Cereal At Midnight Podcast

Jon Spira returns to Cereal At Midnight for an honest discussion about movies and movie criticism.  Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/zA5G_6hy6-A *************** JonSpira.co.uk @videojon on Instagram and Twitter **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidni...

No matter what we collect--movies, comics, toys, records, books, or anything else--there are breaking points where we have to draw the line. Heath is joined by Bob Trate for a discussion about reaching our limit.  @TheMovieLord on YouTube and Social Media Check out Bob's toy review channel,  Total Toy Recon   OaksCenter. Net Bob Trate talks about the movie theater business: https://youtu.be/sbD_g9...

Die-hard Marvel fans are likely familiar with Albert Pyun's CAPTAIN AMERICA movie, but few have seen his drastically-different DIRECTOR'S CUT. In this episode, Heath and Brian Krey discuss the differences between the two versions and whether or not this is a lost Marvel classic.  Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/mw_DJhHrblQ More with Brian Krey:  The Alpha Video Intervie...

Jon Spira, the filmmaker behind The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee and Elstree 1976, stops by Cereal At Midnight for a discussion about the difference between "good" and "likable" and why unpopular movie opinions are not a bad thing. Warning: This episode contains a some spoilers for Project Hail Mary. Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/jDROcDX6fGE *************** JonS...

Max Allan Collins, the award-winning mystery writer behind ROAD TO PERDITION and QUARRY, stops by Cereal At Midnight for a discussion about his own indie movie career and the films he's written, produced, and directed over the last few years.  More with Max: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9mwJkpG3AjDT-fJJBF3c0_Y Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/GzFBVzIk...

Vince Guaraldi Trio band members Seward McCain (bass) and Jim Zimmerman (drums) reunite to discuss the brand new anniversary double soundtrack release of It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown and Charlie Brown All Stars! Plus, a peek behind the scenes of this newly-discovered music and a celebration of Vince Guaraldi, who left us 50 years ago.  Order the vinyl and CD at https://amzn.to/47aRzuc Find a reco...

With RETURN OF THE MALTESE FALCON, private investigator SAM SPADE is back! Author Max Allan Collins tells us everything we need to know about bringing Dashiell Hammett's iconic detective back to bookshelves everywhere.  Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/DFOzRWJMtkk Get your copy of the book here: https://amzn.to/4ac0bCF More with Max Allan Collins: https://www.youtube.com...

Eisner Award Hall of Fame recipient Don McGregor has spent more than 50 years in comics, writing for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Topps, Eclipse, Warren, and many more. Without his foundational work on Black Panther, the blockbuster Marvel movies would not exist. In this interview, Don discusses his career and what's next.  Cereal At Midnight channel members can watch the video version of this episode...

Cereal At Midnight's Top 10 Best Movies of 2025! More movie reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLms82QIo-B9kqjBHba54q12B6clP4R6Dj Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/FYtxK9DUFYc **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube M...

Brian Krey, the cat keeping Alpha Video cool, returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk comics, music, movies, and more! Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/QzEw8T97az8  **************************************************************** Become a Member and unlock exclusive and ad free videos, early access, and much more at Patreon.com/CerealAtMidnight or through YouTube Memberships at https://ww...

Rocco DeVilliers, the filmmaker behind the BRAND NEW documentary UNTOLD STORIES OF BACK TO THE FUTURE, which is included on the new 40th anniversary Blu-ray and 4K box set, stops by to discuss BttF, Knight Rider, Blues Brothers, and how you can get the upcoming FIVE HOUR version of his docs! wheelhousetv.com Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/A5L8vqpRnds Get the ad-free au...

Arnold Leibovit has been preserving and sharing George Pal's groundbreaking PUPPETOONS short films for decades. Here he talks about THE FANTASY WORLDS OF GEORGE PAL, multiple volumes of Puppetoons on Blu-ray, public screenings, and what's coming next for fans of Pal's timeless screen magic.  puppetoon.net https://www.facebook.com/puppetoons https://www.facebook.com/talkring View the video version...

Jeff Rauseo returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about his new book LOST IN THE STREAM, which explores how streaming and algorithms have completely changed the way that movies are made and watched. If you're a movie fan, this episode is not to be missed.  Find LOST IN THE STREAM here: Watch the video version of this episode at https://amzn.to/3WtIzuc https://youtu.be/J8XclfL08F4 *****************...

Nobody has done more to chronicle the history of late night horror hosts than Michael Monahan, both as part of the original AMERICAN SCARY documentary project and now as the author of the newly revised and expanded book AMERICAN SCARY: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE KINGS, QUEENS AND JESTERS OF LATE NIGHT TV HORROR.  Enter...if you dare. Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/uIwSgpP2...

Steve Latshaw, the filmmaker behind such movies as Jack-O and Command Performance, is also the Director of the Museum of Western Film History. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes of this year's Lone Pine Film Festival, including the films, the guests (including me), and the on-location events! Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/6_c0CYm0JLs  lonepinefilmfestival....

Home Entertainment professional by day, superhero by night, Brian Krey returns to Cereal At Midnight to talk about comic books, Batman returning to the big screen, and to weigh the pros and cons of James Gunn's Superman. This super-sized episode is packed with peanuts--and fortified with vitamins, too.  View the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/J_oUFYnP_YQ More with Brian Krey:  T...

With FANTASY RISING, Filmmaker Tom O'Dell is tackling the history of the fantasy genre across all mediums. In this interview, we discuss everything from Conan to Oz, as well as how you can get your hands on the new documentary. Back the project and get your own copy at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tomodell/fantasy-rising Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/J1xfKhnH2...

Stage, film, and television legend Juliet Mills, recipient of the 2025 Cinecon Legacy Award, takes us behind the scenes of Andrew V. McLaglen's 1966 western classic THE RARE BREED! Juliet also discusses working with Billy Wilder, Ida Lupino, Jack Lemmon, and Billy Wilder, growing up in a famous acting family (her father is Sir John Mills and her sister is Hayley Mills), and working on stage with T...

Toby Roan returns to Cereal At Midnight to discuss the legacy of Hopalong Cassidy and his involvement in the BRAND NEW Blu-ray release of HOPALONG CASSIDY: THE LEGACY COLLECTION VOLUME 1, which collects the first three newly-restored films with all-new special features! View the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/JndQKF_cg7E Get Hoppy Here! From Amazon (Cereal At Midnight affiliate...

Daniel Kremer, author, filmmaker, and film historian, stops by to discuss his latest documentary film, an exploration of the filmmaker Silvio Narizzano! Along the way, we also uncover lesser-explored and sometimes dangerous corners of movie history.  Get Imprint's BLUE/FADE IN Double Feature, which includes Daniel's film Cruel, Usual, Necessary: The Passion of Silvio Narizzano https://viavision.co...

Six-time Emmy winner and animation legend PHIL ROMAN (Peanuts, Garfield, The Simpsons, How The Grinch Stole Christmas) talks about his career and we go behind the scenes with of the new soundtrack release for You're A Good Sport Charlie Brown with Jason and Sean Mendelson! See the video version at https://youtu.be/wU65vuIrlq0 You're A Good Sport, Charlie Brown Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4lgbfBH You're...

Heath is joined by KB Loves Movies for a rundown of our Top 5 movies of 2025...so far! Will your favorites make our list? What's YOUR Top 5? Watch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/6303-1mHVLA Keep up with KB at: https://www.youtube.com/c/KBLovesMovies https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conversation-with-kb-loves-movies/id1803030862 https://open.spotify.com/show/2cVJnDM5...

Catch me on The Long Rewind Podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts.  You can also see The Long Rewind co-host Dustin Morrow on Cereal At Midnight here: https://youtu.be/At-TvHI7MpQ DustinMorrow.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-rewind-an-80s-movie-podcast/id1736860763 https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongRewind **************************************************************...

Dustin Morrow is a filmmaker, an author, a college professor, and the co-host of THE LONG REWIND, an 80s movie podcast!  DustinMorrow.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-rewind-an-80s-movie-podcast/id1736860763 https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongRewind **************************************************************** Commentaries: https://www.cerealatmidnight.com/p/commentaries.html ***...

Celluloid Dreams returns! Label founders Guido and Lucas Henkel discuss the details of their new 4-disc release of the giallo classic SHORT NIGHT OF GLASS DOLLS, plus share their insights on the current boutique Blu-ray business. See the video version at https://youtu.be/FzB3BWMN5Ag ******************************** https://www.celluloid-dreams.net Short Night of Glass Doll at Amazon https://amzn.t...