The Gala Show

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits the lair of animator Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-2017), Teen Titans (2003-2004), The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes) in order to find out more about his life growing up in a Philly pizza shop. Ciro shares with Gala the importance of the jukebox, his path to Los Angeles, and how watching a movie at different times in your life can affect how you experience out — but first, a question about AI generated art.

It's December 4th, and you know what that means! It's my birthday. Today I'll begin my 28th trip around the sun. Arrow Player is hosting my birthday party, and as a part of my party favors I'm handing out twenty hand picked Selects for your viewing pleasure. Listen along as I explain what drew me to these movies and why I decided to choose them.

Check out my my Second Volume of Selects, available on Arrow and Letterboxd. And, if you want even more, check out my First Volume of Selects, available on Arrow and Letterboxd.

Happy Monday everyone!

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Craig MacNeil (Craig & Friends podcast) to talk all about his podcast's movie club! Craig shares with Gala the origins of his movie club, the beauty of YouTube angels, and the importance of queer cinema — but first, a question about how fatherhood has changed him.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sets the Thanksgiving table with director Eli Roth (Hostel, Knock Knock, Cabin Fever) to chat all about his newest movie Thanksgiving -- available in theaters now. Eli shares with Gala how his philosophy on filmmaking has changed over the years, how he and writer Jeff Rendell came up with the idea for Thanksgiving when they were twelve, and the ways that social media played a role in the making of the movie -- but first, a question about what's on the menu for the holiday.

Please note, some spoilers to Thanksgiving may lay within! Proceed with caution.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with one of the men responsible for her favorite movies in recent years, filmmaker Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog, Silent Night, and Hey... Stop Stabbing Me!) to chat all about what it's like to grow up as a movie kid. Josh shares with Gala what life was like in Bloomington, how moving to Los Angeles affected him, and his best advice for those who want to find their tribe — but first, a question about dream adaptations.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala makes her way to the Hollywood Hills to chat with Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, Big Eyes, Dolemite Is My Name) about one of her favorite topics -- L.A. movies. The two enjoy the outdoor scenery as Larry shares with Gala his criteria for what makes a true L.A. movie, his love for the city, and movies that everyone should definitely check out -- but first, a question about Larry's collection of 16mm shorts.

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with acclaimed playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks (H*tler's Tasters, Hostage, and the upcoming War Words) to chat all about how to adapt life stories without exploiting the real person they are based on. Michelle shares with Gala how she got her start as a writer, the story behind Hostage, and a funny story about a cabby — but first, a question about how one can juggle a fruitful career and motherhood.

Check out Michelle's new play War Words playing at the A.R.T./New York from November 14th to through December 17th. Tickets are available through On The Stage.

On this premiere episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Nice Guy Productions World Headquarters overlooking the glamorous San Fernando Valley to chat with one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers, Critters 2, and the Post Mortem Podcast). Mick walks Gala through the nuances and challenges of adaptations, his collaborations with Steven King and Clive Barker, and how one can even adapt their own original material — but first, a question about the set of Critters 2.

The Gala Show is coming October 26th with Gala's first guest, film director Mick Garris.