Filmmaker Stephen Simon

Published: Dec. 28, 2010, 9 p.m.

Legendary filmmaker Stephen Simon, whose acclaimed movies include Somewhere in Time and What Dreams May Come talks about uplifting movies and his wonderful book. Bringing Back the Old Hollywood.  Simon's other books are Spiritual Cinema and The Force Is With You, which explores over 70 movies that deal with such important topics as the nature of love, the meaning of life and death, the concept of time and space, and the visions of our future. A veteran of many years in the movie business, Simon has also produced his share of non-spiritual movies, including Smokey and the Bandit, Murder by Death and Body of Evidence. Although he still loves what he calls "popcorn movies," he’s only interested now in making films with a core of inspiration or empowerment to them. .