Film Threat

Fans from across America attend Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, gathering to shred with rock star "counselors" and learning to rock like the legends. Filmmaker Douglas Blush talks about making the doc Rock Camp, the Movie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This indie drama starts where most rom-coms end and gets very real. Director and star Michele Remsen reveals the roots of romance in her heartfelt anti-romantic comedy Toss It. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Premiering at the Slamdance Film Festival, Jason Polevoi's documentary A Tiny Ripple of Hope follows Jahmal Cole, the charismatic leader of My Block, My Hood, My City: an organization that brings hope and opportunity to teenagers across Chicago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth as a family fights to reach a possible safe haven. Director Ric Roman Waugh chats about his epic disaster film Greenland starring Gerard Butler. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A couple fight to hold their relationship together as a memory loss virus spreads and threatens to erase the history of their love. Ultimate Film Fanatic champion and director Chad Hartigan discusses his sci-fi, pandemic romance starring Olivia Cooke. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Derek DelGaudio wowed audiences with mesmerizing tricks and autobiographical storytelling in his remarkable one man show In & Of Itself. The show comes to Hulu as a documentary from director Frank Oz. Derek may or may not reveal secrets in this interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apollo 11 astronauts spent three weeks in medical quarantine after safely returning to earth in the summer of 1969. Filmmaker Todd Douglas Miller reveals this unseen story in his documentary short Apollo 11: Quarantine now playing in IMAX theaters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1977 NASA struggled to recruit astronauts for the Space Shuttle Program. Then Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek's Lt. Uhura, helped NASA and changed everything. Director Todd Thompson discusses his doc Woman in Motion and the career of Nichelle Nichols. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn the virtually unknown story of the Jewish/French resistance in Algiers that had a significant impact on World War II. Director Amos Carlen discusses his documentary Shadows of Freedom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2011, Pocomoke City hired Kelvin Sewell, its first African-American police chief. Determined to deploy a different approach to law enforcement, Sewell faced challenges. Filmmaker Stephen Janis discusses his doc The Friendliest Town. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker Michael Stasko and comedy legends Colin Mochrie and Kevin McDonald (The Kids in the Hall) discuss Boys Vs. Girls, an indie romp about a summer camp that goes co-ed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A desperate woman steals the corpse of former US president James Buchanan, hoping to net a large ransom. Director Bruce Dellis and actress Amanda Melby chat about their over-the-top indie comedy Raising Buchanan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thomasina Sawyer and best friend Huck Finn face danger from a killer who framed an innocent man. Director Kelley Kali chats about making an indie gender-swapped version of Tom Sawyer titled The Adventures of Thomasina Sawyer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After his fiancée is killed in a car accident, a gifted surgeon revives her severed head. Director Derek Carl and writer Hank Huffman discuss their modern remake of the 1962 original of The Brain That Wouldn't Die. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A man sets out to find his wife's killer when a gruesome new murder follows the same pattern. Filmmaker Andre Welsh talks about building suspense in his indie heist thriller Disrupted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A geologist and her father race against time to save lives when a volcano erupts on a tropical island in the South China Sea. Director Simon West reveals the challenges of making Skyfire, a Chinese action epic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Combining new footage with re-dubbed sci-fi cinema, this is the wackiest corona-sploitation comedy yet! Exploitation film legend Charlie Band talks about Barbie & Kendra Storm Area 51 and how his company Full Moon is making two features a month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In her search for love and acceptance, a girl falls for the interesting Goth boy next door. Director Tara Johnson-Medinger discusses her indie anti-romance My Summer as a Goth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker Joshua A. Friedman chats about the challenges facing independent filmmakers in 2021 by offering concrete solutions. We'll discuss budgets, production issues, fixing problems and his new app Crew Me Up that helps connect filmmakers in real time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artist Gerry Fialka turns the tables on Film Threat founder and podcast host Chris Gore by interviewing him. Prepare to take a deep dive into Gore as we say goodbye to 2020! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two talkative hit men cross paths with a musician and a lonely cashier played by Paget Brewster. Author and film professor Dahlia Schweitzer discusses the spoof comedy My Big Fat Independent Movie co-written and produced by Chris Gore. Hilarity ensues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As he prepares to wed for the third time, a man reviews his past problems with women. Author and film professor Dahlia Schweitzer and Chris Gore discuss Caveh Zahedi's indie film classic I am a Sex Addict, but opinions are divided. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Homelessness in America is a problem that is not getting any better. California has been hit particularly hard in the wake of the pandemic. Director/producer Don Hardy discusses the challenges and solutions revealed in his series The Way Home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This cult TV show is filled with twits, buffoons, imbeciles, gufftraps, fools, dolts, nincompoops and idiots. Author and film professor Dahlia Schweitzer and Chris Gore discuss Charlie Brooker's little-known British sitcom Nathan Barley. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmakers Ryan Barton-Grimley and Ari Schneider chat about their bizarre 80s-inspired horror-comedy Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers. And no one escapes alive! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When a virus threatens to turn friendly aliens against humans, a team of elite soldiers embark on a mission to an extraterrestrial world to save what's left of mankind. Director Liam O'Donnell discusses his ambitious indie sci-fi feature Skylines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veteran director John Badham explains the elements of action and suspense and dissects the essentials of any good scene from any genre. Badham's list of "12 Questions You Must Ask Before Stepping On Set" is an absolute must for any filmmaker's toolbox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmakers Taylor Morden and Zeke Kamm explore the last remaining Blockbuster Video store run by Sandy Harding in Bend, Oregon in their documentary The Last Blockbuster. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When her boyfriend dies suddenly, a psychologically fragile mother-to-be is taken in by his family but just how far will they go in their desire to control her and her unborn baby? Director Joe Marcantonio discusses his dark indie thriller Kindred. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmakers Rodney Ascher and David Lawrence take a long, hard look at Eldon "El Duce" Hoke, the front-man of the controversial '90s shock metal band The Mentors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director April Wright explores the evolution of the movie business over the past century in her documentary Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the Movie Palace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A down-and-out telemarketer develops an unlikely friendship with a vagrant who has multiple personalities. Let's talk to filmmakers Alexandra Kotcheff and Hannah Leder about their whimsically weird film The Planters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a couple goes on a trip, a sideshow artist and his shady entourage terrorize them with mind games and humiliating slapstick. Swedish filmmaker Johannes Nyholm discusses his nightmarish David Lynchian horror film Koko-Di Koko-Da. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Director Luke Greenfield and Writers Jason Shuman & Eduardo Cisneros discuss their heartfelt indie comedy Half Brothers about a successful Mexican aviation executive who is shocked to discover he has an American half brother. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S. Postal Service makes it possible for the public to safely adopt letters to Santa Claus during Christmastime. Director Dana Nachman chats about her doc Dear Santa as well as her other film Batkid Begins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zambian musician Thomas Buttenschøn fights to stop the spread of HIV in his homeland. Filmmaker Tyler Q. Rosen chronicles Thomas' life and struggles in his documentary Doin' My Drugs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A baby boomer deals with an unhappy wife, a rebellious daughter and a midlife crisis. Writer Lindsay Joy along with stars Gene Pope and Roxi Pope discuss the coming of middle-age comedy King of Knives. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmakers Scott Barber and Adam Sweeney chronicle the Nickelodeon network's rise through interviews with the actors and creators of some of the network's most popular shows. It's time to discuss The Orange Years! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With unfettered access to archival footage, filmmaker Alex Winter explores the life behind the mammoth career of musical genius Frank Zappa. Alex takes a deep dive with host Chris Gore as he discusses his doc Zappa. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A strained suburban family's Thanksgiving is disrupted by a gang of vicious vagrants. Director Brett Glassberg discusses spending the holidays with the most f'd up family ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker Joshua Tsui reveals the oral history of a team of geeks and misfits in the back of a Chicago factory creating the biggest video games of all time (Mortal Kombat, NBA JAM, among others) in his documentary Insert Coin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jim Belushi, Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, Carrie Fisher and others discuss the extraordinary life and career of beloved actor and comedian John Belushi. Filmmaker R.J. Cutler takes a deep dive in his documentary Belushi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BFFs Hannah and Brooklyn hit the road to San Diego to reconnect with an old high school crush. Director Penelope Lawson and star Laura Ashley discuss their raunchy indie comedy 1 Night in San Diego. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Life for an entrepreneur and his American family begin to take a twisted turn after moving into an English country manor. Director Sean Durkin discusses his drama The Nest starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Cringle (Mel Gibson) is forced to partner with the US military to save his toy business. Directors (and brothers) Eshom and Ian Nelms' film Fatman joins a rare group of holiday films centered around gunplay including Die Hard and A Christmas Story. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A blue collar worker tries to rescue his pregnant, heroin-addicted girlfriend from the streets. Let's talk to director Hasan Oswald about his Slamdance award-winning documentary Higher Love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Experience the Philadelphia Eagles football team and their improbable 2017 Super Bowl run as seen through their most die-hard fans. Director Kyle Thrash discusses his winning sports documentary Maybe Next Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When Anna Wyncomb (Malin Akerman) is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club, she discovers she is much more connected to the club than she could ever imagine. So let's talk to producer and actress Malin Akerman about Chick Fight! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A young woman on her path to success, betrays her best friend and winds up in a deadly game. Director Tim Earnhart's chats about his ambitious sci-fi short Nemesis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Siblings Lisa (Christina Parrish) and Tony (Andrew Dismukes of SNL) are reunited for one weekend and grow very, very close. Director David Howe and writer/actress Christina Parrish discuss the making of Call Me Brother, perhaps 2020's best incest comedy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.