New PODCAST

This week, we pay tribute to Wings Hauser in a jam-packed celebration of his life and career.

We talk The Art of Dying, with our guest Adam Riot Thorn.

We interview Steve Mitchell, the man behind the upcoming Hauser documentary Working Class Actor, and actress Kathleen Kinmont joins us to share her memories of co-starring with Wings in the movie.

To round out this tribute, we hear from PM Entertainment legends Joseph Merhi, Rick Pepin, and Paul G. Volk with reflections on working with Wings and the making of The Art of Dying.

Learn More and Listen!

Latest

Featured
Season 2 - Ep 20 - Tough Guys Don't Dance and Hologram Man
Season 2 - Ep 20 - Tough Guys Don't Dance and Hologram Man

Matt Poirier from the Direct to Video Connoisseur joins us and we are back in the world of Wings Hauser! We dip into Cannon Films and talk Norman Mailer’s Tough Guys Don't Dance.
Then we are talking about the company that took the Cannon baton and ran with it, PM Entertainment and Hologram Man.

The Killers Edge
Written Review, Movies, Film Review
The Killers Edge
Written Review, Movies, Film Review

My written review for the PM Entertainment produced, Wings Hauser starring, The Killers Edge

Written Review, Movies, Film Review
Living to Die
Written Review, Movies, Film Review
Living to Die
Written Review, Movies, Film Review

My written review for the PM Entertainment produced, Wings Hauser directed, Living to Die

Written Review, Movies, Film Review
Ryan Kruger's RIP collection
Video, Press Release, New Releases
Ryan Kruger's RIP collection
Video, Press Release, New Releases

Ryan Kruger, the indie film Director with the Grindhouse and Horror sensibility behind feature films like Fried Barry and the new Street Trash update, is releasing a collection of experimental short films. Learn more here!

Video, Press Release, New Releases
Season 2 - Ep 19 - Troll & Delta Heat
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 19 - Troll & Delta Heat
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two

Matt Poirier joins us to talk about the bizarre Michael Moriarty starring and John Carl Beuchler directed movie, Troll and Anthony Edwards is miscast alongside an always welcome, Lance Henriksen in the sweaty, action, VHS pick - Delta Heat

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 18 - In the Paré Way - DragonFight and Seizure
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 18 - In the Paré Way - DragonFight and Seizure
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two

On this Gary Hill and I talk about the Michael Paré fim DragonFight from 1990, and our VHS pick, Seizure which is equally loopy but a lot more 70s is the first movie from Oliver Stone!

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 17 - The Substance
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 17 - The Substance
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

The utterly delightful Nic Meek-Whitehead joins us to discuss The Substance - the new Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley body horror/social commentary film from Writer, Director, Editor and Producer, Coralie Fargeat.

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 16 - The Kiss & Soldier
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 16 - The Kiss & Soldier
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

Matt Poirier joins me to talk about The Kiss - a criminally under seen, gonzo possession horror from 1988 starring Joanna Pacula and Meredith Salenger and Soldier, the oft maligned, sci-fi flopperooni from Paul W. S. Anderson, starring Kurt Russell

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

Reviews

Featured
The Killers Edge
Written Review, Movies, Film Review
The Killers Edge
Written Review, Movies, Film Review

My written review for the PM Entertainment produced, Wings Hauser starring, The Killers Edge

Written Review, Movies, Film Review
Living to Die
Written Review, Movies, Film Review
Living to Die
Written Review, Movies, Film Review

My written review for the PM Entertainment produced, Wings Hauser directed, Living to Die

Written Review, Movies, Film Review
The Kitchen Tapes - a new album by William Sadler
Written Review, Music, New Releases
The Kitchen Tapes - a new album by William Sadler
Written Review, Music, New Releases

Jon Cross reviews the phenomenal character actor, William Sadler’s new, and debut, album, The Kitchen Tapes.

Written Review, Music, New Releases
Sympathy for the Devil
New Releases, Film Review, Written Review, Movies
Sympathy for the Devil
New Releases, Film Review, Written Review, Movies

Jon Cross sits down in a neon soaked diner with a seemingly scared Joel Kinnaman and a cherry red haired, wide eyed, wild man Nicolas Cage and sees if he has any Sympathy for the Devil. Read on to find out if this is one more movie to add to the Golden Age of Cage…

New Releases, Film Review, Written Review, Movies

Recent Podcast Episodes

Featured
Season 2 - Ep 19 - Troll & Delta Heat
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 19 - Troll & Delta Heat
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two

Matt Poirier joins us to talk about the bizarre Michael Moriarty starring and John Carl Beuchler directed movie, Troll and Anthony Edwards is miscast alongside an always welcome, Lance Henriksen in the sweaty, action, VHS pick - Delta Heat

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 18 - In the Paré Way - DragonFight and Seizure
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 18 - In the Paré Way - DragonFight and Seizure
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two

On this Gary Hill and I talk about the Michael Paré fim DragonFight from 1990, and our VHS pick, Seizure which is equally loopy but a lot more 70s is the first movie from Oliver Stone!

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, VHS, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 17 - The Substance
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 17 - The Substance
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

The utterly delightful Nic Meek-Whitehead joins us to discuss The Substance - the new Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley body horror/social commentary film from Writer, Director, Editor and Producer, Coralie Fargeat.

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 16 - The Kiss & Soldier
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two
Season 2 - Ep 16 - The Kiss & Soldier
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

Matt Poirier joins me to talk about The Kiss - a criminally under seen, gonzo possession horror from 1988 starring Joanna Pacula and Meredith Salenger and Soldier, the oft maligned, sci-fi flopperooni from Paul W. S. Anderson, starring Kurt Russell

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Audio, Film Review, Season Two

Interviews

Featured
Season 2 Ep 4: Interview with William Sadler 3: Back with a Vengeance (and a new album)
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Interview, Audio, Season Two
Season 2 Ep 4: Interview with William Sadler 3: Back with a Vengeance (and a new album)
The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Interview, Audio, Season Two

Hear the multi-talented William Sadler talk about his new album, The Kitchen Tapes, his recent, independent film work, working with Karen Allen, the time Dweezil Zappa borrowed his guitar, working with James Spader, advice on how I go about making my movie and much much more!! ENJOY!
THIS INTERVIEW WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE SAG/AFTRA STRIKE

The After Movie Diner, Podcast, Interview, Audio, Season Two
Interview with Steve Guttenberg
Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Steve Guttenberg
Interview, Podcast, Audio

We are beyond thrilled to present this great conversation with Steve Guttenberg all about Diner, Police Academy, 3 Men and a Baby, fame, life, escapism and everything!

Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Robert Wuhl
Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Robert Wuhl
Interview, Podcast, Audio

Host Jon Cross talks with writer, actor & producer Robert Wuhl about his work on Batman, Good Morning Vietnam, writing Billy Crystal's Oscar shows, HBO's Assume the Position and starring opposite Eric Idle in 1991's Missing Pieces.

Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Joe Bob Briggs
Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Joe Bob Briggs
Interview, Podcast, Audio

Jon Cross gets into it with The Last Drive-In movie host, journalist, author and actor, Joe Bob Briggs!

Interview, Podcast, Audio
Interview with Brian Trenchard-Smith
Interview, Podcast, Audio, Video
Interview with Brian Trenchard-Smith
Interview, Podcast, Audio, Video

Gentleman, B Movie Auteur, Literary master, Citizen of the World and friend of The Diner, Brian Trenchard-Smith is back talking his new book, Adventures in the B Movie Trade and his 4 decades plus of movie making!

Interview, Podcast, Audio, Video
Interview with Scott Adkins and Adrian Bol - Legacy of Lies
Interview, Video, Audio, New Releases
Interview with Scott Adkins and Adrian Bol - Legacy of Lies
Interview, Video, Audio, New Releases

I spoke with prolific film star and martial artist, Scott Adkins and writer/director Adrian Bol all about their new film, the beautifully photographed, tautly plotted, meaningful and action packed European espionage movie, Legacy of Lies

Interview, Video, Audio, New Releases
Cross Talk 2020 - Season 2 Episode 8 - Clint Howard
Cross Talk, Podcast, Video, Interview
Cross Talk 2020 - Season 2 Episode 8 - Clint Howard
Cross Talk, Podcast, Video, Interview

Jon Cross talks to legend, actor, snow globest and creator of famous and amazing foods, Clint Howard, on the eighth episode of season 2 of Cross Talk!

Cross Talk, Podcast, Video, Interview
Interview with John Darnielle - "Spider-Man, Slashers and Songs"
Interview, Audio
Interview with John Darnielle - "Spider-Man, Slashers and Songs"
Interview, Audio

Jon Cross gets to chat with one of his musical heroes, John Darnielle of the band The Mountain Goats, all about his love of film, slashers, Charles Bronson, his novel Universal Harvester and much more.

Interview, Audio

ARTICLEs

Featured
Re-Evaluating Ghostbusters 2016 and why it needs a bunch of sequels.
Article, Film Review, Written
Re-Evaluating Ghostbusters 2016 and why it needs a bunch of sequels.
Article, Film Review, Written

I re-watched the extended cut of Ghostbusters 2016 on Blu-Ray and something surprising happened, I liked it. So I decided to write something in its defence, while still maintaining my theory that all remakes are terrible and explaining why it needs multiple sequels.

Article, Film Review, Written
The Legend of Demi Moore’s Backside, or, I Stripteased on Your Grave
Article, Written, Movies
The Legend of Demi Moore’s Backside, or, I Stripteased on Your Grave
Article, Written, Movies

Michael Campochiaro always does the important and vital work that all film fans require - like confirming, through extensive research, whether it is Demi Moore’s bottom on the notorious I Spit On Your Grave poster or not…
Read to find out!

Article, Written, Movies
The Kick Ass Genre Films We Cannot Wait to See at Sundance
Article, List, Movies, New Releases, Sundance
The Kick Ass Genre Films We Cannot Wait to See at Sundance
Article, List, Movies, New Releases, Sundance

Lisa Gullickson is back out in Park City, Utah reporting on the Sundance Film Festival 2020 and to whet our appetites for what’s to come, she’s presenting her list of the kick ass genre films she can’t wait to see at Sundance!

Article, List, Movies, New Releases, Sundance
Filmmakers of the Decade: Charlie Roxburgh and Matt Farley
Article, Written, Movies, Motern Media
Filmmakers of the Decade: Charlie Roxburgh and Matt Farley
Article, Written, Movies, Motern Media

The After Movie Diner’s editor and creator, Jon Cross announces and discusses his pick for filmmakers of the decade - the New England based, independent, local legends Matt Farley and Charlie Roxburgh.

Article, Written, Movies, Motern Media