Podcast appearances and mentions of Thora Birch

This is the first time that we've looked at an AWARD WINNING comic adaptation... it's Ghost World, starring a young Scarlet Jo Hansen, a young Thora Birch, and a young Stephen Buschemi. Come for the Ghost World, stay for the UN-PC ranting about rude tourists!

The second Jack Ryan film based on the character created by novelist Tom Clancy. Harrison Ford makes his debut in the series as Jack Ryan, whose family is put into danger after he foils a terrorist attack in London.  Co-starring Anne Archer, Sean Bean, Patrick Bergin, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones and Thora Birch.

Welcome back to another edition of the Video Store Podcast. This week, get your BFFs together for a movie marathon focusing on Film Friendships. I've selected four films for the staff picks wall, highlighting my favorite best buds and friendships forged in fire. I also answer the age-old question, “Can men and women really be friends?” Let's dig in. Stand by Me (1986)First up is Rob Reiner's 1986 coming-of-age classic, Stand by Me. Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Keifer Sutherland, Stand by Me is a classic focusing on the friendship between four boys growing up in the summer of 1959. Do you still have friends like you did when you were twelve? I hope so. Gather your besties on the couch for this one. Now and Then (1995)Next is the 1995 film Now and Then. I return to my twelve-year-old self whenever I watch this film, not just because I relate to the young leads of the film, but because of the deep and sincere friendship that is the film's through-line. Starring Christina Ricci, Rosie O'Donnell, Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith, Gaby Hoffman, Demi Moore, Ashleigh Aston Moore, and Rita Wilson, these ladies deliver a powerful dramatic, and comedic performance. Get your best gals together for a great film with a great soundtrack. When Harry Met Sally… (1989)Yes, I know what you're thinking: a rom-com in a movie about friendship? You read that right. When Harry Met Sally… addresses the age-old question, “Can men and women be friends?” Well, I've got thoughts on the matter and you'll have to listen to this week's show to find out why I've selected this one for a podcast on film friendship. Thelma & Louise (1991)Closing out our staff picks wall this week is the 1991 drama/comedy/road movie Thelma & Louise. Starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, this Oscar-winning film about two best friends on the run from the law deals deeply with ideas of freedom, friendship, and letting go of others' expectations. Get your bestie to ride shotgun with you for this one. Buckle up. It's a bumpy ride. Thanks for joining us this week on the Video Store Podcast. We hope you'll bring a friend with you and enjoy these films together. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

It's America, dude, learn the rules! Chris Andersen (Your Favorite Bad Movie Podcast) joins the BTTM crew to discuss the 2001 adaptation of the Daniel Clowes graphic novel GHOST WORLD, directed by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Bad Santa). They discuss how one can grow up relating to a disaffected teen girl played by Thora Birch and find themselves an alienated physical-media-obsessed adult, played by Steve Buscemi. Also: lots of comics talk. Hosted by Tyler Austin, Justin Remer, and Allan Traylor.  Produced by Justin Remer.  Recorded at the LAPL Octavia Lab.  Opening music: "Optimism (Instrumental)" by Duck the Piano Wire.  Closing music: "Rule of 3s (Solemnity Child)" by Elastic No-No Band. 

Send us a textWorkaholic producer Wolfie is in an existential rut until one night he catches a bizarre ad for a party hotline hosted by a pair of strange singing balls: Rufus and Ronaldo. Could this be just the recipe to spice up his boring life? On Episode 640 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss one of our most anticipated films of the year, Frankie Freako from director Steven Kostanski! We also chat about how Halloween has evolved since our youth, express our adoration for Astron-6's filmography, and unveil a fresh take on a Halloween classic tune! So, dust off your most outrageous Halloween costume, channel your inner celebrity lookalike, and strap on for the world's freakiest podcast!Stuff we talk about: Host, The Mole People, Rob Savage, quarantine films, found footage, Stephen King, C.H.U.D., Russian Roulette, handing out big candy bars, Entrepreneurial Tendencies, Halloween, Trunk or Treat, kids that don't say trick or treat, we are the unswallowed nation, Howard Dean, human sized orange Ooompa Loompa, the ridiculousness of the 2024 US presidential race, Monster Mash parody Monster Hash, Trick or Skeet Radio, Ghost World, Thora Birch, Firstborn, RIP Teri Garr, El Goro, Marko Stunt, AEW Fright Night Dynamite, Ozzy Osbear, Action Pants FX, Conor Sweeney, Matthew Kennedy, Adam Brooks, Divorced Dad, Psycho Goreman, W is For Wish, Steven Kostanski, Frankie Freako, Kristy Wordsworth, Boglins, Eric Stoltz, Gary Busey, The Editor, Ghoulies, Gremlins, Weird Science, practical fx puppets, Hobgoblins, Ghoulies, Critters, Blitz//Berlin, balding rat tail hairstyles, Freaked, Carrie, Trick r Treat, go out and vote, Puppet Master, Patreon Takeover, Mystics in Bali, Boy Kills World, Bill Skarsgard, smoke a pound of mash, and Frankie Freako and the Freakettes.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

Christian Bladt and Eric Conner discuss Daniel Clowes mid-90's independent phenomenon "Ghost World" and the film version starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johanson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're continuing our childhood picks with 1995's Now and Then, starring an absolutely stacked cast including Christina Ricci, Rosie O'Donnell, Demi Moore, Gaby Hoffmann, Thora Birch, Melanie Griffiths, Rita Wilson and Ashleigh Aston Moore. But what is this film? Does it even exist? Waxing nostalgic about the bittersweet passage from childhood to puberty in this tender coming-of-age tale, four childhood girlfriends – Teeny, Chrissy, Samantha and Roberta – recall the magical summer of 1970. During their walk down memory lane, they reconcile experiences with boys, secrets, bullies and more. (Sourced from Letterboxd) Will this girls version of Stand By Me stand up? How much Now and how much Then are we talking? And when is the return of Ashleigh Aston Moore? All this and more in our latest Mixed Bag! 

Wrapping up off our HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN triple feature, we're lighting the black flame candle on hallowed ground to meet the Sanderson Sisters in Kenny Ortega's HOCUS POCUS, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch, and Doug Jones. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit shop.fangoria.com/howimetyourmonster and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic https://bit.ly/howimetyourmonstermerchQuestions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

This week we are experiencing some technical difficulties because Apple absolutely wrecked my audio set-up with an unnecessary OS update that doesn't seem to have made anything better. That's beside the point, but I did want to apologize off the hop. Anyway. The Hunt For The American James Bond continues both in our hearts and on the show, as we dip our toes into the chilly waters of Lake Jack Ryan one last time with 1994's Clear and Present Danger, directed once again by Phillip Noyce, based on the book by Tom Clancy, and starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe, Joaquim de Almeida, Henry Czerny, Harris Yulin, Donald Moffat, Miguel Sandoval, Benjamin Bratt, Anne Archer, Thora Birch and James Earl Jones. Patriot Games set the bar pretty low, and this movie comfortably clears it. But it doesn't hit the heights of Hunt For Red October either, leaving us with a somewhat satisfying if not overly long political thriller about drug cartels and American intelligence. There's room to have fun there if you're willing to acknowledge how skeezy the CIA actually is, but perhaps we weren't there yet in '94. Other works discussed in this episode include Poor Things, The Holdovers, Edge of Tomorrow, Top Gun: Maverick, The Flash, and 24. Plus, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One gets renamed for streaming. This is the third ADHD-DVD film with a Steven Zaillian writing credit. The previous were Mission: Impossible and Gangs of New York. If you'd like to watch the film along with us, good luck! It is not available for streaming in Canada, but is rentable on YouTube. We'll be back next week to wrap up the month with a third consecutive Phillip Noyce movie, the admittedly very goofy Val Kilmer vehile The Saint (1997) that is also sadly not available for streaming in Canada. We'll be joined by gifted improviser (and J Mo's childhood friend) Mica Prazak to discuss whether it deserves to be added to the canon, or loaded into a cannon. Until then, see you at the movies!!

Ian chose the film that swept the 1999 Oscars. And try to take away your feelings about the lead actor. If you like this episode please leave a review.Support the show

This week as a schismatic sect is caught tunnelling underground in New York, we're dealing with a schismatic sect of the Irish variety, intent on burying themselves in pursuit killing of Jack Ryan. Yes, the hunt for the American James Bond continues with 1992's Patriot Games, directed by Phillip Noyce, and starring Harrison Ford, Sean Bean, Anne Archer, Thora Birch, Patrick Bergin, Samuel L. Jackson, Polly Walker, James Earl Jones and Richard Harris. Yes Alec Baldwin has been turfed from the franchise, replaced by the man Paramount always wanted in the role from the start, and Ford does a great job of lending Jack gravity that Baldwin simply can't offer. Unfortunately, the movie around him only gets worse as it goes along, ending with a final reel that feels cut on from a different movie altogether. Meanwhile, Hayley's hyperfocused on the Golden Globes and the start of Awards Season, while Justin's getting deep into Percy Jackson & The Olympians. Other works discussed in this episode include Akeelah and the Bee, No Clue, Bottle Rocket, Foe, The Thing, Cape Fear, Spotlight, Prisoners and Zodiac among others. If you'd like to watch the film before listening to us talk about it, and this week we don't really recommend it, you can find it streaming on Paramount+ at the time of publication. We'll be back next week to wrap up our foray into the Tom Clancy-verse with 1994's Clear and Present Danger, as Harrison Ford becomes the only actor in the history of the franchise who got to play Jack Ryan twice on the big screen. Until then, we'll see you at the movies!

Audience member turned fourth host Morgan Vierling (HDTGM's Dungeons & Dragons Episode) helps Paul, June, & Jason break down 2000's Dungeons & Dragons starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Marlon Wayans, and Justin Whalin. LIVE from the Miller Theater in Philly, the crew discuss Snails' meaningless death, if priests could do magic, peeping imps, Lipstick Man's connection to the movie "Switch", and so much more. #JusticeForSnails This March & April HDTGM is going on tour to the UK & Ireland! Go to hdtgm.com for tix and info.Follow Paul on Letterboxd: letterboxd.com/paulscheer/HDTGM Discord: discord.gg/hdtgmPaul's Discord: discord.gg/paulscheerCheck out Paul and Rob Huebel live on Twitch (www.twitch.tv/friendzone) every Thursday 8-10pm ESTSubscribe to Unspooled with Paul and Amy Nicholson here: listen.earwolf.com/unspooledSubscribe to The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael here: www.thedeepdiveacademy.com/podcastCheck out The Jane Club over at www.janeclub.comCheck out new HDTGM merch over at https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hdtgmWhere to find Jason, June & Paul:@PaulScheer on Instagram & Twitter@Junediane on IG and @MsJuneDiane on TwitterJason is not on Twitter

It's bad enough that boarding school students Michael and Monster can't go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a murderous producer arrives on their doorstep - just in time for Christmas. On Episode 594 of Trick or Treat Radio the December Double Feature Cram Jam rolls on as we discuss the films The Sacrifice Game from director Jenn Wexler and Visitors - Complete Edition from director Ken'ichi Ugana! We also discuss acceptable blood alcohol levels, how currency works, and 70s satanic murder cults! So grab your satanic ritual handbook, write a song dedicated to the vomiting demon that saved your life, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Texas Chainsaw Massacre Pinball Machine, Squid Game: The Challenge, The Ranger, Shawna Shea Film Festival, Papa Ravenshadow, Toys for Tots, Krampusnacht Krossover with the Zombie Grrlz, he's the GOAT, Shacklferd77, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, ocular implants, Jake the Cake Fart Roberts, an acceptable blood alcohol level, Sword of Omens, bullets in houses, bullets shot into your house, Yosemite Sam, catching arrows, how does currency work, interest rate differentials, exchange rates, patreonizing you, One Piece, son of Sonny Chiba, The Sandman, Johanna Constantine, Tom Sturridge, Corinthian, David Thewlis, John Dee, Rough House Publishing, Black Honey, Pandora, The Manson Murders, Helter Skelter, Sharon Tate, The Last House on the Left, home invasion films, boarding school films, Linda Blair, Thora Birch, Mash-Up Films, Clockwork Orange, Castle Grayskull, The U.S.S Flagg, Georgia Acken, Stanley Kubrick, Plaga Zombie, Butt Bongo Fiesta, dumb anoroc, 2001: A Space Odyssey, monolith, NoZone, Emanuelle, Fatty Drives the Bus, Greg Grunberg, Satanic Hispanics, H.P. Lovecraft, Dragon Magazine, Call of Cthulhu, Conan fighting Cthulhu, In the Shadow of the Neon Maniacs, Best Movies Never Made, Stephen Scarlata, Devils, demon vomit, home invasions fueled by beer and Uncrustables.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

It's Die Hard in the war on drugs!For this very special episode, Phil and Liam are joined by a VERY special guest: actor, writer, director, comic book author, renaissance man and podcasting superstar PAUL SCHEER! That's right, the effervescent host of top film podcasts Unspooled and How Do This Get Made? chartered a helicopter and flew in to join Phil and Liam for an intensive analysis of this mid--90s classic! The film's complex plot is thus: after a close friend is murdered by international drug traffickers, the vengeful US President (Donald Moffet) tacitly instructs his National Security team to launch a series of secret military strikes against the parties deemed responsible. Soon the new CIA deputy director Jack Ryan (Harrison Ford) discovers himself to be an unwitting pawn in a covert, illegal war between American paramilitary forces and the Colombian drug cartels. As the carnage escalates, Ryan must find a way to quell the bloodshed and expose the corruption at the heart of his own government.  CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER is the third entry in the Jack Ryan film franchise that started with THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER. That particular movie was of course directed by DIE HARD helmer John McTiernan, meaning that there is plenty of ‘DIE HARD DNA' in the mix here…but does this motion picture also share some key similarities with Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER? The guys assess its influences and its legacy, while also wrestling with another burning question: is this the ultimate ‘Dad movie'? Paul talks passionately about his deep and long-standing connection with DIE HARD and his youthful love for all things Bruce Willis, and the guys go deep on the film's eclectic creative contributors, that includes personalities such as Tom Clancy, Harrison Ford, Philip Noyce, John Milius and Steven Zaillian. They also discuss the virtues of an outstanding ensemble cast that features the likes of Willem Dafoe, James Earl Jones, Anne Archer, Thora Birch, Joaquim de Almeida, Henry Czerny, Harris Yulin, Raymond Cruz, Benjamin Bratt and Miguel Sandoval. Paul even discusses the part he'd most love to play! The stacked cast makes for a particularly entertaining edition of the ‘Die Hard Oscars', and a tantalizing trivia quiz provides some stimulating brain-teasers…along with a warm and fuzzy moment or two. This highly entertaining episode is not to be missed - how DARE YOU not listen to it?! CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuYb6ZNQaZoAt the time of release, CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER is streaming on Paramount + and is available to rent of buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, Redbox, Direct TV, AMC and all the usual platforms.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Spooky Threequel Month continues as Will and Sam dare to f*ck with the Chuck by watching Child's Play 3, the unfortunate low point in the otherwise surprisingly consistent, long-running, never retconned Child's Play/Chucky franchise. While following cinema's greatest killer doll on yet another rampage, the boys discuss the 90s trope of military schools, sing the praises of Brad Dourif, and Will repeatedly confuses Mena Suvari and Thora Birch (neither of whom are in this movie). Music: Backbeat by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/) via Creative Commons license. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/legalcode)

Come little children, let us take thee away! Do we have a special treat for you. The kids from your favorite Halloween movie were back in the Witch City, some for the first time in 30 years. The cast had a blast while they were here, from signing autographs on the Common, to a party at Bit Bar. AND we were privileged enough to lead them on a walking tour to all the filming locations. Join Jeffrey and Sarah for a trip down memory lane as they chat with the Hocus Pocus cast about their time in Salem.   Interested in Salem The Podcast swag?? CLICK HERE! (PUMPKIN SPICY MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!)  Looking for more Salem content and want to support the Podcast? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Come little children, let us take thee away! Do we have a special treat for you. The kids from your favorite Halloween movie were back in the Witch City, some for the first time in 30 years. The cast had a blast while they were here, from signing autographs on the Common, to a party at Bit Bar. AND we were privileged enough to lead them on a walking tour to all the filming locations. Join Jeffrey and Sarah for a trip down memory lane as they chat with the Hocus Pocus cast about their time in Salem.   Interested in Salem The Podcast swag?? CLICK HERE! (PUMPKIN SPICY MERCH NOW AVAILABLE!)  Looking for more Salem content and want to support the Podcast? CLICK HERE!   www.salemthepodcast.com NEW INSTAGRAM - @salemthepod Email - hello@salemthepodcast.com   Book a tour with Sarah at Bewitched Historical Tours  www.bewitchedtours.com Book a tour with Jeffrey at Better Than Fiction Tours  www.btftours.com   Intro/Outro Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unfamiliar-faces License code: NGSBY7LA1HTVAUJE

Next year, Paramount Pictures is going to try and turn Dungeons and Dragons into the next huge fantasy franchise. Indeed, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves has it all - a huge budget, a cast of stars (including Chris Pine) and people behind the scenes who take it seriously. It's a far cry from the first, disastrous attempt to turn the famous RPG game into a franchise, 2000's mostly forgotten Dungeons & Dragons, which starred a scenery-chewing Jeremy Irons as an evil mage. The cast mainly consisted of young actors, including Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans and Thora Birch. Produced by New Line Cinema, it was very much in the vein of their Mortal Kombat movies, and fans of the iconic game, who were legion, were not impressed. The film only grossed a measly $33 million, and the only follow-up it spawned was a made-for-TV sequel forgotten by time.So what went wrong? In this episode of WTF Happened to this Movie, we dig into the RPG's origins, the hype surrounding it, and the choice of Courtney Solomon to direct what everyone, I assumed, hoped would launch a franchise. We also look back at how this was a different time for fantasy films, with New Line's own Lord of the Rings trilogy (which began only a year after this came out) showing everyone how lucrative a movie based on a fantasy property could be - if done right. This was definitively NOT done right. This episode of WTF Happened to this Movie is written and narrated by Dave Davis, edited by Paul Podeyn and produced by Ben Cantler. Is Dungeons and Dragons the movie as bad as we remember? Let us know in the comments! 

The Squad heads to the theater this week to play a game as they review "Saw X". We are also joined by actors Thora Birch,Vinessa Shaw,Jason Marsden and Omri Katz to discuss our upcoming event in Salem MA to celebrate everyone's favorite Halloween movie! Itsjustabunchahalloween.com for all details Music provided by www.purple-planet.com

Book Vs. Movie: Ghost WorldThe 1997 Daniel Clowes Graphic Novel vs. the Terry Zwigoff 2001 Film The Margos are feeling very moody and isolated, discussing the 2001 film Ghost World starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson as best friends Enid and Rebecca, who are perfect early 00's angsty and unimpressed with the world and was catnip for audiences and critics alike. Based on chapter five's “Hubba Hubba” by Daniel Clowes, the original 1997 graphic novel series Eightball, the story of two lonely misfits who interact with other lost souls, made for an unusual adaptation that earned an Academy Award nomination for Clowes and directed by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Bad Santa.) We read the source material (which you can find as a compilation of short stories in Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen by Stephanie Harrison), watched the film (has it aged well?), and tried to decide which we liked better--the book or the movie?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Daniel Clowes's workThe state of graphic novels and independent films in the 1990sTerry Zwigoff's adaptation that was somehow NOT a Miramax filmThe differences between the graphic novel and movieThe cast of the 2001 film: Thora Birch (Enid,) Scarlett Johannsson (Rebecca,) Steve Buscemi (Seymour,) Brad Renfro (Josh,) Illeana Douglas (Roberta Allsworth,) Bob Balaban (Enid's father,) Stacey Travis (Dana,) Tom McGowan (Joe,) Brian George (convenience store owner,) Pat Healy (John Ellis,) Rini Bell (graduation speaker,) Terri Garr (Maxine,) David Cross (Gerald,) Ezra Buzzington (“Weird Al,”) and Bruce Glover as Feldman.Clips used:Meeting SeymourGhost World (2001 original trailer)High School graduationEnid gets hired and firedThe art class scene introducing the paintingEnid helps Seymour dateSeymour attacks JoshMusic: “Jaan Pehechan Ho” by Mohammed RafiBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406542/advertisement

Book Vs. Movie: Ghost WorldThe 1997 Daniel Clowes Graphic Novel vs. the Terry Zwigoff 2001 Film The Margos are feeling very moody and isolated, discussing the 2001 film Ghost World starring Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson as best friends Enid and Rebecca, who are perfect early 00's angsty and unimpressed with the world and was catnip for audiences and critics alike. Based on chapter five's “Hubba Hubba” by Daniel Clowes, the original 1997 graphic novel series Eightball, the story of two lonely misfits who interact with other lost souls, made for an unusual adaptation that earned an Academy Award nomination for Clowes and directed by Terry Zwigoff (Crumb, Bad Santa.) We read the source material (which you can find as a compilation of short stories in Adaptations: From Short Story to Big Screen by Stephanie Harrison), watched the film (has it aged well?), and tried to decide which we liked better--the book or the movie?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Daniel Clowes's workThe state of graphic novels and independent films in the 1990sTerry Zwigoff's adaptation that was somehow NOT a Miramax filmThe differences between the graphic novel and movieThe cast of the 2001 film: Thora Birch (Enid,) Scarlett Johannsson (Rebecca,) Steve Buscemi (Seymour,) Brad Renfro (Josh,) Illeana Douglas (Roberta Allsworth,) Bob Balaban (Enid's father,) Stacey Travis (Dana,) Tom McGowan (Joe,) Brian George (convenience store owner,) Pat Healy (John Ellis,) Rini Bell (graduation speaker,) Terri Garr (Maxine,) David Cross (Gerald,) Ezra Buzzington (“Weird Al,”) and Bruce Glover as Feldman.Clips used:Meeting SeymourGhost World (2001 original trailer)High School graduationEnid gets hired and firedThe art class scene introducing the paintingEnid helps Seymour dateSeymour attacks JoshMusic: “Jaan Pehechan Ho” by Mohammed RafiBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

In this episode, we tackle one of the cringiest best picture winners we've covered so far: American Beauty. We pick apart this dark look at the monotany of suburban America in the late 90s and talk about the few things that worked for us and the many that don't.

Kevin & Chris stay in school another week to discuss noughties teen psychological-thriller The Hole (2001). The 'mos talk a British private school and an abandoned bomb shelter, Thora Birch's duplicitous dual roles, Lord of the Flies influences, backstabbing and coca cola stealing, a far too-young Keira Knightley, Ms. Honey the psychologist, and more. Bonus topics include And Just Like That, crazy right-wing pundits, and plenty of inane ramblings about the current state of Hollywood. Connect with us on Patreon and social media for updates! Patreon (on hold): https://www.patreon.com/homosonhauntedhill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homosonhauntedhill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hohhpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hohhpodcast

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!  Put a little more in there, Cowboy." American Beauty (1999) directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley and Mena Suvari Next Time: Harlan County, USA (1976)

Jordy Bogguss is back in Swans Crossing with us and maybe he'll stay forever. That could be part of Garrett Booth's elaborate plan after all. (Still no Mila. Kunis or otherwise.)

Directed by Terrt Zwigoff, Ghost World is the black comedy film based in the 1993-1997 comic book of the same name by Daniel Clowes. Luke and Jae traverse the 2001 world of teenage outsiders in this movie starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro, Illeana Douglas and Steve Buscemi. Neo-cool Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson), faced with graduation from high school, take a hard look at the world they wryly observe and decide what they really want. When Enid takes an interest in the offbeat Seymour (Steve Buscemi) and Rebecca focuses her attention on their mutual romantic fixation Josh (Brad Renfro), the girls' friendship is forever changed.

Katie and Bridget make a pact, resurrect a dead kid, fall in a sewer drain, have a baby, and drive a limo as they re-watch the movie: Now and Then! It's a movie all about friendship, growing up, and understanding that if you make a pact with your friends when you're 12 you HAVE TO follow it years and years later! Come along as we meet Roberta, a girl who we believe should have had a coming out story instead of a coming of age one; Sam, a girl who actually may or may not be Katie; Teeny, a girl who magically found a way to stuff pudding in a balloon; and Crissy, a girl who really needs a proper sex ed conversation - preferably from Ms. Rachael. These four best friends spend a wacky summer together going through honestly some crazy shit, just to reunite once again in their adulthood to watch Crissy give birth - literally! Delivered by Rosie O'Donnell! LITERALLY! Released in 1995, it stars some heavy hitters including: Christina Ricci, Demi Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, Thora Birch, Melanie Griffith, Gaby Hoffmann,  Rita Wilson, Devon Sawa, and Ashleigh Aston Moore (RIP).

Today the girls cover one of Drusilla's favorites, 1962's Carnival of Souls. From wiki: “Carnival of Souls is a 1962 American psychological horror film[3] produced and directed by Herk Harvey and written by John Clifford[1] from a story by Clifford and Harvey, and starring Candace Hilligoss. Its plot follows Mary Henry, a young woman whose life is disturbed after a car accident. She relocates to a new city, where she finds herself unable to assimilate with the locals and becomes drawn to the pavilion of an abandoned carnival. Director Harvey also appears in the film as a ghoulish stranger who stalks her throughout.[4] The film is set to an organ score by Gene Moore. “ But first! Drusilla changes jobs, the writers' strike continues with horror writer and queer pickets. Josh went to the anniversary screening of Ghost World with Thora Birch in person. Also mentioned: Airheads, The Seventh Seal, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, Ted Lasso, Philadelphia, Harold & Maude, Margot at the Wedding, Noah Baumbach, Frances Ha, White Noise, Crimes of Passion, Dark Shadows, Haunting of Bly Manor. NEXT WEEK: Rosemary's Baby (1968)Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/ Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/ Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkelJoshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel 

Meet Douglas Taurel. Douglas Taurel recently played Joe Petito in the upcoming Lifetime Movie, The Gabby Petito Story. He worked opposite Thora Birch, who also directed the film. He was cast as a voice in the popular video game Red Redemption and has appeared in numerous television shows and independent films. Including The Cobbler (starring Adam Sandler and Dustin Hoffman) and The Kindergarten Teacher (starring Maggie Gyllenhaal), which premiered at Sundance. He's built a seasoned resume with characters living on the edge of life. The Los Angeles Times said his work on Nurse Jackie, "Nurse Jackie gets her most fascinating character yet to date."  He recently finished directing and starring in the TV series Landing Home which he wrote. It recently earned Best Drama at the GI Film Festival, and he was nominated for Best Actor and Best First Time Director at the GI Film Festival. The series also earned Best Drama by the Wings of Honor Festival. It is now streaming on Amazon, Apple, Google Play, Tubi and Vudu, and Vimeo On Demand.  Douglas is well known for his solo show, The American Soldier, which has been nominated for the Amnesty International Award. A play that he wrote to honor Veterans and their families. It is based on actual letters from veterans and their families that span from the Revolution through the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is touring throughout the country and has performed in over 34 cities. Including notable spaces like The Kennedy Center in 2016 and 2019, The Library of Congress, and Off-Broadway at 59east59th street. It earned four out of 5 stars at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and The Huffington Post said the play was "Flawless and powerful ." It's been mentioned featured in The Washington Post, Washington Times, DC Metro, US Veteran Magazine, Austin Chronicle, Broadway World, The Military Times, Playbill, and Time Out, to name a few.  As a writer, he was commissioned by the Library of Congress to write, create and perform his second solo show, An American Soldier's Journey Home. It commemorates the ending of the First World War and tells the story of Irving Greenwald, a soldier in the 308 Regiment and part of the Lost Battalion. He has performed the play twice at the Library of Congress and the Hoboken Museum.  In addition, he's been nominated for the Innovative Theatre Award. He has performed in numerous Off-Broadway productions in some of New York's most established theaters, and The New York Times said his work as George in Of Mice and Men. "Douglas Taurel is a fine actor." Other Off-Broadway plays include Hard Rain (Cherry Lane Theatre), An Enemy of the People (Barrow Group Theatre), (The Shakespeare Project), Gloria(Playwrights Horizons), The Deputy (Theatre for a New Audience), and King Lear (Houston Shakespeare Festival). He reversed both roles of Lee & Austin in True West at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Three Weeks Daily, saying his portrayal of Austin was "a moving and stunning work by an actor."   Douglas grew up in Houston, Texas, and is the son of Latin American parents. His mother is from Colombia, and his father is from Argentina and is fluent in Spanish. Constantly challenging himself mentally and physically, Douglas boxed in college, has run two marathons (New York & Philadelphia), bagged all 10 Scottish Munros, and ran with the bulls in Spain on his honeymoon, and in 2012 climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. He's lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, loves a good bourbon, and is an Ole Miss alumni. www.DouglasTaurel.com  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemakingpod/support

In the final entry for Buddy month we tackle a cult classic - It's Ghost World from 2001! What's the connection between this and Drop Dead Fred? How does Michelle feel about Weird Al? Is likability a necessity for main characters? Also: Seth explains his embarrassing collecting past and Terry Zwigoff has an awkward elevator moment. We want to be your Movie Friends! connect with us on Twitter @moviefriendspod Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast Youtube Youtube.com/MovieFriendsPodcast or send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and maybe consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship.

It's Die Hard in a political thriller! This time Phil and Liam dig into the IRA-themed action movie PATRIOT GAMES (1992), the Jack Ryan sequel that Die Hard director John McTiernan was originally supposed to make with Alec Baldwin in the lead role. But fate – and Harrison Ford – had other ideas! While this expansive, globe-trotting political thriller may not bare much resemblance to Die Hard on face value, there's still a surprisingly high amount of ‘Die Hard DNA' for the boys to examine with their movie microscopes. This pulsating Paramount picture is also notable for being one of the first mainstream Hollywood action movies to tackle complex and contemporaneous political events: the troubles in Ireland. It's a particularly important episode for Liam, who has a deep and long-standing connection to this movie and its iconic leading man, Harrison Ford - whose acting style and body of work is discussed in significant detail. The film's stellar supporting cast - that includes such luminaries as Anne Archer, Sean Bean, Thora Birch, Samuel L. Jackson and James Earl Jones - also gives the guys plenty to chew over, along with the dense literary source material, i.e. Tom Clancy's 1987 novel of the same name. But despite the heavy subject matter, there's still plenty of opportunity for games of a more light-hearted nature. As always, the show culminates with the ‘Die Hard Oscars' and the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz, which now also features the ever-popular ‘Convoluted Corner'! PATRIOT GAMES TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bq26pM6Om-A At the time of release, PATRIOT GAMES is streaming for free on Paramount + and through Amazon Prime Video, MGM +, Showtime, Fubo and the History Channel vault. It is also available to rent or buy through Apple TV, iTunes, YouTube, RedBox, Vudu, DirectTV and all the usual platforms. DIE HARD ON A BLANK is created, written, and hosted by Philip Gawthorne. Liam Billingham produces and co-hosts the show. Mike Mayer and Michael Sugar are the executive producers. Olivia Aylmer is our marketing consultant. Tyson Hubley makes our artwork and videos. Special thanks to Sukee Chew and everyone at Sugar23. You can follow Die Hard On A Blank on Twitter and Instagram here. Follow @liamgbillingham and @philipgawthorne on twitter. You can e-mail us with questions or comments at diehardoab@gmail.com. Get in touch! We want to hear from you! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a Mia Goth extravaganza! With so much Mia Goth going around, the boys dedicate a whole episode to her. 3 Films including X, Pearl and Infinity Pool. Also! Tom has an epiphany when he realizes he loves "paycheck movies". Bill Murray gets handsy. More time is dedicated to Jenny Ortega's agent than on any other podcast. Bella Thorne becomes Thora Birch. Tom unleashes his wrath on Tom Hanks. Tons of Ti West discussion. And because Tom is a gay man, the conversation descends into Cher, Meryl Streep and Sally Field. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tohellwiththispodcast/support

A new Dungeons and Dragons movie arrives in theatres this month, so we thought we'd take a look back at the very first attempt to bring the beloved role-playing phenomenon to the screen. As two first-level novices, Dan and Conrad needed an expert Dungeon Master to guide them through this early 2000s CGI-fest, so the sage-like Michael French of RetroBlasting joins them. At least, he does until his Internet took pity and set him free from the spectacle of PlayStation 1 cut-screen establishing shots, Jeremy Irons devouring the scenery and spitting it venomously back out, and evil henchmen in frosty blue lipstick. The fantasy extravaganza directed by first-time helmer Courtney Solomon, featuring Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans, Thora Birch, Zoe McLellan and Kristen Wilson is a much-maligned box office disaster, but is it a powerful gem just waiting to be rediscovered? Find out! Check out RetroBlasting on YouTube! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Support us on Patreon to nominate future films, vote on whether films should be released or thrown back, and access exclusive bonus content!

On this episode: The unexpected passing of a Hollywood heavy and Guillermo Del Toro's next project… PLUS! Joseph's Oscar payoff,  what's the deal with black and White movies, and how Papa Ford helped River Phoenix fill his shoesIn news: Holidays, Jehovah, Arbor Day, Boxing Day, Flag Day, 4th of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Columbus Day, Vince Guaraldi's Trio, New Years, Lance Reddick, John Wick, The Wire, Thomas Wayne, Batman Unburied, Horizon, Destiny, Monster Party, American Horror Story, Search Party, Keys and Peele, The Blacklist, The Guest, Brooklyn 99, Andre Braugher, Eric Andre, Sam Neill, Leukemia, Bryan Bishop, The Film Vault, Guillermo Del Toro, Pinocchio, Netflix, Frankenstein, Andrew Garfield, Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Igor, Mary Shelley, Dune, The Cardcounter, Scenes from a Marriage, X, Pearl, Maxxxine, Bruce Purkey, Cinnemaddicts, Infinity Pool, Brandon Cronenberg, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Oscar predictions, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu, Hong Chau, Angela Bassett, Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Wheel of Punishment, Police Academy, Hot Pursuit, Simon Sea, Dennis Rodman, Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive, House of the Dead, Codename: The Cleaner, Cedric the Entertainer, Gotti, National Lampoons: Gold Diggers, Baby Geniuses, Avengers 1998, Ralph Fiennes, Albert Pyun, Sylvester Stallone, Frank Stallone, John Travolta, Paramount+, PlutoTV, Inception, Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant, Tom Hardy, The Dark Knight Rises, Christian Bale, American Psycho, Jared Leto, Saving Private Ryan, Tom Hanks, The Polar Express, Michael Jeter, Air Bud, Bill Cobb, That Thing You Do, Se7en, Kevin Spacey, American Beauty, Mina Suvari, Annette Benning, Thora Birch, Chris Cooper, The Hole, Rainn Wilson, Don't Tell a Soul, Keira Knightly, Verotika, The Lighthouse, Robert Pattinson, Twilight, Kristen Stewart, Boondocks Saints, Babel, Babylon, Blues Brothers, Nebraska, Parasite, Nomadland, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Pleasantville, Dead Man, Jim Jarmusch, Johnny Depp, The Man That Wasn't There, Eraserhead, Pi, Begotten, Mad Max: Fury Road, Chrome edition, Logan, The Noir cut, Roma, The Artist, The Tragedy of Macbeth, River Phoenix, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Temple of Doom, Club Obi Wan, James Bond, Young Indiana Jones, The Mosquito CoastVisit the Indie GoGo for Joseph's new project: Raven's Landing https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/raven-s-landing#/ http://www.MCFCpodcast.comhttp://www.facebook.com/MCFCpodcasthttp://www.twitter.com/podcastMCFChttp://www.tiktok.com/middleclassfilmclasshttp://www.instagram.com/middleclassfilmclassEmail: MCFCpodcast@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail at (209) 730-6010Merch store - https://middle-class-film-class.creator-spring.com/ Join the Patreon:www.patreon.con/middleclassfilmclassPatrons:Javier  Listener Stephen: The Maple Syrup Don  Joel Shinneman  Linda McCalister  Heather Sachs  https://twitter.com/DorkOfAllDorks  Ryan  CorbinJason  https://www.forcefivepodcast.com/  Brendan BealChris GeigerJoseph Navarro    Pete Abeytaand Tyler Noe    Streaming Picks:History of the World Part 2 - HuluScream 6 - Only in TheatersJoyride - PlexTár - PeacockPopcorn - Shutter, AMC+LOTR: Return of The King - HBO MaxPrometheus - Hulu

Actress and comedian Alana Johnston (Self Esteem Party) joins to discuss the 1995 coming-of-age drama NOW AND THEN starring Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gaby Hoffmann and Ashleigh Aston Moore. Director Lesli Linka Glatter helmed this period piece about four adolescent friends growing up in a small Indiana town in 1970, bookended by scenes of the same quartet in adulthood played by Rosie O'Donnell, Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore, and Rita Wilson. NOW AND THEN came and went upon release in 1995, but decades worth of slumber party viewings had bolstered the film's cult reputation as a rare cinematic bildungsroman to focus on female characters. With the always-hilarious Johnston, we delve into this '90s staple along with diversions into Casper, Canadian television, Euphoria, Romeo + Juliet and much, much more!

The world's most beloved Steve Buscemi-themed podcast returns with an episode all about Terry Zwigoff's adaptation of Daniel Clowes' GHOST WORLD, starring Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson and - of course - Steve Buscemi! We talk about the difficulties of adapting (non-superhero) comics, how the film compares to the source, how our opinions on the film have changed since we first saw it and SO MUCH MORE. All that and the latest Steve Buscemi news. CHECK IT OUT.

We have on the show returning champion film finance expert Franco Sama. His first episode is one of the most downloaded episodes in the history of the show (Listen to that episode here). Franco and I joke that his last episode turned him into a celebrity at film markets and festivals around the world. I mean he can barely walk the halls of AFM without getting recognized.Franco is a wealth of knowledge in the film finance space and I have learned tons from him over the years. We discuss the effect the Coronavirus is and will have on not only raising money for a film but also selling that movie to an ever-changing marketplace. Nobody knows what will happen to the industry after this virus passes. We also discuss which studios are more vulnerable than others and the dos and don ts when raising money for an indie film into today's marketplace.Here's a bit about today's guest.Independent feature film producer Franco Sama boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations, and nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience.Sama has Executive Produced and/or produced an impressive array of over twenty (20) successful independent feature films including most notably, “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film was released into theatres and acquired a worldwide distribution deal from Universal Pictures.Other films Sama has produced include; “Black Limousine” starring David Arquette and Vivica Fox, “Tooth and Nail” starring Michael Madsen and Vinnie Jones, and “Paid” starring Corbin Bernsen and Tom Conti.  Sama also serves as Executive Producer on the film festival darling “Petunia” starring Thora Birch, Brittany Snow and Academy Award winner Christine Lahti.His shingle “Samaco Films, LLC”, headquartered on the lot at the prestigious, privately owned and operated, independent film studio, Los Angeles Center Studios in Downtown Los Angeles, is currently financing and producing a slate of several independent feature films, including, “Vodun”, “Alexis Colette” and recently wrapped production on the $1M thriller, “The Inheritance”.In addition, Sama is also a highly sought after public guest speaker having launched his hugely popular film financing and distribution forum program “Finance Indie Road Map”, otherwise known as “The F.I.R.M.” which is designed specifically to educate and assist first and second-time filmmakers in their quest to develop, fund, produce and release their first feature film(s).This EPIC episode is by far one of the most important shows you could listen to. Please share it with all your filmmaking and screenwriting friends. If you want the latest information on what it is like to raise money in today's crazy world get ready to take notes. Enjoy my conversation with Franco Sama.

To All the Men I've Tolerated Before is on a holiday break! In the meantime, we will be posting episodes of our livestream collaboration with Pop Culture Makes Me Jealous. Still Comfy? is an in-depth look at our favorite comfort shows and movies. After a conversation about the themes presented in the selected show, we then discuss how the show holds up against our Tolerator and Jelly Pops morals and viewpoints. You can watch Still Comfy? on our Instagram at menivetoleratedpod or our YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1PX0HKfxH3Ge2GYTIh8g5ElcUJY42UFf. While we're on holiday break, please take an opportunity to follow the show on all social media platforms. We would also love for you to join us on Patreon for bonus content and early access to ad-free episodes. Our Patreon can be found at https://www.patreon.com/menivetoleratedpod. All ways to support the show, including our merchandise, can be found at https://linktr.ee/menivetoleratedpod.

Now let's get into today's AMAZING guest. We have on the show returning champion film finance expert Franco Sama. His first episode is one of the most downloaded episodes in the history of the show (Listen to that episode here). Franco and I joke that his last episode turned him into a celebrity at film markets and festivals around the world. I mean he can barely walk the halls of AFM without getting recognized.Franco is a well of knowledge in the film finance space and I have learned tons from him over the years. We discuss the effect the Coronavirus is and will have on not only raising money for a film but also selling that movie to an ever-changing marketplace. Nobody knows what will happen to the industry after this virus passes. We also discuss which studios are more vulnerable than others and the dos and don ts when raising money for an indie film into today's marketplace.Here's a bit about today's guest.Independent feature film producer Franco Sama boasts a remarkable and extensive history in public speaking, public relations, and nearly two decades of independent film development, production and financing experience.Sama has Executive Produced and/or produced an impressive array of over twenty (20) successful independent feature films including most notably, “Guns, Girls and Gambling” starring Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, and Dane Cook which is now a cult favorite; this film was released into theatres and acquired a worldwide distribution deal from Universal Pictures.Other films Sama has produced include; “Black Limousine” starring David Arquette and Vivica Fox, “Tooth and Nail” starring Michael Madsen and Vinnie Jones, and "Paid" starring Corbin Bernsen and Tom Conti.  Sama also serves as Executive Producer on the film festival darling “Petunia” starring Thora Birch, Brittany Snow and Academy Award winner Christine Lahti.His shingle “Samaco Films, LLC”, headquartered on the lot at the prestigious, privately owned and operated, independent film studio, Los Angeles Center Studios in Downtown Los Angeles, is currently financing and producing a slate of several independent feature films, including, “Vodun”, “Alexis Colette” and recently wrapped production on the $1M thriller, “The Inheritance”.In addition, Sama is also a highly sought after public guest speaker having launched his hugely popular film financing and distribution forum program “Finance Indie Road Map”, otherwise known as “The F.I.R.M.” which is designed specifically to educate and assist first and second-time filmmakers in their quest to develop, fund, produce and release their first feature film(s).This EPIC episode is by far one of the most important shows you could listen to. Please share it with all your filmmaking and screenwriting friends. If you want the latest information on what it is like to raise money in today's crazy world get ready to take notes. Enjoy my conversation with Franco Sama.

ADRENALINE is a collection of Realm's most riveting thrillers, introduced by host Neil Hellegers. The current season is Overleaper, starring BAFTA and Emmy-nominated actress Thora Birch, which follows an American soldier who must stop her doppelganger from a parallel dimension who's taken her place, with plans to assassinate the President of the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ADRENALINE is a collection of Realm's most riveting thrillers, introduced by host Neil Hellegers. The current season is Overleaper, starring BAFTA and Emmy-nominated actress Thora Birch, which follows an American soldier who must stop her doppelganger from a parallel dimension who's taken her place, with plans to assassinate the President of the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for another staple in the cinematic year of 1999. A year that will go down in history as releasing some of the most culturally relevant films of the modern age. For this episode we're talking American Beauty by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball. This is one of me and Charles' essential 90s films and it was good to really examine all the aspects we enjoyed as teenagers and cringe at what didn't age well at ALL. We chat about the perfect casting of Wes Bentley, the color red, and the incredible script.Off-topic rants include: Loveline, lusting after Peter Gallagher, Six Feet Under, Charles' college class on natural disasters, and our favorite year in music---Get OVER 80 BONUS episodes on 90s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show, join the PATREON for $5 a month! www.patreon.com/fashiongrungeHosts: Lauren @lauren_melanie & Charles @charleshaslamMusic by Den-Mate @imdenmateFollow Fashion Grunge PodcastInstagram @fashiongrungepodTwitter @fgrungepodLetterboxd Fashion Grunge PodcastTikTok @fashiongrungepod

For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm, and sign up for our newsletter while you're there! Adrenaline: Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen away. Follow us! On Instagram @RealmMedia_ On Twitter @RealmMedia Check out our merch at: merch.realm.fm Find and support our sponsors at: www.realm.fm/w/partners Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Call us Perez, because this week is all about the Entertainment Industry and Celeb drama! This week the gays check in after Hurricane Ian! Justin survived his first Florida Hurricane by being 3 sheets to the wind and both Bland Gays recover from sickness. The Gays reconnect over two major cheating SCANDALS from the unmemorable Try Guy and Adam Levine, discuss why it's so difficult for men to keep it in their pants, and what they would do if they were one of these trash can humans wives. The Gays jump into movies and break down Hocus Pocus 2, the new Jeffrey Dahmer series and Lifetimes insensitive release of the Gabby Petito movie. Where was Thora Birch for Hocus Pocus 2? Allow us to fill you in...Lastly, it's officially Fall. Which means only one thing for these two strapping young lads - Football Season. Listen in as The Gays discuss which openly Gay sporty sport guys they would have sex with and who they would pass on....Upgrade your sweet feet with some CROCS!Use the link below to get your first pair of crocs! Get FREE SHIPPING on any order placed over $45! Join the Crocs Club - Click here to ShopEnjoyed this episode? Don't forget to share with your pals and follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok -  @TwoBlandGaysSupport the show

Millennials unite! Ashley Coffin and Hayley Hobbs laugh through the classic Halloween Disney film Hocus Pocus while we wait for Hocus Pocus 2 to drop on Disney Plus September 30. Enjoy the nostalgia, trivia, and giggles!Check out Bill and Ashley's Terror Theater featuring Ash: @billandashterrortheater on InstagramCheck out Source Pages featuring Hayley: @thesourcepagespodcast on Instagramwww.strandedpanda.com

This week, we're introducing you to Overleaper, a new show from Realm starring Thora Birch. Listen and subscribe to Overleaper wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm (and sign up for our newsletter while you're at it!) On a covert mission in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach is sent through a mysterious door where she encounters a shocking discovery—a hostile doppelganger. Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're introducing you to Overleaper, a new show from Realm starring Thora Birch. Listen and subscribe to Overleaper wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm (and sign up for our newsletter while you're at it!) On a covert mission in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach is sent through a mysterious door where she encounters a shocking discovery—a hostile doppelganger. Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're introducing you to Overleaper, a new show from Realm starring Thora Birch. Listen and subscribe to Overleaper wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm (and sign up for our newsletter while you're at it!) On a covert mission in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach is sent through a mysterious door where she encounters a shocking discovery—a hostile doppelganger. Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're introducing you to Overleaper, a new show from Realm starring Thora Birch. Listen and subscribe to Overleaper wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm (and sign up for our newsletter while you're at it!) On a covert mission in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach is sent through a mysterious door where she encounters a shocking discovery—a hostile doppelganger. Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we're introducing you to Overleaper, a new show from Realm starring Thora Birch. Listen and subscribe to Overleaper wherever you get your podcasts, or visit Realm.fm (and sign up for our newsletter while you're at it!) On a covert mission in Afghanistan, Staff Sergeant Audrey Beach is sent through a mysterious door where she encounters a shocking discovery—a hostile doppelganger. Overleaper is a Realm production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices