Classic American Movies

Baroque is back with us to talk about the sequel that folks weren’t really expecting to wake up next to! Together, we talk insane sequels, a lot of which came out at the same time as this film, and the driving force behind the sequel to one of the top grossing comedies of all time.

Without a doubt, you've seen Tamra's work. She is the director of so many iconic music videos and movies over the years. She’s directed actors like Chris Rock, Phil Hartman, Dave Chappelle, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler and music videos for The Smiths, Faith No More, MC Lyte, Young MC, Tone Loc, Hanson, and thats just barely scratching the surface! We talk about growing up with a comedy writer g...

I've always wanted to do a series of pods talking about the films that were greenlit in the 90's due to the massive success of Quentin Tarantino! So, get ready for many pods exploring those movies! Ziggy of The Marvelous Nerdcast ( mncpod.com ) joins in this week to talk about the gritty 90’s crime drama originally written as a comedy starring a who’s who of movies and shows you love. We both do a...

“The Collingswood Story” is the movie that tons of filmmakers should thank for being made. In the late 90’s/early 00’s, due to the massive success of “The Blair Witch Project”, there was a scramble to make found footage horror. With laptops and webcams and a world wide reach, Mike Costanza saw a movie to be made that no one else saw: Screen Life Horror. The film would marry home webcams with horro...

F riend of the pod, Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee is back to talk about his latest film in production, “Guacamania,” a fun flick about a man “that must stall his highly-anticipated guacamole from browning while his girlfriend argues with her parents over their not-so-dead family dog,” ( SeedandSpark.com ). We talk movies, the future of filmmaking, AI use and tons more! Please check out www.eboshipl...

Man, oh man do I love this flick! It's one of those ultra-low budget movies from the 80's that you can feel an entire city (Akron, OH, to be exact) helping out to make a filmmaker's dream come true. It was secretly financed by Sam Raimi with his pay for "The Evil Dead II" and voice over's were all done by Bruce Campbell (who voices several people), Ted Raimi and other shemps. I love showing this m...

n the late 90’s James Merendino crafted one of the most iconic comedy dramas of all time, “SLC Punk!” The film is a love letter (many of the characters were based on people he had known) to the punk scene of the mid 80’s, starring up and coming actor Matthew Lillard. However, James had been making movies and working in the business for a few years prior to that. Together, we talk about his career,...

Last we saw Baroque, we were talking “Heathers,” but this time, he joins the pod to talk about the 2009 classic that made college humor extend to adulthood. Together we reminisce about 2000’s comedies, Lord of the Rings franchise, whether or not Paramount should make a Shire in real life, and stories about child actors. Also, we talk about the beginning of a then unknown, but soon-to-be comedy leg...

Johannes Roberts came to the horror world's eyes with his breakout hit "The Expelled," (or "F" depending on when you saw it). Throughout his life, he has always been a big fan of horror and fantasy. In his teens, Roberts saw "Platoon" for the first time and it blew his mind and made him want to start making movies. Over the years he has crafted some solid pieces of films that will make you think t...

We're back with a Miriam pick! We recant when we first saw this 2000 classic Tom Hanks flick. What was in the FedEx package? Does VHS make a good rope?! Miriam does a deep dive, talking about when she first saw this movie with her dad, Chris discusses the importance of sound while in isolation and together, we find out how many “Wilson” Wilson volleyballs are sold every year.

The Plaza Theater in Atlanta will be sponsoring us for the next month (ending September 3, 2021). In that time, The Plaza has allowed us to give away 10 pairs of tickets to lucky listeners of the show! So, if you and a friend, or spouse or loved one is planning to go see a movie at The Plaza, let me know in advance and I will get you in FOR FREE. That is any, and I mean any movie, shoot me a messa...

Chris finally gets to hook Miriam into watching the 90’s slasher made in the shadow of “Scream,” starring her teenaged love. We both discuss the histories of each 90’s icons as well as the writer’s ecletic background. Has this movie stayed as fun as it was 25 years ago? Tune in to find out!

Chris is thrilled to show Miriam his summer favorite film. Together, they discuss the history of surfing, surf movies and the how this amazing movie was made. Please like, comment and share!

Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee has made a name for himself with his short “The Thieves of Almira.” He joins the the pod to discuss his current short “A Sparrow Cries at Night,” as well as discuss the various films and personal experiences that help construct his films. To check out Andrew’s work, go to www.eboshiplatinum.com

Mark Hofmeyer, of the Movies, Films and Flix podcast, joins Chris to talk about the 1979 Lucio Fulci classic, “Zombie.” Together, we do a deep discussion about the film, whether or not is it a “ripoff” of “Dawn of the Dead,” and do a Video Nasty movie draft!

Remember that movie about clowns who were aliens that were turning people into cotton candy cocoons? Oh, what about that one Ernest movie where these snot covered trolls attack a town, or that movie with the giant critter ball that wreaked havoc? Well, that was the Chiodo brothers. Starting way back in the day as children with their love of classic monster movies, Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiod...

Merry Christmas! On a very special episode, Miriam is introduced to the 1954 classic, "White Christmas." We discuss Christmas in Germany, family traditions and how this holiday classic is still cherished.

Ho Ho Ho! What better way to celebrate the holidays then to hear an interview with Eric Freeman of the classic 80’s film “Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2.” The movie went into oblivion shortly after its release, but gained a massive cult following nearly 20 years later, thanks to YouTube and Freeman’s unforgettable moment when an actor goes to take out the trash. Eric was such a great guy, and...

What better way to celebrate Halloween then to talk with the man who created a movie about a group of teens who break into a haunted house to throw one hell of a party? Joe incorporated real stories of possession and made the movie that pushed the terrified group of kids in a haunted house genre to the next level. We also talk about real stories of possession, his life long fascination with the oc...

Joining Chris this week is Wrestling with Pop Culture’s Jonathan Williams! Chris and Jonathan met while working and after chatting, found out that Jonathan hadn’t seen the 2000 J. Lo/Vince Vaughn sci-fi horror. The two talk about the strange connection to the date and when Chris texted Jonathan about the movie. Gather around while we discuss the making of the movie, where the visionary filmmaker c...

David Chirchirillo created a big stir with his Brian DePalma-inspired spin on “Fatal Attraction” for the Tinder generation. I saw this movie a few years ago and it really stuck with me (I actually made an Instagram post about it immediately after watching it). David and I chat about where it all started for him, his first short film (which makes a cameo in “Bad Match”) and what the future holds fo...

Miriam is still very hard at work with her exams and this week we will have Baroque Bochenek of the “Movies on our Minds” podcast to discuss the cult 80’s teen dark comedy. Baroque had never heard of this film and it’s up to Chris to make sure he knows the difference between a Heather and a Veronica. Grab your copy of “Moby Dick” and crank up the Big Fun!

Jason wrote and directed a great heavy metal demon movie several years ago that made a huge splash with the horror market. Mixing autobiographical details and classic demon possession films you get “Deathgasm!” We chat about growing up in small towns, horror movies and the upcoming sequel to the 2015 cult hit.

Miriam will not be joining Chris this week, due to a very important test, but filling in will be Atlanta’s automotive horror expert (specializing in the “evil car” subgenera) Ryan Dambro. Although an expert, Dambro hasn’t come across this week’s gem till Chris brought it up. Dambro dives into what makes a good automotive horror movie, draws comparisons to the novella and the film version of this w...

Miriam confesses she turned this movie off after watching the first 30 minutes and originally found it boring. Chris forces her to watch this southern dramedy classic and she loves it! We talk about the original cafe the film is based on, bee charming, southern foods and our personal experience at The Whistle Stop Cafe. Towanda!