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This pod has no shot of dipping below 50 mph; it's all gas, no brakes as we revisit the 1994 action thriller ‘Speed,' starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels, and Dennis Hopper. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Matt Pevic LIONSGATE'S MUTINY, STARRING JASON STATHAM, ONLY IN THEATERS AUGUST 21 Put ChatGPT to work on your most ambitious ideas and projects. Get started at https://ChatGPT.com by selecting Work mode. Available on Plus and Pro plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1993, Hollywood took the bright colours, bouncing rhythms and cheerful nonsense of Super Mario Bros. and transformed them into a wet cyberpunk dystopia filled with fungus, humanoid dinosaurs and Dennis Hopper.It was only the beginning.For the next three decades, video game adaptations repeatedly reproduced the names, costumes, monsters and locations that players recognised, while struggling to understand the experience that made those games matter. Street Fighter tried to turn a character-select screen into a military action film. Resident Evil replaced vulnerability with superhuman spectacle. Assassin's Creed recreated the rooftops but kept dragging audiences back into rooms where people explained genetic memory.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave explores why video games presented Hollywood with an adaptation problem unlike books, comics or television. Games are not only stories or worlds. They are things players do, built around movement, timing, failure, discovery and the relationship between a player's hands and a responsive world.From Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider and Doom to Detective Pikachu, Sonic and the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie, the industry slowly began to stop apologising for the source material. Then television pushed the breakthrough further, using Castlevania, Arcane, Twisted Metal, The Last of Us and Fallout to find new ways of replacing the controller without losing the feeling behind it.Video game movies were never cursed.Hollywood was simply using the wrong controls...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet our new podcast episode! This week it's a double feature of meeting with Meet the Applegates, starring Ed Begley Jr. and Stockard Channing, and Disney's Meet the Deedles, starring Paul Walker and Dennis Hopper. The boys also met the new Christopher Nolan flick The Odyssey!
Hold on tight as The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow races back to 1994 to celebrate one of the greatest action films ever made...Speed.Dangerous Dave takes a full-throttle deep dive into the blockbuster that turned Keanu Reeves into a Hollywood action hero, made Sandra Bullock an overnight superstar and gave Dennis Hopper one of the most memorable villain roles of his incredible career.The episode begins with What Happened Way Back When?, revisiting five classic songs, five unforgettable movies and five iconic television shows from 1994, before Retro Headlines looks back at the biggest stories from both the UK and the United States.In the Dangerous Deep Dive, Dave explores the origins of Speed, how the simple but brilliant "bus that can't slow below 50mph" concept came to life, the casting of Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Dennis Hopper, the incredible practical stunt work, the unforgettable motorway jump and why the film became one of the defining action movies of the 1990s.The action continues with a detailed scene-by-scene review, covering the elevator rescue, Jack Traven's leap onto the speeding bus, Annie taking the wheel, the famous motorway jump, the airport escape and the explosive subway finale, before Dave gives the film his final verdict.Season 9's Dangerous Detour explores why the late 1980s and 1990s became the golden age of practical action movies, while Back in the Ads revisits the unforgettable "You've Been Tango'd" advertising campaign and why it became one of Britain's most talked-about television commercials.In this week's Retro Rumble, two action classics collide as Speed goes head-to-head with Die Hard to decide which deserves the title of the ultimate action film.There's also another edition of Dangerously Underrated, shining a spotlight on Timecop, while One Season Wonder revisits Gerry Anderson's ambitious science-fiction series Space Precinct.The Toybox Time Machine opens once again to remember the brilliant Mighty Max toy line and animated series that captured children's imaginations during the mid-1990s.Instead of a rental recommendation this week, Gaz returns with Gaz's Rapid Retro Review, giving his quick-fire thoughts on Speed:"What more can you say? It's ninety minutes of pure adrenaline. Keanu Reeves is cool, Sandra Bullock is brilliant, Dennis Hopper is one of the best movie villains of the 90s, and once that bus gets moving it barely gives you a chance to catch your breath. If you haven't watched Speed for a while... stick it on this weekend. It still delivers. Five stars from me!"Finally, Dave heads into The Danger Zone to explain why Speed remains one of the finest action films ever made before welcoming it into the Hall of Danger.Plus, don't miss a preview of the next episode as Dangerous Dave transforms back to 1984 to explore the history, toys and cartoon series of GoBots.
The tide is still rising.In Part 2 of our Waterworld (1995) review, Chris and JJ dive into the film's production, mysteries, and why this misunderstood blockbuster has earned its cult following.We discuss:
Join Dangerous Dave as The Insanely Dangerous Retropodshow celebrates one of the greatest years in music history—1983.From unforgettable chart-toppers and iconic albums to classic films, television, toys and the biggest headlines from around the world, this episode is packed with nostalgia from start to finish.We begin by rewinding to 1983 in What Happened Way Back When?, looking back at five legendary songs, five blockbuster movies and five classic TV shows that helped define an incredible year. Then it's over to Retro Headlines, covering the biggest news stories from both the UK and the United States.The heart of the episode is an extended Dangerous Deep Dive, where Dangerous Dave explores twenty of the year's biggest songs in documentary-style detail. Discover the stories behind classics including Billie Jean, Every Breath You Take, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), Down Under, Flashdance... What a Feeling, Electric Avenue, Africa, Gold, Club Tropicana and many more. Learn how they were written, recorded, how they performed in the charts, and why they continue to influence music more than forty years later.Season 9's newest feature, Dangerous Detour, explores how MTV transformed the music industry, changing the way artists promoted themselves and turning music videos into an essential part of pop culture.In Back in the Ads, Dave revisits the heartwarming Cadbury's Dairy Milk "Mum's Birthday" advert, looking at its history, why it became one of Britain's favourite television commercials and why it still resonates with audiences today.This week's Retro Rumble sees two musical giants go head-to-head as Michael Jackson takes on David Bowie in a battle to decide who had the greatest impact on popular music.There's also another edition of Dangerously Underrated, shining a spotlight on Culture Club's Colour by Numbers, while One Album Wonder celebrates Eurythmics' Touch.In the Toybox Time Machine, we revisit the legendary He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toy line and remember why it became one of the biggest toy crazes of the 1980s.New this week is Gaz's Retro Rentals, where Gaz recommends five fantastic films from 1983 that deserve another visit on movie night:Return of the Jedi – The epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy.WarGames – A thrilling Cold War adventure that introduced many viewers to the world of computer hacking.Trading Places – Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd at their hilarious best.National Lampoon's Vacation – A comedy classic following the unforgettable Griswold family.The Right Stuff – An inspiring and critically acclaimed drama celebrating the pioneers of the American space programme.Finally, Dave heads into The Danger Zone to explain why he believes 1983 stands alongside the greatest years in music history, before inducting another legendary release into the Hall of Danger.Plus, don't miss a preview of the next episode as the show shifts gears for an action-packed deep dive into the 1994 blockbuster Speed, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Dennis Hopper.
In this episode of The Final Word, Rob and Jordan discuss the latest Obsessed with Death giveaway with Shampoooty, open up about health anxiety and the mental tricks that come with it and react to some of the week's strangest stories..including cancer-detecting pigeons and an actress who claims Dennis Hopper's ghost visited her.
Send us a text or a voicemailBaron "Bear" Bailey breaks a novelty charm to force his favorite podcast to return from a hiatus, but the supernatural compulsion warps their minds into violent obsession, causing them to non-stop stream their inane thoughts and opinions 24/7. On Episode 727 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is the runaway horror hit Obsession from director Curry Barker! We also catch up on events of the past several weeks, talk low budget horror hits, and react to new trailers for the films Werwulf and Namaslay! So grab your novelty monkey's paw trinket, use every ounce of your willpower to manifest your desires, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Horror fans pining, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Reddit users, uncut gore, Paramount, The Haunting, Dagon, Impetigore, Daniel Radcliffe, Horns, Frankenstein, Ichabod Crane, Woody Harrelson, Natural Born Killers, Juliette Lewis, Silver Scream V, Ronnie Cox, Robocop, The Beast Within, Deliverance, Little Dick Energy, Chuck Courtney, Billy the Kid vs. Dracula, Mina Rose, Bunghole Liquors, Jebediah Bunghole, The Boston Bungholes, Lindsey Graham's Grindr Account, hotboy summer, cable management, Count Orcock's Nightmare Gallery, One Wish Willow, breaking our 726 episode streak, taking a course, Ravenshadow headlining Def Comedy Jam, Septic, Signal to Noise, Bronco Buster, Robert Eggers, Werwulf, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Nosferatu, interesting aspect ratios, saving yourself for your friends, gray/black/white color palette, Silver Bullet, Gary Busey, werewolf tropes, Darkstalkers, anthropomorphic, dog werewolves, Namaslay, white people do shitty stuff?, Curry Barker, Milk and Serial, Obsession, The Simpsons, most successful horror film in the history, Pulp Fiction, The Shape of Water, word of ‘mouf', Easy Rider, Backrooms, Kane Parsons, Dennis Hopper, some people have the wish gene, Coast to Coast with Art Bell, Parker Brothers, losing bodily autonomy, Salem, MA, Cold Stone, 4th of July, Gipsy Kings, traitors day, Melbourne International Film Fest, getting hit and run by a bike, Victorian Psycho, Ghost in the Cellar, Gone to Earth, Passion the Plucky Spirit, Bedknobs and Barcodes, Chum Up and Fluffed Out, Odyssey Accurate, Monologue or Polylogue, Dangerously Stinky, and Evil Shouldn't Have a Barcode.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
Welcome back to Not A Bomb, the podcast where we resurrect cinema's most infamous box office disasters and ask the burning question: is it a bomb? This week, Troy and Brad jump down the strangest cinematic warp pipe ever constructed and land in the dystopian, fungus‑covered madness of Super Mario Bros. from 1993. The guys spend the entire episode trying to figure out what the heck is going on in this movie, because even after thirty years, the answer remains unclear.Super Mario Bros. arrived with one of the most recognizable brands in pop culture. Mario wasn't just a video game character; he was the video game character. So naturally, Hollywood took this beloved, colorful, family‑friendly world and said, “What if we turned it into a grimy Blade Runner knockoff with lizard people, cyberpunk plumbing, and Dennis Hopper threatening everyone with de‑evolution lasers?” It's the kind of creative decision that makes you wonder if someone accidentally adapted the wrong property.Troy and Brad dig into the film's chaotic production history, the wild rewrites, the directors who seemed determined to reinvent Mario into something no one asked for, and the baffling creative choices that turned a simple platformer into a dystopian sci‑fi fever dream. Grab your overalls, avoid the fungus, and hold onto your Koopa coins. This is one cinematic misadventure worth revisiting.Want to help support the show? Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check our merchandise. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy
A radio station booth rattles with feedback and The Blind Rage Podcast cranks up THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, PART 2 (1986), where the '70s grit mutates into '80s carnival insanity. Fluorescent lights buzz, chili steam curls into the air, and suddenly Leatherface is revving a chainsaw like it's a love language. The grime is louder, the colors hotter, and Tobe Hooper turns the volume knob until it snaps clean off. Dennis Hopper storms through the chaos with wild eyed determination and a pair of chainsaws that look like they were purchased during a hardware store exorcism. Bill Moseley's Chop Top chatters and scrapes at his metal plate with that coat hanger, a sound so specific it practically scratches your own scalp. Meanwhile, Caroline Williams plants herself in the madness and refuses to blink. THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, PART 2 doesn't creep under the skin. It cannonballs straight into the bloodstream wearing neon and motor oil.
Episode 167: Evan, Rémy and Marcus go one f'n hour on THE TRIP (1967), where Roger Corman, Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, the LSD movement, and the birth of New Hollywood all collide in one of the wildest behind-the-scenes stories of the 1960s. Prepare yourself for another "Baby Got Back Story" episode as we dive into the making of the film and the fascinating intersection of iconic figures and cultural forces that helped define the late '60s and '70s. If you are able to support Tom Fitzgerald, please sign up for the OFH Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/onefuckinghour
This week we get in the way back machine and hop on board a runaway bus that can't go below 50 miles per hour with our classic episode on Speed. Journey with us as we break down the tenants that make this an action movie classic, a near perfect screenplay, and how this very well might be the best "Die Hard on a Blank" film. So check out this classic summer blockbuster again and relive the excitement starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Hopper and directed by Jan de Bont. Cheers!
Ep. 38 - Fade In & CatchfireThis week, we're facing our past regrets and disowned creations with Jud Taylor's Fade In (1973) and Dennis Hopper's Catchfire (1990). These films represent the absolute limit of corporate interference, operating as flawed, compromised monuments to the nightmare of the studio system. We look at how Jud Taylor's western romance gets completely lost in translation, and how Dennis Hopper legally scrubs his identity from a star-studded thriller. It is a double feature about the high cost of creative compromise, the fragility of structural conventions, and the remnants of pure authorship that persist under duress. Whether it is a studio executive altering a film beyond recognition or a director completely abandoning their own project, both films suggest that when commerce wins, the true story gets buried.
Colleen tells us about celebrities who have encountered other celebrities' ghosts. Katherine LaNassa felt the ghost of her ex-husband, Dennis Hopper and Helena Bonham-Carter allegedly communicated with Princess Margaret. Why is this story so weird?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Page 7, Jackie and MJ are joined by Jake Young of "Nerd of Mouth" as Jackie gears up for her Y2K themed Jackin' stream, MJ attempts to remember the difference between show and swing chorus, Jake describes an old PSA sent into his Cartoon Dumpster livestream, and MJ ponders the exact moment Zendaya fell for Tom Holland, plus some more chat 'bout Zendaya and Tom Holland! The elder Beckham have been seen hangin' around Tom Cruise bonding over the fact their kids hate them, Katherine LaNasa claims she is still haunted by ex Dennis Hopper, and then it's time for THE LIST, this time full of incredibly strange demands made by studios for actors! Blindz, and a dual cream Jackie's Snackies starting @ 1:08:54.923, a garlicky MJ Minute Munchies @ 1:13:29.500, and a protein packed Jakey's Slakeys @ 1:18:48.830 until 1:24:39.247, plus even more! Want even more Page 7? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/Page7Podcast Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Page 7 ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Today's National Days. Tonya J. Powers as the New York Knicks celebrate the NBA championship with a parade down NYC's famed ‘Canyon of Heroes', but will it remain calm and orderly? The ghost of Dennis Hopper. Rory O'Neill on oil and the economy.
Today's National Days. Tonya J. Powers as the New York Knicks celebrate the NBA championship with a parade down NYC's famed ‘Canyon of Heroes', but will it remain calm and orderly? The ghost of Dennis Hopper. Rory O'Neill on oil and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Message Dan and MikeWe finally got Dan in front of Cool Hand Luke for the first time, and this one did not disappoint. The 1967 Stuart Rosenberg film stars Paul Newman as Lucas Jackson — a decorated, easygoing war veteran who ends up on a Florida chain gang and absolutely refuses to be broken. It's a simple premise with a whole lot going on underneath it.We dig into what makes the film work, starting with Paul Newman's performance, which is somehow both understated and completely magnetic. George Kennedy won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Dragline — and we get into the wild behind-the-scenes story of how he paid $5,000 out of pocket to a consulting firm just to get his name in front of Oscar voters. It worked. His only Oscar, but it paid dividends for the rest of his career.We also talk about Strother Martin as Captain and Morgan Woodward as Boss Godfrey — a character who says nothing the entire film and still manages to be one of the most menacing screen villains either of us has seen. The supporting cast is stacked with actors who weren't famous yet: Dennis Hopper, Harry Dean Stanton, and a young Rance Howard (Ron Howard's father) all make appearances.The conversation covers the film's obvious spiritual imagery — the crucifixion pose after the egg-eating scene, the cross-shaped road in the final aerial shot, the Christ-like arc of Luke's story. We also trace the film's clear influence on what came after it: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, First Blood, The Shawshank Redemption — you can draw a straight line from Cool Hand Luke to all of them.On the craft side, the cinematography by Conrad Hall is remarkable — this is the same DP who later won Oscars for Road to Perdition and American Beauty. And Lalo Schifrin's score, which became so ubiquitous it ended up as the theme for ABC Nightly News, gets its due as well.100% on Rotten Tomatoes. 92 Metacritic. In the Library of Congress. If you haven't seen it, this one's a must.Support the showOh Brother Podcast:Support the Show! (Be The First to Listen with Early Access)Listen on all podcast platformsSubscribe on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram
Ruthanna Halprin Hopper is an American artist known for blending visual arts, dance, and somatic psychology. She is the daughter of actor Dennis Hopper and dancer Daria Halprin, and the granddaughter of renowned environmental designer Lawrence Halprin and dance pioneer Anna Halprin, creators of the world renown Halprin Method. Jaymee and Ruthanna discuss shadow work, synchronicities, collective soul being born in group settings, transparency about her father's mastery of reinvention, and more. “In an archetypal sense, it's taken me a long time to come home”. LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, mixed, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. COVER PHOTO: Ekaterina IzmestievaOPENING SONG: Gangstalean by JJ RAM (Jaymee)CLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela BringiInterested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: YERBA MADRE www.yerbamadre.comRAUM GOODS www.raumgoods.comBOSSANOVA SOAP www.bossanovasoap.comTOTALLY BLOWN www.totallyblown.usINDIAN LODGE ROAD www.indianlodgeroad.comTHiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardene
RSS/iTunes/Spotify Check out the Praising Kane archive right here. Our chronological journey through the filmography of Carol Kane enters the 1990s! On this episode of PRAISING KANE (the world's finest chronological Carol Kane-themed podcast) we’re diving into Franco Amurri’s buddy-comedy/action-thriller crossover Flashback (1990). Starring Kiefer Sutherland as a buttoned-down, straight-laced FBI agent tasked with escorting a legendary, Abbie Hoffmanesque hippie played by Dennis Hopper. Featuring a great supporting cast including Paul Dooley, Michael McKean, Cliff DeYoung, and — of course — our beloved Carol Kane. How does this odd-couple road trip hold up, and how much does Carol steal the show? LISTEN and FIND OUT!The post Episode 329 – Praising Kane – Flashback (1990) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.
The Peter Boyles Show June 6, 2026 HOUR 3: Peter Boyles opens the phones on the anniversary of D-Day, leading to a wide-ranging conversation about history, leadership, media, war, and American culture. Listeners reflect on the sacrifices of World War II, the leadership of General Dwight Eisenhower, and why D-Day receives less public attention today than it once did. The discussion also revisits the legacy of Easy Rider, with callers sharing personal stories about Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, memories from the film's production in Taos, New Mexico, and the lasting influence of motorcycle culture. Peter shares behind-the-scenes stories about Fonda, Hopper, and the legendary motorcycles featured in the film. Later, Peter promotes the upcoming "Wish Ride of Colorado" fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish, highlighting a motorcycle poker run that helps grant wishes for children, including a young history enthusiast hoping to visit the Normandy beaches. The hour closes with deeper reflections on Eisenhower's leadership, the burden of wartime decisions, the changing nature of journalism, and the lessons modern America can still learn from the Greatest Generation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leatherface is back, Chop Top won't shut up, Dennis Hopper has two chainsaws, and somehow The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 is celebrating 40 years of pure horror-comedy chaos.In this episode of Straitjacket Talk, we dive into Tobe Hooper's wild 1986 sequel and ask the big questions: Is this a misunderstood cult classic? Is Chop Top hilarious or unbearable? Did Leatherface get neutered by love? And why is Lefty just chainsawing random wood for half the movie?Join us for a long-form horror movie review full of gore, laughs, arguments, killer quotes, and one very deep hatred of Chop Top.
The late '60s counterculture classic following two bikers (Peter Fonda & Dennis Hopper) traveling cross-country to New Orleans for Mardi Gras after scoring big on a drug deal. Co-starring Jack Nicholson, Karen Black and Toni Basil. Directed by Dennis Hopper.
This week's episode of Punk Rock Sober is brought to you by Betterhelp. Sign up and get 10% off at https://www.betterhelp.com/punkrock - Life is a journey, don't go through it alone. Rob Morrow joins Punk Rock Sober for one of the most fascinating conversations yet. Best known for Northern Exposure, Numb3rs, The People v. O.J. Simpson, and decades of iconic film and television work, Rob opens up about sobriety, addiction, creativity, trauma, parenting, aging, and surviving Hollywood. Rob shares never-before-heard stories about Johnny Depp before fame, Dennis Hopper recognizing his artistic path, John Travolta inspiring his acting career, and the highs and lows of building a life as a working artist. This episode goes deep into recovery, self-forgiveness, trauma, creativity, writing, performance, and why sober living may actually be the most punk rock path of all. If you've ever struggled with addiction, reinvention, identity, creativity, or simply wondered what Hollywood was really like in the wild west era… this one is for you. Topics include: Rob Morrow sobriety journey Northern Exposure resurgence Johnny Depp before stardom Dennis Hopper mentorship John Travolta inspiration addiction recovery & creativity trauma, parenting & forgiveness Hollywood in the 80s/90s aging, health optimization & performance writing memoirs and artistic reinvention Subscribe for more conversations about recovery, resilience, and radical honesty. 00:00 Rob Morrow Joins Punk Rock Sober 02:10 Northern Exposure's Big Comeback 14:20 Addiction, Productivity & Creative Obsession 17:10 Rob's New Stand-Up Comedy Journey 18:15 Aging, Peptides & Staying Young 24:00 Writing, Art & Creative Reinvention 25:40 Hollywood Dreams & Script Rejection 30:10 Rob's Memoir & Storytelling Process 38:05 Why Sobriety Became Punk Rock 40:10 Childhood Trauma & Survival 42:30 Self-Forgiveness & Letting Go 45:45 Early Hollywood & Johnny Depp Stories 49:10 Rob Gives Writing Advice 52:30 James Franco, Fame & Public Redemption 57:10 Armie Hammer, Consequences & Recovery 58:00 Wild Charlie Sheen Story 1:00:00 Building a Theater Movement in NYC 1:05:30 Dennis Hopper & Following the Signs 1:07:00 John Travolta Changed My Life 1:20:00 Why Art Is Self-Love #PunkRockSober #RobMorrow #Sobriety #Recovery #NorthernExposure #JohnnyDepp #AddictionRecovery #HollywoodStories #MentalHealth #SelfForgiveness
After nearly giving up her acting career, and following a battle with cancer, Katherine LaNasa is now an Emmy winner for ‘The Pitt' season 1. She's a strong contender again this year, and she chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to break down the action and drama of season 2, including Nurse Dana's worries about Noah Wyle's Dr. Robby and the emergency department going analog. She also looks back on her career, including her early years as a ballerina and how meeting Dennis Hopper got her into acting. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor discuss the movies emerging as possible Oscar contenders from Cannes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's da Mario Brothers in their live action debut! This famous turkey, with an all-star cast including Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, and Dennis Hopper turkey is often called one of the worst movies of all time -- but is it actually bad? We posit that, in fact, it's good. Also, wow, that whole King Koopa thing really hits different in the reign of Trump. This ain't no game!
National Walnut day. Entertainment 2020. The book The Wonderfull Wizard of Oz released, Hawii's coldes temperature. Todays birthdays - Black Bart, Maureen O'sullivan, Dennis Hopper, Bill Paxton, Bob Saget, Enya, Craig Ferguson, Trent Reznor, Jordan Knight, Andrea Corr, Nikki Reed. Donna Summer died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/The walnut song - Hmm Thats strangeStuck with U - Arianna Grande Justin BieberThe Bones - Maren MorrisBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent http://50cent.com/Only time - EnyaCloser - Nine Inch NailsStep by step - NKOTBBreathless - The CorrsLast dance - Donna SummerExit - This town ain't big enough for the both of us - ChrisGuenther https://www.chrisguenthermusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio
This week, Patreon supporter Matt Bates, the Black Country Vlogger, brings us Innocent Blood (1992) for our Pain and Pleasure theme -- a film that revels in the push and pull between the two. Innocent Blood (1992) came about in a roundabout way, which is fitting for a film that defies easy categorisation. John Landis had originally been developing a vampire project called Red Sleep -- a wild premise about Las Vegas being run by vampires -- before Warner Bros. passed and handed him a first-time script by Michael Wolk. The film had an entirely different trajectory before Landis came aboard -- Jack Sholder had been set to direct with Lara Flynn Boyle and Dennis Hopper in the leads before creative differences saw all three replaced. Landis cast French actress Anne Parillaud fresh off La Femme Nikita, and filmed primarily in Pittsburgh's Little Italy neighbourhood after a location visit changed his original plan to shoot in Philadelphia. The MPAA initially slapped it with an NC-17, forcing further cuts to secure an R rating. Landis described his vision as "a Hammer film directed by Scorsese." It opened in September 1992 to a modest domestic gross but has since built a devoted cult following among fans of horror-comedy and 90s vampire films.Find Matt here - https://www.youtube.com/c/blackcountryvloggerTRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISIn a world where the streets of Pittsburgh run red... one woman has a code. She is Marie. She is beautiful. She is deadly. And she only eats bad people.But one night she makes a mistake. She doesn't finish the job. And now the most dangerous mob boss in the city isn't just angry... he is immortal.Sal Macelli is back from the dead and building a vampire army from organised crime. Marie has no choice but to team up with one increasingly bewildered cop. Because you cannot arrest something that cannot die. And you cannot plea bargain with a monster in an Armani suit.FUN FACTS ABOUT INNOCENT BLOOD (1992)Despite revolving around vampires, the word "vampire" is never once spoken in the filmDario Argento, Sam Raimi, Frank Oz, Tom Savini, and Steve Johnson all have cameosScream Queen Linnea Quigley appears as a nurse alongside her then-husband Steve JohnsonLandis hid his recurring "See You Next Wednesday" joke on a marquee in the filmThe glowing vampire eyes used reflective contact lenses combined with a beam-splitter techniqueA POV flying shot was lifted directly from Dario Argento's Opera -- who also has a cameoChazz Palminteri appears in a supporting role -- a Godfather reunion crossed with The SopranosBy 1992, Landis hadn't directed horror since An American Werewolf in London -- an eleven year gapSUPPORT THE SHOWSupport the Show If you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
Kicking off our season on videogame adaptation we've got the notoriously awful Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993. Yes, the one that doesn't look anything like the Mario games and instead feels like if Blade Runner had dinosaurs and was directed by an idiot (or two idiots as it turns out).It does star Bob Hoskins and Dennis Hopper though, and despite the critical and commercial failure is still a film remembered fondly by many. How will it fare in the Redshirt opinion cauldron? Listen on to find out!Here's how our schedule is shaping up for the next month:- Super Mario Bros. (1993) - Monday 27th April- Tron (1982) PATREON EXCLUSIVE - Wedesday 29th April - Street Fighter (1994) - Monday 4th May- Pokémon: The First Movie (1998) - Monday 11th May- Captain's Choice (Patreon vote) - Wednesday 13th May- Tomb Raider (2001) - Monday 18th May- Resident Evil (2002) - Monday 25th May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dennis Hopper directs a movie for the last time... and we might know why...DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!CHASERSdir. Dennis Hopperstarring: Tom Berenger; Erika Eleniak; William McNamara
Roger Corman was born 100 years ago this month so to celebrate his centennial and 420, Greg and Bob pair pot with GAS-S-S-S (1970), Corman's hippy-dippy post-apocalyptic stoner comedy. It's definitely one of Roger's stoniest movies, if not quite his best. A doddering US senator unwittingly releases a bio-weapon that kills everyone over 25. With that premise, Peter Fonda, Bruce Dern and Dennis Hopper had aged out so we get Bud Cort (RIP), Cindy Williams, Ben Vereen (who is on fire in this), and Talia Shire (then billed as Tally Coppola). They're like the Muppet Babies of AIP druggie flicks. With dirty psychedelic rock by Country Joe (RIP) and the Fish--the second film on this podcast to feature them and their music. Barry "The Fish" Melton kicks ass. Bob also talks about seeing the 4K restoration of Micheal Mann's THEIF (1981) at the Roxie in SF with the sound cranked way up. It's a good thing. And Greg gives us an update on his record room + why do people watch podcasts with aging men sitting around in shorts? What's the appeal? Hell if we know. Hosts: Greg Franklin and Bob Calhoun. Philena Franklin and Cory Sklar are on assignment. NEXT EPISODE: Cory's Punk Rock and Shock Til You Drop with LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THE FABULOUS STAINS (1982) and FORBIDDEN ZONE (1980) featuring special guest star writer, producer and movie geek extraordinaire Marc Edward Heuck. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss it! OMFYS Theme Song courtesy of Chaki the Funk Wizard. Order Chaki's new album, "From LA to the Bay," on 12" VINYL at BandCamp: https://chaki.bandcamp.com/album/from-l-a-to-the-bay-2 "Scale the Wall" by Everet Almond courtesy of YouTube Audio Library. Trailer audio courtesy of Archive.org. Please support Archive: https://archive.org/donate?origin=iawww-TopNavDonateButton Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram/Facebook (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners@gmail.com
Kevin Costner spent $200 million making a Mad Max ripoff on the open ocean — and the man has gills behind his ears. That's right. Waterworld's hero is a merman. A gill-having, web-toed, pee-drinking merman. And Cinema Psychos is here to ask the only question that matters: Really That Awful? Brian and John go full deep dive on Waterworld (1995), one of Hollywood's most notorious production disasters and one of the most divisive bad movies of the 1990s. They cover everything: why shooting on open ocean is genuinely suicidal for a film budget, how Kevin Costner fired his own director mid-edit and took over post-production himself, why Dennis Hopper is the only person on screen who clearly knows what kind of movie he's in, and how a world where the polar ice caps have entirely melted somehow still has a drinking water shortage. There are plot holes deep enough to lose a submarine in. There are action scenes with the energy of a kid smashing action figures together with no plan. There is a bungee cord rescue sequence that defies physics, logic, and basic narrative structure and secretly rules. And there is one man. Part human. Part fish. All Kevin Costner. CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Welcome to Cinema Psychos [00:26] Personal Histories with Waterworld [00:39] Podcast Promo and Audience Questions [02:32] IMDb Synopsis [04:28] Initial Thoughts and Expectations [06:48] Origins and Mad Max Inspiration [10:00] Shooting on Open Water Nightmares [11:40] Budget Explosion and Production Chaos [17:31] Kevin Costner vs. Director Drama [23:00] Plot Holes and World-Building Ridiculousness [29:00] Plot Recap: The Mariner and Smokers [33:20] Dennis Hopper's Over-the-Top Performance [44:00] Action Scenes and Multiple Endings [50:00] Audience Reviews [58:00] Final Thoughts and Ratings [01:06:00] Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on Socials ❤️
Devin & James are back in the DEN OF CIN with a tribute to actor/writer/director ROBERT DUVALL! Few other artists have had such a long lasting impact on the art form as Duvall, with parts in many of the most important movies ever made, in both supporting and lead roles. We start off with a list of the expected must-see classics, such as The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, M*A*S*H, and Network (to name just a few), but we deep dive into a selection of Duvall films that tend to get less attention in the modern era than the typical "greatest hits" of his filmography. We start with a look into his supporting role in Francis Ford Coppola's THE RAIN PEOPLE, and then dive into long form conversations about his many starring roles, including the criminally underseen THE OUTFIT, his Oscar winning country music masterpiece TENDER MERCIES, family drama THE GREAT SANTINI, Dennis Hopper's still controversial COLORS with Sean Penn, the self-written & directed THE APOSTLE, and the 21st century western OPEN RANGE. Along the way, we get into side conversations about THX-1138, TOMORROW, THE STONE BOY, FALLING DOWN, JOE KIDD, TRUE CONFESSIONS, and THE JUDGE, as well as probably the weirdest, most random cameo of all time in the remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS. Join us for all of these, and even a few more, as we celebrate over 60 years of cinema with Robert Duvall!
RMR 0355: Special Guest, Luke Ferris of the Least Important Things Podcast, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Bryan Frye for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Cool Hand Luke (1967) [PG] Genre: Drama, Crime, Jail, Tragedy Starring: Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio, Robert Drivas, Strother Martin, Jo Van Fleet, Clifton James, Morgan Woodward, Luke Askew, Marc Cavell, Richard Davalos, Robert Donner, Warren Finnerty, Dennis Hopper, John McLiam. Wayne Rogers, Harry Dean Stanton, Charles Tyner, Ralph Waite, Anthony Zerbe, Buck Kartalian, Joy Harmon Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg Recorded on 2025-01-16
Straight out of the Necro Phone Recommendations, we dig into OUT OF THE BLUE, a heavy, bleak film directed by Dennis Hopper from 1980. Critically acclaimed, but controversial due to it's frankness with regard to sensitive topics such as drug abuse and incest, the film garnered a cult following and was released on a deluxe, special edition by Severin in 2023. Intro: “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro: “Hey, Hey, My, My (Out of the Blue)” – Neil Young and Crazy Horse
Dominic Mohan saw Britpop on the inside from the showbiz desk of the Sun in the days when it sold 4.5m copies, a series of heated memories recorded in ‘1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest Year of Britain's Wildest Decade', a lost age of hedonism, stupidity, drunkenness and creativity. He makes a compelling case in this very funny and colourful podcast which stumbles into … … the advice David Hepworth gave him when he was 16 … Euro 96 and headlines you couldn't run now … how the deaths of Kurt Cobain and John Smith changed the picture … doorstepping Phil Collins' ex-wife … the wreath for Noel Gallagher “the fat dancer from Take That” sent to the Sun … Cool Britannia and that brief love affair between music and politics … on the dancefloor at the Labour Conference with Mo Mowlam, John Prescott and Chris Evans … Knebworth 1996, the perfect marriage of alternative music and club culture with a £250,000 bar bill … the debt Pulp, Oasis and Blur owe Ray Davies - “less the Godfather of Britpop, more a concerned uncle” … is it hard to identify a new zeitgeist when people don't congregate as much? … the ‘reverse-ferret' from American culture towards bespectacled blokes from Sheffield … the shameless age before people public apology … how the post-Spice Girls TV talent shows soaked up the budgets and column inches … and Madonna dancing with Dennis Hopper. Order copies of ‘1996' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1996-Backstage-Wildest-Britains-Decade/dp/B0FZBZHPNR The Barbican Show curated by Dominic: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/1996-a-celebration-of-the-wildest-year-of-britains-wildestHelp us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dominic Mohan saw Britpop on the inside from the showbiz desk of the Sun in the days when it sold 4.5m copies, a series of heated memories recorded in ‘1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest Year of Britain's Wildest Decade', a lost age of hedonism, stupidity, drunkenness and creativity. He makes a compelling case in this very funny and colourful podcast which stumbles into … … the advice David Hepworth gave him when he was 16 … Euro 96 and headlines you couldn't run now … how the deaths of Kurt Cobain and John Smith changed the picture … doorstepping Phil Collins' ex-wife … the wreath for Noel Gallagher “the fat dancer from Take That” sent to the Sun … Cool Britannia and that brief love affair between music and politics … on the dancefloor at the Labour Conference with Mo Mowlam, John Prescott and Chris Evans … Knebworth 1996, the perfect marriage of alternative music and club culture with a £250,000 bar bill … the debt Pulp, Oasis and Blur owe Ray Davies - “less the Godfather of Britpop, more a concerned uncle” … is it hard to identify a new zeitgeist when people don't congregate as much? … the ‘reverse-ferret' from American culture towards bespectacled blokes from Sheffield … the shameless age before people public apology … how the post-Spice Girls TV talent shows soaked up the budgets and column inches … and Madonna dancing with Dennis Hopper. Order copies of ‘1996' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/1996-Backstage-Wildest-Britains-Decade/dp/B0FZBZHPNR The Barbican Show curated by Dominic: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2026/event/1996-a-celebration-of-the-wildest-year-of-britains-wildestHelp us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The third episode of this week of 4 episodes is the 1993 video game adaptation Super Mario Bros. Directed by the husband-and-wife team Rocky Morton and Annabel Jankel, it follows the brothers Mario and Luigi in their quest to rescue Princess Daisy from a dystopian parallel universe ruled by the ruthless President Koopa. The film stars Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Samantha Mathis and Dennis Hopper. Come join us!!! Website : http://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod
Welcome back to Myopia Movies, where we revisit the films of our youth and ask the important question: Were these movies actually good… or were we just children? And today—Oh boy. In honor of the release of Super Mario Galaxy, today we are revisiting Super Mario Bros. from 1993. A film that answers the question no one asked: “What if a beloved Nintendo property… was filtered through cyberpunk dystopia, industrial sludge, and Goombas that look like they escaped a low-budget episode of Doctor Who?” How will Super Mario Brothers (1993) hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Keiko, Alex Directed by: Rocky Morton & Annabel Jankel Starring: Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis, Fisher Stevens, Richard Edson
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode swap film reels for fishing reels, to ponder why fishing onscreen has got us hooked. The net is cast wide to consider everything from industrial scale fleets showcased in films like The Perfect Storm and long running series, Deadliest Catch, to more leisurely endeavours like The River Runs Through It, and the BBC's Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. With guests, Mark Jenkin, John Lurie and Gagga Jónsdóttir.Mark speaks to Cornish film director Mark Jenkin about why fishing has continued to have such a strong presence in his films, and how the industry has often been romanticised onscreen. Jenkins 2019 feature debut Bait dramatised clashes between tourists and locals in a once flourishing fishing village, and in his newest film, Rose of Nevada, a fishing vessel lost for 30 years mysteriously reappears in a derelict harbour. The actor, painter and frequent Jim Jarmusch collaborator, John Lurie, shares with Ellen how his 90s cult TV show, Fishing With John, hauled away the conventions of late night cable fishing shows, and what it was like onboard with the actors, Dennis Hopper and Willem Defoe. Ellen also talks to the Icelandic writer-director, Gagga Jónsdóttir, about her documentary, Strengur, and some of her unexpected cinematic sources of inspiration. The film follows the journey of four teenage girls challenging traditional gender roles on the River Laxá, as seventh generation angling guides. Producer: Mae-Li Evans A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
This week on the Exciting & New podcast, Jason, Andy and Dana welcome Doug back on the show as they discuss the 1986 sports classic Hoosiers. In this basketball drama, Lex Luthor takes on the task of coaching a bunch of farm boys to the state championship. Dennis Hopper plays his typically great washed up drunk. And for some reason Barbara Hershey is along for the ride. This movie is always mentioned as one of the best sports movies of all time. Does the Exciting & New crew agree? Listen to the podcast and find out.Jason, Andy and Dana will discuss a 1986 movie weekly, breaking down all the nonsense there within. The 3 hosts all work together and everyone else around them was getting really annoyed at all the movie talk, so they decided to annoy the world in podcast form.Check out previous seasons to hear them discuss 1982, 1983, 1984 & 1985 movies, as well as a full season of Love Boat episodes (if that is your thing). Plus one-off specials and a weekly mini "what are we watching" podcast.#jezoo74 #aegonzo1 #danacapoferri #exciting_new
Francis Ford Coppola's epic about the Vietnam War draws as much from J.G. Frazer's The Golden Bough and Jessie Weston's landmark Arthurian study From Ritual to Romance as it does from Joseph Conrad's novel of African colonialism Heart of Darkness. It's a grail quest with no grail, a pilgrimage with no relief. It's the end of kings, and the end of the world. Starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Laurence Fishburn, and Dennis Hopper. Written by John Milius. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This is a preview of the latest episode of our series Hollywood Avalon. To hear the entire episode, join the Mary Versus the Movies patreon for $3/month to hear this and the entire series Hollywood Avalon: https://www.patreon.com/maryvsmovies.
Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman has produced and directed over 400 films, giving early career breaks to actors like Robert De Niro, Sandra Bullock, Bruce Dern, Charles Bronson and Dennis Hopper and helping to launch the directing careers of Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich (among others).Gilbert and Frank phoned Roger in his Hollywood home to learn more about his life and storied career, including where/how he first met longtime friend and collaborator Jack Nicholson, why the Hell's Angels threatened to murder him AND take him to court, and why “a monster should always be bigger than a leading lady.” PLUS: “The Beast with (not quite) a Million Eyes”! Roger experiments with LSD! Peter Lorre messes with Boris Karloff's head! And the enduring mystery of “The Terror”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week in the Screening Room, Zeth is talking about how Dennis Hopper took control of an ill-fated film production in Canada, rewrote a screenplay over a weekend, and created the highly transgressive 1980 movie Out of the Blue. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week in the Screening Room, Zeth is talking about how Dennis Hopper took control of an ill-fated film production in Canada, rewrote a screenplay over a weekend, and created the highly transgressive 1980 movie Out of the Blue. Become an All Access member and get ad-free listening by visiting disgracelandpod.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Dennis Hopper's place in the pantheon of greatest uncompromising risk takers of Hollywood history. Plus, your voicemails, texts, and emails about the movies you saw way too young. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about Dennis Hopper's place in the pantheon of greatest uncompromising risk takers of Hollywood history. Plus, your voicemails, texts, and emails about the movies you saw way too young. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!!A discovery of one of movie history's most idiosyncratic minds and styles all March long on this show as Jeannine introduces Morgan to the world of David Lynch!The Lynchian blend of psychological complexity, hidden darkness behind an unassuming facade, and surreal, curious imagination is maybe never more evident than in this week's movie as Jeannine and Morgan talk the psychosexual mystery of BLUE VELVET (1986) starring Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper & Laura Dern!Our YouTube Channel for all our regular videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vowDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
Dennis Hopper revolutionized American cinema by bringing the counterculture to the mainstream with his 1969 film Easy Rider. But he also lived his life in tandem with his art, on the fringes of society and sanity. His stubborn attitude and crazy ideas quickly transformed him from a hippie prophet into a longhaired loser. Hopper's journey from success to failure and back again took him through jungles, deserts, and mountains, and involved varying degrees of drugs, guns, hallucinations, and ex-wives – all part of a lifelong search to save his career, and his life.This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Movies open a window into our collective soul. In Screen Captures: Film in the Age of Emergency (Lever Press, 2026), Stephen Lee Naish guides us through recent cinematic phenomena that reflect/refract our contemporary political existence. Stephen Lee Naish is a writer, independent researcher, and cultural critic. He is the author of several books on film, politics, music, and pop culture. He lives in Kingston, Ontario. He has appeared on the New Books Network three times for previous books: Create of Die: Essays on the Artistry of Dennis Hopper (2016), Deconstructing Dirty Dancing (2017), Riffs and Meaning (2018) From Star Wars-scope blockbusters and Hollywood coming-of-age comedies to independent horror productions, Naish draws out the ways these movies shape, and are shaped by, their audience's own dissatisfactions. In his discussion of the Star Wars franchise, Naish highlights a conflict between internet discussion-fueled fandom vs the Disney Empire that shares features with the ongoing rebellions depicted in the films themselves. A passionate fan base who can now voice their discontent via the internet is feeding back into the studio's agenda and criticizing the actions of characters within the film and the actors alike. Chapters on the super-heroes genre and disaster movies draw out the climate-based social tensions these reflect. Depictions of masculinity ("Men on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown") on screens large and small bleed into discussions of the work and presence of Nicholas Cage, David Lynch, and Dennis Hopper -- with a side-excursion into Valerie Solanas's strikingly prescient SCUM Manifesto. Stephen Lee Naish's Screen Captures adds a sharpening filter to the film-goer's experience on the big and little screen. Joel Tscherne is an Adjunct History Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. His Twitter handle is @JoelTscherne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network