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Mosaic Coyote: Music 04/24/2025

Mosaic Coyote: Music On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with two members of the Los Angeles based band Mosaic Coyote (Ethan Estrada & Andrew Naranjo) to talk about music. Ethan and Andrew share with Gala where they draw inspiration from, how being best friends allows them to dedicate themselves to their music, and their musical forefathers -- but first, a question about how they just met (and two different answers). Mosaic Coyote's self titled album is available for streaming all over. Catch them playing at Aviator Nation Dreamland on April 25th. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/36213905

Natasha Kermani: Masculinity 04/17/2025

Natasha Kermani: Masculinity On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with director Natasha Kermani all about masculinity. Natasha shares with Gala her film influences, the male centric stories that interest her, and why she was drawn to tell a story about fathers and sons. First, a question about the movies that got her interested in horror. Be on the lookout for Natasha's latest movie, Abraham's Boys, once it's in theaters. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/36198445

Manny Liotta: Color in Film 04/10/2025

Manny Liotta: Color in Film On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with film influencer Manny Liotta over color in film. Manny chats with Gala about how color makes him feel, the ways that poster design in movies has changed, and which films have affected his upcoming musical. First, a question about physical media. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/36054245

Rob Koebel: Rewriting Your Life 04/03/2025

Rob Koebel: Rewriting Your Life On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with Emmy award winning investigative journalist Rob Koebel all about rewriting your life. Rob shares with Gala the highs and lows of his life, if he would have done things differently, and the importance of gratitude. Before they begin, Gala has a question about investigative journalism. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35993710

Ami Canaan Mann: Lenses 03/27/2025

Ami Canaan Mann: Lenses On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with director Ami Canaan Mann to talk about lenses. Ami shares with Gala her love for photography, the importance of both a physical lens and a metaphorical lens, and how her life inspires her work -- but first, a question about the most important lesson her father, Michael Mann, taught her. Ami's newest movie, Audrey's Children, is in theaters March 28th. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35887355

Dr. Peter Weller - Eternal Student 03/20/2025

Dr. Peter Weller - Eternal Student On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits Dr. Peter Weller to chat about his life as an eternal student. Dr. Peter shares with Gala the lessons he learned from his mother, how being humble changed his perspective on everything, and exactly what it is about the Renaissance that he loves -- but first, a question about the trumpet. Dr. Peter Weller's latest book, is available now for preorder. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35790860

Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen - Creative Partnerships 03/13/2025

Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen - Creative Partnerships On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaking duo Dan Berk & Bobby Olsen to talk about creative partnerships. Dan & Bobby share with Gala how they met by chance (or fate!) at NYU, the way they split their responsibilities on set, and how they keep their partnership alive. Before they get into the conversation, Gala has a question about what movies got them interested in filmmaking. Their newest feature, Novocaine, is in theaters starting March 14th. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35587930

Casey Longstreet: Breast Cancer 03/06/2025

Casey Longstreet: Breast Cancer On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out Los Angeles native Casey Longstreet to talk about her diagnosis of breast cancer. At only 26 years old, Casey has been sharing her journey with the diagnosis over on . Casey shares with Gala invaluable knowledge about the P53 gene and a raw and honest discussion about the ups and downs of her diagnosis. Before the girls get into it, Gala has a question for Casey about her favorite movie. This episode was recorded shortly before the Palisades Fire. Casey's family home was unfortunately lost in the disaster, but I've been fortunate to hear many stories about that home from Casey -- and it just proves the importance of sharing family memories with others, because you don't know who you may inspire or touch through them. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35431265

Zalman Band: Subscriber 02/27/2025

Zalman Band: Subscriber On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Zalman Band to talk about the making of his debut feature Subscriber. Zalman shares with Gala what it was like growing up in the business, what it was like being the director on set, and a little bit about his movie -- but first, a question about the knowledge his father, Charlie Band, emparted upon him. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35431180

Ayinde Howell: Conspiracy Theories 02/20/2025

Ayinde Howell: Conspiracy Theories On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and vegan chef Ayinde Howell to talk about conspiracy theories. Ayinde shares with Gala which theories he's been researching, how TikTok reminds him of the good old days of the internet, and the secrets behind wifi. Before he get into it, Gala has a question about growing up as a vegan. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35365120

Barbara Crampton: Movies That Go There 02/13/2025

Barbara Crampton: Movies That Go There On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actress Barbara Crampton to talk about movies that "go there". Barbara starts out the conversation by sharing with Gala some of the movies she's seen recently that fit into this genre before the two talk about Barbara's own roles. If they had been today, would people have been as shocked? Before the girls get into it, Gala has a question about where Barbara feels most at peace. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35226040

Josh Ruben: Where Do We Go From Here? 02/06/2025

Josh Ruben: Where Do We Go From Here? On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Josh Ruben to discuss life after the Eaton Fire. Josh shares with Gala how the fire impacted his family, what draws him to a movie, and what Los Angeles means to him — but first, a question about the movie that inspired him to make films. Josh's newest movie, Heart Eyes, is in theaters starting February 7th. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35156250

Drew Hancock: Imposter Syndrome 01/30/2025

Drew Hancock: Imposter Syndrome On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Drew Hancock to talk about his experiences with imposter syndrome. Drew shares with Gala the path that led him to become a filmmaker and explains to her how his new film Companion was a way for him to explore his own battles with impster syndrome — but first, a question about his favorite movie. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35051835

Steven Meiers Dominguez: In Defense of the CRT 01/27/2025

Steven Meiers Dominguez: In Defense of the CRT Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of January, Steven Meiers Dominguez aka Toastycakes () comes back to defend the CRT. Steven explains to Gala the importance of stumbling upon media, why the internet is rotting our brains, and tender moments with his grandmother — but first, a question about his dream film stock. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/35023870

Joel Michaely: Whatever 01/23/2025

Joel Michaely: Whatever On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Joel Michaely to talk about ... well, whatever they feel like! Joel shares with Gala his love for musicals, his experiences as an Angelino, and how he met her father on Rules of Attraction — but first, a question about his favorite movie. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34963045

Kira Mae Kazuko: Perception of Reality 01/16/2025

Kira Mae Kazuko: Perception of Reality On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with the Empress of Air herself, Kira Mae Kazuko, to discuss perception of reality. Kira shares with Gala how breath work helped her actualize who she is, how self love can change how you see others, and what's next on her journey — but first, a question about her favorite movie. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34877240

Dean Alioto: Close Encounters of the Third Kind 01/09/2025

Dean Alioto: Close Encounters of the Third Kind On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Dean Alioto to talk about his favorite movie: Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Dean shares with Gala how he first saw this movie, his theories behind the film, and how it shaped him as an artist — but first, a question about how his own movie, The Mcpherson Tapes, found its audience on VHS. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34761615

Ian Nelson: Starting in North Carolina 01/02/2025

Ian Nelson: Starting in North Carolina On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala pulls an episode out of the vault from a past discussion with multi-hyphenate . Ian starts the conversation off by talking about his beginnings in North Carolina before the duo go on tangents about projects they've worked on together, the meaning behind starsigns and tarot, and the importance of family — but first, a question about how 2020 changed his life. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34693245

2024 Wrap Up 12/30/2024

2024 Wrap Up With 2024 coming to a close, Gala sits down with Roger to discuss her favorite films of 2024 and the discoveries she's made along the way. As an added New Years bonus, Gala and Roger do it all on video! Click for the video version. Also, check us out over on . /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34663085

Krystal Centinello: People Pleasing 12/26/2024

Krystal Centinello: People Pleasing On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with female empowerment coach to discuss the concept of people pleasing. Krystal shares with Gala the importance of creating healthy boundaries in all relationships, the negative effects of people pleasing, and her own journey to being confident — but first, a question about how poetry can help you find your voice. Want to know if you're a people pleaser? Take Krystal's quiz . Krystal's upcoming 1 hour workshop "From Trauma to Triumph: Setting Boundaries that Transform" happens on January 25th. Interested in finding out more? Click . /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34610960

Mick Garris: Top Movies from 2024 12/23/2024

Mick Garris: Top Movies from 2024 Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of December, Mick Garris () comes back to the show to chat about the movies we loved that came out in 2024. Mick explains to Gala his thoughts on awards shows, what he looks for in a horror movie, and just what was so special about The Substance — but first, a question about non-horror movies. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34147160

Matt Landsman: Paranormal Experiences 12/19/2024

Matt Landsman: Paranormal Experiences On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Matt Landsman ( manager, movie programmer at ) to discuss paranormal experiences. Matt shares with Gala the strange dreams he's had recently, how his upbringing influenced his love of horror, and why he wants to interact with the paranormal — but first, a question about horror movies. PS: Happy birthday Matt!!!!!!! /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32814607

NC-17: Scanners Inc. 12/16/2024

NC-17: Scanners Inc. On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down at Filmpower with one half of Scanners Inc — — to chat all about how the company got started. Peter shares with Gala how he first started collecting 16mm, the difference between film and digital, and where he sees his company going — but first, a question about the movies he shows his son. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34324065

Aaron LaPlante: The Power of Nostalgia 12/12/2024

Aaron LaPlante: The Power of Nostalgia On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sneaks into the magical workshop of Aaron LaPlante to discuss the power of nostalgia. Aaron shares with Gala why he started , the way that media impacted him as a kid, and how nostalgia brings us together. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/34324035

Lisa Hilton: Creativity 12/05/2024

Lisa Hilton: Creativity On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala spends time with jazz pianist Lisa Hilton to talk about creativity. Lisa shares with Gala the musicians she loves, the best ways to exercize your creative muscles, and how she put together her new album Lucky All Along — but first, a question about her favorite movie. Lisa's newest album Lucky All Along is available for streaming and purchase on , , and wherever you get your music. You can also find her on her and on . /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32814582

Steven C. Miller: Working With Veteran Actors 12/02/2024

Steven C. Miller: Working With Veteran Actors On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Steven C. Miller to talk about his time working with veteran actors. Steven shares how he got his start in the industry, what it was like working with actors such as Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone, and how each actor has imparted a different lesson upon him — but first, a question about the movies he shows his children. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/33746197

Thanksgiving Special (with Roger Avary): The Theme of Gratitude 11/28/2024

Thanksgiving Special (with Roger Avary): The Theme of Gratitude On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out on Thanksgiving. Roger's topic: the theme of gratitude. Roger and Gala start off by comparing It's a Wonderful Life and Taxi Driver before going into other films of the 1970's that may have this theme — but first, a question about what Roger is thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32814567

Larry Karaszewski: Black & White Films in the Color Era 11/25/2024

Larry Karaszewski: Black & White Films in the Color Era Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of November, Larry Karaszewski () comes back to the show to chat about Black & White Films in the Color Era. Larry shares with Gala a bit about how Ed Wood came to be shot in black & white, the reason why filmmakers choose it over color, and his favorite black & white movies — but first, a question about which movies he showed his kids. Larry's comprehensive list of Black & White Films in the Color era can be found . This is not a dream -- this is really happening! /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32980952

Angel DeSantis: Living in Color 11/21/2024

Angel DeSantis: Living in Color On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with wellness professional Angel DeSantis all about living in color. Angel shares with Gala her experiences growing up in The Children of God, how her recent trip abroad changed her perspectives on Los Angeles, and what's next for her in her journey — but first, a question about her favorite movie. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32814552

Giovanni Ribisi: Film Economics 11/14/2024

Giovanni Ribisi: Film Economics On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with actor (and cinematographer!) Giovanni Ribisi. Giovanni shares with Gala the economics behind making a movie in today's day and age, his lifelong love for cinema, and the ways that young filmmakers can shoot on film — but first, a question about what movies he shows his children. If you haven't already, I urge you to check out Strange Darling, shot entirely on Kodak 500T, 250D, 50D, and 35mm. /episode/index/show/fdb3dfae-7964-499f-9d1f-580538e3609c/id/32814547

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