The TowerCast Podcast #68 An Interview with Kevin SmithThis week on the TowerCast Podcast, we sit down with the iconic, cult-classic director KEVIN SMITH—the genius behind the cult comedies and dramas such as CLERKS (1994), JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK (2001), DOGMA (1999), MALLRATS (1995), TUSK (2014), GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997), CHASING AMY (1997), ZACK AND MIRI MAKE A PORNO (2008) and many more!We dive into Kevins story as an independent film icon and what it took to get there. We share stories of developing pictures and what it was like to work with Oscar winners. Get ready for a conversation full of comedy, inspiration, and motivation only on TowerCast—where cinema gets real weird, real fast.🎬 Subscribe for more exclusive filmmaker interviews, deep dives into cult cinema, and insider film industry insights!
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An Interview with Tommy Dangcil
This week on the TowerCast Podcast, we sit down with the talented Tommy Dangcil—a lighting and grip wizard with credits to your favorite films such as TRAINING DAY (2001), ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER (2025), AVENGERS: ENDGAME (2019), TOP GUN: MAVERICK (2022), SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME (2021), LICORICE PIZZA (2021), NIGHTCRAWLER (2014), HER (2013), THE MASTER (2012) and many morek.We dive into Tommy's involvement working with industry legends and how El Paso is ready for more major motion picture productions. We also get some amazing industry advice on what it takes to work your way to the top. Get ready for a conversation full of energy, lighting, and fearless filmmaking. Only on TowerCast—where cinema gets real weird, real fast.🎬 Subscribe for more exclusive filmmaker interviews, deep dives into cult cinema, and insider film industry insights!Hashtags:#TowerCastPodcast #TommyDangcil #onebattleafteranother #CultCinema #IndieFilmLegend #AGoodFridayEvening #elpaso #filmlighting #CinemaWithAttitude #cinephiletalk #watchmoremovies #PodcastLife #FilmTalk #BehindTheScenes #TowerProductions____________________________________________________________Tommy Dangcil Links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0199485/?ref_=ext_shr_lnkhttps://youtu.be/1SWznFlIwgc?si=Av2XaE8QhlELfEGLhttps://youtu.be/w5CS-H4GkWc?si=cYFqw-u2geNNejFu
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#66 An Interview with John Waters
This week on the TowerCast Podcast, we sit down with the one and only John Waters—cult film legend, trash cinema trailblazer, and all-around icon. From Pink Flamingos to Serial Mom, we dig into his wild ride of a career, his love for the outrageous, and what keeps him inspired after decades of gloriously defying the mainstream.We’re also talking about his upcoming one-man show, “A Good Friday Evening with John Waters,” happening in Las Cruces—a can't-miss event packed with laughs, stories, and that signature Waters edge.💄 Get ready for a conversation full of filth, flair, and fearless filmmaking. Only on TowerCast—where cinema gets real weird, real fast.🎬 Subscribe for more exclusive filmmaker interviews, deep dives into cult cinema, and insider film industry insights!
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#65 An Interview with Lloyd Kaufman
Lloyd Kaufman, the legendary co-founder of Troma Entertainment and the mastermind behind The Toxic Avenger, has spent decades pushing the boundaries of independent filmmaking. In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into his fearless approach to cinema, the DIY spirit of Troma, and his unfiltered thoughts on the future of indie films. From cult classics to Hollywood resistance, Kaufman has seen it all—and he's got a lot to say.Special thanks to Linda R Wolfe for making this happen.🎬 Subscribe for more exclusive filmmaker interviews, deep dives into cult cinema, and insider film industry insights!Hashtags:#LloydKaufman #TromaFilms #TheToxicAvenger #IndieFilmmaking #CultCinema #DIYFilmmaking #FilmIndustry #BMovies #HorrorComedy #UndergroundCinema #FilmmakerInterview #TromaEntertainment #MovieBreakdown #LowBudgetFilms #filmlovers
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#64 A Talk with Doug Jones: The Heart of Humanity
This week on the #TowerCastPodcast we talk to a very prolifically talented individual who is highly regarded as “The Most Famous Actor You’ve Never Seen”.
Doug Jones is an individual who’s widely revered in the creature feature world and beyond acting in films such as Tim Burton’s Batman Returns, Guillermo Del Toro’s Mimic, also playing Abe Sapien in Hellboy 1 & 2, The Faun and Pale Man characters in Pan’s Labyrinth, and even joining Del Toro on the Oscar stage for playing Amphibian Man in his academy award winning picture, “The Shape of Water”.
Join us as we dive into his unique and fascinating world as we cover topics such as being recognized as an actor without further subtitles, his beautiful relationship with Guillermo Del Toro, his favorite films, and much more on this week’s episode!
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