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Cruising was a notorious movie upon release. It stoked up a lot of controversy over its footage and themes of homosexuality and violence. It also bombed at the box office and started Pacino's slump for the next few years. It derailed director William Friedkin's career for a couple of years too. However, over the past decade it has started to be re-assessed by film critic and cinephiles.Joining the podcast to discuss the film and it's legacy is film critic and podcaster Dion Baia. Not only does Baia discuss the film and it's themes, but he also talks about a man named Randy Jurgensen, who was instrumental in helping get the film made and worked closely with Friedkin on the film.All About Al: The Pacino Podcast is written, presented and produced by Mark Searby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dion Baia and J. Blake are back for the 2025 premiere of the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers Podcast! Kicking off the season, the boys are tackling the iconic classic, Midnight Run, from 1988. They unpack the incredible story, amazing cast and the other incredible elements that made this movie the cult phenomenon it became. Come […]
Dion Baia and J. Blake are back to bring you their 2024 Holiday Special, where they kick back and discuss the iconic Christmas-shopping comedy, Jingle All the Way, from 1996. They break the film down and reminisce about their memories of the frenzied holiday madness, looking for the hard-to-get toys in the 1980s and 1990s; […]
Happy Belated Thanksgiving, everyone and welcome to another edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers ! J.Blake and Dion Baia are back for another collosal episode, covering one of the most influential horror films of all time, Tobe Hooper's seminal work, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, from 1974. The boys unpack a lot and go through all […]
Writer, actor, podcaster, and Speeding Bullitt regular Dion Baia joins me on this episode of the podcast to discuss five AI-generated Steve McQueen films created by ChatGPT. While this episode is purely speculative, Dion's extensive knowledge of film and television makes for an engaging and enjoyable conversation.
Dion Baia and J. Blake are back, celebrating their 10th anniversary on the podcast. And what better way to celebrate than to take a deep dive into a cult classic film that was notoriously panned when first released but has gained a substantial fanbase, the classic Last Action Hero, from 1993. The boys unpack this […]
On this encore episode, Tyrus brings Actor and Bestselling Author, Dion Baia on the podcast to talk about the future of movie theaters. Tyrus explains some movies are better experienced in the movie theater. Dion argues that some aspects of streaming at home kills the movie's momentum. Hot Topic: Find out why Tyrus thinks music and movies aren't the same as they used to be. Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys are back for the 2024 summer season! J. Blake and Dion Baia are diving headfirst into one of the most covered classics in all of cinema, Steven Spielberg's Jaws from 1975. They analyze the original novel, the Jaws Logbook, and various other sources to unpack this iconic and ground-breaking film and the people […]
In this episode, we break down Dion Baia's book, “Blood in the Streets.”You can purchase your own copy of “Blood in the Streets” here: https://a.co/d/8z6TWenYou can also find his podcast, Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers wherever you get podcasts.Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/saturday-night-movie-sleepovers/id939298015Spotify: https://spotify.link/Awb7C73FlKbYou can find the podcast on Twitter @TheDoorsPod and on Facebook by searching Opening The Doors. If you have any questions, comments, are suggestions for guests, you can send an email to openingthedoorspod@gmail.com.
On this encore episode, Tyrus & Kat invite author, friend, and man of many hats, Dion Baia on the show. Kat makes a formal complaint about a food delivery company. Dion discusses his book, Morris PI: The Men from Ice House Four. Potty Break: Find out why Kat almost had an accident on set for Gutfeld! Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus Follow Kat Timpf on Twitter: @KatTimpf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seasonal Greetings from Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! This Christmas season J. Blake and Dion Baia are back to close out the 2023 year with a holiday classic! The boys are sitting down and talking all things, A Christmas Story, from 1983! Dion and Blake unpack this classic film, it's legendary writer, it's unsung director, and […]
Welcome to a surprise, bonus 2023 Halloween episode of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! Dion Baia and J. Blake get back together to have a quick chat about Dion‘s favorite episode from the early '90s show, Tales From the Crypt, that starred the legendary Morton Downey Jr. They reminisce about this iconic series and why they […]
The boys are back for a 2023 Halloween edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! In memory of an old near and dear friend, J. Blake and Dion Baia dive into this lesser-appreciated classic from John Carpenter‘s catalog. They discuss its position in the director's apocalyptic trilogy, the origin and influences, and try to give this […]
Writer, actor, podcaster, and fellow disaster movie fan Dion Baia joins me on this lengthy episode to discuss the best Disaster movies ever made, The Towering Inferno and The Poseidon Adventure. We also review the history of disaster movies and explore the career of Irwin Allen.
Tyrus revisits his conversation with Actor and Bestselling Author, Dion Baia to talk about the future of movie theaters. Tyrus explains some movies are better experienced in the movie theater and Dion argues that some aspects of streaming at home kills the movie's momentum. Hot Topic: Find out why Tyrus thinks music and movies aren't the same as they used to be. Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers, J. Blake and Dion Baia are back and reminiscing about the 1988 classic, Dead Heat. They dissect this insane horror/comedic mash-up and get into some of the deepest unpacking anyone every has dared to go about the events in the story and motives for the characters. So come […]
Dion Baia and J. Blake are tackling the third film in the iconic Spielberg/Lucas series which charted the exploits of adventurer and archeologist Indiana Jones, in what was thought to be the final in a trilogy, 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. In typical SNMS fashion, Blake and Dion utilize the original novelization, comparing […]
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The boys are back for a Spring 2023 edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! J. Blake and Dion Baia bring the band back together and cover a film near and dear to their childhood, The Fugitive from 1993. They discuss the movie's origins and the epic original 1963 television series, and try to put into […]
Author, actor, and co-host of the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast Dion Baia joins me to discuss the 1994 remake of 1972's The Getaway. We talk about the performances of several actors in the 1994 version of the film and compare them to their counterparts in the original version. We take a look at where the cast of the 90s film are now, and we speculate on what sequels and remakes of other McQueen projects would or could look like.
The boys are back for a delayed 2023 edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! J. Blake and Dion Baia hook up to discuss what they've been watching over the 2023 winter season, which as regular listeners will know, leads some pretty interesting and off-the-beaten-track tangents. And the guys got some pretty fun ones today. So […]
Happy Holidays, everyone! J. Blake and Dion Baia are back to end 2022 with a zinger. The boys get together and each make a list of 5 Christmas-themed films and television shows they both love that haven't yet been covered on the show. The also look back at the prior holiday films they've examined, and […]
Novelist, actor, and co-host of the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast, Dion Baia, joins me to discuss Steve McQueen's two episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Human Interest Story from 1959 and Man from the South from 1960.
The boys are back, covering one of the most iconic films of their early friendship, and a 90's classic, Leon- The Professional. In their classic format, J. Blake and Dion Baia talk about the US cut verse the International Cut, the provocative storyline, and the auteur-styling. So sit back, crack open a cold one as […]
J. Blake and Dion Baia sit down, recollect, and reminisce about the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers Podcast, their favorite episodes, what they've been up to on their own adventures, and an upcoming SNMS surprise. Come hang with the boys like old times!
The deranged duo of Dion Baia and Moose Matson join us for a behind-the-scenes look at their podplay ‘Strange Occurrence Out at Fort Courage'. Follow Dion Baia: https://twitter.com/DionBaia Books by Dion Baia: https://amzn.to/3j07zXF Follow Moose Matson: https://twitter.com/moosematson Subscribe to Moose Matson's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNw8RZAwj-Y0xJZLvIFxtmg #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel
Hey there True Believers! From the minds of Dion Baia and long-time SNMS listener Moose Matson comes this tribute to the old-fashioned radio-plays we love, this suspenseful thriller produced by James Hancock of Wrongreel, a podplay meant to shine a light on the long-lost art of, The Theater of the Mind! Come listen to this […]
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From the minds of Dion Baia and Moose Matson comes 'Strange Occurrence Out at Fort Courage', a podplay meant to shine a light on the long lost art of the Theater of the Mind. "Electronica Retro Dramatic 80s Movies" by Pixabay Follow Dion Baia: https://twitter.com/DionBaia Books by Dion Baia: https://amzn.to/3j07zXF Follow Moose Matson: https://twitter.com/moosematson Subscribe to Moose Matson's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNw8RZAwj-Y0xJZLvIFxtmg
Writer, actor, and podcaster Dion Baia joins me to discuss four of Steve McQueen's early TV appearances, including The Defender, the two-part television play starring Ralph Bellamy and William Shatner, and the pilot for McQueen's Western TV show, Wanted: Dead or Alive.
This week, we're throwing it back to a time Kat thought it was "good to be alive." Tyrus reveals why you can't rent mansions and have broke friends. And Tyrus and Kat create a new national holiday. Drive-By: Friend of the podcast, Dion Baia, pops in to drop something off for Tyrus. Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus Follow Kat Timpf on Twitter: @KatTimpf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We Have The Pleasure Of Interviewing Director - Actor - Author Dion Baia As He Talks About His Career And His Appearance In The Brand New John Schneider Studios Movie - POKER RUN - Out Now - Watch Poker Run Here https://www.cineflixdod.com/?fbclid=IwAR3dfM5K2ur3l3YJiPN_0Opz9Uwf-MCKu9qMKMpRAyczrirOv2mkck0oGmQ Buy Dion Baia Books Here https://www.amazon.com/Dion-Baia/e/B07KD4PRLH%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Dion-Baia/183392510 A Huge Thank You To Dion Baia For Taking The Time Thank You To Barry Rogers Of Wayne P R For Arranging This Great Interview THANK YOU To Our Listeners And Our Fans In All 61 Countries For Enjoying The Life Box Media Channel Radio Podcast THANK YOU Please Comment FOLLOW LIKE And SUBSCRIBE To Our Show And All Of Our Social Media TheLifeBoxMediaChannel.com https://linktr.ee/TheLifeBoxMediaChannel Thank You God Bless Episode # 314
Dion Baia and John Schneider join David Webb to promote their new film, Poker Run.
Teenagers! Fast cars! Red blobby monsters! Novelist and co-host of the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast, Dion Baia, joins me on this Halloween bonus episode of Speeding Bullitt to discuss all of The Blob movies.
This week, Tyrus brings Actor and Bestselling Author, Dion Baia on the podcast to talk about the future of movie theaters. Tyrus explains some movies are better experienced in the movie theater and Dion argues that some aspects of streaming at home kills the movie's momentum. Hot Topic: Find out why Tyrus thinks music and movies aren't the same as they used to be. Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus
Novelist and co-host of the Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers podcast, Dion Baia, joins me to discuss Steve McQueen's five consecutive box office hit films in the 1960s: The Cincinnati Kid, Nevada Smith, The Sand Pebbles, The Thomas Crown Affair, and Bullitt.
The boys have been cleaning off the desk and found the LOST episode– their foray back into John Carpenter for Patreon from last October 2020, with The Fog from 1980. J. Blake and Dion Baia have a blast unpacking this classic, going down memory lane and discussing the locations, supporting cast and the film's backstory. […]
Today on The Rich Zeoli Show, “Fox Across America” host Jimmy Failla fills in for Rich Zeoli. Failla discusses the inefficiencies of arbitrary curfew times as well as the lack of media coverage regarding recent UFO sightings. Later in the show, Failla is joined by comedian Ryan Reiss as they jump into the rapid decline of the quality of city life in New York City and around the country because of the lingering ramifications of the pandemic. Additionally, Failla talks about the dangers of censorship among big tech companies. And finally, author Dion Baia joins the Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, Morris PI: The Men From Ice House Four. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla, Fox News Contributor Professor Brian Brenberg talks about what President Biden's tax cuts for parents really means, former NYPD Lt. Dr. Darrin Porcher talks about the rise in crime in NYC and other places across the country and Fox audio guy Dion Baia gives a look at his new book, "Morris PI." [00:00:00] Biden Says He Wants to Handle Crime [00:16:04] Crimes Are Up [00:18:19] Facts Vs. Emotions Dealing With Police [00:33:58] Sheldon Whitehouse's Issues [00:36:39] Obama on HR1 [00:50:22] Schumer Says The GOP "Steals Elections" [00:55:01] Former NYPD Lt. Darrin Porcher [01:11:31] Who Wants To Defund The Police? [01:13:53] Why This Show Won't Own The Libs [01:24:23] Dion Baia, Author of "Morris PI" [01:32:11] Fox News Contributor Brian Brenberg In Studio! [01:46:52] Patrick In Battle Creek, MI
Dion Baia is back to discuss his new book 'Morris PI: The Men from Ice House Four' as well as a classic double feature from director John Boorman: 'Point Blank' (1967) and 'Hell in the Pacific' (1968). Follow Dion Baia: https://twitter.com/DionBaia Buy ‘Morris PI: The Men from Ice House Four': https://amzn.to/3j07zXF Follow Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers: https://twitter.com/SatSleepovers Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel
Dion Baia makes his return for a triple feature of gangster classics directed by the great Raoul Walsh ('The Roaring Twenties', 'High Sierra', 'White Heat'). Follow Dion Baia: https://twitter.com/DionBaia Buy ‘Blood in the Streets’: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Streets-Dion-Baia/dp/1642930636 Follow Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers: https://twitter.com/SatSleepovers Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel
Find out why Kat is saying, "it's good to be alive." Tyrus reveals why you can't rent mansions and have broke friends. And Tyrus and Kat create a new national holiday. Drive-By: Friend of the podcast, Dion Baia, pops in to drop something off for Tyrus. Follow Tyrus on Twitter: @PlanetTyrus Follow Kat Timpf on Twitter: @KatTimpf
After far too long an absence, we welcome Dion Baia back to the show to discuss his new role in John Schneider's 'Stand on It!' as well as his various other endeavors as an author, podcaster and actor. Follow Dion Baia: https://twitter.com/DionBaia Rent 'Stand on It!': https://vimeo.com/ondemand/johnschneidersstandonit Buy 'Blood in the Streets': https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Streets-Dion-Baia/dp/1642930636 Follow Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers: https://twitter.com/SatSleepovers Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax
Welcome to the 2020 Halloween Edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! J. Blake and Dion Baia are going way back to 1982, and unpacking this groundbreaking but sometimes forgotten horror movie classic, the Tobe Hooper/Steven Spielberg extravaganza, Poltergeist ! The boys analyze the many conspiracy theories and controversaries surrounding the film, while talking about the […]
The boys are back for their monumental anniversary podcast, and boy is it a whopper! J. Blake and Dion Baia are going way down the alley and discussing a classic near and dear to their hearts, The Maltese Falcon, from 1941. As usual, they go all-out unpacking this massive topic, first going over Dashiell Hammett‘s […]
Welcome back to Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! J. Blake and Dion Baia this week head way down the alley, back to 1986 and highlight the forgotten gem, Short Circuit ! They unpack the novelization and the subtle differences that add a large amount of character depth, which also may explain the need for a now controversial stereotype in […]
Dion Baia and J. Blake continue in their impromptu summer Side-Casts series, this time around returning to a classic and doing a supplement edition for The Terminator, from 1984. They dive into the original novelization, (which they had not read for their original podcast episode that covered this iconic film). The boys also expand their […]
Welcome back to another edition of Saturday Night Movie Sleepovers! This week J. Blake and Dion Baia are taking a trip down memory lane, all the way back to 1989 and discussing two bodacious and triumphant dudes, and their phonebooth. Yes, Bill and his friend Ted are heading into the past, and let’s hope they […]