Riley on Film
181 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsI'm a lifelong movie lover who became a reviewer. I have an MA in English and I review these: Horror, Thriller, Mystery ...
Welcome to my podcast, I am a college professor trying to tell you which movies work and which suck. I'm a 50-something, guitar playing, student of Buddhism. Better yet, listen. Hope you’ll stay a spell. Like what you hear? Subscribe! Raise a coke, and pleased to meet you, I am your ASMR Ghost Host! Please subscribe! Donate to my work and fun via paypal, they tell me I am dynamitelessonplan there.
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Episodes
Joker
October 11, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 5.7 MBMy audio review of joker. As I tell my son, I needed to speak to my microphone a little after seeing it. This is MY experience of this quite remarkable and wonderful film. It is of course imperfect, just like Joker himself. 8/10.
Oct 8: 4 Horrors
October 08, 2019 20:19 - 20 minutes - 8.37 MBHere I talk about 4 horror films: The Other Side of the Door, Jason X, The Last House on the Left (1972), and Unsane. 1. The Other Side of the Door (2016) R | 96 min | Horror 5.3 7 41 Metascore After her young son is killed in a tragic accident, a woman learns of a ritual which will bring him back to say goodbye, but when she disobeys a sacred warning, she upsets the balance between life and death. Director: Johannes Roberts | Stars: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky,...
Arctic, The Evil, Tourist Trap, Seconds, The Ninth Gate
September 21, 2019 23:49 - 10 minutes - 5.01 MBHear me talk about these films, and more. The films I watched last week: Arctic, The Evil, Tourist Trap, Seconds, The Ninth Gate
Grizzly, The Prophecy, The Ninth Gate, & The Girl Next Door
September 13, 2019 14:03 - 11 minutes - 4.78 MBIn this episode, I talk about 4 movies I've watched recently.
Clown
June 17, 2019 00:39 - 12 minutes - 8.28 MBI know I've posted this before but I really think this is an amazing horror and people should check it out. Produced by Eli Roth. R | 1h 40min | Horror, Thriller | 17 June 2016 (USA) A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize that it's cursed. Director: Jon Watts Writers: Christopher Ford, Jon Watts Stars: Andy Powers, Laura Allen, Peter Stormare
Martyrs
May 26, 2019 05:34 - 7.03 MBEpisode one of twenty in my "Horror Rewatch!" series. Gore and blood are the hallmark of horror films. In this case, they are definitely present. In fact, this film fits nicely into the category of films that has been emerging in past decades called “body horror.” In truth, it’s one of the best. A movie that visits pain or disfigurement on its characters and makes you think, “I hope that never happens to me,” qualifies as body horror. You can feel, in a sense, what is happening to the protago...
Jugface and The Beach Bum
April 11, 2019 04:22 - 22 minutes - 11.3 MBThese are two oddities that I really like! Listen to me tell you why! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/damien-riley/message
Hellfest, Hearts Beat Loud, Hotel Artemis, Apostle, Goosebumps 2
March 04, 2019 03:52 - 6.3 MBHere are my reviews of these 5 popular films! I hope you enjoy. Interact with me about them in the comments or on twitter. My handle there is @thedrpodcast
Psycho
October 16, 2018 21:41 - 25.5 MBThis is my walk through the plot of Psycho. It is a psychological horror made by the master director Hitchcock. It's my favorite horror film. I rewatched it for this show just to share it with you. Just in time for the witching month of Halloween. The film holds up every time I see it, it is a wonderful work of horrific art! I hope you enjoy!
Searching (incl audio)
September 13, 2018 14:09 - 5 MBThis film reminds me of any cutting edge upgrade that truly wows consumers. It's also a great story told in a highly effective, suspenseful way. All this with the screen never shifting from a laptop display. Searching (2018) PG-13 | 1h 42min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 31 August 2018 (USA) After his 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a desperate father breaks into her laptop to look for clues to find her. Director: Aneesh Chaganty Writers: Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian Stars: John Cho, Debra...
Vote for Cave of Forgotten Dreams, my Pick as Movie of the Month on the LAMBcast
August 13, 2018 15:45 - 5 MBHi friends. Please Vote for My Pick "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" as Movie of the Month for September on the Lambcast.Scroll down for why I am asking your help! In doing so you will not only be promoting an award-winning documentary about cave paintings and their 35,000 year history but also you can help me win and be the guest host on the LAMBcast. There will be a panel with me if I win discussing this extraordinary film. Here's some reasons why I am passionate about this film, please go vote ...
Ep. 117: Man on Wire, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, and Chimpanzee
August 01, 2018 02:40 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThis is a triple feature: I cover 3 documentaries that I love. This genre is not always the pick for movie buffs but I have a soft spot in my heart for it. There is something special about the fact that they are not just based on true stories, they are the stories themselves! I recommend all three of these documentaries to you. Below is some writing I have done on them if you are interested. Otherwise, sit back or do whatever you're doing and enjoy the audio! Man on Wire My Rating: 9/10 – Ph...
The Man in the High Castle & Excision
June 17, 2018 17:52 - 5 MBIn this one I review multi-award nominated “The Man in the High Castle” and the disgustingly cool horror film “Excision.” Play Episode MP3 / Download In this one I review multi-award nominated “The Man in the High Castle” and the disgustingly cool horror film “Excision.” I also make the announcement about how I am about to start having guests on the show talking films and TV with me. After over 100 episodes done by myself, I’m really excited about this! This first tv show is quite good. I...
The Tree of Life
June 13, 2018 02:39 - 5 MBWe have the technology to see the outer reaches of the universe, and others! The Hubble telescope showed humankind we have so much more to explore. At the same time, we can look at the most minute worlds going on under our feet. This film takes us all those places and then some and poses the question: does any of it make us more content with our existence? And, where do we as humans fit into all this. The Tree of Life (2011) PG-13 | 2h 19min | Drama, Fantasy | 17 May 2011 (France) The story...
Ep. 91: Dark Country
May 16, 2018 04:16 - 11 minutes - 5 MBA horror noir film set in Las Vegas. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and talked a lot about why it works. I hope you enjoy listening. Dark Country (2009) R | 1h 28min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 9 October 2009 (USA) A couple en route from Las Vegas are forced to deal with a body out in the desert making their honeymoon one hellish ride. Director: Thomas Jane Writer: Tab Murphy Stars: Thomas Jane, Lauren German, Ron Perlman
You Were Never Really Here
April 17, 2018 01:56 - 5 MBMy Score 10/10. Now in theaters. At some level we all become the same person trying to get through her/his existence. Listen to my review in the player below. Lynne Ramsey's film portrays Joe at that point. He's good at rescuing sex slaves but can he walk down the street without losing it? I've been a fan of Lynne Ramsay since I saw "We Need to Talk About Kevin." She stood out as a director with something to say, or maybe what she has to say is that we need to be talking about that level we ...
Ep. 56 – High Fidelity
February 18, 2018 06:52 - 4 minutes - 2.62 MBThis is before Jack Black was huge. He’s quite funny here in a supporting role. John Cusack’s character is the consummate “cool dude” managing a record store. He is also the narrator of a quirky, hosted, cult-status film that takes the viewer through museum tour of failed relationships High Fidelity (2000) R | 1h 53min | Comedy, Drama, Music | 31 March 2000 (USA) Rob, a record store owner and compulsive list maker, recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress. Director: Ste...
Brief Film Review of A Christmas Story – 10/10
February 01, 2018 06:18 - 6 minutes - 4.08 MBI think there are certainly some Americans, happy or not with their upbringing, and delighted to tell stories about their childhood. If we tell them, they become immortal. Such is apparently the case with humorist Jean Shepherd. His semi-fictional memoir In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash is the basis for this lovely, wonderful film. A Christmas Story “In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie attempts to convince his parents, his teacher, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the pe...
The Maltese Falcon
January 23, 2018 19:42 - 5 MBListen to my podcast on "The Maltese Falcon:" Sometimes old movies can be really good. But without the correct background knowledge it's sometimes hard to see the genius in a film for its day. I think a little of both was going on for me as I watched the classic "The Maltese Falcon." The Maltese Falcon (1941) Not Rated | 1h 40min | Film-Noir, Mystery | 18 October 1941 (USA) A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest...
Audition
January 22, 2018 20:41 - 5 MBListen to this entry from the Damien Riley Podcast: If you ever set out to explore foreign horror, you may have stumbled across "Audition" from 1999. It's a Japanese flick that certainly can be called horror but the large first portion is just drama, building up to a crescendo that is definitely not for weak stomachs. Audition (1999) Ôdishon (original title) R | 1h 55min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | 3 March 2000 (Japan) A widower takes an offer to screen girls at a special audition, arranged ...
Devil
December 19, 2017 16:46 - 4 minutes - 2.53 MBOne of Director M. Night Shyamalan’s stories was adapted into a screenplay and made into a movie. This is a different way to market something of his because he usually writes, produces, and even acts a small role in everything he makes. This time, he just gets the producer credit. Devil is a combination of light horror (PG-13), mystery, and thriller. It’s hard to believe all three of those can be pulled off from inside an elevator but they are. Devil is directed by John Erick Dowdle who rec...
Breaking Away
November 21, 2017 23:09 - 6 minutes - 3.82 MBThis coming of age tale from 1980 is a memorable and nostalgic one indeed. Listen to me race along with my bicycle as I talk about this film.
Across the Universe (Audio Review)
October 09, 2017 07:00 - 5 MBAcross the Universe is an outstanding musical that re-interprets a set of Beatles songs in a super fun way. In this episode of my podcast, I talk about this exciting and visionary film. Download Audio Across the Universe (2007)PG-13 | 2h 13min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical | 12 October 2007 (USA)The music of the Beatles and the Vietnam War form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.Director: Julie TaymorWriters: Dick Clement (screenp...
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) Audio Review
October 08, 2017 23:27 - 5 MBOk so I saw this film. It was a visual feast as everyone is saying but it wasn't the Blade Runner sequel I was looking for in that it was far too complicated. Still, it was a good ride. Some beautiful women in it too. Here I talk about it on my podcast ... with spoilers. What did you think of the film? Download Audio
It (2017)
September 11, 2017 02:00 - 5 MBIt (2017) R | 2h 15min | Drama, Horror | 8 September 2017 (USA) A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children. Director: Andy Muschietti Writers: Chase Palmer (screenplay), Cary Fukunaga (screenplay) | 2 more credits » Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard Hear my audio review at the player below: https://www.rileyonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/it.mp3Download Audio The director is Andy Muschietti. I ...
Swingers (1996) – Audio Review
September 09, 2017 02:00 - 5 MB"Swingers" is a comedy from the 90's that has gained an almost cultic following. Listen to me talk about it. This is a recent post over at my podcast "The DRP."
Movies I Tagged #Weird on my Site Pt. I
August 22, 2017 02:00 - 5 MBI love weird films, I hope you do too! Here are 4 really good films that I tagged #Weird on my site. This is an audio feature crossposted from my podcast The DRP. Hey there! https://www.rileyonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/moviesitaggedweird.mp3 This is part of a series where I talk about films I found weird. Did I mention that is a bonus with me? I love weird. This episode is me talking about: Escape from Tomorrow Antibirth, The Double & Creep (my written reviews are linked) Please ...
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
August 02, 2017 02:00 - 5 MBWoody Harrelson plays a hateful Colonel leading man against monkeys. This is the final installment of the Planet of the Apes saga and it takes you for a rollicking ride that I for one enjoyed a lot! Listen below to me talking about it on my podcast the DRP or just keep reading this text review. War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) PG-13 | 2h 20min | Action, Adventure, Drama | 14 July 2017 (USA) After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins ...
The Damien Riley Podcast – A Nightmare on Elm Street
May 25, 2017 04:58 - 2.5 MBIn just over 4 minutes running time, I preview this horror classic for you all, especially those who haven't seen it yet. I urge all horror fans to do so ... It's now streaming on Netflix https://www.rileyonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nightmare.mp3
The Damien Riley Podcast – How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
May 21, 2017 16:45 - 2.74 MBMy preview of another ROM COM now streaming on Netflix. Stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey. Everyone I know that have I talked to who's seen it loved it. I am no exception ;) Please leave a comment and follow me for more reviews. Listen to me in this episode try and convince you to watch it. Was I successful? https://www.rileyonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/loseaguy.mp3
Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001) – Audio Post
May 20, 2017 04:57 - 2.82 MBHave u seen this hilarious & cute rom com? Let me try & sell you on it. Watch it streaming now on Netflix/pls comment http://www.rileyonfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bridget.mp3