Film Threat

A Quiet Place and Blockers are reviewed. One is an intense creature feature and the other has John Cena butt-chugging a forty. What's our final verdict? Plus films from the recent San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. And Anthony Ray Bench makes a HUGE announcement that will change the Film Threat podcast FOREVER! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Boo! We booed when the screening ended. A dumpster fire in the form of a film. Ugh! Anthony Ray Bench is aghast. Norman Gidney is horrified. And Chris Gore goes off on an epic rant the likes of which has never been heard in the history of podcasts! Listen to discover the worst movie we have seen in 2018 (so far). Plus two random people join in the conversation. Awful. Just awful. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Solo: A Star Wars Story, Avengers: Infinity War, Ready Player One, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and more were debated at this "Jedi Council" of movie geeks who gathered to record a live podcast at WonderCon. Join Anthony Ray Bench, Charles de Lauzirika, Cliff Stephenson, Alan Ng and special guests Bill Watters and Mary Anne Butler for a cinematic battle moderated by Chris Gore. And may WonderCon be with you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Slamdance co-founder Dan Mirvish's latest film Bernard and Huey screened at the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood where he took the time to chat about... everything indie. The discussion ranges from tracking down Jules Feiffer's script, festivals, indie film distribution and disruptive marketing techniques for filmmakers. Hilarity ensues. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The party may be winding down in Austin, Texas, but the indie films go on. Chris Gore and Film Threat writer Natalia Winkelman meet up to discuss various documentaries, shorts and features they've seen at SXSW including American Animals, Wild Honey Pie, Shiva Baby, Eighth Grade, Ready Player One, Wobble Palace, and many more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SXSW is known for debuting incredible documentaries and the 2018 festival is no different. Chris Gore interviews comedian and talk show legend Dick Cavett, along with doc filmmaker Robert S. Bader, about their movie Ali and Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ANTIFA activist Daryle Lamont Jenkins is one of the subjects in the documentary, Alt-Right: Age of Rage which premiered at SXSW. Chris and Daryle chat about racism, fascism in America as well as the wisdom of Yoda and Doctor Who. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The book by Ernest Cline is filled with a cornucopia of pop culture with references to video games, movies, cartoons, more video games and the 80s. The movie from Steven Spielberg is not exactly the book, so how does it translate? Chris Gore delivers his non-spoiler review recorded just after the World Premiere of Ready Player One at the SXSW Film Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eugene Kotlyarenko's delightfully odd Wobble Palace premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. The tragically funny romance is about a polyamorous couple searching for love everywhere but the home where they both live. Chris Gore interviews director Kotlyarenko and his co-star, actress Dasha Nekrasova. We also learn how to pronounce Kotlyarenko. And, yes, there was collusion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From Oscar-nominated director Ava DuVernay comes a Disney adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's classic children's book, A Wrinkle in Time, starring a beyond talented multiracial cast. What could go wrong? Film Threat's Dante James and Anthony Ray Bench tear through a galaxy of green screen effects to give you the answers you've been searching for. So, what's the final verdict? Listen and subscribe to Film Threat, then tell a friend to do the same. Let's get out of here! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First-time director Cory Finley is the creative force behind Thoroughbreds, which wowed audiences at Sundance in 2017, and now the film is in theaters. From Thoroughbreds' beginnings as a stage play, the idea behind tone management and what it was like to work with the late Anton Yelchin. Join co-hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for an intimate conversation with Cory... and you might even learn the technique. Support the Film Threat podcast, please subscribe and share this episode. We'd seriously love that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Red Sparrow stars Jennifer Lawrence, a sexy spy thriller that's going to cause controversy. Red Sparrow has co-hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench divided. (And the verdict is, yes, there was collusion.) Also, a discussion of Marshall Allman's fan edit of Stanley Kubrick's final film that he calls, Eyes Wide Cut. Plus, a heartfelt conversation about independent film's national treasure Kevin Smith. (Get well Kevin! We need you!) Support Film Threat by subscribing and writing a review. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erik Killmonger is the villain in Black Panther, but he makes some very good points. His motivations are oddly sympathetic. And we have to discuss it. Join special guest and Film Threat writer Dante James along with hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench as they take a deeper look into Marvel's Black Panther. Prepare for an honest discussion about pride, philosophy, representation, and culture that you must hear. Wakanda forever! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Film Threat's Norman Gidney, Dante James, and hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for a spoiler-ish review where we go deep into the shimmer to discuss Alex Garland's (Ex Machina) latest sci-fi film, Annihilation starring Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac. Hear four grown men talk about one of the scariest scenes they've seen in years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's a giant-sized episode live from the inaugural Mammoth Film Festival! Featuring exciting coverage from the red carpet and interviews with some of the talented filmmakers screening their work at the fest including Jason Honeycutt (Supermom), Randall Whittinghill (Zero-Zero), Tim Newfang (Sons of St. Clair), Nikhil Melnechuk and Melissa Jackson (Jack and Jill), Sanjay F. Sharma (The Boogeys), and Marcus Patterson and Connor Simpson (Kudzu), and much more! Plus hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench chat with Mammoth Film Festival co-founder Theo Dumont. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Marvel Universe is about to get bigger and blacker with the premiere of Black Panther. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench discuss the Ryan Coogler-directed superhero film, the impact of the introduction of T-Challa into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and all things Wakanda. After this podcast, nothing will ever be the same again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our 2018 Sundance Film Festival coverage wraps up with some indie films we forgot and a few final thoughts. A documentary about director Hal Ashby, a Stranger Things-like film called Summer of '84 and a lot more. Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench also chat about weathering the post-Park City flu and begin to make plans to return to Sundance in 2019. And the best part... Film Threat is back baby! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Sundance Film Festival comes to a close, exhaustion finally gets the best of the Film Threat team. On the long road from Park City to Los Angeles, hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench discuss their favorite films from Sundance 2018 while fighting the urge to sleep during the drive back. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back at the Film Threat condo, Anthony Ray Bench, Matt Passantino, and Theo Schear discuss the latest films they saw at Sundance. Afterwards, Chris Gore pits Matt and Anthony against each other for the prize of staying in the condo's luxurious, private master bedroom. LET THE PARK CITY GAMES BEGIN! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Special guests Aaron Stewart-Ahn (co-writer) and Josh C. Waller (producer) join hosts Chris Gore and Anthony Ray Bench for our live podcast to talk about their highly anticipated film, Mandy, which premiered at Sundance. Afterward, struggling filmmakers were invited on stage to compete for $1,000... in free advertising. Our panel then did their best to solve their filmmaking problems and help make their dreams come true. Many Film Threat-tinis were consumed during the show. Recorded live in front of an audience at the Legion M Lounge located at Red Banjo Pizza on Main Street in Park City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.