Episode 92: Problemista Q&A w/Julio Torres & Tilda Swinton
If you "stand with the Bank Of America," you had better check out this Q&A with Problemista writer/director/star Julio Torres and co-star Tilda Swinton.
Read MoreEpisode 91: Blake Simon On His Short "Red Velvet"
Aaron kicks off season six of the podcast with a conversation writer/director Blake Simon about his twisty psychological horror thriller, Red Velvet. Join them as they discuss the project, its production,and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 90: "The Four Season Of Film" - Winter: Fargo
Bundle up and join Aaron and Rob for another gosh darn good bit Four-Seasons-Of-Film fun as they close out season five of the podcast!
Read MoreEpisode 89: Top Films Of 2023
With 2023 behind us, it's time to put a cap on the year! Join Aaron as he talks about his favorite films from last year and manages to squeeze in 13 flicks where some other sucker would only give yah 10.
Read MoreEpisode 88: 2023 Movie Catch-Up #4
2023 is finally done and dusted, and so we're tying a bow on it — finally! Join Aaron for the last movie catch-up episode of the season, as he runs through the last batch of 2023 films — 34 films in total! — and talks a bit about each one.
Read MoreEpisode 87: The Iron Claw Q&A w/Sean Durkin, Harris Dickinson & Stanley Simons
Step into the ring with us as we take you inside A24's latest film, The Iron Claw, with this post-screening Q&A with writer/director Sean Durkin, and actors Harris Dickinson & Stanley Simons!
Read MoreEpisode 86: Possessed By Christmas Spirit: William Friedkin's The Exorcist
Cue the tubular bells, bake yourself some crisis-of-faith cookies, and pull up a chair by the fire as Aaron and special guest Chris Wolford discuss the effectiveness of this classic 70s horror flick and its long-lasting legacy as one of the greatest horror films of all time.
Read MoreEpisode 85: "The Four Season Of Film" - Fall: When Harry Met Sally
Fall back?! More like "fall in love" with our autumn entry for this round of "The Four Seasons Of Film," the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally! Join Aaron and returning guest Rob Chenoweth (of Pop That! podcast) as they discuss this charming, breezy, seasonal flick, the rom-com greats, and ask themselves if men and women can really just be friends. Grab a comfy sweater, dive into this big pile of raked leaves, and prepare to have more seasonal cinema fun!
Read MoreEpisode 84: Making Magic On A Shoestring Budget w/Tom Wright
Join Aaron as he chats with Tom Wright, a young talented British filmmaker and the mind behind the the micro-budget films, Friends of Luke and Afraid of Luke (both of which can be watched right now on YouTube!), about working creatively outside of the system with scant funds, the fun of filmmaking, and their love of cinema!
Read MoreEpisode 83: Saltburn Q&A w/Emerald Fennell
We caught an early screening of writer/director Emerald Fennell's latest film, Saltburn, a humorous, stylish, and sexy psychological thriller that essentially marries The Talented Mr. Ripley with Call Me By Your Name, with a Q&A with Fennell. Much like the film, the conversation is entertaining and funny, so kick back and enjoy yourself!
Read MoreEpisode 82: 2023 Movie Catch-Up #3
With another quarter down, there's a lot more film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through another list of 2023 films and talks briefly about each one.
Read MoreEpisode 81: Fantastic Fest 2023: Ten Festival Favorites
Join Aaron as he counts down his ten favorite films from this year's Fantastic Fest. Which amazing film will earn the right to call itself "Best in Fest"?! You'll have to listen to find out!
Read MoreEpisode 80: Fantastic Fest Interviews: David Velduque On His Short "Transición"
David Velduque is a Spanish filmmaker who’s made it his mission to focus his work around LGBTQ+ stories with a particular bent towards horror/fantasy/sci-fi. With Transción, he raises awareness through body horror by telling a story about an elderly trans woman who receives an unexpected visitor, in the form of a new caregiver, which leads to a struggle between reality and fantasy. Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with David about the film, which recently had its world premiere in Fantastic Fest's Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.”
Read MoreEpisode 79: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Last Stop In Yuma County w/Francis Gallupi (and Crew)
Last Stop In Yuma County is a one-location film done right, a pulsing, palpably tense, flawlessly executed pressure-cooker thriller that that mixes whip-smart dialogue and humor with tension and violence. It’s essentially a spaghetti western reimagined as a 70s neo-noir crime film and done in a Coen brother style, like Blood Simple, Miller’s Crossing, and No Country For Old Men. It also features a terrific ensemble cast, who all give excellent performances and get their time to shine. The film had its world premiere at this year's Fantastic Fest, and we're stoked to share its Q&A with you, which contains lots of fun stories about Jim Cummings and Richard Brake, as well as fascinating info on the film's production.
Read MoreEpisode 78: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Stopmotion w/Robert Morgan
Robert Morgan’s feature film debut, Stopmotion, is a psychological horror about what it means to be artist that features an absolutely commanding lead performance from Aisling Franciosi. The film recently had its world premiere on Day 4 of Fantastic Fest, and we were honored to be in the crowd for its first official screening because it is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Definitely put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A!
Read MoreEpisode 77: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Crumb Catcher w/Chris Skotchdopole (and Crew)
Crumb Catcher is the feature film debut from Chris Skotchdopole, and it's one topsy-turvy thriller that pits newlyweds against nutters, mixing terror and tragedy alongside dark drama, cringe comedy, and home invastion horror into an absorbing chamber piece. The film recently had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.
Read MoreEpisode 76: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Neil Ferron On His Short "Fishmonger"
Thar she blows! Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Neil Ferron about his short film Fishmonger, a horror-comedy hybrid that is one delightfully strange catch you'll definitely want to feast your eyes on. The film had its world premiere at this year’s Fantastic Fest in the festival’s Burnt Ends section, a collection of films that “shatter all traditional borders of taste and convention."
Read MoreEpisode 75: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Your Lucky Day w/Dan Brown (and Cast & Crew)
Your Lucky Day, the feature film debut from Dan Brown (not to be confused with the author), is a single-location thriller about morality and the lengths folks will go for millions of dollars. The film stars Angus Cloud in one of his final performances and had its world premiere at these years Fantastic Fest. The Q&A features Brown, actress Jessica Garza, producers Luke Barnett & Adam Baxter, and editor Nick Pezzillo.
Read MoreEpisode 74: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Fantastic Golem Affairs w/Burnin' Percebes (Juan González & Nando Martínez)
The Fantastic Golem Affairs is the latest effort from the filmmaking duo Burnin’ Percebes, Juan González and Nando Martínez. With a retro chic look that’s beautifully captured on super 16mm film, it's a certifiably cuckoo comedy full of absurdist humor, magical realism, Spanish swagger, ceramic figures, and falling pianos. The film had its US premiere at this year's festival, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.
Read MoreEpisode 73: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Last Video Store w/Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford, Kevin Martin
Forget the format wars! The Last Video Store is a VHS battleground set in a basement video store where the physical media is so physical, it can kill. Directed by Cody Kennedy & Tim Rutherford, and featuring an entertaining and charismatic performance from Kevin Martin, the film is a kooky Canuxploitation horror comedy with extra cheese and a dollop of heart. It had its world premiere on day 2 of Fantastic Fest, screening in its midnight section, and we're delighted to share its Q&A with you!
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