On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats virtually with director Jonathan Entwistle all about what the audience wants.  Jonathan shares with Gala how his perspective as an audience member affects his filmmaking, the difference between television and movies, and how streaming changed the industry.  First, Gala asks one of her favorite questions: what film made Jonathan want to make movies?

Jonathan's newest movie, Karate Kid: Legends, hits theaters May 30th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with director Julia Max about female directed horror movies.  Julia talks with Gala about what she classifies as a horror movie, her theories on what makes a good horror movie, and which movies we love are directed by women.  First, a question about the movie that got her interested in filmmaking.  

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with Chris Candy about being scattered.  Chris shares with Gala his reflections looking back on his life, how the modern age has contributed, and the steps he's taking to change his mindset.  First, a question about what lessons he learned from his father John Candy.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with two members of the Los Angeles based band Mosaic Coyote (Ethan Estrada & Andrew Naranjo) to talk about music.  Ethan and Andrew share with Gala where they draw inspiration from, how being best friends allows them to dedicate themselves to their music, and their musical forefathers -- but first, a question about how they just met (and two different answers).

Mosaic Coyote's self titled album is available for streaming all over.  Catch them playing at Aviator Nation Dreamland on April 25th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with director Natasha Kermani all about masculinity.  Natasha shares with Gala her film influences, the male centric stories that interest her, and why she was drawn to tell a story about fathers and sons.  First, a question about the movies that got her interested in horror.

Be on the lookout for Natasha's latest movie, Abraham's Boys, once it's in theaters.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with film influencer Manny Liotta over color in film.  Manny chats with Gala about how color makes him feel, the ways that poster design in movies has changed, and which films have affected his upcoming musical.  First, a question about physical media.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with Emmy award winning investigative journalist Rob Koebel all about rewriting your life.  Rob shares with Gala the highs and lows of his life, if he would have done things differently, and the importance of gratitude.  Before they begin, Gala has a question about investigative journalism.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with director Ami Canaan Mann to talk about lenses.  Ami shares with Gala her love for photography, the importance of both a physical lens and a metaphorical lens, and how her life inspires her work -- but first, a question about the most important lesson her father, Michael Mann, taught her.

Ami's newest movie, Audrey's Children, is in theaters March 28th.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits Dr. Peter Weller to chat about his life as an eternal student.  Dr. Peter shares with Gala the lessons he learned from his mother, how being humble changed his perspective on everything, and exactly what it is about the Renaissance that he loves -- but first, a question about the trumpet.

Dr. Peter Weller's latest book, Leon Battista Alberti in Exile is available now for preorder.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaking duo Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen to talk about creative partnerships.  Dan & Bobby share with Gala how they met by chance (or fate!) at NYU, the way they split their responsibilities on set, and how they keep their partnership alive.  Before they get into the conversation, Gala has a question about what movies got them interested in filmmaking.

Their newest feature, Novocaine, is in theaters starting March 14th.