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Best podcasts about Roger Donaldson

Latest podcast episodes about Roger Donaldson

Movie Wave
Cadillac Man (1990, R)

Movie Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 58:07


“If you can't trust a car salesman who can you trust?”   “Cadillac Man is a 1990 American black comedy film directed by Roger Donaldson, starring Robin Williams and Tim Robbins.”   Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbsHR7_dScg   Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadillac_Man   Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cadillac-man   Socials Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/moviewavepod.bsky.social   Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod   Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/   Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@moviewavepod   Intro/Outro Sample Credits “Aiwa CX-930 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder.wav” by Pixabay “Underwater Ambience” by Pixabay “waves crashing into shore parkdale beach” by Pixabay   Movie Wave is a part of Pie Hat Productions.

Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast Network
Mel Gibson's Mutiny on the Bounty: The Untold Story of a Hollywood Flop

Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 36:39


Mel Gibson, Mutiny on the Bounty, and historical accuracy take center stage in this episode of Hugging the Cactus: A Mel Gibson Podcast. Join us as we dive into the 1984 film The Bounty, directed by Roger Donaldson, featuring an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson, and Laurence Olivier. We explore the real-life mutiny that inspired this cinematic retelling, the troubled production history (including developmental hell, budget woes, and Mel Gibson's bar fights), and how it stacks up against earlier versions like the 1935 Clark Gable classic and the 1962 Marlon Brando film. From Robert Bolt's screenplay to Vangelis' soundtrack and Arthur Ibbetson's cinematography, we unpack why this historically accurate take didn't resonate with audiences or awards, despite its stunning visuals and epic scope. Was it the lack of a sequel, bad timing, or simply an unremakeable classic? Stick around for the full story of Fletcher Christian, Lieutenant Bligh, and a ship that changed naval history forever.

The North American Friends Movie Club

Brent, Nate, and Kate narrowly escape the 1997 American disaster film Dante's Peak directed by Roger Donaldson, written by Leslie Bohem, and starring Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton, and Charles Hallahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

gibop
White Sands (1992)

gibop

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 101:16


Director of photography Peter Menzies and director Roger Donaldson

Friday Night Frightfest
Lifeforce and Species

Friday Night Frightfest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 37:01


This week on Friday Night Frightfest, we're exploring the terrifying concept of alien parasites with two sci-fi horror classics: Lifeforce (1985) and Species (1995). Lifeforce (1985) Directed by Tobe Hooper, Lifeforce tells the story of a space mission to Halley's Comet that unearths a terrifying alien species that feeds on human life energy. When the aliens arrive on Earth, they unleash a wave of chaos and terror, leaving a trail of drained and lifeless victims in their wake. Species (1995) Directed by Roger Donaldson, Species explores the arrival of a genetically engineered alien on Earth. This seductive and deadly creature seeks a mate to continue its species, and it quickly becomes apparent that she poses a significant threat to human existence. Join us as we dissect these two iconic sci-fi horrors, discussing their special effects, their exploration of alien sexuality, and their enduring impact on the genre. We'll also delve into the social and cultural anxieties reflected in these films, such as the fear of the unknown and the dangers of scientific tampering. Spoilers Start around 7:10.

Cinephile Hissy Fit
White Sands (1992)

Cinephile Hissy Fit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 51:16


For their 182nd episode, two suspicious film critics, two Corvette-driving dads, and two sheriff-wannabe teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, dipped their toes into the wellspring that is the movie resume of the Oscar-nominated Willem Dafoe. This week's show covers 1992's "White Sands," directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Dafore alongside Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Mickey Rourke. Will has long been a huge admirer of Willem Dafore, but, much to our mutual surprise, he had never heard of or seen "White Sands" until Don recommended it. Those fresh eyes paired with a veteran's make this a fun talk. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Medfield College Film Society

This week the society continues their exploration of the realms of Touchstonia by watching 1988's Cocktail, directed by Roger Donaldson and starring the one and only Tom Cruise, Doug Coughlin, and society favorite Elisabeth Shue.  Ever want to make it filthy rich?  Try bartending! But beware, it's not all TGI Friday's - there's a seedy underbelly of intrigue, high dares, Tom Cruise freakouts, and a lot of Coughlin's laws!Follow us @medfieldfilm on social media for the latest news.

Born To Watch - A Movie Podcast

In the late 1980s, few movies encapsulated the aspirational vibe of the era quite like Cocktail. Released in 1988, this romantic drama, directed by Roger Donaldson and starring a magnetic Tom Cruise, is a cocktail of ambition, love, and the search for identity. For this week's episode of Born to Watch, we're deep-diving into this cult classic. In this Cocktail (1988) Movie Review, we'll explore the film's signature style, performances, and its lasting impact on pop culture.The Story of Brian FlanaganCocktail follows Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise), a charming and ambitious young man fresh out of the military who dreams of making it big in the corporate world. After facing rejection from high-powered job opportunities in New York City, Brian turns to bartending as a temporary gig, only to discover a talent for mixing drinks and working a crowd. Under the tutelage of seasoned bartender Doug Coughlin (played by Bryan Brown), Brian learns the art of flair bartending—transforming cocktail-making into a theatrical performance.But as Brian rises through the ranks of nightlife stardom, his ambitions clash with reality, leading to heartbreak, betrayal, and, ultimately, self-discovery. From the high-energy Manhattan bar scene to the tranquil beaches of Jamaica, the movie's settings are as diverse as its themes.Tom Cruise: A Star Shining BrightBy 1988, Tom Cruise was already a household name, thanks to hits like Top Gun and Risky Business. In Cocktail, Cruise once again exudes the charm and energy that made him a box-office darling. His portrayal of Brian Flanagan is a perfect mix of confidence, vulnerability, and ambition, capturing the complexities of a man torn between his lofty dreams and the harsh realities of life.Cruise's ability to sell even the most over-the-top scenes—like flipping bottles mid-air to a raucous crowd—speaks to his charisma and star power. It's no surprise that the role cemented him as one of Hollywood's most bankable leading men.The Mentor and the LessonsBryan Brown delivers a standout performance as Doug Coughlin, Brian's cynical mentor. Doug's “Coughlin's Laws”—a mix of humorous and hard-earned wisdom—serve as Brian's guiding (and sometimes misleading) principles. The dynamic between Cruise and Brown is electric, capturing the highs and lows of their mentor-protégé relationship. Doug's character adds depth to the story, offering a sobering contrast to Brian's youthful exuberance.Romance in ParadiseThe film takes a romantic turn when Brian leaves the city for Jamaica, where he meets Jordan Mooney (played by Elisabeth Shue). Their chemistry is palpable, and Jordan's grounded nature counterbalances Brian's high-flying ambitions. Shue's performance brings warmth and sincerity to the film, anchoring the story in moments of genuine emotion amidst the glitz and drama.The romance between Brian and Jordan is central to the film's emotional arc. It's a tale of love tested by ambition, betrayal, and the quest for redemption—classic ingredients for a memorable romantic drama.The Flair and Theatrics of BartendingOne of Cocktail's most iconic elements is its portrayal of flair bartending. The film transformed the act of making cocktails into a spectacle, with Brian and Doug dazzling crowds by flipping bottles, juggling shakers, and turning bartending into an art form. These high-energy sequences, set to a soundtrack of 80s hits, are among the most memorable in the movie.Songs like “Kokomo” by The Beach Boys and “Addicted to Love” by Robert Palmer add to the film's vibrant atmosphere, making the nightlife scenes come alive with infectious energy. The combination of music, choreography, and Cruise's showmanship turned bartending into an aspirational profession for a generation.Themes of Ambition and IdentityAt its core, Cocktail is a story about ambition—both its allure and its pitfalls. Brian's journey reflects the challenges of chasing big dreams while staying true to oneself. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the search for meaning in a world driven by material success.Doug's cynicism and Brian's youthful optimism create a compelling tension, forcing Brian to confront his own values and priorities. As the story unfolds, the film raises questions about the cost of ambition and the importance of staying grounded.Cultural Impact and ReceptionCocktail was a box-office success upon its release, earning over $170 million worldwide. However, its reception among critics was mixed, with some dismissing it as shallow and formulaic. Despite this, the film has since gained a cult following thanks to its energetic style, charismatic performances, and memorable soundtrack.Cocktail captured the spirit of the late 80s—a time of excess, ambition, and dreams of making it big. Its influence extended beyond the screen, inspiring a wave of interest in flair bartending and nightlife culture.Flaws and LegacyWhile Cocktail shines in many areas, it's not without its flaws. The screenplay occasionally leans on clichés, and some of the character arcs feel underdeveloped. Critics at the time noted the film's uneven tone, which shifts between lighthearted romance and heavier themes of betrayal and loss.That said, the film's imperfections don't overshadow its strengths. Cocktail remains a time capsule of 80s culture, blending style, romance, and drama into an entertaining package. Its enduring popularity speaks to its ability to resonate with audiences despite its shortcomings.Why It Still MattersDecades after its release, Cocktail continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of charm and drama. It's a film that invites viewers to reflect on their own ambitions and relationships while enjoying the spectacle of Cruise at his most charismatic.For fans of Tom Cruise or romantic dramas with a twist, Cocktail offers a nostalgic trip back to an era of big dreams, bigger hair, and unforgettable flair. Its themes of ambition, love, and self-discovery are as relevant today as they were in 1988, making it a timeless addition to any movie lover's collection.Final PourCocktail is a cinematic concoction that mixes high-energy performances, memorable music, and a heartfelt story into a crowd-pleasing package. Whether you're drawn to Tom Cruise's star power, the dazzling bartending sequences, or the emotional journey of its characters, this film has something for everyone.For our Born to Watch listeners, we'll be diving deeper into the legacy and behind-the-scenes stories of this 80s gem in this week's episode. So grab your favourite drink, hit play, and join us as we toast to Cocktail—a movie that's equal parts style and substance. Cheers!Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/

Alone in the South Passage - A Star Wars Podcast
Make Alderaan Great Again: James Gorman, Elon Musk, Harrison Ford, Species

Alone in the South Passage - A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 60:32


Send us a textWe are back baby!After a planned and an unplanned break, there's lots to catch up on. So we dive right in to hear about what the boys have been up to. Basically, Steff's been on holiday, started a new job and crafted a convoluted Halloween outfit. Meanwhile, Hutch has... just been really quite unwell.There's plenty of news too, including a bit of a bombshell regarding the show itself!In 2nd Chance Cinema Club, we tear apart 1995's Species, directed by Roger Donaldson. Is it just a hornier version of Alien? Tune in to see what we think.We may look a little different next week, but rest assured, the content will be just as trite and self serving as you've come to expect.You can contact us at:aloneinthesouthpassage@gmail.comWe can be found on:Instagram - @aitsp_podcastTwitter - @aitsp_podcastYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTeKX6NB1XOIPXOraGfIfhw

Capital Games
Thirteen Days, dir. Roger Donaldson

Capital Games

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 8:20


Note: At the end of the episode, Wiz states the next review will be All The King's Men directed by Robert Rossen. Unfortunately, Wiz has a cold and will not be recording an episode with Zero this week. So, next week, Zero and Wiz will review The Manchurian Candidate directed by John Frankenheimer. Sorry about that. Wiz DOES NOT RECOMMEND Thirteen Days Historical films can be a pretty thorny premise to get right. Either you can evoke the feeling of a person or time in history or emulate it so damn well it feels like you are in the room with them. Thirteen Days, Roger Donaldson's retelling of the Cuban Missile Crisis, is a film that I'm not sure what it's trying to do. If it's trying to be an emulation of the time and the people involved, there are a few things that the film fumbled on. Let's start with the main characters: Bobby Kennedy, played by Steven Culp, is probably the best of the three who looks and sounds the part well enough, but he does slip in specific scenes. John F. Kennedy, played by Bruce Greenwood, looks the most like his real counterpart, but sounds nothing like him except when he's upset. Kenneth O'Donnell, played by Kevin Costner, is the worst of the three…and of course he is the one you see the most. Not only does Costner not even look like him, he also doesn't sound like him. In fact, Costner has one of the worst New England accents I've heard in a film. If you were going the route of feeling like you are in the room with these titans of history, the illusion is pretty much shattered when you can look on screen and you have to remind yourself who these guys are supposed to play. Now, if the film is trying to evoke a feeling of a person or place in time, the film takes a few stylistic choices that don't work the way that the film intends: The film has scenes that utilize archival footage from the times. It's effective at first, but then the film randomly implements it with no precise reason. There are scenes that are archival, but there are also that have actors playing the scene and neither seem to be of any importance. Another thing that doesn't have a good reason to be there is the transition to black and white. There are scenes that randomly start in black and white then transition to color…and the reason Roger Donaldson gives is he wanted to create a historical feeling akin to photos from Life Magazine. This fails since it feels randomly placed. These issues are further compounded by the slow, drawn out nature of the film. A slower pace could help with creating tension or developing characters to become more engrossed in the film…but the film does neither. The first hour goes on for way too long being hung up on details that could have been cut for brevity or pace. The film does pick up towards the second half, but the need to hasten the film is still desired. In honesty, Thirteen Days is also kind of a throwback for historical epics as well. The film is a clear good guy/bad guy dynamic with a political thriller feel…and as such the moral grays that you may be used to now is not present. But if you look at what I'm saying and say “actually I kind of miss movies like this”, then you should give the film a try. But Thirteen Days, as accurate as it may be, is a film that could have actually benefited from some creative licensing.

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast

"Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn't end." We're kicking off a new series of Kiwi-connected films with Roger Donaldson and Tom Cruise's Cocktail! Pour yourself a drink, practice your poetry, and listen along. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Favourite cocktails (00:05:11) Film discussion (00:35:43) Can we talk about? (00:39:47) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:45:23) Next week LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Songs by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stanley Gurvich⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Manos Mars⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle
E18 • Exploring Inner Emotions Through Body Horror • DƯƠNG DIỆU LINH, dir. of ‘Don't Cry, Butterfly' at Venice Critics Week followed by TIFF

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 40:12


In this conversation, filmmaker Dương Dược Linh discusses her journey into filmmaking and her fascination with the body horror genre, ahead of her feature debut, ‘Don't Cry Butterfly', which is premiering at Venice Critics Week followed by the Toronto International Film Festival. Being inspired by such past body horrors ‘Possession', directed by Andrzej Żuławski and ‘Species' by Roger Donaldson, Dương explores the generational trauma and internalized misogyny experienced by middle-aged women in Vietnam and shares her interest in understanding how things work underneath led her to explore the inner emotions of characters through body horror. She also speaks on her excitement about premiering at Venice Critics Week, and shares some of the unique marketing ideas she and her team have planned for the festival.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

The Gory Gays
Dante's Peak (1997)

The Gory Gays

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 120:01


We'd like to consider Episode 38 our "Summer Blockbuster" film, and for the following reasons:a) it's mostly an action filmb) Pierce Brosnanc) it's not TWISTERSd) refer to "c"Everyone tune in now as we slash up and bleed out our first natural disaster flick - and a collective fav, as it turns out - DANTE'S PEAK (1997), directed by Roger Donaldson and co-starring Linda Hamilton (and before the haters come for us, we're aware AND ashamed that we completely skipped over the fact that she starred in Children of the Corn). We dish on all things volcanoes, growing up in the PNW, shitty parenting, Linda's divorce from James Cameron, and really, whether or not this is actually a horror movie. We mean... just because it's MOSTLY an action movie doesn't mean it isn't posing as a diet slasher...Spoiler: we think it kinda is.See you next week for 2001's intense road-thriller, JOYRIDE!- The Gory Gays 

The Movie Crew Podcast
Ep. 395 - No Way Out (1987)

The Movie Crew Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 67:52


Episode 395: The Crew's taking a sexy limo tour of D.C. while watching Roger Donaldson's No Way Out. This sexy spy thriller from 1987 was a major step in Kevin Costner's rise to stardom; releasing less than 3 months after The Untouchables. The supporting cast is great, from Sean Young to a perfect Will Patton. Donaldson's direction is superb, consistently building suspense. And please watch the film first, cause the Crew spoils the twist. The Crew discusses… If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: moviecrewpod@gmail.com

The Collector's Cut
Episode 85: Dante's Peak (1997)

The Collector's Cut

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 96:55


We review Dante's Peak (1997) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Dante's Peak is directed by Roger Donaldson and stars Pierce Brosnan, Linda Hamilton patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

Drive-In Double Feature Podcast
Cocktail (1988) - Drive-In Double Feature Episode 254

Drive-In Double Feature Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 38:47


Join hosts Nathan and Ryan as they mix up some fun with "Cocktail" (1988) in this lively episode of Drive-In Double Feature Podcast. Directed by Roger Donaldson, this romantic comedy-drama stars Tom Cruise as a young bartender with big dreams. Dive into the film's vibrant nightlife scenes, catchy soundtrack, and the sizzling chemistry between Cruise and Elisabeth Shue. Explore how "Cocktail" captured the essence of '80s culture and became a pop culture phenomenon. Get ready for a discussion that's as smooth as a perfectly crafted cocktail as we raise a glass to "Cocktail."

Movies, Films and Flix
Episode 552 (Cocktail, Tom Cruise, and Big Dreams)

Movies, Films and Flix

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 78:46


Mark and Erik discuss the 1988 bartending drama Cocktail. Directed by Roger Donaldson, and starring Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, Bryan Brown and lots of flair bartending, the movie focuses on a guy named Brian who makes cocktails and has big dreams. In this episode, they also talk about flipping bottles, sad endings, and Tom Cruise's filmography. Enjoy!

BEHIND THE STUNTS
NO WAY OUT - 1987

BEHIND THE STUNTS

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 7:02


The second in our Kevin Costner season brings us to this clever thriller from director Roger Donaldson.Stunt Coordinator is DIAMOND FARNSWORTH who also doubles the star.Lets explore some of the action moments before Fridays YouTube deep diveEnjoyIf you've enjoyed this episode then why not follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook using the following linkhttps://linktr.ee/behindthestunts

Matinee Manatees
Dante's Peak (1997)

Matinee Manatees

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 318:31


We're back and we're checking out another Patreon poll winner: the 1997 disaster movie Dante's Peak! Directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton, Dante's Peak was one of two big volcano movies to come out in 1997, but the only one to take a scientific eye and really address those age old volcano questions, like: What if a volcano erupted like three times? What would that do? Would it look kind of cool? What if you, like, drove through lava? And others! This one's like two completely different movies, folks. Really something else. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matinee-manatees/support

Karate in the Garage
317. WHITE SANDS (1992)

Karate in the Garage

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 42:15


It's a new month and a new theme. "Predictable", you say? How dare you?!? We've got something that would've never guessed we were doing: IT'S FEB-BRU-BURIED. All movies that take place in the desert! Kicking things off in the New Mexican desert is Roger Donaldson's White Sands with Willem Dafoe, Mickey Rourke, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Samuel L. Jackson, and a gaggle of recognizable character actors. From IMDB: A small southwestern town Sheriff finds a body in the desert with a suitcase and five hundred thousand dollars. He impersonates the man and stumbles into an F.B.I. investigation. ENJOY! YES. SAG-AFTRA HAVE FINALLY JOINED THE WGA, AND HAS COME TO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AMPTP. IT'S BEEN A VERY LONG AND UPHILL BATTLE FOR NOT JUST THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF BOTH UNIONS, IT HAS ALSO CAUSED A GREAT DEAL OF HARDSHIP FOR THE REST OF THE INDUSTRY'S PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR FAMILIES. BUT ALL ISN'T BACK TO NORMAL AND WON'T BE FOR SOME TIME. THESE WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE GOING TO BE STRUGGLING WHILE THE INDUSTRY STARTS REMEMBERING HOW TO WORK. THE OVERWHELMING BURDEN OF PUTTING FOOD ON THE TABLE AND A ROOF OVER ONE'S HEAD DOESN'T END WHEN THE DEALS ARE MADE OR EVEN RATIFIED. THE INDUSTRY'S USUAL HIATUS/SHUTDOWN THIS MONTH IS MOST LIKELY GOING TO EXTEND ANY KIND OF BREAK FROM "NORMALCY" IN THE FREQUENCY OF WORK. IT COULD EVEN BE MONTHS INTO 2024 BEFORE PRODUCTIONS GET UP TO SPEED AGAIN. BUT EVEN IF THEY WORK THROUGH THAT USUAL "HOLIDAY HIATUS", FOR MANY FAMILIES THEY ARE GOING TO CONTINUE TO NEED ASSISTANCE, EVEN IF THEY RETURN TO WORK. THIS IS WHERE YOU CAN HELP. IF YOU HAVE A FEW DOLLARS TO SPARE, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND. THE FUND HELPS ALL WORKERS AFFECTED BY THE STRIKE, NOT JUST ACTORS AND WRITERS. Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages

Me and My Dad Watch Anime
96: Cocktail

Me and My Dad Watch Anime

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 110:44


This week we watched Roger Donaldson's “Cocktail” and discussed flair bartending, dry January, the Chicago Rat Hole, marrying a rich girl, ranking Coughlin's Laws, beat poetry, the best bars in movies, and more! Leave a 5 star rating and a review/movie suggestion on iTunes and we'll shout you out on the show and “review” your movie of choice! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @meandmydadwatch @drew2conclusion

80's Flick Flashback
#99 - "No Way Out" (1987) with JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast

80's Flick Flashback

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 69:19


This rollercoaster ride of espionage and intrigue is like a maze where secrets are hidden, loyalties are deceitful, and nothing is quite what it seems. But this 80s flick isn't just your run-of-the-mill thriller; it's a mind-bending carnival ride of suspense. A Navy officer's clandestine affair takes a treacherous turn when he becomes a pawn in a high-stakes conspiracy within the Pentagon. As the plot thickens he finds himself in a race against time, desperately untangling a complex web of lies while facing the imminent threat of exposure and danger. With unexpected twists, the movie kept audiences on the edge of their seats, guessing who was playing whom until the grand finale. So travel with us to our nation's capitol, check your security clearance, and be sure to throw away any undeveloped Polaroid negatives as Tim Williams and guest co-host, JB Huffman from "Manly Movies" Podcast, discuss “No Way Out” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast. Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode: During the State Dinner that Farrell and Susan attended, a Maori group performed a war dance. The director, Roger Donaldson, included this reference as a tribute to his home country of New Zealand. This was the final cinematography work by John Alcott. Within days of completing the film, Alcott went to France for vacation and died. He was 52 years old. The film is dedicated to his memory. It was not known at the time of the movie's release that there existed a group of Russian sleeper agents who had been staying in the United States for many years, without anyone suspecting them. These agents had children, coworkers, friends, and neighbors who were all unaware of their true identities. In 2010, some of these "illegals" were arrested and later sent back to Russia in exchange for some Americans held in Russia. Sources: Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes https://filmschoolrejects.com/commentary-no-way-out/2/ We'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media. Your opinions are incredibly valuable to us, and we'd be so grateful to know what you enjoyed about our show. If we missed anything or if you have any suggestions for 80s movies, we'd love to hear them too! If you're feeling extra supportive, you can even become a subscription member through "Buy Me A Coffee". For more details and other fun extensions of our podcast, check out this link. Thank you for your support! https://linktr.ee/80sFlickFlashback --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/80sflickflashback/message

30something Movie Podcast
509: “You're a bad boy, Slim” | The Getaway (1994)

30something Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 65:25


Buckle up for this high-stakes action-thriller featuring Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Directed by Roger Donaldson, this film is a remake of the 1972 classic. It centers around Doc and Carol, who become entangled in a dangerous scenario following a failed robbery. On the run from both law enforcement and their former criminal associates, the story unfolds with intense chase scenes and dramatic confrontations.  Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JjNY86cmko  Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage directly with us by supporting our show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com, and if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your podcast app of choice, especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!

The Last Star In Hollywood

This week, we need a stiff drink after Roger Donaldson's 1988 movie Cocktail.

Aspects of History
Film Club: Thirteen Days (2000)

Aspects of History

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 52:41


On the 15th October 1962, President John F Kennedy was presented with photographs showing Soviet nuclear missiles on the island of Cuba, just 90 miles off the Florida coast. So began the Cuban Missile Crisis, depicted in the political thriller Thirteen Days, Directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Kevin Costner.Join our editor Ollie and Director Tim Hewitt as they discuss the film including best scene, best performance, most inaccurate scene and legacy rating.LinksThirteen DaysAbyss: World on the Brink, The Cuban Missile Crisis 1962, by Max HastingsCommand: The Politics of Military Operations from Korea to Ukraine, by Lawrence FreedmanOllie on XTim Hewitt on X

Film Stories with Simon Brew
No Way Out (1987) and Bull Durham (1988)

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 59:01


It's a Kevin Costner double bill in the latest episode of Film Stories - and whilst the films are very different, there is a link between them.1987's No Way Out is actually a remake, something its director - Roger Donaldson - wasn't actually aware of. One of the very best thrillers of the 1980s - especially if you don't know its twists and turns - its release actually ended up being held back to see if another Costner-headlined movie would prove more successful first.Yet it was the ultimate success of No Way Out that finally led to Bull Durham getting off the ground, after a hell of a challenge to raise the money for the movie. Not the only challenge, either: an executive at Orion Pictures was causing problems, and there was a casting demand that wasn't going away...Both films are covered in this episode. Both films are also making their UK Blu-ray debut this month, and you can find details on the releases at store.filmstories.co.uk---Film Stories print magazines can be found at store.filmstories.co.uk---Find Simon on Twitter and Bluesky at @simonbrew, and the podcast can be found at @filmstories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Total Media - Podcast
Main Street TV: Jackson Library and Rotary

Total Media - Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 59:31


Roger Donaldson is on the show with us this morning to tell us about the Jackson Library and the Rotary Club. Roger is involved both organizations and is going to tell us about the upcoming events for both organizations and what all they have done this year.

Fringe Radio Network
Julian Charles Week! - Movie Review: Thirteen Days

Fringe Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 67:37


A four-way discussion on the historical political thriller Thirteen Days (2000), starring Bruce Greenwood, Stephen Culp, Dylan Baker and Kevin Costner, directed by Roger Donaldson.Based upon the book The Kennedy Tapes : Inside the Cuban Missile Crisis by Ernest R May and Philip D Zelikow—(a massive work of over 700 pages containing transcripts of John F Kennedy's secret recordings of White House meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis)—Thirteen DaysThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4656375/advertisement

This Seats Taken
Open Tabs #4

This Seats Taken

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 95:42


On this weeks episode, I do another Open Tabs segments where there is no new movies to review. Instead, I review two classic bartending movies, Coyote Ugly and Cocktail. To help me review these movies, I invite the best bartender I know, Greg. We discuss how realistic these movies are, and how much Greg thinks of himself as Tom Cruise behind the bar.  And I challenge Greg to come up with a "This Seats Taken Cocktail". Coyote Ugly (2000). Directed by David McNally. Aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, after getting a job at a women-run NYC bar that teases its male patrons, comes out of her shell.Cocktails (1988). Directed by Roger Donaldson. A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love.https://msha.ke/thisseatstaken

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order
TMR 300 : Thirteen Days (2000) (Movie Roundtable)

The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World Order

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 69:13


For episode 300 of TMR—the 14th of our Movie Roundtables—we welcome back our good friends Mark Campbell, Frank Johnson and Antony Rotunno for a four-way discussion on the historical political thriller Thirteen Days (2000), starring Bruce Greenwood, Stephen Culp, Dylan Baker and Kevin Costner, directed by Roger Donaldson. Based upon the book The Kennedy Tapes : Inside the Cuban Missile Crisis by Ernest R May and Philip D Zelikow—(a massive work of over 700 pages containing transcripts of John F Kennedy's secret recordings of White House meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis)—Thirteen Days retells and dramatises (with a mix of historical accuracy and artistic licence) the world-shaking events of 16th - 28th October 1962). Faced with photographic evidence of Russian nuclear missiles on Cuban soil during the height of the Cold War, Jack and Bobby Kennedy (along with various advisors) struggle to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Crisis in the midst of fear, uncertainty and opposition from their military chiefs. Join us as we discuss the film's production, ponder its historicity, and ask if there is anything to be learnt from it for the present time. [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Revelations Radio Network
TMR 300 : Thirteen Days (2000) (Movie Roundtable)

Revelations Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023


For episode 300 of TMR—the 14th of our Movie Roundtables—we welcome back our good friends Mark Campbell, Frank Johnson and Antony Rotunno for a four-way discussion on the historical political thriller Thirteen Days (2000), starring Bruce Greenwood, Stephen Culp, Dylan Baker and Kevin Costner, directed by Roger Donaldson. Based upon the book The Kennedy Tapes : Inside the Cuban Missile Crisis by Ernest R May and Philip D Zelikow—(a massive work of over 700 pages containing transcripts of John F Kennedy's secret recordings of White House meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis)—Thirteen Days retells and dramatises (with a mix of historical accuracy and artistic licence) the world-shaking events of 16th - 28th October 1962). Faced with photographic evidence of Russian nuclear missiles on Cuban soil during the height of the Cold War, Jack and Bobby Kennedy (along with various advisors) struggle to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Crisis in the midst of fear, uncertainty and opposition from their military chiefs. Join us as we discuss the film's production, ponder its historicity, and ask if there is anything to be learnt from it for the present time. [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Revelations Radio Network
TMR 300 : Thirteen Days (2000) (Movie Roundtable)

Revelations Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023


For episode 300 of TMR—the 14th of our Movie Roundtables—we welcome back our good friends Mark Campbell, Frank Johnson and Antony Rotunno for a four-way discussion on the historical political thriller Thirteen Days (2000), starring Bruce Greenwood, Stephen Culp, Dylan Baker and Kevin Costner, directed by Roger Donaldson. Based upon the book The Kennedy Tapes : Inside the Cuban Missile Crisis by Ernest R May and Philip D Zelikow—(a massive work of over 700 pages containing transcripts of John F Kennedy's secret recordings of White House meetings during the Cuban Missile Crisis)—Thirteen Days retells and dramatises (with a mix of historical accuracy and artistic licence) the world-shaking events of 16th - 28th October 1962). Faced with photographic evidence of Russian nuclear missiles on Cuban soil during the height of the Cold War, Jack and Bobby Kennedy (along with various advisors) struggle to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the Crisis in the midst of fear, uncertainty and opposition from their military chiefs. Join us as we discuss the film's production, ponder its historicity, and ask if there is anything to be learnt from it for the present time. [For show notes please visit https://themindrenewed.com]

Movies You Forgot You Forgot
11: The Recruit

Movies You Forgot You Forgot

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 51:42


It's the Goblet of Fire problem all over again in this 2003 spy thriller flick from director Roger Donaldson. Joe & Adam wilfully ignore this blandest of bores and get waylaid by cinema ticket stub collections and ‘going to the movies' by way of having a personality.

The VHS Strikes Back
Species (1996)

The VHS Strikes Back

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 51:17


"Species" is a science fiction horror film released in 1995. The film was directed by Roger Donaldson and produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. The concept for the movie was originally conceived by Dennis Feldman, who also wrote the screenplay. The production was a collaborative effort between MGM and the American Film Marketing Association (AFMA). The story revolves around the discovery of an extraterrestrial DNA sequence received from outer space. A group of scientists, led by Xavier Fitch (played by Ben Kingsley), use this alien DNA to create a genetically engineered human-alien hybrid, named Sil (portrayed by Natasha Henstridge). Sil grows rapidly and exhibits dangerous predatory behaviors as she escapes from the research facility and sets out to procreate and fulfill her deadly instinct to survive. The casting process was crucial to bring the story's characters to life, and "Species" features a talented ensemble cast, including Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, and Michelle Williams. "Species" was made with a production budget of around $35 million, and it aimed to blend elements of science fiction, horror, and thriller genres. The film's special effects, especially in creating Sil's alien-human transformation, were considered groundbreaking for its time. Upon its release in 1995, "Species" garnered significant attention for its mix of horror and sci-fi elements, becoming a commercial success with a worldwide box office gross of over $113 million. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film found a dedicated fan base and spawned several sequels, making it a notable entry in the sci-fi horror genre of the 1990s. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Plot Summary: A team of scientists, led by Xavier Fitch (Ben Kingsley), discovers an extraterrestrial DNA sequence sent from space. They use this genetic material to create a human-alien hybrid named Sil (Natasha Henstridge). As Sil rapidly matures, it becomes evident that she possesses dangerous predatory instincts, leading her to escape from the research facility in a bid for freedom. With a primal drive to reproduce, Sil embarks on a deadly spree, and a team of experts, including a government assassin (Michael Madsen), a biologist (Marg Helgenberger), and an empath (Forest Whitaker), is assembled to track her down before she fulfills her sinister mission. This nerve-wracking and suspenseful tale of genetic experimentation gone wrong keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with stunning special effects and an engaging mix of science fiction and horror elements. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support

More Movies Please!
Dante's Peak: Just Kick It: The Ultimate ‘90s Fix

More Movies Please!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 55:16


On the podcast this time, Steven and Sean are trying to get anybody to just believe for once about that damn dangerous volcano! We watched the 1997 film from Roger Donaldson, Dante's Peak.I don't know about you, but if I've got a confident and renowned volcanologist hanging out in my quaint mountain town at the base of a giant volcano desperately warning everybody of an impending eruption, I'm going to listen to the guy.It's understandable why most of the town didn't want to listen to the guy—it's their home, after all. It would take a lot for most people to pack up their entire lives and leave.However, I'm no volcano expert. I shouldn't be the one judging whether or not a volcano is safe to be around. If I hear even the first whisper that something bad could be brewing, I'm going to seriously consider getting out as soon as possible.But then, if everyone did that, this wouldn't be much of a film, would it? It was a tragedy, to be sure, but we can all rest easy knowing that the cute dog made it out alive.(Recorded on March 29, 2023)Links to Stuff We Mentioned:Dante's Peak - The Movie Database (TMDB)Dante's Peak trailer - YouTubeVolcano (1997) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Pierce Brosnan — The Movie Database (TMDB)Linda Hamilton — The Movie Database (TMDB)Cooties (2014) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Jaws (1975) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Elizabeth Hoffman — The Movie Database (TMDB)Pyroclastic flow - WikipediaSpeed (1994) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Superman (1978) — The Movie Database (TMDB)Mount St. Helens - WikipediaFollow Us:Give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!Our Buzzsprout site!Our Instagram profile!Support the show

Slate It Till You Make It
Inside the Casting Room with Kirkland Moody: Navigating Submissions, Scripts, and Auditions for Commercial Success

Slate It Till You Make It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 51:44


For 29+ years, Kirkland Moody has been a workhorse in the entertainment business. His breadth of experience from actor and casting associate to session director and casting director gives him a bedrock foundation for his current work with Clockwork Casting.Kirkland got his start in Orlando, Florida when he worked with Herb Mandell casting films, TV, commercials, industrials, and starting an extras company. Upon moving to Los Angeles, he stepped directly into casting with Danny Goldman for 4 years. He then helped open AKA Talent Agency as their first employee, then moved back to casting working with Beth Holmes Casting. In 2002, he went freelance working with such casting directors as Dan Bell, Lisa Fields, Cathi Carlton, RMB Casting, Shane Casting, ASG Casting, and then primarily with Francene Selkirk.During this period, he was also a casting director for a variety of films, pilots commercials and music videos, including working with James Moll on the Steven Spielberg project “Oswiecim: Auschwitz” for the Shoah Foundation, a film permanently installed at the Auschwitz Memorial.Also during this time, Kirkland was an actor in 40 commercials, so he truly understands being on both sides of the camera.As a casting associate or session director, Kirkland has worked with: The Coen Brothers, Larry Charles, Harold Einstein, Tom Kuntz, Craig Gillespie, Zach Braff, Brian Billow, Douglas Avery, Chris Smith, Mark Pellington, Rosey, Joe Pytka, Benji Weinstein, Nicolai Fuglsig, Aaron Stoller, Tony Kaye, Matt Smukler, Chris Wilcha, Brent Thomas, The Doctor Twins, Fred Goss, Trish Sie, Phil Joanou, Fred Savage, Steve Rogers, Dave Merhar, David McNally, Zach Math, Rob Pritts, Sean Ehringer, Nick Ball, Kevin Thomas, Renny Maslow, Boris Damast, Tom Routson, Ray Dillman, John Mastromonaco, Kinka Usher, Roger Donaldson, Mark Romanek, Brad Parker, Alan White, Marcus McCollum, David Kellogg, Lisa Rubisch , Paul Dektor, Sam Jones and Henry Winkler.Follow us on instagram @slateitpod.

Living for the Cinema
THE BANK JOB (2008)

Living for the Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 18:47 Transcription Available


Fifteen years ago, Jason Statham was gradually making his mark as one of our most reliable action stars having already headlined two Transporter movies and the first of two Crank movies.  Amidst all of this action insanity, he took a bit of a departure with a more cerebral starring role in this labyrinthine bank heist thriller based on a crazy series of true events occurring in London in 1971.  He leads an amateur gang of thieves out to raid the underground vault of a nearby bank who end up all biting off WAY more than they could have ever expected to chew as they end up getting mixed up with local druglords, government agents, and even members of the Royal Family!  Roger Donaldson directs this underrated gem of a thriller also starring Saffron Burrows and David Suchet.Host: Geoff Gershon  Editors: Geoff and Ella GershonProducer: Marlene Gershonhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

SpyHards Podcast
SpyMaster Interview #43 - Roger Donaldson

SpyHards Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 73:43


Agents Scott and Cam welcome prolific spy movie director Roger Donaldson to the show to talk about helming The Recruit, No Way Out and The November Man. He also shares insider intel on the making of hits like Dante's Peak and Species.  Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

SpyHards Podcast
118. The Recruit (2003)

SpyHards Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 84:25


Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Josh Gay from the Selling Secrets Podcast, take a trip to the farm with Al Pacino and Colin Farrell for the 2003 CIA thriller The Recruit. Directed by Roger Donaldson. Starring Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan and Gabriel Macht. Selling Secrets Podcast is available everywhere. Don't miss Josh's interviews with guests like Kim Sherwood and David Zaritsky. You can also follow Selling Secrets Podcast and Josh on Instagram.  gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Pick up exclusive SpyHards merch, including the "What Does Vargas Do?" t-shirt by @shaylayy, available only at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

The Suspense is Killing Us
Ep. 105: MAL PACINO

The Suspense is Killing Us

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 149:30


You thought the kiss of death was bad news, you should try these movies! The whole trio is out of order! Say hello to my little three terrible movies starring Al Pacino! Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown! THE RECRUIT (2003, Roger Donaldson) 88 MINUTES (2007, Jon Avnet) RIGHTEOUS KILL (2008, also Jon Avnet)

Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast Network
VAN DAMMIT! (Bonus) - Species

Sylvester Stallone Fan Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 112:38


Join our FB group https://bit.ly/3JtfebF  Join our Twitter https://bit.ly/3EBBIUf  Join our Discord  https://discord.gg/jDrUtNcRq2 This week in Male Chauvinism…Moody and Groo were encamped by JCVD's Maximum Risk costar so much that they decided to take a deeper look at her 1995 film debut, Species. Also included: YouTube's nebulous copyright infringement policies, Groo discovers reaction videos, Arnold to the MCU? Moody not a fan of the multiverse, Bruce Willis, “The five million dollar man” , Wetware, Species had a lot of rewrites, Roger Donaldson's strong film resume, Groo dismisses academia theories on Species, Moody's lecture on Blade Runner, Species very deep cast, our newest segment, “Movie Fun Facts” and Moody and Groo's differing opinions on the movie. Check us out next week as Nothing Worthwhile returns for its end of the year special and next month Van Dammit returns for 1993's Nowhere To Run! Wait…wetware?

Nothing Worthwhile with Moody & Groo
VAN DAMMIT: Species

Nothing Worthwhile with Moody & Groo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 112:38


This week in Male Chauvinism…Moody and Groo were encamped by JCVD's Maximum Risk costar so much that they decided to take a deeper look at her 1995 film debut, Species. Also included: YouTube's nebulous copyright infringement policies, Groo discovers reaction videos, Arnold to the MCU? Moody not a fan of the multiverse, Bruce Willis, “The five million dollar man” , Wetware, Species had a lot of rewrites, Roger Donaldson's strong film resume, Groo dismisses academia theories on Species, Moody's lecture on Blade Runner, Species very deep cast, our newest segment, “Movie Fun Facts” and Moody and Groo's differing opinions on the movie. Check us out next week as Nothing Worthwhile returns for its end of the year special and next month Van Dammit returns for 1993's Nowhere To Run! Wait…wetware?

Old Roommates
Ep 164: "Cocktail" Revisited

Old Roommates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 56:30


Kokomo...or no? Yes, 1988's Tom Cruise vehicle, Cocktail, was a divisive work of art. Featuring both a 9% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and over $170M take at the box office, it seems cinema history is both shaken and stirred by this Roger Donaldson-directed movie. Now, decades later, has our buzz worn off enough to take a long hard look at the saga of Cruise's "Brian Flanagan"? Why were audiences drunk on love but critics were stone cold sober? The Old Roommates take a shot at re-watching this classic concoction. Listen to this.Bonus content including the recipe for the infamous drink from Cocktail, Turquoise Blue is available at patreon.com/oldroommates! Follow Old Roommates on social media @OldRoommates. Email us at oldroommatespod@gmail.com and please give us a rating or review!#Cocktail #TomCruise #BryanBrown #ElisabethShue #GinaGershon #LisaBanes

Nathan Rabin's Happy Cast
#54: Seeking Justice/Trespass

Nathan Rabin's Happy Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 44:02


This week, we continue our descent into the early 2010s with the two films that truly cemented Cage's "will-do-anything-for-money" phase! First, there's Seeking Justice, the Roger Donaldson-directed thriller about a mild-mannered English teacher (Cage) who decides to enlist the services of a kind of civilian vengeance business (led by a shaved-headed Guy Pearce) to avenge the brutal rape of his wife (January Jones, giving us nothing). Thus begins a freefall into violence and madness, shot with all the direct-to-DVD flatness of a geezer teaser. Then, there's Trespass, the last (and worst) film by Joel Schumacher, a tepid home-invasion thriller where a group of thugs (with an overacting Ben Mendelsohn at the front) break into the home of a "wealthy" jewel dealer (Cage), only for him and his wife (Nicole Kidman, who knows why she agreed to be in this) to enter a tense negotiation for their lives. Well, I *say* tense, but the film is content to fill itself with more twists than a loaf of challah.  Pledge to our Patreon at patreon.com/travoltacage Follow us on Twitter @travoltacage Email us questions at travoltacagepod@gmail.com Podcast theme by Jon Biegen Podcast logo by Felipe Sobreiro

Genre Grinder
Episode 32: Disaster Movies, feat. Justin Clark

Genre Grinder

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 123:24


FORTIFY THE TORNADO SHELTER, STAY CLEAR OF THE WINDOWS & STOCK UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, IT'S DISASTER-O-CLOCK!   Do you hear earthquakes and lightning? Do you hear hurricanes blowing and fear the rivers overflowing? Well, don't we all – it's called climate change. The end is coming for us all. Why not spend what time you have left listening to Gabe and returning guest Justin Clark chat about the spectacular disaster movies that predicted our current predicament? Join us for a look back at new and classic catastrophic cacophonies, including John Guillermin's The Towering Inferno (1974), Shiro Moritani's Japan Sinks (aka: Submersion of Japan, 1973), Roger Donaldson's Dante's Peak (1997), Roland Emmerich's 2012 (2009), and Dean Devlin's Geostorm (2017).   00:00 – Intro 02:48 – The Towering Inferno 31:51 – Japan Sinks 54:10 – Dante's Peak 1:13:40 – 2012 (and other Roland Emmerich movies) 1:41:37 – Geostorm 1:52:53 – Outro & other recommendations   If you are in a position to make the world a better place, please consider the following fundraisers:   UNHCR Pakistan Flood Relief: https://tinyurl.com/2kkaac4p Donations 4 Abortions (state by state abortion funds): https://donations4abortion.com/funds-by-state National Network of Abortion Funds: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund: https://www.transgenderlegal.org/  

Authorized Novelizations Podcast
Species by Yvonne Navarro (w/ David Sims)

Authorized Novelizations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 114:55


Season 3 is here and it's a hard R. Forget the nudity, we're talking tongues coming out of the back of your head and government-sanctioned child murder. We're joined by David Sims of Blank Check with Griffin and David to discuss the novelization of Roger Donaldson's love letter to horny teenagers scouring Blockbuster, Species. The book is pretty damn good! Yvonne Navarro come on Authorized. We also discuss Dan Smithson, a character who soft launched the superhero cinema era by being an "empath" who is just straight up magical. God bless this wonderful man. Listen to Blank Check with Griffin and David!: https://audioboom.com/channel/Blank-Check Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instgaram.com/authorizedpod Next week on Authorized: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull with Patrick Belics --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorizedpod/support

CaptureMag
STEROIDS - LE PODCAST : LE PIC DE DANTE

CaptureMag

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 33:58


Harry Dalton, volcanologue qui, à la suite de la mort de sa compagne, avait renoncé à ses recherches, renoue avec ses anciens collègues de l'United States Geological Survey de Vancouver. Le pic de Dante, volcan endormi dans l'Etat de Washington, présente des manifestations sismiques de faible amplitude. Harry est alors depeché sur les lieux. Il est vite alerté par diverses manifestations telluriques et en avertit le conseil municipal de la petite ville touristique située au pied du volcan.Après LA TOUR INFERNALE, c'est un autre film catastrophe qui se retrouve traité dans le nouvel épisode de STEROIDS - LE PODCAST. Certes, LE PIC DE DANTE est un peu moins glorieux que son ainé, mais Julien Charpentier lui trouve tout de même quelques belles qualités, et tente de convaincre Stéphane Moïssakis que cette production Gale Ann Hurd réalisé par Roger Donaldson vaut le détour !Pour nous soutenir, il y a deux adresses :https://www.patreon.com/capturemaghttps://www.tipeee.com/capture-magEn MP3 sur Acast : https://shows.acast.com/podcast-capture-magSur SPOTIFY : https://spoti.fi/3caW88GSur DEEZER : https://bit.ly/2wtDauUSur APPLE podcasts : https://apple.co/2UW3AyOSur Google Podcasts : https://bit.ly/39W69oR#piercebrosnan #lindahamilton #cinema Podcasts exclusifs Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

The Letterboxd Show
Four Favorites: Karina Longworth on Erotic '80s, Richard Gere and Kevin's denim

The Letterboxd Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 66:01 Very Popular


You Must Remember This podcast creator and reformed movie critic Karina Longworth joins hosts Gemma and Slim for a steamy conversation about erotic American cinema of the 1980s via four of her '80s favs related to the new season of her show: Paul Schrader's American Gigolo, Brian De Palma's Body Double, Adrien Lyne's Nine 1/2 Weeks, and Roger Donaldson's No Way Out. Plus: how to become an American gigolo, the sex appeal of venetian blinds and ankle bracelets, De Palma's movie alter-ego, Kim Basinger's Nine ½ Weeks experiences, Kevin Costner's denim fit, Melanie Griffith's comic smarts, Richard Gere's… everything, and, yes… In the Cut. Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned in this episode, You Must Remember This Podcast, Film School Rejects No Way Out commentary, Fatal Attractions Podcast Lists mentioned: These films have the D., Male Frontal Nudity, Psychosexual dramas, Actually Sexy Films, Help! I Got Too Horny and Now Everything's Bad, Cocaine Noir, Stoner canon, Illegal to watch before 9PM, Slim's Man Ass list, When you have to investigate a murder you committed or one where the evidence points to you, You Must Remember This Master List Reviews mentioned: Wood's American Gigolo review, Joe Carson's Body Double review, Nora's Nine ½ Weeks review Credits: This episode was recorded in Auckland, Los Angeles and Pennsylvania, and edited by Slim. Facts by Jack. Booker: Linda Moulton. Transcript by Sophie Shin. Theme: ‘Vampiros Dancoteque' by Moniker.

I Saw It On Linden Street
Vibes (1988)

I Saw It On Linden Street

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 63:08


Two psychics are hired by a strange man to help him find a lost Incan treasure…when adventure and romance ensues. Tune in as Chris talks Ron Howard, Cyndi Lauper, & wasted ESP as the LSCE screens the 1988 cult comedy “Vibes.” Join us! Check us out at LSCEP.com Works Cited: Bril. “Pictures: Vibes.” Variety (Archive: 1905-2000) 332, no. 3 (Aug 10, 1988): 13 Article Link (Accessed 3/25/2022). Ebert, Roger. “Vibes.” Chicago Sun Times. Aug 05, 1988. RogerEbert.com (Accessed 3/26/2022) Honeycutt, Kirk. Los Angeles, Daily News. “Cyndi Lauper to Debut in ‘Vibes' Film: Sports Final, WC Edition.” The Chicago Tribune, Apr 23, 1987. Article Link (Accessed, 3/25/2022) Johnson, Brian D. “A Trio of Summer Trifles: Cocktail Directed by Roger Donaldson, A Fish Called Wanda Directed by Charles Crichton, & Vibes Directed by Ken Kwapis” Maclean's (Toronto) 101, no. 33: 46. Article Link (Accessed 3/26/2022). Kauffman, Stanley. “Stanley Kauffman on Films: Premises, Premises.” The New Republic199, no. 13 (Sep 26, 1988): 26. Article Link (Accessed 3/25/2022). Kempley, Rita. “Vibes': Medium Tedium: Final Edition.” The Washington Post, Aug 05, 1988. Article Link (Accessed 3/26/2022). Lauper, Cyndi. The Howard Stern Show .Sirius XM Radio. September 24th, 2012. Lauper, Cyndi, and Jancee Dunn. Cyndi Lauper: A Memoir. New York. Atria . February, 28, 2017. 175-185 Matthews, Tom. “Reviews: Vibes” Boxoffice. 124, no. 10 (Oct 01, 1988). Article Link (Accessed 3/25/2022). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lsce/message

Director's Podcast with Jeff T. Thomas
Roger Donaldson Part 2.

Director's Podcast with Jeff T. Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 46:45


Episode 8.   Roger Donaldson. Part 2.    Donaldson discusses working with Tom Cruise and the ‘gunslinger' technique that Donaldson discovered when he came on board to direct the the movie Cocktail.  He shares his thoughts on his approach to directing actors such Anthony Hopkins, Sissy Spacek and Daniel Day-Lewis as well as sharing some of the more defining moments in his career.