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The Movies That Made Me

SpectreVision Radio
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Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestr... more

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Marc Munden takes hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through the movies that inspired him while directing the new LORD OF THE FLIES miniseries.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

Lord of the Flies (1963)

Lord of the Flies (1990)

If… (1968... more

SWARM co-creator/executive producer Janine Nabers runs hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through the movies that made her that probably couldn't be made today!

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Birth of a Nation (1915)

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HOKUM writer/director Damian McCarthy breaks down the movies that had a massive impact on him growing up in the '80s and '90s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

Hokum (2026)

Gremlins (1984)

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Arrow UK’s Neil Snowdon walks hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante through five movies he’s proud to have released via Arrow, and five he wishes he could release.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Warriors (1979)

Innerspace (1987)

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Will Tracy
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Micaela McManus
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Óliver Laxe
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Josh Olson
Host of the show and Oscar-nominated screenwriter; co-host with deep ties to Trailers From Hell and related networks.
Joe Dante
Director and producer; co-host, with longstanding ties to genre cinema and trailer culture.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Mic check

    Really enjoying the show but please, please, please, please, please somebody get Joe a proper microphone. He sounds like he’s underwater and can’t be understood half the time! Thank you for your consideration.

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    Wireshy
    United States8 months ago
  • Intro people properly!!!

    Seth Worley’s movie which is amazing is titled WHAT?!!!!!!.

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    Bunny Cub
    United States9 months ago
  • I love the podcast but somewhere along the way Josh got lost in his own a**. Consistently sh*ts on his fans because well obviously he knows best and they're a bunch of tools. Also love when he sh*ts on people like George Clooney who are progressive and very politically active. To his trite remarks I say. What have you done lately good sir? WHO SHOULD IT BE DOING THE FIGHTING BACK ? They'll line up around the block to the follow the no i will not read your script guy into the political trenches

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  • Alexi Wasser

    My new favorite guest of all time. Have her on again!

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    Provide everyone with a quality microphone. Inexcusable.

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FOR ALL MANKIND visual effects maestro Todd Sheridan Perry
Q: What's the most memorable mechanical or optical trick you've seen, and why does it still resonate?
The most memorable tricks are those that use mirrors and forced perspective to create depth and scale, because the audience's perception is bent in a way that feels magical yet perfectly believable within the story.
FOR ALL MANKIND visual effects maestro Todd Sheridan Perry
Q: How did you first get started in effects, and what drew you to the craft?
I was drawn to effects from an early age, starting with stop-motion, model building, and 2D animation, and gradually shifting toward computer graphics as it emerged in the 80s, always keeping a strong foundation in traditional in-camera tricks.
FOR ALL MANKIND visual effects maestro Todd Sheridan Perry
Q: Tell us what your theme is for the visual effects list, and why you chose esoteric shots.
The theme centers on esoteric shots that reveal how effects were achieved with clever practical tricks, mirrors, and forced perspective, showing the ingenuity behind early cinema and how those methods influenced later, bigger productions.
SIRAT writer/director Óliver Laxe
Q: When you compare the inspiration from Tarkovsky and how you implement it into your own work, how much involves your conscious decisions and how much is your intuition at play?
Laxe discusses his interest in Sufism and the concept of 'doq' or taste, emphasizing that he trusts the unconscious instincts when creating film images.
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Q: Could you have one dead actor as a guest, who would it be?
I would go with Hitchcock.

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A candid interview series where filmmakers and industry creatives discuss the movies that shaped their craft, from classic genre favorites to contemporary indies. Conversations weave personal origin stories with craft-focused takeaways on directing, writing, production, and film history, often highlighting collaborations with legendary collaborators and the lineage of trailer culture, restoration, and cult cinema. Noteworthy are the relaxed, conversational formats that blend storytelling with practical insights, plus a strong emphasis on cinephilia, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes craft across decades of cinema. The show stands out for its two-host dynamic, deep film-history references, and frequent guest appearances from genre specialist... more

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