For the Love of Movies

From an "Excellent Adventure" to a "Bogus Journey". Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico close out their trip through time and death with Bill S. Preston Esq and Ted Theodore Logan. They discuss the 1991 sequel, "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey", and look ahead at talk of a third film. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

They’re back! Michael Sheridan is putting Frank Posillico through the ringer once again, as the two look back at sometimes forgotten classics and hidden gems for Hollywood’s past. This time, Michael revisits Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, the 1989 science fiction comedy starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winters. And Frank isn’t so crazy about taking the bizarre trip through time. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Bill Murray's a clown. No, really. He dresses up as one in this week's episode, 1990's Quick Change. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan discusses this sometimes forgotten comedy gem. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

In 1982, Blade Runner changed the way audiences looked at science fiction. Now, for the first time, Frank Posillico sees the groundbreaking cult classic ahead of the upcoming sequel, Blade Runner 2049, set to be released later this year. He and Michael Sheridan discuss the film, it's many versions, and which should serve as the one people should see. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Frank Posillico dines on “Silence of the Lambs”, the classic 1991 crime thriller, for the first time. And he finds the tastes intoxicating. He and Michael Sheridan chose the film for this week’s episode to pay homage to its director, Jonathan Demme, who died in April. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

"Night of the Comet" is a film we reviewed last year. It's a cult favorite and a fun bit of end of the world entertainment.   We revisited the film by having a lovely talk with actress Kelli Maroney, who plays Samantha Belmont the younger sister to Catherine Mary Stewart's Regina Belmont in the film. Warning, however - we don't talk nearly as much about "Night of the Comet" as you might expect, but cover much of Maroney's career as well as the film industry and what makes a cult classic a cult classic. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

It's hard to find a film as sweet and innocent as Field of Dreams. So it's no surprise Frank Posillico had never seen it. He and Michael Sheridan discuss this 1989 Kevin Costner classic, and how it captured the beauty of baseball. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

He’s the star of Steve Martin’s Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid. And you never even knew he was there. In a For the Love of Movies first, Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico host the podcast’s first “interview” episode. Our guest, New York City-born actor and radio personality Matthew Laurance, shares his unique insight into the innovative 1982 comedy. Who exactly did Laurance play? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out. But we will say he has parts in nearly every scene. You just didn’t know it was him. And don’t forget to check out our episode from last year when we first discussed Dead Men. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Micheal and Frank continue on their journey of movies made by bad directors and look at a movie about a bad director made by a good one. This week they dissect the 1995 Tim Burton classic 'Ed Wood'. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Lisa: Did you get your promotion? Johnny: Nah. Lisa: You didn't get it, did you? Some rooms are best left unentered. The Room is one of those. But that doesn’t stop Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico. In a bit of role reversal, this week’s episode explores a film Michael has never seen, but Frank has. The Room, a notoriously horrible film released in 2003, is the focus of this episode. To help discuss, resident The Room expert Meera Jagannathan joins them.  Follow Michael, Frank and Meera on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico @meerajag Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Grig: Steady. Don't fight the chair. Take your time. Watch your gun sight. Lead your targets. And above all, relax! Alex Rogan: Terrific. I'm about to get killed a million miles from nowhere with a gung-ho iguana who tells me to relax. The evolution of space epics from practical models to digital effects is never more evident in the 1984 classic, The Last Starfighter. The use of computer animation was never before done on this scale. Does it hold up? Frank Posillico wasn’t very impressed, but host Michael Sheridan continues to hold the film in high regard. Find out why on this episode of For the Love of Movies podcast. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico    

It was time to shake things up a little. The guys at For the Love of Movies decided with the new year, it was time to break the format of America's favorite podcast. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan share their Top 5 favorite movies. They are joined by frequent guest Robert Dominguez. And you might be surprised by what they say. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

There is no relationship like the one you have with your mother. For better or worse. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan get personal as they explore the 1996 Albert Brooks comedy, Mother. In part because it's a very funny movie, but also in honor of the late Debbie Reynolds. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

It's a film that stands the test of time in ways few films ever do. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan discuss the brilliant Rob Reiner 1987 classic, 'The Princess Bride'. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Roger Murtaugh: Have you ever met anybody you didn't kill? Martin Riggs: Well, I haven't killed you yet. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan are on the case, taking down drug dealers and bringing in punks. Frank’s a crazy, on-the-edge cop while Michael’s getting too old for this… Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Michael and Frank head back to College and relive some past experiences as they talk about the 1978 classic college movie 'Animal House' staring John Belushi, Karen Allan, Tim Matheson and Kevin Bacon among others.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan don't really have the same opinion about this weeks movie. The 1982 John Milius helmed 'Conan the Barbarian'   Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

This week Michael and Frank watched the 1986 classic ¡Three Amigos! staring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Chevy Chase as three washed up Hollywood actors in the silent film era who are recruited to take down a the evil El Guapo.    Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Before settling in for Thanksgiving dinner Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico look to the 1993 movie 'Son in Law' with Pauly Shore and Carla Gugino as a fake engaged college couple trying to trick a midwest family into believing they are a couple.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

The classic 1979 film captures New York City in a unique way, even if its gangs are a little ridiculous. The Warriors is a celebrated cult classic. Flawed yet fun, it has stood the test of time in a surprising way. Frank Posillico shares his thoughts on seeing the film for the first time, while Michael Sheridan welcomes back fellow Daily News staffers Don Kaplan and Robert Dominguez, who each share their personal memories of seeing the film for the first time back in the day. Follow Michael, Frank and Don on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico @tvdonkaplan Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico take to the skies in the high-octane 1986 fighter pilot extravaganza, Top Gun. But neither of them particularly enjoy the ride. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Micheal and Frank take a trip to the old west this week in their viewing of Michael Crichton's 1973 science fiction western 'Westworld'. The movie has spawned a new HBO TV series of the same name and brings up discussion of what humans are capable of when they abuse science for primal needs.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Retired elderly folk at a Florida retirement community get a second chance at life thanks to some aliens in the 1985 Ron Howard science fiction tale, Cocoon. Frank Posillico takes in the film for the first time, as Michael Sheridan revisit the film and finds himself disappointed by the outcome. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico are joined this week by Daily News TV Editor Don Kaplan for a very TV-centirc movie 'The Running Man'. The Steven King (using the Richard Bachmann name) penned book was turned into a movie in 1987 and stared Arnold Schwarzenegger and was directed by Paul Michael Glaser Follow Michael, Frank and Don on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico @tvdonkaplan Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Michael Sheridan takes Frank Posillico deeper into the world of Terry Gilliam with a look at the director's dark 1985 film, Brazil. The bleak science fiction tale spins a grim tale about a man in a dystopian future who turns his hum-drum life upside down after encountering a woman who looks just like one he's seen in his dreams. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Michael and Frank are joined by Nile this week to time travel all the way to 2035 and back to the 90s to talk about Terry Gilliam's '12 Monkeys'    Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

There are a handful of movies that are quintessential New York City, and The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is one of them. Starring Walter Matthau and Robert Shaw, along with a myriad of familiar faces in small roles, the 1974 thriller is loaded with unique characters, sharp performances and smart dialogue. Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico discuss the film, another classic recommended by one of For The Love Of Movies listeners. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

This week Frank and Micheal watch the Marlon Brando classically banned film 'Last Tango in Paris'  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Albert Brooks makes the afterlife one fun place to visit. Defending Your Life is the funnyman's 1991 classic, which wasn't quite a box office success, but is easily one of his best films. Co-starring Meryl Streep and Rip Torn, it follows a man who dies, and then must justify his life if he hopes to move on. Otherwise, he'll get sent back to Earth to try all over again. Frank Posillico and Michael Sheridan discuss the film, its humor, and life after death. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

It's a fish, or duck, out of water story this week as Michael and Frank take a look back at Eddie Murphy's 1984 hit comedy 'Beverly Hills Cop'. Murphy stars as Detroit cop Axel Foley who follows a lead about the murder of his friend all the way to Beverly Hills.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

The airwaves are alive with righteous indignation and foul language. Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico go inside the booth of Barry Champlain, brilliantly portrayed by Eric Bogosian, who co-wrote the original play Talk Radio is based upon. In addition to the 1988 film, Michael shares a letter written by a listener that could very well be the best bit of fan mail anyone could ask for. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

They call him Howard... the duck. It's the classic George Lucas production that was likely his biggest all-time box office failure. Michael Sheridan introduces Frank Posillico to the 1986 big screen debut of Howard the Duck. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

It's one of the funniest comedies you probably never heard of. This box office bomb features a cast of familar faces, yet it wasn't enough to pull in audiences when it first was released.  Michael Sheridan introduces Frank Posillico to the 1992 comedy classic, based on the Broadway show, Noises Off. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Michael and Frank venture into the 21st century and watch a little film that started on Kickstarter, Kung Fury.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico  

Michael and Frank are done with the horror genre for now and are watching some light romantic comedies. This week they watch the 1977 classic 'The Goodbye Girl'. The Neil Simon helmed film staring Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason is considered to be one of the best romantic comedies ever made. It even earned Dreyfuss an Academy Award for Best Actor.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico    

Frank and Mike continue on the dark path of 'I Spit on Your Grave' that leads to the 1972 Wes Craven helmed 'Last House on the Left' This week they are joined by Bill Randolph who stared as Jeffrey in 'Friday the 13th Part II'   Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico    

Frank and Mike take a dark turn and watch Meir Zarchi's 1978 'I Spit on Your Grave' a rape and revenge subgenre that no one asked for. They also look at the 2010 remake and talk about the unofficial sequels and proposed sequel.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Frank and Mike join John Carpenter and Kurt Russell for another of their famous collaborations with 1986's 'Big Trouble in Little China' the bizarre but lovable film that was panned at the time but has become a cult classic. Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Obey and listen to this episode as Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico review the cult classic John Carpenter 1988 movie 'They Live'   Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

For the next few episodes Michael and Frank will dive deep into some of John Carpenter's best films. This week it's the 1982 movie 'The Thing' staring Kurt Russell and Keith David.  Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

Michael and Frank travel back to 1971 this week to take a ride with Steven Spielberg on his first movie 'Duel' a ABC Movie of the Week staring Dennis Weaver as a man on the road stalked by a crazy man in a old truck. How does Spielberg's first film hold up and how has it shaped his future movies? Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

We switch gears this week to a musical, Bob Fosse's 1979 semi-autobiographical film staring Roy Scheider, Jessica Lange, Leland Palmer and Ann Reinking. The story follows Broadway choreographer and director Joe Gideon in the oddest story of all, his life. The film's masterful editing has been written about time after time and the film was nominated and won a few Academy Awards. This weeks movie come from Daily News editor Robert Dominguez who joins Frank and Mike on the show.    Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico

It's another comedy this week as Michael and Frank talk about the Academy Award nominated film and AFI's 69th best movie of all time, Tootsie. The crossdressing comedy/drama stars Dustin Hoffman as a out of work actor who takes on the role of a lifetime as Dorothy and scores a gig on a daytime soap.  And after the Tootsie talk, Michael and Frank chat about 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and if despite its well publicized flaws it makes for a good viewing experience.    Follow Michael and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook and YouTube

We go back to the old days of fedoras and dames this week as we explore the Steve Martin comedy 'Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.' The 1982 Carl Reiner directed spoof stars Martin in the lead role of Rigby Reardon and takes clips from old film noire classics to tell a story.   Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook and YouTube

John Rambo, Sylvester Stallone, returned one last time in 2008's 'Rambo.' Now living in Thailand as a snake wrangler Rambo is hired by a group of missionaries led by Julie Benz and Paul Schulze to bring them into Burma where they plan on helping the locals who suffer under a genocide. But things go south and Rambo is forced to go to war one last time. Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico are joined this week by Daily News Entertainment Reporter Meera Jagannathan, a Rambo newbie. See if the final installment in the Rambo series holds up to what came before or of Stallone should have sat this one out.    Follow Mike, Frank and Meera on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico @meerajag   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook and YouTube

In a special Easter edition of the podcast, Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico discuss a classic religious themed movie, the 1959 classic 'Ben-Hur' staring Charleton Heston, Stephen Boyd and Jack Hawkins. The William Wyler directed movies is a staple this time of year and is currently being remade, a wildly controversial decision.   Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook and YouTube

Rambo is back for a third adventure of violence and mayhem in 'Rambo III' where John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) goes on a reluctant mission in Afghanistan to save Colonel Sam Trautman (Richard Crenna) who's been taken prisoner by the Russians in a Soviet takeover of Afghanistan. Rambo must with with the rebel Mujahideen and save his friend and former Colonel.    Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook and YouTube

This week we continue with our look at the Sylvester Stallone "Rambo" action series with "Rambo: First Blood Part II". The 1985 sequel in a way redefined the character of John Rambo, the troubled Vietnam vet, who this time goes back into the jungle to find and rescue several POW. The movie was heavily political, and turned Rambo into the quintessential 1980s action hero and symbolic figure of American patriotism.   Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr     

The troubled Vietnam war vet John Rambo played by Sylvester Stallone is one of the top action heroes and beloved by the likes of President Ronald Reagan. In his first film Rambo takes on the possibly corrupt police in small town America as they hunt the war hero. This week Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico see if the 80s action star holds up in as one of the best action films of all time.    Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr  

Michael and Frank take on another 80's classic this week with the teen post-apocalyptic movie 'Night of the Comet' staring Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Maroney and Robert Beltran.   Follow Mike and Frank on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico   Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr 

In this episode Michael Sheridan assigned one of his favorite movies the 1983 Disney release 'Never Cry Wolf.' Newbie Frank Posillico and special guest Garrett Ward take on this classic man against nature film.      Follow Mike, Frank and Garrett on Twitter. @SheridanWriter @FrankPosillico @garrettpward     Produced by Michael Sheridan and Frank Posillico Edited by Frank Posillico   Get more from the Daily News on Facebook, YouTube and Tumblr