Cinema Chat With David Heath
We talk about over 120 years of the film industry. News, notes, great interviews with actors and filmmakers. We also talk with biographers. We talk about the movies and the people that made/make them.
Episodes
333 episodes
John Candy (With Tracey Morgan)
In this episode we visit with Tracey Morgan about the life and career of John Candy. Tracey has updated her book Searching For Candy. Tracey has written a comprehensive book loaded with stories and anecdotes about John Candy. Tracey lines up th...
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3:10 to Yuma
In this episode, we talk about the western 3:10 to Yuma. We first talk about the 1957 film starring Glenn Ford and Van Heflin. We also talk about the 2007 remake starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬
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Adam’s Rib (With Lara Gabrielle)
In this episode, we talk with Lara Gabrielle about the 1949 classic Adam’s Rib. We talk about the crazy plot, characters, and best scenes of the film. We of course talk extensively about the stars and great actors of the film, Spencer Tracy and...
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1:05:23
Revisiting the 7th Academy Awards
In this episode, we reevaluate the big three major awards given to It Happened One Night.
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52:28
The Life and Career of Mabel Normand (With Timothy Lefler)
In this episode, we talk with Timothy Lefler about his second book about silent film legend Mabel Normand. We have a lively conversation about the films, life, loves, controversies, and untimely death of one of Hollywood’s earliest stars. Charl...
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Shoot ‘Em Up (2007)
In this episode we talk about the 2007 action film Shoot ‘Em Up. We discuss the characters, the plot (yes, there was one), and the tongue in cheek nature of it. We also talk about the 80s films that inspired it and similar films made around the...
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Disney 2002-2003
In this episode we revisit our recurring conversation about Disney history. We talk about what was going on at Disney between 2002-2003. We talk about the films released by Disney and Disney subsidiaries. We also talk a little about the upcomin...
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The Last Seduction
On this podcast episode, we talk about the 90’s neo-noir film The Last Seduction. We talk about the cast, themes, and surprising and ironic success of the film. We also talk about how it was inspired and other films that it inspired. The plot i...
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Tribute to Bob Newhart
In this mini episode we celebrate the works of legendary funny man Bob Newhart.
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Tributes to Donald Sutherland and Dabney Coleman
In this week’s podcast episode, we take some time to celebrate the careers of Donald Sutherland and Dabney Coleman. We talk about their movies and also the coincidental through lines of the two great character actors that recently passed.
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Jackson County Jail and a Tribute to Roger Corman
In this episode we talk about the 1976 thriller Jackson County Jail, produced by Roger Corman. Corman recently passed away and we highlight this film that stars Tommy Lee Jones and Yvette Mimieux. We also discuss broadly the filmography of Roge...
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Twisters review (Bonus episode)
In this brief bonus episode we review the new release Twisters.
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Bonus episode: News and Notes
In this bonus episode, we talk about upcoming episodes and upcoming films. We also have a few recent film recommendations. 🎬🎬🎥🎥
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15:58
Cape Fear
In this episode, we are joined by filmmaker Shaun Rose to talk about the 1962 thriller Cape Fear. We discuss the plot, themes, and characters of the film. We talk about the extremely convincing performance of Robert Mitchum. We also of course d...
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The Lineup (1958) A hidden gem
In this episode, we discuss the action/ noir from 1958 The Lineup. The film stars Eli Wallach and a bevy of other character actors. We talk about Wallach’s evil character in this and the exciting plot of the film. We also talk ab...
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23:40
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Here is another bonus episode. We review the new Eddie Murphy film, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. No spoilers. 🎥🎬
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17:28
The Bad News Bears
This episode is somewhat of a bonus. It was recorded in 2021 and somehow the recording got lost. We are now going to upload the episode for the first time and just call it a bonus episode. We talk about the Bad News Bears from 1976...
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Revisiting the 6th Academy Awards
In this episode, we talk about the three major Academy Award winners in 1934. We revisit and decide 90 years later if they got it right. Cavalcade won for Most Outstanding Production. Charles Laughton won Best Actor. Katherine Hepburn won Best ...
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The Bank Dick (With Glenn Andreiev)
In this podcast episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1940 W.C. Fields comedy classic, The Bank Dick. We talk about the plot (lol) and the various funny characters (and character names). We talk about the unique ways W....
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Charlie Chaplin’s First National Films (With Lisa Stein- Haven)
In this podcast episode, we talk with Lisa Stein-Haven about her book about Charlie Chaplin’s years with First National. We talk about the struggles and triumphs of this period. We talk about Charlie’s personal life, his service to collect wa...
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Clara Bow Film Discovered (with Gary Huggins)
In this episode, we are excited to talk with filmmaker Gary Huggins about finding a lost Clara Bow film called The Pill Pounder. Here are a couple of YouTube links to to get acquainted with Gary’s work.
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Which movie apps are the best?
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of the major movie apps. We rank the top 10 based on the following: prices, quantity of choices, quality of choices, as well as variety of eras and genres. Some answers might surprise you. Click and...
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