Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the winners of the big three awards at the 17th Academy Awards. Going My Way won Best Picture. Was that the right choice? We also discuss the Best Actor and Best Actress winners and decide who should have won those. Do you agree? Let’s talk about it! Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the 16th Academy Awards. We discuss the big three awards. Casablanca won Best Picture. Paul Lukas won Best Actor for his role in Watch on the Rhine. Jennifer Jones won Best Actress for The Song of Bernadette. Did the right candidates win? Who got snubbed? We have a hot take on one that we believe got snubbed. Let’s talk about it! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for lis...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we list the top 50 live action Disney films.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we begin part 1 of 2 where we rank the top 100 live action Disney films.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about Sidney Lumet’s final film, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. The film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Marisa Tomei, and Albert Finney.  We talk about the stellar cast, the complexity of the plot, and how Sidney Lumet wanted this to be viewed as a melodrama. We talk about Lumet’s glorious career and discuss other directors with good swan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1990 crime thriller Internal Affairs directed by Mike Figgis. It stars Richard Gere and Andy Garcia. We talk about the plot, themes, and cast.  We also talk about how this film bridged a gap between 80s thrillers and 90s thrillers. Click and listen! 🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1985 William Friedkin neo-noir film, To Live and Die In LA. This was a comeback of sorts for Friedkin. We talk about the cast, themes, and that awesome car chase.  Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1976 Alfred Hitchcock film Family Plot. We break down the final film of Hitchcock’s by talking about the cast and story. We also talk a great deal about the last decade of Hitchcock’s legendary career.  Glenn has been a great guest on the show. Be sure and check out his IMBD.  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0028333/ Tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about classic film actresses such as Joan Crawford, Paulette Goddard, Miriam Hopkins and Mary Pickford. This time we talk about some head scratching roles that some of our favorite actresses took late in their careers.  Movies such as Trog, Babes in Bagdad, and Escort Girl are just a few that we talk about in this light hearted episode. Click to listen! 🎥...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with filmmaker Shaun Rose about the Stanley Kubrick antiwar film, Paths of Glory. We talk about the plot, themes, cast, and of course cinematography of this Kubrick classic. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast!  Check out Shaun’s YouTube channel!  https://youtube.com/@shaunrose8146?si=UR5a79ZijXFrMmGv Thanks for listening...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Rich Schmelter about the life and career of Carole Landis. We also talk about his documentary about Carole’s service overseas during World War II.  After listening, be sure to click on the link to watch the documentary and the other to order the book! https://youtu.be/VRv_4ZsG_1I?si=jVV0cm_dWO5oge_v https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Richard-Shmelter-ebook/dp...

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!