The Gala Show

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with actor Thomas Jane ( The Punisher ,  The Mist ) to hear about his experience with Marlon Brando.  Thomas shares with Gala how he got his start acting, how Brando taught his acting class, and the other actors that were there to experience it alongside him  — but first, a question about the paranormal. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala chats with art advisor Larissa Kolesnikova all about inspiration.  Larissa shares with Gala the ways a budding art collector can find their style, how she first got interested in contemporary art, and where she gathers her inspiration from  — but first, a question about growing up in the Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with director Austin Peters to chat sunshine noir.  Austin shares with Gala what constitutes a sunshine noir, the differences in noir subgenres, and which films he gave his cast and crew to watch when making his debut feature, Skincare — but first, a question about his favorite music video.   Skincare is in theaters starting August 16th, 2024.

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with director Gabriel Bernini to chat exploitation films.  Gabriel shares with Gala which exploitation titles inspire his own filmmaking, the influence of film school, and how limitations led him to his first feature film Blood Barn — but first, a question about his favorite album. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala is treated to a meal by vegan content creators WeSoyTasty.  Welcoming her into their home, Joshua Yuzon and Savannah Kelmanson chat all about veganism, cats, and movies.  Savannah and Joshua share with Gala how they both became vegan, their dreams of opening a cat lounge in Los Angeles, and how their love of filmmaking is helping promote a healthier lifestyl...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala talks to filmmaker Avril Speaks ( Files of the Unexplained , Uprooted , African America ) to chat about the podcast Distribution Advocates .  Avril shares with Gala her path to becoming a filmmaker, how she ended up in Los Angeles, and tips for independent filmmakers on how to get their films distributed  — but first, a question about the movie that inspired...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with actor and childhood best friend James Paxton ( Eyewitness ) to chat about creative legacies.  James shares with Gala how difficult it is to make your own mark, the importance that his father Bill Paxton played in his both his career and his life, and their shared thoughts on nepotism.  Plus, a bit about his new movie with director Adam Rifkin...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala chats with filmmaker Joe Russo ( Nightmare Cinema, Soul Mates , and producer of the podcast Post Mortem ) as he tells Gala all about gateways into horror.  Joe shares with Gala the movies that got him hooked, how horror brings people together, and what movies he would recommend for someone to check out if they don't think they like horror — but first, a ques...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out to celebrate Independence Day!  Roger's topic: independence and independent filmmaking.  Roger and Gala start off by chatting about what 4th of July movies they could have discussed  before jumping in to a conversation on independent filmmaker Ralph Bakshi — but first, a question about what food Roger loves to eat on Independ...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with filmmaker Danny Turkiewicz to discuss his new movie Stealing Pulp Fiction .  Danny starts off by discussing how his love of sports led in to his interest in the arts before moving on to sharing his film school experiences and what it was like moving to Los Angeles  — but first, a question about what his favorite movie is. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Availa...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing.  This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024).  Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the best performances of the year — but first, a qu...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's!  Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style  — but first, a question about being vegan. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Availab...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin ( Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds ) to chat about being bilingual.  Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds   — but first, a question about his favorite movie (in...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante ( Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space ) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee.  Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater  — but first, a question about Renfield Productions . SUBSCR...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with veteran and owner of Smoked Bros , Mikey Beaven to chat all about the movie Metal Lords .  Mikey shares with Gala how being a veteran has shaped how he watches movies, what kind of media he shows his children, and how you shouldn't strictly consume bubblegum  — but first, a question about the importance of supporting veteran owned businesses....

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala chats with filmmaker Don Coscarelli about his relationship with her father Roger Avary.  Don gives the gift of insight into Roger as a budding filmmaker, the story of how they first met, and some of his favorite memories with Roger  — but first, a question about what horror movies inspired Don as a child. Don's new book, PHICTION: Tales From The World of Pha...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala chats with VHS collector Conor Holt about pirate movies.  Conor shares with Gala his criteria for the perfect pirate movie, the connection that pirates have to superheroes, and Conor's pirate-sona  — but first, a question about VHS. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with film journalist and educator Rich Johnson to chat all about monsters.  Rich shares with Gala his definition of a monster, the importance of the horror genre to his daughter Francesca, and his favorite monster movies  — but first, a question about what movie he's excited to show his daughter. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a d...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with filmmaker Marc Jobst as he shares with Gala his passion projects.  Marc shares with Gala the concept of home, how Marc's origins inspired his passions, and how important community is — but first, a question from Gala's brother about One Piece . SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with filmmaker Adam Rifkin as he tells her his advice for young filmmakers: just do it!  Adam shares with Gala the origins of his first projects, how to make movies when you have no resources, and how to "just do it" — but first, a question about where the monicker Rif Coogan comes from. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- t...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with one of the lead projectionists at The New Beverly Cinema , David Chien, to chat about 35mm film projection.  David shares with Gala how he got in to the profession, stories about special movies he's projected, and the importance of preservation — but first, a question about how fatherhood has influenced his cinematic interests. SUBSCRIBE NOW!...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with writer Josh Olson ( A History of Violence ) to chat about the movies he believes to be right wing cinema.  Josh shares with Gala his opinion on what makes a "right wing" film, various titles that cineasts should check out, and argues that anyone (regardless of their political affiliation) should be able to enjoy these movies — but first, a que...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down one of the managers at The New Beverly Cinema Jeff Smith to chat about excessive film marketing.  Jeff shares with Gala the best and worst marketing campaigns, his favorite Ghibli experiences, and his process for making the monthly teaser trailers for the Bev — but first, a question about movie going experiences. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala sits down with actor Sam Benjamin ( The Pay Day ) ahead of the release of his new short film SCREWJOB to talk about his passion for professional wrestling.  Sam shares with Gala the impact professional wrestling had on him, the characters he loved to watch, and how social media changed the industry  — but first, a question about James Bond. Sam's short film,...

On this episode of The Gala Show , Gala hangs out with K.J. Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats all about the importance of home archives.  K.J. shares with Gala some of her favorite memories, why she collects the things she does, and opportunities that the Academy Museum has for screening home archives — but first, a quest...