Sonic Cinema

My first film festival experience was in 2002, but it wasn’t enough to really get a feel for the festival, as a whole; I was there for one reason- to watch Amber Benson’s “Chance”, and I know that I was not the only one. I’ve taken in several panels and short film blocks at DragonCon’s Film Festival, but that- more often than not- has just bled into the fabric of […]

I haven’t really talked about the movies I have seen at the Atlanta Film Festival this year. It’s certainly nothing against those films, many of which I’ve really liked, but this year, I just fell into a routine with these write-ups of previewing what is ahead in the festival. That, in and of itself, is worth discussing, and there will be time after the festival to discuss the films I […]

In the second of our three horror episodes in 2022, we not only have a great lineup of films, but we have a great guest. If you’re a fan of horror, you’ll probably be familiar with the films- Brad Anderson’s “Session 9”, Bill Paxton’s “Frailty” and Lucky McKee’s “May”– and, I hope, you’re familiar with my guest. If not, you should be. He is a former film critic, a current […]

We begin the annual month of the macabre on the podcast with a great and insightful discussion on film music- specifically, six horror soundtracks, some of which you’ll know and love (“Suspiria”, “Halloween” and “Hellraiser”), some that might surprise you (“Alien”, “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Mummy”). Joining me is musicologist Dr. Becky O’Brien, and I hope you enjoy our conversation! Episode 118 – Discussing Horror Soundtracks Viva […]