How Could You?!

Call him Dash Daring, Call him Chuck Francisco, just don't call him late to the movies. In our latest episode we sit down with the satiny voice of Colonial Theatre's repertory programming. From love of horror to love of swing dancing to love of The Blob, we cover a lot of ground in this episode and every bit was a delight. We feel beyond grateful to have this conversation with him; it's energetic,...

There's a little witch in all of us...and this week we get bewitched, beguiled, and Bullocked with 1998's Practical Magic . Join us in a sleepy Massachusetts town where two sisters navigate magic, love, and finding sisterhood. In the late 90s both Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman were rising to the ascendancy that would mark the next 25 years of their careers. They are both deliciously cha...

What do you get when you combine sword swallowing, make up design, burlesque, acting, filmmaking, and choice film references? You get Pippsy Pinwheel, a performer whose talents are so numerous we can't list them all here. After seeing her perform at Pennsylvania's Renaissance Faire, and catching all of her film references in her show, we knew we had to get a behind the scenes look into her...

It's back to school time, and we are back to our original concept: filling gaps in our film knowledge! For the first time in awhile it's a gap for both of us, the 1975 classic film - Cooley High. Directed by Michael Schulz and written by Eric Monte the ripple effect of this film is endless. As a launchig pad for actors, an inspiration to some of your favorite directors, and the legacy of E...

It captured the imaginations and box office numbers of 1982 and it's the episode we've been waiting to do: E.T! Join us on a 90 minute conversation that covers how the film was made, the casting, the reception, and recalling how this visitor from outer space captured our hearts. In some ways this is the quintessential childhood adventure film, and its legacy endures on. We were both lucky...

We're back! It's season 6 and we are starting out with a review of the best summer movie season of the last ten years. From Guardians to Asteroids and the blockbuster duo made in a fever dream, that's right, we are talking Barbenheimer! Join us as we catch you up on our summer, some spoiler free reviews, and the first how could you of the season: How could you not have fun this summer...

Ready for your mind to spontaneously combust?! Not only has co-host Ryan never seen this Christopher Guest classic, but neither has first time guest and long time metal obsessive Ben Youngerman of Molten Metal Media. Join Lauren as she shames both of them, and find out can the irreverent comedy of this rock mockumentary holds up almost 40 years after its original release? Turn your volume up to 11...

What's your favorite scary movie? There's a chance it is this week's episode! Join co-hosts Ryan and Lauren Tocci as they discuss the landmark, the influential, the iconic Wes Craven's Scream . There is no denying their absolute fandom for this film, and even 27 years after its release this film is still as conversation provoking as ever. What scenes do our podcasts host love the m...

It is every galactic geek's favorite holiday, International Star Wars Day, or as it is also know May the Fourth! We could think of only one way to celebrate: talk about a Star Wars movie that was never made. In perhaps our most niche and nerdy episode of all time we are traveling to the Outer Rim to explore what could have been in the Skywalker Saga. Namely, we are looking at the Colin Trevoro...

In one of our coolest opportunities to date, we recorded live from the Compact Disc Center in Bethlehem, PA during Record Store Day - a biannual celebration of all things for the vinyl obsessed and supporting local music retailers. Of course there was only one conversation that felt appropriate: best movie soundtracks of all time. We've set a lot of rules for ourselves. We don't cover movie musica...

You see us as a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess and a criminal.  And hopefully you all see us as podcasters as we bring you The Breakfast Club . There is no denying the web of influence that extends from this film. There is nary a teen comedy or drama post 1985 in American cinema that doesn't try to ascend to the comedic pithiness and emotional resonance of what Hughes captures ab...

In the wee hours of the morning after the 95th Oscars four friends who met at a movie theater and never quite left to join forces and discuss this year's Academy Awards.   Our dear friends Jess and Jesse Kalavoda join us as we break down what went right and wrong during this year's telecast. There is not better way to end this exciting Oscar season than with good friends and hot takes. 

"It's the most movie filled time of the year..." and we are joined by a man who meets and maybe exceeds our Oscars excitment, Anthony Desanctis, Programming Manager of Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas to predict the 95th Academy Awards.  In this episode we gather to offer our picks, our snubs, and our greatest hopes for the 95th Academy Awards. We cover all four acting races, director, and best p...

It's our first ever SEQUEL EPISODE and we couldn’t think of a more deserving film than Creed. Journey with us as a long loved franchise gets the fresh character and innovative director treatment. Ryan Coogler finds a balance of nostalgia and new direction that should be a guide map for modern filmmakers. He signals the next generation of Hollywood legends and provides what is perhaps the best entr...

It’s Super Bowl week, and as Philadelphia’s beloved Birds make it to the big dance we thought it only appropriate to cover the city’s most enduring sports hero: Rocky Balboa. A script written in a feverish 3 1/2 days from a first time screenwriter turned sports movies on their head. Packed with heart, sensitivity and triumph in the face of loss, Rocky inspires us all to go the distance. With such...

By the power of Grayskull and birthdays we are bringing you a celebration of the beloved (and occasionally maligned) film adaptation of the toy series, Masters of the Universe. Join us on a good journey through the realms of Eternia and some town in Texas to follow He-Man in his usual battle with the villainous Skeletor. Behind the scenes, budget cuts and rushed schedules reigned supreme leading t...

How could you 2022?! How could you make us pick a favorite film from this year? Okay, the year didn't, but co-hosts Ryan and Lauren Tocci are back to discuss their top films of 2022. With a little help from The Blockbuster game they will be competing in a head to head draft style to come up with their top 5 films of the year. Will Ryan's list be dominated by horror movies? Will Lauren be indecisiv...

The Godfather. Die Hard. Home Alone. What do these titles have in common? More than you would think according to co-hosts Lauren and Ryan Tocci. Join them as the ho-ho-ho their way into the holiday season with the worst American family, the McAllisters. Listen to Lauren as she tries to make heroes out of the Wet Bandits, and Ryan as he picks his favorite traps. It is an episode about 90s nostalgia...

In a time of year that kicks off many family traditions, we explore a seemingly weird one for co-host Lauren and ask: How could you think Wizard of Oz is a Thanksgiving movie?! Lauren remembers this classic film fondly at this time of year, and tries to justify why we should all be watching it this time of year. But more importantly we are joined by the Colossus of Cinema himself, Anthony DeSancti...

You know the joy of trick or treating and getting a full size candy bar? Well consider this our full size discussion on John Carpenter's Halloween. It is the film that started a franchise and a revolution in horror that is still felt today. Anchored by Carpenter and Debra Hill's writing and enhanced by tremendous and believable performances, this is a masterclass in suspense, scores, and the terro...

Down a road in Lehighton, PA you can find a marquee boasting 35 mm retro films played at a Drive In. Make the turn and you enter a world of pure cinematic imagination where a community of impassioned and energetic movie obsessives are waiting to greet you. This place is the destination for film fans: The Mahoning Drive in Theater. Join us as we talk to the Willy Wonka behind it all, Virgil Cardamo...

I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want, I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna really talk about the madcap Spice World . In a hyperreality version of these English popstars we find Baby, Scary, Posh, Ginger and Sporty agonizing over their first live performance. Aliens touch down, Victoria Beckham drives a bus, and a dance bootcamp breakdown occurs. This movie capitalized on the Spice Girls...

"Stick to the basics, stick to the basics." And stick with us as we kick off football season with the 1999 teen comedy, Varsity Blues. Set in the dusty West Canaan we join Mox, Lance, Tweeder, Billy Bob, and Wendell as they navigate the religion of football in a small Texas town and the misadventures of youth. Along the way we take a trip to the Landing Strip, learn about the physics of a whip cre...

"He loves us...the man absolutely loves us." And to be honest we love Bernie. Sure he's tied to the mob, and definitely tries to have two hapless employees murdered to cover up his own deceitful fraud, but you can't argue with that mustache excellence. Join us as we say farewell to summer with the best (and maybe only) Labor Day movie, Weekend at Bernie's. It is the credit of uninhibited pitch mee...

Friday night at the Copa is for girlfriends, but every other day is for listening to podcasts about movies! Welcome to season 5 and we are starting off with a bang and a bada bing. Join us as we fill Ryan's massive mafia gap, Goodfellas. We talk everything Scorsese and 1990. We muse about Jimmy the Gent's morality, Henry's disloyalty, and Tommy's relatability. Ultimate though we ask, How could you...