By Summer Brooks and Team Slice of SciFi
This is How We Geek Out: Interviews, Reviews & More
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Director Stefon Bristol stops by to talk about BREATHE, and getting into the family side of a survival story. What do you look for in your dystopian or post-apocalyptic stories? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message...
Writer-Director-Producer Hasraf "HaZ" Dulull is here to talk about his new animated feature MAX BEYOND, which was fully created with the Unreal Engine, and is just the first chapter in this new world of story possibilities. What other uses for Unreal...
Writer-Director Nathaniel Kahn stops by to talk about the new IMAX Original Documentary, DEEP SKY, chronicling the building, launch and deployment of the James Webb Space Telescope, as well as its evolving mission. What space science breakthroughs would you like to...
Writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner is here to talk about his latest feature, STING, and how he wanted to make a fairy tale story... with unusually large spiders. Which critters are your horror movie trigger? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or...
International Horror & Sci-fi Film Festival Director Monte Yazzie returns to tell us all about the features and shorts being showcased in this year's festival (its 20th year!) What film festivals did you like or would you like to attend? Let...
Dr Emily Zarka, professor and host/creator of PBS Digital's creature feature series MONSTRUM, stops by to share details of their next episode, a look at the history and the future of King Kong. What creatures of myth and legend would you...
Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival director Daniel Abella is here to tell us about this year's festival, the films, the shorts programs, the Q&A; panels and more. What film festivals did you like or would you like to attend?...
Writer Ryan Cady stops by to talk about HAUNT YOU TO THE END, a limited series from Top Cow / Image Comics, and we dive deep into his fascination with ghosts and more. What other types of near future horror tales...
Director Matt Vesely and actor Lily Sullivan are here to talk about MONOLITH, a new indie scifi-thriller, featuring a unique storytelling approach. Is combining science fiction and thrillers the type of indie movie you'd want to see more of? Let...
Director Andrew Cumming is here to talk about OUT OF DARKNESS, a new horror-thriller that not only takes a unique story set 45,000 years ago, but includes an entirely new language, Tola, designed specifically for the film. Would more speculative history...
Monstrous Books publisher James Aquilone and artist Zac Atkinson have a new project, The Omega Eleven, a 5-issue series that's a mix of Doctor Who and Ocean's Eleven. Yes, a magical heist is in the works. Are indie comics stories...
The latest scifi-thriller from Bleeker Street is I.S.S., and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite stops by to talk about making this thriller about tensions affecting American and Russian scientists aboard the International Space Station during a breakdown of international relations on Earth. Is...
Professor Will Brooker's newest book, Never-Ending Watchmen, is a deep dive into the world of Watchmen, and all of the commentary, opinion, interpretation and analysis about it since it's publication. What about Watchmen is special for you? Let us know! Send...
Writer-Director Javier Reyna stops by to talk about his latest feature, indie action-thriller DUE JUSTICE, starring Kellan Lutz, Jeff Fahey and Efren Ramirez. DUE JUSTICE is an interesting story, touching on mental illnesses caused by severe head injuries, and some...
Comics writer Jeremy Whitely stops by to talk about writing comics, both corporate-owned IP and his own creator-owned series. What indie and creator owned comics are you thrilled about right now? How do you find the stories you want to read?...
Indie comics creator John Robinson IV stops by to talk about his current series SCORPIO, about being a comics writer and creator, the elements that go into putting together and publishing an indie comic, and more. What indie and creator owned...
Actor Nick Tate portrayed Astronaut "Captain Alan Carter" on "Space: 1999", an accomplished pilot and integral member of Moonbase Alpha, as well as a beloved character on the show. What memories do you have about SPACE: 1999? Did you obtain any...
Director John McPhail stops by to talk about his latest feature, DEAR DAVID, a horror-thriller based of a social media ghost story that went viral. Are there any modern ghost stories, horror stories or creepy pasta urban legends you'd like to...
Producers Trevor Doyle and Alexa Khan of Three Flames Pictures are here to talk about "Aberrance", a film festival award-winning feature that is the first Mongolian horror film to be acquired for distribution in the US. Are there any upcoming international...
Director Rusty Cundieff is here to talk about his latest film, the scifi thriller 57 SECONDS, exploring the connections between power, control and ethics when powerful new technologies are becoming greater parts of our lives. What do you enjoy most about...
Writer-Director Jeffrey Morris of FutureDude Entertainment and Writer-Producer Kevin J. Anderson stop by to talk with Summer and guest host Tim Callender about the Kickstarter for "The Eagle Has Landed", a documentary about the iconic spacecraft from the groundbreaking 1975...
Professor Jeffrey Angles stops by to talk about his newest translation, Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again by the late Shigeru Kayama. Are there any monsters famous in other countries and cultures you'd want to see an American adaptation for? Let us...
Director Jacqueline Castel stops by to talk about her new paranormal romance feature "My Animal". This feature debuted to acclaim at Sundance earlier in 2023. Are science fiction and supernatural stories about transformations in your wheelhouse? Let us know! Send Summer...
Editors Rich Handley and Lou Tambone stop by to talk about their new essay collection, "The Man Who Laughs: Exploring the Clown Prince of Crime", new from Crazy 8 Press. Which comic book villain would you be interested in reading about...
Director Daphné Baiwir stops by to talk about her latest documentary, the award-winning festival favorite King on Screen. Is there a writer, actor or director you'd like to see a documentary about? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave...
Director Tom DeNucci stops by to talk about his latest feature, the action thriller "The Collective", on working with experienced actors like Don Johnson and Paul Ben-Victor, choreographing action sequences, about streamlining an action movie, and more. What type of story...
Noah and Louis discuss "Talk to Me", the latest horror-thriller from A24, weighing in on the pros and cons of the film, the story, and more. Do movies or shows about supernatural objects causing trouble entertain? Let us know! Send Summer...
Director Samuel Bodin and actor Woody Norman talk about making COBWEB, the new horror-thriller from Lionsgate. COWBEB is in theaters July 21 from Lionsgate. What creatures frighten you the most? Let us know! Send Summer an email, or leave a message...
Director Brandon Slagle drops by to talk about his new creature feature The Flood, how much fun he had heading to Thailand to make it, and more. What real or mythical monsters or creatures do you want to see in more...
Author Robert W. Bly is here to talk about his newest book, THE SCIENCE FICTIONARY: A DICTIONARY OF SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY, AND HORROR, how the book was created and curated and more. What science fiction references are indispensable for you? What...
Writer and film journalist Chris Alexander stops by to talk about his new book, CORMAN/POE: Interviews and Essays Exploring the Making of Roger Corman’s Edgar Allan Poe Films, 1960-1964, and the history behind his collecting these interviews over the years,...
Writer-Director Bomani J. Story stops by to talk about his new THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL AND HER MONSTER, a modern urban take on the story about Frankenstein's research, and his monster. What types of stories and monsters do you want to...
Directors Gary Smart and Chris Griffiths stop by to talk about their documentary "Hollywood Dreams and Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story", all about the career of actor Robert Englund. Whose career in genre entertainment would you like to see a documentary...
Summer is joined by Slice of SciFi reviewer Louis Howley for a deep dive into Season 1 of Prime Video's newest original series "Citadel", and the questions the series has raised for us. Are you a fan of the super spy...
"Assassin Club" Director Camille Delamarre stops by to talk about making the movie, working with Henry Golding and Noomi Rapace, his hopes of expanding the story beyond just the one film, and more. What do you look for to thrill you...
Actors David Girard, Sinda Nichols and Tatum Matthews chat about their roles in the new indie scifi drama THE ARTIFICE GIRL, and also talk about their approaches to the drama that can come about when working with intelligent tools questions...
Writer/Director/Producer Paul Salamoff stops by to talk about adapting to and from graphic novels, about teaching writing genre film writing, about working in Hollywood, and much more. Are there any graphic novels you'd want to see adapted to television or film,...
Writer/Producer David Weiner stops by to talk about the work CreatorVC is putting in to produce In Search Of Tomorrow II, the second documentary in the series exploring science fiction films from the 1980s. What 80s scifi and horror still get...
Writer/Producer/Director Ricardo Islas returns to the show, this time to talk about his newest horror throwback NIGHT HUNT, everything that went into making this one on a shoestring budget, and more. What do you look for in and enjoy about period...
Festival director Daniel Abella returns to tell us what to expect at this year's New York Sci-Fi and Horror Film Festival. Filmmakers will be present for Q&A; sessions both in Manhattan and for online sessions. What do you look for in a...
Director Lee Thongkham stops by to talk about his new indie monster movie, THE LAKE, the importance to him to make this film in Thailand, about making the family connections an integral part of the story, and using practical effects...
First, writer/director Kurt Wimmer stops by to talk about what inspired him to write a reimagining of Children of the Corn Next, Noah and Clif join in a discussion about this newest version of the movie, with opinions and many questions...
Summer joins forces with Noah and Clif to talk about the new BET+ thriller The Reading, starring Mo'nique, written and directed by Courtney Glaudé, and executive produced by Lee Daniels. Oh, and there will be SPOILERS here, and varied opinions. Are you...
Slice of SciFi contributors Noah Richman and Clif Jackson discuss the new indie thriller DAUGHTER, sharing their thoughts on the film, on what was done well and what fell a little short (INCLUDING SPOILERS) Are you a fan of story twists...
Composer Tangelene Bolton created the sound and soundtrack for "Warrior Nun" Season 2 for Netflix, and she stops by to talk about her creating a demo reel to audition for producer Simon Barry, the instruments she enjoys working with, and...
Director Roxanne Benjamin stops by to talk about her latest feature, THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CHILDREN, about the performances from the children, working with the stories and stigmas around mental health and being trusted and believed, the fun of...
Noah Richman and Clif Jackson join Summer to chat about some of the things we watched in 2022 that made an impression or stood out, including movies both new and old. What TV shows or movies landed on your favorites lists...
"Reginald the Vampire" Creator and Showrunner Harley Peyton stops by to talk about getting this show adapted and on the air, the fun of the series concept, of maintaining the careful balance between horror and rom-com, teasing possibilities for Season...
Writer-Director Joe Begos stops by to talk about his latest project, "Christmas Bloody Christmas", a slasher robot rampage story that takes many elements to bloody extremes. Are holiday horror slashers that play with the emotions and mental stats of the protagonists...
Gerry Anderson created some iconic science fiction shows from the 1950s-1980s, and those stories continue now through expanded stories from Anderson Entertainment, run by Gerry's son Jamie, the company's Managing Director and CEO. Are the classic scifi shows from Gerry...