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Movie Madness
Episode 562: Get Out Of Your Sleeping Bags!

Movie Madness

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 86:52


This week in physical media may be appealing to the cults out there. Whichever you belong to, Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski are here to guide you towards your particular following. Perhaps you are in the Richard E. Grant & Bruce Robinson cult. Or stay on that side of the pond with an Oscar-winning musical and a film that was the Bridgerton of its time in the way it uses music. Maybe you're in the late Friday the 13th cult and enjoy its post-Paramount days. Or you have a taste for a marathon of Blaxploitation. Whether you love movie doggies or mutated bears, its best to just avoid the sleeping bags this week. 1:38 - Criterion (Withnail & I 4K, How to Get Ahead in Advertising 4K) 14:36 - Sony (Oliver 4K, A Knight's Tale 4K) 26:29 - Arrow (Jason Goes to Hell 4K, Jason X 4K) 47:09 - Shout (Blaxploitation Classics Vol 1) 1:02:43 - Kino (Wonder Dogs, The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders, Prophecy 4K) 1:23:01 – New Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (The Quiet Ones, Presence 4K) 1:24:15 - New Blu-ray Announcements

Hip Hop Movie Club
Is Just Wright alright?

Hip Hop Movie Club

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 25:49 Transcription Available


In honor of the ongoing NBA playoffs, here's an encore presentation of our original episode on Just Wright, starring Queen Latifah and Common. Topics discussed:Queen Latifah displays why she is on our Mount Rushmore of hip-hop star turned actors Common shows that he is a solid actor The basketball scenes are just midThe plot is quite formulaic and predictable, but hey, it's a rom-com! There are a couple actresses whose skills and experience are underutilized: Pam Grier and Phylicia Rashad. Also check out: A tribute to Stuart ScottCreditsHip Hop Movie Club is produced by your HHMCs JB, BooGie, and DynoWright. Theme music by BooGie. And remember: Don't hate...articulate!Check us out:Join us on May 28 at 6pm at the Lower Macungie Library for a WE WANT THE FUNK screening and discussion by us. Register now!And join us on June 25 at 7:15pm at SteelStacks for a screening of BEAT STREET. Come early for a throwback set by DJ ARM 18 at 6:45. Buy tickets now!Check out our live event schedule and more at our Linktree.Hip Hop Movie Club on:FacebookInstagram ThreadsBlueskySubstack (newsletter)WebsiteMentioned in this episode:Listener Research ProjectWe are looking for listeners to participate in a research project to make the Hip Hop Movie Club podcast even better. If you have 20 minutes to talk to us about what you like and don't like about the show, we have some free swag for you. Email us at hiphopmovieclub@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @hiphopmovieclub if you're interested. Now on with the show.

Pod Casty For Me
PATREON PREVIEW: Jackie Brown (1997) with Jane Altoids

Pod Casty For Me

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 8:11


This is a preview of a premium episode from our Patreon feed, Paid Costly For Me! Head over to Patreon.com/PodCastyForMe to hear more for just $5 a month. GET SHORTY and OUT OF SIGHT weren't the only high-profile Elmore Leonard adaptations of the 1990s. Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited follow up to PULP FICTION was a race- and setting-swapped adaptation of Rum Punch retitled JACKIE BROWN, starring exploitation icons Pam Grier and Robert Forster. Podcasting's preeminent Elmore Leonard discusser Jane Altoids returns to the show to talk race, class, and Ray Nicolet in what might be Tarantino's best film! Follow Jane Altoids: https://x.com/staticbluebat Thanks as always to Jetski for our theme music and to Jeremy Allison for our artwork. Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart

The Right Time with Bomani Jones
Why Donald Trump & Nick Saban can't fix NIL, Bill Belichick won't succeed at UNC | 5.7

The Right Time with Bomani Jones

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 55:13


On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Spencer Hall, writer for the Channel 6 Newsletter and host of the Shutdown Fullcast, to discuss NIL legislation in College Football and Bill Belichick. But first the guys talk about why Spencer's super power is napping (2:22) and his high school classmates whose family members did time at Rikers Island (4:45). Bo and Spencer move onto the NIL problem in college after Nick Saban asked Donald Trump to fix the issue (10:45). Sticking with the NIL topic, they say why college boosters love paying top dollar for athletes (17:57) and why the NCAA will face another tough time in court (27:15). Next, Bo and Spencer break down the Bill Belichick saga by saying it's been an embarrassment so far at North Carolina (33:38) and that Belichick and GM Mike Lombardi will be learning their limitations real soon (38:07). They round out the show by making jokes about Jim Tressel enjoying Pam Grier (45:10) and why Uncle Baby Billy from Righteous Gemstones is very relatable (52:46). . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show: Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jones When any player scores 50 or more points in a game, DashPass members save 50% on an order, up to $10 off. Use promo code NBA50 to redeem. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Look Behind The Look
The Spike Lee Joint GIRL 6 | Desperately Seeking Theresa Randle

Look Behind The Look

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 19:35


Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We'll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike's most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That's exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that's what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they're expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It's violent in its familiarity. And that's the point. Girl 6 doesn't flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn't just a scene. It's a reckoning that begins Judy's arc. It's Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?' or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that's why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it's gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It's framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn't. It's a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn't freeze. She doesn't stay quiet. She doesn't submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even though the circumstances haven't evolved, she has. It's not loud. It's not celebrated. But it's powerful. It's self-possession. It's Judy refusing to play the part again, even if the script is exactly the same.So no, the ending isn't tied up in a bow. But it's not hopeless either. Girl 6 isn't offering a fantasy of escape—it's showing us what resistance looks like when the world and the people around you won't meet you halfway. Quiet, deliberate, exhausted… but still yours.So why did Girl 6 flop? Because audiences weren't ready for a Black feminist art film disguised as a phone-sex dramedy. It didn't check the boxes. It wasn't "important" in how people expected a Spike Lee joint to be. The film's portrayal of Judy's experiences resonates with contemporary discussions about the empowerment and exploitation inherent in everything we've come to understand about performance, labor, and digital sex work (hello, OnlyFans), Girl 6 feels prophetic. In recent years, Girl 6 has been reassessed for its ahead-of-its-time commentary on sex work and female agency.It's time we stop calling it a misstep. Girl 6 didn't fail. We did—for not seeing what it was trying to show us. With all that said, I do still think it's worth critiquing how a man directing the film despite having a female screenwriter is a statement and impression in and of itself that is left upon this film, and that's something we're still unpacking today.The wigs, costuming, and futuristic sets are all intentional and impeccably designed. Judy is a chameleon, adapting to the fantasies projected onto her. She tries never to lose herself, but as the film progresses, it becomes a hard line to walk. And Randle does it brilliantly. Her performance is nuanced, internal, and often quiet—maybe that's why it got overlooked. People expected something louder. But Judy's strength is in her stillness. I paused the film so many times in awe, wondering - how we didn't get Theresa Randle leading dozens of films post-Girl 6. Her performance has always stuck with me. She is the film.Girl 6 is a wig-lover's dream. Theresa Randle wears over 20 different wigs and styles throughout the film, and each one feels like a window into her state of mind or her persona at that moment. Her hair isn't just flair—it's fashion, character, power, and commentary all in one.There's the long honey-blonde crop she rocks in the phone booth—classic "sex symbol" vibes and we see everything from her an ode to Dorothy Dandridge, bantu knots, finger waves, a full-on Foxy Brown afro—it's a whiplash of transformations that, if you blink, you might miss one. Her hair becomes armor, a mask, a performance. And what's genius is that the wigs and styling reflect the emotional tone of each scene without her having to say a word.It also speaks to the fantasy that phone sex work sells. Every call, every client, is a role she steps into. And Theresa's ever-changing look mirrors that idea—who she is depends entirely on who's on the other end of the line and what they're paying for.Plus, let's give some flowers to the hairstyling team. There is not much information out there about who exactly was responsible. I tried to get in touch with Lisa Hazell, but could not reach her for an interview. The hair designs gave Theresa an entire visual vocabulary of Black femininity, expression, power, seduction, and identity.Theresa Randle played Judy, the lead role. Before this, Randle had appeared in supporting roles in Lee's "Jungle Fever" and "Malcolm X." Her performance as Judy marked her first leading role, showcasing her range and depth as an actress.And while a lot of this film wasn't exactly the norm for Spike, he still had a role, as he often does—but this time, it feels especially personal. He plays Judy's cousin and best friend, Jimmy, a comic book nerd obsessed with blaxploitation and sports memorabilia. It's sweet and totally feels like a little bit of an opportunity for Spike to get all his Brooklyn Dodgers gear into the production design. He's one of the only people in her life who doesn't sexualize Judy, who just wants to hang out and talk about old-school movies. It's giving Letterboxd boyfriend energy… uh if your boyfriend was your cousin and just wanted to debate Pam Grier films over pizza. Their friendship grounds the film, a reminder of who Judy is underneath all the wigs and roleplay.The opposite of Jimmy is Isaiah Washington's character—Judy's ex, known only as “Shoplifter.” And that name alone tells you everything. He's not even given the dignity of a real identity—just a label, a behavior, a red flag. He's controlling in the way so many men are: smiling, supportive on the surface, but constantly trying to reshape her into someone more manageable. He pushes her to get a “real job,” but what he really wants is her dependence. He wants her small.The tension between them is always there—quiet, but constant. And the way Spike shoots those scenes, you can feel the power imbalance. It's intimate, but it's not safe. These aren't just moments between two people with history. These are scenes about how easily women—especially Black women—are asked to compromise themselves in exchange for stability, approval, or love that's conditional.Both of these male characters exist to show us different versions of masculinity—Jimmy is supportive, if a little clueless, and Isaiah's character is the opposite: demanding, judgmental, and ultimately part of the reason Judy needs to reclaim her voice in the first place.The film is peppered with notable cameos, adding layers of meta-commentary. As mentioned previously, Quentin Tarantino appears as the self-absorbed director, and this collaboration, interestingly enough, occurred before the well-documented disagreements between Lee and Tarantino over the use of racial slurs in cinema.We also get Halle Berry, Debi Mazar, John Turturro, Ron Silver, John Cameron Mitchell, and Michael Imperioli giving their best, if not strangest, character acting bits to the film.Other notable appearances include Madonna as the competing strip club owner. She looked insanely good—possibly the best she's ever looked, and that's saying a lot for someone who literally invented iconic beauty in the 80s and 90s—and, of course, supermodel Naomi Campbell as a fellow phone sex operator, taking on a more demure and reserved role.Pete Travers at Rolling Stone called Girl 6 "the worst movie Spike Lee has ever made," one that "[resorts] to all-star cameos to disguise structural shortcomings." Still, I believe these cameos contribute to the film's commentary on fame, exploitation, and the blurred lines between reality and performance.The PRINCE SoundtrackI could never go without mentioning one of the film's most essential elements, being its soundtrack, composed entirely of songs by Prince. You can't say that about any other film outside of Purple Rain. The entire soundtrack is Prince. Yup. Not just a song or two—the whole thing. And it's not a greatest-hits situation either; We're talking deep cuts, unreleased tracks, B-sides, and songs he gave just to this movie. "She Spoke 2 Me"? Unreal. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers"? Are you kidding? These weren't just throwaways—he curated a whole vibe for Judy's world, and I can't even believe we aren't talking about this every day.Prince was famously selective about who he worked with, and it says a lot that he said yes to this film. You get the sense that he understood what the story was about—performance, femininity, identity, power. And that's all over his music, too. Prince elevates the whole damn film. That's the kind of creative alignment that doesn't happen often. Honestly, the Girl 6 soundtrack is one of the most slept-on parts of Prince's catalog—and of 90s cinema in general.How this happened still blows my mind and definitely leads me to believe that, aside from Spike distancing himself from the film, the complexity of continuing to secure rights to Prince's catalog may be why we haven't been able to stream the film. That's a whooooole other can of worms to dive into for another day…But I will get to the bottom of it.Girl 6's unique collaborations, themes, and the conversations it continues to inspire about representation, exploitation, and agency for Black women and in the entertainment industry are why it remains a fascinating entry in Spike Lee's filmography. Although its approach to these themes may have been clunky, convoluted—dare I say, disjointed—it's 1000% worth watching, studying, and taking the time to understand the story beyond traditional narrative form.Unless you own a VHS or DVD copy, it's a shame you can only find it for $100+ on eBay right now. Kelli and I mailed the DVD back and forth like it was 2006 to study and put this episode together. So, grab a friend or two and create an old-school Netflix sisterhood of the traveling DVD and watch for yourselves. If you do track down a copy, tag me @lookbehindthelook—I want to see your setups. As always, we love hearing your thoughts, what you want to hear more about, and what films you'd like us to dive into next.Thank you for joining me on another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Until next time...**At the time that I recorded this, the DVDs were $80-$100 on ebay but now it looks like it jumped to $225-$350! Keep your eyes on those DVD bins at the vintage stores, people!Girl 6 on eBaywritten by Kelli Reilly Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign
“STEVE AND NAN'S TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW” (083)

From Beneath the Hollywood Sign

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 41:39


EPISODE 83 - “TCM FILM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW” - 4/14/2025 It's that time of years again. Time for the 2025 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 in Hollywood California. This year, the theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” This week, Steve and Nan offer a fun preview of the highlights of the upcoming festival and they discuss the films they are most excited to see, including great titles such as BEN HUR, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, GUNFI*GHT AT THE OKAY CORRAL and A GUY NAMED JOE.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  The Empire Strikes Back (1980), starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Beau Brides; Cooley High (1975), starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Glenn Turman; Car Wash (1976), starring Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, & George Carlin; Greased Lightning (1977), starring Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, & Beau Bridges; Which Way is Up (1977), starring Richard Pryor & Lonette McKee; Bustin' Loose (1981), starring Richard Pryor & Cicely Tyson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees; The Last Dragon (1985), starring Taimak & Vanity; Krush Groove (1985), starring Russell Simmons & LL Cool J; Beau Geste (1926), starring Ronald Colman; The Freshman (1925), starring Harold Lloyd; Misery (1990), starring Kathy Bates & James Caan; The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick; Babe (1995), starring James Cromwell; The Enchanted Cottage (1945), starring Robert Young & Dorothy McGuire; Jaws (1975), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, & Roy Scheider; Blue Velvet (1986),starring Kyle McLaughlin, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, & Isabella Rossellini; We're No Angels (1955), starring Humphrey Bogart & Joan Bennett; Gunfight At The Okay Corral (1957), starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas; Cape Fear (1962), starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen; The Ritz (1976), starring Rita Moreno & Treat Williams; Gunman's Walk (1958), starring Van Heflin, James Darren, & Tab Hunter; Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), starring Robert Mitchum & Deborah Kerr; The Divorcée (1930), starring Norma Shearer & Robert Montgomery; Talk of The Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, & Ronald Colman; Moonlight & Pretzels (1933), starring Leo Carrillo & Mary Brian; A Guy Named Joe (1943) starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Ben Hur (1959), starring Charlton Heston & Stephen Boyd; Suddenly Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Cliff; Brigadoon (1954), starring Gene Kelly & Syd Charisse; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exploit It!
Episode 153.5 - The Big Bird Cage

Exploit It!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 44:48


This week on Exploit It, we're breaking out with The Big Bird Cage!

What Are You Watching?
157: Top 10 Films of 1997

What Are You Watching?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 123:57 Transcription Available


Alex and Nick list their favorite films from the great movie year 1997. Topics include Matt and Ben writing their Oscar ticket, the six pack of Cusack, the genius of “L.A. Confidential,” Pam Grier not being nominated (!), and how a little movie called “Titanic” dominated pop culture for more than a year.Would you like to know more?Follow @WAYW_Podcast on Twitter and Instagram and Letterboxd.Send mailbag questions to whatareyouwatchingpodcast@gmail.com

We Doing Filmographies
Spike Lee - 3 A.M.

We Doing Filmographies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 60:56


You're a cab driver. There's someone going around killing your co-workers. You're tired, your stomach is full of roaches from the Chinese food you ate earlier and it's... 3 A.M. Lee Davis worked on some Spike Lee movies doing craft services and set production and then wrote and directed this. It has a weirdly stacked cast with Danny Glover, Michelle Rodriguez, Bobby Cannavale, Pam Grier, Sarita Choudhury, Mike Star, Aasif Mandvi and lots of other familiar faces. Is it good? Great question! We want to tell you! Oh, and Spike is in this. If you liked this, please do review anywhere you can leave a podcast review. We will cover a movie of your choosing if you let us know about it. Feel free to hit the hotline or Gmail. Next week, the final Spike Lee movie with Spike Lee doing a role of some kind.

It Happened In Hollywood
Pam Grier: 'Jackie Brown'

It Happened In Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 75:47


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Retro Rocket Entertainment
Hit Rewind: Coffy, Judge Roy Bean, Private Parts (1972) & Badlands

Retro Rocket Entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 28:15 Transcription Available


Join hosts Michael and Kersey as they dive into the fascinating world of 1970s cinema in this episode of Hit Rewind. The discussion kicks off with a look at Pam Grier's iconic role in 'Coffy,' exploring her impact as a pioneering action star. The conversation then shifts to 'Judge Roy Bean,' a unique take on the Western genre, before delving into the cult horror film 'Private Parts,' celebrated for its psychological depth and underground appeal. Finally, the episode wraps up with Terrence Malick's 'Badlands,' a haunting portrayal of young love and crime. Don't miss this insightful exploration of cinematic history, featuring personal anecdotes and passionate commentary from the hosts.

Bad Dads Film Review
Midweek Mention... Jackie Brown

Bad Dads Film Review

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 26:26


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!This episode, we're diving into one of Quentin Tarantino's most underrated films—Jackie Brown (1997). Adapted from Elmore Leonard's novel Rum Punch, this crime thriller showcases Tarantino's signature style but with a more mature and restrained approach compared to Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs.Setting the Scene: A Game of SurvivalPam Grier stars as Jackie Brown, a flight attendant caught smuggling money for arms dealer Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson). When she's busted by the ATF, she finds herself caught between law enforcement and Ordell, who won't hesitate to eliminate loose ends. With the help of bail bondsman Max Cherry (Robert Forster), Jackie hatches a plan to outmanoeuvre both sides and secure her own future.Why It Stands OutPam Grier's Iconic Performance – A true 70s blaxploitation star, Grier delivers a powerhouse performance that cements Jackie Brown as one of Tarantino's best-written characters.Samuel L. Jackson as Ordell Robbie – Charismatic, chilling, and endlessly quotable, Jackson's villain is both funny and terrifying.Robert Forster's Career Revival – As the world-weary Max Cherry, Forster brings a grounded, heartfelt presence that earned him an Oscar nomination.A Different Tarantino – While still packed with sharp dialogue and memorable characters, Jackie Brown leans more into slow-burn tension and character depth rather than hyper-stylized violence.Elmore Leonard's Influence – The film stays true to the novel's sharp plotting and richly drawn characters, making for a crime thriller with real emotional weight.Themes: Trust, Betrayal, and Second ChancesUnlike Tarantino's usual revenge-driven stories, Jackie Brown is about survival and reinvention. Jackie isn't looking for payback—she's trying to carve out a better life for herself in a world stacked against her. The film explores aging, regret, and loyalty, particularly in Jackie's dynamic with Max Cherry, whose quiet admiration adds an unexpected layer of romance.A Dad's TakeJackie Brown is a must-watch for fans of Tarantino, crime thrillers, and smartly written characters. While it may not have the explosive action of his other films, it offers something even better—a masterfully crafted, character-driven story with a killer soundtrack and one of the coolest leading ladies in cinema.So, grab a beer, settle in, and join us as we unpack one of Tarantino's finest films on Bad Dads Film Review!

The Flopcast
Flopcast 672: Moonrunners and Supervixens - The Movies of 1975

The Flopcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 34:17


It's a simple enough show this week, kids. We're just looking at a bunch of movies from half a century ago. 1975 was a game-changing year in film. Early 70s trends like blaxploitation and dystopian sci-fi were about to be swept aside, as a certain giant Spielbergian shark ushered in the blockbuster era. But meanwhile, the year still offered some genuine classics (Dog Day Afternoon, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), some cult classics (Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Rocky Horror Picture Show), some Disney for the kids (Apple Dumpling Gang, Escape to Witch Mountain), giant spiders, crazy mamas, blazing stewardesses, switchblade sisters, and plenty of Pam Grier. So pop in a Glen Campbell 8-track and cruise over to your local ugly 1970s movie theater. And grab a big box of Raisinets, even though they're lousy. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Bluesky! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: BatChums!      

New World Podcast
Ep. 143: The Big Bird Cage featuring Ali Davis

New World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 106:00


Listen up, #PrisonMarch is back this week for more of Prison MarcH 2: Second Offense! This week's women-in-prison movie released by New World Pictures is 1972's THE BIG BIRD CAGE written and directed by Jack Hill and starring NWPP favorites Pam Grier, Sid Haig, and Vic Diaz. Returning again for the fifth time to dish out her thoughts on this flick is the fantastic Ali Davis! You may remember Ali from one of her four previous episodes with the New World Pictures Podcast such as COVER GIRL MODELS, GODZILLA 1985, TEH FUNNY FARM, and UP FROM THE DEPTHS. THE BIG BIRD CAGE serves time as a non-sequel follow up to THE BIG DOLL HOUSE, only this time with significantly less Lambanog! This time around, Hill delivers on everything you might expect from a film like this given the title, plus a plan to free the inmates of a local women's prison so they can offer companionship to some local rebels! It's the women-in-prison and revolution crossover you've been waiting for, unless you've been waiting for one with lots of birds in it! In that case, you might be in for a surprise!  In this episode we will discuss the musical stylings of Pam and Sid on and off screen, the durability of a bamboo Prison, and, most importantly, the team bravely attempts to crunch the numbers on a titty count in this over the top episode you won't want to miss! For more about the New World Pictures Podcast, including previous episodes, t-shirts, mugs, sweatshirts, other merch and more, head here: https://newworldpicturespodcast.com/ For all the shows in Someone's Favorite Productions Podcast Network, head here:  https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/ 

88Nine: Cinebuds
Women's History Month!

88Nine: Cinebuds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 38:20


We don't exactly keep rock-solid statistics for this sort of thing, but to the best of our recollection, this episode of Cinebuds sets a new land-speed record for sheer number of movies mentioned in a single episode. Given the topic, that shouldn't come as a surprise.In addition to being a Cinebud, Dori Zori is 88Nine's morning host and — this next one is an unofficial title — queen of the station's International Women's Day programming. She got that particular tradition started a decade ago, putting her passion for female, femme and female-identifying artists on the air for all to hear.So you know we weren't going to let March pass by without a Cinebuds episode devoted to impactful women in the movie industry. Dori and Kpolly name drop more than 30 films during their chat, in addition to giving general co-signs to the work of Marlene Dietrich and Katharine Hepburn. They also point out a few individuals who may not be quite as well-known to movie lovers, like film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who has worked alongside director Martin Scorsese for more than five decades.We did our best to collect all the movies they mentioned and sort them in the lists below. Take a look at your options and host your own screening this March and all year round.Women's History Month moviesStarring roles9 to 5, starring Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin and Jane FondaCoffy, starring Pam Grier (showing at the Oriental Theatre from March 20-22)Stormy Weather, starring Lena HorneGaslight, starring Ingrid BergmanA League of Their Own, starring Geena DavisPrivate Benjamin, starring Goldie HawnStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, starring Carrie FisherDirector's cutThe Future, directed by Miranda JulyKajillionaire, directed by Miranda JulyMe and You and Everyone We Know, directed by (and starring) Miranda JulyCertain Women, directed by Kelly ReichardtFirst Cow, directed by Kelly ReichardtYou Were Never Really Here, directed by Lynne RamsayLemon, directed by Janicza BravoZola, directed by Janicza BravoThe Hurt Locker, directed by Kathryn BigelowThe Fire Inside, directed by Rachel MorrisonBehind the scenesThe Departed, edited by Thelma Schoonmaker (showing at the Oriental Theatre on March 25)Black Panther, cinematography by Rachel MorrisonFruitvale Station, cinematography by Rachel MorrisonDope, cinematography by Rachel Morrison

Drive-In Double Feature Podcast
Foxy Brown (1974) - Drive-In Double Feature Episode 351

Drive-In Double Feature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 25:19


Nathan and Ryan dive into the world of 70s blaxploitation with Foxy Brown (1974), starring the incomparable Pam Grier. From stylish outfits to explosive action, this film cemented Grier as a cinematic icon. The hosts break down the film's unforgettable moments, its impact on the genre, and why Foxy Brown still kicks serious ass decades later.

Dev Game Club
DGC Ep 422: Interstate '76 (part one)

Dev Game Club

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 65:00


Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 1997's Interstate '76. We set the game a bit in its time, talk about Activision (almost as an afterthought), and then start getting into the characters and the vibe, of which there is much. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Early mission or two Issues covered: a game time forgot, playing a sim game genre, a unique take on the sim genre plus car combat, prepping the sim elements vs the actual play, other games from that year, taking a formula and doing something different with it, modern exploitation-inspired games, exploitation cinema, grindhouse, other potential influences and inspirations, why you pick sparse environments, breakable cacti, a huge variety of games, low-cost film-making and democratization, vigilantes, a bland corporation, text adventures, a business and not a game company, seeing the impact of acquisition or mergers, character introductions, fake actors playing characters, character names, Groove Champion vs Stiletto Anyway, stylized and simplified characters, flat shading and seeing every polygon, connecting to the character in the cockpit and via the radio, naturally cinematic, stylized presence, jitteriness and physics, compounding errors, deterministic physics, preserving this game and finding ways to play it, just shipping a game, dealing with a controller vs keyboard.    Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: TIE Fighter (series), Starfighter, MechWarrior (series), Voltron, Diablo, Resident Evil, The Last Express, Fallout, GoldenEye, Castlevania: SotN, Age of Empires, Outlaws, Curse of Monkey Island, Dark Forces 2, Shadows of the Empire, Wing Commander: Prophecy, Final Fantasy VII, Mario Kart 64, Gran Turismo, PlayStation, Dark Forces, Final Fantasy Tactics, Wet, Kane and Lynch, Suda 51, Grasshopper Interactive, Killer 7, Death Race 2000, Russ Meyers, Death Proof, Mad Max (series), MegaMan 8, Kaeon, Cleopatra Jones, Enter the Dragon, Jim Kelly, Bruce Lee, Game of Death, Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill, Fist of Fury, Starsky and Hutch, River Raid, Pitfall, David Crane, Atari, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Capcom, Blizzard, id Software, Interplay, Infocom, Zork (series), Witness, Enchanter (series), Ballyhoo, Lurking Horror, Electronic Arts, Bobby Kotick, Nintendo, BattleZone, Pac-Man, Jason Schreier, Play Nice: The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Ultima (series), Bioware, Treyarch, Raven Software, Heretic/Hexen, Quake, Battletech/FASA Entertainment, Anachronox, Pam Grier, Chuck Norris, Dungeon Keeper, Half-Life 2, Indiana Jones and the Internal Machine, Video Game History Foundation, Star Wars: Episode I: Racer, Forza (series), Falcon (series), Dark Souls, Minecraft, LostLake86, Mors, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.   Errata: Lost Treasures of Infocom actually originally came out in 1991. We regret the error.  Next time: More I'76! Twitch Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Uncut Gems Podcast
Episode 215 - The Package

Uncut Gems Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 142:32


In this episode of the show, we are continuing our March with Andrew Davis and we are talking about his 1989 conspiracy thriller The Package. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about how Davis was possibly enamored with the 70s, both in terms of aesthetic and thematic aspirations, and how this movie owes a whole lot to the post-Nixon wave of paranoid thrillers. We also talk about Gene Hackman as a presence in an action movie at the tail end of the 80s, Tommy Lee Jones as a subtle chameleon, The Package as a protoplast of The Fugitive and just how nice it is to see Pam Grier on the screen, even if for just a few minutes.Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsIntro: Infraction - CassetteOutro: Infraction - DaydreamHead over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠uncutgemspodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find all of our archival episodes and more!Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠), IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and Facebook (@UncutGemsPod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Actors Who've Never Been Nominated For An Oscar, But Should Win

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 22:40


The standard line for awards season goes: "It's an honor just to be nominated." But when it comes to the Oscars, there's quite a long list of great performers who have never received this honor. Today, we're talking about some of our favorites who should have at least one Oscar on their mantle — including Pam Grier, John Goodman, Oscar Isaac, and Regina Hall.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Austin Danger Podcast
Jackie Brown (1997)

Austin Danger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 89:47


Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel L. Jackson — need I say more? This week we're returning to Quentin Tarantino's filmography with the film that some are saying might be his greatest... JACKIE BROWN! ⁠⁠⁠FINAL DAYSTO VOTE IN THE 2025 AUSTINS!⁠⁠-This is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TAPEDECK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast.Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. If you tag your reviews with "austindangerpod" on Letterboxd, we'll find them and also share them on the show!Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kev⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McKenzie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. Listen to Kev's other podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ammonite Movie Nite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Criterion Connection⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ON LYNCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.-NEXT WEEK: Our episode goes up SUNDAY for the 2025 STAINIES!

Bad Movies & Beer
Episode 135 - Foxy Brown (1974)

Bad Movies & Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 58:33


Cooper and Nolan aren't messing around this week when they meet FOXY BROWN! This Blaxploitation classic was meant to be a sequel to Coffy, and with the many, MANY things they have in common it really shows. Which is great news for the guys, since they both feel like they rated Coffy too low back in Season 2. Are familiar genre features and the welcome presence of Pam Grier enough to put this thing on top? Or will the absence of hooker fights and a questionable big bad send it straight downtown? The answer is floating around in here somewhere, so open the jar on this episode (featuring a beer from Amsterdam Brewing Co.) and find out!

The Greatest Movie Ever Made
Episode 74: Jackie Brown

The Greatest Movie Ever Made

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 119:22


Jackson Off enters its third week and a true titan of Jacksons enters the fray. Yes, dear friends, the boys are discussing a Jackson by the name of Samuel L. and his performance in Quentin Tarantino's third film, Jackie Brown. Join David, Justus, Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Robert DeNiro being a crusty weirdo, Michael Keaton, and more to find out if Jackie Brown is The Greatest Movie Ever Made!Jackie Brown (1997) is directed by Quentin Tarantino and stars Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, and Michael Keaton.Music: “Fractals” by Kyle Casey and White Bat Audio

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!
TMBDOS! Episode 327: "Bucktown" (1975).

They Must Be Destroyed On Sight!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 72:48


Lee is joined by fellow podcasters Matt and Vaughn to cover Arthur Marks' "Bucktown" (1975), starring Fred Williamson, Thalmus Rasulala, and Pam Grier. Is this a hidden Blaxploitation gem? Also, the co-hosts get to play a new trivia game: BEYOND BELIEF: MOVIE FACT OR FICTION, and everyone talks about what they watched as of late. "Bucktown" IMDB  Check out Matt at Movie Melt.  Check out Vaughn at Motion Picture Massacre.  Featured Music: "Main Theme" & "End Theme" by Johnny Pate.

Golan-Globus Theater
Scream Blacula Scream (Pam Grier)

Golan-Globus Theater

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 102:00


Blacula is backula in a snoozy film that feels pretty uninspired, that said, Pam is great.

Cinema Smorgasbord
Episode 260 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Black Mama, White Mama (1973) (THE FINALE!)

Cinema Smorgasbord

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 65:37


We knew this day was coming, but it's the FINAL EPISODE of WHATEVER HAPPENED TO VIC DIAZ?, our glorious deep-dive into the film career of "the Filipino Peter Lorre" Vic Diaz which was one of our first ever podcasts under the Cinema Smorgasbord banner. It's been a fine few years, and what better way to round things out than with an all-timer exploitation classic starring Pam Grier and Margaret Markov as two women chained together and making their way through a peril-filled "South American" jungle. Add in a truly demented Sid Haig performance and you've got a recipe for (filthy) fun. And of course we have a tremendous Vic Diaz performance as the sleazy drug dealer Victor "Vic" Cheng! Let's end this thing with a bang! The post Episode 260 – Whatever Happened to Vic Diaz? – Black Mama, White Mama (1973) (THE FINALE!) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos
Aisha Dee loves HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS and the Blaxploitation vengeance of Pam Grier in COFFY

Total Reboot with Cameron James & Alexei Toliopoulos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 54:55


Star of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (on NETFLIX), THE BOLD TYPE and one of the best new Australian horror films SISSY, Aisha Dee joins Alexei on THE LAST VIDEO STORE. And almost instantly is the guest with the biggest impact on the show so far by picking the coolest fricking movie anyone has picked up in the first year of the pod and then immediately picking up the film that Alexei hates more than any other. Dream guest, fantastic episode. Follow ALEXEI TOLIOPOULOS on Letterboxd for all the rental combo lists. Here’s Aisha’s list. AISHA’S PICKS: OFFICIAL COMPETITION, COFFY, HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMASSTAFF PICK: WILD TALES BOOK TICKETS for Alexei’s comedy fest show REFUSED CLASSIFICATION in MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, ADELAIDE and BRISBANE SOONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sisters Who Scene It

Send us a textKatie and Bridget hijack a snow plow as they re-watch the Nickelodeon movie: Snow Day! It's a movie all about how "anything can happen on a Snow Day!" - particularly lots of felonies, stalking, and engagement in every single winter sport that's ever existed. WE SAID ANYTHING GUYS! Come along as we meet Natalie, a girl with possible early onset schizophrenia who wishes for a Snow Day and gets her wish granted with a possible magic snow globe! But Natalie's not satisfied with just one snow day, she wants the apparently "impossible" double snow day ...Did we mention this takes place in Syracuse, NY? With the help of her friends they work to take down the evil Snow Plow Man. Oh yeah there's also a terrible stalking subplot with her older brother Hal and some of his friends, but honestly that storyline is just so terrible and creepy so we'll spare you the nonsense. We've got random cameos, little Josh Pecks, and a bird named Trudy all wrapped up into this time period of a film. Released in 2000, it stars Chevy Chase, Schuyler Fisk, Jean Smart, Mark Webber, Chris Elliott, Pam Grier, Josh Peck, Zena Grey, Damian Young, and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas.

Save Your Sorry
Iconic Men And Their Troubled Love Lives

Save Your Sorry

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 67:37


In today's episode we are asking the question why are men great 'till they gotta be great! Katrina brings the troubled love story between Miles Davis and Cicely Tyson. Then we get into Richard Pryor and Pam Grier's relationship woes.

And the Runner-Up Is
A Woman Robbed: Sharon Stone and Pam Grier

And the Runner-Up Is

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 24:02


Listen to this PREVIEW of the 19th episode of A Woman Robbed, a special bonus series you can hear on the And the Runner-Up Is Patreon exclusive feed! A Woman Robbed is a series in which Kevin is joined by a special guest in discussing women who had significant Oscar buzz heading into the nominations but were ultimately robbed/snubbed/omitted from the Best Actress lineup. In this episode, Kevin speaks with Josh Parham about two performances of the '90s that weren't nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars: Sharon Stone ("Basic Instinct") and Pam Grier ("Jackie Brown"). We discuss their performances, talk about why they came up short, and reveal whether we would have nominated them.    You can listen to the full episode of A Woman Robbed by going to patreon.com/andtherunnerupis and contributing at the $3 per month tier. Clips included in this episode: "Basic Instinct" - TriStar Pictures

How I Met Your Monster
Big Daddy Mars in John Carpenter's GHOSTS OF MARS

How I Met Your Monster

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 89:07


Kicking off our HIGH OCTANE KILLS triple feature, we're cocking our metallic uzis and throwing caution to the crimson wind to meet the masochistic Martian, Big Daddy Mars, in John Carpenter's GHOSTS OF MARS, starring Ice Cube, Natasha Henstridge, Jason Statham, Pam Grier, Clea DuVall, Joanna Cassidy, Liam Waite, and Richard Cetrone. Make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you get your podcasts.Want to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit shop.fangoria.com/howimetyourmonster and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic https://bit.ly/howimetyourmonstermerchQuestions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

You Might Know Her From
Roslyn Kind

You Might Know Her From

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 64:01


We are here with actor, singer, and entertainer Roslyn Kind. You Might Know Her From: The Look of Love/The Island, 3 From Brooklyn, The Nanny, I'm Going to Be Famous, Ladies of the House, Gimme a Break, and her over 50-year illustrious recording career. We talked to Roslyn about signing to RCA Records as just a 17-year-old girl, lampooning her famous sister Barbra Streisand in an iconic episode of The Nanny, and her latest projects that retells two of her signature songs into a short film. Roslyn also gave us the goods on blood harmony with her mother and Babs, her British invasion influences, the challenge of making “People” hers in her Broadway debut, and set the record on her theatrical credits because you know You Might Know Her is always going to dig some old shet up. This was just a beautiful Roslyn Kind-shaped bow to close out 2024, our year of Barbra, after reading her 900-page magnum opus. Rozzie, we love you.  Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Slide moment in “So Long Dearie” with “Don't try to stop me, Horace. PLEASE” The Look of Love/The Island Tracie Thoms is a mutual friend with Sargon Yoseph Signed to RCA at 17 and first album is Give Me You Roslyn loved Motown and the English Invasion (Shirley Bassey, Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Marianne Faithful) “Fool on the Hill” guested on 1969 Charles Azenvour special with Dusty Springfield Played the same stage as Louis Prima “Meadowlark” from The Baker's Wife “Mamaloshen” by Mandy Patinkin Joel Grey's father, Mickey Katz Blood Harmony is when siblings/relatives blend together seamlessly 3 From Brooklyn Review in Times Ferguson the Tailor at the Beverly Hills Playhouse Was NOT in the Bill Finnn Elegies, she sang the song “I Don't Know How to Help You” from Elegies for Punks Angels and Raging Queens  Played Ellie Greenwich Leader of the Pack in Calgary, CA at Stage West with Andrew Stevens Episode of “The Nanny” s4, ep10 Musical special, “Ladies of the Nightclub” never got released Brooks Arthur was in studio doing Happily Ever After and You'll Never Know   Was Elliot Gould's guest on his 1975 episode of SNL Peter Chase helped Roslyn pick her SNL dress Tamara de Lempicka painting in her Zoom background was Barbra's and  Bette describing as working with Shelley Long as “pretty rough” Roslyn was too ethnic to play the Shelley Long role in the pilot, “Ghost of a Chance” of so she got the best girlfriend role instead Ladies of the House with Donna Mills, Pam Grier and Florence Henderson NYC dance class with Luigi had Richard Chamberlain, Bernadette Peters, Loni Ackerman Interviewed by Skip E. Lowe, who was famously lampooned by Martin Short as Jiminy Glick 5 episodes of Gimme a Break: (s3 ep8, 22; s5 ep 12, 22; s6 ep 9) Jennifer Hudson maybe sang every time she went on set for Respect Tyne Daly's “Rose's Turn” On Broadway (almost replaced with Michele Lee or Lainie Kazan) Anne: Judy Garland's “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” but also “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” Damian: Ronnette's “Sleigh Ride” Phil Spector Christmas Album Lempicka was filmed for Lincoln Center  archive but Tammy Faye did not Here's Love is the musical based on Miracle on 34th Street

The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast
The Year That Barney Went Crazy - Week of 12/4/24

The Fellowship of the Geeks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 108:38


The Fellowship is pleased to present our latest Casting Call, this time for a 1979 film for The Mighty Thor.  This one has a slightly different outcome - you'll see why. Plus our usual crazy talk, geek news, and tangents

Trick or Treat Radio
TorTR #642 - Enjoy the Guilt

Trick or Treat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 216:09


Send us a textFading podcast hosts takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates an older, significantly worse version of themselves. On Episode 642 of Trick or Treat Radio we discuss The Substance, from director Coralie Fargeat! We also discuss iconic Black actors in horror, reminisce about pricey foreign-sounding ice cream, and examine the unfair societal expectations placed on women. So grab your Substance welcome packet, shoot up your activator, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: DTV Horror, Tubi, Terrifier, The Nun, The Joker, Popeye The Sailor Man, public domain horror, RIP Tony Todd, technical difficulties of the lungs, Frusen Gladje, The Cable Guy, how to pronounce French names, Candyman, iconic black horror actors, Dr. Giggles, Return of the Living Dead, Six Degrees Smallville, Night Court, Duane Jones, Ken Foree, Dukes of Hazzard, David Hess, Horror Noire, Shudder, Jordan Peele, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, Keith David, Eugene Clark, Land of the Dead, William Marshall, Pee-wee's Playhouse, Blacula, King of Cartoons, Snoop Dogg, Pam Grier, The Blackening, Wilfred Brimley, Scoville rating, Tabanero hot sauce challenge, Gringo Heat, Post-Spice Clarity, Vicodin, Demi Moore, The Substance, Coralie Fargeat, G.I. Jane, Frank Henenlotter, David Cronenberg, David Lynch, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid, Ray Liotta, Jane Fonda, Suzanne Somers, Peloton, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the duality of existence, Filmation, Masters of the Universe, Shazam, Brad Pitt, unfair beauty standards, John Carpenter's The Thing, Shakespearian endings, Stanley Kubrick, The Shining, Top 13 Films of the Year, Peeping Tom, Poison for the Fairies, Criterion Collection, f*ck communism, Ivan from Kostroma, hail hydra, political differences, Arterial Spray, and getting a Cronenboner.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Everything I Learned From Movies
Patreon Preview - Fortress 2: Re-Entry

Everything I Learned From Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 77:15


Steve & Izzy continue a fairly random July, where guests (or hosts) pick their own movies, as they discuss 1999's "Fortress 2: Re-Entry" starring Christopher Lambert, Patrick Malahide, Pam Grier, Willie Garson, Nick Brimble & more!!! What is it about Inescapable Prison movies? Does it hold up to the original that we discussed earlier this month? How gratuitous is TOO gratuitous? Is this a better movie than Space Jail (Lockout)?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, plug into a cockroach, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42nd Street Forever Podcast
Foxy Brown and Truck Turner at the Harris

42nd Street Forever Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 61:56


On Episode 15, Pete & Seb discuss a Baadasss Blaxploitation Double Bill from AIP that played at The Harris in October of 1974. FIRST, Pam Grier stars as a chick with drive who don't take no jive in Foxy Brown THEN Isaac Hayes stars as Truck Turner, the last of the bounty hunters. Grab your popcorn and get ready for a supercool grindhouse cinema experience!

Uncut Podcast
Tubi Or Not Tubi - EP 10: Foxy Brown

Uncut Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 93:16


Not a Bomb
Episode 228 - Bones

Not a Bomb

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 94:40


Welcome back to the most ghoulish podcast about some of your favorite cinematic bombs Spooky season is officially here, and Troy and Brad are diving headfirst into the blaxploitation horror classic, Bones, from 2001. Featuring the one and only D-O-Double-G, Snoop Dogg, alongside the iconic Pam Grier, this film delivers a powerful exploration of urban life, drug culture, and the bold declaration of “killing the white people first!” It's a gritty horror experience that packs a punch. With Pam Grier at the helm, you know you're in for a treat. Bones may be an often-overlooked gem of the early 2000s, but don't let its surface-level charm fool you—after our discussion, you might just find it's Not A Bomb. The film proudly wears its Italian horror influences, drawing inspiration from the likes of Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci. (So don't tell, Brad) So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and get ready for a thrilling ride through this captivating urban nightmare. Bones is directed by Ernest Dickerson and stars Snoop Dogg (Two G's), Pam Grier, Khalil Kain, Clifton Powell, Bianca Lawson, and Michael T. Weiss. Not 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

The Good, The Bad, and The Sequel

This week we are talking about "Class of 1999". This movie is like the Substitute, but instead of Treat Williams laying down the law, it's Cyborgs played by Pam Grier, Patrick Kilpatrick, and John P Ryan. This one had us discussing the lack of other teachers and adults, the love of school by the gang members, only one 12 year old, the great SFX, and more. Watch the unedited video at sequelsonly.com/Classof99 or on our YouTube channel. Next up in Scary Sequel Month is American Werewolf in Paris. For it, I chatted with an actor who played a werewolf in his 1st big budget movie Alan Mckenna. Alan talked about his odd journey into acting, soap operas, writing films, optioning scripts, and more. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com   Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

Video Store Podcast
Spooky Disney

Video Store Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 18:04


Welcome back to another episode of the Video Store Podcast, where we're in full Halloween mode! We're taking a walk down memory lane this week in the comforting archives of Disney. Well, perhaps comforting isn't the right word for these films. There was an era of Disney where they seemed to relish making more edgy and spooky films. These films are perfect for dipping your toe in the water of the horror genre, or if you're looking for something off-the-beaten-path for your Halloween viewing. We've selected four of these Spooky Disney films for the staff picks wall this week to help make your Halloween fun and pleasantly chilling. First up is the 1949 Disney animated short film The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. This gorgeously animated short film, based on the short story of the same name by Washington Irving, is an essential part of Halloween viewing. Told and sung by Bing Crosby, it is a great film best enjoyed with the whole family. For something a little different this Halloween season, check out Disney's undersung 1985 classic, The Black Cauldron. While not necessarily considered a horror movie, The Black Cauldron, does have horror elements, and in the original cut, was deemed so scary that it nearly got an R-rating! Based on Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain, The Black Cauldron is another great example of spooky Disney, and also one that's accessible for the whole family. From the era where Disney tried to inject a little bit of family-friendly horror into their catalog, comes 1980's The Watcher in the Woods. The Watcher in the Woods has a wonderful cast, including Bette Davis and David McCallum. The film is elevated by its cast, creepy score, as well as a wonderful, ethereal mystery. Based on the book by Florence Engel Randall, The Watcher in the Woods makes horror accessible for teens and young adults. Finally, we have 1983's Something Wicked This Way Comes, based on the book of the same name by Ray Bradbury. Bradbury is a master of horror and sci-fi, and Something Wicked This Way Comes is a wonderful example of his mastery. Starring Jonathan Pryce, Jason Robards, Pam Grier, and Diane Ladd, among others, Something Wicked This Way Comes is a wonderful film for the month of October. Get caught up in the mystery and suspense of Something Wicked This Way Comes with your teens and young adults. Thanks for joining us today at the Video Store Podcast for these lesser-known films from the Disney vault. Grab some candy on the way out, and come back next week for more film and television recommendations from the Video Store Podcast. 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

Fashion Crimes Podcast
Celebrity Interview with the Iconic Pam Grier | EP 217

Fashion Crimes Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 49:12


In this knockout, insider CELEBRITY episode, Holly Katz sits down with the legendary actress and cultural icon; the first female action hero, Pam Grier!   This trailblazing action hero on the silver screen, her career has spanned over five decades. THE Foxy Brown, aka: Pam Grier takes us on a journey through her life, highlighting her experiences in the film industry, personal style, and exciting future projects. You will not want to miss her sharing her inside story with all of you...THE conversation where she tells her amazing tales of her lifestyle then and now, on and off set. This is a once in a lifetime celebrity interview!    Be sure to watch this entire episode on our YouTube Channel! #dontmissit   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   A Glimpse into Pam's Roots Pam shares intimate stories from her upbringing in a multiracial family in Winston-Salem North Carolina. She opens up about her early days in the film industry and reflects on her influential mentors, including Gloria Steinem and Tamar Hoffman, who helped shape her career.   Rise to Fame Pam recalls her breakout role in *The Big Doll House*, as well as her iconic performances in *Foxy Brown* and *Coffy.*  She discusses how these roles not only established her as a pioneering Black actress but also left an indelible mark on Hollywood.   Personal Style and Fashion Philosophy A horsewoman since childhood, she gears towards clothing that can be worn while working on her ranch. However, this wasn't always the case as Pam reveals her admiration for designers like McQueen and her love for all things denim. Her signature look in the 70s (crop top and low-waisted jeans), has evolved to sustainable, natural fabrics that align with her values and efforts today. Supporting causes that benefit animals and wearing cruelty-free clothing is something that is always in fashion according to Pam.    Future Projects & Legacy Ms. Grier shares exciting details about an upcoming series based on her life and her recent Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating her role in bringing martial arts into mainstream films. #BADASS   In this EXCLUSIVE celebrity interview, tune in to hear Holly and Pam for a candid conversation that celebrates the life, legacy, and lasting impact of one of Hollywood's most iconic figures!  Watch video here on our YouTube channel.  Pam Grier's journey is one of resilience, empowerment, and trailblazing style. Don't miss this inspiring episode! Find this episode wherever you get your podcasts or on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XXKHfC   Follow along on Holly's Pinterest Board for some of Pam's stylish, iconic looks at: https://www.pinterest.com/hollykatzstyling/pam-grier-celebrity-interview/   As a reminder, watch and share the video interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fashioncrimespodcast2699

5280 Geek
Spotlight Interview with Pam Grier

5280 Geek

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 41:25


Live from the Colorado Festival of Horror Smurf gets a moment with the iconic Pam Grier! It's an interview that will leave you in tears and warm feels as Pam talks about life, then, now and what's yet to come. #Podcast #COFOH #Interview #Icon #PamGrier #Horror #Spotlight #SmurfsTake #Popculture #ColoradoFestivalofHorror #COFOH2024 #ColoradoFestivalofHorror2024 #ElkindMedia #WeekendGeekUpdate #WGU #5280Geek #StayGeeky

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THE BIG 4-0
BONUS EPISODE: STEVEN SEAGAL RETROSPECTIVE

THE BIG 4-0

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 155:38


On this special episode of THE BIG 4-0, Ron and Peter look back at the first SEVEN films from one of our childhood action heroes, Steven Seagal. ABOVE THE LAW (1988), HARD TO KILL (1990), MARKED FOR DEATH (1990), OUT FOR JUSTICE (1991), UNDER SIEGE (1992), his directorial debut ON DEADLY GROUND (1994), and his only theatrical sequel and arguably the end of his run as a major box office draw, UNDER SIEGE 2: DARK TERRITORY (1995). That's a lot of films and a lot of ground to cover, so apologies if we didn't do each film or his entire career justice. There are a lot of interesting discussion points left on the table, many touched on, but not fully explored - such as a deeper dive into his past and wild background claims (CIA and/or mob ties?), excellent/interesting supporting cast members we mention but don't trace the arc of their careers as we normally would (Sharron Stone, Pam Grier, Kelly LeBrock, William Forsythe, Jerry Orbach, Tommy lee Jones, Gary Busy, Erika Eleniak, Michael Cain, John C. McGinley, Joan Chen, Billy Bob Thornton, Eric Bogosian, Evert McGill, Morris Chestnut, and Kathrine Heigel, among others), how he always uses a .45 pistol the way Riggs and McClane always use a Baretta, his badass Bronco in MARKED FOR DEATH, the fact that he looks great - damn near hunky - at 40, no less, in UNDER SIEGE, Bassil Poledouris' awesome ON DEADLY GROUND score, and Seagal's music career (two actually-not-bad blues albums!), post-theatrical-direct-to-DVD period, TV career (A&E's LAWMAN), his fashion, political beliefs, and his legal troubles, both as an accused sexual predator and a falling-out with his producing partner Julius Nasso, which led to a real-life Seagal/mob altercation - but as a focus on just these seven films, how they've aged, and where we each rank them in his filmography, it's an in-depth, fun, and revelatory episode. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe, and we'll be back in 1984 next time to burn down the house celebrating STOP MAKING SENSE and PARIS, TEXAS's BIG 4-0s!

Horror Vomit
Class Of 1999

Horror Vomit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 56:51


Stacy Keach, Pam Grier, and Malcolm McDowell star in this absolutely wonderful tale of cyborg teachers, and the gangs of students they cannot wait to murder. Great movie.

A Cure for the Common Craig
Summer of Action, Part 6 (Escape from New York & Escape from L.A.)

A Cure for the Common Craig

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 165:39


Send us a Text Message.After the length of that last episode, you may have thought that we were dead. But no, we have one final stop before we can escape the Summer of Action! Well, two technically.But if we're going to escape from two of America's major cities, we may need help from someone with experience. Thankfully, Snake Plissken always seems to get captured at the most convenient times, when some serious rescue or recovery situation presents itself. Better team up with Snake and give this a listen if you want to be the Duke of Podcast Listeners, a number one! Break out of summer with John Carpenter's Escape from New York (1981) and Escape from L.A. (1996)!

Brooklyn Free Speech Radio
Consider It Blacklit: Greased Lightning

Brooklyn Free Speech Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 22:26


Consider It Blacklit host Kim Singleton discusses the 1977 classic film "Greased Lightning" with Glenn Gilliam, sports historian and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Althea Film Project. This film is the story of Wendell Scott, the first African American race car driver to win at NASCAR. The movie stars Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, Cleavon Little and Beau Bridges.https://www.instagram.com/consider_it_blacklit/

Dish Nation
S12 Ep217: 07/02/24 - Cardi B. Teaching Pam Grier Pole Dancing & Jay-Z Describes the Perfect Woman in Resurfaced Interview

Dish Nation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 18:30


Jay-Z described the perfect woman in a resurfaced interview and fans are wondering if he was talking about Beyoncé! Plus, Cardi B is teaching Pam Grier pole dancing for a new movie role, and Eugene Levy credits Queen Latifah for that iconic 'Bringing Down the House' quote!

Myopia: Defend Your Childhood - A Nostalgic Movies Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of "Myopia Movies," where we strap in for the cinematic car crash you can't look away from! This week, we embark on a journey to the lunar land of broken dreams and bad investments with Adventures of Pluto Nash. Picture this: Eddie Murphy in space. Sounds promising, right? Well, hold onto your moon boots because this isn't the star-studded, sci-fi spectacular you might imagine. Instead, it's a $100 million black hole of comedy that makes you question everything—your taste in movies, your life choices, and even the concept of money itself. Join us as we dissect the plot—or the lack thereof—of this lunar lunacy, featuring a club owner who dreams of… well, owning a club. From the laughable special effects to the "did-they-really-think-this-was-funny?" dialogue, we'll navigate the rocky terrain of one of Hollywood's most notorious box office bombs. So, buckle up and prepare for a mission to the dark side of the moon, where the only thing lower than gravity is the bar for comedy. Adventures of Pluto Nash: It's out of this world... and straight into the bargain bin. How will Adventures of Pluto Nash hold up? Host: Nur Panel: Keiko, Nic, Charlie, Daniel Directed by: Ron Underwood Starring: Eddie Murphy, Rosario Dawson, Jay Mohr, Randy Quaid, Joe Pantoliano, Luis Guzmán, Peter Boyle, Pam Grier, John Cleese, Alec Baldwin

CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley
National WWII Museum, BBQ, The World's Bravest Tennis Player

CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 52:20


Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Martin reports on how the National WWII Museum in New Orleans is preserving the stories of World War II veterans. Also: Mo Rocca talks with Kyra Sedgwick and her castmates in the Off-Broadway play "All of Me," a rom-com about disabled lovers; Tracy Smith profiles action movie icon Pam Grier; Erin Moriarty delves into the "crime of the century," the 1924 murder committed by thrill-killers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb; Jon Wertheim interviews Russian tennis player Daria Kasatkina, who has criticized her country's invasion of Ukraine; and Lee Cowan samples some Texas BBQ by pitmasters who hail from Egypt, Vietnam and Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Business
Pam Grier on ‘Them'; Comcast prepares bid for NBA TV rights

The Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 28:31


Kim Masters and Matt Belloni discuss why Comcast's proposed bid for NBA TV rights put Warner Bros. Discovery in a tight spot. They also get into the latest at Paramount as a potential merger inches closer.  Plus, Eric Deggans speaks to legendary actress Pam Grier about her storied career in filmmaking and appearing in Prime Video's horror anthology series, Them. The pioneering female action star explains the origins of the term “Blaxploitation” and shares how she accidentally left Quentin Tarantino hanging for three weeks after he sent her his script for Jackie Brown.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Max Greenfield & Pam Grier

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 23:08


Max Greenfield & Pam Grier join host Andy Cohen. Listen to lively debates on everything from the latest drama surrounding your favorite Bravolebrities to what celebrity is making headlines that week live from the WWHL clubhouse.Aired on 04/17/24Binge all your favorite Bravo shows with the Bravo app: bravotv.com/getbravoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.