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An exploration of hidden treasures and misunderstood films throughout the ages that deserve a second look. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

Eric Starr


    • Apr 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Episode 20: A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:41


    Join us as we descend into the magical, whimsical, and star-studded world of 1999's adaptation of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 19: Darby O' Gill and the Little People (1959)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 25:58


    Hoping you enjoyed your St. Patrick's Day! Looking for a little extra luck?-Try this charming Disney flick! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 18: Miller's Crossing (1990)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 22:32


    Enjoy a good mafia film? Enjoy a good Coen Brothers film? Well, do WE have an offer you can't refuse... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 17: Bell Book and Candle (A Valentine's Day Special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 24:25


    Grab your chocolates as we dive into this bewitchingly romantic comedy on the day of love. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 16: Orpheus (1950)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 23:48


    Another dream-like entry, this film takes the Orpheus and Euridice myth and twists it into a strange, impressive experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 15: Middle of the Night (1959)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 25:48


    Join us as we ring in the new year with Ariel's pick! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 14: 2021 Overview (A Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 24:53


    Join us as we look back on the highs and lows of cinema in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 13: The Third Man (1949)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 26:30


    We quickly wrap up our Noirvember with a deeper look at a CLASSIC noir film! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 12: Pushover (1954)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 21:58


    Join us as we uncover the perfect hidden gem for any noir fan, 1954's "Pushover". HOW HAVE WE NEVER HEARD OF THIS??? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 11: Silent Horror Films (A Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 29:58


    Break out your watchlists because, in this episode, we will not only discuss WHY silent horror films need more love but will also give a series of recommendations for your Halloween marathons. Enjoy ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 10: Dracula (A Closer Look)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 30:38


    Who hasn't heard of Dracula? The cape, the fangs, the widow's peak...the Bela Lugosi film is no exception, although many of its virtues tend to remain hidden in the shadows. Join us as we dive deeper into what makes this film an unforgettable classic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 9: The Shadow (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 29:38


    Join us as we discuss the 1994 movie based on the 30's radio program featuring the mysterious Shadow, a caped crime-fighter and detective with the ability to cloud men's minds. It's a cheesy fun comic-book movie with impressive visuals and surprising co-stars, now all you need is the popcorn. ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 8: Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 29:26


    Join us as we celebrate Eric's birthday with one of his FAVORITE movies! (Detail that didn't make it into the episode: this movie has 84% on the Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, higher than ANY of the Burton/Schumacher Batman films and tying with Batman Begins (in that respect) ). NOTE: We made an error in this recording. Batman Returns does NOT feature a flashback to the death of Bruce Wayne's parents, meaning (if Mask of the Phantasm HAD shown it) Mask of the Phantasm would have only been the SECOND Batman film to do so. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 7: The Green Knight (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 38:49


    FIRST REACTIONS! Listen in as we give our reactions to this movie RIGHT AFTER WATCHING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 6: Midnight Run (1988)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 20:04


    Join us as we discuss a fun, under-rated buddy comedy that gets the overused trope RIGHT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 5: Why We Love Movies (A Discussion)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 28:26


    Set aside the popcorn for a moment and join us as we discuss why we love movies, including the impact films have had on our lives and why humanity continues to look to the screen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 4: An American Tail (1986)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 30:17


    Celebrate 4th of July with us as we examine an animated adventure telling the immigrant story through the eyes of a mouse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 3: The Dark Crystal (1982)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 24:53


    This time we shed the spotlight on the dark fantasy world of Jim Henson featuring strange characters, a fantastical setting, and that Jim Henson touch that takes creativity to a whole new level. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 2: Dark City (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 21:27


    Does your movie mind crave mystery? Dare you venture into the shadows of an enigmatic city with danger and twists around every corner? Then join us as we give you OUR recommendation: Dark City! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

    Episode 1: Cats (1998)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 30:11


    After the Cat-astrophe that was 2019 Cats, two brave souls shall dive into a conversation about the real Cats and why you should see it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-starr/support

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