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Ep 111CinemAbility and the Gold Test

Filmmaker Jenni Gold's documentary CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion, is a passion project 10 years in the making. The doc examines disabled actors as well as classic portrayals of the disabled throughout film history in an experience that can only be described as epic. Actors Gary Sinise, Jamie Foxx, and Ben Affleck provide commentary in this heartfelt film. And Jenni explains the "Gold Test," which she hopes will become the new standard for inclusion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 16, 201853 min

Ep 110The First Man Landing

Ryan Gosling's performance as Neil Armstrong in First Man is discussed with special guests and NASA nerds, director Mark Dodson and actor Don Hannah. Mark and Don also happen to have their own NASA-related movie (in limited release and on VOD) called The Landing. This indie film explores the investigation into the hopeful beginnings and tragic end of Apollo 18, the last US mission to the moon in 1973. Buckle up for a podcast that will take you to outer space! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 11, 201848 min

Ep 109We Dare You to See The Theta Girl

WARNING: This episode of the Film Threat Podcast contains graphic material that may make you want to listen to this episode more than any other episode ever. South Carolina filmmaker Chris Bickel tells us everything about his modern exploitation masterpiece, The Theta Girl. Remember, you were warned not to listen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 201844 min

Ep 108Let's See Science Fair

Documentary filmmakers Darren Foster and Christina Constantini follow nine high school students as they travel from around the globe to the International Science and Engineering Fair. The stakes are high as only one will be named the best. Powerful. Inspirational. A celebration of science. How did one of the best docs of the year get made? Darren and Christina provide the answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 27, 201842 min

Ep 107Draggin' at Dragon Con LIVE

Cosplay, cocktails, and conversation finally catch up with a very hoarse Chris Gore as he attempts to put on the Film Threat Podcast live at Dragon Con. What is the worst film ever? What is the best movie no one has ever heard of? What film changed your life? Chris is joined by Bobby LePire, comedian Shane Mackey, Bradley Gibson, Patty Hawkins, and special guest DragonConTV host Brian Richardson to answer these questions and more. Hilarity ensues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 25, 201854 min

Ep 106Vivian Bang's White Rabbit

Writer and actress Vivian Bang's film White Rabbit is the unlikely indie comedy you must see. The film premiered at Sundance and her collaboration with director Daryl Wein is a treat. Vivian brought her wit and wild enthusiasm for an incredibly enjoyable chat about performance art, comedy, romance and the life of an artist. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 20, 201846 min

Ep 105The LAST Last Jedi Debate: Episode II

Love it or hate it, fandom is still fractured over the most controversial Star Wars film since, well, the last one. The debate about The Last Jedi continues, this time at a packed house at Dragon Con in Atlanta. Moderated by Chris Gore, debate team members include Bryan Young, John Hudgens, comedian Shane Mackey, Mary Anne Butler, Bobby LePire and Patty Hawkins. As this is the middle debate in the trilogy, someone is for sure going to lose a limb. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 18, 201848 min

Ep 104Angie Wants You to Try MDMA

Angie Wang is a force of nature. The first-time writer/director tells a very personal story... her own. Her debut feature MDMA is not just about the party drug Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (commonly known as ecstasy), it's Angie's own journey involving loss, redemption and discovering oneself. Angie talks to Chris Gore and tells all. Yes, you read that right. All. Well, everything within legal limits anyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 12, 201849 min

Ep 103Your Short Film Sucks!

Too long. Too short. Too... something. Some short films are just unwatchable, but what are the elements of a great short? And what are the most memorable shorts ever made? The Film Threat staff has the answers. Join Alan Ng, Anthony Ray Bench, Chris Gore, Dante James, Jess Del Pino and Bobby Schwartz for a compelling conversation live from the HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 5, 201838 min

Ep 102Crime + Punishment and the NYPD

Documentary filmmaker Stephen Maing is a man on a mission with his latest film Crime + Punishment. Stephen uncovers harmful policing practices that resulted in a lawsuit that nearly tore apart the New York Police Department. Chris Gore interviews Stephen and learns the struggles involved in making a documentary about such a controversial topic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 30, 201841 min

Ep 101The Last Sharknado?

The wildly successful Sharknado franchise spawned six movies and became a global phenomenon. Anthony C. Ferrante is the director behind all of the Sharknado films and now that it's all over, he can finally tell us everything. In this in-depth interview, Anthony reveals the secret origin of the original, the cast that might have been, along with Sharknado Easter eggs that will blow your mind. This episode jumps the Sharknado! Oh, and it's all about family. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 28, 20181h 45m

Ep 100A Whale of a Tale

Filmmaker Megumi Sasaki (Herb & Dorothy) has delivered another incredible documentary with A Whale of a Tale. Hosts Anthony Ray Bench and Chris Gore have a frank conversation with Megumi about dolphins, environmentalist outrage, whales, cultural misunderstanding, and fish. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 23, 201836 min

Ep 99Movie Critics Are Idiots!

We're celebrating our 100th episode of the Film Threat Podcast by pointing our critical eye on movie critics themselves. Film reviewers have gotten a bad reputation lately and some of it, well, a lot of it is deserved. Discover how to communicate with critics strategically to get the result you want, which is a good review. Opinions abound from a roundtable of critics from Film Threat including Alan Ng, Anthony Ray Bench, Chris Gore, Dante James and more. (Recorded live at the HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 22, 201845 min

Ep 98Bing Liu is Minding the Gap

For over a decade, filmmaker Bing Liu documented his skateboarder friends' lives revealing the struggles boys face in that gap between childhood and adulthood. Bing's debut feature Minding the Gap is the winner of the Sundance Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Filmmaking. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench chat with Bing about his own transition from skateboarder to filmmaker to one of the subjects of his own movie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 15, 201825 min

Ep 97Directors' Cut with Adam Rifkin

Penn Jillette stars in Adam Rifkin's Directors' Cut, a movie that Film Threat editors agree is the most original, bizarre, must-see movie in years. An indictment of movies themselves and the audiences that obsess over them, Penn Jillette's performance as Herbert Blount is pure genius. Adam discusses Director's Cut, his unusual career and how to make original movies in a business that worships safe, unoriginal work. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 9, 201851 min

Ep 96Bo Burnham on Eighth Grade

Comedian and first-time feature filmmaker Bo Burnham joins Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench on the Film Threat podcast. Bo chats about transitioning from comedy to filmmaking, anxieties about social media, memories of eighth grade and we also talk about his movie, Eighth Grade. Bo also reveals his influences, what it was like to work with the super-talented Elsie Fisher, and nailing the authenticity of young teens on screen. Don't forget your hall pass! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 2, 201844 min

Ep 95Jon Schnepp Tribute Schneppisode

On July 19th, 2018, artist, indie filmmaker and super-nerd Jon Schnepp passed away unexpectedly. Schnepp was a friend to the show, and just an all around good guy. To honor the King of Sweaties, we've compiled clips of Jon's many appearances on the Film Threat Podcast. These treasured moments will live forever and hopefully bring just a little comfort to the friends, family, and fans that will miss him dearly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 27, 201857 min

Ep 94The Last Last Jedi Debate

Live from San Diego Comic-Con comes... The Last Last Jedi Debate. If you mention The Last Jedi to any group of Star Wars fans, opinions are mixed. Some loved seeing Luke Skywalker for the first time in decades. While others didn't quite get the Luke they wanted. Love it or hate it, fandom is fractured over the most controversial Star Wars film since, well, the last one. The Film Threat Podcast will seek an end to the debate, provide understanding and heal the wounds for Star Wars fans here and everywhere in the galaxy. Moderated by Chris Gore, debate team members include Charles de Lauzirika, Anthony Ray Bench, Mary Anne Butler, Steele Saunders, Cliff Stephenson, Dante James, Travis Langley, J.C. Reifenberg, Nikole Zivalich, and Annie Cruz. (Our unfortunate prediction is that this will not be the last... Last Jedi debate.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 26, 201847 min

Ep 93Unfriending and the Horrors of Social Media

Screenwriter Stephen Susco (The Grudge, The Possession, Texas Chainsaw 3D) delivers a frightening directorial debut with Unfriended: Dark Web. The sequel to Unfriended takes a bizarre turn into realism -- a horror-thriller taking place in real-time mostly over Facebook. I mean, this could happen to you! Stephen chats with us about the movie, our screen-obsessed culture and the true terrors of social media. Click like! Swipe right! And don't forget to share! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 19, 20181h 8m

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