Episodes

A delightful find, Muse is a horror thriller that has a lot going for it. We talk about the straightforward story, writing, beautifully composed shots, excellent use of lighting, and more. There are a lot of fantastic examples in this movie to take away for everyone. Well worth watching. Muse can be found on Tubi.

It’s fun and a lot of people have not seen it, and they need to. Ahhhhh! Zombies is a horror comedy that delivers a magnificent take on zombie films. We talk about quite a few great lessons to take away from this film. We also talk again about pushing through this tough time to unleash your creative force. Ahhhh! Zombies can be found on Amazon Video.

We’ve waited long enough. We are finally covering Clerks, the cornerstone film by Kevin Smith that launched the View Askew universe, and a 26 year career in filmmaking that is still going. We talk about this wonderful movie, break down some excellent moments, and go over some important lessons that can be learned from this pillar of indie film. How it was shot, camera work, dialogue, all things that can serve as an example or inspiration for filmmakers at all levels. Clerks can be found just abo...

We tackle Blood Hunters in this episode. A low-budget horror that unfortunately falls short on horror, story, plot, and sensibility. We dissect this mess of missed opportunities and dive into some important lessons. Story, plot lines, character development, and the outdated use of jump-scares and why filmmakers need to stop using them are a few things we touch on. We were hoping for a good and fun horror. We were given a boring, disjointed, annoyingly sloppy mess. Blood Hunters can be found on A...

We talk with South African director/writer Ryan Kruger. Known for his kick-ass music videos over the past ten years, Ryan talks a little with us about Fried Barry, his first feature film. Currently making its rounds at festivals, and preliminary release date of January 2021, Fried Barry looks like the indie/b-movie we need. Ryan gives some fantastic career advice, shares some fantastic stories, and shares news on the Fried Barry action figure! See the trailer for Fried Barry below. Check film fe...

It’s our first coverage of an The Asylum Films movie for the podcast. Dead 7 is a post-apocalyptic zombie western, filled with aging Boy Band members. Written by Nick Carter, we see why The Asylum has done so well with their B-movie formula all of these years. Filled with plot holes and bewildering location cuts, it’s actually not as bad in those areas as some A-List movies out there. We talk about the Asylum formula, b-movies, and why a director might want to pick up a project like this from a ...

This love letter to Schlock Sci-Fi is a treat for everyone. Attack of the Moon Zombies is a throwback salute to those sci-fi films of the 50’s that launched the genre. It excels as a throwback homage movie as well as a satirical take on schlock. With our daughter returning to guest host we dissect this delightful movie and run through some lessons that make filmmaking fun, and the importance of egg cartons in science fiction. Attack of the Moon Zombies can be found on Amazon Video.

This movie from New Zealand saw a very limited release in the U.S. Guns Akimbo is a wild, fun, and loud ride. The plot is ridiculous which makes it all the more fun. Daniel Radcliffe shows us once again that is made for wild, crazy, outrageous roles, and that he can nail them like no one else. With a massive amount of lessons for filmmakers, Guns Akimbo is a delight for the viewer and for those looking for inspiration for technical excellence. Guns Akimbo can be found on Amazon Video. Go get it!

This Australian film never saw a release in the US, but it should have. Danger Close tells the story of the Battle of Long Tan in Viet Nam. A true story with excellent portrayals, it is not to be missed. We talk about the technical aspects, which are superior, and the importance of the need for stories that have that human spark in them. We stray from movie lessons and get into some deep philosophical topics. You should see this movie, and more importantly you should listen to this episode and d...

We are so lucky to have Liam Matheson returning to speak with us, and he is joined by Steven Worsley, both starring in Attack of the Herbals. It was another great chat as we talked about the movie, voice acting, filmmaking, and go-to genres for comfort films. Don’t miss this fun chat, and at the end learn how sweet Liam was in speaking to our daughter after the interview. Attack of the Herbals is free on Clear Focus Movies’ channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5K0mtF-pq0&t=1s Find Steven’s w...

An early film by David Ryan Keith and Liam Matheson, Attack of the Herbals is a horror comedy that delivers on many levels. Very low budget but fun and technically proficient, this movie sets a standard for indie film excellence. With our daughter as a special guest we tackle this film’s humor, great direction, and so much more. An undervalued gem, this movie should be cult status. Attack of the Herbals is free on Clear Focus Movies’ channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5K0mtF-pq0&t=1s

We have the honor of speaking Barney Burman, Oscar Winner for Best Cinematic Makeup for Star Trek in 2009, writer/director/producer of Wild Boar, and make-up effects master for decades’ worth of television and movies. Barney shares not only his experiences in filmmaking, but also how his self-doubt held him back until he finally overcame it. Some great inspiration and movie making lessons from a true legend of Hollywood.

In this episode we embrace Wild Boar. Given to us as a screener prior to its release, this film by Oscar Winner Barney Burman, legendary make-up effects master, is a fast and fun ride in horror. Needless to say the makeup is top notch, but there is no disappointment in blood and gore. We talk about this particular kind of setting, which we call Grit Horror, the excellent editing, and excellent sound. Also discussed is the importance of sound equipment over camera, and how fun these kinds of horr...

Join us for a fantastic talk with Tucky Williams. Actor/Director/Writer/Producer, creator and star of Girl/Girl Scene, victorious online troll fighter, gay rights advocate, and probably the nicest, sweetest person you’ll ever meet. We talk filmmaking, the fight against trolls and Amazon, and how the word lesbian is still associated with sexual fantasies and porn, rather than just a descriptor of a person’s sexual preference. We loved this chat with her, and we’re sure you will too. You can watch...

We start Pride Month talking about this great 80’s homage movie, Girl/Girl Scene, spawned from a successful web series of the same name. Following a group of friends we take a nostalgic run through what made 80’s friend films so great, including a very 80’s VCR look. Because the characters are lesbians this movie took a huge hit from bigoted trolls, but writer/director Tucky Williams did not stand for it. We talk about not just this fun movie but also how bigots got it knocked off of Amazon, and...

We were fortunate to be able to speak to David Ryan Keith, writer/director of The Redwood Massacre, and Liam Matheson, actor/producer. These two movie-making fiends were full of delightful conversation and some fantastic tips for filmmakers that hit right on the nose. Join us for this wonderful, and blissfully long, conversation. It’s going to be the most fun you’ve had all week! The Redwood Massacre can be found on Amazon Video.https://smile.amazon.com/Redwood-Massacre-Lisa-Cameron/dp/B011487O9...

We were looking forward to this movie for a while. However, Killer Sofa left us flat. A premise that looked so fun and wacky was buried beneath some terrible writing and bad direction choices. We talk about these poor choices, among them forgetting the benefits of simple storytelling. Later we talk about the unsettling chair scene and compare it to our bed purchase a couple of years ago. Killer Sofa is on Amazon Video.

He was Doc Holiday in Tombstone Rashomon, but Eric Schumacher is more than an actor. Director and producer, Eric has a lot of credits and some very broad experience in the industry. Join us as we chat with him about Doc Holiday, acting, filmmaking, directing, and so much more. This is a long episode because it was a long chat with a truly fantastic and fun man. Eric’s website with projects, info, and more:https://ericschumacherfilm.com Eric’s production company:https://www.seeliestudios.com Tomb...

When you cross ancient malevolent spirits with a creepy as hell scarecrow mask, you get The Redwood Massacre. We talk about this fantastic low-budget masterpiece and its efficient editing and simple storytelling. Made in Scotland, this movie should be on everyone’s must-watch horror list. We also talk about that mask, and where you can get one of your own. You can find The Redwood Massacre on Amazon Video.

Writer and director of Tombstone Rashomon, the legendary Alex Cox talks about this fantastic film with us. With many, many credits to his name such as Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Repo Man, Sid & Nancy, and so much more, Alex brings his craft and passion to the legend of Tombstone in a Kurosawa style. See the movie, listen to our episode on it, then listen to us talk with this wonderful, talented man. Tombstone Rashomon can be found for sale at:Walmart, Best Buy, Target, Deep Discount DVD, DV...

It’s The Ninth Configuration, a film adapted from the 1966 novel Twinkle Twinkle Killer Kane, that took fourteen years to get made. Listen as we talk about this extraordinary cult classic, the powerful writing, and the fast brain-tickling pace. Learn how a movie slated to be an A-class film falls into the B-movie realm and still knocks it out of the park. Great lessons here, and we also talk about the pains of tracking down hard to find DVDs. The Ninth Configuration can be seen on Amazon Video.

Released today! We were sent a screener and we can finally talk about it! Tombstone Rashomon is a magnificent take on mockumentary filmmaking. We follow a time traveling documentary team back to the gunfight at the OK Corral. Problem is, they arrive a day late, so they interview the survivors. Framed on the film Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa, we hear very different accounts of what happened. We talk about how making a mockumentary can be fun, easy, and why filmmakers should give it a go. Tombstone ...

It was a surprise find. We cover Tragedy Girls, a fun horror comedy that delighted on every level. Two high school girls run a murder fascination website but want to take things to the next level. Fantastic commentary on social media use with some great hat-tips to classic horror. It’s what can happen with good writing, a fun premise, decent budget, and a goal to make horror fun. Tragedy Girls can be found on Hulu.

The man behind WolfCop and Another WolfCop sits down with us to talk about the movies, the actors, and filmmaking. We also talk about his comic series, and storytelling in film versus television/series streaming. Listen and learn about his current and upcoming projects. Check the links below as well. www.wolfcop.com www.atomicvictorysquad.com www.indiegogo.com/projects/atomic-victory-squad-double-down#/