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The Hold Up120 - The WraithThis month The Johns are joined by Editor Josh Lentz and filmmaker Alison Star Locke to watch an artifact from the 80s: The Wraith. Will this Charlie Sheen ghost car chase film of murder and revenge win the race or will it crash and burn? Listen and find out!
2025-06-021h 01The Hold UpThe Catch Up 08 - John Wick Chapter 4Our April episode is running a little behind and will release later this month. But thankfully we had this special Catch Up episode waiting in the wings, so please enjoy! For the long awaited return of The Catch Up, we celebrate Nelson's birthday and watch John Wick Chapter. And we hit a guest record! Joining us is Alison Star Locke, Dirk Voteberg, Josh Lentz, Trever Carlee, Nick North and at long last Chris Nelson, John's brother. Will we all survive? Listen and find out!
2025-04-011h 48The Hold Up112 - Wolf CreekHappy halloween! This month, as is Halloween tradition, we are joined by writer/director Alison Star Locke to watch the 2005 Australian horror slasher: Wolf Creek. Will we bite it in the outback, or survive to tell our tale? Listen and find out!
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Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansEp. 156: Alison Star Locke (Horror Writer/Director/Producer)Show Notes:
In this episode we discuss the new short she made called Pick Up Time. We talked about how she focused on the vulnerabilities that happen in everyday activities, the importance of having a filmmaking community in LA, and what her favorite horror movie of the last year was even though it wasn’t technically a horror movie.
Allison’s Socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonstarlocke
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Pod Casty For MeThe Mule (2018)Hop in the Lincoln Mark LT, listeners, we've got a duffel bag full of conversation about THE MULE! Join us for a long-haul chat about Clint's 2018 old-man-drug-trafficker drama about shitty fathers and late capitalism. Spoiler for what we thought of the movie: we both loved it! We talk drug war cinema, the film as a sort of GRAN TORINO REDUX, the film as Alison Eastwood's personal 15:17 TO PARIS, Sondra Locke's death just before its release, and lots more. Hee-haw, folks! (Actually I looked up a video of the sounds mules make and none of them are hee-haw.)2024-01-262h 19The Hold Up100 Pt 4 - The RockEpisode 100 continues with Part 4. This time we are joined by guests Alison Star Locke and Lizze Gordon to watch Michael Bay's The Rock. Will Ali survive the third action film to be pulled in a row? Will Longino come around on a movie he remembers despising? Will Nelson keep decorum and quell a podcast revolt? And will Lizze tie Michael Bay to a chair so he can calm down? Listen and find out!
2023-10-231h 13The Hold Up100 Pt 3 - True LiesThe glorious episode 100 continues with Part 3. This time we're joined by Alison Star Locke and returning guest, Rachel Levine, who you may remember from our Buffy The Vampire Slayer episode. Another random draw from the hat of action films and chick flicks lands us on the James Cameron directed, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis acted, tale of spies and marriage: True Lies. Will it hold up till death do us part? Or will we be out faster than the bridge is? Listen and find out!
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ScreenVomitApples ft. Kim Sherman and Alison Star Locke: "Good Grief"I'm joined by filmmakers ALISON STAR LOCKE and KIM SHERMAN (The Apology) to break down the 2020 film APPLES! I dig deep into their HUMBLE beginnings in the industry, they reveal the surprising ways motherhood has impacted their relationships with film, and I spill my hot take on Horror films that will get me cancelled from the horror community!Find Alison everywhere @alisonstarlocke, and check out her podcasts Sensory Overload Podcast and The Holdup. Find Kim on twitter @kimbototron. Watch their movie The Apology on Hulu or Shudder now! I am hosting a queer film screening and Q&A in Elgin...2023-10-102h 35The Hold Up100 Pt 2 - TimecopEpisode 100 continues! We're joined by guests Alison Star Locke and Julie Cohen to once again draw from the random bucket of movies, action films vs chick flicks. And this time we drew... Timecop! Will the JCVD sci-fi silliness be a timeless masterpiece of male cinema? Or will it drown in the time goop? Listen and find out!
2023-10-091h 03The Hold Up100 Pt 1 - SafeAt long last we have arrived. Welcome to the landmark 100th episode of The Hold Up Podcast. For this glorious occasion, we've decided to do something outside our norm: a special 5 part weekly odyssey though gender cinema with an episode every week for the month of October. 10 films have been written down: 5 testosterone heave action films and 5 estrogen filled "chick flicks" from which we will have a random draw each week. We are joined this whole month by frequent guest and incredible filmmaker, Alison Star Locke. And look forward to additional guests in the future. Let us begin... EPISODE 100!
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Go Guerilla FilmcastEpisode 268: Filmmaker Alison Star LockeIt's a special week here at Go Guerilla as we have special guest filmmaker Alison Star Locke! Join us as we discuss the making of her feature film "The Apology". We also dive into filmmaking in general and talk about her journey. Join us!
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The Nick Taylor Horror ShowTHE APOLOGY Writer/Director, Alison Star Locke [Episode 104]Alison Star Locke is a writer and director who recently released her excellent feature debut, The Apology, with Anna Gunn, Jeanine Garofalo, and Linus Roache. 20 years after her daughter's disappearance, a woman's Christmas gathering spirals into a suspenseful showdown when an unexpected guest arrives with haunting secrets. As a storm traps them together, past grudges and hidden truths turn merry festivities into a psychological battleground. This film combines emotional drama with horror and overall creates a very atmospheric exploration of guilt, loss, and revenge. I'll tell you the suspense building in this movie was masterful...2023-06-1443 min
Twinning ItOllie Locke on becoming a twin dad with a surrogateIn our second episode, Made in Chelsea star Ollie Locke speaks to us about expecting boy/girl twins with husband Gareth Locke. Ollie talks openly about the twists and turns of their surrogacy journey, revealing how they're planning for the arrival of their newborns and even discusses baby names.He also tells us about new children's book series The Faraway Adventures of Henry Bogget. Henry Bogget is an ordinary boy of just eight years old, with a secret about magic in London...Twinning It is brought to you by pre-school twin mums Jenna Good and Alis...2023-05-1030 min
Kettle Whistle RadioKWR 274 Director Alison Star Locke of the film The ApologyAlison Star Locke hits a Home Run with her first major genre/crossing suspense film, The Apology and she makes zero apologies on the disturbing content therein. Starring Anna Gunn, Janeane Garofalo and Linus Roache, Locke breaches many horror contracts with this Hitchcockian horror microcosmic drama. We will get in depth on the film's unique and beautiful twists on the "revenge" flick while peeling back the many layers that makes Alison Star Lock the professional writer/director that she is and what made her choose horror as her muse. A powerful female with precise intentions on where she wants...2023-02-011h 22
Making Movies is HARD!!!: The Struggles of Indie FilmmakingAn Ideal First Feature with Alison Star Locke of The Apology!This week we welcome first time feature filmmaker Alison Star Locke to talk about her feature The Apology which came out in theaters on Friday 12/16 and is streaming on Shudder and AMC+ right now! Alison talks about how she got the film funded, how she managed being a mom while directing the feature and how she managed to direct such a dark story. After that we play another wonderful round of THE GAME. Enjoy!
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The Freshman FifteenConversation: THE APOLOGY with director Alison Star LockeA Freshman Fifteen exclusive conversation with director Alison Star Locke about her freshman film, The Apology (a dark thriller starring Anna Gunn, Linus Roache and Janeane Garofalo). Jeremy speaks with Alison about the freedoms of within a darker genre, writing psychologically complex characters and the value of a smart, committed crew. Also, Alison discusses the need for more female creative leadership in the film industry.
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Maximum Film!Episode 276: 'Violent Night' with Alison Star LockeThe pitch: “Die Hard but Bruce Willis is Santa, Nakatomi Plaza is a rich lady’s house, and Hans Gruber is John Leguizamo. Also add in some Home Alone, a lot of bone-crushing, and jokes.” The pitch meeting might not have gone down exactly like that, but the resulting film is called Violent Night, and we’re talking about it today with the director of the new RLJE/Shudder/AMC holiday horror film The Apology! Then, Alonso will adjudicate a Santa/Scrooge movie quiz. What’s GoodAlonso - Neal Bledsoe’s statement on stepping away from GAF2022-12-161h 04
PVD HorrorAlison Star Locke (writer/director The Apology)Send us a textFilmmaker Alison Star Locke joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming feature debut, The Apology. Alison is a true horror fan and discusses her journey into making the types of films she loves as well as her love for the genre.THE APOLOGY. The film will be released by RLJE Films on December 16 in theaters and will stream on Shudder and AMC+ simultaneously.Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSp...2022-12-1629 min
Milling About with Linus RoacheLinus Roache (Priest, Law & Order) joins host Robin Milling to chat about his new film The Apology. Under the guise of a Christmas thriller, written and directed by Alison Locke, it will no doubt spark conversation. Linus talks about his delight in getting the crap beat out of him by co-star Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad). "It was fun playing a character who gets beaten to a pulp, burnt in the face, hit in the head with a hockey stick and a lamp, and knifed at one point. Best blood ever!" He also reminisces working with his 90-year-old father William Roache...2022-12-1519 min
Milling AboutMilling About with Linus RoacheLinus Roache (Priest, Law & Order) joins host Robin Milling to chat about his new film The Apology. Under the guise of a Christmas thriller, written and directed by Alison Locke, it will no doubt spark conversation. Linus talks about his delight in getting the crap beat out of him by co-star Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad). "It was fun playing a character who gets beaten to a pulp, burnt in the face, hit in the head with a hockey stick and a lamp, and knifed at one point. Best blood ever!" He also reminisces working with his 90-year-old father William Roache...2022-12-1518 min
Following Films PodcastTHE APOLOGY writer/director Alison Star LockeToday I'm joined by Alison Star Locke the writer and director of THE APOLOGY
Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen (Anna Gunn) is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration with her best friend Gretchen (Janeane Garofalo). Late Christmas Eve, Darlene's estranged ex-brother-in-law, Jack (Linus Roache) arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret. Soon, Darlene finds herself caught between reason and ruthless instinct. Trapped together by a dangerous storm, a battle of wits escalates to a violent game of revenge.
THE APOLOGY will be in theaters and s...2022-12-1323 min
Who's There? A Podcast About Horror FansEp. 98: Writer/Director Alison Star Locke (The Apology)Show Notes:
Alison’s Socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alisonstarlocke
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alisonstarlocke
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonstarlocke/?hl=en
Website: http://www.alisonstarlocke.com/
Subscribe to Shudder to watch The Apology: http://www.shudder.com
Who’s There? Socials:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/WhosTherePod
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WhosTherePodcast
Email: whostherepc@gmail.com
Website: https://www.whostherepodcast.com
In this episode we discuss where the idea came from for the script, what it was like filming, and how her incredible cast came together. She also shared her...2022-12-1327 min
Castle of Horror PodcastCastle Talk: Alison Star Locke, Writer/Director of The Apology (Out Dec 16)This episode of Castle Talk, Jason chats with Alison Star Locke, writer and director of The Apology, a new psychological thriller coming to Theaters, Streaming, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16. In the film, Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen (Anna Gunn) is preparing to host Christmas celebration with her best friend Gretchen (Janeane Garofalo). Late Christmas Eve, Darlene's estranged ex-brother-in-law, Jack (Linus Roache) arrives unannounced, and he has a secret, this isn’t too much of a spoiler because it’s what the movie’s about, he knows something about what happened to Anna G...2022-12-0819 minThe Hold Up88 - Alison's BirthdayHappy halloween! We're proud to have the return of writer/director, Alison Star Locke, to The Hold Up to watch the 1981 horror film, Alison's Birthday. GET IT?!? We're also very pleased to discuss Alison's upcoming film, The Apology, releasing on December 16th in theaters and streaming on Shudder/AMC+. Enjoy our annual horror Halloween episode and check out the links below.You can learn more about The Apology in the news or on IMDb.You can find Alison Star Locke on Twitter and Instagram.
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Sensory OverloadAli Made a MovieAli went off and made a movie! "The Apology," a psychological thriller, written and directed by Alison Star Locke herownself, coming to theaters, Shudder and AMC+ on December 16th, produced by Company X ! We tell you all about it, and how being a parent of a special needs child inspired it!Ali also joins us on The Hold Up podcast, where we talk about the movie "Alison's Birthday!"http://holduppodcast.comInstagram: @sensoryoverloadpodhttps://www.instagram.com/sensoryoverloadpod/?hl=enTwitter: @overloadpodhttps://twitter.com/overloadpod?lang=ar...2022-10-1234 minThe Hold UpThe Catch Up 04 Pt 3 - Before MidnightWelcome to Part 3 of Episode 4 of The Catch Up. Nelson is showing Longino the Richard Linklater Before Trilogy, concluding with Before Midnight. They are joined by filmmaker Alison Star Locke, editor Josh Lentz and movie producer Stacy Jorgensen.
2022-01-251h 25The Hold UpThe Catch Up 04 Pt 2 - Before SunsetWelcome to Part 2 of Episode 4 of The Catch Up. Nelson is showing Longino the Richard Linklater Before Trilogy, continuing with Before Sunset. They are joined by filmmaker Alison Star Locke, editor Josh Lentz and movie producer Stacy Jorgensen.
2022-01-181h 14The Hold UpThe Catch Up 04 Pt 1 - Before SunriseWelcome to Part 1 of Episode 4 of The Catch Up. This time around Nelson is showing Longino the Richard Linklater Before Trilogy, starting with Before Sunrise. They are joined by a full crew of special guests: filmmaker Alison Star Locke, editor Josh Lentz and movie producer Stacy Jorgensen.
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The Lost LighthouseThe Lost Lighthouse: The Weekly Rapture 172 – Podcast Poison
Welcome back to The Weekly Rapture, our fortnightly pop culture news and reviews podcast! This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, editing has been a bit delayed by gestures wildly about at the world stuff.
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Screentime – The Wheel of Time
We review the first couple of episodes of The Wheel of Time series on Amazon!
Now Playing – Reading/Watching/PlayingAdam – Jade City (Green Bone Saga #1) by Fonda Lee, Deathless Divide (Dread Nation #2) by Justina Ireland and Winter’s Heart (Wheel of Time #9...2021-12-2200 min
The Infamous PodcastWhat If... Trailers Were Heels?Did You Know What If…? Has a Missing Episode
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl look back at Marvel What If…? season 1 and talk about the penultimate episodes of Heels season 1. Plus News Bites and a whole slew of new trailers that require your attention.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
Venom 2: 3:22
Lucasfilm Rumors: 13:45
Trailer Talk: 19:45
What If…?: 46:29
Heels: 01:03:20
What Are You Reading: 01:22:09
News Bites
‘Venom 2’ Sinks Its Teeth Into $90 Million Domestic Debut, Shattering Pandemic-Era Record; Bond Soars Overseas While Sopranos Gets Whacked At Home https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed39836067...2021-10-1000 minThe Infamous PodcastWhat If... Trailers Were Heels?Did You Know What If…? Has a Missing Episode
This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl look back at Marvel What If…? season 1 and talk about the penultimate episodes of Heels season 1. Plus News Bites and a whole slew of new trailers that require your attention.
Episode Index
Intro: 0:11
Venom 2: 3:22
Lucasfilm Rumors: 13:45
Trailer Talk: 19:45
What If…?: 46:29
Heels: 01:03:20
What Are You Reading: 01:22:09
News Bites
‘Venom 2’ Sinks Its Teeth Into $90 Million Domestic Debut, Shattering Pandemic-Era Record; Bond Soars Overseas While Sopranos Gets Whacked At Home https://www.boxofficemojo.com/article/ed39836067...2021-10-1000 minThe Hold Up76 - Event HorizonReady for a heaping spoonful of space madness?!? This month for scary October and Halloween The Johns are joined by horror writer/director Alison Star Locke to watch Event Horizon. Does this Paul W. S. Anderson haunted spaceship flick still drive the view to the edge of insanity, or will it be stalled at the launchpad? Listen and find out!
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The Hold Up64 - The Last House On The LeftWhat better way to celebrate the Halloween season than deep, scarring psychological trauma? Join the Johns and special guest Alison Star Locke as they watch The Last House On The Left. Trigger warning: the film being discussed involves many difficult subjects, including rape, violence and torture. This is not a light episode. Ali and Longino confess how the movie deeply disturbed them on first viewing. But will it pack the same emotional punch decades later? Listen and find out!
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California GroundbreakersThe New Normal in California, #7: TV and Podcast Picks for "Pandemic Time"If you’re running out of things to watch on streaming TV or favorite podcasts to listen to, have we got suggestions for you.
We talked with a few people who read books, watch TV and produce podcasts for a living, and they gave us great suggestions for what to tune into during this “Pandemic Time." Listen to their picks for current news, "comfort food" selections, for kids, learning new skills and hobbies, and episodes that will make us escape from reality, connect with others, and celebrate life.
PART ONE: STREAMING TV
Michele Foss-Snowden (pictured in photo), a professor of comm...2020-05-1500 min