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IntermissionTHE HOME Starring Pete Davidson with THE PURGE Director James DeMonacoEpisode 82James DeMonaco is the writer and director of the feature films The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, The Purge: Election Year and Staten Island, as well as co-founder of the Man in a Tree production company along with his producing partner Sebastian LeMercier. His upcoming horror film The Home, starring fellow Staten Islander Pete Davidson, is set for release from Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate on July 25. Previously, DeMonaco wrote the films The Negotiator and Assault on Precinct 13. In television, he created and executive produced The Purge TV series, as well as the cable televisi...2025-07-2237 min
IntermissionJohn Cassavetes's OPENING NIGHT with Mutli-media Director Alana O’HerlihyEpisode 81Alana O’Herlihy is a multidisciplinary photographer, director, and mixed media artist merging the golden galaxy of Hollywood through the marriage of completely new mediums with old – thus creating a mixture of analog and digital processes. Known for directing films, videos, and creating stills, her work demands attention, pulling you into a rich anthology of un-refined visual confections.https://alanaoherlihy.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@lilmami_lani?_t=ZT-8y4xumJCM9t&_r=1https://objectanimal.com/talent/alana-oherlihy2025-07-1746 min
IntermissionJohn Cassavetes's OPENING NIGHT with Mutli-media Director Alana O’HerlihyEpisode 81https://alanaoherlihy.com/https://www.instagram.com/aohstudios/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/lilmami_lani/?hl=en2025-07-1546 min
IntermissionWriter, Director, & Actor Annapurna Sriram Performs Movie Tarot for Her Debut Film FUCKTOYSEpisode 80Annapurna Sriram grew up in Nashville Tennessee and a lot of her early artistic influences were informed by the unchaperoned movie rentals she found at the local public library. Annapurna received a BFA in Acting from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts. Annapurna spent many years working in New York both on stage and in television and film. Her most cherished previous work includes Jesse Eisenberg’s The Spoils, Wallace Shawn’s Evening at the Talkhouse, the television shows I Think You Should Leave and Billions and the feature film Feral. Fucktoys is her...2025-07-0759 min
IntermissionMarried to the Mob Starring Michelle Pfeiffer & Other Underrated Movies with Super YakiEpisode 79Shop Super Yaki: https://superyaki.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superyakishop/Super Yaki's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/superyaki/2025-06-2349 min
IntermissionThe Creator, Working with Chappel Roan, & The Empire Strikes Back with Cinematographer Oren SofferEpisode 78Oren recently wrapped shooting the feature film 'Onslaught' for director Adam Wingard and A24, and previously shot the feature film ‘The Creator,’ directed by Gareth Edwards, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS. In 2024, Oren was selected as one of Variety’s 10 Cinematographers To Watch. He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty,' which won a Student Academy Award, and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. In between features, Oren has also shot hundreds of commercials for a variety of clients in...2025-06-161h 02
IntermissionThe Long Goodbye with Director of HBO's, THE MORTICIAN, Joshua RoféEpisode 77HBO's new, original three-part documentary series, THE MORTICIAN, unravels the haunting story of L.A.’s most infamous family-run mortuary. In the early 1980s, David Sconce took over the Lamb Funeral Home and engaged in morally questionable and inhumane practices to increase his earnings. Featuring an exclusive interview with Sconce — newly released from prison — the three-part series examines the multibillion-dollar mortuary industry and illuminates what can happen behind closed doors.2025-06-0947 min
IntermissionI Don't Understand You Starring Nick Kroll & Amanda Seyfried with David Joesph Craig & Brian CranoEpisode 76David Joseph Craig began his career as a writer and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City and has worked with director Joel Edgerton for over a decade producing and acting in features Boy Erased and The Gift. Brian Crano’s directorial debut, A Bag Of Hammers, starred Jason Ritter and Rebecca Hall and premiered at SXSW. His feature film Permission, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and starred Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and featured Craig who also appeared in Crano’s short Dog Food (SXSW). His short films Official Selection and...2025-06-0248 min
IntermissionEnd of the F*cking World Director Jonathan Entwistle on Karate Kid: Legends and Film vs. TVEpisode 75A graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the London Film School, JONATHAN ENTWISTLE created, produced and directed the Netflix/Channel 4 series “The End Of The F***ing World,” which was nominated for an Emmy and a Gotham Award and won the BAFTA for best drama series. He went on to create and direct the Netflix show “I Am Not Okay With This” and executive produce / direct “Hello Tomorrow” for AppleTV+, starring Billy Crudup. Projects in development include “Bitcoin Bonny & Clyde” for Hulu, starring Shailene Woodley and written by Nick Bilton. Entwistle brings his signa...2025-05-2742 min
IntermissionWhy Horror Hits Deep & The Surrender Starring THE BOYS Colby Minifie with Writer/Director Julia MaxEpisode 74Stream The Surrender on Shudder on May 23rd and buy tickets at select theaters here2025-05-1942 min
IntermissionSomewhere by Sofia Coppola with 11am Saturday's Ezgi Eren (& Other Movies for When You Feel Lost)Episode 73Ezgi is the founder of 11am Saturday, a platform for film lovers from different walks of life with one common goal: preserving the theatrical experience. She conducts weekly interviews to learn about different moviegoing habits, favorite theaters, dream movie snacks and why we need to champion seeing movies at the movie theater. Instagram2025-05-1244 min
IntermissionTimothy Scott Bogart on Reimagining Stories Through Music and Juliet & Romeo Starring Rebel WilsonEpisode 72Juliet & Romeo stars newcomers Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as the latest iteration of our star-crossed lovers… and they've got pipes! Written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the film is set for release on May 9 from Briarcliff, and features a lineup of original songs written by Grammy winning producer/songwriter Evan Kidd Bogart (Beyonce’s “HALO” and Rhianna’s “SOS”, among others).Anchored by a powerhouse cast including Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Dan Fogler, and Rupert Everett, the film has surprises in store for those who THINK they know the whole story of the Montagu...2025-05-0538 min
IntermissionDirector Fits's Hagop Kourounian Delves Into Talk Radio (1988) and Rates Director's FashionEpisode 71Hagop Kourounian: Founder of Director Fits, a platform dedicated to highlighting the sartorial habits of your favorite filmmakers.Instagramhttps://directorfits.com2025-04-281h 03
IntermissionDirector & Former Punk Rocker Dito Montiel on RIFF RAFF, Starring Bill Murray & Jennifer CoolidgeEpisode 70Filmmaker Dito Montiel’s road to his latest film Riff Raff is filled with an endless array of interesting stops. The film which premiered at TIFF last year features a powerhouse/hilarious ensemble including Bill Murray, Pete Davidson, Jennifer Coolidge, Lewis Pullman is set for theatrical release on February 28 from Roadside.Originally from Astoria Queens, Dito was full on in the 80s NY punk scene with his band Major Conflict (he was only 14 at the time).Dito Montiel Segment - Noisey/Under The Influence - New York Hardcore2025-04-2138 min
IntermissionThe Best British Cinema & The Long Run with Director Mylissa Fitzsimmons & Actor Fred ThomasEpisode 69To see where you can watch The Long Run keep up with Mylissa & Fred below:Mylissa's IGFred's IG2025-04-1549 min
IntermissionSecret Mall Apartment Director Jeremy Workman & His Love of Obscure Criterion Collection FilmsEpisode 68Watch Secret Mall Apartment InstagramJeremy Workman is the director of the documentaries LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD (Discovery), THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET (Greenwich Entertainment / Kino Lorber), MAGICAL UNIVERSE (IFC Films), and DECIDING VOTE (The New Yorker), among others. Jeremy's documentaries have been released in theaters and on TV and played at prestigious film festivals throughout the world. His 2023 short documentary DECIDING VOTE - about George Michaels's 1970 tie-breaking vote on New York's abortion bill - premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won...2025-04-071h 03
IntermissionThe Fifth Element Starring Bruce Willis with Director of Hulu's She Taught Love, Nate EdwardsEpisode 67Nate Edwards is a native Houstonian whose first love is filmmaking. His work can be described as “magical realism” - specializing in short-form content through projects with artists such as Pharrell Williams, Scoot Mcnary, Doja Cat, Tobe Nwigwe, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Mereba along with entities such as the Jimmy Kimmel show, Amazon Music, Google, Hyundai, Honda, Spotify, REI and YouTube. Nate’s work has included productions from travel documentaries to live-action samurai short films and a 2024 Superbowl ad with Honda. As a genre-bending artist, he finds joy in finding new ways and to...2025-03-3140 min
IntermissionDirector Ami Canaan Mann on Her Newest Film Audrey's Children, Heat & Films That Should Be Made MoreEpisode 66Ami Canaan Mann is an award-winning TV and film writer/director and fiction writer. Her most recent film, Audrey’s Children will be released theatrically on March 28, 2025. Set in 1969 Philadelphia, the film stars Natalie Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans, the revolutionary pediatric oncologist who gained worldwide recognition for her groundbreaking work in treating children with neuroblastoma. Mann’s passion for filmmaking comes through her body work across both the big and small screen. Her debut feature film Morning won several festival awards, and her follow up Texas Killing Fields, starring Jessica Chastain, Jeffrey Dean...2025-03-2449 min
IntermissionLetterboxd's Flynn Slicker on Almost Famous (2000), PTA's Phantom Thread a a Comedy, & Her Top 4Episode 65Flynn is the social media manager at Letterboxd and a film lover. She grew up in Oregon where most people were spending time outdoors, but she fell in love with film and watching movies became her hobby. Follow Flynn on Letterboxd2025-03-1738 min
IntermissionNovocaine, Starring Jack Quaid with Directors Berk & OlsenEpisode 64After meeting as roommates their freshman year at NYU, Berk & Olsen quickly found creative kinship in their shared love for genre films. They wrote, produced, and directed their feature debut, Body, before directing The Stakelander in 2017, a sequel to Jim Mickle's Stake Land. They went on to write and directed Villains, starring Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Jeffrey Donovan, and Kyra Sedgwick, which premiered at SXSW. Next up science-fiction thriller SIGNIFICANT OTHER which they also wrote and directed.2025-03-1156 min
IntermissionKlute (1971), Best Horror Films, and Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema with Director Elric KaneEpisode 63Elric is the Director of ‘The Dead Thing’ an Indie Horror feature film starring Blu Hunt (The New Mutants) which premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2024 and was released on SHUDDER February 14th, 2025. Kane is also the co-host of ‘Colors of the Dark’ the Official podcast for FANGORIA as well as the PURE CINEMA podcast, the official podcast of Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Cinema.InstaLetterboxd2025-03-0450 min
IntermissionMy Fault: London & YA Films That Shaped Us with with Directors Dani Girdwood and Charlotte FasslerEpisode 62Keep up with Dani & Charlotte below:Dani Girdwood's InstagramCharlotte Fassler's InstagramSimilar But Different2025-02-2450 min
Intermission2025 Oscars: Snubs, Predictions, Anora Drama, Emilia Pérez, and Red Carpet Fashion with Mads MorizEpisode 61Oscars expert Mads joins us again for our second annual Oscars episode to break down this years snubs, drama, and predictions.Mads was bitten by the movie bug in the womb - her mother named her after Vertigo’s Madeleine Elster.Her life has zigged and zagged through the movie industry, from her first gig as a Costume Design Assistant, to producing short films and documentaries back home in Oz, to zipping around the backlots of Hollywood. After moving to Los Angeles from New York City, she had one apartment prerequisite in mi...2025-02-1755 min
IntermissionHeart Eyes, Starring Olivia Holt & Mason Gooding with Director Josh Ruben on Slasher ComediesEpisode 60Subscribe to Dropout to enjoy Josh's comedy and his other life!✨✨✨InstagramTikTok2025-02-0351 min
IntermissionNew Line's Latest Film, Companion, Starring Sophie Thatcher & Jack Quaid with Film Director Drew HancockEpisode 59The journey to Drew Hancock’s first feature film, Companion, which will be released on January 31st by New Line, is marked by talent, perseverance, and an unwavering dedication to his craft. Starring Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén and Rupert Friend, the film showcases Hancock’s deep passion for the horror genre, blending it with thrills, action, and a generous dose of humor. After graduating college, Hancock headed west and took on a variety of production roles, eventually finding his way to Channel 101, a pioneering online comedy platform that predates both Fu...2025-01-271h 00
IntermissionTo Live and Die In L.A. with Megan's Dad, Chris BraunEpisode 58
Megan brings her dad on the show to discuss one of his favroite films, To Live and Die In L.A.
Chris Braun's fondness for telling an engaging story started when he was a substitute usher on Broadway in the early 80's. After graduating from NYU with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, he worked odd jobs until joining the Navy in 1986. Traveling throughout South East Asia tracking submarines for 4 years Braun began his 1/4 century Bay Area Advertising career. During his advertising years he wrote a screenplay he targeted for Alec Baldwin, a...2025-01-0740 min
IntermissionAnora Music Writer Roman Molino Dunn Shares His Love for Paddington 2Episode 57Roman Molino Dunn is a film composer and Billboard-charting music producer (Electropoint). His film and TV composing work includes The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez (HBO), Huracán (HBO), Snakehead (Samuel Goldwyn Films, Roadside Attractions), a #1 Netflix film Ai Love You (Netflix), Animals of America's National Parks (Disney+/NatGeo), Anora (Palme d’Ora winner), Wild Babies of America's National Parks (Disney+/NatGeo), Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars (Paramount+), Red Rocket (A24), Kid Correspondent (Participant, Youtube Originals), and The Card Counter (Schrader/ Scorsese/Focus Features).Roman's Website2024-12-1650 min
IntermissionDirector R.H. Norman on Making War Movies Today & Andrzej Wajda's Ashes & DiamondsEpisode 56R.H. Norman is an independent writer, director, and editor whose work includes Afghanistan War drama, "Hajji", starring Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead) and Dayo Okeniyi (Hunger Games), and "Gusano", a short film written and directed by R.H. under Werner Herzog's supervision in Cuba. He also works alongside his filmmaking partner & wife, Micheline Pitt.You can keep up with him on his Instagram2024-12-091h 01
IntermissionDirector Steven C. Miller Debuts His Newest Film Werewolves, Starring Frank GrilloEpisode 55Werewolves directed by Steven C. Miller is out in theaters December 6th. Lean more about the movie and buy tickets here & keep up with Steven on his Instagram. Official Trailer HERE#WEREWOLVES2024-12-0238 min
IntermissionExploring Asian Cinema and Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love with Badcherry777Episode 54Jet (otherwise known as badcherry777) is a DJ and tattoo artist. You can follow her on Instagram to keep up with her work.2024-11-2558 min
IntermissionBenjamin Christensen's Häxan (1922) and Gothic Folklore Horror with Filmmaker Scotty FelixEpisode 53Felix, a grandson of storytellers who introduced him to visceral, existential tales, is a self-taught writer and director. Born and raised in Southern California, his career began with an experimental theater company on Compton Avenue, where he developed his unorthodox approach to language, image, and sound. After earning his Bachelor of Arts at USC on a full athletic scholarship, Felix's debut short film, Panorama, became Oscar-Qualified for the 95th Academy Awards in the Best Live Action Short Film category. Outside of film, he has directed viral music videos and commercials for renowned artists and brands alongside...2024-11-1940 min
IntermissionHow Anyone Can Invest in a Movie & Phantom of Paradise with Sam Pressman from Pressman FilmsEpisode 52Sam is CEO of Pressman Film where he combines his long-standing relationships with investors, talent, and industry insiders with a knowledge of independent financing to lead the company into an exciting era of continued growth and innovation. Before assuming the role of CEO, Sam worked under his father Ed Pressman on Werner Herzog’s BAD LIEUTENANT, Matt Brown’s THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY, Barry Levinson’s PATERNO. With a deep reverence for his father’s contributions to independent cinema and a firm commitment to carrying on the Pressman penchant for storytelling, Sam approaches his role as produ...2024-11-1150 min
IntermissionGoodrich Starring Michael Keaton, Directed by Hallie Meyers-ShyerEpisode 51Hallie Meyers-Shyer is a screenwriter and director. In 2017, she made her directorial debut, HOME AGAIN, starring Reese Witherspoon. Meyers-Shyer grew up in Los Angeles and attended The New School in Manhattan and The University of Southern California’s Writing for Screen and Television Program. Later this year, her second feature, GOODRICH, starring Michael Keaton and Mila Kunis is currently in theaters nationwide. Hallie currently resides in Los Angeles where she is working on her next feature film.2024-11-0451 min
IntermissionBraindead Studio's First Feature Film Dogleg with Director & Actor Al WarrenEpisode 50Al Warren is an actor and director known for Dogleg, Bar Snakes, Dream Scenario (starring Nicolas Cage, by Kristoffer Borgli), & Former Cult Member Hears Music For The First Time (Borgli). In his late teens and early twenties, Al was a touring drummer for various bands. There's a dedicated cult following of Al's prank calls, which he releases under the moniker "Allanne". Al studied with William Alderson at the Alderson Acting Studio in Los Angeles and now leads the Shape Actor's Workshop in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Al Warren on IMDBAl Warren on Instagram2024-10-2850 min
IntermissionThe Line starring Alex Wolff, Halle Bailey, and Angus Cloud with Director Ethan BergerEpisode 49Ethan Berger debuts his first film The Line, starring Alex Wolff, Halle Bailey, Lewis Pullman, and Angus Cloud in one of his final performances, is set for a theatrical release on October 18 from Utopia. The film, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 boldly tackles its theme of blind adherence to tradition as told through the lens of a fictional college fraternity.Born in L.A., Ethan Berger started his career as an editor before transitioning to writing and directing commercials. He's made nationally televised spots for brands like Jordan Brand and Stella Artois and web...2024-10-2144 min
IntermissionIan McDonald on Writing True Crime and Netflix's 'Woman of the Hour' Directed by Anna KendrickEpisode 48Ian McDonald is a writer, director, and educator from Portland, Maine. His screenplay for the upcoming Netflix movie Woman of the Hour (f/k/a Rodney and Sheryl) landed him on The Black List and stars Anna Kendrick who also makes her directorial debut. He previously wrote and directed the indie feature Some Freaks. He’s also set up projects with Amazon, Anonymous Content, and Makeready.As a playwright, McDonald’s plays have been produced or developed by Playwrights Horizon, Theatre Masters, Walking Shadow Theatre Co., The Portland Stage Co., The Skylight Theatre Co., The Eagle Proj...2024-10-1448 min
IntermissionGreg Jardin on his First Feature, It's What's InsideEpisode 47Greg Jardin’s work is marked by a keen eye for detail and a gift for creating unique cinematic visions. His talent was recognized early on when he was awarded the SXSW Grand Jury Prize for best music video. Since then, he has gone on to direct more music videos, commercials and short films, including being a go-to artist for Netflix’s marketing team. He is the director behind some of the most original promotional shorts for popular Netflix shows such as COWBOY BEBOP, WHEN THEY SEE US, 13 REASONS WHY, CURSED, HOLLYWOOD and many others. He has...2024-10-0751 min
IntermissionMichael Felker on Time Travel & His Directorial Debut, Things Will Be DifferentEpisode 46Michael Felker is a writer, director, producer and editor from Huntsville, Alabama. He is known for editing feature films THE ENDLESS, SYNCHRONIC, SPRING, SUNSET ON THE RIVER STYX, GET THE GIRL and most recently SOMETHING IN THE DIRT. He’s also known for editing work in TV (THE COOP, JUNK DRAWER MAGICAL ADVENTURES), content for Netflix, Universal, and Red Bull, and even in video games (Annapurna Interactive games THE LAST STOP, MAQUETTE, and TWELVE MINUTES). Michael has directed and produced several dozen short films over the last 15 years including most recently WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRY AG...2024-09-3057 min
IntermissionTouché Amoré's Jeremy Bolm Reveals How Hal Ashby Inspired His Music & Discusses Harold and MaudeEpisode 45Jeremy Bolm is the lead vocalist of LA-based band Touché Amoré and Hesitation Wounds, as well as the host of 'The First Ever Podcast' and runs his own label Secret Voice Records.Check out his podcast hereInstagramTouché AmoréPre-save link for Touché Amoré's new album Spiral In A Straight LineThis episode features music by Scarlett.2024-09-2349 min
IntermissionActor Frank Mosley Breaks Down Michaelangelo Antonioni's The PassengerEpisode 44Frank Mosley is an actor and filmmaker from Texas living in Los Angeles. As a director, he's had two retrospectives of his work: The Spectacle Theater, NYC (2018) and online on Kinoscope (2020), where his films were called "miracles of economy... by a major cinematic voice" (Vague Visages). His experimental, interactive feature film, Her Wilderness (2014), has been called "a beguiling experience" (The Playlist) and "a mesmerizing film by a superb actor and filmmaker" (RogerEbert.com). As an actor, his starring role in Freeland (SXSW 2020, MUBI) opposite Lily Gladstone and Krisha Fairchild was called "excellent... compellingly slippery" (The Hollywood Re...2024-09-1648 min
IntermissionFashion Designer, Animator, & Director Micheline Pitt Explores Satoshi Kon's Perfect BlueEpisode 43
Micheline Pitt is a multi-disciplinary artist renowned for her work as a fashion designer, artist, animator, and advocate for sexual assault survivors as a member of RAINN National Leadership Council. Pitt was recognized as an LA Weekly Person of the Year in 2020, and named Allure Magazine's top 10 Gothic Beauty Icons. Her breakout directorial and writing debut is her short film Grummy made along side her creative partner and husband R.H. Norman. The Normans' short films have screened in Academy Award-qualifying film festivals and their feature scripts have placed in the finals of high profile competitions...2024-09-0952 min
IntermissionIt Felt Like Love with Sophia Ventrone & Precode Hollywood's Leading WomenEpisode 42
Sophia Ventrone is an actor, writer, entrepreneur, jewelry designer, aspiring filmmaker, and above all- a film fanatic. Follow her on Instagram.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-09-0244 min
IntermissionAustin Peters Debuts His First Feature Film Skincare, Starring Elizabeth BanksEpisode 41
Austin takes a very stylistic approach to making cutting edge and moving films. His work is dreamy and timeless, using bold camera moves and inventive ideas to bring his characters to life and render worlds that you feel like you can live in. In 2017 he directed the feature documentary Give Me Future about the free Major Lazer concert in Havana, Cuba that drew half a million fans. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was one of the first films acquired by Apple as they moved into the entertainment space. He has made celebrated work wi...2024-08-2654 min
IntermissionComedian Harper-Rose D on the Weirdest Movie She's Ever Seen...Eduardo Casanova's Pieles (Skins)Episode 40
Harper-Rose Drummond is a Los Angeles based comedian, cohost of the Tea Time Podcast, opened for comedians such as Chad & JT, Hannah Einbinder, Ian Edwards etc, listed as one of the top 50 comics to watch on Ranker and part of the viral sketch duo Parallel Play.
Keep up with Harper-Rose:
InstagramLA Live Show
NYC Live Show
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-08-1943 min
IntermissionOscar Winner Andrew Carlberg Takes a Look at PTA's Boogie Nights and Other Shorts that Became FeaturesEpisode 39
Named by Variety (alongside Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Coogler, Beau Willimon, and Olivia Wilde) as one of “Hollywoodʼs New Leaders,” Carlberg is an Academy Award and Emmy Award winning film, television, new media, Broadway and Los Angeles stage producer. Andrew’s extensive credits include, but aren’t limited to, ABC’s Castle, DirecTV’s Full Circle, Broadway’s Romeo and Juliet and Side Show, Celebration Theatre's Ovation Award winning productions of The Boy from Oz, The Color Purple: The Musical, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the worldwide hit improv-based show The Blind Date Project, the Neil LaBute penned feature film...2024-08-1246 min
IntermissionInternet Queen Kate Laventrios on How School of Rock Changed Her LifeEpisode 38
Kate's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SixFeetAbove
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateLavrentios/videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelavrentios/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katelavrentios?lang=en
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-08-0545 min
IntermissionDirector Tyler Riggs on Why Titanic is the Greatest Film Ever Made and How to Use AI as a WriterEpisode 37
Tyler grew up outside Tampa, Florida, and at 21, he moved to New York to train as an actor under the renowned William Esper. After graduating, Tyler headed to Los Angeles, where he began landing roles in low-budget features. His breakthrough came with the indie Boomtown, where he not only starred alongside Rachel Brosnahan but also produced the film. Tyler's directorial debut, God's Waiting Room, premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, earning a Best Actor award for lead Matthew Leone. His second feature, Peace In The Valley, also made its debut at Tribeca in 2022. Tyler’s latest pr...2024-07-2954 min
IntermissionComedian J.F. Harris Relives the Before Sunrise TrilogyEpisode 36
J.F. Harris is a stand up comic, writer & Director. You may have seen him on shows like Bill Burr presents The Ringers or in his hour speech People Make Mistakes, he’s written for shows like Netflix’s Magic For Humans and big stars like Will Smith (pre-slap) J.F. Is currently in the pre-production on his first feature film.
For jokes and fits follow him on Instagram
For podcasts and long form subscribe to his Youtube
Watch his comedy special here
For tour dates c...2024-07-2255 min
IntermissionOz Perkin's Longlegs with Shaquille HeathEpisode 35
Shaquille Heath is a writer and essayist based in Los Angeles. Her writing explores identity, specifically in the visual arts, and she is a regular contributor to both Juxtapoz and Elephant Magazine. Find her on Instagram and TikTok for horror content.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-07-151h 00
IntermissionTi West's MaXXXineEpisode 34
Today on Intermission, Megan breaks down her honest thoughts on Ti West's newest film, MaXXXine, the final installation of the X Trilogy.
You can hear more of our movie opinions on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-07-0826 min
IntermissionBad Boy Director Caydon LiRocchi Talks Les Blank's Burden of Dreams and Other Great ClassicsEpisode 33
Reach out to Caydon on Instagram & email: cflirocchi@gmail.com
Caydon LiRocchi is a filmmaker, father, and husband living in LA. His feature the “The King of Diamonds” is currently in development. In the interim, he’s been directing music videos, inquiries welcome. He’s also been working on a micro-budget feature built around footage of a UFO he captured on film in 2011. That film, “Hello Down There” is currently seeking minimal financing, but the proof of concept is available for viewing here.
His music videos for Scarlett...2024-06-2549 min
IntermissionThe Bikeriders with Olivia DeatonEpisode 32
Today on Intermission, Megan & Olivia break down their thoughts on Jeff Nichols' newest film, The Bikeriders, starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, and Tom Hardy, in theaters on June 21st 2024. Based off the 1967 book by Danny Lyons, The Bikeriders, tells the story of the Chicago Outlaws Motorcycle Club and its evolution into a sinister gang.
Olivia Deaton is a producer and writer, and is one of the producers on Intermission. She is currently producing her first short, I'm Not Sure, directed by Mylissa Fitzsimmons, starring Emily Robinson and Frank Mosely. You can...2024-06-1740 min
IntermissionSexy Beast with Sepand KhaliliEpisode 31
Today on Intermission, Megan & Sepand break down their thoughts on Jonathan Glazer's debut film, Sexy Beast, starring Ben Kingsley, Ray Winstone, Ian McShane, and Amanda Redman.
Sepand Khalili is an LA based music producer. You can check out his latest music on Spotify & Apple Music.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-06-1045 min
IntermissionGrowing Up Hollywood & Billy Knight with Alec RothEpisode 30
ALEC ROTH is a writer/director/producer. His feature writing/directorial debut film “Billy Knight” (starring Charlie Heaton, Diana Silvers, and Al Pacino) is currently in post production.
After graduating from College, Roth went to work for his father, helping him on many feature film scripts, that include. A Star is Born, Dune, and Killers of the Flower Moon. He then went to work for a number of directors and helped with their own productions. He worked for director Agnieszka Holland on 2 episodes of House of Cards. He then went to work for James Grey...2024-06-0349 min
IntermissionIDLES's Very Own Lee Kiernan Talks Movies & Demolition ManEpisode 29
TANGK is the righteous and vibrant fifth album from madcap truth-seekers, IDLES. Pronounced“tank” with a whiff of the “g”-an onomatopoeic reference to the lashing way the band imagined their guitars sounding that has since grown into a sigil for living in love-the record is the band’s most ambitious and striking work yet. Where IDLES were once set on taking the world’s piss, squaring off with strong jaws against the perennially entitled, and exercising personal trauma in real time, they have arrived in this new act to offer the fruits of such perseverance: love, joy, a...2024-05-281h 08
IntermissionThe Death of Cinema & Moonstruck with Gianfranco Fernández-RuizEpisode 28
Gianfranco Fernández-Ruiz is an award winning, Los Angeles-based writer and director. His coming of age short film JEROME, a recipient of the inaugural Flip the Script Short Film Fund for emerging BIPOC filmmakers qualified for the Oscars and was a finalist for the HBO Short Film Award. More recently, his work was selected by the Latino Film Institute for their Inclusion Fellowship for his short film GRANADA (fka CACAO). Keep up with his work on Instagram & Vimeo.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-05-1351 min
IntermissionCasting 101 with Skyler ZurnEpisode 27
You can keep up with Intermission through our Instagram and TikTok!
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-04-2953 min
IntermissionReviving the Golden Era of Musicals with Glüme HarlowEpisode 26
Glüme was born and raised in Los Angeles underneath the Hollywood sign. As a child actor, dancer, and singer, she got her start early on Broadway at the age of 6 as Shirley Temple. She grew up leading a life fit for a film; full of magic and tragedy. After being diagnosed with Prinzmetal Angina and Lupus, she began recording music at home until she was able to perform again. As a an artist, she is happy to be here telling her stories. She has released sophomore album featuring collaborations with Rufus Wainwright, Sean Ono Lennon, S...2024-04-2253 min
IntermissionAlex Garland's Civil WarEpisode 27
Today on Intermission, Megan breaks down her honest thoughts on A24's newest film, Civil War directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Jessee Plemmons, Nick Offerman, and Stephen McKinley.
You can hear more of our movie opinions on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-04-1524 min
IntermissionSydney Sweeney's Immaculate with Shaquille HeathEpisode 24
Shaquille Heath is a writer and essayist based in Los Angeles. Her writing explores identity, specifically in the visual arts, and she is a regular contributor to both Juxtapoz and Elephant Magazine. Find her on Instagram and TikTok for horror content.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-03-2552 min
IntermissionLove Lies Bleeding with Megan BraunEpisode 23
Today on Intermission, Megan breaks down her honest thoughts on A24's newest film, Love Lies Bleeding directed by Rose Glass and starring Kristen Stewart.
You can hear more of our movie opinions on Instagram and TikTok!
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-03-1823 min
IntermissionThe One Who Started it All...Tatiana BraunEpisode 22
Before Megan, there was Tatiana. Today we welcome Megan’s older sister Tatiana, who loves to reminisce and remind Megan of their love-for-film origin stories.
Tatiana jokes her film involvement may have peaked during high school film club, but she would say she is a self-proclaimed cinephile. These days, you can find Tatiana bopping around San Francisco, catching a movie at Alamo Drafthouse or at the park over the summer.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-03-1229 min
IntermissionSpecial Makeup & Creature Effects Artist, Amber MariEpisode 21
Amber Mari is an artist, entrepreneur, and creative visionary. Born and raised in Norwalk, California, Amber’s lifelong passion for art and creativity led her to pursue a career in special makeup and creature effects for the last 10 years.
After highschool she attended Makeup Designory's master program to study a wide range of makeup techniques. In 2017, she founded Amber Mari Creations, a company dedicated to creating high quality special makeup and creature effects for film, television, and commercial productions. Her team of skilled artists and technicians specialize in designing and creating prosthetics, animatronics, and mor...2024-03-0450 min
IntermissionASL Interpreter and Jumbo's Dancer Caroline Blaike Talks MoviesEpisode 20
Caroline Blaike is queer performer and ASL interpreter currently located in Los Angeles. Her specialties include interpreting for Deaf actors in the entertainment industry, as well as music festivals, and stand-up comedy. Her focus being on making culture and art spaces accessible. You can also catch her performing several nights a week at the legendary Jumbo’s Clown Room.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-02-2642 min
IntermissionAnd The Oscar Goes To...Mads MorizEpisode 19
Today we teamed up with Mad Mads again to cover all things Oscar related...from the upcoming 2024 snubs and dubs, to past Oscar hits and misses.
Mads was bitten by the movie bug in the womb - her mother named her after Vertigo’s Madeleine Elster.
Her life has zigged and zagged through the movie industry, from her first gig as a Costume Design Assistant, to producing short films and documentaries back home in Oz, to zipping around the backlots of Hollywood. After moving to Los Angeles from New York City, she had...2024-02-191h 02
IntermissionLetterboxd's Very Own...Mia VicinoEpisode 18
Mia Lee Vicino is the West Coast Editor of Letterboxd's online magazine Journal and co-host of The Letterboxd Show podcast. She is currently based in Los Angeles, where she covers all things cinema—particularly films made by and/or about weird women.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-02-0559 min
IntermissionThe Film Fatale, Eliana AlcouloumreEpisode 17
Eliana Victoria Alcouloumre is a director and writer who has directed short films and music videos across the US, Mexico, Italy, and Ireland. She also has a near-decade of experience in the industry working as an art department researcher on shows like Mindhunter and Yellowstone, set PA (Euphoria, Don't Worry Darling) and union boom operator (Ahsoka, Fast X).
You can find more of her work on her website and Instagram.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-01-301h 01
IntermissionExploring the Fusion of VFX and AI with Brian TangEpisode 16
Brian Tang is a director, cinematographer, and visual effects artist. You can check out the trailers for his films Kodama & Podracer on here. You can keep up with Brian and his work on his Instagram.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-01-2252 min
IntermissionThe End of the World & The Spirit of the Beehive with Filmmaker Mylissa FitzsimmonsEpisode 15
Mylissa spent her early childhood in Utah, before moving to the Oregon as a teen. While in high school she started photographing bands and making skate videos. She spent her 20’s in Seattle documenting the music scene before moving to Los Angeles to pursue filmmaking.
As a writer, producer and director her films include, the award winning short films, That Party That One Night and Who Decides. She is the 2017 Sun Valley Film Festival short film lab winner an alumni of the 2018 Reykjavik Talent Lab in Iceland. A Screencraft finalist for her sh...2024-01-151h 02
IntermissionThe Anti Film-Bro, James ReynovEpisode 14
James Reynov is a writer, director, producer, and editor with a decade's worth of professional experience creating corporate videos, commercials, short films, documentary-style interviews.
You can check out James's work on Vimeo and Youtube and keep up with him on Letterboxd.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-01-0846 min
IntermissionGaspar Noé's Irréversible with Olivia DeatonEpisode 13
Olivia Deaton is one of the producers of Intermission and full-time film lover. She also loves hot dogs, which she reviews with her best friend on TikTok. You can also keep up with her on Instagram and Letterboxd.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-01-0155 min
IntermissionThe Hilarious Bullfigher, Giselle BonillaEpisode 04
Giselle Bonilla is a Los Angeles native who started her career as a child actor, but felt unfulfilled and limited by the lack of opportunities for Latinxs in comedy and transitioned to writing and directing them herself.
She attended the American Film Institute as a Directing Fellow after receiving the AUDI Fellowship for Women which sponsors one promising female director with a full-tuition scholarship for the program. Giselle is a 2023 Telluride FilmLAB Fellow and an alum of the Sundance Institute as a 2020 Ignite x Adobe Fellow.
She received her BFA from NYU’s...2024-01-0122 min
IntermissionFilms of the Future with Gillian BuiEpisode 06
Gillian is a 17 year old filmmaker and content creator. She loves all things movies! Reach out to her on TikTok, Instagram, and Letterboxd
This episode features music by Scarlett.2024-01-0134 min
IntermissionFacing Your Fears with Mandy Producer, Daniel NoahEpisode 12
Daniel Noah is a film producer and founding partner of SpectreVision, a production company committed to producing films that push boundaries and challenge traditional genre conventions. He has produced over 20 feature films, including cult titles such as Mandy, A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, The Greasy Strangler, and Cooties.
He is also the co-creator of the award winning VR game Transference for Ubisoft, and is the co-host of the podcast "Visitations With Elijah Wood & Daniel Noah.”
You can keep up with SpectreVision’s work here.
2023-12-1854 min
IntermissionAmerican Cinematheque's Imani DavisEpisode 11
Imani Davis is a writer, producer and a film programmer at the American Cinematheque in Los Angeles. A recent LA transplant from Chicago, she is passionate about building community and believes that film has the power to educate and engage the masses. Davis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies at The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Leadership in Creative Enterprises at Northwestern University. She has produced short films, web series and indie feature films, as well as programmed independent repertory screening series around the city of Chicago, and curated a digital pl...2023-12-1139 min
IntermissionMovies with Manny LiottaEpisode 10
Manny, or as he's known on TikTok, "MoviesWithManny," is a self-described ADHD riddled film lover. His work as a child actor in northeast Ohio fueled a deep love of the medium at a very young age until he morphed into a writer/director, who has now directed over 11 eye-popping short films and has written over 8 feature screenplays. Check out his films (if you dare) on his website. You can stay connected with the eccentric film freak on his Instagram, Letterboxd, and TikTok.
Check out his new film, Spotlight Lovers, here.
2023-12-0445 min
IntermissionLost in Translation with Iris LeeEpisode 09
Iris is a cinematographer based in LA. She grew up traveling through a ton of hotels, so she loves movies about hotels. She started in doc journalism, and now works in BTS, narrative, and commercials. :)
You can keep up with her on Instagram.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2023-11-2746 min
IntermissionShe's Not Your Daddy, Katherine HughesEpisode 08
Katherine Hughes is a director, actor, and full time Daddy. You can keep up with her on Instagram and learn more about Not Your Daddy Films and their upcoming events here.
Click here to submit your film or music video to be screened at an upcoming Not Your Daddy event.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2023-11-2042 min
IntermissionOscar Gold with Shawn ChristensenEpisode 07
Shawn is a writer/director/podcaster based in New York. He has recently directed THE FOXES OF HYDESVILLE (Carey Mulligan), AMERICAN HOSTAGE (Jon Hamm), HUNTED (Parker Posey), and BLACKOUT (Rami Malek).
In 2013, he won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for CURFEW. In 2014, the feature-length adaptation BEFORE I DISAPPEAR won the 2014 SXSW Audience Award.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2023-11-0946 min
IntermissionBling King, Jared MurosEpisode 05
Jared Muros is a fashion creator who has taken the internet over with his outfit check videos and unique sense of style. You can follow him on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2023-10-2636 min
IntermissionMad MadsEpisode 03
Mads was bitten by the movie bug in the womb - her mother named her after Vertigo’s Madeleine Elster.
Her life has zigged and zagged through the movie industry, from her first gig as a Costume Design Assistant, to producing short films and documentaries back home in Oz, to zipping around the backlots of Hollywood. After moving to Los Angeles from New York City, she had one apartment prerequisite in mind: must be walking distance from an indie cinema.
She would describe her movie big 3 as: Point Break Sun (Gemini), Cecil B. Dem...2023-10-1246 min
IntermissionIt's Giving...Kat GuerraEpisode 02
Today we're joined by tik toker, Kat Guerra. To keep up with Kat's fashion recs and other antics, you can follow her on Tik Tok and Instagram, and subscribe to her Youtube channel.
This episode features music by Scarlett.2023-10-0528 min
IntermissionIndie King, Ted Hope: Part 2Episode 01
Today, we're joined by legendary indie film producer Ted Hope! Ted Hope's career began in the late 1980s, and he gained recognition for his early work as a producer on independent films like "American Splendor (2003)," "The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)," and "The Ice Storm" (1997).
Throughout his career, he co-founded Good Machine, championed innovative storytelling, and advocated for emerging filmmakers. In 2015 he joined Amazon Studios as Head of Development & Production. His legacy is characterized by a lifelong dedication to indie cinema and a commitment to fostering new talent.
His most recent project, Cassandro, whic...2023-09-2951 min
IntermissionIndie King, Ted Hope: Part 1Episode 01
Today, we're joined by legendary indie film producer Ted Hope! Ted Hope's career began in the late 1980s, and he gained recognition for his early work as a producer on independent films like "American Splendor (2003)," "The Devil and Daniel Johnston (2005)," and "The Ice Storm" (1997).
Throughout his career, he co-founded Good Machine, championed innovative storytelling, and advocated for emerging filmmakers. In 2015 he joined Amazon Studios as Head of Development & Production. His legacy is characterized by a lifelong dedication to indie cinema and a commitment to fostering new talent.
His most recent project, Cassandro...2023-09-291h 24
Wanda's PicksWanda's Picks Radio Show Rebroadcast (7/13/20)Today we rebroadcast Monday, July 13, 2020 show. The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival kicked off its 40th season with a wonderful film about our very own Congresswoman Barbara Lee, "Truth to Power," directed by Abby Ginzberg. It was at the Concord Drive-In. The feature was proceeded by a Q&A with festival directors Lexi Leban, the Congresswoman and the director. The theatre was packed and afterward, if the horns (read applause) were any indicator, everyone enjoyed the preview screening of a great film about a woman who has dedicated her life to the "people." There are many films screening online without co...2020-07-172h 03Wanda's PicksWanda's Picks Radio Show SpecialGuests today are: 10-Time Emmy-Winning Filmmaker Marlon Johnson and Award-Winning San Francisco Filmmaker Anne Flatté and Albert Shumake protégé and new director, River City Drum Corps. The film, River City Drumbeat, captures the story of Edward “Nardie” White’s thirty year run as leader of the dynamic Louisville, Kentucky River City Drum Corps and chronicles his passing of the baton to former student Albert Shumake. The film shows the love Mr. White has for his drum corps members and their families, his belief in African values and Black children. Seldom are success stories shown to a large national audience only the trage...2020-07-132h 03