On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with actor (and cinematographer!) Giovanni Ribisi. Giovanni shares with Gala the economics behind making a movie in today's day and age, his lifelong love for cinema, and the ways that young filmmakers can shoot on film — but first, a question about what movies he shows his children. If you haven't a…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with her Video Archives Podcast co-producer Josh Richmond to talk about a new theory he is developing on modern jewish filmmaking. Josh explains to Gala the criteria for this genre, his thoughts and opinions on these films, and exactly what draws him to them — but first, a question about the video ga…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with Japanese horror historian Jasper Sharp all about Matango (Attack of the Mushroom People). Jasper reveals to Gala his love of mycology, how Japanese horror evolved over the years, and why everyone should watch this flick — but first, a question about why he was drawn to Japanese cinema. Jasper's docu…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala talks with documentarian Sarah Applton about her love for the found footage genre. Sarah shares with Gala the gateway movies for the genre, what makes a successful found footage film, and the possibility to create a movie of her own — but first, a question about the movie that got her interested in filmmaking.…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala goes to Monsterpalooza 2024 to meet illustrator Dan Brereton and geek out about Halloween. Dan shares with Gala his childhood memories of Halloween, what makes the perfect costume, and how he keeps the holiday alive year round — but first, a question about his favorite non spooky movie.…

Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of October, Chris Alexander (S1E20) comes back to the show to chat about KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park. Chris explains to Gala how he was first introduced to the band KISS, how he first saw this film, and what this movie means to its fans — but first, a question …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets filmmaker Ethan Berger to chat all about their favorite movies. Ethan shares with Gala how All That Jazz affected him, how viewing movies at different times in your life can shape you, and a bit about the films that influenced his directorial debut The Line — but first, a question about his favorite vide…

Can you believe that it's been a full year since Gala started conducting her interviews? 52 interviews and 3 bonus episodes later, we are ready to wrap up the year in a nice little bow. For her Season One Wrap-Up, Roger hijacks the show to ask Gala your burning questions in this mega-episode hang out.…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with writer Ian McDonald to hear all about his favorite true crime movies. Ian shares with Gala what draws him to the genre, what overlapping themes his picks share, and how to be comfortable in the uncomfortable — but first, a question about the films he made when he was younger. Ian's new film, Wom…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala ditches her timer to chat with Type AB (Brian Netto & Adam Schindler) about their favorite debut feature films. Brian and Adam share with Gala 3 of their favorite flicks. The trio chat about why they picked the movies, their experiences watching them, and how the films affected their creative lives — but first…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Greg Jardin to chat about genre mash-ups. Greg shares with Gala some of the best genre mash-ups he's seen, how he combined genres for his new film It's What's Inside, and how auteurs change the industry — but first, a question about the movie that got him interested in filmmaking. Greg'…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Michael Felker to chat about his favorite "oh shit, it's on!" moments in cinema. Michael shares with Gala the movies that give him goosebumps, how his dad imparted the importance of "it's on" to him, and some of his favorite moments that capture this sentiment — but first, a question a…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Al Warren (Dogleg) to chat about generational movie sharing. Al shares with Gala the movies that his son is gravitating towards, the films that his father and grandfather shared with him, and his general philosophies on cinema — but first, a question about the movie that got him intere…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with composer (and godfather!) Andy Milburn all about art and its intersection with technology. Andy shares with Gala how technology has always been utilized in his work, the ethics of AI with music, and his idea of where he sees the future of the music industry — but first, a question about the other ha…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with comedian Jon Gabrus to chat about his comfort genre: journalism movies. Jon shares with Gala the importance of the underdog, how watching movies brought him and his dad closer together, and which films in this genre are his favorite — but first, a question about growing up on Long Island. SUBSCR…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Thomas Jane (The Punisher, The Mist) to hear about his experience with Marlon Brando. Thomas shares with Gala how he got his start acting, how Brando taught his acting class, and the other actors that were there to experience it alongside him — but first, a question about the paranormal. S…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with art advisor Larissa Kolesnikova all about inspiration. Larissa shares with Gala the ways a budding art collector can find their style, how she first got interested in contemporary art, and where she gathers her inspiration from — but first, a question about growing up in the Soviet Union. SUBSCRIBE …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Austin Peters to chat sunshine noir. Austin shares with Gala what constitutes a sunshine noir, the differences in noir subgenres, and which films he gave his cast and crew to watch when making his debut feature, Skincare — but first, a question about his favorite music video. Skincare i…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Gabriel Bernini to chat exploitation films. Gabriel shares with Gala which exploitation titles inspire his own filmmaking, the influence of film school, and how limitations led him to his first feature film Blood Barn — but first, a question about his favorite album. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Avai…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is treated to a meal by vegan content creators WeSoyTasty. Welcoming her into their home, Joshua Yuzon and Savannah Kelmanson chat all about veganism, cats, and movies. Savannah and Joshua share with Gala how they both became vegan, their dreams of opening a cat lounge in Los Angeles, and how their love of fil…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala talks to filmmaker Avril Speaks (Files of the Unexplained, Uprooted, African America) to chat about the podcast Distribution Advocates. Avril shares with Gala her path to becoming a filmmaker, how she ended up in Los Angeles, and tips for independent filmmakers on how to get their films distributed — but first…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and childhood best friend James Paxton (Eyewitness) to chat about creative legacies. James shares with Gala how difficult it is to make your own mark, the importance that his father Bill Paxton played in his both his career and his life, and their shared thoughts on nepotism. Plus, a bit a…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Joe Russo (Nightmare Cinema, Soul Mates, and producer of the podcast Post Mortem) as he tells Gala all about gateways into horror. Joe shares with Gala the movies that got him hooked, how horror brings people together, and what movies he would recommend for someone to check out if they don…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out to celebrate Independence Day! Roger's topic: independence and independent filmmaking. Roger and Gala start off by chatting about what 4th of July movies they could have discussed before jumping in to a conversation on independent filmmaker Ralph Bakshi — but first, a question …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Danny Turkiewicz to discuss his new movie Stealing Pulp Fiction. Danny starts off by discussing how his love of sports led in to his interest in the arts before moving on to sharing his film school experiences and what it was like moving to Los Angeles — but first, a question about wha…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala is joined in the studio by her best friend, mentor, and father, filmmaker Roger Avary, to chat about a movie of Roger's choosing. This time around, Roger has chosen to discuss The Beekeeper (2024). Roger and Gala discuss how they came about seeing it, how director David Ayer is super punk rock, and one of the …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with 80's pop culture enthusiast Grace Chan to geek out about all things 80's! Grace shares with Gala sentimental items that she's collected over the years, how her relationship with her father shaped her into the collector she is, and how she found her confidence to rock her style — but first, a que…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker Alejandro Montoya Marin (Monday, Millennium Bugs, The Unexpecteds) to chat about being bilingual. Alejandro shares with Gala his journey as a filmmaker, how being from different worlds has attributed to his style of filmmaking, and a bit about his newest movie The Unexpecteds — but fir…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with filmmaker (and hero) Joe Dante (Piranha, Gremlins, Inner Space) as he shares with Gala his memories of the Saturday matinee. Joe shares with Gala how important this time in his life was, how he was introduced to all sorts of movies and shows, and some funny memories in the theater — but first, a…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with veteran and owner of Smoked Bros, Mikey Beaven to chat all about the movie Metal Lords. Mikey shares with Gala how being a veteran has shaped how he watches movies, what kind of media he shows his children, and how you shouldn't strictly consume bubblegum — but first, a question about the import…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with filmmaker Don Coscarelli about his relationship with her father Roger Avary. Don gives the gift of insight into Roger as a budding filmmaker, the story of how they first met, and some of his favorite memories with Roger — but first, a question about what horror movies inspired Don as a child. Don's …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with VHS collector Conor Holt about pirate movies. Conor shares with Gala his criteria for the perfect pirate movie, the connection that pirates have to superheroes, and Conor's pirate-sona — but first, a question about VHS. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dream -- this is really happe…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with film journalist and educator Rich Johnson to chat all about monsters. Rich shares with Gala his definition of a monster, the importance of the horror genre to his daughter Francesca, and his favorite monster movies — but first, a question about what movie he's excited to show his daughter. SUBSC…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Marc Jobst as he shares with Gala his passion projects. Marc shares with Gala the concept of home, how Marc's origins inspired his passions, and how important community is — but first, a question from Gala's brother about One Piece. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Available EVERYWHERE! This is not a dr…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with filmmaker Adam Rifkin as he tells her his advice for young filmmakers: just do it! Adam shares with Gala the origins of his first projects, how to make movies when you have no resources, and how to "just do it" — but first, a question about where the monicker Rif Coogan comes from. SUBSCRIBE NOW…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with one of the lead projectionists at The New Beverly Cinema, David Chien, to chat about 35mm film projection. David shares with Gala how he got in to the profession, stories about special movies he's projected, and the importance of preservation — but first, a question about how fatherhood has infl…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with writer Josh Olson (A History of Violence) to chat about the movies he believes to be right wing cinema. Josh shares with Gala his opinion on what makes a "right wing" film, various titles that cineasts should check out, and argues that anyone (regardless of their political affiliation) should be…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down one of the managers at The New Beverly Cinema Jeff Smith to chat about excessive film marketing. Jeff shares with Gala the best and worst marketing campaigns, his favorite Ghibli experiences, and his process for making the monthly teaser trailers for the Bev — but first, a question about movie going …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with actor Sam Benjamin (The Pay Day) ahead of the release of his new short film SCREWJOB to talk about his passion for professional wrestling. Sam shares with Gala the impact professional wrestling had on him, the characters he loved to watch, and how social media changed the industry — but first, a…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with K.J. Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats all about the importance of home archives. K.J. shares with Gala some of her favorite memories, why she collects the things she does, and opportunities that the Academy Museum has …

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala meets up with filmmaker Chris Alexander (Parasite Lady, Necropolis: Legion, and author of Corman/Poe) as he touches down in Los Angeles so that they can geek out over Dawn of the Dead. Chris shares with Gala the history of Dawn of the Dead, the hilarity of TV censorship, and a story about Blockbuster — but fir…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the man behind EC Films, Erik Clapp, to chat about the influence film had on him throughout his life. Erik shares with Gala how his father helped foster his love of cinema, his incredibly personal relationship with Bobbie Wygant, and where he sees himself in the future — but first, a question ab…

As mentioned in my episode with Percy Hynes White, here is a bonus recording that I did with husband and wife duo Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks after I recorded their respective episodes individually. When I was coming up with the idea for The Gala Show, I originally planned on interviewing all duos both individually and together to depict th…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor Percy Hynes White (Wednesday, I Like Movies, The Gifted) to discuss his fascination with outsider art. Percy shares with Gala how he was introduced to outsider artists through the documentary Turning the Art World Inside Out, the objects he has collected over the year, and what draws him t…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with the lead singer of Smash Mouth, Zach Goode, to discuss how it feels to step in to the limelight as the "new guy". Zach shares with Gala his road to Smash Mouth, the new and old guys in media that he loves, and some of Zach's favorite films — but first, a question about which movies he wants to s…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with photographer DAVYD to discuss his journey of becoming a creative. DAVYD shares with Gala how he got started with a camera, his secret double life playing basketball, and his plans for the future — but first, a question about his dream photoshoot.Kirjoittanut Insertomatic • Video Archives Podcast

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with Amy Nicholson (head film critic for LA Weekly, co-host of Unspooled) to talk about her love of basketball. Amy attempts to convert Gala into a baller, explains why she roots for the underdog, and shares how basketball can bring a community together — but first, a question about what movie inspir…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Chinatown to meet with director Barnaby Clay to talk about movies his older brother Lawrence showed him as a young man. Barnaby shares with Gala his love for Australian soap opera Prisoner: Cell Block H, the reasons why his brother connected with movies such as The Blues Brothers or One Flew Over th…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Ariescope Pictures to chat with filmmakers Joe Lynch & Rebecca Howard all about litmus test movies. Joe and Rebecca share with Gala what their first movie date was, the films they were obsessed with as a kid, and what movies they can't wait to show each other — but first, a question about how the co…

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Old Town Pasadena to meet with author Duane Swierczynski (California Bear, Lush, Revolver) to talk about the concept of "place". Duane shares with Gala the origin story for his place fixation, how he does his research to uncover Los Angeles mysteries, and the methodology of creating titles for his s…