That 70s Movie Podcast
A look back at the films that defined cinema's greatest era - the 1970s!
Episodes
19 episodes
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael climb into bed for the 1969 Paul Mazursky-directed satire, "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice."We both agreed that even though it was released in late 1969, the film qualifie...
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Episode 19
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1:16:19
One Battle After Another
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael decided to go in a different direction -- and turned on the green light to discuss the 2025 blockbuster "One Battle After Another."We talked about Paul Thomas Anderson's legacy a...
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Episode 18
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1:16:50
Chinatown
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael were joined by Ron Brownstein as we opened up the floodgates on the 1974 neo-noir thriller, "Chinatown."Ron has written extensively about Los Angeles in the 70s, and he regaled u...
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Episode 17
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1:17:03
The Towering Inferno
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael turn the firehose on the 1974 disaster movie "The Towering Inferno."We praised the movie's stellar special effects and stunt work, as well as its suspenseful set pieces, while ac...
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Episode 16
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1:10:56
Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid
This week on "That '70s Movie Podcast," Jonathan and Michael knocked on the door of the 1973 revisionist Western, "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid."We talked at length about James Coburn's astonishing performance as Pat Garrett and why thi...
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Episode 15
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1:16:31
Nashville
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael had a worry-free conversation about the 1975 Robert Altman classic, "Nashville." We were joined by Northwestern University Communications Studies professor Heather Hendershot, who is th...
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Episode 14
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1:25:18
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Michael and Jonathan go to the bank on the 1973 classic "The Friends of Eddie Coyle."We had nothing but praise for this film's naturalistic feel, top-tier location work, razor-sharp pacing, and outst...
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Episode 13
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1:10:36
Looking For Mr. Goodbar
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Michael and Jonathan put on their platform shoes, don their favorite sequined shirts, and turn on the strobe lights for a spirited conversation about the 1977 film "Looking For Mr. Goodbar," starring Diane ...
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Episode 12
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1:12:00
The Conversation
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael are joined by Tom Schaller, political scientist and movie nerd, for a conversation about the 1974 mystery thriller "The Conversation."We talked about why this movie is perhaps th...
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Episode 11
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1:24:36
Young Frankenstein
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Michael bring to life the 1974 comedy classic "Young Frankenstein."In this episode, we discussed our favorite film comedies and why, in general, comedy often doesn't receive the same cri...
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Episode 10
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1:02:09
The Parallax View
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Michael and Jonathan take the plunge on the 1974 paranoid thriller, "The Parallax View."We discussed the brilliance of the movie's look and feel, its expert direction and cinematography, but also its...
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Episode 9
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1:19:14
Three Days Of The Condor
In this week's episode, Michael and Jonathan dived into the 1975 paranoid spy thriller "Three Days of the Condor." We talked about Robert Redford's extraordinary legacy as an actor and movie star, lavished more praise on Faye Dunaway, discussed...
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Episode 8
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1:20:39
Network
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathon and Michael get mad as hell about the 1976 classic "Network."We discuss whether this is the best-acted movie of all time, Sidney Lumet's place in the pantheon of great American directors, an...
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Episode 7
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1:21:21
All That Jazz
This week, Michael and Jonathan go all-in with the 1979 Bob Fosse-directed classic "All That Jazz." We discuss whether this semi-autobiographical film is an act of self-flagellation by Fosse or a cry of defiance. We also talked about the brilli...
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Episode 6
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1:13:32
Charley Varrick
This week, Jonathon and Michael land the plane on the 1973 neo-noir classic "Charley Varrick." We discuss whether this is the prototypical 70s film. We ask if Walter Matthau is an underrated sex symbol, and we unpack the meaning of the movie's ...
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Episode 5
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55:40
The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3
This week on That '70s Movie Podcast, Jonathan and I get on board with the 1974 classic "The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3." Is this a great film, a terrific film, or is it a miracle? Is it the best New York City movie ever? We also talk about the 200...
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Episode 4
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1:09:11
Five Easy Pieces
In our latest episode, Jonathan and I discuss "Five Easy Pieces" and ask: Is this the prototypical 70s movie? Is Bobby Dupea a loner or just a fraidy cat? Is this Jack Nicholson's best performance? Come join us, and please bring your own toast ...
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Episode 3
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1:02:53