Classic American Movies: Recent Episodes
Christopher Kelly
Deciding on a movie to watch is tough. It's even tougher when your girlfriend is from another country and doesn't know about classic films of America. Join us weekly as Chris introduces Miriam to another classic movie, doing deep research into the films we love.
(Note: Not all films will be American, or classics). Original theme music by Nick Montalvo
Happy 40th Anniversary to Jason Voorhees!
A little while ago, I decided to re-release older episodes that are uncut. Back when I first started podcasting, having sharp, finely trimmed episodes were all the rage. Since nothing is recorded that way, it needs to be edited. Now, everyone wants to hear everything about the interview, wrinkles and all. So, here are classic episodes of Classic American Movies: Uncut. Can you believe it's been four decades since “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives” slashed its way into our hearts? When I first kicked off the podcast during the pandemic, I was interviewing legends left and right, but landing writer/director Tom McLoughlin was a total “pinch-me” moment! I’ll admit, my interview skills were a bit rough around the edges back then, but Tom was an absolute pro and on his A-game. It was such a treat to dive deep into the history and behind-the-scenes magic of this slasher classic.Ready for the ultimate fan experience? There’s a special Halloween screening happening this year at the actual camp where the movie was filmed! Don't lose your head—grab your tickets here
After listening to the pod, check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com ! If you think listening to me talk about movies is great, wait till you read my reviews.
Uwe Boll is no stranger to controversy. I first heard of him about 20 years ago when he challenged his harshest critics to a boxing match. Well, he’s back in everyone’s sights with his latest film, Citizen Vigilante, due to it’s politically charging nature. Some recent interviews only focused on the politics. Others clearly never saw the movie and just wanted to attack him. However, I wanted to treat Uwe like how I would want to be treated and we just talked. Turns out he’s one of the nicest people I interviewed! Tune in as we discuss German food, bakeries, movies and more. Love him or hate him: Uwe Boll is always entertaining.
If you're interested in seeing Citizen Vigilante, it's available to rent on Amazon Prime right now.
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I’m not a historian—I’m just a guy who loves movies—but I’ve got to say, this was an interesting ride. Before George Washington was the face on the dollar bill, he was a raw, unpolished surveyor-turned-commander taking an absolute ass-whipping from reality.
What I really dig about this is the way it was made. Angel Studios is giving the big Hollywood machines a run for their money with this crowdfunded, indie approach, and honestly? That’s the most punk rock thing I’ve seen in cinema in years.
Is it perfect? No. There are some noticeable issues with the sound and the AI-generated battle scenes, which I definitely have some thoughts on. But it’s never boring, and it gives you a gritty, human look at the pre-legend era of American history that you just don’t see often. If you’re looking for a patriotic flick that doesn’t just rehash the same old textbook stories, this is worth the ticket price.
It’s been 26 years since Jackass first hit our screens, and I can’t believe we’re here. From the early days of Big Brother magazine to the insanity of Jackass: Best and Last, this group of idiots turned "getting the crap kicked out of each other" into an art form.
They weren't just stuntmen; they kickstarted the DIY approach to entertainment that defines a generation. Whether you grew up watching them on MTV or you're just discovering the legacy, Best and Last feels like waiving goodbye to an old friend. I
t’s finite, it’s funny, and yes, it’s a bit teary-eyed to see the crew hang it up.Critics are calling it a "fearless kind of genius" and honestly, they're not wrong. If you loved the show, the movies, and the chaos, you owe it to yourself to see this in theaters.
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Forget the swashbuckling, tights, and the lighthearted folk hero we grew up with. This isn't the Errol Flynn classic. We’re looking at an aging, broken Hugh Jackman trying to survive in a medieval world that is, frankly, just as brutal as you’d imagine. It’s dark, it’s dirty, and it’s arguably the only "revisionist" film lately that doesn't feel like a total slog. It trades the myth for the man—a guy haunted by a lifetime of violence and just looking for a way out.
It’s a far cry from the Saturday matinee legends, but if you’re tired of the swapping, hollow reboots, this might be the gritty, honest look at the character you didn't know you needed.
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I’m back from the Underground Film Festival in Orlando, fresh from wining best feature script and I’m ready to talk about He-Man! Masters of the Universe is the best movie no one is watching in the theaters and I’m ready to talk about it. After Mattel missed the opportunity to make Star Wars toys, they were ready to try something fresh (well, kinda). The toys were a massive success, as well as the cartoon, which all quickly fell apart. Smash cut to 40 years later, Mattel is hot off of their success with Barbie and are ready to try another toy. Sadly, this one doesn’t have the same momentum. After listening to the pod, check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com ! If you think listening to me talk about movies is great, wait till you read my reviews.
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If you haven’t seen Backrooms (2026) yet, you’re missing out on one of the most intriguing horror experiences in recent years. Directed by Kane Parsons, this film takes the viral creepypasta concept and turns it into a dread-filled, must-watch nightmare.
With an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and a massive box office draw, it’s proof that original, low-budget storytelling is becoming the future of film.
My short film, “Bishop’s Day” is available to check out on YouTube, and make sure to check out my written reviews at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com
“The Killing Cell” is an awesome found footage film that’s been tearing up the festival circuit with awards and nominations! Writer/director/producer and actor Karsen Schovajsa and his crew pulled together a nostalgic horror flick that captures the same eerie energy as “Hell House LLC” and “Grave Encounters.” I was lucky enough to check out a screener, absolutely loved it, and had to bring Karsen onto the podcast to talk all about the making of this soon-to-be cult hit! Make sure to follow TheKillingCellMovie, DeadRenegadeFilms, ScreenSanctity (James Bessey, co-director)and Karsen_Thomas3 for updates on the film.
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This podcast contains light spoilers
If you miss the era of grimy 2000’s horror movies with practical effects, real locations, and wild behind-the-scenes stories, you should check out Passenger. Watching it felt like stumbling onto a lost horror flick from 20 years ago. Then while the credits were rolling, I spotted a familiar name — my old friend Coalin Smith as the 2nd AD. Naturally, I texted him immediately and asked if he wanted to come on the podcast to talk about what it was actually like making it … and thankfully, he said yes. So after my review, stick around for stories from behind the camera. Honestly, the behind-the-scenes stories might be just as entertaining as a movie itself.
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It feels nice to finally have the podcast studio up and running. For my first film, I’m covering Curry Barker’s Obsession. Since seeing his first film, Milk & Serial , I knew Barker was someone special. What he can create with no money is amazing and I’ve said numerous times that if given the budget, he would be the next big name. Well, with about $750k, he made one kick ass horror flick.
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As renovations are nearing their end, I figured I would release another un-cut episode! Arguably one the biggest name in zombie history, John A Russo is one of the last people alive who co-created “Night of the Living Dead.” I was head over heels listening to his stories, and I could have gone on for hours, but sadly, John only gave me 30 mins. This interview took a political turn that didn’t make the original cut, and listeners have noted that out convo ends abruptly. But, that’s how it was! Although the story of “Night” has been told thousands of times, this is the first time I have ever heard it first hand and I’ll cherish this memory forever. Check out some uncut Classics, and soon I’ll be dropping new episodes.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
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My next short, “The Dinner” has approved for crowdfunding at Seed&Spark! Check out the link here to learn how you can be a part of the film.
Since I’m building my podcast studio, I’ve decided to unearth some old interviews and release them unedited. The Chiodo Bro’s were interviewed on June 23, 2020 and it truly was a lot of fun. Like a lot of people in their 40’s and older, I grew up watching “Klowns,” “Ernest Scared Stupid” and “Critters,” so this was like interviewing my childhood icons. The brothers talk in-depth about the history of the Klowns, and where all their inspirations come from. I had a lot of technical difficulties recording this episode, so I had to hack out the first 10 mins, but eventually it all worked out. At the time, there was no talk about a “KIller Klowns” reboot or sequel. So some of the information which is stated has changed.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com
This episode is brought to you byLiQure Gummies. We’ve all had a little too much to drink and regretted it the next day. LiQure Gummies provides a convenient and simple way to support your body after a night of drinking, helping to minimize next-day discomfort and promote faster recovery. With their patent-pending blend of natural ingredients like Dihydromyricetin, Prickly Pear, Milk Thistle, vitamins B6 and 12, electrolytes and Ginger Root, LiQure Gummies will ensure you can drink like Bogart and wake up feeling like Bacall. Go to https://liqure.com/discount/CLASSIC to enjoy a 20% off discount on your order or use code “classic” when checking out.
I had interviewed Mark Jones on June 15, 2020. During the pandemic, nearly every filmmaker I reached out to was eager to talk and loved the idea of the podcast. Mark Jones was one of my first interviews and after sending him an e-mail, he agreed to come on the pod. Although he was well known in the cult world, few really knew how much of a genius he was or know of his cultural impact. At the time of the interview, there was no talk of a “Leprechaun” 4K release, or a blu-ray stacked with special features and Jones explained to me that he had piles of unreleased footage, bloopers screen tests and more! All that was needed was demand from the fans and encouragement from podcasters. Jones was one of my favorite interviews and I re-released the episode every year around St. Patrick’s Day for everyone to pair with “Leprechaun.” Unlike previous releases, this one will be unedited so everyone can enjoy it in its entirety. After the episode aired, he wrote to me saying he loved it and encouraged me to keep interviewing and follow my passion. Rest In Peace , Mark. Your work was loved by generations and influenced many horror movie fans.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates. Check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com as well.
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The pod and blog are going to go dark because my wife and I are buying a new house and I'm building my own podcast studio! I figured I would chop up another BS episode until then for everyone to enjoy. So, bare with me as I get everything situated.
Like my other episodes about BS, this is just my friends and I talking about things in general. No controversies, no hot takes, just us talking about life, movies, comedy, food, flowers, the Spartans, MK Ultra trials and more! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates. Check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com as well!
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*This episode contains light spoilers
I had met Ken while working on vertical movies in Georgia and I found out he had made a hilarious and violent Christmas restaurant flick called We’re So Dead. During the Atlanta Horror Film Festival in October I got the pleasure of checking it out and I loved it! We both won Best Local film (he, feature and me, short) and I had to bring him on to talk. Check out We’re So Dead* on www.weresodeadmovie.com and use the first name of the actors for $2 off your purchase (Bitchy, Leanna, Goldyboy, or Jenna).
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Assistant Director Riley Flanagan (ByADsforADs) has been working in the film industry for many years. He started out in Cleveland, Oh., then moved to Georgia to work on The Hunger Games in 2014, which is where I met him. Recently, Riley created apps to help make working on set smoother. Check out his apps available for download at http://byadsforads.com
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If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
This episode is brought to you by LiQure Gummies. Just in time for the holiday season, LiQure Gummies provides a convenient and simple way to support your body after a night of drinking. Go to www.LiQure.com/classic to enjoy a 20% off discount on your order or use code “classic” when checking out.
Predator: Badlands has hit the theater world hard and all the critics love it. What’s the catch? Well, there’s not a lot going on other than cool gadgets and some jokes. Even though the action packed flick promised a good time, I felt like it was blah ride into a by-the-books Disney-bought IP. Ho-hum.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Yorgos Lanthimos has a new movie dropping and this time Emma Stone isn’t naked. Bugonia is a solid flick that relies heavily on the actors and light on the plot, so much so I was interested in how the movie interested me so much. Jesse Plemmons plays Teddy, a tin foil hat guy who listens to too much Joe Rogan and is convinced Michelle (Stone) is an alien who wants to eliminate the human race, one bee colony at a time. Is Teddy nuts or is Michelle not who the world thinks she is? Lanthimos delivers the goods with this remake of a 2003 Korean flick that had me guessing till the end.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
YouTube film critic Chris Stuckmann has decided to put his money where his mouth is and made a horror flick. “Shelby Oaks”, the latest NEON release is hitting the theaters hard and critics are split, but, what do they know? I found the film to be charming in its own way and really enjoyed the simplicity. After listening to the pod, please check out Chris’ channel and be sure to mention you heard about it from here!
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Arguably one of the biggest names in slime cinema is Gregory Lamberson. However, it wasn’t all fun and slop. Gregory managed movie theaters in New York City for many years and he blessed me with a brief history lesson on a forgotten time. I loved hearing all of his stories! As a fellow film lover, I could listen to his stories for hours. If you love movies, b-movies, movie history or just love hearing film lovers talk: This podcast is for you! Check out GregoryLambersonFilm.com for links to his movies. Please check him out on Tubi, YouTube or wherever you find finer movies.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. It’s been winning awards all over the world and I’ve been interviewing everywhere! Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Today is my birthday! To celebrate, I’m going to do a podcast on something I’ve wanted to do for a long time: Comparing the novel to the film of a movie I like. Now, I know that I've been pretty critical of Stephen King’s IT in other podcasts, but to be honest, it wasn’t until I read the novel (or rather listened to the audiobook) that I really loved the story. After talking to a million people about the differences and similarities (online and in person), I figured I would go ahead and make a podcast on it.
Now, there’s hundreds, if not thousands of blogs, pods and vlogs on the subject, so I’m not going to sound like I’m breaking the mold. But, I did have a lot of fun doing research and it’s MY birthday! There's tons of things I left out, and things I should have said but didn't, but that's how podcasting works: You can't win them all.
Enjoy! Also … Happy Halloween!!
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
All actors will want to listen to this episode: Growing up in Long Valley, NJ, Brett was encouraged to pursue his dreams, and pursue he did! Residing within driving distance of New York City, he sought after theater, became a professional tap dancer and theater acting before making his move to Los Angeles by the age of 19. Over the years, he’s enhanced his craft to include a professional actor, producer and director, with hundreds of credits. With his company LA Reels, he and his former business partner created one of the first demo reel companies (shooting original content for actors’ reels, filming over 4000 scenes in the last 12 years). Now, he’s developed a site to help actors rehearse with an AI partner 24/7, called RehearseNow.Ai . The site allows actors to upload their script and choose an AI rehearsal partner to go over the scene with and the partner responds in real time. I was actually talking about something like this with a friend of mine and Brett had already created it, so I had to bring him on to hear more about this. We talk a lot about movies, the future of filmmaking and more!
From October 5th-25th, RehearseNow.AI is running a contest The A.I. Scene Partner Challenge in which actors submit their best audition using www.RehearseNow.AI . Scripts will be provided by LA Reels. Top 10 Actors chosen will do a meet and greet with three professional casting and the top actor chosen wins $1000! Use the code “Classic” to use the service free for a month!
Check out www.RehearseNow.AI for more details.
Make sure to check out www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com for online reviews. If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook.
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
I was thrilled to see that Tubi movies are finally getting their chance in the theaters. Why not? All the strikes, super hero movies, MCU, remakes, reimaginings, sequels, prequels, DCEU and everything in between, let’s have the little guys have their time.
Run is arguably the best time in the theater I’ve had in a few months and it’s solely on the unintentional humor, acting, directing and everything that made me love seeing bad movies in the theaters!
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
I came across Grazia’s masterpiece of cinema Body Odyssey and was immediately blown away. The story, the acting and everything was like if David Lynch and David Cronenberg made a film about female body building. I know how that sounds and, I had to have her on the pod to talk. Because I was part of multiple people interviewing her, I only had 20 mins to chat, but, as you could tell I could easily talk for another hour. If you can get a chance, check out Body Odyssey, now making the rounds at film festivals.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
What in the name of Tubi Original’s is this? Just when you thought Flight Risk was the biggest stinker of the year, Trust says “Hold my beer!” Sophie Tuner’s latest movie about disgusting men grooming children in the film industry to lure them into sexual relationships is getting the thumbs down from almost all critics. Why? Well, because no one sees that part in the movie and are too busy focussed on all the silly aspects of it like the logistics of how doors work and rats carrying hammers. I wish that was a joke.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
In a world of sequels, requels, remakes and reimaging, is there any surprise that “The Naked Gun” wouldn’t come back? Well, this one was really good and I had a blast watching and recording it! If you like slapstick and silly, then please go see this movie ASAP. It's fun, self aware and, dammit, it’s the movie we need today. Kick back and be prepared to laugh.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Finally, all this talk abotu making a blog has happened. Check out www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com for full reivews!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Wow! This movie was bad. Has it been 28 years since the original I Know What You Did Last Summer? Well, the movie I thought was going to be the hit of the summer turns out to be a giant stinker filler with unlikable characters, dumb dialogue (even for slashers) and dumber situations. The whole Summer is a mess of a movie and although I hate talking bad about movies, it’s impossible with this one.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
We’re back to discuss more Cannon and Carolco movies! Ukrainian film critic, author and now podcaster, Davyd Klimov joins me to discuss our favorite films from the cult companies. It's hard not to love 80's action flicks and it's about time I had a discussion on them.
When you’re done with the pod, check out his book To Watch, or Not To Watch, which is filled with reviews that Klimov recommends and … doesn’t. Klimov is very knowledgable critic and if this podcast doesn't convince you to buy his book, then check it out anyways.
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
A few years back I did a thorough breakdown of one of my favorite slasher flicks of the 90’s: “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. To celebrate the requel coming out, I decided to rerelease the episode! Kick back and enjoy a classic episode as my wife Miriam and I talk about all things 90’s horror, who Freddie Prinze Jr. is and everything you should know about “I Know What You Did Last Summer”!
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
If you’ve seen a movie in the last month, or have used an Apple product, then you’ve seen the trailer for “F1: The Movie”. I’m going to be honest and say that I didn’t have much hope for this. Brad Pitt as an aging driver showing a young hotshot (Damson Idris) the ropes on professional F1 Driving didn’t scream excitement for me. However, I was wrong! This movie with the tired trope of “passing the torch to the younger generation” was exactly what I needed in ta movie right now. Combine that with razor sharp cinematography and a fun soundtrack and you have a kick ass time in the theaters!
If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
Growing up in the late 80’s and early 90’s, everyone was in love with Cannon and Carolco movies. When your mind thinks of 80’s action movies, the first movies that come to mind is from one of those production companies. I met Ukrainian author and film critic Davyd Klimov after he reviewed my proof of concept Bishop’s Day. His honest criticism of movies and love of cinema made me want to bring him on the pod and chat like true film nerds. He and I had a lot of things to talk about, so kick back and be prepared to get a lot of info on 80’s action and more! When you’re done with the pod, check out his book To Watch, or Not To Watch, which is filled with reviews that Klimov recommends and … doesn’t.
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It’s been 23 years since 28 Days Later and 18 years since 28 Weeks Later; does the franchise have anything left in it? Well, I thought so!
Instead of a zombie flick, writer Alex Garland crafted a very in-depth look at the rite of passage in society and having to do the right thing even when you’re not old enough to comprehend what that means. I bet you didn't see that coming!
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Welcome to the mini pods, where it’s just me (Chris) talking about my thoughts on a new movie. Usually the pods have more in-depth research, these are more just like me and minor research.
Karate Kid is back and more kung fu-er than ever! Why is this about kung fu and not karate? Well .. you saw the remake, yeah? Anyways, kind of a strange installment in the Kid franchise that doesn’t really use the characters as much as they should and really doesn’t explore the big tournament like one would expect. The love interest is there, as well as her dad, a tutor and a pizza shop. Although I love seeing Jackie Chan and anything Karate Kid related, this movie left me empty and confused.
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It’s been 14 years since the last Final Destination flick and does this franchise still have life left? Are the deaths as gross and fun as before or did we finally reach our destination? Well, I really liked it and think everyone who wants to relax and have a fun time at the theaters (how long has it been since we did that?) to go see Final Destination: Bloodlines as soon as possible! Buy popcorn, soda, chuckles, enjoy yourself!
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The 90’s were such a wonderful time for horror. 1996 In particular really kickstarted a new wave of horror, especially the rebirth of slashers. Yes, we all know Scream but there was firehose of teens getting butchered in the late 90’s to 2000’s and Urban Legend was one of the most memorable ones starring a who’s who of teen icons! Friend of the pod (and good friend of mine) Clay joins me to discuss real Urban Legends, working on film sets, other movies and so very much more! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film entitled “Bishop’s Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates.
The Surfer is one of those movies that comes around once in a few years that seems like it is a basic thriller but has so much more going on. Straight out of Dublin, Ireland, Director Lorcan Finnegan and writer Thomas Martin craft a thriller that moves towards midnight dark comedy about The Surfer (Nicolas Cage) who desperately wants to buy his childhood home on a beach in Australia. Locals aren't thrilled about this and thus the psychedelic deep search for sanity begins. I loved it and am encouraging everyone to see it as soon as they can.
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Frequent guest and friend of the pod, Ryan "Burger" McCurdy wrote and directed a wonderful throwback to detective flicks called “Pears”. The movie was made in his hometown in Evansville, Indiana and I loved it! To celebrate it’s release on Tubi, I had Burger back on the pod to chat about the making of it. Per usual, we talk about everything and anything and Burger gives an in-depth look at indie filmmaking.
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Stanford teacher Shannon Pufhal’s debut novel about 1950’s America and the restraints on being gay was raved in the LA Times as being “a remarkable spell. [She] embraces noir’s mood while weaving in a love story,” by Mark Athitakis. Other reviewers found the novel so boring and bland they had to read the bulk of it in one sitting because they couldn't fathom picking it up again.
The movie version lies somewhere in the middle. I felt the characters had no arcs, motivations were out the window and when things go bad, the response is “What can I do? Amiright?” However, the costumes were amazing and it had decent acting, given the dialogue was all over the place.
“Horses” is a film that wants to explore the restrictions of being gay in a straight, conservative world, but feels more like a hangout flick where the characters rarely come in conflict. They never come to a conclusion, or if they do, it doesn’t make sense.
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Christopher Landon's latest flick is the trailer you've seen if you've been to the theaters in the last month. In fact, the running joke on Reddit is the trailer for Drop should show before the actual movie that way we can get the full circle experience. I'm not going to lie: I was pretty convinced the movie either: A) Didn't exist or B) Was a real stinker. Turns out I was wrong on both counts!
Since this is a mini pod, the episode is me talking about my thoughts on the film and doing some light info with ciritic reviews. I felt like doing these, because there were certain movies I would watch and deem them necessary of having more than just a written review. Enjoy!
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A few months ago, I interviewed Nick Roth about his horror comedy “Hanky Panky” and for 4/20 this year, they’re doing a campaign every day of the week to promote it. To help out, I’m re-releasing our interview!
Tune in as California State University Northridge film professor and filmmaker, Nick Roth and I talk filming in China, silent movies , what does “favorite movie” mean (which is part of his teachings at CSNU) and so much more! Nick truly was a fun guest and I’m looking forward to having him back!
Check out Hanky Panky on Tubi.
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The movie that is making some noise at the indie level is about the scandal that rocked 1984: Michael Larson took on Press Your Luck and walked away with $110,237 (roughly $339,000) in cash and prizes! Although the movie has a fun idea, there really isn't enough meat on the bones of this, but I still wanted to talk about it.
Join in the fun as I talk about 1984, the culture of the time and what led to Larson never landing on the dreaded whammy in his 47 spins!
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Magazine Dreams is the movie that you’ve likely never heard of but should watch. Way back in 2023, Jonathan Majors put his heart into a performance and very soon after its premiere, it was discovered that Majors was abusing his girlfriend. Dreams was quietly shoved to the side, and given back to the filmmakers, however, it was released to the public and I thought it was really good. So good, it deserved its own mini review!
Despite what he was convicted of, there’s no denying that Majors gave an oscar-caliber performance as Killian Maddox, a young man who has severe mental disorders, outbursts of rage but has the dream of being the bodybuilder that everyone idolizes. He fashions himself after Brad Vanderhorn (four-time Mr. Universe, Micheal O’Hearn) pushes his mind and body to the breaking point but still believes he is going to make it. The movie is a dissent into Maddox’s insanity and what it means to shoot for your dreams when you really don’t understand the world you’re in. I really liked this movie and yeah, it has issues, but overall it’s the best movie in theaters right now and I encourage everyone to check it out.
Last time I talked with indie filmmaker James Edwards (“Her Name is Christa”) he said Trivial was in production hell. Well, he finished it and it’s now making the rounds to various festivals and I was blessed enough to check it out! I always love talking with film nerds, so having James back (and will gladly have him back anytime) was a no-brainer. Trivial was a great horror flick with a bar trivia twist with grisly special effects and fun characters.
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As crazy as it may sound, Snow White is the most controversial movie of the year. It's been getting a lof of bad press, bad feedback and so far not doing so well at the box office. I wasted no time going to the theater to check it out and give my thoughts.
Since this is part of my mini pod episodes, these will be less indepth and more of a review. Is Snow White good? Is it bad? Did they at least leave the poisoned apple in?? Tune in to find out.
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After writing out some of my reviews on Instagram, I felt that some movies deserved a longer conversation, so I gave it one! These are the mini episodes, mainly focussed on new (or at least released in the last few months) that I would normally write about, but felt like talking about. These pods won't be as long or have as much info as the larger episodes, but you'll get my opinion on them and a little background.
Opus hit theaters March 14th, and I checked out the thriller from A24. The lackluster reviews don't make the film seem promising, but it does have a nice "celebrity cult vs investigative journalist" feel to it. I tried my best not to spoil it.
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Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh began his long career at the age of 16 as a radio jockey for Radio Kashmir. Because he could speak English, this opened doors for him to pursue narration and film. Over many years this led him to Atlanta, to make Saffron Kingdom, a film that brought to light major issues that occurred in Kashmir. Although I worked on the movie, like most Americans, I had never heard of Kashmir. This is one of the most informative interviews I’ve ever done, and I was thrilled to have Arfat tell me about a culture that I didn’t know existed.
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List time I spoke with Austin, we were discussing his awesome throwback film “Exposure.” This time we’re talking about his super cool western grind house homage, “They Call Her Death.” His passion and love for cinema is so strong, you can literally feel the labor of love for this. Much like his first film: I loved it and I was super pumped to bring Austin back on to chat about movies, formats and more!
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Garrett Batty has had a life long love of filmmaking. Starting literally as far back as he can remember. Growing up in Park City, UT, he was exposed to all the classics like “Star Wars” “Back to the Future” and “Indiana Jones” and he wanted to do that. In 2009 he finally got the chance to make his dreams come true with the low budget “Scout Camp” and he never looked back. Creating his own style of faith-based films, Batty crafted some seriously good movies that don’t come off religious but more as a good movie with a good story. His latest film “Faith of Angels” had me intrigued with the unbelievable storyline, fantastic acting and sharp directing style that made hooked from the start. Along with Batty, I got the chance to interview Joshua Dennis, the boy (now a man) who gets lost in a cave, presumed dead and miraculously is found! I loved the movie and I’m looking forward to seeing more of Batty’s work in the future.
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More drinking, more stories! Drew is back for the epic conclusion to our deep dive into “Fight Club’ with beer”: “Beerfest.” We both had a lot to talk about with this one, so join us for the history of beer, which country drinks the most beer and the German purity Law, which is the law Germany set in 1516 and still in practice today. Fun fact: the first ever recorded recipe was beer!
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I had so much fun having Drew Whitehouse on the pod to talk about “The Gift,” and I knew I had to have him back. Somehow we came up with talking about one of the best films involving beer drinking: Beerfest! Join us as we talk about the origins of the flick, beer drinking stories and more. We had so much fun drinking and talking, I made this a two-parter. There is more to this movie than just drinking and frat boy jokes and we dive into all of it. Cheers!
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Ho ho ho! Welcome to the Christmas episode!
While watching movie reviews on YouTube, I stumbled across Mad Blood. Immediately, I loved how casual, yet informative Matt, the host, was. He does tons of reviews, rankings and is just generally fun to listen to! So I hit him up asking if he would like to come on the pod to talk about our personal favorite Christmas movies, and he said he'd be there faster than you could say "Rudolph."
So kick back with some roasted chestnuts, grab a mug of Glühwein and relax as Matt and I do deep dives into our favorite Christmas movies and more.
When you’re finished, please check out Mad Blood and SixMacsTV. I guarantee you’ll love his show. Check him out on X, Instagram and Youtube!
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Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop’s Day”. It's "Friday the 13th," "Scream" and "Valentine" wrapped into one! Check out the Instagram page for updates.
More thoughts on “The Ninth Gate.” Ryan McCurdy and I had way too much information on the 2000 classic thriller. As we come got the conclusion, McCurdy talks about movies involving the devil in a term he calls “Satan Cinema.” We do a deep discussion on the very confusing ending in the movie vs the cut-and-dry ending in the book.
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A lot of the times before I record a pod my friends and I will talk in general and not just the movie we’re recording. Usually when this happens, it’s 5-10 mins loosening up and then we jump into the pod, but good friend of mine and frequent guest, Ryan “Burger” McCurdy (of “Ranked”) were about to record “The Ninth Gate,” and the conversation was so good I made it an episode! We talk about working in film, my thoughts on the Rock Star Filmmaker, current and future filmmaking and more.
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Is this a horror film or Is it crime noir with spiritual elements? Ryan “Burger” McCurdy of the Ranked podcast is back to discuss the 1999 supernatural spiritual flick that was released right before Johnny Depp’s career exploded. I had the chance to listen to the audiobook this is based on and we do comparisons between the two and so much more! Per usual, Burger brings the facts and he and I had more information to talk about than the average podcast, and this is a two-parter.
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Actor turned filmmaker, David Andrew James (who shares a striking resemblence to Shia LaBeouf) has been making a lot of noise in the horror world with his film “Bag of Lies”. The simplicity of the film and relatable storyline really packed a punch on me and I had to have him on the pod to hear how it all began!
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I’ve known filmmaker Michael Ciminna for a number of years and I always wanted to bring him on the pod but our schedules never lined up. This Halloween he’s releasing a great proof of concept film called “Jack’s Lantern” about a young boy who believes his jack-o-lanterns can come to life. We talk about growing up and riding bikes, making movies and more!
Check out “Jack’s Lantern” streaming on YouTube and Vimeo! While you’re there, check out Ciminna’s other film, “By The Campfire,” a great psychological thriller short.
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Welcome to "Cult Classics with Chris," the podcast within "Classic American Movies" where I will interview cult filmmakers. This time I'm talking with William Malone. There is a 100% chance you’ve seen his work: he designed masks (creating the Michael Myers’ mask), he’s made many fun horror films for over 40 years including Tales From the Crypt episodes, movies and more!
I’ve been a big fan of Malone’s since I first saw his 1999 remake of “House on Haunted Hill” (as discussed in Miriam and my’s episode) and finally getting a chance to sit down and talk with him was a lot of fun. From start to finish, he truly was inspiring to talk to and offered a lot of knowledge on films as well as cracking a lot of jokes. A wonderful class act of a man. Please check out his YouTube channel, Undertaking Cinema where William discusses all things cinema!
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One of the big reasons I love having Ryan on the pod is that he always brings a lot of information and knows how to use it. We do a deeper talk on this cult classic as well as talk about what the dark web actually is. This episode packs a lot of information that the average person doesn’t know about the internet. Remeber to check out Videodrome to rent this flick as well as many other 2000's horror classics!
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One of the more popular episodes I have done was the snippets of stuff I talk about with my guest hosts, in which I call bs’ing. There’s no hot takes or anything controversial, this is literally what it’s like to hang out with me and my friends. We talk movies, LOTR (shocking) and more movies!
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Be on the lookout for "Bishop's Day", a proof of concept film I wrote and will be directing. It's "Friday the 13th", "Scream" and "Valentine" in one fun, violent slasher!
What do you do about the title of your movie when the person who owns the internet domain won’t sell? Well, you add “Dotcom” to your title!
Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked) podcast is back to talk about a flick I still have the ticket for after seeing it in theaters 22 years ago! At the time, the internet was pretty unknown to the general public and the first thing filmmakers did was make a horror movie about it! I saw "feardotcom" when I was 18 and didn’t think about it since then. However, much like “Gothika,” I kept seeing the DVD at the Goodwill and thought it was time to talk about this nostalgic internet killer thriller. As usual, Ryan and I can’t stop talking and this episode became a two-parter. I loved this movie after rewatching it and after finding out Videodrome didn't have it to rent, I gave them my copy!
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Straight out of out the Appalachia Mountains in North Carolina, friend of mine Keaton Lange has been writing and creating music for over 20 years. Being a natural story teller, his lyrics paint a wonderful picture on a canvas of folk music that is a true gem to listen to. I’ve been wanting to bring him on the pod for awhile and with the release of his second EP, “The Runaway,” I couldn’t think of a better time. I was thrilled to finally sit down and talk with him about his lyrics, inspirations and life.
Keaton has a live performance this Saturday, August 31st at the PYK Gallery in Atlanta. Doors open at 7pm. Click the link for tickets!
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Last time we saw Ziggy, we were talking about the Tarantino-inspired crime thriller “Suicide Kings.” This episode was supposed to recorded months prior to us actually recording it, but many circumstances prevented Zig and I from recording.
“Soul Survivors,” is arguably the most complex college-aged horror film of the 2000’s, and I’ve seen most of them. An-all star cast (before they became massive names), when they were all working on their craft shine in this often looked-over flick. The pod, much like the movie, was all over the place and I was thrilled to have Zig with me to on this journey! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Arguably the best thriller in recent years, 2015’s “The Gift” rocked audiences and certified Joel Edgerton as a serious writer/director. Also, Drew Whitehouse, an old friend of mine hadn’t seen it and was looking for a David Fincher style film. So I brought him on the pod to talk abbot what he thought of it.
Join us as we talk about movies, character development and we reflect on how we were in high school. If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Magician, cigar aficionado, horror filmmaker.
Billy Chase Goforth is an up-and-coming filmmaker that has been making a lot of noise online with his flick, “Door in the Woods” Billy isn’t just a one trick guy, he has his hands on just about everything and I was glad to have him on the show to talk about his many talents! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
In 2003, Dark Castle was almost on its way out. Sadly, they came in with a fiery presence and quietly exited. “Gothic,” which was made hot off of Halle Berry winning her Oscar, and when Robert Downey Jr was doing any movie the was handed to him. With a stellar cast, solid writer, director and cinematographer, has this movie stayed for the test of time? Join friend of the pod, Farmer and I as we do a deep discussion on this film that has been making its way back into the world’s streaming devices. If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more!
Nick Roth comes from a filmmaking family and did a “blood oath” to not pursue that path, until he went with his father to China to make one wild crazy flick in 2013 called “Chronicles of the Ghostly Tribe”. The movie was a nightmare to shoot, but it jumpstarted Nick’s interested and drove him to become a film professor at Cal State Northridge as an adjunct professor in cinema studies and eventually leading to his own film, “Hanky Panky,” a horror comedy about a man and his napkin friend saving the world from a dark evil in a cabin.
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Friend of the podcast, Andrew Lee is back to talk about his latest film, “Guacamania!” I love having Andrew over and talking movies and watching him grow as a filmmaker. We talk about his movies, future of movies, movies in general, Artificial Intelligence, YouTube, and so much more! "Guacamania!" will be making its world premire at the Dances with Films film festival on June 23 at 12:30pm!
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All my life, at least as far back as seeing “Batman” in 1989, some of my favorite memories were spent in theaters. I can still remember the way most of them looked, smelled, the popcorn, soda … I love it! So when the idea of this pod about my favorite times at the theater came up, I immediately thought of Mark from Movies, Films and Flix to talk about his favorite times. Together, we discuss movies, working and so much more!
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Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked Podcast) is back to wrap up Rob Zombie’s unplanned trilogy with “3 From Hell.” This was arguably the movie with the most positive reviews of Zombie’s career. Join us as we discuss the unusual profits of this flick, the day by day production, shooting in bad weather and so much more! Burger and I both know someone who worked on this, so we got to add a personal touch to it! Make sure to check out the Ranked podcast, found wherever you find finer podcasts.
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I was surprised that my last BS episode was a big hit, so I figured I would make another one! This time, I made it a little more focused: My friends and I speak candidly about shock cinema; why I don't have a Netflix account and Farmer tells the story about her first time on a film set.
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Caleb has been making movies for the last few years and made a big splash with his horror short “The Other Side of the Box.” I loved it and LOVE his follow up “Play Me”. Both films display true filmmaking talent and suspensful terror. Super thrilled to sit down for a little bit and chat to this up-and-coming filmmaker about where it started, how it's going and where it's headed to.
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Burger brings the lettuce to talk more on “The Devil’s Rejects.” One of the reasons why I love having the Ranked co-star on my show is that he comes overly prepared and has a lot to talk about, which is why we usually have two-part episodes. We both loved the music so much on this we did a top 5 music in movies ranking, hangout movies, B-movies and more!
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Documentary filmmaker, Alexandre Phillippe is coming out with a fresh look at William Shatner called “You Can Call Me Bill,” which is been released March 22nd nationwide. Alexandre is a very talented filmmaker and I strongly recommend everyone out there checking out his latest doc when it goes to theaters. We talk Shatner, horror movies and more!
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More hot Rob Zombie talk! Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked Podcast) joins me to discuss the sequel that was never planned or meant to happen! During the mid 2000’s there was tons of remakes and homages to 1970’s flicks and this was one that is most remembered! Join us as we chat about horror flicks, risky filmmaking, 70’s horror and so much more!
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Quite possibly one of the most recognizable names ever, Alex Cox joins me to talk about his iconic career, spanning over four decades. After realizing being an actor wasn’t in the cards, Alex decided to move to production (which was unpopular at the time) and has been making beautiful films since. "Repo Man," "Sid and Nancy," and "Straight to Hell," are just some of his iconic masterpieces.
We talk about his early life, inspirations and his latest (as of the recording) movie “Tombstone Rashomon,” which is a retelling of the famous gunfight at the OK Corral, but from everyone’s perspective.
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Every once in a while I’ll allow friends to pick a movie to research for the podcast. Baroque has been asking to do this flick for sometime now and I finally broke down and said yes. We both do a deep dive in the history of D, Jack Black as The Genie in the live action “Aladdin” franchises and more! Tenacious D really isn’t my thing, but I was glad to have finally watched this flick and it’s obvious why “Destiny” has become a cult classic over the years.
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When I record a podcast, the majority of the time, I'll have the mics on and I'll chat with my guests for awhile about anything. I like to do this to loosen them up, feel at home and generally welcomed. Being on a podcast can be nerve racking and the last thing you want to do is sound stupid or come off in the wrong light.
So, what I have here is a compilation of clips from various guests that have come over and we talked. Not always about movies, but overall it was fun and interesting to re-listen to some of these forgotten gems.
Channeling the energy of creative geniuses like Sean Cunningham and Al Adamson, Baltimore indie filmmaker Shawn Wright is bringing back the sleazy gory horror films of yore with his production company FaceMelt Features. His first feature, “Night of the Axe” was a fun throwback to the 80’s slasher and his follow up “Spirit Board” (based on the Ouija horror films) is currently in preproduction. After chatting with Shawn, it’s very clear he has a promising future in horror films and I’m looking forward to seeing more of his work.
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Since seeing the advertisement for this flick in the late 90’s, I’ve always loved it! The ultimate throwback horror film for horror nerds. Jessica (from the “Ghosts of Appalachia” Halloween special) joins me to talk about one of the most memorable movies that kicked off Rob Zombie’s other career. We both did a lot of research and had a blast chatting about one of the grimiest, dirtiest violent flicks to hit 2003.
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More Tarantino-inspired 90’s flicks! Ryan Dambro (from the “Killdozer!” episode) is back to talk about the last movie Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert gave their iconic “Two Thumbs up” rating, the drug-infused fllm based on the book by Eddie Little (outlaw writer)! Dambro and I dive deep into outlaw filmmaking, Larry Clark and what if different actors were chosen for this late 90’s cult classic. If you’re not doing so already, check out Classic American Movies on Facebook and Instagram. I do appreciation posts, free movie giveaways and more!
We're kicking the new year off with the movie that has explosions, stunts on stunts and as much fun as you would expect from Hall Needham and Burt Reynolds in the late 70's!
Friend of mine and fan of the pod, Cole was talking to me one day and was looking for a film recommendation. I asked what kinds of movies he liked. Action comedies with killer stunts ( I mean who doesn’t love that?) came up. You can’t go much further then the classic “Hooper” with a wonderful love letter to the stunt and film world from the legend himself, Hal Needham, when he and Burt Reynolds were at the height of their powers. So I brought Cole on the show to talk about it. Turns out he’s a huge Jan Micheal Vincent fan, so not only was this such a treat to watch, but a blast to research. If you’re not doing so already, check out Classic American Movies on Facebook and Instagram. I do appreciation posts, free movie giveaways and more!
For my Christmas Special this year I’m interviewing the director, co-writer and editor of one of the most iconic holiday horror films ever: “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2”! I had previously interviewed Eric Freeman (star of “Silent Night Deadly Night Part 2”) and he had hooked me up with director Lee.
Not just a driector, but Lee is an amazing, award winning editor and I reccomend everyone checking out his work here.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the ultimate cult classic is in this episode, and I really mean that. Between Eric and Lee, you'll know all the ins and outs of this flick and it's fun!
If you’re looking for a gift for the cult horror fan in your life, check out Eric’s site, filled with personalized items, www.theeericfreeman.com .
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And now, for the exciting conclusion to our "Murder by Numbers" podcast!
Ryan (of the Ranked podcast) is back to finish our discussion on the early 2000's thriller.
If you can beleive it, we dive even deeper exploring the motives, history and more! Please check out Ranked wherever you get your pods. While you’re checking out the pod, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook.
It's been a minute since I got a chance to talk to some filmmakers who really are passionate about what they are doing. Writer/director Marcus Albino, co-founder of Cloak and Cauldron Films and producer Brad Frizzell , founder of Greeked Pictures created this this great crime drama thats making a lot of buzz called “Black Maria.” Recently, it was nominated for "Best Short Film" at Shockfest. I instantly loved it and since a mutual friend (who also happens to be a fan of the podcast) worked on it, got us in touch and we started chatting.
The movie is really intense and has one of the best crafted dinner scenes I’ve seen in years! Check out Cloak and Cauldron Films for more. I guarantee you'll be hearing a lot from these guys in the future!
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Writer/Director/Actor/Producer James L Edwards was first introduced to horror when he was about 8-years-old by his uncle when he was shown “Night of the Living Dead,” and his life was changed forever! Both of us are horror nuts, so this was a really fun conversation! Please check out his films and support his career on Facebook and Instagram (Remember to tag those) If you’re not following the show already, check us out on Facebook and Instagram!
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One of my all-time favorite genres is murder mystery. However, this movie does it with a twist: The audience already knows who did it, but we don’t know why. Join Ryan (of the Ranked podcast) and me as we do a super deep dive into this early 2000’s thriller starring an up-and-coming star Ryan Gosling! There was so much info on this movie, it had to be made into two parts. Please check out Ryan’s podcast, Ranked wherever you get your pods. While you’re checking out the pod, please like and follow Classic American Movies, as well as Ranked, on Instagram and Facebook.
Alejandro, born and raised in Mexico, stops by to talk about Mexican urban legends and Halloween traditions. What makes his story so unique is that he grew up celebrating American Halloween traditions as well. This was a lot of fun as well as educational.
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Back in 2015, a young Romanian filmmaker revived an all but dead genre of filmmaking with his ultimate cult film, “Be My Cat: A Film For Anne.” I stumbled upon this flick while scrolling through Tubi and I am thrilled I did! It is such a rollercoaster of great filmmaking and, honestly, I couldn’t tell if Adrian was acting or not. His wife, Duru, an accomplished singer and actress from Turkey, have been putting their next masterpiece together for the last seven years, “We Put the World To Sleep” and I had to have them on to talk about their incredible careers!
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Friend of the pod, Clay Chamberlin is back to talk about the early 2000’s movie that I still have the movie ticket for. We dive deep into the very elaborate background and original script changes, why the blu-ray and soundtrack cost so much on eBay, our favorite ice cream and so much more on this forgotten fun flick we all know as “Darkness Falls”.
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More Halloween ghost stories! Jessica Farmer has had a lifetime love of scary stories. Growing up around the mountains of North Carolina, she was exposed to many urban legends, ghost stories and story telling in general. Join us as Jessica tells the legend of the Beasts of Blaine County, The Devil’s Tramping Ground, living in a haunted apartment and so much more. I also talk about a local (to Chambersburg, PA) urban legend, which is "The White Lady of Pond Bank".
Not only is this a fun episode, its educational as well!
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Coming straight out of Montreal, Sébastien Landry (Seb) and Laurence Morais Lagacé (Baz) created one crazy, violent, fun, and well shot horror film called “Game of Death.” The stylish flick really got the duo the chance to spread their creative wings and let loose! Over the years, they had shot tons of music videos, as well as doing their own separate projects, all of which are beautiful and creative in their own light. I was super excited to talk to these guys about their amazing career as well as music (as they really know their stuff), Nu Metal making a comeback, and so much more! "Game" is streaming on Tubi.
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The V/H/S film series has credited some fun, memorable segments. Mark Hofmeyer, of the Movies, Films and Flix podcast joins me this week to chat about our personal top three favorite short films from the series! There really is too many parts to say is the best, but we picked the ones that worked for us. We also do a deep dive on the history of the films and where Bloody Disgusting came from.
Creatures, violence, zombies, cults and so much more!
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This year for Halloween I decided to have friends over to tell real ghost stories that have happened to them (as well as myself). I asked my friend Kamilla about any paranormal experiences she had and she told me about The Read House in her hometown of Chattanooga, TN. Although beautiful in every sense of the word, the hotel is known for the haunted room 311 where a woman had either killed herself or was killed while staying in the room in the early 1920’s. Guests have reported strange noises, drawers opening on their own and spots forming on pictures taken during their stay. She also tells stories abotu her own paranormal experiences in her home.
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Mike Pecci has been writing and directing movies for years; his podcast “In Love with the Process” is arguably one of the best podcasts about filmmaking out there. However, much like all of us, it all began when we were kids in awe of what we were watching. While watching “Blade Runner”, a teacher asked him what his thoughts were on the wardrobe and the rest of his life went from there. His short film “12KM” has been rocking the horror market, and the only way to see it is to send him your Three Favorite Horror Films! Check out his podcast In Love With the Process (inlovewiththeprocesspod) and follow him on Instagram!
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More Quentin Tarantino inspired films! “Truth or Consequences, NM” was one of those movies that flew under the radar due to a lot of 90’s classics being released at the same time. Critics really didn't like it, but audiences were split. At the time, "Austin Powers" was rocking the theatrical circuit (I still have my original ticket to when my mom took me) and TOCNM had a very limited release (reportedly, around seven theaters in America showed this for two weeks).
Did this flick stand the test of time or is best left in the dust? FInd out as Josh Bennett returns for more movies that were heavily inspired by QT in the 90's gritty noir world!
Baroque has come back for another round during the last call for the franchise that spawned many many careers! The Wolfpack decided to come back and this time there was no hangover. We talk trilogies, the real history behind Leslie Chow (international man of mystery), the original script and more in this stunning conclusion to the hard-drinking trilogy!
Atlanta filmmaker Greg Foxx Jr. has made a big impact with his proof of concept film “The Duppy Man’s Walk,” exploring a carribean-spirit horror theme. The well-shot and well-written film caught my attention and I had to have him on the show to talk about it. There’s a fantastic story behind it and the film is winning all kinds of awards! Be sure to check out www.theduppymanswalk.com for more information on how to make “The Duppy Man’s Walk” into a feature!
Josh Bennett is back to talk about another 90’s (in this case, early 2000’s) Tarantino-inspired film. “Poolhall Junkies” was written by two real pool hustlers who were trying to hustle each other, then decided to write a script based on thier personal experiences. Although never directly stated, this film was one of many that was heavily inspired by Quentin Tarantino after his massive success in the 90's. The film was set up for a sequel involving card sharks, but life happens, and the idea was scrapped.
Tubi has laid down the gauntlet and pulled out all the stops and made a wonderfully crafted crime drama allowing an up-an-coming filmmaker Bryian Keith Montgomery Jr. to stretch his wings and fly. Baroque told me about this flick and I am so thrilled that he did! We do a deep dive on this a great throwback to gritty crime dramas with a well-rounded cast and amazing storyline and explore the possibility of more films with spice-themed titles. Check out “Cinnamon” on Tubi.
Coming from a family of artists, Canadian filmmaker Elza Kephart always knew she wanted to create art in some way. When she repeatedly watched “Back to the Future” as a child, it was then, she knew she wanted to make movies. Over the years she made some great and memorable flicks like the fun and campy “Graveyard Alive,” to the serious “Go in the Wilderness” and most recently “Slaxx,” which is a fun and violent flick while being a serious look at corporations. Check out www.MidnightKingdom.com for links to Elza’s work, writer’s workshops and more!
Clay Chamberlin joins us again to talk about the movie that has, arguably, the best opening in horror history: “Ghost Ship”. We discuss what the original script, called “Chimera” was like, the nightmare of shooting in water and all the clues that explains what is going on in this wonderful piece of Dark Castle’s short lived history!
Part 2 in my many parts of the “Tarantino-esq” film series. Josh Bennett, who I met while working on a movie years ago, stops by to talk about this gem and does comparisons to the original script (spoiler alert: there’s one massive difference), and explains the origins of how the characters came to be. This movie as well as other 90’s gritty crime dramas with the Tarantino style are available to rent at Videodrome!
Easily one of the most recognizable action stars ever; icon of the icons and one of my favorite interviews, the "Lady Dragon" herself: Cynthia Rothrock!
It was such a blast talking about her career, becoming interested in martial arts and eventually becoming one of the most recognizable names of all time. We chat about her most memorable roles, blowing her knee out, the famous William Friedkin/Sylvester Stallone movie that never happened.
We also discuss her latest movie, “Black Creek,” which, after nearly 40 years in show business and 70 movies under her belt, Cynthia is writing and producing her own western martial arts revenge thriller. Check out www.blackcreekmovie.com to learn more!
Baroque is back with us to talk about the sequel that folks weren’t really expecting to wake up next to! Together, we talk insane sequels, a lot of which came out at the same time as this film, and the driving force behind the sequel to one of the top grossing comedies of all time.
Without a doubt, you've seen Tamra's work. She is the director of so many iconic music videos and movies over the years. She’s directed actors like Chris Rock, Phil Hartman, Dave Chappelle, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler and music videos for The Smiths, Faith No More, MC Lyte, Young MC, Tone Loc, Hanson, and thats just barely scratching the surface!
We talk about growing up with a comedy writer grandfather, who wrote jokes for everyone, quite literally. She went on to create a new style of music videos that were raw and felt “home made” at a time when they were heavily produced polished. Not only is this episode fun, it’s also very educational for filmmakers, artists and everyone!
I've always wanted to do a series of pods talking about the films that were greenlit in the 90's due to the massive success of Quentin Tarantino! So, get ready for many pods exploring those movies!
Ziggy of The Marvelous Nerdcast (mncpod.com) joins in this week to talk about the gritty 90’s crime drama originally written as a comedy starring a who’s who of movies and shows you love. We both do a deep dive in the production and talk about this forgotten flick of the Tarantino generation! Movie is available to rent at Videodrome in ATL.
“The Collingswood Story” is the movie that tons of filmmakers should thank for being made. In the late 90’s/early 00’s, due to the massive success of “The Blair Witch Project”, there was a scramble to make found footage horror. With laptops and webcams and a world wide reach, Mike Costanza saw a movie to be made that no one else saw: Screen Life Horror. The film would marry home webcams with horror elements to create a wonderful and scary film like the world had never seen. Mike and I chat about movies, his early days of editing and his awesome attention to detail that made this movie what it was.
Check the movie out at www.cauldron-films.com for a jam-paked blu-ray, or streaming on Shudder.
Friend of the pod, Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee is back to talk about his latest film in production, “Guacamania,” a fun flick about a man “that must stall his highly-anticipated guacamole from browning while his girlfriend argues with her parents over their not-so-dead family dog,” (SeedandSpark.com). We talk movies, the future of filmmaking, AI use and tons more! Please check out www.eboshiplatinum.com and tinyurl.com/guacamania to donate to productions and to check for updates!
Man, oh man do I love this flick! It's one of those ultra-low budget movies from the 80's that you can feel an entire city (Akron, OH, to be exact) helping out to make a filmmaker's dream come true. It was secretly financed by Sam Raimi with his pay for "The Evil Dead II" and voice over's were all done by Bruce Campbell (who voices several people), Ted Raimi and other shemps.
I love showing this movie to folks, and my good friend Clay Chamberlin joins the pod to discover this classic slice of zombie horror you should watch and make part of your personal collection.
Stay tuned in after the episode for an interview with James L. Edwards, who was a 12-year-old boy who's life would be forever changed when he answered an ad in a newspaper looking for zomies in "The Dead Next Door."
n the late 90’s James Merendino crafted one of the most iconic comedy dramas of all time, “SLC Punk!” The film is a love letter (many of the characters were based on people he had known) to the punk scene of the mid 80’s, starring up and coming actor Matthew Lillard. However, James had been making movies and working in the business for a few years prior to that. Together, we talk about his career, in which he was mistaken as a PA numerous times on his own sets, getting older and the future of filmmaking.
Last we saw Baroque, we were talking “Heathers,” but this time, he joins the pod to talk about the 2009 classic that made college humor extend to adulthood. Together we reminisce about 2000’s comedies, Lord of the Rings franchise, whether or not Paramount should make a Shire in real life, and stories about child actors. Also, we talk about the beginning of a then unknown, but soon-to-be comedy legend: Zach Galifinakis.
Johannes Roberts came to the horror world's eyes with his breakout hit "The Expelled," (or "F" depending on when you saw it). Throughout his life, he has always been a big fan of horror and fantasy. In his teens, Roberts saw "Platoon" for the first time and it blew his mind and made him want to start making movies. Over the years he has crafted some solid pieces of films that will make you think twice about going into the ocean (if "Jaws" hasn't scared the sand out of you yet). When you finish the pod, please check out his flicks at Videodrome in Atlanta!
We're back with a Miriam pick! We recant when we first saw this 2000 classic Tom Hanks flick. What was in the FedEx package? Does VHS make a good rope?!
Miriam does a deep dive, talking about when she first saw this movie with her dad, Chris discusses the importance of sound while in isolation and together, we find out how many “Wilson” Wilson volleyballs are sold every year.
The Plaza Theater in Atlanta will be sponsoring us for the next month (ending September 3, 2021). In that time, The Plaza has allowed us to give away 10 pairs of tickets to lucky listeners of the show! So, if you and a friend, or spouse or loved one is planning to go see a movie at The Plaza, let me know in advance and I will get you in FOR FREE. That is any, and I mean any movie, shoot me a message with what movie, showtime and those who will be going so you can see that flick for free!
Chris finally gets to hook Miriam into watching the 90’s slasher made in the shadow of “Scream,” starring her teenaged love. We both discuss the histories of each 90’s icons as well as the writer’s ecletic background.
Has this movie stayed as fun as it was 25 years ago? Tune in to find out!
Chris is thrilled to show Miriam his summer favorite film. Together, they discuss the history of surfing, surf movies and the how this amazing movie was made. Please like, comment and share!
Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee has made a name for himself with his short “The Thieves of Almira.” He joins the the pod to discuss his current short “A Sparrow Cries at Night,” as well as discuss the various films and personal experiences that help construct his films.
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Mark Hofmeyer, of the Movies, Films and Flix podcast, joins Chris to talk about the 1979 Lucio Fulci classic, “Zombie.” Together, we do a deep discussion about the film, whether or not is it a “ripoff” of “Dawn of the Dead,” and do a Video Nasty movie draft!
Remember that movie about clowns who were aliens that were turning people into cotton candy cocoons? Oh, what about that one Ernest movie where these snot covered trolls attack a town, or that movie with the giant critter ball that wreaked havoc? Well, that was the Chiodo brothers. Starting way back in the day as children with their love of classic monster movies, Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiodo were destined to part of cult fame. Over the years, the brothers have made some of the most iconic films and shaped the way we see monsters now. Chill out and listen to them talk about where it all began, the original ending to "Killer Klowns" and the possibility of a sequel in the future!
Merry Christmas! On a very special episode, Miriam is introduced to the 1954 classic, "White Christmas." We discuss Christmas in Germany, family traditions and how this holiday classic is still cherished.
Ho Ho Ho!
What better way to celebrate the holidays then to hear an interview with Eric Freeman of the classic 80’s film “Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2.”
The movie went into oblivion shortly after its release, but gained a massive cult following nearly 20 years later, thanks to YouTube and Freeman’s unforgettable moment when an actor goes to take out the trash.
Eric was such a great guy, and we talk about his early early interest in acting, seeing the ad for “SNDN 2” in the newspaper and the feeling of seeing himself on the big screen. He also puts to rest the rumors around the “Finding Freeman” movement.
If you’re looking for a great Christmas gift for that horror fan in your life, please check out his online store, theeericfreeman.com , where you can get signed 8 x 10’s from moments in the movie, personalized trash cans, (so it’s always GARBAGE DAY), posters, video greetings and tons more!
What better way to celebrate Halloween then to talk with the man who created a movie about a group of teens who break into a haunted house to throw one hell of a party? Joe incorporated real stories of possession and made the movie that pushed the terrified group of kids in a haunted house genre to the next level. We also talk about real stories of possession, his life long fascination with the occult and spirit world and his personal accounts of hauntings.
Joining Chris this week is Wrestling with Pop Culture’s Jonathan Williams! Chris and Jonathan met while working and after chatting, found out that Jonathan hadn’t seen the 2000 J. Lo/Vince Vaughn sci-fi horror. The two talk about the strange connection to the date and when Chris texted Jonathan about the movie. Gather around while we discuss the making of the movie, where the visionary filmmaker came from and the possibility of a faithful sequel to this dark and beautiful film!
David Chirchirillo created a big stir with his Brian DePalma-inspired spin on “Fatal Attraction” for the Tinder generation. I saw this movie a few years ago and it really stuck with me (I actually made an Instagram post about it immediately after watching it). David and I chat about where it all started for him, his first short film (which makes a cameo in “Bad Match”) and what the future holds for this rising name to know!
Miriam is still very hard at work with her exams and this week we will have Baroque Bochenek of the “Movies on our Minds” podcast to discuss the cult 80’s teen dark comedy. Baroque had never heard of this film and it’s up to Chris to make sure he knows the difference between a Heather and a Veronica. Grab your copy of “Moby Dick” and crank up the Big Fun!
Jason wrote and directed a great heavy metal demon movie several years ago that made a huge splash with the horror market. Mixing autobiographical details and classic demon possession films you get “Deathgasm!” We chat about growing up in small towns, horror movies and the upcoming sequel to the 2015 cult hit.
Miriam will not be joining Chris this week, due to a very important test, but filling in will be Atlanta’s automotive horror expert (specializing in the “evil car” subgenera) Ryan Dambro. Although an expert, Dambro hasn’t come across this week’s gem till Chris brought it up. Dambro dives into what makes a good automotive horror movie, draws comparisons to the novella and the film version of this week’s movie and Chris does a deep exploration of all those involved in making this 1974 made-for-tv cult classic.
Miriam confesses she turned this movie off after watching the first 30 minutes and originally found it boring. Chris forces her to watch this southern dramedy classic and she loves it! We talk about the original cafe the film is based on, bee charming, southern foods and our personal experience at The Whistle Stop Cafe. Towanda!
Mark Jones joins me this week to talk about creating the franchise that made audiences fall in love with a whole new kind of monster. I am of course talking about 1993's "Leprechaun." Jones talks about the research that went into making the cult classic (which sequels are still being made), the experience of first time directing and discovering an actress that would become an icon to the world. Also, we chat about the possibility of a 30th anniversary of "Leprechaun," which would be jammed packed with never-before-seen footage!
Miriam has never heard of the early 2000’s thriller that made audiences see Robin Williams in a different light. Chris talks about the making of the film, and the nods to famous photographers, while Miriam explores the history of the actors, where it all began for them and what some of them originally wanted to do as a career.
Miriam has never heard of the courtroom comedy and it is up to Chris to make sure she finds out the true meaning to the word, “yute.” Tune in to learn about mud in the tires, grits and what Joe Pesci has been up to ever since he left the business. Also, the planned sequel and novel sequel to the 90’s classic that made Marisa Tomei a star.
A lifelong fan of KISS and a lover of movies, Carl Dupré, created one the the coolest movies of my teenaged years, “Detroit Rock City.” With a killer storyline and amazing soundtrack, Carl crafted a 90’s classic that stands the test of times. The movie was made by KISS fans with so much heart and so much love, that the making of the film is as wonderful as the actual film.
Chris introduces Miriam to the film he saw at the drive-in when he was starting out in college. Miriam discovers the history of DB Cooper, Chris does a deep dive in the history of the crew of the film, and together they discover the true meaning of the film.
Turns out Miriam already knew about this one, but that doesn't stop Chris from showing it to her again. We discuss the history of Wakita (the town where the movie was filmed), Miriam talks about T.O.T.O. (where the idea of Dorothy came from) and Chris ends the internet rumors about rip offs of “Twister.” Together, they discuss the possibility of sequel and the planned remake.
John A. Russo is one of the most iconic names in horror. Back in the 60's with George A. Romero, he co-created one of the most iconic horror films of all time, "Night of the Living Dead." Together, John and George re-defined the zombie genre, inspiring millions of people worldwide and frightening audiences for generations. This is a personal favorite of mine, as I have loved "Night" since I was a small child, watching it every Saturday from a VHS purchased for $2.50. After listening, please check out his latest work, "My Uncle John is a Zombie!" and on YouTube, "Eve of Destruction 2020."
Miriam was a little skeptical on seeing this 2007 classic that brought improv comedy films back into public eye. However, you can't go wrong with a movie that was almost an instant success, launching many careers and enhancing already established actors. Chris reflects what his college friend thought of the movie, at the time it came out; Miriam does a deep dive in the history of the film and together, they discover what it means to be Superbad.
Chris and Miriam discuss one of their favorite movies of all time. Miriam talks about her love of this movie, and Chris does a deep dive in to the difficult making that brought dancing back in to movies. Together, they have the time of their lives.
Austin Snell joins us this week to discuss the making of his cult film, "Exposure." The movie is a classic tale of a couple going to a cabin in the woods to work on their relationship, only to encounter an evil force that is capable of turning people into monsters. With killer effects in the same vein as "Demon Wind," and "The Evil Dead," Austin made a fantastic film for audiences to enjoy.
Chris gets Miriam to watch the 1999 remake of a 1959 classic, "House on Haunted Hill." We explore the history of the film, what the original opening and ending were supposed to be and Miriam confesses that this horror film was very enjoyable!
Chris has purchased a stack of movies and gives Miriam the option to pick one. She chooses "Get Shorty," and the research has begun! Join us as we discover the history of making the John Travolta comeback movie, who the original players of the film were and mini biographies of some of the major cast members and crew.
Tyler MacIntyre directed and co-wrote with Chris Lee Hill two fantastic movies in recent years: "Patchwork," and "Tragedy Girls." Both films are filled with great dialogue, fun characters and a heck of a lot of blood. Tune in to hear the first hand experiences of the making of a cult classic!
Miriam shares one of her personal favorite movies, "A Knight's Tale," to no objection from Chris. Join us as we do very deep research into the the historical accuracy, and inaccuracy, as well as the real people this 2001 gem is based on. Heads won't roll, but education and laughs are had by all!
Tom McLoughlin sat down this week to chat about two iconic films of his: "Friday the 13th: Jason Lives," and "Sometimes They Come Back." Tom was a heck of nice guy and we talked about his life prior to making movies, when he was a musician in a band called The Sloths (available on Spotify) and knew a soon-to-be musical icon, Vincent Furnier (later Alice Cooper). We chat about movies, music and a new possible sequel to "Friday the 13th."
Miriam discovers this 2007 over-looked gem that showed a darker side to Kevin Costner; Chris does a deep dive in the history of the film and we discuss the original plans of making this into a trilogy.
Miriam has discovered the 2000 film, "The Way of the Gun." Well, Chris showed it to her and she loves Ryan Phillippe and our discussion of this forgotten crime drama, with a western twist follows! Chris does a deep dive into the original story, and how it changed, almost on the spot, and Miriam discusses one of the few movies about a kidnapped pregnant woman where the ransom is a supporting character.
Miriam gets to see "Super Troopers." Immediately, she understands why it's a classic and Chris dives deep into the background of the Broken Lizard gang. Hang out with us as we explore the history of the movie and the heart that went into making this amazing comedy that redefined the mustache.
I got a chance to chat with Emmett Malloy of the Malloy Brothers, who directed the 2001 film "Out Cold." Emmett shares fond memories of working on the movie that was the start of Zach Galifianakis' movie career, as well as working with David Koechner prior to becoming a household name and working with industry veterans like Lee Majors and Thomas Lennon. He also talks about directing music videos for legends like Metallica, Blink-182 and The White Stripes.
Chris and Miriam share a love for the 1998 film, "You've Got Mail." Together, they discover the reimagining of the classic Miklós László play, "Parfumerie" for the internet age. Chris calculates how much money the "Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn of the 90's," have made together and Miriam reads a passage that beautifully sums up this romantic comedy.
What do you get when you combine the hardships of being a parent battling with the disproval of your in-laws, a dying wife and a child who never knew you? Add some amazing arm wrestling with rockin' music and you have 1987's "Over the Top." Chris grew up with "Top," and Miriam has never heard of it. Join in on the fun, as the discussion of who the original choice of the antagonist, "The Bull," was; what the history of this movie has done to arm wrestling, globally; where the idea for this 80's classic came from and why Stallone keeps flipping his hat.
What happens when a man cuts himself while trying to create a car engine to run on wheatgrass? You get the 2007 cult classic, "Blood Car"! Director and co-writer, Alex Orr and star Mike Brune join Chris this week to discuss the Roger Corman inspired, "Blood Car." The film was made prior to the film industry boom in Atlanta and gained immediate attention from everywhere. Hear the stories of making a movie when you're armed with creative brains, a bunch of friends and a lot of heart.
Miriam has come across the novel, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," while looking for a book to read in our building's library. After talking to Chris, she discovers that this Swedish classic novel, and its sequels, were made in to films, edited into a television miniseries as well as an American remake! Join us as we discuss the differences between the novel, the Swedish film and the American remake.
Chris shows Miriam one of his all-time favorite movies, "True Romance." Miriam confesses she was introduced to Quentin Tarantino much later in his career, and had never heard of this movie. After watching, she names it "Chris Kelly: The Movie." A whirlwind of deep discussion about the cast and crew ensues!
Welcome to Cult Classics with Chris! This podcast will be a part of "Classic American Movies," where I will be celebrating cult classic films and those who made them. For my premier episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Anne Carlisle, co-writer and star of "Liquid Sky." Anne tells great behind-the-scenes stories, the possibility of a sequel, and the hard work and dedication of those who came together to create one of the most unique films of the 80's.
Chris and Miriam discuss the classic 1995 crime thriller, "The Usual Suspects." It was Miriam's first time ever hearing about the film and we dive deep into the discussion of who is Keyser Söze.
In our premier episode, Miriam finds out about the all-time classic Sylvester Stallone movie, "Cobra." Join in on the fun as Chris explains the making of, behind the scenes action and the original ending of what is considered one of the most over the top 80's action films!