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'Permanent Cinema' is a weekly film and pop culture podcast hosted by Carter Dean, Omer Afaq and Garrett Taylor.

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  • Oct 31, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 146 EPISODES


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Monster Mash! Vol. 3: Horror High

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 79:35


Happy Halloween! Today on the show Carter, Omer, Patrick, Anatasha and Jacob go back to high school to experience the horrors, the highs and lows, and the acne to discuss their Favorite High School Horror Movies!

‘Zelig’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 80:07


Carter and O are back with another great episode of Action Orson- the SEASON FINALE and the final segment of our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series with Woody Allen’s ‘ZELIG’ starring Mia Farrow!

‘You’ve Got Mail’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 92:41


It’s the penultimate episode of Action Orson’s Alphabetical Film Viewing Series with our Letter “Y” movie: YOU’VE GOT MAIL!

‘X: The Man with the X-ray Eyes’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 61:31


Carter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris- with the help of special eye drops see through people, places, and things (and Roger Corman’s ‘X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes’).

‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 88:49


“Come with us and you'll be In a world of pod imagination- Take a LISTEN and you'll HEAR Into your imagination-“

The Alfred Hitchcock Rushmore

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 40:12


Cary Grant scales the heights of Mount Rushmore in ‘North by Northwest’- today on the show: Carter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris scale the heights of THE ALFRED HITCHCOCK RUSHMORE!

‘Vertigo’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 83:16


Carter, Omer, and guest Ryan Ferris suffer bouts of vertigo talking about VERTIGO- Alfred Hitchcock’s film about obsession and murder.

‘Uncut Gems’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 93:21


Carter, Omer and guest Brian Dotson visit Manhattan’s Diamond District and get in over their heads with sports betting, dealing in uncut gems, and getting into altercations with The Weeknd. UNCUT GEMS is the Letter “U” movie in our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

‘Tropic Thunder’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 64:42


Booty Sweat Energy Drink presents the Letter “T” movie in Action Orson’s Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Today on the show: Carter and Omer talk about Ben Stiller’s 2008 classic, TROPIC THUNDER- costarring Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr and Many More!

‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 49:51


Carter invites back Shelley to flee into the forest and clean up the house of a mining crew. Those dwarfs may be vertically challenged, but they can "Heigh Ho" like nobody's business. The letter "S" film in our alphabetical film viewing series!

‘Reservoir Dogs’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 114:56


Are you gonna bark all day, little doggies, or are you gonna listen to Action Orson’s latest episode on Reservoir Dogs?! Today, Carter and Omer welcome Sean Darr back on the show for some trivia and conversation on Quentin Tarantino’s first feature- the Letter “R” movie in our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

‘Quigley Down Under’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 59:06


We’re back in the saddle on Action Orson’s Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Today: Carter and O are going Down Under with ‘Quigley Down Under’ starring Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, and Alan Rickman!

‘The Princess Bride’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 86:49


Our names are Carter, Wil & O. You killed our fathers. Prepare for a great podcast episode! Today on the show: the boys have fun stormin’ the castle and talking about Rob Reiner’s 1987 fantasy-adventure THE PRINCESS BRIDE!

‘Odd Man Out’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 105:25


The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series Continues! Today on the show, our Letter “O” film! Carter, Ryan & O are adrift in an unnamed Northern Ireland city, wounded, evading cops and eccentric artists- but still find the time to discuss Carol Reed’s phenomenal 1947 British Noir film ODD MAN OUT!

‘Network’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 104:59


Carter and O are as mad as hell! And they're not going to take it anymore! Today on the show we welcome special guest Sean Darr to discuss the Sidney Lumet/Paddy Chayefsky classic about America, the media, and why ‘Network’ is still relevant today! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sean P. Darr The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series Continues! Can you guess our Letter “O” film? There’s a clue at the end of the episode!

‘The Music Man’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 109:33


Who is Carter and Omer's Shipoopi? Find out on today's episode of Action Orson!

The Tom Hanks Rushmore

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 64:17


The “Tom” has come to scale that impossible mountain- The Tom Hanks Rushmore! Which films made the mountain? Which were snubbed? Find out on today’s episode! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq

‘A League of Their Own’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 100:58


Carter, Sofia and O batter up to talk baseball movies, the history of women in baseball, Penny Marshall, her classic sports film ‘A League of Their Own’ and much more! ‘A League of Their Own’ is the letter “L” film in Action Orson’s Alphabetical Film Viewing Series! Hosts: Carter Dean and Omer Afaq Guest: Sofia Hurtado

‘The Kid’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 71:13


Carter and Omer take in a “kid,” raise ‘em as our own, and all the while never-ever say a word! Today on the show: Charlie Chaplin’s silent masterpiece THE KID!

‘Jurassic Park’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 103:35


A Podcast Episode 65 Million Years In The Making...

‘In Bruges’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 61:04


Carter and Omer fly out to Bruges to take in the sights, the canals, and head up the bell tower to discuss Martin McDonagh’s 2008 dark crime comedy IN BRUGES!

Top Five LA Movies!

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 61:23


With so many to choose from- today on the show Carter and Omer countdown their Top Five LA Movies!

‘Howard the Duck’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 73:10


Carter and Omer master the ancient Duckworldian art of Quack-Fu to bring you another new episode of the Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

‘The Shining’ turns 40!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 58:53


All Work and No Play Make Carter and Omer Dull Boys. All Work and No Play Make Carter and Omer Dull Boys. All Work and No Play Make Carter and Omer Dull Boys.

‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 75:43


Carter and Omer eat spaghetti, watch Italian Westerns, pursue a cache of stolen Confederate gold, damn near perish of dehydration, and watch Sergio Leone’s classic Western THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY!

From the Archives: ‘Groundhog Day’

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 61:16


You ever feel that everyday is starting to feel the same?

‘Fatal Attraction’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 57:57


Carter and Omer ARE NOT GONNA BE IGNORED on our latest episode!

'The Exorcist’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 76:36


The power of Christ compels both Carter and Omer to record an episode on William Friedkin’s 1973 horror classic ‘The Exorcist!’

The Meryl Streep Rushmore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 32:47


Meryl Streep is an icon, possibly the Greatest Actor That Ever Spat a Line of Dialogue and today on the show- Carter, Omer, Patrick, and Currie tell you which of her many powerhouse performances belong on The Meryl Streep Mount Rushmore!

‘Death Becomes Her’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 67:01


Death Become Them as Carter and Omer, and guests Currie and Patrick drink a magic potion, are promised Eternal Youth, and discuss Robert Zemeckis’ 1992 comedy classic, ‘Death Becomes Her.’

Top Quarantine Streaming Picks!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 42:03


Ask and you shall receive! Here are our Top Quarantine Streaming Picks to get you through the self-isolating mess of these current times! Stay home! Stay healthy! And watch these great streaming selections!

‘Chinatown’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 77:44


“Forget it, Jake- it’s Action Orson!” Carter and Omer follow a twisted trail of water, power, deceit and familial incest to uncover just what goes on in Roman Polanski’s 1974 neo-noir classic, CHINATOWN- the letter “C” film in our Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

Top Five Favorite Musical Moments in Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 54:58


Today on the show Carter and Omer welcome award-winning musician MARLOWE!

‘Boogie Nights’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 117:02


“I got a feeling that behind those jeans is something wonderful just waiting to get out.” Carter, Omer, and guest actor-writer Patrick McMillan move to the Valley during the Golden Age of Porn with their unusually large... personalities, to record an episode on Paul Thomas Anderson’s 1997 masterpiece BOOGIE NIGHTS! (Also, Top 5 Favorite Movie Musicals and the Top 5 Movie Musicals That Did Not Work!)

The John Williams Rushmore

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 37:51


John Williams scored their childhoods and today- Carter and Omer sift through the maestros masterworks to select which ones belong on The John Williams Mount Rushmore!

‘All the President’s Men’ | Alphabetical Film Viewing Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 78:26


“Follow the Podcast...” Carter and Omer team up to bring down President Nixon, spar verbally over copy at the offices of The Washington Post, inhale second-hand smoke from Deep Throat in a dark parking garage, and get permission from Ben Bradlee to “RUN THAT BABY!”

The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 9:36


Hey kids! Here’s a great way to stay safe and healthy and spend your time in self-isolation amidst a global pandemic! The Alphabetical Film Viewing Series!

‘When Harry Met Sally...’ Vol. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 33:01


When you realize you want to record yet another episode on ‘When Harry Met Sally...’ you want to start that episode as soon as possible.

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 29:43


The final episode of our SKYWALKER SAGA series!

The 10 Best Scenes of the Decade, 2019 Pop-Culture MVP, Top Five 2019 Films

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 136:59


Who is the 2019 Pop-Culture MVP?

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 45:00


Rian Johnson’s ‘The Last Jedi’- a masterpiece or troubled epic?

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 63:04


Carter. Submit your blaster for inspection.

‘Knives Out’, ‘The Irishman’, and ‘The Report’

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 19:54


The Irishman has his Knives Out as he reads The Report.

'Star Wars: Return of the Jedi'

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2019 64:13


Will we ever get the 'Space Pets' movie we deserve?

100th Episode Special, ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ Watch-A-Long Commentary Track!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 131:22


ACTION ORSON! is 100 episodes old!

Gumbo and Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 29:20


How do you say “okra” in the Niger-Congo language?

‘Star Wars: A New Hope’

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 88:43


Carter shot first!

‘Star Wars: Attack of the Clones’ and ‘Revenge of the Sith’

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 100:48


Today on the show- the boys are haunted by the episode they should never have given you.

Monster Mash! Vol. 2 | Halloween Special

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 67:23


What do Amity Island, Haddonfield, Illinois and Wismar have in common? Find out on today’s show!

‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,’ ‘The Terminator’ 35th Anniversary

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 154:23


The Road to Episode IX Begins!

Carter’s Big Move! Plus, ‘Star Wars’ trailer reaction, ‘Goodfellas’ vs. MCU, and the Quest for a Pizza Slice

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 59:49


Scorsese doesn’t visit theme parks that Coppola finds despicable.

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