Best Backdraft Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 120: BACKDRAFT (1991) 1:23:15

9d ago1:23:15

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NostalgiaCast turns up the heat as Paul of The Countdown Podcast joins our latest '90s Bucket List episode for a fiery discussion of BACKDRAFT, starring real-life stuntmen Kurt Russell and William Baldwin, plus Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Grab your boots, gloves, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus as Paul, Jonny…

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EP 111 - Backdraft 10:11

23d ago10:11

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Today we look at what the brotherhood of firefighters really means and why it's critical for courage and healing in traumatic situations.By Eddie Middleton

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BPS 421: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer 27:08

17h ago27:08

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The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author whose wit slices through the storms of reality with a twinkle in his eye and a chainsaw in hand. From the earliest pages of his life, Andrew Shaffer …

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724. Perfectly Paired: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) and The Sting (1973) 30:21

2d ago30:21

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It's the duo to end all duos and a Cinema Drive episode long awaited! Paul Newman's and Robert Redford's friendship and chemistry captured filmgoers with one of the best-written westerns and one of the most memorable capers. These Hollywood titans were perfectly paired and their movies were among the best of the era! The Deep Question: Who would yo…

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EP 114 - Falling Down 11:10

2d ago11:10

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The classic film starring Michael Douglas has just as much to tell us today as it did upon its release. We dive deep today to see what the fuss was about in the 90's and what it means to us today.By Eddie Middleton

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BPS 420: Out of Time and the Back to the Future DeLorean Documentary with Steve Concotelli 58:27

7d ago58:27

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Today on the show we have documentary filmmaker Steve Concotelli, the director of OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine. Out of Time is the documentary about the restoration of the screen used Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine.We discuss how the film came to be, his Kickstarter campaign, getting the rights from Universal, working with B…

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EP 113 - Coraline and the Power of Neglect 9:57

9d ago9:57

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What happens to kids when they feel unseen and unheard? How can we avoid the trappings of this world's distractions? Today we look at Coraline for answers. www.secondlookcinema.netBy Eddie Middleton

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723. Newman's Own Style: The Hustler (1961) and Cool Hand Luke (1967) 30:30

9d ago30:30

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Revisiting the cool of Paul Newman led Jason and Ryan to two of the best performances he ever gave Movieland! He dazzles and charms in these perfect examples of his ability and stardom. Give them a watch and give this Cinema Drive episode a listen! The Deep Question: Will you finally be adding the inevitable 8-movie Mission: Impossible boxset to yo…

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BPS 419: Going Undercover and Directing for VICE with Natalia Leite 50:16

14d ago50:16

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Today’s guest is writer/director Natalia Leite. This director is one of the bravest filmmakers I’ve ever met. Her work on the VICE documentary ‘Life as a Truck-Stop Stripper was breathtaking. Not only did she direct the piece but one of the subjects in the film as well. Take a look below at her amazing work.Everyone knows what charming places strip…

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722. Adventures in Podcasting Rides Again: Recasting The Princess Bride?! 55:12

16d ago55:12

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You can't stop the Adventures in Podcasting! Cinema Drive charges head first into a dangerous premise - recasting one of the most beloved films of all time. They said they would never! They said it couldn't be done! They said it SHOULDN'T be done! They...were wrong. Jason and Ryan do the unthinkable and unveil their cast lists for a modern telling …

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EP 112 - Dead Poets Society 11:41

16d ago11:41

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Today we dive deep into the powerful messages found in Peter Weir's Dead Poets Society. Make sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes.By Eddie Middleton

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Episode 119: POINT BREAK (1991) 40:36

16d ago40:36

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It's "Vaya con Dios!" and "Utah, get me two!" as NostalgiaCast continues its '90s Bucket List season with a look back at POINT BREAK, directed by Kathryn Bigelow and starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, and Gary Busey. Join Jonny and Darin for a zen-filled discussion of all the wave-riding, high-flying, bank-robbing thrills that shape this bona f…

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Episode 118: CAPE FEAR / THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991) 1:32:55

22d ago1:32:55

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Grab your fava beans and your garrote piano wire as NostalgiaCast takes a deep-dive into Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR and Jonathan Demme's THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, two killer thrillers from two American masters not typically known for their horror chops. Jason of The Slashers and Binge Movies podcasts joins us to discuss the terror, torture, uncomp…

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BPS 418: Drugs, Sex and Higher Love with Slamdance Winner Hasan Oswald 1:11:21

22d ago1:11:21

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Today on the show we have Slamdance Grand Jury winning filmmaker Hasan Oswald. Hasan's story is pretty inspiring. He did exactly what I preach all the time, he picked up a camera and began to tell his story. He made his first short film that was later tweeted by Stephen Fry, and the National Geographic came calling to work on their film Hell on Ear…

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721. Pulp Pictures: The Warriors (1979) and The Shadow (1994) 43:54

23d ago43:54

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Loyal listeners know that Cinema Drive has a special love for pulp and cult flicks, but in this episode Jason and Ryan get especially pulpy! One exemplifies the idea of gritty cult movies and one breathes life into pulp fiction comics of yore. Both are worth a watch and worth some fun discussion. The Deep Question: Oh no! Your Delorean's flux capac…

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Episode 117: DEAD AGAIN (1991) 47:07

29d ago47:07

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This... episode... is for YOU! Grab your scissors and your faux American accents as NostalgiaCast continues its "Bucket List" season of '90s favorites with a hypnotic look back at DEAD AGAIN, starring Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, and Robin Williams. Listen as Jonny and Darin recount their history with Branagh as actor, filmmaker, and connoisseur…

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BPS 417: How I Got My Film Directing Off The Ground with Sean Mullin 48:20

29d ago48:20

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Sean Mullin is an award-winning filmmaker. His critically-acclaimed feature film debut as a writer/director — Amira & Sam — won the top prize at numerous festivals and was distributed theatrically by Drafthouse Films. He’s the co-writer/co-producer of the film, Semper Fi – alongside Oscar-nominated director Henry-Alex Rubin (Murderball) and Oscar-n…

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720. Blowing Up the Small Screen: The Jericho Mile (1979) and Duel (1971) 35:13

30d ago35:13

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Steven Spielberg and Michael Mann blew audiences away with their award-winning television movie debuts. But these films are more than just made for TV - they showcased the early talents of these acclaimed directors and the trademarks that would come to define their filmography. Mann infused The Jericho Mile (1979) with an authenticity that would le…

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EP 110 - A Nightmare on ELM Street 10:53

30d ago10:53

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Today we take a look at the connection between empowerment and A Nightmare on ELM Street. What does the Final Girl have to teach all of us? https://rb.gy/042pvlBy Eddie Middleton

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BPS 416: The Brutal and Honest Reality of Self-Distributing a Film Today with Jeff MacIntyre 1:25:13

1M ago1:25:13

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Today on the show we have 18 time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff is the director of the new film The Great Cookie Comeback. Famous Wally Amos introduced us to his famous cookie in 1975. It was love at first bite! 🍪 Then...he lost it all to a big corporation. For 30 years, Wally’s been hustling to get it back. At 82, facing huge p…

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Random Movie Picks 1990-1995 Episode 3 - Rob Roy and Backdraft 30:39

1M ago30:39

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We watch and discuss Rob Roy and Backdraft for our random movie picks 1990-1995.

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719. Movies You Forgot Existed III: Short Circuit (1986) and Follow That Bird (1985) 29:40

1M ago29:40

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Remember Short Circuit (1986)?! Remember Follow That Bird (1985)?!?! Well, WE do! Jason and Ryan continue their Movies You Forgot Existed series with a couple nostalgic classics. The Deep Question: What was your second favorite title for our show? This Week's Features: Follow That Bird (1985) Short Circuit (1986) Message Jason and Ryan…

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EP 109 - Inside Out 11:08

1M ago11:08

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What does Pixar's Inside Out say about what emotions a parent is going through while their teenager becomes more independent? Today's deep dive gives some insight into that as well as how families can work to understand each other a little better in these difficult times. https://rb.gy/042pvlBy Eddie Middleton

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Quick Cuts 170: A Complete Unknown (2024) and Presence (2024) 4:55

1M ago4:55

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Want to know what Jason and Ryan have been watching? Of course you do. Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes 1:07:37

1M ago1:07:37

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Episode 116: ARACHNOPHOBIA (1990) 43:15

1M ago43:15

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Grab your bug spray and your makeshift flamethrowers as NostalgiaCast braves Frank Marshall's ARACHNOPHOBIA for the latest '90s Bucket List episode, starring Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, and the late, great Julian Sands. Listen as Jonny and Darin discuss the movie's creepy-crawly Spielberg-ian touches, its perfect balance of comedy and scares, and l…

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718. Fighting Fires with Family: Backdraft (1991) and Frequency (2000) 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Fathers and family fighting fatal fires! 60s flashbacks! Arson and time travel! These firefighting flicks burn with action and heart and are well worth a watch. The Deep Question: Martin Scorsese lost a bet to Joe Pesci and has to make one film that's nothing like his typical fare. What type of flick do you want him to do? This Week's Features: Bac…

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EP 108 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind 10:44

1M ago10:44

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How does stigma hurt us, and why? Today we look at the classic science fiction film from iconic director Steven Spielberg, Close Encounters of the Third Kind to discover something we missed the first time we had our "encounter." https://rb.gy/042pvlBy Eddie Middleton

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Quick Cuts 169: Horrible, Terrible, No Good Movies 4:49

2M ago4:49

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Houston, Texas knows about the movies we think are the best - but what do we think are the worst?! Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 414: Billie Eilish and Truth to Filmmaking with RJ Cutler 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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Our guest today, RJ Cutler opened up 2021 with his raw, emotional, and remarkable new documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry. He’s a phenomenal documentary and TV director and producer with nearly thirty years of experience in the business. The $2 million dollars documentary film which was directed, written, and produced by Cutler c…

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717. Contending with Brando: The Wild One (1953) and On the Waterfront (1954) 42:04

2M ago42:04

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He's WILD and he coulda been a contend-ah! You know the man but do you know the movies that made Marlon? Don't worry, Cinema Drive is here to educate and entertain you with an all-new discussion on what made these films so potent. The Deep Question: Who's your pick to recast Black Panther? This Week's Features: On the Waterfront (1954) The Wild One…

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EP 107 - Rear Window 9:57

2M ago9:57

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Today we look at Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window and investigate why society is so obsessed with watching our neighbors.By Eddie Middleton

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Miller Morning Madhouse S1E10: Deny Defend Depose... 24:34

2M ago24:34

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🎙️ Episode 10: Deny, Defend, Depose 🧑‍⚖️ "Somebody ate the evidence." In this legal-thriller-turned-80s-gamer throwback, Jerry Pancake finds himself in the hot seat—literally—being deposed for reasons he may or may not understand. But things take a turn when a mysterious someone eats the only piece of evidence. (No spoilers, but it may have involve…

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Quick Cuts 168: Companion (2025) 4:33

2M ago4:33

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Jason and Ryan find true companionship with movies a bit better than this one, but they still had fun. Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 413: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

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Let me introduce to you all, filmmaker and award-winning film-preneur, Greg Hemmings – Chief storyteller and CEO of Hemmings House Pictures limited. I wanted to address the serious problem of verbal abuse interns and other crew persons face on film sets from directors, producers, or others in charge.Why would I invite a CEO to discuss this topic? W…

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Episode 115: LORD OF THE FLIES (1990) 43:43

2M ago43:43

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NostalgiaCast has the conch as Jonny and Darin continue their "Bucket List" season of '90s favorites with a look at LORD OF THE FLIES, directed by Harry Hook and starring child actors Balthazar Getty and James Badge Dale. Buddy and pal Jason Payne joins our hosts to discuss the origins and writing of the book by William Golding, its controversies a…

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EP 106 - The Secret of NIMH 11:18

2M ago11:18

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Today's episode explores the horror tropes and elements that can be found within the classic animated feature The Secret of NIMH from Don Bluth. For more information visit us at SecondLookCinema.net https://rb.gy/042pvlBy Eddie Middleton

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716. Bride of Adventures in Podcasting: Movie Watchlists and Theater Wishlists 46:42

2M ago46:42

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It's the Briiiiide of Adventures in Podcasting! Jason and Ryan are confronted with the depths of their cinematic desires and the horrors of the movie theater experience! How do you evaluate a movie's IMDb score? What's the wisest way to wade through a watchlist? Have trailers before films become overwhelmingly obnoxious? Cinema Drive asks the hard-…

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Quick Cuts 167: The Gorge (2025) 4:51

2M ago4:51

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Cinema Drive gorges itself on The Gorge (2025). Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 412: How to Create a Compelling Documentary with Julie Cohen & Betsy West 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Today on the show we have Oscar® nominated documentarians Betsy West & Julie Cohen.Betsy West (Director/Producer) is an Academy Award®-nominated Emmy winning director/producer of RBG (Magnolia, Participant, CNN Films, 2018), along with Julie Cohen. Most recently, she and Cohen directed My Name is Pauli Murray (Participant/Amazon Studios), which pre…

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EP 105 - Groundhog Day 10:12

2M ago10:12

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On today's show we take a look at Groundhog Day and discover there might be more to Phil Connors than we originally thought. https://rb.gy/042pvlBy Eddie Middleton

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715. Wes' World of Whimsy: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) and Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 46:01

2M ago46:01

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And now dear children, gather round for the marvelous tale of Wes Anderson! Jason and Ryan turn in a reserved, charming, colorful, and HONEST look at the stories and style of a beloved filmmaker. What do they love? What don't they understand? Do these cohosts even agree?! The Deep Question: Your podcasting host is close to death and no one can unde…

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Quick Cuts 166: The Brutalist (2024) 4:46

2M ago4:46

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Hagerstown, Maryland wants Jason's and Ryan's brutal opinions on The Brutalist (2024). Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 411: Beyond the Script: Gordy Hoffman’s Guide to Emotional Storytelling 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

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Life, they say, is a story we tell ourselves—a script of experience, moments, and emotions woven into a narrative only we can claim as our own. On today’s episode, we welcome Gordy Hoffman, a screenwriter, director, and the mind behind the BlueCat Screenwriting Competition. His journey through the labyrinth of storytelling has been marked by profou…

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Episode 114: GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1990) 46:13

2M ago46:13

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A movie so nice, they made it twice! NostalgiaCast continues its "Bucket List" season of '90s favorites with a big ol' goopy deep dive into Joseph James Dante Jr.'s GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH, perhaps the most subversive studio picture ever unleashed on the film-going public. Avoid bright lights, water, and eating after midnight as Jonny and Darin d…

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EP 104 - Jaws 13:49

2M ago13:49

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Today we dive deep...EXTRA deep, into the waters off of Amity Island for a look at Jaws and its connection to the male road trip. Sharks, arrogant mayors and male bonding! www.secondlookcinema.netBy Eddie Middleton

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714. Warped by War: The Deer Hunter (1978) and Apocalypse Now (1979) 39:16

2M ago39:16

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War rages in Vietnam and in the souls of its soldiers in these two epic journeys into the heart of darkness. Coppola and Cimino push their protagonists through the horrors of war and its dehumanizing effect. The Deep Question: You make a movie where you get to Tarantino history - what event do you change? This Week's Features: Apocalypse Now (1979)…

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Miller Morning Madhouse: S1E9: Everything Sucks Now... 41:39

2M ago41:39

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Episode 9: Everything Sucks Now… 🎙️ 🚨 DOUBLE EPISODE ALERT! 🚨 After a long hiatus filled with illness, burnout, and an overwhelming sense of being over it, Jerry Pancake and the Miller Morning Madhouse crew are back with a nearly double-length episode (41 minutes of pure, unfiltered truth). In this episode, we catch up on what we’ve been up to the …

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Quick Cuts 165: Soundtracks Taste Better on Vinyl 4:24

3M ago4:24

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The guys have acquired some new cinematic treasures! Message Jason and Ryan

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BPS 410: Why Most Independent Films NEVER Make Any Money 1:12:30

3M ago1:12:30

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I've been thinking about doing this podcast for a long time. In the tradition of Why Filmmakers are Always So Damn Broke & What They Can Do to Change It this episode is going to be a cold bucket of water over your head if you are not ready for it. In the insane world, we are all living in today, filmmakers need to break out of the mindset that we a…

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