No Happy Endings

No Happy Endings episodes:

• 08.03.2021

  Episode 21: 'American History X' with guest Steven Benedict

  American History X is a 1998 American crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna. The film stars Edward Norton and Edward Furlong as two brothers from Los Angeles who are involved in the white power skinhead and neo-Nazi movements. Our guest to discuss this film is Steven Benedict, a well-known film...

  
• 05.17.2021

  Episode 20: 'Last Tango in Paris' with guest Steven Benedict

  Last Tango in Paris is a 1972 erotic drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which portrays a recently widowed American who begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman. It stars Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, and Jean-Pierre Léaud.  Our guest to discuss this film is...

  
• 04.19.2021

  Episode 19: 'Casino' & 'Leaving Las Vegas' with guest Steven Benedict

  Casino is a 1995 American epic crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, produced by Barbara De Fina and distributed by Universal Pictures.  Leaving Las Vegas is a 1995 American drama film written and directed by Mike Figgis, and based on the semi-autobiographical 1990 novel of the same name by John O'Brien.  Our guest to discuss...

  
• 03.02.2021

  Episode 18: 'The Wrestler' with guest Steven Benedict

  The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and written by Robert Siegel. The film stars Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, and Evan Rachel Wood. Our guest to discuss this film is Steven Benedict, a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries. 

  
• 02.09.2021

  Episode 17: 'Favorite Boxing Films' with guest Rosie Perez

  Rosie Perez is an American actress, choreographer and community activist. Her film breakthrough performance was her portrayal of Tina in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989), which she followed with White Men Can't Jump (1992). Among many honors, she was nominated for the Academy Award for...

  
• 01.26.2021

  Episode 16: The 'Rocky' Sequels with guest Daniel Loria

  Rocky is a series of American boxing drama films. The first film, Rocky (1976), and its five sequels centered on the boxing career of the eponymous fictional character, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). Our guest to discuss this film is Daniel Loria, he is the editorial director of Boxoffice, a...

  
• 01.15.2021

  Episode 15: 'On the Waterfront' with guest Steven Benedict

  On the Waterfront is a 1954 American crime drama film, directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. It stars Marlon Brando and features Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, and Eva Marie Saint in her film debut. The musical score was composed by Leonard Bernstein. Our guest to discuss this film...

  
• 01.05.2021

  Episode 14: 'Tokyo Olympiad' with guest Steven Benedict

  Tokyo Olympiad is a 1965 Japanese documentary film directed by Kon Ichikawa which documents the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The film is was considered a cinematographic milestone in documentary filmmaking.  Our guest to discuss this film is Steven Benedict, a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director...

  
• 12.21.2020

  Episode 13: 'Fallen Champ' with guest Dave Zirin

  Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson is a 1993 American made-for-television documentary film that is directed by Barbara Kopple and aired on the NBC television network on February 12, 1993.   Our guest to discuss this film is American political sportswriter Dave Zirin. He is the author of...

  
• 12.21.2020

  Episode 12: 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' with guest Steven Benedict

  The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford is a 2007 film written and directed by Andrew Dominik. Adapted from Ron Hansen's 1983 novel of the same name, the film dramatizes the relationship between Jesse James (Brad Pitt) and Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), focusing on...

  
• 12.08.2020

  Episode 11: 'Unforgiven' with guest Steven Benedict

  Unforgiven is a 1992 American revisionist Western film produced and directed by Clint Eastwood and written by David Peoples. The film portrays William Munny, an aging outlaw and killer who takes on one more job, years after he had turned to farming. Our guest to...

  
• 11.24.2020

  Episode 10: 'Knuckle' with guest Steven Benedict

  Knuckle is a 2011 film about the secretive world of Irish Traveller bare-knuckle boxing. The film was made in stages over 12 years. Our guest to discuss this film is Steven Benedict, a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of...

  
• 11.15.2020

  Episode 9: 'Paul Thomas Anderson' with author Adam Nayman

  Adam Nayman is the author of the new book 'Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks'

  
• 11.02.2020

  Episode 8: 'Gladiator' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 10.26.2020

  Episode 7: 'The Boxer' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 10.18.2020

  Episode 6: 'Sons of Cuba'' with Director Andrew Lang

  Andrew Lang is a documentary filmmaker, screenwriter and commercial director. In 2009 he directed 'Sons of Cuba' 

  
• 10.12.2020

  Episode 5: 'Fat City' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 09.28.2020

  Episode 4: 'Rocky' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 09.22.2020

  Episode 3: 'Raging Bull' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 09.12.2020

  Episode 2: 'Million Dollar Baby' with guest Steven Benedict

  Steven Benedict is a well-known film critic, writer, producer, and director of films and documentaries.

  
• 09.09.2020

  Episode 1: Holt McCallany

  Holt McCallany is an American actor, writer, and producer. He is known for portraying Bill Tench on the series Mindhunter (2017–present) and has had several supporting roles in various television series and films.