Video Monsters

In-depth movie analysis podcast with hosts Nathan, Eric, and Dan where we take movies seriously, but we don't take ourselves seriously. Sponsored by Chattanooga Film Festival, and Central Cinema (Knoxville, TN)

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Oct 19, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
ep306: Horror in Motion - live ep 10-5-21
Hangout episode with Nathan, Dan, and special guest Corey Simpson. Recorded live on the Video Monsters Discord server, 10/5/2021. Eric is MIA in Florida this week because he’s the worst. Nathan and Dan perform their civic duties and rightfully give Eric the grief he deserves before moving on to this week’s movies. Dan’s picks include Italian Lovecraftian nunsploitation classic, DARK WATERS (1993), and the unassuming parental horrors of THE WITCH IN THE WINDOW (2018). Nathan preaches the gospel of another Italian “classic” (of copyright infringement), CRUEL JAWS (1995), before moving on to discuss an actual classic, THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE (1974). Meanwhile, Corey argues for THE RUNNING MAN’s (1987) inclusion in the horror canon and recommends the spellbinding witchery of the first Soviet horror film, VIY (1967). Finally, Corey completes his Video Monsters initiation with a rousing round of our favorite movie party game, PITCHSTORM! If you enjoyed this episode, come join the Video Monsters crew on Discord!! Hangout episodes are live (and unedited!) every Tuesday night starting around 9:30pm EST. Listen and chat along with us in the Discord chat and we’ll even give you a shoutout on the episode! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Oct 11, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
ep305: Creep (2004) - special guest Kyle Kuchta
The Video Monsters are once again joined by friend and fellow film freak, Kyle Kuchta (co-director, SURVIVAL OF THE FILM FREAKS), to discuss CREEP (2004) as we keep moving right along with our Horror in Motion (or, Transportationsploitation) series. This feature-film directorial debut of Christopher Smith harkens back to gothic horror (with a splash of 80s creature features) as it presents an incredibly solid horror movie that can be enjoyed as either a simple monster story of things that go bump in the night, or as a more complex story with deeper meanings of classism and the hell that women experience with sexual assault. So grab your metro pass, stay away from the windows, and don’t forget George Clooney’s number as we board the last podcast of the night with our review of CREEP! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Oct 6, 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
ep304: Horror in Motion - live ep 9-21-21
Hangout episode with Nathan, Eric, and Dan. Recorded live on the Video Monsters Discord server, 9/21/2021. The Video Monsters pay tribute to our lord and savior, Stephen King, on the most holy occasion of his birthday before jumping into what we’ve been watching lately. Movies discussed include transportationsploitation picks like DEATH SHIP, SOUTHBOUND, BELOW, and DEAD CALM plus a few non-vehicular outliers like GRAVEYARD SHIFT, MALIGNANT, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, THE MUMMY (1932), and SORORITY BABES IN THE SLIME BOWL-O-RAMA (which leads us down the delightfully demented filmography of its absurdly prolific director, David DeCoteau.) We cap off the night by finally giving Dan a chance to play a round of PITCHSTORM, and… let’s just say that we’re expecting producers to give us a call any minute once they hear his pitch. We’ve had such a good time recording these hangout episodes. If you’re enjoying them nearly as much as we are then come join us on Discord. We got lively chats going throughout the week, and live episodes like this every Tuesday night starting around 9:30pm EST. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 26, 2021 · 31 min
ep303: Interview with Dracula - Dracula's Kung-Fu Theatre
It may sound like a trick, but we have a very special treat for our listeners. For the first time ever, the Video Monsters are joined by an actual video monster. Hailing all the way from Transylvania, we’re interviewing the one, the only, the immortal… Count Dracula! This is not a joke. The ACTUAL Dracula is stopping in to promote his new TV show DRACULA’S KUNG-FU THEATRE, where he shows a variety of classic martial films ever Friday night at 10pm E|P on Retro TV (and later on demand at watch.itsrealgoodtv.com). Eric may have lost his mind a little bit when he learned that vampires are actually real, so Nathan and Dan picked up the slack for the chat with Drac. They, of course, used this opportunity not only to talk to the legendary Count about his favorite kung-fu flicks but also to find out what inspired him to create this show, what are some common misconceptions about him, and what he thinks about the way he’s been portrayed in media over the last century. So put away those stakes, douse your torches, and leave your pitchfork in the barn because you’ll have nothing but love for creatures of the night after listening to our interview with Dracula! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 17, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 302: Breakdown (1997) - special guest Eric Pennycoff
Eric Pennycoff (writer/director of SADISTIC INTENTIONS) joins the Video Monsters to discuss Jonathan Mostow’s underrated 90s action thriller BREAKDOWN (1997). We’re absolutely thrilled that he picked this for our TRANSPORTATIONSPLOITATION: or HORROR IN MOTION series because this flick rocked our engine blocks and deserves far more love than it’s received over the years. In this episode, we lament the death of the era when mid-budget studio movies were made for adults, discuss the incomparable face acting of Kurt Russell, talk about the spiritual connections this shares with Steven Spielberg’s DUEL, and just generally drool over the lean, mean practical craftsmanship on display in every ounce of this movie’s DNA. So grab a pack of donuts, crank up the A/C in your luxurious ‘96 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and be prepared to have that Tom Petty song stuck in your head for at least a week after listening to our review of Jonathan Mostow’s BREAKDOWN. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 14, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 301: Horror in Motion - Live Ep. 9-7-21
Hangout episode with Nathan and Eric, recorded live on the Video Monsters Discord server, 9/7/2021. Since Eric missed the 300th episode spectacular -- our review of Steven Spielberg’s DUEL with special guest Matt Mercer -- we spend a little time reminiscing about the three years we’ve spent together as podcast pals, then get Eric’s quick thoughts on DUEL. We also spend some time talking about what we’ve been watching and reading lately and cap off the episode with a discussion about AIRPLANE VS VOLCANO, a transportationsploitation classic (?) starring Matt Mercer that had us erupting with laughter! Nathan decided to make Eric watch it as punishment for missing the 300th episode with Matt and ended up having a great time with it! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to fly into our Discord channel for volcanic live chats every Tuesday night starting around 9:30pm EST. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 12, 2021 · 1 hr 59 min
Episode 300: Duel (1971) - special guest Matt Mercer
The Video Monsters’ Halloween series this year is TRANSPORTATIONSPLOITATION: HORROR IN MOTION, where we’ll be discussing tales of automotive terror! For our first full review in the series, we’re hitting the road with Steven Spielberg’s ferocious debut film, DUEL (1971); the deceptively simple story of a nice guy salesman pursued by a murderous monster of a truck driver across a seemingly endless stretch of desolate desert highway. And since the hosts of this podcast are also a bunch of maniacal monsters, we called in a nice guy of our own to get his perspective on the film. Special guest Matt Mercer (co-director and star of DEMENTIA PART II and star of the transportationsploitation classic, AIRPLANE VS VOLCANO) joins Nathan and Dan to talk about the planning and precision of cinematography, the tension brought about by the engaging world-building, and why Steven Spielberg should be considered a master of horror. So get your swiss on rye to go, remember to replace the radiator hose, and crank up your Plymouth Valiant to tune into your own personal voiceover with our review of Steven Spielberg’s DUEL! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 10, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min
Episode 299: Horror in Motion - Live Ep. 8-31-21
Spooky season is upon us, and the Video Monsters are shaking things up a bit with our Halloween coverage this year! In addition to our reviews, we will also be recording weekly live hangout episodes on Tuesday nights in our Discord channel and releasing them later in the main feed. This is the first of those episodes, in which Nathan and Eric announce this year’s Halloween theme: TRANSPORTATIONSPLOITATION: or HORROR IN MOTION, a series on horror films that are heavily driven by various modes of transportation. Now, we know what you’re thinking: “Fellas, how could this announcement possibly take up a full two-hour episode?!” Well, friends, since these live episodes are more laid back than our reviews, we fittingly derail the topic at hand and indulge in tangents a bit more often than usual. BUT most of that time is used to define the TRANSPORTATIONSPLOITATION criteria and debate the semantics of what types of vehicles count, determine how much screen time a film must devote to automotive carnage, and throw out some titles to argue over whether they do or do not qualify. Then, to cap things off, we play a couple of outrageous rounds of Pitchstorm: Creature Feature. Alright, enough idling about. Listeners, it’s time to start your engines because the Video Monsters are shifting into the Halloween season and sowing some vehicular discord with our TRANSPORTATIONSPLOITATION series! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Sep 6, 2021 · 2 hr 28 min
ep298: Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
Fare thee well to our ERICSISTENTIALISM series because it’s all coming full circle today with a film about a down-and-out folk singer who, no matter how hard he tries, just can’t seem to land on his feet. Joel and Ethan Coens’ INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS (2013) is a movie that Eric has been dying to cover for years and he may or may not have contrived this series, in part, just to have an excuse to talk about this movie on the podcast. Nathan and Dan will join him to talk about what sets the Coen Brothers apart from other filmmakers, how this movie perfectly reflects the trials of depression and the frustrations of everyday life, the timeless appeal of folk music, and so much more. So p-p-please get your vaccinations, grab your Flash Gordon boots, and don’t let the cat out on your way out the door. If it was never new, and it never gets old, then it’s our review of INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Aug 31, 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
The Last Picture Show (1971)
On the second episode of our ERICSISTENTIALISM series -- where Eric confronts his quarter-life crisis through film -- we’re switching channels from THE TRUMAN SHOW to a very different kind of show altogether. THE LAST PICTURE SHOW (1971) is a film made in the 1970s, set in the 1950s, about the banality of life in small-town Texas, directed by a man from the big city in New York. Peter Bogdanovich’s frank coming-of-age drama is an important touchstone for both the New Hollywood movement of the 1970s, and Eric’s own personal journey discovering his love of cinema. Nathan and Dan join him to talk about the film’s timelessness and relatability, its gorgeously spare black-and-white cinematography, the evocative production design, the depth of feeling and empathy it has for its characters, and the extraordinary performances from its young cast of now legendary actors. So pass the pigskin, finish up your game at the pool hall, and grab yourself a burger from the diner because we’re all out of popcorn for our review of THE LAST PICTURE SHOW. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Aug 27, 2021 · 2 hr 15 min
The Truman Show (1998)
Now that the month of August is coming to a close, it’s time to finally kick off our August coverage! Because that’s how we do things here at Video Monsters. In all seriousness, with the start of school, an increased workload at our day jobs, and a distressing rise in COVID cases (especially at our headquarters in good ole Tennessee) we’ve had a hell of a time staying on track this month, but we’re determined to push on and plan to release a series of three episodes over the next week to make up for it. This month’s theme is a personal one. Eric turned 30 this month (on Friday the 13th!), and it’s prompted him to spend a lot of time lately ruminating on the past decade of his life and the uncertain future that lies in the decade ahead. So, he’s decided to confront his existential dread head on in a series we’re calling ERIC-SISTENTIALISM! The films will all be about people who feel stuck in some way and inevitably begin to question their place in the universe. First up is THE TRUMAN SHOW (1998). Nathan, Eric, and Dan discuss the movie’s near universal appeal and deft handling of tone, dig into the mechanics of the show itself, question if anyone or anything can ever truly be authentic, marvel over how the movie feels both quaint and prophetic from a 2021 perspective, and speculate on what Truman’s future has in store for him. So fix yourself a tall glass of Mococoa, book a trip to Fiji, and prepare yourself for the answer to life’s most pressing question: “How’s it going to end?” Find out now by tuning in to our review of THE TRUMAN SHOW. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Aug 18, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
Robert Woods Interview - An Ideal Host (2020)
The Chattanooga Film Festival’s 2021 lineup was excellent this year, and one of the standout flicks of the fest was a hugely entertaining little Australian genre hybrid called AN IDEAL HOST. We loved it so much that it even inspired (and, of course, won) Video Monsters’s inaugural “Scrappy as F**k” Award on our Chatt Film Fest wrap-up episode. So, we were delighted to have the film’s director, Robert Woods, join Nathan and Eric for an interview to talk about how the film came together, his approach to storytelling, his love of mixing and subverting genre tropes, the lengthy editing process, and how the film may have never been released to the public if it weren’t for the pandemic. Be warned, though. This movie is best experienced knowing as little as possible going in and we dive into some major spoilers during the interview. If you haven’t seen it, be sure to check out AN IDEAL HOST on Facebook (/anidealhost) for more information about when and where you can screen the film for yourself. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Aug 2, 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
White House Down (2013)
We sadly must bid a fond farewell to the United States of Emmericha this week. But we are definitely going out on a high note by going down to the White House with WHITE HOUSE DOWN (2013)! A big, fun, goofy action flick about domestic terrorists taking over the White House. Which, uh, maybe plays a little differently now than it did 8 years ago. Nathan, Eric, and Dan will dig into that as well as how much Roland Emmerich’s dad humor shines in this movie, the phenomenal cast, the bad CGI that somehow works in the film’s favor, and Emmerich’s uniquely foreign love of America. Plus, we cap it off with each of us deciding where WHITE HOUSE DOWN would rank if it were a part of the DIE HARD franchise and… let’s just say that at least one of our rankings (*cough*Nathan*cough) may be slightly controversial…. So lace up your Jordans, grab yourself some squirrel repellent, and hop into Ground Force One with us because we’re going to Channing all over your Tatum with our review of WHITE HOUSE DOWN! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 28, 2021 · 1 hr 54 min
The Day After Tomorrow (2004)
On the penultimate episode of our United State of Emmericha series, we’re covering a film about a global crisis made worse by the people in charge who refuse to listen to scientists because they’re more concerned about the economic strain of addressing the problem than they are with saving people’s lives. You know, the kind of story that could only exist in the realm of science fiction…. of course, that means we’re talking about THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW (2004), the disaster flick in which the Earth expedites the shipping on climate change to finally cleanse itself of the pesky humans plaguing its surface. So watch out for softball-sized hail on your way to the underwater payphone, huddle up next to a burning bundle of tax code and, whatever you do, don’t forget your passport because it’s time to listen to our review of Roland Emmerich’s THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 24, 2021 · 2 hr 4 min
The Patriot (2000)
We’re continuing our United States of Emmericha series with Roland Emmerich’s fascinating attempt to simultaneously go back to his roots and try his hand at something entirely different. This week we turn our attention to the origin of Independence Day with the Revolutionary War epic, THE PATRIOT (2000). On this episode, Nathan, Eric, and Dan discuss the malice and magnetism of Mel Gibson, the generational trauma of war, patriotism vs nationalism, and how much the film’s whitewashing of history hurts an overall strong narrative. So pour yourself a cup of ink-free tea, grab your hatchet, and watch out for rogue cannonballs as you listen to our review of THE PATRIOT. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 21, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Interview with Jesse D'Angelo
Taking a short break from United States of Emmericha, Nathan sits down with actor, artist, and author Jesse D'Angleo to discuss his three new books: Skinner, Lady of the Lake, and A Collection of Tails (links to Amazon and Godless below). Fans of Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare will recognize Jesse as the wolf boy, but his work in the art and special effects industry includes credits for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Species, Hellboy, Underworld, The Cave, CSI: New York, Kingdom and Ancient Aliens. Now venturing into the world of writing, Jesse brings his love of horror to tell stories that fright and excite you, with just enough grounded reality (those familiar with the Chattanooga, TN area will recognize more than one location) to give a tangible sense to the horrific world around us. Be sure to check out his work on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jesse-DAngelo/e/B08Z8DJVTZ/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 or on Godless: https://godless.com/products/jesse-dangelo Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 13, 2021 · 2 hr 10 min
Godzilla (1998)
This week we continue our series on the films of Roland Emmerich with probably his most controversial film - the movie that is most likely to test one’s allegiance to the United States of Emmericha. That’s right… much to Nathan’s delight (and Eric’s chagrin), we’re talking about the first American version of GODZILLA (1998). Nathan and Eric are joined once again by the moderator for their King of the MARCHsters debate, Dan Fleming (HBO to Front Row), to ask themselves the big questions; is this movie better than its reputation suggests? Is Eric just a movie snob? How is a 200-foot tall iguana SO good at playing hide and seek? Why can’t anyone pronounce Tatopoulos? And, seriously, what is Matthew Broderick doing in this movie? So grab some bubblegum, strap into your elevationally-limited helicopter, and don’t forget your umbrella because it’s time to go deeper underground with our review of Roland Emmerich’s GODZILLA. Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 4, 2021 · 2 hr 35 min
Independence Day (1996)
It’s finally July! Which means that it’s time to kick off a series that we (and especially Nathan) have literally been waiting for all year. Today, we pledge allegiance to the United Stated of Emmericha, our series covering the films of our favorite German patriot, Roland Emmerich. On this first episode, we're covering a movie that needs no description but we’re obligated to put one so we’re going to do this in the only way that could possibly do the movie justice. Ahem... Good morning. In just over two hours, Nathan and Eric join forces through their laptops to discuss one of the biggest movies in the history of cinema. "Cinema." That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common love of movies. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and we will once again be fighting for big dumb popcorn entertainment... Not for us, or for the studios, or even for Roland Emmerich, but for our collective desire for quality escapism. We are fighting for our right to watch what we love. To love it without shame. And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the cinephiles declared in one voice: "We WILL go quietly into the dark!” We will cheer when the curtains part!We're going to watch on! And we’re going to…. talk about it on our podcast! Today we celebrate Roland Emmerich’s INDEPENDENCE DAY! [crowd cheers] Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jul 2, 2021 · 2 hr 29 min
Chattanooga Film Festival 2021
The 2021 virtual edition of Chattanooga Film Festival has sadly come to a close, but we have one last celebration to get out of the way before we let it go quietly into the night. It’s time for the Video Monsters’ MONSTER VIDEO AWARDS! With the enormous amount of lovingly curated content that Chatt Film Fest provided for us this year, there was absolutely no way to bottle it all into a single episode (trust us, we tried), so instead we’ve divided up the feature-length films into eight different award categories, selected our cinematic champions, and then cap off the show with individual highlights from Nathan, Eric, and Dan (all while valiantly fighting off the specter of sleep as we record into the wee hours of the night). So put on your least wrinkled tux, pop open a box of champagne, and hastily scribble out that acceptance speech on the closest napkin. It’s time to vote for the best of the Chatt Film Fest with the Video Monsters’ MONSTER VIDEO AWARDS! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons
Jun 24, 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
LONANOTHON - Interview with Brian Lonano
Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure absurdity. Take a look and you'll see into your bizarre fascination. We'll begin with a Crowhand flying in the world of Brian Lonano's creation. What we'll see will defy explanation... That's right...in this episode, special guest Brian Lonano (the Willy Wonka of bizarre horror shorts) joins us to discuss LONANOTHON - a retrospective of his work, airing this week as part of the Chattanooga Film Festival. We here at Video Monsters are huge fans of Brian Lonano! We fell in love with his work the first time we saw it and it has been a tremendous joy to follow his work over the years. His unique style, attention to detail, and unending creativity results in short films where a fully realized world will captivate you with a mix of humor, disgust, and hope. So grab your crow totem, keep a sharp eye out for Attackazoids, and follow our ghost call to the moon for our interview with Brian Lonano!! Video Monsters is brought to you by the Chattanooga Film Festival and Central Cinema in Knoxville, TN. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or online at chattfilmfest.org and centralcinema865.com. Links for each of these can also be found on our pages, so be sure to follow us at videomonsterpod on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. music for Video Monsters by Evan Simmons