Episodes
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Actor, Producer, Creature Performer DOUG TAIT (Hellboy, Legacies, Attack of the Unknown) stops by the Film Sense Zoom room for our first interview since we met on the Wyrd documentary MEN IN SUITS.
Links:
Doug Tait on IMDB
MEN IN SUITS on YouTube
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Producer HEATHER BUCKLEY ("The Ranger", "We Are Still Here" and "Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson") joins filmmaker JACK BENNETT ("Grandpa Metal", "New Music Sucks") and myself to discuss the inclusive genre studio she recently co-founded, BLACK MANSION.
- Frank H. Woodward
A Little More About Black Mansion
Black Mansion's mission is to "explore genre as a potent vehicle for visionary and provocative storytelling through features, series and documentaries... to present new voices that are boldly cinematic, deeply personal and prestige."
Links:
BLACK MANSION Go Fund Me
THE RANGER Now On Shudder
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
I had the delight of meeting actor Misty Rosas when I interviewed her for my documentary "Men In Suits". Since then her work has gone into hyper-drive thanks to two instantly iconic roles on "The Mandalorian"... Kuiil, the wise Ugnaught, and the endearing Frog Lady. A lot has changed for Misty Rosas. You could even say, "The Force is strong with this one."
Links:
Misty Rosas Official Site
LIFE LESSONS An Album by Misty Rosas
Misty Rosas on YouTube Music
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The puppet ghost stories of Kevin McTurk (The Haunted Swordsman, The Mill At Calder's End, The Narrative of Victor Karloch) are a fine blend of many cinematic influences including George Méliès, Jim Henson, Japanese folk tales, Hammer Horror and so much more.
The masterful way he creates illusions of fantasy and life has amazed film festival audiences around the world. In many ways, I consider him one of the most intriguing filmmakers working today.
So let’s venture into the spirit cabinet with Kevin to hear the method behind his magic.
Links:
The Spirit Cabinet - Kevin McTurk's Official Site
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I continue to sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with director Andrew Kasch about the challenge of going to the movies and discovering new voices in a shrinking, streaming world. - FHW
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As we call "wrap" on 2020, I sift through the FILM SENSE bins in search of bonus interviews like this one from my discussion with author/screenwriter David J. Schow. - FHW
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Here's a Bonus Feature to watch after seeing CLEAN, a short film by Frank H. Woodward, now streaming on the official Screamfest YouTube Channel.
Watch CLEAN here!!!
Joining Frank for this virtual Q&A are Brian Pope ("Howard"), Jack Bennett ("Dr. Robert"), Liesel Hanson ("How-To Instructor"), producer Pam Altieri Paterra, composer J. Phillip Wilkins, and sound recordist Hunter Paterra.
CLEAN had its premiere on October 10, 2020 at Screamfest 2020. This Q&A was recorded on September 30, 2020.
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The time has come for a closer look at the business side of filmmaking with a focus on independent productions.
Michael Hayes is one of the partners of Prolific Pictures, a film sales and production company. We speak to him about what filmmakers need to keep in mind going forward in a market where production, distribution, exhibition... pretty much everything has changed.
Links:
Prolific Pictures
Michael Hayes on IMDB
The Camera Eye - A Facebook Group Moderated by Prolific Pictures
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With Election Day upon us... It's time to get political with filmmaker Izzy Lee.
Izzy has directed such socio-political horror films as RE-HOME, MY MONSTER and THE OBLITERATION OF THE CHICKENS. She was also named by The A.V. Club as one of the filmmakers Blumhouse should definitely hire.
Links:
Nihil Noctem Films
MY MONSTER by Izzy Lee
RITES OF VENGEANCE Teaser
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"If you were to reboot Hollywood, what are some of the changes you would make?" In this limited series, I ask fellow filmmakers and industry professionals this very question.
In Part Two, we are joined by Kevin VanHook, a writer/director (The Fallen Ones), comic book creator (Bloodshot) and visual effects supervisor.
Links:
BLOODSHOT on Amazon Prime
Worldwide FX - Visual Effects
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Halloween is a family thing for many of us. That's what possessed Uncle Frank to geek out with his niece & nephew, Paige & Joe, about Halloweens past & present. Very scary stuff... for our family and yours!
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"If you were to reboot Hollywood, what are some of the changes you would make?" In this limited series, I ask filmmakers and industry professionals this very question.
In Part One, we are joined by JODI GOMES, an award winning producer/director of unscripted series and documentary films. Her company Point 7 Entertainment is behind such shows as A&E's The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty and the documentary feature One Child Left Behind: The APS Teaching Scandal.
Links:
JODI GOMES on IMDB
"One Child Left Behind" Official Site
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David J. Schow (The Crow, Creepshow) is an award winning author, screenwriter, monster lover and constant creator.
He was kind enough to sit down with me and share his thoughts on monster movies, James Bond, writing wisdom and the future of Hollywood.
And thus begins Season 3 of Film Sense...
Links:
David J. Schow Filmography
Cimarron Street Books - "Monster Movies" by David J. Schow
"Silver Scream" Available on Amazon
"Wild Hairs" Available on Amazon
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This feature length, mostly uncensored whiskey chat is like being at the Tam O'Shanter with filmmakers Jack Bennett and Frank H. Woodward.
Jack talks about his latest music video Grandpa Metal before pondering deep, philosophical thoughts about making movies. A conversation that will most likely get one of thes two guys in trouble. (SPOILER: It’s Frank. He looks forward to your emails.)
Links:
GRANDPA METAL music video
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From Frankie to Chucky... Paige and Frank geek out about horror movie boogeymen, monsters, and spooks.
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Film Sense is back with filmmaker Andrew Kasch (Legends of Tomorrow, Tales of Halloween)!! Gather round as we share tales of filmmaking in the Age of COVID, anthologies, and the healing power of creation.
Links:
QUARAN TINIES by Andrew Kasch
VARIETY: Horror Anthology Film ‘Isolation’ Finishes Filming Entirely in Quarantine
CLOWN TOWN by John Skipp & Andrew Kasch
TALES OF HALLOWEEN Trailer
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In which two generations of geeks talk about things they enjoy. Hosted by Paige Barr and Frank H. Woodward
Today's Topic: Disney Parks
What changes do we enjoy in Disneyland and Walt Disney World? What attractions do we miss?Opening Music by J. Phillip Wilkins
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Director Chelsea Stardust shares her memories of 2019 including what she learned from having two feature films released in the same year, All That We Destroy and Satanic Panic.
Plus... Chelsea and I look back at some other gifts of the year.
-FHW
Links:
ALL THAT WE DESTROY on Hulu
SATANIC PANIC on Amazon Prime
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You've heard his work here as the theme music for FILM SENSE. Now I sit down to chat about soundtracks and more with composer Jonathan Wilkins.
But wait! There's more!
To mark my birthday, Jon and I look back on our early days as young filmmakers. Jon was there with me when we made our first short and now we get to tell you all about it.
-FHW
Related Links:
Jonathan Wilkins on Twitter - @lucrativeangst
HOT FLASH by Danny Woodburn - Music By Jon Wilkins
"You Only Live Twice" by The Postmarks
PARROT BUSTERS - A Film By Frank H. Woodward, Jonathan Wilkins and Devon Sharkey
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What's the best way to watch a movie? Is the cinematic experience becoming a thing of the past?
That's the topic of my FILM SENSE discussion with to co-founders of Film Geeks- San Diego Beth Accomando and Miguel Rodriguez.
How important is it to see movies the way they were meant to be seen? For over 100 years, the ideal venue was always a darkened theater. With an audience. A communal affair.
Today, however, people can catch the latest release at home, on their computer, tablet or smartphone. And while the age of streaming has presented audiences with seemingly unlimited choices (and filmmakers with new channels)... at what cost?
Is it too late to save cinema? Not if we have anything to say about it.
Links:
Film Geeks SD
Digital Gym
Cinema Junkie /KPBS
Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
A24 Zines
2018 Internet Piracy Report (Torrent Freak)
2018 Internet Piracy Report (Screen Daily)
David Walker - 12 Blaxploitation Films To REALLY Know
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