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Hello everyone, welcome to another episode of WASD & BEYOND!This week, Nick, Noah, Alex, and Evan discuss and review Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger.Thank you, Cineverse, Toxic Avenger, Troma, and all our listeners.Thank you, Final Boss, for sponsoring the show. Please check out Final Boss on all social media platforms and their website! Wear the best merch in gaming. Wear FINAL BOSS.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider following us, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and rating us on Spotify!If you're looking for a place to be yourself and make new friends, why not join the Spawn Camp Discord?Art by Noah of NMDesignPlease consider supporting all our talented friends!Links Below!SCREAMBOXhttps://www.screambox.com/offers/sb38NOAH | NMDESIGN https://linktr.ee/official_nmdesignDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/tSsXeXvrWASD & BEYOND Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/WasdbeyondFINAL BOSS https://www.finalbosscult.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/finalbosscultDOC LONGY https://www.instagram.com/doc.longy/ https://www.locdongy.com/
In this new one, Chris and Neil give their opinions on movies, like every mf'n week. This week, after the intro, the guys talk the cultural juggernaut KPop Demon Hunters. Then, after the news, they talk Macon Blair's remake- The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon and more. Is KPop Demon Hunters full of bangers? Does The Toxic Avenger make you want to avenge your money back from the theater? Listen. Find out. Don't you want to be one of the cool kids? Well, maybe, this won't help but, you know, check it out anyways. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast
Send us a textJoining us on the show is Luisa Guerreiro, the actress who brought Toxie to life in Macon Blair's reboot of The Toxic Avenger this year. We chat all about the craziness of the film and what it was like to work on a film with such a passionate fanbase. Make sure to get to the theaters while you can to see The Toxic Avenger today!Follow us on Social Media: @pvdhorror Instagram, X, TikTok, FacebookWatch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pvdhorrorSpecial thanks to John Brennan for the intro and outro music. Be sure to find his music on social media at @badtechno or the following:https://johnbrennan.bandcamp.com
On this weeks episode of Katie Afraidy we chat with Director and writer of new THE TOXIC AVENGER Macon Blair! Katie Afraidy is a horror movie review podcast where host, horror fanatic, and comedian Katie Hettenbach talks with comedians, actors, and filmmakers about horror movies! In THE TOXIC AVENGER, when a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive. THE TOXIC AVENGER is directed & written by Macon Blair (I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore), the reboot of the 1980s dark cult comedy stars Emmy and Golden Globe winner Peter Dinklage ("Game of Thrones") as the titular character "Toxie," with Kevin Bacon (They/Them, Hollow Man), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings franchise), Taylour Paige (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Zola), Jacob Tremblay (Room, Wonder) and Jane Levy (“Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist”) also starring. THE TOXIC AVENGER is distributed by Cineverse, produced by Legendary Entertainment. WANT STICKERS? https://www.stickermule.com/katieafraidy Subscirbe on Patreon for EXTENDED UNCUT Episodes, Stickers, and SO MUCH MORE! https://www.patreon.com/KatieAfraidy Get ready for more chaos coming every TUESDAY! Old episodes of Horror at The Store will be reposted to YouTube every THURSDAY! Use code KATIEAFRAIDY25 to get 25% off of your Fangoria subscription ! Check out Filmcraft Studio Gear! https://www.instagram.com/filmcraftla/ Please don't forget to subscribe, share, and give us a review! Love my little spooky community! Follow us on Socials! https://www.instagram.com/katie.afraidy/ https://www.instagram.com/kthetty/ https://www.tiktok.com/@katie.afraidy https://www.tiktok.com/@kthetty Produced by Keida Mascaro https://www.instagram.com/keidamascaro/ The Cave Podcast Studio https://www.instagram.com/thecavepodcaststudio/ Voiceover by Devyn Perry @https://www.instagram.com/devynbperry/?hl=en Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/katie-afraidy/id1647102737 https://open.spotify.com/show/33nXkTFCfsGqcWBckdm952
Sean and Parker are back with a big episode. First up, Parker goes through a rollercoaster of emotion as he ages into obscurity and then resurrects like a phoenix. Sean hasn't been up to much, though. Then the guys do a Last 10 Movies Canonical Rankings of, well, the last 10 movies reviewed on the show. Then they're joined by a mystery guest to discuss Macon Blair's 2025 "Toxic Avenger" remake. It's a reinvention of the world of Tromaville. Is it a success or do the guys dump it into toxic waste and forget about it? Find out! Oh, also beware, we're spoiling much of it. Direct Donloyd After the episode, go sign up for the Patreon or join the Discord or something!
In this week’s roundtable chat, Jason and Rosie are first joined by Joelle and Carmen for a spoiler-free review of The Conjuring: Last Rites. Then Aaron joins the chat to break down whether the Nintendo Switch 2 is worth the upgrade if you already own a Switch 1. Finally, Rosie interviews the director of Toxic Avenger. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A film featuring The Toxic Avenger director Macon Blair, another with infamous actor Mickey Rourke, and a third featuring two rats fighting over a hot dog. This is the definition of art when it's ... Bag Boy Lover Boy (2014) vs Murder Party (2007) vs Fade to Black (1980) Will the patrons pick up another win against their hosts, or will they fumble the bag? Can Steve keep the belt and party, or is he getting sent back to work at the pierogi shop? Is Brian going to make it big, or will it be curtains for him? Tune in as two mutant horror nerds and their patrons rip each other's guts out on the way to deciding who's film reigns supreme! Find Us Online- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halloweenisforever Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com
After flushing the franchise down the toilet with lazy, boring sequels, "Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV" attempts to right the ship. Toxie is trying for a baby. The diaper mafia takes over a special needs school and while attempting to save the kids, Toxie enters an evil mirror dimension, while his monstrous doppelganger enters his.This is full of sleaze, offensive words, actions, punching down, nudity, poop filled diapers smeared on faces, plenty of r*** and some vicious kills. So, yeah, they did it, and it's kind of great in a special, shameful way.So this is like the final Toxie, kind of? I'm assuming the quality levels are wildly different in Macon Blair's version. So this is a goodbye to Kaufman's uneven run (thank christ, and no we will do the stage play version).
The Toxic Avenger Unrated is a 2023 American superhero black comedy splatter film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment, a reboot of The Toxic Avenger film series, and a remake of the 1984 film. Set in a fantasy world, the film follows janitor Winston Gooze, who, after a freak accident, transforms into a mutant vigilante known as Toxie. Armed with his mop, the unlikely hero battles freaks, gangsters and corrupt CEOs while trying to save his relationship with his sonHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
Episode 282: The Toxic Avenger Unrated (2025). Two years after its festival premiere, Macon Blair's uncensored take on the Troma cult classic finally hit theaters and we were first in line. Also this week, readying for The Conjuring: Last Rites, and Blow Out (1981).
A film featuring The Toxic Avenger director Macon Blair, another with infamous actor Mickey Rourke, and a third featuring two rats fighting over a hot dog. This is the definition of art when it's ... Bag Boy Lover Boy (2014) vs Murder Party (2007) vs Fade to Black (1980) Will the patrons pick up another win against their hosts, or will they fumble the bag? Can Steve keep the belt and party, or is he getting sent back to work at the pierogi shop? Is Brian going to make it big, or will it be curtains for him? Tune in as two mutant horror nerds and their patrons rip each other's guts out on the way to deciding who's film reigns supreme! Find Us Online- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/halloweenisforever/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/halloweenisforever Twitter: https://twitter.com/HallowForever Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@halloweenisforeverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HalloweenIsForeverPod E-Mail: Halloweenisforeverpod@gmail.com
We present our review of The Toxic Avenger (2023 film)!The Toxic Avenger Unrated is a 2023 American superhero black comedy splatter film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment, a reboot of The Toxic Avenger film series, and a remake of the 1984 film. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon.The Toxic Avenger premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023, with a wider theatrical release followed by Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing in the United States for August 29, 2025. The film has received positive reviews from critics. It grossed $754,578 on its opening night in the U.S.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Travis Hopson reviews Macon Blair's THE TOXIC AVENGER reboot starring Peter Dinklage, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, and Jacob Tremblay.In THE TOXIC AVENGER, when a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to savior, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant… justice is best served radioactive.THE TOXIC AVENGER is in theaters now.All of this and more can be found at www.punchdrunkcritics.com!Subscribe to Punch Drunk Critics on YouTube: / @punchdrunkcritics1 Follow Punch Drunk Critics on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pdcmoviesFollow Punch Drunk Critics on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdcmoviesYou can also subscribe to our podcast Cinema Royale anywhere you get your podcasts!#TheToxicAvenger #PeterDinklage #troma
This week's Empire Podcast sees Chris Hewitt sit down, on Zoom and in person, with a cavalcade of cracking guests. There's Eva Victor, star/writer/director of the excellent Sorry, Baby, who talks about cats, directing themselves, and people who look like yams. [23:05 - 39:05 approx] Then there's Olivia Colman and Jay Roach, star and director of The Roses, the reimagining of the classic comedy, The War Of The Roses, who talk about baseball, guns, and terrible dinner parties. [59:50 - 1:17:03 approx] And, last but not least, Chris genuflects in the general direction of Sir Ben Kingsley, star of The Thursday Murder Club, as they talk about that movie, Sexy Beast, and Trevor Slattery. [1:42:55 - 1:56:29 approx] Either side of those, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and, after a fashion, Ben Travis for a fun episode in which they discuss the greatest movie Chucks (and variations thereof), run their eyes over the week's movie news (and yes, the reveal of the Star Wars: Starfighter cast came too late, dagnammit), and review Darren Aronofsky's Caught Stealing, Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger, The Roses, and The Thursday Murder Club. Enjoy!
Special BONUS mini-episode! Filmmaker and actor Macon Blair (GREEN ROOM, OPPENHEIMER, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE, MURDER PARTY) joins Adam and Joe to discuss his new film THE TOXIC AVENGER (in theaters today)! Recorded during the second day of YORKIETHON IX, in this conversation Macon discusses how he got involved in the Legendary-produced remake of Troma's seminal cinematic masterpiece… working with the great Peter Dinklage… the long road to its UN-RATED release into theaters and much more! It's a short blast of Toxic goodness to get you hyped to see THE TOXIC AVENGER, out in theaters RIGHT NOW!!! GO SEE IT AND SUPPORT INDIE HORROR!
In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins sits down with filmmaker Macon Blair to discuss his journey from scrappy DIY filmmaking in Virginia to directing the 2025 reimagining of the cult classic The Toxic Avenger. The film hits theaters today, and Blair shares how he balanced homage and originality, kept the humor grounded in absurdity, and tackled the long production process. He also reflects on his start in the industry, the value of creative community, and what it really means to stick it out in an unpredictable industry. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Macon Blair discuss... Macon's early days making VHS films with friends and how that creative community shaped his career The years-long journey from writing spec scripts to directing Sundance winner I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore How Macon was approached to write The Toxic Avenger and how it evolved into his directorial role Reimagining a cult classic while staying true to its outrageous tone and aesthetic How comedy and absurdity play into horror and action, and the challenge of balancing tone The production process in Bulgaria and collaborating with an international crew Designing the film's gritty, stylized world—from production design to costumes and camera movement Lessons from the editing room and how to let audience feedback shape the final cut Macon's advice for emerging filmmakers about perseverance, collaboration, and flexibility Memorable Quotes: “I just wanted to do something with movies... if it's writing, great. If it's acting, great. If it's driving a truck, great.” “We would just pitch things back and forth, and if a line or a reaction would get a laugh from enough people, then it would be like, alright, put it in the movie.” “You have to be flexible enough or open enough to kind of be like, oh, I didn't construct things the correct way. And I kind of owe it to you for you to not be confused.” “Preparation versus flexibility—having everything prepared to the nth degree, and being prepared to totally drop it if you need to.” Guests: Macon Blair Resources: Macon Blair on I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore (No Film School interview) Get tickets to The Toxic Avenger (Look Cinemas) Follow GG Hawkins's feature I Really Love My Husband on Instagram Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
"The Toxic Avenger" is a 2023 American superhero black comedy splatter film written and directed by Macon Blair. It is the fifth installment, a reboot of the "The Toxic Avenger" film series, and a remake of the 1984 film. The film stars Peter Dinklage as the title character, alongside Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Julia Davis, Jonny Coyne, Elijah Wood, and Kevin Bacon. It premiered as the opening film of Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2023, and received positive reviews for its tone, makeup, homages to the original, and Peter Dinklage's performance. Blair was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will be released in theaters on August 28th from Cineverse and Iconic Events Releasing. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mutants! Mops! Movie stars! In this spoil-free bonus episode, Zena and Keenan chat with writer/director Macon Blair about his upcoming THE TOXIC AVENGER, spreading its unique brand of toxic carnage across the country on August 29th! We get into mutant mayhem, Troma roots, monster comedy, and working with an absolutely bonkers cast: Peter Dinklage, Luisa Guerreiro, Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood and more! In Macon's vibrant reimagining, Winston Gooze is a janitor who becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO. Catch THE TOXIC AVENGER on the big screen: https://tickets.toxicavenger.com/ Got a horror question you've been dying to ask us? Don't be shy, we don't bite… much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ bdisgustingpodcast@gmail.com. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. *** // Follow Macon Blair Instagram: @macon_blair/ Twitter/X @/alsoblair// Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Keenan McClelland Twitter/X: @horror_guy | IG: @horror_guy | Bluesky: horrorguy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w TikTok: @horrorguy_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 // Follow Shelby Novak Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seth got to speak with the woman behind the mask, Luisa Guerreiro! Guerreiro is part of the team that helped bring Toxie to life in Macon Blair's newest film, The Toxic Avenger. Seth and Luisa talk about the harsh realities of prosthetic work, falling in love with performing, and overcoming the voice that tells us to not get involved. Check it out! For more of Luisa's work check out her website Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!! Macon Blair's remake of the 1984 Troma classic The Toxic Avenger is one of the best times we've had at the Cinema all year! Plus, the movie wants to help alleviate medical debt for those who cannot pay! Win win!Watch the visual episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/stIEJgUcDFICheck out The Horror Vision on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehorrorvision/Join our exclusive Facebook Horror Fan Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18LsUmWw5n/Check out our merch! https://the-horror-vision.creator-spring.com
On this Thursday bonus episode we are going to play the interview from episode 315 from April 2021 with actor, writer and director Larry Fessenden who talked about acting alongside Barbara Crampton in Jakobs Wife. We felt that Larry was a good match for our episode with Macon Blair on Monday because they are both indie legends who write, director and act and I think it's interesting to compare the differences and similarities of their stories. After that we play another round of THE GAME, enjoy! Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952
“The thing that started it all off was me saying [the character Toxie] should be a guy in a suit. In other words, let's not do a computer-generated creature, let's have a person in a suit and have that handmade, hand-stitched kind of quality to it where you can sort of see the seams a little bit and have that be part of the fun. I also said let's have it be rated R. Hopefully y'all are not interested in a family-friendly PG-13 version of this movie, because that's not what the fans of the original are going to want, so let's keep it in the R-zone. And let's make sure it stays very silly. That silliness is what was so appealing to me about the original, and I just wanted to make sure that we weren't going to try and do something that was too self-serious,” says The Toxic Avenger writer/director Macon Blair about pitching Legendary Studios his version of how he would reimagine the classic black comedy splatter film for a modern audience while staying loyal to the fans of the 1984 version. On today's episode, we chat with writer/director/actor Macon Blair about his previous films like Blue Ruin and I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, which won the Sundance Grand Jury award in 2017. His latest film is a reboot of The Toxic Avenger starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon, and is a whole lot of gory, gross-out fun. Blair talks about the need to dig into the over-the-top absurdity of the franchise while still making the modern version of the story feel authentic. “I'm always looking for something that I can connect to on a personal level. I don't mean autobiographical. I mean to be able to have that electrical current with what I'm typing out,” he says. Blair tells us about his on-going journey to finding his voice as a writer and what it was like waiting two years to get distribution for The Toxic Avenger. He also explains why he skewers a famous screenwriting trope in the film that involves a cat named Mr. Treats who was apparently quite the menace. To hear more insight, listen to the podcast.
Director, writer, and actor Macon Blair has been making movies with friends since he was young -- including frequent collaborator Jeremy Saulnier. His new film is THE TOXIC AVENGER, starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon. It might not feel like an obvious follow-up to his work with Saulnier, nor to Blair's previous film, I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE; neither might seem like a direct descendent of Macon's "feeling seen" choice, DAZED AND CONFUSED. But as Jordan will uncover during this conversation, the through-lines are there. They always are.Then, Jordan has one quick thing about this year's BIG BAD FILM FEST. Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.
Get the kid and the bike because we're heading to The Mexican Place to check out Troma Entertainment's crown jewel: The Toxic Avenger (1984). Just in time to celebrate the release of Macon Blair's remake, too!Join us as we offer a primer on all things Toxie before diving into this ridiculously silly (and charming!) little film. The Toxic Avenger feels like a live-action cartoon that's been dumped in a vat of extremely transgressive toxic waste, and it all (mostly) works!Plus: an unexpected gang of queers, masturbating to photos of dead children, "Body Talk", and swapping out human heads for cantaloupes.CW: Dog death, child death, attempted sexual assault and the use of many, many slurs. Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) Be sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada
Writer/director Macon Blair (The Toxic Avenger; I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore) discusses managing a bigger production for his second feature, "handmade" films, balancing tones, writing a movie that's not "accidentally stupid," and lots more. LIVE STUFF!A live Dead Pilots Society in LA (or available to stream on demand) on Sunday 9/14 2-4pm at the Elysian Theater. With scripts by Lisa Muse Bryant (The Four Seasons; Black-ish) and Jim Brandon & Brian Singleton (Animal Control; Mixed-ish). Starring Amber Riley (Glee), Yvette Nicole Brown (Community), Kyla Pratt (One On One), Dan Gregor (The Naked Gun co-writer), Phil Lamarr (King of the Hill; Futurama), Marcel Spears (The Neighborhood), Brian Safi (Throwing Shade), Jessica McKenna (Dropout), and more.Get live or streaming tickets here.The Thrilling Adventure Hour celebrates its 20th anniversary with shows in NY and London!Come see Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, and more this fall! https://thrillingadventure.live for details.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.comSOCIALS:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benblacker.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bablacker/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
To celebrate the Australian release of THE TOXIC AVENGER, I talk with director Macon Blair about the winding path to release, his excellent cast and recapturing that "7th grade making movies with your friends" feeling.Synopsis: When a downtrodden janitor, Winston Gooze, is exposed to a catastrophic toxic accident, he's transformed into a new kind of hero: The Toxic Avenger. Now, Toxie must rise from outcast to saviour, taking on ruthless corporate overlords and corrupt forces who threaten his son, his friends, and his community. In a world where greed runs rampant... justice is best served radioactive.THE TOXIC AVENGER will be released in Australian Cinemas on August 28.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week we welcome indie film rockstar, actor, writer and director Macon Blair on the show to talk about writing and directing The Toxic Avenger Remake which releases in theaters this week! Macon also talks about the impact Blue Ruin had on his career and the circumstances that lead to him directing The Toxic Avenger! After that we play another round of Your the expert, enjoy! Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast Leave us a Review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-movies-is-hard-the-struggles-of-indie-filmmaking/id1006416952
Macon Blair (The Toxic Avenger, I Don't Feel At Home In This World Anymore) joins Vespe to talk about one of the most impactful films of Steven Spielberg's career, Twilight Zone: The Movie. They dip into the tragedy, of course, but there's more to this anthology than the controversy. This film brings together some of the best filmmakers of the era in John Landis, Joe Dante, Spielberg, and George Miller and they're all given room to go as bonkers as they want to as storytellers. While not totally successful, it remains a highly entertaining film and a juicy conversation starter for movie nerds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Writer, director, producer, and actor Macon Blair joins us this week to talk about his fascinating career, and his bold new take on a cult classic: the unrated remake of The Toxic Avenger (in theaters August 29).You've seen Macon on screen in films like Blue Ruin, Green Room, Thunder Road, and even Oppenheimer. He also won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize with his directorial debut I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore, starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood. Now, he's back with a gooey genre shift...reimagining Lloyd Kaufman's radioactive hero for a new generation while honoring the messy, subversive spirit of Troma.We dig into Macon's creative path from Murder Party with Jeremy Saulnier all the way to working with Elijah Wood and Peter Dinklage on this bonkers new Toxie. Along the way, we talk about practical effects (yes, intestines are involved), absurd kills that didn't make the cut, the challenges of redesigning an iconic monster, and why The Toxic Avenger might actually be the perfect antidote to the Marvel-ification of movies.and of course we ask the important question… when can we expect 2oxic 2venger: Toxie vs Dracula vs the Unicorn's Horn in Space?If you love cult cinema, superhero parodies, or just a good old fashioned over the top practical effect, you don't want to miss this conversation sooo...Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you! For early access, ad-free episodes, and exclusive content, subscribe now on Wondery+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The juice is loose! This week, SCREAMBOX expert Tony Wash joins Zena, Shelby and Keenan to spill the blood (and the tea) on the latest horror drops hitting SCREAMBOX! Hint: Troma fans, you're in for a treat. Plus, Macon Blair's The Toxic Avenger smashes into theaters August 29th, and trust us, you'll want to catch this one on the big screen. We're diving into your hot horror takes, the movies we're loving (and the juices we're sipping), unhinged theories about Justin Tipping's upcoming HIM, the 13-minute Jason Voorhees horror vignette, weekly recs, and so much more. Tune in, get bloody, and remember: we have such sights to show you! Got a horror question you've been dying to ask us? Don't be shy, we don't bite… much! We want to hear from you! Call and leave us a message at (224) 475-1040, shoot us a text, or drop us an email @ bdisgustingpodcast@gmail.com. Your question could be the next one we tackle live on the podcast! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite apps. Sign up for SCREAMBOX now at screambox.com and stream the best in horror: new, cult, and everything in between! *** // Follow Tony Wash Instagram: @scotchworthy Bloody Bites Instagram: @/bloodybitestv // Follow The Bloody Disgusting Podcast Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/BDisgustingpod IG: https://www.instagram.com/bdisgustingpod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bdisgustingpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodydisgustingpodcast // Follow Keenan McClelland Twitter/X: @horror_guy | IG: @horror_guy | Bluesky: horrorguy.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiDnFIBSNxo-cPzSE0nDF4w TikTok: @horrorguy_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hallowseve365/ The Every Day is Halloween Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/hallowseve365 // Follow Shelby Novak Twitter/X: @shelbybnovak | IG: @shelbybnovak/ | Bluesky: shelbybnovak.bsky.social // Follow Scare You To Sleep Podcast Twitter/X: @scareyoutosleep IG: @scareyoutosleep/ Bluesky: scareyoutosleep.bsky.social // Follow Zena Dixon Twitter/X: @LovelyZena | IG: @realqueenofhorror/ | Bluesky: lovelyzena.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealQueenofHorror/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realqueenofhorror *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Live from the American Comedy Co. in Sweet Home San Diego, Doug welcomes Macon Blair, Amy Miller and Chad Opitz to the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hello everyone,Welcome to a WASD extra! In this short episode, Nick, Noah, and Alex will be discussing the latest unrated trailer for The Toxic Avenger. Tune in to hear the boys' thoughts on this insane ride of a trailer.The Toxic Avenger is directed by Macon Blair and stars Peter Dinklidge, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Taylour Paige, and Jacob Tremblay. Go see The Toxic Avenger mop his way into theaters, August 29th!Thank you, Cineverse and Troma.Thank you, Final Boss, for sponsoring the show. Please check out Final Boss on all social media platforms and their website! Wear the best merch in gaming. Wear FINAL BOSS.If you enjoyed the episode, please consider following us, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, and rating us on Spotify!If you're looking for a place to be yourself and make new friends, why not join the Spawn Camp Discord?Art by Noah of NMDesignPlease consider supporting all our talented friends!Links Below!SCREAMBOXhttps://www.screambox.com/offers/sb38NOAH | NMDESIGN https://linktr.ee/official_nmdesignDISCORDhttps://discord.gg/tSsXeXvrWASD & BEYOND Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/WasdbeyondFINAL BOSS https://www.finalbosscult.co.uk/ https://twitter.com/finalbosscultDOC LONGY https://www.instagram.com/doc.longy/ https://www.locdongy.com/#Troma #TheToxicAvenger #Cineverse
The Texas based filmmaker Bryan Poyser returns for his 3rd visit to the podcast. It's been 11 years since he visited. His new film, a comedy, is called "Leads" and will be having its world premiere this week at the Tribeca Film Festival. Written and directed by two-time Independent Spirit Award nominee Bryan Poyser, Leads is a sharp, spirited comedy about second acts and sibling chaos. Mags (Heather Kafka) is a drama lecturer with a steady job, a kid to raise, and her dreams of artistic greatness on the back burner — until her charmingly unpredictable younger brother Merritt (Justin Arnold) shows up out of nowhere… and signs up for her acting class. What starts as an awkward reunion quickly spirals into a hilariously messy journey as old wounds, big ambitions, and way-too-honest monologues bubble to the surface. With Mags trying to maintain control and Merritt stirring the pot, the class turns into a chaotic proving ground for everyone's creative (and personal) baggage. Poyser turns the classroom into a comedic pressure cooker, where drama — both scripted and unscripted — explodes in surprising, heartfelt, and laugh-out-loud ways. With standout performances from Kafka and Arnold, plus a winning ensemble that includes Macon Blair and Sara Paxton, Leads is a love letter to late bloomers, awkward family reunions, and the beautiful mess of trying to make art — and sense — of your life. —Cara Cusumano (Tribeca Film Festival) https://youtu.be/aUj9N5OfwEs
Zach and Charlie join Caitlin to cover 2015's Green Room. We talk about the horror elements, excellent performances, and skillful filmmaking that go into this early A24 favorite. Tangents include: farts, Hocus, The Thermals, FMK TV show edition, favorite Plug It Up episodes, Charlie's virginity, Giada deLaurentis, ending horror franchises, desert island bands, punk music, and Lil Wayne.
Her designs have premiered at acclaimed film festivals- Sundance, TIFF, VFF, and SXSW. She has designed films for Warner Brothers Pictures/New Line Cinema, Legendary Pictures, and Amazon Studios. Vanessa has designed original series for Sony, Disney+, NETFLIX, and UCP/Peacock. Several of Vanessa's projects have 2025 releases. GOOSEBUMPS: THE VANISHING began streaming on Disney+/Hulu in January. COMPANION, a horror/comedy film from the producers of BARBARIAN, had a wide theatrical release in January as well. Macon Blair's reimagining of the Troma cult classic, THE TOXIC AVENGER, will have a wide release in August through Cineverse. Vanessa has designed projects in a wide spectrum of genres. The designs have spanned numerous time periods and character types. Vanessa takes a grounded approach to all her work, even the more stylized projects. Her designs are rooted in nuanced character development, probing research, and thoughtful collaboration. Vanessa has lead costume departments both nationally and internationally. She loves the challenge of working in unfamiliar environments and connecting with creative collaborators everywhere the industry takes her.
It's such a shame that Jeremy Saulnier didn't continue color-coding his movie titles. But how do we really feel about GREEN ROOM, and is it possible to even enjoy it in a world where white supremacists and their allies keep popping up on headlines? And how about that Patrick Stewart, huh? Does he have a future in acting? This and more - including an obvious lament at Anton Yelchin's passing - in this Real Talk segment.TIMELINE00:01:26 Was that a pep talk?00:02:18 Real Talk00:48:59 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we check out an attempt from Hugh Jackman at being a serious actor as we tackle THE SON! Until then, let us know what you thought of Green Room: Is there anything more exciting than seeing Maebe Funke battling evil? Is it time for Macon Blair to be a leading man again? Would you go to an Ain't Rights show? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!
That's what bullets do.”This week, Henrique and David take a violent detour into one of the most realistic revenge thrillers ever put to film—Blue Ruin (2013). When a quiet drifter returns to his childhood home seeking vengeance, his actions spiral into a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. But what makes this film's take on revenge so raw and unforgettable? In This Episode:
“That's what bullets do.” This week, Henrique and David take a violent detour into one of the most realistic revenge thrillers ever put to film—Blue Ruin (2013). When a quiet drifter returns to his childhood home seeking vengeance, his actions spiral into a brutal fight to protect his estranged family. But what makes this film's take on revenge so raw and unforgettable? In This Episode:
Send us a textA gothic tale of obsession between a haunted cigarette and the terrifying addict infatuated with it, causing untold horror to its pitch black lungs. On Episode 652 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss Nosferatu from director Robert Eggers! We also talk about the story of Count Orlock and how he came to be, problematic films from the 70s, and horror getting its flowers from the Academy Awards. So manicure your historically accurate mustache, listen for the first cockcrow, and when you hear it strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Horror Oscar Nominations, Count Orlock, Labyrinth, Werwulf, Scott Derrickson, Kino, Werner Herzog, Nosferatu 1979, Nosferatu 1922, Shadow of the Vampire, Willem Dafoe, Iran is so far away, living in a post 9/11 world, Smoke of the Vampire, The Substance, horror getting its due for the Academy Awards, Creature Commandos, Weasel, Frank Grillo, Indira Varma, G.I. Robot, Conclave, The Penguin, Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Yellowjackets, Cobra Kai, Salem's Lot, Saturday Night Fever, John Travolta, Face/Off, Staying Alive, Sylvester Stallone, Lloyd Kaufman, Joyce Hyser, Fran Drescher, Cineverse, Toxic Avenger, unrated theatrical releases, Macon Blair, Charles Band, extended editions, Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, Lily Rose-Depp, Bill Skarsgard, Nicholas Hoult, London After Midnight, F.W. Morneau, Max Schreck, What We Do in the Shadows, is Lestat scary?, Bram Stroker, Blacula, William Marshall, mustaches on vampires, The Devil's Bath, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Doug Jones, a half a dozen Eggers, and Creature From the Black Legume.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
There's a new werewolf movie in theaters, which means Matt demanded we review it. So join us as we discuss Leigh Whannel's new Universal Monster update, WOLF MAN, starring internet darling Julia Garner. Is it the howling good time Matt hoped for? Or is it, as Gene Shalit would say, a big ol' WOOF? We also do a news segment (a rarity on this show) with an equal dose of good and bad entertainment news that includes David Lynch's passing, the cancellation of Frasier, and some promising developments for Macon Blair's Toxic Avenger reboot. If you don't want to hear us fumble through the news, just scrub ahead to 14:39 for our main review of The Wolf That Looks Like a Testicle... 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! Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDsxUs9JzL70A1Sh5GbRdw 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
Writer/Director Macon Blair discusses a few of his favorite comfort food movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BROTHERS MOVIE REVIEW Israel Zangwill once said “It takes two men to make one brother”. Step aside Gyllenhaal and Maguire. Retire and move on Devito and Schwarzenegger. This time around the actors playing siblings are Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in a film directed by Max Barbakow and written by Etan Cohen and Macon Blair,… Read More »Screener Squad: Brothers
BROTHERS MOVIE REVIEW Israel Zangwill once said “It takes two men to make one brother”. Step aside Gyllenhaal and Maguire. Retire and move on Devito and Schwarzenegger. This time around the actors playing siblings are Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in a film directed by Max Barbakow and written by Etan Cohen and Macon Blair,… Read More »Screener Squad: Brothers
It's the first Blastober in 2 years!! We're kicking it off with the gnarly punk rock horror thriller GREEN ROOM 0:00 Intro3:42 Show & tell7:53 This week's movieGREEN ROOMDIRECTED BY: Jeremy SaulnierRELEASED: April 15, 2016 STARRING: Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Macon Blair, Mark WebberBUDGET: $5M BOX OFFICE: $3.8M ESTIMATED LOSS: $4M NEXT EPISODE: The spooky hits keep coming! You'll have to tune in to see what they are
On this very special episode Roxana Hadadi, (star and producer) Macon Blair, (writer and director) Jeremy Saulnier reunite to talk about GREEN ROOM.Thank you so much for the ongoing support!Roxana Hadadi is a writer with many thoughts about many things, but mostly movies, TV, books, and pop culture.The Energy Can't Last: On the Grimy American Fringes of Jeremy Saulnier by Roxana HadadiFOLLOW ROXANA ON TWITTER HERE: @roxana_hadadi BYLINES: TV critic @vulture | @pajiba, @avclub, @crookedmarquee, @ebertvoices, @polygonOne Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Blue Ruin (20:05) Vengeance! This may be the coldest course of dishes yet. The theme has taken us back on the Saulnier train of thrillers and we can't get enough! Of this movie, OR of Macon Blair! Will Greg's revenge on Denny be satisfying? Find out at the end of the episode, and also next week too as well!
“57 Seconds is a 2023 American science fiction thriller film directed by Rusty Cundieff, written by Cundieff and Macon Blair, and starring Josh Hutcherson and Morgan Freeman. It is based on the story "Lucifer" by E.C. Tubb” - Factually Exclaims wikipedia.org “This engaging sci-fi ride puts a new twist on the time-travel conceit. In 57 Seconds, time travel is used more like a drug instead of a mathematical concept...” - Types Minique Jones - rottentomatoes.com "Without ending + 1/2 wtf was that Peeta's lame ass" - Quote Letterboxd "Does the dog die? Yes 0 No 1" - doesthedogdie.com Get inspired by our Top Ten time travel movie lists Check out @time_pop_pod on Instagram, Twitter, & TikTok Please Like, Subscribe, and tell a friend about Time Pop. Send questions and comments and movie recommendations to timepoppod@gmail.com Find more great podcasts at What Sounds Awesome from We Mixed It Comedy Spirituality - All the Answers Fitness Nutrition - Truth Not Trends The Wheel of Time - Thank the Light Awesome Women - Be Brave Fitness Nutrition - That Fitness Couple
This week, we sit down with Writer, Actor and Director MACON BLAIR to talk about his first film I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE and take a sneak peek at his upcoming TOXIC AVENGER! And with casting like MELANIE LYNSKEY and ELIJAH WOOD for your first feature, and PETER DINKLAGE as the Toxic Avenger on your second film, we want to know how THOSE crazy phone calls happen. Join us as we talk auditions, VHS camcorders, squibs, and stolen lawn tigers!
On this episode we give you a free sample of Death By DVD's Patreon, with a Patreon exclusive episode. Get a sweet kiss of summer, with this episode recorded for our 2023 Summer School, all about the infamous 80s movie from Troma, SURF NAZIS MUST DIE! "Sometimes, it's all in the name. On this episode we dive deep into the classic Troma title SURF NAZIS MUST DIE. One of the most legendary exploitation films of all time we go left foot first (Because goofy footing cannot do!) into a movie often looked over because of its title, the company that released it, and that fact that it is PURE exploitation. This film is a gem and we hope you enjoy this UNCUT and UNCENSORED Summer School episode. The following episode is totally uncut and, oh I would say, 97% as close to as what it sounded like the moment we recorded. A little bit of editing was done on this episode and I am sure you can tell where, but it mostly is the entire uncut conversation. I hope you enjoy, thank you for supporting Death By DVD, whooo, SUMMER SCHOOL! Crack a beer and hang ten, it's time for surf nazis must die!"Want more? Support the future of Death By DVD now on Patreon! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Our Series of Coen-cidences takes us to the Appalachia region with a beloved thriller from Jeremy Saulnier in Blue Ruin. This story of a man out for revenge is oozing Coen Brothers. But, in the 10 years since its release, has its message lost its impact? We discuss revenge thrillers, the Coens, Jeremy Saulnier, and our admiration for Macon Blair. Join us now! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:05 - Quick Blue Ruin Reviews 15:40 - Expanding the Syllabus 30:45 - Analysis 55:28 - Shelf or Trash 57:11 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film