Podcasts about River Phoenix

When I heard that Hayden Panettiere died at just 36, it stopped me in my tracks. I grew up in that same world, and I watched too many of my own friends get crushed by it. Corey Haim. River Phoenix. Andrew Koenig, who played my best friend Boner on Growing Pains. Different people, different families, but the same devastating pattern. In this episode I want to talk about what I believe is really behind so many of these tragedies: the loss of childhood, and why protecting it may matter more than almost anything else. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0  Alliance Defending Freedom: https://JoinADF.com/Kirk America's Christian Credit Union: https://americaschristiancu.com/kirk Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #KirkCameron #TheKirkCameronShow #HaydenPanettiere #ChildStars #Hollywood #GrowingPains #ChildhoodFame #CoreyHaim #RiverPhoenix #ProtectChildhood #FaithOverFame #ChristianPodcast #Parenting #HollywoodTruth

On this episode of And Now We Drink, Matt Slayer sits down with industry veteran, actor, producer, radio host, and horror filmmaker James Bartholet for a wild, tangent-filled conversation that moves from old-school talk radio to modern  industry realities, award-show culture, and the glory of grindhouse cinema. James reflects on his decades in broadcasting, what he learned from the talk radio era, and why live caller interaction can be both a ratings boost and a minefield. He also dives into his current slate of projects, including Scissors Chapter Two, Murder Motel, horror convention appearances, and his long-running show Inside the Industry with James Bartholet. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories from low-budget horror sets, including a chocolate syrup blood gag that went very wrong Matt and James get candid about the changing economics of  entertainment, from VHS box covers and fan conventions to tube sites, OF, performer expectations, parasocial relationships, and whether performers could ever realistically unionize. They also talk about the importance of respecting performers at conventions and supporting the work you enjoy. The conversation swerves into Hollywood memories, including Joan Rivers, Keanu Reeves, River Phoenix, Britney Murphy, the Viper Room, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame debates, disappearing Los Angeles landmarks, Red Lobster biscuits, dating dealbreakers, and why being present for real conversation still matters. It's funny, nostalgic, blunt, and unmistakably And Now We Drink.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some movies don't just survive the passage of time—they become part of who we are. Released 40 years ago, Stand By Me captured something rare: the bittersweet moment when childhood gives way to adulthood. Based on Stephen King's novella The Body, the film transformed a simple search for a missing boy into one of the most heartfelt stories ever told about friendship, growing up and realizing that life only gets more complicated from there. In this classic episode of Stuck in the '80s, hosts Steve Spears and Brad Williams are joined by guest co-host Michelle Willits to celebrate one of the greatest films of the decade. Along the way, they compare Rob Reiner's film with King's original story, discuss what changed in the adaptation (and what stayed remarkably faithful), and tackle one of the movie's most emotional moments: that ending. Did it perfectly capture the spirit of the story? Could it have ended any other way? The hosts don't entirely agree. They also revisit the unforgettable performances from Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell, remember Kiefer Sutherland's menacing turn as Ace Merrill, and reflect on why Richard Dreyfuss' narration still packs such an emotional punch. Whether you first watched Stand By Me in a theater back in 1986 or discovered it years later, it's a movie that seems to hit a little differently with every viewing—and every stage of life. Join us as we revisit a film that reminds us all of those friends we never quite forgot. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. The 80s Cruise Love reliving the greatest decade in pop culture? Join us aboard The 80s Cruise, the ultimate celebration of '80s music, movies and memories. Sail with legendary artists, live concerts, celebrity Q&As and fellow fans who know every word to every song. Use promo code STUCK when booking to receive $250 in onboard credit per cabin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we complete our accidental trilogy of “third things.” After covering Close Encounters of the Third Kind on the midweek show, we turn to Army of Darkness, Sam Raimi's third Evil Dead film, and use that as an excuse to dig into the noble, messy and often suspicious art of the threequel.There is no formal intro this week — time has apparently been attacked by Deadites — so we open with a catch-up on what everyone has been watching. Reegs has been busy with Backrooms, Obsession, Disclosure Day and Apple TV's Cape Fear, which gets a recommendation so long as you know going in that it is extremely ridiculous. Sidey has finally finished The Pit, finding the second season weaker than the first but still worth the time, and has also watched Backrooms and started The Mandalorian. Dan has finished series five of Slow Horses, which he continues to push as an absolute treat, and has also seen The Odyssey at the cinema, where three hours apparently went by surprisingly quickly.That leads us into the usual wandering preamble: 4DX screenings with shaking seats, water and wind; panoramic side-screen cinema formats; the Sphere in Vegas; Sidey somehow still not having made it to IMAX; Spider-Man: Brand New Day and big cinema opening weekends; Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal on Hot Ones; and the general horror of people getting overconfident with hot sauce before reality arrives in liquid form.The Top 5 this week is third films in a franchise, which gives us one of those lists where genuinely great films sit shoulder to shoulder with absolute nonsense. Dan opens strongly with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, a film that swept the Oscars so hard it practically brought its own broom. Sidey goes for Toy Story 3, remembering Lotso, Spanish Buzz, the daycare escape, the furnace sequence and the emotional finality of Andy giving up his toys. Reegs makes a spirited defence of The Matrix Revolutions, arguing that its uneasy truce ending and refusal to give everyone a simple victory has aged better than its reputation suggests.From there, we move through Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, with Sean Connery, River Phoenix and the Holy Grail; The Bourne Ultimatum, which Sidey remembers as peak Jason Bourne closure and kinetic shaky-cam action; Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, praised by Reegs for Rocket's unexpectedly emotional backstory; The Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, because Frank Drebin remains Frank Drebin; and Die Hard with a Vengeance, which gives Sidey an excuse to talk about Zeus, Simon Says, Jeremy Irons and New York puzzle chaos.There are plenty of other third-film detours too, including RoboCop 3, Austin Powers in Goldmember, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Alien 3, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, Back to the Future Part III, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, the Cornetto trilogy, Avengers: Infinity War, Blade: Trinity, Karate Kid Part III and Ocean's 13. Sidey bends the rules by choosing the third episode of Twin Peaks, “Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer,” while Dan lands on Before Midnight, the third film in Richard Linklater's Before trilogy.Eventually, we arrive in 1300 AD for Army of Darkness itself. Dan has not seen it, but has correctly gathered that this is not really the same kind of horror film as The Evil Dead. Reegs, who has seen it many times, explains the tonal journey of the series: the first film as bleak, grimy horror; Evil Dead II as a genuine horror-comedy masterpiece; and Army of Darkness as the point where Ash becomes the full cartoon version of himself — part action hero, part idiot, part Bruce Campbell chin-delivery system.We talk about Sam Raimi's direction, Bill Pope's cinematography before The Matrix, Danny Elfman's contribution to the score, and the way Raimi's visual energy clearly echoes forward into later filmmakers such as Edgar Wright. The plot is gloriously simple and gloriously stupid: Ash is dragged through time after Evil Dead II, lands in the middle of a medieval conflict between Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, gets thrown into a pit, fights Deadites, reclaims his chainsaw hand, introduces everyone to the boomstick, and immediately becomes insufferable once the locals start treating him as their prophesied saviour.The film then sends Ash off to retrieve the Necronomicon, with one very clear instruction: say the words “Klaatu barada nikto” before taking the book. Naturally, Ash being Ash, he half-remembers, fudges it and unleashes the titular army of darkness. Along the way we get the windmill sequence, tiny mirror Ashes, Three Stooges slapstick, bad Ash splitting out of good Ash, Sheila falling for exactly the worst man available, and a castle siege finale full of skeletons, homemade weapons, a modified car and Ray Harryhausen-style chaos.We also get into the two endings: the darker UK/director's cut version, where Ash takes too many drops and wakes up in a ruined future, and the more crowd-pleasing US S-Mart ending, where he returns to work, tells the story and gets one last heroic Deadite showdown. Reegs prefers the bleaker ending because it feels funnier and more in keeping with Ash's ability to mess up almost everything.The verdict is affectionate, even if slightly qualified. Reegs still thinks Evil Dead II is the one to watch if you only watch one Evil Dead film, and he does not think Army of Darkness is great in quite the same way. But it is funny, quotable, inventive and packed with cult moments: the boomstick, S-Mart, “primitive screwheads,” bad magic words, skeleton armies and Bruce Campbell at maximum Ash. Sidey thinks Dan would probably enjoy it, describing it as something like The Princess Bride with Ray Harryhausen effects and comedy horror nonsense thrown in.So the final recommendation is simple: if you only watch one, Reegs says watch Evil Dead II. If you ask Sidey, just watch them all.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

We pay tribute to Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller, dive deeper into the theories surrounding River Phoenix’s death and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ guitarist John Frusciante’s alleged involvement, and of course answer your questions, voicemails, texts, emails and more,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Someone handed River Phoenix a deadly drink containing a liquid speedball. Some claim Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante handed it to him. This is the story of how River Phoenix really died. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Visit www.disgracelandpod.com/merch to see the latest Disgraceland merch! 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 GroupSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve. Jesus, does anyone?"Pack your bags, grab your canteen, and follow the train tracks back to the summer of 1959. This week on the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, we are diving deep into Rob Reiner's emotional 1986 masterpiece, Stand By Me.More than just a nostalgia piece, this film serves as a true cinematic time capsule—capturing the delicate transition between childhood innocence and the harsh realities of growing up. We explore our own personal connections to Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern, break down the unforgettable performances of the young cast (including the tragic brilliance of River Phoenix), and discuss howStephen King's source material was brought to life.We also take a look at the behind-the-scenes production trivia, dissect our favorite scenes (including the infamous pie-eating contest and the emotional junkyard confrontation), and analyze the impact of the film's haunting narration and alternate ending concepts.Join us as we put this timeless classic to our official Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter.In this episode, we unpack:The Heart of Castle Rock: Analyzing the core dynamic between Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern.River Phoenix's Legacy: Looking back at his raw, emotional performance as Chris Chambers.Rob Reiner's Direction: How the director balanced humor, trauma, and coming-of-age nostalgia.Alternate Endings & Book Differences: Comparing Stephen King's novella The Body to the iconic film adaptation.Scenes That Stick With Us: Breaking down the emotional weight, the leech scene, and that pie-eating story.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Stand By Me (1986)02:17 – First Impressions & Rewatching Decades Later08:13 – Casting Secrets: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, & Jerry O'Connell15:18 – Production Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes Lore22:24 – Character Deep Dive: Who Did You Relate To Most?26:08 – The Emotional Impact: Loss, Innocence, & Growing Up43:47 – Dissecting Our Favorite Iconic Scenes48:10 – The Power of Storytelling & Emotional Depth49:53 – Exploring Book Differences & Alternate Endings59:02 – Rob Reiner's Influence, Box Office Legacy, & Final Nostalgia ScoreResources & LinksOfficial Website: 80s Flick FlashbackConnect with the Show: Follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram to tell us which Castle Rock kid you were growing up!Support the Podcast: If Stand By Me holds a special place in your heart, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help other 80s movie buffs find the feed!

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In our last episode we looked at Grace Kelly, whose career was cut short by her own choice. She was given the option to be treated like a princess, or to go out and actually be an honest-to-god Princess. She chose both love and duty, since you can't really Princess and be a movie star at the same time. Fair. In today's episode, we look at a career that was cut short because the actor, who was otherwise very bright and talented, couldn't reel in his demons. River Phoenix died at the age of 23, of an overdose on Halloween night in 1993, collapsing outside a club he'd just left. The first film we'll be reviewing is the second film in his filmography, Stand By Me, directed by Rob Reiner. (Please note that Sean and I recorded this episode before Reiner's untimely death, which is why it's not addressed here.) Stand By Me is an adaptation of a Stephen King novella called The Body, and manages to improve on the original, possibly because King wasn't obviously writing for an eventual movie audience (a reason I mostly quit reading his stuff). The story follows four boys over a couple of days during the summer before they got to high school, on a journey to recover the body of someone who'd gone missing. They find the body, but they also find a lot of insights in each other. In Part 4 we'll look at Running on Empty, a film Phoenix made two years later.

Running on Empty is an interesting film by Sidney Lumet that, in our opinion, doesn't get enough love. Judd Hirsch and Christine Lahti play a married couple forced to go underground when their activist ways take an unfortunate turn and someone is accidentally killed. Now, that event took place nearly twenty years earlier, so it's mostly relevant as the setup to the film. In the present day, they have two boys: one is a tween and the other (Phoenix) is nearing the end of his high school career. Because of the parents' situation, they're forced to move frequently, take odd jobs and depend on old friends to cover for them. It's a cool take on the "sins of the fathers" argument, as their lives are having an effect on their oldest son, who is a talented musician and could conceivably miss out on getting a Juilliard education. Further complicating matters is his rapidly developing relationship with a girl at his school, played by Martha Plimpton. How does the entire family navigate these complications? COMING ATTRACTIONS: We're going to spend the next five episodes dealing with limited series, what the kids used to call miniseries. Our next episode will be the series version of Fanny and Alexander by Ingmar Bergman, which was eventually cut down into a feature-length film. We're going though all 312 minutes, though! Join us, won't you?:

Take 241: Harrison Ford In Review — Episode 2The Peter Weir years. Jonathan and JP dig into the two-film stretch that makes the strongest case for Harrison Ford as a serious actor — and the one that proves audiences weren't ready to follow him there.First, Witness. The film every major studio passed on, that John Badham dismissed as "just another cop movie," that Sylvester Stallone turned down and later called one of the worst decisions of his career. The film that got Ford his only Oscar nomination, that Roger Ebert called a thriller Hitchcock would have been proud of, and that Peter Weir shot with the same cinematographer, composer, and editor he'd bring to the very next film. The barn-raising sequence. The dance to Wonderful World. The final porch scene with no dialogue at all. The big question: is this the best performance Ford ever gave?Then The Mosquito Coast. The film Weir had been trying to make since 1981, the one Jack Nicholson left over salary, the one Paul Schrader wrote, the one River Phoenix made at 15 years old before Stand By Me had even come out. Ford playing Allie Fox — brilliant, volatile, increasingly unhinged, dragging his family into the jungle on the conviction that America is finished and he can build something better from scratch. A character so far from Han Solo and John Book that audiences simply didn't show up. $14.3 million on a $25 million budget. Zero Oscar nominations. A genuine financial disaster.And underneath both films, the same question: Weir and Ford missed the Witness Oscar ceremony because they were already in Belize shooting Mosquito Coast. The film they skipped the ceremony for then flopped. Ford went back toward safer, more commercial roles. Indiana Jones. Patriot Games. The rest of the career we all know.Did the failure of Mosquito Coast close a door? And if audiences had embraced it — what kind of actor does Harrison Ford become?

Celluloid Heroes: Episode 19Film: Stand By Me (1986)In the 1980s the 50s were cool again, with Classic Rock, nostalgia-themed restaurants, and nostalgic movies leading the way. But the great Rob Reiner chose to commemorate the end of the 1950s in a different way, with a mournful and elegiac story about four friends embarking on a search for a dead teenager's body, and a search into themselves in the legendary Stand By Me. The movie that introduced Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell and Corey Feldman to the world at large, also introduced our host to the works of Stephen King as he settles into a new town, finds new friends, and reflects on the truth that you never have friends quite like the ones you have when you're twelve. Does anyone?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 #1986 #StandByMe #WilWheaton #RiverPhoenix #JerryOConnell #CoreyFeldman #RobReiner

In 1955, Kelly paired up with Alfred Hitchcock again, to make To Catch a Thief, co-starring Cary Grant. Grant plays a retired cat burglar who is suspected of committing a new series of robberies, so he sets up a big job as a kind of sting operation to nab the person who's making him look like he's returned to a life of crime. Grace Kelly plays one of his potential victims in this scheme, and there are all kinds of interesting twists that, when viewed through a modern lens, you may see coming, but then again you may not. COMING ATTRACTIONS: In our next episode we continue the series with a career cut short by tragedy. River Phoenix was an actor with a great deal of promise who unfortunately couldn't control his demons. We begin with Stand By Me from 1986 (which has a second tragedy attached to it by now, but we recorded this long before Rob Reiner's death), and then peek at one of his lesser-known—but of similar quality—films, Running On Empty, from 1988. Join us, won't you?

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This week we look at two films where kids not only encounter aliens, they actually journey into outer space.  First we discuss Joe Dante's love letter to '50s sci-fi, EXPLORERS (1985) starring Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix and Jason Presson.  Then we'll take a ride on a spaceship with a very familiar voice in Walt Disney Picture's FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR (1986).  If you want to check out the podcast Justin mentions on the show, The Purple Stuff Podcast, they can be found here: https://purplestuff.podbean.com  

It's the FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Video Dropbox & we're once again celebrating with the great Sandy B! This time she's playing country music in Nashville alongside Samantha Mathis, Dermot Mulroney, and River Phoenix in his final role!Find us on Instagram at @videodropboxpodcastJosh: @queerbaitdancepartyJoe: @something_of_borisTheme music by Jason Mitchell: @jasonlynnmitchell

Sidney Lumet and Naomi Foner (and Executive Producers Griffin Dunne and Lisa Robinson) took what in lesser hands would be a family melodrama and allowed it to become an incredibly mature, layered, complicated story resting entirely on the capable shoulders of its cast of wonderful actors...not least 17-year-olds Martha Plimpton and River Phoenix, a couple off-screen and on.

Mike (River Phoenix) and Scott (Keanu Reeves) are hustlers working their way around Portland trying to make ends meet, who are also best friends.  Together they hit the road to Idaho AND Italy on a journey of self-discovery while Mike tries to find his mother whom he hasn't seen in years.  This stirring comedy/drama road movie was written and directed by Oscar-nominee Gus Van Sant (Good Will Hunting, Milk, Drugstore Cowboy) early in his career and was not only considered a breakthrough for independent cinema at the time of its release, but also for LGBT cinema.  It also now remembered for containing what MIGHT be the defining performance for the late, great Phoenix who would die tragically just a couple of years later.  Let's hit the road and always remember to....Have A Nice Day. :) Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

Pride Month 2026 continues with a look at Gus Van Sant's New Queer Cinema classic, My Own Private Idaho! Join in as we discuss stars Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix, the 90s indie cinema moment, and Van Sant's creative ways of keeping the movie below NC-17. Plus: How did Phoenix reconceive the character of Mike? Is that really how narcolepsy works? And is this the start of the 90s teen Shakespeare trend? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Bound (1996)---------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"The Enduring Power of My Own Private Idaho" (OUT Magazine)"My Own Private Idaho is a Queer Masterpiece" (The Ringer)Interview with Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix (Interview Magazine)"My Own Private Idaho: Private Places" (Criterion)

“I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was twelve... does anyone?” Join Ian, Kev & Megs for our 332nd episode as we walk the tracks, dodge leeches, and revisit Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic Stand By Me (1986). This week is all about friendship, memory, growing up, and the strange sadness of knowing some moments only become important once they're already gone. Liam drops in later for a special bonus segment, while BFF of the BFE: Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most™ joins us for The Endgame. This week we discuss: River Phoenix's extraordinary performance — vulnerable, intelligent, and quietly devastating. Was this the role that proved he was destined for greatness? The chemistry of the four boys — natural, funny, chaotic, and deeply believable. Is this one of the strongest young ensembles ever put to film? The film's relationship with memory — nostalgia, grief, and the way adulthood reshapes childhood stories. Ian breaks down the narration structure — reflective storytelling, emotional hindsight, and why Richard Dreyfuss' voiceover works where so many others fail. Megs explores the emotional honesty of the film — masculinity, vulnerability, and the fear of being left behind. Kev weighs in on the pacing and atmosphere — quiet moments, campfire stories, and why the journey matters more than the destination. The balance of humour and sadness — how the film pivots effortlessly between childhood comedy and existential dread. Ian talks about the short story in the middle of this bigger story and what Stephen King is really doing with it Liam joins us for a bonus segment — dropping in to talk about the film's legacy, Stephen King adaptations, and why stories about friendship hit differently as you get older. The “show vs tell” balance — does the film earn its emotional resonance through subtle character work, or does nostalgia do some of the lifting? Ariannah joins us for The Endgame — helping us unpack why Stand By Me continues to resonate across generations and whether its emotional simplicity is actually its greatest strength. The ending — bittersweet, perfect, and quietly heartbreaking. Does any closing narration hit harder than this? And finally, whether Stand By Me is the Best Film Ever — or simply one of the most emotionally truthful coming-of-age films ever made. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE We are very thankful to the following Patreon backers for their generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Paul Komoroski Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Andy Dickson Aashrey Chris Pedersen Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Youth Hosteling with Chris Eubank Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/

Born into a childhood that was anything but ordinary, River Phoenix became one of Hollywood's most gifted and magnetic young stars before his life was cut tragically short. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok, my l33t haxx0rz! We've got a major kludge to pen test here so let's get to it. We're going to hack this week's episode of “This Looks Like a Good Place for a Stickup,” 1992's “Sneakers.” Coming off the “hacker mania” of the early 90's (the Internet Worm, Operation: Sun-devil, and the horror that was “Mario Hotel”), this movie posits the frightfully tech-savvy question: “what if there was a magic box that could do magic things to every computer anywhere, all the time, in seconds?” So l33t! Very tech! Weird question? Well, what if some of the people who are trying to answer it are Robert Redford, Sidney Poitier, River Phoenix, and Mary McDonnell? No, seriously, those are just some of the big names in this cast. Surely the ever-so-computer-savvy minds of 1992 Hollywood would come up with something at least as believable as, oh, I don't know, “Hackers,” right? They've got big, big names, so that's got to be good, right? Well, give a listen and find out. End of line. Poll question: what is your choice for most ludicrous, ridiculous movie plot? Leave a comment or leave a ludicrous, ridiculous message on our Hotline at 617-398-7266.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/156751171?pr=true (*Unlock NOW on Patreon! Ad-free, early access and 100s of monthly bonus episodes like this!)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we've got the April supporters-only bonus show! We'll be decoding the hidden symbolism and messages of the 80's cult classic The Goonies! We're going to deep dive into this mega all-star cast (which has connections to Charles Manson, River Phoenix and Corey Haim), and then we'll do the craziest film analysis yet! We'll discuss the symbolism that shows us a global elite structure of blackmail, child abuse, Epstein connections, Illuminati bloodlines, Intelligence agencies, Yale Skull and Bones, occultists and the path of initiation our Goonies take to become reborn into the womb of the Illuminati!NOW UP AD-FREE ON SUPPORTER FEEDS! Free feed gets a preview!SUPPORTER FEEDS get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE WANT MORE PODCASTS?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms where we discuss conspiracies, politics, relationships and more!: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/Merch, MushroominatiWatcher Coffee, shirts, signed books: https://occultsymbolism.com/Isaac's Link Tree with links to EVERYTHING: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

Episode 201 of The Bulletproof Podcast is one epic adventure! Special Guest, "Direct to Video Connoisseur" Matt Poirier joins Chris the Brain, "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo, and Ryan Campbell to discuss the absolute classic that is 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The efficiency of the movie's open and River Phoenix's spot on performance as Young Indy, Sean Connery and the father and son dynamic with Harrison Ford, the music of John Williams, the line of lines from Marcus Brody, the return of Sallah, the amazing action set pieces, and the classic look of the film are among the talking points. Plus the answers to these questions... Has Ryan Campbell joined the ranks of physical media enthusiasts? Who made the most dated pop culture reference on the show? And did Magnum P.I. make all of Rhode Island shut down? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

River Phoenix was everything Hollywood wanted: talented, magnetic, and deeply beloved. So how did it all go so wrong? Joined by friend of the pod Hannah Aaron Brown, we unpack the life and tragic death of River Phoenix, from his unconventional upbringing and rapid rise to fame, to the pressures, people, and environment that surrounded him in his final years. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on social media, buy merch, and more⁠ HERE! ⁠ Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and save 15% when you buy annually! Follow Hannah on TikTok and Instagram and Listen to her podcast, Not Apsirational! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Solo Jim: I have nothing left, except Spider-man and Jim. That's right no Mike or Jeff this week but Jim is your savior on this fine Adam Scott Nickelback Birthday Bash.Stand By Me In Theaters: Corey Feldman snuck into a screening of Stand By Me and couldn't stop filming the screen for his social media. Fine this dude for piracy.Crowd Controversy: EROK has launched an investigation into the crowd photos from Goonies and Stand By Me screenings that have been posted by Corey. He has an expert on hand and everything! Is this a thing?COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, CHRIS HANSEN!, HAVE A SEAT!, DATELINE!, TO CATCH A PREDATOR!, REAL ONES!, LVL UP EXPO!, HACKAMANIA!, LIVE!, SOLO SHOW!, NO JEFF!, NO MIKE!, ONLY JIM!, JUST JIM!, FAKE FRIENDS!, WHO'S LEFT!?, FRIDAY NIGHT!, 22 NECKLACE!, REAL ONES!, KISS EM IF YOU GOT EM!, AUDITIONS!, NICKELBACK BIRTHDAY BASH!, ADAM SCOTT!, NO MAS!, SIPPING ON SHOTS!, PO BOX!, HOOK!, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!, CHRIS HANSEN CAMEO!, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING!, GOBLIN GHOUL!, APRIL FOOLS!, ADAN GONZALEZ!, STAUNCH TV!, DRAFTED!, IRAN!, WAR!, PROTECT ME!, ICP!, MIRACLES!, THE BOY BLUE!, COREY FELDMAN!, STAND BY ME!, SNEAK INTO THEATER!, WEDNESDAY!, WATCHED STAND BY ME TOGETHER!, THEATRICAL RELEASE!, MILES APART!, CHOPPER SIC BALLS!, JIM AND THEM FINALE SPECIAL!, INTERVIEW!, PLAYING WITH YOUR FRIENDS!, AWKWARD!, ANNOYED!, RUDE!, YAWNING!, AARP!, WIL WHEATON!, ANNOYING!, PERFORMATIVE!, SUMMERTIME!, JERRY O'CONNELL!, BORED!, SHALLOW!, RIVER PHOENIX!, VEGETARIAN!, INTO MUSIC!, COPIED!, BREAKING BAD!, STOLE DEAD PEOPLE'S HABITS!, FENIX TX!, KRISTIN!, DENISE RICHARDS!, BRAVE BROWSER!, FAKE CROWD!, PHOTOSHOP!, AI!, EROK!, SATURATION!, CONTRAST!, DOCTORED PHOTOS!, INVESTIGATION!, FIVERR!,

Solo Jim: I have nothing left, except Spider-man and Jim. That's right no Mike or Jeff this week but Jim is your savior on this fine Adam Scott Nickelback Birthday Bash.Stand By Me In Theaters: Corey Feldman snuck into a screening of Stand By Me and couldn't stop filming the screen for his social media. Fine this dude for piracy.Crowd Controversy: EROK has launched an investigation into the crowd photos from Goonies and Stand By Me screenings that have been posted by Corey. He has an expert on hand and everything! Is this a thing?COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, CHRIS HANSEN!, HAVE A SEAT!, DATELINE!, TO CATCH A PREDATOR!, REAL ONES!, LVL UP EXPO!, HACKAMANIA!, LIVE!, SOLO SHOW!, NO JEFF!, NO MIKE!, ONLY JIM!, JUST JIM!, FAKE FRIENDS!, WHO'S LEFT!?, FRIDAY NIGHT!, 22 NECKLACE!, REAL ONES!, KISS EM IF YOU GOT EM!, AUDITIONS!, NICKELBACK BIRTHDAY BASH!, ADAM SCOTT!, NO MAS!, SIPPING ON SHOTS!, PO BOX!, HOOK!, TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE!, CHRIS HANSEN CAMEO!, FIRST THING IN THE MORNING!, GOBLIN GHOUL!, APRIL FOOLS!, ADAN GONZALEZ!, STAUNCH TV!, DRAFTED!, IRAN!, WAR!, PROTECT ME!, ICP!, MIRACLES!, THE BOY BLUE!, COREY FELDMAN!, STAND BY ME!, SNEAK INTO THEATER!, WEDNESDAY!, WATCHED STAND BY ME TOGETHER!, THEATRICAL RELEASE!, MILES APART!, CHOPPER SIC BALLS!, JIM AND THEM FINALE SPECIAL!, INTERVIEW!, PLAYING WITH YOUR FRIENDS!, AWKWARD!, ANNOYED!, RUDE!, YAWNING!, AARP!, WIL WHEATON!, ANNOYING!, PERFORMATIVE!, SUMMERTIME!, JERRY O'CONNELL!, BORED!, SHALLOW!, RIVER PHOENIX!, VEGETARIAN!, INTO MUSIC!, COPIED!, BREAKING BAD!, STOLE DEAD PEOPLE'S HABITS!, FENIX TX!, KRISTIN!, DENISE RICHARDS!, BRAVE BROWSER!, FAKE CROWD!, PHOTOSHOP!, AI!, EROK!, SATURATION!, CONTRAST!, DOCTORED PHOTOS!, INVESTIGATION!, FIVERR!,

Recently on the pod, I reunited with the gifted arts journalist Candice Frederick, one of my oldest friends from the early days of Film Twitter. Candice was one of the first guests I ever had on Watch With Jen, and we had a ball logging on to discuss some of the best and most under-discussed coming-of-age movies of the past 40+ years, including those we first saw as adults in our early 40s. While initially we were going to focus on RUNNING ON EMPTY, PARIAH, and JUNO, we wound up having a breezy, sunny, nostalgic, and introspective chat about a wide range of movies and cultural figures that defined our generation, including River Phoenix and John Hughes. It's ideal for Spring!Bio: Candice Frederick is a talented culture journalist for hire. She was formerly the Senior Culture Reporter at HuffPost. Other bylines include The Daily Beast, Time, History.com, New York Times, Bloomberg, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar, and many others.Originally Posted on Patreon (4/11/26) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/155361805Donate to the Pod via Ko-fi & PayPal Shop Watch With Jen logo Merchandise in Logo Designer Kate Gabrielle's Threadless ShopTheme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music Archive

Why does STAND BY ME still resonate 40 years later? Adam and Josh revisit Rob Reiner’s classic, reflecting on its friendships, its wistfulness, and River Phoenix’s unforgettable performance. Plus: a review of Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE and a look at the Round 1 matchups of Filmspotting '40s Madness. Join the Filmspotting Family for the full archive, bonus episodes, ad‑free listening, and more: filmspottingfamily.com This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:53)Stand by Me (00:02:54-00:49:35)Filmspotting Family (00:49:36-00:57:12)The Bride (00:57:13-01:02:59)Notes / Save the Date (01:03:00-01:08:22)'40s Madness Rd. 1 (01:08:23-01:24:03)Credits / New Releases (01:24:04-01:25:53) Correction: -Yes, Adam realizes that he said "Jesus, does anybody" – twice! – not "anyone." He regrets the error. Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madnesshttps://www.filmspotting.net/madness -Stephen King: Why I Hugged Rob Reiner After Watching ‘Stand by Me’https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/opinion/culture/stephen-king-rob-reiner-stand-by-me.html Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In October 1993, River Phoenix crashed out of Johnny Depp's exclusive club, fell onto the pavement, and died. An hour earlier, the 23-year-old rising star had snorted a lethal combination of cocaine and heroin known as a ‘speedball' in the toilets. As he staggered around the club, no one offered Phoenix anything more than a valium to "take the edge off”. How did Johnny Depp's club become such a den of iniquity and excess? And more importantly, how did it survive after the death of Hollywood's golden boy?--Patreon - Ad-free & Bonus EpisodesYouTube - Full-length Video EpisodesTikTok / InstagramSources and more available on redhandedpodcast.com

This week in physical media, Erik Childress and Peter Sobczynski guide you through a week that includes a pair of lesser Peter Sellers efforts as well as a Southern melodrama known more for the way Marlon Brando is beaten up. There is also some Billy Dee Williams and River Phoenix and a little Bunuel. Cult audiences have a lot to cheer this week from the horror of the late 70s to romance of the early 80s. Keanu Reeves squares off against Al Pacino's devil and there is a lot of love for Kenneth Branagh's Hitchcockian mystery that may still remain his best and most entertaining film.1:24 - Criterion (Viridiana (4K))6:18 - Alliance (The Chase)13:38 - Synapse (Blue Sunshine (4K))19:30 - Shout (Devil's Advocate (4K))29:39 - Kino (Scott Joplin, The Return of the Pink Panther (4K), The Prisoner of Zenda, Somewhere in Time (4K), A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon, Dead Again (4K))1:20:46 - New TV & Theatrical Titles On Blu-ray (Resident Alien (The Complete Series), Little Amelie or the Character of Rain, Little Trouble Girls)1:21:42 - New Blu-ray AnnouncementsCLICK ON THE FILMS TO RENT OR PURCHASE AND HELP OUT THE MOVIE MADNESS PODCAST OR BUY FROM MOVIEZYNGBe 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.USE COUPON “MOVIEMADNESS” TO GET 10% OFF ALL DUBBY PRODUCTSSIGN UP FOR AUDIBLE 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

La gran promesa antes de DiCaprio. El talento que parecía intocable. River Phoenix fue considerado el “niño dorado” de Hollywood. Activista, brillante, profundo… pero en secreto luchaba contra algo que terminaría consumiéndolo. Esta es la historia de su ascenso, sus excesos y las teorías que aún rodean su muerte frente al Viper Room. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pack for a long hike but inexplicably don't bring any water as we trek off to see Rob Reiner's Stand By Me. Did anyone else mentally block out the blueberry pie scene? Does thinking of this movie as Wesley Crusher on a holodeck adventure make it better? And we know parental oversight was negligible in the 80s, but were kids in the 60s just completely feral? No time to answer, we've got to outrun this train! 

The most Idaho movie of all time comes up against the deadpan comedy of Aubrey Plaza and the 90s cool of River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All kidding aside, it's a bummer that a movie like DOGFIGHT is not better known and, once we get over our annoyance at younger reviewers engaging with the film on a superficial level, we do our best to celebrate Nancy Savoca's bittersweet love story. So no point in even trying to be suspenseful about it: expect lots of appreciation for River Phoenix and Lily Taylor's performances in this Real Talk segment… and a commitment to owning the Criterion release!TIMELINE00:01:26 Feel like walking?00:02:11 Real Talk00:49:36 The Future & Patreon Stuff- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!Up next, we dive into 70s paranoia as we tackle the Dustin Hoffman thriller MARATHON MAN! In the meantime, let us know what you thought of Dogfight: did you buy the sudden one-night romance? Were do you rank it among River Phoenix and Lily Taylor's filmographies? Did you jump to pre-order the Criterion as soon as it was announced? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or share your thoughts with us on Threads or BlueSky!

What if Dinner for Schmucks was an artsy love story? Yes, that change would suck the fun out of the film, but, in exchange, it would get it some cred with film critics. And that's how DOGFIGHT ended up with a fresh 87% Tomatometer score - and a pretty recent Criterion Collection induction to boot. Listen to Alex & Julio as they try to figure out if River Phoenix and Lili Taylor have any actual chemistry, and if tying stories into the JFK assassination will ever get old!TIMELINE00:01:24 Dogfight00:11:50 Contrarians Corner- Wanna know how we really feel about DOGFIGHT? Check out the Real Talk (RT) episode, on your feed RIGHT NOW! (or pretty soon — Spotify can be a pain when it comes to refreshing the feed)- Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemoniospe on Instagram or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Why does Rob Reiner's Stand By Me still hit so hard after all these years? We break down the 1986 Stephen King adaptation that redefined coming-of-age movies.Josh, Garrett, and David wrap up Rob Reiner month by journeying down the train tracks to discuss Stand By Me. From River Phoenix's undeniable star power and Corey Feldman's explosive timing to the brutal realities of growing apart from your childhood best friends, we're unpacking why this film is a total gut punch. We also dive into Reiner's ultimate superpowers as a director and play the Letterboxd rating game to see if the community loves this movie as much as we do (spoiler: they really do).Chapters:00:00 - Intro & Rob Reiner Month 03:43 - Box Office Breakdown & Great Movies of 1986 06:41 - First Impressions & Childhood Trauma10:33 - The Real Meaning Behind Finding the Body 14:00 - Boyhood Vulnerability & Father Issues 22:20 - River Phoenix & Corey Feldman's Incredible Performances 28:30 - Poor Vern & His Lost Pennies 30:40 - Rob Reiner's Superpowers as a Director 36:09 - Final Ratings & Reviews38:42 - The Letterboxd Gamesomanysequels.com

They Dreaded Kegs = Three Geeky Dads Just like Setec Astronomy = Too Many Secrets Well, it's no secret that we are going to be taking a look at the 1992 espionage caper film, SNEAKERS starring Robert Redfolrd, Dan Aykroyd, Sidney Poitier, Mary McDonnell, Ben Kingsley, River Phoenix and David Strathairn. In the film, Redford and his team of security techs are tasked by a shadowy government agency to retrieve a mysterious "black box" but, but soon realize the job has nefarious and far-reaching consequences. Tune in and find out what we all thought!

Of course Brian's picking one of the few "gay" movies of the 90s for his birthday episode. Starring Keanu Reeves and the late-great River Phoenix, "Idaho" was an indie hit in 1991, its box office quadrupling its budget. But, just how gay is Gus Van Sant's male sex worker opus by today's standards? And is this movie a road trip, a love story, a docudrama, a Shakespearian tragedy or something else? And is it simply all too much? The Old Roommates relax by a soundstage campfire and give it all a revisit ... through their middle-aged lens. Stay awake and join them.Old Roommates can be reached via email at oldroommatespod@gmail.com. Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates for bonus content and please give us a rating or review!#MyOwnPrivateIdaho #GusVanSant #RiverPhoenix #KeanuReeves #UdoKier

Continuing to explore the films of Rob Reiner, we take a look at Stand By Me (1986). This classic coming-of-age adventure film follows four young boys on a quest to discover the dead body. As they journey to their destination, the film explores their families and the experiences the boys have with each other that shape them into the future. The child stars River Phoenix, Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell all give heartfelt performances that shine 40 years later. Enjoy!   Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive produced by Darrin O'Neill and recorded & produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter under ECFS Productions (@ecfsproductions). Isaac and Cameron started recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader, with creative experience in brand, advertising, product, music, and film. Isaac is the casual. Juzo is a producer, director, and avid film enthusiast who knows everything about cinema. The podcast is a passion project by three longtime friends; we hope you enjoy it in the limited time we have! Thank you for your time, your generosity, and support.

Send a textKatie and Bridget go look for a dead body in the woods as they re-watch the iconic and nostalgic movie: Stand By Me! Despite what Bridget thinks - we have yet to review this one! Come along as we follow four 12 year old friends who go on an impulsive journey to find the dead body of a missing boy. We've got Gordie, a depressed future writer who will shoot you with a gun if you mess with his friends; Chris, everyone's favorite confidence fairy and personal cheerleader who SHOULD HAVE LIVED DAMMIT; Teddy, a guy who should have watched Degrassi (season 2 - episode 2) and LEARNED SOMETHING from it; and Vern, who's just... Well, Vern! They have to deal with leeches, scary Kiefer Sutherlands, and emotional confessions all within this heartfelt movie that will make you think about the friends you had when you were 12, as well as think about where all the treehouses went. Seriously, let's bring back treehouses! Released in 1986, it was based off of the Stephen King novella "The Body" and stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell, and Kiefer Sutherland.

"Every now and then you bump up against a part that presses you to the wall of your ability," Hawke says of playing lyricist Lorenz Hart in ‘Blue Moon.' He's nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Hawke spoke with Terry Gross about collaborating with Richard Linklater, losing his friend River Phoenix, and his thoughts on aging. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this week's show, we take a look at one of two collaborations between horror icon Stephen King and legendary director Rob Reiner. First up, 1986's Stand by Me starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland, and Richard Dreyfuss.  Be sure to let us know what you think of the movie, and the podcast. Thanks and enjoy! ADAMSNERDS.COM

Rebellion, the sins of the past, the uncertainty of the future, speaking in code, fire and rain – and what happens when you can no longer carry the burden of someone else's life. This week in the Screening Room, Zeth is on the lam talking about Sidney Lumet's 1988 film ‘Running on Empty' starring River Phoenix. 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

Rebellion, the sins of the past, the uncertainty of the future, speaking in code, fire and rain – and what happens when you can no longer carry the burden of someone else's life. This week in the Screening Room, Zeth is on the lam talking about Sidney Lumet's 1988 film ‘Running on Empty' starring River Phoenix. 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.

On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the 100-year history of 8852 Sunset Boulevard, the spot where The Viper Room has hosted music and mayhem since the 1990s. Plus, your emails, calls, and DMs all about the actors' deaths that have hit you the hardest over the years. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. 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.

On this week's Wrap Party, Zeth is talking about the 100-year history of 8852 Sunset Boulevard, the spot where The Viper Room has hosted music and mayhem since the 1990s. Plus, your emails, calls, and DMs all about the actors' deaths that have hit you the hardest over the years. Become an All Access member today by visiting disgracelandpod.com. 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

River Phoenix was a once-in-a-generation talent. In the 1980s, a decade known for artifice and excess, he brought raw acting chops to performances in Stand by Me, Running on Empty, and My Own Private Idaho. His career was only just getting started when he died tragically at the age of 23 outside a notorious nightclub in Hollywood. The story of his short life is as complicated and dramatic as one of his signature roles, and includes brushes with religious cults, skinheads, street hustlers, and L.A.'s drug underworld. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. 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

River Phoenix was a once-in-a-generation talent. In the 1980s, a decade known for artifice and excess, he brought raw acting chops to performances in Stand by Me, Running on Empty, and My Own Private Idaho. His career was only just getting started when he died tragically at the age of 23 outside a notorious nightclub in Hollywood. The story of his short life is as complicated and dramatic as one of his signature roles, and includes brushes with religious cults, skinheads, street hustlers, and L.A.'s drug underworld. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including child sexual abuse and sex trafficking. 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.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons, Kyle Brandt, and Joanna Robinson crank up the studio to 98.6 degrees to rewatch Robert Redford in ‘Sneakers,' alongside Sidney Poitier, Mary McDonnell, Ben Kingsley, Dan Aykroyd, and River Phoenix. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Ronak Nair, Chris Wohlers, and Eduardo Ocampo A Mountain of Movies® on Paramount+. Stream now! A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices