Cinema Yūgen

When Dreams Speak: Richard Green on Lynch, Loss, and the Log Lady

Step into a midnight conversation that moves like a roller coaster — equal parts memory, myth, and revelation. Richard Green escorts listeners through four decades of encounters with David Lynch, the surprises buried in documentary archives, and the tender, strange work of preserving a life in film: I Know Catherine the Log Lady.
From candid backstage stories and a Kickstarter that nearly didn't happen, to a tearful promise whispered into a studio, this episode unfolds as a human story about artistry, grief, and the things we leave behind. Lean in: when Green speaks, you don't just hear an interview — you enter a dream.
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https://filmthreat.com/reviews/i-know-catherine-the-log-lady/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0338270/
https://iknowcatherine.com/
 

Speeder Rides Again: The Megaforce Resurrection

In this episode, a childhood dream becomes a full-throttle odyssey: Bob "Speeder" Lindenmayer returns to Cinema Yugen to tell the story of making Making Megaforce — a decade-plus pursuit to rescue lost Hollywood machines, recover fading legends, and stage one last, reckless ride into the desert. From festival triumphs to late-night campfire confessions, the conversation hums with the roar of rebuilt engines and the quiet ache of devotion.
Through anecdotes about barroom tequila, improvised effects in a garage, and a tearful, cinematic final run alongside Barry Bostwick, the episode unfolds like a road movie in podcast form: equal parts obsession, friendship, and redemption. Tune in to feel the rumble, savor the nostalgia re-imagined, and discover why some heroes never fade — they ride forever.
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https://www.makingmegaforce.com/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36041622/?ref_=nm_knf_t_1
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000960/?ref_=tt_cst_t_1
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3413509/
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/making-megaforce/
 
 
 
 

Mike Ferguson Unleashed — Stunts, Grit, and the Making of Last Hit

Step into a behind-the-scenes, adrenaline-fueled conversation with Mike Ferguson, the indomitable force of independent cinema. Forged in fight gyms and set under unforgiving lights, Ferguson talks grit, camaraderie, and the guerrilla spirit that turned Last Hit from a lightning-fast shoot into a pulse-pounding heist spectacle.
Through rapid-fire anecdotes and authentic backstage moments—body slams, boxers flown in on favors, and Elizabeth Taylor’s mansion turned into a battleground—this episode reveals how a tribe of scrappy filmmakers turned passion into punch-packed storytelling. Hear how viral audiences, DIY distribution, and sheer stubborn heart are reshaping the industry.
Whether you’re an indie filmmaker, action fan, or just hungry for a raw, unfiltered look at making movies on the edge, this episode is a full-throttle ride with a man who truly does what Mike Ferguson does. Crank it up and join the revolution.
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8279086/
https://www.instagram.com/mikeferguson71/
https://www.facebook.com/mikeferguson666/
https://www.youtube.com/@MIKEFERGUSON
https://filmthreat.com/reviews/last-hit-action-thriller-2026-review/
 

From Serpico to Snake Plissken: Matthew Pejkovic’s Cinematic Journey

Turn down the lights and lean in: this episode follows Matthew Pejkovic from VHS rentals and a life-changing late-night screening of Serpico to the founding of Matt’s Movie Reviews, where two decades of obsession with film became a public calling. Through vivid anecdotes — interviewing icons like Kurt Russell and Robin Williams, defending indie cinema, and railing against algorithm-driven studios — Matthew reveals how passion, risk, and curiosity keep movies alive.
Join a storyteller who treats films as modern mythology: hear the spark that ignited a career, the backstage junket moments, the love of weird cult classics, and a hopeful belief that the next cinematic revolution will come from unexpected places. This is a conversation for people who don’t just watch movies — they live them.
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https://mattsmoviereviews.net/#gsc.tab=0
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_LLiCjmHyAuk0SnKfjWlw
 

23 Years Later: Uwe Boll Storms Back — Return to Zombie Island

When the critics boxed him in and the industry looked away, Uwe Boll refused to stay down. This episode tracks a filmmaker who fought through scorn, chaos and near-impossible shoots to mount a comeback: 23 YEARS LATER: Return to Zombie Island, he’s returning to a fractured battlefield of flesh and memory. Through anecdotes of on-set mayhem, cult screenings and the reckless joy of making movies, we follow Boll’s stubborn, combustible arc from pariah to provocateur.
Listen as fans, cast and the director himself assemble a blueprint for revival—using crowdfunding, loyalty and old-school grit to remake the rules. Short, sharp and cinematic, this episode is your front-row seat to a creative rebirth, a battle for legacy, and an invitation to join the mission on Indiegogo.
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https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/natalieboll/23-years-later--return-to-zombie-island#:~:text=23%20Years%20Later%3A%20Return%20to%20Zombie%20Island%20is%20the%20unofficial,This%20is%20not%20nostalgia.
https://bollfilms.com/23yearslater
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0093051/
https://bollfilms.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/UweBollRaw
 

Viking Samurai: From Stockbroker to On‑Screen Warrior

In this episode, meet David Kurzhal — the Viking Samurai — as he recounts a life that leapt from the trading floor to the dojo and finally onto the silver screen. We travel through sweat-soaked training rooms and retro video store dreams to the set of Bloodstorm, where discipline, scars and flying kicks collide with Hollywood legends.
Along the way he shares unlikely friendships, near-mythic fight stories, and the stubborn creed that shaped him: earn your strength. It’s a candid, pulse‑pounding conversation about legacy, nostalgia and the cost of surviving in a world that’s moved on from practical stunts — but still craves real danger and real heart.
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https://www.youtube.com/@VikingSamurai
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6411183/
https://www.instagram.com/realvikingsamurai/?hl=en
 

From Laptop to Bunker: Matthew Warner’s DIY Sci‑Fi Revolution

When the world ends, one man wakes—and the truth claws its way back through the cracks of his mind. In this episode, Matthew Warner, a rare breed of one‑man studio, takes us from a 5,000‑word horror seed to a chilling animated film made in a basement with a laptop, mo-cap suit and boundless imagination. As the Cryonic Pharaoh’s fractured reality unfolds—murdered companions, erased memories, and the question of what lurks in the bunker—Warner guides listeners through the eerie story and the surprising, hands‑on process that brought it to life.
Listen in for a storyteller’s journey that mixes DIY filmmaking, cutting‑edge tools like Unreal Engine and meta-human animation, and the creative grit that turns limited resources into unforgettable atmosphere. This is a conversation about creativity under constraint, the rise of new tools, and a haunting sci‑fi tale that proves one visionary can change the game.
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https://youtu.be/vL5H2D2j5Sg
https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewWarnerVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtU_Sncqogg
 
 

Grease, Grit & Gallantry: Inside Chris Black’s Sword-and-Sorcery World

Step into a dimly lit set where kilts flare, baby oil gleams and a Scottish warrior carries more than a sword — he carries stories. In this episode, Chris Black takes us from the rugged origins of Slave and the Sorcerer to the fevered rewrites and raw prep that turned him into a mythic presence on screen, sharing the funny, terrifying and tender moments behind the action.
Through offbeat anecdotes, on-set chaos, and quiet reflections on loss and the creative “zone,” the host and guest spin a cinematic yarn that moves from slapstick to soul. Come for the bravado and the slow-motion chest wash; stay for the humane heart of a performer who blends myth, muscle and storytelling into every take.
CHECK IT OUT:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13268661/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26245454/
https://youtu.be/NXHNZV-IhCo
https://www.hexstudios.shop/product-page/the-slave-and-the-sorcerer