The Shame List Picture Show

Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, Michael is joined by his beautiful and talented wife, Amanda, to discuss their coverage of the 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival. The festival was an incredible two-week experience. Here’s a brief overview of the films we’ll be discussing: The Shrouds (Cronenberg), AJ Goes to the Dog Park (Jones), Desperately Seeking Susan (Sei...

Welcome back to the Shame List Picture Show. In this episode, we’re diving deep into The Omen, joined by the insightful Cait Dohmeier. Cait brings more than just fandom to the table. With a BA in History and Religious Studies from Alverno College, an MA in Catholic Theology and Ministry from Catholic Theological Union, and ongoing graduate work in Library and Information Sciences with a focus on Y...

Hello and welcome to another fabulous episode of The Shame List Picture Show! Today, we won’t be deep diving into a particular film, but we do have a fantastic guest: David Gregory. David is a filmmaker, film historian, and one of the founders of Severin Films. We’ll be talking about how he got started with Severin, how the company has evolved over the years, his filmmaking career, and all things...

Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we’re joined by Austin Proctor, the host of the podcasts Frightmares and All Juice, No Gin, and our editor and executive producer. We're excited to have Austin back to chat about Damien Chazelle's Whiplash. In this episode, Austin and I talk about our shared love of music while also diving into Chazelle’s incredible storytelling...

Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, we have a very special guest, Susan Kerns, joining Michael to discuss Fabrice-Ange Zaphirato's Blood Beat. In addition to diving into this wild and fascinating film, we'll explore our shared love for arthouse horror, bonkers cinema, and Wisconsin-made indie films. Some of our Shame Listeners may remember Susan for her Ph. D. in...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This time, we're diving into Christopher Guest's Waiting for Guffman with our special guest, Robyn Ehrlich, Communications and Public Relations Coordinator at Milwaukee Film. Beyond exploring Guest's brilliant mockumentary, we share our deep love for cinema and discuss what it’s like to build a career centered around film. You won...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show! This week, I’m joined by Phil Hopkins, a renowned film archivist and the president of the boutique physical media label Film Masters. We discuss a variety of exciting topics, including film preservation, the importance of physical media, and how watching a restored classic can transform your perspective on a film.  You can find...

Welcome to Season 9 of the Shame List Picture Show! In this episode, we’re diving into Sylvester Stallone’s electrifying sequel Rocky II. Joining me is Austin Proctor. Many of you know him from Frightmares and his past guest appearances on our show, but now you’ll be hearing his name a lot more as he’s officially our new Executive Producer and Editor. We’re beyond excited to have Austin on board a...

Join us for a special Christmas episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we explore the 1988 classic Scrooged, a unique take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Our guests this time are Kyle Arpke, filmmaker and nature photographer, and Nick Richards, co-creator of the show and overall storyteller. Together, we’ll dive into Bill Murray’s iconic role as a cynical TV exec, the film’s dark humor,...

Step right up and join us for a dive into The Greatest Show on Earth, Cecil B. DeMille’s over-the-top circus epic, in this special episode of The Shame List Picture Show. We’re thrilled to welcome back Derek St. Holmes Esq., professional wrestler, podcaster, and circus historian, to share his wealth of knowledge on the history of circuses and how this film captures the spectacle and drama of life...

This week on The Shame List Picture Show, we’re plunging into the haunting world of The Crow! Host Michael Viers is joined by Austin Proctor of the Frightmares Podcast and comedian, photographer, and cinephile Jason Hillman of LMNHILL Studios for an in-depth conversation about this gothic cult classic. Austin is experiencing The Crow for the first time—well, sort of! On the other hand, for Jason,...

Welcome to another episode of The Shame List Picture Show! This week, host Michael Viers is joined by Chris Gruber, founder of Catacombs Media, for a deep dive into the world of physical media and VHS collecting. Chris shares his passion for preserving film in its analog form, the thrill of hunting down rare tapes, and why VHS still holds a special place in collectors' hearts. Tune in for a lively...

Join us for another exciting episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we take a deep dive into the anarchic world of Tank Girl! This week, host Michael Viers is joined by Dr. Susan Kerns, a noted scholar and essayist, to discuss the cult classic Tank Girl, its subversive take on post-apocalyptic rebellion, and its enduring place in the history of alternative cinema. Dr. Kerns, who has contributed...

Join us for another episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we dive into the world of filmmaker Sav Rodgers and his acclaimed documentary, CHASING CHASING AMY! This week, host Michael Viers sits down with Sav to explore the intricacies of identity, storytelling, and the power of representation in cinema. They will discuss CHASING CHASING AMY and the personal narratives that inspired its creation...

Join us in this episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we unravel the whimsical yet poignant world of Paul Thomas Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love! We’re excited to welcome the multi-talented photographer, comedian, and podcaster Jason Hillman. Together, we dive deep into this unconventional romantic comedy, examining its unique blend of humor and melancholy. Jason and Michael will share their persp...

Join us in this episode of The Shame List Picture Show as we dive into the seemingly forgotten world of LITTLE DARLINGS! We're thrilled to welcome comedian, filmmaker, and host of the beloved podcast It's Always Halloween, Lucé Tomlin-Brenner. Together, we explore this 1980 coming-of-age classic, unpacking its themes of friendship, first love, and the bittersweet chaos of adolescence. Lucé and Mic...

On this episode of The Shame List Picture Show, host Michael Viers dives deep into Mike Nichols' acclaimed film Heartburn , a sharp and poignant exploration of love, marriage, and the complexities of relationships. Joining him is the talented Mack Bates, actor and fellow writer on "The Needle Drop Sessions" at RogerEbert.com. Together, they break down the unique performance styles of Jack Nicholso...

Get ready for a spine-tingling episode of the Shame List Picture Show! Host Michael Viers is joined by an extraordinary lineup of guests to explore the cult classic DRACULA, PRISONER OF FRANKENSTEIN, directed by the iconic Jess Franco. Joining Michael are John Dickson and William Morris from the Oscarbate Film Collective, and Matt Harding, the Regional Warrior of Severin Films. Together, they are...

On this week's episode of The Shame List Picture Show, Michael Viers is joined by Steve Cuff of the podcast Optimism Vaccine for a deep dive into the classic film CHINATOWN. They unravel the twists and turns of Roman Polanski’s neo-noir masterpiece, exploring its intricate plot, memorable performances, and the film's lasting impact on the genre. Tune in as Michael and Steve dissect the enigmatic w...

On this episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by SLPS co-creator Nick Richards to discuss Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece BLADE RUNNER. On this episode, we talk about dystopian sci-fi, how hard it is to write fiction set in the future, and what we feel are some of the bigger themes of the picture. As always, please rate, review, and subscribe. Edited by: Michael Viers Produce...

Welcome to another episode of the Shame List Picture Show, where the podcaster, screenwriter, and cinephile Joe Randazzo joins Michael. Joe and Michael had the honor of working with Troma Entertainment early on in their careers. On today's episode, both will be scratching something off their shame lists: John Ford's epic western THE SEARCHERS. Both have a lot of strong feelings about John Wayne's...

On today's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by two special guests. First up, from Grindhouse Tease and the VHS Vault Podcast, we have Milwaukee's premiere Tromette Katie Kadaver. However, that's not all as we have the host of the Frightmares Podcast, Austin Proctor! This is an extraordinary episode because we're tackling one of Michael's favorite, feel-good comedies, which...

Hello and welcome to another exciting episode of the show. On this extra special episode, Michael is joined by filmmaker Maggie Greenwald. While she's known for her film, THE BALLAD OF LITTLE JO, Greenwald has stacked up an impressive resume of projects such as the movies THE KILL-OFF and SONGCATCHER, plus episodes of TV shows such as THE ADVENTURES OF PETE & PETE and NASHVILLE. As always, ple...

On this week's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by Amanda Viers to discuss their time at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. This is part 2 of their MKE Film Fest adventure. They discuss screenings of the following films: – HUMANIST VAMPIRE SEEKING CONSENTING SUICIDAL PERSON (Ariane Louise-Seize, 2023) – AN ARMY OF WOMEN Julie Lunde Lillesæter. 2024) – SLEEP (Jason Yu, 2023)...

On this week's episode of the Shame List Picture Show, Michael is joined by Amanda Viers to discuss their time at the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. They also discuss screenings of the following films: – ENDLESS CALLS FOR FAME (Olivia Serafini-Sauli, 2024) – 20,000 SPECIES OF BEES (Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, 2023) – LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (Cameron & Colin Cairnes, 2024) – BIG BOYS (Corey...