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582: "I'm tired of being alone" | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week, we're watching Leaving Las Vegas , a film that doesn’t ask for redemption, only recognition. Nicolas Cage gives us Ben, unraveling with grace and fire, while Elisabeth Shue’s Sera offers a love that doesn’t try to ...

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April 23, 2025

582: "I'm tired of being alone" | Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

This week, we're watching Leaving Las Vegas , a film that doesn’t ask for redemption, only recognition. Nicolas Cage gives us Ben, unraveling with grace and fire, while Elisabeth Shue’s Sera offers a love that doesn’t try to ...
April 20, 2025

581: "I'll Podcast Anything That Moves!" | Blue Velvet (1986)

Draw the curtains and lean in close as we descend into the dreamy, disquieting world of Blue Velvet. For our 10th anniversary rewatch, we’ll peel back the facade of small-town America to explore the shadows underneath—desire,...
April 19, 2025

580: "You found the beat" | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Pick up your instruments as we dive into the decades-spanning score of Mr. Holland's Opus . We’ll explore the poignant journey of a composer who puts his magnum opus on hold for a teaching career, the profound, evolving impac...
April 9, 2025

579: "One of those 'I glued a bird to my head' days" | Forget Paris (1995)

This week, we're grabbing a courtside seat and catching a flight back to Forget Paris. There's the often-comedic chaos of married life, the clever friends-at-a-restaurant framing device, and that signature Billy Crystal charm...

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June 22, 2023

🍿 🎬 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 …

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Feb. 21, 2023

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 …

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Feb. 14, 2023

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…

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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

Reviews

Pod Vets

"After over 300 shows, these guys are serious professionals. A great concept to look back at movies turning 30. It’s fun to remember back and to see how they hold up after three decades. Not just f…"

greasy satchel | June 28, 2020

A Treasure of Nostalgia

"These guys make immediately feel like you are there with them, discussing the movies we loved from 30 years ago. Insightful, funny, and relaxed; everything I want a podcast to be. Great work!"

Graves Law Firm | Feb. 14, 2020

Just a lot of fun

"I started listening about a year ago and this podcast quickly became my favorite show. I listen to a lot of podcasts and this one is my favorite. It hits the 80s and 90s nostalgia I love. It also mak…"

GaylaJulia | Nov. 15, 2019

Great podcast covering movies that are 30 years old!

"John and the guys do a great job of revisiting movies that are reaching their 30th birthday. I appreciate that they stay on topic and breakdown all the interesting aspects of each movie. They also …"

JasonCol24 | July 19, 2018