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Appears in 32 Episodes

Rich Johnson: Monsters

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 ...

Marc Jobst: Passion Projects

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...

Adam Rifkin: Just Do It!

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 ori...

David Chien: Film Projection

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...

Josh Olson: Right Wing Cinema

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 sha...

Jeff Smith: Excessive Film Marketing

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 Gal...

Sam Benjamin: Professional Wrestling

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 fo...

KJ Relth-Miller: Personal Archives

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with KJ Relth-Miller (Director of Film Programs at The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) as she bakes a pie and chats...

Chris Alexander: Dawn of the Dead

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 ...

Erik Clapp: Influence of Film

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 share...

Michelle Kholos Brooks & Max Brooks: Parenting a Creative Child

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 ...

Percy Hynes White: Outsider Art

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.  Per...

Zach Goode: The New Guy

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"....

DAVYD: Becoming a Creative

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...

Amy Nicholson: Basketball

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 a...

Barnaby Clay: Movies With Lawrence

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 ma...

Joe Lynch & Rebecca Howard: Litmus Test Movies

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 ...

Duane Swierczynski: Place

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 ...

Steven Meiers Dominguez: Discovery

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with photographer Steven Meiers Dominguez (aka Toastycakes) to talk about discovery.  Steven shares with Gala how the ...

2023 Wrap Up

2023 was a year!  In today's bonus episode, we'll chat about my favorite films of 2023 and my top ten discoveries of the year.  This episode is spoiler free.Check out ...

Jacqueline Coley: The New Hollywood Shift of the Streaming Era

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Rotten Tomato Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to discuss the new Hollywood shift of the streaming era.  Jacqueline...

Roger Avary: Solstice Special

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 their holiday traditions an...

Max Brooks: Minecraft

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with author Max Brooks (World War Z, The Zombie Survival Guide, Minecraft: The Island) and chats all about how Minecra...

Ciro Nieli: Growing Up in A Philly Pizza Shop

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala visits the lair of animator Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012-2017), Teen Titans (2003-2004), The Avengers: Earth's...

Gala's Arrow Selects: Volume Two

It's December 4th, and you know what that means!  It's my birthday.  Today I'll begin my 28th trip around the sun.  Arrow Player is hosting my birthday party, and as a...

Craig MacNeil: Craig & Friends Movie Club

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Craig MacNeil (Craig & Friends podcast) to talk all about his podcast's movie club!  Craig shares with Gala the o...

Eli Roth: How Much Is Too Much?

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sets the Thanksgiving table with director Eli Roth (Hostel, Knock Knock, Cabin Fever) to chat all about his newest movie Thanksg...

Josh Miller: Being A Movie Kid

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with one of the men responsible for her favorite movies in recent years, filmmaker Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog, Si...

Larry Karaszewski: L.A. Films

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala makes her way to the Hollywood Hills to chat with Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, Big Eyes, Dolemite Is My Name) about one of her fa...

Michelle Kholos Brooks: Adapting Without Exploiting

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with acclaimed playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks (H*tler's Tasters, Hostage, and the upcoming War Words) to chat all a...