Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we take some time to reflect on the most popular episodes of 2023. We also  recommend some reading,  watching, and listening.   We will go on a brief hiatus and have some fresh episodes in 2024.  Thanks so much for listening this year!  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit our recurring study of Disney. This time we talk about what went on in Disney in 1999. It was a very bad year for most Disney releases but for two pretty big ones including Tarzan and Toy Story 2. We go over each of the Disney releases of 1999 including the subsidiary studios.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about some bad movies from the 1980s that some of us love. Bad movies with some value. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1955 black comedy The Ladykillers. We talk about the brilliant script, wonderful comedic performance, and the production.  We also touch on the 2004 remake by the Cohen Brothers starring Tom Hanks. Click and listen! Thanks for listening! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with director Glenn Andreiev about Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. We talk in detail about the gags, cast, and troubled production. Obviously we talk about the great Bela Lugosi back in the Dracula costume. We talk about the ensuing monster films that Abbott and Costello made after this. We also talk about other Universal monster films and other clas...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the 1932 pre-code thriller, Thirteen Women. Mary Mallory (film historian) is our guest. We talk about the themes, plot, and actors in the film.  The film stars a young Myrna Loy in a role most film fans are not accustomed to seeing her. Loy plays the role of a serial killer wanting revenge on ex-classmates that were rude to her.  The film also has Peg En...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we begin a recurring series where we explore each year’s Academy Awards. We will talk about three of the big awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress.  We will either affirm the winners or pick the one we thought should have won. This time we try to decide if William Wellman’s Wings with Clara Bow was worthy.  We also look at The Broadway Melody was good...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with TCM film presenter Alicia Malone. We asked Alicia to list five films from five eras with strong female personalities. You’ll be a little surprised on a couple of them.  We also talk about how she got into the classics and how she got started on TCM It’s a compelling conversation with one of the true champions of classic films. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥...

Send us Fan Mail In the episode, we talk about the two big films of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer.  Are these films going to bring the cinema to a different place?  Jennifer Lawrence stars in No Hard Feelings, a comedy in 2023. Can comedies come back? We also talk about films that are upcoming in the future. A new entry to the Planet of the Apes cannon, a remake of Nosferatu, and a new epic f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the 1992 thriller Unlawful Entry. The film stars Kurt Russell, Ray Liotta, and Madeline Stowe. It’s all about a dirty cop that develops an obsession. We talk about the themes, plot, characters and actors of the film. We also talk about other movies like it such as Breakdown also with Kurt Russell. By the way, what happened to Madeleine Stowe?  Click and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we t talk with Jeannie Von Jazz about the 1980 love story drama (sci-fi?) film Sometimes in Time. We talk about the plot, production, characters, and success of the film.  We also talk about the stars of the film, Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore four Charlton Heston films that deal with a dystopian society or apocalyptic society. Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Omega Man, and Soylent Green all deal with dystopia or post-apocalypse. We talk about the plot, the success, and legacy of each film. Click and enjoy! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Don’t forget to tell your friends about the podcast! ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about 1962 John Ford classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Glenn and I talk about John Wayne, James Stewart, and the rest of the cast. We talk about John Ford and his legacy. We also talk about how difficult Ford was during this shoot. We discuss the themes, characters, and the success of the film. Be sure to check out Glenn’s work including his upcomi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1959 comedy No Time for Sergeants starring Andy Griffith. We talk about the plot, the actors, and many of the tv shows the film inspired.  Click on the pic and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1941 Humphrey Bogart film, High Sierra.  We talk about how this film changed the trajectory of Bogart, and how it also eventually would affect negatively the career of George Raft.  We also talk about Ida Lupino and the other costars of the film. We also discuss the understated career of director Raul Walsh. By the way, it’s a terrific film with...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk again with biographer and film enthusiast Lara Gabrielle about the 1936 comedy, Libeled Lady. The film stars Hollywood giants Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy. We discuss the four actors and characters. We also talk about the plot, the fun gags, and the success of the screwball comedy. Be sure to click and listen! This one is a lot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with entertainer Ginger Pauley about the 1933  pre-code musical 42nd Street.  We talk about the music choreography, plot, and the beautiful ladies in it (Ruby Keeler, Bebe Daniels, Ginger Rogers, Una Merkel, and Toby Wing). We also explore the pre-code aspect of the film as it contains much innuendo.  Ginger is the host of Vintage America with Ginger. She...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we begin the show with a conversation with Andrew Linn. Andrew runs a a theater in Kansas City, Missouri called The Stray Cat Theater. We talk with Andrew about his mission with this special movie house that screens many films that aren’t widely known about. We also have a compelling conversation with Kara Heitz about Virginia Rappe, an actress/ model that...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about more great character actors. 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about more great character actors. 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Josh about all of the Indiana Jones films.  We talk a lot about the first one, Raiders of the Lost Ark.. We also give lots of facts and opinions on the next three. Lastly,, Josh and I discuss our views on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,  fresh off our first viewing.  It was a pleasure to rewatch all these special films and so exciting to see th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about what Disney was doing in 1996-1997. We talk briefly about all the films Disney released in these years with the Disney heading and also its subsidiaries. There was good and there was really bad.  Thanks for listening! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1980 comedy Used Cars.  We talk about how the role helped bridge the careers of Kurt Russell and director Robert Zemeckis. We also talk about the greatness of Jack Warden. We will also touch on the careers of the costars of this crazy and at times raunchy comedy. And much more!  Please click on the pic or link that you see and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about a hidden gem from 1975. It’s a thriller starring Hayley Mills in a film that isn’t akin at all to her Disney appearances.  In this film, Hayley Mills plays a woman traveling dangerously while there is killer escapee from an asylum.  We talk about the plot, the director (Sidney Hayers) , and the costars of the film including Sterling Hayden.  No spoil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Randy Phillips about Godzilla films. We go through over 30 films over 7 decades. Randy talks with us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of each film through the years. Click and listen! 🦖🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening!