Proudly Resents: Interviews

Carolyn Minnott played the mom in “The Room,” you know the one who drops the bomb that she has cancer, but it never comes up again? Carolyn gives her side of the story and dishes the dirt about being in the worst movie ever made. Hear more interviews below. Welcome to Proudly Resents. The obsessive podcast […] The post “The Room’s” Carolyn Minnott Interview (Lisa’s mom) appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Dan Janjigian didn’t just play Chris-R in “The Room” he’s an Olympic athlete, reality star and he was played by heart throb Zach Efron in the Oscar-nominated film “The Disaster Artist.’ But his teenage daughter is still not impressed. Listen to the interview. Dan’s Official Chris-R Etsy account! Dan’s Official Chris-R Facebook Page Welcome to Proudly Resents. […] The post Dan Janjigian talks “The Room” & Chris-R appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

In this interview,” The Room” actress Robyn Paris, opens up about shooting the worst film ever, the awkward premiere and Tommy’s abusive behavior. Robyn claims that director Tommy Wiseau has actively gone out of his way to stop the former stars of his film from profiting from their “The Room” fame.”The Disaster Artist” could not […] The post Robyn Paris From “The Room” Tells All appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

  Sandy Schklair wrote the book, “Yes, I Directed The Room” to let you know just that. I interviewed the script supervisor and controversial director in his home about what it was like to see his life on the big screen in the new James Franco movie, “The Disaster Artist” and being played by a […] The post “The Disaster Artist” The Real Sandy Schklair appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“The Room” is fully exposed in Rick Harper’s doc “Room Full of Spoons.”   Find out a   bout the legal feud with Tommy, their strange friendship, where Tommy is actually from, how much work did it take to find his home town, and what Rick thinks of James Franco’s new movie “The Masterpiece.” RICK REVEALS […] The post Is Tommy Wiseau Scared of Rick Harper? appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“Uncle Kent 2” — “Adventure Time” writer Kent Osborne moonlights as a mumblecore leading man. With parts in “Hannah Takes the Stairs,” “Uncle Kent” and now it’s unlikely sequel, “Uncle Kent 2.” We talk to the star about making the niche cult classic and his other movie roles. (HEY! BUY THAT “THE ROOM,” “LIFE DAY” OR […] The post “Uncle Kent 2” writer/star Kent Osborne appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Alan Sacks co-created “Welcome Back, Kotter.” Alan Sacks gave John Travolta his big break. He produced films for the Disney Channel and the Jonas Brother. Most Recently, Alan Sacks managed the kid rock phenom ” .” But for me, he’s best known for the Ray Sharkey LA Punk Rock art house flick, duBeat-e-o. On the […] The post Alan Sacks: From Kotter to LA Punk appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Before reality shows, there was something even crazier – Daytime Talk Shows. Burt Dubrow is the man behind some of the craziest moments on TV. Everyone from Cher to “Lesbian Nuns” to  “Feuding Sisters,” appeared on Sally Jessy Raphael. It was Burt Dubrow who brought them all to daytime TV.  He discovered Sally Jessy Raphael and Jerry Springer. […] The post Burt Dubrow – The Ringmaster of Daytime Talk appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The man that brought you “Slacker,” “Clerks,” “Thin Blue Line” and “Go Fish” comes on the podcast to talk about the golden age of indie film – the 80’s. John Pierson talks about negotiating, finding new films, dealing with film makers and more. He tells his story of making a place for himself in the […] The post John Pierson -“Clerks,” “She’s Gotta Have It,” “Slacker” and More appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“The Daily Show” co-creator, Madeleine Smithberg talks about her amazing career in TV. From  Late Night With David Letterman to life after co-creating and running “The Daily Show.” Madeleine give a lot of insight to the creative part of TV as well the harsh business practices. Talks about Jon Stewart changing the work atmosphere at […] The post “The Daily Show” co-creator Madeleine Smithberg appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

While some out of work actors spend their days in coffee shops or on Playstation, Feikamoh Massaquoi is literally hitting the streets. I see him in front the entrance of the Warner Brothers Studio lot. Many people pass him everyday. Writers, producers, actors, accountants, set designers and most importantly casting agents. While we’ve never heard […] The post You’ll never guess how this actor got on CSI appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Producer Daniel Sollinger returns to talk about his films, “In My Sleep” among others. He tells us what works in a vanity project and what doesn’t. We disagree about the amount religion is in his religious film. Also the pros and cons of the DGA and PGA. We talk about the recent court decision concerning […] The post Daniel Sollinger pt 2: Religious Films & Vanity Projects appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

What do you do if your actress walks off set b/c she wants a better IMDB ranking? Or you catch your PA making out w/ a random woman? Or the modeling agency want twice the money the night b4 a shoot? Daniel can solve it. He’s like a superhero whose super power is putting out […] The post Daniel Sollinger Can Produce Anything! appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Big time TV producer, Todd Yasui is the guest today. Todd was the Executive Producer of “Late Late Show” with Kilborne and Ferguson. He was also my boss on “The Queen Latifah Show.” It’s amazing to learn that he got his first job by cold calling the infamous Helen Kushnick of the “The Tonight Show.” […] The post Todd Yasui: Behind the scenes of late night TV appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Filmmaker Eric Schaeffer makes a return visit (via Skype) to talk about his new transgender romcom “Boy Meets Girl.” Eric also discusses the failure of Kickstarter, Shooting Vermont as Kentucky, cyber sex with strangers and I bust him for ignoring what I told him to do when I produced him on a talk show. His […] The post “Boy Meets Girl” Director Eric Schaeffer appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“Samurai Cop” cop star, Matt Hannon,  sat at my dining room table for a candid, fascinating interview. Find out some of the shooting secrets to some of the great scenes. Why was Matt wearing a woman’s wig in parts of the film? Was Matt dead? And for how long? Matt opens up about his two real life felony […] The post “Samurai Cop” – Matt Hannon Tells All appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The “Groundlings” lead Jim Wise to a part in “Showgirls” witnessing  director Paul Verhoeven and Elizabeth Berkley on set romance, a private Hollywood “Showgirls” screening with Kyle MacLachlan and a command performance for the OJ Simpson jury with  Will Ferrell.    Jim Wise is a singer, actor and a writer known for his role as Coach Tugnut in Even Stevens (2000), […] The post “Showgirls” and the OJ Jury appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The late Seymour Cassel acted in many great movies. This is not one of them. Find out the long strange journey. The post How to make a B-Movie starring Seymour Cassel appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Ok, technically “Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys”  is not a shark movie…But it’s made by the Sharknado people. And it’s a cool interview with Fred Stoller – You know this guy from the show… he’s that guy. Fred Stoller has been cast as the comic relief on sitcoms and movies for over 20 years. I was lucky enough to interview […] The post Fred Stoller star of “Blood Lake” appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“Sleepy Hollow’s” Orlando Jones talks frankly about his films. From his star turn in “Double Take,” to his passion projects to fighting Van Damme. Jones gives an open and honest account of his career and how Hollywood works. Check out his films – “Double Take,” “Bedazzeled” and his latest “Enemies Closer.” During the hiatus from […] The post The Orlando Jones Interview appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Louis C.K. released his 1998 art film “Tomorrow Night.” I talk to the star of the film, Chuck Sklar. Chuck talks about sitting in a bowl of ice cream for the role and working with a then unknown JB Smooth. Plus, what’s like to write jokes for Conan, Chris Rock, Bill Maher and George Lopez. […] The post Chuck Sklar – Star of Louis C.K.’s movie appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Interview with Troma honcho Lloyd Kaufman. He’s directed and produced some classic cult films like “Toxic Avenger” and “Terror Firmir.” Lloyd discusses the state of independent films today and 40 years of survival despite a “media blackout.”   Also– How to crush a head on film. Hint: Don’t use a watermelon. Never a watermelon. Listen HERE or on […] The post The Lloyd Kaufman Interview appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Live at the NYC Podfest – Guests: Christian Finnegan (Late Late Show) Mike C. Williams (Blair Witch Project) Asta Paredes & Catherine Corcoran (Return to Nuke’Em High) Robert Prichard (Class of Nuke Em High) and music from Ben Lerman. Of cours, hosted by me, Adam Spiegelman (Proudly Resents). I’m the one behind the laptop. First Asta and Catherine talked about […] The post “Return to Nuke’em High” Live! appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Kathleen Wilhoite & Dean Cameron talk about their incredible careers in classic 80’s movies. Kathleen was in classics like “Private School,” ER, Cop Rock, “Road House” and “Murphy’s Law.”Dean was in big comedies like “Summer School,” “Ski School” and “They Came From Outer Space.” Dean and Kathleen talk about the ups and downs of their careers and how […] The post 80’s Icons Kathleen Wilhoite and Dean Cameron appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

You recognize his voice, but you recognize his gun? Shadoe Stevens talks about the making of the cult classic “Traxx.” It’s a movie that you watch and ask, “Were the filmmakers on drugs?” According to Shadoe, they weren’t on drugs, just drunk. (The show doesn’t confirm that. We don’t know. We weren’t there.) But it […] The post The Shadoe Stevens Interview -“TRAXX” appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The co-founder of “Surf Reality” talks about starting the birth place of alt comedy. The post “Surf Reality” Birth of Alt Comedy appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Crazy behind the scenes stories from classic Troma films "The Toxic Avenger" and "Class of Nuke'em High" from actor Robert Pritchard. The post The Toxic Avenger star spills his guts appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Not everyone is happy with Ben Affleck (Batman). An extra from the film “Argo” is pissed at Ben Affleck, and he can’t be silenced (Ok, he was when he had no lines… but that’s not the point here.  Tells Extra “Argo F**k Yourself” Anthony Terracciano was a featured extra in Ben Affleck’s Oscar-winning movie, “Argo” and did […] The post Ben Affleck Bats Man Away From Film Credit appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Can you watch everything on Netflix? Author Bucky Sinister did. In 1 year he watched over 500 films.   Mike Spiegelman   (Luggage Tuesdays) co-hosts. Two SF comedy titans talk movies and such like that kind of stuff and stuff. Recorded live at the “Dark Room Theater” in SF.   The post Bucky Watched the Entire Netflix appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

A compilation show with  Bonnie & Maude, Sully Baseball, Justin Stolle and The Inverse Delirium.  Bonnie & Maude Podcast talk about the movie Carrie. Director Paul Sullivan gives his favorite baseball movies, Justin Stolle reviews the “Birdemic” memoir and Geoffrey Welchman takes the piss out of bad movie podcasts. The post “Birdemic” Book, “Carrie” and Best Baseball Movies appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The Denny from “The Room,” Philip Haldiman, interview. Philip Haldiman went on a blind audition for a movie he thought no one would see and it ended up as the biggest cult movie of the 21st century. Philip talks about auditioning for “The Room,” acting in the movie and getting non-direction from Tommy Wiseau. Philip talks […] The post Denny/Philip Haldiman Interview appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

(Click Above to listen) Jeffy Branion talks about the 24 hour Sci-Fi film festival, “BiTFest,” he hosts in his home every year. Jeffy gives tips on how it’s done, What kind of chairs are the best, the best and worst films shown and mentions he went to Harvard about six times. (DRINKING GAME!) Watch Jeffy’s […] The post How to Host a Film Fest at Home appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Every years about 15 people cram into a mancave and watch sci-fi films for 24 hours straight. I brought my microphone and documented the whole thing. Did I survive? Well, yes. For the past 12 (coming on 13) years, Jeffy & Jackie have been hosting a 24 hour sci-fi fest in their home.  It’s called […] The post BiTFest: How I Survived Watching Sci Fi Movies for 24 hours straight! appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

“Open Water” actress Blanchard Ryan talks about what it was like to swim with actual hungry sharks for a movie about swimming with hungry sharks. No CGI here. Just two actors, bloody chum and scary sharks. The tiny non-union movie became a huge hit at Sundance and Ryan’s life is changed. Blanchard talks about her […] The post “Open Water” Actress Blanchard Ryan appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

 Anna Nicole Smith’s last film was “Illegal Aliens.” David Giancola directed that ill fated film and made a documentary about his insane experience. The movie has lots of footage of Anna on and off camera.  David and I talk via Skype about making both b-movies like Anna’s last “Illegal Aliens” and the documentary “Addicted To Fame.”  […] The post Anna Nicole Smith: Behind the Tragic End appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The writer of Barbra Streisand & Ryan O’Neal’s “The Main Event,” talks about making the boxing rom-com.  Andrew Smith exposes how the movie was pitched, why it was really made and what it was like to work with super producer Jon Peters. Andrew also spills what it was like to write for SNL – the […] The post Writing “The Main Event” appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Andrew Smith has written for Newhart, Merv, Barbara and even Madonna. Andrew talks about what it was like to write what he thought was his best work only to watch it turn into “Who’s That Girl?” Also, what’s it like to write on the View and how to write a joke. Andrew also wrote for […] The post “Who’s That Girl?” Sreenwriter Andrew Smith appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

BTS stories that are crazier than the movie. The post Sex, drugs and “Road House” Behind the Scenes appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

MST3k’s” Kevin Murphy talks about the history of “Tom Servo,” the show, RiffTrax and why “Manos” is his favorite/least favorite movie ever. Ever. From Wiki- Kevin Wagner Murphy (born November 3, 1956) is an American actor and writer best known as the voice and puppeteer of Tom Servo on the Peabody Award-winning comedy series Mystery Science […] The post MST3K’s Kevin Murphy Talks Tom Servo appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

  Andy Kaufman’s alter ego/favorite singer is and always will be Tony Clifton. Tony and Andy performed together and separately. Tony tells all about Kaufman. We’re backstage with Tony and his showgirls getting the inside scoop on Kaufman’s obsessions, is Andy dead, the sneaky way Jim Carey got the role in “Man on the Moon,” […] The post Tony Clifton – Unzipped appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Rich Vos, Nikki Glaser and Bonnie McFarlane joined me on a panel at this year’s Blogworld Expo (now New Media Expo). I lead a talk about stand up comedians in podcasting.  Al Madrigal was supposed to be on the panel also, but he had to do a bit on “The Daily Show” that night. Thanks […] The post @NikkiGlaser, @RichVos & @bonniemcfarlane at #nmx appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

(Part 2)Bobcat Goldthwait (“God Bless America”) opens up about his rise to stardom at a young age. His first time on Letterman. His unique choices of movies. Most importantly, his obsession w/ C**k-blocking. This ain’t your daddy’s interview! Unless I’m your daddy. Then it is. And I’m sorry I wasn’t around more. BUY ANY OF […] The post Bobcat Goldthwait Gets Loud appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

(part 1)Bobcat Goldthwait’s latest “God Bless America” is only his fourth film as writer and director and in one of the most unusual film careers imaginable. Bobcat talks about how he cast and made “Shakes the Clown” and what major director gave it a shout out. We also address the time he was dead, why […] The post Bobcat Goldthwait talks “Shakes the Clown” appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The Director of “If Lucy Fell” and “My Life’s In Turnaround,”  Eric Schaeffer, talks about life as an indie director. How he went from cabbie to indie darling and back again. (Not really back, but it sounded good.) He addresses The fall out he had with his partner and the reunion. Also sex in his […] The post The Eric Schaeffer Interview appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

TV legend Robert “Morty” Morton is back to talk about: the worst talk shows, who should replace Regis, who should replace Leno,  crazy Kathy Lee, c*ck blocking Clinton and behind the scenes in the Bill Hicks scandal. Watch “The Late Shift” and hear the story behind the story behind the story on last week’s episode. […] The post More With Morty! appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The man behind Letterman – Robert “Morty” Morton talks about “The Late Shift” which is based on his time during the Letterman/Leno feuds. Morty gives us insight to what it was like to be on the front lines of the backstabbing of the late night wars. Also, Morty chimes in on who should replace Letterman and […] The post David Letterman Former EP Robert “Morty” Morton appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Update! For the first time on home video, you can experience Clive Barker’s original director’s cut of Nightbreed with over 40 minutes of new footage, all mastered in high definition from the original camera negative!“Night Breed” director’s cut. That’s what the people involved in the “Occupy Midian” want. They are the 99% who demand the Clive Baker film […] The post “NightBreed” – The Lost Version appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Oscar scribe, Mason Stienberg gives the behind the scenes on the awards show. Unlike “The Artist” Mason is not silent about working with Billy Crystal! Find out why some jokes make it and why some don’t. Plus Mason brings jokes and bits that did not make air. Also talks about writing for Robins Williams, the  […] The post Confessions of an Oscar Writer appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

The Razzies , the Oscars for bad films, is under some heat. Gawker recently accused the group for only picking big named movies to get publicity. Others accused them of picking winners based on if the star of the film will come on or not (that was me privately to my friends). But founder and […] The post Razzies Founder Speaks Out appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Chris Gore returns to give the history of The Planet of the Apes movies and his shocking opinion of the “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” Plus, he reveals the secret of being a TV expert. And the Zach Galifianakis sketch that almost happened. Chris Gore is on G4’s “Attack of the Show” doing […] The post The History of “The Planet of the Apes” w/ Chris Gore! appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.

Former Grantland.com writer obsessed with the Razzies  & Nicko returns to insult – on this special show. Since he was a small child, Dan Kois wanted to go to the Razzies. He wanted to see great men and women get awards for terrible movies and films. All year he’s been covering the bad movie beat […] The post .@dankois Talks Razzies. Nicko Visits. appeared first on Proudly Resents: The cult movie podcast.