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"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way." Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Bob Hoskins, Charles Fleischer, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Kathleen Turner and Mel Blanc Next Time: Deception 1946
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Hollywood icon Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk about her incredible career and her latest role in Uppercut, starring Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman. The film follows a determined female boxer breaking barriers and proving that women can accomplish anything. Cassidy shares her thoughts on destiny, perseverance, and the power of representation in Hollywood. Watch my full interview with her on AURN's YouTube, and check out my conversations with Ving Rhames and Luise Grossman on Instagram. For all these stories and more, follow me on @TanyaHollywood and @aurnonline!
Writer-director Torsten Ruether joins this episode of the Movies In Focus podcast to discuss his boxing drama, Uppercut. The film marks Ruether's English-language debut, adapted from his 2021 film Leberhaken, and features an impressive cast, including Ving Rhames, Luise Grossmann, Joanna Cassidy and Jordan E. Cooper. Uppercut tells the story of Toni, a determined female boxer, and her journey with Elliott, a tough ex-boxing champion played by Rhames. Torsten Ruether talks about making Uppercut, working with Ving Rhames and how the film developed and evolved from its early origins. Uppercut is out now in U.S. cinemas, On Demand and On Digital.
Send us a textEpisode 530"Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut" Actor: Joanna CassidyThe timeless Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk "Blade Runner", her character Zhora and that iconic scene, working with a variety of directors and her new Film, "Uppercut"#bladerunner #bladerunner2049 #bladerunneredit #whoframedrogerrabbit #80smovies #podcast #interview #fyp Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic!www.mmcpodcast.comInstagram: / mondaymorningcritic Facebook: / mondaymorningcritic TikTok: / mondaymorningcritic Mondaymorningcritic@gmail.com
Robert Urich. Soleil Moon Frey. Joanna Cassidy. Patty McCormack. Michael Berryman. Barret Oliver. Kevin McCarthy. Susan Lucci! Invitation to Hell! Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Important links: Theme song: Strip Search by Neal Gardner. Visit B&S About Movies and email me at bandsaboutmovies@gmail.com. Donate to our ko-fi page.
Send us a textKatie and Bridget test each other to see if they're robots as they re-watch the cult classic: Blade Runner! It's a movie all about how despite living your entire life thinking that you're just a normal human, you could actually be a REPLICANT (aka robot) whose had your memories IMPLANTED and you're going to DIE in less than 4 years! Ever think about that before!? NOW YOU WILL! Come along as we meet Deckard, our movie's "Blade Runner" who is tasked to hunt down some replicants who have invaded LA in 2019 (lol) and are wreaking havoc. When he meets Rachel, a woman who just discovered she's actually a replicant, Deckard begins to develop emotions for the robots as he continues to hunt them down. This movie asks the existential questions such as: How important is autonomy and choice in life? What is the value of life? And... Are all replicants living the polyamorous lifestyle or something because those guys be making out a lot!? We've got action, Reddit threads, and deep ass quotes in this 80's sci-fi film! Released in 1982, it stars Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah, Joanna Cassidy, and Brion James.
Kicking off our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we're cocking our metallic uzis and throwing caution to the crimson wind to meet the masochistic Martian, Big Daddy Mars, in John Carpenter's GHOSTS OF MARS, starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham, Pam Grier, Clea DuVall, Joanna Cassidy, Liam Waite, and Richard Cetrone. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit shop.fangoria.com/howimetyourmonster and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic https://bit.ly/howimetyourmonstermerchQuestions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com
An L.A. private eye investigating the murder of a local businessman uncovers a corrupt world of sex, money, and violence. Also, every major American cartoon character from the 20th century shows up at some point. Heavily influenced by films like Chinatown and The Big Sleep and featuring special effects that fully realize the potential of earlier films like Anchors Away and Mary Poppins that mix live acting and animation, this might be the greatest film of the 1980s. (This episode is a little bit of a cheat--we've both seen this film many, many times, but we needed a fill-in episode, and as this was playing in a theater near us this summer, we jumped at the chance to cover it.) Starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloydd, Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, Joanna Cassidy, and Stubby Kaye. Directed by Robet Zemeckis. Written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman.
“Stewart McBain is showing his kids a new side of life. The outside.” “Where the Heart Is is a 1990 American romantic comedy film co-written and directed by John Boorman and starring Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Joanna Cassidy, Crispin Glover, Suzy Amis, and Christopher Plummer.” Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iOPVK1sH7s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_the_Heart_Is_(1990_film) Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/where-the-heart-is Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@moviewavepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviewavepod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/moviewavepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviewavepod Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/moviewavepod Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod Intro/Outro Sample Credits “Aiwa CX-930 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder.wav” by Pixabay “Underwater Ambience” by Pixabay “waves crashing into shore parkdale beach” by Pixabay Movie Wave is a part of Pie Hat Productions.
Yes, it's finally here. The day we are talking the 1991 hit and fashion foundational film, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. It's been a long time coming since this is my first official complete watch ( I know I'm ashamed, don't talk to me). Charles tells the story about how this is one of the building blocks of his film education, and for good reason. I get into why no one told me me there was a c***y version of Mulder and Scully, why Rose Lindsey is best feminist icon, and just how worthless the rest of this family is besides Swell. Also touching on the scary realities of the corporate world, the feeling when you first discover 'petty cash', and the similarities to 'The Hills'. Off-topic rants include: office horror stories, Drag Race, my first time viewing of Chinatown, early Project Runway ---Get BONUS episodes on 90s/00s TV and culture (Freaks & Geeks, My So Called Life, Buffy, 90s culture documentaries, and more...) and to support the show join the Patreon! Host: Lauren @lauren_melanie & Charles @charleshaslamFollow Fashion Grunge PodcastSubstack The Lo Down: a Fashion Grunge blog/newsletterInstagram @fashiongrungepodTwitter @fgrungepodLetterboxd Fashion Grunge PodcastTikTok @fashiongrungepod
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead - a 1991 American coming-of-age black comedy film directed by Stephen Herek, starring Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan, John Getz, and Josh Charles. Additional topics include: -Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen's divorce -Tia Kofi winning UK vs. the World -The Fast and Furious franchise -The death of Christopher Durang Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fish-jelly/support
Mark Maddox joins us for an in-depth discussion about Ridley Scott's 1982 Sci-Fi Classic "Blade Runner," starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, M Emmett Walsh, Edward James Olmos, Darryl Hannah, William Sanderson and Joanna Cassidy. A former cop (Ford) is forced to hunt down four "replicants" who have returned illegally to Earth. During the investigation, he finds himself having feelings for another replicant which complicates things a great deal. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Mark Maddox joins us for an in-depth discussion about Ridley Scott’s 1982 Sci-Fi Classic “Blade Runner,” starring Harrison Ford, Sean Young, Rutger Hauer, M Emmett Walsh, Edward James Olmos, Darryl Hannah, William Sanderson and Joanna Cassidy. A former cop (Ford) is forced to hunt down four “replicants” who have returned illegally to Earth. During the […] The post Blade Runner (The Final Cut)| Episode 403 appeared first on The ESO Network.
We dig into the 1990s with gusto by celebrating a symbolic end to the 1980s and its latchkey-tinted definition of family. Big, blown out hair and big, blown out shoulder pads will have their time in the sun as we examine the awkward transition from the go-go 80s to the keeping-it-real 90s. Dishes are done, man, and so is this podcast recording. Featuring Shrishma Naik, Carolyn Naoroz, and Justin Zeppa. Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was directed by Stephen Herek and stars Christina Applegate and Joanna Cassidy.Join us on Patreon at the Boom Room for exclusive, ad-free bonus content in the form of super-deluxe length episodes: patreon.com/oldmovietimemachine We appreciate your support, so please subscribe, rate, review, and follow the show: YouTube: youtube.com/@oldmovietimemachineInstagram: @timemachinepodcasts Facebook: facebook.com/oldmovietimemachine Email: partyline@oldmovietimemachine.com Buy our luxurious merchandise: www.teepublic.com/user/old-movie-time-machine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
RMR 0246: Special Guest, Jacob Coakley, of the Cluedunnit Podcast, joins your hosts Chad Robinson and Lizzy Haynes for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988) [PG] Genre: Comedy, Crime Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Stubby Kaye, Alan Tilvern, Richard LeParmentier, Lou Hirsch, Betsy Brantley, Joel Silver, Paul Springer, Richard Ridings, Edwin Craig, Lindsay Holiday, Mike Edmonds Director: Robert Zemeckis Recorded on 2023-12-13
This week we dive in with Harrison Ford for our Creator Profile and his cyberpunk detective noir cult classic, Blade Runner, from 1982! Dont forget to check out the socials and remember we thank you all for your continued support! https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrew
Our guest today is actor and Greek historian Thaao Penghlis. A role on General Hospital led to his four decades on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives, which has earned him three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Leading Actor and a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Return. He was one of soap's favorite villains. Thaao's acting career went far beyond the soaps as he played master-of-disguise Nicholas Black on the 1989 prime-time revival of Mission: Impossible. He also starred in the miniseries Sadat, appeared opposite Omar Sharif and Jane Seymour in the miniseries adaptation of Sydney Sheldon's Memories of Midnight, played a terrorist in the television film Under Siege with Peter Strauss and Hal Holbrook, and starred with Joanna Cassidy in the miniseries Tribe. One thing remains, is his love of his Greek heritage. The grandson of Greek immigrants who migrated to Australia in the 1940s, Thaao celebrates his heritage in his acting, writing, cooking, travels and now his new podcast, In The Lost Treasures. In The Lost Treasures, he channels his passion for Greek history and culture by exploring the Trilogy of Homer through the life of German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who himself changed history by uncovering the real-life locations and treasures in the ancient epic poems. #actor #television #film #soapopera #Greekhistory #archaeology #archaeologicalhistory #ancienthistory #ancientreligion #anceintartifacts #archaeologyartifacts #artifacts #missionimpossible
Our guest today is actor and Greek historian Thaao Penghlis. A role on General Hospital led to his four decades on the NBC daytime drama Days of Our Lives, which has earned him three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Leading Actor and a Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Return. He was one of soap's favorite villains. Thaao's acting career went far beyond the soaps as he played master-of-disguise Nicholas Black on the 1989 prime-time revival of Mission: Impossible. He also starred in the miniseries Sadat, appeared opposite Omar Sharif and Jane Seymour in the miniseries adaptation of Sydney Sheldon's Memories of Midnight, played a terrorist in the television film Under Siege with Peter Strauss and Hal Holbrook, and starred with Joanna Cassidy in the miniseries Tribe. One thing remains, is his love of his Greek heritage. The grandson of Greek immigrants who migrated to Australia in the 1940s, Thaao celebrates his heritage in his acting, writing, cooking, travels and now his new podcast, In The Lost Treasures. In The Lost Treasures, he channels his passion for Greek history and culture by exploring the Trilogy of Homer through the life of German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann, who himself changed history by uncovering the real-life locations and treasures in the ancient epic poems. #actor #television #film #soapopera #Greekhistory #archaeology #archaeologicalhistory #ancienthistory #ancientreligion #anceintartifacts #archaeologyartifacts #artifacts #missionimpossible
“He looks like a 1980's standup comedian!” - Andrew on Deckard's clothing On this week's episode, W❤️M month takes us to 2019 Los Angeles to chat about Royal Rid's magnificent science fiction classic, Blade Runner! How stunning is the confidence of this film? Was Rutger Hauer ever better in a role? Is there a weirder coat in cinema than the one James Hong sports in this? How creepy are William Sanderson's eerie toy “friends”? Who would't want to administer the Voight-Kampff Test on someone? And should George Lucas take a look at this Final Cut to see how you can actually make a decent “special edition” of your movie? PLUS: M. Emmet Walsh's character Bryant turns out to be a porno parody enthusiast! Blade Runner stars Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, M. Emmet Walsh, Daryl Hannah, William Sanderson, Joe Turkel, Joanna Cassidy, James Hong, and Brion James as Leon; directed by Ridley Scott. Be sure to get tickets for the WHM Holiday Extravaganza where we're talking The Santa Clause on 12/7 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City! Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, including Ad-Free WHM Prime at the $8 level and up! Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!
This week on It Was a Thing on TV we celebrate Halloween like only we can. First, while not spooky in any way, Child's Play shares its name with a well-known horror movie franchise from later in the 80s. Besides being Bill Cullen's last show with Mark Goodson, it may be better known for being replaced by the game which typified the 80s, Press Your Luck. Then, in 1984, the same year horror master Wes Craven gave us "A Nightmare on Elm Street" he directed this ABC TV Movie starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy, and Erica Kane herself Susan Lucci. In this made-for, Susan plays a devilish dame who tries to tempt ol' Spenser for Hire with power if he can just join this hot country club that just about everyone at his company works for. Join us on an Invitation to Hell! Follow us at all our socials via our Linktree page at linktr.ee/itwasathingontv Timestamps 0:36 - Child's Play (1982 CBS Game Show) 40:40 - Invitation to Hell
IrinaThe world of Irina Maleeva jettisoned into the cinematic spotlight when she was discovered by the legendary Federico Fellini at age 15 and would go on to perform in three of his highly-acclaimed movies: Satyricon; Spirits of the Dead; and Roma. Later Maleeva was chosen for the lead part of Jessica in the film, “The Merchant of Venice” playing opposite Orson Welles's Schylock. The film was also directed by Orson Welles “This was the best time of my life”, remembers Irina. For many years part of the film was lost. When finally recovered, it premiered in Los Angeles at the Egyptian Theater in 2017.CarlyleCarlyle King is an actress and voice artist who worked on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Enterprise and on the feature film Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. As an actress, King appeared in an episode of Seinfeld (1991, with Jason Alexander and Tucker Smallwood), the television drama Grass Roots (1992, with Corbin Bernsen, Joanna Cassidy, John Glover, Tim O'Connor, and L. Sidney), the television drama Tonya & Nancy: The Inside Story (1994, with Michael Cavanaugh, Robert Pine, Ellen Geer, Peggy Roeder, Lilyan Chauvin, and Jack Shearer), and the short drama The Son (2007).
In 1984, the same year horror master Wes Craven gave us "A Nightmare on Elm Street" he directed this ABC TV Movie starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy, and Erica Kane herself Susan Lucci. In this made-for, Susan plays a devilish dame who tries to tempt ol' Spenser for Hire with power if he can just join this hot country club that just about everyone at his company works for. Join us on an Invitation to Hell!
Vampire in Brooklyn is a 1995 American vampire black comedy film directed by Wes Craven. It stars Eddie Murphy, who produced and wrote with his brothers Vernon Lynch and Charles Q. Murphy. The film co-stars Angela Bassett, Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison, John Witherspoon, Zakes Mokae, and Joanna Cassidy. Murphy also plays an alcoholic preacher, Pauly, and a foul-mouthed Italian-American mobster, Guido, respectively. Vampire in Brooklyn was the final film produced under Eddie Murphy's exclusive contract with Paramount Pictures, which began with 48 Hrs. (1982) and included the Beverly Hills Cop franchise (1984–1994). Vampire in Brooklyn was released theatrically in the United States on October 27, 1995. It received mostly negative reviews from critics and failed to meet the studio's expectations, as it was unsuccessful at the box office. Despite this, Vampire In Brooklyn has become regarded as a cult classic and has been subject to critical re-evaluation, especially towards Craven's direction, Murphy and Bassett's performances and chemistry and the humor. FRUMESS is POWERED by www.riotstickers.com/frumess GET 1000 STICKERS FOR $79 RIGHT HERE - NO PROMO CODE NEED! JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! https://www.patreon.com/Frumess
Katie and Bridget drop off their dead babysitter at a random cemetery as they re-watch the movie: Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead! It's a story all about a loving family of 5 siblings who have to make it on their own for an entire summer... I mean technically that's true but the "loving" part is certainly debatable! Come along as we meet Sue Ellen (aka Swell!??!?!?), the oldest of the 5 siblings who becomes head of the house after their summer babysitter literally dies only 2 hours into babysitting. She loses a pizza box bet to her brother Kenny and has to go off and get a job. Luckily, her forged resume isn't questioned at all by Rose - the senior executive at this "bowels of the fashion industry" company (her words not ours!). Sue Ellen learns what it's like to be an adult all while committing multiple felonies along the way. Will the kids be able to survive the summer without getting arrested, dying of starvation, or falling off the roof? Well one kid falls off the roof, but the rest they survive! Released in 1991, it stars Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, Josh Charles, and a severely underutilized David Duchovny.
Anniversary Month continues with the 35th anniversary of Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Ben, Sam, and Vaz discuss Robert Zemeckis' blockbuster animation and live action mashup. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Stubby Kaye, and Joanna Cassidy, with the voices of Charles Fleischer and Kathleen Turner.
Junk Food Dinner returns this month for its 666th episode and you know what that means; this month is all about the Dark Lord Satan! Up first, we take a look at an MGM musical from 1943 with an all-black cast about a man struggling with the forces of good and evil to stay on the right path in Cabin in the Sky starring Ethel Waters, Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Lena Horne and Louis Armstrong. Next, two orphaned teenage girls living in a convent summon Satan and cause a panic in the Mexican exploitation flick Alucarda from 1977.And finally, Wes Craven directs a made-for-TV movie about a family that moves to Silicon Valley to chase tech dreams but soon finds out that keeping up with the Joneses might mean getting involved with The Devil in Invitation to Hell from 1984 starring Robert Urich, Joanna Cassidy, Susan Lucci and Kevin McCarthy. All this plus Barbenhiemer news, what we've been up to, sad Nerd News, Enter the Dragon anniversary news and much more!LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep this podcast going with your love and support.
GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER: 1982 is an epic four-part look back at the greatest geek year in films ever, 1982, featuring stars, directors, writers, producers and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such legendary movies as E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, John Carpenter's The Thing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Creepshow, Night Shift, The Dark Crystal, 48 Hours, First Blood, Tron, Conan The Barbarian, Cat People, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Road Warrior, and much, much more. Filled with exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive never-before-seen clips including Henry Winkler's home movies from the set of Night Shift, in a fun, lively, no holds barred celebration of the legendary moviegoing year of 1982. Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982 takes viewers behind- the-scenes to a time when fandom was in its infancy, featuring eye-opening interviews with genre superstars from in front of and behind the camera, of the biggest and most influential movies ever made. Among the iconic show business legends interviewed include Ron Howard, Paul Schrader, John Sayles, Amy Heckerling, Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Keith David, Cameron Crowe, Michael Deeley, Lisa Henson, Dean Devlin, Bruce Campbell, Dee Wallace, Felicia Day, Susan Seidelman, Roger Corman, Barry Bostwick, Marc Singer, Bryan Fuller, Leonard Maltin, Mike Medavoy, and over 100 more stars, directors, writers, producers, critics, executives, and pop culture historians. The series is produced by director Roger Lay, Jr. (Remembering Rod Serling, The Roddenberry Vault, HBO's 5 Miles To Go), Mark A. Altman (The Fifty-Year Mission, They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog), Thomas P. Vitale (Slasher, Pandora) and film critic Scott "Movie" Mantz.
GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER: 1982 is an epic four-part look back at the greatest geek year in films ever, 1982, featuring stars, directors, writers, producers and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such legendary movies as E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, John Carpenter's The Thing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Creepshow, Night Shift, The Dark Crystal, 48 Hours, First Blood, Tron, Conan The Barbarian, Cat People, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Road Warrior, and much, much more. Filled with exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive never-before-seen clips including Henry Winkler's home movies from the set of Night Shift, in a fun, lively, no holds barred celebration of the legendary moviegoing year of 1982. Greatest Geek Year Ever: 1982 takes viewers behind- the-scenes to a time when fandom was in its infancy, featuring eye-opening interviews with genre superstars from in front of and behind the camera, of the biggest and most influential movies ever made. Among the iconic show business legends interviewed include Ron Howard, Paul Schrader, John Sayles, Amy Heckerling, Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Keith David, Cameron Crowe, Michael Deeley, Lisa Henson, Dean Devlin, Bruce Campbell, Dee Wallace, Felicia Day, Susan Seidelman, Roger Corman, Barry Bostwick, Marc Singer, Bryan Fuller, Leonard Maltin, Mike Medavoy, and over 100 more stars, directors, writers, producers, critics, executives, and pop culture historians. The series is produced by director Roger Lay, Jr. (Remembering Rod Serling, The Roddenberry Vault, HBO's 5 Miles To Go), Mark A. Altman (The Fifty-Year Mission, They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog), Thomas P. Vitale (Slasher, Pandora) and film critic Scott "Movie" Mantz.
Just in time for the month of Who Framed Roger Rabbit's 35th Anniversary, Downtown Toontown finally welcomes a Roger Rabbit cast member! Dolores herself, Joanna Cassidy joins the show to share her memories and stories and thoughts on the creation of Who Framed Roger Rabbit! I even make her suffer through my impersonation of Harrison Ford's disguise voice from Blade Runner! Definitely a show not to be missed!
Too Late is a 2015 Film that follows the life of a Los Angeles private investigator as he tries to solve a murder mystery of a young stripper.The film is unique as it is done in 5, 20 minute takes or scenes on 35mm film without any cuts in between the scenes. The film uses some clever techniques to tell the story, and there is a surprise ending.Written and Directed by Dennis Hauck, and staring John Hawkes, Crystal Reed, Vail Bloom, Joanna Cassidy, Dichen Lachman, Robert Forster and Jeff Fahey.
We're back to the fascinating world of stuntmen and daredevils this time in the cave. We are looking at two films from director Mark L. Lester which he made very early in his prolific career. We start off with "Steel Arena" from 1973 which stars several real-life daredevils as they tour the backroads of America, performing their insane stunts at county fairs. We learn all about the struggles and dangers within the troupe and are treated to a few truly memorable moments. This is a very unique film that is entertaining from the first frame until the very disconcerting ending. Highly recommended! We follow this with 1977's "Stunts" which has a bonafide star-studded cast, including Robert Forster, Fiona Lewis, Joanna Cassidy, and Richard Lynch along with several other familiar faces. This is much more of a "movie" with a plot that revolves around a series of on-set murders that all target the stunt performers. It's got a few amazing moments in it, but it falls a little flatter than the other film. We then proceed to list the various things we've been watching for fun.Please let us know what you thought of the show, and send us some suggestions for future episodes. You can email us at flickersfrom@yahoo.com or flickersfrom@gmail.com. You can also reach us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Kate, Nate, and Brent dip into the 1988 American fantasy comedy mystery Who Framed Roger Rabbit starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, Joanna Cassidy, Stubby Kaye, Alan Tilvern, Lou Hirsch, David Lander, Richard LeParmentier, Betsy Brantley, Mel Blanc, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Dee Bradley Baker, Nancy Cartwright, Cherry Davis, Miriam Margolyes, June Foray, Pat Buttram, Jim Cummings, Mae Questel, Frank Welker, and Joe Alaskey.Set in a fictional 1947 Los Angeles, the movie follows the story of Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), a down-on-his-luck private detective who gets embroiled in a mystery involving cartoon characters in a world where they coexist with humans.The film opens with the murder of Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown, the bustling district where cartoon characters reside. Roger Rabbit (voiced by Charles Fleischer), a zany and beloved cartoon character, becomes the prime suspect. Eddie Valiant, a hard-boiled detective with a deep-seated grudge against toons since the death of his brother, is reluctantly hired by R.K. Maroon (Alan Tilvern), the head of Maroon Cartoon Studios, to investigate the case and clear Roger's name.As Eddie delves into the case, he encounters a seductive and deceptive cartoon femme fatale named Jessica Rabbit (voiced by Kathleen Turner), who becomes a central figure in the mystery. Alongside Roger, Eddie navigates through the vibrant and chaotic world of Toontown, facing various challenges, danger, and encounters with iconic cartoon characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and many more.With the help of Dolores (Joanna Cassidy), Eddie's girlfriend and the owner of a popular speakeasy, the detective uncovers a nefarious conspiracy involving Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd), a sinister judge who seeks to destroy Toontown and build a freeway in its place. Eddie must race against time to save Roger, his own life, and the very existence of Toontown itself."Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a visually stunning and ingeniously crafted film that seamlessly blends live-action and animation. Robert Zemeckis's direction is superb, and the performances by Bob Hoskins and the voice cast are exceptional. The film's clever mix of humor, noir elements, and homage to classic cartoons make it an absolute joy to watch. (The Hollywood Reporter)"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a landmark achievement in cinema, pushing the boundaries of what can be done with animation and live-action integration. The film's unique and imaginative concept is executed flawlessly, resulting in a thrilling and hilarious experience. It is a testament to the talent and creativity of everyone involved, from the cast to the animators. (Variety)This film is a triumph of imagination and technical wizardry. The combination of cartoon characters and real-life actors is seamless, and the attention to detail is remarkable. "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" successfully captures the essence of classic cartoons while offering a fresh and engaging story for all ages. It is a true cinematic gem that will be remembered for years to come. (The New York Times)With its clever script, exceptional performances, and groundbreaking visual effects, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a must-see film for animation enthusiasts and cinephiles alike. It manages to be both a nostalgic tribute to classic cartoons and a compelling mystery that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. It is an absolute delight from start to finish. (Empire) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Does a film that's only half animated fit into Animation April? Sure it does, there are almost no rules here! Erika and Paul take a trip to Toon Town and break down 1988's Who Framed Roger Rabbit!
PPPLLLLEEEAAASE! Join Adam, Mel, and returning guest Sam as they celebrate Adam and Sam's birthdays with their favorite film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. This masterpiece blends detective noir with zany cartoon characters to create one of the most spectacular undertakings of the late 80s. So, let's all take a trip to Toontown and see what Melanie thinks of this beloved classic. Please RATE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a REVIEW. It really helps! You can also check out our back catalog, which includes discussions about Office Space, Legally Blonde, Speed, Encanto, The Fifth Element, and a wild special episode where Adam puts himself through the entire Twilight Franchise. With the tastes of the two hosts combined, there is truly something for everyone. But wait, there's more! We also have videos of Made You Watch… (a podcast) YouTube Channel. Join Adam and Melanie as they share their love of movies every Wednesday. You can find Made You Watch... (a podcast) on all music and podcast streaming services. Follow Melanie Weir: Instagram @mel.ohh.dramatic and Twitter @spoopityboop Follow Adam Mock: Instagram @mock_adam and Twitter @Ad_Mock Follow The Show: Instagram @madeyouwatchapodcast, Twitter @MadeYouWatch, and on our YouTube Channel. Email: feedback@madeyouwatchapodcast.com (We'd love to hear from you!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/madeyouwatch/support
Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Jamelle Bouie, New York Times columnist and co-host of the Unclear and Present Danger podcast, thwart a KGB nuclear plot with the 1987 Cold War spy thriller The Fourth Protocol starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Directed by John Mackenzie. Starring Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Ned Beatty, Joanna Cassidy, Julian Glover, Michael Gough, Ray McAnally and Ian Richardson. The Unclear and Present Danger podcast is available everywhere. You can also follow the show on Patreon and Twitter. Check out Jamelle's writing on his website, or follow him on Twitter. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.
We're revisiting a childhood staple through the fresh eyes of an adult this week as Colin introduces Nick to “Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead”! And more importantly to Rose Lindsey, brought to exquisite life by Joanna Cassidy in that red wig and that massive jar of candy that we discuss at length this episode. Plus Jayne Brook's iconic villainess Carolyn, Kimmy Robertson as Best Supporting Cathy, baby faced Josh Charles teaching us what a grunion run is, John Getz as the white wine spritzing Gus, a slicked back Bruce, not the little brother from “Poltergeist,” the suitcase-less mother who supposed to be 37, a real Uta type playing the babysitter and the incredible moment when Sue Ellen channels her inner Angela Bassett and does the thing. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow, the complete season 1 recap of "SMASH" and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapod Email: thebsapod@gmail.com Instagram: @bsapod Colin Drucker - Instagram: @colindrucker_ Nick Kochanov - Instagram: @nickkochanov
This week Ken welcomes to incredible actor, singer, author and all around impressive human Traci Lords to the show. Ken and Traci discuss the long road to making this episode happen, Ken's Twitter banter, how Ken amuses Traci, if social media is bad or good, the toxic nature of society, love/hate relationships, how sometimes things are stupid and suck, insults, knowing how to take a selfie, how filters change the world, how life is a show, being a good person, being an introverted extrovert, how the access to celebrity has changed Hollywood, reality TV, how having a name can give you opportunities but also can hinder your growth as an artist, being a musician, having the freedom to fail, Radioactive Records, Perry Farrell, Moby, After Hours at Lollapalooza, the wisdom of age, self promotion, public pressure, stand up, Bob Saget, swimming as fast as you can, the importance of a hair toss, how Traci has been in TV Guide at least 21 times, The Tommyknockers, Crybaby, Married...with Children, the freedom of the 90s, inappropriate sitcoms, Roseanne, ensemble casts, John Goodman, Laurie Metcalf, Sandra Bernhardt, being shocked how high your voice was in your 20s, getting thrown in the deep end of being in front of a live audience, layers of panic, being so happy when you first book gigs, being more calm about it now, how acting is a blue collar profession, never Googling yourself, Hollywood poor, how amazing John Waters is, playing Tim Blake Nelson's wife, getting to play a Karen, finding that comedy works for you, trying to take the best roles offered to you, playing a fortune teller on MacGyver, Wiseguy, having your lines from gigs 30 years ago burned into your brain, the secret to learning lines, studying at The Actor's Studio, Joanna Cassidy, being on an airplane with Farrah Fawcett, Charlie's Angels, the paparazzi, all the contraptions you have to have when you have a newborn, why you should always say yes to working with John Waters, Patty Hearst, how John Waters' sets are like a family, First Wave, Francis Ford Coppola, working on Black Mask II in Thailand for Tsui Hark, being in a movie and having no idea what is going on, Excision, Nicole, Her Ex & the Killer, Providence, how weird working during and semi-post pandemic has been, loving actors who disappear in parts, figuring out what you want to do and what you want to spend your time doing, realizing life is short, Scooby Doo, doing voice over, cartoon characters, having a home studio, watching Game of Thrones twice while eating hot wings and pizza every night, how Scooby Doo goes so well with ice cream, Love Boat, being on a cruise with Charro and Tony Danza, and never wanting to go on a cruise again even though it's just eating and sex.
Join Dan and Tom decode the 1987 movie THE FOURTH PROTOCOL. It stars Michael Caine, Pierce Brosnan, Joanna Cassidy, Ned Beatty, Julian Glover, Michael Gough, and Sir Ian Richardson. We answer the following questions: - Who's voice is on the radio giving the secret code to set off a nuclear bomb. - What is Batman's butler is doing in this movie? - Pierce Brosnan was how old when he made this movie? - Is Michael Caine playing another Harry Palmer-type agent? - Kim Philby, wasn't he a double agent? - What is the fourth protocol anyway? Hint, they never tell us in the movie. - Where are the great locations they filmed this? - and more... Oh yeah, and we talk about the plot of this spy thriller. If you are a fan of SpyMovieNavigator.com and our Cracking the Code of Spy Movies podcast, you'll know that we love movie locations. THE FOURTH PROTOCOL has some great locations and we'll fill you in on them too. You can check out all of our podcasts on your favorite podcast app or on our website. Ideas/Comments? Info@cracking-the-code-of-spy-movies Website Episode Page: https://bit.ly/3JaMhDU
Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operatives Matt Brothers and Liam Dempsey from the Spocklight podcast, partake in a little holiday espionage with Gene Hackman and Tommy Lee Jones while decoding the 1989 political thriller The Package. Directed by Andrew Davis. Starring Gene Hackman, Joanna Cassidy, Tommy Lee Jones, John Heard, Dennis Franz and Pam Grier. Check out Spocklight: A Star Trek Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Hear more from Matt on the Is Paul Dano OK? and Sudden Double Deep podcasts, available everywhere. You can also follow Liam on Twitter. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.
A down and out private detective with a haunted past and a hatred for toons is a cartoon rabbit's only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of a high profile murder. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Screenplay by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. Based on the novel "Who Censored Roger Rabbit?" by Gary K. Wolf. Starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy and Charles Fleischer. FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean This week's recommendations: Tár (Now in theaters) The Banshees of Inisherin (Now in theaters) Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino (Available wherever books are sold)
This week the crew breakdown the 1988 classic, Who Framed Roger Rabbit starring Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy. Andi gets into why this was a favorite movie growing up with her brother. Jesse gushes over Dumbo. Plus Junior expresses his love for Jessica Rabbit. Where to find the crew: @MAKEITACOMBO on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Jesse @LordLenix on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok Junior @a.jr.combo on Instagram and @ajrcombo on Twitter Andi @am.i.a.slut_podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok All Our Podcasts on Make it a Combo Productions: Am I a Slut @am.i.a.slut_podcast on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok The Minorities Report @minoritiesreportpodcast on Instagram and @minoritiesreport on TikTok
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American live-action/animated comedy mystery film directed by Robert Zemeckis, produced by Frank Marshall and Robert Watts, and loosely adapted by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman from Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?. The film stars Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Stubby Kaye, and Joanna Cassidy, with the voices of Charles Fleischer and an uncredited Kathleen Turner. Set in a 1947 version of Hollywood where cartoon characters (commonly referred to as "toons") and people co-exist, the film follows Eddie Valiant, a private investigator who must help exonerate Roger Rabbit, a toon who has been framed for the murder of the Acme Corporation's owner. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message
Welcome to the Season 2 opener of Fabulous Film and Friends where this week we will be throwing down with a Battle of the Blade Runners , as we compare Ridley Scott's 1982 sci fi giant Blade Runner starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Darryl Hannah, William Sanderson, M. Emmet Walsh, Joanna Cassidy, Edward James Olmos, Brion James, Joe Turkel and James Hong with Denise Villenueve's 2017 follow-up: Blade Runner 2049, starring Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana De Armas, Jared Leto, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright, , Mackenzie Davis, Dave Bautista, Edward James Olmos and Sean Young. Joining me are the two helped launch this podcast one year ago, Roseanne Caputi and Dave Johnson, DDS. Set in a once futuristic, but now alternate 2019 Los Angeles megalopolis, Blade Runner centers around Rick Deckard, a Sam Spade-style, world weary ex-LAPD officer from a unit known as Blade Runners, who is pulled out of retirement to hunt down five artificial humans known as replicants. Replicants are illegal on earth and used as slave labor in space exploration and colonization and five top of the line, Nexus 6 replicant outlaws led by super soldier Roy Batty, come back to earth in an attempt to extend their life span, which is limited to four years. Aiding Deckard in his pursuit of the fugitives is the alluring Rachel, executive secretary to Dr. Eldon Tyrell whose corporation manufactures replicants. Upon meeting Rachel and administering a device on her known as Voight-Kampf, an empathy test used to detect replicants, Deckard learns that Rachel herself is a replicant, and while cold to her initially, Deckard ends up falling in love with her. After Deckard confronts and kills three of the wanted replicants, -- with Rachel's help—he is pummeled and beaten by Batty and nearly left for dead until Batty has a change of heart and saves Deckard from a precipitous fall off a towering building. Battered and bruised, Deckard learns the true meaning of empathy and he reunites with Rachel. The pair escape Los Angeles and go into hiding, unsure of how long they have together. Set 30 years later --after a great famine and information blackout, as well as a buyout of the Tyrell Corporation by a blind tech giant/savior named Niander Wallace, Blade Runner 2049 follows Blade Runner Agent K, who after a seemingly routine run-in with an erratic old style Nexus 8 replicant named Sapper Morton, discovers a link to events of the past that could change life on earth as they know it: the buried remains of the Replicant Rachel, who died after giving birth to her and Rick Deckard's child. With that discovery, Agent K, a new-style tamed replicant himself known as “Joe” to his AI girlfriend Joi, embarks on a journey to find the identity and truth of Rachel and Deckard's human/replicant hybrid offspring, believing himself to be that very child that will start a revolution. This quest will lead K not only to Deckard but to a face-to-face confrontation with himself and his place in the universe. Who is the winner?
What's up doc? Here at TDBR we've been drowning ourselves in the nostalgia of classic cartoons. We're talking about the 1988 live-action/animation hybrid film Who Framed Roger Rabbit - directed by Robert Zemeckis with input by Stephen Spielberg, and starring Bob Hoskins, Joanna Cassidy, Christopher Lloyd, and the voices of classic Warner Brothers and Disney Cartoons such as Daffy and Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, and Betty Boop! This movie with children's icons features murder, sex, stylish noir elements, and a storyline involving the corruption of the railway system in Los Angeles...huh? Austin gets into his vacation but mostly wants to talk about The Way of Kings book series, and Alex hasn't been up to a goddamn thing. Anyways, thanks for listening y'all. If you like what we do on this show - subscribe to the podcast, and give us a rating, it helps us immensely!
Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the most notorious cinema bombs of all time. On this week's episode, we travel back to Carpentar Land and discuss 2001's sci-fi/western/horror/action film - Ghosts of Mars. This often-requested film marked John Carpentar's first exit from Hollywood and was both a financial flop and critical failure. Both critics and audience members gave some pretty brutal reviews when it was first released. To assist in the discussion, the gang welcomes back John and Bret. Statistically, Ghosts of Mars is enjoyed by 1 out of 4 people. Will the podcast crew follow as well? Should we even be talking about statistics on a movie podcast? Listen and find out! Timestamps:Intro - (1:12), Movies about Mars - (4:00), Box Office Results and Critical Response - (10:21), Movie Guide Review - (12:30), Behind the Camera - (17:54), In Front of the Camera - (21:18), Production and Development - (43:11), Commercial Break - (46:43), Ghosts of Mars Discussion - (48:05), Is it a Bomb? - (92:10), Listenter Feedback - (97:10) and Outro - (109:17)Ghosts of Mars is directed by John Carpentar and stars Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham (Stat-Ham), Pam Grier, Clea DuVall, Joanna Cassidy.If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.And as always, thanks for listening!Cast: Brad, Troy, John, Bret
Welcome to the Re:Review Podcast, where we watch movies from our past with a perspective from today. Your Hosts are Matt, Bobby, and Austin. We have an immense love for the films of our youth so we're taking a look back to see if they still hold up. On this episode we are discussing Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Movie Details: Release: 1988 Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Cassidy, and Charles Fleischer [FOLLOW US] on Social Media Instagram - @rereview_podcast Youtube - Re:Review
This week it's the final episode of Films about films month and we are talking dthe Patron's choice, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. You'll learn about Bob Hoskins' process, The 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers, Looney Toons and why Walt Disney was a bad 'un. Join tens of other patrons to help choose episodes, get a shout out and a bonus episode every single week all for just £1 at: https://www.patreon.com/100thingsfilm --- Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a 1988 American live-action/animated comedy mystery film directed by Robert Zemeckis, produced by Frank Marshall and Robert Watts, and loosely adapted by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman from Gary K. Wolf's 1981 novel Who Censored Roger Rabbit?. The film stars Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, Charles Fleischer, Stubby Kaye, and Joanna Cassidy. Set in a 1947 version of Hollywood where cartoon characters (commonly referred to as "toons") and people co-exist, the film follows Eddie Valiant, a private investigator hired to help exonerate Roger Rabbit, a toon who has been framed for the murder of the Acme Corporation's owner. Walt Disney Pictures purchased the film rights for the film's story in 1981. Price and Seaman wrote two drafts of the script before Disney brought in executive producer Steven Spielberg and his production company, Amblin Entertainment. Zemeckis was brought on to direct the film while Canadian animator Richard Williams was hired to supervise the animation sequences. Production was moved from Los Angeles to Elstree Studios in England to accommodate Williams and his group of animators. While filming, the production budget began to rapidly expand and the shooting schedule ran longer than expected. The film was released through Disney's Touchstone Pictures banner on June 22, 1988. It received acclaim from critics, who praised its visuals, humor, writing, and performances (particularly Hoskins), with critics and audiences considering it to be "groundbreaking". It grossed over $351 million worldwide, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of 1988. It brought a renewed interest in the Golden age of American animation, spearheading modern American animation and the Disney Renaissance.[7] It won three Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Visual Effects and received a Special Achievement Academy Award for its animation direction by Williams. In 2016, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".[8][9]
Radical Ones! Ryan asked Rob to watch this film for the first time... was he happy after? The movie has been described as "John Carpenters midlife crisis!" It's "Ghosts Of Mars" from 2001! Before we dive into the movie, Rob talks a little bit about watching the Marla Gibbs & Jackée sitcom "227" from 1985. "Long inhabited by human settlers, the Red Planet has become the manifest destiny of an over-populated Earth. Nearly 640,000 people now live and work all over Mars, mining the planet for its abundant natural resources. But one of those mining operations has uncovered a deadly mother lode: a long-dormant Martian civilization whose warriors are systematically taking over the bodies of human intruders. The film stars Natasha Henstridge, Ice Cube, Jason Statham, Pam Grier, Clea DuVall, and Joanna Cassidy." Rob's Twitter: @mgnppodcast & Instagram: Geekyrob & Fear Bias Please Like
"Toons . . . Gets 'Em Every Time!" Robert Zemeckis's Who Framed Roger Rabbit On this week's episode of WatchThis, Mr. Chavez & I discuss the ground-breaking 1988 Robert Zemeckis Classic Who Framed Roger Rabbit. This is truly a game-changing film that succeeds far beyond any novelty it may appear to be. With a collection of classic fan favorite cartoon characters from Warner Brothers (Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, Yosemite Sam), Disney (Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and many of the cast of Fantasia), Max Fleischer Studios (Betty Boop), Walter Lantz Studios (Woody Woodpecker), and MGM (Droopy), this is a film that is both a nostalgic look back at Classic Animation and a beautifully realized 1940s style Film Noir. Better than it has any right to be, Zemeckis's film is a triumph of animation, technology, and acting led by Bob Hoskins (never better), Joanna Cassidy, the voice talents of Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, Tony Anselmo, June Foray, The Greatest of All - Mel Blanc, and a live-action Christopher Lloyd - in one of his greatest performances - as Judge Doom. This is a fun conversation in which we dig into the film, the history of Animation, Noir, and Los Angeles. Don't miss out. Questions, Comments, Complaints, & Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks.