the Board of Education has steadily failed students by prioritizing bureaucracy over real learning, inflating administrative costs while teachers remain underpaid, and pushing standardized testing that stif…
Feb. 25, 2025
What's up with DEI in Film?
By John Henry Soto
The push for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Hollywood, while rooted in noble intentions, has sparked debates about its execution and impact on the industry. Critics argue that the aggressive implementation of DEI polic…
Jan. 19, 2025
Relax Trigger Lovers!!
John Henry Soto
I'm convinced that some individuals only scroll through Facebook just to see what they can find to get triggered on. Not to share their life experiences or acknowledge someone's success but to police the comments in a righte…