Episodes

Home Alone (with Brandon Kriske) 23.12.2023 1:08:45

Greetings and happy holidays from Stamper Cinema. This podcast was originally recorded in December of 2022, but due to my home being flooded last year I decided to table this episode for Christmas of 2023. But fret not, because just as Home Alone is timeless so too is this episode. Enjoy! Home Alone links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Deadly Games (French Home Alone type film) 25 Home Alone facts

Empire Records (with Josh Trimberger) 19.12.2023 47:02

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema we turn the clocks back to 1995 and discuss the cult classic EMPIRE RECORDS. Empire Records is a comedic / coming-of-age story about a group of record store employees over the course of a single day and their quest to stop the store from being sold to a large chain. In this highly eventful day they laugh, they cry, they have an impromptu funeral and lea...

The Killing (with author and filmmaker Tyler Schwanke) 06.12.2023 1:01:32

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema we take a trip back to 1956 to discuss the Stanley Kubrick (yes, that Stanley Kubrick) heist flick THE KILLING. The Killing is the story of career criminal Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) attempting one last job before he goes straight and marries his fiancee. Joining his team of misfits for the heist to steal millions of dollars from a racetrack is a sha...

Bram Stoker’s Dracula (with Ryan Winter) 31.10.2023 1:27:11

Greetings! In this special Halloween edition of Stamper Cinema we discuss all things from BRAM STOKER'S DRACULA, the highly stylized interpretation by legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola. Joining us for the conversation is all-around amazing dude / incredible author Ryan Winter (RAVISH and WAKE THE DEVIL). Listen on as we break down some of the highs/the lows from this iconic 1992 film (and i...

Coraline (with The Fangirl) 27.10.2023 50:48

Greetings! In this episode we tackle the 2009 stop-motion animated masterpiece CORALINE, directed by Henry Selick and based on the novel by Neil Gaiman. Joining us in discussing this highly successful, yet very-much cult classic is YouTube's The Fangirl. Enjoy! Topics discussed include: why this movie rocks, how they made the film, what happened to the They Might Be Giants soundtrack and, most i...

Discussing Mike Flanagan + Hill House and Bly Manor (with Lale Davidson) 13.10.2023 1:07:02

Happy Friday the 13th in October all! Keeping on brand, in this episode, we cover two incredible ghost stories from filmmaker MIKE FLANAGAN (The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor). Joining the podcast today to help us do it is author LALE DAVIDSON (Blue Woman Burning, Against the Grain). Not only does Lale has a brand new novel she's going to tell us about (Beyond Sight), but sh...

What About Bob? (With Jenna Saunders) 09.10.2023 43:26

Greetings! In this episode we discuss the 1991 Frank Oz comedy WHAT ABOUT BOB? A film that so perfectly (and hilariously) explores the relationship between a mentally unstable patient and his egotistical psychotherapist. Joining in on the discussion is JENNA SAUNDERS of the OFFICE ADHD podcast. Enjoy! WHAT ABOUT BOB links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes JENNA SAUNDERS links https://www.officeadhd.com http...

The Truman Show (with Heroek) 03.10.2023 58:32

Greetings! In this episode we break down one of the most iconic films of the past 30 years, THE TRUMAN SHOW (starring Jim Carrey). Joining the podcast to help navigate through this Peter Weir masterpiece is HEROEK (artist, music producer and host of the Hero's Journey podcast). Enjoy! The Truman Show links https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120382/ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/truman_show Heroek...

Dazed and Confused (with John Rohe) 24.09.2023 1:43:55

Happy 30th Anniversary to this infamous Richard Linklater classic! In this episode John and I discuss DAZED AND CONFUSED for a good 45 minutes, before totally derailing and end up talking about who the hell knows what for the next 60 minutes. It's pretty perfect. Enjoy! Dazed and Confused links IMDB Matthew McConaughey Audition Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.com https://linktr.ee...

Rollercoaster (with author John Bukowski) 08.09.2023 56:56

Greetings! In this episode author JOHN BUKOWSKI returns to the show to discuss the 1977 disaster thriller ROLLERCOASTER - as well as his brand new novel Checkout Time... which I've read - and thoroughly loved! Now then, sit back and enjoy the ride. Rollercoaster links IMDB Sensurround John Bukowski links http://www.thrillerjohnb.net Buy Checkout Time here... Stamper Cinema links https://www.sta...

That 70s Episode (with Bill Cushing) 30.08.2023 1:29:40

Greetings! In this episode author/poet BILL CUSHING (Just a Little Cage of Bone) returns to the podcast to discuss movies from the 1970s. Like all of the movies. Films include everything from THE GODFATHER to SHAFT, HAROLD and MAUDE to ALIEN, and many many more. Enjoy! Bill Cushing links Purchase his works on Amazon here... linkedin Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.com https://linktr...

About Time (with author Mary K. Savarese) 23.08.2023 56:24

Greetings! In this episode we discuss the 2013 Richard Curtis time-traveling, romantic-comedy drama ABOUT TIME. A movie so touching, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll crying laughing. Joining us to break it all down is author MARY K SAVARESE. Enjoy! About Time links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Mary K Savarese links https://www.maryksavarese.com Amazon store Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.c...

Defending Your Life (with author/screenwriter Bill Robertson) 11.08.2023 1:07:12

Greetings! In this episode BILL ROBERTSON (screenwriter/author) joins the show to discuss the iconic 90s afterlife comedy DEFENDING YOUR LIFE. This is an absolute banger of an episode. We discuss screenwriting, the SAG / WGA strikes, and one of the smartest comedies of the past 30+ years. Enjoy! Defending Your Life links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Bill Robertson links IMDB Buy His Book Here... Stamper C...

A Conversation with Amanda Jane Cooper 28.07.2023 34:22

Greetings! I am extremely proud to share my recent conversation with the insanely talented actress and singer, AMANDA JANE COOPER. Amanda has played countless roles, but is probably most recognized for playing Glinda in WICKED on Broadway! Yes, that Glinda, that Wicked, that Broadway. The coolest part? She's also one of the show's longest running actors to ever play the iconic role... and if I may...

The Notebook (with Lisa Skinner) 21.07.2023 1:06:33

Greetings! In this very special episode of Stamper Cinema, author and behavioral specialist LISA SKINNER joins us to discuss Alzheimer's disease and her related work in the field. Of course, we also take some time discuss the THE NOTEBOOK, winner of the highly-coveted MTV Movie Awards 'Best Kiss' category. :) This is a good one. Enjoy! The Notebook links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Original Ending Best K...

Everything Everywhere All At Once (with Laura Lewis-Barr) 14.07.2023 49:45

Hello there! You picked a good one today. LAURA LEWIS-BARR, the amazingly talented award-winning stop-motion filmmaker, returns to discuss one of the best films ever made, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE. Enjoy! Everything Everywhere All At Once links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Laura Lewis-Barr links https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com YouTube Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.com Linktree

Pirates of the Caribbean (with Liz Shipton) 02.07.2023 40:41

Greetings! In this episode LIZ SHIPTON joins us to talk a bit about her life as a part-time author, full-time pirate (her words) - as well as help unpack the swashbuckling classic, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL. Enjoy! Liz Shipton links https://lizshipton.com Facebook TikTok Read her latest book here... Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.com linktree Pirates of...

Vengeance (with Naomi Beaty) 09.06.2023 58:21

In this episode we are honored by the return of our favorite screenplay consultant, Naomi Beaty (writeandco.com). Naomi previously appeared on Stamper Cinema to discuss Ti West's X (episode 82). This time around, we're breaking down the BJ Novak directorial debut, VENGEANCE. Enjoy! Vengeance links Rotten Tomatoes IMDB Naomi Beaty links https://writeandco.com Videos where Naomi talks screenplay stu...

District 9 (with Lindsey Kinsella) 02.06.2023 38:01

Greetings! In this episode we are joined by highly acclaimed author Lindsey Kinsella (The Lazarus Taxa) to discuss one of the coolest sci-fi flicks in recent memory, DISTRICT 9. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out Lindsey's latest novel The Heart of Pangaea. District 9 and related links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes The Metamorphosis Carnotaurus wiki Lindsey Kinsella links Facebook Purchase on Amazon Stamper...

Dune (with Cooper Cherry) 26.05.2023 1:34:32

Greetings! In our 100th episode we are honored to be joined by the OG guest himself, Cooper Cherry (host of the Machinic Unconscious Happy Hour)! Cooper returns to discuss the 1984 David Lynch cult-classic DUNE. This is a good one. BIFAR! Dune (1984) links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Spice Diver fan edit Roger Ebert's less-than-impressed review Princess Irulan Costume Alicia Witt, the child prodigy Coop...

The Fugitive (with Lana McAra) 20.05.2023 42:56

Greetings! In this 99th episode I am joined by the award-winning, best-selling author Lana McAra as we take a close look at the story structure of the action-thriller THE FUGITIVE (1993). If you love breaking down films by story, this is the episode for you. Enjoy! The Fugitive links Sam Sheppard Case IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Train Wreck Scene Screenplay texts Story - Robert McKee Hero's Journey - Jos...

Gattaca (with Dylan James Quarles) 12.05.2023 1:49:34

Greetings and welcome to our 98th episode of Stamper Cinema. Returning to the show is Dylan James Quarles to discuss one of my all-time favorite sci-fi flicks GATTACA (1997). This is a fun one. Enjoy! Gattaca links IMDB Rotten Tomatoes Is Pluto a planet? Dylan James Quarles links http://www.djqfiction.com Stamper Cinema links https://www.stampercinema.com LinkTree

The Staircase (with Marlene Sharp) 21.04.2023 48:15

Greetings! In this episode we are joined by Marlene Sharp to discuss all things THE STAIRCASE. We cover a little bit about everything: the HBO series, the Netflix true-crime documentary as well as the Michael Peterson case itself. If you are not familiar with the events of THE STAIRCASE, here's essentially what happened.. Back in December 2001, Kathleen Peterson (48) was found dead at the bottom o...

April Fool’s Day with Deborah Goodrich Royce (Harker Jones cohosts) 01.04.2023 1:02:41

Greetings! In this very special edition of Stamper Cinema, Harker Jones returns to the show to discuss the cult classic APRIL FOOL'S DAY (1986). And even better - he brought along Deborah Goodrich (aka Nikki) from the film! Deborah joins us for a look back at this controversial horror film often noted for its twist. Or it is reveal? Hm. Listen on as Deborah clues us in on their very important dis...

A Conversation About Freddy Moore (with Renee Schyjer) 17.02.2023 35:38

Greetings and welcome to a very special episode of Stamper Cinema. In this installment we are joined by Renee Schyjer, wife of late rocker Freddy Moore (Skogie, The Kats, The Nu-Kats). Renee and I discuss Freddy's recent memoir IT'S NOT A RUMOUR - which Freddy, along with Shannon Guyton, were able to complete prior to Freddy's passing in 2022. We explore several chapters, including an amusing per...