THE 4:30 MOVIE

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "THE PLAY'S THE THING WEEK" as your favorite 4:30 movie hosts return for an all-new theme week programming a week of classic (and not so classic) films based on plays. So join us on the Great White Way as we walk the boards of THE 4:30 MOVIE.  All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to mix it up in an all-new fantasy theme week including MARK A. ALTMAN (showru...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "CRUISE CONTROL: THE FILMS OF TOM CRUISE WEEK" as your favorite 4:30 movie hosts return for an all-new theme week programming a week of classic (and not so classic) Tom Cruise films. We feel the need for a season premiere. This week on THE 4:30 MOVIE.  All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to mix it up in an all-new fantasy theme week including MARK A. ALTMA...

Your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts recently paid a visit to the Inglorious Treksperts new subscriber only podcast, DECK 78, to offer their rebuttal to Quentin Tarantino lambasting the 80's as one of the worst decade for films in his new book, Cinema Odyssey. In this episode, Mark A. Altman, Ashley E. Miller, Steven Melching and Daren Dochterman current that misapprehension by sharing Why We Love The 8...

BACK ON PROGRAM. The 4:30 MOVIE will return in February 2023 with all-new episodes, but if you find yourself missing your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts, you'll enjoy this special Thanksgiving sneak preview from our new podcast, DECK 78, in which Mark, Daren, Ashley & Steven make their attack run as they escape the first season of the hit Disney+ series, #ANDOR. In this new monthly podcast, Mark, Daren...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's our super-sized SEASON FINALE as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of films from the seminal moviegoing year of 1982 as chronicled in the upcoming documentary, 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! Celebrate an entire seven days of classic films as we prove once again why we love the 80's as they celebrate a year with many hearts as they go over the moon. Our predi...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "EVERYONE WAS GUN-FU FIGHTING WEEK" in which we celebrate the balletic gun-fu genre as well as the release of Mark's new book, "They Shouldn't Have Killed His Dog: The Complete Ass Kicking Oral History of John Wick, Gun-Fu & The New Age of Action" from St. Martin's Press. Also: don't miss us at SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON. Check the schedule at comic-con.org. We would be...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "JEFF BRIDGES OVER TROUBLED WATER WEEK" in which we celebrate the incredible career of actor Jeff Bridges as our hosts curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies starring The Dude himself.  Also: don't miss us at SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON this July as your hosts abide.  All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to celebrate the career of Jeff Bridges this week inc...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "SEND IN THE CLOWNS WEEK" because there's got to be clowns as our hosts curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies featuring, starring or about clowns. So stop clowning around, put on your nose and shoes, honk your horn and join us for an all-new 4:30 Movie. Plus: we can't help but return to talking about #TheOffer, the source of all our pain.  Also: don't mis...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "GONE TOO SOON WEEK" as our hosts pay tribute to the actors, writers, directors and producers who passed away before their time and we celebrate the wonderful movies they left behind on an all-new 4:30 Movie fantasy theme week which is anything but dead on arrival. They're not really gone as long as we remember them...  All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "BABY WEEK" as our hosts pay tribute to movies about babies in honor of our sound editor Marc Rivera's new addition. This week, we'll really deliver on an all-new 4:30 Movie fantasy theme week as we've got the baby formula for movies.   All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to celebrate Scotts including MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, PANDORA, author, THE SECRET...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "GREAT SCOTT WEEK!" as our hosts pay tribute to movies about, starring and made by Scotts. Why? We really don't know, but you're guaranteed to be surprised and maybe even delighted by our picks on this all-new 4:30 Movie fantasy theme week.   All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to celebrate Scotts including MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, PANDORA, author, THE...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "SURPRISE WEEK" as our hosts didn't know in advance what week they'd be picking and are completely surprised by the choice of weeks. How do they fare when they have to program an all-new theme week on the fly. Find out on all-new episode along with special guest quizmaster, ISAAC ALTMAN. All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back to be put to the test in this pop...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "MOONING OVER HEPBURN WEEK" as we celebrate the films of the brilliant and beautiful AUDREY HEPBURN and discuss her classic Hollywood career and philanthropy which truly made her a motion picture icon.    All your favorite 4:30 Movie hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, PANDORA, author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE, THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION, THEY SHOULDN...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "ON THE SLY WEEK" as we celebrate the films of actor/writer/director SYLVESTER STALLONE from his early days in FIST and Paradise Alley to his latest outings proving he's not expendable. Our prediction for the podcast: pain. That said, we're gonna fly now....  And yes, we know we forgot to mention Cop Land, Steve :)) We told you we'd be back and we are back includi...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "THE 420 MOVIE WEEK" as we get high on our own supply and program a fantasy theme week devoted to movies about stoners, drugs and more which is sure to be another high-light this season.  One thing's for sure, it'll really tie the podcast together.  Your 4:30 Movie hosts are all back including MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, PANDORA, author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE,...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "GET TO THE CHOPPER NOW WEEK" as we celebrate the films of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Celebrate the filmography of the original Governator as we pump it up and talk about the career of this legendary action superstar and his many iconic roles. If it bleeds, you can listen.  We told you we'd be back and we are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (showrunner, PANDORA, author,...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, the below-the-line must be drawn here and no further for "THE CATEGORIES OSCAR FORGOT WEEK" as we fete the craftspeople the Academy won't as we curate a week of Oscar nominees in the categories of BEST EDITING, BEST MAKE-UP & HAIRSTYLING, BEST SCORE, BEST SOUND and BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN to rectify the infuriating and short-sighted decision to give these categories the...

HOLY PODCAST, BATMAN! THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "SAME BAT TIME, SAME BAT CHANNEL WEEK" as we return to curate a fantasy theme week of classic Batman films celebrating the blockbuster release of the sensational new film, The Batman.  Get ready for a week that's of Dark Knight detecting that's going to leave you bellowing Begora.  As always, your favorite co-hosts (and caped crusaders) are b...

SEASON PREMIERE. THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "THE BEST OF THE 4:30 MOVIE" as we return for our epic fifth season and this week program some of our favorite films from the last four seasons. Get ready to inaugurate an entirely new season of incredible episodes because The 4:30 Movie is back... and better than ever! Roll 'em...  As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTM...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, while you're anxiously awaiting Season Five, it's a special bonus episode as our man in Telluride, STEVEN MELCHING, reports back on all the cinematic goodness he checked out while in Colorado. Also, where to get the best steaks and pizza in Telluride and where int eh world is Werner Herzog? It's a week of great movies and lively conversation as your favorite 4:30 MOVIE...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "DO YOU FEEL LUCKY WEEK?" Well, you should because it's a week of great Clint Eastwood movies for our fourth season finale. Joins us as we program a week of unexpected, offbeat and completely obvious films from the ouvere of actor/auteur CLINT EASTWOOD. It's sure to make your day... As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (author, THE S...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "AMBLIN WEEK" as we ease on down the road to talk about Spielberg Movies not directed by Steven himself, but produced by his company, Amblin Entertainment. Spend a week in the shadow of the Master before we get sent back into the wild.   As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE, THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION), ...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "VIVA LAS VEGAS WEEK" as we feel lucky and roll the dice on a week full of movies set in or about Las Vegas. Join us for  a week in Sin City with THE 4:30 MOVIE.   As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE, THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "1981 WEEK" as we celebrate from 40 years ago today. Join us for a special Comic-Con @ Home Edition of The 4:30 Movie. It'll be a great week. Trust us.  As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE, THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION), STEVEN MELCHING (writer, THE CLONE WARS, REBELS), ASHLEY E. MILLER (writer; DOTA: DRA...

THIS WEEK ON THE 4:30 MOVIE, it's "SHARK WEEK" and we'll need a bigger podcast as we curate an all-new fantasy theme week of movies that will make you afraid to go back in the water. Yes, it's an entire week of doll-eyed predators who are on the hunt... for you.   As always, your favorite co-hosts are back including MARK A. ALTMAN (author, THE SECRETS OF THE FORCE, THE FIFTY-YEAR MISSION), STEVEN...