Let Me Bend Your Ear Podcast: Recent Episodes
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I discuss and review the latest Marvel film. Starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford.
2.5/5
Gene Hackman is one of my favorite actors. Here is my profile of one of the greats from 2022.
I discuss and review David Lynch’s film about a man traveling 240 miles on his riding lawn mower to see his ailing brother.
4.5/5
I discuss and review the 1992 hit comedy directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Joe Pesci and Oscar winner Marisa Tomei.
4/5
I discuss and review the 2023 film about the true story of the wrestling Von Erich family starring Zac Efron.
4/5
I discuss and review the serial killer thriller Longlegs starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage written and directed by Osgood Perkins.
3.5/5
I discuss and review the latest Beverly Hills Cop film Starring Eddie Murphy, Kevin Bacon, Joseph Gordon Leavitt , Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.
3.5/5
I discuss and review 2 Netflix films, the French shark attack movie Under Paris and the action film Trigger Warning starring Jessica Alba.
I discuss and review the acclaimed 2023 Godzilla film from Writer - Director Takashi Yamazaki.
4/5
Can a boxer beat 10 men in 1 day?
I discuss and review the con man film Diggstown starring James Woods, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Bruce Dern. Directed by Michael Ritchie (Fletch)
4/5
I discuss and review the debut feature from Michael Mann ( Manhunter, Heat) starring James Caan, Jim Belushi, Tuesday Weld and Robert Prosky.
4/5
I discuss the 2015 action film starring Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy and directed by George Miller ( The Road Warrior, Happy Feet)
4/5
I discuss and review the remake of the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Doug Liman ( The Bourne Identity)
2.5/5
I discuss and review the latest Ghostbusters film a follow up to Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
3.5/5
Live show - I discuss and review The Holdovers starring Paul Giamatti and discuss some other movie news.
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I discuss and review the latest film directed by Bradley Cooper (A Star is Born) Starring Cooper and Carey Mulligan
3.5/5
I discuss and review the latest film from Michael Mann ( Heat, The Insider) starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.
4/5
I discuss and review the reunion movie from the popular USA network series starring Tony Shaloub, Ted Levine and Traylor Howard.
4/5
I discuss and review the latest film by Martin Scorsese starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone and Robert DeNiro. 4/5
In honor of my brother Jason Goicuria (1973 - 2022) I discuss and review the 1988 Japanese animated classic Akira.
I discuss and review the 1992 Noir/Crime Thriller film Starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton , Cynda Williams and Michael Beach.
I discuss the action adventure film starring Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez and Hugh Grant.
I discuss and review with guest co host my son Ethan Spider Man Across the Spideriverse.
Part 2 will be a discussion with spoliers.
I discuss and review the Ben Affleck directed film about Nike’s pursuit of Michael Jordan to endorse a basketball shoe.
I discuss and review the Film Noir classic written and directed by John Huston. Live from my car.
I discuss and review the latest film from the director of The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable.
I discuss and review the final chapter of the David Gordon Green - Danny McBride trilogy of Halloween.
I discuss and review the Predator prequel Prey.
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I discuss and review Nope written and directed by Jordan Peele (Get Out, Us)
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I am joined by my son Ethan to review Paws of Fury and Minions: The Rise of Gru.
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I discuss and review the latest Etham Hawke film with Niamh of the Crime in my Pocket blog.
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I discuss and review the new Adam Sandler basketball drama.
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I discuss the career of one of my favorite actors.
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I discuss and review the follow up to the 1986 Tony Scott film Top Gun.
Starring Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly , Miles Teller and Val Kilmer.
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I discuss and review the latest Agatha Christie adaptation.
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I discuss and review the latest film starring Nicolas Cage , Pedro Pascal and Tiffany Haddish.
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I discuss and review Pig starring Nicolas Cage.
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I discuss and review the critically acclaimed film by Iranian director Asghar Farhadi
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I discuss and review Sonic the Hedgehog 2 with my son.
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I discuss and review the Ryan Reynolds film “The Adam Project” directed by Shawn Levy ( Free Guy, A night at the Museum) . I also discuss the career of Bruce Willis in the wake of his health news.
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I discuss and review and female led action film starring Jessica Chastain.
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I discuss and review the Steven Spielberg directed remake of West Side Story.
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I discuss and review the afterlife comedy Defending Your Life written and directed bv Albert Brooks.
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I discuss and review the latest Ghostbusters film .
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I discuss and review the latest Batman film.
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I pay tribute to director Ivan Reitman ( Ghostbusters, Dave) and I discuss and review the Oscar nominated The Power of the Dog.
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I discuss and review the Oscar nominated film by Guillermo Del Toro starring Bradley Cooper and Cate Blanchett.
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I discuss and review the solo directing debut of Joel Coen starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
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I discuss and review the latest entry in the long running horror series.
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I discuss the classic 1954 Kurosawa film starring Toshiro Mifune.
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I discuss and review the latest Spider Man film.
SPOLIER FREE
I also give my thoughts on John Madden and current state of movies in the theatres.
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I am joined by my friend Jaime to discuss the Ryan Reynolds - Sandra Bullock rom com The Proposal.
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I am joined by my co-host Niamh author of the Crime In My Pocket blog to discuss and review Halloween Kills (2021) and the John Carpenter film Christine (1983)
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I discuss and review Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter , Albert Brooks and William Hurt.
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I discuss and review The Sopranoa prequel film The Many Saints of Newark.
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I discuss and review the latest Clint Eastwood film Cry Macho.
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I discuss and review the Clint Eastwood Western Unforgiven also starring Gene Hackman (in an Oscar winning performance) , Morgan Freeman and Richard Harris.
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I discuss and review a blind spot Clint Eastwood film., the 1976 revisionist western The Outlaw Josey Wales.
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I discuss and review Michael Clayton starring George Clooney as a “fixer” for a high powered law firm.
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I discuss the Richard Pryor John Candy movie Brewster’s Millions with my friend Mike who brought this movie that I had forgotton about to my attention.
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I discuss the great career of director Richard Donner and the impact one of his films had on my lifelong love of movies.
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I discuss and review the 1984 Joe Dante film Gremlins.
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I discuss the first film to have the Hannibal Lector character. The 1986 Michael Mann film starring William Peterson, Brian Cox , Dennis Farina , Tom Noonan and Joan Allen.
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Great Scott !!!!! I discuss and review the classic 80’s time travel film.
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I discuss and review the greatest action adventure movie ever made.
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I celebrate the 3rd anniverasry of the podcast talking 80s movies and more with director Tucky Williams ( Girl/Girl Scene) . We also both express our love for Robert Duval’s “ The Apostle”
I discuss and review the classic John Hughes comedy starring Steve Martin and John Candy
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I discuss and review the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy , Ronny Cox, John Ashton, Judge Reinhold, Lisa Eilbacher and Steven Berkoff.
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I discuss and review the new entry in the Saw franchise starring Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson followed by my thoughts on the great action comedy Midnight Run starring Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin.
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I review the classic Chevy Chase comedy “Fletch”
“ Babar has 2 b’s “
“ Yeah but not right together”
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I review the 1956 Stanley Kubrick heist firm “ The Killing” starring Sterling Hayden.
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I review the Oscar nominated film Sound of Metal starring Riz Ahmed.
I also review Nobody starring Bob Odenkirk
I am joined by my frequent co-host Niamh author of the Crime In My Pocket blog to discuss the 90’s teen horror classics Scream and Scream 2.
We discuss the recurring themss of the movies ( trauma, horror movie tropes and sequels).
A good companion to episode 65 of Hidden Horror Gems with Niamh
Guest host Niamh, author of the Crime In My Pocket blog returns with another Hidden Horror Gems .
Niamh discusses and reviews the 90’s teen horor films. “ I know What You Did Last Summer” and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.
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My review of Judas and the Black Messiah. Its the story of the FBI infiltrating the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party.
The cast oncludes Lakeith Stanfielld, Daniel Kaluuya, Jesse Plemmons and Martin Sheen.
Review of the long awaited sequel to 1988's Coming to America. Starring Eddie Murphy , Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, John Amos , Jermaine Fowler , Leslie Jones , Tracy Morgan and Wesley Snipes.
I am joined by Chad Casey of the Sports Car Unleashed Podcast to go into mulitple NFL Topics.
- We each discuss our favorite teams , the Buccaneers and the Titans.
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We analyze the crazy QB Carousel with discussions of
- Carson Wentz, Russell Wilson , Jared Goff, Matt Stafford, Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky, Tom Brady, Teddy Bridgewater and Tua.
- Other topics include : NFL Coaching Hires, CTE and the draft.
I review the new Pixar film Soul starring Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.
I also review One Night in Miami directed by Regina King.
I discuss the dismal track record of the NFL hiring black head coaches and discuss how this is imapcting the latest round of coaching hires, specifically the clown show that is the Houston Texans.
I review the 1967 film In the Heat of the Night starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger.
The film is based on John Ball's 1965 novel of the same name and tells the story of Virgil Tibbs, a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi.
Director: Norman Jewsion
I review the sequel to 2017’s Wonder Woman.
The cast includes Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Pedro Pascal and Kristen Wiig.
I review the David Fincher Netflix film “Mank” starring Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried , Arliss Howard and Charles Dance. The film chronicles Jospeh L. Mankiewicz writing the screenplay “American” which would become “ Citizen Kane”
I am very happy to present the debut of Hidden Horror Gems. This recurring segment will feature horror buff and previous guest Niamh discussing lesser known horror films from outside the US.
In this episode she discusses the 2003 French film “ High Tension”
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I welcome Niamh, author of the Crime in My Pocket blog for the 2nd annual Halloween special.
We discuss 2 horror films: Sinister starring Ethan Hawke and in keeping with last year’s special we discuss a John Carpenter film this year its the 1982 film The Thing which I had not seen before.
Following my episode with Presidential candidate Shawm Howard I interview Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Angela Walker.
We discuss her background in politics and I get her thoughts on the Supreme Court vacancy, COVID , civil unrest ,foreign policy and the obstacles presented to a 3rd party run.
In this episode I interview independent presidential candidate Shawn Howard.
We discuss the hurdles of being an independent candidate in the current system, we also tackle the issues of the day including COVID-19, civil unrest, The Supreme Court and foreign policy.
I am breaking format for this episode and hitting three different topics.
First I discuss the political ramifications of replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court and the utterly predictable hypocrisy of Mitch McConnell ( I called it back in Episode 28)
Next I discuss the excellent David McColliugh book on the Wright Brothers.
I wrap up with the poor box office numbers for “Tenet” and discuss what I think this means for theatres in the short term.
I discuss the latest fim from Director Christopher Nolan ( “Dunkirk” , “Inception”) . This action packed , globe trotting , mind bending film marks the return of movies to theatres amid the COVID-19 pandemic,
The film stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Dubicki and Kenneth Branagh.
I discuss and review the 1991 film “The Fisher King”. Its the story of a self absorbed radio talk show host whose life is shattered by a violent event and his freindship with a homeless man and their search for the Holy Grail.
The film is directed by Terry Gilliam ( “Brazil”, “!2 Monkeys”, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) and stars Jeff Bridges, Robin Williams, Mercedes Ruehl and Amamda Plummer.
In this episode I speak to Writer - Director Tucky Williams and discuss her LGBT film “ Girl/Girl Scene” . Her 80’s themed homage to John Hughes’ “ The Breakfast Club” was pulled from Amazon after a targeted hate campaign. Tucky discusses her successful battle to get the film back on the platform.
We also discuss meteorology , David Fincher and why the 80’s rule.
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I review the film Matewan written and directed by John Sayles. The film is based on the true story of the 1920 Matewan Massacre involving West Virgina Coal Miners attempting to unionize vs. the coal mining company that owned the town of Matewan.
The cast includes James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, Kevin Tighe, Gordon Clapp and Chris Cooper in his film debut.
In this episode I review the new Spike Lee film “Da 5 Bloods” the story of a group of Vietnam Vets who return to Vietnam to recover the remains of thier leader who was killed in action as well as a stash of gold they buried.
The film stars Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters, Isaiah Whitlock, Jr., Norm Lewis , Jonathan Majors and Chadwick Boseman.
The film is streaming on Netflix now.
Plus I announce that I am starting a Patreon for the podcast begining August 1 !
In light of the recent murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd I ask the question “ What is your default position “ on issues of race and how does that position inform your reaction to the events of the past few weeks.
My sincere hope is this episode will have you search INWARD for the truth of where your heart lies and hopefully engage and face the uncomfortable truths that need to be dealt with.
In this episode I discuss the decision of Universal to release Trolls World Tour on VOD , bypassing the theatres due to the pandemic and their subsequent annoucement that they will be releasing more films day and date in theatres and VOD. AMC and Regal theatres have announced that they will not show any Universal film that does not honor the theatrical window.
Will this be the end of waiting for movies to hit the home market or will there be a course correction to shape a new exhibition window? Check out the episode to hear my thoughts on this potential paradigm shift.
I went back and forth on doing a COVID-19 episode. I even recorded one a few weeks ago that was wiped out during audio transfer and figured maybe that was the cosmos telling me something (even though I dont believe that) and at that time decided I would not record it again.
The last few weeks have changed my mind. In this episode I touch on the personal impact this pandemic has had on me and discuss the polarized political response.
I am joined by Chad from the Sports Car Unleashed Podcast to follow up om our episode from last year discussing the quarterbacks of our respective teams Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.
We discuss what happened to them this past season and what the future may hold for both of them.
The episode also covers the landscape of the NFL in light of the Pandemic, where the free agent QB’s landed this off season and of course Chad and I commiserate over being long suffering fans of teams that have struggled or just missed glory.
I finally do a sports topic ! It’s been awhile. I discuss the 1997-2002 Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. This unit has 2 current members of the Hall of Fame in Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks and 2 potential members in John Lynch and Ronde Barber yet no one thinks of this defense when discussing the best of all time.
In this episode I give my reasons as to why I think this is the case and I discuss how a great draft , a key free agent and the arrival of first time head coach Tony Dungy combined to create one of the great defenses in history and caused half the league to employ the “Tampa 2” defense.
I discuss and review the film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, Julia Fox,Kevin Garnett, Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Eric Bogosian and Judd Hirsch
Is it the best performance of Adam Sandler’s career? In a word , yes.
In this episode I give my quick take on the impeachment hearings and I review the documentary Maserati One Hundred Years Against All Odds.
I discuss the new Netflix film “Dolemite is my Name” starring Eddie Murphy and I encourage people to start a podcast as a creative outlet.
I am joined by Niamh , author of the Çrime in my Pocket blog and horror movie buff to discuss Halloween (1978) Halloween II (1981) and Halloween (2018) since I have finally watched the latest incarnation of Michael Myers.
I discuss the recent criticism from Martin Scorsese of Marvel movies. Are they real cinema ? Is their success hurting other types of movies ?
I am joined again on the show by special guest Niamh from the UK, author of the Crime In my Pocket blog to discuss and review IT: Chapter 2. This review WILL HAVE SPOILERS so consider yourself warned.
You can read Niamh’s blog at crimeinmypocket.com and follow her on Twitter @crimeinmypocket
In this episode I do my impression of a motivational speaker and discuss why I do the podcast and my entry into screenwriting. I want to encourage anyone with a creative desire to JUST DO IT as Shia LeBeouf beautifully said it.
On this episode I review one of my favorite animated films of all time The Iron Giant written directed by Brad Bird, the director of Incredibles 1 and 2 and Ratatouille.
I review the 9th film from Quentin Tarantino. Cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Timothy Olyphant, Kurt Russell , Al Pacino and Bruce Dern
In this episode I discuss and review the Coen Brothers 1990 film Miller's Crossing. The cast includes Albert Finney, Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito and JE Freeman.
In this episode I discuss the horrific Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case and how the justice system does not adequately protect society from serial child rapists.
In this episode I discuss the CNN Film “Apollo 11” and I review the Robert Altman film “The Player” with Tim Robbins, Fred Ward, and Vincent D'nofrio.
Mitch McConnell says he would put a nominee on the Supreme Court if a vacancy exsisted in 2020. Whaaaa ??? Guess he forgot what he said in 2016.
I am back !! I discuss my extended absence from the show and discuss the possible run of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for President in 2020 and it's relation to polarization and the protection of the two-party system.
I also reflect on this podcast as it approaches the one year mark.
I am joined in this episode by Niamh , author of the Crime In my Pocket Blog.
We discuss her blog and how she got into True Crime and then we talk about some of our favorite horror movies among other topics including the all important question , Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Let’s just say that Niamh and I are in agreement on the obvious answer to this question.
In the final part of this series I review the 1995 film “Apollo 13” directed by Ron Howard ( Splash, DaVinci Code) staring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and Gary Sinise.
Check out Parts 1 and 2 with reviews of First Man” and‘ The Right Stuff” .
I discuss and review Philip Kaufman’s 1983 film “The Right Stuff” about the Mercury Astronauts starring Sam Sheppard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Fred Ward and Lance Henriksen.
In this episode I review the Damien Chazelle film “ First Man” which tells the story of Neil Armstrong from his role as a test pilot , being chosen to take part in the Gemini program through his lunar flight as commander of Apollo 11 and his place in history.
This is part 1 of a 3 part series covering movies in space. Part 2 will discuss “ The Right Stuff” and Part 3 will cover “Apollo 13”
In this companion show to Episode 8 I interview a former long time resident of Ybor City and get her recollections of growing up in Ybor and her stories of the Mafia influence that was present but did not affect her in the way you may expect.
NOTE: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you listen to EPISODE 8 first so you know the background of the people that are referenced in this episode.
Fox News, CNN and MSNBC - No matter what you watch just know that there are hundreds of millions of dollars being made off the polarization of our politics. In this episode I discuss this era of cable news and warn to keep the business side of the news in mind when consuming media.
I bring back my guest from the first episode of the show Chad Casey of the Sports Car Unleashed Podcast.
Chad and I discuss the quarterbacks of our favorite NFL teams. Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston.
These two QB’s are very different but have faced many of the same challenges that have stunted their growth.
Titans super fan Chad breaks down the career of Marcus Mariota and I do the same for Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.
Is Mariota injury prone ? Can Winston ever cut down on turnovers?
These questions and more are discussed plus we give our thoughts on if either QB will be the franchise quarterbacks they were drafted to be.
I discuss a brief history of Netflix leading up to the Bird Box phenomenon and I review the latest Sandra Bullock film also starring John Malkovich.
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My review of “ Roma” Directed by Alfonso Cuaron ( Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Gravity) and I discuss the late Penny Marshall.
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My review of “Creed II” and I follow up on developments in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. There is mounting backlash against the Trump administration’s less than desirable response to this crime.
In this episode I discuss the murder of journalist Jamal Khashsoggi and the ever changing Saudi narrative along with the tepid US response to the murder that further underscores the complicated relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
My 4 1/2 Van Gogh review of the excellent Searching for Bobby Fischer written and directed by Steve Zaillian ( Schindler’s List , A Civil Action, The Night Of) Starring Joe Mantegna , Joan Allen, Ben Kingsley, Laurence Fishburne, Max Pomerac, David Paymer, Tony Shaulob, William H Macy and Laura Linney.
I have spoken about polarization in Episode 10. In this episode I discuss voter engagement ( or lack thereof) and the effect it has on the people that represent us in public office.
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I discuss why I think the 1990-1993 Buffalo Bills are one of the greatest football teams of all time.
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The return of Rom Com Corner. I review the 2006 film “Failure to Launch” with Matthew McConaughey and Sarah Jessica Parker. I also discuss the show’s you tube channel.
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I review "The Stranger" (1946) Directed by Orson Welles ( "Citizen Kane , "The Magnificent Ambersons") Starring Welles, Edward G. Robinson and Loretta Young. I also review "Unsane" (2018) Directed by Steven Soderbergh ("Oceans Eleven" , "Traffic") Starring Claire Foy, Amy Irving and Jay Pharoah. Both films are streaming now. "The Stranger" on Netflix and "Unsane" on Amazon Prime.
I also comment on the passing of Burt Reynolds.
The show hits Episode 10 !!! To mark the occasion I start my discussion on how polarization has infiltrated all areas of politics. On this show I speak about SCOTUS nominees Merrick Garland and Brett Kavanaugh and the invective each nominee received from the opposite party.
I also discuss President Trump revoking the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan and the possible long term consequences of this action.
In this episode I review the film "Christopher Robin" the live action version of the Winnie the Pooh story starring Ewan McGregor ("Trainspotting" , "Angels & Demons") and directed by Marc Forster ( "Finding Neverland", "Quantum of Solace").
I also discuss the new Oscar category " Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film" I push back against the backlash this news has received and explain why I believe this is actually a good idea in this day and age.
I reach out to a listener in Oregon who has been a frequent visitor of www.LetMeBendYourEar.com with the hope they reach out to me so I can thank them for their loyalty to the show.
This episode includes my interview with Scott M. Deitche author of 'Cigar City Mafia" . The discussion centers around the mob presence in Ybor City and Tampa , Florida. The Don of the Tampa Mafia was Santo Trafficante, Jr. ,we discuss his reign over Florida and intersection with such figures and events as Fidel Castro, the JFK assassination and Donnie Brasco.
This is the audio from Video Mini Cast #6. I discuss the Top 5 movies of last weekend. Kawhi Leonard and my view of how polarization colors the Russia interference investigation.
I discuss the WB announcement of "Joker" starring Joaquin Phoenix as the clown prince of crime in the film to be directed by Todd Phillips ( "Old School" " The Hangover") Phillips also co-wrote the script with Scott Silver ("The Fighter") . I also review The Equalizer 2 the sequel to the 2014 film starring Denzel Washington , Melissa Leo, Pedro Pascal and Bill Pullman.
On the show today I will be discussing the career of the late Lee Roy Selmon, he was the first ever draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976 when the expansion team selected him #1 overall. A dominant college player at the University of Oklahoma where he won 2 consecutive national championships, he continued his dominance in the NFL helping lead the Bucs from a 0-26 start to the NFC Championship game 2 years later. His greatness on the field was only surpassed by his humility, kindness and generosity of spirit off of it.
On this show I will be speaking with my brother Jason about the Marvel Film Black Panther and specifically the character of Erik Killmonger. While critics universally praised Michael B. Jordan’s performance we discuss our issues with the character and compare this villain to other villains in the MCU and DC CU. Jason also gives us 2 quick reviews of Incredibles 2 currently in theaters and Steven Speilberg's Ready Player One which is now available for purchase. WARNING : THERE WILL BE SPOILERS
I will be speaking with Dr. Peggy McLeod who currently is the Vice President of Education and Workforce Development at Unidos US a bi-partisan nonprofit organization that works with Latino communities across the United States.
Dr. McLeod is currently in the Texas regional office of Unidos US. She has specialized in the field of special education for her entire career and this led her to become a political appointee in the Clinton administration where she worked at the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services from 1995-2001. We discuss her career and her experiences working in a cabinet level department.
This episode marks the debut of Rom Com Corner. I will review a popular / well loved romantic comedy. I will discuss the 2006 film The Holiday written and directed by Nancy Meyers (“ Something’s Gotta Give” ,” It’s Complicated”) Starring Kate Winslett, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black.