Cinema Chat With David Heath
We talk about over 120 years of the film industry. News, notes, great interviews with actors and filmmakers. We also talk with biographers. We talk about the movies and the people that made/make them.
Episodes
429 episodes
Early Kate Winslet Films
In this episode, we talk about the early film career of Kate Winslet. Kate starred in a few huge productions such as Titanic, Hamlet, and Sense and Sensibility. Kate also starred in some very small productions. We talk about the first six films...
The Whales of August
In this episode, we talk about the 1987 film The Whales of August. The film stars legends Lillian Gish, Bette Davis, Ann Sothern, and Vincent Price. These stars had all aged but we talk about all of the great performances, the compelling story,...
Sullivan’s Travels (With Mark Marshall)
In this episode, we talk with Mark Marshall about the Preston Sturges classic film, Sullivan’s Travels. We talk about the plot, production, and our two tremendous leads. The film stars Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake. Mark Marshall i...
Night and the City (With Glenn Andreiev)
In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1950 noir Night and the City. We talk about director Jules Dassin, the plot; the cast, and themes of the film. We also discuss the 1992 remake starring Robert DeNiro and Jessica L...
Little Annie Rooney (With Kathy A. Feeley)
In this episode, our guest is film scholar and professor Kathy A. Feeley. We discuss the classic silent film Little Annie Roonie. We talk about the plot, themes, and overall production of this beloved film. We also talk about Kathy...
Revisiting the 17th Academy Awards
In this episode we discuss the winners of the big three awards at the 17th Academy Awards. Going My Way won Best Picture. Was that the right choice? We also discuss the Best Actor and Best Actress winners and decide who should have won those. D...
Revisiting the 16th Academy Awards
In this episode, we discuss the 16th Academy Awards. We discuss the big three awards. Casablanca won Best Picture. Paul Lukas won Best Actor for his role in Watch on the Rhine. Jennifer Jones won Best Actress for The Song of Bernadette. Did the...
Disney Top 100 Live Action Films (Part 2)
In this episode, we list the top 50 live action Disney films.
Disney Live Action Top 100 (Part One)
In this episode, we begin part 1 of 2 where we rank the top 100 live action Disney films.
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
In this episode, we talk about Sidney Lumet’s final film, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney. We talk about the stellar cast, the complexit...
Internal Affairs
In this episode, we talk about the 1990 crime thriller Internal Affairs directed by Mike Figgis. It stars Richard Gere and Andy Garcia. We talk about the plot, themes, and cast. We also talk about how this film bridged a gap between 80s t...
To Live and Die In LA
In this episode, we talk about the 1985 William Friedkin neo-noir film, To Live and Die In LA. This was a comeback of sorts for Friedkin. We talk about the cast, themes, and that awesome car chase. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎥🎥
Family Plot (With Glenn Adreiev)
In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1976 Alfred Hitchcock film Family Plot. We break down the final film of Hitchcock’s by talking about the cast and story. We also talk a great deal about the last decade of Hitchco...
A-List Actresses in Bad Movies
In this episode, we talk about classic film actresses such as Joan Crawford, Paulette Goddard, Miriam Hopkins and Mary Pickford. This time we talk about some head scratching roles that some of our favorite actresses took late in their careers.&...
Paths of Glory (With Shaun Rose)
In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Shaun Rose about the Stanley Kubrick antiwar film, Paths of Glory. We talk about the plot, themes, cast, and of course cinematography of this Kubrick classic. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥Be sure to subsc...
Carole Landis
In this episode we talk with Rich Schmelter about the life and career of Carole Landis. We also talk about his documentary about Carole’s service overseas during World War II. After listening, be sure to click on the link to watch t...
James Cagney (With Dwayne Epstein)
In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Epstein about one of the true greats, James Cagney. Dwayne lists in chronological order his favorite Cagney films. We could have listed lots more but time is a thing. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬
Revisiting the 15th Academy Awards
In this episode we go back to the 15th Academy Awards. Mrs. Miniver won for Best Picture while Greer Garson won Best Actress for her performance in the film. James Cagney won Best Actor for Yankee Doodle Dandy. Did the Academy get it right? Cli...
Revisiting the 14th Academy Awards
In this episode, we revisit the 14th Academy Awards. How Green Was My Valley, directed by John Ford, won for Best Picture. Most film scholars and enthusiasts believe Citizen Kane should have taken the trophy. What do you think? We also talk abo...
The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog
In this episode we talk with Mark Oguschewitz about the 1927 Alfred Hitchcock film, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. We talk about the themes, the plot, the cast, and of course Hitchcock. Fun conversation! Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬Be ...
Disney in the 2020’s
In this episode, we review all the films and events of the Walt Disney Corporation from 2020 to today. We talk about the political fight in Florida, the launch of Disney+, and speculate where Disney is heading in the future. Click and listen! 🎥...
A Few Good Men
In this episode, we pay tribute to Rob Reiner and talk about one of his best films, A Few Good Men. We talk in length about the plot and characters of the film. We also summarize the filmography of Rob Reiner.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
In this episode, we talk about the 1979 film Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. We pay tribute to Gil Gerard, who recently passed away. We talk about 70s space movies and also the Buck Rogers tv show. We also talk about the remarkable Erin Gray h...
