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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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40:36

Danny Turkiewicz: Stealing Pulp Fiction

The Gala Show ·

2024/06/27

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Danny Turkiewicz to discuss his new movie Stealing Pulp Fiction. Danny starts off by discussing how his love of sports led in to his interest in the arts before moving on to sharing his film school experiences and what it was like moving to Los Angeles — but first, a question about what his favorite movie is.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSOR:Smoked Bros

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66:10

Summer Solstice Special (with Roger Avary): The...

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2024/06/20

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing. This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024). Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the best performances of the year — but first, a question about what movies Roger wants to feature on Season Two of The Video Archives

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40:32

Grace Chan: 80's Pop Culture

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2024/06/13

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's! Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style — but first, a question about being vegan.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSOR:Smoked Bros

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38:59

Alejandro Montoya Marin: Being Bilingual

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2024/06/06

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds) to chat about being bilingual. Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds — but first, a question about his favorite movie (in Spanish and English!).SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really

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39:19

Joe Dante: The Saturday Matinee

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2024/05/30

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante (Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee. Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater — but first, a question about Renfield Productions.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME

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35:58

Mikey Beaven: Metal Lords

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2024/05/23

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with veteran and owner of Smoked Bros, Mikey Beaven to chat all about the movie Metal Lords. Mikey shares with Gala how being a veteran has shaped how he watches movies, what kind of media he shows his children, and how you shouldn't strictly consume bubblegum — but first, a question about the importance of supporting veteran owned businesses.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME

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48:22

Don Coscarelli: Stories About Roger Avary

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2024/05/16

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Don Coscarelli about his relationship with her father Roger Avary. Don gives the gift of insight into Roger as a budding filmmaker, the story of how they first met, and some of his favorite memories with Roger — but first, a question about what horror movies inspired Don as a child.Don's new book, PHICTION: Tales From The World of Phantasm is now available on Amazon Paperback and Kindle.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is

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40:30

Conor Holt: Pirate Movies

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2024/05/09

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with VHS collector Conor Holt about pirate movies. Conor shares with Gala his criteria for the perfect pirate movie, the connection that pirates have to superheroes, and Conor's pirate-sona — but first, a question about VHS.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening! MY AWESOME SPONSOR:Smoked Bros. Premium Craft Spices (Veteran-owned business)PLEASE VISIT:Project Avary to learn how you can help a child

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49:16

Rich Johnson: Monsters

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2024/05/02

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with film journalist and educator Rich Johnson to chat all about monsters. Rich shares with Gala his definition of a monster, the importance of the horror genre to his daughter Francesca, and his favorite monster movies — but first, a question about what movie he's excited to show his daughter.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's Killer Popcorn (Family-owned

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40:37

Marc Jobst: Passion Projects

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2024/04/25

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Marc Jobst as he shares with Gala his passion projects. Marc shares with Gala the concept of home, how Marc's origins inspired his passions, and how important community is — but first, a question from Gala's brother about One Piece.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening! MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's Killer Popcorn (Family-owned business)Smoked Bros. Premium Craft Spices (Veteran-owned

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40:27

Adam Rifkin: Just Do It!

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2024/04/18

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Adam Rifkin as he tells her his advice for young filmmakers: just do it! Adam shares with Gala X, Y, and Z — but first, a question about where the monicker Riff Coogan comes from.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's Killer Popcorn (Family-owned business)Smoked Bros. Premium Craft Spices (Veteran-owned business)PLEASE VISIT:Project Avary to learn how you

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46:22

David Chien: Film Projection

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2024/04/11

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with one of the lead projectionists at The New Beverly Cinema, David Chien, to chat about 35mm film projection. David shares with Gala how he got in to the profession, stories about special movies he's projected, and the importance of preservation — but first, a question about how fatherhood has influenced his cinematic interests.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's

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46:40

Josh Olson: Right Wing Cinema

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2024/04/04

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with writer Josh Olson (A History of Violence) to chat about the movies he believes to be right wing cinema. Josh shares with Gala his opinion on what makes a "right wing" film, various titles that cineasts should check out, and argues that anyone (regardless of their political affiliation) should be able to enjoy these movies — but first, a question about his time at the original Video Archives.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not

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43:49

Jeff Smith: Excessive Film Marketing

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2024/03/28

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down one of the managers at The New Beverly Cinema Jeff Smith to chat about excessive film marketing. Jeff shares with Gala the best and worst marketing campaigns, his favorite Ghibli experiences, and his process for making the monthly teaser trailers for the Bev — but first, a question about movie going experiences.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's Killer Popcorn

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39:33

Sam Benjamin: Professional Wrestling

The Gala Show ·

2024/03/21

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with actor Sam Benjamin (The Pay Day) ahead of the release of his new short film SCREWJOB to talk about his passion for professional wrestling. Sam shares with Gala the impact professional wrestling had on him, the characters he loved to watch, and how social media changed the industry — but first, a question about James Bond.Sam's short film, SCREWJOB, will be premiering at the Sunscreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg, FL on April 27th.

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42:06

KJ Relth-Miller: Personal Archives

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2024/03/14

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with KJ Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats all about the importance of home archives. KJ shares with Gala some of her favorite memories, why she collects the things she does, and opportunities that the Academy Museum has for screening home archives — but first, a question about discovering your personal style.MY AWESOME SPONSORS:Kelly's Killer Popcorn (Family-owned

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42:17

Chris Alexander: Dawn of the Dead

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2024/03/07

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Chris Alexander (Parasite Lady, Necropolis: Legion, and author of Corman/Poe) as he touches down in Los Angeles so that they can geek out over Dawn of the Dead. Chris shares with Gala the history of Dawn of the Dead, the hilarity of TV censorship, and a story about Blockbuster — but first, a question about his time running Fangoria.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available EVERYWHERE!This is not a dream -- this is really happening!MY AWESOME

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39:24

Erik Clapp: Influence of Film

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2024/02/29

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the man behind EC Films, Erik Clapp, to chat about the influence film had on him throughout his life. Erik shares with Gala how his father helped foster his love of cinema, his incredibly personal relationship with Bobbie Wygant, and where he sees himself in the future — but first, a question about his favorite movie going experiences with his father.This episode is dedicated to Bobbie Wygant who passed away on February 18th, 2024.

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42:10

Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks: Parenting a...

The Gala Show ·

2024/02/26

As mentioned in my episode with Percy Hynes White, here is a bonus recording that I did with husband and wife duo Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks after I recorded their respective episodes individually. When I was coming up with the idea for The Gala Show, I originally planned on interviewing all duos both individually and together to depict their dynamic and how important a partnership is. However, I found that most creative partners did not want to be interviewed separately, so

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39:08

Percy Hynes White: Outsider Art

The Gala Show ·

2024/02/22

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Percy Hynes White (Wednesday, I Like Movies, The Gifted) to discuss his fascination with outsider art. Percy shares with Gala how he was introduced to outsider artists through the documentary Turning the Art World Inside Out, the objects he has collected over the year, and what draws him to the outsider — but first, a question about how growing up with creative parents influenced him growing up.SUBSCRIBE NOW!Available

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