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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 Angeles so that they can geek out over Dawn of the Dead.  Chris shares with Gala the history of Dawn of the Dead, the hilarity of TV censorship, and a story about Blockbuster  — but first, a question about his time running Fangoria.

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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 shares with Gala how his father helped foster his love of cinema, his incredibly personal relationship with Bobbie Wygant, and where he sees himself in the future — but first, a question about his favorite movie going experiences with his father.

This episode is dedicated to Bobbie Wygant who passed away on February 18th, 2024.  This episode was recorded before her passing.

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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 their respective episodes individually.  

When I was coming up with the idea for The Gala Show, I originally planned on interviewing all duos both individually and together to depict their dynamic and how important a partnership is.  However, I found that most creative partners did not want to be interviewed separately, so I scrapped the idea.  Please enjoy this conceptual episode, and thanks to Max and Michelle for allowing me to test out my format on them.

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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.  Percy shares with Gala how he was introduced to outsider artists through the documentary Turning the Art World Inside Out, the objects he has collected over the year, and what draws him to the outsider — but first, a question about how growing up with creative parents influenced him growing up.

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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".  Zach shares with Gala his road to Smash Mouth, the new and old guys in media that he loves, and some of Zach's favorite films — but first, a question about which movies he wants to show his sons.

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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 a camera, his secret double life playing basketball, and his plans for the future — but first, a question about his dream photoshoot.

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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 attempts to convert Gala into a baller, explains why she roots for the underdog, and shares how basketball can bring a community together — but first, a question about what movie inspired her to become a film critic.

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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 man.  Barnaby shares with Gala his love for Australian soap opera Prisoner: Cell Block H, the reasons why his brother connected with movies such as The Blues Brothers or One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and his strange experience with Bugsy Malone — but first, a question about how fatherhood changed him as a creative.

Barnaby Clay's latest film, The Seeding, will be streaming and in select theaters on January 26th in the United States in Canada.  For Gala's UK listeners, The Seeding will be available digitally starting February 12th.  Until then, check out the trailer and make sure to follow Barnaby on Instagram.

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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 share with Gala what their first movie date was, the films they were obsessed with as a kid, and what movies they can't wait to show each other — but first, a question about how the couple met.

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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 of "place".  Duane shares with Gala the origin story for his place fixation, how he does his research to uncover Los Angeles mysteries, and the methodology of creating titles for his stories — but first, a question about what book inspired him to become an author.

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