Viddy Well Podcast

Viddy-well.com

Welcome to the Viddy Well Podcast, the show that gives yah your film fix on the go! The auditory supplement to our blog, viddy-well.com, the podcast is a haven for film lovers of all types (and anyone who wants to have a silly-goose time). Created for cinephiles by cinefiles, we invite you to "come play with us" as host, Aaron Haughton, talks with friends and industry professionals about all things cinema!

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated July 23
Explicit

Episodes20

Newest first

July 23 · 53 min
Scenes From The Viddy Well Vault: Office Space 20th Anniversary Q&A w/Mike Judge & Cast (Moderated By Richard Linklater)
Aaron once again reaches back into the Viddy Well vault for another throwback Q&A. This one is a special one from 2019 when he attended a screening of Office Space at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas for the film's 20th anniversary. It was a memorable evening that was made all the more magical for bringing together Mike Judge, Ron Livingston, Gary Cole, David Herman, and Ajay Naidu with moderator Richard Linklater for a night of laughs, anectocal recollection, and dance moves. Don't miss the memo, this is one office party you won't mind coming in on Saturday for!
July 16 · 37 min
Scenes From The Viddy Well Vault: Eighth Grade w/Bo Burnham & Cast
Aaron reaches back into the Viddy Well vault for another filmmaker Q&A and pulled out another gem from 2018. This one is for Bo Burnham's directorial debut, Eighth Grade, and it features Burnham alongside his young cast. Believe us when we say, "It's Gucci!"
July 7 · 1 hr 2 min
Best Films Of 2026 (So Far)
We've made it halfway through another year, so it's time to talk shop about the best of — so far. Join Aaron as he flys solo and discusses the 15 new-release movies that impressed him the most so far this year. Pillion: (1:26 - 4:22) — Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man: (4:22 - 7:20) Send Help: (7:20 - 10:14) Andre Is An Idiot: (10:14 - 13:15) Mother Mary: (13:15 - 17:15) Over Your Dead Body: (17:15 - 20:39) The Death Of Robin Hood: (20:39 - 26:09) Hokum: (26:09 - 29:13) Backrooms: (29:13 - 35:21) Obsession: (35:21 - 41:52) I Love Boosters: (41:52 - 45:59) The Drama: (45:59 - 49:59) Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie: (49:59 - 53:22) 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: (53:22 - 57:27) Project Hail Mary: (57:27 - 1:00:42)
June 30 · 55 min
All Strings Attached: Team America: World Police (2004)
Oh, fuck yeah! In preparation for 'Merica's 250th birthday, Viddy Well political field correspondent, Anthony Cleveland, joins Aaron to talk about Trey Parker & Matt Stone's "Supermarionation" puppet flick Team America: World Police. The two look back on America during those post 9-11 years, reminisce about the old Jerry Bruckheimer blockbusters and the 60s puppet program Thunderbirds that informed Parker & Stone's movie, dive into the details of the production, and of course goof off and horse around in between. No, we're not pulling your string, this is another episode you can't afford to miss!
June 23 · 33 min
Scenes From The Viddy Well Vault: Midsommar Q&A w/Ari Aster
Aaron reaches back into the Viddy Well vault for another filmmaker Q&A from before the pod was born! This one features Ari Aster discussing his 2019 film, Midsommar, and is moderated by Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League. The pair had been hitting the Drafthouse bar a bit hard, and it added to the atmosphere of this unique Q&A. Slightly confrontational, but always entertaining, this is some goodness that only the yew tree can provide. Enjoy!
June 4 · 37 min
Scenes From The Viddy Well Vault: MANDY Q&A w/Panos Cosmatos, Nicolas Cage & Linus Roache (moderated by Kevin Smith)
Aaron digs into the Viddy Well vault for a filmmaker Q&A he attended before the podcast was up and running. This one is for the 2018 film MANDY, a real mind-melter of a midnight movie, directed by Panos Cosmatos and starring Nicolas Cage. Cosmatos and Cage were joined by actor Linus Roache for a Q&A moderated by Kevin Smith. You won't wanna miss out on this throwback special or else the Cheddar Goblin with get yah!
May 29 · 58 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Spring: Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Grab your corset — and maybe even a tissue — and prepare to be charmed because Aaron & Rob discuss Joe Wright's 2005 film, Pride & Prejudice! Based on the book by Jane Austen and bursting at the seams with sexual tension, this adaptation is sumptuously filmed and excellently performed, totally embodying the themes of class, love, and the pride that sometimes gets in the way of the swelling of the heart and the blossoming of romantic feelings. The two discuss the seasonal aspects of the film, their favorite aspects & seasons, its surprising John Hughes influence, and much much more!
May 26 · 23 min
The Napa Boys Q&A w/Nick Corirossi, Armen Weitzman & Jamar Neighbors
In vino absurditos! Strap in for an outlandish trip to Napa Valley with the one, the only, the Napa Boys, and that take audiences on another comedic journey into wine country. Framed the movie as the "fourth entry" in a fictional franchise, The Napa Boys takes Alexander Payne's 2004 film Sideways and turns it upside down, adding in notes of Wet Hot American Summer, American Pie, Animal House, Scary Movie, and the films by the Broken Lizard to create an oddly specific comedy concoction that's certainly not going to be for everyone. The Q&A features director, co-writer & actor Nick Corirossi, co-writer & actor Armen Weitzman & actor Jamar Neighbors. Enjoy!
March 29 · 52 min
"Top 10" Films Of 2025
It's that time again to do the obligatory top 10 retrospective for last year. Join Aaron as he takes a break from packing to ramble on about the "ten" films he loved most out of the 100 new-release films he caught last year. Who will reign supreme?! You'll have to listen to find out. Chapters: Intro (0:00 - 2:37) Number 10 (2:38 - 8:13) Number 9 (8:14 - 15:44) Number 8 (15:45 - 21:28) Number 7 (21:29 - 27:53) Number 6 (27:54 - 30:30) Number 5 (30:31 - 33:22) Number 4 (33:23 - 36:52) Number 3 (36:53 - 38:47) Number 2 (38:48 - 40:44) Number 1 (40:45 - 49:40) Outro (49:41 - 52:00) Letterboxd list: https://letterboxd.com/viddy_well/list/2025-films/
January 17 · 1 hr 5 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Winter: Misery (1990)
Strap in for a real "ankle-breaker" of an episode because this winter selection will have you hobbled with tension and engrossed by the rich cat-and-mouse dynamic of its central players. The "Four Season Of Film" series returns with the 1990 Rob Reiner film, Misery, an iconic horror thriller that's bolstered by subtle writing, smart direction, and the excellent performances from James Caan and Kathy Bates. Join Aaron and Viddy Well regular Rob Chenoweth as they remember Reiner's legacy and breakdown this deceptively deep film.
Nov 20, 2025 · 50 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Fall: The Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
New blood?! What the cuss?! On this year's fall entry for the Four Seasons of Film series, Aaron is joined by first-time guest Arron Quinn, a writer and director of animated films, to talk about Wes Anderson's foray into stop-motion animation, 2009's The Fantastic Mr. Fox. It's a lovely film that oozes charm and craftsmanship out of every frame -- and it's a fun watch for the whole family. As the wind grows colder and the leaves fall to the earth, bundle up in a blanket, grab a hot cocoa, and listen to the Aaarrroonn's talk about this fantastic film and its interesting production! For more by Arron, check out the link below: https://linktr.ee/Dir.ArronQuinn
Sep 24, 2025 · 47 min
Sam Fox & Lara Repko On Their Short "Open Wide"
It's time to say "Ahhhh" and get weird because Aaron talks with Sam Fox & Lara Repko about their short-form horror-comedy, Open Wide! The short was featured as a part of Fantastic Fest's Shorts Fuse programming this year, a shorts block that seeks to find "the scary in the unsettling everyday." It marks another stylish slice of kooky, nightmarish comedy that shines a stark light on a squirm-inducing relationship dynamic and makes the absolute most out of their single-location setting. All of its separate pieces stack up to a fascinatingly funny, entertainingly squirmy whole that will crawl its way right into your heart and take a big ole bite out of it. Join Aaron as he chats with Sam & Lara about the film, its origins & production, the impact of David Lynch, and much much more!
Sep 8, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Summer: The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Aaron and Rob return with more seasonal cinema fun! On this episode, the two discuss Anthony Minghella's 1999 psychological thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley. Bring your tanning oil so you don't get burned because it's another sun-soaked summer in Italy — but this time full of deception and murder and identity crises. Pop some corn and kick back as we talk about this complicated Tom Ripley fella and what the heck he's all about.
May 27, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Spring: A League Of Their Own (1992)
Grab some peanuts or Cracker Jacks and join Aaron & Rob as they kick of season 7 of the podcast with more "Four Seasons of Film Fun!" For this year's Spring entry, they round the bases on the 1992 period sports dramedy A League Of Their Own, directed by Penny Marshall and starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Lori Petty, Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Lovitz, and Bill Pullman. Based around true events, the film is a charmingly bittersweet look at women taking on a more active role with society during WWII, and in many ways, being able to make choices on their own for the first time.
Mar 12, 2025 · 26 min
Top Films Of 2024
Join Aaron has he briefly discusses the 10 (but really 14) films that he thought were the best that 2024 had to offer. Intro (0:18) Number 10 (1:32) Number 9 (3:06) Number 8 (4:57) Number 7 (6:24) Number 6 (8:42) Number 5 (11:01) Number 4 (14:06) Number 3 (15:45) Number 2 (18:16) Number 1 (21:42) Outro (24:39) For a full list of 2024 films, check out the Letterboxd link below!: https://letterboxd.com/viddy_well/list/2024-films/
Mar 10, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
2024 Movie Catch-Up #2
Join Aaron as he talks about 21 more films from 2024 that he feels are some of the better offerings. Smile 2 (1:33) Azrael (4:33) A Complete Unknown (8:12) The Apprentice (13:32) Conclave (16:38) Evil Does Not Exist (19:40) Wild Robot (22:56) Casa Bonita Mi Amor (26:51) Red Rooms (29:19) Didi (31:27) Cuckoo (33:02) A Real Pain (36:07) Allen Sunshine (39:05) Queer (40:14) La Chimera (43:35) Nosferatu (46:47) Nickel Boys (47:32) The Brutalist (50:53) Anora (54:18) A Different Man (56:42) The Substance (58:41)
Feb 15, 2025 · 47 min
Harley Chamandy On Allen Sunshine
Aaron had the pleasure of talking with Harley Chamandy on his quietly profound and beautifully meditative feature film debut, Allen Sunshine, which received the 2024 Werner Herzog Film Prize. Listen in as the two chat about the film & its production, hope as the new punk-rock sentiment, hanging out with Werner Herzog, and arthouse cinema. You can check out Allen Sunshine right now anywhere films are available on dedmand, and you can follow Harley via the links below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harleychamandy/?hl=en Website: https://www.harleychamandyfilm.com/ For more about Harley's work, check out the links below: Podcasts: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Harley+Chamandy Where It's Beautiful When It Rains review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/where-its-beautiful-when-it-rains The Maids Will Come On Monday review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-maids-will-come-on-monday
Jan 28, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
The Four Seasons Of Film - Winter: The Great Silence (1968)
Join Aaron & guest host Rob Chenoweth as they close out this year's "Four Seasons Of Film" series by diving into the snowdrifts of Sergio Corbucci's cold-blooded late-60s western: The Great Silence. With chilling seasonal vibes and a bleak ending that's numbingly frigid, this winter western totally embraces its icy nature and paints the white snow spaghetti-sauce red. Boltered by beautiful cinematography, a killer score from Ennio Morricone, and a memorably menacing performance from Klaus Kinski as the loathsome Loco, the film offers a fascinating revisionist take on the western that sets it apart from the rest.
Dec 24, 2024 · 30 min
Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!: Gremlins (1984)
On this latest installment of "Happy Home Invastion For The Holidays!," Aaron talks about irresponsible pet owners by having a midnight snack outta Joe Dante's 1984 Christmastime classic that famously contrasts the cheery lightness of the holiday season with devilish monsters and family-friendly horror: Gremlins! Written by Chris Columbus, and produced (alongside Warner Bros.) by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment, Gremlins is a deliciously cheesy casserole with holiday dressing, and a true testament to why people should just follow the rules sometimes. Even after 40 years, the film remains a pitch-perfect blend of black comedy, horror, and family-friendly fun that continues to stand the test of time. Check out the links below for more!: Five Fun Facts About Gremlins: https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/fun-facts-about-gremlins Gremlins Drinking Game: https://www.viddy-well.com/drinking-games/gremlins Other "Happy Home Invasion For The Holidays!" episodes: https://www.viddy-well.com/podcast/tag/Happy+Home+Invasion+For+The+Holidays
Dec 21, 2024 · 33 min
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu & The Rich History Of Count Orlok
Aaron and a very special guest were able to attend an early screening of Robert Eggers' Nosferatu remake on Friday the 13th and lived to the tell the tale! Built in that rigorous period-accurate detail that's become Eggers' signature hallmark and embodied by a stellar cast, this retelling gives more depth to its cast of characters and drives a stake right into the dark heart of the gothic romance that beats at its core. On this episode, we discuss the history of this century-old story, the differences between its main iterations, and share thoughts on Eggers' version. Intro (0:20) History of Nosferatu & its adaptations (4:04) Eggers' Nosferatu (10:41) Guest Discussion (19:15) Check out the links below for more!: The Northman review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-northman The Lighthouse review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/the-lighthouse Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 1: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part1 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 2: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part2 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 3: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part3 Historical Accuracies Of The VVitch Pt 4: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/the-historical-accuracies-of-the-witch-part4