What goes on between those eye-crinkles when Hackman is acting? Scott and Marty ponder the mysteries of Gene’s first, last, best, and worst films. Lilith (1964, Dir. Robert Rossen) Runaway Jury (2003, Dir. Gary Fleder) The Conversation (1974, Dir. Francis Ford Coppola) Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987, Dir. Sidney J. Furie)
Whether you think of him as Dr. John Wayne Prentiss, Detective Virgil Tibbs, or just plain old “Sir,” Sidney Poitier is the colossal subject of this week’s filmopsis! Core Connections: No Way Out (1950, Dir. Joseph P. Mankewicz) The Jackal (1997, Dir. Michael Caton-Jones) Raisin in the Sun (1961, Dir. Daniel Petrie) Ghost Dad (1990,…
In a revelation-filled anniversary episode, Marty and Scott examine only ONE film… which is also, somehow, ALL the films…? Also, best-of lists, the future of the omniverse, and more! If you only buy ONE COMIC BOOK this month… I don’t care which one you choose, just LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!!! Core Connections: Final Cut: Ladies…
Marty and Scott watch movies about people who watch movies. But when the lines begin to blur, the Cinematic Omniverse itself may be in peril! Core Connections: Sherlock, Jr. (1924, Dir. Buster Keaton) The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985, Dir. Woody Allen) Last Action Hero (1993, Dir. John McTiernan) Connective Cameos: Lost Highway Being John…
Whether he’s a bachelor buddy, a truculent commuter, or a gaslighting gynecologist, it’s hard not to love Charles Grodin! (Okay that last one is pretty easy.) Core Connections: Rosemary’s Baby (1968, Dir. Roman Polanksi) The Lonely Guy (1984, Dir. Arthur Hiller) So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993, Dir. Thomas Schlamme) Connective Cameos: Midnight Run…
Marty and Scott court French actress Delphine Seyrig for a ménage of trois filmes françaises, including the film voted Best Film of All Time by the Sound & Sight 2022 poll. Ooh la la! Core Connections: Muriel, or The Time of Return (1963, Dir. Alain Resnais) The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972, Dir. Luis…
Great Scott! Christopher Lloyd gets the omniverse treatment. Plus, Box Office Gold and Box Office Poison! Aaaaugh! Sorry about the audio quality in this one. Core Connections: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1989, Dir. Robert Zemeckis) Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995, Dir. Gary Fleder) Nobody (2021, Dir. Ilya Naishuller) Connective Cameos: Batman…
His hairless pate has been a touchstone in Hollywood cinema for as long as Scott and Marty can recall. It’s time to walk a mile in the shoes of Danny DeVito. Core Connections: Lady Liberty aka La Mortadella (1972, Dir. Mario Monicelli) Ruthless People (1986, Dir. Abrahams, Zucker, and Zucker) The Comedian (2016, Dir. Taylor…
Scott and Marty get acquainted with “that guy from that thing,” aka Lance Henriksen. You know who we’re talking about! Core Connections: Network (1976, Dir. Sidney Lumet) Aliens (1985, Dir. James Cameron) Modigliani (2004, Dir. Mick Davis) Connective Cameos: The Terminator Near Dark The Visitor, aka Stridulum The Right Stuff Dr. Strangelove, or How I…
Get into the Christmas (and Hanukkah!) spirit with Scott and Marty! Core Connections: Santa Claus (1898, Dir. George Albert Smith) Miracle on 34th Street (1947, Dir. George Seaton) Ernest Saves Christmas (1988, Dir. John R. Cherry III) The Hebrew Hammer (2003, Dir. Jonathan Kesselman) Connective Cameos: Car Wash Plan 9 From Outer Space Scarface Blazing…
