Viddy Well Podcast

Grab some peanuts or Cracker Jacks and join Aaron & Rob as they kick of season 7 of the podcast with more "Four Seasons of Film Fun!"  For this year's Spring entry, they round the bases on the 1992 period sports dramedy A League Of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Lori Petty, Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Lovitz, and Bill Pullman. Based around true events, the film is a charmingly bittersweet look at women taking on a more active role with society during WWII, and in many ways, being able to make choices on their own for the first time. 

Join Aaron has he briefly discusses the 10 (but really 14) films that he thought were the best that 2024 had to offer. Intro (0:18) Number 10 (1:32) Number 9 (3:06)  Number 8 (4:57) Number 7 (6:24) Number 6 (8:42)  Number 5 (11:01)  Number 4 (14:06)  Number 3 (15:45)  Number 2 (18:16)  Number 1 (21:42)  Outro (24:39)  For a full list of 2024 films, check out the Letterboxd link below!: https://letterboxd.com/viddy_well/list/2024-films/

Join Aaron as he talks about 21 more films from 2024 that he feels are some of the better offerings.    Smile 2 (1:33) Azrael (4:33) A Complete Unknown (8:12) The Apprentice (13:32) Conclave (16:38) Evil Does Not Exist (19:40) Wild Robot (22:56) Casa Bonita Mi Amor (26:51) Red Rooms (29:19) Didi (31:27) Cuckoo (33:02) A Real Pain (36:07) Allen Sunshine (39:05) Queer (40:14) La Chimera (43:35) Nosferatu (46:47) Nickel Boys (47:32) The Brutalist (50:53) Anora (54:18) A Different Man (56:42) The Substance (58:41)

Aaron had the pleasure of talking with Harley Chamandy on his quietly profound and beautifully meditative feature film debut, Allen Sunshine, which received the 2024 Werner Herzog Film Prize. Listen in as the two chat about the film & its production, hope as the new punk-rock sentiment, hanging out with Werner Herzog, and arthouse cinema.  You can check out Allen Sunshine right now anywhere films are available on dedmand, and you can follow Harley via the links below:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleychamandy/?hl=en Website: https://www.harleychamandyfilm.com/ For more about Harley's work, check out the links below:  Podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Harley+Chamandy  Where It's Beautiful When It Rains review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/where-its-beautiful-when-it-rains The Maids Will Come On Monday review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-maids-will-come-on-monday  

Join Aaron & guest host Rob Chenoweth as they close out this year's "Four Seasons Of Film" series by diving into the snowdrifts of Sergio Corbucci's cold-blooded late-60s western: The Great Silence. With chilling seasonal vibes and a bleak ending that's numbingly frigid, this winter western totally embraces its icy nature and paints the white snow spaghetti-sauce red. Boltered by beautiful cinematography, a killer score from Ennio Morricone, and a memorably menacing performance from Klaus Kinski as the loathsome Loco, the film offers a fascinating revisionist take on the western that sets it apart from the rest.

On this latest installment of "Happy Home Invastion For The Holidays!," Aaron talks about irresponsible pet owners by having a midnight snack outta Joe Dante's 1984 Christmastime classic that famously contrasts the cheery lightness of the holiday season with devilish monsters and family-friendly horror: Gremlins!  Written by Chris Columbus, and produced (alongside Warner Bros.) by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Gremlins is a deliciously cheesy casserole with holiday dressing, and a true testament to why people should just follow the rules sometimes.  Even after 40 years, the film remains a pitch-perfect blend of black comedy, horror, and family-friendly fun that continues to stand the test of time. Check out the links below for more!:  Five Fun Facts About Gremlins: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/fun-facts-about-gremlins Gremlins Drinking Game: https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/gremlins Other "Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!" episodes: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Happy+Home+Invasion+For+The+Holidays  

Aaron and a very special guest were able to attend an early screening of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu remake on Friday the 13th and lived to the tell the tale! Built in that rigorous period-accurate detail that's become Eggers' signature hallmark and embodied by a stellar cast, this retelling gives more depth to its cast of characters and drives a stake right into the dark heart of the gothic romance that beats at its core. On this episode, we discuss the history of this century-old story, the differences between its main iterations, and share thoughts on Eggers' version.  Intro  (0:20)  History of Nosferatu & its adaptations (4:04)  Eggers' Nosferatu (10:41)  Guest Discussion (19:15) Check out the links below for more!:  The Northman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-northman The Lighthouse review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-lighthouse Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 1: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part1 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 2: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part2 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 3: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part3 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 4: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part4

Grab your blade or battle axe, and join Aaron & guest host Chris Wolford as they go "berserker" and pillage the plot of Robert Eggers' third feature-length film, The Northman. This epically sweeping Nordic revenge saga combines Viking mythology with Viking reality, culminating in a volcanic eruption of red-hot Viking vengeance and a valkyrie wail.  Hypnotic, hallucinatory, stunningly Shakespearean, and utterly badass, the film takes Eggers' unique true-to-period aesthetic to expensive new heights and channels the likes of Conan The Barbarian, Aguirre The Wrath Of God, Hamlet, MacBeth, and Andrei Rublev into a satisfying Viking quest for that great mead hall in the sky.  This is one bloodletting you won't wanna miss out on! The Northman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-northman The Lighthouse review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-lighthouse Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt. 1: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part1 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt. 2: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part2  Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt. 3: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part3  Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt. 4: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part4   

This ain't no trick, kiddos, we've got a double dose of Four Seasons for Film: Fall this year! Join Aaron and Rob as they stick around Haddonfield, Illinois for another brush in with PURE EVIL! as they discuss Halloween II. Picking up right off the heels of its predecessor, the film marks another slow-burn slasher with a simple premise and a solid atmosphere, but it comes boasting a higher body count and a few memorably brutal kills — plus, McGuffin Myers and hospital horror. It's gonna be another killer time, so don't miss out!

For the Fall entry of this year's Four Seasons Of Film, Aaron and Rob brush shoulders with PURE EVIL! as they slice and dice John Carpenter's iconic seasonal slasher, Halloween! Since that fateful night when a young Mikey Myers carved up his older sister like a jack-o'-lantern, the streets of Haddonfield, Illinois were never the same, and in the year 1978, Myers is all grown up and returns to the streets of his hometown to stalk some unsuspecting babysitters and indulge in the Halloween spirit by committing all kinds of heinous tricks. It might be terror for its young characters, but it is sure is a cinematic treat we like to have every October. Grab a fistful of candy and come BOOgie with us!

Nine years before the Wayans Bros. used the title for their spoof franchise, Daniel Erickson laid claim to it in his early-90s indie horror hangout comedy set on Halloween, Scary Movie, starring a young John Hawkes giving a fantastically committed performance that oozes Courage The Cowardly Dog vibes (well before that was a thing). Shot near Austin, Texas, it's not exactly on the same caliber as 1974's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, but it fully captures that Texas feeling and has a lot of Tobe Hooper lurking within its DNA. Aaron had the opportunity to see an anniversary screening of the film in the same theater it originally premiered in back in ‘91 with the writer/director, Daniel Erickson, in attendance, and captured the conversation for your listening pleasure — but be warned: “ABANDON HOPE, ALL Y'ALL WHO ENTER HERE!"

Join Aaron as he talks about 19 films from 2024 that he feels are the best the year has to offer (so far).  Intro (0:00 - 1:20) Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces (1:21) Longlegs (4:07) Civil War (7:42)  Snack Shack (11:33) Blink Twice (13:23) The Bikeriders (15:22) Alien Romulus (17:41) Problemista (19:52) Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (20:41) Rebel Ridge (23:21) Furiosa (26:00) The Last Stop In Yuma County (29:01) Strange Darling (31:50) Dune: Part Two (33:30 ) Sasquatch Sunset (35:56) Stopmotion (38:09 ) She Is Conann (40:48) Challengers (43:12) I Saw The TV Glow (44:55) 

Join Aaron as he catdches up with New Orleans writer/direct Joe Badon and talks about his lastest feature film extravaganza, The Wheel Of Heaven. The film marks another unfettered kaleidoscopic blast of wacky strange cinema from the indie auteur, whose boundless creativity continues to work wonders on a small budget. The two talk about the film, its production, "choose your own adventure" books, surrealism within modern cinema, and much much more!  For more by Joe, check out the links below:  Socials:  -IG: https://www.instagram.com/joebadonart/ -Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/joebadonart Reviews & Interviews:  -https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Joe+Badon   -https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Joe+Badon

Tensions are running high — and so is the heat! There's a demonic pooch named Harvey whose constant barking is driving a serial murderer to target young brunettes, which is setting the Big Apple on fire with paranoia. That's right, the boys are back with another "Four Seasons Of Film" entry, and for this scorching summer installment, Aaron and Rob discuss Spike Lee's 1999 film, Summer Of Sam. It's a real killer episode that you won't wanna miss, so beat that summer heat in some ice-cold AC with the two as they dissect the film! 

Get ready for some martial arts madness because we're about to enter the Q&A for the latest documentary from David Gregory Enter The Clones Of Bruce. The film is deep-tissue karate chop that investigates the death of an icon (Bruce Lee), the creation of one of cinema's most specific sub-genres (Bruceploitation), and the myriad of figures who's star rose as part of that movement. 

Sasquatch Sunset is a bold and beautiful film loaded with absurd comedy and quiet poignancy that revels in its feral nature, but also boasts a surprisingly tender humanity. Like the mythical creature it's named after, the film is a rarity, a one-of-kind experience that you don't get every day (or possibly ever again) — but it's the type of swing-for-the-fences project that we'd love to see more of, especially with a theater with a packed house.  We were fortunate enough to secure tickets to this magical and majestic lil indie, which we absolutely adored, and the screening was made all the more entertaining and charming because co-director and star Nathan Zellner & composers The Octopus Project dropped by to answer audience questions and tell anecdotes from the film's production.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk.

Lousy Carter is a scrappy little indie with sharp dialogue, funny performances, playful editing, and bowling alley funerals about a failed animator-turned-lit-professor “teaching” The Great Gatsby who goes a little Nabokov after receiving the news that he has six months left to live. Featuring a solid ensemble cast and a wonderful lead performance from David Krumholtz is an enjoyably meandering, comedically sour journey that with have you smitten by its curmudgeonly charms.  We had the pleasure of checking out a screening with writer/director Bob Byington and actress Luxy Banner in attendance, which we recorded for your listening pleasure.     Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk.

Lousy Carter is a scrappy little indie with sharp dialogue, funny performances, playful editing, and bowling alley funerals about a failed animator-turned-lit-professor “teaching” The Great Gatsby who goes a little Nabokov after receiving the news that he has six months left to live. Featuring a solid ensemble cast and a wonderful lead performance from David Krumholtz is an enjoyably meandering, comedically sour journey that with have you smitten by its curmudgeonly charms.  We had the pleasure of checking out a screening with writer/director Bob Byington and actrees Luxy Banner in attendance, which we recorded for your listening pleasure.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk.

When there's no more room in Hell, the dead will walk the earth — and humanity's ineptitude will rein supreme!  We had the gory delight of checking out the 1989 film The Dead Next Door, written and directed by a then 19-year-old J.R. Bookwalter, at one of the Alamo Drafthouse's Terror Tuesday screenings, which was made all the more entertaining because the filmmaker was in attendance! Essentially a large-scale home movie with really impressive effects and an admirable scope given its budget and the filmmakers age, The Dead Next Door is a horror comedy of errors that relishes in humankind's ineptitude and uses their folly as an excuse to load up the picture with as many creative low-budget effects as possible. It's got charm — and lots of guts! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk.

Throw on a skimpy swimsuit, ready the beer bong, and get ready to ride the seasonal waves cause we're back with another round of "Four Seasons Of Film!" To kick off this round, we're basking in the "vibey vibe" and raucous sun-soaked shenanigans of Harmony Korine's 2012 banger, Spring Breakers! The film is a pop-art anthem translated into a cinematic tone poem that's captured in that poetic catch-what-you-can way and laced with the kinda oh-so Korine dialogue and Americana kitsch. Don't let looks deceive you; this flick is deceptively deep, building itself up as a heightened-reality fable about temptation and the corruption of innocence and an ode to adolescent antics & inebriation (and their consquences), and we can't wait to (sprang) break it all down! So come on in, the water's F-I-N-E: fine

Fasten your seatbelts because Sofie Somoroff and Celina Bernstein are here to take you on one wickedly revved up journey with the short film Ride Baby Ride!  This well-executed bit of horror cinema provides visceral thrills and seeks to unscrew the male mechanics of the rape-revenge film, boasting some revved-up symbolic meaning under the hood of this well-oiled machine.  Join Aaron as he chats with Sofie & Celina about collaboration, the making of their film, and much much more!  Full film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h_aX9Sgupo  Full review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/ride-baby-ride Sofie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sofieroses/  Celina's IG: https://www.instagram.com/cgrayb/ 

Go behind the vein-popping sophomore feature from writer/director Rose Glass, Love Lies Bleeding, with this special Q&A! Remember: "ONLY LOSERS QUIT," So don't skip out on this episode like most folks do leg day!  The film is a quirky and queer neo-noir full of greasy mullets, guns, and girl-on-girl with brief interludes of body horror. Its sexual fluidity, spunky attitude, and cosmic edge recall the films of Gregg Araki mixed with the Wachowski's Bound, Ridley Scott's Thelma & Louise, Darren Aronofsky's Requiem For A Dream, and David Lynch's Lost Highway. It's a strange cinematic cocktail of sex and violence whose mileage will vary from viewer to viewer. 

If you "stand with the Bank Of America," you had better check out this Q&A with Problemista writer/director/star Julio Torres and co-star Tilda Swinton.    Flying under the A24 banner, Problemista is a marvelously messy, charmingly chaotic, quirky, cute, and sweet lil flick about immigrants navigating difficult situations and disorder. It also reminds you how amazing Tilda Swinton is, in the off chance that you've forgotten.  The film will hit theaters everywhere on 3/22, so go check it out!   

Aaron kicks off season six of the podcast with a conversation writer/director Blake Simon about his twisty psychological horror thriller, Red Velvet. Join them as they discuss the project, its production,and much much more! Don't forget to follow Blake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakesimonfilm/  And stay tuned, because more season-six fun is coming your way soon! 

Bundle up and join Aaron and Rob for another gosh darn good bit Four-Seasons-Of-Film fun as they close out season five of the podcast!  Fire up the woodchipper because for this year's winter entry, we're talking about the Coen Brothers 1996 film, Fargo, which melds Minnesota nice with nuanced nastiness into one heck of an unforgettable crime thriller.   

With 2023 behind us, it's time to put a cap on the year! Join Aaron as he talks about his favorite films from last year and manages to squeeze in 13 flicks where some other sucker would only give yah 10.  -#10 (1:17) -#9 (2:47) -#8 (5:05) -#7 (7:53) -#6 (9:52) -#5 (12:33) -#4 (15:03) -#3 (17:13) -#2 (19:28) -#1 (22:17) For reviews on 2023 films: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Films 

2023 is finally done and dusted, and so we're tying a bow on it — finally! Join Aaron for the last movie catch-up episode of the season, as he runs through the last batch of 2023 films — 34 films in total! —  and talks a bit about each one.  Full list:  Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (1:29) V/H/S/85 (2:58) Slotherhouse (4:27) The Exorcist: Believer (6:28) Fool's Paradise (9:11) Five Nights At Freddy's (10:50) Dumb Money (13:46) Strays (15:19) Leave The World Behind (17:19) Gran Turismo (19:57) Cobweb (21:57) Dicks: The Musical (23:52) Divinity (25:56) A Haunting In Venice (27:17) Maestro (29:17) Napoleon (31:19) Saltburn (33:31) Where Evil Lurks (34:42) Totally Killer (36:33) Suitable Flesh (38:45) Thanksgiving (40:30) Mister Organ (42:05) The Holdovers (43:41) American Fiction (45:56) The Iron Claw (47:45) The Killer (49:32) Freaks vs Nazis (52:17) May December (54:37) Godzilla Minus One (57:40) Dream Scenario (1:00:00)  The Zone Of Interest (1:03:00) Killers Of The Flower Moon (1:06:33) All Of Us Strangers (1:08:00) Poor Things (1:09:53) For more 2023 film reviews, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Film

Step into the ring with us as we take you inside A24's latest film, The Iron Claw, with this post-screening Q&A with writer/director Sean Durkin, and actors Harris Dickinson & Stanley Simons! Featuring an absolutely captivating performance from Zac Efron, the film tells the real-life story the Von Erich family, one of professional wrestling most infamous family dynasties, and it manages to pack in a lot a themes, as well as an emotional punch, but at it's core, it's a muscular and harrowing tale of brotherhood and tragedy.  The film is now playing in cinemas, so check it out now if you need a bit more family drama this holiday season!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk.

William Friedkin's 1973 landmark horror film, The Exorcist, was released on December 26, which makes it a Christmas film in our books! Cue the tubular bells, bake yourself some crisis-of-faith cookies, and pull up a chair by the fire as Aaron and special guest Chris Wolford discuss the effectiveness of this classic 70s horror flick and its long-lasting legacy as one of the greatest horror films of all time.  Possessed for more?! Check out the links below:  Ten Fun Facts About The Exorcist: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/facts-about-the-exorcist The Exorcist Drinking Game: https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/the-exorcist-1973  Top 5 William Friedkin Films: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/tag/Top+5+William+Friedkin+Films 

Fall back?! More like "fall in love" with our autumn entry for this round of "The Four Seasons Of Film," the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally! Join Aaron and returning guest Rob Chenoweth (of Pop That! podcast) as they discuss this charming, breezy, seasonal flick, the rom-com greats, and ask themselves if men and women can really just be friends. Grab a comfy sweater, dive into this big pile of raked leaves, and prepare to have more seasonal cinema fun! 

Join Aaron as he chats with Tom Wright, a young talented British filmmaker and the mind behind the the micro-budget films, Friends of Luke and Afraid of Luke (both of which can be watched right now on YouTube!), about working creatively outside of the system with scant funds, the fun of filmmaking, and their love of cinema!  You can follow Tom on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/tj__wright/ You can also watch the projects discussed during this episode below:  -FRIENDS OF LUKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1FhcRTUDOg -AFRAID OF LUKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zujNBjMhj38 -DRUNK LUCK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy5ouNH18EY -JOHNNY & the erasers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgGsowun5fI&t=1s

We caught an early screening of writer/director Emerald Fennell's latest film, Saltburn, a humorous, stylish, and sexy psychological thriller that essentially marries The Talented Mr. Ripley with Call Me By Your Name, with a Q&A with Fennell. Much like the film, the conversation is entertaining and funny, so kick back and enjoy yourself!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Promising Young Woman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/promising-young-woman

With another quarter down, there's a lot more film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through another list of 2023 films and talks briefly about each one.  Full List:    The Machine (1:22) Poisoned: the Dirty Truth About Your Food (3:33) The Out-Laws (6:10) Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre (8:48) Perpetrator (10:54) John Wick Chapter 4 (12:55) Flamin' Hot (15:21) The Blackening (18:14) The Last Voyage Of The Demeter (19:53) The Creator (22:06) You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah (24:50) Once Upon A Time In Uganda (26:51) Sympathy For The Devil (28:58) Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (30:23) Joy Ride (32:51) They Cloned Tyrone (34:47) Oppenheimer (36:34) Biosphere (39:35) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (41:28) Sick Of Myself (44:34) Theater Camp (46:52) Talk To Me (48:05) Bottoms (51:31) Barbie (54:23) For more 2023 film reviews, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Film 

Join Aaron as he counts down his ten favorite films from this year's Fantastic Fest. Which amazing film will earn the right to call itself "Best in Fest"?! You'll have to listen to find out! For the full list of Fantastic Fest film, visit Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/ph3uS  Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists

David Velduque is a Spanish filmmaker who's made it his mission to focus his work around LGBTQ+ stories with a particular bent towards horror/fantasy/sci-fi. With Transción, he raises awareness through body horror by telling a story about an elderly trans woman who receives an unexpected visitor, in the form of a new caregiver, which leads to a struggle between reality and fantasy. Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with David about the film, which recently had its world premiere in Fantastic Fest's Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.” Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Transición review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/transition-ff23 David Velduque IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidvelduque/ Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists  

Last Stop In Yuma County is a one-location film done right, a pulsing, palpably tense, flawlessly executed pressure-cooker thriller that that mixes whip-smart dialogue and humor with tension and violence. It's essentially a spaghetti western reimagined as a 70s neo-noir crime film and done in a Coen brother style, like Blood Simple, Miller's Crossing, and No Country For Old Men. It also features a terrific ensemble cast, who all give excellent performances and get their time to shine. The film had its world premiere at this year's Fantastic Fest, and we're stoked to share its Q&A with you, which contains lots of fun stories about Jim Cummings and Richard Brake, as well as fascinating info on the film's production. Enjoy!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists  

Robert Morgan's feature film debut, Stopmotion, is a psychological horror about what it means to be artist that features an absolutely commanding lead performance from Aisling Franciosi. The film recently had its world premiere on Day 4 of Fantastic Fest, and we were honored to be in the crowd for its first official screening because it is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Definitely put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A! Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists  

Crumb Catcher is the feature film debut from Chris Skotchdopole, and it's one topsy-turvy thriller that pits newlyweds against nutters, mixing terror and tragedy alongside dark drama, cringe comedy, and home invastion horror into an absorbing chamber piece. The film recently had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fiending for more Fantastic Fest?! Check out the links below: Fantastic Fest reviews Fantastic Fest podcasts Fantastic Fest articles Fantastic Fest lists  

Thar she blows! Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Neil Ferron about his short film Fishmonger, a horror-comedy hybrid that is one delightfully strange catch you'll definitely want to feast your eyes on. The film had its world premiere at this year's Fantastic Fest in the festival's Burnt Ends section, a collection of films that “shatter all traditional borders of taste and convention." Fishmonger review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fckn-nuts-ff23  Neil Ferron IG: https://www.instagram.com/misterferron/?hl=en  For more Fantastic Fest fun, check out the links below:  Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest

Your Lucky Day, the feature film debut from Dan Brown (not to be confused with the author), is a single-location thriller about morality and the lengths folks will go for millions of dollars. The film stars Angus Cloud in one of his final performances and had its world premiere at these years Fantastic Fest. The Q&A features Brown, actress Jessica Garza, producers Luke Barnett & Adam Baxter, and editor Nick Pezzillo.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

The Fantastic Golem Affairs is the latest effort from the filmmaking duo Burnin' Percebes, Juan González and Nando Martínez. With a retro chic look that's beautifully captured on super 16mm film, it's a certifiably cuckoo comedy full of absurdist humor, magical realism, Spanish swagger, ceramic figures, and falling pianos. The film had its US premiere at this year's festival, and we're excited to share the Q&A with you.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

Forget the format wars! The Last Video Store is a VHS battleground set in a basement video store where the physical media is so physical, it can kill. Directed by Cody Kennedy & Tim Rutherford, and featuring an entertaining and charismatic performance from Kevin Martin, the film is a kooky Canuxploitation horror comedy with extra cheese and a dollop of heart. It had its world premiere on day 2 of Fantastic Fest, screening in its midnight section, and we're delighted to share its Q&A with you!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

Aaron had the pleasure of chatting with writer/director Sam Fox, producer Desiree Staples, and actor/producer Vincent Stalba for their short film Fck'n Nuts, which screened in Fantastic Fest's Short Fuse section, a shorts block that delivers “cutting-edge horror that will make you ponder the uncanny.” Fck'n Nuts review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/fckn-nuts-ff23  Sam Fox IG: https://www.instagram.com/theothersamfox/?hl=en Desiree Staples IG: https://www.instagram.com/desireestaples/?hl=en Vincent Stalba IG: https://www.instagram.com/vincentstalba/?hl=en For more Fantastic Fest fun, check out the links below:  Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest

Strange Darling is the latest film from JT Mollner, and we had the pleasure of catching its world premiere at Fantastic Fest. This film is an absolute treat that challenges the viewer's perceptions, as well as the traditional linear storytelling conventions. It's a raw, rollicking rollercoaster ride full of excellent performances, gorgeous cinematography, and a stellar score. Put this one on your radar, but until then, enjoy this Q&A!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

The Adams family, the filmmakers behind Hellbender, is back with another homegrown horror that's sewn up with care. Their latest, Where The Devil Roams, is a period slasher about a family of murderous carnies that's full of they hip stylish swagger they've become known for. It's full-on rot ‘n roll, baby, and we're here for it! We'll continue to follow this dark and weird filmmaking family anywhere they want to go, and we're stoked to share their Fantastic Fest Q&A with you!  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Hellbender review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/hellbender Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

Fantastic Fest kicked off this year's festival with the world premiere of Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger. This is a studio reimagining of the 1984 Troma cult classic that is totally true to its vibe but also moves in its own direction. The film is a great homage with a fresh twist that's wonderfully wacky, extremely gory, and absolutely hysterical. If you're anything like us, you will be delighted to see the Toxic Avenger make his return! We were stoked to be a part of its world premiere and share its Q&A, which features Blair and a guest appearance from the one, the only, Lloyd Kaufman, with y'all.  Caution: You're entering spoiler territory. Proceed at your own risk. Full review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-toxic-avenger-ff23  Fantastic Fest reviews: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Fantastic+Fest  Fantastic Fest articles: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/tag/Fantastic+Fest Fantastic Fest lists: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-10/tag/Fantastic+Fest 

We were able to catch an early screening of the ferociously funny teen sex satire, Bottoms, with a Q&A from director, co-writer, and executive producer Emma Seligman, along with producers Max Handelman and Alison Small. This flick is a lot of gloriously over-the-top fun, and we think you should definitely check it out, especially if you love films like Heathers or the teen comedies of the 90s.  For a full review of the film, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/bottoms You can also find our review of Seligman's debut feature, Shiva Baby, here: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/shiva-baby  For more 2023 film review, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Film  

Step up to the plate, this one's sure to be  a home run! Aaron and Rob are back for more seasonal fun with the warmly nostalgic summer vibes of 1993's The Sandlot, written, directed and narrated by David Mickey Evans. The pair discuss the seasonal aspects of the film, as well as the bits they love so much about it, with some divergent topics include baseball memories, a 90s pitch for Richard Linklater, and musings on if cinema is doing the most these days.

We were fortunate enough to catch an early screening of Talk To Me, a lil indie horror that's made big waves since it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, with a Q&A from the filmmakers, Danny & Michael Philippou. It's a creepy-fun flick that is sure to give audiences as supernatural buzz when it releases on 7/28, and the Q&A gives some nice background to the film's production and journey.  For a full review, check out this link: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/talk-to-me-2023 For more 2023 film review, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Film 

We're now halfway through the year, and there's a lot more film ground to cover! Join Aaron as he runs through another list of 2023 films and talks briefly about each one.  Full List:  Intro (0:19) The Year Between (1:07) Hunger (2:14) Hynotic (3:13)  Inside (5:30) White Men Can't Jump (6:40) The Super Mario Bros (8:30) Champions (10:33) Indian Jones And The Dial Of Destiny (12:10) Shazam: Fury Of The Gods (16:19) Creed III (17:09) Huesera: The Bone Woman (18:19)  Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (19:42) A Thousand And One (21:56) The Flash (23:30) Sisu (25:48) No Hard Feelings (27:19)  Guardians Of The Galaxy 3 (29:21)  Master Gardener (32:25) Polite Society (34:36) BlackBerry (35:52)  The Artifice Girl (38:22)  Past Lives (40:01) STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie (43:11)  Asteroid City (44:32)  Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse (47:43) Sanctuary (49:45) Outro (52:12)    For more 2023 film reviews, visit: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/tag/2023+Film 

Join Aaron and Rob for more seasonal fun as they kick off the second iteration of "The Four Seasons Of Film" series! This go around, the selections are much more carefree, light, and fun, and our first selection, John Hughes seminal mid-80s flick Ferris Bueller's Day Off, is the perfect embodiment of that! Don't call in sick with this one because it's going to be a very sprited time!