Episode 24: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Innocents w/Eskil Vogt
Writer/director Eskil Vogt talks with Fantastic Fest Director of Programming, Annick Mahnert, about his latest film, The Innocents!
Read MoreEpisode 23: Zombie A Go Go!: Dawn Of The Dead & The Return Of The Living Dead
When there's no more room in Hell... old friends will come together to talk about the living dead for a podcast! Join Aaron as he chats with Jerrod Wilsford, an old chum from his video store days, about two of the greatest Zombie joints ever made, George A. Romero's Dawn Of The Dead and Dan O'Bannon's The Return Of The Living Dead!
Read MoreEpisode 22: Fantastic Fest 2021: Yernar Nurgaliev On Sweetie, You Won't Believe It
Yernar Nurgaliev is a director of films and music videos from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Sweetie, You Won't Believe It is Yernar's third film, and it just had its Texas premiere at Fantastic Fest. The film mixes comedy, drama, thriller, and horror into a bloody good genre hybrid that is hilariously entertaining watch. We had the privilege of chatting with Yernar, along with his translator Aizada, about the film, its origins, and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 21: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Agnes w/Mickey Reece and John Selvidge
We had the pleasure of catching the Texas premiere of Mickey Reece's latest film, Agnes, with Reece and his screenwriting partner John Selvidge in attendance! In typical Reece fashion, expectations are subverted and the audience is taken on an unexpected ride. Don't expect your typical exorcism film here because this is quite a different beast.
Read MoreEpisode 20: Fantastic Fest Q&A: V/H/S/94 w/Simon Barrett, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer Reeder, and Josh Goldbloom
We caught the world premiere of the latest installment into the V/H/S franchise, V/H/S/94, at this year’s Fantastic Fest with most of the filmmakers, as well as producer Josh Goldbloom, in attendance. The film features five new segments from Simon Barrett, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer Reeder, and Timo Tjahjanto, and takes viewers for a gory good ride that attempts to right the wrongs of the franchise’s previous entry.
Read MoreEpisode 19: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Beta Test w/Jim Cummings & PJ McCabe
We had the pleasure of attending the Texas premiere for Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe's satirical erotic thriller, The Beta Test with both directors in attendance! It was a wickedly fun, hilariously nasty irreverent ride that features another strong comedic performance from Cummings. We enjoyed the film and look forward to seeing it again when it releases on 11/5, Guy Fawkes day ironically. We hope you enjoy this Q&A as much as we did.
Read MoreEpisode 18: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Last Night In Soho w/Edgar Wright
We had the pleasure of catching a screening of Last Night In Soho with co-writer and director Edgar Wright in attendance! The film was the first secret screening at the festival, and we’re happy to have been there so we could share this Q&A with all of you.
Read MoreEpisode 17: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Titane w/Julia Ducournau
Episode 16: Wacky And Wild With Sister Tempest Writer/Director Joe Badon
Join Aaron for what is sure to be our weirdest episode, as he talks with Joe Badon about his film Sister Tempest and a slew of other things. There's goofiness galore and oddity abound, so come be a part of the insanity!
Read MoreEpisode 15: Andrew Morgan On His Latest Film Samantha Rose
Join Aaron as he talks with writer/director Andrew Morgan about his latest film, the quietly intoxicating and warmly spirited Samantha Rose, which was conceived of, shot and completed during the 2020 pandemic in a small and safe cast and crew setting in the rural settings of the Pacific Northwest.
Read MoreEpisode 14: Thoroughly Slashed: Discussing The Friday The 13th Franchise
Aaron is joined with Pop That! Podcast's Rob Chenoweth to discuss all things Friday the 13th! Join the pair as they discuss their top five films from the franchise and its lesser entries, before shifting focus to ask the biggest question of all: who really reigns supreme, Freddy or Jason?! For more discussions on the Friday the 13th films, head on over to Pop That! Podcast!
Read MoreEpisode 13: Mustafa Shaikh On 36 Cinema
We had the privilege of chatting with Mustafa Shaikh of 36 Chambers about their new live-streaming platform 36 Cinema, which creates a unique experience for film enthusiasts everywhere by marrying live-streaming movies with real-time commentary from directors, actors, film experts, and super fans. Join Aaron as he talks with Mustafa about 36 Cinema, the kind of experience the platform provides, working with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA, and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 12: Carlo Mirabella-Davis On His Narrative Feature Debut Swallow
We had the privilege of chatting with writer/director Carlo Mirabella-Davis on the phone about his narrative feature debut, Swallow, starring Haley Bennett. The film is a provocative and squirm-inducing psychological thriller loaded with social commentary, so we naturally had lots to discuss. Join Aaron as he talks to Carlo about the project, its origins, his research, the power of genre, and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 11: The Lodge Q&A w/Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz (and cast)
We were lucky enough to snag a seat at an early screening of The Lodge with co-directors Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz, along with cast members Jaeden Martell and Lia McHugh in attendance!
Read MoreEpisode 10: Benh Zeitlin Talks Wendy
Join Aaron as he talks with Beasts of the Southern Wild director Benh Zeitlin about Wendy’s creative process, production challenges, visual influence, and much much more!
Read MoreEpisode 9: Best of 2019 (with Special Guests Offscreen Babble
Aaron is joined with Sade and Kyle from Offscreen Babble podcast to discuss their picks for the best films of 2019! Will your favorite make the cut?!
Read MoreEpisode 8: Harley Chamandy on His Short "The Maids Will Come On Monday"
Today, Aaron talks with 20-year-old writer/director Harley Chamandy about his latest short film, The Maids Will Come On Monday, his love for Harmony Korine, working with Werner Herzog, and European v.s. American cinema, amongst other things!
Read MoreEpisode 7: Shitter's Full (A Christmas Story & Vacation)
Merry Christmas, Viddy Well listeners! Today, the shitter runneth over with hap-hap-happy holiday cheer, as Aaron and his mom, Lisa, talk about a few of their favorite holiday films: A Christmas Story and Christmas Vacation!
Read MoreEpisode 6: The Black Phillip of VVitch Podcasts
Get liberated from religious oppression and levitate to the heavens! Aaron is once again joined by Christopher Wolford to talk about Robert Eggers debut film, The VVitch. We dive into name symbolism and talk a bit of history, discuss the multiple readings on the story and how it relates to The Lighthouse, and of course, we worship at the altar of our one true lord, Black Phillip.
Read MoreEpisode 5: Alternate Reality Films
Aaron is joined once again with Anthony Cleveland to talk about "alternate reality films", or versions of existing films that were almost played by other actors. Join us (@19:30) as we talk alternate versions of Dumb and Dumber, The Godfather, Top Gun, and much more.
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