Brain De Palma made 7 short films between 1960 and 1969. Of those 7 only 3 are able to be viewed today. On this episode I'll run through the 4 that are missing.
Also, I'm proud to join The Director's Chair Network. Right now you can listen to all of my friend Ryan's episodes devoted to the career of Ed Zwick, episodes of this show and Ryan's upcoming coverage of the films of Michael Mann.
The Brian De Palma Archives: https://www.youtube.com/@briandepalmaarchives/videos
Reddit Lost Media Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/lostmedia/comments/185kuf9/fully_lost_4_early_short_films_from_brian_de_palma/?rdt=54619
The Director's Chair Network: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dBZqeRWm3iRxTlN4PnIZz
Interact with me on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrcraigcohen.bsky.social
On this quick update episode Craig gives listeners an update on where the show is headed and explores an unmade De Palma film that would have starred John Travolta.
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On the latest episode of The G.O.A.T. Ryan Rebalkin returns to the show to talk De Palma's 1990 misfire The Bonfire of the Vanities. Craig and Ryan discuss if the film was unfairly judged, the cast and a humorous scene.
Ryan's podcasts:
Worst of the Best: https://open.spotify.com/show/4FQsG8WORSlbJM6gQQEeDC
Zwick's Flicks: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dBZqeRWm3iRxTlN4PnIZz
The Rocky Series Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/12gxmqgdyNBgd5hw10m4mb
The Rambo Series Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lj91rxQGrkkzL00BWnE4t
On the latest episode of The G.O.A.T. Craig chats with filmmaker Peet Gelderblom about the work he did that lead to the commercial release of Brian De Palma's only director's cut on home video, Raising Cain. The conversation ends with a look at an exciting sequence from De Palma's follow-up to Carrie, The Fury.
Peet's website: https://www.directorama.net/
Raising Cain re-cut video essay: https://vimeo.com/35089698
Follow and interact with Craig: https://spacehey.com/mrcraigcohen
David Konow returns to The G.O.A.T. for a chat about De Palma's 1974 film Phantom of the Paradise and one of its grand musical numbers.
Check out David's books:
Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal
https://www.amazon.com/Bang-Your-Head-Heavy-Metal/dp/0609807323
Reel Terror: The Scary, Bloody, Gory, Hundred Year History of Classic Horror Films
David's Guitar World article on "Hot Rodded" amps:
https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amp-wizards
Find all of my projects here:
https://craigcohenmusic.blogspot.com/p/links.html
On the 1st episode of 2025 Craig is joined by author Nat Segaloff to dicuss his book Say Hello to My Little Friend - A Century of Scarface. In addition to discussing the book, Nat chronicles his time working in the film business and his interactions with De Palma.
Learn more about Nat at his website: http://www.natsegaloff.com/
Get Say Hello to My Little Friend:
https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780806542966/say-hello-to-my-little-friend/
On the latest episode Craig sits down with friends and fellow podcaster Pat Fornies to chat an intense sequence from Carlito's Way.
Pat's podcast - https://podcast.ausha.co/binouze-usa
Binouze USA on YouTube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZxE42TbpZhQ-yyUnP5vqzL9AcLNSXmzm&si=ljaYINtriM0EqaV3
Pat on Conversations at Jack Rabbit Slim's - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mwYsyvF5zKdjRQN1x4tH7?si=a5ce821665164f83
Show Note: I'll be taking the rest of the year off to focus on other creative endeavors. I'll be back with new episodes in 2025. Thanks for listening and watch more De Palma.
Craig
On the latest episode Craig is joined by composer and fellow podcaster David Rosen to talk a pivotal scene from De Palma's 1974 film Phantom of the Paradise.
On this episode Craig is joined by friend, fellow podcaster and owner of Sacre Flair Records, Shon Wheeler to talk the "blow out" scene from De Palma's 1981 masterpiece Blow Out.
On this episode of the show Craig is joined by author David Konow for a discussion about Brian De Palma.
Check out David's print interviews with De Palma and Oliver Stone HERE and HERE.
On the latest episode Craig is joined by friend and fellow podcaster Dan Richmond to discuss an epic sequence from The Untouchables.
Dan worked as a projectionist when the movie came out and he shares his experiences and the audience repsonses he witnessed while working at a movie theater the summer the movie was in theaters.
Also listen to hear what famous rock band from the 1980s came and saw the movie while he was working one day.
Listen to the Art•I•Fact Over the Edge episode with screenwriter Charlie Haas HERE.
On the latest episode Craig and friend and fellow podcaster Doug Greenberg cover an iconic scene from 1996's Mission: Impossible.
Thanks for listening and enjoy!
You can find Dou'g Rocky Minute podcast HERE.
On the latest episode of The G.O.A.T. Craig is once again joined by his friend and fellow podcaster Scott Kraushaar to talk the exciting climax of Scarface.
Check out all of Scott's podcasts HERE.
Support the show. Buy Scarface HERE. It's currently only $17.99 for the 4K/Blu-ray/Digital!
On this episode of The G.O.A.T. we're switching things up a bit. Craig is joined by fellow podcaster Brian Sword to talk De Palma's professional relationship with Al Pacino and the 2 films they collaborated on: Scarface and Carlito's Way. As always we'll focus on a key sequence from each film that help explain why Brian De Palma is America's greatest director.
Check outBrian's show The Double Stop HERE.
Check out Craig's music HERE.
On the latest episode of The G.O.A.T Craig sits down with friend and fellow podcaster Sicco Heersink to talk a remarkable shot from Brian De Palm's 9th film, Carrie.
Find Sicco's podcast HERE.
Support the show, buy Carrie HERE.
Did you know Craig makes music? You can listen to it HERE.
On the 2nd episode of The G.O.A.T Craig is joined by friend and fellow podcaster Ryan Rebalkin to discuss a key scene from 1987's The Untouchables.
Learn more about Ryan's podcasts here:
On the debut episode of The G.O.A.T. Craig is joined by Scott Kraushaar from The Church of Tarantino podcast to talk the opening scene of 1998's Snake Eyes.
Connect and learn more about Scott and his podcasts here:
https://linktr.ee/churchofqtpod
Thanks to Ken Mills for show art guidance.
Introducing The G.O.A.T. - A Brian De Palma Fan Podcast. On every episode I'll be joined by a friend and fellow podcaster to take a look at a scene or shot in one of De Palma's film and help showcase why he's the greatest American filmmaker of all-time.