Alternative Cinema Podcast

Alternative Cinema Podcast – Episode 60 -  In this episode, Michael Raso is joined by filmmaker Henrique Couto for an in-depth discussion on the past, present, and future of ultra low-budget independent cinema. Topics include: The acquisition of elements from the Something Weird Video film library A look back at podcast history and underground film culture The 4K remaster of the 1989 horror anthology The Basement The rediscovery of Bruce G. Hallenbeck’s 1994 horror anthology Black Easter Preserving and restoring obscure genre films Whether you're a filmmaker, collector, or fan of outsider cinema, this episode dives into the passion that keeps underground film alive.

The Alternative Cinema Podcast 2019 Halloween Episode! Episode 59 - October 30, 2019     Catch up with the original Alternative Cinema Podcast crew in this special Halloween reunion episode, in which Michael Raso, John Fedele, Erin Hellfire (née Russ), William Hellfire and guest Mark Dalzell chit-chat about some of their new projects, long-running favorite spooky subjects and celebrate some of the momentous events that have transpired over the past 7 years!     Killer Breakfast Cereals!   Guest Mark Dalzell eats A LOT of cereal. So much so, that he’s devoted an Instagram account - @YourCerealKiller – to showcasing boxes of ltd edition, monster-themed and just unusual breakfast cereals.      Erin and William got Married!   Our favorite spooky couple wed on All Hallows’ Eve 2018 at Station 1, the groovy books, vinyl record and vintage shop in Pomption Lakes, NJ. From their horror-themed attire to their gleefully gruesome vows, the ceremony was everything a monster kid could dream of.     Erin and William Join the Satanic Temple   How do you top a perfectly spooky wedding ceremony? You join the Satanic Temple!  Erin and Bill enlighten us on branding and philosophies of the new Satanism.     William Hellfire and the Cannibal Cop Gilberto Valle     Thought the Cannibal Cop was just a rumor?  Nope, he’s a real guy - Gilberto Valle – and he’s got an unusual connection with Bill…       Mail Order Murder - The IndieGoGo W.A.V.E. Movies Documentary   William Hellfire and Ross Snyder examine the original “truth is stranger than fiction” story of W.A.V.E. Productions through their IndieGoGo funded documentary campaign. Headed by Gary Whitson, W.A.V.E. Productions amassed over 300 “custom” and “made to order” shot-on-video films since its inception in 1987.  Lt’s an astonishingly bizarre story tailor-made for fans of cult cinema.     Meet the AC Podcast Reunion Crew   Michael Raso, Host – Michael is a professional producer and cinematographer with a passion for still and motion picture film formats, and a love of “B” and Horror movie genres.     John Fedele, Co-Host – Filmmaker and photographer John is taking time off from his career to focus on his new role as full-time dad.        William Hellfire, Co-Host – Filmmaker and producer William Hellfire is the force behind cult film label Factory 2000, and more recent films UpsideDown Cross and Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E.     Mark Dalzell, Guest – Mark is an avid film photographer, cereal eater (IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourcerealkiller/ ) and the owner of Jersey City’s Metropolis Music .

Alternative Cinema Podcast Episode 58 – June 20, 2017 Make your movie! No Budget Movie Insight and Tips from Easter Sunday Filmmakers. Plus Michael Raso and Henrique Couto talk new indie DVD and VHs releases!

Vinyl Record Podcast - Episode 01 (reboot) - June 15, 2016 See the video version - https://youtu.be/sKY65Rg-z70 The podcast for people who love to play and collect vinyl records! John Fedele and Michael Raso head out to the Second Saturday Record Show in Wayne NJ. They discuss their haul of rare and bargain vinyl! Write to Mike and John - [email protected]

Alternative Cinema Podcast - Episode 57 - June 1, 2016 Michael Raso and Henrique Couto chat about the VHS Renaissance going on at Camp Motion Pictures. Camp is the label that has released the 1980s SOV classics Splatter Farm, Cannibal Campout, Woodchipper Massacre, Beatty Queen Butcher, Ghould School and other super indie classics!

Alternative Cinema Podcast Episode 56 - May 3, 2016 Michael Raso and Henrique Couto talk about America's Deadliest Home Video - the lost 1991 "found footage movie" - it's DVD, VHS release and upcoming NYC screenings!

Vinyl Record Podcast - Record Store Day 2016! Michael and special guest Sophie discuss what LPs they picked this Recod Store Day!

Vinyl Record Podcast -  Episode 02 – February 15, 2016 The internet radio show for people who love to listen to vinyl! John Fedele and Michael Raso share their vintage vinyl finds from the Wayne NJ "Second Saturday Record Show"! e-mail Mike & John: [email protected] The Second Saturday folks: http://www.showsandexpos.com/record-show-wayne.htm https://www.facebook.com/SecondSaturdayRecordShow

Vinyl Record Podcast -  Episode 01 – January 18, 2016 The internet radio show for people who love to listen to vinyl! Pilot Episode! Michael Raso and John Fedele from The Film Photography Podcast spin-off their first episode of the VRP (Vinyl Record Podcast)! Tune in!

Alternative Cinema Podcast 55 Episode 55 – November 26, 2015 Your Cult Movie Destination with Michael Raso and Henrique Couto! New releases! Shooting on Film and More! 

Join Michael Raso and John Fedele for this edition of The AC Podcast. This show we discuss: Our Upcoming New Releases The Basement Super 8 Screenings Shooting Super 8 Vinyl Record Madness Visit ( http://filmphotographyproject.com/content/news/2015/07/super-8-horror-anthology-screening ) for screening towns and dates for the Super 8 film The Basement! The Basement page on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Super8theBasement

Episode 53 - June 15, 2015 Cult movie news and interviews! This episode features Super 8 news including J.R. Bookwalter's "The Dead Next Door" remastering and Indie Go Go Campaign ( https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-dead-next-door-ultimate-edition-blu-ray#/story ) and upcoming screenings of the 1989 Super 8 horror anthology "The Basement" Alternative Cinema Events Expos and Fan Shows Buy exclusive Alternative Cinema products and the latest in cult, horror and exploitation DVDs at incredible prices at these upcoming expos and fan shows! Monster Mania Cherry Hill NJ July 31-August 2 www.monstermania.net Monster Mania Hunt Valley MD October 2-4 www.monstermania.net Cinema Wasteland Strongsville OH, October 2-4 www.cinemawasteland.com Chiller Theatre Parsippany NJ October 23-25 www.chillertheatre.com Screenings Catch THE BASEMENT, the Camp Motion Pictures 1989 Super 8 movie fast on its way to becoming a cult classic, at two upcoming Texas theatrical screenings!  Each screening will be introduced by producer and cinematographer Michael Raso, owner of Camp Motion Pictures.  Additional details and screenings coming up soon! Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Location, Austin TX July 28, 2015 Aviation Cinemas, Dallas Tx July 30, 2015

Episode 52 – November 2014 Cult movie news and interviews! This episode features The Vanishing Hitchhikers (Melissa O’Brien and Chris LaMartina)! They chat about their new vinyl LP “Tales of the Hook,” making Call Girl of Cthulhu and the filmmaking experience!

Episode 51 – August 1, 2014 Cult movie news and interviews! This episode features filmmaker Henrique Couto. Henrique discusses the challenges of making movies on little to no budgets and goes into details on how to shoot professionally so that you can get your film distributed.

In this episode Michael Raso interviews Desiree Saetia about modeling, singing and acting. Desiree is the star of the recently released super low budget film “Phantom of the Grindhouse.” You can see at hear Desiree by visiting the following links:

In this episode Michael Raso, Erin Russ and William Hellfire talk about all the fundraising efforts of their new underground B-Movie “Upside Down Cross”! Review the 1987 TV broadcast of the WNUF Halloween Special, Chiller Theatre and more!

The AC Podcast returns! In this episode Michael Raso, John Fedele, Erin Russ and William Hellfire talk about all the latest underground B-Movie news including William return to directing with his new film “Upside Down Cross”!

In this Express Episode, Michael Raso talks about why he is contributing funds to the new Bigfoot movie The Legend of Six Fingers! You too can contribute! William Hellfire chats up Bigfoot stories from the 1980s!

In this episode of the Alternative Cinema Podcast, hosts Michael Raso, Erin Russ, William Hellfire, and John Fedele deliver a lively roundtable packed with underground film chatter, cult movie recommendations, and behind-the-scenes indie filmmaking talk. The group blends humor, personal updates, and genre enthusiasm while spotlighting the DIY spirit of low-budget cinema.

In this episode of the Alternative Cinema Podcast, hosts Michael Raso, Erin Russ, William Hellfire, and John Fedele deliver a lively roundtable packed with underground film chatter, cult movie recommendations, and behind-the-scenes indie filmmaking talk. The group blends humor, personal updates, and genre enthusiasm while spotlighting the DIY spirit of low-budget cinema.

Spend your end of days with The AC Podcast Gang! Michael, Erin, William, John and Kevin predict the end of the world on the 22nd! New DVDs and VHS! Fav Holiday Movies, Fab Music and lots more! Tune In!

The AC Podcast Gang made it through NJ’s Hurricane Sandy and is back to cit-chat about The Death of the Twinkie, Memories of King Kong and Godzilla on Thanksgiving and their favorite “Turkey” of a movie! This and much more!!! Features Michael Raso, Erin Russ, William Hellfire, John Fedele and special guest Kevin Neblung! View Show Notes

It’s the spooky and kooky Halloween Show. Win Horror VHS Tapes! Win Pumpkin Pop Rocks! Win an Autographed Polaroid of Erin Russ! Spooky Retro Commercials and more! Do not miss this episode! View Show Notes

The Internet Radio Show for People Who Love Low-Budget, Cult and B-Movies! Joe Sarno Movies, VHS Tapes, Forced Entry T-Shirt and more. Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele, William Hellfire and Erin Russ (“The Russ”) with guests Desiree Saetia and “That Dead Girl” musician Kevin Neblung.

Episode 40 – VHS is Back! VHS is King! VHS will Never Die! Plus…Friday the 13th! Al Adamson! Fernando Di Leo Crime Collection and More! The Gang’s all here – Michael, William, John and “The Russ”!

Episode 39 – VHS Mania! Slaughter Tales! Last Dinosaur! Doris Wishman! Horror Express! Tim Tam Cookies and more! The Gang’s all here – Michael, William, John and “The Russ” – Erin Russ!

Episode 38 – Cinco de Mayo! Taco Bell DoritoTacos!! Video Violence Tee Shirts!!! Tintorera!!!! Listener letters!!!! The Gang’s all here – Michael, William, John and “The Russ” – Erin Russ!

The podcast for people who love cult, underground and low-budget movies! Whether you’re a fan or filmmaker the AC Podcast will always entertain while offering filmmaking tips, gossip, reviews and loads more! Hosted by filmmaker Michael Raso along with John Fedele, William Hellfire and Actress/Model Erin Russ (star of Devil Sister, Porkchop).

Internet Radio for Low-Budget Filmmakers and Fans Alike. Guests Henrique Couto and Brett Piper discuss the Pitfalls of Indie Filmaking and More!!!

Our Black Heart Valentine’s Day Show! Dating Tips! History of the Merkin! 1960’s Tell-Tale Heart! Your Letters and More!!! Hosted by Michael Raso with William Hellfire, Erin Russ and John Fedele!

Episode 34 - Big New Year Show! Erotic Bigfoot! Draculina Magazine! The Who! Sharty Drawers! John’s Pee Vacation! Your Letters and More!!! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire!

Special guest “The Russ” (Erin Russ) talks about her starring role in PorkChop! Your favorite Christmas Horror movie and More! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire!

The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Thanksgiving Horrors! VHS Goes to Camp! The Thing 2011! New DVD Releases! Near-Death and the Ultimate Poop Story! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire!

The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Super special guest Erin Russ talks Devil Sister, Porkchop and modeling. Plus, lost 1989 Super 8 gore film The Basement, new releases and more! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire!

The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Hillbilly Horrors, Les Baxter soundtracks, Horror Express, 80s Horror, Listener letters and more! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire..

The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! New releases, revisiting 1980s Mom/Pop video stores, Fantôma’s horror music. Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire.

The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! New releases, revisiting VHS in the ‘90s, Planet of the Apes and Godzilla vs. Megalon discussed. Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire.

William Hellfire returns to the AC podcast to discuss Saturday Nightmares, making movies in the early 1990s, the VHS “Big Box” giveaway and more!

Retro-80s VHS, Lesbian werewolves, Low-Budget features, Spring Horror Conventions and more! Guests include William Hellfire, Raine Brown and Billy Garberina.

Low-Budget indie and cult films roundtable, “Interplanetary” review, listener letters and more. Filmmakers Chris LaMartina and Clint Kelly join host Michael Raso.

Filmmakers Chris LaMartina’s latest feature “Witch’s Brew” and Clint Kelly discusses the story behind releasing the 1980s shot-on-video feature “Sledge Hammer” on DVD.

The Alternative Cinema Podcast celebrates the release of the Jacob Ennis gore-fest “Red River,” the sleaze report on the new 1970s After Hours Cinema releases, Mike White’s Impossibly Funky book and dirty paperback books from the 70s.

The Alternative Cinema Podcast welcomes Gary P. Cohen – the writer/director of the 1980s direct-to-video classics Video Violence, Video Violence II and Captives. Gary chats about making low-budget movies in the 80s and also recalls his 42nd Street grindhouse experiences in the 1970s.

The Alternative Cinema Podcast welcomes 42nd Street Pete – the “go to guy” when it comes to all things Grindhouse. Why? Because he was there. He lived the era. In the Grindhouse heyday through its demise in the 80’s, the guy lived Times Square and all of the good, bad, and ugly that went along with it.

Shooting movies with the Canon 7D DSLR, Scrambled Sex TV Channels, Apple Knockers and a Coke and tons more. Special guests Henrique Couto and Joey K.

Filmmaker Pete Jacelone discusses his new film “Sculpture” (starring Raine Brown) and the challenges of making movies with small budgets. Hosted by Michael Raso. Plus “Sculpture” DVD Giveaway!

Indie Triple Threat Desiree Saetia discusses modeling, acting and her music in this stimuating episode hosted by producer Michael Raso. Plus Faces of Schlock DVD Giveaway!

Producing a No-Budget Movie! Henrique Couto discusses Faces of Schlock and playing Indie Rock! Hosted by Michael Raso.

No-Budget filmmakers Henrique Couto and Joe Kolbek crash the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of making/selling indie movies, the great DVD Giveaway and more!

Podcast producer Michael Raso’s introspect on the passing of legendary New York filmmaker Joe Sarno including Sarno’s last full-length interview. Also, passion for micro-budget filmmaking with “Under the Scares” director Steve Villeneuve and Fangoria Magazine Managing Editor Michael Gingold.