Mazan Movie Club
328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsDissecting, discussing, and debating (sometimes destroying?) the IMDB Top 100 Rated Movies list one at a time. Counting down to #1
Got an opinion? Join in! It's a Movie Club.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
"Jerry Maguire' MMC
May 07, 2020 05:18 - 58 minutes - 68.3 MBCameron Crowe and his Oscar winning script come to the Mazan Movie Club podcast with 96's "Jerry Maguire"--Comedian Steve Mazan is joined by co-host Denise and The Irish Critic join in to discuss the genre bending film. Was Tom Cruise miscast? What's with all the repeated lines? Who's best in the stellar supporting cast? Do we like this Springsteen? Are these two together 10yrs later? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Jerry Ma...
"Lethal Weapon"
April 28, 2020 06:34 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBComedian and film lover Rick Ramos is back! This time to join Host and Corporate Comic Steve Mazan to discuss the start of a hot streak for Richard Donner with 87's "Lethal Weapon" Is this basically a rom-com? Was Shane Black reined in? Could anyone else have pulled off the Gibson role? Is Murtaugh/Glover's badass-ness under appreciated? How many great lines/scenes are in this? Can Gibson run or just act like it? Is this the real Christmas movie? "Lethal Weapon" on IMDb Hom...
"Rosemary's Baby" MMC
April 21, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBComic Lawrence Thomas watches Polanski's 1968 suspense classic for the first time and discusses it all with Host and Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan. Can we separate art from Artist? Was this shoot and those involved cursed? Was MIa Farrow snubbed? Was the building cursed in real life? What do Jordan Peele, Kubrick and Gwyneth Paltrow have to with it all? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. “Rosemary’s Baby” on IMDb Home of the M...
"Raising Arizona"
April 14, 2020 09:44 - 1 hour - 72 MBTake that panty off your head and listen to the Coen Brothers storm back into the Mazan Movie Club with 1987's influential "Raising Arizona" a sign of things to come from them and lots of imitators. Is this Cage's best? Where does this fall in the Coen Brother's resume? How good is the supporting cast? What's Costner got to do with it? Were Cage and Smalls the same? Is round a funny shape? Was it Utah? ALL these questions and more get answered. “Raising Arizona” on IMDb ...
"Lars and the Real Girl"
April 07, 2020 06:20 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBFinally we hit co-Host Denise Mazan's favorite movie "Lars and the Real Girl" from 2007. Comedian Steve Mazan interviews her and fan Actress Megan Rose plus Sonja and first time viewer Garrett Clark. AND the Irish Critic. Was this film ahead of it's time? Are there any flaws in this movie? Should screenwriter Nancy Oliver be more known? Should director Craig Gillespie be more known? Did Lars drown Bianca? Did Lars brother sleep with Bianca? Would Capra have made this today? ...
"Kingpin" MMC
March 31, 2020 06:53 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBThe Farrelly Brothers come to the club with Bill Murray and Bowling in tow. "Kingpin" from '96 gets discussed with Actress Megan Rose and Radio Personality (and competitive bowler) Nick Bonsanto. Interviewed by Host & Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan plus Co-Host Denise. Should this have been called "Hairpin"? Was the tone right? Is this the Farrelly's best? What other movies are referenced in here? Does Murray ape a scene from "Stripes"? What does Walter Payton have to do with it?...
MMC "Groundhog Day"
March 25, 2020 07:24 - 1 hour - 77.1 MBBill Murray + Rodents = comedy gold! A gopher gets traded in for a Groundhog in this reteaming of Ramis and Murray from '93. "Groundhog Day" is discussed in all it's glory by Host Comedian Steve Mazan, Actor Matt McDonald & Co-host Denise Mazan. Is this Ramis' best Directing? Is this Murray's best acting? Did this movie change the world? Is the supporting cast the unsung hero? Did the screenwriter repeat his success? Was Andie MCDowell ever better? All these questions and more ...
MMC #A34 "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
March 18, 2020 03:26 - 55 minutes - 65.4 MBTwo grown men watch the first Disney princess cartoon in history together and discuss it all. Stand-Up Murray Valeriano joins Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan to watch & talk "Snow White" with YOU. How magical was this in 1937? WAS Snow White fairer than her step mom? Did Grumpy have women problems? Was there too much singing? What other Disney stars showed up here first? Did the dwarfs kill her? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. ...
MMC #A44 "The Philadelphia Story"
March 11, 2020 06:01 - 45 minutes - 27.6 MBHost/Comedian Steve Mazan and The Irish Critic discuss one of George Cukor's finished films "The Philadelphia Story" from 1940 with Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. Does the quality of this film prove Cukor's talent? Why was Cary Grant first billed? Is this Hepburn's best? Did Stewart deserve his Oscar? Did this influence Capra, The Graduate and Porn? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Philadelphia Story" on...
MMC #A26 "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
March 04, 2020 03:54 - 53 minutes - 31.5 MBHost and comedian Steve Mazan watches Capra's inspirational take on politics for the first time and discusses it with the Irish Critic. Is this much darker than it seems? Was Jimmy Stewart the star? Was there a murder subplot? Is it basically "It's and Wonderful Government?" Could it be made as even handedly today? All these questions anymore get answered on this week's Mazan Movie club podcast. "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Maz...
MMC #A31 "The Maltese Falcon"
February 28, 2020 09:26 - 45 minutes - 26.9 MBJohn Huston's directorial debut hits the Mazan Movie Club and first time viewer Actor Matt McDonald joins Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan to discuss everything about "The Maltese Falcon" Is this the most influential movie ever? Is Mary Astor too old for Bogie? Where is the Maltese Falcon now? What does Pee Wee Herman have to do with it? How were the gay characters subtly (or not so) portrayed? Can we all laugh like Sydney Greenstreet? "The Maltese Falcon" on IMDb Home of the M...
MMC #A95 "The Last Picture Show"
February 25, 2020 06:59 - 53 minutes - 31.5 MBComedian Steve Mazan is joined by the Irish Critic to discuss Peter Bogdanovich's B&W Oscar winner from 1971 "The Last Picture Show" Was this the peak of Bogdanovich's career? Was Cybil Shepherd the peak of Bogdanovich's career? Is it really all about sex? What do TV and Rock & Roll have to do with it? Did Peter steal from John Ford? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan movie Club podcast "The Last Picture Show" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club...
MMC #A45 "Shane"
February 12, 2020 10:24 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBComic Ken Mottard joins Host & Comedian Steve Mazan to discuss the Western classic "Shane" from 1953. Is Joey cute or annoying? What do Jack Palance and Darth Vader have in common? Was Jean Shepard miscast? Has the West ever looked so good? Did Shane die at the end? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Shane" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan
MMC #A12 "The Searchers"
February 05, 2020 03:10 - 1 hour - 38.1 MBHost Comedian Steve Mazan is joined by another comedian Steve...Stevie Dupin to discuss "The Searchers" and the real life story of the Comanches and their hostages. Is this the best Western of all time? Did John Wayne know what he was playing? Did Ethan have an affair with his sister in-law? Could Debbie be Ethan's daughter? What's Buddy Holly got to do with it all? All these questions and more get answered not his week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Searchers" on IMDb Home...
MMC #A23 "The Grapes of Wrath"
January 29, 2020 10:07 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBComedian John DiCrosta joins host Steve Mazan to discuss John Ford's adaptation of Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" with Henry Fonda. Is this as good as Citizen Kane? Did the Joads influence the Clampetts? Is Carradine's character the real moral center? Is Tom one of the first anti-heroes? What does it all have to do with the A-Team? All these questions and more get answered not his week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Grapes of Wrath" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club ...
MMC #A53 "The Deer Hunter"
January 22, 2020 06:39 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBFirst time viewer Denise Mazan joins Comedian Steve Mazan to watch & talk about Michael Cimino's emotional story of friendship and America during the Vietnam War. Is this the greatest acting of all time? Was Mike playing Russian Roulette in Saigon before Nick? What did the semi-trucks signify? Were both songs about America? Has Streep ever been better? Did Deniro win money at the end? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Dee...
MMC #A59 "Nashville"
January 15, 2020 03:23 - 58 minutes - 35 MBDJ/Artist Gerrie Burke joins Host/Comedian Steve Mazan to discuss Robert Altman's second film on the AFI Top 100 "Nashville" from 1975 Is this really about the city of Nashville? What's it got to do with John Lennon? What's it got to do with Ricky Gervais? Does Altman love Loudspeakers? Why doesn't the politician get assassinated? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Nashville" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan ...
MMC #A61 "Sullivan's Travels"
January 08, 2020 04:46 - 56 minutes - 33.6 MBDavid Studebaker comes back to the podcast to uncover a hidden gem...Preston Sturges' 1941 screwball comedy with heart AND Veronica Lake. Host Steve Mazan and him break it all down. Is the poster misleading? What was Veronica's secret on set? How did Preston Sturges come up with this idea? What's with the dedication to start the film? Who is today's Veronica Lake? "Sullivan's Travels" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian S...
MMC #A41 "King Kong"
January 04, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 28.8 MBThe king of them all reaches from 1933 to today with it's influence. It's "King Kong"! Is Kong just another classic monster with Dracula, Wolfman and Frankenstein? Should it be Kinky Kong with the undressing and smelling? What did the natives build him a door? What's it got to do with Mario Kart? Is this the ultimate chicks dig jerks movie? How tall was he? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "King Kong" on IMDb Home of the Maz...
MMC #A98 "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
December 26, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 22.9 MBHost Comedian Steve Mazan watches Cagney's turn against type in 1942's "Yankee Doodle Dandy" with co-host Denise. The Irish Critic chimes in with her views and a story too. Was Cagney a tough guy or a dancer? How true is this BioPic? Is the film as cocky as Cohan? Is Cohan's influence still felt today? What's your favorite song? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Yankee Doodle Dandy" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan ...
MMC #A88 "Bringing Up Baby"
December 18, 2019 02:27 - 58 minutes - 33.6 MBPlaywright and Comic Leif Olson-Cormack joins host Steve Mazan to discuss Howard Hawk's screwball comedy from 1938 starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn. Was Cary Grant an underrated comic actor? Is this ironically the most attractive Hepburn was onscreen? Did Grant's character make the right choice? Did we need the leopard, let alone two? What does it have to do with "Friends"? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Bringing U...
MMC #A73 "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid"
December 12, 2019 03:32 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBComedy Impresario Rich Davis joins host Steve Mazan to rewatch and discuss George Roy Hill's genre busting Western from 1969. Is this the perfect Screenplay? Is this the first real buddy picture? Did we deserve more Newman and Redford? Was that a bike ride a metaphor? Should the Ken Burns Effect be called the George Roy Hill? How many movie have stolen from this? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Butch Cassidy..." on IMDb Ri...
MMC #A54 "MASH"
December 03, 2019 02:45 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHost Steve Mazan interviews Freeway Farrell (yep that's his real name) about Robert Altman's "MASH" from 1970... one of Freeway's favs. Could the movie be made today? Could the song be made today? How groundbreaking was this filmmaking? Was Altman ahead of his time? Did the TV show overshadow this? What's with the football game? All these questions and more get answered on this weeks Mazan Movie Club podcast. "MASH" on IMDb Freeway Farrell on Facebook Home of the Mazan ...
MMC #A93 "The French Connection"
November 27, 2019 02:49 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBComedian Murray Valeriano has never seen this Gene Hackman Oscar Winner so he watches it with Host Steve Mazan and they discuss it all. Is Popeye a good cop? Is this the greatest car chase on film? What's up with Poughkeepsie? Did we get enough Roy Scheider? How great is the sound? What's up with the ambiguous ending? All these questions and more get answered on this week's podcast. "The French Connection" on IMDb Murray Valeriano on Facebook Home of the Mazan Movie Clu...
MMC #A38 "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"
November 22, 2019 10:03 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBComedian Garrett Clark joins host Steve Mazan to discuss John Huston's reteaming with Bogart from 1948. Garrett's girlfriend chimes in too! Is Bogart good looking? Are there any more Humphrey's? Do Canadians talk differently? Is this Huston or Bogart's best? Is the acting good or bad? Do we need badges? All these questions and more get answered on this week's podcast. "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" on IMDb Comedian Garrett Clark site Home of the Mazan Movie Club Ste...
MMC #A83 "Titanic"
November 13, 2019 05:24 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBKatelyn Reimer LOOOOOOVES Titanic! So Hosts Steve & Denise Mazan give it a rewatch and discuss it all. Plus how it changed one comic's life and the Irish Critic. Was there enough room for Jack on the flotsam? Did Jack & Rose's romance CAUSE the wreck? Did Steve make a Heart of the Ocean at home? Did the Titanic crew know Port & Starboard? Is this what Hollywood does best? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "TITANIC" on IMDb Hom...
MMC #A28 "All About Eve"
November 07, 2019 01:19 - 57 minutes - 33.7 MBHost Steve Mazan watches this week's film for the first time with fellow virgin Denise Mazan. The Irish Critic chimes in too with her love for this Bette Davis classic. Is it gonna be a bumpy night or a bumpy ride? Was Bette Davis attractive? Was Joseph L. Mankiewicz a better writer or director? How may all-time great lines are in here? Were the men not cast as well as the women? Was David imitating herself or someone else? All these questions and more get answered on this week...
MMC #81 "Spartacus"
October 31, 2019 09:07 - 49 minutes - 29.6 MBRecorded LIVE on the GIs of Comedy Tour... host Steve Mazan interviews fellow comics Jose Sarduy & Les Jennings after a fresh viewing of Trumbo and Kubrick's "Spartacus" Is this Trumbo, Kubrick or Douglas's movie? Does Kirk's Clef need it's own movie? Is everyone gay? Is the Ethiopian the real hero? Did Jean Simmons get her own camera and lighting? All these questions and a lot more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Spartacus" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Clu...
MMC #A6 "Gone With the Wind"
October 23, 2019 03:39 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThe biggest movie of all time hits the club and Host Comedian Steve Mazan interviews a first-time viewer AND a life-long fan. Denise Mazan and The Irish Critic who lists "Gone With the Wind" as her favorite. Should we root for Scarlett? Is this the first Feminist film? What does "you need to be kissed" really mean? Will Rhett end up giving a damn again? Should horses be banned from Tara? Has a director had a better year than Fleming? All these questions and more get answered o...
MMC #A46 "It Happened One Night"
October 15, 2019 08:30 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBComedian Mark Nadeau joins host and Corporate Comic Steve Mazan to watch and discuss "It Happened One Night" from 1934. Recorded in San Anselmo, Lucas' home when he wrote his classics. Is this Capra at his best? Does every Romantic Comedy steal from this? What does Bugs Bunny have to do with it? Is anyone likable? Why no kiss? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "It Happened One Night" on IMDB Home of the Mazan Movie Club Ste...
MMC #A90 "Swing Time"
October 08, 2019 08:25 - 38 minutes - 23.1 MBThe Irish Critic joins host Steve Mazan to discuss one of the great teams in movie history... Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. It's their only appearance on the AFI or IMDb list 1936's "Swing Time" Is this the best dancing ever put on film? Was this the beginning of George Stevens fantastic directing career? Why was "Cossack" a slur? How come jumping freight trains looks so fun in films? Is the real legacy of the film the song it introduced? Was Astaire better in this or as Claymati...
MMC #A60 "Duck Soup"
October 03, 2019 22:09 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBComic Joe Dungan joins host Steve Mazan to discuss the four Marx Brothers last movie at Paramount "Duck Soup" Is this their best film? Did Zeppo get the biggest laugh? Are the Marx Bros like Led Zeppelin or Salvador Dali? Is losing the musical souls a good thing? What's it all got to do with "Blues Brothers" & "Risky Business"? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Duck Soup" on IMDb Comic Joe Dungan online Home of the Mazan Mo...
MMC #A36 "Bridge on the River Kwai"
September 26, 2019 22:41 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDavid Lean's masterpiece jumps into the club and Host Seve Mazan gives it a fresh watch and discussion with fellow Veterans/comedians James P. Connolly and Mike James. Is the film epic OR just the running time? Why were the enlisted men happy Guinness didn't have to work? Is it better to be crammed in a box alone or with 8 guys? Is love really all we need? Can Holden act? Are you whistling the song in your head right now? All these questions and more get answered on this week'...
MMC #A84 "Easy Rider"
September 18, 2019 09:21 - 1 hour - 42 MBHost Steve Mazan takes a trip with fellow comic James Uloth to discuss everything "Easy Rider" form 1969. Was Dennis Hopper one of the great Actor/Directors? Could Rip Torn have played the Nicholson character? What do The Beatles have to do with it? Why did the blow it? Is it boring or Genius? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Easy Rider" on IMDb James Uloth on the Internet Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Insta...
MMC #A69 "Tootsie"
September 11, 2019 06:24 - 1 hour - 36 MBHost Steve Mazan gathers a group to watch and talk "Tootsie" from Sydney Pollack in 1982. The group includes some Boomers Julie Reimers and Cathy Murata plus a Millennial for a fresh take, returning guest Calvin Murata. Is this #metoo before #metoo? Is the script funny or is the acting? Who's got the best line? Is Jessica Lange as beautiful as anyone at the end? How great is the soundtrack? Is there one minor mis-step in an otherwise perfect movie? All these questions and more...
MMC #A18 "The General"
September 04, 2019 23:36 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBRick Ramos is back! It's to discuss what he says is the greatest silent movie of them all. "The General" from 1926. Buster Keaton's personal favorite of his own films too. Host Steve Mazan and Rick discuss it all. Should we start getting used to people on their phones in theaters? As a movie lover do we owe it to the younger generation to introduce them to the classics? How in the hell did Buster Keaton make this movie 90 years ago? What's it got to do with Jackie Chan? Did Buster...
MMC #A82 "Sunrise"
August 28, 2019 07:41 - 1 hour - 36.2 MBHost & Comedian Steve Mazan is joined by Actor and first time silent movie viewer Matt McDonald. Past guest John Zander calls in with his huge enjoyment of this week's film from 1927 "Sunrise" Was this a silent film or just not a "talkie"? Would you take a romantic photo with someone on the day they tried to kill you? How come dogs know so much? Did Titanic and E.T. steal from this? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Sunrise" on I...
MMC #A63 "Cabaret"
August 21, 2019 02:53 - 54 minutes - 31.9 MBLiza. Fosse. Basil Exposition! It's "Cabaret" the Oscar winner from 1972 on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. The Irish Critic Jackie Mazan joins host Comedian Steve Mazan for an extended stay this week. How groundbreaking was this in 1972? Does Joel Grey steal this movie? How great a year was 1972 or films? Was Fosse the genius...or his wife? Did we get a Judy Garland easter egg? What do Prince and Spider-Man have to do with it all? All these questions and more get answer...
MMC #A58 "The Gold Rush"
August 13, 2019 20:58 - 36 minutes - 21.8 MBHost Steve Mazan interviews Comedian Calvin Murata about his first silent film experience: "The Gold Rush" with Charlie Chaplin. Do millennial know Charlie Chaplin? How many films did this inspire? Did Chaplin steal the famous bread roll dance? Was Chaplin the original Woody Allen/Polanski offscreen? Is this The Tramp's best? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Gold Rush" on IMDb Calvin Murata on Instagram Host Steve Maz...
MMC #A67 "The Manchurian Candidate"
August 08, 2019 08:24 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBSteve interviews comedians Mark Pitta & Calvin Murata in an undisclosed (but very cool) location, about the Cold War thriller "The Manchurian Candidate" from 1962 Was it really pulled from distribution? Is it as timely today as it was then? Who's the better Frank--Enheimer or Sinatra Why did they remake this? Was Lansbury ever young? Is a nagging wife brainwashing? Is EVERYONE in this movie an agent? How many crazy theories does Steve have? All these questions and more get ...
MMC #A75 "Dances With Wolves"
July 31, 2019 16:18 - 1 hour - 45 MBKevin Costner's directorial debut wins a bunch of Oscars with the help of our guest's family! Writer Phil White returns to discuss "Dances with Wolves" with Host & Comedian Steve Mazan. Did this deserve to beat "Good Fellas"? Was that 1860's or 1980's hair? How many times did Steve tear up? Has this film been unjustly unappreciated? Is there a better directorial debut from an actor? How happy do the swirling Orion stars make you? All these questions and more get answered on thi...
MMC #A84 "Fargo"
July 22, 2019 23:50 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBFargo? You Betcha! Film maker John Zander joins host Steve Mazan to talk about the Coen Brother's 1996 multiple Oscar nominee. Is Marge the greatest film heroine of all time? Should this have been called "No Country for Pregnant Women" How much Fargo is in here? Is it based on a true story & does that matter? Did Kubrick, Rutger Hauer and Porky Pig influence this movie? All these questions and everything "Fargo" on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Fargo" on IMDb John Z...
MMC #A64 "Network"
July 16, 2019 00:23 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBComedian Tom Smith joins host Steve Mazan to dissect Paddy Chayefsky and Sidney Lumet's "Network" from 1976. Is UBS a joke? Was Dunaway's character pro or anti-feminist? What does "Sunset Blvd" have to do with all? Was Robert Duvall ever a teenager? Is Chayefsky a modern-day Nostradamus? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Network" on IMDb Tom Smith Podcast "Finleys on Film" Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Facebo...
MMC #A57 "Rocky"
July 09, 2019 07:35 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBSylvester Stallone's breakthrough hits the podcast and Comedian Steve Mazan and co-host Denise Mazan give it a fresh watch. Plus boxing expert Chris Strait chimes in. Is this the greatest sports film of all-time? Is this the greatest film of all-time? Could the "first kiss" scene be filmed today? Is there a more recognizable gesture from a film? Is there a movie-going experience like a Rocky movie? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcas...
MMC #A67 "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?"
July 02, 2019 08:53 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBA man and a woman get together to discuss "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and no one yells, screams or insults each other. What the hell? Comedian Heather Hurst joins Steve Mazan to discuss it all. Why was this in B&W? Were Taylor and Burton worse onscreen or off? Is the gunbrella still shocking? Did reality TV transcend all this? Is this obviously a play brought to the screen? Who acts the best like a drunk? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Mov...
MMC #A86 "Platoon"
June 26, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 48 MBHost Steve Mazan gets current Grunt Aaron Yankosky to come back on the show and talk all about Oliver stone's 1986 Best Picture winner: Platoon. Was this a false introduction to Charlie Sheen? Is this the first real anti-war film? How recognizable is the famous Dafoe arms to heaven gesture? Who is best in a film of great performances? Was this a false introduction to Willem Dafoe? Is there one small false note at the end? All these questions and more get answered on this week's...
MMC #A4 "Raging Bull"
June 19, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBComedian Mark Pitta joins Steve Mazan to discuss a film he has a lot of ties to: "Raging Bull" from 1980. Boxing expert Chris Strait pops in to offer some perspective as well. Is this Deniro's best acting ever? Is this film rewatchable? Was the real Vickie LaMotta even hotter than Catherine Moriarity? Why is the sound all over the place? Can you imagine heckling Pesci and Frank Vincent? Is this the 4th greatest movie ever? All these questions and more get answered on this week...
MMC #A65 "The African Queen"
June 11, 2019 07:29 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBPhotojournalist and fellow podcaster Matt Santos joins comedian Steve Mazan to discuss the legendary film and legendary shoot of "The African Queen" from 1951. Was the film secondary for John Huston? How good is this screenplay? Why did Bogart NOT deserve his Oscar? Was this the first movie turned into a theme park ride? How many movies stole from this? What does Fonzie have to do with all of it? All these questions and more get discussed on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcas...
MMC #A35 "Annie Hall"
June 04, 2019 05:15 - 1 hour - 36.9 MBComedian Calvin Murata joins host Steve Mazan to discuss "Annie Hall"...Calvin has never seen a Woody Allen film and gives a fresh millennial take on this Oscar winner. Was "Star Wars" robbed? Is this a love story? Is Diane Keaton crazy and playing herself? How influential is this movie? Did Woody start the "guy with chick out of his league" trend? What was Jeff Goldblum's Mantra? All these questions and a whole lot more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. ...
MMC #A43 "Midnight Cowboy"
May 28, 2019 21:25 - 57 minutes - 34.2 MBComedian Steve Mazan is joined by his co-host Denise Mazan, who had never seen the film, to discuss "Midnight Cowboy" along with multiple time viewer The Irish Critic. Is this a top 100 film? Should it have been X-rated? Is Hoffman's cab thumping scene not dissected enough? What the hell is Joe Buck's truth? Is Joe Buck the baseball announcer worse? Does anyone miss this NYC? Is this blacklist redemption? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Cl...