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
344 episodes
2024 in Review
In this episode, we talk about the big movies of 2024 and movies coming out in 2025. We also review the most clicked in podcast episodes this year. Lastly, we list some recommendations of movies, podcasts, and books. Happy Holidays...
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50:56
Remember the Night (1940 Christmas film)
In this episode we discuss the offbeat 1940 Christmas classic Remember the Night. The film stars Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.
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14:13
Revisiting the 8th Academy Awards
In this episode we discuss the 8th Academy Awards. Mutiny on the Bounty won the Best Picture Award. Was it the right choice? We talk about that and also discuss the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬
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47:09
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (With Tracey Morgan)
We are rereleasing our conversation with Tracey Morgan about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Tracey wrote a book about the production of the beloved film. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥
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31:57
A Dozen Laurel and Hardy Shorts
In this episode, we talk about twelve essential Laurel and Hardy short films that are must sees for comedy lovers. Click and listen. 🎬🎬🎥🎥
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47:16
Disney in 2004
In this week’s podcast episode, we talk about where Disney was in 2004. We talk about the decision to fire Michael Eisner. We also talk about the films Disney released in 2004. National Treasure, Miracle, and The Incredibles are all discussed. ...
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Presumed Innocent
In this episode we explore the 1990 drama Presumed Innocent. Harrison Ford plays a husband that cheats with a colleague, and then is accused of her murder. We talk about the characters, plot, cast, and production. No spoilers. Clic...
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The Private Eyes (1980 film)
In this episode, we break down the 1980 comedy/murder mystery The Private Eyes. We talk about the story, the characters, actors, and the production of the film. Don Knotts and Tim Conway hear the large cast and we talk about their unof...
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Four Peter Cushing films from the 1970’s
In this episode, we talk about four films starring the great Peter Cushing. We talk about two vampire films, a horror movie on a train with friend Christoper Lee, and a lighter film with friend Vincent Price. Lots of fun on l this episode. Clic...
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Four British Thrillers from the 1960’s
In this episode, we talk about four British horror/ thriller films. One film titled Dementia 13 was Francis Ford Coppola’s directorial debut with Roger Corman producing. We also talk about a hidden gem called Nightmare and two more well know fi...
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Not Even Nominated (With John Dileo)
In this episode, we talk with John Dileo about his new exciting book, Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances. We talk about several examples of deserving costars that completely missed on an opp...
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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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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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16:28
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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51:28
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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