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Ep 92Generation Wealth with Lauren Greenfield

Photographer and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield discusses her shockingly intimate documentary Generation Wealth. The film is part indictment of our luxury-obsessed culture and a very personal examination as Lauren turns the cameras on herself and her family. She chats with Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench about what led to this incredible doc, finding compelling wealthy subjects, and, of course, money. Generation Wealth will be released by Amazon Studios in theaters on July 20. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 201830 min

Ep 91Movies That Rock

Rampage, Baywatch, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle -- it doesn't matter what movie Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson stars in, he's always good. But the movies themselves, well... it's not what you want to smell when The Rock is cookin'. Dwayne's latest action flick is Skyscraper which leads to a passionate discussion of all of his movies and how to bottle The Rock's undeniably raw talent. Recorded live at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood over many drinks. Apologies in advance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 11, 201830 min

Ep 90Ant-Man and the WHAAAT?

SPOILERS! Paul Rudd returns as Scott Lang, criminal on the run, master thief and the Ant-Man. In Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scott gets some back up from Hope Pym (Evangeline Lilly) aka the Wasp, to solve the baffling mystery of, well, you'll just have to hear. Lost moms, the quantum realm, Goliath, Stan Lee and more! Film Threat Editors assemble as Chris Gore, Dante James, Alan Ng and Anthony Ray Bench talk Ant-Man spoilers along with in-depth theories about that shocking end credits scene. Whaaat?! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 201840 min

Ep 89Sorry to Bother Boots

Writer/director Boots Riley delivers a dystopian vision of the future that is not far from our present in the bizarre comedy sci-fi, Sorry to Bother You. Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers he has a gift and uses it to climb the corporate ladder in a journey that ends... well, not how you'd expect. Capitalism, using your white voice, Danny Glover, and the history of hip-hop music dominate the conversation about one of the year's most controversial films. Chris Gore and Dante James delve deep with director Boots Riley over drinks at the Scum and Villainy Cantina. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 2, 201843 min

Ep 88Izzy Gets the F*** on the Podcast

Mackenzie Davis (Blade Runner 2049, Tully, Halt and Catch Fire) stars in Izzy Gets the F*** Across Town and writer/director Christian Papierniak tells us all about it. Learn about love lost, bad choices, riot grrls, shooting in LA and getting Mackenzie Davis to star in your indie movie. Hear the real story behind this badass, punk rock Alice in Wonderland. (We F***IN' love this movie!) Hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench chat with Christian over beers at the Scum & Villainy Cantina in Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 26, 201854 min

Ep 87Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdumb

Hold onto your butts! Anthony Ray Bench and Jurassic Park super fan Megan Kathleen give their take on the latest from the iconic franchise, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. How does it compare to the original? Did it satisfy their Jeff Goldblum quota? Did they scream in terror, or roll their eyes at all the dumb dino-action? Take a stroll in the park and find out. Rate and subscribe to the Film Threat podcast, or you'll be a Jurassic lunch (maybe). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 201825 min

Ep 86Dances with Films

Los Angeles festival Dances with Films features amazing new independent work by emerging filmmakers. Film Threat editors Alan Ng and Chris Gore discuss the best shorts, docs, and features from DWF, now celebrating its 21st year. And as a bonus, Gore goes on a rant about one of the year's best films, How to Talk to Girls at Parties. Recorded live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 19, 201842 min

Ep 85Please Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Through his groundbreaking PBS show Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers sought to teach children about kindness. And with the release of the acclaimed documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? we learn the startling truth about the real Mr. Rogers. (He was really, really nice.) Director Morgan Neville and producer Nicholas Ma discuss their unprecedented access to the Rogers' family archives, how the show dealt with topics like gun violence and Fred's mission to use television to impact generations of kids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 4, 201825 min

Ep 84American Animals Director Bart Layton

British filmmaker Bart Layton began his career in reality TV with the groundbreaking series Locked Up Abroad. For his latest feature American Animals, a true story of a heist gone wrong starring Evan Peters and Barry Keoghan, Bart faced a host of new challenges. Chris Gore interviewed Bart during the SXSW Film Festival where the two discussed his transition from reality TV to features and beyond. Pulling off this interview during SXSW was much like a well-planned heist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 30, 20181h 2m

Ep 83Solo and Deadpool 2 Spoiler-Free Reviews

Is Deadpool 2 destined to be an action comedy classic? Did Solo lightspeed past our low expectations? Dante James and Anthony Ray Bench give their tightlipped opinions of Deadpool 2, meanwhile across the galaxy, Chris Gore and Matt Arevalo (Loot Crate) made the Kessel Run with Solo: A Star Wars Story and share their initial thoughts. Time traveling mutants and starships collide in this spoiler-free double feature special. Grab your blue milk, a couple of chimichangas, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and comment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 201845 min

Ep 82LA Asian Pacific Film Festival

The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival has arrived! Film Threat's Alan Ng spoke with the filmmakers behind Searching, Call Her Ganda, For Izzy, Fiction and Other Realities, In The Light of Music, It's a Party, The Fever and the Fret, and First World Problems, he also chatted up fest director Francis Cullado. Plus Alan and host Chris Gore fall down numerous rabbit holes all leading to movies. Subscribe, rate, and leave comments on this special film festival edition of the Film Threat Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 9, 20181h 29m

Ep 81Avengers Infinity War Spoiler Review

Avengers Infinity War is the culmination of more than 75 years of comic book history and 10 years of storytelling from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Was it worth it? A cosmic tribunal of comic book critics led by Chris Gore, Dante James, and a newly resurrected Anthony Ray Bench bring balance to the universe with their spoiler-filled review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2, 20181h 11m

Ep 80Even More Tribeca Fest 2018

Blowin' Up, Jonathan, The Fourth Estate, State like Sleep, and more are discussed and debated by Film Threat writers Natalia Winkelman and Chuck Foster in our third and final dispatch from the Tribeca Film Festival. Thank you Tribeca. We love NYC! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 201842 min

Ep 79More Movies from the Tribeca Film Fest 2018

Zoe, Little Woods, Phantom Cowboys, Slut in a Good Way, and more are covered in Film Threat's second dispatch from the Tribeca Film Festival with guest host Natalia Winkelman and colleague Aleah Papes. The result is a lively discussion you must hear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 1, 201829 min

Ep 78Tribeca Film Festival 2018

Tully, Stockholm, Disobedience, In a Relationship, Duck Butter, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, Slut in a Good Way, Mary Shelley, Blue Night, and You Shall Not Sleep, these are just some of the movies Film Threat writers Natalia Winkelman and Matt Passantino viewed at the Tribeca Film Festival. The pair shares their thoughts and offers a preview of what's next on their busy festival schedule. Subscribe to Film Threat to hear all of our Tribeca Film Festival coverage, it's the closest thing to being in New York City at the fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 25, 201827 min

Ep 77D is 4 Darious

Indie filmmaker and performer Darious Britt has found a way to make a living doing what he loves. He has a YouTube channel with over 250,000 subscribers, his short Seafood Tester toured international festivals and screened at Aspen Shorts Fest, and his very personal feature film Unsound is about to be unleashed. So what has he learned? On the eve of the premiere of his feature directing debut, Darious talked to Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench during the Mammoth Film Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 19, 201844 min

Ep 76Spoilers! Blockers and A Quiet Place

A Quiet Place and Blockers are reviewed. One is an intense creature feature and the other has John Cena butt-chugging a forty. What's our final verdict? Plus films from the recent San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. And Anthony Ray Bench makes a HUGE announcement that will change the Film Threat podcast FOREVER! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 201857 min

Ep 75Worst Movie of 2018

Boo! We booed when the screening ended. A dumpster fire in the form of a film. Ugh! Anthony Ray Bench is aghast. Norman Gidney is horrified. And Chris Gore goes off on an epic rant the likes of which has never been heard in the history of podcasts! Listen to discover the worst movie we have seen in 2018 (so far). Plus two random people join in the conversation. Awful. Just awful. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 11, 201829 min

Ep 74WonderCon: Mega-Movie War 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story, Avengers: Infinity War, Ready Player One, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and more were debated at this "Jedi Council" of movie geeks who gathered to record a live podcast at WonderCon. Join Anthony Ray Bench, Charles de Lauzirika, Cliff Stephenson, Alan Ng and special guests Bill Watters and Mary Anne Butler for a cinematic battle moderated by Chris Gore. And may WonderCon be with you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 29, 201849 min

Ep 73Dan Mirvish's Bernard and Huey

Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish's latest film Bernard and Huey screened at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood where he took the time to chat about... everything indie. The discussion ranges from tracking down Jules Feiffer's script, festivals, indie film distribution and disruptive marketing techniques for filmmakers. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 22, 201834 min

Ep 72SXSW Wrap Up Show

The party may be winding down in Austin, Texas, but the indie films go on. Chris Gore and Film Threat writer Natalia Winkelman meet up to discuss various documentaries, shorts and features they've seen at SXSW including American Animals, Wild Honey Pie, Shiva Baby, Eighth Grade, Ready Player One, Wobble Palace, and many more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 15, 201845 min

Ep 71SXSW Docs: Ali and Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes

SXSW is known for debuting incredible documentaries and the 2018 festival is no different. Chris Gore interviews comedian and talk show legend Dick Cavett, along with doc filmmaker Robert S. Bader, about their movie Ali and Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 14, 201829 min

Ep 70SXSW Docs: Alt-Right: Age of Rage

ANTIFA activist Daryle Lamont Jenkins is one of the subjects in the documentary, Alt-Right: Age of Rage which premiered at SXSW. Chris and Daryle chat about racism, fascism in America as well as the wisdom of Yoda and Doctor Who. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 201816 min

Ep 69Ready Player One SXSW World Premiere

The book by Ernest Cline is filled with a cornucopia of pop culture with references to video games, movies, cartoons, more video games and the 80s. The movie from Steven Spielberg is not exactly the book, so how does it translate? Chris Gore delivers his non-spoiler review recorded just after the World Premiere of Ready Player One at the SXSW Film Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 201825 min

Ep 68SXSW Indie Debut Wobble Palace

Eugene Kotlyarenko's delightfully odd Wobble Palace premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. The tragically funny romance is about a polyamorous couple searching for love everywhere but the home where they both live. Chris Gore interviews director Kotlyarenko and his co-star, actress Dasha Nekrasova. We also learn how to pronounce Kotlyarenko. And, yes, there was collusion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 201843 min

Ep 67A Wrinkle in Time Review

From Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay comes a Disney adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic children's book, A Wrinkle in Time, starring a beyond talented multiracial cast. What could go wrong? Film Threat's Dante James and Anthony Ray Bench tear through a galaxy of green screen effects to give you the answers you've been searching for. So, what's the final verdict? Listen and subscribe to Film Threat, then tell a friend to do the same. Let's get out of here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 201829 min

Ep 66Thoroughbreds Writer/Director Cory Finley

First-time director Cory Finley is the creative force behind Thoroughbreds, which wowed audiences at Sundance in 2017, and now the film is in theaters. From Thoroughbreds' beginnings as a stage play, the idea behind tone management and what it was like to work with the late Anton Yelchin. Join co-hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for an intimate conversation with Cory... and you might even learn the technique. Support the Film Threat podcast, please subscribe and share this episode. We'd seriously love that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 201849 min

Ep 65Red Sparrow

Red Sparrow stars Jennifer Lawrence, a sexy spy thriller that's going to cause controversy. Red Sparrow has co-hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench divided. (And the verdict is, yes, there was collusion.) Also, a discussion of Marshall Allman's fan edit of Stanley Kubrick's final film that he calls, Eyes Wide Cut. Plus, a heartfelt conversation about independent film's national treasure Kevin Smith. (Get well Kevin! We need you!) Support Film Threat by subscribing and writing a review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 1, 201839 min

Ep 64Fear of a Black Panther

Erik Killmonger is the villain in Black Panther, but he makes some very good points. His motivations are oddly sympathetic. And we have to discuss it. Join special guest and Film Threat writer Dante James along with hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench as they take a deeper look into Marvel's Black Panther. Prepare for an honest discussion about pride, philosophy, representation, and culture that you must hear. Wakanda forever! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 28, 201830 min

Ep 63Annihilation

Join Film Threat's Norman Gidney, Dante James, and hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for a spoiler-ish review where we go deep into the shimmer to discuss Alex Garland's (Ex Machina) latest sci-fi film, Annihilation starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Hear four grown men talk about one of the scariest scenes they've seen in years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 23, 201839 min

Ep 62Mammoth Film Festival Giant-Sized Filmmaker Spectacular

It's a giant-sized episode live from the inaugural Mammoth Film Festival! Featuring exciting coverage from the red carpet and interviews with some of the talented filmmakers screening their work at the fest including Jason Honeycutt (Supermom), Randall Whittinghill (Zero-Zero), Tim Newfang (Sons of St. Clair), Nikhil Melnechuk and Melissa Jackson (Jack and Jill), Sanjay F. Sharma (The Boogeys), and Marcus Patterson and Connor Simpson (Kudzu), and much more! Plus hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench chat with Mammoth Film Festival co-founder Theo Dumont. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 15, 20181h 26m

Ep 61Marvel Gets Bigger and Blacker

The Marvel Universe is about to get bigger and blacker with the premiere of Black Panther. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench discuss the Ryan Coogler-directed superhero film, the impact of the introduction of T-Challa into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all things Wakanda. After this podcast, nothing will ever be the same again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 6, 201842 min

Ep 60Sundance Film Festival 2018 Wrap-up Show

Our 2018 Sundance Film Festival coverage wraps up with some indie films we forgot and a few final thoughts. A documentary about director Hal Ashby, a Stranger Things-like film called Summer of '84 and a lot more. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench also chat about weathering the post-Park City flu and begin to make plans to return to Sundance in 2019. And the best part... Film Threat is back baby! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 31, 201825 min

Ep 59The Journey Home from Sundance

As the Sundance Film Festival comes to a close, exhaustion finally gets the best of the Film Threat team. On the long road from Park City to Los Angeles, hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench discuss their favorite films from Sundance 2018 while fighting the urge to sleep during the drive back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 29, 201812 min

Ep 58Sundance Condo Smackdown

Back at the Film Threat condo, Anthony Ray Bench, Matt Passantino, and Theo Schear discuss the latest films they saw at Sundance. Afterwards, Chris Gore pits Matt and Anthony against each other for the prize of staying in the condo's luxurious, private master bedroom. LET THE PARK CITY GAMES BEGIN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 201821 min

Ep 57Film Threat Podcast LIVE in Park City

Special guests Aaron Stewart-Ahn (co-writer) and Josh C. Waller (producer) join hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for our live podcast to talk about their highly anticipated film, Mandy, which premiered at Sundance. Afterward, struggling filmmakers were invited on stage to compete for $1,000... in free advertising. Our panel then did their best to solve their filmmaking problems and help make their dreams come true. Many Film Threat-tinis were consumed during the show. Recorded live in front of an audience at the Legion M Lounge located at Red Banjo Pizza on Main Street in Park City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 25, 201858 min

Ep 56Best of Sundance 2018

Well, this might as well be titled "Best of the Sundance Film Festival 2018, so far" because we are still seeing movies and the entire Film Threat team is overwhelmed by all the indie film goodness. We do our best to describe and debate all the movies worth seeing. And while we're confident the best films will get wide releases, we want to make sure to tell you about Bad Reputation, Sorry to Bother You, and Wild Life. It's the Sundance home stretch and we're all out of bubble gum! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 24, 201834 min

Ep 55Time's Up at Sundance

From Wasatch Brew Pub on Main Street, a lively Sundance discussion with Film Threat's Chris Gore, Natalia Winkelman, and producer John Bernstein! The trio dive into the films they've seen so far such as Hal, Three Identical Strangers, and Tyrel, as well as offer their take on the societal shift in entertainment and the rest of the world brought upon by the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 201839 min

Ep 54Movies at Sundance

I loved it! I hated it! You don't know what you're talking about! The Film Threat team gets into a raging debate over films playing at Sundance. We dive deep into Mandy, Won't You Be My Neighbor? The Catcher Was The Spy, Dead Pigs, White Rabbit, The Kindergarten Teacher, Crime + Punishment, Waterschool, and more. Which Sundance films are hot and which are not? Film Threat has the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 201854 min

Ep 53Sundance Adventures with Matt and Anthony

Day Two of Film Threat's Sundance coverage, and Anthony Ray Bench and Matt Passantino are the last men standing at the condo. Did the Mr. Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor? warm our hearts like a bright red sweater? Why can't Matt talk about Hearts Beat Loud? Was Dead Pigs just too weird of a movie, or just weird enough? Did Monsters and Men leave a powerful impact, or did it sink due to heavy-handedness? What the hell happened to Chris Gore? Tune in and find out! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 201820 min

Ep 52Arriving at Park City

After(barely) surviving the 12-hour drive from Los Angeles to Park City, Utah, Film Threat has finally returned to the Sundance Film Festival! Chris Gore regales Sundance Virgins Anthony Ray Bench, Documentary filmmaker Tom Bennett, and Film Threat writer/critic Matt Passantino about his first time in Park City covering the festival. After that, Matt and Anthony jet off to a screening of Private Life at The Eccles Theatre, and Chris and Tom go on their own adventures to a party with Legion M, only to meet up later and share their experiences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 201831 min

Ep 51Sundance Film Festival 2018 Preview

Film Threat is attending the Sundance Film Festival for the first time in years. Chris Gore prepares Anthony Ray Bench for attending Sundance by offering words of advice about the biggest indie film event in the United States. (Fun fact: Sundance was originally called "The United States Film Festival.") Plus, previews of films playing at Sundance from shorts, features and documentaries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 18, 201843 min

Ep 50Best of 2017

Our first podcast of 2018 covers the best films of 2017! When we talk about Brigsby Bear, Dunkirk, A Ghost Story, Hectic Knife, Future 38, Justice League, The Florida Project, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Louis CK in I Love You, Man, it will all make sense. Plus we have some of our best and worst to discuss. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench nurse their holiday hangover while talking movies with you. And a little Sundance Film Festival 2018 tease! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 4, 201848 min

Ep 49Film Threat Holiday Special

Hanukkah! Kwanzaa! Festivus! Honestly, we can't think of one good movie made about any of those holidays. But there are so many good Christmas movies, we made a list of our favorites. And then argued about it, which will become a new holiday tradition. Hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench set up a home theater, exchange presents and reveal the greatest Holiday Movies of All Time. And by holiday, we mean Christmas. Plus, a passionate debate over some of the best films of the year (so far). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 19, 20171h 21m

Ep 48Star Wars: The Last Jedi Spoilers Special

It's time for the spoilers... to end. After an opening night screening of The Last Jedi, a Jedi Council of sorts assembled to discuss everything about the latest chapter in the continuing, well, let's face it, never-ending Star Wars saga. Why did Luke retire on an island? Who is Snoke and what's with that gold robe? Are Rey's parents space meth heads? Why did Kylo Ren put on that mask to begin with? Join special guests Charles de Lauzirika, Daren R. Dochterman, Walter Guillermo Areas and hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for a debate you must hear... the fate of Star Wars fandom is in the balance! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 16, 20171h 0m

Ep 47Star Wars: May the Spoilers Not Be With You (The Last Jedi Review)

Wait for VIII! Our first impressions of The Last Jedi directly after an early screening. This "review" is really a collection of initial thoughts as this Star Wars film will require time to process. And there is a lot to process. Who are Rey's parents? Why did Luke exile himself? What made Kylo Ren go bad? The fate of the entire galaxy is in the balance. Chris Gore is joined by special guest Charles de Lauzirika to discuss the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga. WARNING: This conversation is as non-spoiler as possible, but it is highly recommended that one stay away from any reviews until after seeing the movie. And may the Force be with you... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 12, 201738 min

Ep 46Star Wars Dysfunctional Skywalker Family

Twins separated at birth, domestic abuse near a volcano, space divorce and child abandonment on desert planets... the root of all evil in the Star Wars universe is not the Dark Side, it's bad parenting! Listen as we explore the past and future of the Skywalker family as well as speculate about events in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Join hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench along with Star Wars fans and experts including Chelsea Blackstone, Matt Keil plus comedians Tommy Bechtold and Steele Saunders for a fun, yet serious look at how poor life choices in the Skywalker family led to a galaxy far, far away thrown into chaos... This podcast was recorded live at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con not that long ago... at a convention center far, far away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 6, 201749 min

Ep 45Body Switching Movies with Filmmaker Heather Fink

This week on Film Threat things get super freaky! Chris and Anthony welcome filmmaker Heather Fink to the show to talk about her body-switching movie Inside You, independent filmmaking, and how to deal with a bad review. We also pick our favorite body switching movies! Plus Anthony reviews the low budget superhero flick Armstrong, and the mega-creepy horror film Creep 2 starring Mark Duplass! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 30, 20171h 12m

Ep 44Justice League Spoiler Special

It's the Super Friends! The DC Extended Universe continues with Wonder Woman, Batman, Aquaman, the Flash, Cyborg and Superman finally uniting to form the Justice League. Super friends in real life Anthony Ray Bench and Chris Gore unite to form an opinion about the latest DC movie offering. Beware of spoilers, shocking insights and radical opinions. Watch out Wonder Twins! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 20, 201738 min

Ep 43Godzilla VS Marvel VS DC VS Star Wars

Marvel movies! DC films! Star Wars stories! And the Godzilla-King Kong connected universe is on the way. Where is it all going? And is it even worth your time? Recorded LIVE at Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con, our star-studded panel seriously addresses the "State of Geek Cinema." But in a fun way. So, is it all about selling merchandise or making quality genre films and exploring new worlds? This panel of film pundits and filmmakers attempts to answer these questions and more. Join hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench along with Film Threat writers Alan Ng and Matt Keil plus DVD producer Cliff Stephenson and indie filmmakers Paul Osborne and Jim Agnew for a lively discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 14, 201756 min