Episode 78: Heidi Honeycutt
Bill speaks to author, film historian and film programmer Heidi Honeycutt about her various creative endeavors, from writing freelance film journalism and creating websites like Pretty Scary to acting in independent films, co-founding film festivals like Viscera and Etheria, writing the book I SPIT ON YOUR CELLULOID - THE HISTORY OF WOMAN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES, and contributing extras to boutique Blu-Ray releases. Topics include: Lela Swift, Kier-La Janisse, THE HOWLING, interview and research techniques, Anna Biller, the Wench Film Festival, Jim Van Bebber, nepotism in Hollywood, Astrid Frank’s RED, Elvira, the “Rack Focus” series at the American Cinematheque, MGM musicals, BRIDES OF HORROR, lax television censorship practices in California, Stephanie Rothman, and the pros and cons of artificial intelligence.
Visit Heidi Honeycutt’s website
Visit the Etheria Film Festival website
Visit the Wench Film Festival
Watch Heidi Honeycutt’s film WRETCHED
Watch Heidi Honeycutt on Trailers From Hell
Listen to Heidi Honeycutt on Mystic Party
Watch HER HORROR LEGACY: A DISCUSSION ON WOMEN DIRECTING HORROR MOVIES - Fantasia Film Festival
Buy THE STUPEFYING SIREN TALES OF PAMELA SUTCH
Buy SHORT SHARP SHOCKS Volume 4 Blu-Ray (Region B)
Buy CHERRY 2000
Buy DAN CURTIS’ LATE NIGHT MYSTERIES
Buy 3 x TEUVO TULIO - 3-Disc Deluxe Limited Edition from Deaf Crocodile
Buy HOLLYWOOD 90028
