Let's Talk - Movies
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -A true movie lovers podcast celebrating great films worth revisiting or seeing for the first time. Host: Jason Connell, award-winning documentary producer & film/tv expert.
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Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) - Movie Matters
April 20, 2024 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.13 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 57: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Synopsis: An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife while a married documentary filmmaker is infatuated with another woman. Director: Woody Allen Writer: Woody Allen Cinematographer: Sven Nykvist Cast: Martin Land...
The Terminator (1984) - Movie Matters
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 56: The Terminator (1984) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Terminator (1984) Synopsis: A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation. Director: James Cam...
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Movie Matters
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 55: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Synopsis: A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll. Director: Amy Heckerling Writer: Cameron Crowe Cinematographer: Matthew F. Leonetti Cast: Sean Penn,...
Risky Business (1983) - Movie Matters
March 09, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.9 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 54: Risky Business (1983) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Risky Business (1983) Synopsis: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Director: Paul Brickman Writer: Paul Brickman Cinematographer: Bruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, J...
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Movie Matters
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 53: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Synopsis: A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner. Director: William Friedkin Writer: William Friedkin, Gerald Petievich Cinematographer: Robby Müller Cast: William Petersen, Wi...
Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies!
January 13, 2024 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 52: Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the status of Let's Talk - Movies as well as the other original shows from Just Curious Media which: include Let's Talk - Cobra Kai, That's A Crime, Dog Gone, and Let's Talk - JAWS. Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Recorded: 01-09-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Spotify Fol...
Napoleon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 51: Napoleon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Napoleon, the new Ridley Scott movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, and much more. Synopsis: An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: David Scarpa Cinematographer: Dariusz W...
Halloween (1978) - Just Rewatched
November 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 50: Halloween (1978) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about the genius of John Carpenter, the location of the real Michael Myers house, and mastering unassisted sit-up. Synopsis: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. Director: John Carpenter Writer: John Carpenter, Debra...
Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched
November 03, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 49: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's, the new horror/mystery/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's. Director: Emma Tammi Writer:...
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched
October 25, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 48: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon, the new Martin Scorsese movie, and much more. Synopsis: When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery. Director: Martin Scorsese Writer: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese, David Grann Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto ...
Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched (Bonus)
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 47: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched (Bonus) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie, again, and share more laughs over the subsequent titles from the franchise. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. Director: Sean S. Cunningham Writer: Victor Miller, Ron Kurz Cinematographer: Barry Adams Composer: Harry Manfredini Cast: Be...
Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched
October 13, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 46: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about visiting summer camps as a kid, Kevin Bacon's classic death scene, and how to fight back against a killer. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. Director: Sean S. Cunningham Writer: Victor Miller, Ron Kurz Cinematographer: Barry Adams Com...
Jaws Franchise - Vol. 02
September 22, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 45: Jaws Franchise - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise again and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Producer: David Brown, Richard Zanuck Director: Steven S...
Jaws Franchise - Vol. 01
August 26, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 44: Jaws Franchise - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Producer: David Brown, Richard Zanuck Director: Steven Spielbe...
Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Just Rewatched
August 12, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 43: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the movie and talk about Key & Peele's Gremlins 2 skit, '90s sequels, and killing Leonard Maltin. Synopsis: The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. Director: Joe Dante, Chuck Jones Writer: Chris Columbus, Charles S. Haas Cinematographer: John Hora Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Keye Luke, Zach ...
Gremlins (1984) - Just Rewatched
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 42: Gremlins (1984) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about Steven Spielberg's genius, wanting a mogwai, and not eating after midnight. Synopsis: A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Director: Joe Dante Writer: Chris Columbus Cinematographer: John Hora Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Creature Designer: ...
Christine (1983) - w/Actor - Alexandra Paul (Leigh Cabot)
May 22, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 41: Christine (1983) - w/Actor - Alexandra Paul (Leigh Cabot) Jason Connell has actor Alexandra Paul (Baywatch, Dragnet, American Flyers) on the show. They discuss her role as Leigh Cabot in John Carpenter's classic film, Christine, and much more. Recorded: 05-05-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https://www.f...
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) - Just Watched
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.65 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 40: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the new documentary about the famous actor, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. Director: Davis Guggenheim Cast: Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan Recorded: 05-03-23 S...
Barbie (2023) - Teaser Trailer - Just Watched
April 25, 2023 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 39: Barbie (2023) - Teaser Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the teaser trailer for Barbie, the new live-action/comedy movie, and much more. Synopsis: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken. Director: Greta Gerwig Writer: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Greenblatt, Helen Mirren, Will Ferrell Recorded: 04-17-23 Studio: Ju...
Midnight Run (1988) - Just Rewatched
April 17, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 38: Midnight Run (1988) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell revisits the classic movie, Midnight Run, and talks about non-conventional buddy pictures, cross-country road trips, and potentially calling this movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, which ironically came out the same year. Synopsis: A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail. Director: Martin Bre...
Air (2023) - Just Watched
April 10, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 37: Air (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: Ben Affleck Writer: Alex Convery Cinematographer: Robert Richardson Cast: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Messina, Damian Delano Young, Chris T...
Wind (1992) - Filming Locations
April 03, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 36: Wind (1992) - Filming Locations Jason Connell visits The Elms historic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, which was an actual filming location in the memorable sailing movie, Wind. The Elms https://www.NewportMansions.org/Mansions-And-Gardens/The-Elms/ Synopsis: Romance and adventure happen during the America's Cup series of yachting races. Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Director: Carroll Ballard Cast: Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertso...
Wind (1992) - On Location
April 03, 2023 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 36: Wind (1992) - On Location Jason Connell visits The Elms historic mansion in Newport, RI, which was an actual filming location in the memorable sailing movie, Wind. The Elms https://www.NewportMansions.org/Mansions-And-Gardens/The-Elms/ Synopsis: Romance and adventure happen during the America's Cup series of yachting races. Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Director: Carroll Ballard Cast: Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson, Jack Thompson...
Air (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched
March 29, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 35: Air (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the trailer for Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: Ben Affleck Cast: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Messina, Damian Delano Young Recorded: 03-29-23 Studio: Just Curio...
Road House (2023) - Sneak Peak
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 34: Road House (2023) - Sneak Peak Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the upcoming remake of the classic movie, Road House and much more. Synopsis: Remake of the 1989 film 'Road House' about a bouncer at a rowdy bar. Director: Doug Liman Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Conor McGregor Recorded: 03-16-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.bu...
M3GAN (2022) - Trailer - Just Watched
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 33: M3GAN (2022) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for M3GAN, the new horror/sci-fi/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own. Director: Gerard Johnstone Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis Recorded: 02-16-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen...
Groundhog Day (1993) - Just Rewatched
March 08, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 32: Groundhog Day (1993) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley revisit the classic movie and talk about the comedy duo of Bill Murray & Harold Ramis, the quest for enlightenment, and being stuck in a never-ending time loop. * Harold Ramis does actually make a brief appearance in the movie playing a Neurologist. Synopsis: A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day, and the day keeps repeating until he gets i...
Cocaine Bear (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched
February 24, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 31: Cocaine Bear (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Cocaine Bear, the new comedy/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine. Director: Elizabeth Banks Cast: Ray Liotta, Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isiah Whitlock ...
The Thing (1982) - Just Rewatched
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 30: The Thing (1982) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about John Carpenter's legacy, toys that spawned from the film, and the sheer terror of shape-shifting aliens. Synopsis: A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. Director: John Carpenter Writer: Bill Lancaster (screenplay), John W. Campbell Jr. (story) Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Composer:...
The Godfather Part II (1974) & Heat (1995) - Movie Connections
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 29: The Godfather Part II (1974) & Heat (1995) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down the famous connection between Al Pacino & Robert De Niro in both of these classic movies and much more. Recorded: 02-02-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkMoviesPodcast/...
Jackie Brown (1997) & Out of Sight (1998) - Movie Connections
September 01, 2022 03:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 28: Jackie Brown (1997) & Out of Sight (1998) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down Michael Keaton's character and scenes as he plays the same character, Ray Nicolette, in both of these classic movies and much more. Original Episode: S01E28 Recorded: 08-26-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Fo...
Risky Business (1983) & The Color of Money (1986) - Movie Connections
July 07, 2022 03:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 27: Risky Business (1983) & The Color of Money (1986) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down memorable scenes between actors Tom Cruise and Bruce A. Young from each of these classic movies and much more. Original Episode: S01E27 Recorded: 05-11-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https:/...
The Fighter (2010) - Filming Locations
June 30, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.5 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 26: The Fighter (2010) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Massachusetts filming locations of the award-winning movie and much more. Synopsis: Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and get his own shot at greatness. Director: David O. Russell Writer: Paul Tamasy (Screenplay/Story), Eric Johnson (Screenplay/Story), Scott Silve...
In The Bedroom (2001) - Filming Locations
June 09, 2022 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 25: In The Bedroom (2001) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Maine filming locations of the award-winning movie and much more. Synopsis: A New England couple’s college-aged son dates an older woman who has two small children and an unwelcome ex-husband. Director: Todd Field Writer: Andre Dubus (story “Killings”), Robert Festinger, Todd Field (Screenplay) Cinematographer: Antonio Calvache Composer: Thomas Newman Cast: Tom...
Funny Farm (1988) - Filming Locations
May 25, 2022 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 24: Funny Farm (1988) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Vermont filming locations of the classic movie and much more. Synopsis: A couple swap city life for the country, but their picturesque new hometown turns out to be just a little bit different to what they were expecting. Director: George Roy Hill Writer: Jay Cronley (book), Jeffery Boam (screenplay) Cinematographer: Miroslav Ondricek Composer: Elmer Berstein Cast: ...
Taxi Driver (1976) - Opening Scene Breakdown
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 23: Taxi Driver (1976) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about collecting toy Taxi's, meeting Michael Chapman, and NYC porn theaters. Synopsis: A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perceived decadence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action. Director: Martin Scorsese Writer: Paul Schrader Cinematographer: Michael Chapman ...
WarGames (1983) - Opening Scene Breakdown
April 21, 2022 03:00 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 22: WarGames (1983) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about the Commodore 64, meeting John Badham, and avoiding a nuclear war. Synopsis: A young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with game-playing, possibly starting World War III. Director: John Badham Writer: Lawrence Lasker, Walter F. Parkes Cinematographer: William A. Fraker ...
Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Opening Scene Breakdown
April 07, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 21: Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about diners, connections to Quentin Tarantino, and getting questioned by the cops. Synopsis: When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Director: Quentin Tarantino Writer: Quentin Tarantino Cinematographer: Andrzej Sekula Cast: Harv...
Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago (2021) - Review
March 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 20: Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago (2021) - Review Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss Sylvester Stallone’s "Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago" Ultimate Director’s Cut and compare it with the Original "Rocky IV" which hit theaters in 1985. Synopsis: Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Director: Sylvester Stallone ...
Heaven Can Wait (1978) - Review
March 08, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 19: Heaven Can Wait (1978) - Review Jason Connell shares behind-the-scenes insight and his overall impressions of Heaven Can Wait and much more. Synopsis: A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently murdered millionaire. Director: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry Writer (Based On A Play By): Harry Segall Writer (Screenplay): Elaine May, Warren Beatty...
American Underdog (2021) - Review
March 01, 2022 00:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 18: American Underdog (2021) - Review Jason Connell shares behind-the-scenes insight and his overall impressions of American Underdog and much more. Synopsis: The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin Written (Book: All Things Possible): Kurt Warner, Michael Silver Written (Screenplay): David Aaron Cohen, Jon Erwin, Jon G...
The Karate Kid Part III (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown
February 22, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 94.1 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 17: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about living next to Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees, Daniel becoming a Cobra Kai, and platonic relationships. Synopsis: Ostracized villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyagi, with the help of a Vietnam War comrade, the wealthy owner of a toxic waste disposal business. Director: John G. Avildsen Writer: Robert Mar...
The Karate Kid Part II (1986) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown
February 15, 2022 02:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 16: The Karate Kid Part II (1986) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about visiting Okinawa, the end of Cobra Kai, and Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love". * Daniel lives at the South Seas apartments, not the Seven Seas as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Synopsis: Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to Miyagi's childhood home in Okinawa. Miyagi visits his dying father and confronts his old riv...
The Karate Kid (1984) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown
February 08, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 15: The Karate Kid (1984) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about catching flies, John G. Avildsen’s connection to the Rocky franchise, and how Pat Morita went from Happy Days to the Academy Awards. * Daniel lives at the South Seas apartments, not the Seven Seas as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Synopsis: A boy and his mother move to California for a new job. He struggles to fit in, as a group...
Interview - Bud S. Smith (Editor - The Exorcist, The Karate Kid, To Live and Die in L.A.)
January 22, 2022 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 14: Interview - Bud S. Smith (Editor - The Exorcist, The Karate Kid, To Live and Die in L.A.) Jason Connell has two-time Oscar-nominated editor Bud S. Smith (The Exorcist, The Karate Kid, To Live and Die in L.A.) on the show. They discuss working with some legendary directors (William Friedkin, John G. Avildsen, Sam Raimi), as well as producing, directing, and much more. Original Episode: S01E14 Recorded: 01-21-22 & 12-17-20 Studio: Just Curious Media https://...
Interview - John Kapelos (Actor - Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Roxanne)
January 15, 2022 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 13: Interview - John Kapelos (Actor - Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Roxanne) Jason Connell shares an archived interview with actor John Kapelos (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Roxanne) in which they discuss his early roles in some classic movies from the '80s and much more. Original Episode: S01E13 Recorded: 01-14-22 & 02-14-14 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: htt...
Interview - Dabney Coleman (Actor - 9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames)
January 08, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 12: Interview - Dabney Coleman (Actor - 9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames) Jason Connell shares an archived interview with actor Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames) in which they discuss his various roles in some classic movies from the '80s and much more. The interview would lead to producing a documentary entitled Not Such a Bad Guy: Conversations with Dabney Coleman. Original Episode: S01E12 Recorded: 01-07-22 & 02-04-14 Studio: Just Curious Media https://w...
Movies Strike YouTube Live
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.78 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 11: Movies Strike YouTube Live Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the exciting news that the podcast is now available on YouTube Live! Original Episode: S01E11 Recorded: 11-17-21 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkMoviesPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/LetsTalkMoviesPodcas...
Road House (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown
December 24, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 90.1 MBLet's Talk - Movies Episode 10: Road House (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about bar fights, Mortal Kombat-type moves, and seeing Patrick Swayze naked. Synopsis: A tough bouncer is hired to tame a dirty bar. Director: Rowdy Herrington Writer: R. Lance Hill, Hilary Henkin Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Cast: Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara Original Episode: S01E10 Recorded: 11-19-21 Studio: Just C...
American Gigolo (1980)
June 03, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about driving to Palm Springs, Richard Gere's sex appeal, and having sex for money. Synopsis: A Los Angeles male escort, who mostly caters to an older female clientèle, is accused of a murder which he did not commit. Director: Paul Schrader Writer: Paul Schrader Cinematographer: John Bailey Cast: Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke Composer: Giorgio Moroder Recorded on 05-01-21 C...