Podcast appearances and mentions of John Badham

Dennis is joined by his friends and past podcast guests Frank DeCaro and Jim Colucci to talk about a brand new arts festival they are co-programming. It's called Pride Live! Hollywood and it takes place June 11th through the 29th at various venues in Hollywood. JIm and Frank talk about the various events on the agenda, including a Norman Lear tribute, a screening and party of Saturday Night Fever with director John Badham and actress Donna Pescow attending, a Golden Girls tribute, the Where The Bears Are documentary A Big Fat Hairy Hit. a Queer as Folk cast reunion as well as screenings of the films The World According to Allee Willis, Relax, It's Just Sex, The Big Johnson, The Grotto, Unicorn and the Village People musical Can't Stop the Music. Other topics include: feeling a call to fill the hole left by Outfest, the surprising number of guests who said yes, why queer joy is a radical act, the pros and cons of nostalgia and memorabilia collecting, scoring festive outfits on sale at Mr. Turk and their hopes that the fest will be so successful that they will both become insufferable a-holes by Year Three. (www.pridelivehollywood.com)            

Welcome back to purgatory!!!! This week Mike and Jeremy get together to discuss John Badham's Point of no Return from 1993 the film is a remake of Luc Besson French film La Femme Nikita from 1990. The script is adapted by Robert Getchell & Alexandra Seros. The film stars Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermont Mulroney, Miguel Ferrer, Anne Bancroft, Richard Romanus, Michael Rapaport, Geoffrey Lewis, Lorraine Toussaint and Harvey Keitel. Thanks for checkin us out, we have left Spotify but you can find us where all other podcasts are found and of course you can always find us on Podbean.com Intro & Outro tracks are from the Point of no return soundtrack composed and conducted by Hans Zimmer 1. Hate https://youtu.be/h_f3IFpbF2I?si=Oqs-plzORznjihYZ 2. Wedding Bell https://youtu.be/Ru2VrbJD0xo?si=kiBoP3lODCrBngGT  

This week on The Video Store Podcast, I'm recommending four offbeat cop films that have stuck with me over the years. These films can be funny, gritty, offbeat, and sometimes kind of chaotic in the best way possible. So what movies am I recommending?Running Scared (1986) – Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines as two wisecracking Chicago detectives. This one's got a great mix of comedy and action, and it leans into that mid-80s buddy cop energy without taking itself too seriously. Michael McDonald's “Sweet Freedom” is on the soundtrack, which feels like a time capsule in itself.Miami Blues (1990) – Alec Baldwin in a role that's kind of hard to pin down. He plays a violent conman who ends up impersonating a cop. It's based on a Charles Willeford novel and keeps that oddball tone where you're not always sure if you're supposed to laugh or be disturbed. Fred Ward is great in it too, playing the worn-out detective trying to catch him.Freebie and the Bean (1974) – This one's messier than most cop movies, but it's intentional. Directed by Richard Rush, who also did The Stunt Man, it's full of reckless driving, dark humor, and strange tonal shifts. Alan Arkin and James Caan play the leads, and they're either chasing criminals or arguing with each other. It kind of laid the groundwork for a lot of buddy cop films that came later.Stakeout (1987) – Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez as partners on a surveillance detail that doesn't stay professional for very long. There's a good balance of suspense and comedy, and Madeleine Stowe holds her own in her first major role. It was directed by John Badham, who also did WarGames and Short Circuit, so the pacing is solid.If you're in the mood for movies where different type of cops break rules, hunt odd suspects or drive their car on the track of an elevated train, I think you will find something here you will like.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

“He's every woman's dream and one woman's nightmare.”   “Bird on a Wire is a 1990 American action comedy film directed by John Badham and starring Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn.”   Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhaVziFh1ws   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_on_a_Wire_(film)   Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bird-on-a-wire   Socials Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/moviewavepod.bsky.social   Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/   Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@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.

Une nouvelle enquête qui sent bon le portnawak du tout début des années 90 avec l'over the top Ricochet de Russell Mulchay sorti en 1991 !  Le fringant Denzel Washington affronte un John Lithgow psychopathe en mode Hannibal Lecter et qui synthétise à merveille toutes les outrances de son époque. Soit le temps béni des grosses productions à la fois tendues et musclées où tout était permis entre détonations, exagérations et autres pétages de plomb légendaires.  Et c'est Cédric Belconde, alias The Last Geek Hero, derrière la chaîne youtube TOP 25 Action Movies qui vient mettre sa touche de C4 dans l'émission. Retrouvez la photo signalétique de l'invité en début d'émission ainsi que les complices (un film dans le même giron) en toute fin de podcast. Avec dans cet épisode, une fois n'est pas coutume, un retour sur l'ouvrage L'Encyclopédie du crime au cinéma signé Alain Bauer et Stéphane Boudsocq soit 200 faits réels pour 240 films et Etroite Surveillance le très sympathique Buddy Movie de John Badham (1987).  Enfin en guise d'hommage au grand Gene Hackman nous reviendrons sur quelques unes de ses oeuvres les plus noires en fin d'émission.  Un dossier mené par Rafael Lorenzo.  

The culmination of our last couple episodes! After all that groundwork we are rewarded with: three mediocre sequels! All the laughs, all the thrills...all over again! ANOTHER 48 HRS (1990, Walter Hill) F/X2: THE DEADLY ART OF ILLUSION (1991, Richard Franklin) ANOTHER STAKEOUT (1993, John Badham)

Schnick, Schnack, Schnuck, so schallte es bei einem Firmenevent durch den Saal bei dem die beiden Labertaschen sich im Finale gegenüberstanden. Neben der Anerkennung ihrer spielerischen Glanzleistung durch die Kollegen erhielten die Beiden auch noch eine Idee für die heutige Podcastfolge. Papiertiger Marci erklärt, warum bei diesem intransitiven Handspiel der Brunnen eigentlich Scheiße ist, aber eine Ergänzung mit Mr. Spock und der Echse sinnvoll sind.Außerdem geht es in der Folge von Wir kreuzen nett, wir kreisen klar, um das beliebte, stark gelöste Spiel namens Tic Tac Toe. Hierzu liefert die ewige Faust Heiko interessante Fakten und erklärt was die gleichnamige deutsche Band damit zu tun hat.Auf drei…The Rock Heiko und Dorfvorsteher MarciFeedback:Wir_labern@gmx.netInsta: wir_labernFilm:WarGames – Kriegsspiele (USA 1983, John Badham, Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy)Musik:Marteria - EndbossQuellen:Wikipedia.deTictactoefree.comTictactoeworld.com

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema's biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.March's special theme cranks the adrenaline to the max as Troy and Brad throw it back to their original podcast showdown—where only one film can reign supreme. This time, they're diving headfirst into the high-flying world of Parachute Action Films, pitting Drop Zone against Terminal Velocity (nope, not Point Break, but close). And to help break down the mid-air mayhem, they've got John from And Now For Something a Little Bit Different joining the jump. Which flick sticks the landing? Who brings the better skydiving swagger—Charlie Sheen or Wesley Snipes? Buckle up, freefall fanatics, because this debate is going terminal!Drop Zone is directed by John Badham and stars Wesley Snipes, Gary Busey, Yancy Butler, and Michael JeterTerminal Velocity Deran Sarafian and stars Charlie Sheen, Nastassja Kinski, James Gandolfini, and Chrisopher McDonaldNot A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy, John

We check out some buddy cop movies for folks who want some laughs to go with their gun-play. Three 80's classics where the cops make dick jokes between (and sometimes during) kills! Ohhhh nooooo! 48 HRS. (1982, Walter Hill) RUNNING SCARED (1986, Peter Hyams) STAKEOUT (1987, John Badham)

Send us a textOn the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are venturing into the wild robotic world of the 1980s. We watched the 1986 film from John Badham and its 1988 sequel from Kenneth Johnson, Short Circuit and Short Circuit 2.In a possible future filled with Terminators, RoboCops, and M3GANs, we implore you to find the robo-humanity inside your processing units and be more like Johnny 5.He represents all that we should strive to be: curious, forgiving, and friendly. He's a companion to all who deserve him. He's the hero we need in these dark times.We're kicking off a whole month of ‘80s robot movies, so buckle in and get ready for some delightfully cheesy, yet still charming, cinema experiences.(Recorded on January 13, 2025)Links to Stuff We Mentioned:Short Circuit - The Movie Database (TMDB)Short Circuit trailer - YouTubeShort Circuit 2 - The Movie Database (TMDB)Short Circuit 2 trailer - YouTubeKenneth Johnson — The Movie Database (TMDB)John Badham — The Movie Database (TMDB)Ally Sheedy — The Movie Database (TMDB)Steve Guttenberg — The Movie Database (TMDB)Fisher Stevens — The Movie Database (TMDB)Aziz Ansari — The Movie Database (TMDB)Michael McKean — The Movie Database (TMDB)Cynthia Gibb — The Movie Database (TMDB)RadioShack - WikipediaFree Willy (1993) — The Movie Database (TMDB)The Goonies (1985) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Kindergarten Cop (1990) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Follow Us:Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Sean's Letterboxd profile!Steven's Letterboxd profile!Our Buzzsprout site!Our Instagram profile!Support the show

Happy Valentine's Day from The B-Side! Here we talk about movie directors! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between. Today we appreciate one of the great, under-appreciated Hollywood directors: Peter Hyams! Our B-Sides include Peeper, Hanover Street, The Star Chamber, 2010: The Year We Make Contact, and Running Scared. Our guest is Mike Ryan, great writer, interviewer, and deep fan of Hyams' eclectic body of work. Sudden Death is a favorite, along with 2010. We discuss the auteur versus the “workman director,” why some filmmakers gather an intense following and others don't, and the lasting effect many of Hyams' films have had on the culture as well as other filmmakers. There's much talk about Hyams' ability as a cinematographer, and how rare it is to be a director that films their own movies.  Mike makes the case that 2010 is more watchable than 2001: A Space Odyssey, Conor attempts to get over how corrupt Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines are as cops in Running Scared, and Dan sings the praises of Hyams' Narrow Margin. There's extended conversation about Robert Blake, co-star of Hyams' debut Busting, an appreciation of director John Badham (specifically Blue Thunder), and a reflection on the enormity of the production of End of Days. Be sure to give us a follow on social at @TFSBSide. Also enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor.

In this episode of The Shabby Detective, we examine the riveting 1974 TV movie The Gun, a gripping exploration of fate and consequence. Crafted by the legendary writing duo Richard Levinson and William Link and directed by John Badham, the film follows the journey of a single handgun as it passes through various lives, leaving a trail of drama and intrigue. Join us as we unpack the film's unique episodic structure and the creative forces behind this powerful cautionary tale.

Before we tackle Robert Eggers' Nosferatu (2024), Brandon and I take on Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979). Klaus Kinski stars as Count Dracula, not Count Orlock in this version. Isabelle Adjani stars as Lucy Harker. Kinski played Renfield opposite Christopher Lee's Dracula in Jess Franco's Count Dracula (1970)! 1979 was a big year for Dracula! There were three films featuring Bram Stoker's Vampire Count...Dracula directed by John Badham starring Frank Langella, Love at First Bite directed by Stan Dragoti starring George Hamilton, and Nosferatu the Vampyre! Join us on our Nosferatu journey and let us know your favorite! Plot: Count Dracula moves from Transylvania to Wismar, spreading the Black Plague across the land. Only a woman pure of heart can bring an end to his reign of horror. Taglines: Nosferatu...he who is doomed to wander alone in darkness. Nosferatu...he who is condemned to destroy even those whom he loves. Nosferatu...a tale of seduction in the dark night of the soul. It is fear and fun. It is a scream of horror and a cry of delight. It is Nosferatu, the Vampyre. ...He who is doomed to wander alone in darkness. ...He who is condemned to destroy even those whom he loves.

Zo happens to be in the Midwest just hanging out and checking the sites when he sees a news alert at a restaurant that he happens to be dining at. It appears that the U.S. was on high military alert for a few minutes due to a computer glitch. That must've been some glitch. It may also have something to do with a rumor that he's heard about some kid hacking into military computers and messing around. Surely that's not a thing that a person could do, right . . . Right? Episode ChaptersOpening Credits . . . . . . 00:06:28Favorite Parts of the 1983 Film: WarGames . . . . . . . . 00:15:55Trivia from the Movie WarGames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00:54:08Critics' Thoughts on John Badham's WarGames . . . . . .01:01:36 Please leave a comment, suggestion or question on our social media: Back Look Cinema: The Podcast Links:Website: www.backlookcinema.comEmail: fanmail@backlookcinema.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@backlookcinemaTwitter: https://twitter.com/backlookcinemaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackLookCinemaInstagram: https://instagram.com/backlookcinemaThreads: https://www.threads.net/@backlookcinemaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backlookcinemaTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/backlookcinemaBlue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/backlookcinema.bsky.socialMastodon: https://mstdn.party/@backlookcinemaBack Look Cinema Merch at Teespring.comBack Look Cinema Merch at Teepublic.com Again, thanks for listening.

The ultimate himbo pursues his dancing dreams during one of the worst periods of New York City's history, and ends up a cultural icon—off-screen, of course. Starring John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Paul Pape, Donna Pescow, and Martin Shakar. Written by Norman Wexler. Directed by John Badham.

Sembra quasi inutile una descrizione di questa pellicola, divenuta ben più di un cult. Non che, almeno personalmente, si possa parlare di vero e proprio capolavoro, ma è indubbio che La febbre del sabato sera abbia portato il mondo della discomusic anni 70 al cinema ed abbia contribuito, non solo a far scoprire John Travolta attore, ma anche John Travolta ballerino. Il suo Tony Manero è diventato leggenda: ragazzo di Brooklyn dalla vita normale, quasi banale, che lavora come commesso in una ferramenta, ma che sogna un'esistenza diversa. Il sabato sera diventa il re della discomusic e vorrebbe trovare la partner ideale, con la quale vincere un'importante concorso di ballo. Conoscerà Stephanie e forse nascerà anche l'amore. Splendide coreografie, drammi esistenziali, un'America affascinante che non esiste più, una colonna sonora che ha fatto storia, grazie anche ai Bee Gees ed al loro falsetto...La febbre del sabato sera o lo si ama o lo si odia, ma solo voi dovete decidere da quale parte essere.

Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. Directed by John Badham, written by Norman Wexler, with music by the Bee Gees and David Shire. The film stars John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali, and Martin Shakar. We ranked 10 of the songs from the soundtrack, as well as picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!

Está no ar mais um episódio do Especial Gótico do Livros em Cartaz! Neste episódio dedicado a Drácula de Bram Stoker Andreia D'Oliveira e Gabi Idealli tentam entender como um escritor irlandês encontrou um conde da Valáquia e o transformou no sinônimo de vampiro. O que está esperando? Vem ouvir! Comentado no episódio Drácula, romance de Bram Stoker O Hóspede de Drácula e outros contos estranhos, coletânea de contos de Bram Stoker Nosferatu (1922 ‧ Terror/Fantasia ‧ 1h 34m), dirigido por F.W. Murnau com Max Schreck como Conde Drácula Drácula (1931 ‧ Terror/Fantasia ‧ 1h 15m), dirigido por Tod Browning com Béla Lugosi como Conde Drácula O Vampiro da Noite (1958 ‧ Terror/Fantasia ‧ 1h 22m), dirigido por Terence Fisher com Christopher Lee como Conde Drácula e Peter Cushing como Van Helsing Drácula (1979 ‧ Terror/Romance ‧ 1h 49m), dirigido por John Badham com Frank Langella como Conde Drácula e Laurence Olivier como Van Helsing Drácula (2020 ‧ Terror ‧ 1 temporada) de Mark Gattis e Steven Moffat com Claes Bang como Conde Drácula e Dolly Wells como Van Helsing Sherlock (2010 ‧ Mistério ‧ 4 temporadas)

WarGames is a 1983 American science fiction techno-thriller film[2] written by Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes and directed by John Badham. The film, which stars Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, and Ally Sheedy, follows David Lightman (Broderick), a young hacker who unwittingly accesses a United States military supercomputer programmed to simulate, predict and execute nuclear war against the Soviet Union. WarGames was a critical and commercial success, grossing $125 million worldwide against a $12 million budget. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards.

Subscribe to our channel!  Alfred Crane picked this movie to review... the 1983 John Badham film, "Blue Thunder" with Joe Turek and Jonathan Moody co hosting.  Follow us on social media:  @indiefilmcafe  @hollywoodblvdpodcast  Websites: http://sickflickproductions.com http://indiefilmcafe.reviews  http://indiefilmcafe.podbean.com http://patreon.com/indiefilmcafe 

Our penultimate Lilli Palmer Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode brings us Lilli as a protagonist again at last, in Lotte in Weimar (1975), based on the Thomas Mann novel, and Lilli Lite in The Boys from Brazil (1978), an outrageous anti-Nazi sci fi story in which Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck wage an epic battle (and also get into a very brutal girl-fight). And this week's Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto is a real smorgasbord: Saturday Night Fever, Coffy, It Happened One Night, and Beverly Hills Cop. From the charm of young John Travolta to screwball brutality and from exploitation auteurism to... the charm of young Eddie Murphy. We've got the movie talk you crave! Time Codes: 0h 00m 35s:      LOTTE IN WEIMAR (1975) [dir. Egon Gunther] 0h 32m 51s:      THE BOYS FROM BRAZIL (1978) [dir. Franklin J. Schaffner] 0h 50m 08s:      Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto – Saturday Night Fever (1977) by John Badham; Coffy (1973) by Jack Hill; It Happened One Night (1934) by Frank Capra; and Beverly Hills Cop (1984) by Martin Brest Studio Film Capsules provided by The Films of Twentieth Century-Fox by Aubrey Solomon and Tony Thomas Additional studio information from: The Hollywood Story by Joe W. Finler                                 +++ * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's latest film piece on Preston Sturges, Unfaithfully Yours, and the Narrative role of comedic scapegoating. * Check out Dave's new Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com   We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join!         

Ethan and Devin watched John Badham's Short Circuit (1986). They discuss the nature of sentience, the perils of Artificial Intelligence, and the sexual politics of robotic throuples. Follow us on Twitter or Instagram at youretallpod. Follow Ethan on Twitter at Mathissippi and Devin at stalecooper. Email us at youretallpod@gmail.com

Dave's pick this week is the family comedy sci-fi adventure, Short Circuit from 1986. Short Circuit was a collaborative effort that blended innovative special effects with a light-hearted, family-friendly narrative. Directed by John Badham, the film tells the story of a military robot, Number 5, who gains sentience after being struck by lightning. The production was notable for its advanced use of robotics and puppetry to bring the character of Number 5 to life. Special effects supervisor Syd Mead, who had previously worked on films like "Blade Runner" and "Tron," was instrumental in designing the robot, creating a character that was both mechanically believable and endearing. The use of practical effects and on-set puppetry, operated by a team of puppeteers, gave Number 5 a lifelike presence that CGI could not have achieved at the time. Filming took place in various locations around Oregon, including Astoria and the Columbia River Gorge, which provided picturesque and diverse backdrops for the movie's action and comedic sequences. The cast, featuring Ally Sheedy as Stephanie Speck and Steve Guttenberg as Newton Crosby, brought warmth and humor to the story, further enhanced by the chemistry between the human characters and the robotic protagonist. The production faced challenges, such as ensuring the robot's functionality and coordinating complex scenes involving the animatronics, but the crew's dedication paid off. "Short Circuit" was well-received upon its release, praised for its charming story, groundbreaking special effects, and the memorable character of Number 5, which quickly became a cultural icon of the 1980s. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: Number 5 is a military robot who gains sentience after being struck by lightning during a demonstration. Escaping from the military facility, Number 5 finds refuge with Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy), an animal-loving young woman who initially mistakes him for an alien. As Stephanie helps Number 5 understand the world and the concept of life, they form a bond, while the robot's creators, including Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg), and the military, led by the determined Captain Skroeder, are on a relentless quest to retrieve him. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

In this Episode: In this episode, our heroes discuss the 1986 film "Short Circuit," examining its portrayal of robotics, artificial intelligence, and stereotypes. The charm of the movie, the problematic aspects of Fisher Stevens' portrayal of an Indian character, and the memorable one-liners are explored. Despite the offensive elements, Stevens' effort and the nerdy, idiotic nature of the characters are acknowledged. We also touch on the film's cultural context and its relevance to current advancements in AI. The character of Stephanie, her unusual snack truck business, the impressive special effects and design of the robot Johnny Five, and the comedic and slapstick elements are highlighted. The filming location in Astoria, Oregon, and the nostalgic charm of the movie are also mentioned. Other random topics include the weapons of mass destruction in the movie, Chinese car rip-offs, the actors, and the serving robots. "Short Circuit" is a charming and sweet 80s movie worth watching despite some dated elements. The film follows Johnny Five, a military robot who gains sentience and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Known for its iconic quotes, such as "Hey, laser lips, your mama was a snow blower," and its repetitive yet nostalgic soundtrack, "Short Circuit" is a cult classic that showcases the talent of director John Badham and the charm of the 80s. Takeaways: "Short Circuit" is a charming film with problematic elements. Fisher Stevens put effort into his performance despite the offensive portrayal. The movie's one-liners were hit or miss. The cultural context and relevance to AI advancements are interesting. The special effects and design of Johnny Five were impressive for the time. Filming in Astoria, Oregon, adds nostalgic appeal. The soundtrack enhances the nostalgic feel. A cult classic showcasing John Badham's talent and 80s charm. Follow Us: Our Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Items discussed (links to more info): Note - if the below links don't work in your podcast player please visit the show page at: https://ebd.fm/episodes/261

We review Saturday Night Fever (1977) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Saturday Night Fever is directed by John Badham and stars John Travolta, Karen Gorney 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/

Kevin Costner in John Badham's 1985 forgotten… AMERICAN FLYERS. Also … other movies and nonsense. Email us at: cinemaxers@talkradioone.comFollow us on: Facebook and Instagram- @cinemaxers  USE OUR AMAZON LINK!

Kevin Costner in John Badham's 1985 forgotten… AMERICAN FLYERS. Also … other movies and nonsense. Email us at: cinemaxers@talkradioone.comFollow us on: Facebook and Instagram- @cinemaxers  USE OUR AMAZON LINK!

We followed director John Badham to the 1977 phenomenon Saturday Night Fever. Blood, sweat, and tears.

Today on Too Opinionated, we talk with actor/author Stev Guttenberg about his new book, Time to Thank: Caregiving for my Hero.  Guttenberg made his acting debut in The Boys From Brazil with Laurence Olivier and Gregory Peck. From that recognition, he attracted a variety of leading roles including the film classic Diner(1983), which was chosen by Vanity Fair as the Best Film of the Last Thirty Years, and the broad comedy, Police Academy(1984) which continues to be one of the highest earning film franchises ever. in 1985 Guttenberg's fame increased with Cocoon, a life affirming film of the highest order. The science fiction genre continued with Short Circuit(1986), John Badham's ground breaking artificial intelligence film. Steve worked opposite Isabelle Hupert in Curtis Hansen's Bedroom Window(1986), the heralded Hitchcockian thriller, In 1987, Disney released Three Men and a Baby, Leonard Nimoys popular movie about bachelors raising a child. The film went on to announce itself as the number one grossing film of the year ,and provided a successful sequel.  He has produced an Emmy nominated television special, Gangs, performed in the original Miracle On Ice, and also ABC's The Day After, still one of the most watched television events of this century. Steve has written The Guttenberg Bible, a comedic account of his first ten years in the film industry, and The Kids from DISCO, a superhero children's book relating a story about his nieces and nephews. He guested on Veronica Mars, Party Down, Community and Law and Order,(as every N.Y. actor should). Guttenberg has the record for most original films to go to franchises in film history, and appearing in the most films in The Screen Actors Guild from 1980-1990 tying Gene Hackman. He received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and continues to learn and study his beloved craft.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Author/historian Jim Benson, featuring comments by actors Ozzie Nelson, Lindsay Wagner, Michael Lerner and Roger Davis, director John Badham and Night Gallery artist Tom Wright

It's Die Hard in real time!The ticking clocks are everywhere (and so are the dodgy Christopher Walken impressions) as Phil and Liam discuss the 1995 high-concept thriller Nick of Time!  Mild-mannered accountant Gene Watson (Johnny Depp) arrives via train to LA's union station, with his young daughter Lynn in tow. Shortly after his arrival, he is apprehended by Mr. Smith (Christopher Walken) and Ms. Jones (Roma Maffia), who claim to be police officers. Smith then informs Gene that he has 90 minutes to assassinate the visiting Governor of California (Marsha Mason)…or they will kill his daughter.The guys discuss the potency of this compelling premise and unpack where the movie both succeeds and fails in the execution of its concept. They theorize that, not only is the film filled with ‘Die Hard DNA', but it also has its roots in Hitchcock, and the paranoid political thrillers of the 1970s. They offer their thoughts on the movie's own political point of view, its thematic ideas, and the intentions of director John Badham. We also get a glimpse into what really goes on inside Phil's secret ‘Die Hard on a Blank laboratory' (where his precious Blu-rays are kept into a fortified vault, protected by a time-lock).As they break down ‘the anatomy of an action movie', the boys discuss the unusual yet largely effective casting of Johnny Depp as a straight-laced everyman, rhapsodize over Christopher Walken's terrifying performance as the satanically evil bad guy ‘Mr. Smith', and talk about the rest of the supporting cast, that also includes the likes of Charles S. Dutton, Clark Johnson, Yul Vasquez and G.D. Spradlin. As the clocks tick down, the fellas race over to the ‘Die Hard Oscars' to hand out their action movie awards, and complete the ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia quiz…in the nick of time!NICK OF TIME trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cP1TllLDgQAt the time of release, NICK OF TIME is streaming on Hoopla and PlutoTV and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, AMC On Demand and all the usual platforms!AMERICAN ENGLISH SOCCER PODCASThttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1652062 EYE OF THE DUCK PODCASThttps://eyeoftheduckpod.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Outside the Cinema, Bill and Chris review the movies Blue Thunder and Lisa and the Devil. They discuss the weather and the start of baseball season. They also talk about the director John Badham and his filmography. The conversation touches on the low-key racism and sexism in Blue Thunder. The plot of the movie is summarized, and the technology used in the film, including the microphones. They also discuss the plot, the real stunts and action sequences, and the memorable 80s score.  In Lisa and the Devil, they talk about the confusing plot and the dream-like atmosphere. They highlight the failures of the screenplay in creating a cohesive and interesting story. The hosts discuss the visual style of Mario Bava and the lack of story in 'Lisa and the Devil'.  Takeaways The director John Badham has directed several notable films, including Saturday Night Fever and War Games. Blue Thunder is a prototypical eighties action movie, with a focus on technology and a cool helicopter. The movie features low-key racism and sexism, which was common in films of that era. The microphones used in the film are not realistic, but they serve the purpose of the story. Blue Thunder is an entertaining film that showcases the talent of the director and the actors.

Jim discusses a reimaging of a classic vampire tale - 1979's "Dracula," starring Frank Langella, Laurence Oliver, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Jan Francis, Trevor Eve, Tony Haygarth, Teddy Turner, Janine Duvitski, and Sylvester McCoy. Directed y John Badham, the story is based on the Hamilton Deane and John Balderston Broadway play which also starred Lasngella. The Count makes his way to England and sets his sights on two women for nourishment and pleasure. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.  

Jim discusses a reimaging of a classic vampire tale – 1979’s “Dracula,” starring Frank Langella, Laurence Oliver, Donald Pleasence, Kate Nelligan, Jan Francis, Trevor Eve, Tony Haygarth, Teddy Turner, Janine Duvitski, and Sylvester McCoy. Directed y John Badham, the story is based on the Hamilton Deane and John Balderston Broadway play which also starred Lasngella. […] The post Dracula (1979)| Episode 401 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Today on the show we have legendary actor Lance Henriksen. I had the pleasure of work with Lance on my film Red Princess Blues: Genesis and if was a surreal experience.Lance has been in over 300 films through-out his remarkable career.He's mentored Tarzan, Evel Knievel and the Antichrist, and fought Terminators, Aliens, Predators, Pumpkinhead, Pinhead, Bigfoot, Superman, the Autobots, Mr. T, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal.He's worked with directors James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Kathryn Bigelow, Sidney Lumet, Francois Truffaut, John Huston, Walter Hill, David Fincher, John Woo, Jim Jarmusch and Sam Raimi, but this is just skimming the surface.An intense, versatile actor as adept at playing clean-cut FBI agents as he is psychotic motorcycle-gang leaders, who can go from portraying soulless, murderous vampires to burned-out, world-weary homicide detectives, Lance Henriksen has starred in a variety of films that have allowed him to stretch his talents just about as far as an actor could possibly hope.He played Awful Knoffel in the TNT original movie EVIL KNIEVEL, directed by John Badham and executive produced by Mel Gibson. Henriksen portrayed Awful Knoffel in this project based on the life of the famed daredevil, played by George Eads. Henriksen starred for three seasons (1996-1999) on Millennium, Fox-TV's critically acclaimed series created by Chris Carter (The X-Files).His performance as Frank Black, a retired FBI agent who has the ability to get inside the minds of killers, landed him three consecutive Golden Globe nominations for "Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series" and a People's Choice Award nomination for "Favorite New TV Male Star."Henriksen was born in New York City.His mother, Margueritte, was a waitress, dance instructor, and model. His father, James Marin Henriksen, who was from Tønsberg, Norway, was a boxer and merchant sailor.Henriksen studied at the Actors Studio and began his career off-Broadway in Eugene O'Neill's Three Plays of the Sea. One of his first film appearances was as an FBI agent in Sidney Lumet's DOG DAY AFTERNOON, followed by parts in Lumet's NETWORK and PRINCE OF THE CITY.He then appeared in Steven Spielberg's CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND with Richard Dreyfuss and François Truffaut, DAMIEN: OMEN II and in Philip Kaufman's THE RIGHT STUFF, in which he played Mercury astronaut Capt. Wally Schirra.James Cameron cast Henriksen in his first directorial effort, PIRANHA II: THE SPAWNING, then used him again in THE TERMINATOR and as the android Bishop in the sci-fi classic ALIENS. Sam Raimi cast Henriksen as an outrageously garbed gunfighter in his quirky western THE QUICK AND THE DEAD. Henriksen has also appeared in what has developed into a cult classic: Kathryn Bigelow's NEAR DARK, in which he plays the head of a clan of murderous redneck vampires. He was nominated for a Golden Satellite Award for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in the TNT original film THE DAY LINCOLN WAS SHOT.In addition to his abilities as an actor, Henriksen is an accomplished painter and potter. His talent as a ceramist has enabled him to create some of the most unusual ceramic artworks available on the art market today.His new film is called Alpha Rift.Nolan Parthmore was just a regular guy, hanging with friends, working his game store, flirting with his co-worker, then one day, destiny came calling. A courier delivers a mysterious antique helmet with no note or description. When Nolan puts it on, his whole world changes. The helmet comes to life and calls out to an evil demon, Lord Dragsmere, who was imprisoned by Nolan's deceased father. Nolan soon discovers he is next in the bloodline, heir to The Nobleman, destined to become a hero whether he wants to be or not. Since the Dark Ages, the Noblemen have been guardians against the 13 Devil's Apostles: dark forces escaped from hell and let loose upon on earth. Generations later, it's the heirs of these original knights that possess the power to open the Alpha Rift:the only defense against these supernatural foes.Enjoy my conversation with Lance Henriksen.

As the regular version of the podcast is edited down, some moments naturally get left on the cutting room floor. The only way to hear them is to be at the live show… or to be a MaxFun member and hear some in your bonus feeds!We share a brief preview of what MaxFun members can hear right now in their Bonus Content feed!Not a member? Go to maximumfun.org/join and select “Go Fact Yourself” as a podcast you support!

Today on the show we have a true legend from the film business, director John Badham. John has directed some of the most iconic films in history. From the decade-defining Saturday Night Fever to 80's hits like War Games, Short Circuit & Stakeout to 90's action classics like Bird on a Wire, Point of No Return, Nick of Time and Drop Zone.John Badham has not only continued directing but is involved with some of the most cutting-edge television show being made today. John is also the author of two books John Badham On Directing: Notes from the Set of Saturday Night Fever, War Games, and More and I'll Be in My Trailer: The Creative Wars Between Directors and ActorsHe's also is a Tenured Film Professor at Chapman University in Los Angeles. I can't tell you what a thrill it was to sit down and pick John's brain. He's been directing for close to five decades. His wealth of knowledge and experience is remarkable.Sit down and get ready to take a TON of notes on this epic conversation with John Badham. When you are done listening to the episode take a listen to the video below.It's awesome and very helpful to ANYONE who wants to direct.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2881148/advertisement

Drop back and avoid the sack, it's a brand new episode of Go Fact Yourself!In this episode…Guests:Keegan-Michael Key is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning actor, writer, and prodcuer.Elle Key is an award winning film, television, and commercial director and producer. The Keys are the authors of the new book The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor. Elle and Keegan will tell us about how the book was born from conversations they had as they geeked out about the “science” of comedy, and how they documented the world's first recorded joke. Plus, Keegan tells us more about how his comic origin story came from seeing his dad laugh at Eddie Murphy. Areas of ExpertiseKeegan: The Matthew Stafford era of the Detroit Lions football team, New York City phrases & slang, and Jewish cooking. Elle: Art, painting & colors, 1980s action movies, and Jewish cooking.What's the DifferenceAffront and A-backWhat is the difference between an affront and an offense?What is the difference between spare ribs and baby back ribs?Experts:Glover Quin: Former Pro-Bowl defensive back for the Detroit Lions.John Badham: Film director whose films include Saturday Night Fever and several 1980s action movies.Hosts:J. Keith van StraatenHelen HongCredits:Theme Song by Jonathan Green.Live Show Engineer is Dave McKeever.Maximum Fun's Senior Producer is Laura Swisher.Associate Producer and Editor is Julian Burrell.Seeing our next live-audience show in Los Angele

Jason Heck joins John and Mitch to talk while watching John Badham's 1983 helicopter thriller Blue Thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-ingle2/support

5x1 - DRACULA (1979)Season 5 launches with John Badham's adaptation of Dracula, starring Frank Langella as the master vampire, the sole survivor of a Yorkshire shipwreck who starts seducing the local women to the chagrin of their partners and fathers...And joining us via our new sarpodphagus is film critic and podcaster Dee Molumby...HostsHugh McStay & Dan OwenGuestDee MolumbyEditorHugh McStay"Now it is you, my best beloved one. You will be flesh of my flesh, blood of my blood. You will cross land and sea to do my bidding. I need your blood. I need..." -- Count DraculaWhy not get Bitten and join our Ko-fi membership tier, to access episodes earlier?Or subscribe and leave us a rating or review to help spread the word. It's the best way to help grow the podcast and make it discoverable by more people. You can also leave a donation at Ko-fi and follow us on various social media platforms here.A proud part of the We Made This podcast network.Theme music: 'The Victim' by Mary Riddle via Epidemic Sound • Podcast artwork by Dan Owen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vampire-videos--5546381/support.

Recorded 11.14.22 at Comedy Works in Denver, CO On this week's Summer Break ‘sode, the guys were live in the Mile High City to chat about the world-ending teen comedy, WarGames! How oblivious is Matthew Broderick's character to his lady friend's advances? How embarrassing is this incident for the U.S. Military? Does NORAD give tours, even during times of crisis? And was John Lennon ever actually considered for the role of Professor Falken? PLUS: A lengthy discussion about Matthew Broderick's nipples. WarGames stars Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Dabney Coleman, Barry Corbin, James Tolkan, John Spencer, Michael Madsen, and John Wood as Professor Falken; directed by John Badham.Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, starting as low as $2 a month! We'll be releasing new Patreon content all throughout August, so it's the perfect time to join!Be sure to get in early and get your tickets for the WHM Holiday Extravaganza where we're talking The Santa Clause! Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new Skeleton Juice, Spring Tour 2023, KONG & DILF Den designs!Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemoviesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TVC 616.2: Jim Benson, co-author of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, talks to Ed about how Night Gallery helped launch the career of many directors, including John Badham, John Astin, Jeannot Szwarc, and, most famously, Steven Spielberg. Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour has been updated and reissued as a marvelous 50th anniversary second edition that includes a host of new material, including more than four hundred pages of new information, plus a brand new foreword by Oscar and Emmy winning director Guillermo del Toro. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S.S. Wilson, the screenwriter of such films as Tremors and Short Circuit, has just finished his second novel Fraidy Cats. Wilson also wrote a book on special effects, stop-motion animation, PUPPETS, AND PEOPLE. In 1983 Wilson and Maddock sold their spec script SHORT CIRCUIT. Directed by John Badham, it was their first produced feature. In quick succession, they wrote SHORT CIRCUIT 2, BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED, GHOST DAD; and served as consultants on Steven Spielberg's animated THE LAND BEFORE TIME.In 1990 they sold another spec, TREMORS, on which they also served as producers. Directed by fellow USC alum Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, the film became a revered cult classic, spawning three sequels and a TV series. Wilson and Maddock joined with Nancy Roberts (producer of all the Tremors sequels) and Ron Underwood to form Stampede Entertainment in 1992. The first Stampede project was HEART AND SOULS at Universal, starring Robert Downey, Jr.The TREMORS franchise grew with Wilson debuting as a director on TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS for Universal Family Home Entertainment. During the same time period, he and Maddock wrote the green-light draft of Warner Bros. 1999 tent pole release WILD WILD WEST, starring Will Smith.In 2001 it was TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, with Stampede partner Brent Maddock directing and Wilson handling the second unit. 2004 saw both the debut of TREMORS: THE SERIES for the Sci-Fi Network (Wilson co-created and co-executive produced with Maddock and Roberts) and TREMORS 4: THE LEGEND BEGINS, with Wilson again at the helm.In addition to screenwriting, Wilson is branching out into fiction. His first book is an action-adventure tale Tucker's Monster.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement

210 - A slight change of pace this week. No Spielberg, or Kubrick, or Scott, or Wachowski's. This week we have a horny robot and Fisher Steven's in brown face - but it makes for a spicy episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Badham directed Saturday Night Fever and even after decades of other good work (WarGames, Whose Life Is It Anyway, et al) that remains his calling card. But he and John Travolta had an uncomfortable standoff during production at 2 a.m. in freezing weather on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in NYC, as he recounts in his lively book I'll Be in My Trailer—which is available for the first time as an audiobook. He's been drawing on his vast experience while teaching at Chapman University in Orange, California for the past 19 years. Leonard and Jessie learned useful “life lessons” from John during our hour-long conversation.

"SHALL WE PLAY A GAME?"More sinister words have rarely been heard from an early '80's personal computer with a voice modulator box connected. :/ And they are first spoken by a mainframe computer communicating with our hero David played by Matthew Broderick early on in this 1983 techno-thriller directed by John Badham who had helmed Saturday Night Fever five years earlier.  This invitation to play some seemingly innocent computer games sets in motion a story which is equal parts sobering and highly entertaining.   We follow this teenage hacker and his classmate/partner in crime (Ally Sheedy) on a adventure which will take them to possibly the most secure defense location in the US....and possibly on the brink of nuclear war. :o This highly influential computer caper first came out 40 years ago and also co-starred Dabney Coleman, Barry Corbin, and John Wood.Host: Geoff Gershon  Editors: Geoff and Ella GershonProducer: Marlene Gershonhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

S.S. Wilson, the screenwriter of such films as Tremors and Short Circuit, has just finished his second novel Fraidy Cats. Wilson also wrote a book on special effects, stop-motion animation, PUPPETS, AND PEOPLE. In 1983 Wilson and Maddock sold their spec script SHORT CIRCUIT. Directed by John Badham, it was their first produced feature. In quick succession, they wrote SHORT CIRCUIT 2, BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED, GHOST DAD; and served as consultants on Steven Spielberg's animated THE LAND BEFORE TIME.In 1990 they sold another spec, TREMORS, on which they also served as producers. Directed by fellow USC alum Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, the film became a revered cult classic, spawning three sequels and a TV series. Wilson and Maddock joined with Nancy Roberts (producer of all the Tremors sequels) and Ron Underwood to form Stampede Entertainment in 1992. The first Stampede project was HEART AND SOULS at Universal, starring Robert Downey, Jr.The TREMORS franchise grew with Wilson debuting as a director on TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS for Universal Family Home Entertainment. During the same time period, he and Maddock wrote the green-light draft of Warner Bros. 1999 tent pole release WILD WILD WEST, starring Will Smith.In 2001 it was TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, with Stampede partner Brent Maddock directing and Wilson handling the second unit. 2004 saw both the debut of TREMORS: THE SERIES for the Sci-Fi Network (Wilson co-created and co-executive produced with Maddock and Roberts) and TREMORS 4: THE LEGEND BEGINS, with Wilson again at the helm.In addition to screenwriting, Wilson is branching out into fiction. His first book is an action-adventure tale Tucker's Monster.

Frank Langella might be 500 years old, but he still struts into 20th Century London ready to disco the night away in the 1979 incarnation of Dracula. Can Saturday Night Fever director John Badham make Bram Stoker's ladykiller look attractive to liberated women when the dude doesn't even have a car?  Or does Kate Nelligan date the bad boy vampire as a way of avoiding her stuffy boyfriend, controlling father Donald Pleasance, and foul duties at a madhouse? Listen Now as Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart continue their history of Universal Studios' biggest monster.

Stayin' Alive Frank Langella might be 500 years old, but he still struts into 20th Century London ready to disco the night away in the 1979 incarnation of Dracula. Can Saturday Night Fever director John Badham make Bram Stoker's ladykiller look attractive to liberated women when the dude doesn't even have a car? Or does Kate Nelligan date the bad boy vampire as a way of avoiding her stuffy boyfriend, controlling father Donald Pleasance, and foul duties at a madhouse? Listen Now as Arnie, Jakob, and Stuart continue their history of Universal Studios' biggest monster.

Bonus Episode – Ed speaks with actor Matthew Broderick, and director John Badham about their time on the seminal 1983 classic, “WarGames” and how it played a part in the cultural zeitgeist of the Cold War. Produced by FilmNation and Pacific Electric Picture Co. in association with Gilded Audio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.