For all you proper film enthusiasts who would like to peruse the films of TruStory FM’s entertainment podcasts by release decade. Get ready for a firehose of film history in these here stacks.
Its the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian go into the light of the 80s movies we think we love and love to hate with modern eyes to see how they hold up! This is Poltergeist, a movie selection from 1982
It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian re-watch the 80s movies we think we love or love to hate with these, our modern eyes to see how they hold up. This movie has it all! Secret islands full of genetic experiments, baby makin’ milkshakes, Arno
It’s the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian adventure through the mean streets of the 80s movies we THINK we love with modern eyes. This is Adventures in Babysitting, a movie selection from 1987.
The Most Excellent 80s Movies Podcast Returns! Its the podcast where a filmmaker and a comedian adventure through the vastness of space to take a look at the 80s movies they love or love to hate with oh so modern eyes. This is Aliens, a movie selection f
John le Carré’s book “The Little Drummer Girl” was somewhat controversial as it managed to offend both the Israelis and the Palestinians in its depiction of its terrorism story. Controversy, however, can often be seen as a moneymaker, at least that’s what the team at Warner Bros. must’ve thought when they set to work right away of adapting it and having George Roy Hill direct it.
Is it clear that Spike Lee has something to say with this film? How does the camerawork and production design work to enhance this world? Is this film still relevant in today’s society?
How does Dolly Parton do in her second film? Are there sparks with her and Burt Reynolds? Does a musical about a whorehouse work? Tune in to this week’s shows to get these answers and more.
Does this film feel dated or does it hold up today as much as it did 40 years ago? How well does Dolly Parton do in her first acting performance? Are Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Parton an example of a perfect on-screen trio? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!
How funny are Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin together? Is this the start of more mature Martin comedy films? How well do they follow the rules they establish regarding body cohabitation… and does it matter? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!
Does this sad sack turn for Steve Martin work? How depressing can Charles Grodin get before he’s not funny anymore? How much work did Neil Simon have to do to adapt the original book? Tune in to this week’s show to get these answers and more!