Cinema File Podcast

My dad is the reason I love Halloween. He's also the reason I love scary movies. He's also the reason I took a job in the printing industry, which lead to a career in journalism. In this highly personal episode, I share my Halloween and movie-going memories of Roy N. Shearer II with my good friend Xtina.

In some alternate, pandemic-free universe, Nia Dacosta's new "Candyman" movie was released this month, but in ours, it's been delayed until 2021. In this episode, Kate and Andrew revisit the first 3 films in the series, and express our ever-increasing excitement for the next one.

"Ghosts of Athens" author Tracy L. Adkins is interviewed in this episode recorded at Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Georgia on October 23, 2020. Ms. Adkins discusses her first encounter with the unexplained, how she wrote the book, and reads the chapter on the Lyndon House haunting.

Stick to the road and beware the moon! Andrew and Xtina discuss what is arguably the best werewolf movie of all time, 1981's "An American Werewolf in London," including the themes, special effects, and a dark chapter of director John Landis' history.

Athens artist Will Eskridge returns to the podcast to talk Halloween costumes, '80s hair metal, and "Pärty Animalz," his new painting series opening Sunday, Oct. 18 via Facebook Live. Visit facebook.com/willeskridgeart for detailz.

Lane and Ruckus Skye are a married filmmaking team from Georgia whose new movie, "The Devil To Pay," casts Danielle Deadwyler in an intensely affecting, dynamic performance as an Appalachian mother caught in the middle of an age-old feud. In this interview, the Skyes talk about the care they took in constructing a responsible, yet highly compelling story.

October is a special month for horror movie fans, and we're here to help you decide what movies to watch while you're stuck in your house. Horror journalist Julieann Stipidis (Monster Mania, Bloody-Disgusting) brings her top 10 favorite movies to watch during the Halloween season.

Former video store clerks Andrew and Sam return 5 movies they watched in August including I'M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, MULAN, PROJECT POWER, AMERICAN PICKLE, PALM SPRINGS, and BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC. 

Jill works in retail. Andrew is a writer. Both love movies and have families who love movies. One has gone back to the movie theater and one remains hesitant. What's it like out there? Can you stay home and still support your local cinema? Perhaps most importantly, are you gonna pay $30 to rent "Mulan"?