Switchblade Sisters
Switchblade Sisters is a new podcast providing deep cuts on genre flicks from a female perspective. Every week, film critic April Wolfe sits down with a phenomenal female film-maker to slice-and-dice a classic genre movie - horror, exploitation, sci-fi and many others! Along the way, they cover craft, the state of the industry, how films get made, and more. Mothers, lock up your sons, the Switchblade Sisters are coming!
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‘It Follows’ with Jenna Kanell
02/20/2020
‘It Follows’ with Jenna Kanell
Today we have the multi-talented Jenna Kanell (Terrifier) on the program. She’s a writer, director, actor, and stunt performer. And she’s on the show today to talk about 2014’s It Follows. Jenna discusses the infusion of social commentary into the horror genre. She talks about the difficulty and isolation that can go along with the acting process. And she elaborates on performing her own stunts and how that can help her feel more “in her own body” for a role. If you haven’t seen …you should! It’s good! With and .
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‘The Lost Boys’ with ‘Into the Dark: My Valentine’ Director Maggie Levin
02/13/2020
‘The Lost Boys’ with ‘Into the Dark: My Valentine’ Director Maggie Levin
We have the magnificent director Maggie Levin (Blumhouse’s Into the Dark: My Valentine, Miss 2059) on the show to discuss Joel Schumacher’s vampire-classic, The Lost Boys. Maggie and April chat about making genre films on a shoestring budget. Maggie takes us through the laborious and often entertaining process of the “name clearance phase” of filmmaking. And she emphasizes the necessity of talented actors to make a quality film. You can watch on Hulu now. And if you haven’t seen …get to it! With and .
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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ with ‘Birds of Prey’ Director Cathy Yan
02/06/2020
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ with ‘Birds of Prey’ Director Cathy Yan
What a FANTABULOUS episode this is! We have the magnificent Cathy Yan, director of Birds of Prey, on to talk all about Mad Max: Fury Road. Cathy discusses what it’s like making her own standalone film in a “sequalized environment.” She elaborates on the function of using practical effects and stunts. And she discusses working with Margot Robbie and further developing Harley Quinn’s character. You can watch in theaters on February 7th. And if you haven’t seen …what? With and .
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‘Adaptation’ with ‘Color Out of Space’ Star Madeleine Arthur
01/30/2020
‘Adaptation’ with ‘Color Out of Space’ Star Madeleine Arthur
This week we are joined by the wonderful actress Madeleine Arthur (Color Out of Space, Big Eyes, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before) to talk about 2002’s Adaptation. Madeleine discusses the craft of self-taping an audition, doing an ADR session, and grounding supernatural dialogue. She also reveals what it was like co-starring with Nicolas Cage. And she even sings the song he made up for the times when he needs to focus on set. You can watch in theaters now. And if you haven’t seen …what are you even doing with your life? With and .
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‘Bunny Lake Is Missing’ with ‘She’s Missing’ Director Alexandra McGuinness
01/23/2020
‘Bunny Lake Is Missing’ with ‘She’s Missing’ Director Alexandra McGuinness
We are so lucky to be joined by the phenomenal director of the new film She’s Missing, Alexandra McGuinness. She’s on the program to talk about the aptly chosen movie, Otto Preminger’s Bunny Lake Is Missing. Alexandra discusses the significance of making films in foreign places. She elaborates on unintentionally making her work personal. And she chats about her love of collaborating with inexperienced actors – especially child actors who correct Josh Hartnett when he doesn’t remember a line. You can watch on streaming now. And if you haven’t seen …do it now! With and .
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‘Addams Family Values’ with Julia Prescott
01/16/2020
‘Addams Family Values’ with Julia Prescott
This week we have one of our very own Max Fun pals on the program, writer and Round Springfield co-host Julia Prescott! She’s on the show to talk about the delectable Addams Family Values. Julia discusses her love of 90’s comedies and the genius of Joan Cusack. Plus she elaborates on her own writing mindset and the joy of taking silliness very seriously. You can listen to now. And if you haven’t seen …what are you doing?! With and .
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‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ with Writer Megan Amram
01/09/2020
‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ with Writer Megan Amram
What a great way to start off the New Year. Writer Megan Amram (The Good Place, Parks and Rec) joins April to discuss the monumental classic, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Megan and April explore the idea of objectifying the human body in an interesting and meaningful way. Plus Megan talks about the moral approach in her scripts for the way character’s make decisions. And it should be noted that this entire interview was conducted with Megan shrouded in her own The Texas Chainsaw Massacre blanket. You can watch NBC’s The Good Place on Thursday nights. And if you haven’t seen …what are you doing?! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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‘Ladyhawke’ with Janet Varney
01/02/2020
‘Ladyhawke’ with Janet Varney
A Maximum Fun crossover extravaganza! ‘The JV Club’ host Janet Varney joins host Katie Walsh to discuss the forgotten 1985 fantasy epic, Ladyhawke. Janet and Katie obsess over the score and insane romanticism of the film. Plus, Janet talks about the use of sincerity in her own work and navigating social media interactions. If you haven’t seen …good luck! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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‘Scream’ with Clarke Wolfe
12/26/2019
‘Scream’ with Clarke Wolfe
Ladies and gentlemen, Katie Walsh is back in the booth. She’s joined by the wonderful writer, actor, and host Clarke Wolfe to talk about Scream. This is a truly in depth analysis of the film by two bonafide “Scream heads.” Plus, Katie and Clarke examine how prescient this film was with its criticism of incels, the feminization of young men, and the prediction of Columbine. Scream has layers! If you haven’t seen …run don’t walk to see it. With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Brazil' with 'Watchmen' and 'The OA' Writer Claire Kiechel
12/19/2019
'Brazil' with 'Watchmen' and 'The OA' Writer Claire Kiechel
We are so lucky because – A). We have Claire Kiechel, writer for Watchmen and The OA, on the show this week. And B). She’s discussing Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, which is technically a Christmas movie! She and April elaborate on all the things that make this film magical – the production design, the world building, the performances. Plus, we get a peek inside the writer’s room of Watchmen and hear Claire dissect the motivations of characters like Dr. Manhattan and Angela Abar. The entire first season of is available on HBO now. And if you haven’t seen …why? With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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‘Prince of Darkness’ with ‘Black Christmas’ Co-Writer and Switchblade Sisters Host April Wolfe
12/12/2019
‘Prince of Darkness’ with ‘Black Christmas’ Co-Writer and Switchblade Sisters Host April Wolfe
We have traveled through the mirror and everything is backwards and evil! April has become the guest on her own show! That’s right, Katie Walsh is taking over the reigns as host and speaking to our “intrepid leader” about John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness. April discusses writing and working on her new film Black Christmas. Plus, you can hear her examine the relationship between cosmic horror, religion, and misogyny! is in theaters in wide release on December Friday the 13th. And if you haven’t seen …get on it! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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‘The Visit’ with ‘Little Joe’ Director Jessica Hausner
12/05/2019
‘The Visit’ with ‘Little Joe’ Director Jessica Hausner
This is a truly fascinating and unique episode of Switchblade Sisters. The phenomenal Austrian director Jessica Hausner joins April to talk about M. Night Shyamalan’s The Visit. But unlike any previous episode of Switchblade Sisters, Jessica had never seen The Visit and had to turn it off halfway through because she was too frightened! Nonetheless, this is a deeply insightful conversation that covers her personal philosophy of precise filmmaking, working with child actors, and her new sci-fi film starring Emily Beecham and Ben Whishaw called Little Joe, which won Best Actress for Beecham at the Cannes Film Festival and was in competition for the Palme d’Or. is in theaters and streaming on December 6. And if you haven’t seen …you should! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at .
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‘Safe’ with ‘Knives and Skin’ Director Jennifer Reeder
11/28/2019
‘Safe’ with ‘Knives and Skin’ Director Jennifer Reeder
April is joined by the magnificent filmmaker and artist Jennifer Reeder to discuss Todd Haynes’ 1995 classic, Safe. Jennifer discusses the making of her new film Knives and Skin and the necessity of shooting it at home in Chicago. She articulates the toxic way that motherhood is portrayed in films and how she tries to correct that in her own movie. Plus, she and April gush over the masterful filmmaking executed in Safe. is in theaters and streaming on December 6. And if you haven’t seen …get on it! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Another Earth' with 'Fun Size Horror' Producer & Director Mali Elfman
11/21/2019
'Another Earth' with 'Fun Size Horror' Producer & Director Mali Elfman
April is back in the studio to talk with the one and only Mali Elfman. She's on the show to talk about the very interesting Brit Marling film, Another Earth. Mali elaborates on the challenges of working with investors. She discusses the strategy for producing Karen Gillan's directorial debut The Party's Just Beginning. Plus, she talks about how her father, the famed composer Danny Elfman, taught her to "speak composer." is streaming on Prime now. And if you haven't seen ... get on it! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'The Ring' with 'Pure' & 'Sickhouse' Director Hannah Macpherson
11/14/2019
'The Ring' with 'Pure' & 'Sickhouse' Director Hannah Macpherson
Katie Walsh returns to talk to the groundbreaking director Hannah Macpherson (Pure) about 2002's The Ring. Hannah discusses her fascination with the film and how it ties into her obsession with the effects of technology on the human experience. She also chronicles the making of her Snapchat film, Sickhouse, and how it really tricked the audience into thinking the events were real. is streaming on Hulu now. And if you haven't seen ...be careful, it's scary. With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Psycho' with 'Blue' Director Gabriela Ledesma
11/07/2019
'Psycho' with 'Blue' Director Gabriela Ledesma
Katie Walsh is back in the hosting chair this week to speak with the fascinating director of the new film Blue, Gabriela Ledesma. Gabby's on the show to talk about the iconic Alfred Hitchcock film, Psycho. She opens up about the dark subject matter of Blue and how her own suicide attempt inspired the film. She also discusses the lessons she learned during her naval career that she has applied to filmmaking. Plus, Katie and Gabby just generally obsess over the genius of Alfred Hitchcock. is streaming now. And if you haven't seen ...what are you doing with your life? With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Logan's Run' with 'Paradise Hills' Director Alice Waddington and Halloween Horror Recs with Jordan Crucchiola
10/31/2019
'Logan's Run' with 'Paradise Hills' Director Alice Waddington and Halloween Horror Recs with Jordan Crucchiola
Just in time for Halloween, we have the amazingly talented Alice Waddington (director Paradise Hills) on the program to talk about Logan's Run. She discusses creating specific fantasy worlds, being inspired by Logan's Run, and the pleasures of working with Awkwafina. We also get Vulture associate editor, Jordan Crucchiola, on the line to talk about what horror films we should check out this Halloween. is in theaters and streaming on November 1st. And if you haven't seen , you simply must! With , , and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Black Widow' with '10 Things I Hate About You' & 'Legally Blonde' Screenwriter Kiwi Smith
10/24/2019
'Black Widow' with '10 Things I Hate About You' & 'Legally Blonde' Screenwriter Kiwi Smith
We have royalty on this week's episode. We are graced by the presence of Kiwi Smith, writer of 10 Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde, She's the Man, The House Bunny, and so many more. She's on the show to talk about a VERY different film from her own work - Bob Rafelson's 1987 neo-noir, Black Widow. Kiwi gushes over the obsessive relationship between Debra Winger and Theresa Russell's characters. She discusses having to change the ending of Legally Blonde several times. And she talks about how she physically mailed pages to her writing partner during the writing of 10 Things I Hate About You. Watch Kiwi's show, Trinkets, streaming on now. And if you haven't seen , you simply must! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Polyester' with 'Greener Grass' Actors and Directors Dawn Luebbe & Jocelyn DeBoer
10/17/2019
'Polyester' with 'Greener Grass' Actors and Directors Dawn Luebbe & Jocelyn DeBoer
We have the honor and distinction to be graced by the presence of Dawn Luebbe & Jocelyn DeBoer, the actors, writers, and directors of the new film Greener Grass. They discuss a classic film that would pair perfectly in a double feature with their own movie - that would be John Waters' Polyester. They elaborate on the notion of "shock value" and how Polyester is shocking for different reasons than Waters' previous films. They also open up about the production of their own film, and how they lucked into shooting in the "Golf Cart Capital of the World." is streaming and in theaters on October 18th. And if you haven't seen - GO NOW! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Ravenous' with 'Bloodline' Writer Avra Fox-Lerner
10/10/2019
'Ravenous' with 'Bloodline' Writer Avra Fox-Lerner
This week we initiate another woman into the Switchblade Sisterhood. Avra Fox-Lerner, writer of the new Seann William Scott led horror, Bloodline, is on the show to talk about 1999's Ravenous. She and April discuss this bizarre and twisty cannibalistic horror film, and how it's a miracle that it got made in the first place. Avra elaborates on discovering aspects of her film through the editing process. Plus she details how she finally broke into the film industry by pitching a screenplay to Blumhouse that they said they would never make. is streaming now. And if you haven't seen - you should! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Get Out' with 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' & 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Writer and Actor Ashley Nicole Black
10/03/2019
'Get Out' with 'A Black Lady Sketch Show' & 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' Writer and Actor Ashley Nicole Black
This week we are joined by multi-talented writer, actor, and director Ashley Nicole Black. She can most recently be seen as a regular on A Black Lady Sketch Show. And prior to that she was a writer and correspondent on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee. The movie she has chosen to discuss also has its origin in the comedy world - Jordan Peele's Get Out. Ashley discusses how efficiently this film works at getting information out quickly, and how those same lessons can be applied to writing sketches. She reveals the origin of her character "The Most Annoying Woman in the World" and how it is based on the worst aspects of her personality. And she elaborates on writing jokes for black and white audiences. You can watch on HBO. And if you haven't seen - what's wrong with you? With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'The Witch' with 'The Long Walk' Director Mattie Do and 'Tigers Are Not Afraid' Director Issa López (LIVE AT FANTASTIC FEST)
09/26/2019
'The Witch' with 'The Long Walk' Director Mattie Do and 'Tigers Are Not Afraid' Director Issa López (LIVE AT FANTASTIC FEST)
Recorded LIVE at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, this show has a little bit of everything - special guests, witchcraft, and a stuffed animal version of Black Phillip. Mattie Do, Laos's first, and only, female film director, is our special guest. And she's on the show to talk about 2015's The Witch. She details her own personal connection to magic and witchcraft, and how this film influenced the look and feel of her own horror-folk film, The Long Walk. She and April are also joined by Tigers Are Not Afraid director Issa López to help decide which member of the audience gets to sell their soul to the devil. You can see Mattie's film on the film festival circuit. You can see Issa's film on Shudder. And if you haven't seen , you simply must! With , , and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Picnic at Hanging Rock' with 'The Office' and 'Maniac' Writer Caroline Williams
09/19/2019
'Picnic at Hanging Rock' with 'The Office' and 'Maniac' Writer Caroline Williams
Caroline Williams is a screenwriter originally from Atlanta, Georgia. In 2008 she created the ABC series Miss Guided starring Judy Greer and Chris Parnell, about a high school guidance counselor who must relive her unpopular high school days when another old classmate joins the faculty and staff. From there, Caroline went on to write for The Office, Modern Family, Up All Night, BoJack Horseman and others including, most recently, Arrested Development and Maniac for Netflix. In addition to television, Ms. Williams has written on studio features and directed short films, and she’s currently setting up her feature directorial debut. She is also married to fellow filmmaker Drew Goddard, Oscar nominated writer of The Martian and director of Cabin in the Woods and Bad Times at the El Royale. The movie that Caroline chose to discuss can be found in the video store under "dreamy" - that would be Peter Weir's Picnic at Hanging Rock. She and April explore the makings of a good mystery and how sometimes things are better left unexplained. Caroline elaborates on the importance of writing structure - by both knowing when to follow it and when to stray. And she also talks about the joy of being able to direct something she has written. You can see Caroline's all over the place. And if you haven't seen , you simply must! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' with Producer Heather Buckley
09/12/2019
'Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer' with Producer Heather Buckley
Heather Buckley is a grand maester of film and horror. The first feature she produced, Jenn Wexler’s The Ranger, for Glass Eye Pix and Hood River Entertainment, premiered at SXSW and played numerous festivals on an international run before it was released in NYC and LA. Heather’s work as a film analyst and journalist spans over a decade, with bylines in Vulture, Dread Central, and Fangoria. Her background in SFX work includes: Circus of the Dead, Dead Still, and We Are Still Here. She is currently a Blu-Ray special features producer, creating documentaries for Kino Lorber, Lionsgate/Vestron, Arrow Films and Shout Factory releases, including John Carpenter's The Thing, Barton Fink, The Long Riders, Saw 10th Anniversary Reissue, and Army of Darkness. The movie that Heather chose this week is a real doozy - Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer. Heather talks about how she believes it's one of the most important films ever made. She discusses how this film forces the audience to root for violence. She elaborates on the fact that this movie has no moral center, and how it's the audience's job to gauge morality. And she and April also discuss the controversy this film sparked upon release and why the movie was initially difficult to get a hold of. You can see Heather's all over the place. Plus, you can watch on Shudder. And if you haven't seen yet, be careful. With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Dead & Buried' with 'Riot Girls' Director Jovanka Vuckovic
09/05/2019
'Dead & Buried' with 'Riot Girls' Director Jovanka Vuckovic
Jovanka Vuckovic is an award-winning filmmaker and writer. In the past two decades, she has worked as a visual effects artist, earning a Gemini Award, and cemented a reputation as a genre film authority—she was twice named one of the most important women in the history of horror, serving for a time as editor-in-chief of famed Rue Morgue Magazine. In 2016, she spread her wings into the US film market, joining the DGA after directing a segment of XX, the first-ever all-female horror film anthology from Magnolia Pictures, which had its premiere at Sundance 2017. Her debut Riot Girls, written by Katherine Collins, will see its release this year. The film tells the story of two young women who must save a young man from the clutches of a little psychopath on the wrong side of Potter’s Bluff — a town divided after a mysterious disease wiped out all the adults. The movie that Jovanka has chosen to discuss is a grossly underappreciated classic - 1981's Dead & Buried. Jovanka talks about how she named the small town of Potter's Bluff in Riot Girls after the Potter's Bluff of Dead & Buried. She even goes as far to say she envisions that both films exist in the exact same town. Jovanka also opens up about her intense fear of death and how that influences her films. And she and April discuss the struggles of getting a movie made as a female filmmaker. You can see in theaters and on demand on September 13th. And if you haven't seen yet, you simply must! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Heathers' with 'Jawline' Director Liza Mandelup
08/29/2019
'Heathers' with 'Jawline' Director Liza Mandelup
Liza Mandelup is an award winning film director from New York residing in Los Angeles. Starting her career in photography, she graduated from New York’s School of Visual Arts and embedded herself in fascinating communities for photo series that culminated in two photo books. In 2018, Liza received the prestigious Sundance Documentary Fund grant for her film Jawline, following a handful of online teen heartthrob boys to chronicle the curious rise of a burgeoning yet fleeting economy. Jawline premiered at Sundance Film Festival and went on to win the Special Jury Award for Emerging Filmmaker. She was also named by Filmmaker magazine as one of the 25 New Faces of Independent Cinema in 2018 and one of 10 Documentary Filmmakers to Watch by Variety. The movie that Liza chose to discuss ties in effortlessly with her own film Jawline - that would be 1988's dark comedy Heathers. April and Liza discuss the nature of being a teenager and just how serious everything feels. Liza talks about interviewing all the wannabe influencers for her film Jawline and how, no matter the place, everyone dressed the exact same. She also discusses the effects of "follow culture" and how that is demonstrated in both Heathers and Jawline. You can stream Jawline on now. And if you haven't seen yet, watch it now! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Hereditary' with 'Pet Sematary' Director Mary Lambert
08/22/2019
'Hereditary' with 'Pet Sematary' Director Mary Lambert
Mary Lambert is an Arkansas native and a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. There she became enfolded in the music scene, and her experimental shorts led her to the world of music videos. In her early career, she directed some of the most iconic videos of the time. A short list of these includes Janet Jackson’s “Control” and “Nasty Boys,” Madonna’s “Borderline,” “Like a Virgin,” “Material Girl,” “La Isla Bonita,” and “Like a Prayer.” Other artists include Tom Tom Club, Whitney Houston, The Go-Gos, Sting, Annie Lennox, and Debbie Harry. From there, Lambert ventured into feature films with her debut narrative, Siesta, an adaptation of Patrice Chapman’s novel by Patricia Knop. After that film, Lambert went back to music videos until she got the call that Stephen King was adapting his book Pet Sematary. She got the big OK from King and Pet Sematary was a hit. Most recently Lambert directed episodes of Step Up: High Water, Arrow, and The Blacklist. The movie that Mary chose to discuss is TOO scary. She chose Ari Aster's Hereditary. Mary gets mystical on us - she examines witches, spells, and the subconscious tokens in art that are felt and not spoken. Plus, she talks about working with actors that have very different approaches. She and April dissect the inner workings of a melodrama. They celebrate the performances in Hereditary, particularly Milly Shapiro and Toni Collette. And Mary reveals the difficulty in cutting something she loves out of one of her projects. You can stream now. And if you haven't seen yet, be careful. With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'Rebecca' with 'The Wind' Director Emma Tammi
08/15/2019
'Rebecca' with 'The Wind' Director Emma Tammi
This week, the wonderful Katie Walsh returns to chat with director Emma Tammi. Emma is a filmmaker based in Los Angeles, whose most recent documentary films include Election Day and Fair Chair. She made her narrative feature directorial debut with the Western horror movie The Wind, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, and was released in April by IFC Midnight. The movie that Emma has chosen to discuss shares a number of similarities to her own lonely-haunted-woman film - Alfred Hitchcock's sole Best Picture winner, Rebecca. She and Katie discuss all of the masterful aspects of the movie - the mood, the set, the acting, the lighting. Emma shares how many of these attributes inspired her decisions on The Wind. Plus, Katie reveals some hilariously volatile memos between producer David O. Selznick and Alfred Hitchcock. And Emma talks about her all-time favorite Hitchcock films, and what makes him such a genius. You can stream now. And if you haven't seen yet, run - DON'T WALK! - to see it. With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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'American Psycho' with 'Satanic Panic' Director Chelsea Stardust
08/08/2019
'American Psycho' with 'Satanic Panic' Director Chelsea Stardust
Chelsea Stardust has been a horror film fan since the age of 10. After working for comedy legends Ivan Reitman and Judd Apatow, Chelsea found her horror home at Blumhouse Productions, where she served as the executive assistant to Jason Blum for several years. Chelsea’s first feature film, the science fiction thriller All That We Destroy, was part of Blumhouse series 'Into The Dark' and is currently available on Hulu. Her second feature film, the horror comedy Satanic Panic, written by novelist Grady Hendrix, and produced by Fangoria and Cinestate, releases nationwide theatrically, on VOD and digital HD on September 6th. The movie that Chelsea chose to discuss is near and dear to our hearts - Mary Harron's American Psycho. She and April go in deep on the making of the film - from the writing of the script by former Switchblade Sisters guest , to the studio's objection to the casting of Christian Bale. They dive into the film's portrayal of male vanity, the performance of Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman, and the difficult job of balancing horror and comedy in one movie. Plus they also discuss Chelsea's latest film Satanic Panic. You can see on September 6th. And if you haven't seen yet, go watch it! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and . Edited by for .
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'The Innocents' with 'The Babadook' and 'The Nightingale' Director Jennifer Kent
08/01/2019
'The Innocents' with 'The Babadook' and 'The Nightingale' Director Jennifer Kent
Jennifer Kent is probably best known for directing her 2014 film, The Babadook. The film screened at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014 to critical and audience acclaim, and has won over 50 international and domestic awards, including the Australian Director's Guild award for Best Director, the Australian Academy Award (AACTA) for Best Direction, Best Screenplay and Best Film, and the New York Critics Circle Awards for Best First Feature. This year now sees the release of her second feature, The Nightingale, a brutal colonial revenge tale about a woman who loses everything and joins up with an aboriginal tracker to find and inflict punishment on the men who wronged her. The movie that Jennifer has chosen to discuss is the 1961 classic, The Innocents. Jennifer elaborates on the aspects of the film that she used as direct influence for her own films. She talks about taking the young actor Noah Wiseman to the zoo in order to prepare him for the truly horrifying scenes in The Babadook. Plus, she divulges how the misconceptions about her film The Nightingale have really hurt her personally. She tells a story about how one journalist at the Venice Film festival even called her a "whore" for directing the film. And finally, if you listen all the way through the episode, you get to hear Jennifer's impeccable impression of a Tasamanian devil. You can see in select theaters now. And if you haven't seen yet, go watch it! With and . You can let us know what you think of Switchblade Sisters on or . Or email us at . Produced by and for .
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