On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with Fangoria Editor Emeritus and Senior Vice President for The Horror Equity Fund, Tony Timpone. Tony has long been an advocate for the horror genre and we're honored to have him on to discuss the genre, publishing, and growing up as a Monster Kid. After the break, we'll go over some news, review a few trailers, and make a few recommendations.
Featured song: Marc 4 "Acid Bossa"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with Makeup Master, Brian Sipe. Brian is an award-winning Makeup Artist who has worked on so many important films that it's mind-boggling (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2, the recent X-MEN films, TERMINATOR: SALVATION, TERMINATOR: GENYSIS, CABIN IN THE WOODS, the STAR TREK reboots, TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN, APOCALYPTO, VAN HELSING, THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, HANNIBAL, THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON, and the upcoming X-MEN: DARK PHOENIX). We'll talk about working on BIG budget FX films, finding one's way as an artist, and how to get started as a Makeup Artist. After the break, Thom and Langley return to talk about News, review some trailers, and offer up a few recommendations.
Featured song: Hans Zimmer "Oil Rig" (from MAN OF STEEL)
Here's a link to Thom's previous interview with Brian on The Act of Will Podcast:
http://thom-carnell.squarespace.com/act-of-will-podcast/2015/12/30/episode-4-brian-sipe
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West are joined by Heather Strbiak for a discussion of the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Heather is the most informed person we could find on this subject, so we brought her onto the show to discuss The Master! After the break, Thom & Langley return to go over news, review some trailers, and offer up a few recommendations!
Once again, we had a few sound issues on this episode. Rest assured that we're working on getting those fixed.
Sorry.
Featured song: Richard Band "Reanimator Prologue & Main Title"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with writer / director, Jason Hawkins (THE BLAIR WITCH LEGACY, ALL AMERICAN BULLY). We'll talk low budget film-making, distribution, and what it's like to shoot a horror film in the middle of the forest. After the break, as usual, they'll go over some news, review a few trailers, and make some recommendations. We had a little bit of an ambient room noise issue on this episode. We've tried to clean it up, but some hiss remains. Sorry about that...
Featured song: Christopher Young "Hellbound" (from HELLBOUND: HELLRAISER 2)
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West are joined by Richard Smethurst ("From The Depths of DVD Hell," “Game Warp” at Thatmomentin.com, the Asian cinema podcast "Asian Cinema Film Club," and Cult TV podcast “TV Good Sleep Bad.”) for a discussion of Alex Proyas' 1994 film THE CROW as well as its subsequent sequels (and even the TV show, STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN). After the break, Thom & Langley return to talk about some news, review a few trailers, and offer more recommendations.
Featured Song: Lalo Schifrin "Theme to MURDERER'S ROW"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell, Brian Ellison, and Langley J West sit down with a cup of egg nog and reminisce about their favorite holiday films. It's the holidays, so we're releasing the episode early and we thought we'd take a look back at some of the holiday films that we grew up with. After the break, we'll go over the usual news, review some trailers, and make a few recommendations. Happy holidays, everybody!!!
Featured song: Bobby "Boris" Pickett "Monster Holiday"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West fly solo to discuss the art of Adult Animation. Now, this isn't Hentai or 'animated porn,' but rather animated films that are aimed at the minds (and hearts) of adults. After the break, we'll look at news, review some trailers, and offer up a few recommendations.
Featured song: Pat Williams "Theme to Streets of San Francisco"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with artist / illustrator, Matthew Sylvester. We'll talk about Matthew's art, his upbringing, and delve into a bit of Process. After the break, Thom & Langley go over some news, trailer reviews (see below), and make a few recommendations.
Featured song: Daniel Licht "Match" (from DEXTER)
Here's a link to Matthew's web site:
http://www.matthewsylvesterart.com/
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West get back to basics as they sit down to discuss David Fincher's 1999 film, FIGHT CLUB. They'll go over the film's narrative, talk some trivia, as well as look at some of its themes. After the break, they look at some news, review some trailers, and offer a few recommendations.
Featured song: Dropkick Murphys "Drink and Fight"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West are joined by returning guest / author Lorelei Shannon to take another look at Werewolves. We've long held that, by changing out any one of the voices in a conversation, you change the conversation. With that in mind, Lorelei sits in as we discuss the applicable filmographies, the myths and legends of lycanthropy. Then, Lorelei sticks around for the usual news, trailers, and recommendations.
Featured song: Danny Elfman "Dear Mr. Talbot"
from THE WOLFMAN (2010)
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with HORRIBLE IMAGININGS FILM FESTIVAL creator / director, Miguel Rodriguez. We had a great time talking with Miguel about the film festival, Godzilla, and growing up as a film fan. After the break, Thom & Langley come back for the usual news, trailer reviews (see blow), and recommendations.
Featured song: Akira Ifukube "Gojira's Theme"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with director, producer, FX artist, animator, publisher of STOP MOTION MAGAZINE, and martial artist, John Ikuma. We'll go over John's career, chat about how being creative in The Arts and being involved in martial arts can very much be the same thing. We'll also talk about stop motion animation. After the break, Thom & Langley will come back to talk about News, review some Trailers, and, as usual, give out a bunch of film, book, and music recommendations.
Here is a link to STOP MOTION MAGAZINE:
http://stopmotionmagazine.net
Featured song: Theme from THE AVENGERS by The Laurie Johnson Orchestra
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with sculptors, Brandon & Jarrod Shiflett. The Shiflett Brothers are renown sculptors of some of the coolest statuary we've ever seen (below are just a few examples). We'll talk about the brothers' background, their career, and talk a bit about their creative process. After the break, Thom & Langley go over news, review some trailers, and make a few recommendations.
Here's a link to The Shiflett's site:
http://shiflettbrothers.com
On this special Halloween episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with actor / writer / director Giovanni Lombardo Radice. Giovanni is best known for his roles in classic genre films like THE CHURCH, STAGEFRIGHT, CANNIBAL FEROX aka MAKE THEM DIE SLOWLY, HOUSE ON THE EDGE OF THE PARK, Lucio Fulci's CITY OF THE LIVING DEAD, CANNIBAL APOCALYPSE, Scorsese's GANGS OF NEW YORK, and John Moore's THE OMEN reboot. We are honored to have Giovanni on the show and appreciate him taking the time to talk. After the break, Thom & Langley return to talk a bit about Halloween and review some classic trailers.
Featured song: Vic Mizzy "Theme from THE GHOST AND MR CHICKEN"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with writer Cody Goodfellow. Cody is a legendary genre writer, actor, director of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival-San Pedro, and co-founder of Perilous Press. We'll talk about Cody's work and chat a bit about HP Lovecraft. After the break, Thom & Langley return to go over news, review some trailers, and give a few recommendations.
Featured song: John Williams "Theme from LAND OF THE GIANTS"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk Comic Books with Django Bohren. Django runs two comic book shops here in Bellingham WA and is an old friend. He's also one of the most knowledgeable people we know on this topic. After the break, Thom & Langley return and go over News, review some Trailers, and give a few recommendations.
Featured song: Rick Springfield "Comic Book Hero"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell flies solo and talks with writer, collector, and curator of The Charnel House, Leon Marcelo. Thom and Leon talk about collecting, garage sales / con hunting, the great Chas Balun, and how one gets started surrounding themselves with the things that they love. After the break, Thom returns with Cat Carnell to go over News and make a few recommendations.
Featured song: Daniel Licht "Ending" (from DEXTER)
Here's where you can find Leon's work:
EVILSPEAK Magazine:
http://evilspeakmagazine.bigcartel.com
Eibon Press
http://www.eibonpress.com
Deathwound
https://deathwound.com
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/doc_holocausto
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with writer, musician, and cornerstone of the Splatterpunk movement, Craig Spector. We'll go over Craig's bibliography, his experiences in Hollywood, and his upcoming fiction anthology, FREEDOM OF SCREECH. After the break, Thom And Langley return to go over some news and such. Both Thom and Langley greatly enjoyed this conversation with Craig and, as usual, that's reflected in the episode's run-time. This one was a lot of fun to do.
Featured Song: Biosphere "Black Mesa (excerpt)"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with model, ballerina, musician, and actress, Barbara Magnolfi. Barbara is best known for her role as the catty Olga in Dario Argento's SUSPIRIA, but she's worked on dozens of terrific films such as Sergio Martino's THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR, THE SISTER OF URZULA, Ruggero Deodato's CUT AND RUN, and Luigi Cozzi's BLOOD ON MELIES' MOON. We talk about her growing up, being cast by Argento in SUSPIRIA, and we'll go over some important other films in her filmography. After the break, Thom & Langley go over some News, review some trailers, and make a few recommendations.
Go here to buy your copy of the 4k DVD anniversary edition of SUSPIRIA!
http://www.barbaramagnolfi.com/fanclub.html
Featured song: Luciano Michelini "Theme from THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A MINOR"
On this episode of The Bonus Material Podcast, Thom Carnell & Langley J West talk with filmmaker, Bill Watterson. Bill's new film, DAVE MADE A MAZE, is a wildly creative comedy that uses a variety of storytelling mediums (stop motion animation, puppets, live action, etc) to tell its unique story. We talk about Bill's background, the film (which is currently available via Amazon, iTunes, and a variety of streaming services), and the trials and tribulations of being a low budget filmmaker. In the second hour, as usual, Thom & Langley go over some news, review some trailers, and make a few recommendations.
Audio during the break: FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
