Damn Good Movie Memories: Recent Episodes
Brian Davis
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Mel Brooks' satirical classic reimagining the tale of the Frankenstein monster. Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn and Gene Hackman.
Quentin Tarantino's breakout masterpiece starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Ving Rhames and Bruce Willis. And from the archives we include a lost episode covering the Pulp Fiction soundtrack with "my other brother Brian!"
Based on the popular radio series of the same name, a grief-stricken man (Richard Dix) mourning the death of his wife hires a hit-man to kill him, only to discover she may not be dead after all. Co-starring J. Carrol Naish. Directed by William Castle.
A Chicago cop (Richard Gere) travels to the Louisiana Bayou to take down the mobster (Jeroen Krabbé) that killed his partner. Co-starring Kim Basinger.
Considered one of the greatest films of all-time about three men searching for gold in the mountains of Mexico. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt and Alfonso Bedoya. Directed by John Huston.
How do you make a sequel without having the namesake character in it? Let us introduce you to Porky's II: The Next Day! Find out what happens the day after the crazy shenanigans of the first film to Pee Wee, Meat, Wendy, Beulah Balbricker and the others! Starring Dan Monahan, Kaki Hunter, Nancy Parsons, Tony Ganios, Scott Colomby, Wyatt Knight and Mark Herrier. Directed by Bob Clark.
Frank Sinatra plays a private eye who is hired to keep track of a spoiled heiress (Sue Lyon). However, the seemingly easy job devolves into tracking down stolen jewelry and murder. Co-starring Jill St. John, Gena Rowlands and Richard Conte.
A fast-talking auto plant foreman (Michael Keaton) convinces a Japanese auto company to open a plant in Pennsylvania. Co-starring Gedde Watanabe, Mimi Rogers, George Wendt and John Turturro. Directed by Ron Howard.
A married toy manufacturer (Fred MacMurray), neglected by his wife (Joan Bennett), is tempted to rekindle an old flame (Barbara Stanwyck) when she suddenly reappears into his life.
Tom Selleck stars as an aging baseball player who tries to rebuild his career playing in Japan. Co-starring Dennis Haysbert, Ken Takakura and Aya Takanashi.
The original classic about four hijackers who take over a New York City subway car and demand a million dollar ransom. Starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, Martin Balsam, Hector Elizondo, Earl Hindman and Jerry Stiller.
A true cult classic about...yes, killer clowns from outer space that invade a small town. You get exactly what you paid for here kids! Starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder and John Vernon. Written, directed and produced by the Chiodo brothers.
A true theater experience when originally released by the ultra-creative horror/thriller director William Castle. Starring William Price as a scientist who discovers a parasite that inflicts pain on people when they're scared.
A hilarious satire of gangster films from the 1930s with an all-star cast featuring Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo, Marilu Henner, Maureen Stapleton, Peter Boyle, Griffin Dunne, Richard Dimitri, Danny DeVito, Dick Butkus and Dom DeLuise. Directed by Amy Heckerling.
A terrific dramedy (and not a musical, ironically) featuring an all-star cast about a group of aspiring actresses looking to make it on Broadway. Starring Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, Lucille Ball, Eve Arden, Gail Patrick, Constance Collier and Andrea Leeds.
The second Jack Ryan film based on the character created by novelist Tom Clancy. Harrison Ford makes his debut in the series as Jack Ryan, whose family is put into danger after he foils a terrorist attack in London. Co-starring Anne Archer, Sean Bean, Patrick Bergin, Samuel L. Jackson, James Earl Jones and Thora Birch.
A terrific satire on the early Warner Bros. gangster films that Edward G. Robinson made popular, about a bootlegger who decides to go legit once prohibition ends. Directed by Lloyd Bacon.
An aging movie stuntman (Burt Reynolds) finds motivation from a newcomer (Jan-Michael Vincent) for one final run as the top dog. Co-starring Sally Field, Brian Keith, Robert Klein and James Best. Directed by Hal Needham.
The second of fourteen films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson squaring off against their most challenging foe: Professor Moriarty (George Zucco) as he targets a wealthy family of their prized jewels. Co-starring Ida Lupino.
A master criminal (Robert De Niro) and a police detective (Al Pacino) square off to find out if the criminal can pull off one more giant heist before riding off into the sunset. An all-star supporting cast includes Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman, Amy Brenneman, Mykelti Williamson, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Venora, William Fichtner, Hank Azaria, Danny Trejo, Henry Rollins and Jeremy Piven. Directed by Michael Mann.
An aging, low-level boxer (Robert Ryan) prepares for a match not realizing that his manager fixed the fight with a mobster for him to take a dive. Co-starring Audrey Totter and George Tobias. Directed by Robert Wise.
Based on the Stephen King novella "Cycle of the Werewolf," a paraplegic boy (Corey Haim) is convinced that the rash of unsolved murders in his town are being committed by a werewolf. Co-starring Gary Busey, Everett McGill and Terry O'Quinn.
If you enjoy campy 1950s sci-fi, here's a "gem" for you! Two scientists (John Agar & Hugh Beaumont) discover an underground city of mutant mole people run by albinos. Fun for the entire family!
It's Rocky vs Raging Bull! (sort of) Two former boxers (Sylvester Stallone & Robert De Niro) are convinced by an eager promoter (Kevin Hart) to have their long-awaited third fight 30 years later. Co-starring Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger and Jon Bernthal.
The only movie title ever named after a sound! (I think?) A romantic comedy about a recently divorced couple (Jack Lemmon & Judy Holliday) who quickly discover that being single doesn't always lead to a happier life. Co-starring Jack Carson and Kim Novak.
A Navy Aviation Officer Candidate with a bad attitude (Richard Gere) must learn to be a team player or risk his chance to make a better life for himself. Co-starring Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr., David Keith, Robert Loggia, Lisa Eilbacher, Harold Sylvester and David Caruso. Directed by Taylor Hackford and features the hit song "Up Where We Belong" performed by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes.
A small-town sheriff (John Wayne) tries to keep a convict imprisoned for the U.S. Marshals before the convict's brother and his gang attempt a jailbreak. Co-starring Dean Martin, Walter Brennan, Angie Dickinson and Ricky Nelson. Directed by Howard Hawks.
A ragtag group of real estate salesmen are tasked with selling a new land development or they will be fired by the end of the week. Always remember: Coffee is for closers!! Starring Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, Ed Harris, Kevin Spacey and Alec Baldwin.
A gunman is on the loose at a championship football game and targeting as many spectators as possible. Starring Charlton Heston, John Cassavetes, Jack Klugman, Martin Balsam, Beau Bridges, David Janssen, Gena Rowlands and Walter Pidgeon.
A lifelong Boston Red Sox fan (Jimmy Fallon) needs to choose between the team he loves and his new girlfriend (Drew Barrymore). Directed by the Farrelly Brothers.
Joan Crawford won her only Academy Award for her performance in this classic film noir about a single mother who starts her own business after her husband leaves her, which brings her financial success but further complications to her personal life. Co-starring Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden and Ann Blyth. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Charles Bronson stars as a mercenary hired to eliminate a sadistic British doctor residing in South America as a torturer of political adversaries. Co-starring Theresa Saldana, Joseph Maher and José Ferrer. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
The fourth film starring the Marx Brothers, best known for one of their most famous bits playing in a college football game.
A young fan of action films is given a magic ticket to be literally inside the latest film starring his favorite action star (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Co-starring Austin O'Brien, Charles Dance, Bridgette Wilson, Frank McRae, Anthony Quinn and F. Murray Abraham.
This is a cross-over episode with our friends from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast! Check out their upcoming episode (Sunday, Nov. 3) where we discuss the Last Action Hero soundtrack track-by-track!
With the 1980s wrapping up, it time to squeeze in yet another body-swap movie! This time it's Corey Feldman and Jason Robards experimenting with a metaphysical dream world. Co-starring Corey Haim, Meredith Salenger, Harry Dean Stanton and Piper Laurie.
Part of the 1970s disaster-film craze, Timothy Bottoms plays a domestic terrorist targeting various amusement park roller coasters across the United States. Co-starring George Segal, Richard Widmark and Henry Fonda.
Based on true events, two bumbling thieves (Al Pacino & John Cazale) attempt to rob a bank, which quickly becomes a comedy of errors leading to a media and spectator frenzy outside the bank. Co-starring Charles Durning and Chris Sarandon. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
A paroled bank robber (Robert Duvall) seeks revenge on the mob who killed his brother. With help from his partner (Joe Don Baker), they decide to rob all of the mob-run fences as retribution. Co-starring Karen Black and Robert Ryan.
Set in 1978, four Cleveland teenage KISS fans make it their mission to see their heroes live in concert in Detroit. Starring Edward Furlong, Sam Huntington, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello and Lin Shaye.
The first of four films in the Nancy Drew series starring Bonita Granville as the young sleuth on the hunt for a missing wealthy woman who recently left a sizable donation to Nancy's high school. Based on the 1933 Nancy Drew novel The Password to Larkspur Lane.
Eight years after his vengeance spree on criminals in New York City, Paul Kersey (Charles Bronson) now lives in Los Angeles and reignites his vigilante nature. Co-starring Jill Ireland and Vincent Gardenia.
James Cagney stars as a racketeer who takes over as the commissioner of a boys reform school in this pre-code drama. Co-starring Madge Evans and Arthur Byron.
Based on the John Grisham novel about a young boy (Brad Renfro) who hires a lawyer (Susan Sarandon) after he witnesses the suicide of a mob lawyer. Co-starring Tommy Lee Jones, Mary-Louise Parker and Anthony LaPaglia. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
A college professor (Tony Curtis) caught kissing one of his students by his wife (Janet Leigh) makes up an elaborate story trying to cover his tracks, causing unforeseen consequences. Co-starring Dean Martin and James Whitmore.
An undercover detective (Damon Wayans) must protect a small-time thief (Adam Sandler) who is going to testify against a drug kingpin (James Caan).
A neo-noir following police detective Dan Madigan (Richard Widmark) who is on the hunt for a criminal who escaped custody on a routine pickup. Co-starring Henry Fonda, Inger Stevens, Harry Guardino, James Whitmore and Susan Clark. Directed by Don Siegel.
An unmotivated slacker (Adam Sandler) has his life upended when a 5-year old boy is dropped off at his apartment. Co-starring Joey Lauren Adams, Rob Schneider, Jon Stewart, Steve Buscemi, Kristy Swanson, Leslie Mann and Dylan & Cole Sprouse.
A bootlegger (Edward G. Robinson) decides to go legit after prohibition ends and moves from Chicago to California to mix with high society. Co-starring Mary Astor.
An eager newspaper reporter (Sally Field) follows a false planted lead, unbeknownst to her, accusing the son of a racketeer (Paul Newman) of murder. Co-starring Melinda Dillon. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
A bitter screenwriter (Humphrey Bogart) is a murder suspect of a young woman and later becomes romantically involved with his new neighbor (Gloria Grahame). Co-starring Frank Lovejoy. Directed by Nicolas Ray.
A gang of outlaws led by Billy the Kid (Emilio Estevez) seek to avenge the murder of their mentor (Terence Stamp). Co-starring Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Charlie Sheen, Dermot Mulroney, Casey Ciemaszko, Jack Palance, Terry O'Quinn and Brian Keith.
A widow (Doris Day) who runs a lobster business in Maine ends up in a legal battle with a powerful railroad company. Co-starring Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs and Steve Forrest.
John Candy stars as a bumbling private investigator who is hired to find a kidnapped heiress. Co-starring Jeffrey Jones, Annie Potts, Tim Thomerson and Shawnee Smith.
Arguably the greatest sequel of all-time, as the Monster learns to speak and experience human emotions. Starring Boris Karloff, Elsa Lanchester, Colin Clive and Ernest Thesiger. Directed by James Whale.
The Griswolds have already conquered Wally World, now it's time to wreak havoc in Europe after winning a trip on a game show. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Jason Lively and Dana Hill. Directed by Amy Heckerling.
Alfred Hitchcock's first film for the United States market. A psychological thriller about a young bride (Joan Fontaine) living with the ghosts of her husband's (Laurence Olivier) dead first wife. Co-starring Judith Anderson and George Sanders.
The top movie of 1989 ushered in a new generation of superhero films. Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson and Kim Basinger. Directed by Tim Burton.
One of the top movies of the film noir genre ever made, about a detective (Dana Andrews) investigating the mysterious murder of an advertising executive (Gene Tierney). Co-starring Clifton Webb and Vincent Price. Directed by Otto Preminger.
Based in 1988, a group of friends decide to have a night for the ages. Starring Topher Grace, Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Teresa Palmer and Chris Pratt.
Two art students in Italy (Annette Funicello & Tommy Kirk) stumble upon a counterfeit painting ring. Originally aired on the "The Magical World of Disney" TV program.
A small-time drug dealer (Jason Sudeikis) recruits a fake family to smuggle a large cargo of drugs from Mexico back into the US. Co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter, Nick Offerman, Kathryn Hahn and Ed Helms.
The Disney animated classic which added new dimensions and characters to the original fairy tale.
A top-notch driver-for-hire (Jason Statham) breaks one of his rules by looking at the package he's hired to deliver and must find a way out of the predicament. Directed by Louis Leterrier and co-written by Luc Besson.
Charlie Chaplin's first full-length film, as his classic character The Tramp becomes the guardian of an abandoned baby. Co-starring Jackie Coogan.
One of the best films based on a comic book and the blueprint for every superhero movie that came after it. Starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Ned Beatty, Valerie Perrine, Glenn Ford, Jackie Cooper and Marc McClure. Directed by Richard Donner.
A groundbreaking film which ushered in a new era of anti-hero filmmaking that would become prevalent in the 1970s. Starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway as the infamous crime couple. Co-starring Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons, Michael J. Pollard and Gene Wilder.
An alien is sent to Earth after receiving messages from NASA and takes the form of a recently deceased Wisconsin man (Jeff Bridges) and learns about earthling customs from his widow (Karen Allen). Co-starring Charles Martin Smith. Directed by John Carpenter.
A dark comedy about a newly married writer (Cary Grant) who discovers his seemingly harmless two Aunt's are serial killers. Co-starring Priscilla Lane, Josephine Hull, Jean Adair, Raymond Massey and Peter Lorre. Directed by Frank Capra.
A nerdy TSA agent (Jay Baruchel) becomes involved with a fun and beautiful woman (Alice Eve) much to the astonishment of his friends. Co-starring T.J. Miller, Krysten Ritter, Nate Torrence, Mike Vogel and Lindsay Sloane.
A well-respected physician (Edward G. Robinson) decides to do a study on criminal behavior...by becoming a criminal himself! Co-starring Claire Trevor and Humphrey Bogart.
A group of special-ops from around the world are hired to steal a mysterious briefcase. Starring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård, Sean Bean, Jonathan Pryce, Skipp Sudduth, and Michael Londsdale. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
The final film for Doris Day about a widow and widower (Brian Keith) who blend their two families together with little ease. Co-starring Barbara Hershey and George Carlin in their film debuts.
The directorial debut for Quentin Tarantino about a group of criminals attempting to pull off a diamond heist, until it goes horribly wrong. Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Steve Buscemi, Chris Penn, and Lawrence Tierney.
A film noir about a deranged artist (Humphrey Bogart) who finds inspiration for his paintings based on the women in his life. Co-starring Barbara Stanwyck and Alexis Smith.
The top film of 1988 starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, about a self-absorbed car-dealer who discovers he has an older brother who is autistic. Co-starring Valeria Golino. Directed by Barry Levinson. Special thanks to my co-worker Chris for sharing her insights and stories about her son.
A normally boring college professor (James Stewart) marries a nightclub singer (Ginger Rogers) on a whim after one terrific night together. But when reality settles in, Stewart doesn't know how to break the news to his stuffy, high-society family. Co-starring Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi and James Ellison. Directed by George Stevens.
INCONCEIVABLE! The delightfully quotable satirical classic starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Fred Savage, Peter Falk, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre the Giant, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane and Peter Cook. Directed by Rob Reiner.
The first film pairing Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Based on the Ernest Hemingway novel about an American fishing boat Captain living in unoccupied France during WWII who reluctantly decides to help the French Resistance. Co-starring Walter Brennan and directed by Howard Hawks.
Aliens invade the Earth masquerading as classic 80s video game characters. Only Adam Sandler can save the planet from total annihilation! Co-starring Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad and Brian Cox. Directed by Chris Columbus.
A top-notch film noir about a pulp novel writer (Joseph Cotten) searching post-war Vienna for clues about the mysterious death of his friend (Orson Welles). Co-starring Trevor Howard and Alida Valli. Directed by Carol Reed.
After being ditched at the altar, a small-town wedding singer (Adam Sandler) tries to get his life back on track with the help of a new friend (Drew Barrymore). Co-starring Christine Taylor, Allen Covert and Matthew Glave.
This is a cross-over episode with our friends from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast! Check out their upcoming episode (Sunday, Dec. 10) where we create our own 10-song soundtrack from the film.
Atomic bomb testing in New Mexico causes regular ants to become enormous monsters and threatens to destroy civilization! Starring James Whitmore, James Arness, Edmund Gwenn and Joan Weldon.
One of the funniest comedies about work-life ever made! Finish up those TPS reports, fill your vest with flair and join a bunch of no-talent ass clowns on this week's episode! Written and directed by Mike Judge. Starring Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root and Gary Cole.
A political satire which is just as relevant today, about a homeless man (Brian Donlevy) who rises up the ranks of a corrupt political machine. Written and directed by Preston Sturges.
Sandra Bullock stars as a talented computer analyst who has her identity erased after stumbling upon a top secret computer virus. Co-starring Jeremy Northam and Dennis Miller. Directed by Irwin Winkler.
Two musicians (Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon) try to evade the mob after witnessing a hit. They do this by disguising themselves as women and joining a traveling all-female band! Co-starring Marilyn Monroe, George Raft and Joe E. Brown. Directed by Billy Wilder.
A single mother (Sally Field) restarts her life in a small town in Arizona and befriends a local widower (James Garner). Co-starring Corey Haim and Brian Kerwin.
A delusional middle-aged married man (Tom Ewell) becomes infatuated with his new neighbor (Marilyn Monroe) while his wife and son are away on vacation for the summer. Directed by Billy Wilder.
The fourth film in the MCU. Chris Hemsworth stars as the famous Norse god, banished from his homeland and transported to modern Earth to figure out his purpose in life. Co-starring Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgård and Kat Dennings.
After returning from Paris, a chauffeur's daughter (Audrey Hepburn) becomes the source of romantic interest from two brothers (Humphrey Bogart & William Holden). Directed by Billy Wilder.
Based in 1939, Tom Selleck plays a suave jewel thief who is forced to work for British law enforcement and steal millions of dollars worth of jewels from the German Embassy run by the Nazi party. Co-starring Jane Seymour, Lauren Hutton and Bob Hoskins.
In this sequel to "Sitting Pretty," all-around genius Lynn Belvedere (Clifton Webb) decides to enroll into college in order to receive an honorary award that requires a college degree. Co-starring Shirley Temple.
Corey Haim stars as a very intelligent but misunderstood high schooler who falls for an older girl (Kerri Green). Co-starring Charlie Sheen, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Winona Ryder, and Jeremy Piven.
A giant genetically altered laboratory tarantula escapes and wreaks havoc on the citizens of a small Arizona town. Fun for the entire family!
Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase star in this Hitchcock-inspired mystery/comedy which takes place in the San Francisco Bay Area. Co-starring Burgess Meredith, Dudley Moore, Brian Dennehy and Billy Barty.
Cary Grant plays a popular physician and college lecturer, but his unique ways of practicing medicine along with his questionable past could potentially ruin his career. Co-starring Jeanne Crain, Walter Slezak, Hume Cronyn and Finlay Currie. Directed by Joseph Mankiewicz.
Steve Martin's film debut and still one of his funniest and finest comedies. Co-starring Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Jackie Mason and M. Emmet Walsh. Directed by Carl Reiner.
A terrific film noir starring Robert Mitchum who can't escape his past life when a racketeer (Kirk Douglas) tracks him down. Co-starring Jane Greer. Remade in 1984 as "Against All Odds."
Will Ferrell takes over coaching duties for his son's terrible youth soccer team and must compete against his overbearing father's team. Co-starring Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka, and Kate Walsh.
Doris Day and James Garner star in this remake of the 1940 comedy "My Favorite Wife," about a woman believed to be dead, but found alive after being lost at sea for over five years and discovering her husband is now remarried! Co-starring Polly Bergen, Thelma Ritter, Chuck Connors, Fred Clark, Don Knotts, and John Astin.
Two lower-rung government employees (Chevy Chase & Dan Aykroyd) are selected by the CIA to be part of a secret espionage program, unaware they are the decoy squad! Co-starring Donna Dixon, Steve Forrest, Bernie Casey, Bruce Davison and William Prince. Directed by John Landis.
Burt Lancaster stars in this film noir about an armored car driver who decides to be part of a mob heist in order to hide an affair with the head mobster's wife. Co-starring Yvonne De Carlo and Dan Duryea.
Quentin Tarantino's tribute to the great blaxploitation films of the 1970s. Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton, and Robert De Niro. Based on Elmore Leonard's novel "Rum Punch."
A film noir starring John Garfield as a returning WWII veteran and former con man looking to get back into the rackets. His mark: A rich, young widow (Geraldine Fitzgerald). Co-starring Walter Brennan and Faye Emerson
One of the best neo-noir films you've likely never seen, centered around a group of con-men and a renowned psychiatrist drawn to the art of the con. Starring Lindsay Crouse and Joe Mantegna. Written and directed by David Mamet.
Based on the famous Raymond Chandler character Phillip Marlowe. James Garner stars as the tough, wisecracking private investigator tasked with finding a missing person, only to get roped into a underworld of murder, blackmail, and gangsters. Co-starring Rita Moreno, Carroll O'Connor, Gayle Hunnicutt, and Bruce Lee in his American film debut.
The film that made Macaulay Culkin a star, as he's left home alone (duh!) during the Christmas holiday and outsmarts two thieves. (Joe Pesci & Daniel Stern) Co-starring Catherine O'Hara, John Heard and John Candy. Written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus.
The Universal Pictures original (and best!) film adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel. Starring Claude Rains as a mad scientist who discovers the power of invisibility and its devastating consequences.
Tom Selleck stars as a best-selling mystery novelist. To combat his writer's block, he takes custody of a Romanian murder suspect (Paulina Porizkova) as inspiration for his next book, but will he live to even write it? Co-starring William Daniels.
A groundbreaking classic in the gangster genre which influenced countless future films and character portrayals. Starring Edward G. Robinson and Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
A successful dentist (Dane Cook) has a curse placed on him as a teenager where any woman he sleeps with ends up finding their true love (never him) immediately after. Co-starring Jessica Alba and Dan Fogler.
One of the best films of the 1970s, starring Gene Hackman in his breakout role as a gritty New York detective looking to take down a big-time French drug dealer. Co-starring Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey. Directed by William Friedkin.
Denzel Washington stars as former CIA operative attempting to live a quiet life but forced back into action when he takes on the Russian mob. Co-starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas, Melissa Leo, Bill Pullman, and David Harbour. Directed by Antoine Fuqua.
A rural family who lives strictly on the barter system faces total ruin when they are audited by the IRS for never paying income taxes. Starring Debbie Reynolds, Tony Randall, and Paul Douglas.
Kevin Costner stars as the GM of the Cleveland Browns trying to rebuild his broken franchise through the NFL Draft, while also attempting to keep his brand new head coach (Denis Leary), team owner (Frank Langella) and disgruntled fan-base happy. Co-starring Jennifer Garner, Chadwick Boseman, and Ellen Burstyn. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
The first of six films based on the popular radio mystery program Inner Sanctum. Lon Chaney Jr. stars as a neurologist attempting to solve the murder of his cheating wife. Co-starring Patricia Morison and J. Carrol Naish.
In order to save their small gym from being taken over by a local rival, a group of ragtag misfits participate in a national dodgeball tournament in order to win enough money to keep their gym. Starring Vince Vaughn, Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Rip Torn, Justin Long, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Joel David Moore, Gary Cole, and Jason Bateman.
Based on the Dashiell Hammett novel, a powerful political racketeer (Brian Donlevy) falls in love with the daughter (Veronica Lake) of the candidate he's backing. However, his best friend (Alan Ladd) must protect him from opposing forces looking to bring down his career. Co-starring William Bendix, Joseph Calleia, and Bonita Granville.
Lifelong buddies (Norm Macdonald & Artie Lange) decide to open a revenge-for-hire business in order to pay for a surgery for Artie's father (Jack Warden). Co-starring Chris Farley, Chevy Chase, Traylor Howard, Christopher McDonald and TONS of great cameos. Directed by Bob Saget.
An early British Alfred Hitchcock crime thriller about a wrongly accused murder suspect (Derrick de Marney) who attempts to discover key evidence with help from the Chief Constable's daughter (Nova Pilbeam) to capture the real killer.
Rebecca De Mornay and Mary Gross join the FBI training academy in hopes of becoming FBI agents. Co-starring Fred Dalton Thompson.
Eddie Murphy stars as an African prince looking to avoid an arranged marriage and find true love... in Queens, New York! Co-starring Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, and Shari Headley. Directed by John Landis.
Hayley Mills takes on two roles playing twin sisters who neither knew existed after their parents divorced when they were toddlers. Co-starring Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith.
One of the greatest comedies of all time starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight, Michael O'Keefe and Mr. Gopher. Directed by Harold Ramis.
Humphrey Bogart stars as a returning WWII soldier attempting to solve the mystery behind his friend's suspicious death. Co-starring Lizabeth Scott.
Based on Robert Ludlum's novel, Matt Damon stars as special operative Jason Bourne who must ward off assassination attempts from his own government, along with trying to regain his memory of who he really is. Co-starring Franka Potente, Brian Cox, Chris Cooper, and Julia Stiles.
Two fun-loving, but directionless best friends partake in a most EXCELLENT trip though the history of the world in order to pass their final high school history exam. Starring Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin.
The classic Disney adaptation of the 1923 novel, depicting the circle of life through animals in the forest.
A classic comedy pairing two of the top comedic actors of their era, as they overcome one travel disaster after another trying return back to their homes for Thanksgiving. Starring Steve Martin and John Candy. Written and directed by John Hughes.
Based on the cast/characters from the hit TV show, follow The Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder as they fight against Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, and Riddler to save the world! POW! ZWACK!! Starring Adam West, Burt Ward, Lee Meriwether, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Frank Gorshin, and Alan Napier.
Dudley Moore plays a lovable but consistently drunk millionaire who is looking for a woman to love him. Co-starring Liza Minnelli and John Gielgud.
One of the greatest Christmas films ever made, featuring terrific performances from Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn, Natalie Wood, and John Payne.
A forgotten gem of satire and parody in the vein of Airplane! and The Kentucky Fried Movie. Featuring skits directed by John Landis, Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb, Robert K. Weiss, and Peter Horton. Actors include Michelle Pfeiffer, Carrie Fisher, Rosanna Arquette, Steve Guttenberg, Arsenio Hall, David Alan Grier, Griffin Dunne, Kelly Preston, Joe Pantoliano, Henry Silva, William Marshall, and Ed Begley Jr.
The film debut for Abbott & Costello, but can even their timeless comedy routines save this film? Features "Who's on First?" and stars Robert Cummings, William Frawley, Allan Jones, and Nancy Kelly.
One of the vital "Brat Pack" films of the 1980s starring Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy, Annie Potts, James Spader, and Harry Dean Stanton. Written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch.
Dick Powell stars as a lowly office worker whose life is suddenly changed after a prank played on him by his co-workers boosts his confidence and his bank account. Written and directed by Preston Sturges.
An iconic film that helped define 1980s culture and another example of the immense talent of writer/director John Hughes. Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones, Mia Sara, and Charlie Sheen. This is a crossover episode with our friends from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast.
A very fun screwball comedy starring Claudette Colbert as a creative-minded wife who decides the only way to save her marriage and allow her inventor husband (Joel McCrea) to succeed is to divorce him and find another husband who's rich to finance her ex-husband's inventions! Co-starring Rudy Vallée and Mary Astor. Written and directed by Preston Sturges.
One of the best road-trip comedies ever made. Starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Randy Quaid, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes.
The greatly influential horror classic written and directed by John Carpenter, which spawned numerous sequels about the crimes of psycho killer Michael Myers. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, and P.J. Soles.
John Wayne stars as a hard-living US Marshall hired by a teenage girl (Kim Darby) to capture the man that killed her father. Co-starring Glen Campbell, Robert Duvall, Strother Martin, and Dennis Hopper.
Kevin Costner stars as a talented and gregarious golfer who can never seem to achieve greatness due to his self-destructive decisions. Co-starring Rene Russo, Cheech Marin, and Don Johnson. Directed by Ron Shelton.
A fabulous satire about a successful film director (Joel McCrea) who decides to make a serious film for the era and prepares for his "masterpiece" by living as a hobo to gain street credibility and wisdom. Co-starring Veronica Lake. Written and directed by Preston Sturges.
In his raunchiest comedy (yes, really!) Adam Sandler stars as a derelict father trying to re-connect with his estranged son (Andy Samberg). Co-starring Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Tony Orlando, Will Forte, Rachel Dratch, Nick Swardson, Ana Gasteyer, and Susan Sarandon.
The infamous psychological thriller starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford together for the only time in their long, storied careers. Co-starring Victor Buono and directed by Robert Aldrich.
Cher stars as an overworked public defender who gets more than she bargained for on a murder case when a juror (Dennis Quaid) does his own investigating, which leads to jury tampering. Co-starring Liam Neeson, John Mahoney and Joe Mantegna.
Charles Bronson stars as a crime reporter hired by an eccentric millionaire (John Houseman) to recover five stolen ledgers for him. Co-starring Jacqueline Bisset and directed by J. Lee Thompson.
One of the often overlooked gems written by John Hughes and the natural alternate reality of Pretty in Pink. Starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, John Ashton, Craig Sheffer, and Elias Koteas. Directed by Howard Deutch.
The first hilarious film starring Cheech & Chong, which laid the groundwork for every other stoner movie to be made. Co-starring Tom Skerritt, Stacy Keach, and Strother Martin.
With definite nods to "North By Northwest", Gene Wilder stars in this comedy-mystery about a book editor trying to convince the authorities about the death of famous author that occurred on a passenger train. Co-starring Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh.
Al Pacino shines as NYPD cop Frank Serpico. A true story based on the efforts of an honest cop trying to expose the corruption that ran rampant in the New York police force in the 1960s. Directed by Sidney Lumet.
A terrific screwball comedy about a father (Charles Coburn) and daughter (Barbara Stanwyck) con-artist duo who attempt to swindle a wealthy, but very naive snake expert (Henry Fonda). Written and directed by Preston Sturges.
One of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s (or any era) about a quirky kickboxer (John Cusack) and his pursuit of his longtime crush (Ione Skye). Co-starring John Mahoney and Lili Taylor. Written and directed by Cameron Crowe.
Two goofy lifelong friends decide to go on a road trip to attend their high school reunion in this very funny 1980s-themed buddy comedy. Starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo and Alan Cumming.
The epitome of a cult classic about a ragtag group of car repossessors, set to the soundtrack of the early 80s Los Angeles punk music scene. Starring Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter, Sy Richardson, Olivia Barash, and Fox Harris.
We've covered the fun facts about this classic film in the previous episode. For this episode, we hearken back to the original format of DGMM where we interview many past guests about their experiences with The Wizard of Oz.
Congrats to us for hitting 300 episodes! To celebrate, we cover all the terrific facts for what is often considered the greatest film of all-time. Starring Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr.
One of the greatest boxing films in history, along with being one of the upper echelon films in the storied legacy of both Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese covering the troubled life of boxer Jake LaMotta. Co-starring Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty.
A wild and raunchy comedy starring Robert Wuhl as the leader of a drag-racing club looking to have one more night of debaucherous fun before their hangout is torn down. (Think American Graffiti meets Porky's!) Co-starring Fran Drescher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tony Danza, and Stuart Pankin.
A soap opera-type drama starring William Holden as a once popular football player, now a lowly drifter looking to start over. However, his troubled past catches up with him again in a tiny Kansas town. Co-starring Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell and Cliff Robertson.
The military police led by Sean Connery partners up (begrudgingly!) with a San Francisco detective (Mark Harmon) to find the killer of a military police officer. Co-starring Meg Ryan and Jack Warden.
Since 1985, Captain Video has been a video rental mainstay of the San Francisco Bay Area and is one of the last remaining traditional video stores still operating in the United States. Ira looks back on the early days of the home video rental business and how he started, along with what keeps him going in the present day of modern technology.
If you're ever in the San Francisco Bay Area and still love collecting or renting movies or simply want to experience a blast from the past, stop in and say hello to Ira at Captain Video:
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Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis have the trip from hell where anything that can go wrong, does go wrong! Screenplay written by Neil Simon. Remade in 1999 with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.
A remake of the original 1960 'Rat Pack' film, as we follow a new group of con-artists looking to pull off the greatest heist in Las Vegas casino history. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Elliott Gould, Carl Reiner, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, and Shaobo Qin. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
Keanu Reeves plays a shy, geeky teenager who attempts to go with one of the most popular girls (Lori Loughlin) to the prom. However, they never make it to the prom and instead becomes a crazy night in the city. Co-starring Theresa Saldana and Trinidad Silva, plus music from The P-Funk All-Stars featuring George Clinton and Bootsy Collins.
Ethan Hawke asks his neighbor (Teri Polo) out on what seems like a harmless blind date. However, through mistaken identities and a number of merry mix-ups, the date becomes a mystery thriller! Co-starring Brian McNamara, Fisher Stevens, and BD Wong.
Based on the Raymond Chandler novel, private detective Phillip Marlowe (Dick Powell) is hired for multiple jobs including finding a missing woman and separately, a missing jade necklace. Co-starring Claire Trevor, Anne Shirley, and Mike Mazurki.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star as a married couple who are unaware each other is a high-profile assassin. Co-starring Vince Vaughn, Kerry Washington, and Adam Brody. Directed by Doug Liman.
A raunchy comedy starring Zach Cregger who awakens after a 4-year coma and attempts to reconnect with his high school girlfriend with the help of his moronic best friend (Trevor Moore). Co-starring Craig Robinson and Raquel Alessi.
The second film from director Kevin Smith after the surprise indie hit of 'Clerks'. Did a bigger budget help or hurt Mallrats? Starring Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Mewes, and Ethan Suplee.
Rodney Dangerfield stars as the most outrageous TV talk show host. Throw in Dangerfield's patented comic one-liners and you have an over-the-top box office bust. What other podcast would cover this film? What other podcast host would even have this film in their DVD collection? Co-starring Debi Mazar, David Ogden Stiers, Cindy Williams, and Burt Reynolds.
A terrific dark comedy which spawned one of the most popular TV shows of all-time. If you only know the watered-down TV series, get ready for a film which is completely different and frankly, much better! Starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, Sally Kellerman, Tom Skerritt, and Robert Duvall. Directed by Robert Altman.
The third Marx Brothers movie and the first film to have a script written specifically for the screen and not a Broadway play adaptation. Follow Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo and their madcap antics as stowaways on an ocean liner.
Robert Downey Jr. returns as Tony Stark in the 3rd film of the MCU, as he battles a new villain (Mickey Rourke) and his own demons. Co-starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Jon Favreau.
The funniest and arguably best football movie ever made. Burt Reynolds stars as an ex-NFL quarterback thrown in prison and forced to start a football team comprised of inmates to play an exhibition game against the guards. Co-starring Eddie Albert, James Hampton, Ed Lauter, Richard Kiel, and Ray Nitschke. Directed by Robert Aldrich.
A terrific screwball comedy featuring four of the biggest names in Hollywood at the time: Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy. A newspaper attempts subterfuge in order to get a socialite to drop her libel suit against them.
One of the best Neo-Noir films of all time, highlighting the sleazier side of Hollywood in the late 1940s and 50s. Starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, James Cromwell, and Danny DeVito. Co-written and directed by Curtis Hanson.
Whoopi Goldberg plays a bank computer data processor, who through an early form of online messaging becomes involved in an espionage plot with a British intelligence agent. Co-starring Stephen Collins, Carol Kane, Annie Potts, and John Wood. Directed by Penny Marshall.
One of the first big budget boxing films about about two shady fight promoters (Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart) and a fresh-faced farm kid (Wayne Morris) looking to break into the fight game. Co-starring Bette Davis. Directed by Michael Curtiz. Remade in 1962 with Elvis Presley.
An underappreciated baseball movie about a 12-year-old kid (Luke Edwards) who inherits the Minnesota Twins and becomes the team's manager. Starring Timothy Busfield, Jason Robards, John Ashton, and Jonathan Silverman. Includes cameos from MLB stars Ken Griffey Jr., Randy Johnson and many others.
An early British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock centering around a number of terrorist bombings in London. Starring Sylvia Sidney, Oskar Homolka, and John Loder.
"Movie" might be stretching it, as it's more like an extended episode of their popular MTV show. Enjoy (or not) the stunts and pranks from the Jackass gang of Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera and his family, Chris Pontius, Ryan Dunn, Wee-Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Ehren McGhehey. Faves include fireworks wake-up, rent-a-car crash up derby, and the shoplifter.
The original classic starring Boris Karloff as an ancient mythical figure resurrected from the dead, now attempting to find his lost love in modern times. Co-starring Zita Johann and Edward Van Sloan.
A popular small-town high school teacher (Kevin Kline) about to be married to his fiancée (Joan Cusack) has his life turned upside-down when one of his ex-students/turned movie star (Matt Dillon) outs him as gay during the Oscars. Co-starring Tom Selleck, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley, and Bob Newhart.
A terrific classic British whodunit, much in the vein of the Columbo mysteries of the 1970s. Starring Alastair Sim as an inspector from Scotland Yard investigating a string of deaths at a British hospital during World War II. Co-starring Trevor Howard, Leo Genn, and Sally Gray.
Based on the hit country song, (yes, really!) Barbara Eden stars as a single-mother looking to get revenge on a hypocritical small-town PTA who has spread rumors about her. Co-starring Ronny Cox.
A dark comedy about a TV show writer/director (Glenn Ford) who gets wrapped up into a real-life world of blackmail and murder in order to protect his wife's (Debbie Reynolds) performing career. Co-starring Carl Reiner and John McGiver.
Adam Sandler is an aquatic veterinarian in Hawaii who falls for a woman (Drew Barrymore) with short-term memory loss. Co-starring Rob Schneider and Sean Astin.
Clifton Webb plays a respected college professor whose past as a silent movie actor comes back to haunt him when his old films have a revival on television. Co-starring Ginger Rogers, Anne Francis, and Elsa Lanchester.
Sylvester Stallone leads his gang of 80s action stars into another mission to defeat the ultimate villain (Jean-Claude Van Damme). Co-starring Jason Statham, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, Liam Hemsworth, Randy Couture, Nan Yu, and Chuck Norris.
Fred MacMurray stars in this Disney live-action classic about a college professor who creates a new substance called "Flubber" (flying rubber). Co-starring Keenan Wynn, Nancy Olson, and Tommy Kirk.
Dan Aykroyd stars as a normally mild-mannered college professor who takes on an alter-ego when he's hilariously lured into the world of pimping. Co-starring Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Fran Drescher, T.K. Carter, and Kate Murtagh.
One of the most beloved and heartwarming animated characters in film history, about a unique elephant who uses his differences to succeed.
A special cross-over episode with our friends at the Growin' Up Rock podcast. On DGMM, we specifically discuss the film that made Kevin Bacon a superstar. Then head on over to GUR and listen to our track-by-track discussion about the film's soundtrack. Co-starring John Lithgow, Lori Singer, Chris Penn, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
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Inspired by the legend of blues musician Robert Johnson, a young Juilliard guitar prodigy (Ralph Macchio) finds an elderly blues harmonica player (Joe Seneca) to teach him the life of a bluesman. Co-starring Jami Gertz and directed by Walter Hill.
Three escaped convicts led by Humphrey Bogart take a family hostage in their quiet Indianapolis suburban home. Co-starring Fredric March. Directed by William Wyler.
A dark comedy about a quiet suburban neighborhood that takes a sinister turn when a strange family moves into town. Starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman, Rick Ducommun, and Henry Gibson. Directed by Joe Dante.
A gritty and violent film noir about a psychotic drifter (Lawrence Tierney) and a socialite (Claire Trevor) who end up being linked to a murder. Co-starring Walter Slezak and Elisha Cook Jr. Directed by Robert Wise.
Is the sequel even close to the quality of the original classic? Let's just say that there was a reason why Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker weren't involved in Airplane II. However, there are redeeming comedic qualities to be found and we discuss those on this episode. Robert Hays, Julie Haggerty, Peter Graves, and Lloyd Bridges reprise their original roles and William Shatner is an addition to the sequel.
Ray Milland is a crime magazine editor who gets wrapped up in an unbelievable thriller of his own. Co-starring Charles Laughton. Remade in 1987 as "No Way Out" with Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman.
Rob Lowe and Demi Moore star in this romantic dramedy covering the highs and lows of being in a new relationship. Co-starring Jim Belushi and Elizabeth Perkins.
Gary Cooper leads a group of professors attempting to complete their decade-long project of writing an encyclopedia. Their world is hilariously turned upside down when a vivacious nightclub performer (Barbara Stanwyck) becomes a key part of the project. Directed by Howard Hawks. Written by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett.
Goldie Hawn lands her dream job as a high school football coach in this fun sports comedy co-starring Swoosie Kurtz, Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Mykelti Williamson, Robyn Lively, and Nipsey Russell.
Not to be confused by the 'Home Alone' parody, this classic gangster film follows the lives of two childhood friends who take complete opposite paths in their lives. Starring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Ann Sheridan, and The Dead End Kids. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas are legendary train robbers released from prison after 30 years and try to adapt to modern society in this forgotten comedic gem! Co-starring Eli Wallach, Dana Carvey, and Charles Durning.
A terrific film noir starring Claude Rains as the host of a popular crime radio program, who gets caught up in a real-life thriller of his own. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
The title of the film sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but 'Three Men and a Baby' ended up being the top grossing film of 1987! Starring Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg, and Ted Danson as three bachelors attempting to take care of a baby girl. Directed by Leonard Nimoy.
A Cannon films "classic"! Charles Bronson is a non-nonsense detective attempting to catch a Ted-Bundy-esque serial killer. Co-starring Gene Davis, Lisa Eilbacher, Andrew Stevens, and Wilford Brimley. Directed by J. Lee Thompson.
A nice blend of Police Academy and Cheech & Chong, Super Troopers is a raucous comedy brought to you by The Broken Lizard comedy troupe about a small group of Vermont state troopers trying to save their station.
In this action comedy, Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez play two Seattle detectives on an undercover assignment monitoring the ex-girlfriend (Madeleine Stowe) of an escaped convict. (Aidan Quinn)
Just as the title says! It's like three episodes of South Park bundled into an insane film with your favorite characters from the early years of the show. Follow Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny as they try to save their favorite Canadian comedy duo Terrance and Phillip from being executed due to a parental crusade to stop the children of America from being influenced by a vulgar T&P film.
Often remembered more for the Grunge-era soundtrack than the film itself, this quirky romantic comedy follows the lives of a group of single twenty-somethings in Seattle during the early 1990s. Starring Matt Dillon, Bridget Fonda, Kyra Sedgwick, and Campbell Scott. Directed by Cameron Crowe. As an added bonus, we cover the soundtrack featuring Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and others.
One of the most shocking endings in film history. Starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt as two detectives trying to solve a string of connected murders. Co-starring Kevin Spacey and Gwyneth Paltrow. Directed by David Fincher.
A cultural phenomenon that defined the music and dance scene of the late 1970s. Starring John Travolta in a star-making role as a young man whose only ambition in life is to be the king of New York club dancers. Also included is a bonus episode covering the entire iconic soundtrack featuring The Bee Gees.
The blueprint for the modern romantic comedy and still one of the best films in the genre. Starring Audrey Hepburn as a young princess hiding out in Rome who has the time of her life with a news reporter (Gregory Peck). Co-starring Eddie Albert. Directed by William Wyler.
Based on the satirical TV series which was a spoof on the reality show COPS, the inept Reno Sheriff's Department travels cross-country to wreak havoc on the city of Miami. If you grew up on Police Academy films, this is one to check out!
A gritty film noir starring Robert Mitchum as a police captain trying to bring down a mob boss (Robert Ryan) and a nation-wide crime syndicate. Also starring Lizabeth Scott.
Robert Downey Jr. plays a goofy womanizer whose outlook changes when he meets his match in Molly Ringwald. Co-starring Harvey Keitel, Dennis Hopper, Victoria Jackson, and Danny Aiello.
Often touted as one of the greatest film noir movies ever made. Starring Lana Turner as the ultimate femme fatale who convinces her lover (John Garfield) to murder her husband.
A well done neo-noir comedy-mystery set in the 1970s starring Russell Crowe as a hired enforcer and Ryan Gosling as a bumbling private investigator who team-up to find a missing woman. Written and directed by Shane Black.
A little-known, but very funny screwball comedy which takes place at a high-rise New York apartment involving "dead" bodies, love affairs, a dog, and nosy neighbors. Starring George Brent, Ann Dvorak, Virginia Mayo, Turhan Bey, and Carole Landis.
Dan Aykroyd is a physicist and single father who discovers a little known planet and is then visited by one of their top extra-galactic researchers, Kim Basinger. Also starring Jon Lovitz and Alyson Hannigan.
While some prefer the 2001 remake over the original, the Rat Pack version has a certain charm and definite star power that cannot be denied. Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, and Angie Dickinson.
The original classic from Jim Henson featuring your favorite characters and an array of cameos from stars like Steve Martin, Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, and the music of Paul Williams.
A raw and gritty fantasy tale about New York City gang-life in the late 1970s. Directed by Walter Hill.
A terrific film noir thriller with Hitchcock-style elements. Starring Ray Milland, who gets caught up in a mystery involving Nazi spies. Directed by Fritz Lang.
Another brilliant comedy by Albert Brooks about a twice divorced man who decides to move back in with his mother (Debbie Reynolds) to figure out why he fails in relationships.
The second Marx Brothers film showcasing the madcap antics of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. Crazy card games, shooting rifles indoors, and missing paintings are all part of the fun in this film. Co-starring Lillian Roth and Margaret Dumont.
A terrific thriller with an equally stellar cast, starring Matthew McConaughey as a street-smart defense attorney who takes on a high profile case that is full of twists and turns. Co-starring Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillippe, William H. Macy, Josh Lucas, Michael Pena, and Bryan Cranston.
Penelope Spheeris' feature-length film debut coming two years after her groundbreaking documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization" covering the Los Angeles punk rock scene. This low budget indie film is the natural evolution of Spheeris' raw and gritty early filmmaking, about a group of teen runaways who randomly find each other to escape their terrible home lives.
One of the most unique films made at the time, as the entire movie was shot in first-person through the eyes of the main character, private detective Philip Marlowe played by Robert Montgomery. Co-starring Audrey Totter and Lloyd Nolan.
The second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. How does the film rank against the other stand-alone MCU characters and did the 2003 Ang Lee version hurt the 2008 film at the box office? Starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, and William Hurt.
One of the greatest Westerns ever made starring a cast of Hollywood legends: John Wayne, James Stewart, and Lee Marvin. Directed by John Ford.
Vampires, mullets, "modern" cover versions of classic songs, and a very enthusiastic saxophone player all filmed in Santa Cruz, CA! What's not to like? Starring a young cast on the cusp of becoming stars: The Corey's, Kiefer Sutherland , Jami Gertz, and Jason Patric. Co-starring Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, and Barnard Hughes. Directed by Joel Schumacher.
A truly groundbreaking motion picture which influenced countless special-effects artists for decades to come. Discover all the details about how the vision of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack melded with the brilliance of Willis O'Brien's stop motion special effects to create the "8th Wonder of the World". Starring Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong.
One of Brian's favorite movies of all-time. Discover how the brilliant and hilarious short stories from Jean Shepherd turned into an iconic film classic. Starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon. Directed by Bob Clark.
Released a year prior to first Thin Man movie, we get a precursor of William Powell playing a suave crime solver named Philo Vance. Also starring Mary Astor and directed by Michael Curtiz.
An absolutely beautiful and timeless film that gets better with every viewing. Discover all the history behind the making of the film and what turned a moderately successful initial release into a beloved cinematic classic. Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore. Directed by Frank Capra.
The soundtrack was a huge hit for Neil Diamond and spawned three smash singles, but what about the film? And why does Brian have this notoriously bad film in his collection? We get into all that and more! Co-starring Laurence Olivier and Lucie Arnaz.
A little known, but well done romantic comedy about a drifter who falls for a recently widowed mother of a little boy. Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, and Wendell Corey.
One of Alfred Hitchcock's last British films before jumping to Hollywood, about the mysterious disappearance of an elderly woman on a train. Starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, and Dame May Whitty.
One of the funniest and most original comedies about the wildest trip to Las Vegas ever imagined. Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, and Justin Bartha. Directed by Todd Phillips.
One of the two major werewolf movies to be released in 1981 and both had comedic elements. However, The Howling has twists on the traditional werewolf tale which make the film unique and memorable . Starring Dee Wallace and directed by Joe Dante.
While Dracula was the first Universal monster movie, Frankenstein had the biggest impact on audiences when it was released nine months later. Starring Boris Karloff as the terrifying iconic monster and Colin Clive as the mad scientist Henry Frankenstein. Co-starring Dwight Frye and Edward Van Sloan. Directed by James Whale.
James Cagney stars as a young lawyer who decides to join the FBI after the murder of his friend by gangsters. Co-starring Robert Armstrong, Lloyd Nolan, Ann Dvorak, and Margaret Lindsay.
Based on the first film adaptation of a John Grisham novel, Tom Cruise stars as a young ambitious lawyer who quickly discovers the law firm that recruited him has major legal issues of their own. Co-starring a stellar cast including Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, and David Strathairn. Directed by Sydney Pollack.
The title of this comedy is a bit of a misnomer, as Fred MacMurray plays a college football coach (not a fullback!) whose family drama is worse than his winless team. Co-starring Maureen O'Hara, Betty Lynn, Natalie Wood, and Thelma Ritter.
A fun, fast-paced comedy following a day in the life of a group of record store employees. The film was a bomb at the box-office when it was first released, but now has a loyal cult following. Featuring Renee Zellweger and Liv Tyler in early film roles. Also starring Anthony LaPaglia, Maxwell Caulfield, Rory Cochrane, Robin Tunney, and Ethan Embry.
Michael J. Fox stars in this fun romantic comedy about a young doctor who gets stuck in a small town in South Carolina while driving cross-country to Los Angeles. Co-starring Julie Warner, Woody Harrelson, Bridget Fonda, Barnard Hughes, and David Ogden Stiers.
A terrific tale about the simple act of being kind to others, as an upbeat young girl brings her positive attitude to a new town after the death of her parents. Starring Haley Mills, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Agnes Moorehead, Kevin Corcoran, Nancy Olson, and Adolphe Menjou.
Though considered a "B-movie", the original D.O.A. is often touted as one of the top film noir's ever made. Starring Edmond O'Brien as a notary who is on borrowed time to find out who poisoned him and why.
The second animated Disney film to be released after the massive success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs three years prior. The tale of a marionette boy who attempts to become human and learn important life lessons along the way.
A truly wonderful film about what "really" happens after you die. Written, directed, and starring Albert Brooks. Co-starring Meryl Streep and Rip Torn.
Bill Murray bails on the sequel and is replaced by Bernie Mac. Can the Angels and two new villains save the franchise? Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Demi Moore, and Justin Theroux. Directed by McG.
A throwback teen comedy about a new student trying to fit into a high school full of cliques. Starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lizzy Caplan, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert. Written by Tina Fey and directed by Mark Waters.
In a career full of memorable roles, this is easily in Paul Newman's top 5, as a Florida prison inmate who never plays by the rules. Co-starring George Kennedy, Strother Martin, and Harry Dean Stanton. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Steven Michael and Sonny Pooni from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast join DGMM to discuss their top 5 favorite movie soundtracks.
Brian gives his list of Top 5 favorite (at the time!) movie soundtracks. We also hear from his merry gang of guests, as they divulge their favorites as well.
A fan picked episode from the awesome Keith Rochford. Brian D, Lynlea, Brian P, Mahlon, Rachelle, and Samantha all give their picks of their favorite bands who were created for film.
It took a while, but Rachelle finally agreed to do a full episode dedicated to her favorite movies!
Brian's all-time favorite movie! What better way to celebrate DGMM's 200th episode than with the funniest movie of all-time? Grab some cigarettes, alcohol, amphetamines, and glue and don't worry about if it's the wrong week to listen to this episode. Starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves, Leslie Nielsen, Lloyd Bridges, and Robert Stack. Written and directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker.
One of the greatest sports movies ever made about a rising star, a fading star, and a woman who must choose between the two. Starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. Written and directed by Ron Shelton.
A thriller starring Jamie Leigh Curtis as a rookie cop stalked by a Wall Street trader (Ron Silver) who becomes a psychotic killer after stealing a gun from a crime scene involving Curtis. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
The film that truly made Tom Hanks a superstar, about a 12-year old boy who gets his wish to become "big." Also starring Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, and Jared Rushton. Directed by Penny Marshall.
It's an Adam Sandler stoner comedy, but without Adam Sandler, about a video game tester who moves in with his grandmother and her two roommates. Starring Allen Covert, Linda Cardellini, Doris Roberts, Shirley Jones, Nick Swardson, Joel David Moore, and Shirley Knight.
Al Pacino ends the 1970s with a powerful performance as an idealistic defense lawyer who must struggle with his own morals while still having to uphold his legal duties. Also starring Jack Warden, Christine Lahti, John Forsythe, and Jeffrey Tambor. Directed by Norman Jewison.
Based on the popular 1980s TV show, about a special forces unit who attempt to clear their names after being falsely imprisoned for a crime they didn't commit. Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, Sharlto Copley, Jessica Biel, and Patrick Wilson.
The original classic that could only come from the gritty filmmaking of the 1970s. Starring Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, and Jackie Earle Haley. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
One of the most ridiculous premises in movie history, but it works! (at least for the original film). Enjoy the hijinks of Andrew McCarthy and Jonathan Silverman as they drag their dead boss around for a holiday weekend. Co-starring Terry Kiser and Catherine Mary Stewart. Directed by Ted Kotcheff.
Following the success of 'Splash', Tom Hanks and John Candy team up again in this comic adventure about volunteering in the Peace Corps. Co-starring Rita Wilson, Gedde Watanabe, and Tim Thomerson.
A box office bust when first released, but is the epitome of a cult classic today. The one and only film to star the wonderful Weird Al Yankovic. Co-starring Michael Richards, Victoria Jackson, Kevin McCarthy, Fran Drescher, and David Bowe.
The final film for Carole Lombard and Jack Benny's finest on-screen role, about two actors and their theater group who attempt to capture a Nazi spy in occupied Poland during World War II. Directed by Ernst Lubitsch.
The original sci-fi classic about an alien who crashes his spacecraft in the North Pole and wreaks havoc on the military personnel who attempt to research their supernatural discovery. Credited to Christian Nyby as the director, but actually ghost directed by Howard Hawks.
Nobody was a bigger name than Michael J. Fox in 1985, as he starred in a hit TV series (Family Ties) and had a number one film at the box office (Back to the Future). How does the original Teen Wolf hold up today? Co-starring James Hampton, Jerry Levine, Susan Ursitti, and Lorie Griffin. Directed by Rod Daniel.
John Candy's first starring role where he takes his family on a vacation to Florida and wackiness ensues! Co-starring Rip Torn, Richard Crenna, and Karen Austin. Directed by Carl Reiner.
The film debut for Tom Hanks and the first movie released by Touchstone Pictures. 'Splash' was also a precursor to the enormously popular 'The Little Mermaid' released five years later. Also starring Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Directed by Ron Howard.
The original film (which was based on the 1947 novel) that provided the inspiration for the 80s sitcom Mr. Belvedere. Starring Clifton Webb, Robert Young, and Maureen O'Hara.
On paper, it's one of the most ridiculous big budget movie premises ever: Two middle-aged men, still living with their respective parent, become live-in step brothers when their parents get married. Starring Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn. Directed by Adam McKay.
The first (and some say the best) of the fourteen Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as Holmes and Dr. Watson. Also starring Lionel Atwill and John Carradine.
The continuing adventures of Joan Wilder and Jack Colton. How does this sequel hold up to the excellent 'Romancing the Stone'? Find out on this week's episode! Starring Kathleen Turner, Michael Douglas, and Danny DeVito. Directed by Lewis Teague.
Without a doubt, one of the greatest sports movies of all-time and easily in Brian's Top 5 favorite films. 'Rocky' changed film making and storytelling forever and we discuss its legacy, the terrific backstory about the making of the film, and the many brilliant scenes that make 'Rocky' one of the most iconic movies in cinematic history. Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burgess Meredith. Directed by John Avildsen.
Unfortunately, the "adventure" began and ended with this film, but it's a helluva a ride! Starring Fred Ward, Joel Grey, Wilford Brimley, Kate Mulgrew, and J.A. Preston.
Before Iron Man and the Marvel Cinematic Universe reigned supreme in the superhero genre, there was an underrated gem spawned from the darker side of Marvel comics. Starring Thomas Jane, John Travolta, Will Patton, Rebecca Romijn, Ben Foster, and John Pinette.
The slew of wild comedies from the early 1980s might have began a few years earlier with National Lampoon's Animal House, but it reached new levels with the original Porky's. Get ready for tales about "Lassie", Ms. Ballbricker, peep holes, growth charts, and plenty more! You even see Kim Cattrall in a memorable early film role. Directed by Bob Clark.
A little known, but very well done screwball comedy about two strangers who meet on a park bench and become the maid and butler to a gangster. Starring Herbert Marshall and Jean Arthur.
Easily one of the best buddy cop comedies ever made: with Gator, desk pops, Dirty Mike and The Boys, an accidental shooting of NY Yankees legend Derek Jeter and much more! Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, and Michael Keaton. Directed by Adam McKay.
While most remakes fall flat, Eddie Murphy's version of the Jerry Lewis classic took the film to bigger and better laughs. Co-starring Jada Pinkett.
It's a fumble...FUMBALAYA, FUMBLERUSKI! Even if you don't remember the movie, you remember Rob Schneider's play-by-play. Starring Scott Bakula, Hector Elizondo, Robert Loggia, Sinbad, Larry Miller, Jason Bateman, and Kathy Ireland.
Never seen this movie? You're definitely not alone. However, if you like 80s teen movies that involve vampires, you probably still missed this one! In any case, it's in Brian's DVD collection, so it gets a full episode dedicated to it. Starring Robert Sean Leonard, Cheryl Pollak, David Warner, Paul Wilson, and Rene Auberjonois.
Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers inadvertently discover the fountain of youth from an anti-aging elixir created by a monkey. Co-starring Charles Coburn and Marilyn Monroe. Directed by Howard Hawks.
220 or 221? If you know the answer, then you also know what an underrated gem this movie is. So, break out your "woobie" and remember it's "South to drop off, MORON!" Starring Michael Keaton, Terri Garr, and Martin Mull. Written by John Hughes.
With classic fairy tale elements to the plot similar to Cinderella, you can also see how "Midnight" influenced future films like "Pretty Woman". Starring Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Mary Astor, and John Barrymore. Co-written by Billy Wilder.
Stephen King's directorial debut and also the ONLY film he directed. Machines go rogue and start killing the people who made them! Plus, the movie score and soundtrack is performed entirely by AC/DC! Starring Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, and Yeardley Smith.
The first Marx Brothers film featuring the madcap antics of Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo. There's a plot, but does it even matter? We're watching for the masterfully executed gags! Co-starring Margaret Dumont and Kay Francis.
Part of the early 80s slew of sex comedies similar to films like "Porky's" and "The Last American Virgin". Unlike others of the genre, Losin' It is notable for being an early vehicle for an eventual Hollywood superstar. Starring Tom Cruise, Jackie Earle Haley, Shelly Long, and John Stockwell.
The first movie that was truly made around "The Coreys", though they first appeared together in "The Lost Boys" a year earlier. Avoid the DMV lines and join us for a fun 80s teen comedy with Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. Co-starring Heather Graham, Richard Masur, and Carol Kane.
The film that finally removed the "box office poison" tag from Katharine Hepburn and based on the adaptation of the hit Broadway play which she also starred in. Co-starring Cary Grant and James Stewart. Directed by George Cukor.
The beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the film that had a major part in the popularity of superhero films in modern cinema. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Terrence Howard. Directed by Jon Favreau.
Based on the Dashiell Hammett novel and often considered one of the greatest film noir and detective movies of all-time. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet. Directed by John Huston.
Rodney Dangerfield coaches a girls soccer team. If you think that's far fetched, Paramount Pictures decided to spend $20 million on a film with this premise! Co-starring Jackée and Jonathan Brandis.
Often considered one of the best movies of the film noir genre featuring the ultimate femme fatale, Ava Gardner. Co-starring Burt Lancaster and Edmond O'Brien. Directed by Robert Siodmak.
One of the most memorable films from the 1980s and easily in Brian's Top 10 of all-time. Starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, and William Zabka. Directed by John Avildsen.
A perfect movie for music collectors and obsessive list makers! Starring John Cusack, Jack Black, and Iben Hjejle. Directed by Stephen Frears
The beginning of the Jack Ryan series of movies based on the best-selling novels from Tom Clancy. Starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and Scott Glenn. Directed by John McTiernan.
Two garbage men and a Vietnam vet decide to save their city from a paint thinner company that is dumping toxic waste into the ocean. A perfect plot for a screwball comedy! Starring Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, and Keith David.
The blueprint for all future Dracula and vampire movies came from the 1931 Universal Pictures classic starring the iconic Bela Lugosi. Co-starring Dwight Frye and directed by Tod Browning.
A terrific later-era Clint Eastwood film, as he portrays an aging Secret Service agent on the trail of a man trying to assassinate the President of the United States. Also starring John Malkovich and Rene Russo. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
Best known for being Alfred Hitchcock's first British film to achieve international success, along with being one of his favorite directed films. Starring Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll.
Before 'Stripes', you had another very funny military comedy starring Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, and Armand Assante. Does the movie still hold up? Find out on this week's episode!
Your favorite movie host attended the Rock N Pod Expo 3 in Nashville last weekend and you get hear all my favorite memories from this terrific trip. Also, check out the awesome band Black Heiron, who were a highlight of the 2018 Rock N Pod Expo, as you get to hear two new songs from their upcoming album on this episode.
Easily one of the greatest basketball movies of all-time with a fabulous cast including Gene Hackman, Dennis Hopper, and Barbara Hershey.
A fabulous pitch black comedy with an equally stellar 80s-themed soundtrack starring John Cusack and Minnie Driver. However, it's also the supporting cast that just "kills": Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack, Alan Arkin, and Jeremy Piven.
A box office bomb when first released in 2004, but gained a bit of a following once it was released to home video. Was it the bait and switch advertising campaign that caused its box office failure or was it simply a bad movie? Starring Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, and Timothy Olyphant.
Ralph Viera from the Rock and Metal Combat Podcast and The Viera Vault returns to chat all-things movies on this episode! He covers all the past topics from earlier DGMM episodes and drops in a few exclusive stories he's never told on any of his amazing podcasts or YouTube channels. Enjoy!
Now considered a cult classic for zany comedies, many folks back in the day missed out on this comedic gem. Join us as we discuss this hilarious film starring Kurt Russell and Jack Warden.
One of W.C. Fields' most beloved films, as the not-so lovable drunk becomes a bank detective and movie director. Basically, Fields was like the Rodney Dangerfield of his era, especially when it came to his movies.
A dream come true for fans of 80s action films! You get Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Bruce Willis, and Arnold Schwarzenegger all in one film!
A hilarious parody of the famous radio and television program starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks. An underrated gem from the late 80s and one of Brian's favorite comedies when he was growing up.
One of Doris Day's later-era romantic comedies co-starring Rod Taylor. Much of the film plays out like a typical episode of Three's Company. Enjoy!
The Shaggy Dog from 1959 has the distinction of being first live-action movie released by Disney. We cover the making of the film starring Fred MacMurray, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran, Annette Funicello, and Tim Considine.
The first full-length animated film ever to be released is the foundation for all animated films to come after. We cover all the great behind-the-scenes stories about the making of this Disney classic.
The ultimate vigilante movie! It was controversial when released back in 1974 and still resonates today. Starring Charles Bronson and Vincent Gardenia.
An underrated comedy from the late 80s featuring the terrific pairing of Steve Martin and Michael Caine. We get into lots of backstory about the making of the film, along with plenty of hilarious clips. Directed by Frank Oz.
One of Clint Eastwood's early films which showed his slight transition from westerns to the cop dramas. Co-starring Lee J. Cobb and Susan Clark. Directed by Don Siegel.
Now considered a cult classic, much of the plot line in the movie Cobra was the original vision of Sylvester Stallone for his version of Beverly Hills Cop. We have tons of backstory about the making of this film which co-starred Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson, and Brian Thompson.
A TV series adapted to a movie? How does the Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu version hold up? Let's just say Bill Murray only lasted one film in the series. Get all the dirt about the making of this movie in this week's episode!
One of the greatest romantic comedies ever made and we dive into the great stories around the making of this film. Starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, and Bruno Kirby. Directed by Rob Reiner and written by Nora Ephron.
Now considered a cult classic, the original movie-version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a campy teen comedy far removed from Joss Whedon's original vision, which eventually became a hit TV series. Starring Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland, Paul Reubens, and Rutger Hauer.
It was a box office bomb when initially released, but the baseball gameplay in For Love of the Game is arguably the best in film history. This episode is an ode to the greatest sport ever...baseball! Starring Kevin Costner, Kelly Preston, and John C. Reilly.
One of Clint Eastwood's later era crime thrillers, as he plays a retired FBI agent who is still on the hunt for a serial killer he almost caught years earlier. Co-starring Jeff Daniels, Wanda De Jesus, Anjelica Huston, and Paul Rodriguez.
One of the first (and best) movies to kick-off the action comedy genre as we know it today. Join us as we discuss one of Eddie Murphy's finest films. Co-starring Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.
A terrific Western that plays like a Suspense-Thriller, with a stellar cast. Starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, and Walter Brennan.
A film way ahead of its time and still one of the greatest courtroom dramas ever made. Starring James Stewart, Lee Remick, George C. Scott, and Ben Gazzara. Directed by Otto Preminger.
Rockers rejoice! It's time to revisit this 90s "classic" about a band of three named The Lone Rangers (ha!) who are trying to score a record deal by any means necessary. Starring Brendan Fraser, Steve Buscemi, and Adam Sandler.
One of the most entertaining monsters movies ever made. You don't just get one classic Universal monster, but three! Join us as we discuss the best Abbott and Costello film (by far!)
To commemorate the beginning of full episodes detailing a random movie in Brian's DVD collection, we discuss a terrific action-adventure from the 80s starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito.
It's time to party! Could it be a toga party or is it chips, dips, chains, whips? You know your basic high school orgy type of thing. Also, Dain returns with yet another installment of movie poster tagline trivia!
This week the DGMM gang discusses their favorite child actors and the best films from them. Also, Dain returns with another installment of movie poster tagline trivia!
Get back to work! Actually, take a break from work and enjoy our picks of favorite workplace movies. And when you're done with your break, get to work on those TPS reports. Ummm, yeahhhhhh...
This might seems like a random subject to cover, but as our terrific panel of guests discover, there are a ton of great films that take place in one day (or night). Did we mention one of your faves? Join us and find out!
We're going back to the old west in this episode covering our favorite Western movies from one of the oldest genres in film history.
DGMM is going to court this week! Hopefully we hired a great lawyer to keep us out of jail. If not, you can check out episode 78 which covers our favorite prison movies.
Does performing music on-stage mean immediate success when on the big screen? We decided to discuss our favorite actors who started as musicians.
DGMM loves having guests that have a passion for movies and Mike Tyler is perfectly cast for this episode! We cover over 50 past DGMM topics, so enjoy this awesome movie discussion!
Movies can be like comfort food. So, what better topic than to ask our panel of DGMM regulars their favorite movies to watch when they are sick?
Your favorite movie host attended the Rock N Pod Expo in Nashville last week and now it's time to share my favorite memories from this terrific trip. Also, check out the awesome band Black Heiron, as you get to hear two songs from their debut EP "Judgement Day" on this episode.
Episode 100!! It's quite a milestone for DGMM and we thank our amazing listeners with a special expanded episode. Hear your favorite regulars and many new guests discuss their ONE all-time favorite movie.
DGMM just graduated high school and now we are off to college! Do our picks earn us a PhD or are we on the 10-year undgrad plan?
DGMM goes back to school for this episode to discuss our favorite movies that take place in high school. Do our picks make the honor roll or are we being sent to detention?
Even though cameos are by design meant to be brief, they can often steal the entire film. Join us as we discuss our favorite movie cameos!
The championship round of our movie trivia trilogy! Will Brian P or Lynlea be named the DGMM trivia champion? Plus, plenty of movie clips and your favorite SNL Jeopardy bits.
DGMM is honored to have the dynamic duo of Ralph Viera and Ian Wadley from the Rock and Metal Combat Podcast to discuss our favorite films from the mid-to-late 1970s. This is a must listen episode and includes exclusive stories never before told by both Ralph and Ian!
The second round battle for movie trivia supremacy! Join Lynlea, Stu, and Brian D. as they answer movie trivia from the 1980s and 1990s.
The DGMM gang decides to battle for movie trivia supremacy! Join Rachelle, Samantha, Cynthia, Brian and Brian as they answer movie trivia from the 1980s and 1990s.
Part two of this fan-picked episode from Mark Brown! This was a tough task to narrow down to only our Top 5, but the DGMM gang loves a challenge and we deliver in this week's episode!
A fan-picked episode from Mark Brown! This was a tough task to narrow down to only our Top 5, but the DGMM gang loves a challenge and we deliver in this week's episode!
So, you love the original film noir movies from the 1940s-50s? Now it's time to check out the neo-noir films from 1960 to the present day.
We get dark in this episode as we cover the brilliant and sinister world of film noir cinema from the 1940s and 1950s. If you're looking to get into this fabulous genre, be sure to get your notepad ready, we have a list of over 30 films to watch.
The merry gang of DGMM movie buffs take pride on our diverse movie knowledge. However, we are not flawless! Join us as we discuss the movies we haven't seen yet or will never bother to see.
On this episode we briefly cover the terrible movies spawned from SNL bits and we also chat about our favorite cast members and their best films after being on SNL.
We get creative this week and chat about our choices of TV shows we hope have a movie adaptation in the future. Thanks to Enrica for inspiring this fun topic!
This week we spin it around from Episode 69 and we discuss our favorite TV shows which had full-length (non TV) movies made from them. We definitely had plenty more to choose from in this episode!
This is the first episode in a series where we discuss the merging of the movie and TV worlds. Listen to our gang chat about the most notable films that were later turned into TV shows.
You loved him on his first appearance back on Episode 9. We have the return of Dr. Dave Nichols! We discuss almost 40 different movie topics, so enjoy this fly-on-the-wall experience as you get to hear Dr. Dave and I chat seamlessly for almost 90 minutes.
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and looking for a fabulous chiropractor, contact Dr. Dave Nichols at Belmont Advanced Chiropractic. http://www.adjustedforhealth.com/ or call (650) 596-5657.
This is a fascinating episode featuring a wide range of documentaries covering music, sports, science, true crime, wars, and many others.
To wrap up our city trilogy, we chat about our favorite films that happen to have cities in the title. You may think we're running short on ideas, but this is a great episode!
For our final city in this trilogy, we cover the Windy City...Sweet Home Chicago! Our merry gang of movie buffs are back to discuss their favorite movies filmed or based in Chicago.
It's time to get back in the New York groove! Our merry gang of movie buffs are back to discuss their favorite movies filmed or based in the New York.
Our merry gang of movie buffs are back to discuss their favorite movies filmed or based in the San Francisco Bay area.
One episode was not enough for our special guest Ian Wadley from the Rock and Metal Combat Podcast and Wadzilla’s World! If you loved part 1, you have to hear the conclusion of this hilarious interview.
Our special guest this week is Ian Wadley from the Rock and Metal Combat Podcast and Wadzilla’s World! Ian is not just a music lover, but a huge movie buff and answers every question we throw at him. He loved being on the show so much we had to make it a double episode!
Sara and Brian riff about actors who always seem to play the same characters. Also, we have a bonus interview with Sara as she discusses her favorite “makeover” movies. Totally geek to totally chic!
To get into the Halloween spirit this season we decided to go through 30 of the most popular classic monster movies produced by Universal Studios from the 1930s through the 1950s. We talk about Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, and all their sequels! This episode definitely comes ALIVE!!
Once again we are thrilled to chat with Kevin Smokler, author of the terrific book Brat Pack America: A Love Letter to 80s Teen Movies. In this episode we cover some of the past DGMM topics and be sure to check out a more extended interview with Kevin about 80s teen movies on Episode 19.
Way back when in Episode 4 we discussed our favorite villains, but purposely left out superhero villains. It is now time for you to KNEEL BEFORE ZOD and hear our picks of our favorite (and not so favorite) superhero villains.
Last week we covered animated Disney films, so this week we talk about our favorite live-action Disney flicks. Tons of flubber and nanny magic to go around!
This week we cover the wonderful world of Disney, specifically the vast library of animated films. And yes, Pixar is included!
In the last episode we were creative about our sequel wishes. For this episode we talk about the movies that should have been left alone…sequeless!
This week we discuss a wide range of movies we wish had sequels. Listen to our terrific panel of guests get creative with their picks.
For this special 50th episode, we dedicate an entire show to the two people who made this podcast possible: Brian’s parents Bob and Joanne! If you were expecting an in-depth analysis of the Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro flick…sorry fockers!
We covered endings we hate back in Episode 10. Now it’s time to get positive and discuss the movie endings we love!
In the final episode of a three part series, we discuss our encounters with celebrities. Hear Danielle, Lynlea, Sara, Jenice, and your host talk about their experiences seeing Brazilian celbs, Reese Witherspoon, Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Dre, random San Francisco 49ers players, and more!
In the second of a three part series, we discuss our encounters with celebrities. Hear Brian P., Samantha, David, and your host talk about their experiences seeing Sebastian Bach, Tom Cruise, Muhammad Ali, Tom Hiddleston, Dave Chappelle and more!
In the first of a three part series, we discuss our encounters with celebrities. Hear Mahlon, Enrica, and your host talk about their experiences seeing Michelle Pfeiffer, George Takei, Elvira, Uma Thurman, Liv Tyler and more!
In this episode we discuss our favorite movies when we were kids. Did we have horrible taste or do our picks stand the test of time?
In this episode we discuss our favorite actors who aren’t the stars, but often steal the show in many movies. You may not know their name, but you definitely know their faces when you see them on screen.
In this episode we discuss movies that we enjoyed, but will never watch again. Hear our variety of picks and reasons why these films are “one and done” for us.
There was never a more iconic writer and director than John Hughes. Simply put, the 1980s would not have been the same without the immense talents of Hughes. Join us as we discuss the illustrious career of John Hughes.
In this episode, our research team (ha!) digs deep to share with you a number of films that could have been drastically different if the original choices of certain roles had been left in place. For all you trivia geeks out there, you will love this episode!
Three is the lucky number for this week’s episode as we discuss our favorite movie trilogies. We also talk about movies that should have been trilogies, only to be ruined by extra films. (Hi, Indiana Jones!!)
As our regular guest Mahlon so eloquently put: Hollywood is where true stories go to become lies. Join us for a discussion of our favorite movies based on true stories. (for the most part!)
In this episode we talk about our favorite movie animals and get a wide range of picks. (and they're not just dogs!)
Sure, these cops could solve crimes on their own, but having a partner is just so much more fun for the movie-going public. Join us as we discuss our favorite buddy cop movies!
On the menu for this week’s episode is our favorite movies about food, with a side of our favorite food scenes. As an added treat, we have a few stories about our most interesting trips to the movie theater, along with our favorite theater snacks. Soup's on!
You may be wondering what exactly constitutes a cult classic movie? If you’re not sure, you need to check out this week’s episode!
In this episode we discuss our favorite movies that were adapted from novels or short stories. Who said the written word was dead?!
Jewel thieves! Bank robbers! Knocking over casinos! We cover them all in this episode of our favorite heist movies.
For the second part of our favorite sports movies, our panel of guests choose many non-obvious films for sports fans to debate about. Is Dodgeball a sport? Of course it is, just like ESPN 8 - The Ocho is a real sports network!
Our special guest this week is Matt Romig, former writer at Yahoo Sports. We discuss a wide range of sports movies, along with Brian’s top 15 list of favorite sports movies. Play ball!
Our very own Siskel & Ebert (Lynlea and Stephanie) discuss their favorite romance movies and disagree about everything. Of course, this means “two thumbs up” for the listening audience!
Last week we used our negative energy to discuss bad remakes. This week we turn that frown upside-down with our favorite movie remakes. Enjoy, sunshine!
In this episode we discuss movies that shouldn’t have been remade, thus tarnishing the legacy of the originals we love with inferior remakes. Let’s get snarky!
Unlike the 2017 Oscars, there are absolutely no mistakes in our picks for our favorite Oscar winning movies for Best Picture. We also discuss movies that should have won Oscars, but were snubbed by the Academy.
For many young movie fans, watching your first rated “R” movie is a rite of passage. Whether it’s hearing vulgar language or viewing adult situations for the first time, these “restricted” movies are almost always more memorable at a younger, more impressionable age. Join us for our look back at our first rated “R” movies!
As Ted Turner’s 1980s experiment with the colorization of classic movies proved, film lovers appreciated the original vision and brilliance of black and white films. It’s all about the tone, the significance of light and shadows, and other subtleties that color films can’t match. (especially "fake" color!) Enjoy our discussion about our favorite black and white films.
We get romantic in this episode discussing our favorite romance movies. We cover a ton of movies in this episode. So, find your significant other, grab a bottle of whatever, and enjoy our list of movies to check out on Valentine’s Day.
Our special guest this week is Kevin Smokler, author of Brat Pack America: A Love Letter to 80s Teen Movies. Kevin talks about why he decided to write a book about 80s teen movies and provides tons of fun facts and memories for films like Back to the Future, The Goonies, Real Genius, The Karate Kid, and many more! 80s movie fans will love this episode and be sure to purchase “Brat Pack America” now!
Everyone loves an underdog (unless you live in New England, just kidding Patriot fans!) and in this week’s episode we discuss our favorite underdog movies. Some of our choices are predictable, but many are not. You’ll just have to listen to find out!
If you’re a movie fan like we are, there are certain films where you can recite line after line, almost like you starred in the film yourself. In this episode we let the clips do the most of the talking as we share our favorite quotable movies.
We thought about making this a bloated three-hour episode in tribute to the films we feel are much too long, but that would be too ironic for our own good. However, like a competent film editor, we jam pack our picks into a brisk one-hour discussion. You will not be bored with this episode!
Have you ever been tricked into watching a movie because it’s supposedly the best movie ever made? Only to be bored senseless and wondering why you’re even friends with the person that recommended the film? If this has happened to you, this is the episode to check out! Join us for our discussion of movies that we didn’t like, but everyone seems to rave about.
Before starting a movie podcast, your host had dreams of being on the radio. This episode will take you “Back to the Future” (see what I did there?) as you get to hear clips from my college radio show circa 1999-2000. Those years were the foundation for what “Damn Good Movie Memories” would eventually become. Join the BLT (Brian and Leah Time) for a blast from the past!
’Tis the season...to listen to movie podcasts! That’s right, it’s time to discuss our favorite holiday movies and because we’ll always be kids-at-heart, here’s a peak at the main gift of this episode: Tons of content around “A Christmas Story”!! If you’re a fan of that classic, you will absolutely love this episode.
Sequels often get a bad rap, but there are a select few that really take the enjoyment of a first film to the next level. For this episode, we discuss our favorite movie sequels. Keep in mind we don’t necessarily consider these films to be the “best”, just our favorites. Enjoy!
This episode could have been titled “Spoiler Alert!”, as we discuss movies that we wish had different endings. This task was much more difficult than we anticipated when it came to coming up with a list of films that fit our criteria. Join us for this fascinating journey of endings that should have been better.
In this episode we only have one guest: Dr. Dave Nichols. We discuss topics from the first eight DGMM episodes, along with delving into music and sports. Enjoy this fly-on-the-wall experience as you get to hear Dr. Dave and I chat seamlessly for over an hour.
If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area and looking for a fabulous chiropractor, contact Dr. Dave Nichols at Belmont Advanced Chiropractic. http://www.adjustedforhealth.com/ or call (650) 596-5657.
Guilty pleasure (or “misunderstood masterpieces”…thanks Mahlon!) movies could mean a few things: You might enjoy a movie that was critically panned or was a box office bust. You might enjoy a movie that film snobs turn their nose at and will mock you for your tastes. Whatever your guilty pleasure movie (or misunderstood masterpiece) may be, we cover all the bases on this episode!
Gangsters and organized crime has been amply depicted in countless films since the early 1930s. In this episode we chat about our favorite movies depicting the crime underworld. “Go get your shinebox!”
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most popular and revered directors in movie history. Over his 50+ year career he changed the way movie fans watched films and how films were made. Join us for this episode as we discuss our favorite Hitchcock films.
While some may root for the hero, the villains are almost always the most interesting characters. On this episode we talk about our favorite movie villains, sans superhero films. Let’s face it, without a strong villain, the hero can’t possibly reach their full potential. So, let’s get evil on this episode!
We’ve all been on bad dates and we’ve all seen bad movies. Therefore, what could be better than hearing stories about the worst movies our interview subjects saw while on a date? In addition, don’t you want to hear about movie dates that are simply awful regardless if the movie was good or not? Of course you do! Join us for this episode which covers both of these nightmare scenarios. (Think of this as the natural sequel to the “favorite horror movies” episode)
Right in time for the Halloween movie season! We hear about everyone’s favorite scary films, along with specific scenes (not necessarily from horror classics) that freaked our interview subjects out when they were kids. Don’t listen to this with the lights out! Unless you’re camping, then it’s fine. Unless it's Crystal Lake. Oh, nevermind….
Debut episode for Damn Good Movie Memories! In this episode we talk to a wide range of people about their first movie experience at a theater. Enjoy and join the discussion!