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Episode 113

https://miroirs.film/

Bonus Episode 1

Watch Slanted: https://www.fandango.com/slanted-2026-244436/movie-overview

Episode 112

https://www.fandango.com/the-napa-boys-2026-244450/movie-overview

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Episode 111

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Episode 110

Buy Hannibal Lecter: A Life here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Hannibal-Lecter/Brian-Raftery/9781668070581

Episode 109

See Redux Redux in theaters: https://www.fandango.com/redux-redux-2026-244300/movie-overview

Episode 108

Kermani blends folklore, dread, and feminist subtext with stunning precision. With years of hands-on experience in both technical and creative roles—and as co-founder of LA-based Illium Pictures—she brings a sharp, cohesive vision to every frame.

The Dreadful marks a defining moment in Kermani’s career and positions her as a powerful force in modern genre filmmaking and would love to see about setting an interview timed to release.

Episode 107

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Episode 106

See Dead Man's Wire Here

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Episode 105

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Episode 104

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Episode 103

Julian Sol Jordan is a 24-year-old multidisciplinary filmmaker and musician from Dallas, Texas. His work blends narrative-driven filmmaking with a personal, emotional style, exploring beauty, metaphor, and the human experience. Making films since childhood, Julian brings a deeply intuitive approach to storytelling and a hands-on approach to filmmaking, often directing, shooting, and editing his own work. He has directed numerous music videos and edited several short and feature films.

His most recent project, the solo essay film, Real Life, established him as an emerging filmmaker to watch. He is also the editor of the upcoming feature El Tonto Por Cristo, and is developing his new short alongside a slate of debut shorts. Julian is part of the indie duo Sunrise Academy, where he created the band’s visual identity; the duo has gone viral online. He is currently finishing their debut album, Don’t Miss the Field Trip, while developing his debut narrative feature-length script.

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A rising voice in the genre space, Harder has built a reputation for crafting sleek, psychologically charged thrillers that explore identity, technology, and human connection. His previous films include Spiral—a chilling suburban horror that tackled paranoia and prejudice—and InControl, a sci-fi debut that set the tone for his signature blend of character-driven storytelling and sharp social commentaryWatch Influencers on www.shudder.com & on Netflix

Episode 101

Kevin Lewis, who planted his cult flag on planet horror with Willy’s Wonderland (starring Nicolas Cage in a dialogue free performance), is back with the Southern Gothic tale Pig Hill. The film premiered this year at FrightFest and now Cineverse (the folks who brought you Terrifier 3 and The Toxic Avenger) will release it digitally for all to witness on December 9. The film stars Rainey Qualley (Shut In) as Carrie, a young woman haunted by the mysterious disappearances of women in her small town. As Carrie and her brother (Shiloh Fernandez) and friend Andy (Shane West) investigate the folklore surrounding the so-called “pig people.”

Episode 100

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Episode 99

Jordan Murphy Doidge is a filmmaker from Cornwall, UK, whose work spans theatre, branded content, music videos, and film. He has collaborated with artists such as A$AP Rocky and Lenny Kravitz. CLOUT marks his narrative debut - a psychological drama exploring the dark impact of social media.

Archie Yates is a British actor who captured hearts as Yorki in Jojo Rabbit. Known for his charm, wit, and emotional depth, he has since starred in Home Sweet Home Alone and leads the upcoming social impact film CLOUT, tackling the dark side of social media.

Episode 98

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Episode 97

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Episode 96

John-Michael’s path to the director’s chair has a lot of interesting stops along the way. In a pre–Funny or Die era, he cut his teeth editing comedy shorts for Jerry Zucker’s National Banana before going on to shape indies like Women Is Losers (SXSW/HBO), Obselidia (Sundance), and It Happened in L.A. (Sundance). He won an Emmy for editing Netflix’s American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing and made his directing debut with The Send-Off, which won the Audience Award at Jeff Nichols’ Filmland festival.

Violent Ends from IFC lands in theaters exclusively on October 31

https://www.fandango.com/violent-ends-2025-242886/movie-overview

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Episode 95

Micheline Pitt is a multi-disciplinary artist renowned for her work as a fashion designer, artist, animator, and advocate for sexual assault survivors as a member of RAINN National Leadership Council. Pitt was recognized as an LA Weekly Person of the Year in 2020, and named Allure Magazine's top 10 Gothic Beauty Icons. Her breakout directorial and writing debut is her short film Grummy made along side her creative partner and husband R.H. Norman. The Normans' short films have screened in Academy Award-qualifying film festivals and their feature scripts have placed in the finals of high profile competitions including Final Draft's Big Break Contest, Shore Scripts, Screencraft, and others.

R.H. Norman is an independent writer, director, and editor whose work includes Afghanistan War drama, "Hajji", starring Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead) and Dayo Okeniyi (Hunger Games), and "Gusano", a short film written and directed by R.H. under Werner Herzog's supervision in Cuba. He also works alongside his filmmaking partner & wife, Micheline Pitt.⁠www.MichelinePitt.com

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Episode 94

Abel Ferrara, director of the cult classic films Bad Lieutenant, King of New York, and Dangerous Game, offers an unflinching look at his life, career, and the gritty world of independent cinema with his new memoir, SCENE.
Throughout his five-decade career, film director Abel Ferrara—now in his seventies—has been one of cinema’s most provocative and critically revered figures. Since beginning as an independent filmmaker in Manhattan in the early 1970s—before “indie films” were a genre—and refining his craft as a director for the TV show Miami Vice, he has directed more than thirty feature films, most notably the cult classics Bad Lieutenant, King of New York, and Dangerous Game.

His work, often controversial for its depictions of sex, violence, and drugs, has been praised for its sincerity and depth, with critics noting that his films take spirituality and morality more seriously than most films do. In Scene, Ferrara opens up about the inspiration for his creativity detailing his dramatic life journey, from his rough upbringing in the 1950s Bronx to reaching the pinnacle of his career while struggling with addiction. This memoir is not just a recounting of his life but a manifesto on what it means to be a true artist—one who refuses to compromise and continues to create boundary-pushing work.

Episode 93

GG Hawkins (she/her) is a writer-director and podcaster from the Bay Area. She tells stories that explore the dark side of the female experience and millennial ennui. Her directorial debut I Really Love My Husband had its world premiere at the 2025 SXSW festival and was released in theaters September 2025. It will be available to stream digitally on Nov. 4, 2025.

"I Really Love My Husband" Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knI2g3s5_q4

GG’s podcast - “No Film School”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-no-film-school-podcast/id1078804724

GG's websitehttps://www.gghawkins.com/

Episode 92

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Episode 91

Emerging genre filmmaker Mercedes Bryce Morgan doesn't shy away from bold intense storytelling which is evident by her previous films Fixation and Snatchers. October 3 she returns with Bone Lake—a seductive and darkly hilarious horror-thriller being released by Bleecker Street. The film follows a couple’s romantic lakeside escape that takes a sinister turn when they’re forced to share the estate with an alluring and mysterious pair.

What begins as an idyllic getaway quickly spirals into a nightmarish tangle of sex, lies, and manipulation, as buried secrets surface and a deadly game of survival unfolds. With razor-sharp tension, unsettling humor, and Morgan’s signature psychological edge, Bone Lake explores desire, power, and trust with a uniquely twisted lens.

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Episode 90

The Man in My Basement is now playing in theaters, and on Hulu and Disney+ September 26

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Nadia Latif is a Sudanese-British theatre and film director who has built an impressive body of work. Nadia trained at RADA under British theatre director, Bill Gaskill and 2019 was selected as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow and was a Sundance Screenwriters Lab Fellow in 2020.

Nadia’s feature film directorial debut, THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT, based on the Walter Mosley novel by the same name will be released this year. The film stars Corey Hawkins as Charles Blakey, an African American man living in Sag Harbor about to lose his ancestral home when a peculiar white businessman, portrayed by Willem Dafoe, offers to rent his basement for the summer. The film received its World Premiere at TIFF this month and will release in cinemas in the US and UK on 12th September and on Disney + / HULU on 26th September.

Next year, Nadia will direct the stage adaptation of Babak Anvari’s film UNDER THE SHADOW at the Almeida Theatre starring Leila Farzad and Carmen Nasr.

Episode 89

Manny, or as he's known on TikTok, "MoviesWithManny," is a self-described ADHD riddled film lover. His work as a child actor in northeast Ohio fueled a deep love of the medium at a very young age until he morphed into a writer/director, who has now directed over 11 eye-popping short films and has written over 8 feature screenplays. Check out his films (if you dare) on his ⁠website⁠. You can stay connected with the eccentric film freak on his ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Letterboxd⁠, and ⁠TikTok.

Viola Odette Harlow, singer and writer of Glüme, was born and raised in Los Angeles underneath the Hollywood sign. As a child actor, dancer, and singer, she got her start early on Broadway at the age of 6. She grew up leading a life fit for a film; full of magic and tragedy. After being diagnosed with Prinzmetal disease, she found a lane of her own while recording music at home. Her sophomore album featured collaborations with Rufus Wainwright, Sean Ono Lennon, STRFKR, and Of Montreal. After writing her third album “Porn Star” she dove headfirst into making musicals and intends to continue indefinitely.

Episode 88

Billie JD Porter is a British journalist and documentary filmmaker. Her most recent project, It's Different For Girls - follows scientists on a quest to bring male contraceptive methods to market, uncovering the systemic hurdles and ingrained misogyny behind the delays.

www.itsdifferentforgirls.com / www.billiejdporter.com

Episode 87

TRUST will be available on Digital on Friday, September 19th

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Episode 86

Filmmaker, actor, and writer, Macon is known for his darkly comic and genre-bending storytelling. He first broke out with his lead role in Jeremy Saulnier’s acclaimed revenge thriller Blue Ruin (2013), later appearing in Green Room (2015) and Hold the Dark (2018). Blair made his directorial debut with I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017), which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. He’s since worked with Marvel (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, story consultant), and co-wrote Small Crimes (Netflix). In 2025, he brings his boldest project yet to the screen: The Toxic Avenger reboot, starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood. Up next, Blair is reportedly developing new original projects in both film and television that continue his blend of offbeat humor, stylized violence, and outsider storytelling.

Episode 85

Ari's Website: http://AriGoldFilms.com

Ari's Substack: https://substack.com/@arigoldfilms

BvB: BrotherVerses.com

Adventures of Power: AirDrummer.com

The Song of Sway Lake: SwayLake.com

Ethan Gold: EthanGold.com

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Episode 84

Today on Intermission, Megan breaks down her honest thoughts on Zach Cregger's newest film, Weapons starring Julia Garner.

You can hear more of our movie opinions on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠!

This episode features music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scarlett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 83

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Episode 82

James DeMonaco is the writer and director of the feature films The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, The Purge: Election Year and Staten Island, as well as co-founder of the Man in a Tree production company along with his producing partner Sebastian LeMercier. His upcoming horror film The Home, starring fellow Staten Islander Pete Davidson, is set for release from Roadside Attractions/Lionsgate on July 25. Previously, DeMonaco wrote the films The Negotiator and Assault on Precinct 13. In television, he created and executive produced The Purge TV series, as well as the cable television miniseries The Kill Point, starring John Leguizamo.  He co-wrote the novel Feral with Brian Evenson, which was published by Random House, and wrote the children’s novel The Curious Chronicles of Jack Bokimble and His Peculiar Penumbra for Inkshares Inc. In 2021, DeMonaco stepped back from his genre work to write, direct, and produce his coming-of-age passion project This is the Night, starring Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale and Frank Grillo. DeMonaco and his family currently split their time between Staten Island and Manhattan. He loves the Yankees.

Episode 81

Alana O’Herlihy is a multidisciplinary photographer, director, and mixed media artist merging the golden galaxy of Hollywood through the marriage of completely new mediums with old – thus creating a mixture of analog and digital processes. Known for directing films, videos, and creating stills, her work demands attention, pulling you into a rich anthology of un-refined visual confections.

https://alanaoherlihy.com/

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Episode 80

Annapurna Sriram grew up in Nashville Tennessee and a lot of her early artistic influences were informed by the unchaperoned movie rentals she found at the local public library. Annapurna received a BFA in Acting from Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts. Annapurna spent many years working in New York both on stage and in television and film. Her most cherished previous work includes Jesse Eisenberg’s The Spoils, Wallace Shawn’s Evening at the Talkhouse, the television shows I Think You Should Leave and Billions and the feature film Feral. Fucktoys is her directorial debut.

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Episode 79

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Episode 78

Oren recently wrapped shooting the feature film 'Onslaught' for director Adam Wingard and A24, and previously shot the feature film ‘The Creator,’ directed by Gareth Edwards, along with cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS. In 2024, Oren was selected as one of Variety’s 10 Cinematographers To Watch. He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty,' which won a Student Academy Award, and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. In between features, Oren has also shot hundreds of commercials for a variety of clients including Nike, BMW, HBO, Foot Locker, and music videos for Chappell Roan, Rita Ora, SHAED, Saygrace, and more.Website

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Episode 77

HBO's new, original three-part documentary series, THE MORTICIAN, unravels the haunting story of L.A.’s most infamous family-run mortuary. In the early 1980s, David Sconce took over the Lamb Funeral Home and engaged in morally questionable and inhumane practices to increase his earnings. Featuring an exclusive interview with Sconce — newly released from prison — the three-part series examines the multibillion-dollar mortuary industry and illuminates what can happen behind closed doors.

Episode 76

David Joseph Craig began his career as a writer and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade in New York City and has worked with director Joel Edgerton for over a decade producing and acting in features Boy Erased and The Gift. Brian Crano’s directorial debut, A Bag Of Hammers, starred Jason Ritter and Rebecca Hall and premiered at SXSW. His feature film Permission, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and starred Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens and featured Craig who also appeared in Crano’s short Dog Food (SXSW). His short films Official Selection and Rubberheart have screened at dozens of festivals worldwide.Watch I Don't Understand You in theaters June 6

Episode 75

A graduate of the Chelsea School of Art and the London Film School, JONATHAN ENTWISTLE created, produced and directed the Netflix/Channel 4 series “The End Of The F***ing World,” which was nominated for an Emmy and a Gotham Award and won the BAFTA for best drama series. He went on to create and direct the Netflix show “I Am Not Okay With This” and executive produce / direct “Hello Tomorrow” for AppleTV+, starring Billy Crudup. Projects in development include “Bitcoin Bonny & Clyde” for Hulu, starring Shailene Woodley and written by Nick Bilton. Entwistle brings his signature sharp visual style and knack for capturing adolescent angst with heart and humor to Karate Kid: Legends, aiming to reimagine the iconic franchise for a new generation.

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Episode 74

Stream The Surrender on Shudder on May 23rd and buy tickets at select theaters here

Episode 73

Ezgi is the founder of 11am Saturday, a platform for film lovers from different walks of life with one common goal: preserving the theatrical experience. She conducts weekly interviews to learn about different moviegoing habits, favorite theaters, dream movie snacks and why we need to champion seeing movies at the movie theater.

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Episode 72

Juliet & Romeo stars newcomers Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward as the latest iteration of our star-crossed lovers… and they've got pipes! Written and directed by Timothy Scott Bogart, the film is set for release on May 9 from Briarcliff, and features a lineup of original songs written by Grammy winning producer/songwriter Evan Kidd Bogart (Beyonce’s “HALO” and Rhianna’s “SOS”, among others).Anchored by a powerhouse cast including Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, Dan Fogler, and Rupert Everett, the film has surprises in store for those who THINK they know the whole story of the Montagues and Capulets.

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Episode 71

Hagop Kourounian: Founder of Director Fits, a platform dedicated to highlighting the sartorial habits of your favorite filmmakers.

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Episode 70

Filmmaker Dito Montiel’s road to his latest film Riff Raff is filled with an endless array of interesting stops. The film which premiered at TIFF last year features a powerhouse/hilarious ensemble including Bill Murray, Pete Davidson, Jennifer Coolidge, Lewis Pullman is set for theatrical release on February 28 from Roadside.Originally from Astoria Queens, Dito was full on in the 80s NY punk scene with his band Major Conflict (he was only 14 at the time).

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Episode 69

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Episode 68

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Jeremy Workman is the director of the documentaries LILY TOPPLES THE WORLD (Discovery), THE WORLD BEFORE YOUR FEET (Greenwich Entertainment / Kino Lorber), MAGICAL UNIVERSE (IFC Films), and DECIDING VOTE (The New Yorker), among others. Jeremy's documentaries have been released in theaters and on TV and played at prestigious film festivals throughout the world. His 2023 short documentary DECIDING VOTE - about George Michaels's 1970 tie-breaking vote on New York's abortion bill - premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won multiple film festival awards, before being acquired by The New Yorker. It was shortlisted for the 96th Academy Awards in the Documentary Short Film category.Additionally, Jeremy is well-known for his editing work, particularly for indie movie trailers. A two-time Emmy award nominee, Jeremy is the Creative Director of Wheelhouse Creative, a movie trailer company that caters to indie films.

Episode 67

Nate Edwards is a native Houstonian whose first love is filmmaking. His work can be described as “magical realism” - specializing in short-form content through projects with artists such as Pharrell Williams, Scoot Mcnary, Doja Cat, Tobe Nwigwe, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, and Mereba along with entities such as the Jimmy Kimmel show, Amazon Music, Google, Hyundai, Honda, Spotify, REI and YouTube. Nate’s work has included productions from travel documentaries to live-action samurai short films and a 2024 Superbowl ad with Honda. As a genre-bending artist, he finds joy in finding new ways and tools to tell stories. His directorial debut was released on Hulu and Disney + in September 2024, She Taught Love, starring Arsema Thomas (Queens Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story), opposite Darrell Britt Gibson (JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH, FEAR STREET, HBO's "Barry" and HBO's upcoming David Simon series, "We Own The Night,") and Taissa Farmiga (THE NUN, HBO's "The Gilded Age"). His love for storytelling pushes him to discover new ways to uplift the black community and give a voice to underrepresented communities.

Episode 66

Ami Canaan Mann is an award-winning TV and film writer/director and fiction writer. Her most recent film, Audrey’s Children will be released theatrically on March 28, 2025. Set in 1969 Philadelphia, the film stars Natalie Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans, the revolutionary pediatric oncologist who gained worldwide recognition for her groundbreaking work in treating children with neuroblastoma. Mann’s passion for filmmaking comes through her body work across both the big and small screen. Her debut feature film Morning won several festival awards, and her follow up Texas Killing Fields, starring Jessica Chastain, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Chloe Grace Moretz was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Additionally, her film Jackie and Ryan starring Ben Barnes and Katherine Heigl was nominated for the Orizzonti at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.Audrey’s Children opens in theaters starting March 28. Tickets/Theaters are available by visiting: https://www.audreyschildren.com/watch

Episode 65

Flynn is the social media manager at Letterboxd and a film lover. She grew up in Oregon where most people were spending time outdoors, but she fell in love with film and watching movies became her hobby. Follow Flynn on Letterboxd