Chris Roberts

I Saw It On Linden Street

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I Saw It On Linden Street is dedicated to the joy of finding appreciation in cult films, exploitation oddities, beloved classics and all points in-between. Host Chris Roberts invites listeners to join in as they screen movie magic in the Linden Street Cinema Experience Theatre. Check us out: www. LSCEP.com

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Apr 8, 2024

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Episodes

Night Moves (1975) 09.11.2020

Private Eye Harry Moseby struggles with his personal life while attempting to find a teenage runaway. He does eventually track her down, but that only opens up deeper questions which forces Moseby to make a choice- leave it to the police, or pursue it himself. Tune in as Chris talks up generational comfort with infidelity, chess, & Gene hack man as the LSCE screens the Arthur Penn 1975 cult th...

Romeo Is Bleeding (1994) 02.11.2020

A crooked womanizing cop’s double life of being on the mafia payroll comes crashing down around him as he is both seduced by and then ordered to kill a beautiful Russian hitwoman. Tune in as Chris breaks down neo-noir as genre, arrogance, and a scary Roy Scheider performance as the LSCE screens the 1994 Peter Medak cult film “Romeo is Bleeding.” Join us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Subscribe, L...

Bonus Ep. Election 2020 30.10.2020

Join Chris as he uses his history degree for something semi-useful and talks about the 44 men who have held higher office in the good old U.S.A. Some interesting trivia, a couple of opinions, and a heartfelt plea to vote on Tuesday. Oh...and Neo-Noir films are coming at your face on Monday. That is all.

My Fellow Americans (1996) 26.10.2020

Two former U.S. Presidents & hated rivals join forces to expose the current corrupt President and a conspiracy to eliminate them. Join Chris as he muses about Grumpy Old Men, James Garner, & the passage of time as the LSCE screens the Peter Segal 1996 comedy “My Fellow Americans.” Join us!

Wag The Dog (1997) 19.10.2020

Two weeks before the general election- a spin doctor joins forces with a Hollywood producer and his team of marketing gurus to create a sham war to distract the public from a sex scandal the incumbent finds himself embroiled in. Join Chris as he digs into embedded media, the first Gulf War, & weird family movie nights, as the LSCE screens the Barry Levinson 1997 eerily prescient satire “Wag th...

The Candidate (1972) 12.10.2020

Bill McKay is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from California. He has no chance of winning...but as he starts to gain traction, he finds himself making a series of compromises that changes what he stands for and who he is. Tune in as Chris talks John V. Tunney, last lines, & Dan Quayle missing the point- plus stick around for a special guest joining us in "The Sidecar," as the LSCE screens 1972's...

Bulworth (1998) 05.10.2020

Disillusioned by compromises made over his lengthy career,  a suicidal liberal Senator puts a contract out on himself and begins to speak honestly  with his voters, turning to drinking, dancing, and rapping to get his point across...and to everybody's shock- it works! Join Chris as he muses on picking your battles, essentialism, and the concept of "the truth" as the LSCE screens Warren B...

The Boondock Saints (1999) 28.09.2020

In an act of self-defense, two twin Irish brothers kill some Russian mobsters and afterwards are struck with the epiphany that they have been chosen by God to eliminate evil in the world. Join Chris as he talks about the pitfalls of film fashion, unchecked egos, and the problems with autographs as the LSCE concludes the theme of “A Pulpy Mess” & screens the 1999 cult crime thriller “The Boondo...

The Big Hit (1998) 21.09.2020

A cash strapped (but overly nice) hitman is forced to moonlight on a kidnapping plot to help pay off his debts while juggling a fiance, her overbearing parents, a greedy mistress, & a crew of cutthroats ready to turn on him. Join Chris as he muses on classic "Loveline," Marky Mark, & Seppuku phone etiquette as the LSCE continues the theme of "A Pulpy Mess" & screens the 1998 cult actio...

2 Days In The Valley (1996) 14.09.2020

A down on his luck hitman, a sadistic couple, a suicidal director, an ass of an art dealer, his devoted assistant, his sister the nurse, a pair of vice cops,  and an olympic athlete all share connections to a murder over a very rough 48hrs. Join Chris as he waxes on about release windows, intertextuality, and "playing the waiting game" as the LSCE screens the crime cult classic "2 Days in the...

Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead (1995) 07.09.2020

Tune in as Chris talks unique slang, character development, & unfair comparisons as the LSCE screens the 1995 cult classic “Things To Do In Denver When You’re Dead.” Join us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Subscribe, Like, & Review.

A Pulpy Mess (Bonus) 04.09.2020

Join Chris as he waxes on about how much he loves “Pulp Fiction”- talks about the films that aped its’ style in the decade following and sets the table for September’s theme “A Pulpy Mess.” Join Us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Subscribe, Like, & Review. 

Silent Rage (1982) 31.08.2020

A small-town sheriff tries to stop the killing spree of a madman who has been gifted regenerative healing powers, making him all but indestructible. Tune in as Chris talks Chuck Norris, genre mashups and awkward love scenes as the LSCE screens the 1982 cult classic “Silent Rage.” Join us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Subscribe, Like, & Review.

The Baby (1973) 24.08.2020

A social worker dealing with painful personal loss, investigates the strange and distrustful Wadsworth Family, which consists of a mother, two daughters, and the reason for her being summoned- an adult son who behaves as if he is still  an infant.  Tune in as Chris talks Ted Post,  uncomfortable exploitation, and portrayals of mentally challenged individuals as the LSCE screens the squirm inducing...

For Y'ur Height Only (1981) 17.08.2020

Top Agent 00 is tapped to stop the diabolical plans of syndicate boss Mr. Giant, who has kidnapped the brilliant Dr. Van Kohler and plans to hold the world hostage with the scientist’s most recent invention- the deadly N-bomb. Join Chris as he talks Colonialism, Weng Weng, and Filipino Cinem, as the LSCE screens the 1981 cult classic “For Y’ur Height Only.” Join Us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com...

Gymkata (1985) 10.08.2020

Join Chris as he talks Olympics, Kurt Thomas, and Ninjas as the LSCE screens the 1985 Cannon Cult Classic “Gymkata,” Join us! Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Like, Subscribe, review. Please Support Our Friends Peter Martin: https://velocipeter.com/podcast/ https://ninjanewsjapan.com/

Death Bed: The Bed That Eats (1977) 03.08.2020

Patton Oswalt tried to wave us off*- & Chris covered it anyway. Tune in for bad acting, killer furniture, & the Nigerian Civil was as the LSCE screens the 1977 cult classic “Deathbed: The Bed That Eats.” Join us! *Not hyperbole- he good naturedly reached on Instagram to joke “warn us off” – because he is awesome. Check us out at www. LSCEP.com Please Support Our Friends Peter Martin: https...

Night of the Hunter (1955) 27.07.2020

A murderous serial killing con man, who clothes himself in the guise of a pious preacher, pursues two children across the Ohio River Valley to try and lay claim to a stolen $10,000. Sounds good to us! Join Chris as he talks Robert Mitchum, Charles Laughton, and the overreaction of religious groups as the LSCE screens the 1955 cult classic “Night of the Hunter.” Join Us! Like us, subscribe & re...

The Warriors (1979) 20.07.2020

A Coney Island gang is forced to make a 30 mile journey from the Bronx back to their home territory, fighting the entire time to stay alive. Can you dig it? Join Chris as he muses about ancient history, gang fights and PBS as the LSCE screens Walter Hill's 1979 Cult Classic "The Warriors." Join us!  Listen, Subscribe, Rate & Review. WWW.LSCEP.COM  

The Getaway (1972) 13.07.2020

Join Chris as he digs into the works of Jim Thompson, Sam Peckinpah, and the King of Cool himself, Steve McQueen as the LSCE screens the cult crime classic- 1972’s “The Getaway.” Join us!

2nd Chance: Zardoz 10.07.2020

Here it is- The Bonus Episode you didn’t ask for! Chris sits down to talk to “Zardoz” enthusiast Dr. Chance and talk of the vortex, Jame Bond, and immortality issues. Join us!

Charley Varrick (1973) 06.07.2020

A former crop duster turned bank robber finds himself on the run when the small bank his crew hits turns out to be a drop where mob money is washed. Instead of a modest payout, Varrick is now trying to make a run to freedom with over half a million dollars and murderous hitmen on his trail. Join Chris as he talks Don Siegel, Walter Matthau, and morally ambiguous characters as the LSCE screens the...

The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane (1976) 29.06.2020

Join Chris as he talks up Jodie Foster, Martin Sheen, and Children’s rights as the LSCE screens the 1976 cult classic “The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane.” Join us! Like, subscribe, review us. Stop by and check us out at www. LSCEP.com 

PIN: A Plastic Nightmare (1988) 22.06.2020

Tune in as Chris delves into VC Andrews, AnatomicalDummies, and some light Paranoid Schizophrenia as the LSCE screens the 1988 Canadian Horror cult-classic: "PIN: A Plastic Nightmare". Join us! Reveiw & subscribe at https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/i-saw-it-on-linden-street-836285 .

Blue Monkey (1987) 15.06.2020

Tune in as Chris talks SCTV actors, giant bugs and how alcohol fixes everything as the LSCE screens the 1987 cult classic “Blue Monkey.” Join us. Subscribe, rate, tell a friend. Visit www. LSCEP.com for more.

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