http://alternativecinema.com Tune in each month for an insightful, entertaining and unvarnished glimpse into the world of independent and ultra low-budget genre filmmaking hosted by indie filmmakers Michael Raso and John Fedele. Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:58:42 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 (c) 2009 AlternativeCinema.com Alternative Cinema: bringing you the best in cult cinema. Michael Raso and John Fedele Alternative Cinema PopCinema@aol.com http://alternativecinema.com http://alternativecinema.com/site_data/ac_userfiles/other/ac_podcast_logo.jpg Tune in each month for an insightful, entertaining and unvarnished glimpse into the world of independent and ultra low-budget genre filmmaking hosted by indie filmmakers Michael Raso and John Fedele. Alternative Cinema, Cult Cinema, Horror, Grindhouse, Girls, Sex, Misty Mundae http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire Our Black Heart Valentine’s Day Show! Dating Tips! History of the Merkin! 1960’s Tell-Tale Heart! Your Letters and More!!! Hosted by Michael Raso with William Hellfire, Erin Russ and John Fedele! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST 01:26:28 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire Big New Year Show! Erotic Bigfoot! Draculina Magazine! The Who! Sharty Drawers! John’s Pee Vacation! Your Letters and More!!! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire! Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:29:56 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire Special guest 'The Russ' (Erin Russ) talks about her starring role in PorkChop! Your favorite Christmas Horror movie and More! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire! Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:50:57 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Thanksgiving Horrors! VHS Goes to Camp! The Thing 2011! New DVD Releases! Near-Death and the Ultimate Poop Story! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire! Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:40:33 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Super special guest Erin Russ talks Devil Sister, Porkchop and modeling. Plus, lost 1989 Super 8 gore film The Basement, new releases and more! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire! Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:40:38 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! Hillbilly Horrors, Les Baxter soundtracks, Horror Express, 80s Horror, Listener letters and more! Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:51:22 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! New releases, revisiting 1980s Mom/Pop video stores, Fantôma’s horror music. Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:22:38 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and William Hellfire The ultimate internet radio show for indie underground film fans and filmmakers alike! New releases, revisiting VHS in the ‘90s, Planet of the Apes and Godzilla vs. Megalon discussed. Hosted by Michael Raso, John Fedele and William Hellfire. Sat, 02 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:55:24 Alternative Cinema Podcast, Exploitation Movies, Michael Raso http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis William Hellfire returns to the AC podcast to discuss Saturday Nightmares, making movies in the early 1990s, the VHS “Big Box” giveaway and more! Tue, 31 May 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:29:18 William Hellfire, Saturday Nightmares, Alternative Cinema, VHS http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis Retro-80s VHS, Lesbian werewolves, Low-Budget features, Spring Horror Conventions and more! Guests include William Hellfire, Raine Brown and Billy Garberina. Thu, 05 May 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:29:35 1980s, Psycho Holocaust, Raine Brown, Chiller Theatre http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis Low-Budget indie and cult films roundtable, “Interplanetary” review, listener letters and more. Filmmakers Chris LaMartina and Clint Kelly join host Michael Raso. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:12:48 1980s, Shot on Video, Sledge Hammer, Witch’s Brew http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis Filmmakers Chris LaMartina’s latest feature 'Witch’s Brew' and Clint Kelly discusses the story behind releasing the 1980s shot-on-video feature 'Sledge Hammer' on DVD. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST 00:59:23 1980s, Shot on Video, Sledge Hammer, Witch’s Brew http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and Jacob Ennis The Alternative Cinema Podcast celebrates the release of the Jacob Ennis gore-fest “Red River,” the sleaze report on the new 1970s After Hours Cinema releases, Mike White’s Impossibly Funky book and dirty paperback books from the 70s. Fri, 31 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST 01:10:27 native Cinema, Red River, After Hours Cinema http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele The Alternative Cinema Podcast welcomes Gary P. Cohen – the writer/director of the 1980s direct-to-video classics Video Violence, Video Violence II and Captives. Gary chats about making low-budget movies in the 80s and also recalls his 42nd Street grindhouse experiences in the 1970s. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:22:33 Alternative Cinema, Video Violence, Horror http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele The Alternative Cinema Podcast welcomes 42nd Street Pete – the “go to guy” when it comes to all things Grindhouse. Why? Because he was there. He lived the era. In the Grindhouse heyday through its demise in the 80’s, the guy lived Times Square and all of the good, bad, and ugly that went along with it. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:01:25 Alternative Cinema, 42nd Street Pete, Grindhouse, 8mm Stags http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Shooting movies with the Canon 7D DSLR, Scrambled Sex TV Channels, Apple Knockers and a Coke and tons more. Special guests Henrique Couto and Joey K. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST 00:48:09 Alternative Cinema, Canon 7D, Cable TV, Henrique Couto http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Filmmaker Pete Jacelone discusses his new film “Sculpture” (starring Raine Brown) and the challenges of making movies with small budgets. Hosted by Michael Raso. Plus “Sculpture” DVD Giveaway! Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:40:33 Pete Jacelone, Alternative Cinema, Raine Brown, Misty Mundae http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Indie Triple Threat Desiree Saetia discusses modeling, acting and her music in this stimuating episode hosted by producer Michael Raso. Plus Faces of Schlock DVD Giveaway! Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:42:33 Desiree Saetia, Alternative Cinema, Monday Night Bear Claw, Faces of Schlock http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Producing a No-Budget Movie! Henrique Couto discusses Faces of Schlock and playing Indie Rock! Hosted by Michael Raso. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:06:53 Alternative Cinema, George Stover, Low Budget Filmmaking, B Movies, No Budget Filmmaking, Chris LaMartina http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele No-Budget filmmakers Henrique Couto and Joe Kolbek crash the podcast to discuss the trials and tribulations of making/selling indie movies, the great DVD Giveaway and more! Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:16:48 Alternative Cinema, George Stover, Low Budget Filmmaking, B Movies, No Budget Filmmaking, Chris LaMartina http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast No Michael Raso and John Fedele Podcast producer Michael Raso’s introspection on the passing of legendary New York filmmaker Joe Sarno including Sarno’s last full-length interview. Also, passion for micro-budget filmmaking with “Under the Scares” director Steve Villeneuve and Fangoria Magazine Managing Editor Michael Gingold. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST 02:09:03 Alternative Cinema, George Stover, Low Budget Filmmaking, B Movies, No Budget Filmmaking, Chris LaMartina http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Filmmakers Chris LaMartina and Jimmy George (“Book of Lore,” President’s Day”) heartily discuss the trials and tribulations of producing a no-budget movie. An episode of the AC Podcast that no low-budget filmmaker will want to miss! Sun, 02 May 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:34:09 Alternative Cinema, George Stover, Low Budget Filmmaking, B Movies, No Budget Filmmaking, Chris LaMartina http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele feverishly discuss Super 8 filmmaking, Chiller Theatre shows past and present. Includes sound bytes from HG Lewis, David Friedman, Kitten Natividad, Gunnar Hansen, Harry Novak, David Prowse and more. Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:28:39 Alternative Cinema, Michael Raso, John Fedele, Jamie Gillis, Shock Festival, ROT, Grindhouse http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Join Michael Raso and John Fedele for this Podcast Blizzard that includes DVD giveaways of the amazing SHOCK-FEST DVD! Discussions include Super 8 film, Michael Hoffman’s “ROT,” “House of the Devil” on VHS (!?!). Also, a tribute to the passing of XXX Cinema Legend Jamie Gillis with words from Joe Sarno, Carter Stevens and Eduardo Cemano. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:06:00 Alternative Cinema, Michael Raso, John Fedele, Jamie Gillis, Shock Festival, ROT, Grindhouse http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Join Michael Raso and John Fedele for the BEST AC PODCAST EVER! It’s February and that means it’s time for the national release of the long-anticipated DVD of Stephen Romano’s Shock Festival. Stephen joins the show to discuss the show and the genesis of the ultimate grindhouse DVD experience. Also, Henrique Couto and his shocking Miley Cyrus ukulele song, Chris LaMartina’s 80’s-style slasher flick “President’s Day,” B-Movie news and more, more more! Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:19:39 Alternative Cinema, Low Budget Filmmaking, Micro-Budget Filmmaking, Richard Griffin, Exploitation Cinema, Nun of That http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Hosts Michael Raso, John Fedele and Duane Polcou ring in the New Year with an exclusive interview with producer Ted Marr and director Richard Griffin – the team behind the low-budget nunsploitation film “Nun of That!” Richard and Ted give insight into self-distribution and playing your movie theatrical in the digital age. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST 01:08:44 Alternative Cinema, Low Budget Filmmaking, Micro-Budget Filmmaking, Richard Griffin, Exploitation Cinema, Nun of That http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele The super-spectacular Holiday episode! Hosts Michael Raso and Duane Polcou are joined by micro-budget filmmaker Joseph Kolbek. The year in review – topics discussed include micro-budget filmmaking, The Christmas that Almost Wasn't, Duane’s 1984 NYC taxi driver tales, retro-grindhouse and more! Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 01:53:53 Alternative Cinema, Michael Raso, Duane Polcou, Joseph Kolbek, Christmas that Almost Wasn't, 1984, New York Grindhouse, Story of Prunella http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele welcome Independent Filmmaker David Campfield. David is the writer/director of “Dark Chamber” and the upcoming horror comedy “Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre”. The bloody details of making and distributing your low-budget movie are discussed in this non stop episode. No body parts are left unturned! Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 01:12:34 Michael Raso, Alternative Cinema, John Fedele, Duane Polcou, Film Photography, Summer Camp Massacre http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Alternative Cinema Podccst hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele welcome Seduction Cinema photographer Duane Polcou. Discussions include the business of filmmaking, the joys of film photography, AJ Khan’s rising star, Chiller Theatre Toy Model and Film Expo, the passing of Make-Up artist Michael Thomas, DVD Giveaway Contest and much, much more! Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST 01:32:30 Michael Raso, Alternative Cinema, John Fedele, Duane Polcou, Film Photography, Chiller Theatre, Michael Thomas, AJ Khan http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele It’s the Back to School edition of the Alternative Cinema Pod Cast! Michael Raso and John Fedele discuss the horrors of “nun violence” from their memories of 1970s Catholic school. Also discussed - the joys of film photography, the death of Polaroid Instant film and Kodak Kodachrome film as well as the exciting September DVD release schedule and more! Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST 00:57:15 Michael Raso, Alternative Cinema, John Fedele, Nuns, Film Photography, Polaroid, Kodachrome, Sybil Danning, Naughty Nymphs, Shock Fest http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Michael Raso and John Fedele host the super special summer edition of the Alternative Cinema pod cast! They are joined by New York film historian Michael Bowen to discuss the discovery and release of the lost 1968 Joe Sarno sexploitation film “All the Sins of Sodom.” Additional topics include: new releases on DVD, upcoming independent screening and a “thumbs up” to the Electric Prunes music and their 2009 tour. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST 00:57:00 Alternative Cinema, Grindhouse, Michael Raso, John Fedele, Ruby LaRocca, Victor Bonacore, Jim Wynorski, Misty Mundae, Chainsaw Kiss, Joe Sarno, Deep Throat, Slime City, Greg Lambersom, Shock Fest, Indie http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele are joined by New Jersey guerilla filmmakers Ruby LaRocca and Victor Bonacore of Chainsaw Kiss! Ruby and Victor discuss “They Made Me,” their tribute trailer contribution to the upcoming exploitation extravaganza SHOCK FESTIVAL. Additional topics include: the trials and tribulations of shooting indie films, work ethic, the destruction of the myth that all problems can be “fixed in post", and the resurgence of independent theatrical screenings. Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST 01:11:25 Alternative Cinema, Grindhouse, Michael Raso, John Fedele, Ruby LaRocca, Victor Bonacore, Jim Wynorski, Misty Mundae, Chainsaw Kiss, Joe Sarno, Deep Throat, Slime City, Greg Lambersom, Shock Fest, Indie http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Media Funhouse creator Ed Grant once again joins hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele in this June 09 edition of the Alternative Cinema Pod Cast. Highlights include a tribute to the late exploitation cinematographer Bruce Sparks, rumors regarding Misty Mundae acting in a new Cinemax series, the two “I, A Woman” sequels now on DVD, Carter Stevens’ 1977 film “Punk Rock,” Shaun Costello’s lost sexploitation classics, Joe Sarno’s 1974 Deep Throat sequel. Regular columns include listener mailbag, AC news and Wright’s rants. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST 2:00:00 Misty Mundae, Carter Stevens, Debbie Harry, Punk Rock, Blondie, The Doors, Deep Throat, Linda Lovelace, Joe Sarno, Michael Raso, John Fedele, Ed Grant, Media Funhouse http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Michael Raso and John Fedele are joined by regular contributor to Video Business Magazine / Media Funhouse Host Ed Grant. Topics heartily addressed are the decline of DVD sales, video streaming, piracy and its effect on micro-budget filmmakers. New DVD releases discussed – Story of Prunella, Fire in her Bed, Presidential Peepers, Busty Twins and Carter Stevens’ Punk Rock. Wed, 27 May 2009 08:00:00 EST 1:08:00 Alternative Cinema, Story of Prunella, Phil Prince, Tina Russell, Presidential Peepers, Nick Philips, Brion Rockwell, Fire in her Bed, Jim Wynorski, Busty Twins, Carter Stevens, Punk Rock, Ulli Lommel http://www.alternativecinema.com/index.php?pg=podcast Yes Michael Raso and John Fedele Hosts Michael Raso and John Fedele heartily discuss Alternative Cinema releases for April. They are joined by Jacob Ennis, director of STASH. Jacob raps about the pros and cons of making an exploitation film on a tiny budget, as well as Grindhouse film personality 42nd Street Pete, who discusses his latest release - NIGHT OF PERVERTED PLEASURES! Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST 1:36:10 Alternative Cinema, Cult Cinema, Horror, Grindhouse, Girls, Sex, Misty Mundae