Full Moon Rising

Ross and Ryan are joined by returning guest Dr. Christopher Olson to talk about the career of filmmaker Charles Band! They discuss the director's filmography, his methods, and his influences. They also talk about the style and legacy of indie film-making in the era of home video.And make sure to check out our previous episode with Chris, all about his book on "Mystery Science Theater 3000"!Season 1, Episode 13: "Play MSTie for Me with Matt Foy and Christopher Olson"And our episode on how the VHS changed the film industry!Season 1, Episode 7: "Make it a Blockbuster Night with Frederick Wasser"FURTHER READING:Band, Charles. Confessions of a Puppetmaster: A Hollywood Memoir of Ghouls, Guts, and Gonzo Filmmaking.FURTHER WATCHING:Chris: "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Trancers", "The Primevals"Ryan: "Pink Flamingos", "Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death"Ross: "Groom Lake" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.