Retro Movie Geek Ep. 106 (Promo): Heathers (1988)

Posted on January 31, 2018 by producers

In Retro Movie Geek Episode 106, we’re joined by special guest Jessy Hutchinson and we’re geeking out about Heathers from 1988, starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannon Doherty, and more. Retro Movie Geek, is a weekly show where we talk about movies that are 20 years old, or older. Of course, we also travel down various rabbit trails related to other movies, nostalgia, and pop culture. You can listen to the entire episode for free here!

Be sure to check out our Retro Movie Geek SPECIAL FEATURES subscription feed, where we release at least one new podcast episode each month that’s either a BONUS release from one of the Network’s shows, or a collaboration of hosts from across Movie Podcast Network. Learn how to subscribe to our Special Features feed here! Continue reading →

Considering the Cinema Ep. 002: A Very Scary Guy (Who Sleeps With the Fishes)

Posted on January 28, 2018 by producers

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Leave the gun. Take the cannoli. Movie Podcast Network presents… Considering the Cinema — A Podcast About Movies and Film Criticism by Jason Pyles. My topic for this episode is “A Very Scary Guy (Who Sleeps With the Fishes).”

In 1972, Francis Ford Coppola directed “The Godfather” and co-wrote the screenplay, along with the author of its original source material, Mario Puzo. Many people regard this film as a masterpiece and one of the greatest films ever made. I feel the same way. “The Godfather” also won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Continue reading →

Retro Movie Geek Ep. 105 (Promo): The Visitor (1978)

Posted on January 24, 2018 by producers

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In Retro Movie Geek Episode 105, we’re joined by special guest Allyson Clark and we’re geeking out about The Visitor from 1978, starring Lance Henriksen, John Huston, Shelley Winters, and more. Retro Movie Geek, is a weekly show where we talk about movies that are 20 years old, or older. Of course, we also travel down various rabbit trails related to other movies, nostalgia, and pop culture. You can listen to the entire episode for free here!

Considering the Cinema Ep. 001: The Sympathetic Antagonist

Posted on January 21, 2018 by producers

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Movie Podcast Network presents… Considering the Cinema — A Podcast About Movies and Film Criticism. I’m your host, Jason Pyles, podcasting from Salt Lake City. This is a free, short-form solocast for cinephiles and anyone with an interest in movie news, film theory, movie trivia, cinema history and film criticism. My topic for this episode is The Sympathetic Antagonist.

So, my objective for today is not to delve into the finer points and distinctions between a film’s protagonist and the antagonist. But just for the purposes of this episode, let’s just assume that an antagonist, generically speaking, is the character who is actively opposing or trying the hedge up the way of the protagonist in his or her pursuit of a goal. In other words, the person who is trying to stop our protagonist. Continue reading →

Retro Movie Geek Ep. 104 (Promo): Interview With Mick Strawn

Posted on January 17, 2018 by producers

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In Retro Movie Geek Episode 104, we’re interviewing production designer and FX artist, Mick Strawn, who worked on many classic movies like A Nightmare On Elm Streets 3 and 4, Tomboy, Blade, Boogie Nights, Breakin’ 2, Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3, and many, many more! Retro Movie Geek, is a weekly show where we talk about movies that are 20 years old, or older. Of course, we also travel down various rabbit trails related to other movies, nostalgia, and pop culture. You can listen to the entire episode for free here!