Reza Rifts

Author: Keith Reza

Keith Reza sits down with stand up comedians, actors and other celebrities - this is not scripted or planned - they just rift and have fun! Subscribe rate and review!
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Catherine Mary Stewart
Episode 410
Sunday, 23 November, 2025

Catherine Mary Stewart on Her Iconic Roles and Career Journey In this episode of Reza Rifts, host Keith Reza welcomes the legendary Catherine Mary Stewart. Known for her iconic roles in 'The Last Starfighter' and 'Weekend at Bernie's,' Catherine discusses her experience in those films, her transition to directing, and the evolving landscape of the entertainment industry. Catherine shares personal stories, including a memorable audition mishap and her thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on Hollywood. Tune in for an insightful and engaging conversation with one of the industry's beloved stars. Catherine's Socials IG: https://www.instagram.com/catherinemarystewart/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/catherinemarystewart/?ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web# Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Show Introduction 00:21 Introducing the Guest: Catherine Mary Stewart 01:17 Catherine's Early Career and Connections 02:50 Interview Dynamics and Preferences 04:28 Impact of COVID on Interviews and Auditions 07:45 Weekend at Bernie's Audition Story 11:30 Behind the Scenes of Weekend at Bernie's 22:28 The Apple: Catherine's First Movie Experience 23:44 Living in the Moment: A Fun Time in Berlin 25:15 A Missed Call and a Lesson Learned 27:05 Directors Who Write: Flexibility on Set 30:25 Transitioning to Directing: A New Adventure 31:56 Writing Scripts: Challenges and Inspirations 33:08 The Love for Horses and Childhood Dreams 41:29 The Changing Landscape of Acting: TV vs. Movies 45:29 Wrapping Up: Fun Facts and Final Thoughts Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61 Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/ Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! #CatherineMaryStewart #WeekendAtBernies #TheLastStarfighter #EightiesMovies #HollywoodLegends #ActressInterview #ClassicCinema #BehindTheScenes #RezaRifts #FilmIndustry