The Arkin Brothers Talk About Movies

Lady in a Cage (1964) - Arkin Brothers #110

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:25:09 -0400

"Lady in a Cage" is a 1964 psychological thriller film directed by Walter Grauman. The movie features Olivia de Havilland as Mrs. Hilyard, a wealthy woman who becomes trapped in an elevator in her own home after it breaks down. While she is stuck, she finds herself at the mercy of a group of violent and disturbed intruders who break into her home and terrorize her. The film explores themes of power dynamics, class struggle, and the breakdown of social order in the face of chaos.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

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The Desperate Hours (1955) - Arkin Brothers #109

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 22:24:13 -0400

"The Desperate Hours," a 1955 film directed by William Wyler, the Hilliard family is taken hostage by three escaped convicts, led by the ruthless and dangerous Humphrey Bogart. As the family struggles to survive and escape, tensions rise and relationships are tested, exploring themes of family, survival, and morality. With an outstanding cast, including Fredric March, Martha Scott, and Arthur Kennedy.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

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Suddenly (1954) - Arkin Brothers #108

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 12:00:39 -0500

"Suddenly" is a Noir / Thriller film directed by Lewis Allen and released in 1954. The film features an all-star cast including Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Gates, and James Gleason. The plot revolves around an attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, who is scheduled to pass through the small town of Suddenly. Sinatra plays John Baron, the leader of a group of hitmen who take over a family's home to carry out the assassination.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

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Crimewave (1985) - Arkin Brothers with Reed Birney #107

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 09:46:33 -0500

"Crimewave" is directed by Sam Raimi, and written by the dynamic duo of Raimi and the Coen brothers, starring Reed Birney, Sheree J. Wilson, and Bruce Campbell. This film follows a death row inmate and a group of exterminators who are not your average bug killers. "Crimewave" will be sure to make you laugh until you cry (or vice versa). With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

Hard Times (1975) - Arkin Brothers #106

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:48:55 -0500

"Hard Times" is the ultimate feel-good movie for anyone looking for a little violence and illegal street fighting in their life. Charles Bronson stars as a drifter who discovers his true calling as a brawler in Depression-era New Orleans. Along the way, he meets the charming and slightly terrifying James Coburn, who runs the underground fighting circuit like a boss. It's a heartwarming tale of a man finding his place in the world, one punch at a time. And don't worry, it probably has a happy ending... or at least, we hope it does.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

La Haine (1995) - Arkin Brothers #105

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 09:54:04 -0500

Special Guest Abby Arkin picked this movie and she'll be joining us today to talk about why it's one of her favorites. This 1995 French film that follows the lives of three friends, Vinz, Said, and Hubert, who live in the suburbs of Paris, and explores themes of racism, violence, and poverty. Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.

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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

Rain (1932) - Arkin Brothers #104

Sat, 03 Dec 2022 11:13:53 -0500

The Arkin Brothers talk about Rain (1932). Joan Crawford is a woman of ill repute. Walter Huston is an evangelical reformer. They're stuck in a ramshackle hotel on an island in the South Seas. It's raining. A lot. What could possibly go wrong?

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

Strait-Jacket (1964) - Arkin Brothers #103

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:38:54 -0500

The Arkin Brothers talk about Strait-Jacket (1964). A Horror/Thriller all about murder. Starring Joan Crawford.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

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Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

Trog (1970) - Arkin Brothers #102

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:31:42 -0500

The Arkin Brothers talk about Trog (1970). A Horror/Sci-Fi about a million-year-old killer monster. Starring Joan Crawford.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) - Arkin Brothers #101

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:46:22 -0500

A former child star torments their older sibling. No, it's not Matthew and Tony. It's "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere

Vampire in Brooklyn (1995) - Arkin Brothers #100

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:33:57 -0500

There's a vampire in Brooklyn. And he's not looking for a good pizza joint. Wes Craven directs Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

The Blair Witch Project (1999) - Arkin Brothers #99

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:03:22 -0500

The groundbreaking supernatural horror "found footage" classic. The film that started it all. Or some of it. Will the Arkin brothers agree. Or will they bicker like a cold, tired, hungry, and scared film crew lost in the woods?

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms

Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Snakes on a Plane (2006) - Arkin Brothers #98

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:14:57 -0400

We think the title says it all. And so did Samuel L. Jackson when he signed on for this one. Also starring Julianna Margulies, Bobby Cannavale, Kenan Thompson, Lin Shaye, and David Koechner.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Mac and Me (1988) - Arkin Brothers #97

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 12:24:29 -0400

Thank God we agreed about this shameless corporate sponsored ripoff of ET. If we hadn't, it might have been the end of the show. I don't think we would have been able to face each other.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

47 Meters Down (2017) - Arkin Brothers #96

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:57:17 -0400

Writer/Director Johannes Roberts is our guest tonight, to discuss his adventure/horror film. Two sisters on vacation in Mexico go cage diving. What could possibly go wrong? (Hint: Everything.) Starring Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, and Matthew Modine.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Vampire’s Kiss (1988) - Arkin Brothers #95

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:32:39 -0400

Nicholas Cage (a favorite bone of contention between the Arkin brothers) is a vampire, or he's crazy. Or the movie is crazy. Or one or both of us is crazy. Decide for yourself. Also starring Jennifer Beals, Kasi Lemmons, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Elizabeth Ashley.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Coupe de Ville (1990) - Arkin Brothers #94

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:58:36 -0400

We got our dad on the show with other special guests to talk about this road movie. 3 estranged brothers have to deliver a car for their father, or our father, or whatever. Starring Arye Gross, Patrick Dempsey, Daniel Stern, Rita Taggart, Joe Bologna and, you guessed it, Alan Arkin. Directed by Joe Roth.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

The Darjeeling Limited (2007) - Arkin Brothers #93

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:28:32 -0400

A year after their father's death, three brothers try to reconnect with each other during a train journey across India. Wes Anderson directs in his signature style, with Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Adrian Brody.

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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Rain Man (1988) - Arkin Bros #92

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:05:39 -0400

When a desperate mover-and-shaker discovers his inheritance has gone to his hitherto unknown autistic savant brother, he decides to take him on a road trip to try to get half the estate. And maybe he learns something along the way. Directed by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, and Valeria Golino.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Step Brothers (2008) - Arkin Bros #91

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:38:26 -0400

Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly team up to teach us about blended families. The Brady Bunch it's not. Adam McKay directs a cast including Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, and Rob Riggle.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Dead Ringers (1988) - Arkin Bros #90

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:46:42 -0400

Jeremy Irons and Jeremy Irons star alongside Geneviève Bujold in this David Cronenberg classic about twin gynecologists who share more than their looks.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Four Brothers (2005) - Arkin Bros #89

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:42:09 -0400

We might not be as tough as these guys, but we know a little bit about being 4 brothers. John Singleton directs Mark Wahlbeg, Garret Hedlund, Tyrese Gibson, Andre 3000, Terrence Howard, Sofia Vergara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Charles, Fionnula Flanagan, and Taraji P. Henson in this tale of brotherhood and revenge.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

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The Game (1997) - Arkin Bros #88

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:50:05 -0400

Sean Penn thinks his older brother Michael Douglass needs a little fun in his life, so he buys him a game as a birthday present. And some not so hilarious hijinks ensue. This movie reminds us of all the wonderful gifts we've gotten each other in years past. Directed by David Fincher, also starring Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker, and Armin Mueller-Stahl.

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

The Newton Boys (1998) - Arkin Bros #87

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:06:55 -0400

Anthony and I talk about movies. Willis, Joe, Jess, and Dock rob banks. It's kinda the same thing. Tonight we begin a month of movies and discussions about the fraternal bond, starting with this one, starring Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawk, Vincent D'Onofrio, Skeet Ulrich, and Julianna Margulies.

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Time After Time (1979) - Arkin Bros #86

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:37:44 -0400

Special guest Nicholas Meyer, Director (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan), Writer (The Seven Percent Solution and 3 of the Star Trek Movies). We'll be talking about his classic Time After Time, starring Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, and David Warner. Among other things. Maybe we'll even hear some juicy gossip about our pop from when they worked together.

With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) - Arkin Bros #85

Sun, 22 May 2022 10:30:44 -0400

Kathleen Turner's life didn't turn out the way she wanted. Now, she has a chance to go back in time and maybe make it right. Will she? The suspense, or something, is killing us. Also starring Nicholas Cage and Helen Hunt. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Deja Vu (2006) - Arkin Bros #84

Sat, 14 May 2022 22:40:39 -0400

Denzel Washington is an ATF agent who has alter the past to prevent a terrorist attack that's already happened. Or has it? Along the way, he might save the life of the woman he loves, or will, or did, or . . . you get the idea. Directed by Tony Scott (Top Gun, True Romance, Man on Fire) and starring Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer, Adam Goldberg, and Bruce Greenwood With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer

Freejack (1992) - Arkin Bros #83

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:28:02 -0400

A rich dead guy from the future tries to hijack the body of Emilio Estivez. Things go wrong. Also starring Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Banks, David Johansen, and Amanda Plummer.

Split Second (1992) - Arkin Bros #82

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 11:17:09 -0400

Rutger Hauer is a cop. Rutger Hauer's partner was killed. Rutger Hauer is upset. He's burnt out, and he can't let it go. And it won't stop raining. And people are getting their hearts ripped out of their chests. By something with very big teeth. Also starring Pete Postlethwaite, Kim Cattrall, Alun Armstrong, and Michael J. Pollard.

Episode 81: Timecop (1994)

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:56:35 -0400

Looks like we'll be having a Van Damme good time! Join us for another time-traveling cop! Another actor who can barely act! Another inconsequential evening with the Arkin Brothers! Timecop remains Jean-Claude's highest grossing film. Directed by Peter Hyams (2010, Capricorn One) and also starring Mia Sara and Ron Silver.

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Episode 80: Demolition Man (1993)

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 11:52:47 -0400

Sylvester Stallone is a good guy. Wesley Snipes is a bad guy. But they cause so many problems when they fight it out that we decide to freeze them and send them to the future. Talk about kickin' the can down the road. Also starring Sandra Bullock, Denis Leary, and Benjamin Bratt.

Episode 18: Light Sleeper (1992)

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:31:49 -0400

We had a surprise visit from the supremely talented and delightful Dana Delaney as we discussed this amazing movie. You can catch our conversation here. And if you've never seen Light Sleeper, you owe to yourself to give it a look. You won't be disappointed.

Episode 79: Metro (1997)

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 09:55:51 -0400

Eddie Murphy is a hostage negotiator for the SFPD. We'd believe it. That guy could talk himself out of . . . or into . . . anything. Here he teams up with a sharpshooter to go after a dangerous jewel thief.

Episode 78: Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:30:17 -0400

Capping of our month-long exploration of the rom-com, we delve into this classic from the early aughts. Renee Zellweger stars alongside Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, with admirable assists from Jim Broadbent and Embeth Davidtz. Screenplay by Andrew Davies (House of Cards), Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral), and Helen Fielding, from her book. Let's see if we can make Anthony's head explode.

Episode 77: Pillow Talk (1959)

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:48:33 -0400

No, it's not a crazy caper about a stolen election starring the craziest of the crazy, My Pillow Guy Mike Lindell. It's the next installment in Rom Com March, starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson as a pair of singles who get their party lines crossed. Written by Stanley Shapiro (That Touch of Mink) and Maurice Richlin (The Pink Panther). Also starring Tony Randall and Thelma Ritter.

Episode 76: How to Steal a Million (1966)

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:55:28 -0500

Rom Com March continues with this classic of the form pairing two incomparable stars: Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Also featuring Eli Wallach, Hugh Griffith, and Charles Boyer. Directed by William Wyler (Roman Holiday, Ben Hur, Funny Girl). And boy, did we have a lot of stories about folks in this movie!

Episode 75: Notting Hill (1999)

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:31:01 -0500

She's American. He's English. She's a world-famous movie star, he's an ordinary schlub. But they're both adorable. Can they make it work? We wonder . . . and discuss. Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant and a whole bunch of Brits. Ah, rom-coms. Something to make Anthony's head explode . . . maybe.

Episode 74: Twins of Evil (1971)

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:32:05 -0500

Hammer keeps on a'hammerin' away, this time bringing back Peter Cushing as the complicated and tortured Gustav Vile, I'm sorry . . . Weil. Watch as he battles, the forces of evil, or twins of evil, or vampires, or lust, or . . . whatever. You figure it out. Also starring the fabulous Collinson twins and Damien Thomas and his hair as Count Drac . . . I mean, Count Karnstein.

Episode 73: The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:26:07 -0500

Continuing British Horror February and our string of Hammer movies, we discuss The Curse of the Werewolf, which departs from traditional werewolf lore in ways that are sometimes successful and sometimes . . . not. Starring the estimable Oliver Reed.

Episode 72: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 14:36:08 -0500

Really he must be. He's causing all kinds of trouble. British Horror February continues with another Hammer classic, again directed by Terrence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing. We can't get enough of them. Also boasting the wonderful Veronica Carlson, Simon Ward, and Freddie Jones (Dune, The Elephant Man).

Episode 71: The Brides of Dracula (1960)

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:54:29 -0500

February is British Horror Month. And we kick it off with these lovely ladies in a classic from Hammer Film Productions. Starring the estimable Peter Cushing (AKA Grand Moff Tarkin)

Episode 70: The Core (2003)

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:34:37 -0500

Wow. You can listen to us actually agree on something as we wind up Cataclysmic January with this gem from the "Things It Never Even Occurred To Me To Worry About" file. Could Earth's core really stop rotating? We may never know, but let's just say it could. No problem. We've got Hilary Swank to save us, along with Aaron Eckhart, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, Bruce Greenwood, Alfre Woodard, and the great Richard Jenkins. Directed by John Amiel.

Episode 69: Earthquake (1974)

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 08:09:09 -0500

We complained about not having Charleton Heston in The Poseidon Adventure. Mayhap we'll complain about not having Gene Hackman in this gem. One of the classics of the disaster genre, starring Moses himself, along with more stars than you can shake the ground at, including Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Genévieve Bujold, Lorne Greene, Richard Roundtree, Victoria Principal, and Walter Matthau.

Episode 68: Deep Impact (1998)

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:25:52 -0500

Cataclysmic January continues. This week we're talking about Deep Impact. It's like "Don't Look Up," but . . not. Mimi Leder (The Morning Show, The Peacemaker) directs an all-star cast led by Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, Morgan Freeman, and Maximillian Schell. We even got a guest appearance by our friend and cast member, the wonderful Joe Urla.

Episode 67: The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:18:51 -0500

We kick off the new year with Cataclysmic January and a discussion of this gem from the Golden Age of disaster movies, directed by Ronald Neame (Hopscotch, First Monday in October) and featuring a star-studded cast including Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, and Jack Albertson. The Love Boat, it ain't.

Ep. 66: Alien Party Crasher/AKA Canaries (2017)

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:36:54 -0500

Ending our string of holiday horror, we bring this Welsh offering written and directed by our dear friend Peter Stray and edited by none other than Anthony Arkin. Yes! Destined to be to New Year's what A Child's Christmas in Wales is to . . . well, you get the idea.

Ep. 65: Christmas Evil (1980)

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 11:15:34 -0500

The last hurrah in our rebellion against the season. And it boasts an amazing cast. A movie that takes finally gives voice to all of the confusing feelings surrounding that classic Christmas song, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." We always knew there was something wrong there.

Ep. 64: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 20:32:59 -0500

Our rebellion against holiday cheer continues with this slasher classic. The title says it all, and it boasts an appearance by the '80s Queen of Scream Linnea Quigley. For a special treat, give a listen to this song from the montage sequence: "The Warm Side of the Door": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyMpCygf1S8

Ep. 63: Black Christmas (1974)

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:49:39 -0500

Don't let incessant and inane holiday cheer ruin your December! Join us for Horrible Holidays. We kick it off with this Christmas slasher classic, which has the distinction of being one of Steve Martin's favorite films. Starring Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet), Margot Kidder (Superman), Keir Dullea (2001), John Saxon (Nightmare on Elm Street), and the priceless Andrea Martin.

Ep. 62: Fire Birds (1990)

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 10:39:37 -0500

In the third and final round of our Cage fight, Matthew got a little over-excited, and Anthony had to calm him down. We were talking about Fire Birds, in which Nick leads an elite unit of helicopter fighter pilots as they target . . . Oh, hell, it's a rotary-wing Top Gun, with Sean Young as Kelly McGillis, and Tommy Lee Jones as Tom Skerritt.

Ep. 61: Face Off (1998)

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:03:48 -0500

Our cage fight continues this week with Face/Off. And this time, we throw Travolta into the mix. Terrorists, face transplants, revenge. What could possibly go wrong? John Woo directs a wonderful cast that includes Joan Allen, Gina Gershon, Nick Cassavetes, Harve Presnell, John Carrol Lynch, and CCH Pounder.

Ep. 60: Snake Eyes (1998)

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 11:01:02 -0500

The brothers have a cage fight in this episode! Nicolas Cage, that is. Take him, a murder conspiracy, boxing, and Atlantic City, throw Brian De Palma into the mix with a script by David Koepp (Carlito's Way, Spiderman) and you've got the makings of a good time. Also starring Carla Gugino, Stan Shaw, Gary Sinise, John Heard, and Kevin Dunn.

Episode 59: The Stuff (1985)

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:16:29 -0400

From the mind of writer/director Larry Cohen (It's Alive, Q, Full Moon High) comes this tale of a delicious and deadly dessert. Starring Michael Moriarity, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, and Danny Aiello.

Episode 58: Christine (1983)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 10:43:15 -0400

Ride with us down a highway to hell as we discuss John Carpenter's screen adaptation of the Stephen King novel, starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and Harry Dean Stanton.

Episode57: C.H.U.D. (1984)

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:45:53 -0400

If you don't know what C.H.U.D. stands for, you didn't live in NYC in the 80s. This movie is a wild ride, starring John Heard, Daniel Stern, and our special guest, Matthew's very good friend Chris Curry.

Episode 56: Trilogy of Terror (1975)

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:05:24 -0400

Karen Black plays 4 roles in three short tales of terror. Watch out for that little, little man! If you ever saw this, you know what I mean. Directed by Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows) from stories by Richard Matheson (The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, I Am Legend).

Episode 55: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:21:57 -0400

The movie that launched the works of John le Carré to the screen, where he remained a force for more than half a century. Starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, and Sam Wanamaker. Directed by Martin Ritt (Hud, Norma Rae) with cinematography by the legendary Oswald Morris (Oliver, Fiddler on the Roof, The Man Who Would Be King).

Episode 54: The Russia House (1990)

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:06:11 -0400

Sean Connery returns to the spy game, but since this is written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Fred Schepisi, and based on the novel by John le Carré, you know that this will bear as much relation to a Bond film as chess does to Chutes and Ladders. Also starring Michelle Pfeiffer, John Mahoney, James Fox, J.T. Walsh, and Roy Scheider.

Episode 53: Unforgettable (1996)

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:53:13 -0400

Ray Liotta was a suspect in his wife's murder. Now an experimental drug might give him some answers, and save a lot of lives. Also starring Linda Fiorentino, Peter Coyote, Christopher McDonald, David Paymer, and Kim Cattrall.

Episode 52: Some Like It Hot (1959)

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:30:44 -0400

Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon disguised as women while on the run after witnessing a mob hit. Directed by Billy Wilder and also featuring Marilyn Monroe, George Raft, Pat O'Brien, and our old friend Joan Shawlee. From a script by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond (The Apartment).

Episode 51: The Apartment (1960)

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:59:12 -0400

Jack Lemon tries to curry favor at the office by loaning his apartment to co-workers for their romantic pursuits. Hilarious hijinks ensue. Also starring Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, and everyone's favorite Martian, Ray Walston. Directed by Billy Wilder (Some Like It Hot, Sunset Boulevard).

Episode 50: Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:42:00 -0400

Matthew's new apartment fell through, so he's been homeless for a few weeks, with a few more weeks to come. Which leads us to this meditation on homelessness. Directed by Paul Mazursky, with Nick Nolte, Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler, Elizabeth Pena, and Little Richard.

Episode 49: Damnation Alley (1977)

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:52:32 -0400

Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape plagued by giant scorpions, massive storms, and a skyline of odd and shifting colors. Sounds like a normal day in modern Los Angeles. Also featuring the talents of Paul Winfield, Dominique Sanda, and Jackie Earle Haley. Directed by Jack Smight (Harper).

Episode 48: Spider Baby (1967)

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:09:59 -0400

. . . or, the Maddest Story Ever Told. This legendary cult classic was written and directed by Jack Hill, and it even boasts an appearance by Lon Chaney, Jr. This is not one to miss.

Episode 47: The Silencers (1966)

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:44:09 -0400

James Bond was brought to vivid life by Sean Connery was James Bond. Matt Helm was . . . well, we'll talk about it, when we dissect The Silencers, starring Dean Martin, Victor Buono, Stella Stevens, and host of other faces you've seen a million times.

Episode 46: Point Blank (1967)

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 20:47:38 -0400

Fasten your seatbelts for this wild ride with one of the best of the Neo-Noir. Somebody done Lee Marvin wrong and he's going to set it right, no matter what it takes. Directed by John Boorman (Deliverance), with Angie Dickinson, Carrol O'Connor, and Keenan Wynn.

Episode 45: Thief (1981)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:21:01 -0400

It's an old story. Gotta do one last job for the mob, and then I can pack it in. But nobody delivers like James Caan, leading an incredible cast including Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and our buddy John Kapelos. Michael Mann directs from his screenplay.

Episode 44: Race with the Devil (1975)

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:36:52 -0400

Boy oh boy, did we disagree about this one. A devil-worshipping cult terrorizes two vacationing couples who witness something they shouldn't. No doubt the sheriff will help them out. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker, and R.G. Armstrong. Directed by Jack Starrett, written by Lee Frost and Wes Bishop.

Episode 43: Deadlier Than the Male (1967)

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:22:50 -0400

The James Bond movies were big hits. This wasn't. But it does have Elke Sommer.

Episode 42: Wolfen (1981)

Thu, 20 May 2021 13:13:22 -0400

In 1981 New York City got some of its own werewolves. We're not to be outdone by Warren Zevon and David Naughton. Nuh-uh. No way. Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Gregory Hines, Edward James Olmos, and Tom Noonan star.

Episode 41: First Monday in October (1981)

Thu, 13 May 2021 10:26:10 -0400

Jill Clayburgh is the first female Justice of the Supreme Court. What a long way we have come, with still a long, long way to go. Also starring in this dramedy are Walter Matthau, Barnard Hughes, and Jan Sterling, in her last feature film appearance.

Episode 40: In the Line of Fire (1993)

Thu, 06 May 2021 10:51:06 -0400

Clint Eastwood wasn't able to save Kennedy on that fateful day and has lived under that shadow for 30 years. When the time comes, will he be able to take a bullet and redeem himself? Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, Air Force One) and written by Jeff Maguire, this taut political thriller also stars John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott, Gary Cole, Fred Dalton, John Mahoney, John Heard, and Joshua Malina.

Ep. 39: 27 Dresses (2008)

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:04:05 -0400

Things got ugly on this one. We could hear the screams. "Romcoms?! You guys are going to talk about romcoms?! And you're starting with this one?" Yes. Yes, we are. Because, like the honey badger, we don't care. Katherine Heigl lives out "Always a bridesmaid, never the bride" in true Hollywood fashion, and for good or for ill, we're going to talk about it. Directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and also starring James Marsden, Edward Burns, and Brian Kerwin.

Episode 38: Silent Running (1972)

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:52:33 -0400

Bruce Dern saves the trees in the Sci-Fi classic, directed by visual effects legend Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner), along with John Dykstra (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Spiderman, Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood).

Ep.37: Escape from New York (1981)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:38:34 -0400

SNAKE PLISSKEN! NEED WE SAY MORE? Okay, just in case we do: It's directed by John Carpenter, and it stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, and Harry Dean Stanton.

Ep. 36: The Last Starfighter (1984)

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 15:52:40 -0400

This week we're joined by special guests Lance Guest, The Last Starfighter himself, as well as our good friend Seth Barrish of The Barrow Group. And who can resist a movie that boasts Robert Preston as Centauri and Dan O'Herlihy as Grig? For extra fun, check out this YouTube clip of Lance's appearance on The David Letterman show along with the rest of the cast of Million Dollar Quartet.

Episode 35: The Black Hole (1979)

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:06:41 -0400

We got into a real battle over this one. Be careful. It'll suck you in. Disney ramps up the risqué with its first movie to merit a PG rating, as we continue our exploration of science fiction by going where almost no one has ever gone before: a critical examination of The Black Hole. Starring Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens, and Tom McLoughlin.

Episode 34: Enemy Mine (1985)

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:47:27 -0400

When their fighters are damaged, two pilots are forced to punch out. Stranded together, they must learn to coexist. But their battle was in space, the planet is not Earth, one is human, and the other is not. It's Hell in the Pacific in Space. Starring Dennis Quaid and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, In the Line of Fire, Air Force One).

Episode 17: Blue Thunder (1983)

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:18:03 -0400

Roy Scheider takes to the skies above LA in one of the coolest choppers ever. John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, War Games) directs a terrific cast in this fun action thriller, and . . . oh my God . . . James Murtaugh is in it again! I swear, we're not picking his movies on purpose.

Episode 16: Wrong is Right (1982)

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:16:30 -0400

Sean Connery leads an AMAZING cast in this hilarious comedy thriller written and directed by Richard Brooks (In Cold Blood, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Key Largo) from a novel by Charles McCarry. With characters such President Bedford Forrest “Frosty” Lockwood and General Wombat, the all-star cast includes George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross, G.D. Spradlin, John Saxon, Henry Silva, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Webber, Ron Moody, Rosalind Cash, Dean Stockwell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.

Episode 15: The Howling (1981)

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 11:14:49 -0400

For Halloween, we're going to take a bite out of The Howling, and we'll be joined by a special guest from the cast, James Murtaugh. Directed by Joe Dante from a screamplay, sorry, I mean a screenplay by John Sayles, with makeup effects by a brilliant team including the amazing Rob Bottin (The Thing) and Rick Baker (Planet of the Apes). With a cast that includes Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, and Robert Picardo. With special guest from the cast, James Murtaugh.

Episode 33: Murder, My Sweet (1944)

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:48:12 -0400

In which we discuss Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. We were going to do it by looking at 1975's Farewell, My Lovely, but changed horses midstream and decided to look at 1944's Murder, My Sweet instead. It's based on the same book, but a much better ride.

Episode 14: The Magic Christian (1969)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:36:30 -0400

If you want it, here it is, come and get it: We'll be talking about 1969's The Magic Christian. If you've never seen this hilarious comedy you'll want to catch it before the show. It stars Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, along with John Cleese, Richard Attenborough, Raquel Welch, Christopher Lee, Roman Polanski, Spike Milligan, Wilfrid Hyde-White, and Lawrence Harvey.

Episode 13: Harper (1966)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:33:57 -0400

Anybody out there like detective movies? I know we do. Join us to talk about Paul Newman as Lew Harper, (Lew Archer in Ross Macdonald's series of novels). William Goldman's wonderful screen adaptation of Macdonald's The Moving Target also stars Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Robert Wagner, Shelley Winters, and Arthur Hill. Directed by Jack Smight, who also helmed some great episodes of The Twilight Zone.

Episode 12: The Little Drummer Girl (1984)

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:31:09 -0400

Take a nostalgic bittersweet stroll down memory lane to a wistful time when international terrorism and war in the Middle East were high on our list of worries. Diane Keaton leads an all-star international cast in this adaptation of the John le Carre spy thriller about an actress recruited by the Mossad to flush out a bomber.

Episode 32: Woman on the Run (1950)

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 10:44:55 -0500

Continuing our string of noir, we discuss Woman on the Run, which by all accounts seems to be about a man on the run. Go figure. But it's also supposed to be great.

Episode 31: Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:11:42 -0500

In which we get into a heated debate as to whether Mike Hammer is a good guy or not. Regardless, this movie is a must-see, if you can find it. Ralph Meeker is Mike Hammer, one of the hardest-boiled detectives you'll ever meet. Think a 23-minute egg and you'll get the idea. Also featuring the late and very great Cloris Leachman and directed by Robert Aldrich, whose hits include What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, and The Longest Yard.

Episode 30: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:57:24 -0500

A couple of buddies. A fishing trip to Mexico. A hitch-hiker. What could possibly go wrong? Our exploration of noir jumps back in time to 1953 for this thriller directed by the amazing Ida Lupino.

Episode 11: Carlito's Way (1993)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:30:22 -0500

It ain't Two Brothers no more. The two babies got it started, but from here on out it's the three of us. In this episode, we are joined by our big brother Adam, and henceforth it shall be (except from time-to-time when one or another of us is working). We could not be more excited! Join us for our first night out in the new format, as we talk about an epic Brian DePalma crime drama, starring Al Pacino, Penelope Ann Miller, an almost unrecognizable Sean Penn, and a list of recognizable names and faces that goes on and on.

Episode 10: The Paper (1994)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:28:21 -0500

Join us, and a special guest, to talk about FAKE NEWS and this terrific film starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid, and Robert Duvall.

Episode 9: Gorky Park (1983)

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:26:40 -0500

Oh, those Russians. Always up to no good. Director Michael Apted helms this thriller with a stellar cast including William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Joanna Pacula, Brian Dennehy, Ian McDiarmid, Ian Bannen, and Richard Griffiths.

Episode 29: Blast of Silence (1961)

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:24:47 -0500

We're taking a look at noir with a movie that's hard to find. We don't care. We're going to talk about it anyway.

Episode 8: King of New York (1990)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:27:35 -0500

In celebration of my return to New York, if only temporarily, we're going to watch Christopher Walken get pretty far out there, even for him. And he brings Larry Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, Victor Argo, and Giancarlo Esposito along for the ride.

Episode 7: Nighthawks (1981)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:25:22 -0500

Nighthawks, bringing together Rocky, Lando Calrissian, and the Bionic Woman team up against the baddest replicant of them all. Okay, not really, but it does have Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner, and Rutger Hauer. Join us for some good '80s fun, 'cause where else can you see (spoiler alert) Sly Stallone in a dress?

Episode 6: Silverado (1985)

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 15:22:56 -0500

We discuss Silverado, with an all-star cast including Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Jeff Goldblum, and Linda Hunt. And in this episode you'll hear the list that gave birth to the famous poster, "Things That are in Silverado."

Episode 28: The President's Analyst (1967)

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:38:49 -0500

The last installment in our month-long inauguration celebration. Who wouldn't need psychoanalysis after the political abuse of the past 4 years? And James Coburn is just the man to provide it. Along the way, we're treated to a parade of assassins, agents from the "CEA," the "FBR," and the KGB, "typical American families," and hippies, and the power behind it all, TPC (The Phone Company). With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.

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Episode 27: Absolute Power (1997)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:23:19 -0500

We've looked at two great fictional presidents this month. Now let's look at a bad one. Clint Eastwood directs and stars, along with Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney (wasn't she in the last one?), Judy Davis, Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert, Kenneth Welsh, and E. G. Marshall in his last screen appearance. And let's not forget . . . a script by the great William Goldman.

Episode 26: Dave (1993)

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:18:59 -0500

The second installment in our inauguration special celebration. Kevin Kline is the president. Kevin Kline is not the president. Kevin Kline looks just like the president. It's all very confusing. Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Stripes) directs a wonderful cast including Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin, and Faith Prince. See where "We're walking. We're walking" was born.

Episode 5: The Firm (1993)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:39:26 -0500

We discuss The Firm, starring Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, and some guy named Tom. And just FYI, Matthew sometimes plays a lawyer on TV. And, he used to be one.

Episode 25: The American President (1995)

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:54:34 -0500

A Special Inauguration Edition. Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Michael J. Fox, Martin Sheen, Anna Deavere Smith, and Richard Dreyfuss lead an all-star cast in Aaron Sorkin's warm-up for The West Wing, directed by Rob Reiner.