Podcast appearances and mentions of John Milius

John Dillinger (1903 en Indianápolis - 1934) fue el más célebre atracador de bancos de la historia del crimen americano, por encima de Bonnie & Clyde. Era una figura popular no solo por robar bancos en la época de la Gran Depresión, sino porque escapó de la cárcel en varias ocasiones. No es extraño que los atracadores de bancos no estuvieran del todo mal vistos. No es que los ciudadanos los apoyaran, pero había un aura a lo Robin Hood en aquellos rebeldes que robaban el dinero a las personas que se lo quitaban a la gente. El FBI de J. Edgar Hoover le declaró enemigo público n.º 1. Se han realizado infinidad de películas sobre Dillinger, dirigidas por cineastas como Max Nosseck, John Milius y Rupert Wainright. Pero lo que ahora resulta más interesante es indagar en los hechos reales que inspiraron estas películas.

Welcome to 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 discuss one of the greatest film directors to ever live: Steven Spielberg! Our B-Sides are 1941, Hook, Amistad, and The Adventures of Tintin. Our guest is dear friend and incredible writer Bilge Ebiri! As of this writing, he just published his piece The Raider of a Lost Art, an oral history about Spielberg in conjunction with the release of his new film Disclosure Day. He's also discussed Spielberg with The Film Stage before! We chat about Spielberg's early start and the difficult production of 1941, his stratospheric ‘80s, the successful failure of Hook, and his underrated Amistad. There's a celebration of Spielberg's improbable millennium run of films, from Saving Private Ryan through Munich. The three of us dig into why Bilge loves Hook so much, he speaks on some additional, unpublished gems from his oral history piece, we appreciate the genius of John Milius, and the impossible camera that injects so much energy into The Adventures of Tintin.

In the latest installment of SJ's Video Weltanschauung, Dimitri and Khalid dissect the Silent Majority's cinematic counterattack on early ‘70s San Francisco Bay Area leftism: “Dirty Harry” and its four sequels. Topics include: “Dirty Harry” as the ur-text of modern American cop dramas/action movies, the Bay Area counterculture from the POV of the pig, Harry's implied neurodivergence (shades of Cobra), the new Criminal Subject who's Just That Evil and cannot be bargained with or understood, New Hollywood fashlord John Milius, the PTK'd Vietnam Vet undertones of the first three films, the SLA-inspired villains of “The Enforcer”, the triumph of political amnesia during the Reagan Years, Ronnie quoting Harry's “Go ahead, make my day!” line in a fight over welfare cuts, the sinister Spectacle-Secrecy dialectic, and much more… For access to full-length premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, subscribe at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Episode 80: Part Two. This week we finalize our tale of the Robert E. Howard and John Milius epic, in Conan the Barbarian from 1982, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.           Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Make sure to join us again on the trail when we cover 1962's, The Tale of Zatoichi.Wanna support our other projects @KineticOnslotCircle of Jerks PodcastSwords in Stereo PodcastA Cut Above: Horror ReviewProps due to The Bird Beats for our theme!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.

Episode 80: This is the most epic journey the boys have taken yet. A tale so epic it needed to be chopped into two parts, as we cover John Milius's 1982 fantasy film Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.Conan the Barbarian Trailer.Make sure to join us next week for part two of 1982's Conan the Barbarian.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-cinemigos--6354096/support.

durée : 00:03:50 - par : Max Dozolme - Aujourd'hui Max Dozolme nous plonge dans la bande originale épique d'un classique du cinéma fantastique, celle composée par Basil Poledouris pour le film "Conan le Barbare" (1982) de John Milius. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

The Edgar award-winning author of “Everybody Knows” and “She Rides Shotgun” joins us to discuss his new novel “A Violent Masterpiece,” as well as John Milius's 1981 adaptation of Robert E. Howard's pulp classics — the movie that made a movie star of an Austrian bodybuilder with a complicated name. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Celluloid Heroes: Episode 16Film: Red Dawn (1984)The year was 1984 and we 80s kids were all living on borrowed time courtesy of a looming mushroom cloud or, in the case of John Milius' Red Dawn, a combined Soviet-Cuban invasion of America's heartland. Join the band of freedom fighters calling themselves the Wolverines as we dive into a classic piece of 80s doomsday cinema where we got the chance to fight back.Follow Celluloid Heroes on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/TheCelluloidHeroesPodFollow Brad Abraham at www.bradabraham.comShare your thoughts with us! Send your comments to contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the LONGBOX CRUSADE NETWORK:Visit the WEBSITE: https://www.LongboxCrusade.comFollow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YOUTUBE Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe on APPLE PODCASTS at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Subscribe on SPOTIFY at:https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hl0nrO7z1KYaHSDug9hsg?si=ee431b760c8c4a21Celluloid Heroes SPOTIFY Single Feed at:https://open.spotify.com/show/5G4VxlMzO0yy7Rub7MPUzx?si=389277ae77a84dd0We appreciate you joining us for this episode of Celluloid Heroes and hope you enjoyed listening!#film #cinema #movies #genx #nostalgia #1984 #RedDawn

This week we talk about Steven Spielberg's choatic comedy flop 1941. When I Google "1941 movie" I get Citizen Kane. This movie is not Citizen Kane.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety. If you plan on watching it, for God knows what reason, we suggest you do so before listening to our takes.A Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures production. Released on December 14, 1979. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, based on a story by Zemeckis, Gale, and John Milius. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Lee, Toshiro Mifune, and Robert Stack. Cinematography by William A. Fraker. Edited by Michael Kahn. Score by John Williams.

This week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to 1984 and 2020. First, a breakdown of the comic book Department of Truth from James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds, and the 1984 classic movie Red Dawn, directed by John Milius and starring Patrick Swayze C. Thomas Howell, Charlie Sheen, Jennifer Grey, and Lea Thompson. […] The post 002 GENZ/X | Department of Truth & Red Dawn appeared first on The LEFT Show.

TWIN WARRIORS, MUSCLEBOUND BARBARIANS, UNDEAD HORDES, EVIL KINGS, ENSLAVED PEASANTS, MYSTICAL WARFARE, BLOODTHIRSTY GODS & PLAYBOY PLAYMATES…ALL ON A BUDGET!!   In the wake of John Milius' Conan the Barbarian (1982) and the dawn of home video's dominance in genre filmmaking spaces, independent studios kicked off a short-lived, but prolific series of B-to-Z grade sword & sorcery, fantasy, and barbarian movies. Join Gabe and returning guest Luana Saitta as we look at three films from the usual suspects: Roger Corman, the Italians, and The Cannon Group - specifically Jack Hill's The Sorceress (1982), Lucio Fulci's Conquest (1983), and Fritz Kiersch's Gor (1987).   00:00 – Intro 11:47 – The Sorceress 45:25 – Conquest 1:23:00 – Gor 1:48:53 – Outro   Check out Luana's Wild Weird Fiction Compendium at luanawriters.carrd.co or maybe pick up a few stories from New Edge Sword & Sorcery: Love's Red Blossom The Dream Quest of Well-known Kawtar Zeynep's Judgment Staku-ra's Hoard   Also, follow her on her podcast with Travis Kirkland, Defend Your Trash Movie   If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers: Immigrant Defense Project Rewilding Europe Stand with Minnesota charities and gofundme's Gender Justice MN  

Francis Ford Coppola's epic about the Vietnam War draws as much from J.G. Frazer's The Golden Bough and Jessie Weston's landmark Arthurian study From Ritual to Romance as it does from Joseph Conrad's novel of African colonialism Heart of Darkness. It's a grail quest with no grail, a pilgrimage with no relief. It's the end of kings, and the end of the world. Starring Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Robert Duvall, Laurence Fishburn, and Dennis Hopper. Written by John Milius. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. This is a preview of the latest episode of our series Hollywood Avalon. To hear the entire episode, join the Mary Versus the Movies patreon for $3/month to hear this and the entire series Hollywood Avalon: https://www.patreon.com/maryvsmovies. 

Em dezembro de 1941, logo após o ataque a Pearl Harbor, a Califórnia entra em pânico total acreditando que uma invasão japonesa está prestes a acontecer. Mas em vez de heroísmo disciplinado, o que se vê é uma explosão de caos hilário: militares atrapalhados, civis paranoicos e uma série de trapalhadas que transformam Los Angeles em um verdadeiro circo de guerra.Dirigido por Steven Spielberg, com roteiro de Robert Zemeckis, Bob Gale e John Milius, o filme mistura sátira, slapstick e ação em uma comédia épica que brinca com os medos da época.O elenco é um verdadeiro “dream team” da comédia e da ação dos anos 70:John Belushi como o piloto maluco Capt. Wild Bill KelsoDan Aykroyd como o atrapalhado Sgt. Frank TreeJohn Candy, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, Robert Stack, Christopher Lee, Toshirō Mifune e muitos outros nomes que dão vida a personagens caricatos e inesquecíveis.Com trilha sonora de John Williams, explosões coreografadas e piadas absurdas, 1941 é uma comédia de guerra que transforma o medo em gargalhadas e mostra que, às vezes, o maior inimigo é a própria confusão.PIX: canalfilmesegames@gmail.comSiga o Filmes e Games:Instagram: filmesegames Facebook: filmesegames Twitter: filmesegamesSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KfJKthPodcast: https://anchor.fm/fgcastIntro - 0:00Caçando Nove para Um - 3:00O que é "1941: Uma Guerra Muito Louca"? - 4:48Notas dos agregadores - 8:14Tirando o bode da sala - 12:00Cenas incríveis - 43:49Zemeckis e Milius - 53:18Curiosidades - 54:50Oscar - 56:12Bilheteria: Sucesso ou flop? - 56:57Notas do Filmes e Games - 59:18Desafios das Dicas 2.0 - 1:01:51Momento Locadora - 1:04:59Revelação do FGcast #416 - 1:47:12

This week we watched the 1982 sword and sorcery film Conan the Barbarian. Directed by John Milius from a screenplay he co-wrote with Oliver Stone the epic film stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Earl Jones, and tells the story of a barbarian warrior named Conan who seeks to avenge his parents’ deaths at the hands of Thulsa Doom, the leader of a snake cult. Come join us!! Website : https://tortelliniatnoon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortelliniatnoonpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TortelliniAtNoon Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastaMoviePod

Another week in physical media with Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski and it is a loaded one. Criterion offers up some classic Errol Flynn and the final film of legend John Huston. You can also check out the first directorial effort of John Milius and one of the many men-in-a-car films of David Ayer. Speaking of vehicles, you can hear about one of the great chase sequences of the 1980s or the one that has some MF snakes in it. There's a history lesson in Ma and Pa Kettle plus the great Woody Woodpecker, a trio of Agatha Christie mysteries and a punk rock gem still worthy of discovery.Criterion (Captain Blood (4K), The Dead (4K))MGM (A Matter of Time, Dillinger)Universal (Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (1941-1972), Ma and Pa Kettle: Complete Comedy Collection)Fun City (Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains (4K))Arrow (Snakes on a Plane (4K))Shout (End of Watch (4K))Kino (Man in a Cocked Hat, The Flesh and Blood Show, Diva (4K), Death on the Nile (1978) (4K), The Mirror Crack'd (4K), Evil Under the Sun (4K))TV (Doctor Who: Tom Baker (Season 2), Lucifer: The Complete Series)NEW (One Battle After Another (4K), Wicked: For Good (4K), Roofman (4K), Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, Fackham Hall, Hunting Season, Keeper (4K))CLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCASTUSE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLEBe sure to check outErik's Weekly Box Office Column – At Rotten TomatoesCritics' Classics Series – At Elk Grove Cinema in Elk Grove Village, ILChicago Screening Schedule - All the films coming to theaters and streamingPhysical Media Schedule - Click & Buy upcoming titles for your library.(Direct purchases help the Movie Madness podcast with a few pennies.)Erik's Linktree - Where you can follow Erik and his work anywhere and everywhere.The Movie Madness Podcast has been recognized by Million Podcasts as one of the Top 100 Best Movie Review Podcasts as well as in the Top 60 Film Festival Podcasts and Top 100 Cinephile Podcasts. MillionPodcasts is an intelligently curated, all-in-one podcast database for discovering and contacting podcast hosts and producers in your niche perfect for PR pitches and collaborations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit erikthemovieman.substack.com

Steve interviews author Nat Segaloff (Big Bad John), all about the life and times of writer/director John Milius ("The Wind and the Lion"). 

Jake, Seth and Conor join forces to pay their respects to the late, great Robert Redford (RIP) and in celebration of his life and career we are discussing Jeremiah Johnson!Jeremiah Johnson is a 1972 Western Film directed by Sydney Pollack and written by John Milius and starring Robert Redford.We hope you enjoy, because we sure did!

Hollywood:1975. Martin Scorsese sits in his apartment, enraged. He wants to literally kill the man who is ruining his to-be-released film, Taxi Driver. Scorsese's friends, filmmakers Stephen Spielberg, Brian De Palma, John Milius, and Paul Schraeder rush to Scorsese's side to talk him out of committing murder, but when they arrive, their friend Marty acts less like himself and more like his Travis Bickle character from the film he's trying to save. This is the story of that night.  Martin Scorsese is certainly one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Jake wants to know: who is your favorite filmmaker? Tell us at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod. This episode contains content that may me disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence and self-harm. This episode was originally published on February 25, 2025. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠ Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood:1975. Martin Scorsese sits in his apartment, enraged. He wants to literally kill the man who is ruining his to-be-released film, Taxi Driver. Scorsese's friends, filmmakers Stephen Spielberg, Brian De Palma, John Milius, and Paul Schraeder rush to Scorsese's side to talk him out of committing murder, but when they arrive, their friend Marty acts less like himself and more like his Travis Bickle character from the film he's trying to save. This is the story of that night.  Martin Scorsese is certainly one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Jake wants to know: who is your favorite filmmaker? Tell us at 617-906-6638, disgracelandpod@gmail.com, or on socials @disgracelandpod. This episode contains content that may me disturbing to some listeners, including graphic depictions of violence and self-harm. This episode was originally published on February 25, 2025. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠ Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by Jason Christian of Cold War Cinema to talk about 1984's propaganda vehicle, "Red Dawn." Directed by John Milius, the film stars Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, Lea Thompson, Jennifer Grey and C. Thomas Howell as teenagers engaging in a guerilla war against the completely improbable and nonsensical invasion of the United States by the combined forces of the Soviet Union, Cuba, and Nicaragua. We discuss the paradox of the Soviet Union in cinema as the most dangerous evil in the world while simultaneously being incredibly stupid, how that is a more accurate representation of the US in reality, Milius's reputation as a right wing crank, the deep ties between US cinema and anti communist propaganda, and ask Jason why he made us watch this absolute dog's dinner of a movie. Cold War Cinema:https://coldwarcinema/https://x.com/Cold_War_Cinemahttps://x.com/JasonAChristianhttps://jasonchristianwrites.com/Left of the Projector Linkshttps://boxd.it/5T9O1https://leftoftheprojectorpod.threadless.com/https://www.instagram.com/the_red_gobbo/https://www.instagram.com/millennialmarxist1/https://leftoftheprojector.com

We journey out to Montana Territory in the latter half of the 19th century to break biscuits with John "Liver-Eating" Johnson, subject of the books Crow Killer by Raymond W. Thorp and Robert Bunker and Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher, both of which were subsequently adapted by John Milius for the Sydney Pollack film Jeremiah Johnson starring Robert Redford. All three detail Johnson's life as a hunter/trapper and his war with the Crow Indians after the killing of his wife, and while the accounts of foes stomped and scalps collected by the vengeful "Dapiek Absaroka" are outlandish at best, it makes for some fun Old West mythologizin'. And who better to discuss Old West mythologizin' than artist/historian/something of a myth himself David Lambert, who has graced the Pink Smoke with his expertise on such subjects as Cattle Drive Westerns, Sam Peckinpah and faux-Wyatt Earp movies. Here he brings light to some of the tall tales, the rampant mutilating and biscuit-baking of Crow Killer, the brilliant original Milius script for Jeremiah Johnson and the changes made for the movie. Waugh!! Hey! Look! It's our Patreon:www.patreon.com/thepinksmoke The Pink Smoke site:www.thepinksmoke.com David Lambert on X:x.com/DavidLambertArt David Lambert on bsky:@davidlambertart.bsky.social The Pink Smoke on X:x.com/thepinksmoke John Cribbs on X:x.com/thelastmachine

Continuing the Redford Appreciation Episodes with a revisit of Sydney Pollack and Robert Redford's 1972 deceptively revisionist Western, 'Jeremiah Johnson'. Shaped by Redford and Pollack from an apparently off-the-wall John Milius screenplay, and only shot on location in the Utah wilderness through Redford's intervention with the studio, 'Jeremiah Johnson' is, I think, secretly one of everybody's favorite comfort watches.

On this audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by fan of the show and especially a fan of movie, Jerry Dennis. The two of them discuss 1984's John Milius directed Red Dawn. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia mixed in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jerry then discuss Red Dawn, and it's a very fun conversation. Then it's time to answer whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. They then talk about if they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974). Jerry recommends Magnum Force (1973). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the Reels of Cinema Podcast to discuss The Lords of Flatbush (1974). Thanks for watching and/or listening.

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Before Call of Duty, before The Hunger Games, and long before kids with rifles were standard streaming fare, there was Red Dawn, a film where teenagers in Colorado picked up hunting rifles, hid in the woods, and waged war on the Soviet-Cuban invasion of suburban America. In 1984, World War III didn't start with a bang. It began with a history teacher getting machine-gunned through a classroom window. Wolverines, assemble. This Red Dawn 1984 Review is gunna be epic!This week on Born to Watch, the team revisits John Milius' unlikely cult classic, the first PG-13 movie ever released, and still one of the most bizarrely patriotic action flicks of its time. Whitey sets the scene: Cold War hysteria at its cinematic peak, where the solution to global conflict is apparently a football quarterback, a couple of dirt bikes, and a stash of grenades. Gow marvels at how dark and unexpectedly bleak the movie is upon rewatch. And special guest Chris, who watched this on loop in a Canadian compound in Saudi Arabia (seriously), adds depth, nostalgia, and just the right amount of North American sincerity.The pod kicks off with a bang (and a few technical apologies), diving straight into awkward romances, surprisingly competent teens, and Patrick Swayze's transition from ballet shoes to combat boots. There's plenty of love for the Outsiders alums in the cast, from Swayze to C. Thomas Howell to Charlie Sheen in his screen debut, "He looks like he's been acting for 20 years," Whitey insists. Jennifer Grey and Lea Thompson round out the '80s dream team, while Powers Boothe arrives halfway through the movie like a red-blooded Deus Ex America, delivering monologues about freedom, death, and being "super Catholic unless he needs to be super Anglican."And yes, the Wolverines' origin story is still insane. A bunch of high schoolers flee to the hills, build underground bunkers with trap doors, and become insurgents overnight. The pod breaks down every logical inconsistency and still comes away loving it: why did the Russian soldiers...take the picnic basket? Why did Darryl betray them? And how the hell did they learn to use claymores?As always, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly delivers the heat. The good? A refreshingly sincere slice of 80s teenage warfare, where death has weight and characters grow (or die trying). The bad? Avenge me! Avenge meee! Screams Harry Dean Stanton in a moment so melodramatic it becomes unintentionally iconic. And the ugly? Powers Boothe, nearly getting frisky with Lea Thompson, cut in post, thank God, but still creepy on rewatch.The conversation also swerves into great side quests. Gow takes us through Ordinary People, tying every cast member back to The Outsiders or Back to the Future in six degrees or less. Whitey flexes his film nerd muscles with a deep dive into director John Milius, writer of Apocalypse Now, Dirty Harry, and the infamous USS Indianapolis speech from Jaws. There's also the obligatory "One Degree of Kurt," tying the film back to Russell via Tombstone and Powers Boothe. Born to Watch bingo, complete.Set pieces get their due: the shock of the paratroopers in the opening scene, the forest ambush montages, the tragic final shootout between brothers. There's genuine reverence for how gritty and grim the film gets, even with its wild premise. "This movie's better than it has any right to be," is the consensus.Legacy-wise, Red Dawn didn't just launch a thousand VHS replays; it set the template for teen action cinema, and even inspired a less-than-stellar 2012 remake (which the boys pretend doesn't exist). No Oscars here, but in the Book of Born to Watch, it gets a solid star on the Walk of Cult Classics.JOIN THE CONVERSATIONShould Jed have let Darryl live?Is Red Dawn better than it should be—or just a patriotic fever dream gone rogue?Would YOU survive a Soviet invasion with nothing but camping gear and high school trauma?Please leave us a voicemail at https://www.borntowatch.com.au and join the rebellion.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and yell "WOLVERINES!" at strangers to promote the show.#RedDawn #Wolverines #borntowatchpodcast #80sAction #CultClassic #PatrickSwayze #ColdWarCinema #MoviePodcast #FilmReview

Val Verde, strap in. The Boss himself joins Whisp Turlington and Geoff “The Angry Man” Garlock for an episode that blows the doors off the very stinky Rock & Roll RV that Geoff lives in. Legendary improviser John Murray becomes Bruce Springsteen, Zooming in live from his legendary album vault to reveal the kind of stories you'll never hear anywhere else:75 Albums in the Vault: Bruce casually admits he's been recording nonstop, stockpiling 75+ unreleased albums — including novelty songs (“Baby Bikini”), stomp experiments, rap-country hybrids, and even an all-gum chewing project.NebraskaTown the Movie: Bruce explains how he secretly directed his own life story while wearing masks of Scorsese, Lucas, and John Milius.Springsteen Covers the '90s: Hear Love Shack reimagined as a dirge about Reaganomics, and Lisa Loeb's Stay belted out Born in the U.S.A. style.What's The Nastiest Thing You've Done in a Movie Theater: Listeners call in, but Bruce tops them all.Sponsored by Farmer Dan Owns Your Favorite Songs, JUGGGGS Mug Emporium and Turn It On Again AgainGuest:John Murray (UCB, The Bosscast, Old Yorkers) as Bruce SpringsteenHere's how YOU can support Val Verde's second choice for rock, 108.9 The HawkSubscribe to the podcast on Apple, YouTube, Spotify or whatever you listen on!Visit our website & sign up for our mailing list: https://1089thehawk.comJoin the Patreon for early access & bonus shows: https://patreon.com/1089thehawkSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawkFollow us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, Facebook, Threads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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paypal.me/LibroTobias ko-fi.com/asier24969 Estrenamos la temporada hablando de la película de 1982 “Conan, el bárbaro” de John Milius. Se trata de una petición vía PayPal que hizo Albert Alba Balbuena la pasada temporada y a la que no pude dar respuesta. Esta será la última petición de los oyentes esta temporada pues tengo programados los siguientes audios en base a las filmografías de David Lynch y Quentin Tarantino y la obra de Stephen King. Presentación, dirección, edición y montaje: Asier Menéndez Marín Diseño logo Podcast: albacanodesigns (Alba Cano)

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first blockbuster ANNNNNND it's SHARKWEEK! Both Mike and Tristan, for the first time, watch Steven Spielberg's break out movie - Jaws.DirectorSteven SpielbergProducerDavid Brown, Richard D. ZanuckScreenwriterPeter Benchley, Peter Benchley, Carl Gottlieb, Howard Sackler, John Milius, Robert ShawDistributorUniversal Pictures, DiscoVisionProduction CoUniversal Pictures, Zanuck/Brown ProductionsRatingPGGenreHoliday, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, AdventureOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Jun 20, 1975Budget$7,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$267,263,625Opening weekend US & Canada$7,061,513Jun 22, 1975Gross worldwide$477,916,625StarringRoy ScheiderRobert ShawRichard DreyfussLorraine GaryMurray HamiltonCinematographyBill ButlerEdited byVerna FieldsMusic byJohn Williams

The Western genre is a home grown art form like jazz and rock and roll. And it occasionally produces really strange and wild movies.  Marlon Brando's incredible 1961 One Eyed Jacks is a western that takes place on California beaches with a psycho-sexual Oedipal focus on a rebel, a father figure, and a step-daughter. Other eccentric westerns like Budd Boetticher's minimalist 1956 Seven Men From Now, John Huston's & John Milius's counter-culture The Life & Times of Judge Roy Bean, Clint Eastwood's supernatural revenge High Plains Drifter, and S. Craig Lawler's near Cormac McCarthy unbelievably gory yet gripping Bone Tomahawk are all beautiful bizarre outliers. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill takes a deep dive and looks at around a dozen of the most eccentric westerns ever made. 

Step back into the Hyborian Age as the Born to Watch team revisits the sword-swinging, snake-worshipping, bass-drum-thumping fantasy epic that turned Arnold Schwarzenegger from a musclebound oddity into a bona fide cinematic icon. In this week's episode, Matt, Damo, and Will the Worky unsheath their mics and tackle John Milius' 1982 cult classic in our Conan the Barbarian (1982) Review, a film where dialogue is sparse, but biceps and barbarism are abundant.From the first clang of steel to the last decapitated villain, the team dissects how Conan carved a path for modern sword-and-sorcery flicks. They marvel at Basil Poledouris' thunderous score, which practically carries the film on its symphonic shoulders, because let's face it, Arnie wasn't hired for his monologues (all 76 words of them). The music, paired with breathtaking cinematography and operatic violence, sets a tone so grand it makes modern blockbusters feel like children's theatre.Matt reminisces about watching Conan far too young, the kind of early exposure to gore and magic that forges lifelong genre fans, or scars. Damo is surprised by how little he remembered and how much more there was to appreciate in the rewatch, especially the high fantasy structure and iconic character archetypes. Meanwhile, while watching it for the first time, Will finds joy in the bizarre mix of stoic barbarism and pseudo-philosophy, and even draws connections to his favourite cult flicks.The team dives deep into the lore, from Nietzsche quotes (anachronistically inserted, of course) to the Riddle of Steel, and unpacks Conan's journey from orphaned child to vengeful demigod. They salute James Earl Jones' haunting performance as Thulsa Doom, complete with snake eyes and an even more chilling voice and appreciate how he lends gravitas to a film otherwise packed with loincloths and camo body paint.There's plenty of laughs, too. From the bizarrely tame “orgy” scene (more twister than temptation) to the ineptitude of Thulsa Doom's guards who fall like dominoes, no absurdity is safe. The guys revel in the moments where the film leans into camp, noting that sometimes a little cheese makes the fantasy feast even better.But it's not all satire and side-eyes. They pay proper homage to the movie's impact on pop culture and its clear influence on everything from Game of Thrones to Willow. There's admiration for the throwback practical effects, the majestic (if questionably choreographed) sword fights, and the sheer cinematic ambition that poured from every dust-covered frame.Of course, no Born to Watch episode would be complete without some detours into the ridiculous. You'll hear about suspiciously hygienic cave-dwellers, the logistics of snake cult recruitment, and even a story involving an orgy, a wall, and a very confident swinger. Yep, it's that kind of episode. So, whether you're a lifelong Conan fan or just now discovering that sword and sorcery can be both epic and unintentionally hilarious, this episode is a glorious deep-dive into a film that helped define 1980s fantasy cinema and the Born to Watch crew wouldn't have it any other way.Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!Join the conversation:Is Conan the most iconic role of Arnold's career?Does Basil Poledouris' score make this an all-time great?What's the most badass moment in the film?Please drop us a voicemail at BornToWatch.com.au and be part of the show!#BornToWatch #ConanTheBarbarian #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #SwordAndSorcery #80sMovies #FantasyEpic #MoviePodcast #BasilPoledouris #JamesEarlJones #CultClassics

On this episode of The Kulturecast, Mike White, Father Malone, and Chris Stachiw wrangle with The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972), a shaggy, mythic Western brought to life—or perhaps strangled—by director John Huston and star Paul Newman. The trio digs into John Milius's wild, operatic script, packed with larger-than-life frontier chaos, and asks whether Huston's revisionist instincts and Newman's laid-back performance undercut the film's outlaw poetry. It's a strange, lurching ride through the West that might leave you pondering how history gets whitewashed, lionized, or laughed off entirely.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kulturecast--2883470/support.

Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 wartime descent into madness, APOCALYPSE NOW, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the production's chaotic shoot, George Lucas' nearly directing the film, Robert Duvall's iconic role, John Milius' screenplay, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA MOVIES in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7! Join our Patreon ($2.99/month) here linktr.ee/brokenvcr to watch the episodes LIVE in video form day/weeks early. Find us on Instagram @thebrokenvcr and follow us on LetterBoxd! Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR!

Join Nerd Legion as we revisit the iconic 1982 film, 'Conan the Barbarian' as part of our 1980s fantasy marathon. This episode delves into the movie that launched Arnold Schwarzenegger's illustrious career, exploring its lasting legacy, the craftsmanship behind its production, and its impact on the fantasy genre. From its highly atmospheric soundtrack by Basil Poledouris to its stunning sets and John Milius' direction, we cover all that makes this film a timeless classic. The discussion also touches on the performances of James Earl Jones and other cast members, contrasts it with other 1980s sword and sorcery films, and reflects on Conan's influence on contemporary fantasy cinema. 

Apologies to some of the issues we had with Shawn's audio and some colorful language...Thank you everyone for joining us on this our 200th episode!Today Matt & Todd are joined by Shawn to discuss:Red Dawn, a 1984 action-war film directed by John Milius, starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Thompson and Jennifer Grey.Red Dawn probably doesn't need an introduction but if you haven't seen this in a long time we recommend a rewatch.If you've only heard of it by reputation, it may not be quite what you expected.Thank you for coming with us on #200 and hopefully many more!Matt reviews and ranks more movies including newer ones at LetterboxdYou can find out what he's following on Bluesky @MovieMattSiroisCheck out favorites of what we follow, at: ⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠As Marcus he reviews all sorts of films but unlike here, they often they range from bad, worse, or terrible at the ⁠⁠⁠MovieAsylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.

This '80s flick is one of our generation's defining fantasy films. Set in the harsh, mythic world of the Hyborian Age, the story follows an epic warrior on his quest for vengeance against the sinister Thulsa Doom. This necromancer destroyed his village and left him an orphan. Upon its release, the film garnered mixed reviews—praised for its stunning production design and thrilling action, but criticized for its heavy dose of violence and subpar acting performances. Despite this, it was a box-office hit and found lasting success in home video markets. So grab your steel weapon, prepare for battle, and watch out for snake arrows as Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Gerry D from "Totally Rad Podcast" and Laramy Wells from "Moving Panels Podcast" discuss “Conan the Barbarian” from 1982 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback.Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:Arnold Schwarzenegger had retired from professional bodybuilding after winning the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. While training for his role in "Conan the Barbarian," he got back into such good shape that he decided to enter the 1980 Mr. Olympia contest. He won the contest, although there was significant controversy over whether he deserved the victory.The brief scene featuring an older Conan sitting on the throne of Aquilonia was filmed in 1980, before most of the other filming. This footage was initially intended to serve as a trailer, but John Milius decided to use it as the film's opening sequence. Following concerns from the producers, the scene was moved to the end of the film.Sources:Wikipedia, IMDB, BoxOfficeMojohttps://movieweb.com/facts-about-conan-the-barbarian-you-didnt-know/Some sections were composed by ChatGPTWe'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support!https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback

EPISODE 195: An American Original! – No apologies, no half-measures, all fire. (ft. Joe Buttice) Episode Description: This week, Jason is joined by Joe Buttice (Reel Spoilers) to lock and load a ranking of five films tied to the myth, the man, the cigar-smoking cinema warlord: John Milius. Whether writing frontier survival epics or directing operatic war fantasies, Milius brought a thunderous, unapologetic voice to American film. Strap in for manifest destiny, surfboard theology, Cimmerian steel, and teenage guerrilla warfare. Films Ranked: Jeremiah Johnson (1972, writer) – The loner as legend in a snow-covered survivalist western. Dillinger (1973) – Milius's directorial debut, mixing gangster cool with mythic Americana. Big Wednesday (1978) – A lyrical, wave-soaked ode to brotherhood and the end of an era. Conan the Barbarian (1982) – Barbarism, Nietzsche, and epic vengeance in the Hyborian Age. Red Dawn (1984) – Wolverines! Teenage insurgents defend America in a Cold War fever dream. IN THIS EPISODE: Joe defends Red Dawn as both fantasy and prophecy Jason meditates on Big Wednesday as the most personal of war films The complicated politics, masculine myth-making, and the man behind the bombast    

RAYMOND BENSON chats to Paul Burke about writing James Bond (6 novels, 3 novelizations and 3 short stories), The James Bond Companion, fantasy spy fiction, Films & Novels, Tom Clancy, The Union, favourite Fleming and Legacy.News: Coming later this year The Hook and the Eye as part of the ever expanding Bond franchise Raymond Benson is writing a novel about American spy Felix Leiter due out in October.JAMES BOND: THE RAYMOND BENSON YEARS For the first time ever, all six of Raymond Benson's original James Bond novels are available together in one omnibus edition.James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years collects Zero Minus Ten, The Facts of Death, High Time to Kill, DoubleShot, Never Dream of Dying, The Man with the Red Tattoo. These classic tales show Benson at his finest and 007 at his most heroic.Raymond Benson is the author of over forty published titles. He is the third--and first American--to write continuation James Bond novels (six original titles and three film novelizations, between 1996-2002), and for the best-selling and acclaimed five-book serial, THE BLACK STILETTO (2011-2014). THE MAD, MAD MURDERS OF MARIGOLD WAY appeared in 2022. His most recent works include the suspense novels, THE SECRETS ON CHICORY LANE, IN THE HUSH OF THE NIGHT, BLUES IN THE DARK, and HOTEL DESTINY--A GHOST NOIR. His backlist of original thrillers (EVIL HOURS, TORMENT--A LOVE STORY, ARTIFACT OF EVIL, A HARD DAY'S DEATH, DARK SIDE OF THE MORGUE, and others) as well as his classic reference book from 1984, THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION, are available as Kindle e-books. Raymond is also a prolific tie-in writer: the first two best-selling TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL novels (for the latter he used the pseudonym of "David Michaels"), and with John Milius he wrote HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM. He also produced novelizations of other popular videogames--METAL GEAR SOLID and METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY, HITMAN (HITMAN: DAMNATION, and DYING LIGHT (DYING LIGHT--NIGHTMARE ROW). The full story is at his website... www.raymondbenson.com!Recommendations: Film: The Seventh Seal Dir. Ingmar Bergman, Duck Soup The Marx Brothers.Books: Ruth Rendell Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network, Punk Noir Magazine (fiction contribution). He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2025. His first book An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out early 2026.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

Returning from our unofficial hiatus, we continue our series on Oliver Stone. The early 1980s saw the release of a few films written by Stone that centered upon violent antiheroes. We talk about John Milius and his clash of visions with Stone over the approach to mysticism in 1982's Conan the Barbarian. Next, Scarface and The Year of the Dragon both unsuccessfully grasp toward Stone's political turn, while the much higher quality Salvador (1986) is the movie that truly brings Stone into his own as a filmmaker. Analyzing the insights and limitations of Salvador's critique of the CIA, we consider how its protagonist (journalist Richard Boyle, played by James Woods) reflects Stone's evolving approach to masculinity and to the legacy of the counterculture.   https://twitter.com/CinemaPsyophttps://www.patreon.com/PsyopCinemahttp://psyop-cinema.com/https://linktr.ee/psyopcinemathomas-psyopcinema@protonmail.combrett-psyopcinema@protonmail.com  If you enjoy Psyop Cinema, check out Cultural Engineering Studies magazine - https://decoding-culture.com/product/cultural-engineering-studies-issue-1-print/ CORRECTION: Tony's boss in Scarface was played by Robert Loggia, rather than Frank Langella

Conan le Barbare est un film fantastique de John Milius, sorti en 1982. Film de Sword and Sorcery, Conan le Barbare est une épopée fantastique où le merveilleux héroïque rencontre lʹaventure avec un grand A. Lʹhistoire raconte celle dʹun jeune héros barbare, incarné par Arnold Schwarzenegger, arraché à lʹaffection des siens, réduit en esclavage, et qui, devenu un adulte doté dʹune force phénoménale et dʹune volonté à toute épreuve, cherche à venger la mort de ses parents. Ne tardons pas, il est temps de partir aux confins du monde connu, à la recherche des secrets de lʹacier barbare et dʹune floppée dʹesclaves.

 We are back after a six (!) month abscence, but we actually have good reasons for it for once. After bemoaning our new tech issues, we talk about big life changes, including Brad moving and subsequently becoming a "thrifting" guy and Sean becoming a chef roaming the wastes of the midwest. We also discuss a bunch of other topics including the cleaning advice subreddit, Brad making a bird wall, the geography of Michigan, Diablo 4, Cherry Falls and Brittney Murphy's special request, the movie The Kiss, Troma stuff, innocuous horror movie lines, who is the dorkiest quarterback, Sean does Hooptober, the movie The Bees, the Subspecies series, cool lady Wynter gets a special shirt for John Carpenter, who is the podcast's favorite murderer, John Carpenter and Kurt Russell commentaries, noted maniac John Milius, some cassettes and Larry Wish talk, Bo Knows Bo, Jurassic Park: the book, is Watership Down sci-fi, Sean's concert rundown, seeing Goblin in concert with Claudio Simonetti's daughter doing interpretive dance, the Taco Bell discontinued items menu returns, further investigation into Taco Bell's insane food graveyard, a controversial Burger King opinion, Sean gets got by engagement bait posting about grilled stuffed burritos, and a certain special dog (not that one, but also that one). Hell of an episode right here. It is good to be back. Website: www.queenvenerator.com Bluesky: @queenvenerator.bsky.social

By Crom! ⚔️ This week on The Decision Reel, it's just Steve and Wally, two best friends on a quest to break down the 1982 fantasy epic Conan the Barbarian!

Don't be shy, send me a message!Raymond Benson is the author of over forty published titles. He is most well-known as being the first American to write continuation James Bond novels (six original titles and three film novelizations, between 1996-2002), and for the best-selling and acclaimed five-book serial, THE BLACK STILETTO (2011-2014). I also mention in the episode that he wrote, JETHRO TULL (POCKET ESSENTIAL SERIES) There's a lot more, so if you want the full story please visit the author at his website: https://raymondbenson.com/ and also his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRaymondBensonI previously reviewed his first two 007 continuation books on my Youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/britishculture"James Bond Book Review | Zero Minus Ten | I've visited these Chinese locations!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD_kKtQsZlo"James Bond Book Review | The Facts of DEATH | Someone I know appears in the book!"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow_WnHuU_bYBenson's newest original novel, THE MAD, MAD MURDERS OF MARIGOLD WAY, was published in 2022. His most recent works also include the suspense novels, THE SECRETS ON CHICORY LANE, IN THE HUSH OF THE NIGHT, BLUES IN THE DARK, and HOTEL DESTINY--A GHOST NOIR.His backlist of original thrillers (EVIL HOURS, TORMENT--A LOVE STORY, ARTIFACT OF EVIL, A HARD DAY'S DEATH, DARK SIDE OF THE MORGUE, and others) as well as his classic reference book from 1984, THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION, are much loved.Raymond is also a prolific tie-in writer: the first two best-selling TOM CLANCY'S SPLINTER CELL novels (for the latter he used the pseudonym of "David Michaels"), and with John Milius he wrote HOMEFRONT: THE VOICE OF FREEDOM. He also produced novelizations of other popular videogames--METAL GEAR SOLID and METAL GEAR SOLID 2: SONS OF LIBERTY, HITMAN (HITMAN: DAMNATION, and DYING LIGHT (DYING LIGHT--NIGHTMARE ROW).Support the show

Lee and his friends Nick and Greg take on an epic task in this episode. They cover the film that propelled Arnold Schwarzenegger to superstardom, "Conan the Barbarian" (1982), directed by John Milius. Then they move on to talk about its sequel, "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), directed by Richard Fleischer. Finally they talk about the bastard red-headed step sister, also directed by Fleischer, "Red Sonja" (1985), starring Brigitte Nielsen. The guests also talk briefly about what they've watched recently. Don't you want to solve the riddle of steel? If you do not listen, THEN THE HELL WITH YOU! "Conan the Barbarian" IMDB  "Conan the Destroyer" IMDB  "Red Sonja" IMDB  Nick's Beer Review channel on YouTube.  Lee's latest guest spot on the Grindbin Podcast.  Featured Music: "Prologue/Anvil of Crom", "Theology/Civilization", "Approach To Shadizaar", "Main Titles/Riders of Taramis" by Basil Poledouris; "Sorcery" by Ennio Morricone; & "Battle of the Mounds" by Basil Poledouris.

 Hile, Cromrades! Join us as we embark on our 21st Season... A Howardian Film Festival! For our first episode, we start out with some 'historical' films... Specifically, we discuss 1975's The Wind and the Lion, directed by John Milius and starring a cavalcade of familiar faces that includes Sean Connery! After that, we discuss 2011's The Eagle, directed by Kevin Macdonald and starring

Director Greg Mottola (Superbad, Paul, and Confess, Fletch) joins Wampler and Vespe to talk about a very early outing for Steven Spielberg as producer: Used Cars. Written by Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, produced by Spielberg and John Milius, and directed by Zemeckis, this raunchy, cynical, absurd early '80s comedy starring Kurt Russell, Jack Warden, and Gerrit Graham seems made in a lab to be one of Scott Wampler's favorite movies. But... he didn't take to it. We dive into why that is as well as trade off Larry David impersonations, find out the status of Mottola's Fletch sequel, and dive into some of our favorite scenes from the movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Millie and Danielle discuss RED DAWN (1984) and RED DAWN (2012), Lana Del Rey's thigh muscles, a celebrity throuple FMK, and the annoying career of John Milius. To see a full ISWYD movie list, check out our Letterboxd here: https://letterboxd.com/isawwhatyoudid/films/diary/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! Today, we're traveling back to the Hyborian Age with a deep dive into the 1983 epic fantasy film, Conan the Barbarian. Directed by John Milius and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger in the titular role, this film not only launched Schwarzenegger into superstardom but also set a high standard for fantasy epics of its time.Conan the Barbarian immerses viewers in a fantastical, prehistoric world of magic, myth, and merciless warfare. The story begins with young Conan witnessing the brutal massacre of his parents and villagers by the vicious warlord Thulsa Doom, played menacingly by James Earl Jones. This event sets Conan on a path of revenge that shapes the core of the film.After being enslaved and then rising as a skilled gladiator, Conan is freed and begins his quest to avenge his parents' death. Along his journey, he encounters several allies, including the fierce warrior Valeria (Sandahl Bergman) and the cunning archer Subotai (Gerry Lopez). Together, they navigate a world riddled with sorcery, fierce creatures, and ruthless enemies. Conan's journey is not just one of vengeance but also one of self-discovery and destiny.At its core, Conan the Barbarian explores themes of power, corruption, and the resilience of the human spirit. The film portrays Conan's transformation from a vengeful warrior to a legendary hero, paralleling his personal growth with his battles against larger-than-life adversaries.For fans of the fantasy genre and epic storytelling, Conan the Barbarian remains a must-watch for its ground-breaking approach to sword-and-sorcery films. Its influence is evident in many later works in the genre, making it a seminal piece in cinematic history.So grab your swords and join us on this epic adventure as we revisit Conan the Barbarian, exploring the depths of its mythical world and the heights of its cinematic achievements. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the tale of Conan, there's plenty to discover and discuss in this iconic film.

Comic book legend Brian Michael Bendis (creator of Miles Morales, author of House of M, The Ultimates, Torso) decided, for some reason, to talk about Steven Spielberg's 1941. This was the director's first failure, an over caffeinated live action Looney Tunes look at how the post-Pearl Harbor hysteria hit Southern California. This kitchen sink of a movie is the brainchild of Bob Gale, Robert Zemeckis, and John Milius, and the film Spielberg followed up his one-two punch of Jaws and Close Encounters with. The discussion is focused primarily on what Spielberg learned as a filmmaker from this critically panned film, how it humbled him, and what we actually like and dislike about the movie. Wampler also pulls some comic book stories out of our guest before revealing that this movie super got on his nerves.

This week on the Vintage RPG Podcast, we look back at Paul M. Sammon's coverage of the making of Conan the Barbarian in the April 1982 issue of Cinefantastique. The double issue has three features by Sammon — a lengthy piece of reportage on the filming and interviews with designer Ron Cobb and director John Milius — and lots of behind-the-scenes photos. It's a charming bit of work that contrasts in surprising ways with Sammon's later coverage of Conan the Destroyer, which we also discuss. * * * Stu's book, Monsters, Aliens, and Holes in the Ground is for sale now! Buy it! Patreon? Discord? Cool RPG things to buy? All the Vintage RPG links you need are right here in one place! Like, Rate, Subscribe and Review the Vintage RPG Podcast!