The Walter Paisley Movie House

Lisa Petrucci of Something Weird Video, Part 2

Today is part two of my interview with Something Weird Video's, Lisa Petrucci. We talk more about her late husband, Mike Vraney, the sad, and too soon loss of him, holding the business together, and the future of Something Weird Video. We also talk about the resurgence of Physical media, and the disposable nature of streaming media. Oh yeah, Bat Pussy comes up, too.

I also fuck up the name of our music's composer. It's actually Jonathon Harmon, in case you were wondering.

Find more about Lisa here:

Something Weird Video

The Art of Lisa Petrucci

Lisa Petrucci of Something Weird Video, Part 1

Today's guest, Lisa Petrucci, was a young artist with eclectic taste is movies and pop culture. She eventually found her soulmate in Mike Vraney, the founder of Something Weird Video. She has since taken the role of CEO of the company, following Mike's untimely death. We talk about her youth in Massachusetts, the joys of being traumatized at the drive-in, hanging out at Hasbro as a kid, the origins of her art, the fatherly wisdom of Dave Friedman, and Mike Vraney's hand in founding Alternative Tentacles, and Something Weird Video. We also get into the nitty gritty of Nudie Cuties. She's long been one of my dream guests, and she doesn't disappoint.

Find more about Lisa here:

Something Weird Video

The Art of Lisa Petrucci

Sky Elobar, Part 2

My conversation with Sky Elobar continues. We talk about living in NYC and LA, how public masturbation (No, not him.) led to him meeting his wife, convention life, and, of course, The Greasy Strangler. Also, the highs and lows of the jobbing actor, Michael St. Michael being banned from Australia, and his favorite restaurants in Indianapolis.

Find Sky here:

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Twitter

Instagram (Follow Sky here to see him, and his adorable puppers.)

Sky Elobar, Part 1

Sky Elobar is one of the most unique character actors working today. He's shown up in supporting roles on television and in film, as well as the leading role in one of our favorite movies, 2016's singular The Greasy Strangler. But wait, there's more! He's also a musician, having recorded albums with his '90s funk-rock band, Seventh House, a wine connoisseur, and just an all around great guy. We discuss his early days growing up in Pittsburg, his time at the prestigious Berkley School of Music, and playing gigs at places like LA's Troubadour and NYC's legendary CBGB. Also, we get a visit from his awesome pup, Coco.

Find Sky here:

IMDB

Twitter

Instagram (Follow Sky here to see him, and his adorable puppers.)

James Lorinz, Part 2

It's part 2 of my conversation with actor, writer, director, and all around raconteur, James Lorinz. We talk about training for acting in front of the camera, the Marx Brothers, and kids watching Frankenhooker. We also talk about restarting his career after over a decade away, working with Scorsese and Pacino, and if we will ever see a feature length version of Swirlee. Big thanks again to Gregory Garaizar for helping to make this one happen.

Very Special Episode: Dana Gould

Yes, that is one of the screen-used flying saucers from Plan 9 from Outer Space in the thumbnail. Dana Gould is one of the funniest and most innovative stand up comedians working today. He's also a prolific writer and actor who has appeared in dozens of television shows and feature films. His love of cult film and low-budget film knows no bounds, and he is an encyclopedia of old sci-fi and horror. He joins us to talk Ed Wood, Jr., Maila Nurmi, and his new season of his homage to talk shows of the 70's, Hanging with Dr. Z, which premieres today, February 14th, on YouTube.

You kind find more of Dana here:

DanaGould.com

The Cinemorph

 

James Lorinz, Part 1

James Lorinz earned all the cult movie cred he would ever need right out of the gate with his first film roll as the scene stealing Doorman in the underground classic, Street Trash. He has since gone on to appear in movies by everyone from Frank Henenlotter to Abel Ferrara to Martin Scorsese. In this episode we talk about his youth in New York, film school, the joys of watching old movies, and the communal experience of sitting in a movie theater. Also, the dangers of Super Crack, the downside of knowing BHTS stories, and throwing rocks at Art Carney.

Mark Pirro, Part2

My conversation with independent director, Mark Pirro continues. We talk about his new movie, The Deceased Won't Desist, censorship, streaming media vs. physical media, and why Blockbuster sucked. Mark also discusses why it pays to be nice, and why he has chosen to stay in the trenches of independence. Also, Submissive Jesus!

You can find Mark and his movies, including his latest release, The Deceased Won't Desist, at Pirromount Pictures.

Mark Pirro, Part 1

Mark Pirro knew at an early age that he wanted to make movies. Starting with his dad's Super 8 camera and a cadre of recruited high school friends, he started making vampire movies and James Bond homages. After moving our west, he continued making Super 8 films, eventually selling A Polish Vampire in Burbank to the USA Network, making it one of the highest grossing independent movies of all time. He has had one of the longest running careers as an independent filmmaker and we talk about how he managed to do that, among many other things. This is just part one, and we barely scratch the surface of his early life and fascinating career.

You can find Mark and his movies, including his latest release, The Deceased Won't Desist, at Pirromount Pictures.

Butch Patrick

Butch Patrick is most famous for playing Eddie Munster, the kid we all wanted to be; however, he has done so much more. In this episode, we just scratch the surface of his amazing life. From what it was like being a kid having lunch in the same place as Charlton Heston, to his film work, to his life today as a recovering addict and car fanatic. It's the perfect episode to kick off Halloween week!

Find more about Butch Patrick here: Munsters.com.