Sitting Around Talking Movies

"Black Panther" is probably the most anticipated Marvel superhero movie in years. And given how popular Marvel movies are that's no mean feat. So we brought Mike Sargent along to tell us all about it and what it means to the culture at large. Is it worth the hype. Then we look at the latest Netflix historical epic "Babylon Berlin" which shows us Germany inbetween world wars. And speaking of TV Bil...

There are lots of new films to talk about this week - but first we have info on how you can see the Talking Pictures gang reunited on CUNY TV - and, even more more conveniently, online! Neil has ALL the details. Plus Lisa Rosman tells us what she's been up to (sort of). Then there's "The 15:17 to Paris," the latest from Clint Eastwood. It's not only based on a true story about 3 Americans who pere...

You may well be wondering why there's only a low-budget horror movie opening this weekend. Hint: It has something to do with a football game. You may also be wondering what the Grammy Awards were all about last weekend. You're not alone. Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Jack Rico parse just what was going during "Music's Biggest Night." We also look at two of Steve Spielber...

DId you get up early to watch the Oscar nominations? What did you think - not only of the nomination show but the nominations themselves. Did the Academy live up to its promise to be more inclusive? Did "The Shape of Water" deserve 13 nominations. Who should of been nominated but wasn't? There are lots of questions so we called our friends Mike Sargent and Peri Nemiroff to see what they think. The...

The year has just started and things are already nuts. So we've asked Mike Sargent to help us disect some entertainment news as well as some entertainment. In light of the #MeToo movement and current sexual harrasment allegations we take a look at the controversy and try to figure out if the careers of Woody Allen, Aziz Ansari and James Franco are finished or if these guys can make a comeback. And...

Winter is upon us. The landscape is grey and drab and there's snow everywhere...TIME FOR A LIAM NEESON ACTION MOVIE!!! If there's nothing else to get folks out of their warm houses and into a movie theater it's the sight of a 60-something man kicking serious butt. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and our good friend and respected journalist Logan Hill take on "The Commuter." Oh, and did y...

It's a Winter Wonderland out there! Not only in nature but in your local theater as well. So Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Jack Rico of The Highly Relevant Podcast take a look at what's on offer this season. First there's "All the Money in the World" which is really two stories in one. First there's the plot which is about the kidnapping of J Paul Getty III and his grandfather's...

Well that was quite a year, wasn't it? Everything seemed to go nuts at least one point or another and if you were seeking sanity at the movies or on TV, well...Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and special guest Lisa Rosman took a look back at the year's entertainment crop and there's plenty to talk about. There were critical darlings like "The Shape of Water," "The Post," "Baby Driver" and "...

OK, so you've gotten "Star Wars" out of your system. Now you're hankering for a movie by and for adults. One where nothing explodes except emotions and there aren't any furry characters your children will want you to buy. Well, you're in luck! This week we've got three grownup movies to talk about. And we've got favorite guest Lisa Rosman along to help out. First there's "The Post" which stars Tom...

It's here!!! "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is now in theaters and audiences are lining up around the block. Is it worth the hype? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and guest Grace Randolph of "Beyond the Trailer" don't reveal any spoilers (well, we really tried) ane let you know what's fun about it and what's not. We also hear what cast members Mark Hammill, Daisy Ridley and John Boyega have to...

Don't let anyone tell you there's nothing in the theaters until "Star Wars" opens! There's so much this week we brought in guest Jack Rico of the Highly Relevent Podcast to help us out. First there's the whole sexual harrassment scandal hitting Hollywood and politics and then we've got movies. Like "The Disaster Artist" which stars James Franco and is based on a true story. Plus there's "I Tonya,"...

Awards season is upon us and the prestige movies are finally here! So we've got special guest Lisa Rosman along to help us figure out which ones are really worth all the buzz. First there's the lush gay romance "Call Me By Your Name" with Armie Hammer. Then there's Woody Allen's "Wonder Wheel" which stars Kate Winslet and Jim Belushi. But that's certainly not all - Guillermo Del Toro has an enchan...

After the Louis CK controversy broke his distributor decided not to release his new film "I Love You Daddy." But we got to see it before they pulled it (pun not intended) and we'll tell you if it's fun or if it's creepy...or both. And since "Justice League" is opening this week we've brought along YouTube sensation Grace Randolph, who knows her way around a superhero movie. Ah, but there's so much...

We go a lot of places in this week's podcast and we've brought special guest Caryn James along as we look at the latest movies and streaming shows. We start with "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" which is hard to categorize but definitely makes an impression. Then there's the latest version of "Murder on the Orient Express" directed and starring Kennerth Branagh and a cast full of A-list...

Oh boy can we pack a lot into a podcast. Especially this week when we bring in special guest Mike Sargent and talk about Greta Gerwig's directorial debut (sort of) "Lady Bird" which is a coming of age movie starring Saorsie Ronan. Then there's "Thor: Ragnarok" the latest from Marvel with an amazing cast including Cate Blanchett of all people. We also take a look at Rob Reiner's "LBJ" starring Wood...

Whenever Matt Damon and George Clooney combine forces it's worth taking a look. Add a script by the Coen brothers and you have the 1950's era dramedy "Suburbicon." So we brought along special guest Jack Rico of The Highly Relevant Podcast to add his two cents and the result was one of the most spirited sessions we've ever had. And we hear what Matt Damon has to say about working with his friend on...

It's the second part of our special podcast from the 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival. We continue our fascinatiing conversations with stars and filmmakers starting with writer/director Vincent Gagliostro who tells us about his film "After Louie" which stars Alan Cumming who delivers a raw and riveting performance as a survivor of the AIDS crisis coming to terms with life after los...

What better place to do our 100th podcast than at the 25th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli sit down outside with the stars and filmmakers and get the lowdown on some amazing films. We start with writer/director Onur Turkel and star Jamie Block who tell us about their ribald new film "The Misogynists" which is set in a single hotel room on the...

There's a new Tom Cruise movie in town. Usually you can't exape them but there's not a lot of buzz about "American Made." Why is that? Has Tom lost his mojo? We bring in Roger Friedman of Showbiz411.com who has all sorts of theories as to why Tom's not jumping up and down on couches for this movie even though it's pretty good (hint: it involves lawyers). Then Roger helps us sort though the glut of...

Are you old enough to remember when Billie Jean King played a high-stake tennis match with hustler Bobby Riggs? Well, even if you aren't there's a new movie out about that epic match called "Battle of the Sexes" starring Emma Stone and Steve Carrell and it's got a lot of buzz. There are a lot of women's issues in the film so we brought in special guest and new friend comedian Talia Greiss (the G i...

"It" was HUGE last weekend and it seems people are finally going back to theaters. And it seems that what they want to see is scary movies. Since "Mother!" opens this week and is also a scary movie it would seem they'll be lining up to check out this latest offering from director Darren Aronofsky which stars Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem. So why is Paramount making it so difficult for critic...

The box-office has been in a terrible slump of late and Hollywood is hoping that "It" will bring moviegoers back to the theaters and bring their wallets with them. What's "It"? It's the latest Stephen King novel to be adapted for the big screen. You know, the one with the terrible clown that was a TV series years ago starring Tim Curry. Well now there's a big-bucks movie version with a talented yo...

The summer of 2017 is over. How will we remember it? Will we remember it? Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy, Lisa Rosman and special Guest Jack Rico of the Highly Relevant Podcast take a look back and frankly, they're not impressed. Box-office numbers are way down even though the Hollywood hype is as big as it's ever been. Granted, there were some big hits, such as "Wonder Woman" but was it overpraised? Li...

Two giants of comedy passed just before out podcast. So we take time to remember Dick Gregory, who broke more than just color barriers and influenced a generation of comics who came after him. Then we consider the career of mercurial comic Jerry Lewis. Love him or loathe him he was a force to be reckoned with. We also look at movies that are out here in the dog days of August such as "Logan Lucky"...

Neil was a little late to this week's podcast but Bill McCuddy, Bill Bregoli and very special guest Lisa Rosman get to the reason behind his tardiness and it has to do with a certain president. We also talk about how late night talk shows are dealing with the president who shall not be named. Plus there are new movies such as "The Hitman's Bodyguard" starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson an...