Podcast appearances and mentions of James Caan

Rest In Peace Rob ReinerCommemorating not only the 35th Anniversary of an iconic adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel of the same name but the recent tragic loss of its director Rob Reiner who was in the middle of a sterling run of instant classics (When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, A Few Good Men, Stand By Me) at the time of this film's release.  It's the simple story of fictional best-selling author Paul Sheldon (Oscar-nominee James Caan) who gets severely injured and incapacitated after accidently driving off of a snow road one day in the mountains after finishing his latest novel.  Fortunately he's found by a local retired nurse named Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates in the role which won her the Oscar for Best Actress) who gradually nurses him back to health....or DOES she?

DEFENDANT: Buddy the Elf EVIDENCE: Manos Wines Special Edition "Elf" Prosecco SCENE OF THE CRIME: From the North Pole all the way to Manhattan and back again!  -- Hey — glad you made it to our cozy chaos. This episode is basically two things: a heavy pour of festive Prosecco (shoutout to the blingy Manos bottle) and a full-on, goofy love letter to Elf — plus the ridiculous trivia and fan theories that make holiday movies feel like family. We talk traditions, awkward childhood rituals, terrible gift-control impulses, and why some of our favorite seasonal things still hit like warm nostalgia.   We nerd out about Elf like it's evidence in a case: Jon Favreau's direction, Will Ferrell's enormous golden-retriever energy, Zooey Deschanel's surprise musical cameo, James Caan's grumpy-dad groove, and even that weird Central Park ranger theory that adds a darker layer if you let it. There are shower scenes, department store mayhem, real-life crowd reactions caught on film, and a few production easter eggs (Wanda name tags and stop-motion nods) that are delightfully silly.   Also: yes, we taste the Prosecco. It's festive, metallic, and exactly what you want for toasts — light, apple-y, and not too sweet. We compare it to champagne, Cava, and whatever else you line up on a party table while you argue whether donut holes count as zero calories and whether sparkling wine and popcorn are an acceptable holiday combo. (They are.)   We get real about the season, too. If you're feeling pressure to show up for people who drain you, hear us: you don't have to. Treat holiday plans like a dinner party you actually want to attend. Set boundaries, keep what's meaningful, and let the rest go. If all else fails, borrow Buddy the Elf's wide-eyed wonder for a few minutes — it's the best kind of permission slip to feel joy again.   So pour yourself something fizzy, fold a little ridiculousness into your traditions, and enjoy the stories — goofy, tender, and truer than you might expect. From our cramped, sparkly loft to wherever you're nesting this season: happy holidays, however you celebrate. Cheers.

Buddy (Will Ferrell), raised as an elf in the North Pole receives shocking news about his real origins. He leaves the North to seek his biological father (James Caan).

We review Elf (2003) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Elf is directed Jon Favreau and stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

This is The Zone of Disruption! This is the I AM RAPAPORT: STEREO PODCAST! His name is Michael Rapaport aka The Gringo Mandingo aka The Monster of Mucous aka Captain Colitis aka The Disruptive Warrior aka Mr. NY aka The Inflamed Ashkenazi aka The Smiling Sultan of Sniff aka The Flat Footed Phenom aka The Jewish Don King is here with Rob Reiner (Director/Actor/Producer/Podcaster) to discuss: The state of the world, Making a documentary, preparing a This Is Spinal Tap sequel, All In The Family & Archie Bunker, Carole O'Conner & Norman Lear, firing on all cylinders & doing more, directing Jack Nicholson on A Few Good Men, working with James Caan on Misery, being directed by Martin Scorcese & his own acting style, his podcast about the assassination of JFK, the division in The United States, the Robert Kennedy running for President & how it affects DTRUMP running & a whole lotta mo'! Stand Up Comedy Tickets on sale at: MichaelRapaportComedy.com Follow on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelRapaport If you are interested in NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, Soccer, Golf, Tennis & UFC Picks/Parlays/Props & Single Sport! Follow @CaptainPicksWins on Instagram & signup for packages at www.CaptainPicks.com www.dbpodcasts.com Produced by DBPodcasts.comFollow @dbpodcasts, @iamrapaport, @michaelrapaport on TikTok, Twitter & InstagramMusic by Jansport J (Follow @JansportJ)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laci and Matt are joined by their friends AJ and Kristie from the In Love With Horror podcast to go through the history of the modern Christmas classic Elf (2003).   First, the podcast goes through the history of the movie, starting as a spec script in the '90s with Jim Carrey vaguely attached. It entered development hell for years before being revived with Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau, before ultimately becoming the classic it is today... one that you just know Warner Bros is threatening to turn into a cinematic universe at any second. Time stamps: 0:00 — Episode opening 4:30 — History segment: Screenwriter David Berenbaum originates Elf in the '90s; Will Ferrell and Jon Favreau come aboard; working with James Caan; reception, legacy, and potential sequel 32:00 — Movie discussion 1:39:28 — Final thoughts & star ratings   Sources: "'Elf' Turns 15: Behind the Scenes of Making the Will Ferrell Holiday Classic" by Rebecca Rubin | Variety (2018) https://bit.ly/49ShOYF "Elf: Meet the man behind the movie" by Mia Elkins | The Merionite (2024) - https://bit.ly/3XVTVIa "Jon Favreau Reflects on Buddy's Magical Legacy" by Gary Susman | Rolling Stone (2013) - https://bit.ly/4p9CD6F "How Elf built a winter wonderland out of paper and department store goods" by Maureen Lee Lenker | Entertainment Weekly (2018) - https://bit.ly/440w1yP "Will Ferrell" (2024) - MeSsy with Christina Applegate and Jamie Lynn Sigler podcast - https://bit.ly/4iDoufy    Follow In Love With Horror! YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@InLovewithHorror Apple Podcast | https://apple.co/4b80RX2 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@inlovewithhorror Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/inlovewithhorror Twitter | https://x.com/nlovewithhorror    Artwork by Laci Roth.    Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    Follow the show!  Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social  

For their 221st episode, two football fan critics, two sobbing dads, and two motivated teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, enjoy a little corner of football while the NFL season is chugging towards the playoffs. The two venture in the realm of a classic TV movie with "Brian's Song," starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams. Both of our hosts have personal connections to the college it was filmed at, which the Chicago Bears used to call their training camp home for decades. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!Speakpipe - send us a voicemailhttps://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/www.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The snow is falling, the logs are crackling on the fire, and Kathy Bates is about to break your ankles so you can't escape her love. Also, you better rewrite your whole novel while writhing in excruciating pain. MISERY (1990) has a reputation which precedes it, as does our host this week, friend and author Erik J. Brown! Of course we would have a writer come on to discuss how bad it would suck to be in James Caan's shoes. Baby it's cold outside (but you might not want to come in)! Buy some Merch Join our Patreon Join our Facebook Group Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Letterboxd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny and Jenna are recapping the 2003 classic, ELF, starring Mary Steenburgen and Will Ferrell! They discuss the merchandising, pratfalls, James Caan of it all, and more!*Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS*For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.StoreFollow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on InstagramDanny: @DannyPellegrinoJenna: @Jenna.BristerA Very Merry Iconic Podcast is presented by Amazon and Acast Creative! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sugar, Cheer, and Corporate Trauma – Elf (2003)This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we crack open a modern Christmas classic and ask the hard questions: how much maple syrup is too much maple syrup, and is Christmas cheer a viable alternative energy source?Our main feature is Elf (dir. Jon Favreau), the 2003 festive juggernaut that turned Will Ferrell into a full-blown Christmas institution. Ferrell plays Buddy, a human accidentally raised as an elf at the North Pole, who travels to New York to find his real father – a joyless publishing exec played with peak deadpan misery by James Caan.We get into:Why Elf works when so many studio Christmas comedies don'tFerrell's perfectly calibrated performance: total sincerity, zero cynicismThe fish-out-of-water chaos of Buddy vs New York (elevators, taxis, raccoons)Corporate burnout, absent fathers, and why this is secretly a film about emotional illiteracyZooey Deschanel's Jovie as the anti-manic-pixie manic pixiePeter Dinklage's Miles Finch: tiny man, nuclear rageForced perspective, stop-motion throwbacks, and Bob Newhart quietly holding the whole thing togetherWe also talk Elf on the Shelf fatigue, Christmas parenting arms races, and why forgetting to move a plastic elf at 6am is more stressful than most full-time jobs.Yes, the ending leans hard into mass sing-along cheer-powered magic. Yes, it's shameless. But Elf earns it by committing fully to warmth, kindness, and the radical idea that being nice to people might actually matter.A rare Christmas movie that works for kids, parents, and deeply cynical adults who swear they “hate festive films” but somehow still quote this one every December.Strong recommend.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Danny and Jenna are recapping the 2003 classic, ELF, starring Mary Steenburgen and Will Ferrell! They discuss the merchandising, pratfalls, James Caan of it all, and more!*Order Danny's book here: https://amzn.to/3Z5mjHS*For A Very Merry Iconic Podcast merch go to EverythingIconic.StoreFollow @AVeryMerryIconicPodcast on InstagramDanny: @DannyPellegrinoJenna: @Jenna.BristerA Very Merry Iconic Podcast is presented by Amazon and Acast Creative! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins sits down with actor, entrepreneur, and mob insider Gianni “Johnny” Russo, best known for his unforgettable role as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. Russo pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of stories that stretch from Frank Costello and Joe Colombo to Las Vegas skimming, the Vatican Bank, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, and even Pablo Escobar. Russo discusses his new book, Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather, co-written with Michael Benson—an unfiltered account of power, violence, politics, and survival inside the criminal underworld and Hollywood royalty. This is not recycled mythology—this is Gianni Russo's personal version of history from the inside. Whether you believe every word or not, the stories are raw, violent, and utterly fascinating. This episode discusses: The Godfather, The Kennedy assassinations, Vegas skimming, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, the Chicago Outfit, Pablo Escobar

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.Send us a textTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7 https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast https://dockingbay77pod.buzzsprout.com

Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping the dripping wet sensual author thriller: "Misery"! We loved watching the hottie with a body, Kathy Bates, slink around her sumptuously decorated love nest / prison with the timelessly gorgeous James Caan. The chemistry between these two was off the charts. We haven't seen a "will they / won't they" like this in a long time. Bonus points to the filmmakers for finding and casting an actual pig named Misery! We love to see a woman pig getting her flowers like that! As usual we also talk about food, wet dreams, Jessica Lange and whether or not we should hobble Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny. All that and so much more on this week's episode of "Mummy Dearest Podcast!" Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!

En esta ocasión analizamos Misery (1990), el escalofriante duelo interpretativo entre James Caan y una inolvidable Kathy Bates en una de las mejores adaptaciones de Stephen King. Repasamos las anécdotas más sorprendentes del rodaje, los cambios respecto a la novela y cómo Rob Reiner consiguió convertir una historia claustrofóbica en un clásico del suspense. Un viaje directo al infierno de la obsesión… sin necesidad de romperte las piernas. Voces de: Iñaki Lobo Sánchez: (https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-audios-inaki-lobo-sanchez_al_2334351_1.html?show=programs) Alex Soto (https://www.ivoox.com/perfil-alex-soto_a8_listener_14910952_1.html) Telegram: https://t.me/+q592Qjx965MwY2I0 #LibroFrikotote: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Sr-I%C3%B1aki-Sanch%C3%A9z/dp/8419983748 Mail: lafrikoteka@gmail.com Whatsapp: 620475003

Been awhile since we talked about a Will Ferrell movie! We continue the holiday season with Elf considered an all time Christmas classic from director Jon Favreau. Listen as we determine wether Buddy is as endearing as he was when the movie came out. Or if he really gets on our nerves. Giving credit to the lates Bob Newhart,James Caan, and Ed Asner too. Biggest shoutout to Jess from New Girl herself Zooey Deschanel. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

Hey! Our Christmas Series kicks off with a newer classic from the 2000s: Elf, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, and Bob Newhart. What kind of nostalgia bump do we give it? How does it hold up against other recent Christmas classics? Found out on this week's Cinemavino! #cinemavino #2000s #Elf #Christmas

Since the unfortunate passing of actor James Caan some stories of his involvement with the mafia have surfaced, We discuss these stories, as well as his gambling problems and James Caan naked in a hotel room? All this in this weeks patreon.--Join the Milwaukee Mafia Newsletter and get updates about the Mafia and Gavin https://milwaukeemafia.com/join-the-mailing-list/Got a question about this episode? Email Gavin and Eric at milwaukeemafia@gmail.comExplore the Milwaukee Mafia Wiki: https://milwaukeemafia.com/Become part of the Family: https://www.patreon.com/Milwaukeemafia--Gavin Schmitt is the leading historical expert on the mafia in Wisconsin. He has written several books on the subject and regularly speaks across the country.Get Gavin's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Gavin-Schmitt/e/B00E749XFSBook Gavin for a Presentation: https://gavinschmitt.com/

In this episode, Austin and Time travel back in time to 1965 for a 7-movie marathon including: Michael Caine in The Ipcress File, Blake Edwards' The Great Race, Sidney Lumet's The Hill, the western satire The Hallelujah Trail, Beach Ball, Operation Crossbow, and James Caan playing a really bad man in Lady in a Cage.

Welcome to another cock-a-doodie episode of Black Girl Film Club! As the weather gets colder, we take on stan culture, fandom and unhinged devotion in Misery (1990), directed by Rob Reiner and starring James Caan and Kathy Bates. In this episode: Stephen King's experiences with fan backlash and substance abuse, King's vast influence on the horror genre, Kathy Bates' star making turn as Annie, the evil nurse trope, and our own personal experiences with fandom. Our recommendations: Selena (1997), Der Fan (1982), Ingrid Goes West (2017), Play Misty for Me (1971), The Fanatic (2019) Support the show with a Ko-fi! ko-fi.com/blackgirlfilmclub Check out the rest of our socials at linktr.ee/blackgirlfilmclub

Squirrel away those pills and burn that manuscript because we're talking about Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's Misery (1990).Joining us for the discussion is comedian Roz Hernandez, who has begun (but maybe never finished?) every King novel.We're talking Kathy Bates' Academy award winning performance as Annie Wilkes, a horny Sheriff & Deputy combo, and multiple fiery manuscripts.Plus: toxic (queer) fandom, Lauren Bacall's smoker voice, the FX we do - and don't - see, and pranking Barnes & Noble employees Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group or the Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) > Roz: @rozhernandez (Instagram) / Ghosted PodcastBe sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrating 250 episodes with a best-of collection featuring iconic interviews, unforgettable Hollywood stories, and classic moments from The Richard Roeper Podcast & Screen Time with Roe & Roeper. Relive standout conversations with Bob Odenkirk, Jennifer Hudson, James Caan, Chance the Rapper, and more in this milestone episode. The Richard Roeper Show is brought to you by Americaneagle.com Studios. 

Send us a text about your favourite films relating to the episode.I know It's been a long wait for the podcast to return, but good things come to those who wait for a new Edgar Wright movie in the form of a new adaptation of Stephen Kings earlier books, The Running Man. As we have basically covered every Edgar Wright film in the past, we decided to do another Stephen King adaptations episode. Joining me to talk all this Stephen King is our current leader of the League of Podcasts, Matt from the Matt and Mark Movie Show. Warning we will be talking SPOILERSMatt to go first, and is going for Rob Reiners Misery that brought home a well deserved Oscar for Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes. On this one we talk about how unpredictable this story is and how unpredictable Annie Wilkes can be too. We talk about how well Rob Reiner directs the film in a brilliantly simple way. We talk about how amazing both performances are in this film from Kathy Bates and James Caan. Plus we talk about big hammers. IMDB page            The Matt and Mark Movie Show Lintree     FVF Social linkstwitterinstagramTikTokAs ever please enjoy. Support the show

Think film noir is all detectives and femme fatales? Think again. Kristy and Jeff trade daylight for streetlights as they slip into the smoky, shadowy world of Noirvember — a month-long celebration of crime, cynicism, and cinematic style. From doomed lovers to desperate antiheroes, this episode proves that in film noir, everyone's guilty of something. 

Why do some recruitment founders build seven-figure businesses while others plateau despite working just as hard? My guest, Ollie Scott, discovered growth doesn't come from hustle alone. It comes from strategic bets. Ollie is the founder of Unknown, a talent growth consultancy that's worked with over 500 brands including Nike, Apple, and Disney. Six years ago, he started with £13,000 on a credit card and one mission: build the opposite of every recruitment company he'd ever seen. In this episode, Ollie shares his journey from rebellion to revenue. You'll hear why differentiation always beats trying to be the best, how scaling from 8 to 18 people nearly destroyed his business, and the three strategic bets he used to rebuild. You'll Learn: • Why trying to be the “best” agency is a losing strategy • How Unknown defined a point of view clients cared about • What went wrong scaling from 8 to 18 people • Why profit is the safety net that enables innovation • How to build a productized recruitment offering • Why freelance talent pools are the future of recurring revenue • How recruiters can monetise M&A intelligence • How to price buy-side advisory at six-figure fees Episode Timestamps: [4:05] Selling suits to James Caan's recruitment firm [10:23] Launching Unknown with £13,000 on a credit card [15:36] Naming strategy and brand distinctiveness [18:26] Writing a breakup letter to recruitment companies [21:44] Why rebellion works early but can't scale [36:36] Productizing around three ICPs [44:03] Scaling to 18 people destroyed profit margins [48:34] Profit as psychological safety [53:20] Building recurring revenue through freelance talent pools [58:25] Why recruiters have more M&A intelligence than M&A firms Guest Bio: Ollie Scott is the founder of Unknown, a £3 million talent growth consultancy specialising in the global creative industry. Before launching Unknown, Ollie spent six years at Gemini People, joining the board in his early twenties. Unknown now operates across executive search, freelance talent pools, and M&A advisory for creative agencies. Connect with Ollie: LinkedIn: Ollie Scott Website: unknown.media Connect with Mark: recruitmentcoach.com/strategy-session linkedin.com/in/markwhitby Instagram: @RecruitmentCoach

Misery es uno de los grandes thrillers basados en Stephen King. Este programa de Par-Impar está dedicado a ella. En compañía del escritor y guionista Ciro Altabás, que presenta su libro Cabezazos en el teclado (precisamente sobre anécdotas de escritores) los chicos de Par-Impar conversan sobre la archiconocida Misery, una de las primeras adaptaciónes de Stephen King bien valoradas por la crítica, quizá por no pertenecer única y exclusivamente al terror. El film, no obstante, deja marca por una aterrorizante Kathy Bates como la enfermera Annie Wilkes, uno de los iconos del thriller y el horror de los 90. En este nuevo podcast de esRadio, Dani Palacios y Juanma González desgranan todos los secretos de la película que dio un Oscar a Kathy Bates y lo relacionan con otros títulos del escritor, ahora de acualidad gracias al estreno de otras adaptaciónes como It. Bienvenidos a Derry, La vida de Chuck o La larga marcha. No te pierdas este nuevo programa de Par-Impar sobre Misery, la historia de un escritor de novelas románticas -trasunto del propio King- secuestrado en medio de una tormenta de nieve por una aparentemente apacible enfermera que cuida de sus heridas tras un accidente de coche. Es el principio del terror: la mujer es una fan fatal de sus novelas de Misery y torturará a su ídolo para que la novela salga como ella quiere....

Paul and Amy crack open Misery, where Rob Reiner turns Stephen King's nightmare of fame and obsession into a masterclass in tension. They unpack Kathy Bates' Oscar-winning turn as Annie Wilkes, James Caan, and what the film says about fandom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan and Evan hold down the fort again this week, while Dave's on vacation. Megan kicks things off with a review of CHAIN REACTIONS (2:25), Alexandre O. Philippe's insightful documentary about THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, which takes an intriguing approach: it examines the film's impact on five artists — Patton Oswalt, Takashi Miike, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Stephen King, and Karyn Kusama — exploring how it shaped their art and psyche from childhood trauma. Megan is a big fan and highly recommends it. Next, both of us discuss Bryan Bertino's disappointing psychological horror film Vicious (20:55), starring Dakota Fanning and Kathryn Hunter. The movie, which is streaming on Paramount+, follows a woman (Fanning) who must fight for her life after receiving a mysterious box from a late-night visitor (Hunter). It features murky visuals, plot, and ideas that failed to capture our attention. And in this week's Patreon exclusive audio, we talk about Rob Reiner's 1990 horror film MISERY, starring James Caan and Kathy Bates, in honor of its 35th anniversary!

Join Alex and guest host Dr. Jon Mandracchia as they become members of the Corleone family discussing Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972). This first part stars Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone, a mafia Don whose life is based on tradition. Also starring Al Pacino as Michael, Vito's son, who unexpectedly, but with his full throat, becomes the new Don. Robert Duvall, James Caan, Diane Keaton, and many others bring an amazing cast of characters to life. The conversation centers around criminogenic thinking, the cognitive processes that lead to criminal behavior, and inputs into that thinking, like the Dark Triad personality traits. Further, an there is an exploration of the mafia as an extension of Italian American immigrant culture and how this film portrays the softer side of power politics and dynamics. Listening to this episode is an offer you can't refuse! Learn more about Avila University's Master's in Counseling program, email Jon to ask questions, or head to his Research Gate profile to read his work! If you like this content, you might like my new Audible audiobook/course, A Psychologist Goes to the Movies, available now! It features six films that have been on this show, condensed into 25-30 min essays, researched and analyzed. Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0. Episode Transcription Go to this link to read a transcript generated by Whisper AI Large V3 Model. Disclaimer: It is not edited and may contain errors!

Nick reunites with film critics Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy to catch up on Steve's trip to Fantastic Fest, talk box office trends, and review new releases including Tron: Ares, The Kiss of the Spider Woman starring Jennifer Lopez, Roofman with Channing Tatum, and a heartfelt new documentary about John Candy. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to dive into the bizarre world of Billy Corgan's $20 Goth Smoothie, the nostalgia of those old “Scary Sounds” Halloween CDs, and memories of Erehwon mountain stores at the mall. They also swap stories about some of Hollywood's most misguided side projects—from James Caan's Sicilian Vampire to Marlon Brando in drag and Christopher Walken partying with The Country Bears Jamboree. [Ep 393]

Send us a textSPECIAL NOTE: SEASON 15 OF THE GOOD, THE POD AND THE UGLY CELEBRATES THE USE OF THE PRACTICAL AND DIGITAL EFFECT KNOWN AS THE SQUIB. IRL GUN VIOLENCE IS INTOLERABLE AND RENOUNCED BUT... CINEMATIC VIOLENCE WILL BE CELEBRATED IN A WAY THAT MAY DISTURB SOME LISTENERS.  Yo, put the da bomb rap-rock mix CD on the Walkman, brush off your fly three-button boxy suit, and get your pre-9/1l cool on fo' shizzle, home skillet, as TGTPTU breaks with its patent-pending temporal pincer movement to cover THE WAY OF THE GUN (2000).   Before he (strike as appropriate: ruined / renewed / continued) the Mission Impossible film franchise but after winning the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for 1995's The Usual Suspects, Christopher McQuarrie would write and direct this (strike as appropriate: possible war crime / secret masterpiece / neo-Western action-thriller satire), and land in director jail. Unlike a highly successful sequel he'd write and produce two decades later also with “gun” in the title, McQuarrie's directorial debut was not “top,” nor would it receive any Academy noms for Orig Screenplay or Best Pic. Instead, it would be twelve years before McQuarrie would direct again when he'd write and direct Jack Reacher (the one ((strike as appropriate: starring / miscast)) with Tom Cruise).   The Way of the Gun was purportedly McQuarrie's attempt to unmake the antihero criminal movie popular by the late-90s by going further than other films had in making its felonious buddy protagonists not just unlikeable but reprehensible. Selected for the job, after many turned down the role, Ryan Phillippe who got a haircut and adopted a voice for the role of Parker (no relation to the Richard Stark series) and the always magnetic Benicio del Toro as Longbaugh. These two petty but also not-so-petty criminals happen upon a scheme during their brief road trip's peeing in bottles, punching women, and distributing sperm to banks for quick cash, a plan involving kidnapping for ransom a surrogate mother named Robin (played by Juliette Lewis) who SPOILER ALERT whose baby doctor is her baby daddy who, despite having a different last name, is SPOILER the son of the expected father of the embryo that didn't take and the plot gets (strike as appropriate: purposively complex / even dumber / more twisted / majorly buggin') from there. Another Lewis, pod favorite and Juliette's father Geoffrey, is introduced (strike as appropriate: losing / winning) at a complex variation of Russian roulette as part of James Caan's Members-only posse who mount up for the film's squibbiest moment, a finale at a Mexican cantina and whorehouse.  O.G. host Ken casts Jonah Hill as Jonah Hex in a McG remake of the film while hosts Thomas and Ryan introduce Natural Born Killers into the chat, wondering if it not The Friends of Eddie Coyle for the 90s. Guest host Jack defends the movie's inclusion in Season 15 as all that and a bag of chips and not wiggity wiggity wack. Next week is Robocop. Psych! My bad. That's in the pairing after next. Follow and subscribe if you want the 411. Also, send an electronic mail down the information superhighway to thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.com if you want Thomas's copy on DVD. We outtie.THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gLetterboxd (follow us!):Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

Paul and Erin discuss two films about obsessive fandom: Rob Reiner's 1990 Stephen King adaptation MISERY, and Tony Scott's 1996 De Niro/Snipes thriller THE FAN.

The incorrect file was uploaded yesterday, 9/18. This is the corrected file. Sorry for any confusion.Devin & James are back in the Den! And we're celebrating more 50th anniversaries for the iconic year of 1975. This time we're covering 1975's TOUGH GUY MOVIES! Ranging from over-the-top action to gritty neo-noir, some of our greatest movie stars of the era were busy making this year one of the best for being a badass. We start by taking a swing at Charles Bronson and James Coburn in the criminally underrated HARD TIMES. Then we dive into messy pro-killers James Caan and Robert Duvall in THE KILLER ELITE. Then it's off to Japan with Robert Mitchum in THE YAKUZA. We continue our globetrotting in England with a different kind of Duke, John Wayne in BRANNIGAN. The travel vibe continues as we climb the treacherous "Murder Wall" in Switzerland with Clint Eastwood in THE EIGER SANCTION. Then we return to Los Angeles for the underappreciated Burt Reynolds' dark neo-noir, HUSTLE. After that, we keep on truckin' with Jan Michael Vincent in WHITE LINE FEVER. We finish off with a short bit covering a couple of oddballs, even amongst this bunch: Joe Don Baker (RIP) as MITCHELL, and Paul Newman in THE DROWNING POOL. And that's only a handful of the tough guy movies released this year! Join us for a discussion on some of the best "Lazy Sunday" watches you could ever find.

Josh and Rob just want to hang out with their buddies in the woods! Actor Josh Duhamel joins Rob Lowe to discuss leaving Hollywood for the wilderness of Minnesota, working with the great James Caan, his new show “Ransom Canyon,” and much more.Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather (1972) is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. Based on Mario Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel, The Godfather depicts the rise and legacy of the Corleone family, a fictional Italian-American organized crime family led by Vito Corleone and the transformation of his son Michael from a reluctant outsider to a ruthless mafia boss. The film, which features an ensemble cast of American film icons, including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duval, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, and John Cazale, explores themes of family, power, and the American Dream. It also provides a window into the relationship between law and culture while offering complex perspectives on the meaning of justice. Timestamps: 0:00     Introduction 3:08     “I believe in America” 12:27    Business and the personal 14:07    Competing views of law and justice in America 16:57    The legitimate and illegitimate, the sacred and the profane20:52   Narratives about the mafia 26:59   The consigliere 33:59   Tensions between tradition and modernity 39:37    Ritual44:41    Performance and power 49:11     Retribution 55:18     The mafia and The Godfather 56:48    Codes of loyalty 102:39   The immigrant experience Further reading: Barber, Nicholas, “The Godfather: Have we misunderstood America's greatest film?”, BBC (Mar. 13, 2022) Coppola, Francis Ford, The Godfather Notebook (2016) Denvir, John, “The Slotting Function: How Movies Influence Political Decision,” 28 Vermont L. Rev. 799 (2003-04) Gambrell, Brian C., “Leave the Representation, Take the Cannoli: The Crime Fraud Exception to the Attorney-Client Privilege and ‘The Godfather,'” 23 South Carolina Lawyer (2011-12) Papke, David, “Myth and Meaning: Francis Ford Coppola and Popular Response to The Godfather Trilogy,” in Legal Reelism: Movies as Legal Text (John Denvir ed., 1996) Puzo, Mario, The Godfather (1969) Seal, Mark, Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli: The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather (2021) Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

We're gonna give you an offer you can't refuse - two millennial white guys watching The Godfather for the first time in 2025 and then attempting to give a fresh take on one of the most talked about films ever made...I mean, how can you resist?We also talk about the Criterion sale, social-media, Youtube advertisements, Austin's sobriety, and The Godfather sequels.Directed by Francis Ford CoppolaStarring - Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Sterling Hayden, and John Cazale

In this episode, we continue our Year of The Nineties with Wes Anderson's directorial debut, "Bottle Rocket", starring Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson and James Caan! Listen now!

Steve & Izzy continue 2025 the Year of the Apocalypse celebrating movies after the fall of man as they are joined by the homey Michael Bagford to discuss 1975's "Rollerball" starring James Caan, John Houseman, Maud Adams & more!!! What is proper shower etiquette & how has it changed in 50 years? How about our views on threesomes & true loves? Was this movie on the forefront of current AI issues?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, four TVs on every wall, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UntidyVenus.Etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Etsy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.untidyvenus.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TeePublic - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're going to take a look at the only film directed by actor James Caan. He stars along with Jill Eikenberry, and Robert Viharo in the 1980 film Hide in Plain Sight. Daniel Lackey joins us to discuss this "based on a true story" drama. We also have our movie recommendations and a trivia game inspired by actors who directed just one film. 

In this episode of Jay Movie Talk, I dive deep into Michael Mann's 1981 neo-noir classic Thief. From James Caan's unforgettable performance as Frank, a master safecracker chasing one last score, to Mann's stylish direction and Tangerine Dream's Iconic synth score. I explore why Thief remains one of the most influential crime dramas ever made.I talk about the film's surreal Chicago atmosphere, its influence on the heist and crime genre, and how it set the tone for Michael Mann's entire career. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time viewer, this episode is for you, with some behind-the-scenes stories and reasons why Thief deserves its place in the crime film hall of fame.What's your favorite Michael Mann movie?Drop your thoughts in the comments

The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Brian Koppelman record the first podcast without penalties, substitutions, or time limit as they revisit Norman Jewison's 1975 classic ‘Rollerball' starring James Caan, John Houseman, and John Beck. Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Ronak Nair Free eBooks library. It's on Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If someone had told Harrison Ford the odds early on, about his chances of making it as an actor in Hollywood, he may have given up. But he wasn't an odds kinda guy. He was a guy who did what he had to do to make it. Sometimes that meant swinging a hammer and working as a carpenter on the houses of James Caan and Joan Didion. Other times he found work touring with the Doors as the band's photographer. He even dealt a little weed on the side to people like Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas. But whether he was pulling focus on an elusive Jim Morrison, tearing ass through Petaluma in an old Chevy, or navigating a hunk of junk through an asteroid field, never tell him the odds. Harrison Ford made his own luck. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok 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

Josh Duhamel reminisces on his relationship with legendary actor James Caan and the embarrassing moment when he forgot James starred in the iconic film, The Godfather.

See J.P.'s thirty second version of "The Birds" here: https://youtu.be/kjiSyts0xnk?si=1KZK5e7fOymLmtLU EPISODE 98 -  “BEHIND THE SCENES: GETTING TO KNOW THE TEAM BEHIND FBTHS” - 7/28/25 As they say, it takes a village. And that is very true here at FROM BENEATH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN podcast. This week, we decided to pull the curtain back and reveal two unsung heroes of the show who work tirelessly behind the scenes at the podcast. Meet Executive producer and Post Production Supervisor LINDSAY SCHNEBLY and Associate Producer and Researcher JOHN PRICE RICHEY. They are the true backbone behind this show who do an amazing job keeping us technically proficient and as factually accurate as possible. Listen and get to know these two remarkable artists who both have very interesting stories to tell. We would be lost without them!  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: The Birds (1963), starring Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, & Suzanne Pleshette; Vertigo (1958), starring James Stewart & Kim Novak; It's a Wonderful Life (1946), starring James Stewart & Donna Reed; The African Queen (1951), starring Humphrey Bogart & Katharine Hepburn; Singin' in the Rain (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, & Donald O'Connor; The Bad and Beautiful (1952), starring Kirk Douglas & Lana Turner; Sunset Boulevard (1950), starring Gloria Swanson & William Holden; 8 1/2 (1963), starring Marcello Mastroianni & Claudia Cardinale; My Favorite Year (1982), starring Peter O'Toole; Mulholland Drive (2001), starring Naomi Watts & Laura Harring; The Star (1952), starring Bette Davis & Sterling Hayden; Cinderella (1997), starring Brandy & Whitney Houston; Ninotchka (1939), starring Greta Garbo & Melvyn Douglas; The Red Shoes (1948), starring Moira Shearer; City Lights (1931), starring Charlie Chaplin & Virginia Cherrill; North By Northwest (1959), starring Cary Grant & Eva Marie Saint; The Sting (1973), starring Paul Newman & Robert Redford; The Godfather (1972), starring Al Pacino, Marlon Brando, & James Caan; The Godfather II (1974), starring Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro & James Caan; The Shop Around The Corner (1940), starring James Stewart & Margaret Sullivan; The Merry Widow (1934), starring Jeanette MacDonald & Maurice Chevalier; The Poseidon Adventure (1972), starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine & Shelley Winters; Grand Prix (1966), starring James Garner & Eva Marie Saint; --------------------------------- 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

Jim reflects back on a classic sci-fi film set in the year 2018 and directed by Norman Jewison - "Rollerball," starring James Caan, John Beck, John Houseman, Maude Adams, Moses Gunn, and Barbara Trentham. Corporations have now taken over the planet and rule the roost using a violent game to control the masses. One player stands up to the power and risks everything to play a game he loves. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

Join Dave, Matt, and Zap in this engaging episode of the Vintage Cinema Review as they dive into the 1990 psychological thriller, Misery. Directed by Rob Reiner and based on Stephen King's novel, the film features Kathy Bates and James Caan in iconic roles. The team discusses the film's production, cast, and memorable scenes, while also exploring fan questions and hypothetical modern-day recastings. Whether you're a longtime fan of Misery or new to this classic, this review is packed with fun facts and insightful commentary. Don't miss the riveting discussion, shout-outs to listeners, and a fascinating real-life typewriter story!00:00 Introduction to Vintage Cinema Review00:31 Introducing the Movie: Misery (1990)01:16 Fun Facts About the Cast01:18 Fun Facts and Production Details02:36 Cast and Characters03:35 Plot Synopsis04:36 Personal Reactions and Memories05:58 Analyzing Key Scenes07:41 Paul's Struggle and Annie's Madness11:27 Marker13:53 Sheriff Buster's Investigation29:22 The Climactic Showdown30:33 Ozzy Osborne and Theo Huck's Incident30:56 Paul's Recovery and Hallucinations39:51 Differences Between the Book and the Movie42:57 Casting Choices for a Remake54:32 Typewriter Story and Final Thoughts

Jim reflects back on a classic sci-fi film set in the year 2018 and directed by Norman Jewison – “Rollerball,” starring James Caan, John Beck, John Houseman, Maude Adams, Moses Gunn, and Barbara Trentham. Corporations have now taken over the planet and rule the roost using a violent game to control the masses. One player […] The post Rollerball (1975) | Episode 474 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat about how this early work from Michael Mann set the stage for his future films, if Frank really needed that last score, and much more during their discussion of the James Caan starrer Thief (1981). Connect with '80s Movie Montage on Facebook, Bluesky or Instagram! It's the same handle for all three... @80smontagepod.Anna Keizer and Derek Dehanke are the co-hosts of ‘80s Movie Montage. The idea for the podcast came when they realized just how much they talk – a lot – when watching films from their favorite cinematic era. Their wedding theme was “a light nod to the ‘80s,” so there's that, too. Both hail from the Midwest but have called Los Angeles home for several years now. Anna is a writer who received her B.A. in Film/Video from Columbia College Chicago and M.A. in Film Studies from Chapman University. Her dark comedy short She Had It Coming was an Official Selection of 25 film festivals with several awards won for it among them. Derek is an attorney who also likes movies. It is a point of pride that most of their podcast episodes are longer than the movies they cover.We'd love to hear from you! Send us a text message.

This week we catch up on Maggie's epilogue story and learn more about what happened in her life after Psych wrapped up. Tim and Maggie talk about the different projects that she went on after the show ended, working with acting legend James Caan, what she learned from Psych and some great career advice she got along the way.  Sponsor: Cornbread Hemp - Save 30% on your first order! Just head to cornbreadhemp.com/pineapple and use code PINEAPPLE at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices