The Stage 28 Theatre Podcast

This July we celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a full slate of war films. We tried to cover all the bases with a wide range of conflicts, decades, filmmakers, and tones represented. All are through the lens of Americans as we look back on both the good and bad of the USA's complex legacy. We always work and hope to provide both classic favorites and new discoveries. Lots of rare and notewort...

In honor of Clint Eastwood's 96th Birthday, June is a celebration of one of Hollywood's oldest living icons., We came up with an "Essential 8" group of films to understand his career both in front of and behind the camera. Additionally, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Outlaw Josey Wales, and offer a family-friendly screening of animated western standout Rango. We hope you will join u...

Celebrating “The Great Outdoors” this May at Stage 28! 11 films which feature characters engaging with Mother Nature in a meaningful way, often with sinister results. Come bask in the start of summertime and plan your next outdoor adventure while soaking in the cosmic rays of stunning 35mm film prints! We look forward to seeing you at the theater.   Timestamps of films discussed:   -Treasure of th...

Join us in April for a celebration of New York City in 35mm! We have programmed 15 classic films that capture the Big Apple with authenticity and personal touch, as well as two documentaries, and two films celebrating milestone annniversaries! Join us as we discuss each film and the role it’s played in our cinematic journey. Lots of great discussion in this one! See you at the theatre and stay tun...

Join us as we discuss Francis Ford Coppola's 1982 musical drama One from the Heart. Why the film was overlooked, the history of Zoetrope Studios, the cast, production strategy, and it's place in the hierarchy of Coppola's filmography. We felt this film embodied the spirit of our March film program, so tune in for an insightful analysis of one of Coppola's most overlooked gems and how it came to ex...

We are proud to announce our latest 35mm film series! “March Musicals” will celebrate music in cinema- not just musicals, but docs, biopics, dramas, and concert films. Some special and rare prints will be showcased in their proper glory. And stay tuned for a surprise guest at one of the screenings! More info to follow. As always, we will provide a few laughs and an analysis of each film selected....

We’re excited to announce the schedule for our February series-honoring Black filmmakers and actors as part of Black History Month. Join us for a spotlight on some of our personal favorites and a few can’t miss classics throughout the month. And just a reminder that all films will be presented in 35mm unless otherwise noted! See you at Stage 28 in lovely Urbania, Ohio!   Draft begins at 10:12

Welcome back to Stage 28! The boys are back to make their picks for this month's January slate. The theme? Summertime Blues! Join us for a discussion of summer and beach-themed movies to help escape the grey and cold here in Ohio. As always, each film will be presented in a 35mm format to maintain the integrity of our cinema. This month we will feature two very special 70mm screenings, a first for...

Join us as we discuss the best new releases of 2025, as well as several favorite personal discoveries in another memorable year for cinema.    

Welcome back to Stage 28! The boys are back to make their picks for this month's December slate. The theme? Let it snow! Join us for a discussion of snow-themed classics and news and notes from our first month at the theatre. Thank you to our wonderful patrons for supporting the arts in Urbania. See you soon! Timestamps:   14:30- New releases 22:00- Ad break 24:00- 16mm mini-marathon details 28:50...

In our inaugural episode, Andrew and Corey draft the film titles for our upcoming Film Noir series to be presented throughout November in glorious 35mm... Stay tuned for promotions, guest appearances, and special concesssions deals.   Timestamps  Background info/introduction- 0:01 Draft begins a-11:14 Honorable mentions- 1:04:40