The Wrecking Crew (1968)

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02/23/24 • 142 min

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On this episode Phillip is joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast, to discuss the 4th film in the Matt Helm series, The Wrecking Crew. Phillip starts the show by talking about about his trip to L.A. where he went to the New Beverly Cinema, met Rob and Craig (from Craig & Friends Podcast) in person and had a great time. Rob and Phillip then talk quickly about the first 3 Matt Helm movies. They then take a moment of silence for Sharon Tate. It's then time for the first Tarantino Talks segment. Phillip then reads the general information for the movie and Rob and him add some facts and trivia throughout. Phillip then talks about how Erik asked him to write and record a retrospective on The Walking Tall that will then appear on Erik's Youtube channel Cinema Force. https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1

Then it's time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It's then time for the second Tarantino Talks segment about The Wrecking Crew. Phillip and Rob then discuss their feelings on the movie. At the end of their discussion then it's time for the 3rd Tarantino Talks segment. They wrap up the discussion with some more small facts. It's then time for the questions; Did they see anything that QT might have liked or used in a film, What do they rate the movie out of 5 stars, and Would they buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free? Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971). Rob then shares some movies that he has watched and bought recently. It's then time for Phillip to talk about what's coming up. Come back on March 1st when Phillip will be joined by Craig MacNeil from the Craig & Friends Podcast for 1978's Paradise Alley. We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening.

Previous Episode

Hardbodies (1984)

On this episode of the podcast, Phillip is joined by Dave Lizerbram from Rock Docs Podcast and the Little Slugger Podcast. First though, Phillip promotes his friend Tim's new project, The Ones Across The Pond, and his older projects https://www.youtube.com/@indyfilmfanatics6248/videos So check those out. Dave then asks a question for the listeners; What is a good movie for his 6 almost 7 year old son to watch? He had his son watch Wizard of Oz and they tried to show him Jacques Tati's Playtime, but he didn't like the later. They talk a little about their New Beverly experiences. Phillip then reads a little of the surfer style production notes that he received from Erik Clapp. After playing a tv spot for Hardbodies from 1984, Phillip reads the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two of them discuss the movie and a little bit about the Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello beach movies. It's a silly and fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything that Quentin may have liked or used in a film. Then it's time to individually rate the movie. It's then time to talk about whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week which is Poor Things. Dave then gives his favorite that he watched this week; The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) (Netflix). He also mentions a great documentary called Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010). Then it's time to tell the listeners what's coming next week. Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and the Circle of Jerks Podcast will be back to discuss The Wrecking Crew (1968). So come back then. Thanks for listening.

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Paradise Alley (1978)

On this week's episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Craig MacNeil from Craig & Friends podcast which is available wherever you get your podcast. Maybe you heard him on episode 6 of The Gala Show podcast. Phillip and Craig had a really fun time and went on lots of tangents, but it was worth it. This episode as you can see is all about 1978's Paradise Alley and their thoughts on this Sylvester Stallone written and directed movie, (he also sings the main theme). They read the general information about the film and hear from the listener's from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It's then time to discuss their thoughts on this movie, and Phillip is a little torn at first. They talk about Quentin's love of Stallone, and then they rate the film. Then Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Two Evil Eyes (1990). Craig talks about some of the films that he has been watching or wants to recommend. Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com when they discuss The Devil's (1971). Hope you enjoyed the show and thanks for listening.