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Following Films Podcast

Following Films

Interviews with some of the most unique voices in independent film and popular culture. Think of it as a weekly film recommendation for something a bit off the beaten path. Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/subscribe

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00:40:05

Erik Messerschmidt on FERRARI and BONO: STORIES OF...

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2025/08/18

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Erik Messerschmidt to discuss his Emmy-nominated work on Bono: Stories of SurrenderBono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of Bono’s critically acclaimed one-man stage show, “Stories of Surrender: An Evening of Words, Music and Some Mischief…” As he pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends, and faith that have challenged and sustained him, he also reveals personal stories about his

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00:24:10

Wendy Lobel on ANXIETY CLUB

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2025/08/14

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Wendy Lobel to discuss ANXIETY CLUBANXIETY CLUB provides an intimate and humorous look at anxiety through the eyes and minds of some of the most brilliant comedians working today. Marc Maron, Tiffany Jenkins, Baron Vaughn, Aparna Nancherla, Mark Normand, Eva Victor and Joe List offer candid reflections on their relationship with anxiety through exclusive interviews, standup performances, sketch videos, therapy sessions, and

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00:16:27

Jeremy Rudd on DIE'CED: RELOADED

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2025/08/12

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Jeremy Rudd to discuss DIE’CED: RELOADEDSeattle, Halloween night, 1987. Benny - an infamous serial killer long thought contained - breaks free from a high-security asylum, reborn behind a twisted scarecrow mask. As he leaves a trail of carnage across the suburbs, whispers of his gruesome past resurface, fueling panic in a city soaked in neon and fear. But Benny isn’t just killing for pleasure - he’s hunting someone. A young

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00:15:44

Ella Balinska and Hugo Keijzer on THE OCCUPANT

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2025/08/08

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Ella Balinska and Hugo Keijzer to discuss The Occupant.You may know Ella from her breakout role in Charlie’s Angels, or her work in Resident Evil, in The Occupant, she takes things to a whole new level. And with Hugo at the helm, they craft an intense, isolating journey that blurs the line between external danger and internal demons.In today’s episode, we unpack the making of The Occupant, explore the film’s themes of

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00:21:21

Chuck Russell on WITCHBOARD

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2025/08/06

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today’s episode is a real treat—especially for fans of supernatural horror and '80s cult classics. We're joined by legendary director Chuck Russell, whose past work includes genre-defining hits like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, The Blob, and The Mask. Now, he's back with a bold and grounded reimagining of Witchboard, the 1986 cult horror film that delivered equal parts cheese and chills.Russell’s new vision trades in

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00:22:51

Julie Berghoff on THE STUDIO

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2025/08/03

Today I'm joined by Julie Berghoff. Julie is a Production Designer who won the Emmy and the Art Directors Guild award for The Handmaid's Tale. She was also nominated for excellence in production design on Electric Dreams based on the short stories of Philip K. Dick. Her first feature film was Saw, directed by James Wan which earned over 103M. In 2005, she segued into comedy, designing the Oscar and Golden Globe Nominated Film, The Kids Are Alright and in 2015 Emmy Winner, Olive

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00:48:52

The Omro Heist Interview

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2025/07/29

Thank you for listening to the Following Films Podcast. Today I’m joined by Jamie Bailey, Simon Phillips, Anthony Crivello, and Ken Bresser to discuss their work on The Omro Heist. In the film, an FBI agent goes undercover during a bank siege in his hometown, and he discovers the robbery is an elaborate cover-up orchestrated by the corrupt mayor to destroy evidence of a criminal conspiracy.Today’s episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We keep things running

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00:53:51

Martin Harris on Landing a Role in SUPERMAN and How...

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2025/07/25

Welcome to The Following Films Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the stories on screen. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.Today, I’m joined by a truly fascinating guest—Martin Harris, who delivers a memorable turn as the Boravian General in the latest entry in the DC Universe, Superman. Sharing the screen with the likes of Nicholas Hoult and Zlatko Burić, Martin’s role is small but powerful—appearing in several key scenes that fans won’t forget.But Martin’s journey to the big screen is as

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00:38:26

Matthew Strohl Author of Hard to Watch

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2025/07/07

Welcome to Following Films, where we dig into the stories behind the movies—and the people—who challenge the way we watch them. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.Today, I’m joined by philosopher and film lover Matthew Strohl, author of the new book Hard to Watch, a passionate and thought-provoking call to expand the way we engage with cinema.We’re living in a golden age of movie access—between streaming, physical media, repertory theaters, and more, there’s never been a better time to explore the full

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00:38:23

Steven Martini BitterSweet

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2025/07/01

Welcome to Following Films, where we explore the creative journeys behind the films that inspire us. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.Today’s guest is Steven Martini—an award-winning screenwriter, actor, musician, and the director of the deeply personal new indie film BitterSweet.This film is more than just a story—it’s Steven’s story. BitterSweet is based on his own real-life breakdown, a turning point that led to his late autism diagnosis and forced him to reexamine everything: his identity, his

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00:13:18

Destry Allyn Spielberg on Please Don’t Feed the Children

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2025/06/24

Hey everyone, welcome back to Following Films. I’m Chris Maynard, and today I’m talking with director Destry Allyn Spielberg about her new film, Please Don’t Feed the Children.It’s a tense, gripping horror-thriller set in a world where a virus has wiped out the adult population, and a group of orphans finds themselves taken hostage by a mysterious woman with a dark secret. The film features a fantastic cast — including Michelle Dockery, Giancarlo Esposito, and Zoe Colletti — and marks Destry’s

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00:34:39

Sierra McCormic and James Sunshine on KILLING MARY SUE

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2025/06/20

Welcome to the Following Films Podcast, I’m Chris Maynard. Today I’m joined by two special guests from the bold new film Killing Mary Sue. It’s a darkly comic thriller about a corrupt senator plotting to kill his biggest liability — his rebellious step‑daughter — only for her to discover she has a hidden talent as an unstoppable killer.The film is currently available on VOD, and I’m excited to be talking with its star, Sierra McCormick, and its writer and director, James Sunshine. We’ll dig into the

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00:14:51

Dermot Mulroney and Salvador Litvak on GUNS AND MOSES

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2025/06/19

Welcome back to The Following Films Podcast, where we look at the craft of storytelling, the magic of cinema, and the people who bring it all to life. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.Today’s episode is a short one, but a good one.We’re joined by two remarkable guests: acclaimed actor Dermot Mulroney, whose filmography spans everything from My Best Friend’s Wedding to Young Guns and Yellowstone… and director Salvador Litvak, whose bold new film Guns & Moses is already sparking conversation across

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01:00:12

Scott Adkins, Alanna De La Rosa, and Ernesto Diaz...

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2025/06/13

You're listening to Following Films, the podcast where we dig beneath the surface of cinema to uncover the stories behind the screen. I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today we’re going deep into the heart of Diablo — a lean, ferocious action-thriller starring Scott Adkins that lands today in theaters and on demand.Diablo is the story of Kris Chaney — a man fresh out of prison, carrying the weight of a promise and running from the kind of danger you can’t hide from. Directed by Ernesto Díaz

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00:33:28

Amir Kovacs on Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho

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2025/06/11

Welcome to Following Films, the show where we talk to the creators behind today’s most compelling cinema. I’m your host, and today we’re honored to be joined by filmmaker Amir Kovacs, director of the beautifully animated new feature, Book of Joshua: Walls of Jericho.Now available on major VOD platforms, Walls of Jericho is a powerful retelling of the biblical story from the Book of Joshua—a tale of faith, endurance, and divine triumph. Set after 40 years of wandering in the desert, the film follows

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00:44:12

Harley Flanagan on HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS

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2025/06/08

I had the chance to sit down with Harley Flanagan — punk pioneer, founding member of the Cro-Mags, and the subject of the new feature-length documentary, HARLEY FLANAGAN: WIRED FOR CHAOS. Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award-winner Rex Miller, this no-holds-barred film dives into Harley’s life — from the violent streets of ‘70s New York to the hardcore scene that defined a generation.This isn’t just about music — it’s about survival. Abuse, addiction, squats, street fights, punk gigs, Jiu-Jitsu,

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00:18:37

DANGEROUS ANIMALS Director Sean Byrne

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2025/06/06

Welcome to The Following Films Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today I’m joined by acclaimed horror filmmaker Sean Byrne — the visionary behind The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy.Sean is back with his most intense and ambitious film yet: Dangerous Animals — a razor-sharp fusion of shark thriller and serial killer horror, set against the vast, unforgiving waters of the Australian coast. With a bold script from screenwriter Nick Lepard, and haunting performances by Hassie Harrison and Jai

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00:36:14

GOING POSTAL: Filmmakers Tad Sallee & Jason Sikorsky...

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2025/06/02

Show Notes – Following FilmsEpisode Title: “GOING POSTAL: Filmmakers Tda Sallee & Jason Sikorsky on Gaming’s Most Notorious Underdog”Hosted by: Chris MaynardGuests: Ted Sallee & Jason Sikorsky, directors of GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLDNow Streaming on VODEpisode Summary:Host Chris Maynard sits down with filmmakers Tad Sallee and Jason Sikorsky to unpack their five-year journey making GOING POSTAL: THE LEGACY FORETOLD—a bold, heartfelt, and cinematic deep dive into one of gaming’s most

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00:22:52

Chris Merola on Lemonade Blessing

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2025/05/30

Some films aim to entertain; others aim to provoke. Lemonade Blessing dares to do both—and does so with unapologetic flair. At first glance, the film is a bold, raunchy sex comedy. But peel back the irreverent humor, the teenage horniness, and the sacrilegious hijinks, and you’ll find something much deeper pulsing beneath the surface: a raw, reflective exploration of generational trauma, toxic masculinity, and the quiet desperation of growing up with inherited wounds.In this interview, Following

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00:52:01

Renn Hawkey on THE YAGAS

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2025/05/23

Hey everyone, welcome to The Following Films Podcast. I'm your host, Chris Maynard.Today’s episode is something really special — I had the chance to sit down with Renn Hawkey, a musician and producer you probably know from his work with Deadsy. But this time, we’re talking about something brand new: The Yagas, a deeply personal project that blends music, myth, and mood in powerful ways.Their debut album, Midnight Minuet, was just released — and it’s haunting, cinematic, and full of depth. Even

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