Phil is considered by many fans and creators of independent cinema to be an indie guru. He has written two previous impressive books about the subject: The Encyclopedia of Underground Movies and Independent Film Distribution: How To Make a Successful End Run Around the Big Guys. His film journalism has appeared in the New York Times, New York City News, Wired Magazine, Hot/Wired.com, American Movie Classics Magazine, Video Librarian, Tower Records Pulse! Magazine, and the Organica Quarterly. Phil, a contributing editor for Film Threat, has also served as the book editor for the New York Resident weekly newspaper and as a member of Governing Committee of the Online Film Critics’ Society (OFCS).

Despite his busy schedule, Phil has found time to act in a couple of indie films -- and one of them is London Betty. Tom Seymour (The Land of College Prophets, Everything Moves Alone) not only directed this amusing film about a group of petty thieves who band together to take down a corrupt mayor, he also wrote, edited and co-stars in it. Phil appears in some hilarious scenes as Sgt. Stone, a transvestite ex-Marine hitman (!).  

This BlogTalkRadio show promises to be a fun and enlightening listening experience, especially for indie fans. During the live podcast, listeners are invited to call in and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.

DATE: Tuesday, June 9, 2009

TIME:  4 p.m. Eastern Time

CALL-IN NUMBER: 646-478-5668

HOST:  Betty Jo Tucker

CO-HOST: Jazz Shaw

PRODUCER:  Nikki Starr

LINK: Please click here.  

June is Independent Film Month on Movie Addict Headquarters. For the complete schedule, please click here.

(Photo: Book cover for The History of Independent Cinema by Phil Hall, published by Bear Manor Media, 2009.)