Following Films Podcast
322 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago -Interviews with some of the most unique voices in independent film and popular culture. Think of it as a weekly film recommendation for something a bit off the beaten path.
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HOLLY SHORTS DOUBLE FEATURE: Ramone Menon on MY SCARY INDIAN WEDDING and Angelita Mendoza on THE BLUE DRUM
August 09, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by two directors of two wonderful genre films playing at this years Holly Shorts Festival. First up we are joined by Ramone Menon to discuss his film MY SCARY INDIAN WEDDING The film is about a cursed Bridesmaid that has to track down an...
Lyn Moncrief on THE PASSENGER, VENGENCE, and the Film Adaptation of FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S
August 04, 2023 04:16 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Cinematographer Lyn Moncrief Lyn has been passionate about photography and the moving image from an early age. That passion led to him earn an M.F.A. in Cinematography from the American Film Institute, and since then he's compiled...
Nicholas Maggio on MOB LAND
August 01, 2023 03:51 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director Nicholas Maggio to discuss his directorial debut MOB LAND. MOB LAND stars Academy Award Nominated John Travolta (Pulp Fiction, Grease), Stephen Dorff (Blade, Old Henry), Shiloh Fernandez (Evil Dead), Kevin Dillion (“Entou...
Roddy Bogawa on HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD
July 28, 2023 13:53 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by director Roddy Bogawa, to discuss his work on the documentary film HAVE YOU GOT IT YET? THE STORY OF SYD BARRETT AND PINK FLOYD Syd and Pink Floyd crystallized a cultural moment where anything seemed possible but where that freedo...
Cinematographer Steven Holleran on SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL
July 24, 2023 07:02 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Cinematographer Steven Holleran to discuss his work on Nick Cage’s latest film SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL The film follows a man who, after being forced to drive a mysterious passenger at gunpoint, finds himself in a high-stakes gam...
Lilly Adams on OPPENHEIMER and the Impact of Weapons Testing
July 21, 2023 01:58 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by Lilly Adams from the Union of Concerned Scientists to discuss OPPENHEIMER and the impact of weapons testing. Ms. Adams works on nuclear weapons policy and outreach with a focus on supporting frontline community members impacted b...
Thaddeus O'Sullivan on THE MIRACLE CLUB
July 13, 2023 04:37 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBHi! Thank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by writer director Thaddeus O’Sullivan to discuss his film THE MIRACLE CLUB. The film has an all-star cast including the incomparable Laura Linney, the indomitable Kathy Bates, and the venerable Maggie Smith, "The Miracle Club" is a...
Max Gold on BELLE
July 10, 2023 22:54 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome to another episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by writer director Max Gold to discuss his film BELLE. The film is a retelling of the classic fairy tale BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. In the film, Belle works on the family farm and cares for her father after he falls severely ill. Desperate to save him, sh...
My Late Father and Stanley Kubrick
July 01, 2023 14:58 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBNo guest today. Just me talking about Stanley Kubrick and my late father. How a goofy teenager and his old man bonded over A CLOCKWORK ORANGE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support
CHANTELLE ALBERS on TWO SINNERS AND A MULE
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThank you for listening to this episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are joined by CHANTELLE ALBERS to discuss her film TWO SINNERS AND A MULE Kicked out of a small Western town for sinful behavior, free-spirited Alice (Albers) and Nora (James) set out for Virginia City to pursue their dream of opening a restaurant....
Ethan Suplee on GOD IS A BULLET
June 23, 2023 04:13 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBWelcome to another episode of the FOLLOWING FILMS podcast. A movie podcast that takes you on a weekly journey into the world of cinema and the minds of the talented individuals who shape it. I'm your host, Chris Maynard, and today we have a very special guest joining us: the immensely talented actor, Ethan Suplee. Renowned for his incredible performances in films like "Remember the Titans" and "American History X," as well as his memorable roles in television series such as "My Name is Earl...
Sean O’Reilly on HEROES OF THE GOLDEN MASKS
June 17, 2023 16:54 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBWelcome to another episode of The Following Films Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Maynard and today I’m joined by director Sean O’Reilly to discuss his latest film, Heroes of the Golden Masks. The film features Patton Oswalt, Ron Perlman, and in his final performance, the late Christopher Plummer. Inspired by ancient bronze masks discovered on an archaeological site in the late ‘80s, director Sean O’Reilly’s adventure-packed animated treat centers on Charlie, a wise-cracking, homeless, Amer...
Joshua Caldwell on Directing Sinqua Walls and Brian Cox in MENDING THE LINE
June 12, 2023 21:58 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWelcome to another episode of The Following Films Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Maynard and today I’m joined by director Joshua Caldwell to discuss his latest film, MENDING THE LINE. In the film, a wounded veteran (played by Sinqua Walls) returns to the States still carrying the demons of war, hauntingly disturbed by the everyday expectations of friendships and love interests. While in Livingston, Montana, he meets Ike (played by Brian Cox), a surly, headstrong fly-fisherman more than twice...
Sav Rodgers on Chasing Chasing Amy
June 09, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Sav Rodgers to discuss his documentary film Chasing Chasing Amy In ‘Chasing Chasing Amy’, filmmaker Sav Rodgers goes on a journey of self-discovery while making a documentary on the development and creation of Kevin Smith’s controversial LGBTQ+ film, Chasing Amy. The film explores the transformational impact of a ‘90s rom-com on a 12 year old kid from Kansas, coming of age and contending with queer identity. 'Chasi...
Edward Savio on LEAGUE OF AULD
June 07, 2023 02:41 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBWelcome to another episode of the Following Films Podcast! Today, we have a special guest who has taken the literary world by storm with his "Battle For Forever" series. I'm thrilled to be joined by best-selling author Edward Savio, whose latest novel, LEAGUE OF AULD from the Battle For Forever series, is now available. The audiobook is narrated by none other than the iconic Ray Porter, known for his unforgettable portrayal of the ultimate DC villain, 'Darkseid,' in Zach Snyder's Justice...
Logan Schneider on ARNOLD
June 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWelcome to another episode of The Following Films Podcast! I'm your host, Chris Maynard. Today we have a special treat for all the documentary/action/bodybuilding/political enthusiasts out there. In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of cinematography and explore the acclaimed Netflix documentary, ARNOLD. Joining us today is the incredibly talented cinematographer, Logan Schneider, who played a pivotal role in bringing the life of the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger to the sc...
THE CURIOUS CASE OF NATALIA GRACE with Legal Expert Beth Karas
June 01, 2023 02:02 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWelcome to another episode of the Following Films Podcast! In today's installment, we dive headfirst into the realm of true crime as we unravel the mysteries surrounding the intriguing docu-series, "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace." I'm your host Chris Maynard, and I couldn't be more excited to be joined by our special guest, legal expert Beth Karas. Beth has an extensive background in covering high-profile trials and has become a trusted voice in the true crime community. "The Curious Ca...
Abel Ferrara on PADRE PIO
May 29, 2023 07:01 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Abel Ferrara to discuss his film PADRE PIO Set in a politically tumultuous post-WWI Italy, PADRE PIO follows the titular young priest as he begins his ministry at a remote Italian monastery. Concurrently, the town welcomes home the broken but victorious soldiers from the war. Unrest stirs among the impoverished people of the village ahead of the first free election in Italy and Padre Pio struggles with a crisis of f...
Steven Luke on COME OUT FIGHTING
May 23, 2023 03:22 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Steven Luke to discuss his film COME OUT FIGHTING Set during WWII, in this military adventure, a small, specialized squad of U.S. Army African American soldiers are sent on an unofficial rescue mission behind enemy lines to locate their missing commanding officer. The squad upon battling their way through the German defenses encounter more than they bargain for when they locate a downed U.S. Army fighter pilot. With t...
Berkley Brady on DARK NATURE
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by writer/director Berkley Brady to discuss her new film DARK NATURE. The film tells the story of a therapy group that is forced to confront the monsters of their past when an isolated weekend retreat tests their emotional resilience and ability to survive. DARK NATURE will be in theaters today May 19th --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/message Support this podcast:...
Adam Saunders on DOTTY & SOUL
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Adam Saunders to discuss his work on DOTTY & SOUL When hot-shot entrepreneur Ethan Cox gets caught up in a social media scandal, his company’s nine-figure acquisition is jeopardized. Desperate to find a way forward, Ethan decides to hire a 71-year-old African-American snack cart vendor, Dotty, to pose as his company’s figurehead. But when Dotty finds her groove at the company, she refuses to play the straw man any lon...
Peter Callahan on OUT AND ABOUT
May 14, 2023 01:46 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Peter Callahan to discuss his work as writer/director/ and the star of OUT AND ABOUT Out and About is an unconventional tale about a middle-aged man trying to come to terms with his life over the course of an afternoon walk through his hometown. Distinctive in both style and substance and told virtually in real time, the story weaves together the protagonist’s inner monologue with conversations he has with the peopl...
Casper Van Dien on COUNTY LINE: NO FEAR, STARSHIP TROOPERS, Stunt Work on the New ROADHOUSE, and Living in the Shadow of Your Children
May 09, 2023 02:38 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Casper Van Dien to discuss his work on the new film County Line: No Fear. We also chat about Starship Troopers, stunt work on the new Roadhouse, and living in the shadow of your children. In the action crime-drama County Line: No Fear, the third installment of the successful County Line trilogy, the ornery, yet devoted Alden Rockwell is back and on the verge of retirement. When Zed Dalton, an ambitious and ruthles...
Michael Neelsen on BEYOND HUMAN NATURE
May 05, 2023 04:10 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThank you for listening to the Following Films podcast. Today I’m joined by director Michael Neelsen (Last Day at Lambeau Field) to discuss his documentary film BEYOND HUMAN NATURE BEYOND HUMAN NATURE explores the conflict that arises from mankind's inherent need to make sense of the world and his limited abilities to do so. Is it possible to be completely committed to the truth while being unable to see it? Can the pursuit of truth become an end in itself, preventing us from progressing fu...
Jay Burleson and actor Darius Willis on The Third Saturday in October: Part V and The Third Saturday in October: Part I
May 01, 2023 02:57 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by director Jay Burleson and actor Darius Willis What if a lost horror franchise made during the peak of the slasher genre was unearthed today, but only two of the films could be restored? Filmmaker Jay Burleson (The Nobodies) imagined just that with The Third Saturday in October: Part V and The Third Saturday in October: Part I The Third Saturday in October: Part V and The Third Saturday in October: Part I coming to V...
Voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright, on Her New Audio Memoir I’m Still a 10-Year-Old Boy
April 28, 2023 16:09 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBNancy Cartwright, the ultimate Simpsons insider, has given voice to the boy immediately recognizable as none other than Bart Simpson for more than 30 years. The Simpsons is the longest running scripted show of all time. In this audio memoir, Nancy traces The Simpsons' rapid rise to wild popularity, offers hilarious anecdotes about cast members and guest stars, and reveals what it’s like to be at the center of an American institution - one that reinvented the sitcom, rocked the networks to th...
Jalmari Helander on SISU
April 21, 2023 04:09 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Jalmari Helander to discuss his film SISU. During the last desperate days of WWII, a solitary prospector (Jorma Tommila) crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-earth retreat in northern Finland. When the Nazis steal his gold, they quickly discover that they have just tangled with no ordinary miner. While there is no direct translation for the Finnish word “sisu”, this legendary ex-commando will embody what sisu me...
Chaz Bono on BURY THE BRIDE
April 15, 2023 14:33 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Chaz Bono to discuss the upcoming Tubi Original “Bury The Bride” In the film, bride-to-be June's bachelorette getaway turns deadly when her blood-thirsty fiancé and his backwoods friends show up to crash the party. What follows becomes a living nightmare of unholy proportions as June, her sister Sadie and their closest friends fight for their lives, and avenge the ones who don’t make it through the night. “Bury T...
THAT'S OUR TIME director Alex Backes
April 12, 2023 19:47 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by 'That's Our Time’ director Alex Backes. The film will screen at this years Panic Film Festival. That’s Our Time stars Marque Richardson (Dear White People, Unprisoned, True Blood) as Danny and Debra Wilson (MadTV) as Dr. Miller. In the film, Danny is unable to make connections with the people in his life. Now his sympathetic therapist tries to help him realize that it's more important to focus on the time you have ...
William Fichtner on 88
April 11, 2023 13:34 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBToday I'm joined by legendary character actor William Fichtner. I had him on the show to discuss his latest film 88. Having appeared in a wide range of films along with television and theater roles over the course of his career, William Fichtner continues to carve out a distinctive reputation as one of our most versatile and talented actors, whether in comedy or drama, action or character study. He is one of Hollywood’s most distinct and familiar faces. Fichtner can next be seen in the Robe...
Uwe Boll on Returning to Filmmaking
April 10, 2023 03:47 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by legendary director Uwe Boll. I had Boll on the show to discuss his return to filmmaking after a self-imposed early retirement. We also discuss what a pain in the ass it is to shoot car scenes, the pleasures of shooting in NYC, and I look for some recommendations on where to find some authentic German cuisine. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at th...
JoBeth Williams, Linda Yellen, Jill Eikenberry, and Patricia Richardson on CHANTILLY BRIDGE
April 07, 2023 03:29 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today I’m joined by Linda Yellen, Jill Eikenberry, Patricia Richardson, and Jobeth Williams the director and stars of the new film CHANTILLY BRIDGE. For the first half of the interview I’m joined by JoBeth Williams and after the break in the second half I have a group interview with Linda, Jill and Patricia. Chantilly Bridge reunites a group of lifelong, steadfast friends who are still – in their later years -- chasing their dreams, ...
Timothy Scott Bogart on Spinning Gold
April 06, 2023 04:49 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by Timothy Scott Bogart the director and writer behind the new film Spinning Gold. In the film, Tim tells the story of his late father Neil Bogart. The man who launched Casablanca Records in the 1970s, the label behind musical acts like Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, the Isley Brothers, the Village People, Bill Withers and KISS. The film follows a rag-tag team of young music lovers, who formed Casablanca R...
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day on SUPER MARIO BROS.
March 31, 2023 01:14 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBToday I'm joined by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day to briefly discuss their work on SUPER MARIO BROS. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is an animated movie produced by Nintendo in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Illumination, co-produced by Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination co-founder Chris Meledandri. It was first announced during a financial briefing on January 31, 2018, and is scheduled for theatrical release on April 5, 2023 --- Send in a voice message: ht...
SXSW 23: Lucy McKendrick & Charlie Polinger on F*CK ME, RICHARD
March 23, 2023 04:43 - 25 minutes - 23 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by the directing and writing team Lucy McKendrick & Charlie Polinger of F*CK ME, RICHARD, which world premiered this week at SXSW. Recovering from a broken leg, Sally begins a phone relationship with Richard — a much-needed intimacy boost in her dreary haze of crushing loneliness and painkillers. They talk nonstop and fall head over heels. Things get kind of sketchy when Richard starts asking for money to pay for his ...
Remy Grillo on THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON
March 17, 2023 03:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by director Remy Grillo to discuss his film THE RESURRECTION OF CHARLES MANSON. The film stars Frank Grillo and is currently available on VOD. The film is centered on a young couple who create an audition tape for an up-and-coming Charles Manson film. However, when they choose an eclectic desert Airbnb as the perfect backdrop, the dark events of the audition material slowly slip into their reality as they find themselv...
Michael Maren on A LITTLE WHITE LIE
March 14, 2023 02:20 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by writer director Michael Maren to discuss his film A Little White Lie. The film stars Michael Shannon, Kate Hudson, Don Johnson, and Zach Braff. A Little White Lie is about a handyman with the same name as a famous writer who is mistakenly invited to a literary festival and is overwhelmingly welcomed but is exposed as an imposter when the real writer arrives. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to...
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE Cinematographer Jesse Feldman
March 06, 2023 11:36 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by cinematographer Jesse Feldman. I had him on the show to discuss his work on the AMC series INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE. All episodes of season one are currently available to stream on AMC+. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by fo...
PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL Director Jason Carney
March 02, 2023 14:54 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, Chris is joined by Phoenix Film Festival director Jason Carney. The festival will run from March 23rd - April 2nd. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect with the show, the best place to find us online is at followingfilms.com or on Twitter by following @followingfilms. Please leave us a review and follow the show on Spotify. It really...
Anthony Rapp and Vivian Kerr on SCRAP
March 01, 2023 03:45 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, I’m joined by Anthony Rapp and Vivian Kerr. I had them on the show to discuss their collaboration on the new film Scrap. Vivian wrote, directed, and co-stared in the film alongside Anthony. The film will have its premier at this year's Cinejoy film festival on Wednesday March 1st at 6:50 PM MT. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the end. If you'd like to connect...
Hopper Penn on DEVIL'S PEAK
February 26, 2023 21:46 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThank you for listening to the following films podcast. Today, Chris is joined by Hopper Penn to discuss his work in the film DEVIL'S PEAK. In the film, Penn co-stars with Billy Bob Thornton, Robin Wright, and Jackie Earle Haley. The film is a tense family thriller set in the Appalachian Mountains where a local crime lord (Thornton) controls his family and his business with violence. Big thanks to Bookmans for sponsoring this episode and to Fort Worth for letting us use their song at the e...
Colin West on LINOLEUM
February 22, 2023 03:06 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBToday I'm joined by Colin West to discuss his new film LINOLEUM The film which had its world premiere at the SXSW Festival, and currently sits at 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes is written and directed by Colin West, and revolves around the host (Jim Gaffigan) of a failing children's science show who, while attempting to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut by building a rocket ship in his garage, begins to question his own reality when a series of strange events begin to occur...
Robbie Banfitch on The Outwaters
February 14, 2023 14:47 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBToday I'm joined by Robbie Banfitch, the writer/director behind The Outwaters. The film takes viewers off the beaten path and into their own nightmares. The film plays out over three memory cards found in a sun-drenched section of the Mojave Desert. The footage within is that of a foursome, who set out to make a music video while camping, led by a charismatic LA filmmaker. Their trip starts out uneventful, though their peace is occasionally disrupted by unexplained sounds, vibrations, and un...
DISQUIET Writer/Director Michael Winnick
February 10, 2023 11:49 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBToday I'm joined by DISQUIET Writer/Director Michael Winnick. DISQUIET, a supernatural thriller starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Vikings”, “The Tudors”), Rachelle Goulding (Wifelike, Lethal Weapon), Elyse Levesque (Ready or Not, “Orphan Black”), Lochlyn Munro (“Riverdale”, White Chicks) will be released in select theatres, on digital, and on demand on February 10, 2023. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars in the terrifying, edge-of-your-seat thriller. After a near-fatal car accident, Sam (Meyers) wakes...
MURDER IN BIG HORN Director and Producer Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin
February 08, 2023 00:50 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBToday I'm joined by MURDER IN BIG HORN director and producer Razelle Benally and Matthew Galkin MURDER IN BIG HORN investigates the disappearances and possible murders of a group of Native American women in rural Montana. Within the last decade, dozens of young Indigenous women and girls from the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Nations have been murdered or have gone missing from Big Horn County and its surrounding area; arrests are rare in these cases and convictions virtually non-existent. Whe...
ALONE AT NIGHT Cinematographer Peter Buntaine
February 02, 2023 16:28 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBToday I'm joined by ALONE AT NIGHT cinematographer Peter Buntaine. In ALONE AT NIGHT, Ashley Benson (Pretty Little Liars, Spring Breakers) leads the cast as Vicky, a woman looking for an escape after a breakup. She heads to a friend's cabin in the woods, where she continues to model lingerie for her devoted followers on 18 & Over, an adults-only live-streaming site. In EW's exclusive first look at the trailer (above), Vicky soon finds herself terrorized by a masked killer hellbent on bringi...
KIDS VS. ALIENS Composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson
January 25, 2023 04:08 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBToday I'm joined by composer Andrew Gordon Macpherson to discuss his work on KIDS VS. ALIENS. Andrew Gordon Macpherson is an award winning music composer and filmmaker. He has contributed original music to TV shows "Dark Side of the Ring," "Tales from the Territories," AAA video games "Far Cry 5", "Far Cry: New Dawn," "Starlink: Battle for Atlas" (Ubisoft), and feature films, "Kids vs Aliens," "Random Acts of Violence" (Manis/Elevation pictures), "Spare Parts" (Hangar 18/Raven Banner Entert...
THE OLD WAY Director Brett Donowho
January 20, 2023 12:46 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBToday I'm joined by THE OLD WAY Director Brett Donowho The Old Way stars Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage in his first Western thriller. It's an intriguing tale about Colton Briggs (Cage), a cold-blooded gunslinger turned respectable family man. When an outlaw gang forces him to take up arms, he discovers an unlikely partner in his 12-year-old daughter Brooke (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) and the two set out on a quest to avenge. THE OLD WAY is in theatres and on VOD --- Send in a voice message:...
SLAMDANCE 2023 Double Feature - The Underbug and With Peter Bradley
January 20, 2023 04:47 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast today we have a Slamdance double feature with the directors of Underbug and With Peter Bradley. First up I chat with Shujaat Saudagar about The Underbug While nations came to a standstill during the pandemic, another more familiar kind of virus - xenophobia and sectarian violence - raged in India. Against that backdrop, “The Underbug” is a psychological horror that explores the psyche of people who live on the fringe of society. The f...
THE STALKING FIELDS Co-Writer and Star Sean Crampton
January 18, 2023 03:51 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBTHE STALKING FIELDS was written by Sean Crampton and Jordan Wiseley and directed by first-time filmmaker and Army veteran Ric Maddox. The film stars Crampton in a breakthrough performance, as well as Taylor Kalupa, Adam J. Harrington, Rachael Markarian, Jordan Wiseley, and Richard O. Ryan. Drawing from personal experience, both Crampton and Wisely grew up in military families and felt it was important to make a film about the ramifications of PTSD. Gravitas Ventures will release THE STALK...