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Episode 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!
Read MoreEpisode 72: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Sam Fox, Desiree Staples, and Vincent Stalba On Their Short "Fck'n Nuts"
Aaron 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.”
Read MoreEpisode 71: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Strange Darling w/JT Mollner
Strange 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!
Read MoreEpisode 70: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Where The Devil Roams w/Zelda Adams, John Adams, & Toby Poser
The 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!
Read MoreEpisode 69: Fantastic Fest Q&A: The Toxic Avenger w/Macon Blair (and Lloyd Kaufman)
We were stoked to be a part of The Toxic Avenger world premiere and share its Q&A, which features Blair and a guest appearance from the one, the only, Lloyd Kaufman, with y'all.
Read MoreEpisode 60: Country Gold Roadshow Q&A with Mickey Reece
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.
Read MoreEpisode 54: VAAAL On The Sonic Sorcery Of A Wounded Fawn
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!
Read MoreEpisode 50: Fantastic Fest 2022: Our Top 10 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 49: Country Gold Interview w/Mickey Reece & Ben Hall
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.
Read MoreEpisode 48: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Joe Badon On His Short Film "The Blood Of The Dinosaurs"
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!
Read MoreEpisode 47: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Triangle Of Sadness w/Dolly De Leon
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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