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
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MMC #79 "The Wild Bunch"
May 21, 2019 22:30 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBSam Peckinpah's revolutionary 1969 film "The Wild Bunch" hits the club and comedian Mark Pitta, fresh off a book about it, joins us to discuss it all. Is this the greatest Western ever? How come so many great Westerns can out in the late 60's when the genre was dying? Do we have anyone like Ernest Borgnine today? How much older than 51 does William Holden look? Is the bridge explosion the greatest stunt ever? Does Vietnam have anything to do with what's on screen? Do audiences...
MMC #A41 "West Side Story"
May 14, 2019 21:19 - 56 minutes - 33.5 MBHost Steve Mazan gets joined by velvety-voice fellow comic Chris Strait to discuss the Oscar champ of 1961 "West Side Story" from co-directors Robert Wise & Jerome Robbins...and an uncredited Shakespeare. How well does this hold up? Are Immigration & Police Corruption just as timely today? Is it's influence bigger than it's actual value? Is two and a half hours too much ballet fighting? Is the cinematography the forgotten star? Is it ok to play another race if they dub your voic...
MMC #A42 "Bonnie and Clyde"
May 07, 2019 02:50 - 1 hour - 40.6 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by comedian Mark Pitta to discuss everything about Arthur Penn's trendsetting film "Bonnie and Clyde" with the best looking people on the planet at that time Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. How much of this is true? Is Dunaway's back as sexy as her rack? Did Gene Hackman ever look young? How violent was this for 1967? Did Vietnam play a role in the action? Who knew Willy Wonka was such a scoundrel? All these questions and more get answered on this we...
MMC #A21 "Chinatown"
April 30, 2019 22:19 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by fellow comedians Brian McDaniel & Paul Douglas Moomjean to discuss the classic "Chinatown" noir from the 70's and its place in history. Is this a top 25 film all-time? Can you separate art from artist? How much of this film was happening offscreen? Was Nicholson's real life just as strange? Is Faye Dunaway hot? Is your nose sensitive after watching this? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Chinato...
MMC #A27 "High Noon"
April 23, 2019 06:25 - 1 hour - 39 MBWestern Author Wes Rand talks to host Steve Mazan about the classic Gary Cooper/Howard Zinneman film "High Noon"...a film that would win Cooper an Oscar and possibly send the screenwriter to Europe. Was this whole story an allegory for the Red Scare? Did John Wayne wanna be in this movie or not? What does this film have to do with the Wilhelm Scream and a Flying Purple People Eater? Is there anything dirtier than a Quaker who turns? How influential is this movie...even today? All...
MMC #A56 "JAWS"
April 16, 2019 21:56 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by fellow comedian Aaron Yankosky to discuss one of his favorites the genre-bending "JAWS" from 1975. Is this a Horror film? Drama? Action? Who had the bigger jumpstart Spielberg or John Williams? Is a New York City Cop always better than an expert? What's up with the shooting stars? Did Pippin the Dog become an appetizer? How did Robert Shaw no get nominated? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club! "JAWS" on IMDB...
MMC #A85 "A Night at the Opera"
April 09, 2019 20:51 - 57 minutes - 34.1 MBThe Marx Brothers make their first appearance on the podcast with their most complete film "A Night at the Opera" from 1935. Radio DeeJay Gerrie Burke joins us to discuss this favorite of his. The Irish Critic gives us a review of the Brothers themselves. Is this Chico's shining moment? Where is Zeppo? Do kids know any of these guys? Is Groucho a misogynist? Is Margaret Dumont the greatest straightman of all-time? All these questions and a lot more get answered on this week's po...
MMC #A17 "The Graduate"
April 03, 2019 00:50 - 55 minutes - 33 MBWhat a fun revisiting of Mike Nichols second film "The Graduate"...thought of as a youth classic is it even better as it (and you) get older? Comedian Paul Morrissey joins us to discuss it as well as an extended visit with the Irish Critic. Do we have a movie without the soundtrack? Is Mrs. Robinson really that bad? Did Norman Fell get typecast from this? Is this movie and Mike Nichols career underrated? Was Benjamin a virgin? Is the ending a Shymalan-worthy twist? All these qu...
MMC #A75 "In the Heat of the Night"
March 26, 2019 07:17 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by comedian Paul Morrissey to discuss 1967's Norman Jewison racially-charged Best Picture winner "In the Heat of the Night" Is this even the best film of 1967 let alone #75 ever? Did Poitier nail the "Mr Tibbs" line? Is the real racial injustice Steiger winning Best Actor? Did Quincy Jones metaphorically slap Sam the Sham in the face? What was worse the police corruption or the police incompetence? All these questions and more get answered on this wee...
MMC #A97 "Blade Runner"
March 21, 2019 05:49 - 1 hour - 51 MBJohn Brune comes back to the podcast to discuss one his favorites with host Steve Mazan: "Blade Runner" from 1982. Number 97 on the AFI list. Which version is the best? Is Deckard a replicant? Is Everyone a replicant? Were we owed more Rutger Hauer? Is Ridley Scott at the top of his game here...or on the way? Do they need a better replicant test? Are Andies too cute a name? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "Blade Runner" on ...
MMC #A93 "The Apartment"
March 12, 2019 21:59 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by comedian Jeff Johnson to discuss the second Billy Wilder/Jack Lemmon teaming in a row--1960's Best picture winner "The Apartment" Is this a romantic comedy? Is this better than "Psycho" and "Spartacus"? Who is today's Shirley Maclaine? Did "When Harry Met Sally" borrow heavily from this? What's with all the slapping? Was Jack Lemmon a stalker? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. 'The Apartment" on IM...
MMC #A22 "Some Like it Hot"
March 05, 2019 10:19 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by fellow comedian JR Berard to discuss everything about Billy Wilder's 1959 highly regarded comedy "Some Like it Hot" Is Marilyn Monroe the sexiest woman to hit the big screen? Who is hotter Daphne or Josephine? Is Billy Wilder in the Kubrick category? Is this the best comedy ever? What does this have to do with the mechanical bull in "Urban Cowboy"? Does Tom Hanks owe this movie his life? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Maza...
MMC A77 "All the President's Men"
February 28, 2019 08:20 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBThe Irish Critic joins host Steve Mazan for a full breakdown of the 1976 Watergate drama "All the President's Men." Is it Woodward & Bernstein or vice-versa? Is Alan J. Pakula not getting enough respect? Was investigative journalism this silly? How lucky are these guys to be played by Redford & Hoffman? Was it Forrest Gump who really called in the burglary? Did we get shortchanged on Jason Robards? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "A...
MMC A91 "Sophie's Choice"
February 19, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBDr./Comedian/Traveler/Shoe Enthusiast Laura Hayden is back to discuss the movie that made Meryl Streep MERYL. 1982's "Sophie's Choice" from director Alan J Pakula. Does everyone know what a Sophie's choice is now? Is anyone even close to Meryl Streep as an actor? How unique is Kevin Kline's introduction? Does Sophie really make two gut-wrenching decisions? Does the Irish Critic have a favorite child? Is Meryl Streep hot to men or just women? All these questions and more get ans...
MMC A56 "The Third Man"
February 13, 2019 07:03 - 47 minutes - 28.3 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by comedian Benari Poulten to discuss the Film Noir Classic from 1949 "The Third Man" with Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles and behind the camera Carol Reed. Is this the quintessential noir? Was Welles still thin? Can you ever get enough Zither? Do the car scenes stick out? Did Valli make the right choice? Which is better...Orson's entrance OR his speech? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "The Third Man" on IM...
MMC A57 "Intolerance"
February 08, 2019 06:41 - 33 minutes - 20 MBHost Steve Mazan interviews himself about D.W. Griffith's 1916 groundbreaker "Intolerance" Was this made because Griffith was intolerant with his previous film? Are the special effects some of the best considering the era? What does all that cradle rocking signify? How does Ray Bradbury play into all this? Can you have a silent-era podcast? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. Intolerance on IMDB Home of the Mazan Movie Club Cor...
MMC #A89 "The Sixth Sense"
January 29, 2019 04:57 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBOn to the AFI list! This week we twist again like we did last summer (when we did Psycho)...this time it's M. Night Shyamalan's "The Sixth Sense" from 1999. When M. was killing it and Bruce still had some hair. Is this the greatest twist in film history? Is Donnie Wahlberg's acting the bigger twist? What is ASMR and was Osment a pioneer? Do we deserve a "Seventh Sense" sequel? How angry is that prospective boyfriend? All these questions and more get answered on this week's episod...
MMC "Songs in Film"
January 23, 2019 06:50 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBHost Steve Mazan is joined by his childhood movie friend Ralph Riske to play a game and discuss the best uses of songs in film. Whether it be an original song written for the film OR an old favorite perfectly placed to set a vibe, what are the best uses of tunes in movies? What song is the most inseparable from its film? How many films were made because of a song? Where are "I Will Always Love You" and "My Heart Will Go On?" Is Patrick Swayze the greatest singing actor of all time? ...
MMC #0 "The IMDb List Review"
January 16, 2019 07:47 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBHost Steve Mazan brings back frequent guest, friend, comedian and cinephile Rick Ramos to discuss the IMDb list itself in the aftermath of finishing the countdown of it's top 100 films on the podcast. What's the IMDb list got going for it? What makes it suck? How can a top 100 list not include "The Wizard of Oz"? Did Zemeckis' "Used Cars" get shunned? Can a Comedy get some respect up in here? How many of these movies would YOU include in your top 100? All these questions and m...
MMC #1 "The Shawshank Redemption"
January 10, 2019 10:33 - 2 hours - 71.7 MBWe made it to the top. And there was "The Shawshank Redemption" from 1994. Steve talks to Michael Greenwood who was part of making the film. Plus comedian Paul Moomjean tells us why this IS the best movie ever made. The Irish Critic & Denise Mazan chime in too. Is this the best film ever? Has Morgan Freeman (or anyone) ever been better? Was Andy on the spectrum? Would Tom Cruise have screwed this up? How DID Andy get the poster back into place? Is use of the word Obtuse suspect? ...
MMC #3 "The Godfather Part 2"
January 05, 2019 10:21 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis is what Coppola did when they made him a financial offer he couldn't refuse. 1974's "The Godfather Part 2" which would go on to win a slew of Oscars including Best Picture. A first for a sequel. Cinephile and comedian Rick Ramos joins Steve to discuss it all. Is this better than the original? Who is better...Deniro, Pacino OR Bruno Kirby? What do Hannibal Lecter and Tom Hagen have in common? Did it's success and raves doom us with sequels for everything? Was Michael always kin...
MMC #2 "The Godfather"
December 28, 2018 11:58 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBHost Steve Mazan interviews the man who made him a godfather, comedian Cash Levy, about that poor decision AND Francis Ford Coppola's "The Godfather" film. Does any movie Show rather than Tell better than this? Is this the greatest cast of all time? Was Abe Vigoda ever young? Was Michael ever innocent? Is Duval ever bad? Was Prince a fan? Is this a man's film? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Godfather" on IMDb Cash ...
MMC #4 "The Dark Knight"
December 18, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBComing to you from Mexico! Host Steve Mazan and traveling partner (not that kind of partner) Comedian Gary Cannon are joined by Batman fanatic Phil White to discuss all things "The Dark Knight" Is this Christopher Nolan's Best? Is this the best Batman? Is this the best Joker? Is the Joker the best villain in film history? Seriously, what's up with Bale's voice? Should Batman just kill SOME people? Didn't Batman probably kill some people already? All these questions and more g...
MMC #5 "12 Angry Men"
December 11, 2018 09:24 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB4 Angry comedians discuss "12 Angry Men" on this week's Mazan Movie Club. Gary Brightwell, Jeff Capri and a tardy Eric Toms join Steve Mazan to talk about Sidney Lumet's 1957 directorial debut. Does this deserve a Top 5 spot? Did Jack Warden deserve an Oscar nod? Who's paying for those knife marks on the jury table? Is a polo shirt with a tie a good look? Is this one of the best casts assembled? Is this "cinematic"? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Maza...
MMC #6 "Schindler's List"
December 04, 2018 23:30 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBActor/Comedian Lawrence Thomas joins the podcast to discuss Spielberg's highest rated film on IMDb "Schindler's List" a film he had never seen before. Plus the Irish Critic! Did he/we cry? Is this a rewatchable movie? Who is better Neeson or Fiennes? Is this Spielberg's best? Why no Easter eggs or bloopers? Is the girl in red coat one of the most iconic film images ever? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. Schindler's List on IMDb Law...
MMC #8 "Pulp Fiction"
November 27, 2018 08:21 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBFrom the great film year of 1994 comes another game-changer, Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction." Filmmaker/Comedian Eric Toms comes back on the podcast to discuss pulp, filmmaking, screenwriting, style and everything else about the influencer of the last quarter century. Did this film deserve the Best Picture Oscar? Did Mia and Vincent deserve that Twist Contest trophy? Did Vincent basically ruin everything? Would YOU wear an asswatch? Can you ever experience it like the first tim...
MMC #9 "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"
November 20, 2018 10:33 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBLongtime contributor John Brune joins the podcast to discuss one of his Top 10, the finale of Sergio Leone's Eastwood trilogy about the man with no name. Does Eastwood have a name or not? Is Eli Wallach really the star? Is this the most recognizable score ever? Was does this have to do with The Sweathogs? Did "Star Wars" and "Apocalypse Now" steal from this? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club podcast. "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" on I...
MMC #10 "Fight Club"
November 14, 2018 08:46 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBReese Golchin jumps back into the club to discuss another club---"Fight Club"...him and Steve break rules 1&2 and talk about it in depth. Tyler Durden would let it slide. Could this be made anytime other than when it was? Can you believe it's almost 20yrs old? Is this the greatest twist in cinema? Are we missing another possible twist? What's Rosie O'Donnel's problem? Is this Pitt, Norton or Fincher's best? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Cl...
MMC #12 "Forrest Gump"
November 07, 2018 11:04 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBSteve talks about one of his favorite movies with Comedians Jamie Ward & Conrad Bromberek. Plus The Irish Critic is back to share her opinion on 1994's "Forrest Gump" Did this deserve Best Picture of 1994? What disease did Jenny have? Did Hanks go full retard? Is it darker than it seems on the surface? Do we treat this film like Jenny treats Forrest? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Forrest Gump" on IMDb Conrad Bromberek on Twitter ...
MMC #13 "The Empire Strikes Back"
October 31, 2018 08:46 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBComedian Jacob Sirof joins Steve Mazan to discuss #13 on IMDb "The Empire Strikes Back" and destroys all the conventional wisdom on the entire saga. Is this better than the original? Is there a Wampa on Hoth that goes by the name "Lefty"? Was Lucas making it up as he went along? Could Han Solo be selected for the Supreme Court? What's up Yoda's ass beside's Frank Oz? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "The Empire Strikes Back" IMDb The...
MMC #14 "Inception"
October 24, 2018 08:59 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBComedian Calvin Murata brings back his opinionated style to discuss one of his all-time favorites. Denise is back too...or is she? It all might be in Steve's dream as we discuss "Inception" from 2010. Is this Hollywood at its best? Is this one of the most original movies ever? Is there such thing as a bad Michael Caine impression? Who doesn't like Marion Cotillard? Does that top stop spinning? What is Christopher Nolan smoking? All these questions and a whole lot more get answe...
MMC #7 "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"
October 09, 2018 10:08 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBRenae "Frodo" Tornatore joins Steve on the Mazan Movie Club to discuss the finale of the LOTR trilogy and how she got that nickname. Is this the best trilogy of all time? Is there a music teacher in Mordor? Did it deserve all the Oscars? How many endings are there? Did the Eye of Sauron need an optometrist? Do Elves retire? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club "LOTR: Return of the King" on IMDb Renae Tornatore on InstaGram Home of the ...
MMC #15 "Lord of the Rings; The Two Towers"
October 01, 2018 11:38 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBPaul Douglas Moomjean & Lee Levine join Steve Mazan to discuss the 2nd installment of Peter Jackson's unfilmable trilogy. Is Helms Deep the greatest battle scene on film? Is Gollum one of the best characters ever? Can that Orc in the back hear the speech? What does this have to do with 2 Girls and a cup? All these questions and a whole lot more get answered on this week's Mazan Club "LOTR: The Two Towers" on IMDb Paul Douglas Moomjean on the Web Lee Levine on Twitter Stev...
MMC #11 "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring"
September 26, 2018 08:18 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBChildhood friend Aaron Kecker joins host Steve Mazan to discuss the one that kicked off the LOTR trilogy---and some of the others. They also discuss their childhood trips to the cinema and how scary movies dominated their adolescence. How did something that couldn't be filmed end up so good? Is it too long or too short? How fast is Gandalf? Is Gandalf Obi Wan with a funny hat? Is Frodo a hero or a whiner? Is this racial, political, environmental, scientific or all of them? Were...
MMC #16 "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest"
September 18, 2018 10:11 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBPaul Morrissey and Jack Nicholson are both back on the podcast. One in person. It's the Milos Forman Oscar bulldozer "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest from 1975. How is this different from the book? Was Jack Nicholson ever better? Why wasn't Scatman Crothers in every movie? Would this get the same title today? Are drugs good or badd? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" on IMDB Paul Morrissey on Twitter ...
MMC #17 "Goodfellas"
September 12, 2018 10:03 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBRick Ramos & Denise Mazan finish their borrowed DVD war before Steve settles them down to discuss all things "Goodfellas" Is this Scorsese's best? Is this the mob's best film? Is there any plot? Is Tommy funny? Is there too much pantomime for a podcast? All these questions and a lot more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Goodfellas" on IMDb "Watch This w/Rick Ramos" Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve on Facebook Steve's Comedy Home
MMC #18 "The Matrix"
September 06, 2018 09:15 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBCornelius Burroughs is back and discussing a Live Action film for the first time from the IMDb list. Steve Mazan and Denise talk all about 1999's "The Matrix" with him. How trendsetting is this film? Is it rated to high OR too low? How hot was Trinity? What the hell is Keanu's deal? Is there something biblical going on here? Should this now get credit as a female directed movie? All these questions and a whole lot more get answered on this week's episode. "The Matrix" on IM...
MMC #19 "Seven Samurai"
August 28, 2018 04:03 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBThe highest ranking foreign film on the IMDb list is from Japan and it's this week's film. At #19 it's Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" from 1954. Rick Ramos and Tony DiJamco return to the club to watch and discuss this influential masterpiece. Is there a director that wasn't influenced by this? How long did it take them to shoot? Which Samurai was Martin Short in the American version? Did Rick return Denise's "Lars & the Real Girl" DVD? Who influenced Kurosawa? All these questions and...
MMC #20 "City of God"
August 23, 2018 01:30 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBThank God for subtitles! Single language reviewer and host Steve Mazan combines forces with first time viewer The Irish Critic to give "City of God" the once over. How much does this owe to "Good Fellas" Are there any redeeming characters? How can these real people be better actors than half of Hollywood? How has this director not done more? What's this got to do with Muppets? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club! City of God on IMDB Ste...
MMC #21 "Star Wars"
August 08, 2018 10:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBSteve revisits one of the great moviegoing experiences of his life...and apparently everyone else's. Star Wars geek comedian Jeff Capri talks about it all, Murray Valeriano jumps in with a fan theory, and screenwriter David Studebaker gives us a cameo. Did Chewbacca invent the participation ribbon? What does this have to do with women's Soccer? Does Lucas get the final say on everything? Are there roosters on Tatooine? All these questions and a lot more get covered on this week's M...
MMC #22 "Se7en"
July 31, 2018 09:47 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBComedian Lang Parker is back to talk her second film with a number title. Joining in on the fun is The Irish Critic LIVE and Denise & Steve Mazan. David Fincher's "Se7en" gets the MMC treatment. Is this the sickest mainstream movie ever? Was Brad Pitt the right choice for the film? Does anyone not want Gwyneth's head in a box? Could Somerset be the mastermind? What's the recipe for that spaghetti? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Se7e...
MMC #24 "The Silence of the Lambs"
July 24, 2018 09:45 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBComedian Ralph Figueroa profiles his way back onto the podcast to talk about one of his favorite films, Jonathan Demme's 1991 Genre busting, Oscar winning classic. Denise and The Irish Critic are such a pain Steve almost gives them the hose. Was Jodie Foster the right choice? Is the title stupid OR great? Did it need the "The"? Is Buffalo Bill still thinking with his tucked dick? How many films or TV shows did this inspire? All these questions and more get answered on this week's...
MMC #25 "It's a Wonderful Life"
July 16, 2018 07:07 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBIt's a wonderful podcast as Steve's childhood friend and film fan John Ramsell joins the club to discuss Halloween AND Christmas, specifically Capra's classic. Is George Bailey the citizen we all should be? How hot is Donna Reed? Who thought suicide, child abuse and cops shooting at unarmed citizens was great for a Christmas film? Do we deserve a sequel where Potter gets his? All these questions and a lot more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "It's a Wonderful Life...
MMC #26 "Life is Beautiful"
July 11, 2018 07:58 - 50 minutes - 30 MBRoberto Benigni's Oscar winning "Life is Beautiful" hits the podcast and Steve is joined by Denise Mazan and The Irish Critic to discuss it all...in English...without subtitles. Them, not the film. Does it cross a line to have a comedy set in a concentration camp? What does Benigni have that Robin Williams & Jerry Lewis don't? How many times does popcorn get in your eye during this movie? How recognizable would your mom be after a concentration camp? All these questions and more ge...
#27 MMC "The Usual Suspects"
July 02, 2018 06:44 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWe round up the usual Mazan Movie Club members to discuss the biggest twist in film history. Plus comedian Mike Brody joins in to share his thoughts on Kevin Spacey's breakout role that won him an Oscar. Who had the biggest breakout, Spacey, Singer or Del Toro? Did anyone figure this out on the first viewing? When did Keyser Soze play for the Clubs? How many Baldwins are there really? All these questions and more get answered on this week's podcast. "The Usual Suspects" on IMDb ...
MMC #28 "Spirited Away"
June 25, 2018 07:40 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBAnime fan Cornelius Burroughs returns to discuss what has been called the greatest animated film of ALL time. The IMDb list seems to agree. It's Hayao Miyazaki 2nd appearance on the list with "Spirited Away" from 2001. Is this better than anything Disney or Pixar ever did? What the hell is happening in this movie? Is it all a nightmare or is just intended to induce them? Is this the coolest thing bratty teenagers ever inspired? Are those Americans? All these questions and more g...
MMC #29 "Saving Private Ryan"
June 19, 2018 08:09 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBSpielberg won his second Best Director Oscar for this week's film "Saving Private Ryan"...War film aficionado & Comedian Tracy Barkley joins us to talk about why this is among the best. Plus Andy Beningo calls in to say it's one of the best films period! Why do so many war films feel like two films in one? Was this film another victim of Weinstein? How did co-host Denise get so tough? Did Spielberg get too sappy again? Was Tom Hanks a jerk in his final breath? All these question...
MMC #30 "Leon: The Professional"
June 12, 2018 09:30 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBDustin Wood jumps back into the club with a film he'd somehow never seen before, Luc Besson's "Leon: The Professional" from that great year of cinema 1994. Denise and the Irish Critic join Steve to cover it all. Did Gary Oldman go too far? Did Luc Besson go too far? Did Natalie Portman's parents go too far? Did Danny Aiello not go far enough? Did the plant go too far outside? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club. "Leon: The Professional" on ...
MMC #31 "The Green Mile"
June 05, 2018 09:16 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBDenise is back on the podcast to review a film she's never seen, Frank Darabont's second swing at Stephen King: "The Green Mile"...plus the Irish Critic! How was Michael Clark Duncan the only person Oscar nominated for this film? Is this the most faithful adaptation of a King book? How did it take Sam Rockwell another 20years to win an Oscar? Was this the best chubby Tom Hanks role? Would you sit in a fake electric chair? All these questions and more get answered on this week's e...
MMC #32 "Interstellar"
May 30, 2018 10:43 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBChristopher Nolan is once again back on the Mazan Movie Club with 2014's "Interstellar". Steve talks to The Irish Critic about it. The last sci-fi movie he made her watch was "2001" and that didn't end well. Is this Nolan's most humanity-laden film? Can Michael Caine read anything and sound great? Is Murphy's Law the one thing they got wrong? Did McConaughey's daughter blow him off? Is Anne Hathaway on another planet a happy ending? All these questions and more get answered on t...