Movie Meltdown

Movie Meltdown - Episode 289 This episode we are coming to you "Live" from the IF Film Fest , where we sit down with Jess Weixler and Jennifer Prediger to discuss their new movie " Trouble Dolls " as well as their roles as writers and directors. We end up with some really interesting perspectives from two first time directors. Plus we hear a bout getting people like Megan Mullally, Will Forte and...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 288 This episode we kick off the Halloween season with a creepy trip to the drive-in! And while we’re there, we discuss… Green apple Twizzlers, Kingdom of the Spiders, The Quest, Joel McHale, slow burn, hot space chick, videos on the internet, Eight-Legged Freaks, doing a split kick, Chronicle, a satanic robot woman, I assume everything on the internet is fake, Arachnophob...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 287 This episode we talk with Sid Haig and revisit an older interview we'd done with him years ago - that has never been aired on the show! So it's SID HAIG... what more do you need?!! Start listening...  “I had to restart my career like four times… ‘cause I was just working too much and people got tired of looking at me. Well… studios got tired of looking at me.” For more...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 286 So what are the odds a show like ours, which spends the majority of it's time yammering on about movies or talking smack about celebrities, would ever get a legitimate paranormal investigator to come on the show and talk with us. Well, I'd say... there's a ghost of a chance. Regardless, this week in the middle of our coverage of ScareFest we talk with Kris Williams , f...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 285 This week we do some more loitering around a convention, but along the way we also talk with Kristina Klebe about a couple of her latest movies. Plus we invite Kristina to co-host our Sofa Theater discussion, as we talk about Kai Wai Wong's film " In the Mood for Love ". Plus as we clarify, that noise was just a chair moving, we also mention... frames to die for, Willi...

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #16 - Attack of Steve Katz This week features "live" coverage of VinylFest featuring our interview with Steve Katz , founding member of Blood, Sweat and Tears , The Blues Project , American Flyer and The Even Dozen Jug Band . Not only an impressive musician and songwriter, Steve has also worked as a producer (producing three of Lou Reed's albums!) as well as working...

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #15 - Attack of The Wans This we we’re back "live" from Forecastle 2014 as we bring you our continuing coverage including our segment with “ The Wans ”. And as we bask in the sun of the grassy knoll, we also discuss… reverberating through the ambionic fluid, who’s that lady, The Kinks, Physical Graffiti, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Beatles, Van Morrison, Richard Pryor...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 284 This week we are coming to you "live" from Fandomfest 2014 where we talk to actor George Wendt about his movie roles over the years. Plus we let our crew ramble on about the celebrities they saw that weekend... and their favorite specific body parts. Warning : This portion maybe inappropriate for children... or anyone who still has a little decency left in them. And as...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 283 This week we welcome special guest co-host Greg Sestero , better known to many people as Mark from The Room . We discuss his early days getting into acting and how he met Tommy Wiseau and came to be involved in the making of his infamous film. Plus we hear about Greg documenting all these stories in his book - The Disaster Artist , about the making of The Room . Plus w...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 282 More coverage from our own "Cryptid Carnival" including our interview with Ron Schildknecht, the director of "The Legend of the Pope Lick Monster". But before that, we let Sterling loose with a microphone to harass carnival patrons. Along the way he gets involved in some amazing conversations that involve weighty topics like religion, drugs, fairies, aliens, and of cou...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 281 This week, we are coming to you "live" from our own weird festival the Cryptid Carnival ! Featuring a cryptid-themed, art show, live music, a dancing yeti, a homeless frogman, little furry creatures, artists, movie talk, belly dancers and so much more!!  And as playful banter leads to amazing stories, we also discuss... devil tomato creatures, ballerinas or witches, a...

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #14 - Attack of Houndmouth This episode we are coming to you "live" from Forecastle fest 2014. And as we build our own group effort soundtrack, we also visit special guest Angryblue who designed this year’s Forecastle poster. Plus an extra special guest appearance by artist - Miss Happy Pink.  Then we sit down with this week’s special guest co-hosts - Zak Appleby an...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 280 This week we’re joined by special guest co-host Hal Sparks . You may know Hal as a stand-up comic, an actor, a musician… he is a man of many talents. But this episode he sits down with us to reminisce about growing up in a small town, and his struggle to make it all the way to Los Angeles. And the personal conviction it takes to work in the entertainment industry. Plus...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 279 This week we’ll be revisiting our most recent trip to WonderFest. But this won’t be just any old episode, no this will be a special crossover session with the guys from "Tower of Technobabble". As we join them for a simultaneous podcast effort – and right in the middle of their "Guinness Book of World Record" attempt to break the record for longest uninterrupted webcas...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 278 This week we come to you "live" from the "Days of the Dead" convention in Indianapolis. As usual, we stake our claim right in the middle of the action, and not only reminisce about our celebrity run-ins of the day, but also talk to other passers-by and get the general consensus of horror fans.  And as we plead with older celebrities - to stop falling down, we also ment...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 277 This week we sit down with one of the most interesting guests we’ve ever had… Joe Alves . He’s an artist, production designer, art director, second unit director, sculptor, director… you name it, if it’s related to bringing a movie to life – Joe’s probably done it. He’s best know for his work on the “Jaws” series of films, but over the years he’s worked on some of the...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 276 This week we are coming to you "live" from The Connection Theater with none other then The Goddess herself… Miss Judy Tenuta . We discuss growing up in her large family, and just what led her down the road of comedy. Plus all the unusual situations that arose as she moved to Los Angeles, and the campy (and sometimes forgotten) movies she ended up making over the years....

Movie Meltdown - Episode 275 Coming to you "live" from the 25th annual WonderFest! This week we welcome special guest co-host, film and TV designer Eric Chu , to sit in with us for our discussion about Gareth Edwards’ version of "Godzilla". Plus we hang around for a bonus segment where we address all the other problems in Hollywood. And as we enjoy the simple pleasures of a balloon, we also mentio...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 274 This week features coverage from the 25th annual WonderFest! Featuring not only our usual shenanigans but also our interview with modelmaker and sculptor Carol Bauman ! She’s worked for years as a creature creator and modeler with companies like Lucasfilm’s “ Industrial Light   &   Magic” as well as “Kerner Optical” and “Kernerworks”. Plus we visit with horror host Doc...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 273 Recorded "live" out on the street amongst parking cars, passers-by and the occasional cat or opossum, we ignore all that (for the most part) and just talk movies. And as the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew team-up rages on, we also discuss… Black Caesar, Emma Stone, The Man with the X-Ray Eyes, Ant-Man, being passionate,Scarlett Johansson,   Hell up in Harlem, Captain Americ...

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #13 - Attack of John Doe! This week we are back to build another interesting and eclectic movie soundtrack. And as we work in referneces to a certain current blockbuster we also feature this week's installment of " The Killer Five " provided by none other then punk rock icon - JOHN DOE ! So settle in as we assemble an amazing mixture of music that ranges from the he...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 272 This week we hang out and watch Odd Thomas ... and bake cookies... and talk trash about random movies and celebrities.  And have a lot of fun.  And while we Google bats and girl’s vaginas, we also discuss... laser battle fights, being abandoned in a laundry mat, fake Feldman, the ugliest wallpaper ever, Dreamcatcher, Joe Lynch, Emma Stone, hot-wiring cars, eating clay,...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 271 This week we discuss upcoming geek activities before launching into this week's  Sofa Theater  feature:  The Ninth Configuration  directed by William Peter Blatty. Including interviews with the stars of the movie  Scott Wilson  and  Tom Atkins ! And while we enjoy the aroma of new things and possibilities, we also mention...  Exorcist 3, shock therapy, doing selfless t...

Attack of the Killer Soundtrack #12 - Attack of Richard Band! This week we return to build another killer soundtrack with none other then special guest co-host - composer Richard Band ! Richard has composed more then 70 film scores including... Re-Animator, the Puppet Master series, The Pit & The Pendulum, Ghoulies, The Arrival, Castle Freak, The House on Sorority Row, Shrunken Heads, The Day Time...

Movie Meltdown - Episode 270  After a horrendous winter, the weather finally gets nice, so to celebrate Fred builds a fire in his backyard and we hang out, make s'mores and talk about movies... amongst other things.  And as we congratulate one of the gang for conquering their Peep problem, we also discuss… the great debates, Hang your Hat on the Wind, a backup plan, Oldboy, J.K. Rowling, Ballad of...