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We are lucky to be able to speak to the creator of Robotica Destructiva, Sam Gaffin, and actor Kristal Theron who played Luna. Once again we find ourselves in a fantastic conversation with two incredible creatives.  We learn how random encounters can lead to a steady friendship and filmmaking. Sam gives us some insight into the evolution of Robotica Destructiva, Kristal shares what it’s like to work on a green screen film. And from there we have a fantastically fun talk. Be sure to check out the following films and links: The Killer Robots and the Battle for the Cosmic Potato The Killer Robots! Crash and Burn I Am Robot You Are Not! (TV Series) Wrath of the Minitaur Sam Gaffin: Electro Psycho Transmutation Cop Zombie Debra Robotica Destructiva Rubber Nose Massacre Werewolf Summer The Boar Knight https://www.youtube.com/@samgaffin https://www.youtube.com/@thekillerrobots  https://www.instagram.com/thespellchecc Support the Podcast Visit our website

It has been far too long since we have had Tucky Williams on the show. This interview we celebrate a milestone for Tucky’s film Girl-Girl Scene 1984. Then we get into some great conversations on filmmaking, catching up, post-pandemic filmmaking, and more. Always a delight to speak with, Tucky gives some point-blank views on everything from indie film to daily life. If this is your first time listening to Tucky we encourage you to reach back into our episodes and dive into the first two interviews we have had with her. Especially if you’re looking for something upbeat. Support the Podcast Visit our website

Wallace Peebles: Paranormal Inspectre is a good example of how comedy can have a very narrow appeal.  We thought the trailer was sufficiently entertaining to take this one on for the show.  In the end it was just not for us.  Not our kind of humor.  There are some very valuable lessons that the movie has to offer.  Pacing being the most important among them.  Technically the film is sound.  Even with a solid technical foundation, the poor writing, puerile humor, and some unfortunate if not offensive choices make this a nearly unbearable watch.  In the end, this movie may be enjoyed by some folks, that’s how movies are. Support the Podcast Visit our website

Robotica Destructiva is a great movie, one that is truly a labor of love. It is a primary lesson in what we keep saying, Make your movies! Similar to Manborg, which we covered in the past, it is live action against a green screen world of renderings and compositing. Costume design is great, the look of the movie is very comic oriented, and at no point is it lost on you the amount of work building the digital worlds. Our only issues are with the modulation of the android voices, which most of the time makes it difficult to understand what is being said, and the pacing. It is fast. Non-stop speed all the way through. If watched without taking notes it may not have been so difficult to keep up, but in general audiences do enjoy a pause here and there to soak things in before the next action sequence. For note taking purposes, the speed was just too fast. All in all, this should be watched for both lessons and entertainment. Support the Podcast Visit our website

The Hero is a great film full of top-notch lessons. We follow Lee, an aged Western film star who has been riding the tail-end of his career for some time. With work only coming in the form of commercial voice-overs, Lee does not have much to look forward to. With a dire diagnosis, Lee starts to take inventory of his life, his situation, and what having a future really means. The cast ensemble is amazing. With Sam Elliott leading the charge, Laura Prepon, Kyrsten Ritter, and Nick Offerman join in for an incredible experience. Primary lesson in this episode is show don’t tell. So much incredible voiceless acting, with strong direction and constant movement it makes for a great watch and something to aspire to in filmmaking and writing. Support the Podcast Visit our website

This episode we confront The G, a thriller starring Dale Dickey. An elderly woman and her husband are immorally thrust into a care center under the ‘care’ of a guardian. The message of the movie confronts a terrible reality of what can only be called a form of elder abuse, but judges and the court system granting guardianship over elderly folks who have no say in the matter. The G, Dickey’s character, reaches out to some darker family connections to exact revenge on her guardian and his minions. Our only criticism about this film is how it was presented in the trailer and other media. We were expecting a balls-out ass-kicking ride of retaliation, but that never came. Overall we liked the movie and it has some great lessons, we just wish it had been presented a little closer to its true form. Support the Podcast Visit our website