Những podcast Classic Movie Review hay nhất (2024)

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Nosferatu (1922) and a Lot of Dracula 35:50

12d ago35:50

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In this conversation, John and Katherine discuss the origins and influence of vampires in literature and film, focusing on Bram Stoker's Dracula and the unauthorized adaptation Nosferatu (1922). They explore the plot and themes of Dracula, including the fear of sickness and the codification of vampire rules. They then delve into the production and …

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan(1982) 1:12:44

20h ago1:12:44

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It took us over 400 episodes, but we're finally paying tribute to the longest-running American science fiction franchise, one that has millions of loyal followers all over the globe! That's right, it's time to talk about Star Trek! For our first film in the pairing, we're looking at what most Trekkers consider the best film to come out of Trek Lore…

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THE GHOST GALLEON (1974) – Episode 212 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:39:06

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“Gaze! Gaze on the fiery cross and return to the darkness of your cold tombs.” That’ll never work. They don’t have ears! Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) 1:06:22

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The second film in our look at 80s horror anthologies has a tragedy at its heart. In 1983's "Twilight Zone: The Movie," directors Joe Dante, John Landis, and George Miller serve up four different stories, written by John Landis, George Clayton Johnson, and Richard and Melissa Matheson. The wrap-around story stars Dan Aykroyd. In the prologue, he an…

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Creepshow (1982) 1:07:17

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We're focusing on horror anthologies for this pairing, with two notable examples from the 1980s! First up, the only collaboration between horror masters Stephen King and George Romero resulted in one of the best horror anthologies ever made. In 1982's "Creepshow," with Romero directing a screenplay written by King, the film begins with its wrap-aro…

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TROG (1970) – Episode 211 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:18:42

20d ago1:18:42

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“I’d like you to tell the public that this whole abomination is hurting business. It’s ruining my plans for a housing project. Nobody wants to buy land with an ugly […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) 1:03:47

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The second film in our pairing examining the work of director William Friedkin takes place on the other coast from our first. In 1985's "To Live and Die in L.A.," Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Petersen) loses his long-time partner Jimmy Hart (Michael Greene) after he is killed trying to track down notorious counterfeiter Eric Masters…

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Episode 229 - Only Angels Have Wings 45:23

23d ago45:23

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“Only Angels Have Wings” 1939 takes place in the fictional South American town of Barranca. There is danger, romance, and drama surrounding Barranca Airways a struggling business with fatalistic pilots, money worries, unpredictable weather, few planes, and difficult human relationships. Director Howard Hawks creates excitement much as he did with “…

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Godzilla (1954): The One that Started it All 21:15

26d ago21:15

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Dive into the epic world of Godzilla (1954), the iconic monster movie that started it all. Explore the origins, special effects, and cultural impact of this legendary creature feature. Join us as we delve into the depths of this colossal classic and discover why Godzilla remains a timeless symbol of cinematic greatness. **Reviews Mentioned** **My L…

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The French Connection (1971) 1:01:49

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This pairing focuses on renowned Hollywood director William Friedkin who passed away in August of 2023. Best known as the director of "The Exorcist," he directed over 40 projects in his life, including the two films discussed here. First up, in 1971, with only two projects to his credit, he was given the task of leading the cinematic adaptation of …

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COUNTESS DRACULA (1971) – Episode 210 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:40:30

1M ago1:40:30

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“Devil Woman! Devil! Devil!” With evil on her mind? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Gregory Crosby – as […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Predator (1987) 1:13:21

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For the second film in our tribute to Carl Weathers, we move to 1987 and Weathers teaming up with another superstar: Arnold Schwarzenegger! In 1987's "Predator," directed by John McTiernan, Weathers plays Staff Sergeant George Dillon, a former comrade now turned CIA operative, who needs a group of commandos to invade a South American jungle to save…

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Episode 228 - Bicycle Thieves 45:42

1M ago45:42

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“Bicycle Thieves” also known as “Bicycle Thief” 1948 is an Italian drama that presents a Rome family struggling with unemployment, poverty, and the aftermath of World War II. Director Vittorio De Sica captures this subsistence life with exceptional use of black and white cinematography, melancholy music, on location street scenes, untrained actors,…

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Rocky III (1982) 1:08:05

1M ago1:08:05

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Veteran actor Carl Weathers passed away on February 2nd, 2024, from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He was 76 years old, and left us a long history of entertaining and engaging characters and performances. This pairing is a tribute to his career, starting with his best performance in a series that is beloved across the world. In "Rocky III,…

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THE MAD BUTCHER (1971) – Episode 209 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:28:25

2M ago1:28:25

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“Meat is meat.” Where have you heard that before? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they relish the chance […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) 56:36

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The second film in our pairing focusing on men dressing as women became a classic the moment it was released! Directed by Chris Columbus, 1993's "Mrs. Doubtfire" demonstrated the lengths a father will go to in order to be near his kids! Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is a voice-over actor whose inner sense of right and wrong results in some diffic…

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Five Minutes to Live (1961) 25:31

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A Film Noir featuring Johnny Cash and a couple of other great actors. Five Minutes to Live (1961) is a gripping crime thriller. **Reviews Mentioned** The Shootist (1976) - https://youtu.be/OGIZrAYNsHw Stagecoach (1939) - https://youtu.be/4ThqfM7yKxI The Maltese Falcon (1941) - https://youtu.be/iDqjuPCKUVc D.O.A. (1949) - https://youtu.be/PlIXFqAW4g…

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Tootsie (1982) 53:48

2M ago53:48

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Our 400th consecutive episode... who'd have ever believed it! And to celebrate, we're turning to movies that continue a tradition that dates back to Shakespearean times - Men dressing as women! First up, directed by Sydney Pollack (who also plays a role in the film... more on that in the episode) comes the story of Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman), …

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EFFECTS (1979) – Episode 208 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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“It would be nice just to see one little spurt at the moment of slashing.” A little spurt, you say? Can do. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Do the Right Thing (1989) 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

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The second film in our pairing of stories which were inspired by, and affected, race relations of the era, we turn to one of the most consistent voices speaking through the medium, writer/director Spike Lee. His 1989 film, "Do the Right Thing," follows a day in the life of neighborhood resident Mookie (Lee) as he navigates his various responsibilit…

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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) 57:34

2M ago57:34

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For the last pairing of the three-hundreds, we turn to films that have an indelible place in U.S. race-relations, in two separate decades. First up, from 1967, a film whose production during a time when mixed-race marriages were still illegal in over a dozen U.S. states. Directed by Stanley Kramer, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" put the issue front…

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711 Ocean Dirve (1950) 20:13

3M ago20:13

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Plunge into the gripping world of 711 Ocean Drive (1950), a Film Noir crime thriller that takes you deep into the underbelly of the criminal underworld. Join us as we unravel the suspense, explore the plot twists, and analyze the cinematic brilliance that defines this classic film. **Reviews Mentioned** Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) - https://youtu.be…

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SCREAM AND SCREAM AGAIN (1970) – Episode 207 – Decades of Horror 1970 1:30:24

3M ago1:30:24

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“Smells like cheese, looks like ham… [takes a bite of sandwich] Oh, no problem. It’s chicken.” Rest assured, Grue Believers. Nothing about this movie resembles chicken. Join your faithful Grue […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Life As A House (2001) 1:02:40

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For our second episode spotlighting the work of actor Kevin Kline, we turn to his dramatic work in a film that will tug at your heart in a way few others have! Directed by Irwin Winkler, 2001's "Life As A House" follows George Monroe, an architectural model-builder whose usefulness is ending thanks to computer modeling. He is divorced and his ex-wi…

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In And Out (1997) 57:15

3M ago57:15

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This episode begins our pairing saluting the incredible work of actor Kevin Kline! Drama, comedy, thriller, musical, there's not a genre he can't master and turn in an incredible performance time and time again. And so, we're focusing on two extremes for these two episodes. First up: Comedy! Directed by Frank Oz, 1997's "In and Out" tells the tory …

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THE VAMPIRE LOVERS (1970) – Episode 206 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:33:19

3M ago1:33:19

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“Mircalla?” “Marcilla?” “But that girl is a guest in my house. Her name is Carmilla. And my daughter is dying!” Looks like “Anagrams ‘R’ Us” is at it again. Join […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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The Dawn Patrol (1938) 17:52

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Join us as we explore The Dawn Patrol (1938), a classic tale of World War I aviation with Erroll Flynn, David Niven, and Basil Rathbone. **Reviews Mentioned** Captain Blood (1935) - https://youtu.be/0ft41Sv0Bb4 Son of Frankenstein (1939) - https://youtu.be/0QpscVZfaOc The Bishop’s Wife (1947) - https://youtu.be/pV4tOpuneak The Private Lives of Eliz…

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Legend (1985) 1:08:48

3M ago1:08:48

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The second film in our fantasy pairing comes from acclaimed director Ridley Scott, and also features the first appearance of an actor we've all come to know and love! In 1985's "Legend," a beautiful young maiden named Lily (Mia Sara in her first cinematic role) is in love with Jack (Tom Cruise), a young man living in the wilds of the forest. He, to…

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Dragonslayer (1981) 1:08:10

3M ago1:08:10

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For our first full pairing of the new year, we're going to take a turn to the fantastic... literally! Two epic fantasy films from the 1980s are our focus this time around, starting with the debut cinematic performance of Peter MacNicol in director Matthew Robbins' take on a favorite fantasy beast in 1981's "Dragonslayer!" Master sorcerer Ulrich (Ra…

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DEATH GAME (1977) – Episode 205 – Decades of Horror 1970s 55:46

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“You have the manners of an alley cat.” On the other hand, alley cats would be an improvement, right? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Chad Hunt, Bill […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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The Horse Soldiers (1959) Revised 20:44

3M ago20:44

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Join us as we explore The Horse Soldiers (1959), a classic Western featuring John Wayne and directed by John Ford. We look at some of the historical aspects of this great film. Reviews Mentioned Chisum (1970) - https://youtu.be/ue7IeD3IR0I Stalag 17 (1953) - https://youtu.be/cEFpoxCd-K4 The Violent Men (1955) - https://youtu.be/__8NzakS6Wg The Alam…

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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) 1:01:36

4M ago1:01:36

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Our second film celebrating the holidays is a new take on a classic tale - Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol!" This time around, however, it's made up of a whole lot of muppets! Directed by Brian Henson, Jim Henson's son, "The Muppet Christmas Carol" was the first film produced by Henson studios after Jim's death. Starring Sir Michael Caine as Eb…

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Home Alone (1990) 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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It's our annual holiday pairing here on the podcast, and this year we stumbled on two that we were surprised we'd missed until now! First up, a John Hughes classic that tells the tale of harried parents of a large family who head off to Paris, France for a vacation! Unfortunately, they forgot something rather important back at their house... and th…

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A Christmas Story 2 (2012) 10:48

4M ago10:48

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A Christmas Story 2 (2012) - a sequel continuing the Yuletide hi-jinks of the beloved A Christmas Story (1983). **Reviews Mentioned** It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - https://youtu.be/Yf_FkLFyQEk **My Links** Mystery of the Cave - Book two of the Michael Potts Archaeological Mystery novel - https://amzn.to/3EvGCEE My Merch - jcornelison.redbubble.com…

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KILLDOZER (1974) – Episode 204 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:31:36

4M ago1:31:36

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“How do you go about killing a machine? It’s too heavy to hang and it’s too big to put in the gas chamber.” Firing squad? Ole Sparky? Join your faithful […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) 56:26

4M ago56:26

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The second film in our pairing of musical versions of the story of Jesus Christ came out only three months after "Godspell," but tells the story in a very different way. Presented as a rock opera, with only sung lines throughout, director Normal Jewison's "Jesus Christ Superstar" is also set in modern times, but seems to shift back and forth, with …

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Twelve Lines of Christmas: From the Sacred to the Profane 6:42

4M ago6:42

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Twelve Lines of Christmas: From the Sacred to the Profane. Join us as I talk about twelve famous Christmas quotes and giver my personal take on each. **Reviews Mentioned** A Christmas Carol (1938) - https://youtu.be/Dp2uWELY5-I National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - https://youtu.be/1KiGCEOp7Ho Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - https://youtu.…

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Godspell (1973) 54:47

4M ago54:47

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As we cruise into the holiday season, it felt like an appropriate time to look at movie musicals about the life of Jesus Christ as told in the bible. We begin this pairing with a unique telling of the gospels, set in (at the time) modern New York City. Directed by David Greene, "Godspell" begins with John the Baptist (David Haskell) calling togethe…

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BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY’S TOMB (1971) – Episode 203 – Decades of Horror 1970s 1:27:52

4M ago1:27:52

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“She who is buried here shall henceforth have no name, shall cease to exist in the minds of man as she has ceased to exist in life.” Well, she has […]Bởi Doc Rotten and The Black Saint

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Deadpool (2016) 1:07:53

4M ago1:07:53

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Our second film moves ahead 12 years, and we're making an exception to our "10 years old" rule to bring you one of the most successful R-rated superhero film in history! Directed by Tim Miller, 2016's "Deadpool" introduced the world to smart-mouthed mercenary Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds, who also served as co-producer). Wade spends his time in a mer…

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Rumble on the Docks (1956) 21:43

5M ago21:43

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Rumble on the Docks (1956): Film Noir with Star Trek Connections Join us as we dissect the intense world of Rumble on the Docks (1956), a gripping Film Noir crime drama depicting the raw and dangerous underbelly of the docks. Discover the film's powerful performances, gripping narrative, and connections to "Star Trek." **Reviews Mentioned** The Kil…

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