Cinema File Podcast

Athens artist Will Eskridge returns to the podcast to talk Halloween costumes, '80s hair metal, and "Pärty Animalz," his new painting series opening Sunday, Oct. 18 via Facebook Live. Visit facebook.com/willeskridgeart for detailz.

Lane and Ruckus Skye are a married filmmaking team from Georgia whose new movie, "The Devil To Pay," casts Danielle Deadwyler in an intensely affecting, dynamic performance as an Appalachian mother caught in the middle of an age-old feud. In this interview, the Skyes talk about the care they took in constructing a responsible, yet highly compelling story.

October is a special month for horror movie fans, and we're here to help you decide what movies to watch while you're stuck in your house. Horror journalist Julieann Stipidis (Monster Mania, Bloody-Disgusting) brings her top 10 favorite movies to watch during the Halloween season.

Former video store clerks Andrew and Sam return 5 movies they watched in August including I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, MULAN, PROJECT POWER, AMERICAN PICKLE, PALM SPRINGS, and BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. 

Jill works in retail. Andrew is a writer. Both love movies and have families who love movies. One has gone back to the movie theater and one remains hesitant. What's it like out there? Can you stay home and still support your local cinema? Perhaps most importantly, are you gonna pay $30 to rent "Mulan"?

Released by Disney's Buena Vista Pictures in 1995, the unsung Hughes Brothers Vietnam War-era crime thriller "Dead Presidents" received a features-packed Criterion Collection laserdisc release the following year, but is so far not available on Blu ray (the DVD release was bare bones). In this episode, Andrew and Kate look back at the cult classic with a stunning soundtrack and still-relevant subje...

Thomas Bauer's newly-released documentary feature, "Athens, Georgia: Over/Under" is a personal account of his time living in a city known for its vibrant music scene, but might also function as a kind of timeline for the death of its DIY culture. In this interview, Bauer speaks to Arts & Entertainment writer Andrew Shearer about the nearly decade-long production, and what parts of the experien...

Atlanta-based comedian brought his one-man show "The Magic Negro and Other Blackness" to Athens last fall. Now, he's taken his abilities as a writer and stage performer into the world of short subject videos with "Green Eggs and the N-Word" and "MARTA Comes to Cobb County." In this interview, Kendall explains his thoughtful approach to using this new format to address racism. (Photo credit: Lola S...

Hear a whole bunch of new movie reviews and get our predictions for which movies scheduled for 2020 release will end up on streaming and which ones will get bumped to 2021.

Theatrical releases keep getting pushed back, Hollywood films are going direct to streaming, and theatres are hesitant to re-open due to a nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases. Will we return to the movies in 2020?

Since we couldn't go for our traditional Father's Day dinner and a movie, I invited my 7-year-old to spend 15 minutes talking with me about our favorite films. She had so much fun, I decided to tack on a bonus half hour of us going through her entire movie collection.

Did theatre closures accidentally result in more people getting access to 2020's greatest movies? At the mid-year point, half of the movies that made our top 10 were released on streaming. Get the full list here.

What's it like to be a female horror journalist in the social media age? Julieann Stipidis (Bloody Disgusting, Fangoria, Nightmarish Conjurings) discusses her background as a horror fan and writer, navigating the minefield of online comments, and her focus on putting in good work. 

Former video store co-workers Andrew and Sam review a whole bunch of new movies from behind the virtual counter including LUCKY GRANDMA, BEASTIE BOYS STORY, SCOOB, THE PAINTER AND THE THIEF, DEERKSIN and more.

When Atlanta-based filmmaker Bobby Huntley's feature film set had to shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, he took creative action and made "Coronaman," a note-for-note satire of the trailer for Nia DaCosta's upcoming "Candyman" film. In this interview, Huntley explains social distance filmmaking and recounts the VHS origins of his career. Visit Huntley's YouTube channel at https://www.youtub...

What's the most '70s movie of all time? The arguable choice is Brian dePalma's 1974 horror musical, "Phantom of the Paradise." With a rocky production history that included being sued by Led Zeppelin, the under-appreciated cult treasure can only be compared to "Rocky Horror," which was released the following year.

In this free-form conversation, Athens, Ga. visual artist Will Eskridge talks painting, comic books, weird movies and parenthood. Visit Will online at willeskridge.com

Filmmaker James Preston has just released both volumes of his recent documentary series "Athens Rising" for free on his athensrising.com website, and they might be exactly what locals (and anyone, for that matter) need to see to lift their sprits.

Andrew checks in after a month without going to the movies. How has film criticism adapted? What movies are we watching, where are we watching them, and are they any good?

In honor of he 13th episode of the season, Andrew and Xtina get creepy for her all-time favorite film, 1967's "Spider Baby," written and directed by current Atlanta resident Jack Hill and starring the late, great Sid Haig opposite Hollywood monster legend Lon Chaney, Jr.

While theatre doors remain closed, over 150 art-houses across the US have adopted a 'virtual ticket' system that allows patrons to watch new releases at home while also supporting the theatres. This interview features Pam Kohn, Executive Director at Athens Ciné, speaking about making the transition and how it's working out. Visit athenscine.com to get details and watch the movies.

Following a controversy that held up its release last year, Craig Zobel's "The Hunt" came out just in time before American theatres closed due to a worldwide pandemic. In this podcast, Andrew (who paid $19.99 to rent it a week later) speaks to Ohio-based filmmaker Henrique Couto (who saw it on the big screen opening weekend) about what is currently the Last Movie Standing. NOTE: This discussion co...

How are movie-goers coping without being able to go to the movies? It's a question no one in over a century has had to ask, but we need to come up with an answer. In this episode, Andrew offers a few suggestions.

Pixar's latest movie might not be their biggest hit (or most well-received), but could it be their best? Andrew makes the case for "Onward" from his car (appropriately) after seeing it. 

While recovering from surgery, OnlineAthens staff writer Andrew Shearer was looked after by his mother, Marlene, who agreed to record a podcast about going to the movies in the '60s and '70s. So of course he asked her about "The Exorcist."