The itmodchatcast's Podcast

ChatCast 61: Stephen R. Bissette on 'The Brood'

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:16:07 -0500

Comic Book Legend Stephen R. Bissette joins us in the Dork Cave to discuss his new critical analysis of David Cronenberg's "The Brood." Yeah, you read that right. The artist who radically altered the landscape of comics alongside Alan Moore and John Totleben with "The Saga of the Swamp Thing" has just cranked out a nearly 700-page book on David Cronenberg's gnarliest confrontation on the pains of divorce and child abuse. Bissette brings a tremendous amount of insight as well as a deeply personal passion for his celebration of the 1979 cult classic.

From P.S. Publishing, Bissette's gargantuan analysis of the film spins out of their Midnight Movie Monograph series edited by Neal Snowden. In a universe where Tweets tend to represent the heights of criticism, P.S. Publishing demands a much more considered conversation on significant works of horror cinema.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. Next week, you can listen to some serious Swamp Thing convo with Bissette over at the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast.

ChatCast 60: Cuddles and Rage on 'Bites of Terror' Part I

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:48:53 -0500

This week's conversation with Liz Reed and Jimmy Reed is so epic that it took two channels to contain it. It's our first-ever crossover event with the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast. These two long-time friends are currently in the process of taking over their world as the dynamic art duo known as Cuddles and Rage, and next Tuesday sees the release of their new graphic novel "Bites of Terror: 10 Frightfully Delicious Tales" published by Quirk Books.

We have read the book, and we promise that the saga of the Cake Creeper is a must-have for your collection. We would not steer you wrong. Pre-order now wherever fine comics and books are sold.

Cuddles and Rage are masters of "disturbingly cute stuff," and in this conversation, we discuss the construction of "Bites of Terror," including the practical, creative details as well as the influences that feed their work. Liz and Jimmy are like-minded movie maniacs, and it shows in every inch of their stories.

Next Tuesday, you can listen to the rest of the interview over at the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast, where the conversation focuses a little more on the challenges and joys of working with your partner.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. You can track Liz and Jimmy down @cuddlesandrage or visit them at their website www.cuddlesandrage.com

ChatCast 59: Brea Grant on 'Lucky'

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:41:26 -0500

Brea Grant, star of 'After Midnight' joins us on today's episode to talk filmmaking and art. The Indie Dork recently went out to Los Angeles to host the Q&A's for the premiere of that film. He returned from the trip with a couple of rad conversations. Brea gives an amazing performance in 'After Midnight'. There is a fourteen-minute, single shot in that film that is pure cinematic magic. We talk a bit about what went into the construction of that scene. We also talk about two of her other upcoming projects. She's written and starred in a film called 'Lucky', directed by Natasha Kermani. The film, meant to premiere at SXSW, will be showing at the Chattanooga Film Festival. Check out two episodes back where we talk with the festival director and then go buy your tickets! Join us at the festival! We also get into her latest directorial feature, '12 Hour Shift', which will be premiering at this year's Tribeca!

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast. You can follow our guest on Twitter @BreaGrant and you can follow the host @WBDass.

ChatCast 58: A.T. White on 'You Were Never Really Here'

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:33:34 -0500

A.T. White, the director of 'Starfish,' returns, and this time he's bringing The Best Film of the Decade with him. That's right, according to Al, the Lynne Ramsay directed, Jaoquin Phoenix starring violent revenge drama known as 'You Were Never Really Here' ranks above all others. Is he crazy? To determine that, we invited a dozen patrons from the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, to debate the topic. The conversation is spirited, joyous, and celebratory of the craft we all so dearly love. You haven't quite heard an ITMODChastCast quite like this one, yet.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast. You can follow A.T. White @MrAlWhite. You can stay abreast of all things happening at the Alamo Winchester @alamowinchester, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 57: Chris Dortch II on the Chattanooga Film Festival 2020

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:32:38 -0500

The Chattanooga Film Festival, accept no substitutes! We've been obsessed with the CFF for a few years now, and we can no longer imagine a year without it. As long time listeners, you're well aware of its glory. You new dorks, get ready to genuflect! A big reason why the CFF beats the pants off most festivals is Founder/Programmer extraordinaire Chris Dortch!

This week, we sit down with the cinema fiend to discuss why the Chattanooga Film Festival 2020 is going to top all previous years. CASTLE FREAK! Filmmaker Rob Grant is gonna destroy his movie, and you get to pick the weapon! Oh! And we get the scoop on a few new details about this year's fest that you won't want to miss.

Passes are on sale now. Click HERE. If you've waffled in the past, this is the year to correct your mistakes!

You can track all CFF happenings on Twitter @chattfilmfest, and you can stalk Dortch @cmdortch. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @WBDass & @MouthDork.

ChatCast 56: Rodman Flender on 'Eat Brains Love'

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:05:56 -0500

Rodman Flender knows what's what. His career has spanned nearly every genre, as well as various formats. He brings a treasure chest of knowledge to this conversation while he's out promoting his new comedy-horror experience, "Eat Brains Love." We have a good ol' time in our favorite projection booth in our favorite movie theater on the planet - the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia.

We begin at the beginning, with Flender's forrays as a projectionist and the lost art form he deeply respects. We discuss how technology is changing the landscape of cinema. No doom and gloom here. We have a long conversation about his documentary "Conan O'Brien Can't Stop," and we close it out on the delightful blend of laughs and bloodshed discovered within "Eat Brains Love."

Flender's film is now available to download on iTunes, and you can track him down on Instagram at rodman_f. Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @MouthDork.

ChatCast 55: Joe Begos, Stephen Lang, William Sadler, & Martin Kove on 'VFW'

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 10:52:04 -0500

We got the whole "VFW" gang on the show today! Last year at Fantastic Fest, we spoke with director Joe Begos as well as stars Stephen Lang, William Sadler, & Martin Kove about the gnarly, hellbent for leather, gory ass action film, and got the scoop on how the hell they shot it in under 20 days. For those missing the low-fi badassery of early John Carpenter flicks, this is the movie you've been waiting to see. We are massive fans of the film and encourage all of our listeners to seek it out. After this conversation, you'll be running to the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, to take it all in on February 20th. It's a film you need to see with a crowd if possible.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 54: Richard Stanley on 'Color Out of Space'

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:34:31 -0500

Richard Stanley is in the house! We continue to unleash our Fantastic Fest conversations held last year in the great state of Texas. H.P. Lovecraft + Richard Stanley + Nicolas Cage = "Color Out of Space." The film is one helluva wallop and lives up to its magical ingredients in ways we were not expecting, but thoroughly enjoyed.

Getting the chance to talk to Stanley regarding his obsession with Lovecraft and his desire to challenge the writer's nastier sensibilities was a true delight, and one we'll cherish for some time to come. We talk about why 'Color Out of Space' was the only Lovecraft tale he could tackle, how his mother influenced his artistic vision and the dreams that came to him as he was mucking about in such dark realms.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. 'Color Out of Space' is now playing in select theaters. Be on the lookout.

ChatCast 53: ChatClub Session One

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:24:58 -0500

A new monthly series in collaboration with the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia!! The ITMOD ChatClub Session One is an in-depth conversation focusing on four recent Alamo screenings featuring the thoughts and opinions of Alamo patrons! Each month we invite ALL to join us up in the projection booth to partake in the chatter.

This month, we discuss the recent Best Picture winner "Parasite," Pedro Almodovar's brilliant "Pain and Glory," the Still Awesome "Amélie," and the entire "IP Man" franchise. We offer a warm, loving environment where you can share your passion (or lack thereof) for these films, and spread that enthusiasm to others via the podcast.

If you missed out on the conversation this month, don't worry! You can join us next month on 3/9 to discuss this month's amazing #DenzelWatchington marathon. Be sure to keep up to date on all things Alamo Winchester by following them on Twitter @alamowinchester, or you can follow the Alamo Winchester Film Club on Facebook.

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. You can follow Alamo Winchester programmer Andy Gyurisin on Twitter @Cinemabandwagon, and at filmclubandy on Instagram.

ChatCast Oscar 2020 Rewind: Bong Joon-ho on 'Parasite'

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 12:22:07 -0500

Bong Joon-ho is a four-time Oscar winner, and we could not be happier! To celebrate, we're revisiting the conversation we had with the director right before his Fantastic Fest 'Parasite' premiere. This chat is, without a doubt, one of our most cherished ITMOD memories, and we can't help but reshare it with our listeners.

The 92nd Academy Awards was a historic night in cinema. We discuss the wins and losses of the nights, and what they mean for the future of cinema. Spoilers: we're feeling pretty optimistic at the moment, and we hope Bong Joon-ho ushers in a new era where the truly GREAT films of the year are awarded. Fingers crossed.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 52: Jack Henry Robbins, Tim Robbins, & Kerri Kenney on 'VHYes'

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 12:51:41 -0500

'VHYes' is an incredible celebration of yesterday's pop culture. Director Jack Henry Robbins cobbles everything wonderful and awful about the VHS era and splatters it upon the screen in a film that is one-part 'Kentucky Fried Movie,' two-parts 'Twilight Zone.' This week we return to our Fantastic Fest conversations to bring you a chat with Jack as well as his producer/guest-star Tim Robbins, co-star Kerri Kenney, and the two young leads Mason McNulty and Rahm Braslaw. Trust us, gang, you do not want to miss this wild chat. A definite highlight from our ITMODChatCast episodes.

'VHYes' is currently playing in select theaters. Find where by clicking HERE.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork and @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 51: Gille Klabin, Carl W. Lucas, & Justin Long on 'The Wave'

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 03:09:43 -0500

Justin Long trips the light fantastic in his latest film from director Gille Klabin and screenwriter Carl W. Lucas. We cornered the three filmmakers at last year's Fantastic Fest to discuss their psychedelic white-collar fantasy "The Wave," which just hit streaming as well as theaters in select cities. Be wary of hallucinogen folks, one dose, and you may be transformed into a herald of Galactus. What the hell does that all mean? The film is a true mind-bender, and it has the audacity to back up its madness with an incredible visual canvas. Bask in all its glory.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 50: Jessie Maltin & Leonard Maltin on 'Maltin on Movies'

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:35:01 -0500

Jessie Maltin and Leonard Maltin join us to ring in our big 50th Episode! What an absolute pleasure and a total honor! The famed film critics continued the epic 10th Anniversary Bash for the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia, with a two-night celebration of film from every era. In this episode, we talk about all manner of subjects, including the trinkets we obsess over and the tricks to nabbing the perfect interview, but the key takeaway is the reverence we all share for this art form that we love so deeply. Do not miss this episode!

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork, @sidewalksiren, & @theturtledork. Of course, you can also follow Jessie Maltin @jessiemaltin & Leonard Maltin @LeonardMaltin. Also, keep up to date on all things Maltin by visiting www.leonardmaltin.com/our-links/

ChatCast 49: Matthew Modine on 'Full Metal Modine Weekend'

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:07:35 -0500

Are you ready for the most epic episode of the ITMODChatCast, yet? NO! You are not!! The time has finally come for FULL METAL MODINE WEEKEND!!! In November, the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia continued their 10th Anniversary Celebration with a massive 9-film Matthew Modine retrospective, and to everyone's amazement, the actor joined in on the festivities. Not only did Mr. Modine sit down with us to chat up his various films, but he also took the opportunity to drop some serious knowledge. On top of that, we invited Full Metal Modine sweepstakes winners Scott & Ida to explain their Modine fandom and why they flew halfway across the country to participate in this insane event. Finally, we close out the episode on a conversation with friend-of-the-podcast Shawn Decker discussing the significance of the Full Metal Modine weekend screening of HBO's "And The Band Played On."

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. You can keep up to date on all things Alamo Drafthouse Winchester @alamowinchester, and you can track down Matthew Modine & Shawn Decker @MatthewModine & @shawndecker.

ChatCast 48: Miles Robbins & Sasha Lane on 'Daniel Isn't Real'

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:13:11 -0500

Howdy Dorks! As you may or may not already know, "Daniel Isn't Real" is easily one of our favorite films of 2019, and we've been screaming about it ever since we caught it at the Overlook Film Festival earlier in the year. Back in July, we had director Adam Egypt Mortimer on the show, and that conversation remains one of our absolute favorites. Go back and check it out if you haven't (psssst! It's ChatCast 25).

With the release of the film in select theaters and on VOD, we are super stoked to have stars Miles Robbins and Sasha Lane joining us this week. We get right into the meat of the film, delving into the metaphorical and literal implications at play within the narrative. This is a fast and loose conversation, and the talk is exhilarating.

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @MouthDork.

ChatCast 47: Nathan Johnson on 'Knives Out'

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 11:49:08 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving, Dorks!! We are ready to stuff our faces with good food and good movies this weekend and to help aid in your digestion, we're bringing you this really rad chat with "Knives Out" composer Nathan Johnson. We talk about the classic film scores from the '50s and early '60s that influenced Nathan's grand orchestra as well as how failing to capture those influences leads to satisfying original art. Nathan has composed nearly all ("Star Wars" has its guy) of Rian Johnson's work, and he's a master of experimentation, but with "Knives Out," Rian asked Nathan to concoct something more traditional, and boy, he delivered in the most gorgeously Golden Age Hollywood way.

As a special bonus to this week's episode, we're also including the brief chats we had with both Rian Johnson and co-star Noah Segan while attending the red carpet premiere of the film at Fantastic Fest. Nothing too in-depth here, but a nice little after-dinner mint to go with the epic Nathan Johnson meal.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @MouthDork. You can keep tabs on Nathan Johnson by following him @NTJohnson on Twitter and natronica on Instagram.

ChatCast 46: Lost Weekend XII Special Debrief Part 2

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:46:21 -0500

Sweet mama jama! If you thought Part One of our Lost Weekend XII debrief was epic, then you haven't heard anything yet. Look at that runtime!?!?! But as fellow movie maniacs, you love nothing better than joining a conversation in which other passionate folks extol deliciously over your favorite movies and the films you can't wait to see! The Indie Dork gathers a group of Alamo Drafthouse Winchester regulars to discuss the 43 films they saw in one gorgeous onslaught of cinema. If this episode is proof of anything, there is nothing quite like the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, VA or their bi-annual Lost Weekend film festival. It's worth a car ride. It's worth a plane ride. Get on it.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow our host @WBDass. You can also track the many events of the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia @alamowinchester, and you can stalk film programmer Andy Gyurisin @CinemaBandwagon.

ChatCast 45: Lost Weekend XII Special Debrief Part 1

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:38:32 -0500

Holy Cow!! We've never brought you an episode quite like this one before. Prepare yourselves for a pair (that's right, this is just Part One!) of special bonus episodes this week. These conversations are designed for anyone unable to attend the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester's bi-annual film festival, Lost Weekend XII, which took place last September. As we did last time post-Lost Weekend XI, the Dorks ventured up into the projection booth of the Alamo to dive deep into the 43 films they saw over the course of three days and one night. Woah. That's a lot of movies and requires not one episode, but two! We're joined by a bevy of Film Club regulars, including Alamo Winchester programmer Andy Gyursin. These folks are totally rad.

Okay. So. Go pour yourself a large cup of coffee and press play. This conversation is epic and just a taste of what's to come in part two of our Lost Weekend XII debrief. And guess what? You don't have to wait for that ep, it's already in your feed. Boom.

ChatCast 44: Amy Nostbakken & Nora Sadava on 'Mouthpiece'

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 09:25:08 -0500

In this week's episode, we're bringing you coverage from Lost Weekend XII. While MouthDork and WifeDork were in Austin for Fantastic Fest, The Indie Dork was hanging out at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. Film Club Maestro Andy Gyurisin welcomed the creative masterminds behind the film that rightly swept our festival's audience awards, "Mouthpiece." The film started as a performance art piece created by our guests, Amy Nostbakken and Nora Sadava. After a very successful run in Canada, they teamed up with director Patricia Rozema to translate the play into a film. Amy and Nora play dueling aspects of their main character's personality. Their picture is as much of a remarkable technical achievement as it is moving. The final product is stunning and devastating in its soul-baring portrayal of the often fraught relationship between mothers and daughters.

As an added bonus for the episode, The Indie Dork is joined by guest-host Danielle. She vetoed Bride of Indie Dork in favor of the more fabulous moniker, The Extraordinary Dork. Find her as a regular co-host over at Bill & Claire's Excellent Adventures podcast, and check out their current project, a deep dive into the Universal classic horror monsters, including James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @WBDass. You can follow Danielle @BaCEAPodcast. And you can find Amy Nostbakken and Nora Sadava on Instagram @Mouthpiecemovie and on Twitter @QUCollective.

ChatCast 43: André Gower & Henry Darrow McComas on 'Wolfman's Got Nards'

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:06:10 -0500

Happy Halloween!! On this extra spooky special episode of the ITMODChatCast, we're bringing you an incredibly nifty chat from the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Virginia. We caught André Gower and Henry Darrow McComas towards the tail end of their epic #DocTillYouDrop tour in which they traveled the country screening their documentary "Wolfman's Got Nards." We here at ITMOD became instant fans of the film after we caught its premiere at the Chatanooga Film Festival back in 2018, and we're thrilled to witness new audiences discover its uproarious celebration of fandom. Not just a making-of doc about "The Monster Squad," André and Henry's film partakes in a much larger conversation surrounding artistic passion and the fervor it stirs in the human soul. No bullshit.

As an added bonus for the episode, MouthDork and The Indie Dork are joined by guest-host Claire from the totally rad Bill & Claire's Excellent Adventures podcast, and she digs deep into her own appreciation for "The Monster Squad" to mine some serious gems from André and Henry. Yo, you will not believe the "Star Wars" talk we get into here. Whoa.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass. You can follow the adventures of Claire @BaCEAPodcast, and you can track the whereabouts of André @andregower and Henry @Hdilla.

ChatCast 42: Joe Kelly on 'I Kill Giants'

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:14:28 -0500

October marks the 10th Anniversary of the greatest movie theater in all the known and unknown universes - The Alamo Drafthouse Winchester!! As their official podcast, we reap the benefits of such amazing events like this one featuring comic book scribe/screenwriter Joe Kelly talking his deeply personal flick "I Kill Giants." We dig into the very unique process of bringing both the book and film together simultaneously and then the experience of the long wait of pre & post-production. Both formats of the narrative are currently available for purchase through all your favorite retail establishments.

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. You can also track down the writer on Twitter @JoeKellyMOA. If you want to learn what other rad events the Alamo Winchester will be hosting over the next couple of months, then stalk them @alamowinchester. Psssst - Matthew Modine is joining us on 11/1 - 11/3 for FULL METAL MODINE WEEKEND.

ChatCast 41: Tom Atkins on 'Trick'

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:11:49 -0500

Here it is, as promised - Special Bonus Episode!! This week we got a surprise phone call from none other than Mr. "It's Miller Time" himself, Tom Atkins! We didn't have a lot of time to chat with the actor, but when an opportunity like this presents itself, you do not turn it down. Atkins joins us to talk up his new movie "Trick," which is also his third collaboration with director Patrick Lussier ("My Bloody Valentine 3D" & "Drive Angry" being the other two). We discuss Lussier's gory magic touch as well as why Atkins keeps coming back for more punishment. We also get a little conversation in there about "Halloween III: Season of the Witch." TURN IT OFF!!! Wait - not yet, listen to the episode first, then TURN IT OFF!!!!

You can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @MouthDork on all social medias. "Trick" is now playing in select theaters as well as Digital HD and VOD.

ChatCast 40: Takashi Miike on 'First Love'

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:07:09 -0500

Whhhaaaaaaaaaattt?????? Bong Joon-ho was on last week, and now this week, we're joined by legendary filmmaker Takashi Miike!?!?!?!?!? How did we get so lucky? The answer: Fantastic Fest. The film festival is the gift that just keeps on giving, and for the next couple of months, we're gonna drop a whole batch of rad chats that we had in Austin, Texas.

Honestly, though, never in a million years did we think we would be lucky enough to sit down and chat with Takashi Miike. The man has made some of our favorite films, and his latest movie ranks high among those. "First Love" sees Miike return to the yakuza sub-genre, but it's nothing like his previous films. The movie is a brilliant blend of action, violence, comedy, and heart. You know the saying, "We laughed, we cried, we did all that crap." Why did Miike return to gangland violence? What keeps him cranking out these films? Where does he want to go next? All will be answered in this latest ITMODChatCast.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren. Be on the lookout, later in the week, because we're bringing you a Bonus Conversation with actor Tom Atkins. That's a big "Whoa" as well.

ChatCast 39: Bong Joon-ho on 'Parasite'

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 09:55:47 -0500

The ITMODChatCast Channel will never be the same again! This week we begin our series of conversations held in Austin, Texas, as part of the Fantastic Fest Film Festival, and we're kicking it all off with a deep thematic discussion with a legendary filmmaker - Bong Joon-ho. Of course, we're massive fans of his work. Movies like "The Host," "Snowpiercer," and "Okja" are near and dear to our hearts, but we think "Parasite" might not only be his greatest work but a culmination of everything he's had to say so far. And we're not alone in that thinking. "Parasite" won the Audience Award at Fantastic Fest, and it's the first Korean film to ever win the Palme d'Or.

You can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalkersiren. "Parasite" opens in select theaters on October 11th and will open much wider in the following weeks.

ChatCast 38: Max Winkler on 'Jungleland'

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 23:44:03 -0500

This week we close out our TIFF coverage with Max Winkler, the director of the new bare-knuckle brawler drama "Jungleland" starring Charlie Hunnam and Jack O'Connell. The film recalls the macho crime cinema of the 1970s, so naturally, that's where our conversation begins, but before you know it we're celebrating the great gift that is "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword." Max is a big-time movie geek, and delighted in sharing his influences with us, and was also happy to challenge our notion of likable characters. That's right, folks. You're not going to want to miss this episode.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the host @MouthDork on all social medias.

ChatCast 37: Alvaro Longoria on 'Sanctuary'

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 22:01:37 -0500

The planet is on the brink of destruction. Humanity needs to wake up to the devastation they're perpetrating. Who has the power to slap us into action? The Bardem Brothers?? Documentarian Alvaro Longoria follows Javier Bardem and Carlos Bardem as they travel to the Arctic to aid Greenpeace in bringing awareness to the dwindling majesty of the globe's largest continent. "Sanctuary" explores how celebrity and social media can be weaponized, and why the world desperately needs our attention down south. We talk to Longoria right before the film screened at TIFF, and probed his optimism regarding Earth's seemingly apocalyptic fate.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 36: Irene Taylor Brodsky on 'Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements'

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:08:36 -0500

This week we return to the Sundance Film Festival to bring you this fascinating conversation with documentarian Irene Taylor Brodsky. Her new film "Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements" follows her son as he learns Beethoven's Sonata No. 14 while adjusting to a cochlear implant. The film is a deeply personal exploration of deafness as experienced by Brodsky's son as well as her two parents. Fearless and generous filmmaking at its finest.

"Moonlight Sonata" is now playing in select theaters, but will eventually air on HBO. Be sure to follow the film on Twitter @VermilionFilms, and you can follow the podcast @ITMODCast. You can also follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 35: Jerry G. Angelo on 'Artik'

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 23:17:23 -0500

This week we head back to the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Va to partake in the annual GenreBlast Film Festival. As always, the experience offers a unique insight into the craft and selling of a film. We were very grateful to sit down with actor/producer Jerry G. Angelo to discuss his latest performance as the nightmarish serial killer at the center of "Artik." The film just landed on DVD and Blu-Ray this week, and you will not want to miss it. Angelo cuts a mean figure, but we found him to be nothing but charming, informative, and generous with his time. We discuss the headspace required to inhabit such a brute and the challenges of capturing a character with a limited budget equalling limited time.

You can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork and @theturtledork. While you're hanging out on Twitter, you can also follow Jerry @JerryGAngelo.

ChatCast 34: Clay McLeod Chapman on 'The Remaking'

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 23:34:51 -0500

From the moment we met Clay McLeod Chapman at the Chatanooga Film Festival, we knew we wanted to have him guest on the show. The man is a master storyteller cracking his way through every medium imaginable: books, children's literature, comics, podcasts, and film. We are in awe of his talent, and we're desperate to make him our new BFF. We spoke to Chapman the week after his "Absolute Carnage" spin-off comic "Separation Anxiety" hit the stands, and we dive deep into his new horror novel "The Remaking" due out on October 8th from Quirk Books. Chapman wears his influences on his sleeve, and he's all-too-happy to discuss them while we fawn at his feet.

Please follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass. You should also track Chapman and his many adventures @claymcleod, and be sure to pre-order "The Remaking" wherever fine booksellers reside.

ChatCast 33: Bob Byington & Kaley Wheless on 'Frances Ferguson'

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:53:17 -0500

This week we're lucky enough to have both the director and star of "Frances Ferguson" joining us in The Dork Cave. Bob Byington and Kaley Wheless have a unique creative relationship; having workshopped the hero of their story well before having a story for her to fill. In this conversation, we explore the joys and challenges of spearheading a production, the method of balancing the comic with the tragic, and the nervous excitement of finally unleashing your story upon the world. Put this empathetic oddball character piece on your radar, and make sure to follow the film on Instagram at francesfergusonfilm.

Of course, you can also follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 32: Richard Bates Jr. on 'Tone-Deaf'

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:18:47 -0500

This week it's Red State vs. Blue State as we dive into the exceptional, satirical slasher "Tone-Deaf" from writer/director Richard Bates Jr. We here at ITMOD are massive fans of Bates' previous work, and we're happy to report that "Tone-Deaf" is easily one of our favorite films of the year. What a treat it is to talk to Bates about his new film as we discuss the influences behind it, the challenges of casting the picture, and the way he balanced a variety of genres to produce this rad mash-up.

Be sure to check out the film when it lands in theaters this Friday, and follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast. If you're feeling extra generous, you can even follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 31: Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein on 'Freaks'

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 08:28:30 -0500

How do you like your superhero cinema? Vanilla, Chocolate, or Strawberry? Dorks! There are more than 31 flavors out there!! You do not have to settle for the three tastes you've been spoon-fed for decades. Thankfully, fellow comic book nerds Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein are here to serve up a radically new scoop of superhero cinema for folks craving a little variety. Their new film "Freaks" is a fascinating spin on marvelous mutants, and you will not want to miss out when it drops on September 13th. Fresh from the Fantasia Film Festival, we chat with the directors about the joys of updating spandex theatrics for modern audiences, the challenges faced when casting their script, and the thrill of working with Bruce Dern.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 30: Jovanka Vuckovich & Munro Chambers on "Riot Girls"

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:30:50 -0500

This week, we're back with some remote coverage of Fantasia Festival 2019. While Brad and Lisa were jet-setting to Comic-Con (and chatting with Jason Mewes!), Billy caught up with Jovanka Vuckovich and Munro Chambers for their film "Riot Girls," a punk-rock romance set in an apocalyptic world ruled by teenagers.

We dig into what made the queer romance at the heart of "Riot Girls" the story that had to become Vuckovich's first feature. You might have seen her work in "XX," where she directed the segment "The Box." She was also the editor-in-chief for Rue Morgue Magazine for nearly seven years.

Chambers, who plays the lead villain, got his start on "Degrassi," but has gone on to star in a number of genre film favs like "Turbo Kid." He also stars in "Harpoon," whose director Rob Grant we interviewed during our time at the Chattanooga Film Festival. We dive into the emotional costs of portraying acts of violence and the surprises of working with younger actors.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the host @WBDass. "Riot Girls" goes wide on September 13. Be sure to check it out!

ChatCast 29: Jason Mewes on 'Madness in the Method'

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:02:50 -0500

We return from the San Diego Comic-Con International with this wild conversation starring the one-and-only Jason Mewes! Breaking out from his iconic role as the chattier half of Jay and Silent Bob, Mewes makes his directorial debut exploring his own life in the meta-comedy "Madness in the Method." The film features a bevy of character actors playing twisted versions of themselves: Kevin Smith, Vinnie Jones, Dean Cain, Terri Hatcher, and Danny Trejo. Mewes is a warm and genuine human being and was very generous with our psychologically invasive questions.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 28: Larry Fessenden on 'Depraved'

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 23:58:34 -0500

Our time with The Overlook Film Festival must finally come to an end, but damn - we go out with a bang! This week we're chatting with legendary independent filmmaker Larry Fessenden about his Frankenstein obsession and how he's worked it, yet again, into a film. "Depraved" transplants the mythology of Mary Shelley to a modern realm of nightmares that include dive bars, dumpster laboratories, and psychopathic entrepreneurs. We dig deep into why Fessenden can't shake the tale of Frankenstein's monster, and how his new status as a cinematic guru keeps him hungry for his own art.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass. More importantly, make sure that your butts are at the theater on September 13th when "Depraved" is unleashed upon the world.

ChatCast 27: Ashlee Blackwell, Robin R. Means Coleman, & Tananarive Due on 'Horror Noire: History of Black Horror'

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 14:56:58 -0500

We're back with another essential conversation from the Overlook Film Festival. This week, we're delighted to have Ashlee Blackwell, Robin R. Means Coleman, & Tananarive Due on the podcast to chat their film "Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror." Recorded just moments before the three producers took the stage to introduce the film to a jam-packed audience, we had a conversation exploring why they are still compelled to tour the film despite its immediate access on Shudder. From there we discuss the genesis of the project, their delight at its reception, and what films we should all be putting on our movie queue.

Be sure to follow our guests on Twitter @GraveyardSister, @MeansColeman, & @TananariveDue. Follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast and follow our hosts, @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 26: Riley Stearns on 'The Art of Self Defense'

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:37:17 -0500

"I want to be what intimidates me." On this week's episode, we chat with filmmaker Riley Stearns about his new film "The Art of Self Defense" starring Jesse Eisenberg as a meek man desperate to belong in the world of masculinity. Finding confidence of self behind the walls of a rather unique karate dojo, Eisenberg's character rises to a world that once made him cower. Stearns discusses the evolution of his style from his previous film "Faults" and how he was enamored with Eisenberg's enthusiasm to collaborate. "The Art of Self Defense" is a bold aesthetic extension for Stearns and he's eager to explore this tonal realm for his next feature.

"The Art of Self Defense" opens this Friday in theaters nationwide, but be on the lookout for special advance screenings at your local Alamo Drafthouse on Thursday. Follow the podcast @ITMODCast on Instagram & Twitter, & follow the hosts @WBDass & @MouthDork.

ChatCast 25: Adam Egypt Mortimer on 'Daniel Isn't Real'

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 09:41:02 -0500

Our Overlook Film Festival continues with an in-depth, obsessive, celebratory conversation with filmmaker Adam Egypt Mortimer discussing his new film "Daniel Isn't Real." Put this movie on your radar folks as it's easily one of the best films we've seen all year long. We go everywhere in this chat. We discuss Mortimer's relationship with Grant Morrison, the various influences that fed this cosmic horror take on the imaginary friend story, and the detailed process in which Mortimer engages with well before filming actually begins. Drop Dead Fred; this movie is not.

As always, follow the podcast on Instagram and Twiter @ITMODCast, & follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 24: Grady Hendrix on 'Paperbacks From Hell II'

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 23:18:37 -0500

We watched a lot of movies throughout the Overlook Film Festival, and we attended several immersive events and a few podcasts. Without a doubt, "Paperbacks from Hell II" was the most uproarious and inspirational experience of the weekend. Grady Hendrix’s presentation on the horrors and delights of pre-Harry Potter YA fiction was an unforgettable work of genius. We're honored to have him join the podcast this week to discuss his obsession with juvenile delinquent art and its place in modern entertainment. Prepare yourself, once this episode is consumed, you will be on the hunt for all the Christopher Pike novels you can muster.

As always, follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, & follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 23: Mark Christopher Covino on 'The Crest'

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 17:57:51 -0500

Two surfer cousins connect over a long lost family fiddle and embark on an epic journey to understand their Irish roots. Not just a family album narrative, "The Crest" is an inspiring saga to understand your place in the world through human connection, and yeah, it features some pretty radical surfing footage to boot. On this week's episode, we're chatting with director Mark Christopher Covino about the momentous quest that brought him from "A Band Called Death" to this latest documentary. Whether if you're an aspiring filmmaker or just a regular movie maniac like ourselves, you'll gain great amounts of motivation from intaking the trials and tribulations he's battled to make it to this point in time.

As always, follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast and follow the hosts @WBDass and @MouthDork. "The Crest" is now available on DVD, iTunes, and VOD. Support indie film!

ChatCast 22: Mick Garris on 'Nightmare Cinema'

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 09:13:13 -0500

This week we're kicking off a month's worth of conversations scored at the Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans. Up first, we're chatting with horror icon Mick Garris about his new anthology film "Nightmare Cinema" which continues the celebratory spirit of his absolutely fabulous "Masters of Horror" Showtime series. Joining Garris on this film are another radical batch of filmmakers: Alejandro Brugués, Joe Dante, Ryûhei Kitamura, & David Slade. Seriously, if you're a movie maniac like us, you do not want to miss this film which launches in select cities this weekend as well as VOD and Digital HD.

As always, remember to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass, & follow Mick Garris @PostMortemMG.

ChatCast 21: David Palamaro & Jay Kay on 'Murder Made Easy'

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 22:42:13 -0500

We're back at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Va to talk with filmmaker David Palamaro about his film "Murder Made Easy." Birthing a movie is one thing; selling a movie is something altogether different. This week we're focusing on the challenges and joys of touring your film across the globe, and to help provide context to the festival circuit, we're joined by professional movie consumer Jay Kay of HorrorHound and Dread Central fame. This candid conversation pulls the veil back on the industry and reveals the tremendous amount of passion that both Palamaro and Kay bring to their art.

Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, & follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 20: Cameron Yates on 'Chef Flynn'

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:54:40 -0500

This week we're back at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Va talking to documentarian Cameron Yates about his film "Chef Flynn." What drives a ten-year-old child to transform his mother's kitchen into a must-visit culinary destination? That's where Yates' film begins, but it most certainly does not end there. Devoting years of his life to the meteoric rise of Flynn McGarry, Yates delves deep into the determination required to achieve gastronomic greatness as well as the necessary support system. "Chef Flynn" is a compelling watch for anyone curious about the nature of prodigies, but if you're a foodie as well, then you'll devour this documentary.

Follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the host @MouthDork. Keep up to date on all Winchester Drafthouse screenings @alamowinchester.

ChatCast 19: Ira Steven Behr on 'What We Left Behind: Looking Back on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'

Fri, 31 May 2019 09:23:44 -0500

Our little Trekkie hearts are bursting over this episode that sees "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" showrunner Ira Steven Behr drop by The Dork Cave to discuss his new documentary "What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." This is an incredibly honest conversation in which Behr discusses the bizarre experience of returning to a series that he said goodbye to twenty years ago, and finally coming to terms with the legacy and the fans/critics of DS9. The film will have its European theatrical release starting on June 26th before becoming available in North America via Shout Factory on August 6th.

As always, be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram & Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 18: Jeremy Gardner & Christian Stella on 'Something Else'

Tue, 28 May 2019 19:10:27 -0500

Here is a momentous moment for the ITMODChatCast team, Christian Stella returns to the show, and he's dragged Jeremy Gardner with him. This week we're chatting with the filmmaking duo about their new romantic monster movie "Something Else" which recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. This in-depth conversation dives into the realities of moviemaking as well as the inspirations that fed this particular beast. These two crafted one of the most unique zombie films in recent memory ("The Battery"), and their latest effort is equally distinctive in its genre-mashing. Put this movie on your radar, now.

Be sure to follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 17 - Erik Nelson on 'The Cold Blue'

Fri, 24 May 2019 14:38:22 -0500

Our second conversation of the week is with documentarian Erik Nelson about his fabulous new film "The Cold Blue." Nelson restores and assembles footage from William Wyler's WWII doc "Memphis Belle" so that he can tell the larger story surrounding the Mighty Eighth Air Force. The film acts as a tribute to both the pilots in the air as well as Wyler's band of cinematographers that risked their life (and in Howard J. Tannenbaum's case, lost his life) to capture this stunning footage. "The Cold Blue" premieres June 6th at 8:00 PM on HBO.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 16 - Scott Adkins on 'Avengement'

Tue, 21 May 2019 22:42:18 -0500

"He's out on bad behavior." Wow. We're still mystified by this one folks. Scott Adkins, the reigning champ of independent action cinema joins Brad to discuss his absolutely brutal and utterly fabulous new film "Avengement." Our host can barely contain his excitement and undoubtedly makes a fool of himself as he launches into full fanboy mode around the man who made ITMOD approved masterpieces like "Ninja II," "Savage Dog," and "Boyka: Undisputed." The two discuss what drives Adkins to crank out one film after another, the current demand for empathy within violent melees like "Avengement" and "John Wick: Chapter 3," and yeah - Adkins answers the question of who would dominate in the prison yard ring, Boyka or Cain. The answer may surprise you.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow our host @MouthDork. Also, be sure to track down Scott Adkins @TheScottAdkins as well as scottadkins.com.

ChatCast 15 - Rob Grant on 'Harpoon'

Wed, 15 May 2019 11:34:01 -0500

The time has come. We must say goodbye to our Chattanooga Film Festival series, but don't worry, we're ending our run on an incredibly lively conversation with filmmaker Rob Grant. We're talking his new violently, bloody, and gruesome (comedy?) thriller, "Harpoon." We saw a lot of wonderful movies at this year's Chattanooga Film Festival, but Rob's film was certainly our favorite. In this conversation, we dig into the challenges he faced trapping his actors on the water and his desire to tell stories outside the usual Hollywood realm. And yes, it wouldn't be a Chattanooga chat without the aid of Chattanooga Whisky. We get a little loosey-goosey on this one folks. Prepare yourself.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork & @WBDass.

ChatCast 14 - David Lawson Jr. on Rustic Films

Wed, 08 May 2019 22:28:03 -0500

Producer extraordinaire David Lawson Jr. returns to the ITMODChatCast for an epic celebration of the Chattanooga Film Festival. He's back to dish on two of Rustic Films' most eagerly anticipated projects - "Something Else" (directed by Jeremy Gardner and Christian Stella) and "Synchronic" (directed by Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson). Not only does Lawson give us a taste of what to expect from the production outfit, but he offers encouragement on what's required to get your butt off the couch and into a creative endeavor.

Be sure to follow Rustic Films on Twitter @rustic_films as well as Lawson himself @DavidLawsonJr. You can follow the podcast @ITMODCast and the cohosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 13 - Travis Stevens on 'Girl on the Third Floor'

Wed, 01 May 2019 21:38:30 -0500

The Chattanooga Film Festival conversations keep on coming! This week, Billy and Brad talk to producer-turned-director Travis Stevens about his feature debut, "Girl on the Third Floor." Haunted house films are one of the most popular subgenres, but we promise that you've never experienced one as tactile and goopy as this sick delight. Keep your eyes peeled for this ghostly confection starring C.M. Punk and Trieste Kelly Dunn.

Be sure to follow Travis on Instagram and Twitter @TravisStevens. While you're at it, follow the podcast as well @ITMODCast and our hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 12 - Josh Lobo on 'I Trapped the Devil'

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 18:01:53 -0500

We're bringing you more Chattanooga Film Festival goodness this week. Click and dive into our inspirational conversation with "I Trapped The Devil" filmmaker Josh Lobo as we discuss how failure can lead to revelatory success. This horror tone poem seeps into the pores of viewers, engaging their dread as only the best terror films can. We discuss the many inspirations that went into the film, the challenges of realizing such a unique vision, and the excitement of unleashing your project upon the world.

"I Trapped The Devil" lands in select theaters as well as VOD and On Demand this weekend. We encourage you to see it on the biggest screen possible but don't think a personal TV watch deters the tension in any way. Our dork co-hosts experienced the films in both venues and had intense physical reactions.

Follow Josh Lobo on Twitter @IAmJoshLobo, and you can track the whereabouts of the film @YellowVeilPics. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast and follow the co-hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 11 - Mallory O'Meara on 'The Lady from the Black Lagoon'

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 09:13:36 -0500

This week we return to the Chattanooga Film Festival to bring you this most excellent conversation with Mallory O'Meara about her book, "The Lady from the Black Lagoon." Determined to bring monster designer Milicent Patrick's legendary history to the forefront of pop culture conversation, O'Meara set out on a celebratory odyssey to document her tale. However, this is no dusty biography, but a vital and relevant work that should not just interest fans of "The Creature from the Black Lagoon," but anyone concerned with the current creative climate.

You can follow O'Meara on Instagram and Twitter @malloryomeara, and her book can be found in whatever fine literary establishments you visit. Follow the podcast @ITMODCast and follow our hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 10 - Vicki Vlasic, Presley Barker, & Wayne Henderson on 'Fiddlin'

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 22:57:57 -0500

We head back to the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester to deliver our last interview from the Lost Weekend XI film festival. This week we chat with producer Vicki Vlasic as well as her subjects Wayne C. Henderson and Presley Barker about their musical documentary. Fiddlin' is a celebration of old-time music as well as the passion required for its pursuit. The film explores the artistic enthusiasm that drives thousands to the Galax, Va Old Fiddler's Convention year after year. If you stick around for the end of the episode, you'll also be treated to a live recording of Presley and Wayne's exclusive Lost Weekend performance.

You can follow the podcast @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork, @sidewalksiren, and @WBDass. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe.

ChatCast 9 - Crispin Glover on 'It is Fine! Everything Is Fine.'

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:19:43 -0500

In preparation for the Chattanooga Film Festival, we get on the phone with filmmaker Crispin Glover to discuss his roadshow presentation of "It is Fine! Everything Is Fine." This is a passionate conversation regarding the talent of screenwriter Steven C. Stewart, the current state of corporate culture in America, and the optimistic/realistic future of artistry in the United States. If you're curious to experience this film, then you need to hit the road with the filmmaker and join us on April 12th for what is sure to be a memorable screening.

If you cannot make it out to Chatanooga this weekend, then be sure to visit www.crispinglover.com to discover where Glover's Big Slide Show will show next, and follow the filmmaker on Instagram and Twitter @CrispinGlover.

Of course, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODcast, and follow the hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 8 - A.T. White on 'Starfish'

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 15:43:21 -0500

'Starfish' is a saga on grief and loss like you've never experienced before. Writer/Director A.T. White sits down in the Dork Cave to discuss his first feature and why he was compelled to pour such deeply personal emotions upon the screen. The film is a true passion project for White, and he's been traveling the globe bringing his movie to as many audiences as possible. That passion is absolutely infectious, so prepare to be inspired.

The conversation was recorded on site at the Lost Weekend XI film festival at the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, Va. We're joined by special guest-dork Stephen Kleffman from the Four Color Fantasies comic book shop, and he provides an excellent excuse for all of us to nerd out about the impending 'Avengers: Endgame.'

As always, you can follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow the hosts @MouthDork, @WBDass, and @fcfcomics. You can follow A.T. White @MrAlWhite and the film @Starfishmixtape.

ChatCast 7 - Emilio Estevez on 'The Public'

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 09:04:59 -0500

The Dorks return to the Alamo Drafthouse in Winchester, VA to partake in the Lost Weekend XI film festival. Joining them on the show this week is writer/director/producer/actor Emilio Estevez to discuss his new film, "The Public." When one of the coldest nights of the year occurs, a group of homeless men refuses to leave when the Cincinnati public library closes for the night. This act of civil disobedience quickly escalates when the police, government, and media become involved and one librarian must choose where to stand.

For over a decade, Estevez worked vigilantly to realize this passion project, and it is clear from our conversation that the subject matter means a great deal to the artist. The Dorks were thrilled to have the opportunity to chat with the actor about why he became involved in the project and how he maintained his enthusiasm after so many years of pre-production.

Follow the podcast @ITMODCast on Twitter and Instagram. Follow this week's hosts @MouthDork, @sidewalksire, and @WBDass. You can also follow the film @ThePublicFilm.

ChatCast 6 - Erin Lee Carr & Jesse Barron on 'I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter'

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:00:22 -0500

SXSW may be weeks behind us, but the Dorks are still bringing you conversations from Austin. This week, Brad & Lisa chat with documentarian Erin Lee Carr & journalist Jesse Barron regarding the upcoming HBO two-part documentary "I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter." This is a fascinating dive into the manslaughter case brought against Michelle Carter after her final texts to Conrad Roy implicated her in his suicide. We discuss the enormous amount of information that had to be sifted through, organized, and compiled into a narrative.

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @ITMODcast, and follow co-hosts Brad & Lisa @MouthDork & @sidewalksiren.

ChatCast 5 - Karen Maine & Natalia Dyer on 'Yes, God, Yes'

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 00:08:03 -0500

With Yes, God, Yes writer/director Karen Maine is joining a conversation predominately orchestrated by male filmmakers where masturbation is either raucously championed as a lark or sheepishly whispered as serious sexy business. Her film follows the plight of a young 90s Catholic girl (Natalia Dyer) who discovers masturbation after an AOL chat turns salacious. The act is transformative. Not necessarily in just sexual terms, but in how it exposes the hypocrisy of every elder that surrounds her.

Brad & Billy talk to Karen & Natalia just days after their film premiered at SXSW 2019. The conversation is lively and informative as always. Maybe Billy relates to the film a bit too much. We're taking him to confession; let's see how he does. You can follow the podcast on Twitter @ITMODcast, and you can follow this week's hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 4 - Robert D. Krzykowski on 'The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot'

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 20:40:13 -0500

An American legend, Sam Elliott, storms into the Pacific Northwest to hunt down another American legend, The Bigfoot. The man lived the hell of war before, met evil face to face, and obliterated it for the good of the rest of us. "The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot" is no ordinary movie. Nor is it the film you may think it is based on that glorious title.

This week, we speak to writer/director Robert D. Krzykowski and discuss how this magnificent, contemplative adventure film came to fruition. The road to cinema was long and aided by champions like John Sayles, Lucky McKee, Douglas Trumbull, and Sam Elliott himself. The conversation ranges from the influence of Mister Rogers to the glorious cinematography of "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

As always, you can follow the podcast on Twitter @ITMODcast, and you can follow this week's hosts @MouthDork and @WBDass.

ChatCast 3 - Dan Gilroy and Friends

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:50:16 -0500

This week MouthDork chats with a whole mess load of people. Over the phone, we talk with "Velvet Buzzsaw" writer/director Dan Gilroy about his desire to tear into the art world and rip it a new one. We discuss his love/hate relationship with the business of moviemaking and why Jake Gyllenhaal is such a perfect tool for his narratives. We also time travel back to Sundance where we speak to supporting cast members Billy Magnussen, Natalia Dyer, and Rene Russo.

If that were not enough, we also have a bonus red carpet conversation with director/actor Chiwetel Ejiofor regarding his recently released Netflix film "The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind." This film reduced us to a puddle and is absolutely worth your time.

As always, you can follow the podcast on Twitter @ITMODCast, and you can follow this week's host @MouthDork. Theme song provided by The Indie Dork himself, Billy Dass aka @WBDass.

ChatCast 2 - Alex Lehmann, Mark Duplass, & Ray Romano on 'Paddleton'

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:08:27 -0500

It may be the end of February, but our Sundance festival coverage continues! This week we chat with "Paddleton" writer/director Alex Lehmann as well as co-stars Mark Duplass and Ray Romano. This platonic rom-com cancer movie had us rolling in the aisles with laughter when we were not balling our eyes out, and we demand that all our listeners go watch the film on Netflix ASAP.

Our conversation begins with Alex Lehmann. We discuss our mutual love of Kung Fu cinema, the brilliance of scripting the film via improv, and the genius of his co-stars. We then jump on over to Mark Duplass and Ray Romano where we again talk about the pleasures of improv and building chemistry in a limited time. You do not want to miss these two chats.

ChatCast 1 - Alexandre O. Philippe on 'Memory: The Origins of Alien'

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:45:54 -0500

Alexandre O. Philippe is not interested in your tweets or soundbites. He is here to talk about film. That means you better pull up a chair because he has a lot to say regarding the great movies and he wants you to join in on the conversation.

In the first episode of the new In The Mouth of Dorkness ChatCast series, Brad and Lisa sit down with Philippe in Park City, Utah just before his new film "Memory: The Origins of Alien" had its Sundance premiere. They discuss his desire for long-form film conversations and why he felt Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic deserved such an in-depth analysis.