Cinema Chat With David Heath

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with Sam and Alana from the Kael Your Idols podcast. We talk about the 1933 pre-code film Baby Face starring Barbara Stanwyck. We talk about the risqué aspects of the film, the plot, and the cast. We also talk about how this film caused a stir to stimulate enforcement of the production code to soften Hollywood films for three decades to come. Click and li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with our friend, film director Glenn Andreiev about the Universal Movie monsters of the 30s and 40s. Glenn helps us break down Dracula, Frankenstein, The  Wolfman, The Invisible Man, and much more. Click to listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Hey, please if you can, help out Glenn with his next movie!! history! https://www.gofundme.com/f/47k7c-long-island-joins-the-space-ra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Nigel Dreiner about the 1931 classic, City Lights. We talk about the plot, characters, and of course the great Charlie Chaplin. Click to listen!🎥🎥🎬🎬 Nigel works with the Essanay Silent Film Museum, Universal Studios, and Godzillafest as a video editor  https://youtube.com/@nigeldreiner?si=8CrtrUhp_p6VxmNT Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we revisit our recurring series on the history of Disney. Here we talk about the beginning of the impact of Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO. We also talk about the theatrical releases of Disney and Disney subsidiaries during 2011-2015.  Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we pay tribute to Robert Redford. Redford was an Oscar winning director.  Here we concentrate on the films Redford performed in while listing our favorite 10. Click and listen ! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1987 Barry Levinson film Tin Men. The film stars Richard Dreyfuss, Danny DeVito, and Barbara Hershey. We talk about the quirky plot, characters, and cast of this comedy-drama. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this mini episode, we review the new Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film One Battle After Another. Check it out and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the films of director Joe Camp. We talk about his big break from the film, Benji. We discuss how Benji was seemingly all over pop culture in the 70’s and early 80’s.  Joe Camp also directed a hidden gem in 1979 called The Double McGuffin. This film starred several child actors, but also veteran actors such as George Kennedy, Ernest Borgnine, and Elke...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the 1961 Italian comedy, Divorce Italian Style. We talk about the layered themes, the plot, and the characters of this unique film. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with entertainer Brian Rohan about the film Rear Window. We talk plenty about James Stewart and Hitchcock. We also discuss the the themes, characters, and legacy of this special film that so many have enjoyed for over 70 years. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Check out Brian’s website! https://brianrohan.com/?fbclid=IwdGRjcANGZjBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsWRi-mnCPVNxr-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we visit with frequent guest Jeannie Von Jazz about the 1949 noir film Too Late For Tears. We talk about the plot, the characters, and themes of the film. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Be sure to check out Jeannie’s music on Spotify! She’s got great stuff!  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1136TxdpczhrAxF5x0RZbG?si=1JopMOw1QriPzRluDQPuRA Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we review the big three Oscar winners from 1938. Frank Capra’s You Can’t Take It With You won Best Picture. Was it the deserving film? We talk about that and explore the other nominees. We also decide if something was snubbed.  We also talk Best Actor and Best Actress. Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis won these awards. Were others better in their respective roles? We...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with the great niece of  Carl Laemmle (former head of Universal Studios) about the life and career of actress Zita Johann. We talk about her early life, her films (including The Mummy), and why she left Hollywood for stage acting.  Be sure to click on tbe links below. Antonia shares her thoughts on several movie subjects  http://antoniacarlotta.com/ http:/...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Steve Massa returns to the show. We talk about his new book about Harold Lloyd and his Lonesome Luke character. Lonesome Luke was a role Harold Lloyd played many times before his beloved glasses character. We talk about Lloyd, Charlie, Buster, and Fatty too. Throw in a dash of Laurel and Hardy and we have a delightful show to listen to this week.  Be sure to get S...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the world of Disney in 2009-2010. We talk about the big plans Bob Iger was had for domination of the entertainment industry. We talk about the films Disney and subsidiaries made in these years. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Josh and I talk about each film directed by Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson. We each rank all the films 18-1. Then we tally the votes between our two score cards. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are pleased to greet a film editor Paul Hirsch for a conversation about the 1993 movie Falling Down starring Michael Douglas.  Paul Hirsch has a long list of credits. He talks about his important role as an editor. Paul talks about editing the first two Star Wars films and tells us some great anecdotes about being on the set with large personalities such as Joe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are thrilled to talk with actress Betsy Russell about the 1983 comedy Private School. Betsy talks about her experience working with Phoebe Cates and the long list of stars that appeared in the film. We also talk about Betsy’s career after Private School.  More… we explore why movies like this were so prevalent in the early 80s. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks...

Send us Fan Mail We are excited to bring you our interview with actress Betsy Russell. We talk about Betsy’s career with an emphasis on her first big role, as Jordan in the comedy Private School.  Betsy has had a long career in film even appearing as Jill Tuck in four of the Saw movies.  Betsy now also works as a life coach. Click on her website to get some info and see what good she’s doing!  htt...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we talk with Jared Stearns. Jared has written a comprehensive biography about Marilyn Chambers. We talk about the book and Marilyn’s struggle to get mainstream roles after early successes with an appearance in The Owl and the Pussycat and a starring role in the horror film, Rabid. Click and listen!!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Check out Jared’s book! https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Sexu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite guests, Glenn Andreiev. We discuss the 1977 thriller Rollercoaster starring George Segal, Richard Widmark, and Timothy Bottoms. We talk about the plot, production, and cast of this under appreciated 70’s classic.  *We recorded this before the death of Lao Schifrin. RIP Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk extensively with writer Dwayne Epstein about the action/war  film that changed Hollywood… The Dirty Dozen. Dwayne wrote a book about the production of the film. We talk about the story, production, Lee Marvin, and all of the other Alpha actors in the film. Dwayne is an animated guy and makes this a must to listen to! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Check out Dwayne’s book!  http...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk with Shaun Rose about the 1956 heist thriller, The Killing. We talk about the plot, cast, characters, and the themes. Of course, we talks about Stanley Kubrick. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Be sure to check out Shaun Rose’s YouTube channel. He’s directed some great stuff on there! https://youtube.com/@shaunrose8146?si=uo-8kKXs_LOYnEMQ Thanks for listening! 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most revered B movie ever made. Detour is a film directed by Edgar Ulmer. We talk about how a good director such as Ulmer was relegated to “poverty row” films. We also discuss the plot and production of the film. Of course we also talk about Ann Savage in a role that truly lives up to her name. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about the winners and nominees of the 10th Academy Awards. The Life of Emile Zola won for Outstanding Production. Was it the right choice? We also talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards for 1937. Luise Rainer and Spencer Tracy won those awards. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!