Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 312 - What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

The infamous psychological thriller starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford together for the only time in their long, storied careers.  Co-starring Victor Buono and directed by Robert Aldrich.

Episode 311 - Suspect (1987)

Cher stars as an overworked public defender who gets more than she bargained for on a murder case when a juror (Dennis Quaid) does his own investigating, which leads to jury tampering.  Co-starring Liam Neeson, John Mahoney and Joe Mantegna.

Episode 310 - St. Ives (1976)

Charles Bronson stars as a crime reporter hired by an eccentric millionaire (John Houseman) to recover five stolen ledgers for him.  Co-starring Jacqueline Bisset and directed by J. Lee Thompson.

Episode 309 - Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)

One of the often overlooked gems written by John Hughes and the natural alternate reality of Pretty in Pink.  Starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, John Ashton, Craig Sheffer, and Elias Koteas.  Directed by Howard Deutch.

Episode 308 - Up in Smoke (1978)

The first hilarious film starring Cheech & Chong, which laid the groundwork for every other stoner movie to be made.  Co-starring Tom Skerritt, Stacy Keach, and Strother Martin.

Episode 307 - Silver Streak (1976)

With definite nods to "North By Northwest", Gene Wilder stars in this comedy-mystery about a book editor trying to convince the authorities about the death of famous author that occurred on a passenger train.  Co-starring Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh.

Episode 306 - Serpico (1973)

Al Pacino shines as NYPD cop Frank Serpico.  A true story based on the efforts of an honest cop trying to expose the corruption that ran rampant in the New York police force in the 1960s.  Directed by Sidney Lumet.

Episode 305 - The Lady Eve (1941)

A terrific screwball comedy about a father (Charles Coburn) and daughter (Barbara Stanwyck) con-artist duo who attempt to swindle a wealthy, but very naive snake expert (Henry Fonda).  Written and directed by Preston Sturges.

Episode 304 - Say Anything... (1989)

One of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s (or any era) about a quirky kickboxer (John Cusack) and his pursuit of his longtime crush (Ione Skye).  Co-starring John Mahoney and Lili Taylor.  Written and directed by Cameron Crowe.

Episode 303 - Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)

Two goofy lifelong friends decide to go on a road trip to attend their high school reunion in this very funny 1980s-themed buddy comedy.  Starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo and Alan Cumming.