Best Gala Avary Podcasts (2024)

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Independence Day Special (with Roger Avary): Independence & Independents 41:42

28d ago41:42

41:42

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out to celebrate Independence Day! Roger's topic: independence and independent filmmaking. Roger and Gala start off by chatting about what 4th of July movies they could have discussed before jumping in to a conversation on independent filmmaker Ralph Bakshi — but first, a question …

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WeSoyTasty: Veganism, Cats, & Movies 1:06:03

12h ago1:06:03

1:06:03

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is treated to a meal by vegan content creators WeSoyTasty. Welcoming her into their home, Joshua Yuzon and Savannah Kelmanson chat all about veganism, cats, and movies. Savannah and Joshua share with Gala how they both became vegan, their dreams of opening a cat lounge in Los Angeles, and how their love of fil…

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Avril Speaks: Distribution Advocates 42:41

7d ago42:41

42:41

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala talks to filmmaker Avril Speaks (Files of the Unexplained, Uprooted, African America) to chat about the podcast Distribution Advocates. Avril shares with Gala her path to becoming a filmmaker, how she ended up in Los Angeles, and tips for independent filmmakers on how to get their films distributed — but first…

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255: Alex Cox! 1:27:50

2d ago1:27:50

1:27:50

Legendary filmmaker Alex Cox (Repo Man, Straight To Hell, Walker, Tombstone Rashomon etc) has a new film in the works, a film you can help make a reality by participating via Kickstarter. Click the link, snatch up the fabulous rewards available and thank Alex for decades of wonderful films.Alex & I discuss his collaborations with Joe Strummer, REPO…

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James Paxton: Creative Legacies 46:29

14d ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and childhood best friend James Paxton (Eyewitness) to chat about creative legacies. James shares with Gala how difficult it is to make your own mark, the importance that his father Bill Paxton played in his both his career and his life, and their shared thoughts on nepotism. Plus, a bit a…

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Joe Russo: Gateway Horror 39:50

21d ago39:50

39:50

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema, Soul Mates, and producer of the podcast Post Mortem) as he tells Gala all about gateways into horror. Joe shares with Gala the movies that got him hooked, how horror brings people together, and what movies he would recommend for someone to check out if they don…

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254: Marc MacNamara! 1:21:00

28d ago1:21:00

1:21:00

Director, bon-vivant and raconteur Marc MacNamara joins me to talk directing gay corn, working with Falcon Nakedsword, co-hosting Discretion Advised (with our friend John Hill), getting kicked out of Micky’s, Fame Games On Fire Island, Thom Moulton, Cherry Grove, pop culture, Real Housewives, the legend of Willy Nilly and a whole lot more. Get Your…

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Danny Turkiewicz: Stealing Pulp Fiction 40:11

1M ago40:11

40:11

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Danny Turkiewicz to discuss his new movie Stealing Pulp Fiction. Danny starts off by discussing how his love of sports led in to his interest in the arts before moving on to sharing his film school experiences and what it was like moving to Los Angeles — but first, a question about wha…

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Summer Solstice Special (with Roger Avary): The Beekeeper 1:05:43

1M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing. This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024). Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the …

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Grace Chan: 80's Pop Culture 40:08

2M ago40:08

40:08

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's! Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style — but first, a que…

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253: MANHUNTER Movie Club (Part 2) With Gala Avary & Rich Johnson 1:40:06

2M ago1:40:06

1:40:06

We continue our marathon discussion of Michael Mann’s MANHUNTER. We talk the danger of the distorted lens, the self and shadow self, how Mann’s obsession with the smallest details enriches the bigger picture, Willam Friedkin’s near casting as Hannibal, Mann's impeccable song & score selections, digital vs. film, Mann's Chicago origins & extensive w…

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Alejandro Montoya Marin: Being Bilingual 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds) to chat about being bilingual. Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds — but fir…

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252: Salina EsTitties! 1:39:01

2M ago1:39:01

1:39:01

The one and only Salina EsTitties joins me for a lively chat about growing up in the Castro, gay uncles, bringing Mexican-American culture to the stage, chems*x and the way out, RuPaul’s Drag Race, representation, keepin’ on the hustle, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Kenny Ortega, Survivor and much much more. Get Your Craig & Friends Movie Club T-Shirts…

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Joe Dante: The Saturday Matinee 38:55

2M ago38:55

38:55

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante (Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee. Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater — but first, a…

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251: MANHUNTER Movie Club (Part One) With Gala Avary & Rich Johnson 1:42:57

2M ago1:42:57

1:42:57

Michael Mann's 1986 classic MANHUNTER gets the full Movie Club treatment. So full, it had to be split into 2 parts. Gala Avary & Rich Johnson join me for a an in-depth investigation of the first film adaptation of a Hannibal Lector fable (Lecktor in this film), Michael Mann's masterful color-coding, Alex Cox's dismissive and rather confused summary…

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Mikey Beaven: Metal Lords 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with veteran and owner of Smoked Bros, Mikey Beaven to chat all about the movie Metal Lords. Mikey shares with Gala how being a veteran has shaped how he watches movies, what kind of media he shows his children, and how you shouldn't strictly consume bubblegum — but first, a question about the import…

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Don Coscarelli: Stories About Roger Avary 48:39

3M ago48:39

48:39

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Don Coscarelli about his relationship with her father Roger Avary. Don gives the gift of insight into Roger as a budding filmmaker, the story of how they first met, and some of his favorite memories with Roger — but first, a question about what horror movies inspired Don as a child. Don's …

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Conor Holt: Pirate Movies 40:02

3M ago40:02

40:02

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with VHS collector Conor Holt about pirate movies. Conor shares with Gala his criteria for the perfect pirate movie, the connection that pirates have to superheroes, and Conor's pirate-sona — but first, a question about VHS. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happe…

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250: Michael Vegas! 2:14:21

3M ago2:14:21

2:14:21

Adult performer & producer, pegging enthusiast & pioneer Michael Vegas joins me to talk Altoid roulette, filmmaking, color-coding, overcoming internalized shame, Taser golf, meeting the love of his love (creative & life partner Siouxsie Q) in a uniquely specific, Robert Greene & The 48 Laws Of Power, Ada & I making a cameo in Michael & Siouxsie’s u…

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Rich Johnson: Monsters 48:23

3M ago48:23

48:23

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with film journalist and educator Rich Johnson to chat all about monsters. Rich shares with Gala his definition of a monster, the importance of the horror genre to his daughter Francesca, and his favorite monster movies — but first, a question about what movie he's excited to show his daughter. SUBSC…

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249: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Movie Club With Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules) 1:07:14

3M ago1:07:14

1:07:14

Released in 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES was a blockbuster smash. No one burned with the fever of Turtle Power more than my guest, Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules). Get a nice cheese pizza, stay out of the sewer and enjoy our chat about this cultural phenomenon. This series is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠ Head…

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Marc Jobst: Passion Projects 39:44

3M ago39:44

39:44

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Marc Jobst as he shares with Gala his passion projects. Marc shares with Gala the concept of home, how Marc's origins inspired his passions, and how important community is — but first, a question from Gala's brother about One Piece. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dr…

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248: Chaz Jankel! 1:54:36

3M ago1:54:36

1:54:36

Musical pioneer Chaz Jankel welcomed me to his home to discuss his legendary musical career - from his days with Ian Dury & The Blockheads (co-writing Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock’N’Roll and more) through his wildly influential solo career, his later foray into film scoring and that time Quincy Jones covered one of his songs. W…

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Adam Rifkin: Just Do It! 40:16

4M ago40:16

40:16

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Adam Rifkin as he tells her his advice for young filmmakers: just do it! Adam shares with Gala the origins of his first projects, how to make movies when you have no resources, and how to "just do it" — but first, a question about where the monicker Rif Coogan comes from. SUBSCRIBE NOW…

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David Chien: Film Projection 45:25

4M ago45:25

45:25

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with one of the lead projectionists at The New Beverly Cinema, David Chien, to chat about 35mm film projection. David shares with Gala how he got in to the profession, stories about special movies he's projected, and the importance of preservation — but first, a question about how fatherhood has infl…

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Josh Olson: Right Wing Cinema 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with writer Josh Olson (A History of Violence) to chat about the movies he believes to be right wing cinema. Josh shares with Gala his opinion on what makes a "right wing" film, various titles that cineasts should check out, and argues that anyone (regardless of their political affiliation) should be…

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247: Sapphira Cristál Part 2 (Encore Presentation) 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Craig, special guest co-host Katya & Sapphira continue their chat and talk going vegan, discovering opera, straight tone, vibrato’n’viagra, Miss D’America, resting diva face, doing the thing you need to be doing and MORE! This series is brought to you by ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠

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Jeff Smith: Excessive Film Marketing 42:52

4M ago42:52

42:52

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down one of the managers at The New Beverly Cinema Jeff Smith to chat about excessive film marketing. Jeff shares with Gala the best and worst marketing campaigns, his favorite Ghibli experiences, and his process for making the monthly teaser trailers for the Bev — but first, a question about movie going …

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247: Sapphira Cristál Part 1 (Encore Presentation) 1:11:32

4M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Originally posted in the salad days of the pandemic (August 2020), this Encore Presentation is in honor of our beloved Sapphira Cristál gooping and gagging the world on Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Craig & special guest co-host Katya welcome Sapphira Cristal via satellite to talk perfect pitch, homeless schooldays, sorority sister saves, carbon…

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Sam Benjamin: Professional Wrestling 38:34

4M ago38:34

38:34

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with actor Sam Benjamin (The Pay Day) ahead of the release of his new short film SCREWJOB to talk about his passion for professional wrestling. Sam shares with Gala the impact professional wrestling had on him, the characters he loved to watch, and how social media changed the industry — but first, a…

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KJ Relth-Miller: Personal Archives 41:59

5M ago41:59

41:59

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with KJ Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats all about the importance of home archives. KJ shares with Gala some of her favorite memories, why she collects the things she does, and opportunities that the Academy Museum has for …

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Chris Alexander: Dawn of the Dead 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Chris Alexander (Parasite Lady, Necropolis: Legion, and author of Corman/Poe) as he touches down in Los Angeles so that they can geek out over Dawn of the Dead. Chris shares with Gala the history of Dawn of the Dead, the hilarity of TV censorship, and a story about Blockbuster — but fir…

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246: GREASE 2 Movie Club With Eureka O'Hara! 1:57:27

5M ago1:57:27

1:57:27

Our girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & R…

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Erik Clapp: Influence of Film 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the man behind EC Films, Erik Clapp, to chat about the influence film had on him throughout his life. Erik shares with Gala how his father helped foster his love of cinema, his incredibly personal relationship with Bobbie Wygant, and where he sees himself in the future — but first, a question ab…

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245: UNDER THE CHERRY MOON Movie Club With Jason Shawhan 1:47:22

5M ago1:47:22

1:47:22

Nashville’s pre-eminent film critic, connoisseur & Prince devotee Jason Shawhan returns to Movie Club as we talk Prince’s 2nd film UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. We get into Prince’s ever-practical wardrobe choices, Jerome Benton’s woefully short film career, the rather progressive queerness of the film, “Martin Scorsese’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, Wendy &…

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Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks: Parenting a Creative Child 40:35

5M ago40:35

40:35

As mentioned in my episode with Percy Hynes White, here is a bonus recording that I did with husband and wife duo Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks after I recorded their respective episodes individually. When I was coming up with the idea for The Gala Show, I originally planned on interviewing all duos both individually and together to depict th…

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244: Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson! (Encore Presentation) 2:59:10

5M ago2:59:10

2:59:10

My dear friends Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join me to talk writing and producing decades of hits like “Ballroom Blitz”, “Hey Mickey” “Simply The Best” and much more, Michael Des Barres, producing Agnetha from ABBA, Suzi Quatro, pairing Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, the trouble with Sharon Osbourne, working with mentor Micky Most, Dreamland Records,…

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