We caught an early screening of writer/director Emerald Fennell's latest film, Saltburn, a humorous, stylish, and sexy psychological thriller that essentially marries The Talented Mr. Ripley with Call Me By Your Name, with a Q&A with Fennell. Much like the film, the conversation is entertaining and funny, so kick back and enjoy yourself! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk . Promising Young Woman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/promising-young-woma...
Nov 23, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 25
With another quarter down, there's a lot more film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through another list of 2023 films and talks briefly about each one. Full List: The Machine (1:22) Poisoned: the Dirty Truth About Your Food (3:33) The Out-Laws (6:10) Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre (8:48) Perpetrator (10:54) John Wick Chapter 4 (12:55) Flamin’ Hot (15:21) The Blackening (18:14) The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (19:53) The Creator (22:06) You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (24:50) On...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 24
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! For the full list of Fantastic Fest film, visit Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/ph3uS Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists...
Oct 05, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 23
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 F...
Oct 01, 2023•31 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 fil...
Oct 01, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 21
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! Caution: You're entering spoiler terr...
Oct 01, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: F...
Oct 01, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 19
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." Fishmonger review : https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fishmonger-ff23 Neil Ferron IG: h...
Sep 30, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 18
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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. ...
Sep 30, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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. Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fi...
Sep 30, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 16
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...
Sep 30, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 15
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.” Fck'n Nuts review : https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fckn-nuts-ff23 Sam Fox IG: https://www.instagram.com/theothersamfox/?hl=en Desiree Staples IG: https://www.instagram.com/desireestaples/?hl=e...
Sep 30, 2023•51 min•Season 5Ep. 14
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! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at yo...
Sep 28, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 13
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! Caution: You'r...
Sep 27, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Fantastic Fest kicked off this year’s festival with the world premiere of Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger . This is a studio reimagining of the 1984 Troma cult classic that is totally true to its vibe but also moves in its own direction. The film is a great homage with a fresh twist that’s wonderfully wacky, extremely gory, and absolutely hysterical. If you’re anything like us, you will be delighted to see the Toxic Avenger make his return! We were stoked to be a part of its world premiere and s...
Sep 27, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 11
We were able to catch an early screening of the ferociously funny teen sex satire, Bottoms , with a Q&A from director, co-writer, and executive producer Emma Seligman, along with producers Max Handelman and Alison Small. This flick is a lot of gloriously over-the-top fun, and we think you should definitely check it out, especially if you love films like Heathers or the teen comedies of the 90s. For a full review of the film, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/bottoms You can also find...
Aug 27, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Step up to the plate, this one's sure to be a home run! Aaron and Rob are back for more seasonal fun with the warmly nostalgic summer vibes of 1993's The Sandlot, written, directed and narrated by David Mickey Evans. The pair discuss the seasonal aspects of the film, as well as the bits they love so much about it, with some divergent topics include baseball memories, a 90s pitch for Richard Linklater, and musings on if cinema is doing the most these days.
Jul 31, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 9
We were fortunate enough to catch an early screening of Talk To Me, a lil indie horror that's made big waves since it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, with a Q&A from the filmmakers, Danny & Michael Philippou. It's a creepy-fun flick that is sure to give audiences as supernatural buzz when it releases on 7/28, and the Q&A gives some nice background to the film's production and journey. For a full review, check out this link: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/talk-to-me-2023 ...
Jul 27, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 8
We're now halfway through the year, and there's a lot more film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through another list of 2023 films and talks briefly about each one. Full List: Intro (0:19) The Year Between (1:07) Hunger (2:14) Hypnotic (3:13) Inside (5:30) White Men Can’t Jump (6:40) The Super Mario Bros (8:30) Champions (10:33) Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (12:10) Shazam: Fury Of The Gods (16:19) Creed III (17:09) Huesera: The Bone Woman (18:19) Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amo...
Jul 25, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Join Aaron and Rob for more seasonal fun as they kick off the second iteration of "The Four Seasons Of Film" series! This go around, the selections are much more carefree, light, and fun, and our first selection, John Hughes seminal mid-80s flick Ferris Bueller's Day Off, is the perfect embodiment of that! Don't call in sick with this one because it's going to be a very sprited time!
May 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Franklin Ritch delivers a stunning debut The Artifice Girl , a small, intimate indie that asks BIG questions about the future of AI and continually finds exciting, thought-provoking, and startlingly human results. Imagine Shane Carruth making a hybrid of Ex Machina and The Social Network with the narrative structure of Steve Jobs , and you’re in the ballpark.The Q&A with writer-director-editor-star Franklin Ritch was an absolute blast and full of wonderful info on this special little film. T...
May 12, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Join Aaron and Logan Arney as they discuss Ari Aster's latest, the hilariously hellish Beau Is Afraid . This title is no understatment... Beau is afraid of everything , and he’s consumed by the guilt of an unlived life, one which is pervasively paranoid and crippled by anxiety. This distinctive, deranged, and uncompromising delusional fantasy spews its creator’s internal sickness — no matter how silly or strange — straight into your gullet until you violently drown, which means there's much to d...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 4
We're already over a quarter of the way through the year, and there's a lot of film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through his list of 2023 films and talks a bit about each one. Full List: -The Drop (2:05) -Quasi (3:24) -You People (5:35) -House Party (6:54) -Ghosted (7:58) -Knock At The Cabin (11:04) -The Outwaters (12:22) -Cocaine Bear (14:07) -65 (16:55) -The Pope's Exorcist (19:46) -Evil Dead Rise (22:34) -Tetris (26:24) -Renfield (30:05) -Sick (33:23) -Air (34:44) -Megan (36:55) -Pu...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 3
We were fortunate enough to catch Mickey Reece's Country Gold on its pre-release roadshow in Austin, Texas, where the Oklahoma filmmaker fielded audience questions after the screening. We had the privilege of checking out the film at last year's Fantastic Fest, and we loved it so much, we had to run out and see it again. Easily one of the funniest films you'll likely see this year, you can check out Country Gold April 4th on VOD! For more nuggets of gold, check out the links below: Country Gold ...
Apr 03, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Join Aaron and guest host Logan Arney as they kick off season five of the podcast by discussing Kyle Edward Ball's debut feature, Skinamarink. Made on a shoe-string budget this experimental no-wave nightmare effectively taps into a primal childhood fear and takes audiences on a slow-burning and feverish trip through a nostalgia graveyard. You can experience this strange atmospheric fright right now on Shudder. It certainly won't be for everyone, but the only way to truly find out is to just come...
Mar 31, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Join us as Aaron closes the books on season 4 of the podcast by discussing the ten films he loved most from last year! For more end-of-year goodness, check out the links below: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/films-of-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/film-scores-of-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/unsung-films-2022 https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/most-disappointing-films-2022...
Mar 29, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Aaron and Rob close out this year’s Four Seasons series with Ang Lee’s 1997 icy existential period family drama, The Ice Storm. If you're feeling cold, it's not just the weather; this frigid flick has the genuine capacity to chill you to the bone. It doesn't get much more wintery than this.
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 28
Join author and IUPUI Professor Edward E. Curtis IV, alongside Sally Howell, as they discuss Arab Indianapolis: A Hidden History, which we caught at the Kan-Kan Cinema and Braserie. The film explores the Arabic roots within Indianapolis and reveals a new chapter in the diverse history of central Indiana. It explores the first Arabic-speaking neighborhood in Indianapolis, the service of Arab Americans in World War II, and the community's impact across the city. For more, check out the links below...
Jan 13, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 27
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! Follow Kan-Kan Cinema for more! -Website: https://kankanindy.com/ -Instagr...
Dec 17, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 26
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! A Wounded Fawn review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/a-wounded-fawn-ff22 Fantastic Fest Q&A: A Wounded Fawn: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/episode-39-...
Dec 17, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 25
