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Viddy Well Podcast

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Welcome to the Viddy Well Podcast, the show that gives yah your film fix on the go! The auditory supplement to our blog, viddy-well.com, the podcast is a haven for film lovers of all types (and anyone who wants to have a silly-goose time). Created for cinephiles by cinefiles, we invite you to "come play with us" as host, Aaron Haughton, talks with friends and industry professionals about all things cinema! Follow us! -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viddy_well_filmblog/ -Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/viddy_well/
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Episodes

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. For more BRAAAIIINNS: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/zombie-films

Oct 22, 202158 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Fantastic Fest: 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! Full review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/sweetie-yo...

Oct 12, 202131 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Fantastic Fest Q&A: Agnes w/Mickey Reece & 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. More from Reece: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/agnes-2021 https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/climate-of-the-hunter https://www.viddy-well.com/articl...

Sep 30, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Fantastic Fest Q&A: V/H/S/94 w/Simon Barrett, Chloe Okuno, Ryan Prows, Jennifer Reeder, and Josh Goldblum

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 Goldblum, 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.

Sep 30, 202116 minSeason 3Ep. 6

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. For more, check out the links below: https://www.viddy-wel...

Sep 29, 202117 minSeason 3Ep. 5

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 it was very cool to be one of the select few to see it before its 10/29 release. You can check out our full spoiler-free review here: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/last-night-in-soho

Sep 28, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Fantastic Fest Q&A: Titane w/Julia Ducournau

We had the pleasure of catching a screening of Titane with writer/director Julia Ducournau in attendance! The film kicked off this year's Fantastic Fest, and it is sure to rev audiences up when it releases this Friday, October 1st. For more on the film, you can check out our full review here: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/titane You can also find more on Ducournau's previous film, Raw, below as well: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/raw-2017 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/5-things-you-d...

Sep 28, 202127 minSeason 3Ep. 3

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! For more on Sister Tempest, check out our full review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/sister-tempest

Sep 09, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 2

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. Samantha Rose is set to release on September 7th, but you can pre-order it on iTunes right now using the link below: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/samantha-rose/id1580672143 Andrew Morgan intervie...

Aug 17, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 1

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, and check out www.viddy-well.com for more about who the real victor is, Freddy or Jason!...

Aug 26, 20201 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 5

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!...

Jun 24, 202019 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Carlo Mirabella-Davis On His Narrative 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!

Feb 29, 202024 minSeason 2Ep. 3

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. The Q&A was as entertaining as it was insightful, with Franz & Fiala both being very light and playful, which after seeing the film, only confirms that they’re most certainly cuckoo — something which we're absolutely here for.

Feb 23, 202026 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Benh Zeitlin Talks Wendy

We had the privilege of sitting down with writer, director, composer, and all around good guy, Benh Zeitlin, to discuss his upcoming film Wendy , a unique revisionist retelling of Peter Pan as seen through the eyes of the titular Wendy. It’s loaded with magical realism, naturalistic wonder, and adventure, but it was a long, arduous seven year journey to get it completed. Needless to say, there was plenty to talk about! Join us as we talk with Benh about Wendy ’s creative process, production chal...

Feb 23, 202016 minSeason 2Ep. 1

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?! Hungry for more? Get more Offscreen Babble below: https://www.offscreenbabble.com/offscreen-babble-a-tv-and-movie-podcast

Feb 21, 20201 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 9

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! Be sure to check out Harley's films by clicking the links below, and of course, don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, comment, and all that: The Maids Will Come On Monday: https://vimeo.com/370209433 The Final Act of Joey Jumbler: https://vimeo.com/232079...

Dec 20, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 8

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! After you listen to our talk, kick back and unwind with these holiday classics. If you wanna get a little loose, you can peep some drinking games for them here: https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/a-christmas-story https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/national-lam...

Dec 14, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 7

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.

Dec 11, 201948 minSeason 1Ep. 6

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.

Dec 11, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Mickey Reece & Friends Talk Climate of the Hunter

Back in September, we had the opportunity to chat with Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reece -- along with his director of photography Sam Calvin, production designer Kaitlyn Shelby, and actress Danielle Evon Ploeger -- about his latest film, Climate of the Hunter, an endearingly ambitious 70s throwback full of comedic melodrama and vampires. Join us as we talk about collaboration, capturing that 70s feel, vampires, #MeToo, and much much more!

Nov 22, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Spilled Beans & The Mystery of The Lighthouse

Thar she blows! Today, Aaron talks with his friend Christopher Wolford about Robert Eggers latest film, The Lighthouse! We discuss our thoughts on the film, gush over the performances from Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, and talk about some of its potential meanings.

Nov 22, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood Discussion

Anthony stops back in to talk about Tarantino's latest, Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood! We discuss and dissect the film, as well as talk a bit of history, and what we hope to see from Tarantino's 10th (and allegedly final) film. It's a swingin' time, baby!

Nov 22, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Greener Grass Interview with Jocelyn DeBoer & Dawn Luebbe

Today, Aaron talks with Jocelyn DeBoer & Dawn Luebbe, who wrote, directed, and star in their directorial debut, Greener Grass, a delightful absurdist-surrealist satire about suburban living! Based off the duo’s short film of the same name, the film was a surprise hit at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and we think it has all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic. We talk about the films trajectory from short to feature, Midwestern casseroles, directing dogs versus children, John Water...

Nov 22, 201920 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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