Episode 55: Ed Battista & Abby Specht On Indianapolis' Kan-Kan Cinema and Brasserie

December 20, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 54: VAAAL On The Sonic Sorcery Of A Wounded Fawn

December 20, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 53: Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Black Christmas (1974)

December 19, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 52: "The Four Seasons Of Film" - Fall: Todd Haynes' Far From Heaven

December 07, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 51: Janeen & Michael Damian On Falling For Christmas

December 05, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 50: Fantastic Fest 2022: Our Top 10 Favorites

November 23, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 49: Country Gold Interview w/Mickey Reece & Ben Hall

November 16, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 48: Fantastic Fest Interviews: Joe Badon On His Short Film "The Blood Of The Dinosaurs"

October 10, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 47: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Triangle Of Sadness w/Dolly De Leon

October 10, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 46: Fantastic Fest Q&A: All Jacked Up And Full Of Worms w/Alex Phillips, Georgia Bernstein, and Ben Gojer

October 10, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 45: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Huesera w/Michelle Garza Cervera, Abia Castillo, and Natalia Solián

October 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 44: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Lynch/Oz w/Kerry Deignan Roy, Aaron Lawrence, and David Lawrence

October 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 43: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Kids vs. Aliens w/Jason Eisner and Dominic Mariche

October 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

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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Episode 42: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Mister Organ w/David Farrier

October 03, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Fantastic Fest 2022 coverage continues with a Q&A with the dark tourist himself, David Farrier, for his latest documentary, Mister Organ. We were tickled to be at the film's world premiere at this year’s festival; it was an absolute blast. Farrier is hilarious and his latest film is going to take audiences for another wild ride.

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Episode 41: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Venus w/Jaume Balagueró

October 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Aaron is back with more fantastic gifts from this year's Fantastic Fest! This episode features Spanish filmmaker Jaume Balagueró for his latest film Venus, which blends crime thriller with cosmic and supernatural horror to interesting affect. Balagueró talks about the film's themes, strong female characters, oh, and Lovecraftian penises!

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Episode 40: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Country Gold w/Mickey Reece & Ben Hall

October 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Aaron returns with more Fantastic Fest 2022 goodness! This episode takes listeners inside filmmaker Mickey Reece's latest effort, Country Gold. The Q&A features Reece alongside fellow actor Ben Hall, with a slew of cast and crew present as well. It's a great time — and one you won't want to miss out on!

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Episode 39: Fantastic Fest Q&A: A Wounded Fawn w/Travis Stevens, Josh Ruben, & Sarah Lind

October 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Aaron is back with another Fantastic Fest 2022 Q&A! This time, it's for an arty, oddball horror flick called A Wounded Fawn. Writer/director Travis Stevens and lead actors Josh Ruben and Sarah Lind were present for the Q&A, as well as some members of the production team, including composer VAAAL.

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Episode 38: Fantastic Fest Q&A: Smile w/Parker Finn and Sosie Bacon

October 02, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Fantastic Fest 2022 kicked off it's week-long festivities with the world premiere of Smile with writer/director Parker Finn and Sosie Bacon in attendance!

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Episode 37: "The Four Seasons Of Film" - Summer: Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name

August 30, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Love blossoms and heartbreak looms in this summery installment of "The Four Seasons Of Film" series! Join Aaron and Viddy Well regular Rob Chenoweth as they laze about the sun-drenched splendor of the Italian countryside and discuss Luca Guadagnino's pastoral coming-of-age romance Call Me By Your Name.

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Episode 36: The Room Q&A w/Greg Sestero

August 16, 2022 / Aaron Haughton

Slow jams, scotchka, and betrayal abound — oh hai, Mark!

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