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This week on No Coast Cinema: The Asian Pop-Up Cinema returns to Chicago for its 7th season this September with some of the best and brightest films from the Asian continent. Bringing together a variety of voices and nationalities under one roof, the Asian Pop-Up Cinema presents a unique opportunity for cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike to experience fresh perspectives through the cinematic medium. Founder and artistic director Sophia Wong Boccio sits down to talk about the origins of the […]

Today on No Coast Cinema, the boys discuss the rise, fall, and potential return of MoviePass as well as consider what the service did for movie goers in the modern age. Later, they speak with NIU Associate Professor and author of White Fatigue: Rethinking Resistance for Social Justice Joseph Flynn. Together, they discuss Crazy Rich Asians and BlacKKKlansman and what the films say about the importance of diversity in modern cinema. Finally, the boys welcome back BBF Productions co-founder and […]

On this edition of No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor welcome filmmaker Jason Coffman to the studio to discuss his new feature and book! “Housesitters” is an irreverent horror/comedy that puts female friendship as the focus of its plot. As two stoner buddies get contracted to take care of a seemingly normal residence, things start to get weird after their companions start getting picked off one by one. Coffman talks about the long process of making his first feature and […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor talk to WGN radio host and executive director of the Midwest Independent Film Festival Amy Guth about her new role within the fest. She also discusses the Female Filmmakers Night event and the importance of celebrating unique artistic voices in a shared community like Chicago’s film scene. Next, Tom and Conor inaugurate the first installment of the No Coast Board of Review in which they invite frequent collaborators to discuss the […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor talk to Nat Alder and Connor Wiles, the two halves of the wholly original filmmaking team New Trash. Combining the low budget, DIY ethos of Grindhouse films with the unhinged creativity of surrealist film, New Trash injects a stunningly artful approach into music video-making. No Coast learns how New Trash formed, how a filmmaking duo operates in a big city, about their experience making a video for Def Jam Recordings, the […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor look at the recent controversy surrounding Scarlett Johansson playing a transgender man in the film “Rub and Tug”, reminisce about the halcyon days of the video rental store and, of course, recap what they’ve watched this week. Like the show? Subscribe to No Coast Cinema on iTunes and follow us on  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Jess Levandowski, director of the Middle Coast Film Festival, sits down with Tom and Conor to discuss the upcoming fest, the hidden difficulties of putting together a festival and what film fans can expect from this year’s programming. In the new segment Get Reel, Tom, Conor and Jess dig into some movies they have to get real about, like “Sorry to Bother You”, “Austin Powers in Goldmember” and “Blood Simple”.     Like the show? Subscribe to No Coast Cinema […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom welcomes the outstanding film critic Matt Cipolla. He has worked with companies like Kino Lorber and currently writes reviews for FilmMonthly. Together, Tom and Matt unpack the profession of film criticism to discover why we need people to write about film and the effect of modern platforms such as Twitter, Rotten Tomatoes and more. They also discuss Matt’s time at the Cannes Film Festival through the 3 Days in Cannes program and get […]

No Coast Cinema is back! After a long hiatus while searching for a home studio, Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius are back to talk all things film. This week, competition with MoviePass heats up following the announcement of the AMC Stubs A-List service which gives subscribers three movies a week (including premium formats like IMAX and Dolby Cinema) for $19.99 a month. Is the service worth the sticker price? Or will MoviePass reign supreme? Tom and Conor compare the two […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor welcome back show regular Raul Benitez and assistant programmer Emily Perez to preview some of the free screenings at Comfort Film this season. Tom and Conor also recap their time at the Chicago Critics Film Festival with some of their favorite screenings and stories, including a surprise run-in with director Marc Turtletaub. Like the show? Subscribe to No Coast Cinema on iTunes and follow us on  Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram.

In this mini episode of No Coast Cinema, Tom Hush talks about two of the screenings he attended as part of the 6th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival. He looks at opening night selection Fast Color, directed by Julia Hart and starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw and the 25th Anniversary screening of Jurassic Park on 35mm film. Like the show? Subscribe to No Coast Cinema on iTunes and follow us on  Facebook , Twitter, and Instagram.

Tom is flying solo this week on No Coast Cinema as he sits down with film critic and board member of the Chicago Film Critics Association Erik Childress to preview the 6th Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival. Together they discuss the nature of modern criticism, how we can become more active readers of criticism and why Chicago has such a rich history of great critics. Plus they take a look at some of the highlights of the upcoming festival which […]

It’s a jam packed episode of No Coast Cinema as we welcome back two of our favorite guests as well as the mysterious star of a new documentary. First, writer/director Nick Alonzo returns to talk about his new feature, “The Art of Sitting Quietly and Doing Nothing”. The film follows a man in solitude as he tries to piece himself back together following the end of his last relationship, often to darkly comic results. Dustin Puehler of Ready Freddy Films […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor welcome director Gabe Klinger to discuss his debut feature film, “Porto”, starring Lucie Lucas and the late Anton Yelchin. Klinger gives insight into the production of the film, including his decision to shoot on 3 different types of film, as well as the experience of working with Yelchin, writing troubled protagonists, and the sometimes difficult process of getting your film on Netflix. Listen to the full podcast: Like the show? Subscribe […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, hosts Tom Hush and Conor Cornelius welcome writer, director and fellow podcaster Eliaz Rodriguez to discuss his short films “Think Twice” and the upcoming “Silica”, as well as his involvement in the Middle Coast Film Festival and the CinemaJaw podcast. They talk about Eliaz’s beginnings in film, how he approaches comedy from different angles in his work and even his time at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. Listen to the full podcast: Follow Eliaz […]

This week, writer and producer Luke Taylor from BBF Productions returns to the show to talk about two upcoming collaborations with No Coast Cinema! First, he talks about BBF-A-Palooza, a full night of comedy, drinks and even a live episode of No Coast Cinema. For all the details, check out their event here. Luke also gives a sneak preview of Bad Movie Brunch, a new podcast joining the No Coast family. Listen to the full podcast: Like the show? Subscribe […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor pop a breath mint and pucker up for the wacky, bizarre and wildly original comedy, Make Out Party. Written and directed by Emily Esperanza and produced by Eve Rydberg, Make Out Party is a no-budget, high-style comedy of errors that follows three vibrant characters though a day of misadventure as they set out to attend hostess Mary Woah’s Make Out Party. Emily and Eve discuss the inspiration and production of Make Out Party, including […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor sit down with femme film collective Women of the Now, a business dedicated to promoting women of all identities in cinema. Members Layne Marie Williams, Nandi Mudiwa and Steph MacDonald discuss the story and mission of the company and talk about the massive importance of representation and intersectionality in the cinematic arts. They also share their thoughts on the business side of independent filmmaking, including how to connect with an audience, fundraising […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor welcome Chicago-raised actor Mickey O’Sullivan. Mickey has appeared on such Chicago-set shows as the wildly successful NBC cop drama “Chicago P.D.” and Showtime’s groundbreaking series “The Chi”. Together, they discuss Mickey’s journey from trouble-making hockey player to dedicated thespian and the nuts and bolts on the profession of acting both on the stage and on-camera. Listen to the full podcast: Like the show? Subscribe to No Coast Cinema on Apple Podcasts […]

This week on No Coast Cinema, Tom and Conor sit down with the wickedly talented filmmaker, critic and film teacher Michael Glover Smith. His latest film, “Mercury In Retrograde”, tells the story of three Chicago couples in different stages of their relationships that head out to the Michigan woods for a weekend getaway. During the trip, the couples begin to examine their respective relationships and reveal parts of their personalities they’ve kept secret from one another. Smith talks about the […]