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Dee Wallace is an accomplished American actress, producer, and author, best known for her iconic role as the mother in the classic film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Born on December 14, 1947, in Kansas City, Kansas, she began her career in television and quickly made a name for herself in film during the 1980s. Wallace has appeared in numerous horror films, including The Hills Have Eyes and Cujo, showcasing her versatility as an actress.

In addition to her film work, she has been a prominent figure in television, featuring in series like The New Adventures of Old Christine and My Name Is Earl. Beyond acting, Wallace is a motivational speaker and author, sharing insights on personal empowerment and healing. With a career spanning several decades, Dee Wallace continues to inspire audiences with her talent and passion for storytelling.

Honouring his father’s last wish to reunite with the American side of his family, Irishman Ciáran calls his cousin, Barry, out of the blue with the offer for him to visit his homeland. Barry, keen to escape from the daily grind of his New York real estate firm, agrees to make the long trip over.

However, after an initially warm welcome, tensions soon boil over when it’s discovered that Barry has unexpectedly been left half the money in Ciáran’s father’s will. With the two men now torn apart by greed and jealousy, resulting in a feud that spirals into a series of pretty squabbles and disastrous hijinks, will they ever be able to give peace a chance again?

The Problem With People will be released on October 4th

In the tradition of art-world documentaries like Stop Making Sense and American Movie, Art Dealers follows eccentric rock-n-roll artist Adam Weiner aka Low Cut Connie, and his band as they attempt to mount a concert production of their recently released album "Art Dealers" for a three-night run in NYC. The stunning high-intensity performances are laid against a backdrop of five years of footage that shows an artist plagued by bad luck who attacks each performance with humor and stagecraft.

Today I’m joined by Adam Weiner to discuss ART DEALERS, the importance of creativity, and our shared love of David Johansen 

Would you like to win a copy of DESPICABLE ME 4 on 4K UHD? The fine folks over at Universal Pictures have been kind enough to give us a few to giveaway to listeners of the Following Films Podcast. To be entered for a chance to win, simply RT the link in the show notes.

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ART DEALERS will be available on VOD on October 1st. For more information go to lowcutconnie.com. Check the show notes for the link and some upcoming tour dates.

PORTLAND, ME - Portland House of Music - 10/8 

BOSTON, MA - The Sinclair - 10/10 

PORTSMOUTH, NH - 3S Artspace - 10/11 

ROCHESTER, NY - Waterstreet Music Hall - 10/13 

TORONTO, ON - Horseshoe Tavern - 10/14 

TORONTO, ON - Horseshoe Tavern - 10/15 

NORTHAMPTON, MA - Iron Horse - 10/17 

JERSEY CITY, NJ - White Eagle Hall - 10/18 

PAWLING, NY - Daryl's House - 11/7

PITTSBURGH, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre - 11/09 

CHARLESTON, WV - Mountain Stage - 11/10

MADISON, WI - The Majestic - 11/12 

MILWAUKEE, WI - Shank Hall - 11/13 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - First Avenue - 11/14 

CHICAGO, IL - Space at Evanston - 11/16 

LAWRENCEBURG, IN - Liberty Theater - 11/17 

COLUMBUS, OH - Rumba Cafe - 11/19

Today I’m joined by the horror filmmaking duo Social House Films,  writer/director Aaron Fradkin, and writer/star Victoria Fratz Fradkin. The duo’s previous project, The Ballerina, amassed over 19 million views on YouTube and was featured in Season 7 of Bloody Bites TV. Social House Films was also highlighted as one of the leading independent horror filmmakers in GQ’s article “The Most Exciting Horror Filmmaking is Happening on YouTube.”

I had them on the show today to discuss their latest film BEEZEL.

Over six tumultuous decades, three unwitting guests of a cursed New England home stumble upon a sinister secret dwelling beneath its floors - an eternal witch with an insatiable thirst for the souls of the living.

BEEZEL is currently available on VOD.

Today I'm joined by director of photography, Ricardo "Rick" Diaz, about his work on the hit Netflix film INCOMING.

The film has a perfect blend of goofiness and raunchiness and is a coming-of-age story. It's reminiscent of favorites such as American Pie, Can't Hardly Wait, and Superbad. Diaz's goal was to capture the film in a way that evokes nostalgia and humor without making it look like the standard visual format we usually see in comedies of this nature.

Today I'm joined by SUBSERVIENCE director S.K. Dale (Till Dealth)

The film stars Megan Fox (Transformers), Michele Morrone (365 Days), and Madeline Zima ("Californication"). 

In SUBSERVIENCE, Megan Fox stars as Alice, a lifelike artificially intelligent android, who has the ability to take care of any family and home. Looking for help with the housework, a struggling father (Michele Morrone) purchases Alice after his wife becomes sick. Alice suddenly becomes self-aware and wants everything her new family has to offer, starting with the affection of her owner – and she’ll kill to get it.

Today I'm joined by Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, Reed Northrup, and Siena Agudong, the cast of the 4:30 Movie

Today I'm joined by Nathan Tape, Jon Oswald (LOWLIFE), and Scott Turner Schofield to discuss the genre-bender-juggalo-crime-dramedy-thriller OFF RAMP.

The 17th Annual Bushwick Film Festival will take place this October 16 - October 20. Today I'm joined by the festival’s founder, Kweighbaye Kotee.

This year’s theme, "Producing The Dream," is about exploring what it takes to realize a dream, and celebrating the incredible artistry, effort and creativity that filmmakers pour into their creative work to reflect our stories.

Since its founding in 2007, the Bushwick Film Festival has been a cornerstone for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers, providing a stage where unique voices can be heard and dreams can take flight.

Thank you for listening to the Following Films podcast today I’m joined by Uwe Boll. I had him on the show to talk about his latest film, First Shift.

First Shift is a 2024 American crime drama centered on an NYPD officer who is forced to team up with a new recruit. First Shift is currently available on VOD