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Ep 562The 94th Oscar Nominations

Will Dune sweep? Chris Gore, Alan Ng, and Film Threat writers will offer their live reactions to 94th Oscar nominations. Will we yet again be disappointed as Hollywood pats itself on the back or does Spider-Man even have a shot at the Academy Awards? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 8, 20222h 29m

Ep 561Jackass Forever + Special Guest Roger Nygard

Reviews of Jackass Forever, GameStop: Rise of the Players and the doc about David Lynch's 1984 version of Dune, Sleeper Must Awaken: The Making of Dune. Plus filmmaker Roger Nygard talks about working with Larry David and his book, Cut To The Monkey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 20221h 56m

Ep 560The Severing

A cathartic movement created in collaboration with choreographer Nina McNeely, this abstract film tells a story in the movements of bodies and souls. Director Mark Pellington talks about The Severing, his experimental dance feature playing at Slamdance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 202223 min

Ep 559Slamdance Film Festival 2022 Live Reviews

Chris Gore hosts our Slamdance Film Festival coverage with reviews from our Film Threat team including The Bugs and the Slugs, Someone Take The Wheel, Tap Runner, Dear Maslow, Paris is in Harlem, Iron Family, We are Living Things, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 2, 20221h 16m

Ep 558Iron Family

A woman with Down syndrome is obsessed with soap operas, Barbies, and Matthew McConaughey. For the past five summers, her family has performed her original plays. Director Patrick Longstreth chats about his heartfelt Slamdance documentary Iron Family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 31, 202216 min

Ep 557The Reunion

Out of work actor Ricky Reilly experiences a nightmarish journey as he confronts a bully from his past at their High School Reunion. Actor/writer/producer Dave Rosenberg discusses his very personal indie feature The Reunion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 202217 min

Ep 556Sundance Film Festival 2022 Wrap Up

Round three of our Sundance coverage wraps up with reviews of We Need to Talk About Cosby, Piggy, Sharp Stick, The Janes and more. Chris Gore hosts the debate with Film Threat writers Alan Ng, Rob Rector, Sabina Dana Plasse and Norman Gidney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 20221h 54m

Ep 555More Sundance Film Festival 2022 Reviews and Debate

Are virtual film festivals the future? Chris Gore hosts a livestream with Film Threat writers Alan Ng, Rob Rector, Sabina Dana Plasse and Norman Gidney. Enjoy a lively debate along with more Sundance film reviews. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 20222h 14m

Ep 554Sundance Film Festival 2022 Reviews and Debate

Is the Sundance Film Festival still relevant? Has the festival gone too woke? Chris Gore hosts a livestream with Film Threat writers Alan Ng, Rob Rector, Sabina Dana Plasse and Norman Gidney. Enjoy a lively debate along with Sundance film reviews. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 20222h 14m

Ep 553Single Mother By Choice

An independent, overachieving Latino woman is determined to have a baby on her own terms. Filmmakers Dan Levy Dagerman and Selina Ringel discuss their indie drama Single Mother By Choice. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 202223 min

Ep 552Isolation

Nine tales of terror weave together the story of isolated people around the world as they attempt to survive an increasingly deadly outbreak. Filmmakers Nathan Crooker and Larry Fessenden chat about their very timely anthology horror film Isolation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 20, 202125 min

Ep 551Larry Flynt for President

Assembled from never before seen footage shot in 1983, this documentary follows controversial Hustler magazine publisher Larry Flynt's unlikely bid for the White House. Director Nadia Szold chats about her wildly outrageous doc Larry Flynt for President. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 13, 202138 min

Ep 550The Cultists

A group of modern-day Lovecraftian cultists just trying to worship Cthulhu in a world full of people who just don't understand. The Cultists creator Heath Robinson discusses season two of his comedy series and engages in a conversation about filmmaking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 10, 202150 min

Ep 549The United States of Insanity

The story of rap duo Insane Clown Posse (ICP), their fans, and their struggle with the FBI in a landmark case that may be a bellwether of change for First Amendment rights in America. Filmmaker Tom Putnam discusses his doc The United States of Insanity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 8, 202127 min

Ep 548Agnes

Two priests travel to a convent when a nun shows signs of demonic possession. Producer and star Molly C. Quinn discusses her remarkable horror film Agnes that goes beyond the nunsploitation genre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 202117 min

Ep 547Deadlock

A gang of mercenaries holds a nuclear power plant hostage. Director Jared Cohn discusses his intense indie action film Deadlock starring Bruce Willis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 29, 202113 min

Ep 546He Who Lives in Hidden Lakes

An internet mystic, a cult leader and a cop are tested while on the hunt for the Hidden Man, an elusive forest-dwelling cryptid terrorizing their suburb. Director Zach Lona discusses his bizarre first feature He Who Lives In Hidden Lakes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 22, 202110 min

Ep 545The Cleaner

A middle-aged house cleaner gets caught up in a violent crime after being hired to locate a client's estranged son. Writer/director Erin Elders chats about his unique thriller The Cleaner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 17, 202115 min

Ep 544All the World is Sleeping

Fighting for her life and the ones she loves, a mother in New Mexico sinks into addiction while struggling to reunite with her daughter. Writer/director Ryan Lacen discusses the harrowing indie feature All The World Is Sleeping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 15, 202112 min

Ep 543Vinyl Nation

A riveting documentary about the 15-year comeback of vinyl records in America and the power of music in a divided time featuring iconic stores like Amoeba Music in Los Angeles. Co-directors Kevin Smokler & Christopher Boone discuss Vinyl Nation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 10, 202117 min

Ep 542Amaraica

An undocumented immigrant's effort to become a US citizen is put on hold by the government's child separation border policy. Director Tim Sparks talks about his very timely film Amaraica. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 8, 202122 min

Ep 541The Beta Test

A married Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, murder and infidelity. Filmmakers Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe discuss their bizarre indie comedy The Beta Test. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 3, 202121 min

Ep 540The Subject

A successful documentary filmmaker dealing with the fallout from his previous film which caught the murder of a Black teen on tape. Director Lanie Zipoy chats about The Subject starring Jason Biggs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 1, 202110 min

Ep 539Lust Life Love

A polyamorous writer's life turns upside down when she falls in love with a monogamous man. Directors Benjamin Feuer and Stephanie Sellars chat about their erotic film and true-to-life story Lust Life Love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 27, 202124 min

Ep 538The Purge Creator Speaks

The dystopian vision of the future as portrayed in The Purge film series has woven its way into our psyche. The Purge creator James DeMonaco discusses the popular film series and his new film This is the Night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 25, 202122 min

Ep 537Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini

Filmmaker Jason Baker examines the life and career of Tom Savini -- one of Hollywood's premier makeup and special effects artists. Legend Tom Savini and director Jason Baker discuss their epic doc Smoke and Mirrors: The Story of Tom Savini. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 202127 min

Ep 536Dune

Director Denis Villeneuve brings Frank Herbert's beloved sci-fi novel Dune to life telling the story Paul Atreides who travels to the most dangerous planet in the universe. Chris Gore and Alan Ng take a deep dive and review Dune. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 202133 min

Ep 535Pharma Bro

Martin Shkreli is the pharmaceutical tycoon known for raising the price of a drug 5500% overnight and buying the sole copy of a Wu-Tang Clan album for $2 million. The most hated man in America, Martin Shkreli is Pharma Bro. Director Brent Hodge explains. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 202118 min

Ep 534Bryers Cucumber Tostinos

The story of a man-boy who lives in a corner market, still waiting for his mom to come pick him up. Director Christopher J. Hall discusses his acclaimed comedy short Bryers Cucumber Tostinos. Wait. Bryers Cucumber Tostinos? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 18, 202112 min

Ep 533Spirit Quest

Two friends go on a hallucinogenic mushroom trip through the desert to face their fears, doubts, and failures. Filmmakers and actors Brent Lydic and Tip Scarry chat about mushrooms, filmmaking in the desert and going on a wild ride. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 202115 min

Ep 532Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters

The cast (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd and more) and the crew of the original Ghostbusters discuss the making of the film in a new documentary Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters. Filmmakers and siblings Anthony and Claire Bueno reveal all! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 202123 min

Ep 531Tango Shalom

A tango dancer asks a rabbi to enter a dance competition, but there's one problem -- he's not allowed to touch her due to his Orthodox beliefs. Director Gabe Bologna and producer Robert Meyer Burnett discuss their heartfelt comedy Tango Shalom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 202138 min

Ep 530Slaxx

A possessed pair of jeans terrorizes trapped workers at a trendy clothing store. Director Elza Kephart chats about what inspired her bizarre indie horror film Slaxx. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 202115 min

Ep 529Haunted Homes Author Dahlia Schweitzer

Author Dahlia Schweitzer discusses her new book Haunted Homes which examines the genre in horror movies and TV. While haunted house films can be thrilling they're also places where the suburban American dream of safety and comfort turn into a nightmare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 4, 202155 min

Ep 528Old Henry

Defending against a siege of his homestead, a farmer reveals a talent for gunslinging that surprises everyone. Writer/director Potsy Ponciroli delivers a compelling western with Old Henry starring Tim Blake Nelson and Stephen Dorff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 202119 min

Ep 527Overrun

Former extraction specialist Marcus Lombardi jumps into a life of crime when his sister is revealed as an underworld informant. Director Josh Tessier discusses action, stunt work and his indie thriller Overrun. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 202112 min

Ep 526White Elephant

When eight millennials convene for their annual gift exchange, a surprise marriage proposal thrusts the game into chaos and relationships to the brink. Director Corey Moss chats about his holiday comedy White Elephant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 202110 min

Ep 525Underground Film Legend Damon Packard

Filmmaker Damon Packard is truly an underground film legend and the mastermind behind movies like Reflections of Evil, SpaceDisco One and FoxFur. Damon discusses his films and the failure of factory filmmaking and the modern Hollywood industrial complex. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 202140 min

Ep 524Quit

A couple head to a cabin in Joshua Tree to quit smoking. As their nicotine withdrawal kicks in, they find themselves at odds with who they are and who they want to become. Director Dick Rude discusses his romantic drama Quit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 202112 min

Ep 523The Center: Gibbons and Guardians

The lives of apes intertwine with those who care for them at the Gibbon Conservation Center. Director Alex Azmi tells us about the lives of these fascinating creatures in the documentary The Center: Gibbons and Guardians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 15, 202112 min

Ep 522Stronger for Life

Chronicling the cancer diagnosis and journey to wellness of fitness icon Ilaria Montagnani. Stronger for Life documents Ilaria's cancer battle and how she embodied her own philosophy to survive. Ilaria Montagnani explains her life and journey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 13, 202117 min

Ep 521Florian's Knights

From the impact of 9/11 to the darkest pits of the human experience, firefighters form a motorcycle club to cope with PTSD. But can a motorcycle club truly heal? Director Panayioti Yannitsos discusses his remarkable documentary Florian's Knights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 8, 202124 min

Ep 520Film Fest

Struggling filmmakers travel to an obscure film festival to sell their movie. Hilarity ensues. Writer/director Marshall Cook chats about his brutally honest comedy set within the festival world simply titled Film Fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 6, 202119 min

Ep 519Man Under Table

Guy is writing a movie, or so he claims in bars and at parties. Enter a dystopian Los Angeles where dreams are crushed, content is king, and you'll need a gasmask outside. Filmmaker Noel David Taylor explains his bizarre vision for Man Under Table. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 202113 min

Ep 518Lydia Lunch The War is Never Over

The first career-spanning retrospective of Lydia Lunch's confrontational, acerbic and always electric artistry. Filmmaker Beth B.'s documentary Lydia Lunch: The War is Never Over covers the career of New York City's preeminent No Wave icon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 30, 202129 min

Ep 517Grayson

Grayson is a groundbreaking fan film from 2004 that influenced the epic tone of DC Comics movies like Batman V Superman and the Snyderverse. Filmmaker John Fiorella, who wrote and starred in the short, discusses the legacy of Grayson and the DCEU. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 25, 202149 min

Ep 516The In-Between

Two women set out on a road trip, Mads needs to renew her driver's license in South Dakota, while Junior needs to visit Portland, Oregon. Hilarity ensues. Director/co-writer Mindy Bledsoe explains her emotional indie comedy The In-Between. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 23, 202115 min

Ep 515Lucky

An author is stalked by a threatening figure who returns night after night. She is soon forced to take matters into her own hands. Director Natasha Kermani discusses the compelling slasher film Lucky, written by and starring Brea Grant. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 202115 min

Ep 514Mr. Skin on the History of Nudity in Movies

Mr. Skin is widely known for his appearances on The Howard Stern Show, as well as his infamous "Anatomy Awards" and he is the world's foremost authority on celebrity nudity. So let's discuss the ins and outs of nudity in movies and television. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 16, 202147 min

Ep 513The Legend of Hell's Gate

Three outlaws cross paths with some of the West's most notorious figures as they pursue fame and riches in 1870s Texas. Writer, director and actor Tanner Beard tells the tale of his western fable The Legend of Hell's Gate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 202121 min