Viddy Well Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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/ 

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. 

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

We had the pleasure of catching a screening of Last Night In Soho with co-writer and director Edgar Wright in attendance! The film was the first secret screening at the festival, and it was very cool to be one of the select few to see it before its 10/29 release. 

You can check out our full spoiler-free review here: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/last-night-in-soho

We had the pleasure of catching a screening of Titane with writer/director Julia Ducournau in attendance! The film kicked off this year's Fantastic Fest, and it is sure to rev audiences up when it releases this Friday, October 1st. 

For more on the film, you can check out our full review here: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/titane

You can also find more on Ducournau's previous film, Raw, below as well: 

https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/raw-2017 
https://www.viddy-well.com/top-5/5-things-you-didnt-know-about-raw 

Join Aaron for what is sure to be our weirdest episode, as he talks with Joe Badon about his film Sister Tempest and a slew of other things. There's goofiness galore and oddity abound, so come be a part of the insanity! 

For more on Sister Tempest, check out our full review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/sister-tempest

Join Aaron as he talks with writer/director Andrew Morgan about his latest film, the quietly intoxicating and warmly spirited Samantha Rose, which was conceived of, shot and completed during the 2020 pandemic in a small and safe cast and crew setting in the rural settings of the Pacific Northwest.

Samantha Rose is set to release on September 7th, but you can pre-order it on iTunes right now using the link below: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/samantha-rose/id1580672143

Andrew Morgan interview (transcribed: https://www.viddy-well.com/articles/andrew-morgan-interview-samantha-rose 
Samantha Rose review:https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/samantha-rose  
Long Gone By review: https://www.viddy-well.com/reviews/long-gone-by 

As always, you can head on over to https://www.viddy-well.com for more! 

Aaron is joined with Pop That! Podcast's Rob Chenoweth to discuss all things Friday the 13th! 

Join the pair as they discuss their top five films from the franchise and its lesser entries, before shifting focus to ask the biggest question of all: who really reigns supreme, Freddy or Jason?!

For more discussions on the Friday the 13th films, head on over to Pop That! Podcast, and check out www.viddy-well.com for more about who the real victor is, Freddy or Jason! 

We had the privilege of chatting with Mustafa Shaikh of 36 Chambers about their new live-streaming platform 36 Cinema, which creates a unique experience for film enthusiasts everywhere by marrying live-streaming movies with real-time commentary from directors, actors, film experts, and super fans. Join Aaron as he talks with Mustafa about 36 Cinema, the kind of experience the platform provides, working with Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, and much much more!

We had the privilege of chatting with writer/director Carlo Mirabella-Davis on the phone about his narrative feature debut, Swallow, starring Haley Bennett. The film is a provocative and squirm-inducing psychological thriller loaded with social commentary, so we naturally had lots to discuss. Join Aaron as he talks to Carlo about the project, its origins, his research, the power of genre, and much much more!