Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with playwright Amy Drake about The Taming of the Shrew. We discuss the Elizabeth Taylor/ Richard Burton version as well as the earlier pre code with Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. There are other adaptations we talk about as well. Enjoy  https://www.amydrake.com/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the beautiful and brilliant Hedy Lamarr. We interview three guests: Marie Benedict, Stephen Michael Shearer, and Alexandera Dean. Alexandra directed the film Bombshell about Hedy. Marie Benedict and Stephen Michael Sheared wrote books about Hedy Lamarr. Wonderful episode about a wonderful lady.  Enjoy. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39971465-the-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film historian April Vevea about the classic film starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. April breaks down the cast, the scenes, and sounds of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Enjoy. https://classicblondes.com/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the little know name of Paul Bern. Paul Bern was a producer in the silent and pre code eras of film. He produced Grand Hotel as well as a number of other successful films. He was married to Jean Harlow and died mysteriously.  We talk with Laura Gordon Riebman, Bern’s great niece about her campaign to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for her talented unc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I discuss my personal favorite 10 films of the 2010’s. Remember, just one person’s opinion only.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we review the film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Frances McDormand won an Oscar for her performance as an angry mother that lost a daughter. We talk about her and other great performances in the film.  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1978 Warren Beatty comedy Heaven Can Wait. We talk about the cast, the plot, and success of the film. We also talk the original that was titled Here Comes Mr. Jordan. Enjoy  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the beginning of the Walt Disney Corporation. We talk about how Walt Disney was deep in debt before Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs started a river of cash. We also talk about the films subsequent to that all the way to Pinocchio in 1940.  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Karen Burroughs Hansberry about the 1944 Billy Wilder  noir classic, Double Indemnity. Karen is the author of The Dark Pages, a monthly celebration of film noir. Karen helps break down the plot, players, and brilliant direction of the great Billy Wilder. Recorded in 2019 https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkPagesNewsletter/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film expert and instructor Carrie Specht about the William Hays Code and how it affected Hollywood films. More importantly, we will talk about some of the delicious gems that came out right before the Hays Code. Recorded in 2019 https://www.facebook.com/ClassicFilmFan/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to Shaun Rose about a hardcore look at life YouTube film called Upstate Story.  https://youtu.be/_klJBcnORZo Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with author and film historian Tracey Goessell about the life and career of one of Hollywood’s greatest leading men, Douglas Fairbanks. Tracey wrote a book about him. We will talk Zorro, Robin Hood, and of course his marriage to the great leading leading lady Mary Pickford. Pssstt.. don’t mention KIki to Tracey. We also talk about The Biograph Project, a he...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to the wonderful Sherri Snyder about Barbara La Marr. Sherri wrote a biography about the under appreciated actress called Barbara La Marr: The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful For Hollywood. We talk about the life, loves, and career of the girl that was too beautiful. https://www.amazon.com/First-King-Hollywood-Douglas-Fairbanks/dp/1613734042 https://www.sherrisn...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we with filmmaker Glenn Andriev about his documentary film Lost Emulsion. The film tackles the unfortunate reality of thousands of lost films. The documentary is comprehensive and we talk all about it on the show. Recorded in 2019 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/lostemulsion Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about one of the many Martin Scorsese gems, The Departed. We talk about the stellar cast and performances and the success of this brilliant film from 2006.  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail Playwright Amy Drake appears on the show to talk about the career of French actor and filmmaker Sacha Guitry.  Recorded in 2019 https://www.amydrake.com/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In wthis episode we talk about the 1993 film In the Line of Fire starring Clint Eastwood. Eastwood stars as an aging Secretary Service agent with something to prove. His costar is Rene Russo. We will talk about the production and success of the film. We will also discuss the once in a lifetime performance of John Malkovich.  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail I’m this episode, we talk about the 1993 western classic Tombstone. We talk about the production and how Kurt Russell essentially directed the film. We talk about the terrific cast including the Oscar worthy performance by Val Kilmer. We also do a comparison to the much weaker performing Wyatt Earp, with Kevin Costner. Enjoy  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1988 Oscar winner Rain Man. Dustin Hoffman delivers a perfect performance and Tom Cruise does very well too. They play brothers that have nearly zero in common save their parents. We talk about the and performances of this Barry Levinson directed gem.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk to the lovely Lauren McGregor about each of our top ten  80s teen comedies. Lauren is an actress, comedienne, and radio personality. The guidelines for the list were rather loose so there may be a slight deviation but this is a fun listen. Enjoy  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1985 film Fletch starring Chevy Chase. This film is an adaptation of the book and somewhat controversially deviates quite a bit to cater to the strength of the star. We talk about the hilarious performance of Chevy Chase, the supporting cast, and production of the film. Enjoy  Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about about the western classic The Magnificent Seven. We talk about the plot, the terrific ensembles cast, and legendary score by Elmer Bernstein. We also talk a little about the remake with Denzel Washington.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1973 George Lucas film American Graffiti. We talk about the themes, the cast, and the glorious constant music backdrop.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1946 noir film Gilda starring Rita Hayworth. We talk about Rita and Glenn Ford. We also talk about the famous hair flip too. “Me?” Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the Andy Griffith drama, A Face In the Crowd. We talk about the actors, production, and impact of the film that was a little ahead of it’s time.   Recorded in 2019 Thanks for listening!