In this episode, we talk with the great niece of  Carl Laemmle (former head of Universal Studios) about the life and career of actress Zita Johann. We talk about her early life, her films (including The Mummy), and why she left Hollywood f...

In this episode, Steve Massa returns to the show. We talk about his new book about Harold Lloyd and his Lonesome Luke character. Lonesome Luke was a role Harold Lloyd played many times before his beloved glasses character.We talk about L...

In this episode, we discuss the world of Disney in 2009-2010. We talk about the big plans Bob Iger was had for domination of the entertainment industry. We talk about the films Disney and subsidiaries made in these years. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬...

In this episode, Josh and I talk about each film directed by Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson. We each rank all the films 18-1. Then we tally the votes between our two score cards. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬

In this episode, we are pleased to greet a film editor Paul Hirsch for a conversation about the 1993 movie Falling Down starring Michael Douglas. Paul Hirsch has a long list of credits. He talks about his important role as an editor...

We are excited to bring you our interview with actress Betsy Russell. We talk about Betsy’s career with an emphasis on her first big role, as Jordan in the comedy Private School. Betsy has had a long career in film even appearing as...

In this episode, we are thrilled to talk with actress Betsy Russell about the 1983 comedy Private School. Betsy talks about her experience working with Phoebe Cates and the long list of stars that appeared in the film. We also talk about Betsy’...

In this episode we talk with Jared Stearns. Jared has written a comprehensive biography about Marilyn Chambers. We talk about the book and Marilyn’s struggle to get mainstream roles after early successes with an appearance in The Owl and the Pu...

In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite guests, Glenn Andreiev. We discuss the 1977 thriller Rollercoaster starring George Segal, Richard Widmark, and Timothy Bottoms. We talk about the plot, production, and cast of this under appreci...

In this episode, we talk extensively with writer Dwayne Epstein about the action/war  film that changed Hollywood… The Dirty Dozen. Dwayne wrote a book about the production of the film. We talk about the story, production, Lee Marvin, and ...

In this episode, we talk with Shaun Rose about the 1956 heist thriller, The Killing. We talk about the plot, cast, characters, and the themes. Of course, we talks about Stanley Kubrick. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥Be sure to check o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!! 🎥🎥🎬

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...

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 🎥🎥🎬🎬

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...

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...

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 ...

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! 🎥🎥🎬🎬

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! 

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...

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, ...