Podcasts about George Kennedy

The podcast rulebook says you have to cover a plane movie for episode #747, so I went with the daddy of the '70s disaster craze. The planes are 707s in Airport, but oh well. George Seaton writes & directs a cast of stars & Oscar-winners (including Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, George Kennedy and Jacqueline Bissett). He was rewarded with a blockbuster hit that snagged 10 Oscar nominations (Helen Hayes even won for her adequate supporting performance) and it started a run of Airport flicks. Those 3 sequels and the various disaster films this influenced followed the formula of intertwining stories, romance, some humour and a lot of peril (in this case, there's a Heflin bomb onboard). This is one of the better ones. It's entertaining and has a thrilling climax. So spend some time hearing about Airport. Subscribe to my channel in your podcast app. Rate my show and review it too. Follow me on Twitter, Bluesky and Letterboxd (@moviefiend51, ryan-ellis and RyanHYES, respectively). As for email, that's "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com."

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

Summertime calls for a trip out to the woods for some good old-fashioned Bigfoot hunting! You wouldn't think a movie called DEMONWARP (1988) would be about killer sasquatch, and on a certain level you're not wrong - calling this a Bigfoot movie is a simplification of the other absurd stuff that goes on here. There are also zombies and aliens, and yes it's all supposed to connect. Is it a good movie? Absolutely not, but it does star George Kennedy. Take that as you will. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Some Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check our Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RSS/iTunes/Spotify Find the entire George Kennedy is my Copilot archive right here We’re BACK! And better than ever! On this PACKED episode of GEORGE KENNEDY IS MY COPILOT we’re doubling up once again, starting with a look at the first half of George Kennedy’s second mystery novel MURDER ON HIGH where once again George has to help his buddy Mike Corby solve a mystery.. but this time it’s while they are on a freakin’ AIRPLANE! Exciting stuff! Then we check out the 1970 revisionist western DIRTY DINGUS MAGEE featuring Frank Sinatra as the titular antihero outlaw. It’s certainly something. And of course George Kennedy plays the hapless sheriff on Magee’s tail. Check it ALL out right now! Find Sarah Jane at https://oneofus.net and White Slaves of Chinatown’s archive right here. Or just follow here on BlueSky right here.The post Episode 328 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – Dirty Dingus Magee (1970) (and Murder on High – Part 1) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Welcome to the Video Store Podcast.As the 1960s rolled into the 1970s, something changed in Hollywood. Movies got bigger. Louder. More chaotic. And sometimes… they were a total disaster, in the best way possible.These were practical, physical, dangerous productions, massive sets, real stunts, and ensemble casts packed with stars who weren't guaranteed to make it to the end.The disaster movie wasn't born in the '70s but it peaked there. Airplanes in crisis, cities collapsing, ships overturning, skyscrapers burning. This week, my picks come from the golden age of disaster movies as we look at four of my favorite disaster movies that still hold up, and that showcase exactly why the 1970s did the disaster movies better than anyone else ever has.Airport (1970)Set over one snowbound night at a busy Chicago airport, Airport weaves together multiple storylines, an overworked airport manager, a conflicted pilot, strained relationships, and a desperate man with a dangerous plan. The tension builds gradually, before the larger stakes take hold.What makes Airport work so well is it's scale. Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, George Kennedy, Jean Seberg, Helen Hayes, the cast is stacked with faces you may not know by name, but absolutely recognize. The movie treats its ensemble seriously, letting each storyline unfold without feeling forced.It was a massive hit, one of the earliest true “blockbusters,” and set the template the entire decade would follow: big casts, grounded storytelling, and high-stakes tension. Earthquake (1974)Earthquake promised exactly what it delivered: the complete destruction of Los Angeles.Centered in Los Angeles, the film introduces a wide range of characters, before unleashing a catastrophic quake that tears the city apart. Once it hits, the movie becomes pure spectacle: collapsing buildings, massive destruction, and survival stories unfolding in real time.At the center is Charlton Heston, bringing his signature intensity to a man caught between personal turmoil and unfolding disaster. Around him is a deep ensemble cast, including familiar faces like George Kennedy, Lorne Green and Ava Gardner.Earthquake was create as an event, not just it a movie, it was a physical experience. The filmmakers pioneered the shaker mount camera system to simulate realistic movement, and introduced Sensurround, blasting sub-audible bass through giant speakers so powerful they made seats (and sometimes ceiling tiles) vibrate.The stunt work is amazing: real falls, real debris, real crashes. In the midst of all the destruction, the personal stories carry real weight, making the survival (or loss) of characters more emotional than expected. It's pure disaster chaos.The Poseidon Adventure (1972)Set aboard a luxury ocean liner on New Year's Eve, the movie quickly turns into a survival story when a rogue wave capsizes the ship. The survivors must navigate an upside-down world, climbing their way through the wreckage in hopes of escape.Led by Gene Hackman as a determined and unconventional preacher, the movie leans heavily into character dynamics. Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, it's another stacked cast, but no one is safe simply because they're famous. Relationships evolve, tensions flare, and every character has a purpose. The writing gives each person a distinct arc, making the journey feel and survival feel important. Add in a powerful score by John Williams, and you get one of the best disaster movies ever made.The Towering Inferno (1974)Set in the world's tallest skyscraper during its grand opening, The Towering Inferno follows what happens when overlooked safety shortcuts turn into a full-scale catastrophe. The film is powered by two Hollywood titans: Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. Their dynamicm, one a no-nonsense fire chief, the other the building's architect, gives the film a strong emotional core amid the chaos.The practical effects and stunt work are relentless: real fire, real smoke, real danger. You can feel the heat.It's also one of the best examples of the genre's ensemble storytelling—multiple perspectives, intersecting arcs, and constant tension. And once again, John Williams' score gives you a movie that is epic and intense.These movies hold up today because of the disaster but also the story telling.They take their time. They let you meet the characters, understand their relationships, and invest in their outcomes. So when disaster strikes, it actually matters. And there's no guarantee of survival, not even for the biggest stars.Long before the term “blockbuster” became standard (thanks to Jaws), these films were already defining what that meant.No matter which of these you choose, you're guaranteed a movie night that's anything but a disaster.Until next time — be kind, rewind.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

Will, John and Tom begin a series on CANNON FILMS, and pay tribute to CHUCK NORRIS. We cover the 1986 hijack action film with Lee Marvin (his final movie), Shelly Winters, George Kennedy, Martin Balsam and Robert Forrester. We talk about hijack movies, action stunts and Chuck Norris and his motorcycle with motor cannons. #ChuckNorris #Action #80s

What a disaster! Join Wayne and Kendall as they avoid toppling houses, an out-of-control elevator, and rising dam water for a discussion that will leave you shaking. Starring Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Lorne Greene, Geneviève Bujold, Richard Roundtree, Marjoe Gortner, Victoria Principal's hair, and the city of Los Angeles, with a scene-stealing cameo from Walter Matthau (or should that be “Walter Matuschanskayasky”?), and made at the height of Hollywood's 1970s wave of disaster movies, Mark Robson's EARTHQUAKE offered a unique big screen experience in which Angelenos fight to survive nature… and one another. But will Wayne and Kendall come out unscathed from the rumble and tumble of EARTHQUAKE? Seen this movie? Head to our socials to let us know your thoughts and score out of five. Broadcast: 16 April 2026.

Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski have a lot to say about this week's batch of physical media. Maybe not as much as the most successful franchise entry amongst them, but certainly about Ernst Lubitsch's romantic comedy about thieves in love. Most definitely about Monty Python's religious-skewering masterpiece. But there is also the troubled transports carrying George Kennedy and the out-of-control one that ranks as one of the great action films of the 1980s. An obscure, hard-to-find comedy about UFO seekers is the first of two Fred Ward headliners this week which leads into two films the guys have some fondness for including Orion's attempt at an American James Bond and one of the very first masked do-gooders.4:29 - Criterion (Trouble in Paradise (1932) (4K), Monty Python's Life of Brian (4K))22:57 - Universal (Meet the Fockers (4K))29:46 - Kino (Death Ship (4K), Runaway Train (4K), UFOria 4K, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (4K), The Phantom (4K))1:41:12 - More New Titles (Becoming Led Zeppelin, Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday, Midwinter Break)1:42:31 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

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

Everything you want in a cheesy disaster...disaster. If you've ever wondered what would happen if a disaster movie inhaled a gallon of jet fuel, ignored every known law of physics, and then sprinted straight into absurdity with a grin, The Concorde... Airport '79 is your answer. This is high “so bad it's good” cinema - a movie so committed to escalating nonsense that it becomes a kind of accidental masterpiece. It doesn't just jump the shark; it straps the shark to the Concorde and fires it into international airspace. The effects are gloriously, unapologetically cheesy. Miniatures wobble, explosions bloom like overcooked popcorn, and the Concorde itself seems to operate on a proprietary fuel source called “plot convenience.” Missiles zigzag like confused bottle rockets, fighter jets materialize only to be obliterated moments later, and physics as a concept is treated less like a rulebook and more like a vague suggestion. The sheer number of McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIs that get blown out of the sky “just because” is almost impressive - like the movie is trying to win a bulk discount on destruction. Then there's Robert Wagner as the villain, a man so dedicated to covering up his crimes that he creates exponentially worse problems at every turn. It's like watching someone try to put out a grease fire with dynamite. His master plan hinges on an evil corporation deploying what may be the least effective missile system ever conceived - an instrument so catastrophically unreliable that it becomes the film's secret comedic MVP. Every time it fires, you're less worried about the Concorde and more curious about what unintended target it'll embarrassingly fail to destroy next. And presiding over this carnival of chaos is George Kennedy, reprising his role with the energy of a genial battering ram. He doesn't so much act as he exists - a walking, talking, reassuringly friendly phallus of authority who blusters through scenes with unwavering confidence and zero concern for plausibility. It's oddly comforting. In a movie where nothing makes sense and everything explodes, Kennedy is the human equivalent of a thumbs-up. All told, The Concorde... Airport '79 is less a film and more a spectacle of glorious incompetence. The stakes are absurd, the logic is nonexistent, and the execution is delightfully misguided. But that's exactly why it works. It's a beautiful disaster - loud, ridiculous, and endlessly entertaining for anyone who appreciates their cinema served with a heavy side of unintentional comedy.

Richard Fleischer ist ein Regisseur, der nie wirklich berühmt wurde – im Gegensatz zu einigen seiner Filme wie zum Beispiel 20.000 MEILEN UNTER DEM MEER oder SOYLENT GREEN. Thomas und Gast Patrick Torma von journalistenfilme.de haben sich THE BOSTON STRANGLER ausgesucht. Die Verfilmung einer wahren Kriminalgeschichte. 13 Frauen wurden im Raum Boston in den 1960er Jahren vom „Boston Strangler“ ermordet. Bereits 1966 erschien ein Buch von Gerold Frank und schon 1968 der darauf basierende Film von Fleischer. Ein kurzer zeitlicher Abstand – mit Folgen. Der Mörder schien gefunden, aber vieles war noch nicht geklärt.Und so ist THE BOSTON STRANGLER mehr eine Interpretation als eine möglichst akkurate Wiedergabe eines echten Falls (wie zum Beispiel Finchers ZODIAC). Albert DeSalvo (Tony Curtis) wird gezeigt als ein Mörder mit Persönlichkeitsstörung, der erst in den Vernehmungen der Polizei ahnt, dass in ihm der Mörder steckt.Erst einmal nimmt sich der Film die Zeit, die mühsame und wenig erfolgreiche Ermittlungsarbeit zu zeigen – gerade hier wird sichtbar, dass der Film aus einer Zwischenzeit stammt: Die 1950er mit ihrem klaren Weltbild sind vorbei, es ist zu spüren, dass die Welt sich ändern wird, aber die „Revolutionen“ kommen erst noch. Die Polizisten (stark: Henry Fonda und George Kennedy) sind die Soldatengeneration des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Jetzt ist der Feind viel schwerer zu erkennen und zu finden.Im Podcast diskutieren wir die Stärken und Schwächen des Films, besprechen die Aufteilung des Films in zwei doch sehr unterschiedliche Hälften und Patrick erklärt en detail die beeindruckenden Split Screens.Über den Regisseur: Richard Fleischer gehört zu den Regisseuren, deren Filme berühmter sind als sie selbst. Vier Jahrzehnte hat er in Hollywood gearbeitet und dabei sehr verschiedene Genres bedient. Zu seinen Werken gehören unter anderem DIE WIKINGER mit Kirk Douglas, CONAN DER ZERSTÖRER und RED SONJA, der aufwändige Abenteuerfilm 20.000 MEILEN UNTER DEM MEER, DOCTOR DOLITTLE, der Kriegsfilm TORA! TORA! TORA! und der dystopische und erschreckend aktuelle Science-Fiction-Film SOYLENT GREEN. Unter dem Titel „Soylent Screen“ widmen wir uns in unregelmäßigem Abständen diesem SF-Meilenstein. Richard Fleischer starb im Alter von 89 Jahren vor 20 Jahren – am 25. März 2006 – in Los Angeles.

En este episodio repasamos la vida y la trayectoria profesional del director Gonzalo Suárez, galardonado con el Goya de Honor de este año. Otro de los reportajes biográficos se lo dedicamos a George Kennedy, uno de esos secundarios del cine americano que resultan tan entrañables, ganador del Oscar al Mejor Actor de Reparto en 1968 por la película “La leyenda del indomable”. Charlamos de cine gallego con la directora Ánxos Fazáns y en la sección del cine de aventuras tenemos una película de aviadores con Car y Grant de protagonista: “Solo los ángeles tienen alas” de Howard Hawks.

Mer William Castle i Salong 3! Säsongens näst sista avsnitt handlar om thrillern Strait-Jacket (1964), skriven av Psycho-författaren Robert Bloch. Joan Crawford spelar en kvinna som släpps från mentalsjukhus 20 år efter att hon dubbelmördat sin otrogne man och hans älskarinna medelst välslipad yxa. Med hjälp av sin dotter -- som bevittnade morden som barn -- försöker hon nu starta på ny kula. Det går... sådär. Jesper Wiking från Intresseklubben antecknar gästar på nytt salongen för ett samtal om tvångströjor, extrem gaslighting, cigg på vinylskivor och den fantastiske George Kennedy. Hemsida: https://martindegrell.com/ Skärmtid: https://skarmtid.nu/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/salong3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salong3pod/ Email: salong3pod@gmail.com

Celebrate February 18 with National Drink Wine Day and a wild mix of history, pop culture, and celebrity birthdays. Today we cover everything from the King of England drowning his brother in a vat of wine, to the first air‑mail flight, to the first cow ever to fly in an airplane. Plus a full entertainment flashback to 1978.Celebrity birthdays featured today include:Jack Palance, George Kennedy, Yoko Ono, Dennis DeYoung, Cybill Sheppard, John Hughes, Juice Newton, John Travolta, Vanna White, Matt Dillon, Dr. Dre, and Molly Ringwald.Music & clips featured in this episode:Diana Corcoran (intro), Fireballs, Whitney Houston, Marie Osmond, 50 Cent, Yoko Ono, Styx, Al Jarreau, Juice Newton, John Travolta, Wheel of Fortune theme, Dr. Dre, Buck Ford.Links:diannacorcoran.com50cent.combuckford.comcountryundergroundradio.comcooolmedia.comHistory & Factoids about today webpage

When evil terrorists have hijacked a passenger plane flying through Europe filled with mostly Americans and they're headed towards Beirut...who are you gonna call?  The Delta Force! Yup smack in the middle of a now legendary run of B-Grade genre films (Missing In Action, Breakin', Cobra), Cannon Films decided to make a statement with this star-studded political action thriller starring Chuck Norris (The Way of the Dragon, Code of Silence, Walker Texas Ranger) and the late, great Lee Marvin (Cat Ballou, The Dirty Dozen) who lead this titular elite squad of warriors to the rescue.  Not only that but one half of the Israeli producing duo which ran Cannon - Menahem Golan (Over the Top, Enter the Ninja, The Apple) - actually decided to direct it himself. ;) When first released amidst a true glut of military-themed action films in '86, this was only a middling success but since then, it has garned a devoted cult following thanks to it likely overqualifed cast filled with former Oscar-winners (Marvin, Martin Balsam, George Kennedy, Shelly Winters) and an EXTREMELY catchy theme song created by Alan Silvestri!  Well that and we get to see Norris' McCoy dispatch bad guys with missiles from his motorcycle....Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon  Send us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

On an international edition of The Catered Quiz, Doug Tilley joins the show from Canada to answer questions about the movie The Evil Dead and the actor Eric Roberts. We also talk about Dick Miller, George Kennedy and Larry Cohen. Doug's podcasting empire with Liam O'Donnell can be enjoyed at www.cinemasmorgasbord.com

On the last stirring episode of GEORGE KENNEDY IS MY COPILOT we covered the first half of the George Kennedy-penned mystery novel MURDER ON LOCATION and on this episode.. WE REACH THE END! Who is the killer? What is their motivation? Does George Kennedy get an Oscar? All will be revealed! And then we talk about the odd disaster movie/jingoistic action movie hybrid THE DELTA FORCE from 1986 starring Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin (and also George Kennedy). ENJOY! The post Episode 297 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – The Delta Force (1986) (and Murder on Location – Part 2) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Your boys are back this week with some Schlocktober spookiness. First up, Sean and Parker discusswhat they've been up and if they have seen Army of Darkness. After that, it's a November Movie Preview. And guess what? It sucks. The guys discuss The Running Man, a new Noah Baumbach movie? A predator movie, Osgood Perkins and some other stuff! After that, it's a review of "Wacko" from 1982. It's a proto-"Scary Movie" parody of early slasher tropes and the work of Hitchock and De Palma. It's directed by Greydon Clark of "Joysticks" fame and stars heavy hitters like Joe Don Baker, George Kennedy, EG Daily, Sonny Carl Davis and Andrew Dice Clay! Direct Donloyd here. After listening to this, join the discord or the Patreon!

Coaching legend George Kennedy, seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the year, joins to talk about kindness, his legacy and more.

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the films of director Joe Camp. We talk about his big break from the film, Benji. We discuss how Benji was seemingly all over pop culture in the 70's and early 80's. Joe Camp also directed a hidden gem in 1979 called The Double McGuffin. This film starred several child actors, but also veteran actors such as George Kennedy, Ernest Borgnine, and Elke Sommer. Click and listen!

Mercenaries posing as fashion models? Well, hell yeah! This week, Film Seizure discusses the 1990 schlocktacular Hired to Kill starring Oliver Reed, Brian Thompson, and George Kennedy. https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/23950911-checking-my-files Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

Part 1 of our 1970s Disaster Movie Double Bill - or as we're now calling it, "Shake & Bake". It's time for Charlton Heston to put his vest on and rescue trapped Californians and a French woman in 1974's EARTHQUAKE.Very much like Carole King (and Martika), we hope you feel the earth move under your feet.PS While editing this episode, we enjoyed a slightly alarming 5.1 quake of our own.END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb- Produced/edited by Christopher Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-up by Christopher Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2025 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodBluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialEmail stillanygood@gmail.comSupport the show

RMR 0327: Special Guest, Rebecca Davis, joins your hosts, Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988) [PG-13] Genre: Comedy, Crime, Parody, Satire   Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy, O.J. Simpson, Susan Beaubian, Nancy Marchand, Raye Birk, Jeannette Charles, Ed Williams, Tiny Ron, 'Weird Al' Yankovic   Directed by: David Zucker Recorded on 2025-07-17

Crime. Crime never sleeps, it also never tips or thanks the chef. Crime is a heartless son of bitch that saps the goodwill from humanity and sells it for crack and hookers. Lucky for us Police Squad will protect us from crime. Again! And then maybe one more time then about 30 years later. We talk about our favorite jokes and why we think the newest movie will do well. 

TAKING DOWN THE OSCARS!! The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Use code 50REELREJECTS to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/4ftNIcS! The Naked Gun Reaction:    • THE NAKED GUN (1988) HAD US LAUGHING SO HA...   Become A Righteous Reject by Snagging Our RR Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With the Seth Macfarlane (Family Guy) & Liam Neeson Naked Gun (2025) on the horizon - Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult reaction is here! Greg Alba, Aaron Alexander, and Andrew Gordon (Cinepals) return to wrap up the iconic trilogy starring the legendary Leslie Nielsen as the endlessly clumsy yet lovable Frank Drebin in the final entry of the Naked Gun series. In this reaction, we dive into all the absurd gags, slapstick brilliance, and unforgettable moments from the 1994 comedy classic, including the Oscars sequence, "Nice beaver!" callback, explosive train climax, and Weird Al Yankovic's cameo. We break down how the film satirizes Hollywood, award shows, and action movie tropes with pitch-perfect timing and Nielsen's deadpan brilliance. We also spotlight returning cast members Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer, George Kennedy as Ed Hocken, and O.J. Simpson as Nordberg, alongside Fred Ward (Tremors) as villain Rocco Dillon, Anna Nicole Smith as Tanya, and Kathleen Freeman as the prison warden. With guest appearances by Raquel Welch, James Earl Jones, and more, this wild finale delivers non-stop laughs. We celebrate the legacy of this franchise, touch on its influence on spoof movies, and share our favorite quotes, like “Like a midget at a urinal, I was going to have to stay on my toes.” If you're a fan of Airplane!, Hot Shots, or 90s parody films, this one's for you. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FUNNIER THAN THE FIRST?! The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Airplane (1980) Reaction    • AIRPLANE! (1980) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TI...   Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! The Naked Gun 2 Reaction, Commentary, & Review! Greg Alba, Andrew Gordon (Cinepals), & Aaron Alexander dive into one of the greatest comedy sequels of all time as they react to The Naked Gun 2! With the Seth Macfarlane, Liam Neeson Naked Gun (2025) coming out - We're back with the legendary Leslie Nielsen as the clueless yet lovable Lt. Frank Drebin, alongside Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer, George Kennedy as Ed Hocken, O.J. Simpson as Nordberg, and Robert Goulet as villain Quentin Hapsburg. We're cracking up at unforgettable quotes and iconic scenes like “Just think... next time I shoot someone, I could be arrested,” “I see your point, but I don't see your point,” and the entire "bomb in the briefcase" chaos scene. We also highlight the hospital gag montage, the dinner date disaster, and the famous “It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now” line. As seen in the most-viewed clips on YouTube, the hilarious “Undercover Dinner Scene”, “Explosion in Laboratory”, and “Presidential Banquet Mayhem” remain fan favorites! If you love slapstick, parody, and wall-to-wall quotable lines, this one's a must. From Airplane! to Police Squad! to The Naked Gun trilogy, Frank Drebin is a comedic icon—so we're giving this classic its due. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHAT A HILARIOUS MOVIE!! Go to http://thrivemarket.com/ReelRejects to receive 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift when you join Thrive Market today! The Naked Gun: From The Files Of The Police Squad Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   With The Seth Macfarlane & Liam Neeson Naked Gun Reboot Sequel releasing it's time for The Naked Gun Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Aaron Alexander & Andrew Gordon dive headfirst into the hilariously absurd world of The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988), directed by comedy legend David Zucker and written by the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker trio (Airplane!, Top Secret!). This slapstick classic stars Leslie Nielsen as the iconic, deadpan Detective Frank Drebin, alongside Priscilla Presley as Jane Spencer, Ricardo Montalbán as the villainous Vincent Ludwig, George Kennedy as Captain Ed Hocken, and O.J. Simpson as unlucky Officer Nordberg. We break down some of the film's most unforgettable gags—like the Queen of England baseball scene, Frank's chaotic press conference, the “safe sex” full-body condom bit, and the hospital “he's going to be all right” line that still kills. From banana peels to bee attacks, malfunctioning microphones to exploding opera singers—this movie is the definition of rapid-fire comedy and visual gags. We talk about the legacy of the Naked Gun franchise, its roots in Police Squad! (the short-lived but beloved TV series), and how this movie helped cement Leslie Nielsen as a comedy icon after years in dramatic roles. Whether you're revisiting this '80s gem or watching it for the first time, join us as we laugh ourselves silly and celebrate one of the most quotable and rewatchable comedies of all time—especially with Liam Neeson set to reboot The Naked Gun soon under Paramount and Seth MacFarlane! Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textA teenager has the ability to enter other people's dreams. When he witnesses three middle aged men that know entirely too much about 80s sitcoms talking people's ears off in their dreams, he quickly realizes that it's related to the mysterious deaths happening in the real world. On Episode 674 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss the Indonesian horror flick, Soul Reaper (aka Respati) from director Sidharta Tata! We also reminisce about video games and sitcoms, do a wellness check on Barry Sobel, and talk about dream logic. So grab your TV Guide, slip on your sleep mask, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Lloyd Kaufman, The Toxic Avenger, Elijah Wood, red band trailers, June 26th, Virus, Hell of the Living Dead, Glen Ford, Olivia Hussey, George Kennedy, Edward James Olmos, Sonny Chiba, Kinji Fukasaku, Scream Queens, Robert Davi, Dick Smith, M, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Peter Lorre, Aubrey Plaza, RIP Lalo Schifrin, Tales of Halloween, Mission Impossible, THX 1138, Life After Beth, Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood, Shadows of the Empire, Dash Rendar, Goldeneye, Prince Xizor, WWE No Mercy N64 theme song, Bob Kraft drunk, venemo, Bad Dreams, Evil Dead, Nightmare on Elm St., Soul Reaper, Indonesian Horror, Rap Snacks, Chumpies Chips, dream realm logic, Indonesian folklore, dreams where you fall, Down with OPP, business is booming, Yorkshire pudding, Pudding the Vampire, Punky's On the ‘cock, Punky Brewster, Soleil Moon Frye, Eddie Deezen, T.K. Carter, The Thing, The Transformers, The Bop Crew, George Gaynes, Police Academy, Bad News Bears TV Show, Meeno Peluce, Barry Sobel, wellness checks, Six Degrees of Sobel, Jakarta Witch Trials, Nocturnal Emissions, and Meenopalooza!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

Paul Newman and George Kennedy (won Oscar) star in 1967 chain-gang drama.

George Kennedy wrote a book! In fact, George Kennedy wrote THREE books, with two being mystery novels featuring him playing himself and on THIS episode of GEORGE KENNEDY IS MY COPILOT we're talking about the first half of 1983's MURDER ON LOCATION featuring intrigue, suspense and lots of dialogue about BOOBS. Then we're going long on Robert Aldrich's classic 1968 men-on-a-mission WWII classic THE DIRTY DOZEN featuring Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine and a dozen convicted criminals sent on a suicide mission. Filled with tough guy character actors and lots of bros being bros. Any good? LET'S FIND OUT. The post Episode 278 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – The Dirty Dozen (1968) (and Murder on Location – Part 1) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

I am serious. And don't call me, Draft Class. With a certain reboot / legacy sequel / Hail Mary pass into the end zone of nostalgia dropping on August 1, lets take a moment to celebrate the King of the Spoof, LESLIE NIELSEN!Joining Jon Saks for the LESLIE NIELSEN Draft - SPECIAL GUESTS!Dennis Hurley"Let us know what Draft you would like to listen to by sending us a message!"Support the show

Lou , Mark and Perry listen to Boz Scaggs play "Lowdown"plus a drum solo from Steve Gadd and a movie clip from "The Warriors" and random relish topics also music trivia plus a listen to original demos of hit songs and extra fun stuff like George Kennedy and more

On this long-awaited return of GEORGE KENNEDY IS MY CO-PILOT the gang are joining Alex Cord, Clu Gulager and - of course - George Kennedy on a beautiful sea voyage only partially spoiled by the presence of a genetically modified cat that spits up a weird gremlin thing that is killing everyone. Uh oh! There's murder, mystery, insanity-due-to-hunger, ankle-biting, finger munching and a bevy of horny teens because, heck, why not? All this and a look at George's time as a pitchman for Schaefer Beer! JOIN US! The post Episode 261 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – Uninvited (1988) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Professor Jeff Richardson returns to talk about Peter Ustinov leading an all-star cast including David Niven, Angela Lansbury, Maggie Smith, Betty Davis, and George Kennedy in perhaps the best murder mystery ever put to film. Then everyone shifts gears to Terrence Malick's moving painting 'Days of Heaven', featuring one of Richard Gere's first performances. Connect with us:Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NeverDidItPodcastHosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler, with guest Jeff Richardson

This week the motley crew that is Will, Ian & Nora will assemble to take on a suicide mission. If they complete it, they're free! Never to have to podcast again. If they fail, you're stuck with them for years to come. They'll Take on- THE DIRTY DOZEN (1967) (approved) 150 minutes Directed by: Robert Auldrich. Starring: Lee Marvin, Charles Bronsan, Telly Savales, Donald Sutherland, Ernest Borgnine, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Richard Jaeckel, George Kennedy, Trini Lopez, Clint Walker, Ralph Meeker, Robert Ryan, Robert Webber, Tom Busby, Ben Carruthers, Stuart Cooper and Many Other Talented People! 00:02:00- First Thoughts 00:06:30- Ian's Bit 00:17:00- The Dirty Dozen (1967) 00:20:30- Tasty Morsels 00:27:00- Rating/Review 01:03:00- Totals 01:03:45- Next Week/Bye Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics email: ⁠⁠Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com⁠⁠ Next Week: ⁠⁠The Substance (Available on Mubi)

In this episode of Say Whats Reel, Dom, ILL, and Q dive into the high-stakes world of The Gambler (2014), a gripping crime drama directed by Rupert Wyatt. Starring Mark Wahlberg as a reckless professor-turned-gambler, this remake of the 1974 classic explores the dangerous allure of risk and reward. We also pay tribute to George Kennedy in his final film performance before his passing in 2016. Join us as we discuss the film's connections to Dostoevsky's novel, its modern twists, and whether this remake rolls the dice successfully. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more movie reviewsThe Gambler is a 2014 American crime drama film directed by Rupert Wyatt. The screenplay by William Monahan is based on the 1974 film The Gambler, written by James Toback, which, in turn, is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name. The remake, starring Mark Wahlberg as the title character, premiered on November 10, 2014, at the AFI Fest,[5] and was theatrically released in the United States on December 25, 2014. It features the final film performance of George Kennedy before his death in 2016Find the SWR Crew DOM CRUZETwitter: https://twitter.com/itzdomcruzehoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itzdomcruzehoe/QTwitter: https://twitter.com/King_Quisemoe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king_quisemoe/We hope you enjoyed the video and the content we put out here at Say Whats Reel Thank you for watching!

Director:  George Seaton Producer:  Ross Hunter Screenplay:  George Seaton Photography:  Ernest Laszlo Music:  Alfred Newman Cast:  Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jean Seberg, George Kennedy, Helen Hayes Rotten Tomatoes:  Critics: 75%/Audience: 54%

Creepshow 2 (1987) Screams After Midnight, a horror movie podcast. Creepshow 2 is directed by Michael Gornick and stars Lois Chiles, George Kennedy, Dorothy Lamour, Tom Savini patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz discord: https://discord.gg/8fbyCehMTy email: mftvquestions@gmail.com Audio version: https://screams-after-midnight.pinecast.co/

In this episode we talk with New England Motor Press Vice President and Auto Writer George Kennedy about Tire testing, the electric Rolls Royce, AMG Mercedes, F1 racing, pizza, and North Shore Roast Beef. We also talked about flood cars, and reviewed the very good Toyota Supra. 

Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again! Join the STF crew as they journey back into the wizarding world and Johnnie shows us Leslie Nelson gold!   1st Film: Johnnie's Pick  The Naked Gun: From the files of the Police Squad!  (1988) Directed by David Zucker Starring: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, O.J Simpson, George Kennedy and Khan himself…Ricardo Montalban 2nd Film: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) Directed by: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon, and Jim Broadbent Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Time Stamps: The Naked Gun -  Rate and Review - 1:12:25 Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince  - Review and Rate  -  1:43:44 Music Credits:  The Naked Gun Theme Hedwigs Theme - John Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrTrmnpTNwY

What's a George Kennedy-themed podcast without a DISASTER? On this episode of George Kennedy is My Co-Pilot California is hit by the BIG ONE in 1974's EARTHQUAKE where an all-star cast (including Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, Richard Roundtree, Lorne Greene, Geneviève Bujold and - of course - George Kennedy) have to deal with the after-effects of a massive tremor that destroys most of California. Of course, before the quake hits there's plenty of melodrama and complex relationships (script by Mario Puzo!), but once the earth starts to move things get properly apocalyptic. Our EARTHQUAKE talk is preceded by a short chat about a late-era episode of the television sitcom WINGS featuring George playing a put-upon version of himself! ENJOY!  The post Episode 242 – George Kennedy is My Copilot – Earthquake (1974) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

EPISODE 56 - “MARJORIE REYNOLDS: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” - 10/07/2024 Most film fanatics agree that after the Paramount Picture's holiday classic “Holiday Inn” (1942), actress MARJORIE REYNOLDS, who gave a star-turn as struggling actress Linda Mason who gets a break singing and dancing in the seasonal nightclub run by BING CROSBY, should have been a big star. However, for reasons not quite clear, she didn't rise into the stratosphere. While she had a very respectable and long career, she just didn't soar to the top, as expected. As our Star of the Month, we will take a look into Marjorie Reynolds' life and career and explore our theories on why “Holiday Inn” did not make her a major star.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Christmas In the Movies (2023), by Jeremy Arnold; Whatever Became of…10th Series (1986), by Richard Lamparski; My Heart Belongs (1976), by Mary Martin; Scarlet Fever (1977), by William Pratt (including the collection of Herb Bridges); The Film Lovers Companion (1997), by David Quinlan; Biography of Marjorie Reynolds, July 25, 1942, Paramount Pictures;  “Super Cinderella,” November 1942, by William Lynch value, Silver Screen magazine; “Marjorie's Horse Comes In,” November 7, 1942, by Kyle Crichton, Collier's Magazine; Versatility Pays Off for Marjorie Reynolds,” March 10, 1944, by Hedda Hopper, Los Angeles, Times; “Divorce Plans Discussed by Miss Reynolds,” July 23, 1951, by Hedda Hopper, Los Angeles, Times; “Marjorie Reynolds to Be Wed to Film Editor,” May 16, 1952, Los Angeles, Times; “Marjorie Reynolds Weds Film Editor,” May 18, 1953, The Sedalia Democrat (Missouri); “Marjorie Reynolds: Sixty Years in the Film Business,” April 1984, by Colin Briggs, Hollywood Studio Magazine; “Marjorie Reynolds, 79, Actress, In Classic Films and on Television,” February 16, 1997, The New York Times; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  Holiday Inn (1942), starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Marjorie Reynolds, & Virginia Dale; Wine, Women, and Song (1933), starring Lilyan Tashman; Murder In Greenwich Village (1937), starring Richard Arlen & Fay Wray; Tex Rides With The Boy Scouts (1937), starring Tex Ritter; The Overland Express (1938), starring Buck Jones; Western Trails (1938), starring Bob Baker; Six Shootin' Sheriff (1938), starring Ken Maynard; Star Spangled Rhythm (1942), starring Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake, & Alan Ladd; Dixie (1943), starring Bing Crosby & Dorothy Lamour; Up In Mabel's Room (1944), starring Dennis O'Keefe & Gail Patrick; Ministry of Fear (1944), starring Ray Milland; Three Is A Family (1944), starring Charles Ruggles & Fay Bainter; Bring On The Girls (1945), starring Veronica Lake & Eddie Bracken; Monsieur Beaucaire (1946), starring Bob Hope & Joan Caulfield; The Time Of Their Lives (1946), starring Bud Abbott & Lou Costello; Meet Me On Broadway (1946), starring Fred Brady & Spring Byington; Heaven Only Knows (1947), Bob Cummings & Brian Donlevy; Badmen of Tombstone (1949), starring Barry Sullivan & Broderick Crawford; That Midnight Kiss (1949), starring Mario Lanza & Kathryn Grayson; The Great Jewel Robber (1950), starring David Brian; Home Town Story (1951), starring Jeffry Lynn, Alan Hale Jr, & Marilyn Monroe; Models, Inc (1952), starring Howard Duff & Coleen Gray; His Kind of Woman (1951), starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Russell, & Vincent Price; The Silent Witness (1962), starring Tristram Coffin & George Kennedy; Pearl (1978), starring Angie Dickinson, Dennis Weaver, & Robert Wagner; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textThis week on Fabulous Film & Friends we're going to back to the late 1950's early 1960's when men smoked heavily, recklessly enjoyed sophisticated cocktails and liked their women the way they wore their suits: skinny and tight! A time when spies and cold wars were the talk of the town, and all the cool cats admired two preeminent and influential thrillers. We're talking 1959's North by Northwest directed by the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock and starring Carey Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Ned Glass, and Marin Landau against 1963's Charade, directed by Stanley Donen and starring Carey Grant again, Audrey Hepburn, Walter Matthau, James Coburn, Ned Glass again, and the mighty George Kennedy.  I'm your host Gino Caputi and joining me this week are two of suave, millionaire Men's Men in their own right, David Johnson DMD and Author/Producer George Young.  Before we break out the martinis: the synopses: North by Northwest follows the exploits of slightly mild-mannered ad agency owner Roger Thornhill who is mistaken for a government agent and abducted.  After that, he is thrown into a world of shadow-y art dealers and fast-talking female special agents who will do anything to protect and advance their positions. Roger's only way out is to follow the trail of mystery to its presidential conclusion.  In Charade, Regina Lambert, a soon to be divorcee quickly finds out she's a widow whose ex-husband has hidden a fortune, by 1963 standards.  With both the government and four of her husband's former associates following her to find the money, she falls s hopelessly in love with one of them, though his identity is never quite known. Which is the coolest caper? Find out!!  Follow the FFF Facebook page!https://www.facebook.com/groups/fabulousfilmandfriends Watch, like and subscribe on Youtube Listen to the audio podcast on buzzsprout:  

When we talk about The Naked Gun (1988), we're diving headfirst into a comedy treasure chest—one filled with absurdity, brilliant wordplay, and visual gags that just don't stop. This Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker (ZAZ) film, starring the ever-stoic Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling detective Lt. Frank Drebin, stands as one of the defining examples of slapstick parody. It's a film that has aged remarkably well, continuing to resonate with new audiences and reminding those who saw it back in 1988 just how funny an entirely ridiculous movie can be.Plot and Storytelling: Simplicity at its FunniestAt its core, The Naked Gun is a detective story—a genre that's been spoofed many times but never quite with the same flair as this film. The plot revolves around Lt. Drebin, a man dedicated to solving crimes but utterly incapable of doing so with any amount of skill or professionalism. In The Naked Gun, Drebin is tasked with thwarting a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Los Angeles. The story quickly evolves into a chaotic blend of police procedural satire, ridiculous missteps, and wildly inappropriate antics, all the while managing to maintain an air of sincerity, thanks to Nielsen's deadpan performance.The film plays it smart by not worrying too much about the intricacies of the plot. Instead, it focuses on building its jokes around the absurdity of the situation and the cluelessness of its characters. It's almost as if the ZAZ team were saying, “We know the plot's thin, but you're here for the laughs, right?” And laugh we do—from the first moment to the iconic final act at the baseball stadium. Whether it's a visual gag or a clever line of dialogue, every scene is packed with humour.The Genius of Leslie Nielsen: Deadpan PerfectionBefore The Naked Gun, Leslie Nielsen had a long career in more serious roles but found his true calling as a comedic actor in Airplane! (1980)—also directed by ZAZ. That film launched Nielsen's second wind as a parody star, and his portrayal of Frank Drebin cemented his legacy as the king of deadpan humour. The genius of Nielsen lies in his ability to deliver the most ridiculous lines with the gravitas of a Shakespearean actor. There's no winking at the camera or over-the-top physical comedy; Nielsen plays it as straight as possible, making the absurdity around him even funnier.Take, for example, one of the film's most famous lines: “Nice beaver.” Drebin says this with no awareness of the double entendre, but when Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley) responds by handing him a literal stuffed beaver, the joke lands perfectly. This sort of naive, deadpan delivery that Nielsen mastered makes Frank Drebin one of the most lovable oafs in cinematic history.Supporting Cast: A Perfect EnsembleOf course, Nielsen is supported by a stellar cast, each contributing to the film's comic rhythm. Priscilla Presley plays Jane Spencer, Drebin's love interest, and her straight-laced performance brilliantly complements Nielsen's obliviousness. The chemistry between Presley and Nielsen feels oddly genuine, grounding the film just enough to allow the wild antics around them to feel even more surreal.George Kennedy, as Drebin's partner, Captain Ed Hocken, provides another layer of deadpan delivery, playing the more serious cop who happens to be swept along by Drebin's incompetence. Meanwhile, Ricardo Montalbán, as the villain Vincent Ludwig, brings an elegant, almost Bond-villain-style menace to the role, perfectly contrasting Drebin's clumsy crime-fighting attempts. Montalbán's role is particularly memorable for how seriously he seems to take his part—his dignity adding to the hilarity of the situations he finds himself in.Slapstick and Sight Gags: Nonstop and RelentlessZucker, Abrahams, and Zucker excel in their unique brand of humour, and The Naked Gun is no exception. The film is filled with sight gags that reward multiple viewings. For instance, in the opening scene, Drebin foils an international conspiracy while hilariously bumbling his way through a fight with some of the world's most notorious villains. The film doesn't waste a moment to make you laugh—whether it's Drebin inadvertently causing chaos during a press conference or his notorious attempt to sing the national anthem at a baseball game.One standout moment is the baseball stadium scene, where Drebin, disguised as an umpire, ends up calling the game. This sequence showcases Nielsen's impeccable timing and the film's mastery of physical comedy. Drebin's complete misunderstanding of how baseball works leads to a series of increasingly ridiculous events, all while keeping the assassination plot in the background. It's a perfect example of how The Naked Gun balances slapstick with satire, layering gags on top of each other for maximum effect.Pop Culture and Cultural Impact: The Birth of a ClassicThe Naked Gun was an instant hit when it was released, not just because it was funny, but because it tapped into something fresh at the time: the spoof genre had been gaining steam in the 1980s, but few films did it as relentlessly or as successfully as The Naked Gun. Its success spawned two sequels—The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) and The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994)—both continued Drebin's absurd adventures.But the film's influence extended beyond its sequels. It paved the way for other parody films, helping solidify the ZAZ brand of comedy, which had already been popularised by Airplane! and Top Secret! (1984). It also led to an entire generation of comedies that relied on rapid-fire jokes and visual gags, like Hot Shots! (1991) and Scary Movie (2000). Even modern-day comedy shows, like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, owe a debt to The Naked Gun for its ability to blend procedural elements with comedy.The Enduring Legacy of Frank DrebinThe Naked Gun remains a beloved comedy classic over three decades after its release. Part of that is due to its unique combination of clever wordplay, slapstick humour, and pure silliness, but it's also because of the character of Frank Drebin. In a sea of competent, smooth-talking detectives, Drebin is a breath of fresh air—a man who's as clueless as he is sincere. There's something timeless about how Leslie Nielsen approaches the role, never once letting Drebin become a caricature but always playing him with heart, no matter how foolish he seems.For fans of parody, The Naked Gun is essential viewing. It's the kind of film you can watch repeatedly and still find something new to laugh at. Whether you're a die-hard fan revisiting the movie or a newcomer discovering Drebin's antics for the first time, The Naked Gun never fails to deliver pure comedic gold.So, if you haven't yet revisited this classic, now's the time. Just be prepared to laugh—over and over again.

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Jim watched the wrong Last House on the Left, so we do a little bit of talking about the remake. But it's an iconic rape and revenge movie paired with a movie about a killer cat attacking George Kennedy, with Jim watching the wrong movies. What could go wrong? 

EPISODE 37 - “Memorial Day Movies” - 05/27/2024 War is Hell. As our nation prepares to honor the brave men and women who lost their lives defending our freedom on Memorial Day, Steve and Nan offer up a special episode where they will discuss a few war-themed films that have resonated with them over the years. Their choices cover everything from the Civil War to World War II.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: 100 Great War Movies: The Real History Behind the Films (2018), by Robert J. Niemi; 101 War Movies You Must See Before You Die (2009), by Steven Jay Schneider; Hollywood War Movies, 1937-1945 (1996), by Michael S. Shull and David Edward Wilt; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  Sergeant York (1941), starring Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan, Joan Leslie, Margaret Wycherly, George Tobias, June Lockhart, Dickie Moore, Ward Bond, and ,Noah Beery, Jr; Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, Dame May Witty, Richard Ney, Reginald Owen, and Henry Travers;  So Proudly We Hail (1943), starring Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, Veronica, Lake, George Reeves, Sonny Tufts, Barbara Britton, Mary Treen, Cora Witherspoon, and Walter Abel; 12 O'Clock High (1949), starring Gregory Peck, Dean Jagger, Millard Mitchell, Gary Merrill, Hugh Marlowe, John Kellogg, Richard Anderson, Robert Patten, and Lawrence Dobbin; Operation Petticoat (1959), starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Dina Merrill, Joan O'Brien, Arthur O'Connell, Marion Ross, Gavin MacLeod, and Dick Sergeant; Shenandoah (1965), starring James Stewart, Patrick Wayne, Glenn Corbett, Phillip Alford, Doug McClure, Rosemary Forsythe, Katharine Ross, Harry Carey, Jr, Strother Martin, and George Kennedy; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hilarious comedians Tim McLaughlin & Chris Faga join Zac this week for one sneaky good time in the woods! A man and his daughter are attacked in the woods by what appears to be a sasquatch. After some digging by the bereaving father and vacationing youths, they all begin to realize that Bigfoot would not be the most surprising outcome, as the culprit shifts from one hairy home intruder to a hoard of otherworldly demonists. Directed by Emmett Alston and starring (but mostly shot around) George Kennedy, it's none other than Demonwarp from 1988!Support Our Sponsors!Capsulyte prevents feeling awful the day after drinking. It's doctor-formulated, supports your liver, and comes in convenient portable packets. Visit www.Capsulyte.com and use promo code GAS at checkout for 30% OFF your order today!Fans over the age of 21, go to YoDelta.com and use promo code GAS for 25% OFF your order!Fans over the age of 21, visit YoKratom.com for all your Kratom needs. No promo code necessary, just head over to YoKratom.com, home of the $60 kilo!For the full watch-along experience, visit GaSDigital.com and use promo code ZAC14 at signup now for a 14-day free trial and access to all of our episodes, completely UNCENSORED!Follow the Show!Zac Amico:https://www.instagram.com/zacisnotfunnyhttps://twitter.com/ZASpookshowChris Faga:https://www.instagram.com/chrisfrombklynhttps://www.youtube.com/@HighSocietyRadioPodcastTim McLaughlin:https://www.instagram.com/hot_comic69https://www.youtube.com/@thegreathangpodcast5849See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EPISODE 28 - “Golden Era Stars in 1970s Disaster Films” - 03/25/2024 Just when many classic films stars thought they were finished in showbiz, a wonderful thing happened — 1970s disaster movies! Producers like IRWIN ALLEN and JENNINGS LANG shepherded in an exciting, over-the-top, new genre that capitalized on our fears. They also smartly cast many classic film actors in these movies, providing familiar faces who added comfort and emotional investment. These films proved not only lucrative for these golden era stars, but kept them in the public eye longer and often revived careers. Listen this week as we talk about our favorite film icons as they are shaken, flipped, torched, and dropped from the sky in the great 70s disaster films. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon (2017), by Marc Eliot; Burt Lancaster: An American Life (2000), by Kate Buford Trust Me: A Memoir (2011), by George Kennedy Steps In Time: An Autobiography (2008), by Fred Astaire; Master of Disaster: Irwin Allen - The Disaster Years (2009), by John William Law; Disaster Movies: The Cinema of Catastrophe (2006), by Stephen Keane; Disaster Movies: A Loud, Long, Explosive, Star-Studded Guide To Earthquakes, Floods, Meteors, Sinking Ships, Twisters, Viruses, Killer Bees, Nuclear Fall Out, and Alien Attacks in the Cinema (2006), by Glen Kay and Michael Rose; The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane: American Films of the 1970s (2005), by Ron Hogan and Peter Bogdanovich; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned:  Airport (1970) - Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, George Kennedy, Van Helflin, & Helen Hayes; Straight Jacket (1964) - Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, & George Kennedy; The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) - John Wayne, Dean Martin, & George Kennedy; The Sin of Madame Claudet (1931) - Helen Hayes, Robert Young, & Lewis Stone; The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) - Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott & Kirk Douglas; Johnny Eager (1942) - Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, & Van Heflin; Act of Violence (1949) - Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, & Mary Astor; Earthquake (1974) - Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Geneviéve Bujold, Lorne Green, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, and Monica Lewis; Touch of Evil (1958) - Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, & Janet Leigh;  The Hucksters (1947) - Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, & Ava Gardner; Autumn Leaves (1956) - Joan Crawford, Cliff Robertson, & Vera Miles; Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) - Lloyd Nolan & Marjorie Weaver; Jeopardy (1953) - Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, & Ralph Meeker; The Towering Inferno (1974) - Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Fred Astaire, & Jennifer Jones;  The Swarm (1978) - Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Olivia de Havilland, Ben Johnson; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16-22, 1987 This week Ken welcomes actor, magician, host of the new show "Head of the Senior Class" and all around solid dude Dan Frischman to the show. Ken and Dan discuss growing up as magic nerds, Fred Kolb, being a magician at an early age, asking how the tricks are done, Ken's mastering of mediocrity, buying magic at Macy's in New York, magic on TV, Doug Henning, Mark Wilson, Harry Blackstone Jr., Ricky Jay, TV's Bloopers and Practical Jokes, Head of the Class, pitching to Henry Winkler, fake biohazards, doing stand up in NYC, growing up in New Jersey, Sea Monkeys in the tub, Dennis Miller's prop comedy days, driving out to LA, living on Sunset Blvd, Jimmy Brogan, guest spots on Facts of Life, being a returning character on Its a Living, living with seven other comedians in the Crest Hill House behind the Comedy Store, Andrew "Dice" Clay, Wacko, being Carl "Pizzaface" Price, George Kennedy as a Chocolatier, Howard Hesseman's displeasure, Sledge Hammer, not wanting to play a nerd, when Head of the Class shifted from Mr. Moore to the kids, filming in Soviet Russia, Head of the Class's musicals, Little Shop of Horrors, getting the seal of approval from Rick Moranis, watching your own shows, being confused for the OTHER Dan Frischman who is a little person, getting beaten in tennis by Billy Jean King, Harry Anderson, Circus of the Stars, Warm Up Comics, Billy Connolly, performing as Steve Martin, performing FOR Steve Martin, reusing the hallway set from Head of the Class, the time Ken had to wear borrowed pants at The Magic Castle, Seinfeld, loving Madmen, the Sopranos, and I, Claudius, stealing Bob Newhart's newspaper, Kenan & Kel and the practical joke circle of life.