Podcast appearances and mentions of chris nashawaty

This week on "BETA," Simon Rich joins us to talk about his short story collection, "Glory Days." Helen Phillips explores Artificial Intelligence in her suspenseful novel, "Hum." And author Chris Nashawaty revisits the epic summer of 1982 - when Star Wars and Sci-Fi Fever hit it's peak.

Recorded Saturday, February 22, 2025   Barb and Tracie are both appalled at what has been happening since the Trump inauguration.  What can we do? Call your representatives Sign up at Indivisible - STOP THE TRUMP-MUSK COUP February 28 - Economic Blackout - no purchases in person or online.  thepeoplesunionusa.com is planning a series of boycott days - I will post the link and all of the dates in the show notes   Please join our  Colorwork KAL!  Here are the details:   Starts 2/1/25, ends on 5/1/25   Any project with colorwork - could be stranded, fair-isle, stripes, mosaic, intarsia, etc.   Your project can be a hat, mitts, mittens, gloves, anything around the neck, a toy - but it must be larger than a washcloth!  You might want to go big, like a sweater, vest or poncho WIPs less than 50% done are eligible for the KAL   Have fun with it.  Challenge yourself to try something new.  Chat it up in the Colorwork KAL thread here!   Our Zoom group is continuing.  Please join us on Saturdays, 12 noon Pacific time.  All the info you need is in our Ravelry group!   I am the guest on Episode 283 of the Life After MLM podcast talking about my experience as the mother of someone on the autistic spectrum    EVENTS NoCKRs 2025 -  April 10-13, 2025 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA.   If you are interested in getting on the waitlist, please contact Tracie at 2knitlitchicks@gmail.com Fiber Frolic - Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Soul Food Farms in Vacaville, CA.  Bring a chair and lunch!  Presented by Treadles to Threads Spinning Guild 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together!  Are you interested in meeting other knitters and crocheters who listen to the podcast?  Please join us at the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get Together next September 18-21  at the Zephyr Point Presbyterian Retreat Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada.  For more information, take a look at the Get Together Thread thread on Ravelry.  Please get your registration in as soon as possible.     KNITTING Barb has finished: 4 Knitted Knockers   Tracie finished: Alignment by Katrine Birkenwasser in Seattle Sky Dyeworks Mismated in Rhododendron Purple rainbow socks for Rachel in Alexandra the Art of Yarn Dark Side of the Moon in Purple Haze Never Not Gnoming #29 for our Capitola realtor in bright blues Ever After Sweater by Claire Jackson in Malabrigo Rios in the Gemini colorway   Barb is still working on: Marklee #2 by Elizabeth Doherty, using Serendipidye 24 Carat MCNin the Peppermint Julep colorway Garter Stitch Scarf, using Sirdar Colourwheel Knitted Knockers   Barb has cast-on Navelli pullover by Caitlin Hunter, using Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in the Caribbean colorway, and 2 skeins of Greenwood Fiberworks Indulgence, one in the Black colorway ad 1 in the Natural colorway Bankhead hat #33 by Susie Gourley using some Lion Brand Mandala picked up on a destash table   Tracie has cast on: 2 Knitted Knockers Raise the Woof by Casapinka in Indigodragonfly ROU Sport in Spock Puppet and many others - doing both dog motifs! Socks in LMFA Show Stopper in Shantay You Stay held double on size 2 needles   BOOKS Barb read: You Like it Darker by Stephen King - 4.5 stars The Worst of You by Sarah Richards - 3 stars Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout - 4 stars Tracie read: Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars All the Rage (DI Adam Fawley #4) by Cara Hunter - 4 stars The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982 by Chris Nashawaty - 5 stars

Hello alien dogs and Sta-Puft Marshmallow Men and all the ships at sea. By now everyone knows we're retiring A Very Good Year after more than 100 episodes and coming back with an all new show for 2025. In the meantime we're revisiting some of our favorite guests and favorite movies by decade.This week it's the 1980s, a stretch of time that is not commonly considered a golden age for Hollywood. We've got a lineup for this weeks episode that will dispute that take and they're coming with evidence in the form of some truly excellent cinema.In this episode we'll hear from April Wright, Josh Lewis, Chris Nashawaty, Jen Cheney, Richard Shepard, Matt Singer, W. Axel Foley, Ty Burr, Carrie Couragen, Bilge Elbiri, Jen Johans, Daniela Taplin-Lundberg, John Pierson, and Jacob Knight.Enjoy! For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - subscribe on Buttondown at https://buttondown.email/AVeryGoodYear. https://plus.acast.com/s/a-very-good-year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the summer of 1982, eight groundbreaking films were released within eight weeks, forever changing the landscape of cinema. Join Kerwin of Father.Son.Galaxy as he talks with author Chris Nashawaty about his latest book, The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982. Discover how these films, from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to Blade Runner, captivated audiences and launched careers. Hear firsthand stories from the era and learn why these classics continue to inspire filmmakers and audiences today.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes beloved comedian Maria Bamford, who will soon perform her one of a kind stand-up at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica. Next, writer Chris Nashawaty talks about his book The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982. And for The Treat, Hit Man director Richard Linklater talks about a “how to” book from the 19th century that he lives by today.

This week on "BETA," Simon Rich joins us to talk about his short story collection, "Glory Days." Helen Phillips explores Artificial Intelligence in her suspenseful novel, "Hum." And author Chris Nashawaty revisits the epic summer of 1982 - when Star Wars and Sci-Fi Fever hit it's peak.

It's a change of pace on The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of as David and Ryan class up the joint by sitting down with actual journalist and actual author Chris Nashawaty to discuss his brand new book The Future Was Now, which covers that brilliant 1982 genre summer and the eight science-fiction (and fantasy) masterpieces that came out of it. Especially Conan the Barbarian -- but also The Wrath of Khan, Blade Runner, The Thing, E.T., The Road Warrior, Tron, and Poltergeist. Join the guys as they reminisce about the good old days when movies like Blade Runner and The Thing opened on the same day and people still found a way to complain about the state of movies. Remember movies? Don't worry -- there's still plenty of prop talk. SDAMO - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - Threads https://www.threads.net/@propspodcast SDAMO - Twitter https://twitter.com/propspodcast?lang=en SDAMO - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@props.podcast David Mandel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhmandel/

It's a change of pace on The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of as David and Ryan class up the joint by sitting down with actual journalist and actual author Chris Nashawaty to discuss his brand new book The Future Was Now, which covers that brilliant 1982 genre summer and the eight science-fiction (and fantasy) masterpieces that came out of it. Especially Conan the Barbarian -- but also The Wrath of Khan, Blade Runner, The Thing, E.T., The Road Warrior, Tron, and Poltergeist. Join the guys as they reminisce about the good old days when movies like Blade Runner and The Thing opened on the same day and people still found a way to complain about the state of movies. Remember movies? Don't worry -- there's still plenty of prop talk. SDAMO - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - Threads https://www.threads.net/@propspodcast SDAMO - Twitter https://twitter.com/propspodcast?lang=en SDAMO - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/propspodcast/ SDAMO - TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@props.podcast David Mandel - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhmandel/

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Chris Nashawaty the author of ‘The Future was Now; Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982' about how Hollywood was forever changed by an eight-week release schedule in 1982. Rich Peppiatt the director of ‘Kneecap' talks about the incredible success the film is having. Plus, Niamh O'Reilly reviews ‘Alien: Romulus' and ‘The Union' on Netflix.

In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. Chris Nashawaty, author of The Future Was Now, tells Tonya Mosley how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. Plus, Brittany Howard, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist, tells Terry Gross that growing up, she was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says. Her new album is What Now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other. Chris Nashawaty, author of The Future Was Now, tells Tonya Mosley how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. Plus, Brittany Howard, the former Alabama Shakes singer/guitarist, tells Terry Gross that growing up, she was told repeatedly she didn't look like a lead singer. "It made me sing ... louder and perform just as hard as I could," Howard says. Her new album is What Now.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Chris Nashawaty, author of The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, And the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982, joins Drew and Roth to talk about movies in the 80s! They ask Chris about the unifying idea underneath ET, Blade Runner, Wrath of Khan, Conan The Barbarian, Poltergeist, The Thing, and The Road Warrior: moist monsters are moist monsters are better than dry monsters. And looking back on 1982, they wonder if the movie business ever made any sense, or at least did it function better with goofy cocaine-addled execs. And as always, they dive into the Funbag, figuring out which guests at Shreveport Geek'd Con '24 they're more famous than.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Sponsors- United by Blue, creators of sustainable apparel and outdoor gear. Use code distraction for 20% off at https://unitedbyblue.com- Tab for a Cause - Raise money for charity while browsing the web at tabforacause.org/distractionCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Eric Silver- Editor: Brandon Grugle- Production Services & Ads: Multitude- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.

The summer of 1982 was a blockbuster for sci-fi movies. Over the course of six consecutive weekends, eight movies in that genre premiered: E.T. Poltergeist. Tron. Blade Runner. Mad Max: Road Warrior. Conan the Barbarian. The Thing. Some were hits. Others were bombs. But all changed the course of filmmaking according to film critic Chris Nashawaty. In his new book, “The Future Was Now,” he shares behind the scenes details and explains why these films remain important today. We talk to Nashawaty and hear from you: How did these films impact you? Guest: Chris Nashawaty, author, "The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982","Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story"; former film critic, Entertainment Weekly

First up, the filmmaker James Marsh whose new movie "Dance First" (starring Gabriel Byrne) opens on Friday, 8/9 theatrically & digitally on 8/16. And then the author Chris Nashawaty discusses his new book "The Future Was Now" about the Summer of 1982, a groundbreaking year for sci-fi movies. Available where books are sol.

In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other: E.T., Tron, Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior. Entertainment writer Chris Nashawaty talks to Tonya Mosley about how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. His book is The Future Was Now. Also, Ken Tucker reflects on the New York Dolls' album Too Much Too Soon for its 50th anniversary.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In 1982, eight science fiction films were released within eight weeks of each other: E.T., Tron, Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior. Entertainment writer Chris Nashawaty talks to Tonya Mosley about how those movies shaped the genre and the movie industry. His book is The Future Was Now. Also, Ken Tucker reflects on the New York Dolls' album Too Much Too Soon for its 50th anniversary.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Film critic and author Chris Nashawaty's latest book is “The Future Was Now: Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982,” so you'll never guess what year he joins us to talk about! Hear us wax rhapsodic about the thrills of “Blade Runner,” the chills of “The Thing,” the Catholic guilt of “The Verdict,” and much more.  For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - subscribe on Buttondown at https://buttondown.email/AVeryGoodYear. https://plus.acast.com/s/a-very-good-year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Shaw and Henry Goldblatt take a trip to the pods to recap the first four episodes of Love Is Blind whose fifth season premiered last week. Tudum.com editor Chris Nashawaty joins Jessica to preview the new Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone thriller Reptile as well as Wes Anderson's four new short films based on Roald Dahl stories. Plus, Jessica and Henry share their picks for some exciting new titles coming to Netflix in October including The Great British Baking Show and the Sex and the City movies.

"A comedy with bats and balls." Our "Summer at the Cinema Series" continues and for our second episode we will be discussing the baseball comedy 'Major League', starring Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen and Wesley Snipes. Written and directed by David S. Ward.  Major League - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097815/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Major League trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_ILz9bC-VU Major League - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/major_league Major League Original Plot line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5td3yRTgkrI "A League of Its Own" An Oral History of Major League, written by Chris Nashawaty for SI: https://vault.si.com/vault/2011/07/04/a-league-of-its-own

Whether you're playing guitar through Marshall stacks or chasin' after someone (or both), you simply must hear the conclusion of our in-depth conversation with special guest Che Broadnax about Lana and Lily Wachowski's Speed Racer and Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont's Josie and the Pussycats, two candy-coated critiques of capitalism based on cartoon IPs that were in turn based on comic books. Transcript is HERE Links Roger Ebert on Josie and the Pussycats …and Speed Racer Elvis Mitchell on Josie in The New York Times AO Scott on Speed Racer in The New York Times Observer: Film Crit Hulk on 10 Years Later, Why the Wachowskis' Flop ‘Speed Racer' Is Actually a Masterpiece Medium: Adam on Anticapitalism and the Wachowski Sisters Birth Movies Death: Grant Pardee on SPEED RACER Is Colorful, Anti-Capitalist, And Criminally Overlooked Polygon: Sean T. collins on In Speed Racer's fossil-fuel-free future, speed is freedom Entertainment Weekly: Darren Franich and Chris Nashawaty debate Speed Racer - Soulless Flop or Artistic Pioneer? Polygon: Dave Schilling on Josie and the Pussycats is cinema's greatest takedown of capitalism Bust: Emma Davey on What "Josie and the Pussycats" Taught Me About Capitalism, Government Mistrust, And Halter Tops Flipscreened: Jenni Holtz on Josie and the Pussycats'(2001) is a Feminist Text This Had Oscar Buzz: We're also on patreon, twitter, instagram and have a website Sean on twitter and IG Nicole on twitter and IG All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4552-twisted License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecelluloidmirror/message

If you're a demon on wheels and/or favor long tails and ears for hats, you should definitely check out PART ONE of our deep dive with special guest Che Broadnax into two 2000s cinematic classics based on cartoons (that were in turn based on comics/magna): Lana and Lily Wachowski's Speed Racer and Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont's Josie and the Pussycats. “ …the misfortune of being a double rip-off/ spinoff. In other words, there's no there…” -Elvis Mitchell Episode Transcript is HERE Links Roger Ebert on Josie and the Pussycats …and Speed Racer Elvis Mitchell on Josie in The New York Times AO Scott on Speed Racer in The New York Times Observer: Film Crit Hulk on 10 Years Later, Why the Wachowskis' Flop ‘Speed Racer' Is Actually a Masterpiece Medium: Adam on Anticapitalism and the Wachowski Sisters Tor: Emmet Asher-Perrin on The Wachowski's Speed Racer is a Candy-Colored Whirlwind That's Good Enough to Eat Birth Movies Death: Grant Pardee on SPEED RACER Is Colorful, Anti-Capitalist, And Criminally Overlooked Polygon: Sean T. collins on In Speed Racer's fossil-fuel-free future, speed is freedom Entertainment Weekly: Darren Franich and Chris Nashawaty debate Speed Racer - Soulless Flop or Artistic Pioneer? Polygon: Dave Schilling on Josie and the Pussycats is cinema's greatest takedown of capitalism Bust: Emma Davey on What "Josie and the Pussycats" Taught Me About Capitalism, Government Mistrust, And Halter Tops Flipscreened: Jenni Holtz on Josie and the Pussycats'(2001) is a Feminist Text We're also on Patreon, twitter, instagram and have a website Sean on twitter and IG Nicole on twitter and IG All music in the episode is by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4552-twisted License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecelluloidmirror/message

After 1978's Animal House, National Lampoon co-founder Douglas Kenney and friends created one of the most famous and bizarre sports comedies of all time. On this episode, Jon & Dan look back at the Caddyshack movies and figure out ways that it could be brought back today. Dan also has an opportunity to chat with Chris Nashawaty, who penned Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, to talk about his history with these movies, his book, and how he could imagine a new life for this old classic.Next episode: The Body-Swap films of the late 80sContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods

It's the anniversary week of the release of one of the iconic comedies of the 1980s and we're ready to be on "least behavior" in talking "Caddyshack" on our show "We've Seen That!"T.J. and Jay welcome Entertainment Weekly movie critic Chris Nashawaty, author of “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story.” This 1980 ‘slobs vs snobs' comedy classic stars Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight and Michael O'Keefe. While the on-screen product is beloved by movie and sports fans alike, the behind the scenes stories in the new book may be even better! Listen as the guys discuss one of their favorite and most quotable movies! T.J. and Jay go over their favorite scenes and characters and why both of them are still quoting lines from this movie on the golf course almost 40 years later!It's all on this edition of 'We've Seen That!" and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/weve-seen-that/donations

“Like Michael Apted in his Seven Up! documentary series, Linklater makes you feel as if you're watching a photograph as it develops in the darkroom.” (Chris Nashawaty, Entertainment Weekly). 12 years is a long time to shoot a movie, and both Scott and Kris think you should spend the two hours and forty-five minutes to see it. 

On Episode 2 of More Like This, Krista Smith and our special co-host Tre’vell Anderson leap through various historical moments in time. From Old Hollywood to the Vietnam War and even the reign of the Maury Povich Show, we explore 2020 cinema’s role in digesting the past. Amanda Seyfried speaks about playing Marion Davies in MANK, Laverne Cox and Angelica Ross discuss humanizing the trans experience in Disclosure: Trans Lives On Screen and film critic Chris Nashawaty places the year 1968 in context with Da 5 Bloods and The Trial of the Chicago 7. A history lesson taught with subplots.

A panel of special guests joins host Jamey DuVall as he explores the majority of films released in the U.S. during March of 1970. Guests include legendary musician and composer Don Randi, assistant director Harvey Laidman, film professors Ramzi Fawaz, David Gerstner and Matt Bell, authors Stephen Prince (Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies), Garner Simmons (Peckinpah: A Portrait in Montage), David Weddle (If They Move...Kill 'Em!: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah), Chris Nashawaty (Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen and Candy Stripe Nurses: Roger Corman: King of the B Movie), Pawel Aleksandrowicz (The Cinematography of Roger Corman), Beverly Gray (Roger Corman: Blood-Sucking Vampires, Flesh-Eating Cockroaches and Driller Killers), Jan Herman (A Talent for Trouble: The Life of Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Director, William Wyler), Gabriel Miller (William Wyler: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s Most Celebrated Director), Kate Buford (Burt Lancaster: An American Life), Nik Havert (The Golden Age of Disaster Cinema), Nat Segaloff (Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God), Mary Elizabeth Strunk (Wanted Women), and Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films), producer/director Dale Bell, cinematographer Malcolm Hart, professor Alan Brown, and Woodstock attendees Albert Froment and Mike Brinn.  For more information and advanced access to future episodes and uncut interviews, visit https://my.captivate.fm/MovieGeekYearbook.com (MovieGeekYearbook.com). Support this podcast

A panel of special guests joins host Jamey DuVall as he explores the majority of films released in the U.S. during March of 1970. Guests include legendary musician and composer Don Randi, assistant director Harvey Laidman, film professors Ramzi Fawaz, David Gerstner and Matt Bell, authors Stephen Prince (Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies), Garner Simmons (Peckinpah: A Portrait in Montage), David Weddle (If They Move...Kill 'Em!: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah), Chris Nashawaty (Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen and Candy Stripe Nurses: Roger Corman: King of the B Movie), Pawel Aleksandrowicz (The Cinematography of Roger Corman), Beverly Gray (Roger Corman: Blood-Sucking Vampires, Flesh-Eating Cockroaches and Driller Killers), Jan Herman (A Talent for Trouble: The Life of Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Director, William Wyler), Gabriel Miller (William Wyler: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s Most Celebrated Director), Kate Buford (Burt Lancaster: An American Life), Nik Havert (The Golden Age of Disaster Cinema), Nat Segaloff (Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God), Mary Elizabeth Strunk (Wanted Women), and Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films), producer/director Dale Bell, cinematographers Richard Pearce and Malcolm Hart, professor Alan Brown, and Woodstock attendees Albert Froment and Mike Brinn.  For more information and advanced access to future episodes and uncut interviews, visit https://my.captivate.fm/MovieGeekYearbook.com (MovieGeekYearbook.com). Support this podcast

A panel of special guests joins host Jamey DuVall as he explores the majority of films released in the U.S. during March of 1970. Guests include legendary musician and composer Don Randi, assistant director Harvey Laidman, film professors Ramzi Fawaz, David Gerstner and Matt Bell, authors Stephen Prince (Savage Cinema: Sam Peckinpah and the Rise of Ultraviolent Movies), Garner Simmons (Peckinpah: A Portrait in Montage), David Weddle (If They Move...Kill 'Em!: The Life and Times of Sam Peckinpah), Chris Nashawaty (Crab Monsters, Teenage Cavemen and Candy Stripe Nurses: Roger Corman: King of the B Movie), Pawel Aleksandrowicz (The Cinematography of Roger Corman), Beverly Gray (Roger Corman: Blood-Sucking Vampires, Flesh-Eating Cockroaches and Driller Killers), Jan Herman (A Talent for Trouble: The Life of Hollywood's Most Acclaimed Director, William Wyler), Gabriel Miller (William Wyler: The Life and Films of Hollywood’s Most Celebrated Director), Kate Buford (Burt Lancaster: An American Life), Nik Havert (The Golden Age of Disaster Cinema), Nat Segaloff (Stirling Silliphant: The Fingers of God), Mary Elizabeth Strunk (Wanted Women), and Daniel Kremer (Sidney J. Furie: Life and Films), producer/director Dale Bell, cinematographers Richard Pearce and Malcolm Hart, professor Alan Brown, and Woodstock attendees Albert Froment and Mike Brinn.  For more information and advanced access to future episodes and uncut interviews, visit MovieGeekYearbook.com (https://my.captivate.fm/MovieGeekYearbook.com). Support this podcast

On this weeks edition of The Beat Of Sports: Weekend Pod, we look back on the 40th anniversary or Caddyshack with Chris Nashaway and the Eric Prisbell explains what Whoop is and why so many athletes are turning to it.

This past weekend was the 40th anniversary of the release of the comedy classic Caddyshack. Chris Nashawaty joins the show to talk about the history of the movie, what the set was like, and some interesting casting choices that almost happened.

I talk about three books that each present a different approach to writing about the making of a movie: The Wah Wah Diaries, Chris Nashawaty’s book on Caddyshack, and the magisterial The Making of Star Wars by J.W. Rinzler.

Running may be the original sport but to determine the best racing movies of all time, we culled together humanity's finest achievements in running, jockeying and driving on the silver screen. Running icon Bart Yasso (@BartYasso) joins us for the running films (first 33 minutes). All together we run down 21 racing movies -- and yes, we included Ricky Bobby -- with seven earning pole position to the 64 all-sports movie tournament we are hosting in March 2020. You can check here to see the winners to date in our sports movie marathon, plus explore all the running movie rankings we aggregated to seed the movies reviewed by Bart. For information on the Sara and Ryan Hall led group visit to Israel for the Jerusalem Marathon, see for details: www.israelexplorer.com The outre song is “The Distance” by Cake. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous episodes: 14. October Movies and Parasite 13. Sports Movies #4 - Football (feat. guest Robbie Wilkinson) 12. Joker 11. September Movies, Hustlers and Ad Astra 10. August Movies, Blinded By the Light, and Our Favorite Box Office Bombs 9. Sports Movies #3 - Basketball (feat. guest Eddie Maisonet III) 8. Sports Movies Bracket #2 - Golf and Tennis (feat. guest Chris Nashawaty) 7. July Movies, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the Best Films about Hollywood 6. Sports Movies Bracket #1 - Soccer and Hockey (feat. guest Lee Jutton) 5. Deep Dive: Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar 4. June Movies, Toy Story 4 and Movies From Childhood 3. May Movies, Booksmart and Malta Movies 2. April Movies, Avengers: Endgame and MCU Ranking 1. March Movies, High Flying Bird and Us

All Hallows' Eve and the World Series are the perfect backdrop as we decide the best baseball movie of all time. FanGraph's Jason Martinez (@mlbdepthcharts) joins us, with Josh Kanter subbing in for regular host Will Seamon. Together we run down 24 baseball movies, with six earning tickets to the 64 all sports movie tournament we are hosting in March 2020. You can check here to see the winners to date in our sports movie marathon, plus explore all the baseball movie rankings we aggregated to seed this episode's baseball bracket (The Sandlot was robbed!). The outre song is "Willie Mickey and the Duke" by Terry Cashman. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous episodes: 13. Sports Movies #4 - Football (feat. guest Robbie Wilkinson) 12. Joker 11. September Movies, Hustlers and Ad Astra 10. August Movies, Blinded By the Light, and Our Favorite Box Office Bombs 9. Sports Movies #3 - Basketball (feat. guest Eddie Maisonet III) 8. Sports Movies Bracket #2 - Golf and Tennis (feat. guest Chris Nashawaty) 7. July Movies, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the Best Films about Hollywood 6. Sports Movies Bracket #1 - Soccer and Hockey (feat. guest Lee Jutton) 5. Deep Dive: Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar 4. June Movies, Toy Story 4 and Movies From Childhood 3. May Movies, Booksmart and Malta Movies 2. April Movies, Avengers: Endgame and MCU Ranking 1. March Movies, High Flying Bird and Us

In this episode we bracket together the best sixteen football movies of all time, crowning a champion and sending six deserving movies onto the 64 movie tournament 32Fans Movies is hosting in March 2020 composed of the best movies from every sport. Joining us is Texas football coach Robbie Wilkinson (@robwilkinson777), taking a sabbatical from the holy grail of midlands peewee ball to discuss Any Given Sunday's nods to masonry and batman, plus which of our mom's knows something you don't about Jerry Maguire. You can check here to see the winners to date in our sports movie marathon, plus explore all the rankings we aggregated to seed this episode's football movies. The outre song is "Madden 2000 Theme" by Ludacris. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous episodes: 12. Joker 11. September Movies, Hustlers and Ad Astra 10. August Movies, Blinded By the Light, and Our Favorite Box Office Bombs 9. Sports Movies #3 - Basketball (feat. guest Eddie Maisonet III) 8. Sports Movies Bracket #2 - Golf and Tennis (feat. guest Chris Nashawaty) 7. July Movies, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the Best Films about Hollywood 6. Sports Movies Bracket #1 - Soccer and Hockey (feat. guest Lee Jutton) 5. Deep Dive: Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar 4. June Movies, Toy Story 4 and Movies From Childhood 3. May Movies, Booksmart and Malta Movies 2. April Movies, Avengers: Endgame and MCU Ranking 1. March Movies, High Flying Bird and Us

If you want the "dark gritty raw truths" of basketball movies, this episode is for you. As Team USA battles it out in China, ESPN's Eddie Maisonet III (@edthesportsfan) joins us to determine the best basketball movies of all time, the first made in America sport we are tackling in our year long sports movie marathon. You can check here to see the winners to date in the sports movie marathon, plus explore all the rankings we aggregated to seed the basketball movies. The outre song is Kurtis Blow's 1984 "Basketball." If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous episodes: 1. Sports Movies Bracket #2 - Golf and Tennis (feat. guest Chris Nashawaty) 2. July Movies, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the Best Films about Hollywood 3. Sports Movies Bracket #1 - Soccer and Hockey (feat. guest Lee Jutton) 4. Deep Dive: Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar 5. June Movies, Toy Story 4 and Movies From Childhood 6. May Movies, Booksmart and Malta Movies 7. April Movies, Avengers: Endgame and MCU Ranking 8. March Movies, High Flying Bird and Us

After crowning the best soccer and hockey movies in our first sport movie marathon episode, we turn now to GOLF (8:55) and TENNIS (35:30) movies, joined by film critic Chris Nashawaty (@ChrisNashawaty), author of the award winning book Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story. Also - you do not want to miss co-host Will's acoustic rendition (30:50) of the hit song Dead Solid Perfect. If you enjoyed this episode, check out our previous episodes: 1. July Movies, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood and the best films about Hollywood 2. Sports Movies Bracket #1 - Soccer and Hockey (feat. guest Lee Jutton) 3. Deep Dive: Spider-Man: Far From Home and Midsommar 4. June Movies, Toy Story 4 and Movies From Childhood 5. May Movies, Booksmart and Malta Movies 6. April Movies, Avengers: Endgame and MCU Ranking 7. March Movies, High Flying Bird and Us

I'm just gonna come out and say it -- I talk about suicide. The events of the past week made me go on a long, introspective rant at the top of this week's ep. So, I'm just letting you know now not a lot of it is gonna be funny. But, don't worry -- later on in the show, I talk about comedy with Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty, who has recently written a new book, CADDYSHACK: THE MAKING OF A HOLLYWOOD CINDERELLA STORY. And since we discuss CADDYSHACK, I play some tunes by Mr. Soundtrack himself, Kenny Loggins! The Sour Hour airs Wednesday nights, 9/8c on KPFT HD2. You can listen live at http://kpft.org/listen.

Erik talks with author Chris Nashawaty about his book Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story which is available to purchase on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Caddyshack-Making-Hollywood-Cinderella-Story/dp/1250105951 Follow @ChrisNashawaty on Twitter, Hit the subscribe button for a check in episode every Monday and an interview with a special guest every Thursday. Visit precisionprogolf.com The NX7 Pro Slope range finder is on sale for $218 -- that's $30 off its normal price. Learn more about fresh roasted coffee from Bixby Roasting Company bixbycoffee.com Get started for just $5. Learn more about Adidas Golf shoes. @adidasgolf on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Subscribe to Erik's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/eriklang12 Follow Erik on Instagram @erikanderslang Twitter @erikanderslang and Facebook @erikanderslangofficial Watch Adventures in Golf on youtube.com/skratchtv Send a message on Erik's website https://www.erikanderslang.com/hit-us-up or direct message Erik on Instagram with your questions. Erik can give you advice on the podcast --- golf, relationships, or anything on your mind! Learn more about Erik's upcoming documentary Be the Ball at betheballmovie.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We open up with congrats to Brooks Koepka on winning POY and to the new World Golf Hall of Fame inductees announced this week.  And yes, even disagree a little.   Then we segue to conversations with Chris Nashawaty about his book about the making of "Caddyshack" and Chris Rodell about his book on Arnold Palmers life in LaTrobe, Pennsylvania.

On the genius of Caddyshack; on whether great movies and bad movies deserve equal consideration; on why crappy films make him angry.

The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of a new type of humor, based on sarcasm, improvisation and drugs. From The National Lampoon to Saturday Night Live, many new stars appeared, both as performers and writers. In his book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Cinderella Story (Flatiron Books, 2018), Entertainment... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of a new type of humor, based on sarcasm, improvisation and drugs. From The National Lampoon to Saturday Night Live, many new stars appeared, both as performers and writers. In his book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Cinderella Story (Flatiron Books, 2018), Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty tells the story of one of the best films to come out of that period. From its development by National Lampoon alumni to its cast of crazy comedians alongside of regular actors, the film has become one of the favorite examples of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of a new type of humor, based on sarcasm, improvisation and drugs. From The National Lampoon to Saturday Night Live, many new stars appeared, both as performers and writers. In his book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Cinderella Story (Flatiron Books, 2018), Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty tells the story of one of the best films to come out of that period. From its development by National Lampoon alumni to its cast of crazy comedians alongside of regular actors, the film has become one of the favorite examples of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of a new type of humor, based on sarcasm, improvisation and drugs. From The National Lampoon to Saturday Night Live, many new stars appeared, both as performers and writers. In his book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Cinderella Story (Flatiron Books, 2018), Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty tells the story of one of the best films to come out of that period. From its development by National Lampoon alumni to its cast of crazy comedians alongside of regular actors, the film has become one of the favorite examples of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's podcast features Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty, discussing his book, “Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story” and music legend Judy Collins, who will appear at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor July 13 and Aura In Portland on July 14.  

Charlie Lovett talks with Chris Nashawaty, film critic for Entertainment Weekly, about his new non-fiction book Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story. Chris tells stories about Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Ted Knight and gives us a glimpse behind the scenes at the making of a classic comedy movie and the book that explores its genesis.

Conversation #167, recorded on May 9, 2018. Chris Nashawaty is a film critic and the author of the new book from Flatiron, CADDYSHACK: THE MAKING OF A HOLLYWOOD CINDERELLA STORY, based on extensive interviews with Bill Murray, Chevy Chase and more surviving members of the legendary cult classic. Chris is a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly where he covers movies, TV and more, and his previous book CRAB PEOPLE, TEENAGE CAVEMEN AND CAMDY STRIPE NURSES: ROGER CORMAN, KING OF THE B-MOVIE is also available in hardcover. Hail Satire! is hosted and produced by Vic Shuttee. 

Chris Nashawaty talks about his new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, on 3HL.

Fresh off the presses "Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story," Author Chris Nashawaty joins The Clubhouse with Shane Bacon detailing some of the most memorable moments that happened behind the scenes from one of golfs greatest movies Caddyshack. If you grew up loving Caddyshack you won't want to miss this special 100th episode of the Clubhouse with Shane Bacon! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Author Chris Nashawaty talks talent and ego in his book "Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story."

Paulie and Andrew are joined by Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty who wrote Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story . It's a great conversation that you'll love. Plus, the guys cover some NFL and NBA topics too. Enjoy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we dissect the movie Caddyshack with author Chris Nashawaty. Plus, C.A.P.S... Florida wildlife... and guess what Jimmy is watching.

The guys welcome EW's main movie scribe to the pod to discuss his excellent new book on the funniest sports flick ever. And they hit on everything: Rodney Dangerfield's coke habit, Bill Murray's 1-800 number, Chevy Chase's rough rep, Ted Knight's method madness, Kenny Loggins' omelet-making skills and what really happened to legendary writer/producer Doug Kenney. Plus: Did the gopher save the movie??

Nyheim Hines joins DG to talk about where he predicts he'll go in the NFL draft, other players from NC State that have been deemed underrated draft prospects, and how long he's been waiting for this day to come. Also this hour, Chris Nashawaty is on air to discuss his new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story. In it, he dives into some known and unknown truths about the making of the movie.

Author Chris Nashawaty talks about his book "Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story"

One of the great misconceptions is that the golf comedy 'Caddyshack' was a hit right from the start. It wasn't. The script was a mess, there was infighting among cast members, and almost everyone on the set was high on something. Chris Nashawaty, author of a new book, 'Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story' joins Sam Weinman in studio to tell the intricate story of how the film came together, and how it grew over time into the iconic film it is today.

On this episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Chris Nashawaty, a movie critic for Entertainment Weekly and author of the new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, about the state of tennis movies. Wertheim and Nashawaty discuss some of the recent tennis films, such as Battle of the Sexes, and the upcoming Borg vs. McEnroe movie featuring Shia LaBeouf that releases on April 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, host Jon Wertheim talks with Chris Nashawaty, a movie critic for Entertainment Weekly and author of the new book, Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story, about the state of tennis movies. Wertheim and Nashawaty discuss some of the recent tennis films, such as Battle of the Sexes, and the upcoming Borg vs. McEnroe movie featuring Shia LaBeouf that releases on April 13. Nashawaty explains his initial thoughts and review of the movie, which tells the story of the epic rivalry between Swedish tennis legend Björn Borg and brash American John McEnroe (played by LaBeouf) during Wimbledon in 1980, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 13 years since "Finding Nemo" but now we have the sequel "Finding Dory" so Neil Rosen, Bill Bregoli and special guest Chris Nashawaty from EW take a look at this latest offering from Pixar and all the sea creatures involved (some of which are delicious with melted butter). We also look at JJ Abrams'  "10 "Cloverfield Lane," Hello My Name Is Doris," "No Stranger Than Love" and "45 Years" which stars two veteran actors at the top of their game. Better later than never, that's what we say!

Tyler and David discuss Chris Nashawaty's essay in Entertainment Weekly about big stars in small movies.