On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Matt Landsman (Video Archives Cinema Club manager, movie programmer at Be Kind Video) to discuss paranormal experiences.  Matt shares with Gala the strange dreams he's had recently, how his upbringing influenced his love of horror, and why he wants to interact with the paranormal  — but first, a question about horror movies

PS: Happy birthday Matt!!!!!!!

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down at Filmpower with one half of Scanners Inc — NC-17 — to chat all about how the company got started.  Peter shares with Gala how he first started collecting 16mm, the difference between film and digital, and where he sees his company going — but first, a question about the movies he shows his son.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sneaks into the magical workshop of Aaron LaPlante to discuss the power of nostalgia.  Aaron shares with Gala why he started Emotional Support Objects Inc., the way that media impacted him as a kid, and how nostalgia brings us together.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala spends time with jazz pianist Lisa Hilton to talk about creativity.  Lisa shares with Gala the musicians she loves, the best ways to exercize your creative muscles, and how she put together her new album Lucky All Along  — but first, a question about her favorite movie.

Lisa's newest album Lucky All Along is available for streaming and purchase on Apple, Amazon, and wherever you get your music.  You can also find her on her website and on YouTube.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Steven C. Miller to talk about his time working with veteran actors.  Steven shares how he got his start in the industry, what it was like working with actors such as Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone, and how each actor has imparted a different lesson upon him   — but first, a question about the movies he shows his children.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out on Thanksgiving.  Roger's topic: the theme of gratitude.  Roger and Gala start off by comparing It's a Wonderful Life and Taxi Driver before going into other films of the 1970's that may have this theme — but first, a question about what Roger is thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic.  For the month of November, Larry Karaszewski (S1E3) comes back to the show to chat about Black & White Films in the Color Era.  Larry shares with Gala a bit about how Ed Wood came to be shot in black & white, the reason why filmmakers choose it over color, and his favorite black & white movies  — but first, a question about which movies he showed his kids.

Larry's comprehensive list of Black & White Films in the Color era can be found here.  

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with wellness professional Angel DeSantis all about living in color.  Angel shares with Gala her experiences growing up in The Children of God, how her recent trip abroad changed her perspectives on Los Angeles, and what's next for her in her journey   — but first, a question about her favorite movie.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with actor (and cinematographer!) Giovanni Ribisi.  Giovanni shares with Gala the economics behind making a movie in today's day and age, his lifelong love for cinema, and the ways that young filmmakers can shoot on film  — but first, a question about what movies he shows his children.

If you haven't already, I urge you to check out Strange Darling, shot entirely on Kodak 500T, 250D, 50D, and 35mm.