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The Gala Show

The Gala Show

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The Video Archives Podcast presents The Gala Show, where guests are given thirty minutes of open mic conversations on cinema, television, theater, podcasting and culture with reporter on the beat, Gala Avary. New episodes every Thursday.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Gala Show episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Gala Show for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Gala Show episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Gala Show - Giovanni Ribisi: Film Economics
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11/14/24 • 54 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala geeks out with actor (and cinematographer!) Giovanni Ribisi. Giovanni shares with Gala the economics behind making a movie in today's day and age, his lifelong love for cinema, and the ways that young filmmakers can shoot on film — but first, a question about what movies he shows his children.

If you haven't already, I urge you to check out Strange Darling, shot entirely on Kodak 500T, 250D, 50D, and 35mm.

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The Gala Show - Ayinde Howell: Conspiracy Theories
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02/20/25 • 47 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala hangs out with actor and vegan chef Ayinde Howell to talk about conspiracy theories. Ayinde shares with Gala which theories he's been researching, how TikTok reminds him of the good old days of the internet, and the secrets behind wifi. Before he get into it, Gala has a question about growing up as a vegan.

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The Gala Show - Eli Roth: How Much Is Too Much?
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11/23/23 • 47 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sets the Thanksgiving table with director Eli Roth (Hostel, Knock Knock, Cabin Fever) to chat all about his newest movie Thanksgiving -- available in theaters now. Eli shares with Gala how his philosophy on filmmaking has changed over the years, how he and writer Jeff Rendell came up with the idea for Thanksgiving when they were twelve, and the ways that social media played a role in the making of the movie -- but first, a question about what's on the menu for the holiday.

Please note, some spoilers to Thanksgiving may lay within! Proceed with caution.

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The Gala Show - Zach Goode: The New Guy
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02/15/24 • 44 min

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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The Gala Show - Mick Garris: Book to Film Adaptations
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10/26/23 • 38 min

On this premiere episode of The Gala Show, Gala travels to Nice Guy Productions World Headquarters overlooking the glamorous San Fernando Valley to chat with one of the nicest guys in Hollywood, Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers, Critters 2, and the Post Mortem Podcast). Mick walks Gala through the nuances and challenges of adaptations, his collaborations with Steven King and Clive Barker, and how one can even adapt their own original material — but first, a question about the set of Critters 2.

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On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with acclaimed playwright Michelle Kholos Brooks (H*tler's Tasters, Hostage, and the upcoming War Words) to chat all about how to adapt life stories without exploiting the real person they are based on. Michelle shares with Gala how she got her start as a writer, the story behind Hostage, and a funny story about a cabby — but first, a question about how one can juggle a fruitful career and motherhood.

Check out Michelle's new play War Words playing at the A.R.T./New York from November 14th to through December 17th. Tickets are available through On The Stage.

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The Gala Show - Larry Karaszewski: L.A. Films
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11/09/23 • 42 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala makes her way to the Hollywood Hills to chat with Larry Karaszewski (Ed Wood, Big Eyes, Dolemite Is My Name) about one of her favorite topics -- L.A. movies. The two enjoy the outdoor scenery as Larry shares with Gala his criteria for what makes a true L.A. movie, his love for the city, and movies that everyone should definitely check out -- but first, a question about Larry's collection of 16mm shorts.

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The Gala Show - Josh Miller: Being A Movie Kid
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11/16/23 • 38 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with one of the men responsible for her favorite movies in recent years, filmmaker Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog, Silent Night, and Hey... Stop Stabbing Me!) to chat all about what it's like to grow up as a movie kid. Josh shares with Gala what life was like in Bloomington, how moving to Los Angeles affected him, and his best advice for those who want to find their tribe — but first, a question about dream adaptations.

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The Gala Show - Craig MacNeil: Craig & Friends Movie Club
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11/30/23 • 40 min

On this episode of The Gala Show, Gala sits down with Craig MacNeil (Craig & Friends podcast) to talk all about his podcast's movie club! Craig shares with Gala the origins of his movie club, the beauty of YouTube angels, and the importance of queer cinema — but first, a question about how fatherhood has changed him.

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The Gala Show - 2024 Wrap Up

2024 Wrap Up

The Gala Show

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12/30/24 • 66 min

With 2024 coming to a close, Gala sits down with Roger to discuss her favorite films of 2024 and the discoveries she's made along the way. As an added New Years bonus, Gala and Roger do it all on video!

Click HERE for the video version.

Also, check us out over on Patreon.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Gala Show have?

The Gala Show currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does The Gala Show cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on The Gala Show?

The episode title 'Mick Garris: Book to Film Adaptations' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Gala Show?

The average episode length on The Gala Show is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Gala Show released?

Episodes of The Gala Show are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Gala Show?

The first episode of The Gala Show was released on Oct 18, 2023.

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