Join 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 spirited time!
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The Q&A with writer-director-editor-star Franklin Ritch is an absolute blast and full of wonderful info on this special little indie.
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We were fortunate enough to catch Mickey Reece's Country Gold on its pre-release road show in Austin, Texas, where the Oklahoma filmmaker fielded audience questions after the screening.
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Join Aaron and guest host Logan Arney as they kick off season five of the podcast by discussing Kyle Edward Ball's debut feature, Skinamarink.
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It’s that time of year to rundown the year’s best offerings!
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Aaron 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.
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Join 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.
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While 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!
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Experimental 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!
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On 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?!
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Aaron 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.
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Ho 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.
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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!
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Mickey Reece and Ben Hall join Aaron for a chat about Reece's latest film, Country Gold. The pair star as Troyal Brux (a riff on Garth Brooks) and George Jones, and they spend a night out on the town in Nashville before Jones is to be cryogenically frozen, waxing philosophical, ruminating on regret, and contemplating artistry and legacy.
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Aaron had the honor of catching up with New Orleans writer/director Joe Badon on the last day of Fantastic Fest. The pair talk about Badon's latest film, The Blood Of The Dinosaurs, its conception and production, and much much more!
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Fantastic Fest got turned on its head by Ruben Östlund's latest film, Triangle Of Sadness. This savage satire is one wildly entertaining and wickedly funny ride that takes a thought-provoking swerve. The film was a great way to close out the festival, and it was made all the better by Dolly De Leon being in attendance!
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Things get seriously jacked up in this latest Q&A for Alex Phillips' All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms. The film takes viewers on a silly, sleazy, slimy, and strange ride that is sure to worm its way into the hearts of midnight movie maniacs. Obviously, this one won't be for everyone. Writer/director Alex Phillips and producers Georgia Bernstein and and Ben Gojer were attendance, and they jacked everyone up on free worms!
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Things get contorted in this bone-snappin' Fantastic Fest Q&A for Huesera. The film is a character-driven psychological horror about one woman's contorted collapse under the weight of motherhood, and it features a strong lead performance, some really striking images, and effective sound design. Aaron was fortunate to attend the film's Texas premiere, which had writer/director Michelle Garza Cervera, co-writer Abia Castillo, and lead actress Natalia Solián in attendance.
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Things get Lynchian in this latest Fantastic Fest Q&A for Alexandre O. Philippe's latest documentary, Lynch/Oz. The film is an affectionate love letter to that films of David Lynch that uses his obsession with The Wizard Of Oz as a means to contextualizing his work. Aaron attended the Texas premiere, which featured a Q&A with producer Kerry Deignan Roy, editor Aaron Lawrence, and composer David Lawrence.
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Get back to childhood with this latest Fantastic Fest Q&A for Kids vs. Aliens. The film is the latest from Hobo With A Shotgun writer/director Jason Eisner, and man oh man, is it an absolute blast. The Q&A features Eisner, lead actor Dominic Mariche, and producers Brad Miska and Josh Goldbloom.
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