Damn Good Movie Memories

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. 

Episode 302 - Repo Man (1984)

The epitome of a cult classic about a ragtag group of car repossessors, set to the soundtrack of the early 80s Los Angeles punk music scene.  Starring Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter, Sy Richardson, Olivia Barash, and Fox Harris.

Episode 301 - The Wizard of Oz discussion

We've covered the fun facts about this classic film in the previous episode. For this episode, we hearken back to the original format of DGMM where we interview many past guests about their experiences with The Wizard of Oz.

Episode 300 - The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Congrats to us for hitting 300 episodes!  To celebrate, we cover all the terrific facts for what is often considered the greatest film of all-time.  Starring Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr.

Episode 299 - Raging Bull (1980)

One of the greatest boxing films in history, along with being one of the upper echelon films in the storied legacy of both Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese covering the troubled life of boxer Jake LaMotta.  Co-starring Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty.

Episode 298 - The Hollywood Knights (1980)

A wild and raunchy comedy starring Robert Wuhl as the leader of a drag-racing club looking to have one more night of debaucherous fun before their hangout is torn down.  (Think American Graffiti meets Porky's!)  Co-starring Fran Drescher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tony Danza, and Stuart Pankin.

Episode 297 - Picnic (1955)

A soap opera-type drama starring William Holden as a once popular football player, now a lowly drifter looking to start over.  However, his troubled past catches up with him again in a tiny Kansas town.  Co-starring Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell and Cliff Robertson.