Podcasts about Treat Williams

Send us a textRemember the 90s, when superhero movies were still figuring out what they wanted to be? Before the sleek, unified vision of X-Men or the cultural juggernaut of the MCU, there was "The Phantom" (1996) – a fascinating relic that demonstrates exactly why superhero cinema needed a complete overhaul.In our latest episode, we venture deep into the jungle of Bengala with Billy Zane's purple-spandexed hero as he pursues magical skulls, fights pirates, and somehow manages to keep a straight face while doing it all. The Phantom originated in comic strips back in 1936 – predating Superman and Batman – as the first true costumed hero. But what works on the newspaper page doesn't always translate to the big screen, and this film struggles mightily with that translation.Treat Williams steals every scene as villain Xander Drax, delivering deliciously campy line readings and creative murder methods (microscope eye-stabbing, anyone?) that suggest he understood exactly what kind of movie this should have been. Meanwhile, the rest of the cast – including a young Catherine Zeta-Jones – seems trapped in a more serious adventure that never quite takes flight. We analyze the film's curious place in superhero movie evolution, sitting awkwardly between the camp of Batman Forever and the more grounded approach that would soon revolutionize the genre.The Phantom provides an unintentionally hilarious time capsule of mid-90s filmmaking choices, from its Indiana Jones aspirations to its baffling mythology involving skull lasers and a wolf that can apparently communicate with horses. What went wrong? What occasional moments work? And why can't we stop talking about that purple costume? Listen as we unpack this bizarre superhero curiosity that reminds us how far the genre has come.Written lovingly with AIBe our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT

Smid en besked :)Kom ombord på krydstogtskibet Argonautica, hvor stemningen er høj og dødstallet endnu højere. Vi skal sammen med Treat Williams og Famke Janssen bekæmpe pirater, monstre og milliardærer. Now what?!

Bram & Sandi continue a special Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: Gill Williams had big plans for new projects with his father, actor Treat Williams. They were writing a movie […]

This month on Junk Food Dinner we get two flicks where Treat Williams is at his creepiest and one flick with no Treat, but some tricks! Up first, Laura Dern stars in a coming of age tale about a 15-year-old girl discovering her independence but also discovering some dudes (like Treat Williams) can be real creeps in 1985's Smooth Talk.Then, Andy Garcia leads a star-studded cast in the crime thriller Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead from 1995 that rode the coattails of similar films like Pulp Fiction.And finally, we examine the Roger Corman produced, made for TV sexy super hero movie Black Scorpion, also from 1995, that spun off into sequels and a TV show.All this plus Wrestlemania chat, Sean's White Castle order, throwing shit during Minecraft, what Cronenberg has been up to, the new Predator flick and so much more.LISTEN NOW:MP3 Direct DonloydAlso, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll keep this podcast going with your love and support.

Johnny Spoiler dives into the cult classic Deep Rising with a treasure chest of trivia, including Treat Williams' behind-the-scenes antics, misfit henchmen, and why Harrison Ford skipped out on battling giant tentacle monsters. Plus, a hilarious take on cringe comedy, Amanda Bynes' OnlyFans debut, and Mickey Rourke's reality TV antics.Stick around for staff picks (The Studio on Apple TV), a cheeky fan Q&A on "hotwifing," and Johnny's unfiltered thoughts on how to tackle anxiety—spoiler: cooking and self-care are key. Don't miss this mix of sea monster mayhem, pop culture, and Johnny's signature sarcasm.✨ Promo Code: BWPOD

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

Genre: Drama: wie besprechen Vickys Tipp „Tief wie der Ozean“ und was diesen Klassiker der 90er-Jahre ausmacht. Wir starten mit der Frage, ob der Film typische Merkmale dieser Ära aufweist und wie der Trailer sowie die erste Beschreibung des Films die Erwartungen wecken. Besonders spannend sind die Rollen von Michelle Pfeiffer und Treat Williams – wir gehen darauf ein, wie sie diese gestalten und ob der Film echte Charaktertiefe bietet. Auch Whoopi Goldberg bringt eine besondere Dynamik in die Geschichte, auch das ist Thema.Ein weiteres zentrales Thema ist die Symbolik des „Ozeans“ im Film und wie dieses Element die emotionale Reise der Charaktere widerspiegelt. Spoiler! Am Ende der Episode sprechen wir über das Ende des Films (von ca. 18:37 Min. - 21:02 Min.). Also, wer das Ende noch nicht kennt, sollte hier aufpassen.Viel Spaß bei dieser Episode!--------------------------------------Ihr habt Filmtipps für uns? Filme, die wir sehen und besprechen müssen? Dann schreibt uns!Wir freuen uns über ein Abo! Folgt uns auch gerne auf:Instagram: popcorn_zum_mitnehmenFacebook: Popcorn zum MitnehmenThreads: popcorn_zum_mitnehmenTikTok: popcorn_zum_mitnehmenIhr habt Lust auf Blogs zu weiteren Filmen oder weiteren Informationen zu unseren Podcasts? Dann ist unsere Homepage genau das Richtige für Euch:Popcorn zum Mitnehmen: HomepageHelmut auf: LetterboxdCover by Karina: Instagram: karina_ist_kreativDiese Episode (Ep. 127) enthält unbezahlte Werbung.--------------------------------------Anmerkung: Es handelt sich bei den von uns im Podcast genannten Filmen, Streamingdiensten, etc. um persönliche Empfehlungen, wir werden von niemanden bezahlt, beispielsweise Streamingdienste, etc. zu nennen. Sollte es bezahlte Werbung im Podcast geben, wird dies im Podcast explizit genannt, und Ihr könnt dies auch in den Shownotes nachlesen.

Wenn der Mond im siebten Haus steht und Jupiter in einer Linie mit Mars, dann wird Frieden die Planeten leiten und Liebe die Sterne lenken, singt George Berger, alias Treat Williams 1968 im Musical Hair und verspricht nicht weniger als Harmonie und Verständnis, Sympathie und Vertrauen im Überfluss. Keine Unwahrheiten oder Hohn mehr. Goldene lebendige Träume von Visionen. Mystische Kristalloffenbarung und die wahre Befreiung des Geistes. This is the dawning of the age of aquarius … Sicherlich erinnern Sie sich. Und aktuell wandert darein, für die nächsten zwanzig Jahre, der kleine Pluto … Und wie all dieses Gestirn auf uns wirken soll, das erzählt uns jetzt Isa Mitza in ihrem Text: „Willkommen im Luftzeitalter!“, den Sabrina Khalil gelesen hat.

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's January, so that means it's time for our “Uncannuary” series! Where we cover movies that feature superheroes or vigilantes, either adapted from comics or created specifically for the big screen! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt discuss Billy Zane's foray into the 90s pulp hero craze, The Phantom!Female-dominated sky piracy! Barely noticeable stock footage of wild animals! A confusing purple costume that looks both great and kind of silly! Disappearing eye makeup! A movie that feels like a Universal Studios stunt show! A ring laser! A skull laser! A shark moat! A deadly microscope! A wolf being best friends with a horse! A murderous, non-threatening skeleton! An impressive cast that includes Billy Zane starting the "getting ripped for a superhero movie" trend, James Remar, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and a comically evil Treat Williams! An adaptation of the first superhero to wear a skin-tight suit and a mask with solid white eyes! A fairly authentic recreation of pulpy, swashbuckling adventure serials that would make a great double feature with Alec Baldwin's The Shadow!In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man, the bizarre Robbie Williams biopic, Better Man, and the under-the-radar gem, Hundreds of Beavers!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Sarah and John are joined by special guest, John's husband Jerry! They discuss the 1996 superhero movie, The Phantom, starring Billy Zane, Treat Williams, James Remar, Kristy Swanson, and Catherine Zeta-Jones in the first installment of a franchise (that got cancelled because no one went to see this movie). Sources for this episode Brew, Simon. “The Den of Geek Interview: Joe Dante.” Den of Geek, 21 Feb. 2008, www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-den-of-geek-interview-joe-dante/ “THE PHANTOM.” Archive.org, 2019, web.archive.org/web/20110713122157/jpdefillippo.com/demos/phantom/zane.htm. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024. “THE PHANTOM.” Web.archive.org, 13 July 2011, web.archive.org/web/20110713122131/jpdefillippo.com/demos/phantom/prodnote.htm Our theme music is by Suno.

It's Die Hard in a creature feature!This week, hosts Phil and Liam dive into the murky depths of DEEP RISING with special guest Rob Hackett, an executive at James Wan's company Atomic Monster!During a rough storm, Captain John Finnegan (Treat Williams) and his crew are hired by a group of mercenaries to take them to an undisclosed location in the South China sea. Unbeknownst to Finnegan, the mercenaries plan to hijack and rob a recently built luxury cruise liner, but when they arrive, they find the massive ship eerily deserted. As the group attempt to uncover this mystery and complete their mission, they realize that the entire ship is infested with deadly tentacular beasties who have slaughtered everyone on board. Can Finnegan and the group find a way to escape this floating death house before the damaged ship sinks into the dark ocean?The episode explores the unique challenges of pulling off a horror-comedy like DEEP RISING, where the tone constantly shifts between gruesome terror and over-the-top action. Rob Hackett lends his expertise from the world of genre filmmaking, shedding light on why blending horror and humor can be so tricky, and why it's so rewarding when it is executed this skillfully. From the visual effects to the memorable performances, this film serves as a perfect example of how genre-blending can work when the right balance is struck.As always, the discussion wouldn't be complete without dissecting the ‘Die Hard DNA' that runs through DEEP RISING - an ensemble of quirky characters trapped in a confined space with a deadly threat, all while a tough-as-nails, monologuing protagonist, played by Treat Williams, steps up to lead the charge. Stay tuned for a look at the film's influences, its lasting cult appeal, and why it's such an underrated gem in the action-horror world. Plus, don't miss the always entertaining ‘Die Hard Oscars' and a thrilling round of ‘Double Jeopardy' trivia!DEEP RISING trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVFEVXIyu00At the time of release, DEEP RISING is streaming on Hoopla and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, Fandango and all the usual platforms.Click here to subscribe to our Patreon feed 48 HOURS OF BUDDY MOVIES!www.patreon.com/48hoursofbuddymovies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dorian Price, Alexis Hejna, Chae Tate and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services and in theaters: Dick Tracy/The Phantom/The Shadow Movie Review! First up is Dick Tracy (1990). Then we move on to The Phantom (1996). Finally we review The Shadow (1994).Dick Tracy is a 1990 American action crime film based on the 1930s comic strip created by Chester Gould. Warren Beatty produced, directed and starred in the film, whose supporting cast includes Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly and Charlie Korsmo, with appearances by Dustin Hoffman, James Keane, Charles Durning, William Forsythe, Seymour Cassel, Mandy Patinkin, Catherine O'Hara, Ed O'Ross, James Caan, James Tolkan, R. G. Armstrong and Dick Van Dyke. Dick Tracy depicts the detective's romantic relationships with Breathless Mahoney and Tess Trueheart, as well as his conflicts with crime boss Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice and his henchmen. Tracy also begins fostering a young street urchin named Kid.The Phantom is a 1996 superhero film directed by Simon Wincer. Based on Lee Falk's comic strip The Phantom by King Features, the film stars Billy Zane as a seemingly immortal crimefighter and his battle against all forms of evil. The Phantom also stars Treat Williams, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar and Patrick McGoohan.The Phantom was released on June 7, 1996, and received mixed reviews from film critics. Despite financial failure in its theatrical release, the film has enjoyed success on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray, and has developed a cult following.The Shadow is a 1994 American superhero film from Universal Pictures, produced by Martin Bregman, Willi Bear, and Michael Scott Bregman, and directed by Russell Mulcahy. It stars Alec Baldwin, supported by John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellen, Jonathan Winters, and Tim Curry. The film is based on the pulp fiction character of the same name created in 1931 by Walter B. Gibson.The film was released to theaters on July 1, 1994, received mixed reviews, and was a commercial failure.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59

Much like season 3 of everwood in April of 2003 we are back from a mid-season hiatus, salty af, and experiencing every human emotion. Though this episode was recorded in 2023 we find we feel pretty much the same in 2024. We're just a podcast standing in front of a podcatcher experiencing trauma.  The doctor and us both knew a lot about that. Season 3, Episode 16: A Mountain Town Season 3, Episode 17: Fate Accomplis Season 3, Episode 18: Fallout The Everwood Pinecast is a weekly seasonal recap podcast about the WB original TV series Everwood, that aired from 2002-2006. Everwood is available for streaming on Freevee. Everwood was created by Greg Berlanti and starred Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Vivien Cardone, Emily VanCamp, Chris Pratt, Debra Mooney, Stephanie Niznik, John Beasley, Sarah Lancaster, Marcia Cross, and Tom Amandes. If you like our show, please rate and review! We're proud members of of the Thought Bubble Audio podcast network. Visit ⁠thoughtbubbleaudio.com⁠ to find all of their shows, including tv review shows, pop culture weeklies like Beer With Geeks, and our podcast, Hatewatch With Us.

Bram & Sandi continue a special Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: Gill Williams had big plans for new projects with his father, actor Treat Williams. They were writing a movie […]

Let's talk scary movies, my man Tom Atkins, spending Halloween at the psych hospital, a little Norman Bates, my crush on Teri Copley, a decent brand new Netflix thriller, a possible Billy Mays commercial, a great Italian zombie horror comedy, a couple movies you won't ever want to watch twice, watch April Fool's Day on Halloween, hiking with a valley girl, somehow working in Little House on the Prairie, a crush on Kristy Swanson, a bunch of lesser loved Wes Craven movies, trick or treating memories, more complaining about this modern age, the mysterious purple people, and a spooky song. Stuff mentioned: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Donovan "Season of the Witch" (1966), Night of the Creeps (1986), National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985), The Monster Squad (1987), Manhunter (1986), The Goonies (1985), Popcorn (1991), E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), Psycho IV: The Beginning (1990), Psycho II (1983), We Got it Made (1983-1984, 1987-1988), Don't Move (2024), Yellowstone (2018-present), Horizon: An American Saga-Chapter One (2024), Don't Blink (2014), Idle Hands (1999), Breakdown (1997), Cemetery Man aka Dellamorte Dellamore (1994), Stage Fright (1987), Valentine (2001), Angel (1999-2004), Bones (2005-2017), Red White & Blue (2010), Frontier(s) [2007], April Fool's Day (1986), Scream (1996), When a Stranger Calls (1979), Valley Girl (1983), Frank Zappa and Moon Zappa "Valley Girl" (1982), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Cape Fear (1962), The Guns of Navarone (1961), Little House on the Prairie (1974-1983), Deadly Friend (1986), Shocker (1989), The X-Files (1993-2018), Cursed (2005), Happy Days (1974-1984), Zapped (1982), My Soul to Take (2010), Pulp "Underwear" (1995), and Pulp Different Class (1985).

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

On a returning HOW DO YOU DO, FELLOW KIDS? (the world's finest Steve Buscemi-themed podcast) we're looking at the stylized 90s crime caper THINGS TO DO IN DENVER WHEN YOU'RE DEAD, featuring a cast full of recognizable faces: including Andy Garcia, Christopher Lloyd, William Forsythe, Bill Nunn, Treat Williams, Christopher Walken, Fairuza Balk and - of course - Steve Buscemi as "Mr. Shhh". But is it just a Tarantino rip-off, or does it have more to offer? LET'S FIND OUT! We also check out the latest Buscemi news because WHY THE HECK NOT? The post Episode 243 – How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? – Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995) first appeared on Cinema Smorgasbord.

Burnie and Ashley discuss Hurricane Milton landfall, 100 tornado warnings, ambulance theory, Ryan Kwanten, Treat Williams, Army of the Dead, Warm Bodies, best zombie scenes ever, parody timings, Mystery Men, The Franchise, The Boys, Shaun of The Dead, superhero fatigue, Army of Thieves, bad week for Tropicanas, building implosions, collateral damage, Ocean's 11 reboot, replacing characters in post, and what qualifies as a zombie.Support our podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/morningsomewhereSupport the show

This week on the blog, a podcast interview with TV writer Phoef Sutton on writing for Cheers, the best way to replace characters on a show, and why it's not a bad idea to keep your mouth shut.LINKSA Free Film Book for You: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/cq23xyyt12Another Free Film Book: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/x3jn3emga6Fast, Cheap Film Website: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/Phoef Sutton Website: https://phoefsutton.net/Eli Marks Website: https://www.elimarksmysteries.com/Albert's Bridge Books Website: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BehindthePageTheEliMarksPodcast***TRANSCRIPTI understand that you wrote and acted in plays in high school and in college. Was that always the goal to be a writer or was acting a goal? Phoef Sutton: Well, yeah, acting was a goal. When I came out here, I sort of thought I wanted to be a writer or an actor. And I decided I could only take getting rejected in one field at a time. And I thought getting rejected as a writer was more pleasant, because they don't do it to your face. I just didn't get any traction as an actor. I'm really glad that I did it when I did it, because it's very helpful for a screenwriter or television writer to have acted—to have known what it's like to be on the stage and to have to say the words. I can communicate with actors, I think, a little bit better than a lot of other showrunners who've just been writers. Because I know what it's like. I can understand that. And also, I think I learned—maybe from being an actor or being around actors—I learned how to write for particular people. I mean, when I know a person and I know their voice and I know what they feel. I could write for Treat Williams. I could write for Bob Newhart. I could write for Brian Dennehy. They have different cadences, different ways of speaking. Ted Danson, Kelsey Grammer, Woody Harrelson. And I was able to do that. So that stood me in good stead. And also, being a playwright, I mean, there aren't very many writers who start as playwrights nowadays. I think, just because there isn't really much theater in this country, or at least not in this city anyway. And I was in plays I wrote, too, so, I mean, there you have nobody to blame but yourself. You can't say, “Who wrote this shit,” or, “That actor screwed it up.” And the first thing that I did professionally—aside from some plays in regional theaters, where I got paid a stipend—was Cheers. And that was basically a play: the entrances, exits, one set, all that. And all the actors were theater actors. It was a play. They do stage plays of various sitcoms over the years. They've done The Golden Girls and all that. And I'm surprised they haven't done one of Cheers, because it's a play. And that set, that beautiful set, which was designed by Richard Sylbert, who did Chinatown and all sorts of other movies. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. It was a beautiful set. It was a beautiful set. So many episodes of Cheers were just on the set. I mean, we're just on the bar, never left the bar. Never even changed days, because we found that when we filmed in front of an audience on Tuesday nights—and we filmed pretty much the whole thing in front of an audience—we found that (this was later on in the run), we found that when we would have them change their costumes to be a day later, you could never get them (the actors) back. They would go to the dressing rooms, they would start playing foosball, smoking pot, and you could never get them back. So, there are plenty of episodes of Cheers that take place in one day that couldn't possibly have taken place in one day. But we just figured, we don't want to do the costume changes. I remember hearing an interview with (director) Jim Burrows where he talked about Norm's entrance in the pilot. And he said he felt bad for the writers, because in the blocking, he put Norm at the far end of the bar. Which meant every time Norm came in, you guys needed to write a joke to get him across the room.Phoef Sutton: Well, it was one of the trademarks of the show. And so, it was good in that sense. But yes, and everyone had to top the one before. At first, there were very simple jokes. But then they had to be, you know, very complex jokes or philosophical jokes.We would go to great lengths not to have Norm enter; we would have Norm there at the beginning of the show. We didn't want to deal with it. I wanted to do an episode where they put in a new parking meter in front of the place. So, he had to constantly go and feed the meter. So, there would be like ten Norm entrances in it. And people wanted to kill me for doing that. Let's just back up real quick here. I want to talk about your playwriting, because I know you had sort of a learning experience, you got an understanding of how the business works with your play Burial Customs. About how things look like they're going to happen. And then they don't happen. Phoef Sutton: I was just out of graduate school at the University of Florida, and I moved to New York for a brief period of time. I couldn't really get in, couldn't get an apartment, couldn't get a job. But there was a brief period of time when Ulu Grossbard, who was a big director, wanted to direct that play. And it was very exciting. If I'd known more about the business, I would have been more excited [LAUGHS] because he just done Crimes of the Heart on Broadway. And he was really, really big and he was really into the play. I went to his office on—I don't know, on Times Square or something like that, I don't know where it was—but I felt like I was a part of the Broadway scene. And then he just sort of lost interest and it went away. And that sort of thing happens over and over and over again with people in the business. Even if you're very successful, there are millions of times when things look like they're going to be great and then they fall apart. And my initial reaction to that was to say, “I'm not going to get excited about anything until it's real. Until it's really happening.” So that if I sold a script, a pilot script, I wouldn't get excited until they agreed to make the pilot. And then when they did the pilot, I wouldn't get excited until it was on the air. And then when it was on the air, I wouldn't get excited until it lasted. And then I realized that I was putting myself in a position where I never got excited about anything. So, then I changed my attitude to get excited about every little victory of what comes on. I was right to be excited about Ulu Grossbard doing the play. It was a wonderful opportunity. It didn't pan out. There was nothing wrong with being excited. You know, you aren't punished for being excited about something that doesn't come to the ultimate conclusion. I mean, even when we won our Emmys for Cheers, I basically wouldn't be excited, because I would think, “Well, I've got to go back there tomorrow and do it again.” So now I allow myself to be excited about things.That's a very good lesson to learn. To find that balance.Phoef Sutton: It's a hard lesson to learn. So, what happened with playwriting that got you into TV writing? What was that connection? Phoef Sutton: I wanted to write for movies. I wanted to write for movies and I wanted to write for television. I wanted to write for theater and I wanted to write books. I wanted to be a writer. I wanted to be a writer, in one form or another. So, as I said, I couldn't get into New York. I couldn't get a job, couldn't get an apartment. And in LA, I had a relative that I could stay with. And my brother was with the Crown Books chain. So, I knew I could get a clerk job at a Crown Bookstore. I knew I could get a job. So, I moved to LA with my then fiancé. And I just wrote plays, wrote screenplays. I had a friend from college, Barbara Hall, who was on Newhart at the time. She's since gone on to do everything. She did Madam Secretary and I'll Fly Away and all that. And so I wrote a spec Newhart (script), because she was on Newhart. And that was what got me the freelance Cheers job. I didn't know anything about writing for television. I didn't know anything about writing with a group, writing with a room. I was a very private writer, wrote by myself, didn't talk to anybody about what I was writing until it was done. So, I had to learn all that stuff. I had to learn how to pitch. I had to learn how to pitch in the room during the rewrites. It was really my graduate school, Cheers. And it was a good graduate school, because obviously there were the best writers in the business on that show. So, you're learning from some really, really good people.Phoef Sutton: Absolutely. Absolutely. Absolutely. And it was very tense. It was very stressful. It was a hard room. Why was it hard? Phoef Sutton: Well, because you had to be funny. You had to be good. You had to say the right thing. You had to do it. I mean, there were long silences in the room, where people were thinking and crafting and doing stuff, and trying to do it. I didn't speak for the first six months in the room, I think. And I think that was probably a good choice. Because the year I joined the staff, two other writers joined the staff too. And I was the only one who made it all the way through the year. They were both let go. And I think part of the reason was that I knew my place. [LAUGHS] I didn't talk first. And then I would try a few jokes and they got laughs. I would try a few more jokes and they would get laughs. And then before you know it, you're doing it and you're just in the zone. It's a difficult thing to describe. Were you breaking stories as a group? Phoef Sutton: Yeah. Oh yeah. Every story on that show was broken as a group. We never came in with a story. At the beginning of each season, Glen and Les (Charles) would come in and we would talk about what to do. And it was very clear that they hadn't thought about it for an instant over the break. And everything was, you know, what do we do? What do we do? What do we do? And nobody—no freelancer, no staff writer, no producer—nobody ever came in and said, “I've got a story,” and pitched it. Everything was pitched in the room. And when a story is being pitched and formed and all that sort of thing, at some point—in the early stages—you would get assigned it or another writer would get assigned it. That was the way it worked.What did you learn about story in that process? Phoef Sutton: Well, I mean, you learned everything. I mean, obviously the stories for a sitcom, particularly a sitcom like Cheers, are fairly simple: There's a problem that's presented. Halfway through, it takes a turn and then it's resolved. [LAUGHS] And usually—for the first five years of the show—it's getting resolved involved something to do with Diane, because she was pivotal. But I think more what I learned was that when you're first a writer and you write something—and it's good, it's bad, whatever—you generally think, “Well, that's it, that's what it is, and I can't come up with anything else. That's what it is.” And when people give you notes or object to it, you resist the notes. And the main reason you resist the notes, I think, is that you can't think how to change it. You can't figure out anything different. And I just learned very early on that there's always a different way to do something. Anything, anything. Nothing is perfect. Everything—always—has a different way to go. There's always a different way to look at it. Always a different approach to take to it. And maybe that approach won't be better. Maybe it'll be a linear move. Maybe it'll be worse. On Cheers, it was almost always better. It almost always got better. I'd say it always got better in the room.Cheers is well known for—unlike other series where major cast members left—you guys handled it better than anyone ever. Do you have any idea what was the magic powder that made it work where you guys did it? Phoef Sutton: Well, there were a couple of things. First of all, the cast always changed. The cast was always changing. It was never the same. I mean, there were the people who were replaced, left and were replaced. But there were also the people who came in. Frasier, Lilith. One of the reasons the show lasted as long as it did was that when you were writing, if you were writing year eight, it was a way different show from when we were writing year three. A very different cast. I'd say the biggest thing that I learned—and I got to do this, because on Chesapeake Shores, we lost the star of the show too, and I had to replace him—was just to make the character as different as possible from the one you're replacing. So that nobody thinks, “Oh, this guy isn't as good as that guy,” or, “This girl is not the same thing as that.” When Coach died and they brought in Woody, there was still the dumb aspect of him. But in general, he was a very different character. He was a young character. He was a naive character. He was from the Midwest. Whereas Coach had been from Sam's life, and he was a ball player, and he was kind of old and kind of brain damaged from getting hit in the head with balls. And they were very different. When Rebecca came in, they made her a completely different character. And one of the reasons they were able to do that was, I think, just luck. Because they had the character of Frasier. And so much of the show was the intellectual versus the blue-collar type people. And Frasier was able to take that on. He had already taken it on from Diane, but he was able to take that on entirely. So, the new character didn't have to be an intellectual type, snobby type. What was originally intended was a hard-nosed businessman who clashed with Sam. It didn't actually turn out that way. She turned out to be more of a basket case, but that was because of the actress and playing to the actress's strengths. And that, I think, is the main thing I learned from that. Because really, when Diane left the show, the show had been on for five years, which is the run of most shows. No show had really survived the loss of its star and she really was the star. I mean, she was the pivotal point of every episode. She was the one, the audience was coming into the bar and seeing it through her eyes. Ted was certainly the costar, but she was really the focal point of the show. So, when she left, we were really scared. We did not know whether it was going to work. And the show shifted then, because it became much more of an ensemble show, because Kirstie—although she was a wonderful actress—she wasn't quite the dominant force that Shelley Long had been. The show really became about Sam and the bar. It had been moving that way already, but it became that way. If you were to describe the show when it first started, it would surely have been: it's a love story between Sam and Diane and will they get together or not? And then it became a show about a bar, about the patrons of a bar and their lives. I think there's a really good lesson in your story about your first year on Cheers, where you didn't say much, and you just absorbed. Phoef Sutton: I think the world would be greatly improved if people didn't say so much. People talk way too much. You know, there's that old saying, I don't know who said it, Mark Twain or whoever: “Better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak up and prove it.” Just don't talk. [LAUGHS] Just take it in. Be the strong, silent type. [LAUGHS]

  Y'all love Journeying to the Center of the Earth? Well, maybe you'd like to see Treat Williams bare-knuckle-boxing his way through a pack of gorns on his way to a big underground sex cult run by the Australian buddy of Tom Cruise from Cocktail, as you would of course expect from any adaptation of Journey to the Center of the Earth (but especially from this made-for-TV Hallmark Entertainment edition from 1999). We're also Groundhoggin' like our dads did, by picking the movies we'd want to live through again and again (in our signature "initial segment" of the show)! So #DonloydNow and enjoy this bite-sized Junk Food Supper. We got all this plus Parker's theoretical adventures through a raging wildfire for a Diet Coke, Josie Packard's wood panel transubstantiation, Beetlejuice x2 Spoilers, continued Music League chatter, the leading nation in fields, the Big Scandal at Larry's Chili Dog (Burbank, Calif.), sponsored product placement for Apple FaceTime (tm), transcription prescription, sneezes, gleeks and so much more!! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll fight Windows 95 screensavers for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

As the boys venture off the list, we present to you a new sub-series: THE DOGS OF WAR... for... you know... bad war movies. This week, we start off with Steven Spielberg's big-budget critical disaster 1941 starring everyone on the planet. Joining them is bad movie connoisseur Nathan Spavold from the What Were They Thinking? podcast. They discuss everything including the long scenes of destruction without a lot of laughs, the way in which the film wastes a scene with Slim Pickens, Christopher Lee and Toshiro Mifune all at once (!), the endless Jitterbug dance sequence, Treat Williams playing an absolutely terrifying villain for a comedy and much, MUCH more. Next week: another dog! Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at forscreenandcountry@gmail.com   Full List: https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/war-movies/the-100-greatest-war-movies-of-all-time Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/fsacpod Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://instagram.com/its.mariah.xo) 1941 stars... (deep breath)... Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton, Christopher Lee, Toshiro Mifune, Tim Matheson, Warren Oates, Robert Stack, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, Bobby Di Cicco, Eddie Deezen, Dianne Kay, Slim Pickens, John Candy, Patti LuPone, Penny Marshall, Michael McKean, David Lander, Joe Flaherty, Mickey Rourke, Dick Miller, James Caan and John Belushi; directed by Steven Spielberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sad to say, but it's the last episode of the Stephen Summer. But don't fret, Lil Monsties: we're going out with an absolute banger. Geekscape's very own Matt Kelly (host of Weird Al-Gorithm, White People Problems, Horror Movie Night, to name a few) join the Monstie Men to talk about the rip roaring, terror on the high seas cult classic Deep Rising! We mourn the late, great Treat Williams, talk about his full haptic video game chair, and share our fears of being attacked on the toilet. This movie's an absolute banger, folks. Follow Matt on Instagram & check out all of his podcasts. Follow us on Instagram & make sure to follow us, leave a 5-star review, & buy some merch. Proud to be a member of the Geekscape Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the actual end of my Summerween series...maybe, I'm talking about the action horror creature feature Deep Rising (1998). Mercenaries, a beautiful thief, a handsome captain and tentacles, lots of tentacles makes for a really fun and harrowing horror flick on the high seas. Plus you get to hear me talk about my crush on Treat Williams. Yes, I have a lot of crushes, deal with it. Also you can listen to me explain why I will never set foot on a cruise ship. Spoiler free but tentacle filled inside. The artist on my podcast playlist is Mick Jenkins. Game Over! tee in profile pic by Dethink Tees. https://dethink.bigcartel.com/product/game-over-man-game-over

This week we are talking "The Substitute 2: School's Out". This one has Treat Williams as the calmest vigilante we have ever seen on screen. We talked Willy the Janitor's weapons collection in the basement of a school, the jail section of the high school, BD Wong playing a slow-burn of a bad guy, the ease of getting a substitute teaching certificate, and a ton more. Lots to discuss in this one. Watch the unedited video at sequelsonly.com/substitute2 or on our youtube channel. The next sequel we are discussing is "Ocean's 8" For It, I chatted with an actress who is going to be a star, Charlotte Kirk. Charlotte talked about her new film "Duchess" which comes out on August 8th. Charlotte talked about her journey from England to the US at 19 to pursue an acting career, learning while on the set of some big movies early on, working with Bruce Willis, writing and producing movies with roles she wanted to play, collaborating with Neil Marshell, playing Nicole Brown Simpson in an upcoming film, and more. Fun chat with an actress who is so determined. Duchess Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiCHkqxxbCs Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk!

For their 164th episode, two saltwater critics, two tentacled dads, and two skin-melted teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, hit the way back machine to 1998 to enjoy the creature-feature highs and lows of "Deep Rising" from future "The Mummy" breakout director Stephen Sommers and starring the late Treat Williams doing his best Harrison Ford stand-in job. This cult classic found qualities that both impressed and rolled the eyes of our hosts to join our "Trippin' on Cinema" series. Hop in, light up, drink up, and don't get caught by the monster! Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect for the 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/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode, we discuss Deep Rising (1998, directed by Stephen Sommers.) Meanwhile, Ronald's dating techniques are discussed, Dan ponders the darkness at the heart of Treat Williams' business model, Rahul retreats into pure nihilism, and Lawrence finds a new way to be a perv. Recommendation  Good Time (2017, directed by Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie) Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1997, directed by Shusuke Kaneko) Bear Head by Adrian Tchaikovsky Empires of the Steppes: A History of the Nomadic Tribes Who Shaped Civilization by Kenneth W. Harl Betraying Your Friend Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009, developed by Ronald D. Moore) Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon They Thirst by Robert R. McCammon Caution Bastion by Phil Tucker Twilight (2008, directed by Catherine Hardwicke) Telling mormon polygamy jokes Shrugs Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024, directed by George Miller)

September 7-13, 1991 This week Ken welcomes Hilo creator Judd Winick BACK to the show. Ken and Judd discuss how long they speak to each other, Gary Busey living in your attic, Bad Ronald, the dark times of 1991, Stephen Dorf, Janine Turner, Walter Cronkite interviewing dinosaurs, Summer's end, season finales, Northern Exposure, SCTV, Twin Peaks, story engines, a Joel Fleischman type, The Real World, Rob Morrow, Hollis, great characters, Young Riders, Treat Williams, Dead Heat, nude Meatloaf, a stage adaptation of Phantom of the Paradise, Sing Street, Ken's gift of a John Travolta workout book from his elderly neighbors, shopping around for what to watch, ballroom dancing, Police Academy V, Cast a Deadly Spell, Dennis Hopper replacing Fred Ward, acknowledging how crazy things are, a pre-irony world, COPS, bookies, Big Top Pee Wee, Batman '89, Hardware, comic book movies, Yo! Yogi!, Pro Stars, the premiere of Herman's Head, moving The Simpsons, The Adventures of Mark and Brian, Stern, Marilyn from Northern Exposure, Rob Morrow and Johnny Depp's roomie days, Graham Green, never thinking about Paul Bunyan, Full House, San Francisco, Big Brother Jake with Jake Steinfeld, The Lightning Field, ripping off Quantum Peak for Marvel's EX-iles, Sliders, 90210, Amityville the Evil Escapes, and the era of not caring TV. 

Today we finish our pulp comic movie block with 1996's action flick The Phantom! A long line of heroes take up the mantle of The Phantom, a seemingly immortal force that fights against evil in all its forms. Directed by: Simon WincerWritten by: Jeffrey BoamBased on the character created by: Lee FalkStarring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, James Remar, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Cary-Hiroyuki TagawaCome on in and have a listen! What do you think of this movie? What are others like it you enjoyed? We'd love to hear from you! Please like, follow, subscribe, share.

This week Terry and Paul take to the seas again with 1998's Deep Rising. What do you get when you mix a heist movie with a disaster movie with a monster film? We still aren't quite sure, and Deep Rising isn't quite sure either. We can all agree that Treat Williams riding a jet ski inside a sinking ocean liner while firing a shotgun at a very large tentacle monster is really cool though...  

Your Generals are in a pulpy mood and have recruited help as they decide to wade into the box-office bomb that was THE PHANTOM starring Billy Zane. Support Zac's Patreon: www.patreon.com/ThumbsJ Check out all earVVyrm podcasts at www.earvvyrm.com Email us at generalnerderypod@gmail.com

You know how sometimes there are two actors that you consistently get mixed up? For Beth those actors are Treat Williams and Barry Bostwick. So, no, Barry wasn't on When Calls the Heart and he isn't dead. Treat Williams was on Chesapeake Shores and, sadly, he is no longer with us. We're letting you know this right up front so you don't lose your mind sitting through the whole show screaming, “That was Treat Williams!” at your device. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again! Tim is out on vacation so that means we are down to just 3... and Joey gets to put on the mask for this one...    1st Film: Joeys Pick The Phantom (1996) Directed by Simon Wincer Starring: Billy Zane, Kirsty Swanson, Treat Williams, Cathering Zeta-Jones 2nd Film:  John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) Directed by Chad Stahelski Starring: Keanu Reeves, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose and Common Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Catch Joeys reactions over at Joey Reacts on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@jwararmour/featured Time Stamps: The Phantom -  Rate and Review - 50:50 John Wick: Chapter 2 - Review and Rate  -  01:24:11 Music Credits:  Plastic Heart by Nostalghia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LaiBsm4DVI The Phantom End Credits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4AkLlcnGWw&list=RDCCtMjSl0ZA4&index=2

In spite of all the soup we still believe it when we say it's another perfect day (in Everwood). The highs are high and the lows are soup, and much like Amandy this block of episodes are a stew with all manner of ingredients.  We keep.the soup stewing with time art, Ghosts of Dr plot past, and spirited discussion of syrup grading in honor of our dad Treat who never would have given his lady love fancy syrup.  Did we really produce 20 episodes of the everwoos pinecast so we might regain access to NEW YORK CITAAAYYYYY? Tune in next time to find out. Season 3, Episode 13: The Perfect Day Season 3, Episode 14: Since You've Been Gone Season 3, Episode 15: Surprise The Everwood Pinecast is a weekly seasonal recap podcast about the WB original TV series Everwood, that aired from 2002-2006. Everwood is available for streaming on Freevee. Everwood was created by Greg Berlanti and starred Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Vivien Cardone, Emily VanCamp, Chris Pratt, Debra Mooney, Stephanie Niznik, John Beasley, Sarah Lancaster, Marcia Cross, and Tom Amandes. If you like our show, please rate and review! We're proud members of of the Thought Bubble Audio podcast network. Visit ⁠thoughtbubbleaudio.com⁠ to find all of their shows, including tv review shows, pop culture weeklies like Beer With Geeks, and our podcast, Hatewatch With Us.

Join Doctor Movie for a look at your favorite movies from behind the steering wheel!. We have a first time watch with a late 80s flick that raises the dead. Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo are Dead Heat. Its a buddy cop film with a bit more bite, let’s dig in.

Join Doctor Movie for a look at your favorite movies from behind the steering wheel!. We have a first time watch with a late 80s flick that raises the dead. Treat Williams and Joe Piscopo are Dead Heat. Its a buddy cop film with a bit more bite, let's dig in.

Indiana Jones as a cop unknowingly taking in an IRA member who is seeking missiles from Treat Williams? I mean, that just screams "Will and Matt should watch that... so I don't have to." And they did!! Get ready for forced cliches, dropped plotlines, and stealing rubbers! DISCLAIMER: Language and Spoilers!THE DEVIL'S OWNdir. Alan J. Pakulastarring: Harrison Ford; Brad Pitt; Treat Williams

This week's tribute focues on one Treat Williams! Probably best known from his 1979 films, the musical Hair and Steven Spielberg's 1941, the actor extrodinare also had a lengthy and long career with films like Once Upon a Time in America, the Late Shift, and 127 Hours. With over 60 acting credits to his name over his career and a lengthy list of nomations (three Golden Globe Awards, two Satellite Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award), Williams has found a great place to stay in the icongraphy of film. Join Janet and John through a retrospective of a real treat of a person.  To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

This week, we're shooting guns and cracking jokes with 1988's zombie cop cult classic "Dead Heat." We praise Treat Williams, shake out heads at Joe Piscopo and revel in the horror comedy's practical gore and action. Listen now.

Welcome by to a Quinntober Episode of Myopia! We are talking about the bespandexed and coweled Indiana Batman knock-off, The Phantom!  How will The Phantom hold up?  Host: Matthew Panel: Nic and Candace, and Nur(?) Directed by Simon Wincer Starring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Patrick McGoohan

AP correspondent Margie Szaroleta has the AP Entertainment Update, starting with a court plea in the crash death of actor Treat Williams.

Chris and Ben are joined by regular guest Nick Langdon to discuss Sidney Lumet's PRINCE OF THE CITY from 1981. Not our first Lumet outing, and not our first time talking Treat Williams. This episode was a long time coming, and we're happy to have Nick back as always. PRINCE OF THE CITY TRAILER Stay tuned for the next episode, which will feature a special guest whose never been on the show but whose name has been mentioned before! Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you. Please rate us a 5/5, and review us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched and/or reviewed. Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/    

It's the DOS entry of this month's FEBUR-BURIED theme where we venture out into the vast wasteland that is movies that take place in the desert. This week, it's 1984's Flashpoint with Kris Kristofferson, Treat WIlliams, Kurtwood Smith, and, once again, a bevy of supporting players that were in the early stages of their career. From IMDB: Two U.S. border patrolmen find a buried 20+ year old jeep in the desert with a skeleton, rifle and $800,000. They keep the money. Suddenly, the FBI shows a lot of interest in the car. 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

Time to look back on those we lost (from pop culture and beyond) in 2023. This week we're covering the first half of the year, and our list includes people from movies (Raquel Welch, Treat Williams, Alan Arkin), television (Adam Rich, Cindy Williams, Richard Belzer), music (Burt Bacharach, Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner), comics (Al Jaffee, Lee Moder, John Romita Sr.), wrestling (Leaping Lanny Poffo, Superstar Billy Graham, The Iron Sheik), and many more. Kornflake has the week off, but the Mayor of Chickentown is here providing expert commentary. And next week, we'll all be here to wrap up the whole stupid year. Bring very strong beverages. The Flopcast website! The ESO Network! The Flopcast on Facebook! The Flopcast on Instagram! The Flopcast on Mastadon! Please rate and review The Flopcast on Apple Podcasts! Email: info@flopcast.net Our music is by The Sponge Awareness Foundation! This week's promo: Earth Station DCU!

JESSICA RITCHEY supports a HOLIDAY FOR HEROES (2019) because:  It's not a movie you watch, it's a pill you take ... THEME: "Fuck You If You Don't Like Christmas," from Crudbump, by Drew Fairweather ... PART ONE  Save a Troop Child ... "Dad History" - Michael Jackson ... Jessica: Tubi Magus ... Treat Williams ... Marc Blucas ... Muscle Twink Death ... NCAA athlete ... BDUs, dad bod ... Hallmark Hall of Fame vs. This ... Hallmark's Jehovah's Witness energy ... Home Goods ... S'mores contest ... Slighting the troops ...  PART TWO   Cast Rundown ... The Expositional Challenge ... Plot Mop-Up: Military re-up; bringing a battalion home ... Missed dead-brother opportunity ... Combat without consequence ... The GLeeMONEX Initiative ... Job-solution man ... Spot the Angel: No ghost, no one, or everyone, or the Army ... Eat Your Heart Out: Coffee with warlords; thos beans; nog contest/Mexican chocolate nog; Waingro Counter; instant latte ...   PART THREE  The Hallmark Expanded Universe: Episodes 57, 86, and 5 ... Overdetermined: Dance at the barn; Hallmark war-zone quit; Ronin; support-the-troops speech ...  PART FOUR  Crossover: The Initiative; The Hurt Locker; Black Hawk Down II; Penny Dreadful ... The Hallmark Voight-Kampff Test: Co-workers Jade and Pam; Linda Fiorentino as Jade; high school principal; Patton ... Who's the Real Villain: Nothing happened, the Neocons, imperialism ... The fruitlessness of this movie and the GWOT ... PART FIVE    Rating: 2.5 ... The Leftovers: Cold breath, hot sun ... Shot in Connecticut ... Wet dock (reprise) ... Wrapped hockey stick (reprise) ... Make with the death! ... IMDB Dive: 1800 soap episodes; Blucas and Brawl in Cell Block 99; Breckin Meyer; Marcia Clark ... George Templeton Strong ... "I love that you're so into history" ... "I'm the eggnog king!" ... Feliz Navidad! ... A Royal Corgi Princess/Christmas; A Pinch of Portugal; Love, Inheritance and Lunch ... Plugs ... Merry Christmas!  All music by Chris Collingwood of Look Park and Fountains of Wayne, except: "Orchestral Sports Theme" by Chris Collingwood and Rick Murnane and "Ashokan Farewell," by Jay Ungar. Jessica's Twitter HERE • BlueSky HERE • Patreon HERE

Steve & Izzy kick off Doppleganger December, a month-long celebration of similar movies that came out the same year & get confused with one another, as they are joined by Mike of the Grindbin Podcast to discuss 1988's "Dead Heat" & "Red Heat" starring Treat Williams, Joe Piscopo, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Belushi & a cameo from friend of the podcast Sven-Ole Thorsen!!! Is this an Easter Movie? Do either of these movies make sense? MFK Jim Belushi, Joe Piscopo or the corpse of John Belushi? How was Mike's wife's birthday ruined? Who killed Gina Gershon? Do we have a new Patreon tier?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, fun bag patrol, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - www.twitter.com/eilfmovies Facebook - www.facebook.com/eilfmovies Etsy - www.untidyvenus.etsy.com TeePublic - www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book Vs. Movie: Christmas on the SquareDolly Parton's 2014 song Vs. the 2020 Netflix Movie "Christmas on the Square" is a 2020 movie based partly on Dolly Parton's 2020 “Blue Smoke” album with the track “Try.” Directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. The story revolves around a “Scrooge” character, played by icon Christine Baranski, who seeks to evict everyone in her hometown and sell off to Corporate Mall Overlords. Parton plays the angel prepped to save her and be a source of inspiration to everyone else. It won the 73rd Annual Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie. You need to know anything else! Just listen to our take and enjoy the ride!In this ep, the Margos discuss:The work of Dolly Parton and her Christmas filmsThe songs used in this film and the overall production.The cast of the 2020 film: Dolly Parton (Angel,) Christine Baranski (Regina Fuller,) Jenifer Lewis (Margeline,) Josh Segarra (Pastor Christian,) Jeanine Mason (Felicity Sorenson,) Mary Lane Haskell (Jenna Hathaway,) Treat Williams (Carl Pellaman,) and Brandon Hudson as Randy.Clips used:Christine Baranski promoting the film on Live with Kelly & RyanChristmas on the Square (2020 trailer from Netflix.)Opening sceneTrixie and KatyaChristine Baranski meets “Angel” Dolly PartonMusic: Dolly Parton Christmas on the SquareBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Please email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 MarketingFollow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5406542/advertisement

Treat Williams passed away after a motorcycle accident, the Unabomber died, Pat Sajak is retiring, Ryan Reynolds has a story time channel on Fubo, Amy Schumer's new Netflix special is out, Vinnie watched Air, a list of sexy jobs, older people think they can be influencers with life advice, and Vinnie reads your texts!

GGACP celebrates the life and career of our friend, the late actor, writer and cinephile Treat Williams by revisiting this interview from 2019. In this memorable episode, Treat looks back at his 45 years in film, his admiration for Frank Capra and William Wyler, his love of old movie theaters and his memories of working with legendary directors Milos Forman, Sergio Leone and Steven Spielberg. Also, Vincent Price disses Alan Thicke, John Belushi auditions for "Hair," Gilbert hangs with Katharine Hepburn and Treat cameos in "The Empire Strikes Back"! PLUS: "The Phantom"! Praising Bob Balaban! The mastery of Sidney Lumet! Gene Hackman cuts to the check! And Treat remembers James Cagney, Martin Landau and Orson Welles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 1230 of Hard Factor… Mark, Pat and Will break down the latest updates on Trump's not guilty plea, Swedish soccer players being ogled by their doctors, and MUCH more… (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:32) We are moving livestreams to Kick and Twitter (00:05:38) Bonus Hard Factor content: patreon.com/hardfactor + 5 year anny comin' up!!! ☕ Cup of Coffee in the Big Time ☕ (00:06:58) Flag day (00:13:07) RIP: Cormac McCarthy, Treat Williams (00:17:12) Donald Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges (00:22:13) I-95 collapse update (00:24:07) Mayor of Tijuana moved to military base amid death threats from cartels, 7 bodies found (00:28:03) Woman declared dead knocks on coffin during her own wake in Ecuador: "It gave us all a fright"

Why are people mad at Garth Brooks? *Did The Idol on HBO Max have the worst sex scene ever shown on TV? We need Lazlo to go home and closely analyze the scene in question. *It's our semi-monthly discussion about all of our favorite shows on TV. Did we miss anything? *Doomscrolling!! Trump was in court today and Snowcone helps us break down the indictment. Pat Sajak is retiring from Wheel of Fortune. Treat Williams died in a motorcycle accident at 71. Denver beat Miami and are finally world champs. Is Tom Brady coming out of retirement? *How do we start a COL ghost kitchen? Anyone wanna help us with that? *What are the sexiest and least sexy jobs according to men and women? *Does Snowcone sound like the perfect boyfriend or more like a healthy side of broccoli? *That's a wrap! Thanks for listening to the podcast. Have a great day and we'll see you tomorrow.-Everybody Wang Chung!!!www.lazlo.churchwww.twitch.tv/churchoflazlowww.reddit.com/r/churchoflazlo