One Week Only - Podcast

"The Vast of Night" is a terrifically entertaining Sci-Fi thriller about a small town in 1950s New Mexico that is beset by a strange sound on the radio. It won the Audience Award at the 2019 Slamdance Film Festival, and it's now playing in Drive-In Cinemas across the country, before coming to Amazon Prime on May 29th.

We interviewed producer Melissa Kirkendall about working with first-time director Andrew Patterson, filming in a real small town with local actors, and how filmmakers are coping with the shutdown.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"Stories I Didn't Know" is a documentary at this year's Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival.

"Stories I Didn't Know" is a documentary at this year's Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival, which is going on this week online!

We interviewed directors Rita Davern and Melody Gilbert

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Film Producer Samuel M. Sherman is a legend of Grindhouse Drive-In Cinema, who made such films as "Satan's Sadists" and "Brain of Blood" with director Al Adamson. With the recent shutdown of indoor cinemas, Sherman is starting a tour of Drive-In theaters across the country with his beloved genre mashup "Dracula vs Frankenstein" starting on May 26th.

We interviewed Sherman about his long career in movie-making, his love of Drive-Ins, and his upcoming memoir.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"Raising Buchanan" is a dark comedy about a cash-strapped woman who steals the body of President Buchanan, but finds that nobody wants to pay the ransom.

We interviewed writer/director Bruce Dellis and Producer/Star Amanda Melby about making a comedy about our "worst" President, balancing humor and crime drama, and working with the late character actor René Auberjonois.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"Shadows of Freedom" is a documentary about the Jewish resistance fighters in Algiers during WWII, who helped the Allied forces take back North Africa from Vichy France. Now available on VOD!

We interviewed directors Amos Carlen and Aline Robichaud about how they first about this incredible story, tracking down information on the resistance fighters, and why this forgotten WWII story still matters today.

hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"Riplist" is a funny & thoughtful documentary about a celebrity deathpool, where members try to predict which aging celebrities will die in the coming year. We interviewed director Mike Sholtz about how he heard about this comedically morbid hobby, and why he's fascinated by the weirdest corners of the Midwest, including Viking history and competitive puzzle competitions. The film is now available to rent online via the Twin Cities Film Fest.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"Skin Deep: The Battle Over Morgellons" is a documentary about the mysterious Morgellons disease, a skin disorder that affects thousands of people, but many doctors don't believe exists. We interviewed Pi Ware about how heard about Morgellons, how he reached out to those on both sides of the debate, and how Morgellons compares to other afflictions that we eventually proved after decades of denile.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

Since movie theaters are closed, let's talk about Virtual Cinema! Indie film distributors are working with independent cinemas to release smaller films and share the profits. It's the best way to support films & theaters during this terrible crisis.

Listen to our reviews of "The Platform" (on Netflix), "Saint Frances," "Bacurau" and "Zombi Child" which are now available to stream. "And Then We Danced" which we reviewed last episode is also streaming now. We also discuss "First Cow," "I Was At Home, But..." and "Wendy" which were playing in theaters before they closed.

You can also support your local cinemas by buying gift cards and membership. Hopefully we'll all be able to return to cinemas soon.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com

"The Boy Who Sold The World" is a documentary about Ben Pasternak, who moved to New York and started created Apps when he was only 16. The film was set to premiere at this year's SXSW Film Festival, which was sadly cancelled due to COVID-19 virus.

We interviewed director Adam Barton about how he met Ben, staying objective as a filmmaker, and the experience of SXSW being cancelled.

Hosted by Carlos Aguilar & Conor Holt. Music by Kevin MacLeod at www.incompetech.com