Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we do our best to narrow down the top 10 films of director Frank Capra.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film director Glenn Andriev about notable films from 1931. These were pre-code films that some of them completely went beyond what would be allowed in films a few years later. Glenn and I cover horror films, dramas, and comedies. We cover the original  The Maltese Falcon too. Grab a seat and listen to the show. Be sure to check out Glenn’s films availa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we re please to talk with entertainer Ginger Pauley about Peter Pan films. We concentrate heavily on the wonderful 1924 version starring Betty Bronson and Mary Brian.  Ginger shares some Hollywood stories including meeting a descendant of Mary Brian. Ginger has worked on multiple movie sets and knows the business. Her passion for classic film is infectious and we a...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s podcast episode, we talk about the new release See How They Run. We review the comedy/mystery film and discuss the hope that we have to see more narrative films and not so much CGI. 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we review the period comedy Licorice Pizza . We compare it to Boogie Nights. We also pay a small tribute to director Paul Thomas Anderson.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we we talk about the 1997 neo-noirish  and star studded film Copland. We talk about the cast and the plot. We break down this true treat of a film.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss Disney movies made from 1993-1994. We talk about some of the Touchstone films from the Disney subsidiary and the acquisition of Miramax.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, we discuss five movies from the 1980s that could be classified as Neo-Noir.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we talk to actress Beege Barkette about her experience on The Frisch Kid. We talk about director Michael Aldrich, Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. We also discuss the rest of Beege’s Hollywood experience. Beege Barkette has a new short film she’s involved with she wants people to see. We will post more about that when the time comes Meanwhile, check out her ex...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the 1979 film The Frisco Kid. Screenwriter Michaels Elias wrote the screenplay and he was gracious to talk with us about it. In the candid interview, Michael Elias doesn’t hold back on his feelings about how his passion project finally turned out on the big screen. He talks about working with Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford. We also talk about his thoug...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we celebrate the career of the recently departed James Caan. We subjectively list the top 10 James Caan performances.  We also pay tribute to two great character actors, Paul Sorvino and David Warner.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the three films that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appeared in together. We also dig deeper in the film career of Lucy and how her star evolved into possibly the biggest name ever in television.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the various American adaptations of Zorro in the movies. Douglas Fairbanks, Tyrone Power, Guy Williams, George Hamilton, and Antonio Banderas all played Zorro.  We also talk to silent film historian Tracey Goessel about why she thinks Douglas Fairbanks is the best Zorro.  Please consider supporting The Biograph Project. Also, if you want to know every...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with film director Glenn Andreiev ably Mutiny on the Bounty.  We discuss the four theatrical versions of the story. We place most of the conversation around the 1935 version starring Clark Gable and Charles Laughton.  Be sure and check out Glenn Andreiev’s film library and consider viewing some.  https://vimeo.com/glennandreiev/vod_pages Thanks for listenin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the film noir Scarlet Street starring  Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. It came out in 1945 and was directed by Fritz Lang.  We also  talk about the film made a year before by the same three people called The Woman in the Window. It was a very similar plot and style.  We talk about the reason why Fritz Lang wanted to make such a similar film.  Tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Laini Giles about silent film star Olive Thomas. Olive Thomas had promise to be a huge star of Hollywood until her sudden death of poisoning in 1920. Laini  wrote a book called The Forgotten Flapper: A Novel of Olive Thomas. We break down the life and career of the beautiful and talented Olive Thomas and her sudden death.  https://www.goodreads.com/boo...

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode, we talk to  actress Missy Doty about her experience on the Sideways film set. We talk about her experience director Alexander Payne and actor Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, and M.C. Gainey. We also talk with Missy about her long IMBD list and how she got in the business. https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1671191/ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this bonus episode we talk with actress Lacey Rae about her experience on the set of Sideways. We talk about her experience with director Alexander Payne and also the four leads.  Lacey also opens up about the rest of her 20 year career in the business. Lacey has a new film coming out called 9 Ways to Hell. This will be available on Tubie soon.  https://www.facebook.com/LaceyRa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with author Jeremy Richey about the 2004 film Sideways. We break down scenes from the film, the characters, and storyline. We talk about the themes and what the film means nearly 20 years later. Be sure and listen to the bonus episodes where we interview Missy Doty and Lacey Rae. Both of these beautiful ladies talk about their experience making the film. Al...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Joe Shooman about the Baz Luhrmann  film, Elvis.  Joe wrote a book entitled An A to Z of Elvis and we talk about that. We also discuss the Elvis Presley filmography and music career. We also have a lively discussion about Elvis’ infamous manager, Colonel Tom Parker. https://www.facebook.com/anatozofelvis https://books.google.com/books/about/An_A_to_Z_o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about my ten most disappointing films I saw at the movie theater. Not necessarily the worst movies ever, but the ten that made me sad compared to what I had n Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about things going on at Disney from 1990 to 1992. We talk about The Disney Channel, the Disney theme parks, and the films that came out during those years. We put emphasis on the huge hit animated feature, Aladdin.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about five movies from the 1980s (well one is from the 90s) that all made less than $20 million but are terrific films. If you haven’t seen them, seek them all out.  We talk about the plots and players of the films and why you should see them.  1. Savannah Smiles  2. The King of Comedy 3. After Hours  4. Into the Night  5. Brain Donors Listen to the podcast...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss five neo-noir films from the 1970s that deserve a watch or a rewatch from everyone.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk about the classic thriller Wait Until Dark. We talk about the stars, characters, plot, and production.  Thanks for listening!