Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail This is an episode that was accidentally deleted. It was from 2020. We talked to Liane Curtis about her experiences on the Sixteen Candles set.  Lively and fun conversation with some juicy stuff coming from Liane. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the top 10 films Directed by William Wellman. Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we select the top 10 films of classic film director Sam Wood. Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film enthusiast Nicole Newcomb about the 1932 Academy Award winning Grand Hotel. We talk about the production, the stars, and have a few laughs . Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with author/artist Gary Golio about his book Smile. It’s about relating children to Charlie Chaplin movies.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail We lost three legends recently. The show pays tribute to the lives and careers of Betty White, Peter Bogdanovich, and Sidney Poitier.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about five new releases: Being the Ricardos, Nightmare Alley, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Don’t Look Up, and House of Gucci. We rate the films and talk about the theater experience again.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the hidden gem Breakdown starring Kurt Russell. In it, his wife (Kathleen Quinlan) is kidnapped by a group of rednecks. We talk about the plot, the characters, the cast. We especially acknowledge the greatness of the late JT Walsh. He’s fabulous in this one. Listen and enjoy. No spoilers.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the first Christmas films. You might be surprised to discover they go back to 1898. Have a listen.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail Here is a top 20 list of the best Christmas movies over the last two decades.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1983 classic A Christmas Story. We talk about Jean Shepherd, the creator and narrator of the film. We talk about the cast and characters and conduct a where are they now? Merry Christmas. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the huge changes Disney went through in the first half of the 1980’s. The films would be a different flavor.  There is a management change. We also talk about the opening of EPCOT Center in Florida. We also talk about the launch of the Disney Channel.  Be sure to check out the accompanying episode where we talked with Director David Wechter about his...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with director David Wechter about the 1980 Disney film Midnight Madness. We talk about working with Michael J. Fox, Paul Reubens, and Stephen Furst. David talks about dealing with studio head Ron Miller. We also talk about how the film is a departure from traditional Disney movies and why Disney decided not to promote it. It eventually became a huge cult fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, we talk about the foils of our favorite old comedy stars and teams. Edgar Kennedy appeared  with Laurel and Hardy, the Marx Brothers and Harold Lloyd. Just to name a few. We talk about the foils as well as some of the leading ladies of some of the great classic comedies. Different than any other show, we talk about the important bit players. Enjoy.  Thanks...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we nail down the top 10 films by director John Ford.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the Zack Snyder Justice League cut. You’ll hear rantings about comic book movie fatigue but still a fair analysis of this film.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we have a special guest, Joseph McBride. He just completed a decades long project, a book about director Billy Wilder. We talk about Joseph’s visits with the great director. We also talk about meeting Jack Lemmon  for lunch. This was a passion project and we were happy to talk with Joseph about the book and so much more. Be sure to buy the book at a local bookstore...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1998 neo-noir A Simple Plan. The film stars Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, and Bridgette Fonda. We talk about the cast and the thick and unraveling story.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Dominic Buono. We compare each other’s top ten 80s action movies. We also talk about who the action hero king of the 80s is. Lots of fun. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with entertainer Scott Ratner about the 1932 comedy, Trouble In Paradise. We talk about why it’s Scott’s favorite film. We talk about the actors, plot, and the “Lubitsch touch.”  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we label the top 10 Howard Hawks films.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film expert and classic blonde enthusiast April VeVea about the life, loves, and career of Hollywood beauty Carole Landis. We also talk about her sad and unfortunate death.  Be sure to check out April’s website  https://classicblondes.com/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1950 Billy Wilder classic, Sunset Boulevard. We talk about Billy Wilder, the stars, and the story.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with independent filmmaker Shaun Rose about his film, Making and Unmaking. We talk about various Hollywood topics as well.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with one of our favorite guests, Carrie Specht. Carrie helps break down the film. Carrie  also talks about her appearance on TCM with Ben Mankewicz, where she helped introduce the film. Enjoy, and please check out Carrie’s terrific website and Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/ClassicFilmFan/ Thanks for listening!