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The Gala Show

Insertomatic • Video Archives Podcast

The Video Archives Podcast presents The Gala Show, where guests are given thirty minutes of open mic conversations on cinema, television, theater, podcasting and culture with reporter on the beat, Gala Avary. New episodes every Thursday.

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47:51

Dan Brereton: Halloween

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/31

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala goes to Monsterpalooza 2024 to meet illustrator Dan Brereton and geek out about Halloween. Dan shares with Gala his childhood memories of Halloween, what makes the perfect costume, and how he keeps the holiday alive year round — but first, a question about his favorite non spooky movie.

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39:06

Chris Alexander: KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/28

Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of October, Chris Alexander (S1E20) comes back to the show to chat about KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Chris explains to Gala how he was first introduced to the band KISS, how he first saw this film, and what this movie means to its fans — but first, a question about how fatherhood has changed his perception on cinema.

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37:00

Ethan Berger: Favorite Movies

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/24

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets filmmaker Ethan Berger to chat all about their favorite movies. Ethan shares with Gala how All That Jazz affected him, how viewing movies at different times in your life can shape you, and a bit about the films that influenced his directorial debut The Line — but first, a question about his favorite video game. Ethan's new movie, The Line (starring Alex Wolff, Bo Mitchell, and Lewis Pullman) will be in theaters starting October 18th.

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01:29:26

Season One Wrap-Up

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/21

Can you believe that it's been a full year since Gala started conducting her interviews? 52 interviews and 3 bonus episodes later, we are ready to wrap up the year in a nice little bow. For her Season One Wrap-Up, Roger hijacks the show to ask Gala your burning questions in this mega-episode hang out.

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39:20

Ian McDonald: True Crime Movies

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/17

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with writer Ian McDonald to hear all about his favorite true crime movies. Ian shares with Gala what draws him to the genre, what overlapping themes his picks share, and how to be comfortable in the uncomfortable — but first, a question about the films he made when he was younger. Ian's new film, Woman of the Hour (directed by Anna Kendrick) is streaming on Netflix on October 18th.

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56:36

Type AB: Favorite Debut Films

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/10

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala ditches her timer to chat with Type AB (Brian Netto & Adam Schindler) about their favorite debut feature films. Brian and Adam share with Gala 3 of their favorite flicks. The trio chat about why they picked the movies, their experiences watching them, and how the films affected their creative lives — but first, a question about how this directing duo met and where they got their name. Type AB's new film, Don't Move, is streaming on Netflix starting October

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37:54

Greg Jardin: Genre Mash-Ups

The Gala Show ·

2024/10/03

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Greg Jardin to chat about genre mash-ups. Greg shares with Gala some of the best genre mash-ups he's seen, how he combined genres for his new film It's What's Inside, and how auteurs change the industry — but first, a question about the movie that got him interested in filmmaking. Greg's new film It's What's Inside is available on Netflix starting October 4th.

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39:44

Michael Felker: Oh Shit, It's On!

The Gala Show ·

2024/09/26

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Michael Felker to chat about his favorite "oh shit, it's on!" moments in cinema. Michael shares with Gala the movies that give him goosebumps, how his dad imparted the importance of "it's on" to him, and some of his favorite moments that capture this sentiment — but first, a question about his favorite video game. Michael's new movie, Things Will Be Different, will will be available on streaming and in theaters October 4th.

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40:21

Al Warren: Generational Movie Sharing

The Gala Show ·

2024/09/19

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Al Warren (Dogleg) to chat about generational movie sharing. Al shares with Gala the movies that his son is gravitating towards, the films that his father and grandfather shared with him, and his general philosophies on cinema — but first, a question about the movie that got him interested in filmmaking. Dogleg is now available for pre-order at Vinegar Syndrome.

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38:30

Andy Milburn: Technology x Art

The Gala Show ·

2024/09/12

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with composer (and godfather!) Andy Milburn all about art and its intersection with technology. Andy shares with Gala how technology has always been utilized in his work, the ethics of AI with music, and his idea of where he sees the future of the music industry — but first, a question about the other half of tomandandy: Tom Hadju. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

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40:49

Jon Gabrus: Journalism Movies

The Gala Show ·

2024/09/05

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with comedian Jon Gabrus to chat about his comfort genre: journalism movies. Jon shares with Gala the importance of the underdog, how watching movies brought him and his dad closer together, and which films in this genre are his favorite — but first, a question about growing up on Long Island. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

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41:35

Thomas Jane: Marlon Brando

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2024/08/29

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38:50

Larissa Kolesnikova: Inspiration

The Gala Show ·

2024/08/22

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with art advisor Larissa Kolesnikova all about inspiration. Larissa shares with Gala the ways a budding art collector can find their style, how she first got interested in contemporary art, and where she gathers her inspiration from — but first, a question about growing up in the Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

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40:37

Austin Peters: Sunshine Noir

The Gala Show ·

2024/08/15

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Austin Peters to chat sunshine noir. Austin shares with Gala what constitutes a sunshine noir, the differences in noir subgenres, and which films he gave his cast and crew to watch when making his debut feature, Skincare — but first, a question about his favorite music video. Skincare is in theaters starting August 16th, 2024. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

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38:06

Gabriel Bernini: Exploitation

The Gala Show ·

2024/08/08

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Gabriel Bernini to chat exploitation films. Gabriel shares with Gala which exploitation titles inspire his own filmmaking, the influence of film school, and how limitations led him to his first feature film Blood Barn — but first, a question about his favorite album. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happening!

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01:06:03

WeSoyTasty: Veganism, Cats, & Movies

The Gala Show ·

2024/08/01

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is treated to a meal by vegan content creators WeSoyTasty. Welcoming her into their home, Joshua Yuzon and Savannah Kelmanson chat all about veganism, cats, and movies. Savannah and Joshua share with Gala how they both became vegan, their dreams of opening a cat lounge in Los Angeles, and how their love of filmmaking is helping promote a healthier lifestyle — but first, a question about how Joshua and Savannah met. In this special video episode, the

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42:03

Avril Speaks: Distribution Advocates

The Gala Show ·

2024/07/25

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala talks to filmmaker Avril Speaks (Files of the Unexplained, Uprooted, African America) to chat about the podcast Distribution Advocates. Avril shares with Gala her path to becoming a filmmaker, how she ended up in Los Angeles, and tips for independent filmmakers on how to get their films distributed — but first, a question about the movie that inspired her to get into the film industry.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is

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45:52

James Paxton: Creative Legacies

The Gala Show ·

2024/07/18

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and childhood best friend James Paxton (Eyewitness) to chat about creative legacies. James shares with Gala how difficult it is to make your own mark, the importance that his father Bill Paxton played in his both his career and his life, and their shared thoughts on nepotism. Plus, a bit about his new movie with director Adam Rifkin Last Train to Fortune — but first, a question about the place they grew upSUBSCRIBE NOW!Available

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39:12

Joe Russo: Gateway Horror

The Gala Show ·

2024/07/11

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema, Soul Mates, and producer of the podcast Post Mortem) as he tells Gala all about gateways into horror. Joe shares with Gala the movies that got him hooked, how horror brings people together, and what movies he would recommend for someone to check out if they don't think they like horror — but first, a question about the best pizza in Los Angeles.Joe Russo's new movie, The Inheritance, is available

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42:04

Independence Day Special (with Roger Avary):...

The Gala Show ·

2024/07/04

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out to celebrate Independence Day! Roger's topic: independence and independent filmmaking. Roger and Gala start off by chatting about what 4th of July movies they could have discussed before jumping in to a conversation on independent filmmaker Ralph Bakshi — but first, a question about what food Roger loves to eat on Independence Day.Happy 4th of July everyone!SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream --

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