Movie Geeks United

Released in 1988, Clean and Sober features the first dramatic performance from acclaimed actor Michael Keaton as the character of Daryl Poynter, a hustling drug addict who checks into a rehab facility to espace the authorities. This touching and uncompromosing film also stars Morgan Freeman, Kathy Baker and M. Emmet Walsh.

In our 25th anniversary celebration of this outstanding drama, the Movie Geeks speak with the film's director Glenn Gordon Caron (creator of the television phenomenons Moonlighting and Medium).

Released in 1983, Bob Fosse's final film Star 80 tells the hauntingly shocking true story of Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten and the obsessive boyfriend who murdered her. The film stars Mariel Hemingway and Eric Roberts, in one of the most powerful performances of the decade.

In our 30th anniversary celebration of this landmark film, the Movie Geeks speak to the film's editor Alan Heim (All That Jazz, Network).

The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed editor Bill Pankow (Kramer vs. Kramer, The Untouchables, Carlito's Way) about his extraordinary career, and show favorite Bobbie O'Steen about her upcoming panel with Mr. Pankow and other celebrated editors exploring some of the seminal films of the 1970's.

For more information on this upcoming Inside the Cutting Room event taking place at the French Institute in New York City on June 8, visit www.bobbieosteen.com.

The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed actor Pierce Brosnan (Tomorrow Never Dies, The Thomas Crown Affair) about his latest film Love Is All You Need, which opens in New York and Los Angeles on Friday, May 3. For more information on the film, visit the official website here.

Plus, the directors of two star-studded films currently in theaters: Dante Ariola, whose film Arthur Newman stars Oscar-winner Colin Firth and Emily Blunt, and Justin Zackham, the writer-director of The Big Wedding featuring Oscar winners Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams.

Plus, conversations on the latest movie news and film releases.

The Movie Geeks speak with producer Randall Emmet (Rambo, 16 Blocks), whose latest film Broken City starring Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe releases on DVD and Blu-ray on April 30th, and is currently available through Digital HD.  Visit www.foxdigitalhd.com/brokencity for more details and to purchase the film. 

Plus, writer/director Antonio Campos and co-writer/actor Brady Corbet discuss their latest film Simon Killer, which is now available on VOD and in select theaters nationwide.

Also, discussions on the latest movie news, and reviews of new releases including Oblivion, The Company You Keep, The Guilt Trip, and 42.

The Movie Geeks speak with Oscar winning editor Stephen Rotter (The Right Stuff, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels) about his remarkable career. Mr. Rotter is joined by our frequent guest Bobbie O'Steen, who will moderate a Q & A event with him as part of her acclaimed Inside the Cutting Room series in NYC on Thursday, April 25.  For more information on this special event, visit www.bobbieosteen.com.

Also, Sharon Swart, co-author of the new book FilmCraft: Producing, discusses her discoveries as she interviewed some of the most acclaimed producers in the film industry.

Plus, reviews of the latest film releases, including Evil Dead, To the Wonder, After Tiller, Pasadena, and Broken.

Critic and film journalist Tony Macklin discusses his many memorable experiences interviewing some of film's greatest legendary talents.  Includes clips from his interviews with Martin Scorsese, Stockard Channing, Sam Peckinpah, John Wayne, Warren Beatty and Robert Altman.

 

To access audio recordings of Tony's interviews, visit www.tonymacklin.net.

The Movie Geeks observe the passing of legendary film critic Roger Ebert with a special roundtable discussion.

The Movie Geeks speak with filmmakers whose latest works are represented at this year's Sarasota Film Festival, including director Tom Donahue (Casting By), director Janet Tobias (No Place on Earth), writer/director Andrew Brotzman (Nor'Easter), director Kevin Schreck (Persistence of Vision), director Matt Reynolds (The Great Chicken Wing Hunt), writer/director Will Slocomb (Pasadena), and director James Ponsoldt and producer Andrew Lauren (The Spectacular Now).

The Movie Geeks speak with Joe Gressis, co-creator of the Collaboration Filmmakers Challenge.  For more information on the challenge, go to www.collaborationchallenge.com.

Plus, discussions on the latest movie news, including the current state of David Mamet's career, the best portrayals of Jesus on film, recommendations for changes to the Academy Awards, and the greatest romances ever made.