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The Mind-Blowing Secrets of David Cronenberg's Scanners 🤯 | REEL ONE The head explosion heard 'round the world! 💥 In this episode of REEL ONE, filmmaker and film scholar Kyle Kleege (DEB & SETH SAVE THE WORLD, EARWORM) sits down with legendary cinematographer Mark Irwin to pull back the curtain on the chaotic, brilliant, and "rough and tumble" world of early David Cronenberg cinema. From the...

REEL ONE: The Man Behind Godzilla | Ishiro Honda Documentary Special Ishiro Honda is a name known to every kaiju fan, but who was the man behind the mask?. Join us on this episode of REEL ONE as we sit down with filmmaker Jonathan Belles to discuss his new documentary, ISHIRO HONDA MEMOIRS OF A FILM DIRECTOR, exploring the untold history of the legendary director who gave the world Godzilla. From...

Can you dig it? This week, REEL ONE Podcast ventures into the gritty, neon-lit streets of 1970s New York City to explore the 1979 cult classic, The Warriors. We are joined by very special guests Michael Gingold and Chris Poggali, the authors of the incredible new book, "Armies of the Night", for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of one of the most controversial and iconic action films ever m...

In this episode of REEL ONE, we dive deep into the legacy of the legendary filmmaker and stop-motion pioneer Ray Harryhausen , celebrating his final feature film, Clash of the Titans. direction and edit by Zebulon Schmidt hosted and produced by Jim Shahen We are joined by two special guests: Emily Wolverton, Curator at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures   Connor Haney, Collections Manager...

The Untold Story of POSSESSION (1981) with Co-Writer Frederic Tuten | REEL ONE Podcast hosted by Kyle Avary  produced by Kyle Kleege  directed and edit by Zeb Schmidt Step behind the scenes of one of the most intense and unforgettable cult films ever made. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the legendary novelist, painter, and screenwriter Frederic Tuten to uncover the shocking, surreal...

A comprehensive deep dive into the film that ignited a genre! Shaft (1971) wasn't just a movie; it was a cultural phenomenon that redefined Black masculinity on screen and launched the Blaxploitation era. But did you know its star, Richard Roundtree, was paid only $7,000 for the iconic role? In this episode of REEL ONE, host Jenelle Troxell sits down with acclaimed film historian and author Josiah...

Listen to film Historian, author and Criterion contributor Samm Deighan dissect the classic Raoul Walsh film HIGH SIERRA. The in-depth discussion goes from Bogart to ..Ken Russell?, Hays Code,  Film Noir and Cagney.  She offers answers to the questions: What makes this film so mysterious? Why is Bogart so magnetic on screen? Is this really Film Noir? High Sierra a classic crime drama, a gangster f...

REEL ONE Podcast: Grady Hendrix on the Magic of Taiwanese Wuxia & Martial Arts Cinema video and edit by Zeb Schmidt produced by Paul Kazee A deep dive of Taiwanese wuxia films with New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of the New York Asian Film Festival, Grady Hendrix! In this can't-miss episode of the REEL ONE Podcast, Chris Poggiali talks with author Grady Hendrix to explore the...

In the latest episode of the Reel One Podcast, join us for an in-depth discussion on the iconic 1984 cult classic, Repo Man! Justin Rivers talks with guest Peter Hughes, co-founder of the "It Came From Schenectady" film series and producer for WAMC Northeast Public Radio. Dive deep into why Repo Man remains a quintessential punk rock film, exploring its stripped-down aesthetic, anti-hero narrative...

We talk all things RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD with Matthew Blazi. Matt is with the George A. Romero Foundation. He gives us his expert analysis of the Zombie phenomena and how RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD fits in to the Zombie Zeitgeist. Join us on Reel One as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic horror-comedy film, Return of the Living Dead! In this episode, we sit down with Matt Blazi fro...

Is the System Broken? De Palma's BLOW OUT - A Cynical Masterpiece | Film Analysis & Discussion . Take a car ride and dive deep with Kyle Avery and Kyle Kleege as they examine Brian De Palma's electrifying 1981 neo-noir thriller, Blow Out!  Unlike many conspiracy films where a shadowy government entity knows exactly what it's doing (think All the President's Men or even The Parallax View), De P...

Kyle talks with renowned author and Italian Horror expert Troy Howarth about Dario Argento. Troy is the author of the book THE UNSANE CINEMA OF DARIO ARGENTO available at Amazon or anywhere you purchase books. you can purchase his book here: https://a.co/d/791pSbh Dario Argentos Doors of Darkness cinema premiere on May 30th 7pm at Proctors in Schenectady NY #darioargento #argento #reelone #troyhow...

Jim Shahen talks with Eva Aridjis Fuentes about her new film Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus. The film explores the extraordinary story of the musician Q Lazzarus and why she went into obscurity after her still relevant hit Goodbye Horses. Its both a heartwarming and heart breaking story of redemption. Please explore her music with the soundtrack to the film: https://www.sacredbonesre...

Jenelle Troxell and Bina Gogineni chat with Dave Smoota Smith and Ann Courtney with the Smootaphilia: Ensemble Erotic about Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT. Smoota's performes a live score to the film in front of audiences around the country and will be performing in Schenectady New York at Proctors Theatre on May 22, 2025. They also delve into the many theory's and lore surrounding the film.  Je...

We talk THE BIRDS with Hitchcock scholar and artist Michael Oatman. The supernatural / science fiction classic film THE BIRDS captures the spirit of existential horror.

In this episode of REEL ONE, we’re joined by accomplished artist, professor, and devoted Hitchcock enthusiast Michael Oatman. Together, we dive deep into the secrets and intricacies of Shadow of a Doubt, unraveling the layers of one of Hitchcock’s most personal and chilling masterpieces.

We talk Hitchcock with Union College Film Professor Jim de Seve. With a focus on REAR WINDOW and the psychological notes at play with the film. Why is Hitchcock important? The fine line between Suspense and Horror. Hitchcock's innovative cinematographic film techniques.