On this VERY SPECIAL video episode or you could listen to the audio if you are not on Spotify. Phillip had the honor of interviewing Sam Firstenberg and it was a fun and informative conversation. He has directed such movies as Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, American Ninja, American Ninja 2, and Avenging Force. Most importantly, and one of the reasons he is on, is to promote the release next year of the new to blu-ray Riverbend (1989) that he also directed. You can pre-order it here: https://shop.reelblack.com/products/riverbend-blu-ray-pre-order-limited-edition

He tells a great story about how him and Michael Dudikoff saved a girl from drowning, and a bunch of behind the scenes stories and how he got into the business.

Come back next week when Phillip will be joined once again by Rob Papp from The Cinemigo's Podcast for a discussion about Night of the Juggler (1980). Thanks for listening and/or watching.

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by Frank Hannen from Aventura's World podcast, and a frequent guest on The Church of Tarantino Podcast. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about The Godfather with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Frank discuss the classic 1972 movie The Godfather. It's a fun discussion. Phillip then asks whether they noticed anything from the movie that Tarantino might of liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They then discuss whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Magnificent Seven (1960). Phillip then promotes next week's SPECIAL EPISODE, an interview with director Sam Firstenberg (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, Avenging Force, etc.).

Frank Hannen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aventuras-world/id1733891852

On this week's audio and/or video episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Julie Klausner, a comedy actress, Producer, and comedy writer and of course podcast host of How Was Your Week, and co-host of Double Threat. They are here to discuss 1962's The Music Man starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia bits thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Julie discuss the film, that Phillip had never seen before. It's a very fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in this film. Then they individually rate the movie. It's then time to answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Julie had to leave the show early because she had a hard out, but she did give her documentary favorites for the week; Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025), Boorman and the Devil (2025), and Chain Reactions (2024). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined for the first time by Frank Hannen from the Bachata Talk podcast and Aventura Podcast to discuss 1972's The Godfather. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

On this audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip was joined once again by author and film fan Fred Schaefer. Phillip and Fred start the show by talking about the general information of the 1972' Ulzana's Raid starring Burt Lancaster. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then they start the discussion about their favorite parts and not so favorite parts. They have a good time talking about the movie and the actors. It's then time to figure out whether they saw anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Fred then talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Macabre (1958). Fred then gives his recommendation; Commando (1962). Phillip then talks about what's coming up next week when he will be joined for the first time by podcast host and comedy writer Julie Klausner for 1962's The Music Man. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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This week on a very special audio or video (on Spotify) episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by actress and artist Jennifer Ashley. You may know her from Terror Circus, The F.B.I. TV episode called Confession of a Madman, The Centerfold Girls, Phantom of the Paradise, Planet of the Apes TV episode called The Liberator, The Pom Pom Girls, Tintorera: The Killer Shark, Towing, Guyana: Cult of the Damned, Inseminoid, Partners, Chained Heat, The Man Who Loved Women, and Me Myself and I. They had a great conversation about her life and career. Phillip played her a clip of Tarantino talking about The Pom Pom Girls. At the end of the conversation Phillip plays a clip for Jennifer from the movie Babylon (2022). It was a great interview. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome (2025). Then Phillip promotes next week's episode where he will be joined once again by Fred Schaefer to discuss 1972's Ulzana's Raid. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by author Jennifer Upton to discuss 1972's Poliziotteschi, The Italian Connection AKA Manhunt AKA Hitmen AKA Vengeance of the Godfather. This film was directed by Fernando Di Leo and stars Mario Adorf as Luca Canali. Phillip starts the show by giving all the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then they discuss the film, the great chase scene in it, and the coolness of the character of Luca Canali. It's a fun movie and a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Finally they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; One Battle After Another (2025). Jennifer then gives her recommendations for the week; The Toxic Avenger (2025), Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (2025), and The Room (2003). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show where he will be joined for the first time by actress and artist Jennifer Ashley to talk about her life and her career. Jennifer Ashley has been in The Pom Pom Girls, Chained Heat, Phantom of the Paradise, and The Centerfold Girls.

Check out author Jennifer Upton's website here: https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/

On this audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is by himself to talk about the regional film Redneck Milller from 1976. Film Masters did a great restoration on this movie that they released last year. The same transfer is available on Tubi. It's a fun watch. Not much is known about this movie, and Phillip does his best to give the general information about this movie and it's back ground with some facts thrown in. There are no Listener' Opinions this week, because not many people have seen this movie. Phillip talks about some of the key points of the movie and the fun stuff throughout. He then answers the question of whether he saw anything in the movie he thinks Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then it's time for Phillip to rate the movie. Phillip then answers the question of whether he would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus (2025), Secret of the Incas (1954), and The Running Man (1963). Then it's time for Phillip to promote next week's show when he will be joined once again by author Jennifer Upton for 1972's The Italian Connection. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

On this week's audio and or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by movie lover Curt Marcucci to discuss the Charles Grodin and Candice Bergen starrer 11 Harrowhouse from 1974. First, Curt tells a little bit about himself. Then Phillip gives the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Curt then start their discussion about this movie, and it's a good one. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Pom Pom Girls (1976). Then Curt recommends a couple of movies; Desperate Teenage Love Dolls (1984), Soldier Blue (1970), and The Masturbating Gunman (1997). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show when he will be by himself and discuss Redneck Miller (1976). Thanks for listening and or watching.

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On this week's audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the podcast Reels of Cinema. They start the show by giving the general information on The Lords of Flatbush with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time for them to discuss this fun little independent film. Phillip and Frank have a very fun conversation. It's then time to answer the question of whether they notice anything in this movie that Tarantino may have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the film. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Centerfold Girls (1974). Frank then gives his recommendation; Weapons (2025). Phillip then promotes next week's episode where he will be joined for the first time by Curt Marcucci to discuss 11 Harrowhouse (1974). Thanks for listening and/or watching.

You can find Frank's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iaxQl972XidHiEJ4t2Y6U

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On this audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by fan of the show and especially a fan of movie, Jerry Dennis. The two of them discuss 1984's John Milius directed Red Dawn. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia mixed in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jerry then discuss Red Dawn, and it's a very fun conversation. Then it's time to answer whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. They then talk about if they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974). Jerry recommends Magnum Force (1973). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the Reels of Cinema Podcast to discuss The Lords of Flatbush (1974). Thanks for watching and/or listening.