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Bill speaks to author, film historian, programmer and podcaster Grady Hendrix about a few of his creative endeavors, from writing plays and freelance journalism to co-founding Subway Cinema and co-writing THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS: HOW KUNG FU MOVIES SWEPT AMERICAN AND CHANGED THE WORLD. Topics include: co-founding the New York Asian Film Festival, LOVE ON DELIVERY, Kim's Video, the TWEED theatre company, Cristina Cacioppo, Mobius Home Video Forum, CONFEDERACY THEORY, Kier-La Janisse, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung's YOUNG AND DANGEROUS series,  SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOME SCHOOL and writing jokes for award shows. Visit Grady Hendrix's official site: https://www.gradyhendrix.com/ Listen to SUPER SCARY HAUNTED HOMESCHOOL: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1080659 Read THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS: https://www.thesefistsbreakbricks.com/ Watch CONFEDERACY THEORY: https://youtu.be/rxNZrFyl2DA?is=Dgv0611JlNKMaKsr Visit the official site for Subway Cinema: https://www.subwaycinema.com/ Watch the 2021 Fantasia Film Festival event GRADY HENDRIX LIVE: WELCOME TO THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2py-ayUZjwg&t=1415s Read about TWEED: https://www.tweedtheater.org/the-complete-history Read "The Case Against Film Festivals": https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2005/06/the-case-against-film-festivals.html Read LIFE OF A LEGEND: A BRIEF HISTORY OF WONG FEI-HUNG ON-SCREEN: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7605-life-of-a-legend-a-brief-history-of-wong-fei-hung-on-screen Read CAHIERS DU CINÉMAD: https://www.filmcomment.com/issues/march-april-2013/?pdfviewer=issue&pdf-page=44 Watch RINGO LAM: THE MAD DOG OF HONG KONG FILMMAKING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzRj7KSPmK0 Listen to The Projection Booth episode SPECIAL REPORT: THESE FISTS BREAK BRICKS: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-report-these-fists-break-bricks--49340215

Bill speaks to author and film historian David Del Valle about his many endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and working as a Hollywood talent agent to hosting THE SINISTER IMAGE television series, writing books like LOST HORIZONS BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN and recording audio commentaries for DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Topics include The Del Valle Archives, Vincent Price, MYRA BRECKINRIDGE, appearing in MESSIAH OF EVIL, Forrest J. Ackerman, THE MAN WHO RECLAIMED HIS HEAD, Carlos Clarens, Florence Marly, THE GIANT CLAW, Barbara Streisand, Ken Russell, Angelo Rossitto, Curtis Harrington, David Essex, EYES WIDE SHUT, Michael Winner, the TALES FROM THE CLOSET radio show, THE STEWARDESSES, Jesús Franco, DARK SHADOWS, being censored on audio commentaries, XANADU, Boris Karloff and an unexpected cult following for the films of Lloyd Nolan.

Bill speaks to Fran Simeoni about his experiences in home video, from his years serving as a director of content at Arrow Films to the successful launch of his own label, Radiance Films. Topics include: Abel Ferrara, transparency and engaging with customers, Mainline Pictures, working with filmmakers, Eureka Entertainment's Masters Of Cinema series, David Lynch and the differences between boutique and major studio home video releases. Links: Visit the Radiance Films site: https://www.radiancefilms.co.uk/ Follow Radiance Film on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/radiancefilms/ Follow Radiance Film on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiance.films/ Watch Fran Simeoni on The Disc-Connected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k3xhmlbgXw&t=2420s Listen to Fran Simeoni on the Chasing Labels Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFCYgJGRJOg Listen to Fran Simeoni on the Cereal At Midnight Podcast: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/2022/10/radiance-films-new-label-with-francesco.htmlListen to Fran Simeoni on the They Live By Film Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVH3nIhSzQc  

Bill speaks to author, film historian and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt about her various creative endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and creating websites like Pretty Scary to acting in independent films, co-founding film festivals like Viscera and Etheria, writing the book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID - THE HISTORY OF WOMAN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES, and contributing extras to boutique Blu-Ray releases. Topics include: Lela Swift, Kier-La Janisse, THE HOWLING, interview and research techniques, Anna Biller, the Wench Film Festival, Jim Van Bebber, nepotism in Hollywood, Astrid Frank's RED, Elvira, the "Rack Focus" series at the American Cinematheque, MGM musicals, BRIDES OF HORROR, lax television censorship practices in California, Stephanie Rothman, and the pros and cons of artificial intelligence. Visit Heidi Honeycutt's website: https://heidihoneycutt.com/ Visit the Etheria Film Festival website: https://www.etheriafilmnight.com/ Visit the Wench Film Festival: https://www.wenchfilmfestival.com/ Watch Heidi Honeycutt's film WRETCHED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVwZ8-3qgyU Watch Heidi Honeycutt on Trailers From Hell: https://trailersfromhell.com/gurus/honeycutt-heidi/#google_vignette Listen to Heidi Honeycutt on Mystic Party: https://shows.acast.com/59ee7d40f8387c75588e590e/episodes/59ee837b5d6ff59869bbeb74? Watch HER HORROR LEGACY: A DISCUSSION ON WOMEN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES - Fantasia Film Festival https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dwqj1aRSqGk Preorder THE STUPEFYING SIREN TALES OF PAMELA SUTCH: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/the-stupefying-siren-tales-of-pamela-sutch Buy SHORT SHARP SHOCKS Volume 4 Blu-Ray (Region B): https://diabolikdvd.com/product/v4-short-sharp-shocks-v4-bfi-flipside-2-disc-blu-ray-region-b-preorder/   Buy CHERRY 2000: https://kinolorber.com/product/cherry-2000-special-edition Buy DAN CURTIS' LATE NIGHT MYSTERIES: https://kinolorber.com/product/dan-curtis-late-night-mysteries Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile: https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r Buy HOLLYWOOD 90028: https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/hollywood-90028-1973-3-disc-2-blu-ray-cd-soundtrack-set

Bill speaks to author and film/music historian Jimmy McDonough about his work, including his latest biography, GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS. Topics include: Andy Milligan and THE GHASTLY ONE, Teuvo Tulio, WHISPERS FROM SPACE, June Ormond, visiting the places where an interview subject lived, Jack Nitzsche and upcoming projects. Visit Jimmy McDonough's official site: https://www.jimmymcdonough.com/ Buy GARY STEWART: I AM FROM THE HONKY TONKS: https://www.wolfandsalmon.com/product-page/gary-stewart-i-am-from-the-honky-tonks Buy THE EXOTIC ONES: Slipcased Collector's Edition, which includes the exclusive bonus book on Georgette Dante, THE MOST EXOTIC ONE: https://www.fabpress.com/the-exotic-ones-slipcased-hardcover.html Buy THE GHASTLY ONE: https://www.fabpress.com/the-ghastly-one-paperback.html Read BE WILD, NOT EVIL: THE LINK WRAY STORY https://www.furious.com/perfect/linkwray.html Read ALL THE WAY WITH JIMMY SCOTT: FOR WHATEVER REASON https://www.villagevoice.com/all-the-way-with-jimmy-scott/ Read HOT-BLOODED: THE DAMES OF DALE BERRY: https://bynwr.com/posts/the-dames-of-dale-berry-part-1 Listen to The Projection Booth episode on the FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!: https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/2017/01/episode-304-faster-pussycat-kill-kill.html Listen to the The Projection Booth's Special Report: Jimmy McDonough on The Exotic Ones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvBqk2E5KfA Read Mike McPadden's interview with Jimmy McDonough for Diabolique: https://diaboliquemagazine.com/the-ghastly-one-is-coming-bynwr-is-here-an-interview-with-jimmy-mcdonough-biographer-andy-milligan-and-co-conspirator-of-nicolas-winding-refn/ Read SLEAZE, SMUT, AND TIMES SQUARE: OUTLAW BIOGRAPHER JIMMY MCDONOUGH ON '80s DRUG CULTURE: https://merryjane.com/culture/outlaw-biographer-jimmy-mcdonough-on-80s-drug-culture-the-ghastly-one/ Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile: https://deafcrocodile.com/products/3x-teuvo-tulio-3-disc-deluxe-limited-edition-pre-order?_pos=12&_sid=6f7257ac5&_ss=r Buy GUTTER AUTEUR: THE LOST LEGACY OF ANDY MILLIGAN from Severin Films: https://severinfilms.com/collections/pre-order/products/gutter-auteur-the-lost-legacy-of-andy-milligan-3-disc-blu-ray-box-set 

Bill speaks to author and film historian "42nd Street Pete" Chiarella about his various endeavors, from selling 8mm loops and managing Past Midnight Video to working security at horror conventions, hosting radio and YouTube shows, publishing magazines like Grindhouse Resurrection and writing books like A WHOLE BAG OF CRAZY. Topics include: Sid Haig, Something Weird Video, movie theatre riots, Sage Stallone and Grindhouse Releasing, Gary Klar, Screw Magazine, Sam Peckinpah, Pete's appearances in the documentaries UNCONVENTIONAL and 42nd STREET MEMORIES, Vanessa Del Rio, managing a drive-in in 1973, Lee Van Cleef, the changing nature of horror conventions, THE DEATH COLLECTOR, Gary Kent, snuff movies and giving to charities. Visit Pete Chiarella's website: https://www.42ndstreetpete.net/ Watch UnConventional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVC-QzMwW4k Watch 42nd Street Memories: The Rise and Fall of America's Most Notorious Street: https://tubitv.com/movies/616810/42nd-street-memories Watch The Strange And Terrible Saga Of New York City Liquidators,inc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaB0lpx7DqM Subscribe to the 42nd Street Pete YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@42ndStPetesGrindhousePurgatory Listen to 42nd Street Pete on the Hellbent For Horror podcast: https://hellbentforhorror.com/podcast-episodes/2017/11/19/episode-060-slave-to-the-grindhouse-with-42nd-street-pete-chiarella Buy Blue Book #1 from Something Weird Video: https://somethingweird.com/products/bucky-beavers-blue-book-1 Buy DVDs and Blu-Rays from Alternative Cinema: https://alternativecinema.com/ Buy PIECES from Grindhouse Releasing: https://shop.grindhousereleasing.com/products/pieces-1983-2-blu-rays-cd-combo?_pos=1&_sid=7a16fbb9a&_ss=r

Bill speaks to Vinegar Syndrome's film scanning technician and restoration artist Brandon Upson about his various pursuits, from working on film and television productions to overseeing the new Iconoscope sub-label. Topics include: DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK, The Archive, made-for-TV movies, THE FIREWORKS WOMAN, Hollywood Home Video, THE NAVIGATOR, Bill Morrison and watching THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE with his grandmother.  Visit the Vinegar Syndrome site: https://vinegarsyndrome.com Buy home video releases from Iconoscope: https://vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/iconoscope Watch Brandon Upson on Just The Discs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPizGTSpgD8 Listen to Brandon Upson on the Punk Vacation podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-subscriber-week-with-brandon-upson--69359161 Read Adrianna Gober's interview with Brandon Upson and James Neurath on The Archive: https://cinepunx.com/mining-the-archive-exploring-vinegar-syndromes-new-brick-and-mortar-store-interview-with-brandon-upson-and-james-neurath-of-vinegar-syndrome/ Watch the Black Maria Film Collective interview with Brandon Upson: https://www.blackmariafc.com/post/brandon-upson-vinegar-syndrome  

Bill speaks to Ryan Verrill about his many creative endeavors, from creating The Disc-Connected podcast/YouTube channel and The Physical Media Advocate zine to producing Blu-Ray special features and hosting a podcast network with Someone's Favorite Productions and launching Antenna, a new film distribution company. Topics include: Booking punk shows, producing accessible home video extras, LOVE BROOKLYN, Deaf Crocodile, moderating Facebook groups, The Sin Syndicate and developing public speaking skills through hosting pub trivia. Subscribe to The Disc-Connected YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiscConnected Visit the Someone's Favorite Productions website: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ Support The Disc-Connected on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/DiscConnected Vote for the Shelf Shock 2025 Disc Awards: https://freeonlinesurveys.com/s/QHMfG0JP/i/6746278/q/14397430 Hear Ryan Verrill and Brian Tallerico talk about the films of Michael Mann on Director's Club: https://directorsclub.substack.com/p/michaelmann2 Visit the Deaf Crocodile website: https://deafcrocodile.com/ Follow Antenna Releasing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antennareleasing/ Visit the Antenna Releasing site: https://www.antennareleasing.com/ Watch Ryan Verrill on Split Your Head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fDLXc1b-gg

Bill speaks to actor and filmmaker Keith Gordon about his life and career, from making Super 8 shorts and interning at MOMA's film archives after school to acting in Off-Broadway plays and Hollywood movies like JAWS 2, ALL THAT JAZZ, DRESSED TO KILL and CHRISTINE, to directing independent films like THE CHOCOLATE WAR, A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, MOTHER NIGHT and WAKING THE DEAD and television series like BETTER CALL SAUL and FARGO. Topics include: Stanley Kubrick, Billy Crudup, DRESSED TO KILL controversies, Joan Micklin Silver, STATIC, making independent films in the 1980s vs. the 1990s, Keith's filmed appreciations for Indicator/Powerhouse Blu-Rays, working in television, HOME MOVIES, deleted scenes, DVDBeaver, Nicolas Roeg, recording director's commentaries and the nature of memory. Watch Keith Gordon on BLUE COLLAR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhzVpOct_O8 Buy THE CHOCOLATE WAR on Blu-Ray: https://mvdshop.com/products/the-chocolate-war-blu-ray?_pos=1&_sid=082406b4d&_ss=r Buy Film Focus: Jennifer Connelly (1991 – 2003) on Blu-Ray: https://viavision.com.au/shop/film-focus-jennifer-connelly-1991-2003-imprint-collection-240-242/ Read "The Many Acts of Keith Gordon" by David Obuchowski: https://longreads.com/2018/01/25/the-many-acts-of-keith-gordon/ Watch John Carpenter, Alexandra Paul, John Stockwell and Keith Gordon discuss CHRISTINE at the 2010 Texas Frightmare Weekend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EztyuCwyYag Hear Keith Gordon discuss underrated films of the 1960s on Director's Club: https://directorsclub.substack.com/p/episode-201-keith-gordon-underrated-6bc Hear Keith Gordin on The Projection Booth podcast: https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/search/label/Keith%20Gordon?m=0 Hear The Kubrick Series Uncut by Movie Geeks United with Keith Gordon: https://www.moviegeeksunited.com/thekubrickseriesuncut3 Hear Keith Gordon on The Movies That Made Me podcast: https://moviesthatmademe.com/podcast/keith-gordon/  

Bill speaks with archivist and A/V Geeks founder Skip Elsheimer about his many creative endeavors, from publishing fanzines like Preparation X and performing with the Wifflefist musical collective  to preserving and sharing thousands of 16mm educational and ephemeral films. Topics include ZOOM, George Lucas, FELICIA, sponsored nutritional films, Rolf Forsberg, stock footage, CYPHER IN THE SNOW, how a lunchbox helped get Fassbinder movies into Best Buy and the unlikely thing that connects Adolph Hitler, sperm and Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the A/V Geeks website: https://avgeeks.com/ Subscribe to the A/V Geeks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@avgeeks Visit 16mm Filmography: https://16mmfilmography.org/ Watch Felicia (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDG4-uZ7d9c Watch Pride On Parade (1979) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ijotrWPYR8&t=602s Watch Do You Smell Smoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE2jn5iSp5w Watch Stalked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brLINTAYM8E The Late Great Planet Earth https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCCD9FAA18C5794FE Watch Inside/Out: Bully (1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBwml5Mrdhk Watch AV Geeks 16mm Lunch 5-30-2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOMVv_5prgU&t=1s Watch Cypher In The Snow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8gilSEOteE Listen to "Cypher In The Snow" episode of Kier-La Janisse's The Song From The Heart Beats The Devil Every Time podcast: https://asongfromtheheart.podbean.com/e/episode-2-cipher-in-the-snow/