Following Films Podcast

00:15:41

Lavinia Postolache on April X & Indie Producing

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/10/06

Host Chris Maynard sits down with producer and actress Lavinia Postolache to discuss her sci-fi noir thriller, April X. In this episode, Lavinia breaks down the realities of independent filmmaking—from stretching a tight budget by filming on location in Bucharest, Romania, to choosing organic, hand-crafted visual effects over AI in post-production.She also shares insights into balancing dual roles behind and on camera (playing Rose), using her modeling background to secure high-fashion costume

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00:14:54

Inside the Mind of a Killer: Patrick Brice on 'The...

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Episode Title: Behind the Scenes of 'The Creep Tapes' Season 3 with Patrick BriceEpisode Breakdown- Intro: Welcome to the Following Films Podcast! Host Chris introduces a brief 10-minute catch-up with director and actor Patrick Brice to discuss Season 3 of The Creep Tapes.- Initial Greetings: Chris and Patrick connect before jumping into the interview.- The Creep Tapes as a Dark SNL Sketch: Chris brings up his realization that the series functions like an SNL sketch, where a recurring

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00:16:09

Dane Cook on Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.Today on the show, I'm joined by Dane Cook to talk about the new documentary about his life and career, Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.Today on the show, I'm joined by Dane Cook to talk about the new documentary about his life and career, Funny Money: The Dane Cook Story. Directed by Brett Harvey hits digital platforms on September 29th.Back in the mid-2000s, Dane Cook wasn't just big, he was everywhere. He was filling arenas,

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00:35:24

Padraic McKinley on The Weight

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Welcome back to Following Films. Before we jump in today, do me a quick favor: if you're enjoying the show, hit that subscribe button, leave us a quick review on whatever app you're using, and share this episode with a friend. It really helps get the word out.Today on the show, I’m talking with director Padraic McKinley about his new film, The Weight, which lands in theaters nationwide starting today.Padraic directed the film from a screenplay by Matthew Chapman and Shelby Gaines, based on a

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00:37:39

Todd Stephens on Gypsy 83: The Director’s Cut

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2026/09/15

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. On this episode, I’m sitting down with director Todd Stephens to talk about Gypsy 83: The Director’s Cut, which is back in select theaters right now for its 25th anniversary.If you grew up in the late 90s or early 2000s, there's a good chance this one has a special place on your shelf. The story centers on two Sandusky, Ohio goth misfits and massive Stevie Nicks superfans: Gypsy Vale, played by Sara Rue, and her younger, queer best friend Clive Webb,

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00:24:50

PROJECT HAIL MARY VFX Supervisors Paul Lambert and...

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2026/08/27

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.On today’s episode, I’m talking with VFX supervisors Paul Lambert and Mag Sarnowska about their work on Project Hail Mary. The film just hit home video, so you can pick it up right now on 4K Blu-ray, DVD, or digital. Honestly, it’s easily one of the best movies to come out all year, so if you haven't seen it yet, you need to change that.For those unfamiliar, the movie follows Ryland Grace, a middle school science teacher who wakes up alone on a

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00:16:37

Julia Sweeney and director Rowan Haber on WE ARE PAT

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2026/08/21

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. Before we jump in, if you enjoy the show, please take a quick second to leave us a review, hit that subscribe button, and share this episode with a friend. It really helps get the word out and keeps us doing what we do.On today’s episode, I’m talking with Julia Sweeney and director Rowan Haber about their new documentary, We Are Pat, which is available to stream on Peacock starting August 20th.If you were around in the 90s, you remember "Pat"

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00:37:05

Chris Hartwell on DO NO HARM

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/08/17

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.We’ve all spent time in the healthcare system, whether it’s sitting in a sterile waiting room or trying to navigate a bureaucratic nightmare for a loved one. It’s a system run by people who are constantly expected to be flawless, even when they’re completely running on empty. That brings us to today's film, Do No Harm.The movie follows Sam Yeong, played by Harry Shum Jr., a home health nurse who is already burnt out to the point of collapse. In his

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00:38:02

C. Kim Miles on the Netflix Reboot of Little House on...

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2026/08/06

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. I'm your host, and today we are talking about a show that probably sounds like a strange candidate for a modern streaming reboot, until you actually look at how they made it.When Netflix announced a new take on "Little House on the Prairie," a lot of people reasonably expected a soft, nostalgic retread of the 1970s TV series. Instead, the 2026 reboot starring Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, and Warren Christie dropped last month, and it is a

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01:07:34

James Kniest on The Devil's Mouth and Tess & The...

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2026/07/27

On today's episode, I'm chatting with cinematographer James Kniest about his work on the upcoming Amazon original film, The Devil's Mouth. The setup is classic survival horror: a group of college friends on a Thailand trip end up trapped in submerged caves. There's a dangerous predator in the water with them, and all their ugly personal baggage and past conflicts start bubbling up while they try not to die. What makes or breaks a movie like this usually comes down to how real that

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00:34:50

Double Danger on EVIL DEAD BURN and How to Win a Free...

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2026/07/22

Hey everyone, welcome back to the Following Films Podcast.Before we get into today’s show, do me a quick favor: if you’re enjoying what we're doing here, take two seconds to leave us a review, hit that subscribe button, and send this episode to a friend who loves movies. It really helps us out and keeps the lights on.This week’s episode is brought to you by the folks at Universal Pictures Home Video to celebrate their release of Obsession. They’ve been kind enough to give us a copy to pass along

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00:29:08

Lillian Carrier and Lauren Meyering on Horsegirls...

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/07/17

Before we get into things, this week’s episode is brought to you by the folks at Universal Pictures Home Video to celebrate their release of Obsession. They’ve been kind enough to give us a copy to pass along to one of you. If you want to get your hands on it, we're running a quick giveaway. Just send an email over to editor@followingfilms.com with the subject line "I want Obsession" and tell us why you should win. Just make sure you include your full name and your mailing address in

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00:24:04

Jeffrey Scott Collins on Above The Line

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2026/06/26

Welcome back to The Following Films Podcast.Before we get into it, if you like what we do here and want to help the show grow, please take a quick second to subscribe. And if you’re feeling extra generous, leave us a review on whatever platform you're listening on—it seriously goes a long way and helps other movie lovers find us.Today we are talking about Above the Line, a film that hits digital and VOD today. The story follows six struggling Hollywood hopefuls who decide the ultimate way to

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00:32:20

Rock Burwell on Obsession

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/06/23

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast! I’m your host, Chris Maynard, and today we are taking a look at the sonic landscape of the summer’s breakthrough film hit film.Joining me on the show is Rock Burwell. He is the brilliant mind behind the dread-inducing score for the hit psychological thriller Obsession, which originally blew audiences away during the Midnight Madness program at the Toronto International Film Festival.Working in close collaboration with director Curry Barker, Rock has

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00:20:51

Mark O'Brien on The Voices of our Mother

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/06/18

Welcome to the Following Films Podcast. I’m Chris Maynard.This Friday, a chilling new nightmare arrives on Shudder, and it explores the dark, complicated, and sometimes supernatural bonds of family. The film is TheVoices of our Mother, and it follows Harriet Scaflen after the death of her 95-year-old mother. When Harriet suffers an unexplainable health scare, her four estranged children return to the ancestral family home to care for her. But as old animosities and long-buried secrets come to light,

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00:28:03

Robyn Symon on Queen of Shock.

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/06/13

Welcome to the show! Today, we’re stepping into the high-stakes world of underground competition with a look at the upcoming Spanish-language thriller, Queen of Shock.Written and directed by Emmy-winning documentarian and former PBS producer Robyn Symon, this feature is set to make its world premiere next month at Dances With Films in Los Angeles. Shot entirely in Mexico with a local cast and crew, the film takes a fascinating piece of Mexican culture and pushes it to a cinematic extreme.The story

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00:34:59

Jean-Philippe Bernier on Carolina Caroline

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/06/11

Welcome to The Following Films Podcast. I’m your host, Chris Maynard. Before we get into today’s conversation, I have a quick three-second favor to ask. If you love discovering the stories behind your favorite movies, please subscribe right now. While you're there, leave us a quick review, it helps other cinephiles find the show, and if you hear something you love today, tell a friend about us! Word of mouth is how we grow, and we appreciate every single one of you.Today, we are exploring a

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00:34:25

Jennifer E. Montgomery on This Tempting Madness,...

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/06/01

Welcome back to the podcast, everyone. Today, we are examining the architecture of memory, trauma, and the blurred lines of reality. Hitting theaters and VOD on June 12, 2026, is a film that I promise is going to get under your skin. It’s called This Tempting Madness, a breathtakingly tense psychological thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of Jennifer E. Montgomery. Now, if you think you’ve seen all sides of Bridgerton superstar Simone Ashley, think again. She delivers a raw, bold,

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00:41:48

Darin Toonder on OBSESSION, Christmas Music, and Paul...

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/05/26

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast, I’m your host Chris Maynard. Today, we are taking a look at one of the most talked-about, bone-chilling releases of the year. It’s sitting at a massive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and critics are calling it an absolute standout horror masterpiece. I am talking, of course, about Curry Barker’s hit horror-thriller, Obsession.Joining us today is a veteran of the screen who has over two decades of experience and more than 70 television episodes under his

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00:16:57

Kevin Dunn on MERMAID

Following Films Podcast ·

2026/05/21

Welcome back to the Following Films Podcast. I’m Chris Maynard.Every once in a while, a movie comes along that refuses to fit into a neat little box. It doesn’t care about genres, and it certainly doesn't care about playing it safe. That’s exactly what writer-director Tyler Cornack has delivered with Mermaid. Released by Utopia, this film is a sun-drenched, deeply surreal piece of indie cinema centered on a desperate Florida man who discovers a wounded, reptilian mermaid and decides to shield

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