Bravo for the B-side Podcast

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B movies are what we love at Bravo for the B-side. Here we dissect B movies, from the earnest efforts and studio-level quality films to the camcorder-based, utter amateur movies. After a beat by beat dissection of the movie we talk about what lesson(s) could be learned for beginning writers, directors, producers, actors, etc… We believe all films have a lesson.

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Episodes 191

The Transfiguration – Episode 190
1h ago · 1:54:31
It’s called a new interpretation of Vampire films. While that is very misleading, The Transfiguration is a fantastic film in viewing and lessons. It does involve the topic of vampires, but it is a deep exploration of a troubled young man. The lessons are high-end. The technical aspects are spot-on at each level. The performances were great, but there is little dialogue. The true mastery is the writing and direction, where we see how to effectively bring a low-dialogue story to an audience. Also, we discuss our upcoming guesting on Talking Pondo, with our friends Cliff and Marty. This will air
Scream of the Blind Dead – Episode 189
14d ago · 1:00:01
This podcast is about lessons, and Scream of the Blind Dead has a whole bunch of them. From beginning to end it is chock full of lessons on what not to do. When we were searching for the next movie for the show we stumbled on this and it looked like an earnest effort from the trailer, so we threw it on. What we did not know was that this film was under forty minutes. So effectively, a short feature or short film. The one positive note on this is that someone wanted to make it, and they did. Beyond that it lacks structure, story, clarity. No dialogue. Modeled after characters created by Amando
Dinner in America – Episode 188
28d ago · 1:37:36
Dinner in America was suggested by our friends Clif and Marty of Pondo Enterprises. Took a while to finally get to it, but it was worth the wait. The technical lessons are very simple and short; it did it all right. Where we break things down beings with the characters. A fantastic example of bringing depth to what should be simple characters. Often in Indie films and even B-movies, simple characters are taken for granted. Dinner in America gives us some deep looks, all through a comedic lens, and these two primary characters connect with the viewer all through the film. The pacing is steady.
Interview with Sam Gaffin and Kristal Theron of Robotica Destructiva – Episode 187
1mo ago · 2:02:08
We are lucky to be able to speak to the creator of Robotica Destructiva, Sam Gaffin, and actor Kristal Theron who played Luna. Once again we find ourselves in a fantastic conversation with two incredible creatives. We learn how random encounters can lead to a steady friendship and filmmaking. Sam gives us some insight into the evolution of Robotica Destructiva, Kristal shares what it’s like to work on a green screen film. And from there we have a fantastically fun talk. Be sure to check out the following films and links: The Killer Robots and the Battle for the Cosmic Potato The Killer Robots!
Return of Tucky Williams – Episode 186
1mo ago · 1:36:14
It has been far too long since we have had Tucky Williams on the show. This interview we celebrate a milestone for Tucky’s film Girl-Girl Scene 1984. Then we get into some great conversations on filmmaking, catching up, post-pandemic filmmaking, and more. Always a delight to speak with, Tucky gives some point-blank views on everything from indie film to daily life. If this is your first time listening to Tucky we encourage you to reach back into our episodes and dive into the first two interviews we have had with her. Especially if you’re looking for something upbeat. Support the Podcast Visit
Wallace Peebles: Paranormal Inspectre – Episode 185
2mo ago · 1:17:20
Wallace Peebles: Paranormal Inspectre is a good example of how comedy can have a very narrow appeal. We thought the trailer was sufficiently entertaining to take this one on for the show. In the end it was just not for us. Not our kind of humor. There are some very valuable lessons that the movie has to offer. Pacing being the most important among them. Technically the film is sound. Even with a solid technical foundation, the poor writing, puerile humor, and some unfortunate if not offensive choices make this a nearly unbearable watch. In the end, this movie may be enjoyed by some folks, that
Robotica Destructiva – Episode 184
2mo ago · 1:12:53
Robotica Destructiva is a great movie, one that is truly a labor of love. It is a primary lesson in what we keep saying, Make your movies! Similar to Manborg, which we covered in the past, it is live action against a green screen world of renderings and compositing. Costume design is great, the look of the movie is very comic oriented, and at no point is it lost on you the amount of work building the digital worlds. Our only issues are with the modulation of the android voices, which most of the time makes it difficult to understand what is being said, and the pacing. It is fast. Non-stop spee
The Hero – Episode 183
3mo ago · 1:38:30
The Hero is a great film full of top-notch lessons. We follow Lee, an aged Western film star who has been riding the tail-end of his career for some time. With work only coming in the form of commercial voice-overs, Lee does not have much to look forward to. With a dire diagnosis, Lee starts to take inventory of his life, his situation, and what having a future really means. The cast ensemble is amazing. With Sam Elliott leading the charge, Laura Prepon, Kyrsten Ritter, and Nick Offerman join in for an incredible experience. Primary lesson in this episode is show don’t tell. So much incredible
The G – Episode 182
3mo ago · 1:34:36
This episode we confront The G, a thriller starring Dale Dickey. An elderly woman and her husband are immorally thrust into a care center under the ‘care’ of a guardian. The message of the movie confronts a terrible reality of what can only be called a form of elder abuse, but judges and the court system granting guardianship over elderly folks who have no say in the matter. The G, Dickey’s character, reaches out to some darker family connections to exact revenge on her guardian and his minions. Our only criticism about this film is how it was presented in the trailer and other media. We were
Saint Bernard – Episode 181
4mo ago · 1:41:17
PLEASE see the list below if you are dealing with trauma and you need help. That is the primary lesson behind this episode. Saint Bernard is a fantastic art-film that takes us on the downward spiral of Bernard, an orchestra conductor who is overcome by trauma. The visuals in this movie are stunning, uncomfortable, emotional. There is very little dialogue. On the technical side everything about this film is a valuable lesson. All of it. It may not be for everyone, but it is definitely a movie you will not forget if you watch it. Listen up and decide for yourself. If you are suffering through tr
Doll Shark – Episode 180
4mo ago · 1:45:04
Yes, it’s another shark horror this episode. Doll Shark is brought to life by the very same group that gave us Camp Blood: Clown Shark, which we covered in the last episode. The stuffed plushy Doll Shark is cute, and gives a couple of good laughs. The lighting is way off kilter. The script is just as loose and meandering. The story is yet again seemingly a mishmash of random things thrown together with a stuffed shark in the frame. The lessons are once again way more what NOT to do than what to do. The watch was painful, and the craftwork from A-Z is just bad. Support the Podcast Visit our web
Camp Blood: Clown Shark – Episode 179
5mo ago · 1:41:50
Camp Blood: Clown Shark has so much going for it in the name. It was a wild concept but the writing choked out the wild and gave us instead bleh. The ridiculous special effects are the key factor in keeping up the fun of watching. The plot holes and deviations help to exercise your brain as you try to figure out what in the hell is going on. Unfortunately at the end of the ride all you get is some befuddlement over the plot and unanswered questions. Lessons are mixed in this one, but probably a little more leaning on the what not to do of it all. Support the Podcast Visit our website
Christmas Bloodbath – Episode 178
5mo ago · 1:39:46
Strap in B-siders. Christmas Bloodbath is a frustratingly wild ride. It does take place during Christmas, and there is a bath, but there is not a lot of blood. We dive into this earnest effort Indie film that gives us puppets, obscure plot devices, endless narration, and a whole lot of stuff that just does not make sense. There are some positive points to be made, but overall seeing this more than once is a labor. We clocked in two and a half views, which is more than enough for a lifetime. Lessons, laughs, and more lessons. Support the Podcast Visit our website
Interview with Eric Miller – Episode 177
6mo ago · 1:45:37
Interview with Eric Miller - Episode 177 Continuing the train of interviews, we talk with Eric Miller, author of the book Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed, screenwriter for Ice Spiders, Night Skies, Swamp Shark, Mask Maker, and so much more. Join us for a very fun, very informative talk about his work, experiences, some funny stories, and just a full-on nerd fest for writing and movies. Also be sure to check him out on IMDB, his website, and his new book on Amazon. https://www.ericmillerwrites.com https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Uncle-Eric-Miller/dp/B0DTF5LVHW/ Support the Podcast Visit
Interview with Hilton Ariel Ruiz (Catching Up) – Episode 176
6mo ago · 1:34:45
Once again we have friend Hilton Ariel Ruiz on the show to do some catching up on things. We talk about how the pandemic changed filmmaking for him, indie film, and possible futures. There is a lot of great advice in here. We also talk with Hilton on changes to FilmHub and how these kinds of changes will make it more difficult for new Indie filmmakers in an already complicated business. Come and dive in for the fun and follow along as Hilton has to move from room to room in his house while we chat. Support the Podcast Visit our website
Interview with Michael Dahan – Episode 175
6mo ago · 1:42:38
We have the pleasure of speaking with Michael Dahan, writer and director of Yes Repeat No. Please join us as we discuss a number of things ranging from filmmaking, identity, and the politics of wanting to help a people but staying out of it. It is a very heartfelt and frank conversation. Michael’s journey from concept to completion of the movie is a fantastic listen. We thoroughly enjoyed this talk and we think you will as well. Support the Podcast Visit our website
Yes Repeat No – Episode 174
7mo ago · 1:32:06
Yes Repeat No is an amazing film to start off 2026. Written and directed by Michael Dahan, this experimental film is about three actors auditioning for the role of Palestinian-Jewish actor and activist Juliano Mer-Khamis. The film is amazing, but we could not cover it using our regular beat-by-beat formula. Instead, we give some bits and pieces of the film’s progression but we talk more about the technical aspects of the film. And politics. You will not be able to watch this movie without delving into politics, and that’s good. The lessons are abundant, but more importantly we talk about how a
Year End Retrospective-Horror genre – Episode 173
8mo ago · 1:48:23
For our End of the Year Retrospective, we decided this year to cover the history of the Horror genre. You all know what ridiculously huge horror fans we are, so it was about time to discuss this magical genre. We cover the first horror film, first Christmas horror film, changes by decade, and a lot more. At the end, Jim gives everyone a piece of advice. You should listen to it. This will be the last episode for 2025 as Jim takes the rest of the month for his recovery. We will be back in 2026, just a few weeks away. CREATE! Support the Podcast Visit our website
Thanksgiving – Episode 172
8mo ago · 1:40:45
While the name is simple, Thanksgiving is a solid bit of holiday horror. In the pantheon of holiday horror films the turkey eating holiday is the most overlooked. The gore is satisfying and the killings come at a fairly decent rate. The chief downside provides important lessons for writers. The primary is backstory. Often unnecessary for redshirts we get a lot of it being thrust in our faces that wastes time and is frustrating in its poor timing and irrelevant information. Other than a couple of missteps like that it was a fun watch and just as fun to discuss. Support the Podcast Visit our web
Interview with Kyle Hester (Preacher 6) – Episode 171
9mo ago · 1:08:53
Far too long has passed since we’ve talked with Kyle Hester. Join us for a magnificent conversation about the upcoming release of his latest film Preacher 6, his documentaries, the evolution of Indie filmmaking, and more. Kyle talks about the ups and downs of the journey of making Preacher 6, battling the pandemic, and how Just Keep Going is the key phrase we should all practice. We also talk about his wife Tracy’s new book release and Kickstarter for her next novel. Look below for links to Kyle and Tracy’s sites, socials, and so on. Sit back and listen to one of the most upbeat and genuine pe
Sherlock Holmes (2010 Asylum) – Episode 170
9mo ago · 1:46:50
Long on our list, the Asylum version of Sherlock from 2010 was finally pushed to the top. Way back before the podcast started we found this hidden deep down the rabbit hole. Dani loves Sherlock Holmes, and when you pair him with a T-rex, I mean come on. Unfortunately the T-rex went from awesome to burdensome. There are plenty of issues here, but as always meaningful lessons can be found within. We do love Asylum films, as ridiculous as they are, because at the end of it all they are fun to watch. We have said before, having people say your film was fun to watch is the goal. Support the Podcast
I, Madman – Episode 169
10mo ago · 1:48:43
Another find during bedrest, I. Madman is a late eighties mild horror that fits the period and genre perfectly. A woman finds herself terrorized by a character from a strange book. Sounds pretty simple, and it is. The film overall is a fun watch. Inundated with late eighties filmmaking techniques and a fast-paced storyline, for the most part, there are some good lessons here. The writing could have used a go-over, the editing is not tight, but we do have some good lessons that can elevate your work. Not the least of which is; having a caped villain running through traffic is timeless and magic
Forgive Us All – Episode 168
10mo ago · 1:39:31
An excellent surprise, Forgive Us All was a delight to watch and dissect. We have so many good lessons from this film that we go over. Forgive Us All is another take on the zombie genre, one that is near and dear to our hearts. Going more to the route of Infected rather than zombies, this movie tells the story in precise, crisp, efficient writing, of a survivor named Rory who is looking for meaning in her life. Having suffered tragedy on the onset of the apocalypse, she wonders why surviving even matters. There is no fat to trim away from this film. With a brilliant combination of writing, dir
Popeye’s Revenge – Episode 167
11mo ago · 2:00:46
You can only go so long before your curiosity gets the best of you. With no less than three Popeye films that hit in 2025 we had to take a dive. We settled on Popeye’s Revenge based on trailers, of which none were truly gripping. We dive into this dumpster fire attempt to capitalize on the expiration of copyright on old, beloved cartoon characters. We posit the script was done by AI, and the director may as well have been AI too. There are a couple of good lessons here, a couple, but the rest is a sorely disappointing run of missed opportunities, poor writing, nonsensical story, and actors who
Wrath of Dracula – Episode 166
11mo ago · 1:46:15
This week we’ve taken on Wrath of Dracula, starring the fantastic Hannaj Bang-Benz. There was certainly some money behind this independent film, but Wrath of Dracula was lacking on some areas. The actors were great, and there are a lot of fantastic lessons that all Indie filmmakers should tap into. There are, unfortunately, some lessons on what not to do. Among them - writing pitfalls. If you’re going to have a story about Dracula, you should probably invite him to the story. More on that inside.

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Episodes 191

The Transfiguration – Episode 190

Scream of the Blind Dead – Episode 189

Dinner in America – Episode 188

Interview with Sam Gaffin and Kristal Theron of Robotica Destructiva – Episode 187

Return of Tucky Williams – Episode 186

Wallace Peebles: Paranormal Inspectre – Episode 185

Robotica Destructiva – Episode 184

The Hero – Episode 183

The G – Episode 182

Saint Bernard – Episode 181

Doll Shark – Episode 180

Camp Blood: Clown Shark – Episode 179

Christmas Bloodbath – Episode 178

Interview with Eric Miller – Episode 177

Interview with Hilton Ariel Ruiz (Catching Up) – Episode 176

Interview with Michael Dahan – Episode 175

Yes Repeat No – Episode 174

Year End Retrospective-Horror genre – Episode 173

Thanksgiving – Episode 172

Interview with Kyle Hester (Preacher 6) – Episode 171

Sherlock Holmes (2010 Asylum) – Episode 170

I, Madman – Episode 169

Forgive Us All – Episode 168

Popeye’s Revenge – Episode 167

Wrath of Dracula – Episode 166

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Episodes 191

The Transfiguration – Episode 190

Scream of the Blind Dead – Episode 189

Dinner in America – Episode 188

Interview with Sam Gaffin and Kristal Theron of Robotica Destructiva – Episode 187

Return of Tucky Williams – Episode 186

Wallace Peebles: Paranormal Inspectre – Episode 185

Robotica Destructiva – Episode 184

The Hero – Episode 183

The G – Episode 182

Saint Bernard – Episode 181

Doll Shark – Episode 180

Camp Blood: Clown Shark – Episode 179

Christmas Bloodbath – Episode 178

Interview with Eric Miller – Episode 177

Interview with Hilton Ariel Ruiz (Catching Up) – Episode 176

Interview with Michael Dahan – Episode 175

Yes Repeat No – Episode 174

Year End Retrospective-Horror genre – Episode 173

Thanksgiving – Episode 172

Interview with Kyle Hester (Preacher 6) – Episode 171

Sherlock Holmes (2010 Asylum) – Episode 170

I, Madman – Episode 169

Forgive Us All – Episode 168

Popeye’s Revenge – Episode 167

Wrath of Dracula – Episode 166