Hollywood AWAC

Host Bill Thill meets up with critic, journalist, and digital content creator Tara McNamara at the Cinemark Theaters in Los Angeles to discuss movies of the 1980's.

Tara has been a critic for Common Sense Media for 15 years, written for Variety and Fandango and is the founder of 80sMovieGuide.com. She also produces the podcast, "80's Movies: A Guide To What's Wrong With Your Parents", a show she co-hosts with her daughter.

Tara is an expert on the films of the 1980's and her unique take on the decade, that was defined by teen movies and MTV, will both delight and horrify...and somehow that seems appropriate!

Film fans, and those harboring prom photos that feature big hair, will enjoy this trip down movie memory lane.--And we promise not to tell your kids!

SHOW NOTES:

GUEST V.O.: "Previously On..." - Leah Brock

MUSIC: "Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

INTRO CLIP: "Caddyshack" (1980)

Host Bill Thill is joined by acting coach Dave Abbitt for an in depth conversation about acting and what's required to master the craft.

With many years in the entertainment industry, Dave is one of the most passionate and knowledgeable instructors around. His weekly scene study class at the Raven Playhouse in the NoHo Arts District is designed to challenge and inspire actors to reach their full potential.

Plus, the 'movie you might have heard of' toy line that got away and Dave plays "The Lightning Round!"

SHOW NOTES:

Guest V.O.

"Previously On..." - Leah Brock

MUSIC:

"Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

INTRO CLIP:

"Birdman" (2014)

CLOSING CLIP

"Blazing Saddles" (1974)

To Squee Or Not To Squee!

Host Bill Thill is joined by self-described obsessed 'fangirl' and New York based documentary filmmaker Hansi Oppenheimer to discuss the power of female fandom.

According to the Urban Dictionary, Squee! is the sound a fangirl makes, 'To Squeal with Glee', when expressing a feeling of excitement and happiness."

We go behind the Squee! to discuss the self-empowerment of fandom and the influence fans have on the industry. Hansi also shares her experience of using new, readily available, technology to create filmed content for a receptive worldwide audience by any means necessary.

Plus, Hansi plays 'The Lightning Round!'

SHOW NOTES:

Guest V.O.

"Previously On..." - Leah Brock

MUSIC:

"Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

INTRO CLIP:

"This Is Spinal Tap" (1984)

Host Bill Thill and Producer, Writer and Pop Culture expert Jake Deptula meet for coffee and conversation at Priscilla's coffee shop in Toluca Lake, CA.

In the shadow of Disney and Warner Bros. Studios, Priscilla's is the place to meet and greet friends in this famous media triangle neighborhood that's also home to the Garry Marshall Theater.

Part-time contributor to the Hollywood AWAC podcast and full-time inspiring guy, Jake talks about his career path, how to navigate in the new Hollywood environment and shares his insight into a way of thinking that will benefit any creative as they build a career in the business.

Plus, Jake plays 'The Lightning Round!'

SHOW NOTES:

Guest V.O.

"Previously on..." - Leah Brock

Music

"Hooray For Hollywood" Benny Goodman Orchestra

"Stayin' Alive" The Bee Gees

Host Bill Thill is joined by guest contributor, writer Michael Claibourne for an "Opening Night" overview of the Hollywood AWAC community and podcast.