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George Steven's 1951 American dark-drama, A Place In The Sun, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the talent and tragedy of Montgomery Clift and the ghostly urban legends surrounding him. We also get into Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters in the film, and the dark turn the film takes that completely caught us off guard. And as usual, we have our SILVER SCREEN 7 where this week we pick our Top 7 movies from the 1950s. Stop by and check us out!

John Schlesinger's 1976 pulse-pounding dental nightmare infused conspiracy thriller, MARATHON MAN, is our feature presentation of the week. We talk Dustin Hoffman's dedication to the role, his beef with William Goldman's screenplay, producer Robert Evans, and the famous urban legend of Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman's clashing of acting styles. We dive into much more on this classic 70s thriller. We also pick our Top 7 William Goldman screenplays in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Give it a listen!

Terence Young's 1962 James Bond debut spy film DR. NO is on deck this week. We talk the birth of one of Hollywood's most successful franchises and the iconic James Bond staples that were born out of the film. We also get into Sean Connery, the Production Design of Ken Adam, and much much more. We also pick our Top 7 Spy Films in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7.

Adam McKay's 2008 comedy goldmine, Step Brothers is up this week. We talk the brilliance that is Will Ferrell and John C. Riley, the Frat Pack, Adam Scott's intro to comedy, McKay and Ferrell's falling out, and much more. We also pick our Top 7 Frat Pack Actors in this week's Silver Screen 7.

Jacques Tourneur's 1947 film noir, OUT OF THE PAST, is up for discussion this week. We talk about the early screen performances by Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas, RKO Pictures, whether Film Noir is a style or genre, and much more. We'll also give our top 7 best neo noir films in our Silver Screen 7 and hand out our 5 awards to Out of the Past in our Nerd Out.

Jay Roach's 1999 small-town hockey dramedy is up this week. We talk the real life hockey connections to the film's creators, cantankerous Burt Reynolds and his on-set apology, if the film has style, two Michaels shining in bit parts (Mike Myers & Michael McKean), as well as Russell Crowe and much more. We also pick our top 7 Russell Crowe films in this week's Silver Screen 7.

Craig R. Baxley's 1991 outlaw biker explosion extravaganza, starring "The Boz" Brian Bosworth, is our film this week. We discuss the director issues on set, the stunt work, the performances of Lance Henricksen and William Forsythe, as well as how the film played into an Arkansas Secretary of State being impeached, and much more. We'll also give our Top movies featuring a pro-athlete in our Silver Screen 7 and hand out our 5 awards to Stone Cold in our Nerd Out. Subscribe to your new favorite movie podcast!

Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of the coming-of-age period novel, LITTLE WOMEN, is up for discussion... or should I say debate? The fellas do not agree on this one. In between the arguing, we touch on Greta Gerwig's attachment to the story, if period costume dramas have a bad stigma attached to them, the subgenre "Mumblecore", and much more. This week's Silver Screen 7 is Top 7 female coming-of-age films. Give us a listen!

We're back on our very own channel! We're back with the Shaws Brothers classic, KING BOXER from 1972. We discuss the similarities between the western and kung fu genres, the studio films of Shaws Brothers, the fight choreography, surprise style and cinematography, and much more! We also break down our Top 7 hand-to-hand combat films. Give us a shot! We may just be your new favorite movie podcast!

Tony Scott's 1993 romantic crime epic TRUE ROMANCE is on deck this week. We talk about the Quentin Tarantino screenplay, Gary Oldman's character "Drexel", the fascinating origins of the story and how the film came to be, Tarantino's relationship with Roger Avary, Patricia Arquette, and much much more! We also give our Top 7 Christian Slater films in our Silver Screen 7. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

We're back with Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 2015 fur-trapper revenge film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. Spoiler alert: the fellas do not agree on this film. We discuss Chivo's award-winning cinematography and his painstaking commitment to "the magic hour." We also dive into the difficulty level of the production, masculine filmmaking, and that insane bear scene. On our Silver Screen 7, the fellas each give their top 7 "Man vs Nature" films. Tune in for the discussion! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Merry Christmas, everyone! This week Frank Capra's iconic Christmas classic is up for discussion. We chat about the film being Jimmy Stewart & Capra's first film after their active duty in World War II, Donna's Reed's template setting performance, the chaotic story behind the screenplay, RKO Pictures, copyright issues birthing its status as a Christmas cornerstone, our Top 7 tearjerkers, and much much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT, the 1984 Christmas slasher film from director Charles E. Sellier Jr is this week's film. We talk about the massive controversy surrounding the film at the time of its release, character actor Britt Leach, "The Warm Side of the Door", that awesome scene with "Grandpa", scream Queen Linnea Quigley, and much more! Remember, Christmas Eve is the scariest time of the year! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The Silent Partner, 1978's Santa-infused Canuxploitation bank robbery thriller from Daryl Dukes is up this week. Is this film a Christmas movie? The boys disagree on that one. We get into Elliott Gould and Christopher Plummer, that beheading scene, Hoch gives Celine Lomez an award, John Candy's early film role, the impeccable, taut and clever screenplay, and much much more! We also count down our top bank robbery films in the Silver Screen 7. Get in the holiday spirit and give us your ears! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

We get nostalgic for Brian Robbins' 1999 MTV-Gen football flick… or do we? Let's talk Jon Voight's big bad "Bud Kilmer", James Van Der Beek, Ali Larter & Amy Smart, debate whether it's satirical, and who's responsible for the in-game filmmaking. We'll talk more and get into our Silver Screen 7 with our top 7 football movies. Are you ready for some football? WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Pauly Shore's 1993 fish out of water Thanksgiving comedy is up for discussion. We talk "the weasel" persona, Pauly's rise and fall, character actor Lane Smith, the birth of 90s comedies, and much more. Munch on some grindage with us, budddaaayyyyy. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

William Friedkin's 2003 sleeper knife-porn action thriller is up for discussion. We go into the survivalist/tracker tech advisor Tom Brown, Tommy Lee Jones & Benicio Del Toro, if the lean & mean pace works, and so much more! Sharpen your knives and jump in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Jonathan Kaplan's 1979 teenage rebellion film, OVER THE EDGE, is on the table. Hoch and Chad are on opposing sides of this kid vs adults story. We get into the influence on Dazed & Confused, the inspiration to the story, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Tobe Hooper & Steven Spielberg's 1982 suburban haunted house film, POLTERGIEST, is up for discussion. Who really directed this film? Hooper or Spielberg? We dive deep into this debate, and more! Tune in for our Halloween Horror Extravaganza finale! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

John Carpenter's 1980 pirate ghost movie THE FOG is up this week. We talk the central coast of California location, the mood & style, Cinematographer Dean Cundey, why this ISN'T one of Carpenter's "lesser works", Jamie Lee Curtis, and much more! Listen to us, and watch out for the fog bank rolling in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Jorge Grau's 1974 moody zombie film is up for discussion this week. We talk how the film is a transitional movie between Romero and Italian splatter pictures, special FX guru Giannetto De Rossi, the crypt sequence, an asshole cop, and the atmospheric English countryside locations. We also discuss the film is a hybrid of Spanish, Italian, and British filmmaking and much more! Let's talk zombies! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Ken Russell's 1971 blasphemous horror of surrealism is on deck for discussion. We talk about all the controversy surrounding the film, Oliver Reed's performance, the set design, horrific imagery, and more! We also list our Top 7 Satanic films in our Silver Screen 7. Our Halloween Horror Extravaganza rages on! Give it a listen! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Rob Zombie's debut film from 2003 is up this week. We dive into House of 1000 Corpses and all it's hyper-stylized glory. The production issues, it's delayed release, the one-liner dialogue, Captain Spaulding & Otis Driftwood as new age horror icons, Rob Zombie's inspiration, and much much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Joe Dante's 1981 werewolf film, THE HOWLING, is up for discussion. We discuss Dante's involvement, the FX of Rob Bottin, why 1981 is the year of the werewolf film, John Sayles' screenplay, and so much more! Grab your silver bullets, and let's ride! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Andrew Fleming's 1996 film, THE CRAFT, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the cast, the kickoff of the 90s Horror Revival, having a real witch on set, and more. We also talk our favorite witch films in the Silver Screen 7. Come hang and check us out. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Wes Craven's 1981 transitional religious horror film, DEADLY BLESSING, is up for discussion. We talk the controversial ending, the film's influential moments, style over story, Michael Berryman, Sharon Stone's debut, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Brian De Palma's 1984 erotic thriller is on the table this week. We discuss the erotic thriller genre, accusations of misogyny against De Palma's film work, violence and De Palma, as well as his fight against the studio and how Body Double acted as a defiant response to critics and the Hollywood establishment's opinions on him. There is a lot to shoot the shit about on this one! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

George Lucas' 1973 coming-of-age cruising film, American Graffiti is our focus this week. We talk about Lucas as a filmmaker, early 60s car culture, the radio as a character, the influence of the film on early 60s nostalgia, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Jonathan Mostow's 1997 suspense thriller starring Kurt Russell searching for his missing wife is up for discussion. We talk Kurt's intensity, the late great character actor JT Walsh, the 90s thriller genre, and much much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week Mark Rydell's 1981 film, On Golden Pond is up. We talk Jane Fonda acting opposite her father Henry Fonda and how the film mirrored their rocky real life relationship. We also discuss the Katherine Hepburn, the comedy, the fascination with death, and the themes at the film's core. This is a fun one. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week Curtis Hanson's 1994 river thriller, The River Wild is in our sights. We talk Meryl Streep, the birth of 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, the stunts, the plot holes, and so much more. Let's hit the rapids and dive in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we dip into the childhood nostalgia that is 1993's THE SANDLOT from writer/director David Mickey Evans. We discuss the iconic dialogue, the baseball history, the story behind the story, and so much more! Don't be a spazz, tune in to the best movie podcast going today! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Finally, the Broken VCR returns and this week we honor James Caan with a discussion all about Michael Mann's 1981 film debut, THIEF. We dive into the criminal craftsmanship, the look and feel of Chicago, Robert Prosky's big bad "Leo", and much much more! If you need movie recommendations, look no further than The Broken's VCR! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Roger Corman's psychedelic 1967 freak out, THE TRIP, is up. We talk Peter Fonda's bad acting and why it's good, capturing psychedelics through the filmmaking, the prelude to Easy Rider, Roger Corman's influence, and much much more. Turn on, tune in, and drop out. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The 1999 film, GO, is up for discussion this week. We talk capturing a certain time in the late 90s, Rave Culture, Doug Liman, the Pulp Fiction rip off subgenre, the young cast, story and much more. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week writer/director Ron Shelton's 1988 baseball movie, Bull Durham, is up to bat. We talk Shelton's sports anthology, Baseball films, Kevin Costner, Mickey Mantle's reaction to the film, Susan Sarandon as "Annie", and much more! Swing batter batter! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we travel to a dystopic crime-ridden Detroit where a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Paul Verhoeven's 1987 film ROBOCOP is on deck. We discuss Rob Bottin's special FX, the themes of the film, Monte Hellman's involvement, the contentiousness on set, Peter Weller's mime work, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Sydney Pollack's They Shoot Horses, Don't They? is our film of the week. We dive into Pollack as a filmmaker, how the film was a turning point for Jane Fonda, the ending of the film, the symbolism of the story being told, and much more. Put your film nerd hat on and join us! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This episode's film is Revenge of the Nerds from 1984. We talk about the controversy surrounding the film, Teen Sex Comedy tropes, the iconic character "Booger", the lost Carradine, and much more. Join us and dive into this 80s cult classic comedy! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

White Lightning from 1973 is our film this week. We talk the phenomenal cast, Burt Reynolds & Hal Needham's friendship, the birth of a subgenre, Charles Bernstein's original score, and much more. Let's get our movie talk in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we feature 1981's LOOKER, written and directed by Michael Crichton. We dive into the 80's sheen of the time, Albert Finney & James Coburn, Playboy's 1981 Playmate of the Year Terri Welles, getting lost in the minutia of the tech, and much more. Stop by and let's talk this forgotten okay time at the movies. She's a looker! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The 1966 film, The Professionals, is on the table this week. We talk the Western genre, tyrant directors, the Lee Marvin/Burt Lancaster feud, Cinematographer Conrad Hall, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we look at Betty Thomas' film Private Parts all about the life of Howard Stern. We talk about Howard's persona and how it has changed over time, cancel culture and how this film would be viewed today, the birth of Paul Giamatti's career, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week's film is the 1981 Canadian Slasher film from George Mihalka, "My Bloody Valentine." We talk the 80s Slasher genre, the horror trope of "The Harbinger," what makes a cult classic, respond to Siskel & Elbert's review, and dive into the subgenre of Canuxploitation. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Billy Wilder's 1957 film, The Spirit of St. Louis is on tap today! James Stewart's portrayal of Charles Lindbergh is a forgotten performance from the screen legend that needs to be revisited. We also get imo Stewart and Lindbergh's personal yet vastly different experiences with World War II! Let's get into it! Join us, cinephiles! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

Peter Weir's 1985 film, WITNESS, gets our attention this week. We talk how this was a turning point in Harrison Ford's career, Lukas Haas, original screenplays, "rural films," and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we dive into Paul Thomas Anderson's 9th film, LICORICE PIZZA, from 2021. We dive into the chemistry of the two leads, mid-budget films, the curious title itself, and much more. Come hang with us! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

We hit the open road this week with Monte Hellman's 1971 film, Two Lane Blacktop. We get into the oddball cast, Kris Kristofferson's involvement, Route 66 Americana, how the open road spells freedom, and more! Hang with us for a little while, man. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

This week we highlight Robert Altman's 1971 anti-western, McCabe & Mrs. Miller. We dive into what makes this an anti-western, the unique sound design, Robert Altman clashing with Warren Beatty, and so much more. Journey back to '71 with us, movie fans! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

The 2nd film from Panos Cosmatos, the 2018 film, MANDY! Chad and Hoch argue about the virtues of this movie. One hates it, one loves it. This modern exploitation film is layered in Heavy Metal rock opera vibes, astrology, acid trip violence, sex, drugs, and vengeance. From the slain goddess to the avenging knight to the nightmarish hippie cult and the demonic-biker henchman they summon, MANDY is an experience all its own. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR