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This is an entertainment and educational podcast in the art of film. There are round table discussions on a topic every episode, and spotlighted interview segments with people of specific backgrounds in the art of film from the Michigan area. Listen in and be entertained with with content that wil…

ZOS Films


    • Sep 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 20m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Episode 37 – Featuring Bill Gelineau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 68:35


    On today's episode, we flip the script on the show. Jim takes over hosting duties and features an interview with Bill. Bill expresses his feelings of what drives him in filmmaking, and the team of ZOS Films that have brought that vision to life. The post Episode 37 – Featuring Bill Gelineau appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 36 – Review – The Northman (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 107:59


    On today's episode, Jim takes the day off, and Bill brings his brother on to co-host for this very special episode. The Northman (2022), Written by Sjon and Robert Eggers, Directed by Robert Eggers, and Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Anya Taylor-Joy, Claes Bang, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, and featuring Bjork. The post Episode 36 – Review – The Northman (2022) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 35 – Review – The Wall (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill return after a slight hiatus to bring you the fun, comedy, and insight into the films we enjoy! We kick off the rust to bring you a very special episode, and Bill regretfully messing up some of the history surrounding this film and music, so please forgive him. The Wall (1982), Written by Roger Waters, Directed by Alan Parker, and Starring: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, and James Laurenson, based on the album Pink Floyd's The Wall. The post Episode 35 – Review – The Wall (1982) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 34 – Review – How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 70:31


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill invite Bill's mother on the show as a guest for our very special 2021 Christmas Special! How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Written by Dr. Seuss, Screenplay by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, Directed by Ron Howard, and Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Chrstine Baranski, Molly Shannon, and Clint Howard. The post Episode 34 – Review – How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 33 – Double Feature Review – Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) and Jason X (2001)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 80:53


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill give a double feature review, with the usual comedy segments the fans of the show continue to express love for. Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996), Written by Dennis A. Pratt, Based on Characters created by Mark Jones, Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, and Starring: Warwick Davis, Brent Jasmer, Jessica Collins, Guy Siner, and Rebecca Carlton. Jason X (2001), Written by Todd Farmer, Based on Characters created by Victor Miller, Directed by James Isaac, and Starring: Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Jonathan Potts, and Lisa Ryder. The post Episode 33 – Double Feature Review – Leprechaun 4: In Space (1996) and Jason X (2001) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 32 – Double Feature Review – Horror Express (1972) and Terror Train (1980)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 110:42


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill give a double feature review, with the usual comedy segments the fans of the show continue to express love for. Horror Express (1972), Written by Arnaud d'Usseau and Julian Zimet, Directed by Eugenio Martin, and Starring: Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. Terror Train (1980), Written by T.Y. Drake, Daniel Grodnik (story), and Judith Rascoe (screenplay), Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, and Starring: Ben Johnson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hart Bochner, and featuring David Copperfield. The post Episode 32 – Double Feature Review – Horror Express (1972) and Terror Train (1980) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 31 – Review – Malignant (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill review Malignant (2021). Directed by James Wan; Story James Wan, Ingrid Bisu, and Akela Cooper; Screenplay by Akela Cooper; and starring Annabelle Wallis, Maddie Hasson, George Young, Michole Briana White, and Jean Louisa Kelly. The post Episode 31 – Review – Malignant (2021) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 30 – Review – Godzilla vs Kong (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 58:29


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill review Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Directed by Adam Wingard; Story by Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty, and Zach Shields; Screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein; and starring Godzilla, Kong, and some humans including: Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Shun Oguri. The post Episode 30 – Review – Godzilla vs Kong (2021) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 29 – Interview – Travis Mandenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 65:50


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill broadcast from the NEWLY BUILT ZOS FILMS STUDIO! We interview ZOS Films alumni, Travis Mandenberg, about his portion of our first feature film “Bizarre Mayhem”, as well as other projects and stories of the film industry. The post Episode 29 – Interview – Travis Mandenberg appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 28 – Review – Leprechaun 3 (1995) – Interview – Benyamin Aki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 147:56


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill review Leprechaun 3. We also interview ZOS Films alumni, Benyamin Aki, about his portion of our first feature film “Bizarre Mayhem”, as well as other projects and stories of the film industry. Leprechaun 3 (1995), Written by Mark Jones and David DuBos, Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, and Starring: Warwick Davis, John Gatins, and Lee Armstrong. The post Episode 28 – Review – Leprechaun 3 (1995) – Interview – Benyamin Aki appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 27 – Review – Nomadland (2020)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 68:34


    On today's episode, Jim and Bill review the Oscar winning Nomadland, and talk about some film set experiences while producing films at ZOS Films. Nomadland (2020), Written by Chloe Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, Directed by Chloe Zhao, and Starring: Frances McDormand and David Stratharin. The post Episode 27 – Review – Nomadland (2020) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 26 – Double Feature Review – Things (1989) and The Dentist (1996)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 55:13


    On today’s episode, Jim and Bill do a double feature review, and have the comedy segments the fans of the show continue to express love for. Things (1989), Written by Barry J. Gillis and Andrew Jordan, Directed by Andrew Jordan, and Starring: Barry J. Gillis, Amber Lynn, and Bruce Roach. The Dentist (1996), Written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, Charles Finch, and Directed by Brian Yuzna, and Starring: Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Michael Stadvec, and Molly Hagan. The post Episode 26 – Double Feature Review – Things (1989) and The Dentist (1996) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 25 – Review – The Funhouse (1981)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 59:03


    On today’s episode, Jim and Bill do a deep dive into the cult classic horror film “The Funhouse” (1981). Directed by Tobe Hooper. Written by Lawrence Block. Starring, but not limited to: Elizabeth Berridge, Cooper Huckabee, Largo Woodruff, Miles Chapin, and Kevin Conway. We were able to bring back Robin Laymon, executive producer of ZOS Films for some extra laughter, and clearly distraction for the crew (we love you Robin). The post Episode 25 – Review – The Funhouse (1981) appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 24 – Lost Episode and Interview with Jeremy Kayser

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 84:32


    So glad to be back, with a lineup of all new content to be released! There are a ton of new episodes planned to be release on our usual scheduled bi-weekly show. We are all so very thankful to you, the fans, for standing with us over this time. There has been an obvious pause while we work things out, and as a team, we are ready to deliver! On today’s episode, Jim and Bill dig up an un-released episode that was bumped due to prior commitments, but we are so happy to finally release it for you. Lots of great content, including the usual laughs that has become the trademark of our show. It is a jam-packed episode featuring reviews of the films “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” (1920), and “Candy Corn” (2019). This show also features and interview with Jeremy Kayser (writer/director/producer) to give some insight to his portion of the ZOS Films feature film “Bizarre Mayhem”! We dig down deep in the process of Jeremy’s first directing experience, including many stories on set, the writing process, first time directing jitters, and probably a few bleeped out words. The post Episode 24 – Lost Episode and Interview with Jeremy Kayser appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 23 – Better Late Than Never Christmas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 79:44


    On today’s episode, we call this the “Better Late Than Never Christmas Episode 2020”. Jim and Bill do a review of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”. Filled with the usual review stuff, and packed with tons of comedy. A great way to end the year, and get some good laughs. The post Episode 23 – Better Late Than Never Christmas Episode appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 22 – Review – Lords of Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 70:53


    On today’s episode, Jim and Bill do a review of “Lords of Chaos”, written by Dennis Magnusson and Jonas Akerlund, directed by Jonas Akerlund, and based on the book “Lords of Chaos” written by Michael Moynihan and Didrik Soderlind. Starring Rory Culkin, Emory Cohen, Jack Kilmer, Sky Ferreira, and Valter Skarsgard. This bio-pic film follows the rise and eventual fall of the Norwegian Black Metal band, “Mayhem”. A very disturbing drama, we cover the myth, legend, truth, and themes of misinformation and self-projection inevitably leading to art becoming reality. The post Episode 22 – Review – Lords of Chaos appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 21 – Review – Blood Immortal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 56:40


    On today’s episode, Jim and Bill do a review of “Blood Immortal”, written and directed by Robert Butler. Starring Aphrodite Nikolovski, Richard Tyson, Jordan Trovillion, Erika Hoveland, and Julie Kline. This vampire horror follows three generations of vampiric women and how the environmental and economic ramifications of man impact the choices that confront them, and jeopardize their existence. A wonderful Michigan made film, and winner of multiple film festival awards, this is a must get for the Halloween season, or any time of the year. The post Episode 21 – Review – Blood Immortal appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 20 – Round Table Discussion Just a Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 31:26


    Welcome Back ZOS Films minions! On today’s episode, Bill and Jim give it a test to make sure we have our tech back up and running. We will be launching new episodes bi-weekly next week! Enjoy our very loose and unprofessional episode of the ZOS Films PODcast! The post Episode 20 – Round Table Discussion Just a Test appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 19 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Martial Arts Films Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 67:43


    On today’s episode, the minions follow up with the second part of a two part series discussing our favorite Martial Arts Films. On this episode, Lisa gets her hustle on. Bill muses over film with his name in it, and Jim’s beautiful bride comes and visits the group! The post Episode 19 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Martial Arts Films Part 2 appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 18 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Martial Arts Film Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 53:37


    On today’s episode, the minions talked a little too much, and for the ease of the listening fans, we have split this up into a two part series discussing our favorite Martial Arts Films. On this episode, Bill celebrates Travis’ birthday (over a month late at this point), and Benyamin gets down on the bullet camera techniques of a Gun-Fu film. The post Episode 18 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Martial Arts Film Part 1 appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 17 – Spotlighted Segment Dating Ourselves Podcast Favorite Cult Classics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 114:28


    No minions on today’s show. On today's very special episode, we have the gang from the “Dating Ourselves Podcast” on the show, featuring Brian, Paul, and Neva. There are WAAAAYYYYY too many great moments on today’s show, but here are some highlights. Bill pulls double duty and loses his mind while talking Neva. Paul continues to be the glue of a podcast show and would eat pig guts to be in a film. Neva loves to recite Monty Python films (and is not quite dead yet). Jim expresses his love for early bird showings of films, as Brian rips into Jim for being an old man (a favorite of Bill’s). The post Episode 17 – Spotlighted Segment Dating Ourselves Podcast Favorite Cult Classics appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 16 – Featuring Defacto Film Reviews – Top Ten Films of 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 129:40


    On this episode, Bill and Jim sit down with Robert Butler and Noah Damron with Defacto Film Reviews and counting down their Top Ten Films of 2019. The post Episode 16 – Featuring Defacto Film Reviews – Top Ten Films of 2019 appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 15 – 2019 Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 88:44


    On today’s episode, the minions have a very special episode for you. This will be our 2019 Top 5 Christmas Movies! Benymain announces his love for a Santa who beats up on little children. Travis is the one person to pick a film that is more like a ZOS Films production. Bill goes full RATED R and is bleeped out. Stephanie and Lisa hold down the fort as the only adults in the room (pretty scary). The post Episode 15 – 2019 Christmas Special appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 14 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Film Adaptations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 77:56


    On today’s episode, the minions go on a journey discussing their favorite film adaptation. This journey has Lisa describing her love for a devil baby. Travis takes us further into a late month, and to “Remember, remember the 5th of November”. Bill goes on his overly long and excited love for a very power ring, and Jim wallows in Misery and his love for Stephen King. The post Episode 14 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite Film Adaptations appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 13 – Round Table Discussion About Films You Can’t Make Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 74:37


    On today’s episode, the minions walk on eggshells and discuss films you can’t make anymore. Travis Does his best to not offend anyone. Stephanie brings a woman’s perspective to some sensitive topics. Bill mixes up Mickey Rooney and Mickey Rourke (yeah, this happens) and goes off on how sensitive the group is acting. Jim, continues to be a professional and reads everything Bill puts on paper (a group favorite). The post Episode 13 – Round Table Discussion About Films You Can’t Make Anymore appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 12 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite 80’s and 90’s Comedies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 77:43


    On today’s episode, the minions discuss their favorite 80’s and 90’s comedies. Travis tries his best to recover from a rough night. We bring on a new guest co-host, Lisa. Bill makes things awkward, as usual, and Jim continues to read everything as written. The post Episode 12 – Round Table Discussion About Our Favorite 80’s and 90’s Comedies appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 11 – 2019 Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 134:35


    We have an extra spooky and extra content episode for you today for the 2019 ZOS Films PODcast Halloween Special! On today's episode, the minions count down the ZOS Films Top 5 Horror Movies! Bill gives a brief history of horror in films. Jim does his hardest to break Bill’s concentration (a show favorite). Benyamin demands you watch anything by Martin Scorsese, and Jeremy will demand you listen to his jokes, even if that means he will talk over you. The post Episode 11 – 2019 Halloween Special appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

    Episode 10 – Round Table Discussion About World Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 68:36


    On today’s episode, the minions discuss the concepts and ideas of "world building" in film and entertainment. Travis tries changing his feeling about "Blair Witch Project", but does he really? Benyamin gets a little "fresh" with Travis. Jim gets into the "Fat Bat" series and world created by Kalamazoo native Bill Craft. Bill shows his love for "Lord of the Rings". The post Episode 10 – Round Table Discussion About World Building appeared first on ZOS Films Podcast.

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