Pi Ware

Pi Ware discusses his 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/

Pi Ware discusses his 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 <a href="https://www.morgellonsmovie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.morgellonsmovie.org/</a>

Pi Ware Director of SKIN DEEP: THE BATTLE OVER MORGELLONS 

Joey Travolta

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 Me, 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.

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 Me, 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 <a href="http://inclusionfilms.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">inclusionfilms.com</a>.

Joey Travolta on CAROL OF THE BELLS

Roger Nygard

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."

Roger Nygard on THE TRUTH ABOUT MARRIAGE

Nathan Catucci

In the psychological thriller Impossible Monsters, Dr. Rich Freeman (Fontana), an ambitious and well-liked psychology professor, pursues a sleep study with a focus on nightmares, dreams, and sleep paralysis - the success of which would result in a lucrative grant. As the line between dreams and reality blur, a member of the study is murdered, and everything begins to unravel, leaving Dr. Freeman fighting to make things right.

Nathan Catucci Writer and Director of Impossible Monsters

Michael Melski

An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror as they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where infants and mothers were murdered.  THE CHILD REMAINS is on VOD for more information click on the link below: https://www.thechildremains.com/

An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror as they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where infants and mothers were murdered. THE CHILD REMAINS is on VOD for more information click on the link below: <a href="https://www.thechildremains.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thechildremains.com/</a>

Michael Melski Director of THE CHILD REMAINS

Today I had the chance to chat with Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Author of TEEN MOVIE HELL: A Crucible of Coming-of-Age Comedies from Animal House to Zapped!  You can purchase TEEN MOVIE HELL from Bazillion Points by clicking on the link below:  https://www.bazillionpoints.com/product/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/

Today I had the chance to chat with Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Author of TEEN MOVIE HELL: A Crucible of Coming-of-Age Comedies from Animal House to Zapped! You can purchase TEEN MOVIE HELL from Bazillion Points by clicking on the link below: <a href="https://www.bazillionpoints.com/product/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bazillionpoints.com/product/pre-order-teen-movie-hell-the-crucible-of-coming-of-age-comedies-from-animal-house-to-zapped-by-mike-mcbeardo-mcpadden/</a>

Mike “McBeardo” McPadden Author of TEEN MOVIE HELL

Zeke Zelker

Zeke Zelker has been striving to build a filmmaking career for over twenty years far outside the filmmaking epicenters of Los Angeles and New York, staying true to his commitment of making films in his hometown of Allentown, PA. It's been a challenge, but that hasn't stopped him from creating films that have been seen around the globe while breaking down barriers of distribution. This struggle has inspired him to think differently about his approach to his craft.  I had Zeke on the show to discuss his latest film BILLBOARD. Here's the summary from IMDB:  Times are tough, listener-ship is down and Casey needs to come up with a plan to save his radio station, WTYT 960, and fast! Casey's grand plan is to host a billboard sitting contest, where four lucky contestants have the opportunity to win "nine-sixty thousand dollars and a mobile home". All they have to do is be the last person to survive, living on a billboard.  BILLBOARD is currently available on VOD, for more information go to https://billboardmovie.com/.

Zeke Zelker has been striving to build a filmmaking career for over twenty years far outside the filmmaking epicenters of Los Angeles and New York, staying true to his commitment of making films in his hometown of Allentown, PA. It's been a challenge, but that hasn't stopped him from creating films that have been seen around the globe while breaking down barriers of distribution. This struggle has inspired him to think differently about his approach to his craft. I had Zeke on the show to discuss his latest film BILLBOARD. Here's the summary from IMDB: Times are tough, listener-ship is down and Casey needs to come up with a plan to save his radio station, WTYT 960, and fast! Casey's grand plan is to host a billboard sitting contest, where four lucky contestants have the opportunity to win "nine-sixty thousand dollars and a mobile home". All they have to do is be the last person to survive, living on a billboard. BILLBOARD is currently available on VOD, for more information go to <a href="https://billboardmovie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://billboardmovie.com/</a>.

Zeke Zelker Director of BILLBOARD

Larry Fessenden

Shot on the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s FRANKENSTEIN, veteran genre writer-director Larry Fessenden’s brings his unique vision of the literary classic in DEPRAVED, set in modern Brooklyn. This meditative reimagining of the novel explores the crisis of masculinity and ideas about loneliness, memory and the subtle psychological shocks that shape us as individuals.

Larry Fessenden on Depraved

Danny Trejo

Today's guest is none other than Danny Trejo. I had Danny on the show today to talk about GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE but we also talk tacos, classic cars, and how he made a screening of George Clooney's UP IN THE AIR an uncomfortable experience for anyone within earshot.    GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE will be available to rent or own on DVD and Digital on Tuesday, February 5th. The film stars Danny Trejo, Reno Wilson, Roxana Ortega, Garrett Morris, Margaret Avery, and George Wendt. The film is a hysterical follow up to the beloved family comedy Daddy Day Care.  Today's episode is sponsored by Reklist.  Reklist helps personalize and streamline your viewing experience by providing a place to discover new titles, share movie &amp; show recommendations with friends, and store everything you want to watch in one place. Sign up for free at reklist.com/followingfilms to help support the show. Ditch the endless scrolling and watch a movie or show you know you'll enjoy with Reklist.  This conversation with Danny is short, but man I had a blast. I hope you enjoy the episode and check out GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE.

Today's guest is none other than Danny Trejo. I had Danny on the show today to talk about GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE but we also talk tacos, classic cars, and how he made a screening of George Clooney's UP IN THE AIR an uncomfortable experience for anyone within earshot. GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE will be available to rent or own on DVD and Digital on Tuesday, February 5th. The film stars Danny Trejo, Reno Wilson, Roxana Ortega, Garrett Morris, Margaret Avery, and George Wendt. The film is a hysterical follow up to the beloved family comedy Daddy Day Care. Today's episode is sponsored by Reklist. Reklist helps personalize and streamline your viewing experience by providing a place to discover new titles, share movie &amp; show recommendations with friends, and store everything you want to watch in one place. Sign up for free at <a href="http://reklist.com/followingfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reklist.com/followingfilms</a> to help support the show. Ditch the endless scrolling and watch a movie or show you know you'll enjoy with Reklist. This conversation with Danny is short, but man I had a blast. I hope you enjoy the episode and check out GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE.

Danny Trejo on GRAND-DADDY DAY CARE

Bruce Thierry Cheung

Fathers in a small California desert town abandon their children one by one leaving behind a wake of anger and crime as their sons and daughters come of age.  Today's guest on the show is Bruce Thierry Cheung, a cinematographer, writer, and director known for Zeroville and This Close. I had Bruce on the show to talk about his latest film DON'T COME BACK FROM THE MOON. This episode is sponsored by Reklist. To help support the show sign up for free movie and show recommendations at reklist.com/followingfilms.

Fathers in a small California desert town abandon their children one by one leaving behind a wake of anger and crime as their sons and daughters come of age. Today's guest on the show is Bruce Thierry Cheung, a cinematographer, writer, and director known for Zeroville and This Close. I had Bruce on the show to talk about his latest film DON'T COME BACK FROM THE MOON. This episode is sponsored by Reklist. To help support the show sign up for free movie and show recommendations at <a href="http://reklist.com/followingfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reklist.com/followingfilms</a>.

DON'T COME BACK FROM THE MOON Interview w/ Bruce Thierry Cheung

Fun podcast! Love this show!

Great little podcast for anyone who is interested in film. Keep up the good work.

Film fans

Following Films Podcast

Matthew Tompkins

Matthew Stephen Tompkins, born in Washington D.C. and raised in Oklahoma City, is an award-winning Actor and Indie Filmmaker/Producer with over 45 feature films, 80 TV roles, and over 100 professional plays to his credit to date, and currently makes his home in Dallas, Texas where in 2007 he founded the successful Independent Film Production Company, Wolfclan Productions.  I had Matthew on the show to discuss his latest film THE HARROWING that will be released on VOD Christmas day.  THE HARROWING is about a vice detective who is determined to discover the truth behind the ritualistic killing of his best friend. The film is perfect counter-programming for the holiday season, a genre film with more on its mind than jump scares and gore. THE HARROWING is worthy of your support, make sure you check it out.

Interview w/ Matthew Tompkins on THE HARROWING, SICARIO, and LONGMIRE

Josh Clark

Today my guest on the podcast is Josh Clark. You probably know him from Stuff You Should Know, but I had him on the show to discuss his latest project, The End of the World. On this new show, Josh will discuss the existential risks humankind faces and assess how they may be coming in the form of the technology we’re beginning to develop today. He will be joined by a number of experts across the podcast’s ten episodes, from astrobiologists to philosophers to economists and transhumanists. You can find his podcast wherever you found this, so make sure you give it a listen. It's a fascinating show that manages to bridge the gap between information we need to know and the information we want to know. And that's not nearly as easy as it sounds.

Interview with Josh Clark of STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on THE END OF THE WORLD

Chris Mul

ASTRAL is the feature-length film debut of director Chris Mul. The film is about a detached university student who faces the consequences of astral projection when he uses it to reconnect with his dead mother. The film will be available on VOD and in theatres on Friday, November 23rd.

Interview w/ Chris Mul Director of Astral

Michael Doneger

A struggling minor league baseball player retires and woefully returns to his small hometown, carefully dodging old wounds until confronted with the one that hurts the most - the girl that got away.  Today my guest on the show is Michael Doneger he is the writer/director behind BRAMPTON'S OWN which is currently available on VOD.

Interview w/ Michael Doneger on BRAMPTON'S OWN

Stephen Tobolowsky

With nearly 300 credits to his name Stephen Tobolowsky is one of the most prolific actors working in television, film, and stage. He's appeared on a diverse range of shows including Seinfeld, Mad About You, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Deadwood, Heroes, Californication, and Glee.  I had Stephen on the show today to discuss his latest film STRANGE NATURE, as well as his iconic role as Ned in GROUNDHOG DAY.

Interview w/ Stephen Tobolowsky on GROUNDHOG DAY, THE LOUD HOUSE, and STRANGE NATURE

Roger Bart

Roger Bart is an actor, known for The Producers, American Gangster, and Desperate Housewives. Today I had him on the show to talk about his work on the film GHOST LIGHT.   The film is a dark comedy about a disgruntled summer-stock actor who contemptuously disregards the superstition surrounding Shakespeare's tragedy, Macbeth. By doing so he unleashes the curse of The Scottish Play and wreaks havoc on the company.

Interview w/ Roger Bart on GHOST LIGHT

Michael Tully

Directed and written by Michael Tully,  DON'T LEAVE HOME follows an American artist's obsession with a disturbing urban legend that leads her to an investigation of the story's origins at the estate of a reclusive painter in Ireland. Think of David Lynch directing a Hammer horror film from the late 60's and you'll get an idea of what Mr. Tully has done with DON'T LEAVE HOME.  DON'T LEAVE HOME is in theatres and on VOD today.

Interview w/ Michael Tully Director of DON'T LEAVE HOME

Isaac Himmelman

Ryan Harrington

An evening of magic and theater written in under 24 Hours. The night before the show, one lucky audience member will be selected to have their life story written for the big stage. Meaning this musical could be written about you.Today I had 2018 New York Television Festival Best Actor in a Comedy winners Isaac Himmelman and Ryan Harrington to discuss 24 Hour Musical as well as their award-winning tv pilot for Brooklyn Moving Company.  For more information about the 24 Hour Musical at the People's Improv Theatre go to https://thepit-nyc.com/We had some minor sound issues on this episode, I did my best to clean it up and think the end result is completely listenable but just wanted to give you a heads up in case you notice the sound getting a bit funky from time to time. I did my best

An evening of magic and theater written in under 24 Hours. The night before the show, one lucky audience member will be selected to have their life story written for the big stage. Meaning this musical could be written about you. Today I had 2018 New York Television Festival Best Actor in a Comedy winners Isaac Himmelman and Ryan Harrington to discuss 24 Hour Musical as well as their award-winning tv pilot for Brooklyn Moving Company. For more information about the 24 Hour Musical at the People's Improv Theatre go to <a href="https://thepit-nyc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thepit-nyc.com/</a> We had some minor sound issues on this episode, I did my best to clean it up and think the end result is completely listenable but just wanted to give you a heads up in case you notice the sound getting a bit funky from time to time. I did my best

Interview w/ Isaac Himmelman and Ryan Harrington on the 24 Hour Musical and Brooklyn Moving Company

Barlow Jacobs

Actor Barlow Jacobs is best known for his work on A GHOST STORY, THE MASTER, and SHOTGUN STORIES. I had him on the podcast to discuss those films as well as his upcoming film THE OLD MAN &amp; THE GUN, a film that marks his third collaboration with director David Lowery.

Barlow Jacobs - SHOTGUN STORIES, THE OLD MAN AND THE GUN, THE MASTER

Yeardley Smith

In ALL SQUARE John (Michael Kelly) is a small town bookie having a hard time collecting on outstanding debts. After a one night stand with an ex-girlfriend, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with her 12-year old son, Brian, and develops a plan to recoup the money owed to him by taking bets on Brian’s Youth League Baseball games.The film also stars Josh Lucas, Tom Everett Scott, and Yeardley Smith.I had Yeardley on the show to discuss her work on ALL SQUARE as both a producer and star, we also discuss her role as Lisa Simpson in THE SIMPSONS, and her work in films like MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN, and AS GOOD AS IT GETS.ALL SQUARE will be having its premiere at this years SXSW, for dates and showtimes go to https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/films/119595

In ALL SQUARE John (Michael Kelly) is a small town bookie having a hard time collecting on outstanding debts. After a one night stand with an ex-girlfriend, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with her 12-year old son, Brian, and develops a plan to recoup the money owed to him by taking bets on Brian’s Youth League Baseball games. The film also stars Josh Lucas, Tom Everett Scott, and Yeardley Smith. I had Yeardley on the show to discuss her work on ALL SQUARE as both a producer and star, we also discuss her role as Lisa Simpson in THE SIMPSONS, and her work in films like MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE, THE LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN, and AS GOOD AS IT GETS. ALL SQUARE will be having its premiere at this years SXSW, for dates and showtimes go to <a href="https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/films/119595" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://schedule.sxsw.com/2018/films/119595</a>

Episode 58: Yeardley Smith on ALL SQUARE

Paige Goldberg Tolmach

With the daily breaking news about mogul Harvey Weinstein and the growing charges of sexual harassment that has now permeated his life and the nation as a whole, this film is even more important. WHAT HAUNTS US tells the real story behind a town whose silence lead to the suicides of a disturbing number of victims. This film is a cautionary tale for parents and their children and a horrifying example of what happens when one stays quiet about sexual abuse/molestation.WHAT HAUNTS US tells the story about the 1997 class of Porter Gaud High School in Charleston, South Carolina that graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of these boys committed suicide. Filmmaker Tolmach graduated from Porter Gaud, and now she digs deep with this film in discovering the dark secrets that have lingered and haunted this community that she so loves. The six boys that committed suicide featured in the film didn't have to die if they would have spoken out and not remained quiet about what had happened to them. However, the shame associated with this nightmare often weighs more on the victims - only to keep them silent. WHAT HAUNTS US is not a new story, but it is the continuing common tale of sexual abuse, molestation, shame and a community's silence so that "no one rocks the boat" rings all too true to this day. Until, we as concerned people speak up, these crimes against innocent victims will continue. WHAT HAUNTS US is directed by Paige Goldberg Tolmach and produced by Frank Marshall and Matt Tolmach. It is one of the new non-fiction films coming from THE KENNEDY/MARSHALL COMPANY DOCUMENTARY DIVISION.WHAT HAUNTS US will be screening at DOC NYC on November 13th at the IFC CENTER

With the daily breaking news about mogul Harvey Weinstein and the growing charges of sexual harassment that has now permeated his life and the nation as a whole, this film is even more important. WHAT HAUNTS US tells the real story behind a town whose silence lead to the suicides of a disturbing number of victims. This film is a cautionary tale for parents and their children and a horrifying example of what happens when one stays quiet about sexual abuse/molestation. WHAT HAUNTS US tells the story about the 1997 class of Porter Gaud High School in Charleston, South Carolina that graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of these boys committed suicide. Filmmaker Tolmach graduated from Porter Gaud, and now she digs deep with this film in discovering the dark secrets that have lingered and haunted this community that she so loves. The six boys that committed suicide featured in the film didn't have to die if they would have spoken out and not remained quiet about what had happened to them. However, the shame associated with this nightmare often weighs more on the victims - only to keep them silent. WHAT HAUNTS US is not a new story, but it is the continuing common tale of sexual abuse, molestation, shame and a community's silence so that "no one rocks the boat" rings all too true to this day. Until, we as concerned people speak up, these crimes against innocent victims will continue. WHAT HAUNTS US is directed by Paige Goldberg Tolmach and produced by Frank Marshall and Matt Tolmach. It is one of the new non-fiction films coming from THE KENNEDY/MARSHALL COMPANY DOCUMENTARY DIVISION. WHAT HAUNTS US will be screening at DOC NYC on November 13th at the IFC CENTER

Paige Goldberg Tolmach - WHAT HAUNTS US

Richard Armitage

SLEEPWALKER is the latest film from director Elliott Lester. Troubled by bouts of sleepwalking and disturbing nightmares, graduate student Sarah Foster goes to her university's sleep research center for help. When she wakes up after her first night of being monitored, the world she lives in seems to have changed in subtle, Twilight-Zone-esque ways. In fact, every time she goes to sleep now, she wakes up in a slightly different version of her world. With the help of sleep researcher Dr. Scott White, she tries to work her way back to the reality she started in. But when they finally succeed, it’s revealed that Sarah’s world is not what she thought at all.Today my guest is one of the stars SLEEPWALKER, Richard Armitage. Tonight we talk about his work on that film as well as his work as Thorin Oakenshiled in The Hobbit Films, as John Proctor in The Crucible, and his upcoming films, OCEANS 8 and the Julie Delpy directed film MY ZOE. Sleepwalker is Now Available on Digital HD and On Demand

SLEEPWALKER is the latest film from director Elliott Lester. Troubled by bouts of sleepwalking and disturbing nightmares, graduate student Sarah Foster goes to her university's sleep research center for help. When she wakes up after her first night of being monitored, the world she lives in seems to have changed in subtle, Twilight-Zone-esque ways. In fact, every time she goes to sleep now, she wakes up in a slightly different version of her world. With the help of sleep researcher Dr. Scott White, she tries to work her way back to the reality she started in. But when they finally succeed, it’s revealed that Sarah’s world is not what she thought at all. Today my guest is one of the stars SLEEPWALKER, Richard Armitage. Tonight we talk about his work on that film as well as his work as Thorin Oakenshiled in The Hobbit Films, as John Proctor in The Crucible, and his upcoming films, OCEANS 8 and the Julie Delpy directed film MY ZOE. Sleepwalker is Now Available on Digital HD and On Demand

Richard Armitage - SLEEPWALKER

Nancy Allen

Forty years ago this November, one of the most innovative horror movies in Hollywood history hit theaters and set the box office on fire. Based on a then up-and-coming writer named Stephen King, Carrie crystallized all the agonies of adolescence into the story of a shy, sheltered girl with telekinetic powers. Director Brian De Palma had been working in the independent field since the 1960s, but this film was his first box office hit and put him on the map as one of the major auteurs of the New Hollywood. De Palma filled the cast with many talented young actors making their first important features, including John Travolta, Nancy Allen, Amy Irving, William Katt, P.J. Soles, and Betty Buckley. For the leading role, he chose relative newcomer Sissy Spacek, who received her first Oscar nomination for the film, and to play her religious fanatic mother, De Palma cast Piper Laurie in her first film since The Hustler 15 years earlier. (She received her second Oscar nomination for her performance.) Today's my guest is Nancy Allen who went on to star in several other films directed by De Palma, including Dressed to Kill and Blow Out, she also starred in Strange Invaders, RoboCop, and Out of Sight.On this episode, we talk about the 40th Anniversary of Carrie, her work with DePalma, Speilberg and Soderberg. We also touch on Hollywood remakes, our shared love for the Andy Griffith film Face in The Crowd and how her character Chris in Carrie could speak with her mouth full. We also chat about her involvement with WeSpark a non-profit organization that offers free support groups, integrative therapies, and creative and educational workshops to all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. You can find more information by going to www.wespark.org  If you are in the Los Angeles area, there will be a cast and crew screening of Carrie on Wednesday, November 9, at 7:30 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre Followed by a Q&amp;A with Nancy Allen, Piper Laurie, William Katt, P.J. Soles  and Oscar-winning film editor Paul Hirsch.Speaking with Nancy was an absolute pleasure, she's an incredibly gifted actor, funny, smart, tells great stories and has a genuinely kind soul. This interview was a pretty humbling experience, I'm incredibly grateful she took time out of her night to sit down and chat.

Forty years ago this November, one of the most innovative horror movies in Hollywood history hit theaters and set the box office on fire. Based on a then up-and-coming writer named Stephen King, Carrie crystallized all the agonies of adolescence into the story of a shy, sheltered girl with telekinetic powers. Director Brian De Palma had been working in the independent field since the 1960s, but this film was his first box office hit and put him on the map as one of the major auteurs of the New Hollywood. De Palma filled the cast with many talented young actors making their first important features, including John Travolta, Nancy Allen, Amy Irving, William Katt, P.J. Soles, and Betty Buckley. For the leading role, he chose relative newcomer Sissy Spacek, who received her first Oscar nomination for the film, and to play her religious fanatic mother, De Palma cast Piper Laurie in her first film since The Hustler 15 years earlier. (She received her second Oscar nomination for her performance.) Today's my guest is Nancy Allen who went on to star in several other films directed by De Palma, including Dressed to Kill and Blow Out, she also starred in Strange Invaders, RoboCop, and Out of Sight. On this episode, we talk about the 40th Anniversary of Carrie, her work with DePalma, Speilberg and Soderberg. We also touch on Hollywood remakes, our shared love for the Andy Griffith film Face in The Crowd and how her character Chris in Carrie could speak with her mouth full. We also chat about her involvement with WeSpark a non-profit organization that offers free support groups, integrative therapies, and creative and educational workshops to all those whose lives have been affected by cancer. You can find more information by going to <a href="http://www.wespark.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wespark.org</a> If you are in the Los Angeles area, there will be a cast and crew screening of Carrie on Wednesday, November 9, at 7:30 PM at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theatre Followed by a Q&amp;A with Nancy Allen, Piper Laurie, William Katt, P.J. Soles and Oscar-winning film editor Paul Hirsch. Speaking with Nancy was an absolute pleasure, she's an incredibly gifted actor, funny, smart, tells great stories and has a genuinely kind soul. This interview was a pretty humbling experience, I'm incredibly grateful she took time out of her night to sit down and chat.

Nancy Allen on the 40th Anniversary CARRIE

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