Join us for an exclusive interview with the talented Whitney Moore on Bad Movies Rule! From her iconic breakout role in the cult classic Birdemic to battling zombies, directing her own shorts like "See You Next Tuesday," and landing a spot in A24's The Smashing Machine directed by Benny Safdie—we dive deep into her wild journey through Hollywood's highs, lows, and everything in between. Whitney shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including vague directing notes like "do the feet", the chaos of low-budget horror sets, and how a bizarre audition dream about Knott's Berry Farm might have sealed her big break.
We also geek out over her current role as the chaotic demon warlock Tyranny on Critical Role, her love for metal music (shoutout to Gwar!), and the grit it takes to persevere in the industry.
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00:00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:00:50:19 - Banter on "See You Next Tuesday" Poster and Film Overview
00:02:38:07 - Crowdfunding, Release, and Post-Production
00:03:18:51 - Starting in B-Movies and Embracing the Genre
00:04:06:51 - What Makes a Bad Movie Memorable
00:05:11:39 - Low-Budget Creativity and Time Constraints
00:07:12:22 - Guerrilla Filmmaking and Horror Set Risks
00:08:37:32 - Worst Direction Experiences (Birdemic Focus)
00:12:55:06 - Transition to "The Smashing Machine" and Audition Process
00:19:15:39 - Perseverance, Talent, and Industry Insights
00:23:34:33 - Current Excitements and Critical Role
00:26:46:42 - Short Film "Seed" and Themes
00:28:47:31 - Getting into Metal Music and Concert Stories
00:30:52:10 - Closing and Thanks
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