Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Dante

Six years after the runaway phenomenon that was Gremlins, director Joe Dante (The Howling, Innerspace) finally delivered a sequel....only this time, he brought the action to New York City where Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) now live.  They both have jobs working at the famous Clamp Tower for the Clamp Corporation which is run by famous billionaire Daniel Clamp (John Glover).....and life is pretty dull overall.  Until one day, they're sent an old friend at the tower.....more than an old friend, it's Gizmo the adorable Mogwai from the first film! :) Will they follow "The RULES" this time? :o   Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

In this special crossover with The VHS Club, we revisit Explorers (1985), the Joe Dante directed sci-fi adventure where kids build a spaceship and meet aliens who learned everything from late-night TV. We dig into childhood nostalgia, River Phoenix's breakout role, and why this forgotten gem deserves more love despite the weird alien flirtation. If you're into Stranger Things, Goonies, or 80s cult classics, this one's for you We dive into:

Action star Scott Adkins RETURNS with director Ernesto Díaz Espinoza to discuss their favorite action scenes with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textWhat kid didn't fantasize about making a spaceship and hurling themselves into the stars? We sure did. We also remember loving this movie back in the day because we saw kids just like us accomplish our dreams on the big screen or living room screen, depending on when you saw it. But we haven't seen this movie since the 90s, so we're a tad skeptical. Starring a very young Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix and directed by Joe Dante, we can't wait to "Explore" this movie. Get it?Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

The dudes make their return with "Our Feature Presentation." Our debut showcases Joe Dante's MATINEE. Special thanks to John and Kenny Armstrong for the music and Alex Woytcke for the Our Feature Presentation logo. Show links: https://linktr.ee/TwoDudesOneDoubleFeature

Rebel Highway was a revival of American International Pictures created and produced by Lou Arkoff, the son of Samuel Z. Arkoff, and Debra Hill for the Showtime network in 1994. The concept was a 10-week series of 1950s "drive-in classic" B-movies remade "with a '90s edge".Over the next ten weeks, Jeff and Cheryl will be going over each of the made-for-cable TV movies that make up the Rebel Highway series.View the promo for Rebel Highway's original Showtime premiere here.Follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd and Instagram @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store.Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955)

Writer/Director duo David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano discuss their favorite films from the 90s with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JAWS KNOCKOFFS JUNE continues! In honor of Jaws' 50th anniversary, we're chumming for the deep-sea movies that tried to follow Bruce the Shark's legacy, only to get deep-sixed by audiences instead. Joining us this week are TWO very special guests: John Say AND Dasein from The Love of Cinema Podcast! These cinema-loving bros are here to help us BRODOWN about Joe Dante's PIRANHA. Or Pirañha, if you're feeling zesty. How do these little mutated sawed-off sea jerks stand up to the Great Whites and Orcas we've covered thus far? And was that Charlton Heston's son in the lead role or are we high? We discuss this and more as we gush over this brilliant B-movie that chomped its way to cult glory... and right into our hearts. FIN. Wanna be on the show? Call us and leave a voicemail at (707) 948-6707. Visit our Linktree for more ways you can connect with us and connect with our show! Like & Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDsxUs9JzL70A1Sh5GbRdw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themattandmarkmovieshow/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-matt-and-mark-movie-show-merch?ref_id=26325 Support our show through Blubrry: https://blubrry.com/services/professional-podcast-hosting/?code=GetRecd Buy Us A Coffee: http://buymeacoffee.com/Mattandmark

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Where does our DeLorean take us this week? Efren Ramirez returns to joins us as we revisit the 1984 Joe Dante classic, Gremlins. All this and more before heading Back to the Future! 88 Miles Per Hour Podcast: The Podcast that travels Back in Time to revisit the movies & music we grew up with.

Four directors remake several classic Twilight Zone episodes, as well adding as their own material. Does it work? Do anthology films work? Can this movie escape the tragedy that occured during production? Is this a movie, or just tv on a big screen? Starring Dan Ackroyd, Albert Brooks, Vic Morrow, Scatman Crothers, Kathleen Quinlan, and John Lithgow. Oh, and Dick Miller. Directed by John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller. Written by John Landis, Richard Matheson, Melissa Mathison, George Clayton Johnson, Jerome Bixby, and Rod Serling.

Writer/Director Sean Byrne discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer / Director / Producer Rodrigo Garcia returns to discuss his favorite minimalist movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A VIDEO EPISODE! Join hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante as they answer questions submitted by fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Howling (1981) synopsis: “After a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.”Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Christopher Stone, and Robert PicardoDirector: Joe DanteThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey breakdown and review Joe Dante's The Howling! Released the same year as American Werewolf in London, it's hard not making comparisons between the two iconic werewolf films, especially since they were both critically well received and featured jaw-dropping transformation scenes. Of course, only one of these two movies has an absolute stacked cast, including Slim Pickens and Robert Picardo in his first movie role, and that's the one the boys are reviewing today!A huge THANK YOU to Cam for selecting The Howling for us to review via our highest Patreon tier! You can listen to Cam on The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Instagram— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

What's up, dudes? “Gremlins” is a classic holiday horror, and I've got artist and author of the Banned Book Club series Ryan Estrada here to talk about! Yes, we really get into the “Gremlins” original script by Chris Columbus and its novelization by George Gipe!In the original script, Billy is fantasy author and sticks up for himself much more. Of course, the gremlins themselves are also more vicious. Gone is the good mogwai character of Gizmo. In fact, they kill and eat the dog, decapitate Billy's mom, and eat some McDonald's customers (rather than the food). Thankfully, Joe Dante lightened the tone and brought in some humor.In contrast to the mysterious thriller of Columbus, Gipe expands the backstory of the creatures. In his origin, the mogwai were genetically engineered by an alien named Mogturmen to be gifts and peace offerings to neighboring worlds. Unfortunately, he miscalculated, and the gifts turned out to be mischievous and murderous pests. Can't win ‘em all, I guess.Medieval sword replica? Check. Alien geneticist? Yup. Gremlin in a toolbox thrown into a lake? Only if you want to setup a sequel! So grab your sword, save your crush, and kill some little green monsters to this episode on the “Gremlins” original script and novelization!RyanEstrada.comIG: @ryaneatradadotcomFB: @RyanEstradaGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Alexi Wasser discusses a few of her favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Movies Referenced In This Episode Messy (2025) Casablanca (1942) - John Landis' trailer commentary Looking For Mr. Goodbar (1977) - Larry Karaszewski's trailer commentary Auto Focus (2002) Gremlins (1984) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Amadeus (1984) - Allan Arkush's trailer commentary A Clockwork Orange (1971) The Shining (1980) - Adam Rifkin's trailer commentary Sixteen Candles (1984) - Adam Rifkin's trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Innerspace (1987) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Explorers (1985) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review The 'Burbs (1989) - Ti West's trailer commentary Flashdance (1983) Saturday Night Fever (1977) Lolita (1997) Unfaithful (2003) Let Him Go (2020) A History Of Violence (2005) Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Purple Rain (1984) - Josh's trailer commentary Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) - Karyn Kusama's trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson's Criterion Blu-ray review Almost Famous (2000) - Allan Arkush's trailer commentary The Searchers (1956) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Junior Miss (1945) Valley Girl (1983) - Karyn Kusama's trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review  Clueless (1995) Heathers (1988) - Karyn Kusama's trailer commentary Pretty In Pink (1986) Batman Returns (1992) - Alex Kirschenbaum's review The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Reality Bites (1994) Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975) - Adam Rifkin's trailer commentary Dazed And Confused (1993) - Glenn Erickson's Criterion Blu-ray review Pulp Fiction (1994) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray reviews Beaches (1987) The Long Goodbye (1973) - Josh's trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Little Murders (1971) - Larry Karaszewski's trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Weird Science (1985) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Zach And Miri Make A Porno (2008) Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1986) An Unmarried Woman (1978) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Working Girl (1988) - Brian Trenchard-Smith's trailer commentary Withnail & I (1987) - Josh's trailer commentary, Randy Fuller's wine pairings Someone To Love (1987) Before Sunrise (1995) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Before Sunset (2004) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Before Midnight (2012) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Metropolitan (1990) The Last Days Of Disco (1998) Manhattan (1979) Annie Hall (1977) - Robert Weide's trailer commentary Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) Moonstruck (1987) - Glenn Erickson's Criterion Blu-ray review Mandy (2018) - Josh's trailer commentary Pig (2021) Django (1966) Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (2009) - Josh's trailer commentary Bad Lieutenant (1992) The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent (2022) Mermaids (1990) Cat People (1982) Taxi Driver (1976) - Rod Lurie's trailer commentary Hardcore (1979) - Glenn Erickson's Blu-ray review Infested (2002) This list is also available on Movies Unlimited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The behind the scenes stories of two films some time in the making come together in this episode, starting with 1993's Jurassic Park. A film made at a point when Steven Spielberg's box office touch was being questioned. A movie that, had a battle for the rights gone the other way, could have been made by one of Tim Burton, Joe Dante or Richard Donner. As it was, Universal and Spielberg made the movie, and the Arnold Schwarzenegger-headlined Last Action Hero was set to go head-to-head with it. 2019's Booksmart meanwhile took ten years to get made, even though its budget was well under $10m. First time director Olivia Wilde had quite the pitch to earn the job behind the camera - but then had a battle to get audiences to the movie once she'd made it. Stories of both are told in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Matt Strackbein AKA @TheLetterhack talk about Joe Dante's The Burbs!!! Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schall, and Henry Gibson. Tom Hanks is Ray Peterson and Bruce Dern is Mark Rumsfield who come to the conclusion that their new neighbors are ritualistic satanic killers. #theburbs #burbs #joedante #tomhanks #1989 #brucedern #carriefisher #princessleia #piranhas #gremlins #coreyfeldman #henrygibson #wendyschaal #suburban #satanicpanic #satanic The Letterhack streams on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/theletterhack Join our discord: https://discord.gg/ZHU8W55pnh The Movie Night Extravaganza Patreon helps us keep the show going.. become a Patron and support the show!! https://patreon.com/MovieNightExtra

Director and VFX Producer James Madigan discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actors Kevin McCarthy & Dana Wynter and filmmaker Joe Dante 

Jay is joined by Todd Liebenow (@forgottenfilmz) to start covering another franchise featuring genetically mutated aquatic animals on a murderous rampage, Joe Dante's Piranha! On this episode they discuss fish puppetry, shaky splashy deaths, and weird eating noises!

A classic revisited! Visionary director Panos Cosmatos discusses a few of his favorite futuristic police state movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Denzel Belin joins us for the end of Police Squad! and maybe also his mind.

If you have got a wicked case of the munchies, boy howdy, do we have the perfect episode for you! MUNCHIES (1987) directed by Tina Hirsch and MUNCHIE (1992) directed by Jim Wynorski. It's a Roger Corman produced double feature celebrating 4/20 here on Death By DVD and we hope you tune in and light one up for this special fan request episode. Did you know that you can watch episodes of DEATH BY DVD and much much more on the official Patreon of Death By DVD? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ subscribe to our newsletter today for updates on new episodes, merch discounts and more at www.deathbydvd.comHEY, while you're still here.. have you heard...DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES or copy and paste the link below : https://deathbydvd.com/who-shot-hankWhoah, you're still here?  Check out the official YOUTUBE of Death By DVD and see our brand new program, TRAILER PARK! The greatest movie trailer compilation of all time. Tap here to visit our YOUTUBE or copy and paste the link below : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVD

This episode is so Nate! As evidenced by the appearance of Yo! That's My Jawn's Nate Runkel, sure, but also other things, like chimps (but not zebras.)

Send us a textWhen twin brothers find their father's old iPod in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start after they listen to the cursed podcasts stored on it. The siblings decide to throw the device away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years. On Episode 663 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the latest film from director Osgood Perkins, The Monkey! We also talk about our favorite cinematic monkeys, films and shows that feature cursed objects, and the concept of memento mori. So grab your bad luck tiki idol, get your generational trauma in check, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Police Academy 2, MZ's favorite comedy, Kidnapped By A Killer, Steve Guttenberg, Shakma, BJ and the Bear, Every Which Way but Loose, Clyde, Cannonball Run 2, Trading Places, Cannibal Run, Dawn of the Dead, Julia Roberts movies, Axel Foley, Back to School, Richard Pryor, Moving, Sam Kinison, Joe Dante, The Howling, Rick Baker, An American Werewolf in London, Rob Bottin, Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2, House of Wax, Vincent Price, Charles Bronson, Multiple Maniacs, Knightriders, Gothic, Species 2, Toolbox Murders, Haley Joel Osment, The Peking Acrobats, Brad Dragon, Pedro Martinez, Updog, Dominican Republic, RIP Octavio Dotel, inside baseball, The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox, Christine, Keith Gordon, Anabelle, Poltergeist, Stephen King, The Mangler, Christopher Hewlett, Friday the 13th: The Series, cursed objects, haunted objects, Talk To Me, the Lament Configuration, Oddity, Shakma, Cannibal Holocaust, Longlegs, Monkeyshines, Gallery Magazine, The Monkey, Osgood Perkins, Gretel & Hansel, The Blackcoat's Daughter, Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Adam Scott, Elijah Wood, Yellowjackets, Final Destination, Annie Wilkes, generational trauma, how to properly process grief, Caveat, Ernest Goes to Camp, Nicolas Winding Refn, Anthony Perkins, Jaws 4, do sharks know what revenge is?, Malignant, tracks suits capes and gold medallions, Peter Gabriel, Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho, Parasite, Memories of Murder, Hunkaberry Hound, Sinister Yet Whimsical, Every Episode Dies, and why can't you set your monkey free?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

The Gremlins are back and thanks to Warner Bros. I was able to attend Wondercon this year to ask the creative braintrust around the animated series what they're excited for audiences to see in the 2nd half of The Wild Batch dropping April 10th!   This conversation had loads of behind the scenes goodies for Gremlins fans and discussion of current Looney Tunes media including Joe Dante's thoughts on The Day the Earth Blew Up!

Writer/Director Alex Scharfman discusses his favorite movies with a single location (or limited locations) and escalating crises — either about class or creatures with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we discuss a true cult-classic movie! Did you know that this was the only film directed by Joe Dante to win an Academy Award and that it quite possibly invented the selfie? Join us as we discuss the adult version of 'Honey I shrunk the kids' and perhaps a spiritual prequel to 'Faceoff.' We are of course talking about 1987's 'Innerspace' •0:00:00 - Introductions •0:03:45 - Memories of first viewing •0:06:30 - Pertinent movie details  •0:10:30- Critical and fan reviews •0:21:00 - Scene by scene breakdown  •1:43:00 - Modern day ratings —————————————————————— SPONSORS- **Lawnbright- Go to http://getlawnbright.com and use code CONFUSED for 15% off your first order ****ASPCA- To learn more about Pet Health Insurance, visit http://aspcapetinsurance.com/breakfast  ————————————————— **Support us at http://patreon.com/confusedbreakfast for bonus weekly episodes, voting on upcoming movies, giving your modern-day ratings on our movies and much more. **Mail us something   The Confused Breakfast PO Box 10016 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-9802 Special thanks to our executive producers- Josh Miller, Starling, Michael Guiliano and NicMad. Welcome to our newest members - Chelsea Smalley, TheSoulPole, Tim Seeman, Daniel Lawall, Adri Lopex, James MAcfarlane, Ray, StPeteRollerZumbaChica, Ben Hollander, Will Clark,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/director Ryan Sloan discusses a few of his favorite films where identity is under siege with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spiel welcomes Anthony Breznican, Vespe's Kingcast co-host and entertainment reporter extraordinaire at Vanity Fair, to talk about Amblin's Innerspace. This weird-ass movie was directed by Joe Dante and produced by Spielberg and is all about a shrunk down Dennis Quaid getting injected into Martin Short's butt and that's just the start of this crazy '80s flick. Bond-esque villains, mini-Kevin McCarthy, a pissed off screenwriter and a who's who of very famous people that almost made this movie. Innerspace is a trip and a hell of a lot of fun to revisit. If you dig The Spiel, consider joining The Spiel's Patreon. Throw us a few bucks a month and you'll not only directly support the show, you'll also get bonus episodes and access to the Discord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Glenn Howerton discusses the movies that made him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordy Bogguss is with us to wonder what Derick is watching that makes Police Squad! not that great.

Enter The Twilight Zone as we review the 1983 anthology film, directed by four legendary filmmakers: John Landis, Steven Spielberg, Joe Dante, and George Miller. This movie brings classic TV horror to the big screen with four unique segments, each with its own eerie twist. But does it truly capture the magic of Rod Serling's iconic series?We'll break down each segment, discuss the film's legacy, and dive into the infamous behind-the-scenes controversies. Is this a worthy tribute or a missed opportunity? Let's find out!Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviews!Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/video_villa_entertainment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@videovillaentmt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086204155260&mibextid=LQQJ4d Website: https://www.videovillaentertainment.com

Send us a textOn this episode of Bad Moon Rising Friday night movie recommendation, I'm going to be talking a bit about one of the best Werewolf films ever made  “The Howling” from 1981.https://www.amazon.com/Howling-Collectors-Blu-rayOutro song: Creedence Clearwater Revival- Bad Moon Rising Synth Outro by Abraxas HornMy email and social links:Brandonlegion666@yahoo.comTwitter: Horrorwolf666Instagram: Brandonlegion666 Facebook: Horrorwolf666Website: www.horrorwolf666.com(Merchandise)https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-horrorwolf666-podcast

A movie so nice, they made it twice! NostalgiaCast continues its "Bucket List" season of '90s favorites with a big ol' goopy deep dive into Joseph James Dante Jr.'s GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH, perhaps the most subversive studio picture ever unleashed on the film-going public. Avoid bright lights, water, and eating after midnight as Jonny and Darin discuss the arbitrary rules, delightfully disgusting practical FX, and nonstop parade of in-jokes that make up the greatest meta-sequel of all time. Check it out one time, won't you?

Writer/Producer Jenny Lumet discusses a few of her favorite wildly inappropriate summer kids movies from the 70s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray just wants a peaceful staycation--why do his neighbors have to be so weird? We kick off Dennis Vs. the Movies Month with one of Mary's favorite movies from her childhood. Starring: Tom Hanks, Henry Gibson, Bruce Dern, Rick Ducommun, Corey Feldman, Brother Theodore, Wendy Schaal, and Carrie Fischer. Written by Dana Olsen. Directed by Joe Dante.

Writer/Director/Actor Josh Ruben discusses a few of his favorite villainous henchmen with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the huge success of the original Gremlins, Warner Bros quickly wanted a sequel. The people who'd actually made Gremlins, not least director Joe Dante? The thought of making another was not in the slightest big appealing. Until, many years later, the studio made Dante an offer: if you make Gremlins 2, you can do pretty much whatever you want with it. This is the story of how the ensuing film became one of the most boldest blockbuster sequels of all time. Later in the same decade, Christopher Guest took a small company of actors down to Texas for a month. On a modest budget, he shot over 50 hours of footage, that'd take over a year to edit into a feature film. Even when the resultant movie, Waiting For Guffman, was finished, it took a long time to earn its reputation as a modern comedy classic... Stories of both films are told in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With its Trumpian billionaire presiding over a steamrolling everything-company, Joe Dante's GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1990) satirized the 1980s while also predicting the present day. We discuss a classic anti-Spielbergian blockbuster that wasn't. PLUS: Updates on the Canada/U.S. tariff battle, and who are the most readable conservative writers? Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

We return to Dante's Inferno with Joe Dante's Matinee, starring John Goodman in the most John Goodman role ever, B-Movie auteur Lawrence Woolsey

Filmmaker Richard Kelly discusses the films of Robert Zemeckis with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaws-piration season rolls on as we catch up with 1978's Piranha, directed by Joe Dante and produced by the legendary Roger Corman. Sarah and MJ discuss lil guys, weird British ladies, why Dick Miller is always a good casting choice, and collecting physical media.

Writer/Director Neil Burger discusses a few of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Companion writer/director Drew Hancock discusses a few of his favorite films from his year working at a movie theater in 1999 with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Alessandro Nivola discusses a few of his favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a preview of our all-new Patreon exclusive episode that finds the Halloweenies celebrating 40 years of Joe Dante's Gremlins. Want to hear the full thing? Head on over to www.patreon.com/halloweeniespod and become a Skeleton Patron for more exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices