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Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! We're two dudes who really love film. Join us as we watch stuff, then talk about it.

Celluloid Fiends

  • Feb 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 36 EPISODES


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Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 61:11


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) discuss 1972 Western "Jeremiah Johnson." directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford, "Jeremiah Johnson" is based on Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher and Crow Killer by Raymond W. Thorp and Robert Bunker. The 1972 epic film tells the story of legendary mountain man John Jeremiah Johnson.  With gorgeous scenery, a deliberate plot, solid acting, and an excellent soundtrack, "Jeremiah Johnson" is a unique Western romp. Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Henry V (1989)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 78:09


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) review the 1989 Kenneth Brannagh-directed "Henry V." Adapting William Shakespeare's beloved play of the same name, Brannagh's directorial debut is both a faithful recreation and unique project with a grim tone.  Phenomenally well acted, Brannagh stars as the titular King Henry V with the likes of Ian Holm, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, and Christian Bale peppering the star-studded cast. Listen as Moe and Wes talk Brannagh's "Henry V," discuss Shakespeare's influence on cinema, and talk favorite Shakespearean movie adaptations.  Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Silent Night Deadly Night (1984)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 93:22


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) discuss the 1984 cult classic horror film "Silent Night Deadly Night." The Charles Sellier-directed Christmas slasher is controversial and seasonal. Moe and Wes chat "Silent Night Deadly Night," Xmas and holiday horror, plus more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

He Walked By Night (1948)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 67:34


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) discuss the 1948 noir classic "He Walked By Night." The Alfred L Werker-directed police procedural crime thriller was loosely based on the real-life criminal Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. Actor Jack Webb, while working on "He Walked By Night," was inspired to create the successful radio program "Dragnet," which morphed into a TV series and movie. Listen as Moe and Wes break down "He Walked By Night" and its influence on the police procedural, from "Dragnet" to "Law & Order." Plus, we talk favorite noir flicks and more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 83:23


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) discuss the 1968 CLASSIC "Night of the Living Dead." The '68 George A. Romero directed "Night of the Living Dead" wasn't the first zombie movie ever, however it re-defined the zombie genre forever. Since then, "Night of the Living Dead" spawned a string of sequels, spin-offs, and homages including "Dawn of the Dead," "Day of the Dead," and "Return of the Living Dead." Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Angels in the Outfield (1994)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 70:20


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) discuss the 1994 Walt Disney family sports film "Angels in the Outfield." Loosely based on the 1951 film of the same name, "Angels in the Outfield" is a true gem of a movie with a ridiculously talented case featuring many stars before they were famous. From its endearing qualities to marvelous performances, this baseball flick knocks it out of the park.  Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Jaws (1975)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 87:51


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (Tech Up Your Life, Cup of Moe) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) talk 1975 Stephen Spielberg-directed CLASSIC "Jaws." From its magnificent John Williams-composed soundtrack to solid performances by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, wonderful cinematography, and its timeless, listen to Moe and Wes dissect "Jaws." Find out what their favorite "Jaws" clones are, plus tune in to hear a Moe and Wes duet! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram, Linktree Follow Wes: Instagram, Twitter

Dave Neabore Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 55:26


Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) sit down to interview musician and horror film enthusiast Dave Neabore (@DogEatDave on Instagram). Co-founder of Dog Eat Dog, Neabore recently composed a soundtrack to Zombie: Fulci's Inferno for Eibon Press. Wes, Moe, and Dave talk Lucio Fulci's "Zombie 2," horror soundtracks, Dave's beginnings as a musician, and more! Listen to the Zombi 2 review Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linktree Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram Follow Wes: Twitter, Instagram

Zombi 2 (1979)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 95:40


Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) talk 1979 Lucio Fulci classic "Zombi 2." Moe and Wes talk about the famous, or infamous, cult classic that was branded a video nasty in the UK. With its modest 410 million lira budget, "Zombi 2" gained cult status. It's directed by Lucio Fulci and features a score by Fabio Frizzi. Starring Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Al Cliver, Auretta Gay, Stefania D'Amario, Olga Karlatos Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linktree Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram Follow Wes: Twitter, Instagram

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 90:15


Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood) talk 1968 Sergio Leone classic "Once Upon a Time in the West." From its epic cinematography and Ennio Morricone soundtrack to superb performances by Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, and Claudia Cardinale, Moe and Wes chat "Once Upon a Time in the West," list favorite Ennio Morricone OSTs, Western tropes, and more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linktree Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram Follow Wes: Twitter, Instagram

Blue Velvet (1986)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 77:55


Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) and Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, Brentwood)discuss 1986 David Lynch cult classic "Blue Velvet." From its symbolism to cinematography and soundtrack, Moe and Wes break down "Blue Velvet," discuss Lynch films and shows, plus more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Linktree Follow Moe: Twitter, Instagram Follow Wes: Twitter, Instagram

Rio Bravo (1959)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 89:42


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life), and Wes Clifton (@CliffWeston on Instagram, @WesClifton on Twitter, W.D. Clifton, Brentwood Bandcamp) discuss 1959 Western "Rio Bravo." Directed by Howard Hawks and starring an ensemble cast of John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, and Ricky Nelson, it's a fun flick that, while adhering to a Western narrative, provides a fresh take on the genre. 

Foul Play (1978)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 64:21


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life), and Wes Clifton (@CliffWeston on Instagram, @WesClifton on Twitter, W.D. Clifton, Brentwood Bandcamp) talk 1978 Colin Higgins written and directed comedy thriller "Foul Play." Featuring a star-studded cast of Chevy Chase in his first big role and Goldie Hawn, with appearances from Burgess Meredith, Dudley Moore, Brian Dennehy, and Bill Barty, it's a witty, Hitchcockian slapstick romp.

Deep Red (1975)

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 78:26


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Your host Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) sits down (remotely) with Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, @cliffweston Instagram, Brentwood Bandcamp) to chat Dario Argento-directed 1975 Giallo classic "Deep Red." Listen to Wes and Moe geek out over "Deep Red," break down the giallo genre, talk favorite movie scores, and more!

Mac and Me (1988) review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2019 50:51


It's one part "E.T." knock-off, one part McDonald's commercial, and completely bonkers. 1988 family sci-fi comedy "Mac and Me" is surprisingly charming, intentionally and unintentionally hilarious, and features all the trappings of a cult film. Your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe, Tech Up Your Life, mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto dissect the beloved childhood classic "Mac and Me."  

Lifeforce (1985)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 54:32


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk Cannon Film Sci-Fi cult classic "Lifeforce" (1985) with special guest host Wes Clifton to chat Cannon Films history, what makes a cult film, and genre-hopping goodness. 

Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 45:59


Moe Long (CupOfMoe, mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and his faithful co-host Gabe Orto sit down with special guest Jonathan Howell to chat the 2000 critical and commercial flop 'Dungeons and Dragons.' Listen to Moe, Gabe, and Jonathan chat least favorite movies, the history of DnD, and more!

The Sandlot (1993)

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 48:00


Hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1993 "The Sandlot," directed by David Mickey Evans and starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones, and Patrick Renna. In the summer of 1962, new kid in town Scotty Smalls makes a ragtag group of friends at the local sandlot baseball field. Moe and Gabe chat favorite baseball movies, summer flicks, and get sidetracked with a discussion of "It Follows." 

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 55:24


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (http://cupofmoe.com/, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) sits down with VHS collector, film connoisseur, writer, and all around awesome dude Wes Clifton (https://wdclifton.wordpress.com/, @cliffweston on Instagram) to talk 1983 Sam Firstenberg cult classic "Revenge of the Ninja." Moe and Wes chat Ninjasploitation flicks, Cannon Films, Shok Kosugi, and more!

Lord of Illusions (1995)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 51:02


 Your Celluloid Fiend hosts Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1995 Clive Barker gem "Lord of Illusions." This underappreciated flick stars Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, Daniel von Bargen, and Kevin J. O'Connor. Based on Barker's short story "The Last Illusion," it depicts paranormal PI Harry D'Amour. Learn why it should be a cult classic, how it fuses genres, and find out what Moe and Gabe's favorite soundtracks are! http://cupofmoe.com/film/lord-of-illusions-review

Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 46:22


Your hosts Moe Lone (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1984 buddy cop classic "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton. Hear Gabe and Moe talk favorite buddy cop movies, Eddie Murphy flicks, and more!

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 50:27


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast, episode 15! Your hosts Moe Long (Founder/Editor in Chief at CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk Batman: The Animated Series spin-off theatrical film, 1993 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Hear Gabe and Moe discuss why Mark Hamill is arguably the best Joker, favorite Batman animated and live-action movies, and best Caped Crusader comics. 

'Jingle All the Way' (1996)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 46:46


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1996 holiday movie gem "Jingle All the Way," best Arnold Schwarzenegger flicks, favorite holiday movies and TV shows, and more! 

'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' (1982)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 50:18


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast where your hosts Gabe Orto and Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) talk 1982 cult classic 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch.' From ranking the entire Halloween franchise to fantasy casting, learn all about what's arguably the best Halloween film to date. http://cupofmoe.com/film/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-review

'Tales From the Hood' (1995)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 52:23


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1995 cult classic 'Tales From the Hood' directed by Rusty Cundieff, starring David Alan Grier, Clarence Williams III, and more. This horror anthology film is surprisingly smart, and weighs in on heavy, grounded topics. Listen to Moe and Gabe chat about their favorite anthology films, horror with a message, and more!

Basquiat (1996)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 66:41


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1996 film 'Basquiat' directed by Julian Schnabel and starring Jeffrey Wright. Film critic, pop culture guru, and host of The Sour Hour Craig D. Lindsey (@unclecrizzle on Twitter) joins as a special guest. Hear our thoughts on 'Basquiat,' biopics, and more.    http://cupofmoe.com/film/basquiat-1996-review

Creepshow (1982)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 56:50


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1982 cult classic anthology film "Creepshow." Listen to Moe and Gabe discuss horror comedy, anthology films, the legacy of George A. Romero and Stephen King, as well as Scott Bakula as Dracula. 

Spawn (1997)

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 59:59


Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk Spawn 1997! Hear their thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DCEU, antiheroes, nu metal, and gritty comic book flicks. 

The Warriors (1979)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 50:20


Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief) and Gabe Orto talk 1979 cult classic "The Warriors." Hear their thoughts on the Walter Hill-directed classic, favorite gang movies, retrofuturism, theatre, and more!

Mortal Kombat (1995)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2018 34:22


Moe Long (Founder/Editor-in-Chief at CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and his awesome co-host Gabe Orto talk 1995 video game adaptation "Mortal Kombat" directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Check out their thoughts on "Mortal Kombat," video game-based movies, games based on movies, and the similarities in "Mortal Kombat" and "Enter the Dragon" via self-professed movie guy J. Matthew Turner.

Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2018 51:52


Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, founder/editor in chief at CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 2002 comedy starring Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis Bubba Ho-Tep! Tune in for thoughts on Bruce Campbell's acting prowess, best roles, and Bubba Ho-Tep fan theories.

The Black Cauldron (1985)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 46:10


Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, Founder of CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1985 dark fantasy film "The Black Cauldron." Check out our thoughts on "The Black Cauldron," here what kids films scared the bejeebus out of us, and more!

A History of Horrorcore

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 48:39


Moe Long (cupofmoe.com founder/editor in chief) and Gabriel Orto talk horrorcore from Geto Boys and Three 6 Mafia to Jedi Mind Tricks, Cage, and Twiztid.

'The Hidden' (1987)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 49:44


Your Celluloid Fiends podcast hosts Moe Long (cupofmoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabriel Orto tackle 1987 sci-fi gem "The Hidden" starring Kyle MacLachlan and Michael Nouri, directed by Jack Sholder.

Slap Shot (1977)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 49:59


In this episode, your hosts Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter, cupofmoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk about the 1977 sports comedy Slap Shot, best sports movies, and more!

James Wan: Hero or villain?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2017 53:36


Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast, episode one! Join us as we discuss James Wan and determine whether he's a hero or villain. 

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