Video Monsters

Video Monsters

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  • ep361: The Woodsman (2022) - special guest Kyle Kuchta
    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan and Eric are joined by an honorary Video Monster and fellow Film Freak, Kyle Kuchta (writer/director), to discuss his short film THE WOODSMAN.  This short film tells the story of a Christmas tree salesman trying to get every last tree sold out of his lot on Christmas Eve - a seemingly simple task that carries with it a heavy weight as he tries to live up to his father's memory and continue the family business.  This film is carried squarely on the shoulders of John R. Smith, Jr. who does an amazing job of conveying the humor, drama, and mourning that drives this character as he channels a dash of the cinematic stylings of Jim Varney (and I mean that in the best way possible).  So grab some tinsel, pour one out for the trees of old, and meet us at the stroke of midnight because you are in for a tree-t as we axe the serious (and occasionally silly) questions to Kyle about his short, THE WOODSMAN!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    1 hr 11 min
  • ep360: The Ones You Didn't Burn (2022) - special guests Elise Finnerty & Estelle Girard Parks
    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan is joined by Elise Finnerty (writer/director/actress) and Estelle Girard Parks (producer/actress) to discuss their film THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN.  This film follows two siblings trying to find themselves while coping with the loss of their father - a process that is both aided and hindered by the managers of the family farm that have a...complicated...relationship with the land and the family.  This was another favorite of the fest for Nathan, as it dealt with systemic oppression, generational trauma, and the process of self-discovery amidst the loss of a loved one - and it's no surprise that THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN won the Chattanooga Film Festival award for Best Feature By A First-Time Director!!  So grab your tarot deck, find your missing piece, and join us at the beach as we dive deep into the analysis of THE ONES YOU DIDN'T BURN with Elise and Estelle!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    1 hr 12 min
  • ep359: What Happened to the Others - special guest Douglas Wicker
    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan is joined by Douglas Wicker (writer/director) to discuss his short film WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS?  This tightly packed short addresses childhood trauma and the generational impact that it has, while also introducing mythical folk monsters shrouded in mystery.  The themes and folklore that are introduced are not only fully realized within the context of the short, but also presented in a way that will have you wanting to know even more about how the generational trauma has affected the family and how they, in turn, have affected the world around them.  So grab your boomstick from the fridge, make sure the candles stay lit, and for god sakes make sure you close the door behind you as we discuss WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS? with Douglas Wicker!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    1 hr 32 min
  • ep358: The Blood of the Dinosaurs (2021) - special guest Joe Badon
    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan is joined by Joe Badon (writer/director) to discuss his short film THE BLOOD OF THE DINOSAURS.  This bizarre existential not-for-children's show will have you questioning - how young is too young to be screaming into the void of our infinitesimal existence??  So grab a handful of candy and watch out for meteors as we drill into THE BLOOD OF THE DINOSAURS with Joe Badon!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    55 min
  • ep357: Giving Birth to a Butterfly (2021) - special guests Ted Schaefer, Patrick Lawler, & Annie Parisse

    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan and Eric are joined by Ted Schaefer (director/co-writer), Patrick Lawler (co-writer), & Annie Parisse (actress) to discuss GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY.  This delightfully heartwarming tale of self-discovery and self-acceptance is presented in a very grounded way that makes the characters and the story seem so genuinely relatable...and then beautifully weaves in a dash of magical realism that gives this film second-life, demanding repeated viewings to more fully appreciate all of the thematic elements at play.  GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY was a favorite of Video Monsters at Chattanooga Film Festival 2022 and our Q&A session with Ted Schaefer, Patrick Lawler, and Gus Birney during CFF only scratched the surface of our love for this film.  So we are thrilled to be joined once again by the team from GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY to spiral even farther along down the path of self-actualization.  So grab a bag of oranges, remember to feed the fish, and meet us on the train to nowhere (and everywhere) as we discuss GIVING BIRTH TO A BUTTERFLY with Ted, Patrick, and Annie!! 


    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode! 


    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. 




    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons

    1 hr 27 min
  • ep356: Cruise (2021) - special guests Sam Rudykoff & Mark Delottinville
    Hi, I'm calling to tell you that you've won a very special prize in tonight's episode of...wait...don't hang up!!... I just want to let you know that our in-depth coverage of the Chattanooga Film Festival is moving full-steam ahead as Nathan is joined by Sam Rudykoff (writer/director) and Mark Delottinville (producer) to discuss their short film CRUISE!!  This darkly comedic peek behind the curtain of the world of telemarketing will not only have you commiserating about the monotony of the 9-5, but will also have you thinking twice about how if it is hell for you to get one of those calls...what is it like for the person making the call??  So pick up the phone, double-check the procedures manual, and pack your bags because you've just won a trip on the Video Monsters cruise line with your Captain Nathan and tonight's special co-captains Sam and Mark as we make course to the island of Movie Analysis!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    44 min
  • ep355: The Rotting of Casey Culpepper (2022) - special guest Daniel Slottje
    Our in-depth Chattanooga Film Festival coverage continues as Nathan is joined by Daniel Slottje (writer, director, actor) to discuss his short film THE ROTTING OF CASEY CULPEPPER.  This film tells a story of sickness, pain, and restoration on a deeply emotional level.  It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever battled an illness in either themselves or a loved one.  So light a candle, grab your Yankees tickets, and try not to get too tangled up as Nathan dives into his analysis of THE ROTTING OF CASEY CULPEPPER with special guest Daniel Slottje!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    29 min
  • ep354: Breathing Happy (2022) - special guests Shane Brady & Emily Zercher
    Nathan and Eric were thrilled to sit down with Writer/Director/Editor/Star, Shane Brady (DOCTOR SLEEP, BALLERS, THE ENDLESS), and Executive Producer, Emily Zercher, for a lengthy and surprisingly emotional chat about their film, BREATHING HAPPY, which recently had its world premiere at the 2022 Chattanooga Film Festival. The film is a hallucinatory, Christmas Carol-esque odyssey through the mind of a lonely, recovering drug addict on the verge of achieving one year of sobriety on Christmas Day. It’s a beautiful, heartfelt, hysterically funny flick that absolutely wowed us here at Video Monsters. And we were definitely not alone in our love because it also managed to snag Chatt Film Fest’s coveted Audience Award for Best Feature! So take a deep breath, grab a deck of cards, and if you hear a knock at the Golden Door, just tell that interrupting turtle to take a hike because you will be too busy listening to the Video Monsters’ analysis of BREATHING HAPPY with special guests Shane Brady and Emily Zercher!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    2 hr 20 min
  • ep353: Chattanooga Film Festival 2022 - Part 3: Features 2
    Brace yourselves for the third and final part of the Video Monsters Chattanooga Film Fest Extravaganza (at least, the end of the general coverage trilogy...still several interviews on their way!) as Nathan, Eric, and Dan tackle the remaining feature films that played at this year’s fest. So grab some coffee...or a milkshake if you prefer, call in your coven, and beware of leeches when you meet us on the other side of the golden door as we respect the hell out of some cinema because we’re pulling an all-nighter to cram in as many movies as possible before finally wrapping up our general coverage of Chattanooga Film Festival 2022!!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    1 hr 36 min
  • ep352: Chattanooga Film Festival 2022 - Part2: Events and Shorts
    Strap in for Part 2 of the Video Monsters Chattanooga Film Festival Extravaganza as Nathan, Eric, and Dan dig into this year’s live events and marathon their way through a massive mountain of short films! So grab your ice cream cone, get ready for some folks to A your Qs, and watch out for Godzilla as you prepare yourselves for shorts. So many shorts. Because we’ve got shorts in every color in Part 2 of our 2022 Chattanooga Film Festival trilogy!
    If you enjoy this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord (https://discord.gg/sjyUQg8phB)!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:00pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode!
    Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well.
    music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
    1 hr 25 min

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In-depth movie analysis podcast with hosts Nathan, Eric, and Dan where we take movies seriously, but we don't take ourselves seriously. Sponsored by Chattanooga Film Festival, and Central Cinema…