Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Dwayne Epstein about one of the true greats, James Cagney. Dwayne lists in chronological order his favorite Cagney films. We could have listed lots more but time is a thing. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we go back to the 15th Academy Awards. Mrs. Miniver won for Best Picture while Greer Garson won Best Actress for her performance in the film. James Cagney won Best Actor for Yankee Doodle Dandy. Did the Academy get it right? Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit the 14th Academy Awards. How Green Was My Valley, directed by John Ford, won for Best Picture. Most film scholars and enthusiasts believe Citizen Kane should have taken the trophy. What do you think? We also talk about th Best Actor and Best Actress awards. Did the Academy get any of these right? Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Mark Oguschewitz about the 1927 Alfred Hitchcock film, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. We talk about the themes, the plot, the cast, and of course Hitchcock. Fun conversation! Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Be sure to check out Mark’s website underexposedcinematictreasures.com Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we review all the films and events of the Walt Disney Corporation from 2020 to today. We talk about the political fight in Florida, the launch of Disney+, and speculate where Disney is heading in the future. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pay tribute to Rob Reiner and talk about one of his best films, A Few Good Men. We talk in length about the plot and characters of the film. We also summarize the filmography of Rob Reiner.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1979 film Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. We pay tribute to Gil Gerard, who recently passed away. We talk about 70s space movies and also the Buck Rogers tv show. We also talk about the remarkable Erin Gray hair flip at the beginning of the film. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about a forgotten actress named Dolores Faith. Dolores might have had a prolific career but she had the misfortune of looking too much like Elizabeth Taylor. As it is, Dolores did carve out a filmography back in the 1960’s. We look at her life and career. Click to listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pay tribute to Brigitte Bardot. Bardot quickly became an icon of film history. She shot up to stardom after performing in And God Created Woman. We talk about the film and the impact that Bardot’s raw performance had for future films. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Michelle about the 1947 noir Out of the Past. The film stars Jane Greer in a bit of a triangle with Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas. We break down the plot, characters, and production of what is considered to be one of the best of the genre. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit the 13th Academy Awards. Specifically, we assess the winners of Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress awards. Rebecca won for Best Picture. Was it deserving? Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with writer David Meule about his new book about the precode films of director William Wellman. We handpicked a few films to discuss in detail. Night Nurse and The Public Enemy were the biggest of this period for Wellman. We talk in length about them. We also talk about themes and why in some ways William Wellman was a pioneer and how his signature tends...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1926 silent film 3 Bad Men directed by John Ford. We talk about the plot, characters, and John Ford’s legacy. Oh and of course we talk about the under appreciated Olive Borden. We also talk the unfathomable stunt involving a baby in the film. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the history of Disney 2016-2019. We talk about the Disney movie releases, the MCU, and Star Wars. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1990 Bill Murray film, Quick Change. We talk about the plot, characters, and funny situations the movie gets into. This was the only time Bill Murray directed a film (albeit co-director) and we talk about that and the overall production of this comedy gem. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In our first episode of 2026, we have a fun conversation with Mark Marshall. Mark has written a book about working on sets with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Richard Donner. Mark shares samples of his stories about these great directors. He also has stories about meeting Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, the kids from The Goonies, and many more.  Mark also has directed a feature docu...

Send us Fan Mail In our final 2025 episode, we look back on the movies that came out this year and preview a few for 2026. We also reflect on the best episodes we have had this year. We also make some recommendations and give a shout out to our great guests we’ve had in 2025. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this fun episode, we talk with Rick Scott about Die Hard. There’s no disagreement about it being a great movie. However, is it a Christmas movie? Click and listen to the debate! 🎥🎥🎬🎬🎅🎄 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we pay tribute to the career of Diane Keaton. We do a top 10 Diane Keaton films. Which ones are your favorites? Click and listen !!🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1961 Italian film Girl with a Suitcase starring Claudia Cardinale. We talk about the theme, plot, and characters of the story. We also take time to pay a tribute upon her recent passing to Claudia Cardinale and her long career. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1956 boxing noir The Harder They Fall. We talk about the plot, the characters, and cast. This is one of Humphrey Bogart’s final film appearances and we of course explore him too. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we review the 12th Academy Awards. Gone With the Wind won for Best Picture. Vivien Leigh and Robert Donat won the acting categories. Lest we forget Hattie McDaniel won famously in the Best Supporting category. This is probably the most memorable year for films. Did the right ones win? We talk about it here and subjectively decide. Click and listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thank...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with Sam and Alana from the Kael Your Idols podcast. We talk about the 1933 pre-code film Baby Face starring Barbara Stanwyck. We talk about the risqué aspects of the film, the plot, and the cast. We also talk about how this film caused a stir to stimulate enforcement of the production code to soften Hollywood films for three decades to come. Click and li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with our friend, film director Glenn Andreiev about the Universal Movie monsters of the 30s and 40s. Glenn helps us break down Dracula, Frankenstein, The  Wolfman, The Invisible Man, and much more. Click to listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Hey, please if you can, help out Glenn with his next movie!! history! https://www.gofundme.com/f/47k7c-long-island-joins-the-space-ra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Nigel Dreiner about the 1931 classic, City Lights. We talk about the plot, characters, and of course the great Charlie Chaplin. Click to listen!🎥🎥🎬🎬 Nigel works with the Essanay Silent Film Museum, Universal Studios, and Godzillafest as a video editor  https://youtube.com/@nigeldreiner?si=8CrtrUhp_p6VxmNT Thanks for listening!