Actor, Martial Artist, Action icon, Writer, Stunt choreographer and Brit Kicker Scott Adkins talks to Jon Cross all about his career past, present and future! Star of the Undisputed franchise, Ninja franchise, Expendables 2, Close Range and Savage Dog, Scott Adkins talks about working with former guests of this show, directors Isaac Florentine and Jesse Johnson, the struggles of action filmmaking on a budget, branching out into writing and second unit directing, growing up a fan of Bruce Lee and...
Sep 26, 2017•30 min
Jon Cross talks to the writer of Evil Dead 2, The Rookie, the filmmaker behind 80s slasher brilliance Intruder, the man who introduced Lawrence Bender to Quentin Tarantino and Hollywood insider, Scott Spiegel. He has a new project releasing his early Super 8 films over at www.super8shorts.com that feature the earliest works of Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Josh Becker and more! We talk about the early super 8s, Within The Woods (the precursor to The Evil Dead), Evil Dead 2, making Intruder, The Roo...
Aug 31, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Jon Cross talks to the Man Who Would Be Chin, B-Movie legend Bruce Campbell about conventions, travelling, his new book Hail to the Chin: Further Confessions of a B Movie Actor, his films Running Time, Bubba Ho-Tep, Highly Functional and Ash Vs Evil Dead Seasons 2, 3 and 4? (Season 2 Blu Ray out today across the U.S.) This interview, for me was 24 years in the making and we couldn't be happier, more thrilled and more honoured that Bruce dropped by for a chat. Buy his book here: http://amzn.to/2g...
Aug 22, 2017•20 min
After reviewing the Nic Cage & Elijah Wood movie, The Trust on episode 205 of The After Movie Diner Podcast, the filmmakers, Alex and Ben Brewer reached out to us. This is a conversation they had with host Jon Cross not only about the stars and stories that went into making The Trust but about the business of filmmaking as independents, where they got their starts and even finding out they all had something in common when it came to the Massachusetts music scene! We think it's an awesome cha...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr 23 min
From his early days in his brother's Super 8 movies, to shemping in Evil Dead 1, to co-starring (and very nearly destroying himself) as Henrietta in Evil Dead 2, to playing multiple parts in Army of Darkness and then, recently, in Ash Vs Evil Dead playing Chet Kaminski, Ash's childhood friend and reprising his iconic roll as the possessed Henrietta, there really is no Evil Dead without Ted. Ted Raimi that is. Younger brother to Director Sam Raimi and friend and contemporary to the chin himself, ...
Dec 09, 2016•33 min
Jon Cross talks to Ray Santiago who plays Pablo on the hit Starz show, Ash Vs Evil Dead. We talk about his experiences getting the part, shooting in New Zealand, his relationship with his co-stars, the Evil Dead franchise, the films that inspire him and much much more. Ray was an engaging, funny and fascinating guest who gave thoughtful and complete answers. You can check out all our Ash Vs Evil Dead coverage at http://aftermoviediner.com/ash-vs-evil-dead/...
Dec 07, 2016•34 min
Jon Cross talks to Dana DeLorenzo, also known as Kelly Maxwell from the hit TV series Ash Vs Evil Dead. They talk about forming Kelly's character, the strong female characters on the show, working with special effects, acknowledging the fans, her acting bucket list, what Ted Raimi should do next and much, much more. Dana was a fascinating, entertaining, informative and funny guest who was generous with her time and forthcoming and thoughtful with her answers. You can check out all our Ash Vs Evi...
Nov 18, 2016•47 min
I speak to Nick Jongerius the dutch Director and Producer of The Windmill Massacre. We talk about what first scared him growing up, what pushed him to pursue horror movies, making The Windmill, the legend behind The Windmill, the cast, the special effects and so much more.
Oct 27, 2016•16 min
On this show we talk to comedienne and actress Susan Yeagley about her interest in comedy, the new Netflix film Mascots and working with Larry David, Christopher Guest and Parker Poset.
Oct 09, 2016•14 min
Jon Cross talks with the star of Kickboxer: Vengeance, renowned stuntman and martial artist, Alain Moussi. We talk about his martial arts training, his work with the starry cast, Van Damme, Gina Carano, Dave Bautista and the dearly departed Darren Shahlavi and what the future holds for the franchise!
Sep 30, 2016•22 min
I speak with the actor best known for her roles in well known, cult, TV favorites Freaks & Geeks and the last season of Buffy The Vampire Slater, Sarah Hagan all about the new indie, psychological, horror, thriller movie Sun Choke. She stars opposite Diner favourite Barbara Crampton in a challenging and intriguing film from Ben Cresciman. I talk to her about the making of that film and getting her start in the business with iconic TV.
Aug 02, 2016•15 min
We are honoured and excited to welcome George Stover back on the show to discuss the release of Alien Factor on Blu-Ray and a documentary about his life and work called No Stopping The Stover! It's a fun and informative chat with this Baltimore legend of independently minded, wonderful film-making!
Jul 14, 2016•1 hr 3 min
I have a wonderful conversation with Michael Ironside as he drives from Tennessee to Maryland. We talk about one of his latest films, a passion project, called California Winter and also some of his classic roles in films as diverse as Visiting Hours, V The Series, The A Team, Top Gun, Total Recall and more. We also talk about his battle with cancer, his family and his outlook on life. It's a fascinating chat which proves Michael Ironside to be a man of integrity, honesty, insight and determinat...
May 22, 2016•1 hr 20 min
On this episode I had the fantastic pleasure to talk to fan favourite and one of the all time great screen villains, Vernon Wells. We talk about his entire career from early guest roles on Australian Television, through iconic performances in bigger budget films Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior and Commando to his recent, gruesome and grizzly turn in action/horror movie, The Horde. ENJOY!
May 09, 2016•36 min
You know her from such TV Shows as My Name is Earl, True Blood and Breaking Bad and films like Winters Bone, Super 8, Iron Man 3 and now Regression, starring Ethan Hawke and Emma Watson. Dale Dickey joins us in a booth of the Diner to talk about Regression, working with Alejandro Amenábar and her upcoming projects. ENJOY!
May 06, 2016•13 min
Yes it's a Christmas with Clint! Our special merry interview with the man who's been a professional actor since he was 2, appeared as a guest in almost any TV show you can name and acted in everything from Apollo 13 to Ice Cream Man. Clint Howard talks to the Diner about his work, his life, his family, the music career that could have been and answers those all important listener questions! This is a fascinating hour and 45 minutes with a tremendous and unique individual. ENJOY!...
Dec 24, 2015•1 hr 48 min
This episode I chat with one of the best directors in modern, martial arts, action movies, Isaac Florentine, about his latest collaboration with Britkicker Scott Adkins "Close Range".
Dec 06, 2015•17 min
It was my pleasure to talk to the writer director of fantastic new western, Bone Tomahawk and one of the Stars, the legendary, Sid Haig. Bone Tomahawk is out now in theatres and on demand.
Oct 02, 2015•22 min
In this interview with the legendary martial artist, kick boxing champion and action star, Don Wilson, we talk about his latest movie The Martial Arts Kid, working with Cynthia Rothrock and Rowdy Roddy Piper, Getting his start in movies with the Bloodfist series and Roger Corman and much much more! Enjoy!
Sep 10, 2015•56 min
In this episode we talk to Ray Stevenson the British actor known for Rome, The Other Guys, Punisher War: Zone and now Big Game which we recently covered on The After Movie Diner podcast. Enjoy!
Aug 30, 2015•18 min
In this episode we talk to Jalmari Helander the Finnish director of Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) and Big Game which we recently covered on The After Movie Diner podcast. Enjoy!
Aug 26, 2015•12 min
On this episode we speak to an iconic actor, writer, director and ex-pro footballer, one of the most prominent leading men in the African American movie explosion of the early 70s and the man Roger Ebert once described as a one-man movie machine, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson.
Jan 19, 2014•37 min
On this episode we talk to actress, producer, composer, musician and Americaâ??s favourite, most prolific and most recognisable scream queen Linnea Quigley
Jan 19, 2014•1 hr 2 min
On this episode we are incredibly happy to talk to one of the greatest and certainly most prolific film composer and musician working today. His films include Six String Samurai, the wonderful Bubba Ho-Tep, The Expendables Franchise, The Fast and Furious Franchise and, most recently he entered the Marvel Universe with Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World. Itâ??s Brian Tyler
Jan 19, 2014•29 min
On this episode we are exceptionally honoured to talk to cult, horror film and B-Movie Director and DVD producer with his own awesome distribution label Blue Underground, Bill Lustig (Maniac Cop Trilogy, Vigilante, Maniac)
Jan 19, 2014•1 hr 2 min
This week it was a pleasure to talk to Robert Davi the star of Maniac Cop 2, 3, Action Jackson, Raw Deal, Die Hard, The Goonies, Licence to Kill, The Iceman and 2014's Expendables 3!
Nov 02, 2013•25 min
This week we talk to queen of the Baltimore independent film scene and horror host, Lenna Chamish. Star of such films as Harvesters, Roulette, Dead Hunt, Adventures of Louanna Lee and the web series Malice.
Nov 02, 2013•1 hr 2 min
This week we are very honoured to talk to William Sadler the renowned character actor from such hits as Hard To Kill, Die Hard 2, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Shawshank Redemption and this year's Iron Man 3 and Machete Kills.
Oct 18, 2013•36 min
On this episode we speak to British actor, stuntman and martial artist Darren Shahlavi. Darren has starred opposite show favourite Gary Daniels in Bloodmoon, Steven Seagal in Born To Raise Hell, Steve Austin in The Package and the legendary Donnie Yen in the seminal Ip Man 2. He has also worked on films such as The Chronicles of Riddick, 300 and Watchmen as a stunt fighter.
Jun 22, 2013•55 min
On this episode we talk to B-Movie acting icon and local Baltimore based legend George Stover about his work with John Waters, Don Dohler and others.
Jun 22, 2013•54 min
