Vintage Annals Archive Podcast

Ep. 55: Anna Biller (Filmmaker/Author/Artist) Bluebeard's Castle New Novel It was such a pleasure to talk to Anna Biller. I became a fan of her film "Viva" after seeing it in the festival circuit around 2007. I also fell in love with "The Love Witch". The fact that she did most of the costumes and sets and such also just elevated any fandom I already had. Not to mention shooting on film. She has such an amazing artistic and filmmaking vision and her work is just beautiful. She is such a great match for our page and content. I have reached out a few times and got lucky to finnaly get her when she was putting out her novel "Bluebeard's Castle". I got very lucky to get to talk to her about this amazing Jane Eyre inspired gothic love story. I am joined by Otter Castro who is our editor and producer and hit it out of the park as a co-host. Get her book! And watch all of her films. About the Book Bluebeard gets a feminist Gothic makeover in this subversive take on the famous French fairy tale — from the acclaimed director of The Love Witch, and for fans of Jane Eyre When the successful British mystery writer Judith Moore meets Gavin, a handsome and charming baron, at a birthday party on the Cornish coast, his love transforms her from a bitter, lonely young woman into a romance heroine overnight. After a whirlwind honeymoon in Paris, he whisks her away to a secluded Gothic castle. But soon she finds herself trapped in a nightmare, as her husband’s mysterious nature and his alternation between charm and violence become increasingly frightening.  As Judith battles both internal and external demons, including sexual ambivalence, psychological self-torture, gaslighting, family neglect, alcoholism, and domestic abuse, she becomes increasingly addicted to her wild beast of a husband. Why do women stay in abusive relationships? The answer can be found in the tortured mind of the protagonist, whose richly layered fantasy life parallels that of the female Gothic romance reader. Filled with dark humor and evocative imagery, Bluebeard’s Castleis a subversive take on modern romance and Gothic erotica. https://www.amazon.com/Bluebeards-Castle-Novel-Verso-Fiction/dp/1804291854 ANNA BILLER is a writer and director who creates unique, female-focused, highly visual films. She has a BA from UCLA in art and an MFA from CalArts in art and film. Her first feature Viva played in film festivals all over the world and gained minor cult status, and her second feature The Love Witch won acclaim for its elaborate visual style and feminist themes, and has screened at numerous film festivals worldwide. The New York Times called The Love Witch “a hothouse filled with deadly and seductive blooms;” The New Yorker called it “a metaphysical astonishment;” Film Comment said, “Biller’s sharp film stands in stark contrast to the complacency and crushing safeness of the vast majority of independent films made in the US. Shot in 35mm, her film displays a technical mastery that is glorious to behold;” and The Austin Chronicle said, “Anna Biller has quickly established herself as one of the most exciting filmmakers of the past decade.” In 2017 she won the Trailblazer Award and Best Costume Design at the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle Awards for The Love Witch, and in 2019 she was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She is listed in a Rotten Tomatoes article as one of “The 21 Masters Of Horror Shaping The Genre Right Now.” The Love Witch appeared on many 2016 best-of-year lists, and on Rotten Tomatoes it’s ranked as the #40 horror film of all time. https://www.lifeofastar.com/about.html Credits  Co -hosted Produced and Edited by Otter Castro    Music   Richie by B.J Snowden ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bjsnowdenmusic.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  I Never Feel Alone Instrumental by Stephen Bluhm  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vintageannalsarchive.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   

Zach Posnan is the founder of Brass Monkey Bread Co. a sourdough bakery in Philadelphia that started during the pandemic when he was a virtual teacher. The company is known for its 100% sourdough breads and baked goods, which are sold through pop-ups, collaborations with other businesses, and directly to consumers. Posnan, who is also involved in community outreach, left teaching to pursue his dream of opening a full-time bakery. https://www.instagram.com/brassmonkeybreadcoCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 189: VIDEOHEAVEN with Alex Ross Perry and Clyde Folley Socio-cultural hub, consumer mecca, and source of existential dread; the video rental store forever changed the way we interact with movies. With narration by Maya Hawke over footage culled from hundreds of sources (from TV commercials to blockbuster films), Alex Ross Perry's VIDEOHEAVEN tells the story of an industry's glorious, confusing, novel, sometimes seedy, but undeniably seismic impact on American movie culture.WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY ALEX ROSS PERRY
EDITED BY CLYDE FOLLEYINSPIRED BY AND FEATURING SELECTED EXCERPTS FROM “VIDEOLAND: MOVIE CULTURE AT THE AMERICAN VIDEO STORE"
BY DANIEL HERBERTNARRATED BY MAYA HAWKEPRODUCED BY ANDREW ADAIR 
JAKE PERLIN
DANIEL HERBERT
ALEX ROSS PERRYTEXT EDITED BY
MICHAEL KORESKYSOURCING BY 
DREW TOBIAADDITIONAL SOURCING BY 
ANDREW ALVAREZ 

ASSISTANT EDITING BY
DEIDRE HAMIDhttps://www.videoheaven.movie

THIS ORDINARY THING- SYNOPSISHaunting and unforgettable, THIS ORDINARY THING tells the story of non-Jews who helped save Jewish people across Europe during The Holocaust. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage with the testimonies of over forty different people who, working independently and at great risk to themselves and their families, saved thousands of Jewish strangers from almost certain death. Narrated by an all-star cast, the film is a timely reminder of the pockets of goodness that can rise in a sea of evil: everyday people helping others who were “different" from them. Notably, none of the people featured in the film thought of themselves as heroes. And yet the film, with immense contemporary resonance, causes each of us to ask ourselves “What would I have done?” The film employs some of the world’s greatest actors, performing excerpts translated from the original transcripts. The cast, including Helen Mirren, F. Murray Abraham, Carrie Coon, Jeremy Irons, Ellen Burstyn, and Stephen Fry, have amassed five Oscars (and over twenty nominations), over sixty Emmy nominations, and over twenty-five Tony nominations in their illustrious careers.THIS ORDINARY THING- DIRECTOR STATEMENTNo film has ever changed me nearly the way this one has. To be honest, I never wanted to make it. I never wanted to make a Holocaust film. I never even wanted people to know I was Jewish. But now all that has changed. Here’s how it happened: one day in the Spring of 2022, a wonderful man I’d worked with in the past, Albert M. Tapper, called me and said what all filmmakers dream of hearing: “Do you have any films that need funding?” I didn’t - but said yes, then quickly drew up a list of seven possible projects and went to lunch with him. As we sat down and made small talk, before we could even get to my list, Al and I stumbled across a funny coincidence: we both knew about an organization called The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous, that honored and supported non - Jewish people who had helped Jewish families during the Holocaust.Al’s face lit up -- as a staunch defender of the Jewish faith, he wanted to make a film that would honor and thank those people who had helped Jews during World War 2. As a non - practicing Jew in his mid - 50s, who had grown up delighting in the fact that because of my surname, no one would ever know I was Jewish, I knew it was too late. Given the state of the world, could I really afford NOT to make a film that honored people who tried to point out the essential sameness of all humans? By the end of the meal, the die was cast. In my researching, I soon found a treasure trove of interviews that had been conducted with the people who would become the subjects of the film – who are often called ‘The Righteous’ or ‘The Righteous among Nation s. ’ I had heard of Oskar Schindler, of course, but I had been totally unaware that there were more than 20,000 people who had been honored at Yad Vahsem in Jerusalem. These were all people who, working independently, at great risk to themselves and their families, saved thousands from almost certain death. The interviews I read were amazing and wildly varied – people from all walks of life, every part of Europe – these astonishing pockets of goodness in a sea of evil. And I realized what the film would be: celebrated actors reading from these remarkable transcripts, from people helping those who were "different" from them, with real archival footage from the time. I wanted to bring this all to life as best as I possibly could, telling the stories of these incredible people. Of course, none of the subjects of the film thought of themselves as heroes. Years later, many of them were inscribed on 'The Avenue of the Righteous' in Yad Vashem in Israel, given awards, and had trees planted in their honor. These stories remind us of In the end, what does it even mean to be “different”? -Nick Davis, November 2025

Ep. 187: Josh Fadem (Actor/Comedian/Writer) It was great talking to Josh Fadem and we got into some great stuff including working with David Lynch, working with Bob Odenkirk, his love of Film Noir, and his comedy. Check out dates for his upcoming tour!Josh Fadem is an actor, comedian, and voice artist originally from Tulsa, OK. He has numerous television credits including recurring roles on TWIN PEAKS for David Lynch, AMC's BETTER CALL SAUL as "Camera Guy", FX's RESERVATION DOGS, Showtime's ON BECOMING A GOD IN CENTRAL FLORIDA starring Kirsten Dunst, and as Liz Lemon's agent "Simon" on 30 ROCK. Other credits include Disney +'s LOKI, FX's IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, and Comedy Central's RENO 911 and ANOTHER PERIOD. Josh can be seen in FX's new Sterlin Harjo series THE LOWDOWN starring Ethan Hawke and Dan Levy's upcoming Netflix series BIG MISTAKES.Josh has been named a "Comic to Watch" by Variety, Nylon Magazine, Comedy Central, New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and Playboy Magazine. He has performed at Montreal's Just for Laughs, Austin's Moontower Comedy Festival, Fun Fun Fun Fest, and SXSW, and Tulsa's Blue Whale Comedy Festival. Josh's work as a voice artist includes AMERICAN DAD, POWERPUFF GIRLS, ADVENTURE TIME and JEFF AND SOME ALIENS. As a writer, Josh wrote for the Emmy nominated ERIC ANDRE SHOW and has written for Funny or Die. Josh hosts a form-bending video podcast show called "Here Come the Details" which can be streamed and heard on Spotify and YouTube JOSH FADEM SOCIALS https://youtube.com/@joshfademhttps://www.instagram.com/joshfademHERE COME THE DETAILS PODCAST https://www.instagram.com/herecomethedetailshttps://youtube.com/@herecomethedetailsNOIR NIGHTS WITH JOSH FADEMhttps://www.circlecinema.org/movies-events/noir-nights-with-josh-fademCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroJOSH FADEM LIVES ON STAGE11/23 Seattle - The Rabbit Box Theatre11/24 Portland, OR - Siren Theater11/26 Tulsa, OK - Noir Nights: Crack-Up on 35mm Circle Cinema12/4 Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA12/6 Bethlehem, PA - ArtsQuest SteelStacks12/9 Washington, D.C. - City State Public House

Ep. 186: Crispin Glover Talks No! You're Wrong. or: Spooky Action at a Distance (Episode Part Two)I had a great chat with Crispin Glover about his latest film No! You're Wrong. or: Spooky Action at a Distance. We got into his unique filmmaking process, his past films, and some very old school film processes that any film nerd would love to hear about. It was a great honor to talk to him about his work. He is currently touring with his new film and a few of his older films and I highly recommend you see them! Glover started developing the screenplay in 2007, as a project for he and his father, actor Bruce Glover, to act in together. Production of the film started in 2013 and originally wrapped in 2015, before Glover shot additional production segments yearly thereafter, wrapping principal photography in 2018. The film was primarily shot on sets constructed on shooting stages within the former horse stables on his property in the Czech Republic.It was the first of Glover's films to be shot on 35mm film stock, having previously only shot his films on 16mm film. To create an aesthetic comparable to films of the silent era, a hand-cranked camera previously owned by Karel Zeman was used for the segments of the film set in 1868 and 1888.Film is currently on tour, go to https://www.crispinglover.comNo! YOU’RE WRONG.or: Spooky Action at a Distance“No! YOU’RE WRONG. or: Spooky Action at a Distance” Shot on 35mm film negative/Big Slide Show (live profusely illustrated book dramatic narration)Q&A Book Signing​Nov 14 -17 Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE. on November 16 What is it? on November 17​Nov 30–Dec 1 — Parkway Theatre, Minneapolis​Dec 4–6 — Sun Ray Theatre, Tampa It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE. December 4 December 12–13 — Texas Theatre, Dallas It is fine! EVERYTHING IS FINE. on December 13Sign up for the newsletter to be informed of future tour dates:CrispinHellionGlover.comCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 185: Jess Rotter (Illustrator) Jess Rotter is a Los Angeles–based illustrator whose hand-drawn work spans album and book covers, film posters, murals, apparel, and editorial projects. Raised in New York and inspired by her father’s vinyl covers and comic books, Rotter has collaborated with artists and brands including Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, the Grateful Dead, Nike, Questlove, and Parker Posey. Her illustrations bring warmth, wit, and a distinctly personal touch to every project.An important voice in the reissue record boom of the mid-2000s, Rotter’s artwork helped shape the visual language of a new generation discovering rare music through vinyl. Beyond her commissioned work, she founded Rotter and Friends, a cult-favorite T-shirt line featured in Vogue, Rolling Stone, Spin, and more. Her art has appeared in NY Magazine, The Washington Post and in collaborations with Gibson Guitars, Rodarte, and major publishers including Chronicle, Penguin Random House, and Abrams. Her book I’m Bored (Hat and Beard Press) captures her signature mix of humor and nostalgia, rooted in the rock ’n’ roll counterculture of the 1960s and ’70s.jessrotter.comi: @rotterandfriendsCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 184: Busy Beaver Button Museum w/ Christen CarterSince pinback buttons were patented in 1896, people have communicated and built community through these little wearable items. The mission of the Button Museum to show how as much American history as possible through pinback buttons. The words, artwork, printing style, color, and size were the final result of a vision they wanted to communicate. Buttons tell a peoples' history like anything else!The physical museum is located in Busy Beaver Button Co.'s office where custom buttons are made!We also happily accept button donations!We have a book! Published and designed by the amazing Princeton Architectural Press. You can buy Button Power: 125 Years of Saying It with Buttons directly from us. Button Power is also available for purchase from your favorite bookseller. Please contact us if you have something to add or find any missing information. Thank you,Joel and Christen Carter(brother/sister button making/collecting duo)The Button Museum3407 W. Armitage Ave.Chicago, IL 60647https://buttonmuseum.orgCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 183: Richard Michael Gomez (Soft Sculptor, Digital Artist, Friend of Puppets) I had a great chat with Richard about his love of The Muppets, his art, and his path to becoming a puppeteer. I’m putting this out today to help promote The Muppet Script returns to bring you THE MUPPETS TAKE SCRIPTHATTAN! Richard will be a featured performer at the live show! W/: Marc Evan Jackson, Nina West, Paul F. Tompkins, John Hodgman, James Monroe Iglehart, Janet Varney, Loosey LaDuca, Griffin Newman, Oscar Montoya, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, Mark Gagliardi, Hal Lublin, David Burtka, Aaron Chen, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph & Murray Hill. Produced & Directed by Matt Wilkie. *Lineup Subject to Change.This performance will raise funds for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS.Show Time: 7:30pm. Online Tickets Only Available! https://veeps.com/dynastytypewriter/74f60a52-e5a6-45e5-9bfd-2a50d9a6c00d

Ep. 183: Nina West, Loosey LaDuca, and Matt Wilkie talk about The Muppets Take Scripthattan The Muppet Script returns to bring you THE MUPPETS TAKE SCRIPTHATTAN! When most people think of the Muppets, they think of the colorful characters made out of fleece and foam. But as with every movie, it all starts on the written page. Before returning to the big screen, the Muppets returned to the writers' room. Muppets stalwart FRANK OZ was joined by TOM TOM PATCHETT and JAY TARSES to take the gang to Broadway, in FRANK OZ's solo directorial debut. With music by JEFF MOSS and RALPH BURNS, THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN is a toe-tapping treasure! This performance will be raising funds for BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS, the philanthropic heart of Broadway. They are one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations, helping people across the country and across the street receive life-saving medications, health care, nutritious meals, counseling and emergency financial assistance. Online Tickets only available at7:30-10:30https://veeps.com/dynastytypewriter/Nina West, has charmed audiences worldwide with her dynamic talent and vibrant persona. A standout contestant on the eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, Nina earned the title of Miss Congeniality, captivating viewers with her blend of humor, heart, and show-stopping performances. Her journey in drag began during her college years at Denison University, where she crafted the unforgettable character of Nina West, blending her passion for theater and advocacy into a singular, dazzling career.Loosey LaDuca is an American drag performer who is best known for competing on the fifteenth season of the television series RuPaul's Drag Race. Rinaldi is from Ansonia, Connecticut, and was a construction worker before appearing on Drag Race. Loosey LaDuca's original song "Let Loose", which debuted on the show, went viral and received a remix featuring Jan Sport and Lemon. Matt Wilkie is known for Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), Black Widow (2021) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021). Matt Wilkie portrayed Receptionist in the She-Hulk: Attorney at Law episode Whose Show is This?He actually served as Marvel Studios' receptionist (albeit by the time it came out, Wilkie had been promoted), hence he is credited as a member of Marvel Studios Security, Content Protection and Facilities in the WandaVision episodes Filmed Before a Live Studio Audience, Don't Touch That Dial, Now in Color, We Interrupt This Program, On a Very Special Episode..., All-New Halloween Spooktacular!, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Previously On and The Series Finale, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier episodes New World Order, The Star-Spangled Man, Power Broker, The Whole World Is Watching, Truth and One World, One People, the Loki episodes Glorious Purpose, The Variant, Lamentis, The Nexus Event, Journey Into Mystery and For All Time. Always., Black Widow, the What If...? episodes What If... Captain Carter Were The First Avenger?, What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?, What If... The World Lost Its Mightiest Heroes?, What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?, What If... Zombies?!, What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?, What If... Thor Were an Only Child?, What If... Ultron Won? and What If... The Watcher Broke His Oath?, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Ep.182: John HodgmanJohn Hodgman is the host of the Judge John Hodgman podcast, the co-creator with David Rees of DICKTOWN on FX/Hulu, the author of books like VACATIONLAND and MEDALLION STATUS, and doer of other things. JUDGE JOHN HODGMAN is a weekly podcast in which I, John Hodgman, listen to real life disputes on issues such as:-is chili a soup or a stew?-is this room in my house called an “office” or a “den” or “a room full of junk.”-when is it may someone else’s Chinese food be legally considered abandoned property? -is it OK to rifle through the trash for prize coupons in a Canadian pizza parlor?-is a machine gun a robot? Then I tell the disputants who is right and who is wrong. It is a free production of MaximumFun.orghttps://www.johnhodgman.comCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 18: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater by John GaspardTWO YEARS, ONE THEATER: THE CULT FILM THAT WOULDN'T DIE The studio wanted it buried. Critics dismissed it. But when Harold and Maude arrived at Minneapolis’ Westgate Theater, something magical happened. The quirky dark comedy about a death-obsessed teen and an 80-year-old free spirit found its home. And stayed. And stayed. And stayed some more—until angry neighbors started protesting. This true story captures the remarkable phenomenon that transformed a box-office disaster into one of the most beloved cult films of all time. Inside this captivating chronicle, you'll discover: • How a single theater kept Harold and Maude alive when everyone else had given up on it • The joyful celebrations when stars Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort visited their devoted fans • The superfan who saw the film so many times he became friends with Ruth Gordon herself • The hilarious neighborhood protests demanding a change after endless months of the same film • Rare, never-before-published photographs of the theater, the celebrations, and the protests Before streaming, before home video, before "cult classic" was even a term—there was a small theater that wouldn't let a strange little film die. This is their story. PURCHASE LINKS Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Held-Over-Hardback-Standard-Gaspard/dp/0578574713 Direct From Author: http:/ www.albertsbridgebooks.com/ - /held-over-harold-and-maude-at-the-westgate-theater/ Outside the U.S.: https://tinyurl.com/4e2d8n4yCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep. 180: Michael Hitchcock (Actor/Writer/Producer) From his critically acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has been an industry standout for over 30 years.Michael currently recurs in Sterlin Harjo’s highly celebrated FX/Hulu series “The Lowdown” starring Ethan Hawke and a rogue’s gallery of outstanding talent including Kyle MacLaughlin, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Keith David, Ryan Kieran Armstrong, Timothy Blake Nelson, Killer Mike, and Peter Dinklage. Hitchcock plays Hawke’s friend “Ray,” a Tulsa antique dealer who often helps Hawke in his passionate quests to expose perceived corruption.Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter writes, “For most of the supporting cast, excellence is just a matter of opportunity… Hitchcock seems like he’s just there to steal a scene or two, but the third episode, in which Ray, Lee and Francis go on a mission, he’s funny and briefly, beautifully sad.”Michael is also currently featured on the hit Netflix comedy series “Nobody Wants This” starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Hitchcock plays “Henry,” a newly out-of-the-closet father to Bell and Justine Lupe, doing his best to make up for lost time after being emotionally absent in the past.Additional television acting credits include “The Paper,” “Palm Royale,” “The Resort,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Black Monday,” “Space Force,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Trial & Error,” “Veep,” “Glee,” “United States of Tara,” “Men of a Certain Age,” “Party Down,” “The League,” “Pushing Daisies,” and “Arrested Development.”Film credits include Christopher Guest’s renowned comedies including “Best in Show,” “A Mighty Wind,” “For Your Consideration,” “Mascots,” and “Waiting for Guffman.”Other film credits include “Bridesmaids,” “Jackpot!,” “Your Place or Mine,” “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar,” “Reunion,” “EXmas,” “Super 8,” “Wild Hogs,” “Smiley Face,” “Heartbreakers,” and “Serenity.” The New York Times includes the “Best in Show” and “Bridesmaids” as two of “The Best 100 Movies of the 21st Century.”Writing and producing credits include the television series “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” starring Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom. He was previously a Co-Executive Producer and writer on the multi-award-winning series “Glee.”Additional writing credits include the films “Where the Day Takes You,” “House Arrest,” and Disney’s “The Ultimate Christmas Present.” Hitchcock also performed both writing and producing duties on the comedy series “MAD TV,” nominated three times by the Writers Guild of America for “Outstanding Writing of a Comedy/Variety Series.” Born in Defiance, Ohio, and later raised in Western Springs, Illinois, Hitchcock received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. He is an alumnus of the Los Angeles comedy and improvisational troupe The Groundlings, and also tours with the improv troupe Theme Park. In addition, he has performed comedy improv for the U.S. troops with Stars for Stripes in Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain, Africa, Honduras, and Cuba.https://michaelhitchcock.comCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep.179: Chris Candy (Actor/Improvisor/Musician/Director) to promote John Candy: I Like MeI had a great chat with Chris about his father John Candy and the new documentary John Candy: I Like Me. We talked about John and the story of the making of the documentary and then got into Chris’s own career in acting, improvising, and talked about his history of his long musical path starting with playing in punk bands. We also talked about how Richard Lewis looked after Chris and but and Chris meeting and chatting with Martin Short. Chris is a great guy and was a pleasure to chat with. Chris Candy BioChris Candy is a Canadian-born actor trained at Groundlings, Second City, and Upright Citizens Brigade. He hosts the weekly music program Neuz Pollution for KXLU 88.9 FM and is the co-host and creator of the Too Much Movie Podcast. Candy has acted and produced films that have played at the Napa Valley Film Fest, Raindance, and the Calgary International Film Festival. Candy produced the short documentary, Kinda Crazy, on Rip City Skates. He can be seen in the upcoming film Adulthood starring Josh Gad, and most recently directed the Coldplay lyric video for the song “All My Love,” and the Coldplay music video for “The Karate Kid.” Catch Chris playing bass in his band Bull Shannon.https://christophercandy.comCreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep. 178: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror documentary with Director Linus O’Brien The son of The Rocky Horror Picture Show creator Richard O’Brien charts the journey of the sing-along cultural phenomenon.Much like its protagonists, Brad and Janet, The Rocky Horror Picture Showhas had a fantastical and surreal journey into the spotlight. It started life in an 85-seat studio space at London’s Royal Court Theatre, before being adapted into a breakout cult movie that would become a midnight screening favourite, with a near-fanatical fanbase and a host of rituals, fanzines and spin-off events. Linus O’Brien’s hugely entertaining directorial debut traces Rocky Horror’sjourney across the decades, highlighting why it has such staying power. Featuring interviews with creator Richard O’Brien, one of the film’s stars, Tim Curry, and a host of artists, critics and fans, including Jack Black and Trixie Mattell, Strange Journey is a joyous testament to this 50-year-old classic. We talk today with Director Linus O’Brien who is also Richard O’Briens son. The documentary is now in theaters. It’s a great documentary so please show support. It’s in theaters now! Go to rockyhorrordoc.com to buy tickets! CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep. 177: Pati Rock Talks About Mick Rock’s New Rocky Horror Photography Book We talk today with Pati Rock Mick Rocks wife about this book, Mick’s work, Pati’s work in fashion, and her life in Nyc in the 80’sMick Rock Rocky Horror Book available on Sept 29th Step behind the curtain of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with photographer Mick Rock in this one-of-a-kind slipcased collection of rarely seen photographs and behind-the-scenes anecdotesKnown as “the man who shot the seventies,” Mick Rock had exclusive access to the set during the original filming of the now-iconic 1975 movie—and now, in honor of its 50th anniversary, his personal archive is wide open.This stunning volume captures the raw, behind-the-scenes magic of a film that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon. From candid moments with Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Richard O’Brien to intimate shots of the cast between takes, every page offers a glimpse into the bold, bizarre, and beautiful world of Rocky Horror as it was being brought to life.Featuring a foreword by creator Richard O’Brien and hundreds of rare photographs, this stunning gift book is a visual love letter to the wild energy, fearless creativity, and sheer chaos that turned a low-budget musical into a beloved masterpiece. Alongside these vivid behind-the-scenes snapshots and anecdotes, readers also gain VIP access to interviews with members of the original cast and crew, as well as famous performers and creatives who are among the film’s most fervent fans, including Joan Jett, Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, Juliette Lewis, Jinkx Monsoon, Duff McKagan, Anna Sui, Karen O, Trixie Mattel, Peaches, Norman Reedus, Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), and many, many more.Whether you’re a devoted fan or just discovering the Time Warp, Mick Rock’s Rocky Horror is dripping with the glam, grit, and rebellious spirit that made the movie a revolution in platform heels. Don’t just shiver with antici—pation; dive into this timeless tribute and celebrate the global phenomenon that continues to resonate with audiences, generation after generation.https://www.mickrock.comBook Available Here https://www.amazon.com/Rocky-Horror-Photographs-Interviews-Commemorating/dp/0063385686

Ep. 176: Crispin Hellion Glover (Actor/Director) It was such an honor to chat with Crispin Glover. We talked about the films he directed, his production company, and his connections with Werner Herzog, and David Lynch. This was one of the biggest honors of doing the podcast for the past five years.Bio Crispin Hellion Glover (born April 20, 1964) is an American film actor, director and screenwriter, recording artist, publisher and author. In the late 1980s Glover started his company, Volcanic Eruptions, which issues his books and also serves as the production company of Glover's films, What Is It? and It is Fine. Everything is Fine! And No! You're Wrong OR: SPOOKY ACTION AT A DISTANCE. Glover tours with those films and plans to film more at the property he owns in the Czech Republic. Check out “No! You're Wrong OR: SPOOKY ACTION AT A DISTANCE” the latest film he directed that has its world premiere at MoMa on Thursday October 2nd 7pm Tickets available herehttps://crispinhellionglover.eventive.org/schedule/https://www.crispinglover.comhttps://www.instagram.com/crispinhelliongloverRich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastro

Ep. 175: Stephen BluhmStephen Bluhm is a gifted songwriter and crooner, lauded by folks like Mike Watt and The Magnetic Fields. His orchestral pop transports me to another place, while his synth stylings recall the best of Talking Heads and Depeche Mode. On his latest album, Out of the Nowhere Into the Here, he explores new lyric and sonic territory, employing a dozen orchestral musicians along with his piano. The album has a companion instrumental version as well. I've known Stephen for years, since I booked shows in West Philadelphia, and noticed right away he always got a big, loving response from the audience. We've been friends ever since, and for 2 years, he's helped me edit and record intros to our Vintage Annals Archive podcast, and we use his music in the intros and outro on each episode. Aside from being a wonderful musician I'm grateful to know, he's a true sweetheart of a person. On this episode we play clips from some of the songs on his album and talk about his life, including his accidental kundalini awakening and its affect on him and his songwriting.You can find his music at stephenbluhm.bandcamp.com and any streaming site. CATSKILL, NY's Avalon Lounge Friday September 26th 8pm songwriter Stephen Bluhm's 40th birthday party: original chamber and synth pop AND Brian Wilson covers by Hudson Valley musicians. CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer and episode editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep. 174: Bobby MoynihanBobby Moynihan is an American actor, comedian, writer, and voice actor known for his work on Saturday Night Live from 2008 to 2017, as well as roles in animated films like Monsters University and The Secret Life of Pets. He has also lent his voice to characters in TV shows such as We Bare Bears and DuckTales, and created the show Loafy.https://www.instagram.com/bibbymoynihan/CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch

Ep. 173: Richard O’Brien (Actor/Writer/Singer)About Richard O’Brien Richard Timothy Smith was born in Cheltenham. At age 10, his father, previously an accountant, moved the family to Tauranga, New Zealand, to take up sheep farming. At age 22 he returned to England. His horse skills got him employment as a stuntman in Carry On Cowboy, 1966, and Casino Royal, 1967. He changed his name to O’Brien, his grandmother’s name, to avoid confusion with another Richard Smith. He was in the touring cast of Hair, 1969, where he met Tim Curry, and Kimi Wong who became his first wife. He had a small part in the stage version of Jesus Christ Superstar, 1972, which introduced him to director Jim Sharman, who later agreed to put on The Rocky Horror Show, Richard's first play. It played two years at the King’s Road Theatre, and was then made into a The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film became defined as a cult classic and took off. The follow-up was called “Shock Treatment”. Richard acted in a variety of film and television including as the villain Gulnar in Robin of Sherwood, 1986, and as the eponymous Ink Thief, 1994, and as the host of the game show, Crystal Maze, 1990-3. He performed as a musician as Mephistopheles Smith. Cover Art by Jess Rotter https://jessrotter.comAbout “Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror”In Theaters 9/26/2025 On Demand and Blu Ray 10/20/2025 Directed by Linus O’Brien Produced by Linus O'Brien, Avner Shiloah, Garret Price, and Adam Gibbs at Margot Station STRANGE JOURNEY: THE STORY OF ROCKY HORROR is a joyful and wild ride through the tale of the cultural juggernaut that is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From its humble origins as a London fringe theater play, the documentary tracks its meteoric rise, fall and resurrection to become the biggest cult film of all time. With intimate access to its creator Richard O’Brien and other major players such as Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Lou Adler, the documentary explores what makes the play and film so singular: Its groundbreaking and transgressive themes, iconic performances and epic songs that took over popular culture. The cult phenomenon that sprung around it is unparalleled, and created not only the midnight screenings which continue to this day, but also a safe haven for those who ever felt different or marginalized – with particular significance for the queer community. In our current political climate, Rocky Horror’s message of inclusion and self expression holds more resonance than ever.”Produced and released by Margot StationAbout Margot StationFounded in 2023 by producer Adam Gibbs and director Garret Price, Margot Station is a home for filmmakers to create elevated film and television projects, with a focus in the unscripted world. Our infrastructure and resources create a space where filmmakers and artists can do their best work, and our financing and distribution partners can feel confident that their projects will be managed at the highest level. At Margot Station, we relentlessly push quality and solution-focused execution by maintaining flexibility across teams and approaches; we are a place where imagination flourishes by providing strategic support throughout the lifespan of the project, from the inception of an idea all the way through the financing, production, and final execution stages. We believe there are all sorts of stories that need to be told, and have created an innovative model to bring those stories from ideation to a screen near you.https://www.margotstation.com/Thank You’s Thank you Adam, Garret, and Benjamin at Margot Station. Thank you to Linus O’Brien and Richard O’Brien for making this episode happen. CreditsStephen Bluhm - Sound Engineer ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.stephenbluhm.fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rich WexlerProducer/Interviewer ⁠⁠⁠http://www.vintageannalsarchive.comEpisode EditorsOtter Castro https://www.instagram.com/ottercastroRudy Fischmannhttps://www.instagram.com/onelastfisch