Famous Monsters Podcast

BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE finally arrives on the big screen on March 25, and the Famous Monsters crew weighs in on the highly anticipated film, from expectations of the compelling-but-arguably uneven super match-up to fan scrutiny, Zack Snyder's creative choices, and our Batman and Superman all-time favorites on TV and film. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway. Behind-the-Scenes / MAN OF STEEL discussion - [2:09] Zack Snyder interview - [19:12] Favorite Batman / Superman on TV & Film - [36:39] Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #284 at CaptainCo.com!

Pour some wine, spill some blood... The Silver Scream Film & Comic Festival is coming! This time around, the FM Podcast welcomes our very own Phil Kim, publisher of Famous Monsters magazine, to discuss the Silver Scream Fest, the fun/excitement surrounding it, its special screening/Q&A panel guests (including AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON's John Landis, Rick Baker, and David Naughton, and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET's Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp), and many other special happenings related to the March 4-6 event up in Santa Rosa, CA. Hosted by Famous Monsters Editor David Weiner along with FM's Caroline Stephenson and Jorge Marrero. For full info on The Silver Scream Film & Comic Festival, go to silverscreamfest.com. #silverscream #johnlandis #rickbaker #belalugosi #horror #film #filmfestival #robertenglund #davidnaughton #heatherlangenkamp #robprior #darickrobertson #kevinburns #famousmonsters #famousmonstersoffilmland

The six-episode return of THE X-FILES is four shows deep now. This week’s episode, “Home Again,” written and directed by longtime X-FILES writer/producer Glen Morgan, made a concerted effort to balance a brand-new "Monster of the Week" with Mulder and Scully’s emotional “abandoned child” storyline. Morgan, a longtime fan of Famous Monsters going back to his childhood, took time to break down “Home Again,” discuss some of his favorite X-FILES episodes, and recall his Monster Kid roots for FM Editor David Weiner. Glen Morgan interview - [1:50] #famousmonsters #xfiles #glenmorgan #scifi #fox

AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON turns 35 this year, and in celebration, Famous Monsters has exclusively reunited director John Landis, makeup effects maestro Rick Baker, and actors David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne within its pages (issue #284)! Within this podcast, FM's Editor David Weiner shares two of his special, extended interviews with Landis and Baker about the film, providing incredible, behind-the-scenes insight into the creative process behind this enduring horror classic. Owwwwoooooo!!!!!!   **WARNING: Contains some profanity**   John Landis interview - [3:25]   Rick Baker interview - [25:30]   Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #284 HERE!

The Truth Is Out There! Mulder and Scully are back when THE X-FILES returns to TV January 24 after more than a decade away, and the FM crew has a few conspiracy theories of their own when it comes to their favorite episodes. Show creator Chris Carter previews the new, six-episode miniseries for FM, and the two X-FILES films and their impact are also discussed. Chris Carter interview - [11:47] Expectations - [17:30] Favorite episodes - [24:19] Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #283 here!

With the sad passings of David Bowie and PHANTASM star Angus Scrimm this weekend, we lost two genre icons that meant a whole lot to us at Famous Monsters. In this special FM Podcast, we talk about each individual artist's career and widespread influences, as well as our personal and emotional connections to their work Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Jorge Marrero, Cameron Hatheway, and American Gothic Press Editor-in-Chief Holly Interlandi.SPOILER: At the tail end of the podcast, we reveal a major STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS plot spoiler, so if you have not seen the film yet and so not want to know, stop listening at [28:25].David Bowie - [2:00]Angus Scrimm - [23:38]

The Famous Monsters crew dives into a SPOILER-FILLED review of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS! What we loved, what disappointed us, what moved us, what confused us. From our favorite moments to our serious nitpicks, we break down the monster J.J. Abrams hit. Did we mention there are SPOILERS throughout? Yes, SPOILERS. If you haven't seen the film yet, don't get mad at us that we SPOIL all the plot points to get to the heart of the film.And, as an added bonus, we include more of our exclusive interview with Mark Hamill, who shares his thoughts about the STAR WARS solo spinoff films and what he'd like to see in them. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine’s Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM’s Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway.Things we loved - [2:45]Nitpicks - [29:01]Mark Hamill interview - [51:49]Future films discussion - [55:00] Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #283 here!

FLASH GORDON and SPACE: 1999 are in the spotlight as we delve deeper into the pages of the new Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine. Book-ending exclusive FM interview segments with Sam J. Jones and Martin Landau is lively banter with Bif Bang Pow! toys & collectibles co-founder/FLASH super-fan Jason Lenzi, who joins in as our special guest. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine's Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM's Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway. FLASH GORDON discussion - [7:14] Sam Jones interview - [39:43] FLASH GORDON toy talk - [46:22] SPACE: 1999 discussion - [50:51] Martin Landau interview - [1:10:30] SPACE: 1999 toy talk - [1:14:47] Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #283 here!

THE WALKING DEAD star Tovah Feldshuh -- aka Deanna Monroe -- joins us for a special edition of the Famous Monsters Podcast. The matriarch of Alexandria discusses the joy of working on the WALKING set, what she learned from that amazing social experience, the surprising real-life figure she based her character on, and so much more. Make sure you're up to date on THE WALKING DEAD -- there be **spoilers** ahead! Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #283 here!

Exclusive: In FM's first-ever podcast, Mark Hamill himself reveals STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS insights and his personal experiences growing up as a Monster Kid, while KRAMPUS writer/director Michael Dougherty explains the mythos behind his title monster and the use of practical vs. CGI effects in his holiday horror-comedy. Hosted by Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine's Executive Editor David Weiner alongside FM's Caroline Stephenson, Jorge Marrero and Cameron Hatheway. STAR WARS discussion - [1:40]Mark Hamill interview - [18:47]STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL - [39:23]KRAMPUS discussion - [45:55]Michael Dougherty interview - [49:23] Buy FAMOUS MONSTERS #283 here!