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This week on Chin Stroker VS Punter, we're celebrating the biggest, slimiest, most gloriously detestable movie sh*t heels of all time! From the smarmy corporate weasels and backstabbing office climbers to the snivelling cowards and self-serving sleazebags we somehow love to hate, we're counting down our favourite cinematic lowlifes. Expect plenty of love (and hate) for legendary slimeballs like William Atherton's unforgettable characters in Ghostbusters and Die Hard, along with a whole host of other treacherous, smug and utterly punchable screen icons. Who makes our lists? Which movie sh*t heel reigns supreme? And why are these awful characters often some of the most entertaining people in their films? Join us for another episode packed with movie chat, nostalgia, laughs, questionable opinions, and the usual Chin Stroker VS Punter nonsense. Episode timings: 00:00 - Intro/world cup talk 15:32 - Our 'favorite' movie 'sh#t-heels' 41:20 - Project Hail Mary and writing in modern films
Back to the crowing board with the third installment that pretty much went straight to video. With a rogue's gallery of character actors, the least convincing transformation that causes everyone to find the lead actor inexplicably unrecognizable, a ton of paperwork, Fred Ward's body modification and much more, how can you go wrong? Answer: easily. What We've Been Watching: Brendan: I Love Boosters Nathan: Masters of the Universe (2026) Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: https://bsky.app/profile/motrose3rd.bsky.social The Crow: Salvation stars Eric Mabius, Kirsten Dunst, William Atherton, Grant Shaud, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Dale Midkiff, Walton Goggins and Fred Ward; directed by Bharat Nalluri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TVC 741.5: Perry Hibner, author of Centennial Revisited, discusses some of the differences between Centennial the miniseries and the original James Michener novel; howthe tragic death of actor Richard Kelton affected production of the miniseries; how Andy Griffith saved the life of Sharon Gless during filming of the final episode; and how executive producer John Wilder originally wanted James Garner to narrate the series, instead of David Janssen. Centennial Revisited is available in hardcover, paperback, and as an eBook from DorrancePublishing.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and includes exclusive interviews with more than thirty cast members of the epic miniseries, including Gregory Harrison, Barbara Carrera, Cristina Raines, Cliff DeYoung, Mark Harmon, William Atherton, Glynn Turman, Les Lannom, and executive producer John Wilder.
Hop into the Way Back Machine as this week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to 1985 and 2011! First up, Real Genius starring Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, and William Atherton. Next, Braxton takes us to 2011 for one of the greatest time sucks of all time: Skyrim starring Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, […] The post 013 GENZ/X | Thu’um and Throwing Little Pickles At You? appeared first on The LEFT Show.
Please enjoy this special preview of our upcoming conversation with Perry Hibner, author of Centennial Revisited: An Oral History of the Epic TV Miniseries that includes exclusive interviews with more than thirty members of the original cast of Centennial (NBC, 1978-1979), including Gregory Harrison, Barbara Carrera, Cristina Raines, Cliff DeYoung, Mark Harmon, William Atherton, Glynn Turman, Les Lannom, executive producer John Wilder, and many, many others. Centennial Revisited is available in hard cover, paperback, and as an eBook from DorrancePublishing.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and wherever books are sold online. In this clip, Perry and Ed talk about how Centennial remains a point of pride for just about every actor who appeared in it, both at the time they filmed the miniseries in 1978 and when they look back on the experience today. Our complete conversation with Perry will air in a few weeks on TV Confidential.
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 is a movie so bad it might be a while before I can stop thinking about it. In fact, there are no timestamps this week because I somehow spend the entire hour yammering about a movie I didn't even like. If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube. Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen. Music in the show includes "To the Top" by Silent Partner. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 7:00 PM@addictedtochaos2The external hdd on my ps4 gave up the ghost. 7:01 PM@eathdemondone wilth beyound the harizon, new week is pokemon champions, that pragmata 7:04 PM@jaredknisely6213bowling ball 7:09 PM@eathdemonits a kids movie, what fo you expect? (anamated one) 7:13 PM@jaredknisely6213Incredibles and despicable me are to name a few 7:14 PM@eathdemonsory for your lose (your limited life span) 7:16 PM@eathdemontbf I waited for gozilia minus one to hit netdlix 7:16 PM@jaredknisely6213or you could be sociable and go your local theatre and not your local car 7:18 PM@starman9988i love fnaf 7:19 PM@starman9988this is going to be hard, I love the games, Hated the movies because of the sequel 7:26 PM@eathdemonnope you fail, its price is right rules :) 7:27 PM@starman9988Its a shame that your learning the story from the movies. Five Nights at Freddys has very strong characters, a dark and twisted story and great world building. 7:27 PM@eathdemonclosset, but not going over, you guessed 145, it was 144 7:27 PM@starman9988withereds 7:30 PM@starman9988In the movies, the puppet is killed by springtrap late at night, in a dark alleyway. Springtrap was a trusted family friend who would of never gotten caught. The movie made his murder so silly 7:32 PM@starman9988in the games* 7:43 PM@starman9988That scene where foxy almost attacks mike is a recreation of a parody animation. Not kidding. 7:44 PM@starman9988the ending scene when the classics destroy the toys is a reference to a meme called "We are FNAF", which is a parody on Marvel Writing. 7:45 PM@starman9988William Afton 7:46 PM@addictedtochaos2William Atherton was Walter Peck in Ghostbusters. 7:46 PM@starman9988ahh Andrew loves ghostbusters that makes sense lmao 7:48 PM@starman9988all the ghost children go to heaven, they were being possed by the evil energy of springtrap. (I hate these movies) 7:49 PM@addictedtochaos2I was 12 years old in 8th grade. 7:52 PM@starman9988The FNAF Movies need to be made by Tim Burton 7:54 PM@starman9988The Ghost Child is the leader of the ghost children, Golden Freddy 7:54 PM@starman9988he is the angriest victim 7:55 PM@addictedtochaos2I did not 7:55 PM@starman9988the video games kept the story very vague, so the fandom filled in the gaps and it made for a very compelling story. Unfortunately the movies are very bad in my opinion 7:57 PM@starman9988that scene was directly influenced from a meme that makes fun of Marvel Writing (We are FNAF) 7:58 PM@starman9988Five Nights at Freddys 3 is planned to be a R rated gorey movie based on Spring Trap as a main antaganist. 8:00 PM@starman9988Have different characters, and have a sprit that traps people at the tower 8:00 PM@starman9988the games are gorey, they are just 8bit
This week we talk about Steven Spielberg's theatrical feature debut, the crime / road movie, The Sugarland Express, that has more than a little in common with Dog Day Afternoon.SPOILER ALERT We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Universal Picture. Released on April 5, 1974. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Written by Hal Barwood and Matthew Robbins, based on a story by Spielberg, Barwood, and Robbins. Starring Goldie Hawn, William Atherton, Ben Johnson, and Michael Sacks. Cinematography by Vilmos Zsigmond. Edited by Edward M. Abroms and Verna Fields. Score by John Williams.
Devin & James are back in the Den one more time in 2025 for our final 50th Anniversary celebration of the films of 1975! This time we focus on the ODDBALL MOVIES of '75, those that are too wild or weird to easily fit into the other categories in our series. We begin with a couple of moody films written by Thomas McGuaine: Stoner cowboys Jeff Bridges & Sam Waterston rustle cattle in RANCHO DELUXE, and then Peter Fonda & Warren Oates have very violent conversations about fishing in 92 IN THE SHADE. Both films also feature amazing performances by Harry Dean Stanton and Joe Spinell. We lighten the mood a bit with Michael Ritchie's underrated slice-of-life beauty pageant comedy SMILE, with fantastic performances by Bruce Dern, Annette O'Toole, and many others. We finish up our celebration with a couple of very dark Los Angeles Depression-era period pieces: Mike Nichols' THE FORTUNE, a pitch-black screwball comedy featuring Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, and Stockard Channing in a murdurous love triangle, and John Schlesinger's brutal poison pen letter to old Hollywood, THE DAY OF THE LOCUST, showcasing the never-better Karen Black, the never-creepier Donald Sutherland, and a rare major role by William Atherton. Throw in a lot more offbeat appearances by the likes of Slim Pickens, Burgess Meredith, William Hickey, Billy Barty, Margot Kidder, and Geoffrey Lewis, and you end up with one of the most interesting rosters of character actors we've ever discussed in one episode! These films don't all turn out to be masterpieces (most of them don't), but they are all huge creative swings that stand out from the crowd during an era known for big swings, and that's saying something. Join us to pay tribute to the films from 1975 that were too weird to be hits, but too rare to be forgotten.
It's Die Hard 2 Review time, and because it's Christmas Eve, lightning has apparently decided to strike twice. After saving Nakatomi Plaza barefoot and bleeding in 1988, John McClane is back in 1990, this time trading skyscrapers for snowstorms, terrorists, and one very inconvenient airport. Die Hard 2: Die Harder had massive shoes to fill, and the big question is simple: Did it deliver, or did it just repeat the formula louder?In this episode of Born to Watch, Whitey, Damo, and Dan reunite for a festive breakdown of one of the most debated action sequels of all time. Expectations were sky-high after the original Die Hard rewrote the action rulebook, and Die Hard 2 wastes no time reminding us of that pressure. Bigger explosions, more moving parts, and a whole airport at stake instead of one building. On paper, it should work perfectly.What follows is a classic Born to Watch deep dive. From nude Tai Chi villains with suspiciously zero side-dick continuity to John McClane apparently teleporting between airport locations, nothing escapes scrutiny. The boys unpack the strange creative choices, including the baffling need for a full SWAT team that exists solely to be wiped out, the world's loudest baggage-area shootout that nobody hears, and the endless Basil Exposition dialogue that explains things we can already see happening on screen.William Sadler's villain, Stuart, comes under the microscope, a tough gig when you're following one of cinema's all-time great bad guys. Is he intimidating, forgettable, or just unfairly compared to Hans Gruber? Meanwhile, William Atherton's return as Dick Thornburg raises serious questions about whether this character needed to exist at all, beyond being professionally annoying.The conversation drifts exactly where you'd expect, into airport etiquette, old-school plane phones that cost more than the flight itself, snowmobiles that definitely don't work on water, and the absolute insanity of an airport runway having a convenient metal grate in the middle of it. There's also love for Renny Harlin's maximalist direction, acknowledging that while Die Hard 2 may not be subtle, it is relentlessly committed to spectacle.As always, the episode isn't just about what doesn't work. The lads give Die Hard 2 its flowers where deserved, recognising the impossible task of following a cultural phenomenon and the genuine effort to recreate the tone, humour, and pacing of the original. There are discussions around box office success, audience expectations, and why some sequels are remembered more harshly than they deserve.The episode rounds out with the full Born to Watch experience, sleepers, duds, snorbs reports, random 1990 nostalgia, and side tangents that spiral into Ford Fairlane, Chuck Norris, and the best movie years of all time. It's chaotic, opinionated, and exactly how Die Hard 2 should be discussed, loudly, critically, and with mates.If Die Hard is a perfect Christmas miracle, Die Hard 2 is the messy, over-decorated sequel that still shows up to the party. Strap in, because this one absolutely earns the Die Harder title.JOIN THE CONVERSATION Is Die Hard 2 unfairly judged because of the original? Is this still a Christmas movie, or just airport chaos? What's the most ridiculous moment you'll always defend?Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at BornToWatch.com.au#DieHard2Review #BornToWatch #DieHarder #BruceWillis #ActionMovies #90sAction #MoviePodcast #ChristmasMovies #ActionSequels #FilmReview
Directed by John McTiernan and based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp, Die Hard stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, and Bonnie Bedelia, with Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, and Hart Bochner in supporting roles. It follows a New York City police detective, John McClane (Willis), who becomes entangled in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper while visiting his estranged wife during a Christmas Eve party.
EPISODE 111 - “CELEBRATING DIANE KEATON: THE HIDDEN GEMS OF A HOLLYWOOD ORIGINAL” - 10/27/25 When DIANE KEATON passed away on October 11, 2025, she left behind an incredible legacy of important films and stunning performances that were some of the best of the era. Her youthful effervescence, her fashion style, everything about her belied mortality. Most people think of her masterful, Oscar-winning performance in Annie Hall, (1977) but her career is so much more than that one role. Over the past five decades, her filmography is a study in contrasts: farce, heart wrenching dramas, rom-coms with a twist — she's taken risks, playing complicated women (even in the lighter faire), and made some really interesting choices. In this episode, we're going to take a look at some of the films Diane Keaton made that don't always get the spotlight they deserve. Watching these films, whether for the first time or a revisit, you realize just how bold and varied her work was. Whether in a quiet drama focusing on an intimate character study, a quirky comedy, or something completely unexpected, Diane Keaton always brought a mix of honesty, humor, and heart that was entirely her own. So, today we honor the life and legacy of the multifaceted Diane Keaton. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Play It Again, Sam (1972), starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, & Tony Roberts; Looking For Mr, Goodbar (1977), starring Diane Keaton, Tuesday Weld, William Atherton, Richard Gere, Richard Riley, Allen Fienstein, Tom Berenger, Priscilla Pointer, & LaVar Burton; Interiors (1978), starring Diane Keaton, Mary Beth Hurt, Kristin Griffith, Geraldine Page, E.G. Marshall, Richard Jordan, Sam Waterston, & Maureen Stapleton; Shoot The Moon (1978), starring Diane Keaton, Albert Finney, Dana Hill, Karen Allen, Peter Weller, Tracy Gold, Tina Yothers, & Viveka Davis; Marvin's Room (1996), starring Diane Keaton, Meryl Streep, Leonardo Di Caprio, Robert DeNiro, Gwen Verdon, Hume Cronyn, & Hal Scardino; Sometime's Gotta Give (2003), starring Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Frances McDormand, & Jon Favreau; --------------------------------- 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
As a follow-up to her beloved '80's cult class Valley Girl, director Martha Coolidge delivered another beloved cult classic two years later with this science-based (sort of) campus comedy starring the late, great Val Kilmer in one of his earliest roles as the wisecracking titular genius Chris Knight. Knight has been tasked with building a laser by his duplicitous professor (William Atherton) though at least he has help in the form of the latest young genius to be recruited to the fictional Pacific Tech - that would be Mitch Taylor played by Gabriel Jarret (Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon) who's definitely in over his head away from his parents for the first time in his life and the ripe young age of 16. Chris has to show Mitch the ropes, they both learn from each other as they work to build that laser, and hijinks ensue! Host & Editor: Geoff GershonEditor: Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
This month's episode of Matinee Heroes is a special presentation years in the making. We're not honoring heroes this time—we're saluting the cinematic chaos agents, the scene-stealing thorns in every protagonist's side. That's right: it's the long-awaited William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Co-host Craig Price is joined by Elizabeth Rapp and Derek McCaw for a red-carpet roast of honor as they induct the inaugural trio of actors: William Atherton – the original smarmy authority from Ghostbusters and Die Hard Ben Mendelsohn – the slick bureaucrat from Rogue One and Ready Player One Clancy Brown – towering menace from Highlander and Shawshank Redemption Stream the full ceremony to celebrate the legends who made movie heroes suffer—and audiences cheer.
“Die harder.” “Die Hard 2 (also known by its tagline Die Harder or Die Hard 2: Die Harder) is a 1990 American action thriller film directed by Renny Harlin, written by Steven E. de Souza and Doug Richardson, co-produced by Joel Silver, and starring Bruce Willis as John McClane alongside Bonnie Bedelia, William Sadler, Art Evans, William Atherton, Franco Nero, Dennis Franz, Fred Thompson, John Amos, and Reginald VelJohnson.” Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvHp7xJZ4_U Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard_2 Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/die-hard-2 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.
Real Genius was Val Kilmer's second big screen appearance. His first, Top Secret!, we also covered on this podcast. Like that one, Real Genius is a tremendous showcase for his immense acting talents. This is a truly great 80s comedy, propelled by the infinite charisma of Kilmer as brilliant slacker Chris Knight. It doesn't hurt that William Atherton plays his despicable foil Professor Jerry Hathaway. Atherton just excels at playing an asshole. Thus, as Knight relishes in making a fool of him, the audience can't help but laugh. Alas, Real Genius is on this pod for a reason. Despite being a cult classic now, it fared poorly upon its release, grossing $13 million on a budget of $8 million. Thankfully, people smartened up, cementing its rewatchable status over the years. Now, sit back, get inspired with a Space Food from Warped Wing Brewing Co., and fill out those entries for the Frito-Lay sweepstakes! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are unwittingly building murder lasers for the government! This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – When he gets mad, he doesn't get even... he gets creative! Lingering Questions – Best Chris Knight one-liner? (24:42) The "Long Series of Distractions" Trivia Challenge – Bling Blake challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (45:23) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our tribute series for the great Val Kilmer as we head back to The Island of Dr. Moreau! (1:03:19) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!
Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 81: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Real Genius (1985)Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his second film role as Chris Knight in the sci-fi comedy classic, Real Genius (1985).Val KilmerBorn: December 31, 1959Died: April 1, 2025 (65)Top Secret! (1984)Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan.Director: Martha CoolidgeWriter: Neal Isreal, Pat Profit, PJ TorokveiCinematographer: Vilmos ZsigmondComposer: Thomas NewmanCast: Val Kilmer, William Atherton, Ed Lauter, Gabriel Jarret, Jon Gries, Yuji OkumotoRecorded: 04-17-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHosts:Jason ConnellGuest:Sal RodriguezAffiliates:BuzzsproutRiversideWe Edit Podcasts#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #realgenius #valkilmerSend us a textSupport the show
Charles Skaggs and Xan Sprouse pay tribute to Val Kilmer as they watch Real Genius, the 1985 comedy directed by Martha Coolidge, featuring Val Kilmer as Chris Knight, Gabriel Jarret as Mitch Taylor, Michelle Meyrink as Jordan Cochran, and William Atherton as Jerry Hathaway! Find us here:X/Twitter: @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook: @DrunkCinema Bluesky: @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @udanax19.bsky.social Email: DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
Send us a textThis week we talk about Ghostbusters from 1984! This weeks creator profile is Harold Ramis! https://www.instagram.com/thebonsaimoviecrew/https://twitter.com/bonsai_crewhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebonsaimoviecrewhttps://discord.gg/8jCPe8T2kT#moviereview #podcast #moviefan #filmpodcast #moviepodcast #film #nostalgia #classic #80s #ghostbusters
Diane and Sean discuss peak Bruce Willis and sexy af Alan Rickman in the 1988 Christmas classic, Die Hard. Episode music is, "Gruber's Departure", composed by Michael Kamen, from the OST.- Our theme song is by Brushy One String- Artwork by Marlaine LePage- Why Do We Own This DVD? Merch available at Teepublic- Follow the show on social media:- BlueSky: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD- Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the show
The Binge Buddies bring the Die Hard franchise to a close and discuss its bests and worsts. You won't want to miss this wrap up!
Is it truly a good day to die hard? Doesn't sound like it from the way the Binge Buddies talk about it. Join the gang as they DISS-cuss the least of the 5 movies in this franchise. The movie may be a bust but this episode is a must!
This week on Eat It, Harvey the Binge Buddies tackle Live Free or Die Hard as part of their look back at the Die Hard franchise.
John and Sarah welcome pop culture historian and author of AKA Lucy, Sarah Royal, back to the pod to discuss 1977's Looking for Mr. Goodbar, starring Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, LeVar Burton, William Atherton, and Tom Berenger. Sources for this episode: www.nytimes.com/1977/04/17/archives/diane-keaton-from-mr-allen-to-mr-goodbar-diane-keaton-turns.html web.archive.org/web/20180119235146/www.nysun.com/obituaries/judith-rossner-70-novelist-of-mr-goodbar/18467/ https://lecinemadreams.blogspot.com/2014/07/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977.htmlhttps://popcult.blog/2022/07/11/movie-review-looking-for-mr-goodbar/https://medium.com/you-need-to-see-this/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977-dir-richard-brooks-de30253beed9 https://shawnconnerblog.com/2016/11/looking-back-at-judith-rossners-looking-for-mr-goodbar/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueFilm/comments/o3c6pz/looking_for_mr_goodbar_1977_a_movie_even_more/?rdt=64141 https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/looking-for-mr-goodbar?variant=42162479595562 https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/looking-for-mr-goodbar-1977 https://www.newsweek.com/2015/07/17/you-cant-kill-mr-goodbar-351119.html https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/tag/looking-for-mr-goodbar/ https://nakedcitystories.com/goodbarmurder.php https://www.nytimes.com/1975/06/22/archives/best-seller-list-fiction-general.html Mr. Goodbar/LeVar Burton song lyrics by Sarah, music by Suno. Our theme music is by Suno.
The Binge Buddies continue on their journey with John McClane, this time as he faces off against Jeremy Irons. What could go wrong?
The Binge Buddies continue on their journey with John McClane, this time as he faces off against Jeremy Irons. What could go wrong?
Young whippersnapper Steven Spielberg continues his run of dusty, road-centric films with 1974's THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS, and we're along for the (surprisingly chill) ride. Writer Esther Zuckerman joins us to discuss the cinematic persona of Goldie Hawn, William Atherton's strange period of leading-man roles, the harmonica stylings of Belgian jazz legend Toots Thielemans, and Spielberg's brief but fruitful collaboration with cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond. Note - we recorded this episode a few months in advance. We no longer endorse the whole Hawk Tuah thing. Buy Esther's Book The Box Office Game is Sponsored by Regal Cinemas: Sign up for Regal Unlimited today and get 10% off your 3 month subscription when using code BLANKCHECK Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook! Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We review Die Hard 2: Die Harder (1990) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. Die Hard 2 is directed by Renny Harlin and stars Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton, Reginald VelJohnson, Franco Nero, William Sadler 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/
Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again! 1st Film: Jacob's Christmas Pick Die Hard (1988) Directed by: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Reginald VelJohnson, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton and Paul Gleason 2nd Film: Joey's Christmas Pick How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Directed by: Ron Howard Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christin Baranski, Molly Shannon and Kelley the Dog as Max Thanks for Listening! Email: Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters: Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Time Stamps: Die Hard - Rate and Review - 00:38:35 How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Review and Rate - 01:07:55 Music Credits: Die Hard by Guyz Nite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTyw6cq86kY Grinch 2000 - Busta Rhymes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b54JL0OwMG8&list=PLncSr7CeehKk-8xq_MqiPdcExhLkpmxrr&index=2
Writer/director Sam Kadi and actors William Atherton and Rizwan Manji join moderator Juan Campo (Religious Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of their film The Citizen. They share their experiences making the film and drawing inspiration from real Arab-American stories. They also discuss the continued relevance of the film's themes, including issues of citizenship, the immigrant experience, racial prejudice, and the right to protest, as well as the representation of Arab-Americans on-screen. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39978]
Writer/director Sam Kadi and actors William Atherton and Rizwan Manji join moderator Juan Campo (Religious Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of their film The Citizen. They share their experiences making the film and drawing inspiration from real Arab-American stories. They also discuss the continued relevance of the film's themes, including issues of citizenship, the immigrant experience, racial prejudice, and the right to protest, as well as the representation of Arab-Americans on-screen. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39978]
You may know William Atherton from Day Of The Locust, The Hindenburg, Looking For Mr. Goodbar, and Real Genius or you may better remember him for vigorously questioning the environmental safety of ghost busting or for receiving a blow to the face which rings in a very Merry Christmas in Die Hard. Bill began his career on the stage, performing in Broadway plays by David Rabe, John Guare and Arthur Miller. The Ghostbuster and Die Hard franchises brought him to Hollywood and he joins us to discuss his fascinating history, his heroes and influences and his range of experiences with such performers as Anne Bancroft, George C. Scott, Donald Sutherland, Karen Black, and Diane Keaton. Did you know that Bill sings What'll I Do in Nelson Riddle's Great Gatsby score!? He tells us all about it and talks about recognizing the greatness of Stephen Spielberg even as a baby director when Bill stared in Sugarland Express. He remembers how Anne Bancroft would not stop talking about Mel Brooks on the set of The Hindenburg, he shares what he learned from the casts of Lost and Desperate Housewives and he addresses the internet's most time-honored question, is Die Hard a Christmas movie?Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Will & Harper and Nobody Wants This on Netflix.Path Points of Interest:William AthertonWilliam Atherton on WikiWilliam Atherton on IMDBGift of DemocracyMedia Path PodcastNobody Wants This on NetflixWill and Harper - Netflix
Madeline and Shane return to help Jim launch the 2024 Halloween Season with a look at the 1984 classic film "Ghostbusters," starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, and directed by Ivan Reitman. Three scientists fight spooks and spirits in New York City with hilarious results. But, there is a secret that threatens all mankind. Find out more on this Halloween episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
Madeline and Shane return to help Jim launch the 2024 Halloween Season with a look at the 1984 classic film “Ghostbusters,” starring Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, and directed by Ivan Reitman. Three scientists fight spooks and spirits in New York City with hilarious […] The post Ghostbusters 1984 | Episode 431 appeared first on The ESO Network.
Let's Talk - MoviesEpisode 68: Real Genius (1985) - Fun FactsJason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Real Genius.Real Genius (1985)Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan.Director: Martha CoolidgeWriter: Neal Israel, Pat Proft, PJ TorokveiCinematographer: Vilmos ZsigmondComposer: Thomas NewmanCast: Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, William Atherton, Jon Gries, Ed LauterRecorded: 08-26-24Studio: Just Curious MediaListen:BuzzsproutApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsAmazon MusiciHeartRadioTuneInWatch:YouTubeFollow:FacebookInstagramHosts:Jason Connell#justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #realgeniusSend us a textSupport the show
Welcome back to a new school year and another episode of the The Video Store Podcast. Hope you've gathered your school supplies and movie rentals for back-to-school time. First up is a horror film that will remind you that no matter how tough your school might be, it could always be worse. It's 1977's Suspiria directed by Dario Argento. This classic film is the first in his Three Mothers trilogy. It's one of those films that shows just how scary going to school can be. There's horror, there's drama, but the good news is, your school probably isn't run by witches. With an iconic score by Goblin and incredible sound editing, Suspiria is a film that keeps you coming back every school year. The second film on our list this week is the Academy Award-nominated and winning film, Dead Poets Society from 1989. This film will have you seizing the day and standing on your desk shouting “Oh Captain, my Captain!” by the end. The film also focuses on the pressures young men face to have “success” and to suppress emotions back in 1959, and honestly, still today. It's a timeless classic that sets the mood for back to school. The third film on our list pairs well with our second—Mona Lisa Smile from 2003. While the film is sometimes called Dead Poets Society with girls, I think that undercuts the film. While yes, there are similarities, Mona Lisa Smile focuses on the pressures facing women in the early 50s, rather than men. Both perspectives are valuable, making it a great double bill with the previous film. Look for a cameo from singer Tori Amos in this one.The last film in our show this week is the 1985 comedy, Real Genius directed by Martha Coolidge. Starring Val Kilmer, Gabriel Jarret, William Atherton, Robert Prescott, and Michelle Meyrink, Real Genius is about some college students, including a child prodigy, who find out their school project is actually an illegal government project. Make some popcorn for this one. You'll be glad you did. We hope these selections will help you have a great start to the school year. Here's hoping your school year is filled with great teachers, great friends, plenty of popcorn, and 100% less murder than in Suspiria. Thanks for joining us on the school bus for this week's Video Store Podcast.Subscribe to the Video Store Podcast* The Video Store Podcast* Apple Podcast* RSS This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
Tom Hardy and Astin Butler are great but Jodie Comer is stellar in The Bikeriders- a movie about a time when America was undergoing some pretty radical changes. Go along for the ride as it focuses on on a Midwest motorcycle club- The Vandals- as seen through the eyes of one of it's cornerstone member's wife. 0:13:00 - Box Office and upcoming releases. 0:28:00 *** What's Streaming *** AMAZON THE HOLDOVERS, Dir. Alexander Payne – Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, 2023. BIO DOME, Dir. Jason Bloom – Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, 1996. INTERSTELLAR, Dir. Christopher Nolan – Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow, Timothee Chalamet, Michael Caine, Casey Affleck, Topher Grace, Matt Damon, 2014. 0:38:00 - Trailers: NOSFERATU – Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bill Skarsgard, Willem Dafoe, Nicholas Hoult, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Lily-Rose Depp, Simon McBurney, Feature. RED ONE – Chris Evans, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, J.K. Simmons, Bonnie Hunt, Feature, Amazon. FLIGHT RISK – Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace, Feature. 0:46:30 - THE BIKERIDERS, Dir. Jeff Nichols ( Grayson 6 / Roger 6 / Chris 5 ) Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion. Also hosted by Christopher Boughan. Music by Chad Wall. Quality Assurance by Anthony Emmett. Visit the new Youtube channel, "For the Love of Cinema" to follow and support our short video discussions. Please give a like and subscribe if you enjoy it. Follow the show on Twitter @lovecinemapod and check out the Facebook page for updates. Rate, subscribe and leave a comment or two. Every Little bit helps. Send us an email to fortheloveofcinemapodcast@gmail.com
Follow the homies Cam (Cameron Cox) and Dylan (Dylan Hernandez) two former AMC Theater employees as they take a nostalgic trip back in time to rewatch films that mean the most to them! This episode we decided to discuss the most influential sci-fi horror comedy to ever exist, "Ghostbusters". Ghostbusters is a 1984 American supernaturalcomedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, three eccentric parapsychologists who start a ghost-catching business in New York City. It also stars Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis, and features Annie Potts, Ernie Hudson, and William Atherton in supporting roles.Wanna ask us something?!? Hit us up at Xtrabutta@gmail.com or our Instagram https://instagram.com/xtrabuttapodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= ALSO Follow the homie Dylan and Steven on their fantastic Podcast "The Talk No Justsu Podcast" https://open.spotify.com/episode/05FUyTQLzBHBjGA8EIAjRB?si=b3CkutraR-Wjj5Cr1GI0FQ
"We're ready to believe you." In this week's episode, we are discussing one of the biggest comedies of all time, 'Ghostbusters' as it celebrates its 40th Anniversary. The movie stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and William Atherton. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Ghostbusters - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087332/?ref_=tttg_ov Ghostbusters - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/ghostbusters Filming Location for Ghostbusters: https://nycinfilm.com/2021/11/18/ghostbusters-1984/ Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor reviews the supernatural comedy film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. Three years after the events of Afterlife, the veteran Ghostbusters must join forces with their new recruits to save the world from a death-chilling god in New York City who seeks to build a spectral army. The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepotential_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thepotentialpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepotentialpodcast Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thepotentialpodcast Thanks to our sponsor: Keen: Go to trykeen.com/potential now! As a new customer on Keen, you can try your first 5 minute reading for $1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepotentialpodcast/message
Ben & Rob get cold feet on the finale of their series covering every Ghostbusters movie EVER, defrosting ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire', the 2024 Gil Kenan directed latest instalment in the franchise. Take a deep breath for the cast-list, as it features the talents of Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster! Sound like too many people for one plot to support in a meaningful way? You bet it is!When the discovery of an ancient artefact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. But despite making twice it's budget in box office receipts, this film received a frosty reception from critics and a tepid welcome from much of the fanbase. Can Ben & Rob defrost this overstuffed freezer of a film, or is it best to leave the franchise where it belongs; behind the tupperware of old Lasagna that Aunt Ethel brought around when you had the flu? Is Winston Zeddemore the most inept CEO since Elon Musk? And can Ben ever forgive Gil Kenan for taking all the warmth out of his favourite franchise?CONSUUUME to find out all this and much, much more!PLUS! We have a YouTube with EXCLUSIVE content just for you - click the link below!Find us on your socials of choice or WATCH this episode at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast
Welcome back to purgatory!!! This week the boys continue their journey down the dirty, wet streets of The Crow franchise(weird to say) with The Crow Salvation from 2000, directed by Bharat Nalluri and written by Chip Johannessen and staring Eric Mabius, Kirsten Dunst, William Atherton, Fred Ward, Debbie Chen, David Jean Thomas, Peter Shaud, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, David H. Stevens, Dale Midkiff, Billy Mondy and Walton Goggins!!! Thanks for checkin us out and if you'd like to find our back catalog go to podbeean.com Intro Track "Main Title" composed and conducted by Marco Beltrami https://youtu.be/ambKjXqbuCQ?si=etw_BpPubWgT2za- Outro Track "Now is the time" https://youtu.be/gJwKeB_2y-s?si=dAVO8iVPtobyKWQg
Paul Gleeson v. Timothy Olyphant, Dabney Coleman v. Robert Davi, William Zabka vs. William Atherton, Gary Cole v. Clancy Brown
On the 89th episode of the Slice By Slice podcast, Jesse and Josh spender April 1st diving into the minds of Mad Scientists with Weird Science and Real Genius. Recorded on 3/26/24. IntroNews and AnnouncementsCorrections and UpdatesWhat We WatchedFilm DiscussionsWeird Science (1985)Real Genius (1985)Outro
In this episode Troy vomits slime into otherworldly plot holes, Mike smiles at how good bustin' still feels, as they both sic the review Terror Dogs on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.►Connect with 'Bald Guys & Bad Movies':-Facebook: / baldguysbadmovies -Instagram - / baldguysbadmovies -Twitter/X - / baldmovies ►Experience their unique takes on films of all stripes:- Apple Podcasts - ...
Apparently the Ghostbusters aren't afraid of no ghosts or sequels. Forty years after the original Ghostbusters comes Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. We get the Ghostbusters that started it all minus the late, great Harold Ramis. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson. Annie Potts is back as well. Then we also see the new characters introduced in 2021's Ghostbusters: Afterlife played by the likes of Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, McKenna Grace and Finn Wolfhard. In this sequel, all of them are back where it all started, New York City. This time a newly re-discovered ancient orb is the prison of an old evil that is desperately trying to get out. I think you can guess if it gets out or not. Can the Ghostbusters band together to defeat this entity that kills people by literally freezing people with fear? Also, they have to contend with an old nemesis from the original Ghostbusters that is still trying to take them down. Is it worth jumping in the car and driving to the theater to check this out? Watch this episode to find out! Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire also stars Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O'Connor, Logan Kim, Emily Alyn Lind, James Acaster, William Atherton, Shelley Williams, Chris Tummings and John Rothman.Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook
This week we have a look at the 2024 film Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. This is Episode #429! Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a 2024 American supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan from a screenplay he co-wrote with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, and Logan Kim reprising their roles from Afterlife, alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton reprising their characters from the earlier films. Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Emily Alyn Lind, and James Acaster also join the cast. Set two years after the events of Afterlife, the veteran Ghostbusters must join forces with their new recruits to save the world in New York City from a death-chilling god who seeks to build a spectral army.
Brent, Nate, and Kate di(e)ve into the 1988 American action thriller film Die Hard starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, Alexander Godunov, Paul Gleason, De'voreaux White, William Atherton, Hart Bochner, James Shigeta, Bruno Doyon, Andreas Wisniewski, Clarence Gilyard Jr., Joey Plewa, Lorenzo Caccialanza, and Dennis Hayden. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
GHOSTBUSTER: FROZEN EMPIRE Trailer Reaction! Paul Rudd | Bill Murray | Bill Akroyd | Finn Wolfhard! Kathy and Burk react to the trailer for the latest Ghostbusters sequel, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, an upcoming American supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan, who co-wrote it with Jason Reitman. It is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) and the fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise. The film stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, Logan Kim, alongside Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, and William Atherton reprising their characters from the earlier films, while Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt also join the cast. In the film, years after averting a dimensional crossrip in Summerville, Oklahoma, the veteran Ghostbusters must join forces with their new recruits to save the world in New York City from a powerful death-chilling adversary.#ghostbusters #ghostbustersfrozenempire #billmurray #paulrudd #finnwolfhard Get early access to these reviews by joining Patreon or our YouTube channel! YouTube Membershiphttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/CinemondoPodcastJoin this channel to get access to fun perks like exclusive content and private Discord channel!:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA/joinOfficial Swag https://shop.spreadshirt.com/cinemondoNew videos daily!!Subscribe for the latest movie reviewshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvt8UhKoTahIIRGIwxzUVVA?sub_confirmation=1
Scarlett Witch came up with the great theme of VALentines, which is a month showcasing Val Kilmer films. You can check out previous Val Kilmer topics in episodes 956 through 960. The next topic will be The Adventures of the Wilderness Family (1975), which is not a Val Kilmer film but still just as special.
“Like most motion pictures, this needed way more Reginald VelJohnson” - Andrew On this week's episode, we're chatting about the high body count/low IQ, Christmas-set sequel, Die Hard 2! Why couldn't they have developed a script where now-LAPD detective John McClane has some adventure on the streets of Los Angeles instead of a boring D.C. airport? How amazingly scuzzy and inept is Dennis Franz's Carmine Lorenzo? Did they really need to go the sequelitis route of just repeating famous beats from the first film? And has there been a better villain introduction than William Sadler's totally nude Colonel Stuart? PLUS: Dennis Franz storms out of a screening of the film Her! Die Hard 2 stars Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Sadler, Franco Nero, John Amos, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Art Evans, Fred Thompson, Tom Bower, Sheila McCarthy, and Dennis Franz as Carmine Lorenzo; directed by Renny Harlin. Snag your tickets and don't miss us THIS THURSDAY, December 7th, at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, NJ where we'll be doing a live show all about Tim Allen in The Santa Clause! Don't hesitate, this is our only NY metro-area show for a spell! Today's episode is brought to you in part by Factor! Head over to FACTORMEALS DOT COM SLASH WHM50 and use code WHM50 for 50% off! Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, including Ad-Free WHM Prime at the $8 level and up! Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!