The Gala Show

Dec 12 2024 70 ep. 41 mins 146
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The Video Archives Podcast presents The Gala Show, where guests are given thirty minutes of open mic conversations on cinema, television, theater, podcasting and culture with reporter on the beat, Gala Avary. New episodes every Thursday.

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Aaron LaPlante: The Power of Nostalgia

Dec 12 2024 42 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sneaks into the magical workshop of Aaron LaPlante to discuss the power of nostalgia. Aaron shares with Gala why he started Emotional Support Objects Inc., the way that media impacted him as a kid, and how nostalgia brings us together.

Lisa Hilton: Creativity

Dec 05 2024 41 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala spends time with jazz pianist Lisa Hilton to talk about creativity. Lisa shares with Gala the musicians she loves, the best ways to exercize your creative muscles, and how she put together her new album Lucky All Along — but first, a question about her favorite movie. Lisa's newest album Lucky All Along is available for streaming and purchas

Steven C. Miller: Working With Veteran Actors

Dec 02 2024 37 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with director Steven C. Miller to talk about his time working with veteran actors. Steven shares how he got his start in the industry, what it was like working with actors such as Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone, and how each actor has imparted a different lesson upon him — but first, a question about the movies he shows his ch

Thanksgiving Special (with Roger Avary): The Theme of Gratitude

Nov 28 2024 41 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala and her dad Roger Avary hang out on Thanksgiving. Roger's topic: the theme of gratitude. Roger and Gala start off by comparing It's a Wonderful Life and Taxi Driver before going into other films of the 1970's that may have this theme — but first, a question about what Roger is thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Larry Karaszewski: Black & White Films in the Color Era

Nov 25 2024 41 mins  
Each month this season, Gala features a returning guest on the mic. For the month of November, Larry Karaszewski (S1E3) comes back to the show to chat about Black & White Films in the Color Era. Larry shares with Gala a bit about how Ed Wood came to be shot in black & white, the reason why filmmakers choose it over color, and his favorite black & white movies — but first, a quest

Angel DeSantis: Living in Color

Nov 21 2024 39 mins  
On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala chats with wellness professional Angel DeSantis all about living in color. Angel shares with Gala her experiences growing up in The Children of God, how her recent trip abroad changed her perspectives on Los Angeles, and what's next for her in her journey — but first, a question about her favorite movie.

Giovanni Ribisi: Film Economics

Nov 14 2024 54 mins  
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 already, I urge you to check out

Josh Richmond: Modern Jewish Filmmaking

Nov 11 2024 40 mins  
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 game he's developing. Josh Richm

Jasper Sharp: Matango

Nov 07 2024 39 mins  
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 documentary The J-Horror Virus is av

Sarah Appleton: Found Footage Films

Nov 04 2024 39 mins  
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. Sarah's documentary The J-Horro