
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
368 episodes
Detour (1947)
In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most revered B movie ever made. Detour is a film directed by Edgar Ulmer. We talk about how a good director such as Ulmer was relegated to “poverty row” films. We also discuss the plot and production of t...
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Revisiting the 10th Academy Awards
In this episode, we talk about the winners and nominees of the 10th Academy Awards. The Life of Emile Zola won for Outstanding Production. Was it the right choice? We also talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards for 1937. Luise Rainer...
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Cain and Mabel (With Lara Gabrielle)
In this episode we talk with biographer Lara Gabrielle about the 1936 film, Cain and Mabel. We talk about the stars, Marion Davies and Clark Gable. We talk about the plot and production. We of course also talk about Lara’s fantastic...
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Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (With Ginger Pauley)
In this episode, we are pleased to catching up with entertainer Ginger Pauley. We talk about The Kid, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. We talk about the themes, characters, and cast. Be sure and check out Ginger’s links! An...
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First Women of Hollywood (With Mary Mallory)
In this podcast we talk with Mary Mallory about her new book, First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture BusinessBe sure and order Mary’s book!! 🎥🎥🎬
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Chasing 3000 (With Producer Bill Mikita)
In this episode, we talk with Bill Mikita about his heartwarming film, Chasing 3000. We talk about the plot, characters, and how he landed Ray Liotta for the film. We talk about the production and also about the great baseball Hall of Famer, Ro...
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Blink (1994)
In this episode we talk about the 1994 thriller, Blink. We talk shot the plot, characters, and overall production. We also talk about the director, Michael Apted and also the career of Madeleine Stowe. And more… Click and listen 🎥🎥🎬🎬
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Something Wild (1986)
In this episode, we talk about the 1986 Jonathan Demme film, Something Wild. Melanie Griffith stars as a young woman that rattles Jeff Daniels’ character. Ray Liotta plays the psychotic ex. We break down the plot, characters, and themes of this...
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Charley Varrick (With Sprencer Parsons)
In this episode we meet actor/director/professor Spencer Parsons. We discuss the 1973 neo-noir Charley Varrick. We talk about Walter Matthau and the great antagonist played by Joe Don Baker. Don, Siegel, Andy Robinson, Sheree North and much mor...
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The Night They Raided Minsky’s (With Mike White)
In this episode we talk with Mike White from The Projection Booth Podcast about the 1968 comedy/musical The Night They Raided Minsky’s. We talk about the strange editing, the ensemble cast, burlesque, and the oddity of the people involved with ...
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Remembering Gene Hackman
In this podcast episode we talk about the career of Gene Hackman. We made a top 10 Hackman performance list and discuss his most revered roles. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬
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Keaton and Arbuckle
In the second half of this week’s podcast episode, we talk with Steve Massa about the film collaborations of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Buster Keaton. Fun conversation and be sure to check out Steve’s books!
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Early Buster Keaton (With Lisa Stein Haven)
In this episode, we talk with Lisa Have Stein about her new book about Buster Keaton. We talk about Buster’s early days on the stage, his beginnings in film with Roscoe Arbuckle, to his beginnings of being a truly great artist and filmmaker.&nb...
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Vice Squad
In this episode, we talk about the seemingly little known 1953 film Vice Squad. Despite big stars Edward G. Robinson and Palette Goddard, the film goes fairly close to the edge of the William Hays Code. We dive into the plot, cast, ...
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The Best Years of Our Lives (With John Dileo)
In this episode, we talk with John Dileo about the 1946 Oscar winner The Best Years of Our Lives. We talk about all the award the film received. We talk about the plot, characters, casting and director William Wyler. Be s...
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Revisiting the 9th Academy Awards (Did they get it right)?
In this episode, we go back to the 9th Academy Awards ceremony. The Great Ziegfeld won for Best Picture. Did that film deserve the award? We also explore the winners of Best Actor and Best Actress. Would other choices have been better. Analyze ...
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44:29

Saying Goodbye to David Lynch
In this episode, we pay tribute to David Lynch, who recently passed away in January at age 78. We discuss and review all of the Lynch feature films. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬
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30:43

Disney in 2005-2006
In this episode, we talk about what was going on at Disney 2005-2006. We talk about the departure of Michael Eisner. We also talk about the bombs and successes of the Disney films and Disney subsidiaries’ releases. The Pixar creation, Cars was ...
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Quiz Show (With Mark Oguschweitz)
In this episode, we talk with Mark Oguschweitz about the 1994 drama Quiz Show directed by Robert Redford. We talk about this true story outlining the characters, actors, and production of this under appreciated film. Check out Mark’...
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Groundhog Day
In this episode, we talk with Jeannie Von Jazz about the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day starring Bill Murray. We talk about the plot, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and break down theories of this unique film. Click and listen🎥🎥🎬🎬
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Dead Calm
In this episode, we discuss the 1989 film Dead Calm starring Nicole Kidman. We talk about Kidman, Sam Neill, and Billy Zane and how the film boosted their careers. We talk the plot, the director, and production of the film as well. Click and li...
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The Sting (With Glenn Andreiev)
In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1973 film The Sting starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. We talk about the production, plot, and actors of the film. We also talk to Glenn about other good films from the 1970...
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1:52:13

Hang ‘Em High
In this episode, we talk about the movie Hang ‘Em High. This western stars Clint Eastwood after his legendary appearances in the Dollars trilogy films. Some may call this one of the weaker films starring Clint but there are a lot of interesting...
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