Viddy Well Podcast
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to the Viddy Well Podcast, the show that gives yah your film fix on the go! The auditory supplement to our blog, viddy-well.com, the podcast is a haven for film lovers of all types (and anyone who wants to have a silly-goose time). Created for cinephiles by cinefiles, we invite you to "come play with us" as host, Aaron Haughton, talks with friends and industry professionals about all things cinema!
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Enter The Clones Of Bruce Q&A w/Bruce Le (and Others)
June 17, 2024 22:31 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBGet ready for some martial arts madness because we’re about to enter the Q&A for the latest documentary from David Gregory Enter The Clones Of Bruce. The film is deep-tissue karate chop that investigates the death of an icon (Bruce Lee), the creation of one of cinema’s most specific sub-genres (Bruceploitation), and the myriad of figures who’s star rose as part of that movement.
Sasquatch Sunset Q&A w/Nathan Zellner & The Octopus Project
April 29, 2024 14:22 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBSasquatch Sunset is a bold and beautiful film loaded with absurd comedy and quiet poignancy that revels in its feral nature, but also boasts a surprisingly tender humanity. Like the mythical creature it's named after, the film is a rarity, a one-of-kind experience that you don't get every day (or possibly ever again) — but it's the type of swing-for-the-fences project that we'd love to see more of, especially with a theater with a packed house. We were fortunate enough to secure tickets t...
Lousy Carter Q&A w/Bob Byington & Luxy Banner
April 28, 2024 14:55 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBLousy Carter is a scrappy little indie with sharp dialogue, funny performances, playful editing, and bowling alley funerals about a failed animator-turned-lit-professor “teaching” The Great Gatsby who goes a little Nabokov after receiving the news that he has six months left to live. Featuring a solid ensemble cast and a wonderful lead performance from David Krumholtz is an enjoyably meandering, comedically sour journey that with have you smitten by its curmudgeonly charms. We had the p...
The Dead Next Door Q&A w/J.R. Bookwalter
April 27, 2024 14:09 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBWhen there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth — and humanity's ineptitude will rein supreme! We had the gory delight of checking out the 1989 film The Dead Next Door, written and directed by a then 19-year-old J.R. Bookwalter, at one of the Alamo Drafthouse's Terror Tuesday screenings, which was made all the more entertaining because the filmmaker was in attendance! Essentially a large-scale home movie with really impressive effects and an admirable scope given its budge...
The Four Seasons Of Film - Spring: Spring Breakers
April 25, 2024 13:55 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBThrow on a skimpy swimsuit, ready the beer bong, and get ready to ride the seasonal waves cause we're back with another round of "Four Seasons Of Film!" To kick off this round, we're basking in the "vibey vibe" and raucous sun-soaked shenanigans of Harmony Korine's 2012 banger, Spring Breakers! The film is a pop-art anthem translated into a cinematic tone poem that's captured in that poetic catch-what-you-can way and laced with the kinda oh-so Korine dialogue and Americana kitsch. Don't le...
Sofie Somoroff & Celina Bernstein On Their Short "Ride Baby Ride"
March 19, 2024 07:33 - 38 minutes - 53 MBFasten your seatbelts because Sofie Somoroff and Celina Bernstein are here to take you on one wickedly revved up journey with the short film Ride Baby Ride! This well-executed bit of horror cinema provides visceral thrills and seeks to unscrew the male mechanics of the rape-revenge film, boasting some revved-up symbolic meaning under the hood of this well-oiled machine. Join Aaron as he chats with Sofie & Celina about collaboration, the making of their film, and much much more! Full...
Love Lies Bleeding Q&A w/Rose Glass
March 17, 2024 15:50 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBGo behind the vein-popping sophomore feature from writer/director Rose Glass, Love Lies Bleeding, with this special Q&A! Remember: "ONLY LOSERS QUIT," So don't skip out on this episode like most folks do leg day! The film is a quirky and queer neo-noir full of greasy mullets, guns, and girl-on-girl with brief interludes of body horror. Its sexual fluidity, spunky attitude, and cosmic edge recall the films of Gregg Araki mixed with the Wachowski's Bound, Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise, Dar...
Problemista Q&A w/Julio Torres & Tilda Swinton
March 15, 2024 22:40 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIf 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. Flying under the A24 banner, Problemista is a marvelously messy, charmingly chaotic, quirky, cute, and sweet lil flick about immigrants navigating difficult situations and disorder. It also reminds you how amazing Tilda Swinton is, in the off chance that you’ve forgotten. The film will hit theaters everywhere on 3/22, so go check i...
Blake Simon On His Short "Red Velvet"
March 13, 2024 14:57 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBAaron 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! Don't forget to follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakesimonfilm/ And stay tuned, because more season-six fun is coming your way soon!
The Four Season Of Film - Winter: Fargo
March 09, 2024 21:49 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBBundle 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! Fire up the woodchipper because for this year's winter entry, we're talking about the Coen Brothers 1996 film, Fargo, which melds Minnesota nice with nuanced nastiness into one heck of an unforgettable crime thriller.
Top Films Of 2023
March 05, 2024 22:43 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBWith 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. -#10 (1:17) -#9 (2:47) -#8 (5:05) -#7 (7:53) -#6 (9:52) -#5 (12:33) -#4 (15:03) -#3 (17:13) -#2 (19:28) -#1 (22:17) For reviews on 2023 films: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Films
2023 Movie Catch-Up #4
February 26, 2024 17:27 - 1 hour - 101 MB2023 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. Full list: Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (1:29) V/H/S/85 (2:58) Slotherhouse (4:27) The Exorcist: Believer (6:28) Fool’s Paradise (9:11) Five Nights At Freddy’s (10:50) Dumb Money (13:46) Strays (15:19) Leave The World Behind (17:...
The Iron Claw Q&A w/Sean Durkin, Harris Dickinson & Stanley Simons
December 24, 2023 16:09 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBStep 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! Featuring an absolutely captivating performance from Zac Efron, the film tells the real-life story the Von Erich family, one of professional wrestling most infamous family dynasties, and it manages to pack in a lot a themes, as well as an emotional punch, but at it's core, it's a muscular and harrowin...
Possessed By Christmas Spirit: William Friedkin's The Exorcist
December 21, 2023 17:59 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWilliam Friedkin's 1973 landmark horror film, The Exorcist, was released on December 26, which makes it a Christmas film in our books! 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. Possessed for more?! Check out the links below: Ten Fun Facts About The Exorcis...
The Four Season Of Film - Fall: When Harry Met Sally
November 29, 2023 21:08 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBFall 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!
Making Magic On A Shoestring Budget w/Tom Wright
November 28, 2023 21:40 - 1 hour - 129 MBJoin 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! You can follow Tom on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tj__wright/ You can also watch the projects discussed during this episode below: -FRIENDS OF LUKE: ...
Saltburn Q&A w/Emerald Fennell
November 23, 2023 21:01 - 21 minutes - 30 MBWe 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! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Promising Young Woman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/promising-young-...
2023 Movie Catch-Up #3
October 07, 2023 22:10 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBWith 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. Full List: The Machine (1:22) Poisoned: the Dirty Truth About Your Food (3:33) The Out-Laws (6:10) Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre (8:48) Perpetrator (10:54) John Wick Chapter 4 (12:55) Flamin’ Hot (15:21) The Blackening (18:14) The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (19:53) The Creator (22:06) You Are So Not In...
Fantastic Fest 2023: Ten Festival Favorites
October 05, 2023 21:38 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBJoin 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! For the full list of Fantastic Fest film, visit Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/ph3uS Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists
Fantastic Fest Interviews: David Velduque On His Short "Transición"
October 01, 2023 23:31 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBDavid 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 Fantasti...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Last Stop In Yuma County w/Francis Gallupi (and Crew)
October 01, 2023 23:10 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBLast 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 fi...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: Stopmotion w/Robert Morgan
October 01, 2023 22:35 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBRobert 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! Caution: You're entering spoiler ter...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: Crumb Catcher w/Chris Skotchdopole (and Crew)
October 01, 2023 22:10 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBCrumb 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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links bel...
Fantastic Fest Interviews: Neil Ferron On His Short "Fishmonger"
September 30, 2023 23:09 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBThar 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." Fishmonger review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fishmonger-ff23 Neil Ferron...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: Your Lucky Day w/Dan Brown (and Cast & Crew)
September 30, 2023 22:40 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBYour 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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. ...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Fantastic Golem Affairs w/Burnin' Percebes (Juan González & Nando Martínez)
September 30, 2023 22:23 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBThe 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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Last Video Store w/Cody Kennedy, Tim Rutherford & Kevin Martin
September 30, 2023 22:02 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBForget 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...
Fantastic Fest Interviews: Sam Fox, Desiree Staples, and Vincent Stalba On Their Short "Fck'n Nuts"
September 30, 2023 21:27 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBAaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Sam Fox, producer Desiree Staples, and actor/producer Vincent Stalba for their short film Fck’n Nuts, which screened in Fantastic Fest’s Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.” Fck'n Nuts review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fckn-nuts-ff23 Sam Fox IG: https://www.instagram.com/theothersamfox/?hl=en Desiree Staples IG: https://www.instagram.com/desireestap...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: Strange Darling w/JT Mollner
September 28, 2023 20:34 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBStrange Darling is the latest film from JT Mollner, and we had the pleasure of catching its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. This film is an absolute treat that challenges the viewer’s perceptions, as well as the traditional linear storytelling conventions. It’s a raw, rollicking rollercoaster ride full of excellent performances, gorgeous cinematography, and a stellar score. Put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: Where The Devil Roams w/Zelda Adams, John Adams & Toby Poser
September 27, 2023 16:31 - 16 minutes - 23 MBThe Adams family, the filmmakers behind Hellbender, is back with another homegrown horror that’s sewn up with care. Their latest, Where The Devil Roams, is a period slasher about a family of murderous carnies that's full of they hip stylish swagger they've become known for. It's full-on rot ‘n roll, baby, and we're here for it! We'll continue to follow this dark and weird filmmaking family anywhere they want to go, and we're stoked to share their Fantastic Fest Q&A with you! Caution: You'...
Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Toxic Avenger w/Macon Blair
September 27, 2023 15:15 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBFantastic Fest kicked off this year’s festival with the world premiere of Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger. This is a studio reimagining of the 1984 Troma cult classic that is totally true to its vibe but also moves in its own direction. The film is a great homage with a fresh twist that’s wonderfully wacky, extremely gory, and absolutely hysterical. If you’re anything like us, you will be delighted to see the Toxic Avenger make his return! We were stoked to be a part of its world premiere ...
Bottoms Q&A w/Emma Seligman, Max Handelman, and Alison Small
August 27, 2023 19:52 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBWe were able to catch an early screening of the ferociously funny teen sex satire, Bottoms, with a Q&A from director, co-writer, and executive producer Emma Seligman, along with producers Max Handelman and Alison Small. This flick is a lot of gloriously over-the-top fun, and we think you should definitely check it out, especially if you love films like Heathers or the teen comedies of the 90s. For a full review of the film, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/bottoms You can also ...
The Four Season Of Film - Summer: The Sandlot
July 31, 2023 14:25 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBStep up to the plate, this one's sure to be a home run! Aaron and Rob are back for more seasonal fun with the warmly nostalgic summer vibes of 1993's The Sandlot, written, directed and narrated by David Mickey Evans. The pair discuss the seasonal aspects of the film, as well as the bits they love so much about it, with some divergent topics include baseball memories, a 90s pitch for Richard Linklater, and musings on if cinema is doing the most these days.
Talk To Me Q&A w/Danny & Michael Philippou
July 27, 2023 14:30 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBWe were fortunate enough to catch an early screening of Talk To Me, a lil indie horror that's made big waves since it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, with a Q&A from the filmmakers, Danny & Michael Philippou. It's a creepy-fun flick that is sure to give audiences as supernatural buzz when it releases on 7/28, and the Q&A gives some nice background to the film's production and journey. For a full review, check out this link: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/talk-to-me-2023 For...
2023 Movie Catch-Up #2
July 25, 2023 19:03 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBWe're now halfway through the year, and 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. Full List: Intro (0:19) The Year Between (1:07) Hunger (2:14) Hypnotic (3:13) Inside (5:30) White Men Can’t Jump (6:40) The Super Mario Bros (8:30) Champions (10:33) Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (12:10) Shazam: Fury Of The Gods (16:19) Creed III (17:09) Huesera: The Bone Woman (18:19) ...
The Four Seasons Of Film - Spring: John Hughes' Ferris Bueller's Day Off
May 21, 2023 23:22 - 1 hour - 117 MBJoin Aaron and Rob for more seasonal fun as they kick off the second iteration of "The Four Seasons Of Film" series! This go around, the selections are much more carefree, light, and fun, and our first selection, John Hughes seminal mid-80s flick Ferris Bueller's Day Off, is the perfect embodiment of that! Don't call in sick with this one because it's going to be a very sprited time!
The Artifice Girl Q&A w/Franklin Ritch
May 12, 2023 18:23 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBFranklin Ritch delivers a stunning debut The Artifice Girl, a small, intimate indie that asks BIG questions about the future of AI and continually finds exciting, thought-provoking, and startlingly human results. Imagine Shane Carruth making a hybrid of Ex Machina and The Social Network with the narrative structure of Steve Jobs, and you’re in the ballpark.The Q&A with writer-director-editor-star Franklin Ritch was an absolute blast and full of wonderful info on this special little film. Thi...
Beau Is Guilty Of Being Afraid
May 05, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 105 MBJoin Aaron and Logan Arney as they discuss Ari Aster's latest, the hilariously hellish Beau Is Afraid. This title is no understatment... Beau is afraid of everything, and he’s consumed by the guilt of an unlived life, one which is pervasively paranoid and crippled by anxiety. This distinctive, deranged, and uncompromising delusional fantasy spews its creator’s internal sickness — no matter how silly or strange — straight into your gullet until you violently drown, which means there's much t...
2023 Movie Catch-Up #1
April 30, 2023 22:06 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBWe're already over a quarter of the way through the year, and there's a lot of film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through his list of 2023 films and talks a bit about each one. Full List: -The Drop (2:05) -Quasi (3:24) -You People (5:35) -House Party (6:54) -Ghosted (7:58) -Knock At The Cabin (11:04) -The Outwaters (12:22) -Cocaine Bear (14:07) -65 (16:55) -The Pope's Exorcist (19:46) -Evil Dead Rise (22:34) -Tetris (26:24) -Renfield (30:05) -Sick (3...
Country Gold Roadshow Q&A with Mickey Reece
April 03, 2023 20:46 - 24 minutes - 34 MBWe were fortunate enough to catch Mickey Reece's Country Gold on its pre-release roadshow in Austin, Texas, where the Oklahoma filmmaker fielded audience questions after the screening. We had the privilege of checking out the film at last year's Fantastic Fest, and we loved it so much, we had to run out and see it again. Easily one of the funniest films you'll likely see this year, you can check out Country Gold April 4th on VOD! For more nuggets of gold, check out the links below: Coun...
Kaylee, Can We Watch Something Happy Now?: The No-Fi Nightmare Of Skinamarink
March 31, 2023 22:04 - 57 minutes - 79 MBJoin Aaron and guest host Logan Arney as they kick off season five of the podcast by discussing Kyle Edward Ball's debut feature, Skinamarink. Made on a shoe-string budget this experimental no-wave nightmare effectively taps into a primal childhood fear and takes audiences on a slow-burning and feverish trip through a nostalgia graveyard. You can experience this strange atmospheric fright right now on Shudder. It certainly won't be for everyone, but the only way to truly find out is to ju...
Top 10 Films Of 2022
March 29, 2023 21:25 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBJoin us as Aaron closes the books on season 4 of the podcast by discussing the ten films he loved most from last year! For more end-of-year goodness, check out the links below: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/films-of-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/film-scores-of-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/unsung-films-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/most-disappointing-films-2022
The Four Seasons Of Film - Winter: Ang Lee's The Ice Storm
March 05, 2023 23:28 - 1 hour - 112 MBAaron and Rob close out this year’s Four Seasons series with Ang Lee’s 1997 icy existential period family drama, The Ice Storm. If you're feeling cold, it's not just the weather; this frigid flick has the genuine capacity to chill you to the bone. It doesn't get much more wintery than this.
Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History Q&A
January 13, 2023 22:04 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBJoin author and IUPUI Professor Edward E. Curtis IV, alongside Sally Howell, as they discuss Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History, which we caught at the Kan-Kan Cinema and Braserie. The film explores the Arabic roots within Indianapolis and reveals a new chapter in the diverse history of central Indiana. It explores the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood in Indianapolis, the service of Arab Americans in World War II, and the community's impact across the city. For more, check out the links...
Ed Battista & Abby Specht On Indianapolis' Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie
December 17, 2022 19:30 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBWhile visiting family and friends in Indiana, Aaron had the pleasure of speaking with Kan-Kan Cinema's owner Ed Battista and Director of Operations Abby Specht about their theater, its unique name, and its journey to becoming such a vital pillar of its community, amongst other things. Pop some popcorn and pull up a seat because we're gonna geek about cinema and the criminally underrated area that is Indianapolis, Indiana! Follow Kan-Kan Cinema for more! -Website: https://kankanindy.com/ ...
VAAAL On The Sonic Sorcery Of A Wounded Fawn
December 17, 2022 02:16 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBExperimental artist, composer, and sound designer VAAAL joins Aaron to discuss the sonic sorcery and all around badassery of his score for Travis Stevens' A Wounded Fawn, which ranks amongst the year's very best. You can stream VAAAL's soundtrack anywhere you listen to music, and you can also check out the film right now via Shudder! A Wounded Fawn review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/a-wounded-fawn-ff22 Fantastic Fest Q&A: A Wounded Fawn: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/episo...
Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Black Christmas (1974)
December 17, 2022 00:29 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBOn this year's installment of Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays, Aaron is joined with his brother, Blake, to talk about Bob Clark's 1974 proto-slasher, Black Christmas. Recorded in their parents' new house with a creaky attic and plagued by creepy crank calls, what could possibly go wrong?! For more: -Five Fun Facts About Black Christmas: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/fun-facts-black-christmas-1974 -Top Five Christmas Horror films: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/christmas-horr...
The Four Seasons Of Film - Fall: Todd Haynes' Far From Heaven
December 07, 2022 00:18 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBAaron and Rob are back for the Autumn installment of the Four Series Of Film podcast series! This time they're talking about a film that is absolutely Fall AF: Todd Haynes' 2002 film, Far From Heaven. Join them as they peel back the sanguine veneer of this beautifully rendered 50s melodrama and discuss its many layers and themes.
Janeen & Michael Damian On Falling For Christmas
December 04, 2022 15:20 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBHo ho ho, and merry Christmas, Viddy Well listeners! We invite you to slip into that holiday spirit with this conversation with Janeen & Michael Damian, the husband and wife filmmaking team behind Falling For Christmas starring Lindsay Lohan. It's a Christmastime meets Overboard mashup full of evergreen sap and Christmas camp that is sure to have you decking the Hallmark halls this holdiay season. Aaron had a jolly ole time speaking with them about the film, which you can check out on Netfli...
Fantastic Fest 2022: Our Top 10 Favorites
November 23, 2022 22:13 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBJoin 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! For more FF22 coverage, check out the links below: Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest reviews