PUBLIC VERSION. Actress Elisha Cuthbert (HAPPY ENDINGS, 24, ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK, OLD SCHOOL, THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, LOVE ACTUALLY, HOUSE OF WAX, and SO many more) joins Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss her career journey. From the intensity of shooting a series as ambitious as 24… to her honest initial reaction to Richard Curtis' screenplay for his genius romantic comedy LOVE ACTUALLY… to the choices that made Luke Greenfield's THE GIRL NEXT DOOR such a classic coming of age film… to the disappointment of seeing how different of a movie CAPTIVITY became after an executive decision was made to shoot a whopping 30 pages of "new/additional scenes" after principal photography had already been completed… to Elisha's amazing story about how sticking to her guns and speaking up lead to her being cast in HAPPY ENDINGS… to a super in-depth discussion about the making of her latest film THE CELLAR (now playing in theaters and streaming on SHUDDER) and what it was like filming in Ireland during the height of the global pandemic… this is an absolutely phenomenal conversation that you're going to wish never had to end. (We could have easily gone on for another 2 hours if time had allowed!)

Unfortunately, there is no "Hollywood Therapy" segment this week as Arwen wasn't feeling well (don't worry, she went to the vet right after this recording and she's already feeling much better) but Elisha was able to answer a bunch of your "Viewer Mail" questions before we ran out of time!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Deborah Voorhees (FRIDAY THE 13th PART 5, AVENGING ANGEL) has been one of the horror genre's favorite Scream Queens ever since her work on the infamous 5th installment of the Jason Voorhees (no relation) saga, a role made even more iconic by the music video for Wolfie's Just Fine's "A New Beginning" in 2016. Now Deborah is back in the director's chair for what could be her most personal work to date, a slasher film that delves into the world of stalkers and the trials of horror convention culture entitled 13 FANBOY. Her film boasts a "killer" cast (Dee Wallace, Corey Feldman, Kane Hodder, etc) and is already a huge hit on the Amazon charts! Deborah discusses how she started in the business, how 13 FANBOY was a passion project (not just for her but for many of the actors in her cast who regularly appear at cons), and the reasons she loves writing and directing even more than acting. Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a writer who is feeling ready to take the next step with their initial ideas and outlines.

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaking team Chris Cullari & Jennifer Raite (12 DEADLY DAYS, THE SLEEPOVER) have been working together for years but it took a pandemic for the dynamic duo to hit the dirt (literally) and write and direct their first feature film, THE AVIARY, starring Malin Ackerman, Chris Messina and Lorenza Izzo (coming to theaters and VOD April 29th). Jennifer and Chris discuss how they met and persevered with a creative partnership well after they broke up as a couple… collaborating with Joe on the YouTube series 12 DEADLY DAYS… their writing process… and the challenges they faced conceiving, producing and distributing an indie film during a global pandemic.

Dr. Arwen pulls double duty in honor of having two guests and provides "Hollywood Therapy" for two listeners/patients! First, the good doctor and her translators tackle professional etiquette when geeking out over a celebrity co-worker. Then, Hollywood's favorite Yorkie advises a new podcaster on how to get listeners to tune into their niche podcast!

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Joe Swanberg (DRINKING BUDDIES, YOU'RE NEXT, Netflix's LOVE) is one of the most prolific artists working today. Writer, director, producer, actor, editor, cinematographer… he literally does it all! Swanberg sits down with Adam, Joe, and Arwen to discuss his career journey from aspiring basketball player to filmmaker… the films and filmmakers of the mid-80's to mid-90's that inspired him while working at Hollywood Video… how he prioritizes projects that "can be made tomorrow" rather than investing years developing giant productions that may never ever get made at all… how working with Adam Wingard helped teach him how to make really good movies really fast… and how he turned a combination of fear and major life changes like becoming a father, getting divorced, and being broke into the very fuel that kept him churning out project after project in his 20's and 30's. Swanberg also discusses acting in Mickey Keating's latest film OFFSEASON which opened in theaters on March 11th and is currently available on VOD and digital!

Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a filmmaker unsure of just how much time, energy, and money to spend promoting and traveling with a short film on the festival circuit and Swanberg reveals where you can now finally stream his earlier previously impossible to find films in this total geek-out between three fellow filmmakers / cinematic nerds.

Meet Adam Green at HORRORHOUND WEEKEND in Cincinnati, OH over the weekend of March 25 - 27, 2022! The appearance will be Adam's first time back at HORRORHOUND in 10 years and his first convention appearance in almost 4 years! For more information visit: www.HorrorHoundWeekend.com

Pull up a front row seat to the birth of MTV as Mark candidly discusses his journey from an entry level assistant position in 1982… to becoming a bona fide network staff member… to producing some of the network's most iconic promotions… and ultimately becoming one of the most revered music video directors of all time working with bands like PEARL JAM, U2, NINE INCH NAILS, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, IMAGINE DRAGONS, ALICE IN CHAINS, LINKIN PARK, and the late MICHAEL JACKSON.

Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a listener dealing with intense frustration and the guys discuss Mark's latest film THE SEVERING (in theaters this weekend)- a cathartic expression of grief inspired by the devastating loss of Mark's wife that is told through the physicality of dance as opposed to a more traditional linear narrative. This captivating conversation is just getting started as Mark is set to return for Part 2 next week!

Don't miss your chance to meet Adam Green at HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati, OH March 25-27, 2022! For details and convention passes visit: www.HorrorHoundWeekend.com

PUBLIC VERSION. Filmmaker Rob Jabbaz's new film THE SADNESS took the festival world in 2021 by storm. The story about a dangerous virus that causes the infected to lose their inhibitions has shades of our own Joe Lynch's MAYHEM (2017), however Rob takes it all a bloody, graphic step further. Audiences who have already seen THE SADNESS internationally and on the festival circuit have been disgusted, shocked, and full of praise for the film which will see its US release this spring. Adam, Joe, and Arwen talk to Rob from halfway around the world in Taipei where he explains how the pandemic itself influenced his story, how the film was financed originally as more of a traditional zombie film, the hurdles of creating provocative cinema in these modern times, how his DIY animation background helped his live-action craft, and much more! Dr. Arwen provides "Hollywood Therapy" for a listener trying to avoid creative burnout and Adam announces his first convention appearance in almost 4 years in this extremely candid conversation about "going there" with your art.