I Don't Give A Flick!

Seasons change, Fall into Winter, as the 2020 Christmas season grows near, and Gandalf the Grey rides to Isengard seeking my advice. Wait, no, that's not right. This holiday season, grab a cup of coco [or rum] and sit back and relax with your favorite podcast as we discuss what makes a legitimate Christmas movie. Is it when it takes place? Is it the themes throughout? And how do our old holiday favorites stack-up to this critique? Join Jonny, Neil and Gary as we delve into this answer. Special guest this week is Ian Webb from the hip and happening podcast "Movies so Bad They're Good, Midnight Cult Classics and Camp." And as an extra special treat this holiday season, Vanessa will kick off the podcast by leading us in a verse of a carol. 

Political dramas are a mainstay of cinema. They inspire us, confront us, and cause us to question what is core to our beliefs. Why do these movies touch us so profoundly? In this episode, Jonny, Neil, and Gary attempt to answer that question while we delve into the value and main themes of films. Joining us this episode are Texas-based actor Carlton Caudle, LA-based produce Kapil Mahendra, and Chicago-based producer Matthew Strand-Jordan. Also joining us this episode are a huge number of technical glitches! Buckle up buckaroos and enjoy!

Spooky, Scary, Skeletons! And witches and ghouls and bears, oh my! This Halloween, sit back with a good cup of blood-wine, unlace your mummy-wraps, and take out your fangs with Jonny and Gary as we discuss what makes a scary movie. Joined this week by Ian Webb of the podcast "Movies So Bad They're Good," and Jacob Johnson of the podcast "Jacob and Rhys vs Evil"

Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher, once said that you can never step into the same river twice. Obviously, he never watched a movie about time travel though, because that is one of the main tenants of the genre. From Back to the Future to Bill and Ted, there are scores of films with deal with the movement through time. Join Jonny, Neil and Gary as we discuss the various methods of time travel and what we think the best examples of these are in film. Special guest this week is the timely Ian Webb from the podcast "Movies So Bad They're Good."

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to plague the world, every aspect of life has been impacted. In a follow-up for episode 10, Jonny, Neil, and Gary discuss the varied impact on the movie industry as the world continues to cope. This three-part episode features Greg Parker and Matt McGinley in part 1 discussing the producer's point of view; then part 2 we dive into the actor's life with Aimee Masterson, Chloe Godard, and Keith Mackler; in the final part 3 we are joined by Joel Vervelde and Matt McGinley to discuss the new role of the Covid Compliance Officer on set.

From card games to board games, from stories from our youth to tales yet unbound, what is it about fantasy which draws us in to explore worlds which exist only on paper and in the imagination? In this episode, Jonny, Neil and Gary discuss the fantasy genre. Special guests this week are Chuck Butera, Suzanne Ippolite, and Thomas Elmore join the discussion.

Heraclitus once opined that you cannot step into the same river twice. Who knows what that crazy old Greek was talking about, but the question persists "can you venture into acting later in life?" In this episode, Jonny, Neil and Gary discuss the challenges and opportunities of becoming an actor later in life. Special guests this week Carlton Caudle, Shanna Toft, Skeeta Jenkins, and Peggy Schott.

Annnnnnd boom goes the dynamite... or thermonuclear warhead, or C130 cargo plane... or really just about anything that has a fireball in it. In this episode, Jonny, Neil, and Gary discuss why movies filled with explosions are gore are so compelling for an audience to watch and what some of our favorite are. Special guests this week are Ian Webb and Jacob Johnson!

Saturday Night Live, that comedic staple for almost half a century has had hundreds of cast members over the years. How did they get their start and where have their careers taken them? In this episode, Jonny, Neil, and Gary discuss the challenges and process of getting on a major network show. Special guest this week is Tom Booker.

Last week, we talked about Hollywood movie flops. This week, we talk about films which have raked in the dough. Jonny, Neil and Gary discuss what makes a solid blockbuster and go over the top 10 grossing movies of all time, both adjusted and un-adjusted for inflation.