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556: "Stop the presses!" | The Paper (1994)

The Paper (1994) is a fast-paced newsroom drama that follows Henry Hackett, a harried city editor at a New York newspaper, as he navigates a whirlwind 24-hour period filled with breaking stories, personal crises, and the rele...

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Nov. 20, 2024

556: "Stop the presses!" | The Paper (1994)

The Paper (1994) is a fast-paced newsroom drama that follows Henry Hackett, a harried city editor at a New York newspaper, as he navigates a whirlwind 24-hour period filled with breaking stories, personal crises, and the rel…
Nov. 13, 2024

555: "To Thine Own Self Be True" | Renaissance Man (1994)

Take your seat, crack open your books, and join us for a lesson on the 1994 Danny Devito vehicle, Renaissance Man . Devito plays Bill Rago, a recently fired ad man-turned-teacher trying to turn a bunch of misfit boot camp st…
Nov. 6, 2024

554: "I assure you; we're open" | Clerks (1994)

Ever feel like you’re not even supposed to be here today? Join us as we revisit Clerks (1994), Kevin Smith’s DIY love letter to the slackers, stoners, and talkers among us. We dive into the snappy, absurdist dialogue that ma…
Oct. 30, 2024

553: "Oh, no, not The Carpenters" | In The Mouth of Madness (1994)

Step into the abyss with us as we delve into In the Mouth of Madness (1994), John Carpenter's eerie ode to the power—and terror—of the written word. In this twisted tale, we follow insurance investigator John Trent as he tum…

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🍿 🎬 We're Turning 500 – and We Want You to Be Part of It! 🎉 🎙️

We're gearing up for something truly special - our 500th episode! From humble beginnings in 2015 to now, we've spent countless hours together delving into the world of cinema - laughing, crying, and experiencing the magic of movies. This milestone …

457: "Carlito's Way" (January 1, 1993)

Carlito's Way is a gripping crime drama that showcases the talents of some of Hollywood's most accomplished actors. Directed by Brian De Palma, the film stars Al Pacino as Carlito Brigante, a former drug dealer who is released from prison and tries …

456: "Benny & Joon" (April 16, 1993)

Benny & Joon tells the story of two siblings, Benny and Joon, and their unique bond. Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Aidan Quinn play the main characters in this whimsical and heartwarming tale. The performances are a standout aspect of…

About the Hosts

Patrick Cantagallo

Co-host

What three movies best summarize your cinematic tastes?
- The Great Escape
- Jaws
- Skyfall

What is your favorite way to spend a day off?
- Early (before dawn) long run, then with the family — on, by, or in the water

What is one thing that can instantly make your day better?
- Motorcycle ride

Two-parter:
1) Superman or Batman?
- Batman

2) Tony Stark or Steve Rogers?
- Logan

What director has had the biggest impact on you?
- John Williams. (Seriously, I think any of the directors that collaborated with him.)

Share a movie that you enjoy but feel like not enough people know about:
- The World's Fastest Indian

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John Reid

Host

School district tech director by day, movie podcaster by night, and dad/husband always — John’s love of movies began at an early age watching many of his lifelong favorites with his dad. His formative movie-watching years were shaped by The Blues Brothers, Superman II, the Star Wars trilogy, the Muppets, and Amadeus… among many others. John leans toward Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Robert Zemeckis, Sam Raimi, and Richard Donner as favorite directors. His ears perk up when you play any score by James Horner, John Williams, and Alan Silvestri.

Dennis Matuch

Co-host

Bo Warmbold

Co-host

Jeff Mazzuca

Co-host

What three movies would be the best to give someone an idea of your cinematic tastes?
** Right off the bat, I’d like to say that in keeping with tradition and lists on this podcast, I’m going to add extra “spaces”.
- Casablanca
- Jaws
- E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Jurassic Park

What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?
- With two little ones at home, “days off” are very difficult to come by. However, I’m always down to watch a movie or binge some TV shows.

What's one thing that can instantly make your day better?
- When my sons smile at me when they first see me.

Two-parter:
1) Superman or Batman?
- Superman

2) Tony Stark or Steve Rogers?
- Steve Rogers

What director has had the biggest impact on you?
- Steven Spielberg

Share a movie that you enjoy but feel like not enough people know about.
- Swingers (1996); dir. Doug Liman
- Noises off (1992); dir. Peter Bogdanovich
- Murder By Death (1976); dir. Robert Moore