Film Threat

Our interviews with filmmakers from the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival continue in part two of our coverage. Alan Ng chats with Kevin Kreider and Doris Yeung of The Ugly Model; Julian Kim, Peter S. Lee, and Hyanghwa of Happy Cleaners; Sergio M. Rapu of Eating Up Easter; Tim Tsai and Dr. Thao Ha of Seadrift; and Ximan Li, Celia Au, and Yi Liu of In A New York Minute. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 35th anniversary of the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival marks a special occasion with so many terrific films and filmmakers. Film Threat managing editor Alan Ng spoke to several LAAPFF filmmakers in attendance including Thien Pham, Thien Nguyen, Long Nguyen of Actress Wanted; Andrea Walter, Dante Basco, Osric Chau of Empty By Design, Diane Paragas of Yellow Rose; and Chris Gore talks to Anna Akana about Go Back to China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Star Trek: Deep Space 9 was groundbreaking television in the 90s but was never fully appreciated during its initial run. What We Left Behind is a thrilling documentary that explores the legacy of DS9 through cast and creator interviews. In addition, the original writers imagine where an 8th season might have taken the beloved characters. Enjoy our candid chat with legendary DS9 producer Ira Steven Behr. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is there intelligent life somewhere in the galaxy? Director Akash Sherman attempts to provide the answer in his indie sci-fi story of an astronomer and his research assistant who make an inexplicable discovery. We are joined by the cast of Clara, Patrick J. Adams (Suits) and Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars), to chat about the film as well as love, wine bars and the search for meaning in the universe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York's biggest festival is Tribeca and we've got it covered with Film Threat writers Lorry Kikta and Chuck Foster on the scene. Our dynamic duo meets up for a conversation about the best movies at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival including Come to Daddy, Something Else, Knives and Skin, Initials S.G., Bliss, Crown Vic, It Takes a Lunatic, the Apocalypse Now Final Cut and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May the 4th be with you! The Empire Strips Back tour returns to North American with sexy Stormtroopers, a seductive Boba Fett, some tantalizing Twi'leks, a lady-like Skywalker, the Droids you are looking for and much more. We chat with show creator Russall Beattie along with cast members about Star Wars fandom, Batman obsession and bringing burlesque to a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco was an incredibly influential teacher having mentored film composers such as Jerry Goldsmith and John Williams. Actor Xander Berkeley plays the infamous composer in The Maestro. We also talk about Xander's work on The Walking Dead, making indie films versus studio pictures and working with James Cameron on Terminator 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker Laura Sheehy has plenty of tips to win at the track. Her documentary, Chasing the Win, follows a rookie trainer who achieves surprising success when a beloved racehorse scores an unprecedented victory. And if you hear horses during the interview, that's because this podcast was recorded at Santa Anita Parkway. And they're off! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Assemble! The Film Threat team assembles in Hollywood after a screening of Avengers: Endgame to talk about this monumental moment in comic book and Marvel movie history. Spoilers and the future of the MCU bring some team members to tears. Bring me Thanos! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our hot take, non-spoiler review of Avengers: Endgame. Iron Man. The Hulk. Thor. Ant-Man. Captain Marvel. Captain America. The fate of the entire galaxy is at stake. And the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Film Threat will never be the same. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

British director Suzie Halewood takes indie sci-fi to a new level with Division 19. In a future that seems oddly familiar, we enter a world obsessed with views and social media, turning prisons into entertainment channels where subscribers vote on the fates of inmates. Suzie talks parkour stunts, low budget effects, and our black mirror-obsessed culture. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Would you squat on a billboard as part of a radio promotion for the chance to win a mobile home and a load of cash? Director Zeke Zelker delivers an indie feature one described as "a horror film for entrepreneurs." Zeke chats with us about Billboard, wacky radio promotions, how to promote and release your indie film in theaters, transmedia and the death of radio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elle Fanning stars in a modern fairy tale about a singing competition, Teen Spirit, written and directed by Max Minghella. Enjoy this conversation with Max, the actor-turned-director which most will remember for his role on Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale. Sing it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Many myths surround Neanderthals, an extinct species of humans that existed in Europe during the Ice Age. Writer/director Tim Disney delivers an indie sci-fi feature that explores what would happen if a Neanderthal lived in the present day. But there's a lot more to this story. So, let's talk about William. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Writer/director William Dickerson's brutally honest film No Alternative is set in the 90s in the wake of Kurt Cobain's death. This coming-of-age indie feature is Dickerson's own personal story of two siblings and a family in crisis. Punk. Gangster rap. Grunge. And trying to survive the teenage years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indie horror film The Wind freaked out audiences at Toronto and Fantastic Fest. Now this frighteningly original western-horror movie comes to theaters. Director Emma Tammi explains those deadly spirits and the true horror awaiting those who dared to live on the prairie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Burton's latest is Dumbo, a live-action remake of Disney's original Dumbo from 1941. But the real question is: Are all these live-action remakes of Disney's classic animated films a dumb move? Also, are some movie critics dumb? Chris Gore invites special guest critic Erick Weber into an idiotic conversation to ponder these stupid questions and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indie action film Six-String Samurai debuted at Slamdance in 1998 and the movie from first-time feature director Lance Mungia wowed audiences with its frenetic musical martial arts. Lance's latest is Third Eye Spies, a documentary that investigates the CIA's program to exploit the talents of people with psychic abilities. Is this for real? Let's find out together as things get weird. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Filmmaker Elizabeth Blake-Thomas understands that to get an indie movie made, you must sometimes do it all. Originally from The UK, the director of Pretty Outrageous and her latest film Maybe I'm Fine, is also the author of several books. Elizabeth sat down for a fascinating and inspiring chat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Akio Sakurai is a Japanese guitarist who has turned his passion for Jimmy Page into a lifelong dream to recreate vintage Led Zeppelin concerts note-for-note in small Tokyo clubs. Documentarian Peter Michael Dowd followed Akio as he pursued his dream and both filmmaker and subject sit down for a conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.