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Film Journal Podcast
George
27 episodes
2 months ago
Between the end of the original Star Trek in 1969 and his cinematic return as Captain Kirk in 1979, William Shatner roamed some strange territory. In this episode, George and Ryan dive headfirst into Shatner’s “wilderness years,” exploring four offbeat, often outrageous films: the carnal chaos of Big Bad Mama, the sleazy psycho-thriller Impulse, the satanic sludgefest The Devil’s Rain, and the eco-horror cult favorite Kingdom of the Spiders. Along the way, they chart the peaks and valleys of ...
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Between the end of the original Star Trek in 1969 and his cinematic return as Captain Kirk in 1979, William Shatner roamed some strange territory. In this episode, George and Ryan dive headfirst into Shatner’s “wilderness years,” exploring four offbeat, often outrageous films: the carnal chaos of Big Bad Mama, the sleazy psycho-thriller Impulse, the satanic sludgefest The Devil’s Rain, and the eco-horror cult favorite Kingdom of the Spiders. Along the way, they chart the peaks and valleys of ...
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Film Journal Podcast
Beam Me Outta Here! - William Shatner’s 70s Detour
Between the end of the original Star Trek in 1969 and his cinematic return as Captain Kirk in 1979, William Shatner roamed some strange territory. In this episode, George and Ryan dive headfirst into Shatner’s “wilderness years,” exploring four offbeat, often outrageous films: the carnal chaos of Big Bad Mama, the sleazy psycho-thriller Impulse, the satanic sludgefest The Devil’s Rain, and the eco-horror cult favorite Kingdom of the Spiders. Along the way, they chart the peaks and valleys of ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Fantastic Four & Superman (2025)
George and Ryan discuss the big superhero blockbusters of the summer! With special guest Vince Salerno from the Vince Salerno Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thebigv75 Support the show
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3 months ago
1 hour 46 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
High & Low: Bela Lugosi
George and Ryan discuss the tumultuous career of the man who became famous as cinema's Dracula- Bela Lugosi. Career HIGHS like White Zombie (1932) and LOWS, Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952) Support the show
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3 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
The Fantastic Four film that was Buried Forever!
George & Ryan watch and review Roger Corman's infamously unreleased Fantastic Four film from the early 90's as well as the documentary "Doomed". Support the show
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4 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Hitchcock's Final Films
In this episode, George and Ryan dive into the last four films of Alfred Hitchcock’s career: Torn Curtain, Topaz, Frenzy, and Family Plot. From Cold War tension to grim London alleyways to offbeat psychics and kidnappers, we explore how the Master of Suspense closed out his career with a mix of political paranoia, brutal violence, and dark humor. Was Hitchcock still pushing boundaries—or just chasing ghosts of past glories? We unpack the highs, lows, and overlooked gems in this strange final ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 47 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Roger Corman's Star Students
George & Ryan discuss four Roger Corman produced films directed by filmmakers who went on to do big things! Martin Scorsese: Boxcar Bertha Joe Dante: Piranha Ron Howard: Grand Theft Auto Francis Ford Coppola: Dementia 13 Support the show
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5 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
High & Low: Tony Curtis
Welcome to a new feature series! High and Low! On each installment Ryan and George will be discussing an actor or director. One great movie, one bad movie. Our inaugural featured player: The Great Tony Curtis! The Films: Some Like it Hot and The Manitou! Support the show
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5 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Pulp Comics Go Hollywood!
In order to capitalize on the blockbuster success of Tim Burton's Batman every studio in town dusted off any pulp magazine or comic strip hero they could find. A litany of lush period pieces with beautiful dames, handsome heroes and dastardly villains were produced throughout the 90's- all failing to match the success of Caped Crusader. Films like the Rocketeer, The Shadow, The Phantom & Dick Tracy have often found themselves the butt of jokes, a misguided cycle of movies that misdiagnose...
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6 months ago
1 hour 50 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
It Came from Outer Space! 1950's Sci- Fi Films
What transformed science fiction from niche fantasy serials into a dominant cultural force? The answer lies in the atomic anxieties of post-World War II America. The mushroom cloud hanging over our collective consciousness created fertile ground for stories about invasion, destruction, and otherworldly threats. Diving into four quintessential films—The Day the Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, War of the Worlds, and The Blob—we uncover how each reflected different facets of Cold War paran...
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7 months ago
1 hour 35 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Captain America: Brave New World Discussion
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7 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Going a Little Mad with Psycho 1-4!
Ryan and George discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece Psycho and its three sequels. Are they any good? Support the show
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7 months ago
2 hours 4 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
2024 Year End Wrap Up: Anora, Nosferatu, The Substance and More!
What a year 2024 has been for cinema! In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the most compelling, controversial, and conversation-worthy films that defined the year in movies. We begin with "The Substance," examining how this body horror masterpiece transcends simple commentary on Hollywood's beauty standards to explore the psychology of self-destruction. Demi Moore's fearless performance deserves special recognition for tackling a character struggling with identity and aging in an industry th...
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7 months ago
2 hours

Film Journal Podcast
Behind the Black Glove: A Journey Through Italian Horror
Step into the shadowy, glamorous world of Italian giallo cinema, where black leather gloves, gleaming blades, and stylish murder mysteries captivated audiences decades before American slashers dominated horror screens. In this deep-dive exploration, George, Ryan and Special Guest Jacob Calta unravel the distinctive visual language and cultural significance of a genre that transformed how filmmakers approached thriller storytelling. The term "giallo" originates from the yellow-covered crime n...
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7 months ago
2 hours 19 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Alien Romulus: Reboot or Revelation?
Alien: Romulus has ignited passionate debate among franchise devotees and casual viewers alike—is it a brilliant return to form or merely retreading familiar territory? We dive deep into what makes this latest entry work so effectively as both homage and evolution. The production design immediately transports us back to the world of the original film—analog interfaces, practical effects, and a lived-in aesthetic that stands in stark contrast to the sleek, holographic futures depicted in many...
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7 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Two Thumbs Up: The Story of Siskel & Ebert
Before there was Rotten Tomatoes, before YouTube critics dominated our screens, two rival Chicago newspaper men forever changed how we talk about movies. What began as a local PBS show featuring a pair of bickering film critics evolved into a cultural phenomenon that would span decades and influence generations of film lovers. The magic of Siskel and Ebert wasn't just in their famous thumbs up/thumbs down verdicts; it was in their genuine passion for cinema and their willingness to make thou...
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7 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
From Civil War to Challengers: Summer 2024's Most Talked-About Films
Summer blockbuster season arrives with its usual mix of spectacle, star power, and occasional surprises, giving us plenty to dissect in this episode. We jump headfirst into Alex Garland's "Civil War," a visually striking but politically ambiguous journey through a fractured America that sparks passionate disagreement between us. While one sees a pointless exercise in nihilism, the other finds an exhilarating window into how quickly society could crumble. The conversation heats up with "Chall...
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7 months ago
1 hour 47 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Mad Maxxing: The Road Warrior Legacy
George and Ryan are joined by Cobra Malibu, Montgomery Carlo, and Detective Wolfman for a high octane discussion of Mad Max! Few film franchises have captured the essence of societal collapse and human resilience quite like Mad Max. In this deep-dive conversation, we explore how George Miller transformed a modest Australian revenge thriller into one of cinema's most influential and enduring post-apocalyptic visions. Our panel of film enthusiasts traces the remarkable evolution of the Mad Max...
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7 months ago
1 hour 59 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Kneel Before Pod: Superman I-IV
"You'll believe a man can fly" wasn't just clever marketing for 1978's Superman—it was the promise of a cinematic revolution that forever changed how we experience superheroes on screen. In this nostalgia-filled exploration, we chart the remarkable journey of Superman's leap from comic pages to blockbuster phenomenon and examine why this franchise remains the blueprint for all superhero films that followed. Richard Donner's original Superman masterpiece emerged from production chaos to deliv...
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7 months ago
2 hours 21 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Guns, Dames, and Atomic Briefcases: A Film Noir Expedition Part 2
Step into the shadowy world of film noir as we explore four cinematic masterpieces that defined and transformed the genre. From the maternal sacrifice of Mildred Pierce to the atomic briefcase of Kiss Me Deadly, these films reveal how noir evolved to reflect changing American anxieties in the post-war period. Joan Crawford's Oscar-winning performance in Mildred Pierce offers a fascinating feminine perspective in noir, bookending a melodramatic core with classic noir sequences. We unpack how ...
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7 months ago
2 hours 16 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
The Fox X-Men Trilogy: Exploring the Legacy of Singer's Mutants
Long before the MCU dominated pop culture, Fox's original X-Men trilogy revolutionized superhero cinema by treating comic book material with unprecedented seriousness and emotional depth. This deep-dive conversation explores how Bryan Singer's first two X-Men films established a template for grounded superhero storytelling that continues to influence filmmakers today. The discussion begins with a comprehensive look at the X-Men's comic book origins, tracing how Chris Claremont's legendary 17...
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7 months ago
2 hours 16 minutes

Film Journal Podcast
Between the end of the original Star Trek in 1969 and his cinematic return as Captain Kirk in 1979, William Shatner roamed some strange territory. In this episode, George and Ryan dive headfirst into Shatner’s “wilderness years,” exploring four offbeat, often outrageous films: the carnal chaos of Big Bad Mama, the sleazy psycho-thriller Impulse, the satanic sludgefest The Devil’s Rain, and the eco-horror cult favorite Kingdom of the Spiders. Along the way, they chart the peaks and valleys of ...