This week on Around the Galaxy: The Star Wars Fan Talk Show, Pete Fletzer and Nick Mielke go behind the masks with two legends of practical effects and pop culture — Howard Berger and Marshall Julius, the creative duo behind the brand-new book Making Monsters (get it on sale here: https://amzn.to/3KFr47X ). 

Howard Berger is an Academy Award–winning special make-up effects artist and co-founder of KNB EFX Group, with over 200 film credits to his name. From The Chronicles of Narnia to The Walking Dead, Army of Darkness, and Kill Bill, Howard has helped shape some of the most unforgettable creatures and characters in movie history.

Marshall Julius is an entertainment journalist, broadcaster, and self-proclaimed veteran nerd whose wit and energy have made him a fan-favorite across the film and fandom community. Together, the two dive deep into the art, craft, and heart behind monster-making — and why these cinematic creations continue to captivate audiences decades later.

The conversation spans four time zones — with Marshall joining from the U.K., Howard calling in from a film set in New Mexico, and Pete and Nick running on early-morning coffee. The result? A lively, insightful, and often hilarious discussion about creativity, fandom, and the beauty of bringing imagination to life.

📚 Speaking of books — Pete’s own upcoming release, Who Owns the Myth?, explores why Star Wars means so much to so many of us. It’s part mythic study, part memoir, and part pop culture reflection — and it’s available for preorder now at WhoOwnsTheMyth.com.

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