Film Threat

These two Sundance movies could not be more different. One is about redemption, horses, and hope. The other is about two aspiring male porn stars. Chris Gore interviews French director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (The Mustang) and Los Angeleno filmmaker Lucas Heyne (Mope) along with David Arquette and the Mope cast. These total opposites make this the salted caramel of Sundance podcast episodes. Ho...

Let's dance! The punk rock roots of Park City's alternative film festival is revealed in an interview with co-founder Peter Baxter. Plus interviews with the Slamdance filmmakers behind Spiral Farm and Behind the Bullet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's our fourth day at Sundance Film Festival, and Team Film Threat team gets into a raging debate over films playing at Sundance. We dive into Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, Blinded by the Light, and Mope. What do we think about the most talked about films at the festival? Tune in and find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Premiering at Sundance Film Festival, Memory: The Origins of Alien is Alexandre O. Philippe's deep exploration into the creative minds that brought us one of the most influential sci-fi films of all time. Alexandre O. Philippe joins us on the podcast for an exclusive interview about exploring 1979's Alien. At Sundance, No One Can Hear You Scream... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

The Film Threat team is back again to talk all things Sundance Film Festival. We run down the latest films we saw including Untouchable, Divine Love, The Vast of Night, Sound of Silence, and Lost Holiday. Which ones do we recommend? Listen and find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Film Threat team gets into a raging debate over films playing at Sundance Film Festival. We dive deep into Untitled Amazing Johnathan Documentary, Honey Boy, Shooting the Mafia, Koko-Di Koko-Da, Native Son, The Mountain, Troupe Zero, Late Night, Where is my Roy Cohn? Queen of Hearts, Which Sundance films are hot and which are not? Film Threat has the answers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

Sundance 2019 Preview Special Team Film Threat assembles in the snow-covered mountains of Park City, Utah for a packed preview of all the films and surprises from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. Listen daily during Sundance for reviews and filmmaker interviews. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisi...

Daredevil Eddie Braun has a dream... to successfully complete Evel Knievel's infamous Snake River Canyon jump in a high-powered rocket. Director Kurt Matilla follows Eddie on his dangerous journey to succeed where Evel Knievel failed. Produced by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Stuntman won the audience award for Best Documentary at the LA Film Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Jodie Foster, Nicolas Cage, Taylor Hackford, Adrian Lyne, John Badham, Michael Bay, Faye Dunaway, Warren Beatty... these iconic figures began their careers just like everyone else, as first-time filmmakers. Director Jonathan Baker seeks advice from these iconic filmmakers about the first time they sat in the director's chair in a documentary about his own journey. Now Jonathan tells us all about i...

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life is a remarkable one. Her inspirational story has been told in the documentary RBG and now Felicity Jones plays her in the biopic On the Basis of Sex. More than a biopic, the film delves into Ginsburg's precedent-setting court case challenging discrimination based on gender. Screenwriter (and RBG nephew) Daniel Stiepleman chats about his infamous aun...

Film Fest Tucson is the setting for a panel discussion featuring Chris Gore and Tucson-based film critic and festival director, Herb Stratford. The two host a lively discussion about why your indie film sucks, how to direct a nude scene and both attempt to answer the question: are movie critics idiots? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Filmmaker Jessica Cameron is a woman of many talents as writer, director, producer, actress as well as a force of nature in horror. A true indie having directed Truth or Dare and Mania, Jessica returns for her second appearance on the podcast to discuss crowd-funding, social media and the only thing that matters in indie film, getting it done. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...

So what did the editors of Film Threat think of First Man, Stan & Ollie, Cold War, Roma, Black Panther, Green Book, Blackkklansman and Aquaman, among many others? Enjoy a passionate debate over the best and worst films of 2018, plus one Film Threat writer will reveal a dark secret that will change everything. And it all happens during the annual Film Threat Christmas par-, er, holiday party. Drink...

The most innovative animation cannot be seen at the multiplex, it can only be seen in Ron Diamond's Animation Show of Shows. This showcase for the most wildly original cartoons in the world is now in theaters celebrating its 20th year. Ron chats about computer animation, Walt Disney, Pixar, and how he discovers the craziest cartoons you have ever seen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Actor John C. Reilly is that rare talent that consistently delivers an amazing performance whether he's in a mainstream comedy or an indie film that pushes the limits. John is joined by Stan & Ollie director Jon S. Baird for a conversation about acting in make-up, comedy duos and Ralph breaking that internet. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Documentary filmmaker Bert Marcus turns his lens on the stars of social media to discover how one succeeds as an Instagram influencer. Paris Hilton, Josh "The Fat Jew" Ostrovsky, Brittany Furlan and Kirill Bichutsky reveal truths in the moments when they're not scrolling or posting. We hope you like this episode. Seriously, please like it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

How do you get Jack Black to be in one of your films? Ask Stephen Groo, a Utah-based filmmaker who has made nearly 200 twisted films and has fans ranging from director Jared (Napoleon Dynamite) Hess to, well, Jack Black. Enjoy a conversation with producer Jared Harris and director Scott Christopherson, the filmmakers behind the best documentary made about a filmmaker in years. Prepare to experienc...

Imagine The Walking Dead and High School Musical had a zombie baby and you'll have some idea of what the movie Anna and the Apocalypse is like. Aside from the undead carnage, the singing and dancing, and some very original kills, it's also a surprisingly delightful Christmas movie for the whole family. Especially the family that loves horror movies. Anna and the Apocalypse director John McPhail ha...

Star Trek would not exist today were it not for a letter-writing campaign that saved the show led by the original Trekkie, Bjo Trimble. Director Michael Sparaga's incredibly entertaining documentary United We Fan examines the super-fans who saved shows like Arrested Development, Chuck, Veronica Mars, Jericho, Roswell, Person of Interest, Quantum Leap and many more from cancellation. Plus, special...

Burlesque dancers and zombies collide in a post-apocalyptic Hollywood in director Staci Layne Wilson's indie feature Fetish Factory starring Carrie Keagan. Staci and Carrie come to the Film Threat Podcast studio to discuss the film, their books, and their Betty Page obsession with host Chris Gore. Plus, it's an Attack of the Show/G4 reunion for Carrie and Chris! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

True Indie: Life and Death in Filmmaking is writer/director Don Coscarelli's confessional and the book that every aspiring filmmaker should read. His illustrious career resulted in movies like The Beastmaster, Bubba Ho-Tep, John Dies at the End and the remarkably original Phantasm, along with its sequels. Don joins us for a chat about his book and the ultimate edition of the horror classic titled...

He is a comedian, an actor, was a regular on MADtv, The Mindy Project, as well as a compelling Howard Stern show guest. And now Ike Barinholtz can add writer/director to his Wikipedia page. His indie film The Oath is a form of much-needed comedy therapy in these highly politicized times. Left wing and right wing family members come together on Thanksgiving Day and, well, hilarity ensues. Let Ike t...

Filmmaker Abby Epstein explores the struggles of families who treat their cancer-stricken children with marijuana in her documentary Weed the People. Produced with the help of Ricki Lake, Abby discusses recent medical breakthroughs and treatments along with special guest co-host Jess Del Pino. If you get high on one episode of the Film Threat Podcast, make it this one. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

The Brazilian animated feature Tito and the Birds is Gustavo Steinberg's masterwork. Created with stunning oil paintings, set your expectations aside as this film deals head-on with death, loss of a parent and facing one's fears. Oh, and there are zombies. This ain't no Pixar movie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Christopher Nolan discovered actor David Dastmalchian and cast him as "Joker's Thug" in The Dark Knight, a small but memorable role that launched his career. Having played Kurt in both Ant-man movies, David made his mark in both the DC and Marvel cinematic universes, an epic achievement for a legit comic book fan. Now David stars in the remarkable and moving indie feature All Creatures Here Below...