This week we welcome actor and author Alex Hyde-White, "The OG Reed Richards" from the unreleased 1994 Roger Corman Fantastic 4 film! Alex talks about growing up with famous parents, his thoughts on the legacy of the '94 Fantastic 4 film, what it was like to be included in Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps, writing his memoir, "In the Volume”, and more. T ... Show More
Nov 16
Canned Air #556 The Whyte Python World Tour with author Travis Kennedy
We welcome author Travis Kennedy this week to talk about his debut novel “The Whyte Python World Tour”. Rikki Thunder, twenty-two-year-old drummer for the scorching new ’80s metal band Whyte Python, is about to have it all: absurd wealth, global fame, and a dream girlfriend. But ... Show More
56m 9s
Oct 18
Canned Air #555 A Conversation with Bill Kopp (Eek The Cat, Roger Rabbit, Mad Jack The Pirate, The Simpsons)
Our guest this week is an animator who worked on the early Simpsons and Roger Rabbit shorts, is the co-creator and voice of Eek! The Cat, and has helped create so many other classic cartoons over the years! Animator Bill Kopp joins us to talk about animating the early Simpsons sh ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 8
Canned Air #553 A Conversation with Amie MacKenzie (Better Call Saul, Dexter, 1923, Mountainhead)
You’ve seen her is projects like Dexter, Better Call Saul, 1923: A Yellow Stone Story, MacGruber, and many more. You can also see her in the Emmy nominated HBO film Mountainhead, now streaming on HBO Max! We welcome actress and writer Amie MacKenzie to the show to discuss her sta ... Show More
57m 11s
Oct 2024
In conversation with Chris Sanders | The Wild Robot, Lilo & Stitch, Gene Kelly and more
In a special episode of the Film Stories podcast, Simon is joined by Oscar-nominee Chris Sanders, for a conversation and his latest film and career.
The latest film? The Wild Robot, a box office smash and a break in style for DreamWorks Animation. It's now in UK cinemas and we g ... Show More
37m 49s
May 2025
Welcome to Hollywoodland: John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider
If you’ve finished all episodes of The Old Man is Still Alive, I’ve got another treat for you from Jake Brennan at Hollywoodland. Have a listen to this episode of Hollywoodland about John Waters, from his beginnings in X-rated art films to cult classics like Hairspray and Crybaby ... Show More
38m 10s
Mar 2016
Mini-Ep #50: 70s and 80s Buddy Cop Movies
Each week, comedian Gilbert Gottfried and comedy writer Frank Santopadre share their appreciation of lesser-known films, underrated TV shows and hopelessly obscure character actors -- discussing, dissecting and (occasionally) defending their handpicked guilty pleasures and buried ... Show More
20m 57s
Feb 2021
The Great Mouse Detective with Fran Hoepfner
All new, all fun! Blank Check launches a brand new mini series on the animated films of John Musker and Ron Clements. Writer and Ratigan stan, Fran Hoepfner (Bright Wall/Dark Room), joins to discuss the duo’s first project together as co-directors of The Great Mouse Detective. To ... Show More
2h 14m
May 2025
‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Friendship,’ and the Top Five Movie Friends
Sean and Amanda start the show with a quick recap of all the awards handed out at the Cannes Film Festival and wonder what this year's ‘Anora’ could be (1:13). Then, they react to the biggest Memorial Day weekend box office in history and consider what it means for the industry g ... Show More
1h 27m