Craig & Friends

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In-depth interviews with pop-culture legends, Movie Clubs and more with Craig MacNeil

  1. 271: FEAR CITY Movie Club (With Rich Johnson)

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    271: FEAR CITY Movie Club (With Rich Johnson)

    Abel Ferrara’s 1984 NYC sleaze gem FEAR CITY gets the Movie Club treatment, with a side order of TEQUILA & BONETT - a show that just might change everyone’s life. The brilliant and charming film essayist, cinema professor & connoisseur Rich Johnson returns to join me in celebrating all things Abel Ferrara, the charisma of Jack Scalia, magic of Melanie Griffith, triumph of Tom Beringer and brilliance of Billy Dee Williams in a film about a stripper agency whose clients are being hunted by a serial killer. In short, a wholesome romp that somehow hasn’t yet popped up on the Hallmark Channel. Watch the film for free on Amazon or get the recent deluxe reissue on 101 featuring Rich’s definitive essay AND both cuts of the film Dive into Rich’s amazing archive of brilliant Companion Pieces, video essays, interviews and more  Craig & Friends Patreon Subscribe to the Craig & Friends YouTube

    2h 31m

  2. JAN 9

    270 - Nick McCarthy, Student Confidential & The Vanity Project

    Filmmaker, archivist, podcaster and cinema connoisseur Nick McCarthy joins me to discuss his fabulous & moving 6-part docu-podcast, The Vanity Project. In it, we follow him along his decades-long quest to solve the mystery of Student Confidential, a film that was financed, written, directed, scored, edited by and starring the elusive Richard Horian. Who was he? Who is he? What was he like to work with? Where the hell IS he?  And does anyone know where the original film elements are? We also get into the deep magic & influence of UHF channels in the 80s, cult films culture, Cop & 1/2 and much much more. Listen & Subscribe To Nick’s podcast The Vanity Project Get Student Confidential AKA The Counselor on 4K & BluRay From Severin Films Craig & Friends on Patreon

    1h 27m
  3. 269: Richard O'Brien & Linus O'Brien & Strange Journey - The Story Of Rocky Horror!

    11/18/2025

    269: Richard O'Brien & Linus O'Brien & Strange Journey - The Story Of Rocky Horror!

    Richard & Linus O’Brien join me to talk Strange Journey - The Story Of Rocky Horror!  Directed by Linus, this is the definitive documentary on the origins, legacy and impact of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. We get deep into Richard’s life, his journey from gender dysphoria to gender euphoria, Tim Curry, Shock Treatment, sexual and social liberation, Richard Hartley, the tyranny of repression, his relationship with Linus, Hair, swinging London, Jean & Chrissie Shrimpton, T. Zee, Jim Sharman, mental health, Paul Nicholas, Rocky Horror Shows His Heels, Revenge Of The Old Queen, shadow casts, Jessica Harper at the commissary, Christopher Lee & the Captain Invincible situation, President Farley Flavors, Disaster! and much much more.  Watch on YouTube Strange Journey Official Site The Rocky Horror Official Fan Site Craig & Friends Patreon

    1h 16m
  4. 268: Mike & Maddy Chapman, Michael & Britta Des Barres

    07/29/2025

    268: Mike & Maddy Chapman, Michael & Britta Des Barres

    Dear friends and favorite guests Mike & Maddy Chapman and Michael & Britta Des Barres join me at Mike & Maddy's London home a few days after Mike & Maddy's magical wedding and we talk about Mike & Michael's collaborations, Live Aid, the life and death of rock'n'roll, Los Angeles, royal chapels, King Charles' podcast, making hits and much more. '

    1h 29m

  5. 07/15/2025

    267: BLUE CHIPS Movie Club (With Amy Nicholson)

    LA Times Film Critic, Co-Host of UNSPOOLED, author & basketball connoisseur Amy Nicholson joins me to discuss William Friedkin’s 1994 basketball classic BLUE CHIPS. Starring Nick Nolte, Shaquille O’Neal, J.T. Walsh & Alfrie Woodard, written by Ron Shelton (Bull Durham, White Men Can’t Jump) and stacked with real-life basketball legends (Bobby Knight, Penny Hardaway, Bob Cousy and more) BLUE CHIPS reeks of authenticity while examining the ethical complexities and financial realities of college sports. Amy Nicholson At The LA Times Amy’s Instagram Craig & Friends Patreon Craig & Friends YouTube Instagram

    1h 13m
  6. 266: SURF 2 Movie Club (With Justin Warfield)

    05/02/2025

    266: SURF 2 Movie Club (With Justin Warfield)

    The multi-faceted aesthete & artiste known as Justin Warfield (She Wants Revenge, Warfield, One Ince Punch, guest vocals on tracks from Placebo, Bomb The Bass and several appearances on Saved By The Bell) joins me for what was going to be all about the cult classic SURF II, but we had a whole lot to say about a whole lotta other things. And that hat includes a LOT of movies, Los Angeles legends and more.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Justin has been plugged into all LA magic since birth. Video stores, bands, films and so much more.As for SURF II? Well, there's no SURF 1, the poster tagline is "The End Of The Trilogy" and this is the movie that gave the world BUZZ Cola. That explains it pretty clearly, no? Out-of-print for decades, you can now see it in HD splendor thanks to the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome Written & Directed by Randall Badat, Starring Eddie Deezen, Corinne Bohrer, Eric Stoltz, Ron Palillo, Tom Villard, Cleavon Little, Ruth Buzzi, Terry Kiser, Linda Kerridge, Lucinda Dooling and Lyle Waggoner,.Find more of everything Justin at his website Join the Craig & Friends PatreonJustin on Instagram Craig & Friends Linktree - subscibe now on YouTube

    2h 47m
  7. 265: LIQUID SKY Movie Club (With Anne Carlisle & James St. James) (VIDEO)

    03/21/2025

    265: LIQUID SKY Movie Club (With Anne Carlisle & James St. James) (VIDEO)

    Anne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY and James St. James join me for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film. One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way, LIQUID SKY also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture.  LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely electronic score has continued to influence fashion, music and pop-culture in general since initial release in 1983. It’s also a science fiction picture. AND the male and female leads are played by the same person. PLUS... LIQUID SKY features the second and final role for mysterious cult actress Paula Sheppard (ALICE, SWEET ALICE). We find out what Paula was like, where she likely went and how she feels about her acting career now. Youtube  https://youtu.be/HN6JxfTi2Ow

    1h 13m
  8. 264: Seems Like Foul Play (With Jason Shawhan)

    03/17/2025

    264: Seems Like Foul Play (With Jason Shawhan)

    The show returns from hiatus with the return of my dear friend and Movie Club all-star Jason Shawhan. We taped this in the afterglow of a New Beverly double-feature of the two films Goldie Hawn & Chevy Chase did together, Foul Play & Seems Like Old Times. We talk Barry Manilow, Billy Barty, Under The Rainbow, Stanley's stylish swingers pad, Billy Barty, San Francisco, nightmarish theme songs, Bette Midler, Tuesday Weld and the mystery of Chicken Pepperoni.

    1h 27m
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In-depth interviews with pop-culture legends, Movie Clubs and more with Craig MacNeil

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    Craig And Friends
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    254
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