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  Today I chat with the director and writer of HAPPILY BenDavid Grabinski. The film stars Joel McHale, Kerry Bishé, Stephen Root, Paul Scheer, Breckin Meyer, Natalie Zea, Natalie Morales, Jon Daly, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and Charlyne Yi. HAPPILY is a film that is a bit difficult to sum up, so I've copied the synopsis from the press release below A happily married couple (Joel McHale and Kerry Bishé) discover their friends are resentful of their lustful relationship. When a visit from a mysterious stranger leads to a dead body, they begin to question the loyalty of their so-called friends. The film will be available on all VOD platforms on 3/18. 

Today I'm joined by editor Jeff Groth to discuss his work on CHERRY, JOKER, and COMMUNITY. “Cherry” follows the wild journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances. Inspired by the best-selling novel of the same name, “Cherry” features Tom Holland in the title role as an unhinged character who drifts from dropping out of college to serving in Iraq as an Army medic and is only anchored by his one true love, Emily (Ciara Bravo). When Cherry returns home a war hero, he battles the demons of undiagnosed PTSD and spirals into drug addiction, surrounding himself with a menagerie of depraved misfits. Draining his finances, Cherry turns to bank robbing to fund his addiction, shattering his relationship with Emily along the way. Brought to the screen in bold, gritty fashion by visionary directors Anthony and Joe Russo, “Cherry” is a darkly humorous, unflinching comi

 Today my guest is Shatara Michelle Ford the writer, director, and producer of TEST PATTERN. Part psychological horror, part realist drama, TEST PATTERN unfolds against the backdrop of national discussions around inequitable health care and policing, the #MeToo movement, and race in America. The film follows an interracial couple whose rock-solid relationship is put to the test when Renesha, a Black woman played by Brittany S. Hall, is sexually assaulted. Her white boyfriend (Will Brill) insistently pursues a rape kit and is met with medical and administrative incompetence at every turn. The film analyzes the effects of the systemic factors and social conditioning women face when navigating sex and consent within the American patriarchy, along with exploring institutional racism from a Black female point of view. To purchase tickets for a virtual screening of TEST PATTERN go to loftcinema.org . This episode is made possible by a sponsorship from Bookmans. Please review this episode whe

Toby Oliver, ASC is an Australian film and television cinematographer best known for his work on over forty films including Get Out (2017), Happy Death Day (2017), and Insidious: The Last Key (2018). Variety named him one of the ten cinematographers to watch for in 2017. I had Toby on today to discuss his work on BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR. Lifelong friends Barb and Star embark on the adventure of a lifetime when they decide to leave their small Midwestern town for the first time - ever. This delightfully silly comedy from Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo will be available to rent on Feb 12th.

  Today I'm joined by Jason Richard Miller to discuss his latest film BLOODHOUND. Private investigator Abel Walker (Ackerman) along with his cameraman, Jim (Foy), are on the hunt for a missing woman. As they unravel the mystery of her disappearance, they become caught in a sick and violent game that will end in murder. To hear our conversation, press play on the embedded player below. Towards the end of the episode, Jason mentions his short film PROBED that I have enclosed below  PROBED from Jason Miller on Vimeo .

Accidental Climber tells the story of Jim Geiger, a retired forest-worker, and amateur mountaineer from Sacramento, CA who at 68 years old, attempts to become the oldest American and first great grandfather to summit Mt. Everest. The film follows Jim as he embarks on a journey to transform from a weekend hiker to attempting one of the most extreme and physically demanding feats known to man. Driven by a desire to prove that age is just a number, Jim pushes his body to the limits, in a record-breaking quest to summit the world's tallest mountain. What ensued, however, was the worst disaster in mountaineering history, leaving sixteen climbers dead in a tragic avalanche and forever changing Jim's life. Accidental Climber is currently available on Amazon Prime. To hear my conversation with Steve Oritt (director), Jim Geiger (subject), and Greg Vernovage (expedition leader) press play on the embedded player below  

Today I'm joined by Justin G. Dyck and Keith Cooper to discuss their Shutter film ANYTHING FOR JACKSON.  A bereaved Satanist couple kidnaps a pregnant woman so they can use an ancient spellbook to put their dead grandson's spirit into her unborn child but end up summoning more than they bargained for. We also chat about John Carpenter, commentary tracks, and my inability to hit the record button. To hear our conversation press play on the embedded player below

  Geraldine Singer is an actress, known for  Get Out  (2017),  Mudbound  (2017), and  Green Book  (2018). I had her on the show to discuss her latest film ARMY OF ONE that's currently available on VOD. To hear my conversation with Geraldine press play on the embedded player below

Born in Bogota, Colombia, Richard J Bosner is a Latinx award-winning Producer/Director who has established himself as one of the leading voices for a new generation of diverse, politically charged filmmakers. He is best known for producing the true story Fruitvale Station starring Octavia Spencer and Michael B. Jordan which received the Sundance Film Festival U.S. Grand Jury Prize in the Dramatic category and the Sundance Audience Award along with 44 nominations/wins during the 2013 Awards Season. Bosner has also produced numerous breakout films such as Nick Sandow’s The Wannabe starring Patricia Arquette, with Executive Producers, Dean Devlin and Martin Scorsese; Other People starring Molly Shannon, Mapplethorpe starring Matt Smith; and Netflix’s Take the 10 starring Josh Peck and Tony Revolori. To hear my interview with Richard press play on the embedded player below:

  Today I'm joined by Kevin Mcdonald from The Kids in The Hall, Colin Mochrie from Whose Line is it Anyway, and director Mike Stasko to discuss their film Boys Vs. Girls. The film is set squarely in 1990 and is about a summer camp that is forced to go co-ed for the first time for financial reasons. The counselors don’t like the change and a battle of the sexes ensues. The film is currently available on VOD. To hear the interview press play on the embedded player below

The feature directorial debut for Brown, THE BEACH HOUSE is an indie apocalyptic sci-fi thriller that presents an alluring mix of scorching seaside imagery, claustrophobic isolation, mysterious contagion and gruesome body horror, with a breakout lead performance from Liberato. A hit on the festival circuit, and now available on Shudder. On this episode of the podcast director Jeffrey A. Brown joins me to talk about THE BEACH HOUSE, Killing Joke, Cronenberg, Lynch, and Carpenter. Check this film out!!! Even if you don't subscribe to Shudder, get the free trial and watch this thing. You spent $20 on Trolls World Tour for the kids? It's time you did something for yourself.

Today my guest is Thure Riefenstein, an actor, director, and producer best known for his work in THE MAN IN THE HIGH CASTLE , 12 MONKEYS , and BEHIND THE CANDELABRA . I had him on the show to discuss his latest film TORPEDO U-235 . The film is about World War II: Resistance fighters who accept a suicide mission to deliver a stolen Nazi submarine carrying atomic uranium. It's one of the best films I’ve seen this year and is currently available on VOD. Do yourself a favor and watch this film. To hear my conversation with Thure press play on the embedded player below

Toby Oliver is an award-winning cinematographer whose career extends from his native Australia to the United States and internationally. Named as one of Variety's 10 Cinematographers to Watch, Toby now resides in Los Angeles and has forged a remarkable and varied range of credits on feature films, documentaries, and television. Toby returns!!! This time I had him on the podcast to discuss his work on DEAD TO M E , but we also cover the HAPPY DEATH DAY films, FANTASY ISLAND , and BARB AND STAR GO TO VISTA DEL MAR . Press play on the embedded player below to hear my conversation with Toby

On this episode I chat with Kevin Makely and Jennifer Ambrose about their latest film BADLAND, as well as what it means to be an overnight success 24 years in, and of course the Sly Stallone classic Nighthawks. You can find BADLAND on Netflix and all the VOD platforms, but who are we kidding? You have Netflix, if you listen to this podcast, you have Netflix, right? If you don't let me know. Leave me a voicemail at https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/message.

While in college Sean Spillane co-founded a band called Otto which eventually became ARLO and went on to sign with Sub Pop Records in 2000. ARLO toured extensively in the U.S. and played with bands like The Shins, Wilco, and The Foo Fighters.  After ARLO disbanded he joined Midway, a Los Angeles based band with a rabid following. In 2010 he wrote, produced, recorded and performed original songs and the score for Lucky Mckee's "The Woman" which melted faces and made heads explode when it premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. The following year, Spillane composed and wrote original 80's inspired songs for The Chiller Network's "Ghoul". In 2012 he composed and wrote songs for "Jug Face" a film starring former guest of the Following Films podcast, Lauren Ashley Carter. Who in addition to being a gifted actress, does a wicked good Jodie Foster impersonation. I had Sean on the show to discuss one of his latest projects,

Today my guest is John Scheinfeld, a director best known for two widely acclaimed feature documentaries: The U.S. vs. John Lennon, which tells the true story of the US government's attempt to silence the beloved musician and iconic advocate for peace and Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?, a compelling yet wildly entertaining documentary about one of the most talented and uncompromising singer-songwriters in pop music history. I had John on the show today to talk about his latest film The Happy Days of Garry Marshall, a heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend. The stars of some of TV and film’s most iconic titles, including “Happy Days,” “Laverne & Shirley,” “Mork & Mindy,” “Pretty Woman” and “The Princess Diaries,” come together to celebrate “The Happy Days of Garry Marshall,” airing TUESDAY, MAY 12 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.

Sam is a dedicated filmmaker who constantly challenges himself by the roles he takes on in Hollywood. He's an actor, writer, producer and director. Sam recently co-wrote, produced and starred in “Mother’s Little Helpers,” an independent film which premiered at SXSW 2019. “Mother’s Little Helpers” is available for streaming today. You can hear my conversation with Sam below

Today on the podcast I had the chance to speak with Pi Ware about his documentary film SKIN DEEP: THE BATTLE OVER MORGELLONS. Those who claim to have Morgellons experience fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, and mysterious multi-colored fibers coming out of lesions on their skin. However, many medical professionals don’t acknowledge it as a real disease, but rather, argue that the symptoms are either self-inflicted or imaginary, that there's no infection, that Morgellons is simply a psychological disorder. For more information go to  https://www.morgellonsmovie.org . To hear my conversation with Pi click play on the embedded player below:

Born into a show business family, Joey began his career as a performer in 1978 as a recording artist with Casablanca Records and starring in the feature film, Sunnyside (1979). Joey has directed and produced over 20 films, including the critically acclaimed Enemies of Laughter (2000). In 2005, Joey produced the documentary Normal People Scare M e while mentoring a fifteen-year-old boy with autism who directed the film. Inspired by that experience, Joey developed the curriculum for Inclusion Films, a program that has served hundreds of aspiring filmmakers. Before he made it on the big screen, Joey worked as a special education teacher in New Jersey. I had Joey on the show today to talk about his latest film CAROL OF THE BELLS , you can find more information on the film and its release by going to inclusionfilms.com. To hear my conversation with Joey, click play on the embedded player below:

Roger Nygard is probably best known for his highly-successful and acclaimed documentary Trekkies, about the most obsessive fans in the Universe. Nygard's previous documentary, The Nature of Existence, addressed the impossible subject of the world's philosophies, religions, and belief systems. Nygard has made several other award-winning films, including the car-salesman cult-film, Suckers, and a profile of UFO fanatics, Six Days In Roswell, and now the documentary The Truth About Marriage, accompanied by The Truth About Marriage companion book. Nygard has also directed television series such as "The Office," and "The Bernie Mac Show." His work as a film editor includes "Grey's Anatomy," "The League," and Emmy-nominated episodes of "VEEP" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." I had Roger on the show to talk about his latest film THE TRUTH ABOUT MARRIAGE. The documentary film examines the question, why are relationships s