Best Nicholas Francis Podcasts (2024)

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HARRIET: How Cynthia Erivo Helped Make a Superhero Origin Story for Harriet Tubman 51:59

1d ago51:59

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For the first time on the podcast, host Daniela Taplin Lundberg talks to her right-hand woman Becca Cammarata to discuss their own trials and tribulations when producing the historical biopic HARRIET. From the stress of pivoting from a indie film to convincing a studio to come on board to taking a risk on casting relatively unknown Cynthia Erivo, t…

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Godzilla Minus One 1:55:32

2d ago1:55:32

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Go big or go home. Well this week, we're doing both as we bring the one and only GODZILLA MINUS ONE home to the Fear of God Podcast. This film absolutely swept the global imagination, becoming nearly unanimously praised for its thoughtful humanity, eye-popping (and Oscar winning) visual effects, and its rich, classical storytelling. We invited a bu…

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THE OUTSIDERS: Francis Ford Coppola Gets His Groove Back 39:23

8d ago39:23

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S.E. Hinton's classic book The Outsiders has influenced an entire generation of young people, and has inspired artists to create various adaptations. The most well-known of these is Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film starring Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, and Diane Lane. In this episode, producer …

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New Life (2024) 1:34:10

9d ago1:34:10

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In a somewhat rare opportunity for us, we are covering a film this week that was just released LAST week. NEW LIFE is an unexpectedly thoughtful and moving film about two women in a cat and mouse chase across the country. Jessica (Hayley Erin) is on the run while Elsa (Sonya Walger) is pursuing her. The stakes and details of the chase are revealed …

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Frogman - Interview with director Anthony Cousins 40:52

13d ago40:52

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Send us a Text Message. Filmmaker Anthony Cousins sits down with us to discuss his new found footage film taking the internet by storm, Frogman. Having worked previously on the Scare Package films, he is a lover of not just the horror genre but the found footage subgenre as a whole. Anthony talks about his intentions to make a found footage film th…

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Monthly Horror Recap - May 2024 1:13:59

15d ago1:13:59

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Send us a Text Message. May was a great month for horror news as we saw tons of movie release dates announcements, exciting new trailer drops such as Beetlejuice and MaXXXine, and some new horror films to review such as The Strangers: Chapter 1 and I Saw the TV Glow. Catch up on it all with our end of month rundown filled with plenty of news and ho…

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER: How John Travolta Learned to Disco 55:38

15d ago55:38

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Producer Kevin McCormick recalls the making of 1977's generation-defining SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Based on a New York Magazine article about working class Italian Americans in Bay Ridge who let off steam by dancing at the local disco, the film became iconic for its bestselling soundtrack, courtesy of the BeeGees, and its incredible dance scenes. It a…

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Shadow in the Cloud 1:41:31

16d ago1:41:31

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Have we got a fun episode for you this week! SHADOW IN THE CLOUD from 2020 is part claustrophobic radio play, part creature-feature, part war movie, and part absolutely bananas-bonkers action fantasy. Chloe Grace-Moretz stars as a WWII gunner who boards a plane under top secret orders with some top secret cargo, only to discover mid-flight that the…

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I, TONYA: How Margot Robbie Learned to Skate While Allison Janney Needed an Oxygen Tank 53:56

23d ago53:56

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Producer Bryan Unkeless recounts the making of 2017's smash I, TONYA. The script, floating around the industry as a spec, was about the incredible life and rise to fame of professional skater Tonya Harding, focusing on the events surrounding the attack on Nancy Kerrigan at the 1994 National Figure Skating Championships. Bryan knew it could be somet…

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What You Wish For (2024) Interview with Nicholas Tomnay 19:45

22d ago19:45

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Send us a Text Message. Joining the show is Director Nicholas Tomnay to discuss his new film,What You Wish For. Nicholas is known for The Perfect Host (2010) and Two Twisted (2005). What You Wish For is about a down-on-his-luck chef with gambling problems flees to a Latin American villa, where he assumes the identity of another man. WHAT YOU WISH F…

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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) 1:47:00

24d ago1:47:00

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This week, we're going way back to the silent film era for an absolute classic of early horror filmmaking. The iconic scene where Christine rips away the mask from the distorted face of Lon Chaney in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA from 1925 has been played countless times. But the film itself is woefully underappreciated. We're joined this week by co-hos…

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Nicholas Tomnay Interview - What You Wish For 58:54

28d ago58:54

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We have another special treat for you today. We had the opportunity to sit down with writer/director Nicholas Tomnay about his upcoming thriller: WHAT YOU WISH FOR. The film is a psychological nail-biter with darkly comedic elements and we really think you're gonna enjoy it.0 In the film, Ryan (Nick Stahl) is a talented chef with crushing gambling …

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2024 Tribeca Festival - Escape From Tribeca programmer Jonathan Penner 39:10

27d ago39:10

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Send us a Text Message. Joining us to discuss the exciting horror programming for the 2024 Tribeca Festival is actor, writer, and the horror programmer of the festival, Jonathan Penner. Jonathan discusses the films and events of the festival as well as what goes behind curating the program, in particular, his horror segment called Escape From Tribe…

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THE PROPOSAL: How Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock’s Surprising Chemistry Reinvigorated the RomCom Genre 49:32

29d ago49:32

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Producer Todd Lieberman joins Hollywood Gold to discuss 2009’s romantic comedy classic THE PROPOSAL. Having been a huge fan of romcoms and an admirer of Sandra Bullock’s versatility as an actor, the prospect of Bullock returning to the genre was incredibly exciting to Todd. A match made in comedy heaven was made when a young Ryan Reynolds joined th…

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Hell House LLC (Franchise) 1:57:37

1M ago1:57:37

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We have something a little different for you this week FoGers. We're taking a look at the "found footage" subgenre with a series of films all about a haunted hotel and its extended mythology. In 2015, writer/director Stephen Cognetti gave us HELL HOUSE LLC, a pseudo-documentary about 5 individuals seeking to renovate a supposedly haunted hotel in A…

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Summer Movie Preview Presented by Kalshi 45:46

1M ago45:46

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Daniela, Vanessa and Rachel go over what are sure to be some of the biggest movies of the summer including Furiosa, Inside Out 2, and Kinds of Kindness. What movies will be box office successes? We make our best guesses, and thanks to Kalshi you can get in on the action as well. Place your first bet now by going to Kalshi.com/hollywoodgold Hosted o…

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Why women in India are dropping out of the workforce: Farzana Afridi and Kanika Mahajan 29:17

1M ago29:17

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Although women around the world have joined the labor market in rising numbers over the past several decades, the percentage of women in the labor force in India has declined, even while their education levels have risen and the country has experienced rapid economic growth. In this episode of Voices in Development, Farzana Afridi, a professor of E…

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X-Men and X-Men '97 (B-Sides) 2:05:21

1M ago2:05:21

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Surprise FoGgers! Welcome to the first B-Side of 2024. The recent, heavily-acclaimed continuation of the classic 90s cartoon, X-MEN '97, has not only reinvigorated interest in Marvel's misbegotten mutants, but also prompted Nathan Rouse, Ian Olson, and Matt Murray to traverse an epic conversation about all things brand X. The first hour, they discu…

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New Life - spoiler free review! 8:36

1M ago8:36

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Send us a Text Message. Our spoiler free review of the new film, New Life, written and directed John Rosman, and starring Sonya Walger (Tell Me You Love Me), Hayley Erin (Pretty Little Liars: Perfectionists & General Hospital) and Tony Amendola (Rebel Moon Pt I, Annabelle). This film is available for rent on VOD currently in the US and Vertigo Rele…

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What Did We Just Watch? Uncle Peckerhead & Tiffany the Doll 26:09

1M ago26:09

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Send us a Text Message. What Did We Just Watch? is back and it is crazy as ever. On this episode we dig into the follower picks of Uncle Peckerhead and Tiffany the Doll, two very different but very bonkers films that we need to be seen to be believed. Make sure to follow us on social media to give us your crazy picks for the next What Did We Just W…

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GIRL, INTERRUPTED: How Winona Ryder's Passion Led to Angelina Jolie's Oscar 57:42

1M ago57:42

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Producer Cathy Konrad returns to Hollywood Gold to discuss the making of 1999's GIRL, INTERRUPTED. The film's champion from the start was star Winona Ryder, who had read Susanna Kaysen's memoir about her time in a mental institution, and was compelled to translate it to the screen. Not only was the film unique in the female-led team that was leadin…

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The Curse of Frankenstein 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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We wrap up our mini-series #Franklymydear by going further back to another direct adaptation of the novel (albeit one that makes a TON of changes to the text). THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN from 1957 was Hammer Studios attempt to see if they could get in the game of horror cinema. It was a smash success, fueling 6 sequels and launching nearly 2 decades…

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Francis Galluppi Interview - The Last Stop in Yuma County 59:20

1M ago59:20

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We have a real treat for you today. We had the opportunity to sit down with writer/director Francis Galluppi about his feature film debut: THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY. The film is a gritty, textured, character-rich mystery thriller and we really think you'll love it. While awaiting the next fuel truck at a middle-of-nowhere Arizona rest stop, a tr…

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THE IDEA OF YOU: How Nicholas Galitzine and Anne Hathaway Created a New Kind of Romantic Comedy 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Writer/Director/Producer Michael Showalter recounts the journey of this year's romance THE IDEA OF YOU, recently released on Amazon and making waves for its grounded but fantastical portrayal of a 40 year old woman embarking on a whirlwind romance with a 24 year old pop star (Nicholas Galitzine). Showalter was a huge fan of both Anne Hathaway and r…

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The Last Stop in Yuma County Interview with Francis Galluppi 28:47

1M ago28:47

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Send us a Text Message. Director Francis Galluppi joins the show to discus his upcoming crime thriller, The Last Stop in Yuma County which stars Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Richard Brake, Faizon Love and Michael Abbott Jr. It is Galluppi's feature directorial debut. In this interview, Francis discusses the film, his career and Love for the Evil …

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The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster 1:40:07

2M ago1:40:07

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We continue our series called #Franklymydear on films inspired by Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein with our penultimate installment. This week we're examining an independent production filmed right in one of our guest's backyard. THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER delivers a smart and disarmingly thoughtful approach to the Frankenstein s…

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Happy Birthday Nicholas Grabowsky 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

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Happy Birthday Nicholas GrabowskyBy FRANCY AND FRIENDS

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Monthly Horror Recap - April 2024 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

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Send us a Text Message. April marked the beginning of some quality horror films in the theater as well as a ton of horror related news. From new releases to big announcements as well as our thoughts on films like Abigail, Immaculate, and The First Omen, we set out to cover it all in this monthly recap! Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagra…

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CHALLENGERS: How Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist Make Tennis Sexy in Luca Guadagino's Unabashed Film 51:33

2M ago51:33

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[WARNING: This content contains spoilers] When Producer Rachel O'Connor first read the script for CHALLENGERS, she was immediately intrigued. The character of Tashi, brought to life brilliantly by Zendaya, captivated her attention, as did a movie set in the world of tennis with an unabashedly sexy subplot. Once she got the writer on board with the …

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Birth/Rebirth 1:37:55

2M ago1:37:55

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We continue our mini-series looking at quite recent films which are taking their inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This week on #Franklymydear, we look at a truly stunning film from last year called BIRTH/REBIRTH. The film stars Judy Reyes and Marin Ireland as two women who become connected after one of them suffers a dreadful loss. Wha…

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Breathe - director Stefon Bristol 31:29

2M ago31:29

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Send us a Text Message. Director Stefon Bristol joins the show to discus his upcoming sci-fi thriller, Breathe, which stars Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, and Common. Breathe is described as “a cautionary tale about the future dystopia our children may inherit. Time is running out to heed this warning before it's too late.” In this interview, Ste…

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FATHER OF THE BRIDE: How Steve Martin and Martin Short's Improv Led to Comedy Gold 33:35

2M ago33:35

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When Steve Martin first approached Charles Shyer and Nancy Meyers about rewriting the script for a modern take on the 1950 Spencer Tracy film FATHER OF THE BRIDE, Charles wasn't sure. He thought the script was truly awful, but he took the meeting and told Steve the script wasn't good enough for him. Charles and Nancy proved a dynamic duo behind the…

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Lisa Frankenstein 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

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We continue our mini-series #Franklymydear which examines horror films inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with a very recent film from this year. LISA FRANKENSTEIN is the feature debut of Zelda Williams and was written by Diablo Cody. It features a very 80s aesthetic and a darkly comic story of death, resurrection, murder, and how difficult it…

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Indie Horror Spotlight: Hanky Panky with filmmaker Nick Roth 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Send us a Text Message. Filmmaker Nick Roth comes on to discuss his debut feature length film, the outrageous horror comedy, Hanky Panky, which features actor Seth Green in a voice role like no other. This self-proclaimed stoner horror film truly captures the indie film spirit, consisting of a small-knit cast and crew and some unique and wild plot …

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PVD Horror Radio - Horror Film Scores with Anthony the Dreamer 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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Send us a Text Message. PVD Horror Radio is back and we are discussing horror film scores. To tackle this task we have enlisted our friend Anthony Brownlee, aka Anthony the Dreamer, a movie score aficionado who's extensive collection made him the perfect person to discuss such a specific subgenre. Check out Anthony Brownlee on social media at @anth…

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BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD: How an Oscar Nominated Hit Was Crafted By a Team of Industry Outsiders 55:47

2M ago55:47

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Producer Josh Penn recalls leaving the Obama campaign to try his hand at movie producing, and striking gold with 2012's BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD. Not only was the film nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, it grossed nearly 10x its budget at the box office. Not having much film experience served the filmmaking team well because thei…

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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) 1:35:50

2M ago1:35:50

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Having concluded our series on some of the best horror films of 2023, we are launching a new series focusing on a classic from modern literature that seems to be having a creative moment. A handful of films were released within the past year that took their inspiration directly from Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. So we're kicking off a …

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We always get Freaky With Chuck W Capman 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

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Singer, songwriter, actor, director, and author, Chuck W. Chapman is from Greenville, SC. He has toured the US in various rock bands and recently wrote, directed, and starred in the Rondo Award-nominated indie horror film, “He Drives at Night,” with Butch Patrick of “Eddie Munster” fame. Chuck has been a featured actor on nationally syndicated tele…

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Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, Francis Annan, and Rohini Pande share insights from Ghana and Beyond 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Much of the research on economic development in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa, is led by researchers who are outsiders to the regions they study. While this outsider perspective can help them see elements of the social or economic structure less visible to those who are deeply embedded in local institutions, partnerships…

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BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE: How Ziggy Marley and the People of Jamaica Blessed the Film 53:59

2M ago53:59

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Director Reinaldo Marcus Green recalls the challenges of making a film about the legendary Bob Marley. One of the hardest tasks was finding the right actor to embody Marley mind, body, and soul. Rei and the producers reviewed many audition tapes and almost lost hope when Kingsley Ben-Adir entered the picture. Not only did he look like Marley, he de…

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No One Will Save You 1:28:27

2M ago1:28:27

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As an epilogue to our look back series on some of the most noteworthy horror films of 2023, we ventured into the largely dialogue-free, alien-infested world of the Hulu thriller NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU. Joined by Quarterly King Ian Olson, this is one of our more heavily debated films, as opinions widely vary between the three of us on what this film i…

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Hitting Roc Bottom With Corey Davis 1:43:00

2M ago1:43:00

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An ink and pencils maestro, Roc Bottom has garnered praise from hundreds for his stylistic and innovative approach to his craft. His creative works have been featured in The Underwire Online magazine with his creator-owned comic, Lion’s Den Revolution, the first comic to ever be presented in digital desktop format. Other comedic credits include Tre…

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uh oh 40:00

3M ago40:00

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uh ohBy FRANCY AND FRIENDS

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BLADES OF GLORY: How Ben Stiller Passed the Baton to Will Ferrell and Jon Heder Broke His Ankle 57:49

3M ago57:49

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Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon glide us through the making of 2007's hit comedy BLADES OF GLORY. Having made their mark directing a few iconic commercial campaigns, the duo went into directing their first feature film with a little too much confidence, and hit their first big challenge when Ben Stiller decided the role felt too repetitive for…

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The Fall of the House of Usher 1:34:20

3M ago1:34:20

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We culminate a conversation that's been playing out for 2 months on our Patron segments by circling up a broader conversation about Netflix's series THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER, adapted by Mike Flanagan and his team from the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Over the past eight episodes, our Patron segments have been tracking each episode of the show in…

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Everwinter Night (2024) Interview with Adam Newman 26:40

3M ago26:40

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Send us a Text Message. Writer/director Adam Newman joins us to talk about his new film Everwinter Night. Lifelong best friends Maddy and V's plans for a relaxing vacation are hijacked by Maddy's college clique. They soon find themselves at a remote ski lodge where a group of mysterious wealthy men throw a celebration, centuries in the making. Now …

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Monthly Horror Recap - March 2024 1:28:54

3M ago1:28:54

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Send us a Text Message. We may have missed a few months but we are back and doing our best to cover everything that's gone down! From box office flops to new trailer drops and all the Scream franchise drama, we get into it all to let you know our thoughts about all the things you need to be on the look out for and all the things you can probably lo…

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MAJOR LEAGUE: How Producers Didn't Need to Give Away a Car to Get 27,000 People to Fill the Stands 55:11

3M ago55:11

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Writer/Director (and Daniela's stepdad) David Ward recounts how he hit a box office home run with 1989's MAJOR LEAGUE. At a time when both baseball movies and baseball as a sport were struggling, he managed to create the perfect formula for a sports underdog story. Performances from Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, and Tom Berenger combined to make th…

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M3GAN 1:20:52

3M ago1:20:52

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We're almost to the end of our look back at the best horror films of 2023 but we couldn't possibly leave the series without discussing the robotic sensation from Blumhouse known as M3GAN. We're joined by friends of the show Drew Pasanen and Jackson Harper for a strikingly thoughtful and very open conversation about our evolving relationship with te…

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Literary Fear: Author Sean McDonough - Beverly Kills Again 47:28

3M ago47:28

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Send us a Text Message. Horror author Sean McDonough joins us once again to discuss his latest novel, Beverly Kills Again. This sequel to the 2014 novel, Beverly Kills, sees our favorite murderous protagonist all grown up and with a whole new family of psychopaths. Sean digs deep on Beverly and the process of continuing a story for a character 10 y…

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