Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 243 (and 81) - Saturday Night Fever (1977)

A cultural phenomenon that defined the music and dance scene of the late 1970s.  Starring John Travolta in a star-making role as a young man whose only ambition in life is to be the king of New York club dancers.  Also included is a bonus episode covering the entire iconic soundtrack featuring The Bee Gees.

Episode 242 - Roman Holiday (1953)

The blueprint for the modern romantic comedy and still one of the best films in the genre.  Starring Audrey Hepburn as a young princess hiding out in Rome who has the time of her life with a news reporter (Gregory Peck).  Co-starring Eddie Albert.  Directed by William Wyler.

Episode 241 - Reno 911!: Miami (2007)

Based on the satirical TV series which was a spoof on the reality show COPS, the inept Reno Sheriff's Department travels cross-country to wreak havoc on the city of Miami.  If you grew up on Police Academy films, this is one to check out!

Episode 240 - The Racket (1951)

A gritty film noir starring Robert Mitchum as a police captain trying to bring down a mob boss (Robert Ryan) and a nation-wide crime syndicate.  Also starring Lizabeth Scott.

Episode 239 - The Pick-Up Artist (1987)

Robert Downey Jr. plays a goofy womanizer whose outlook changes when he meets his match in Molly Ringwald.  Co-starring Harvey Keitel, Dennis Hopper, Victoria Jackson, and Danny Aiello.

Episode 238 - The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

Often touted as one of the greatest film noir movies ever made.  Starring Lana Turner as the ultimate femme fatale who convinces her lover (John Garfield) to murder her husband.

Episode 237 - The Nice Guys (2016)

A well done neo-noir comedy-mystery set in the 1970s starring Russell Crowe as a hired enforcer and Ryan Gosling as a bumbling private investigator who team-up to find a missing woman.  Written and directed by Shane Black.

Episode 236 - Out of the Blue (1947)

A little-known, but very funny screwball comedy which takes place at a high-rise New York apartment involving "dead" bodies, love affairs, a dog, and nosy neighbors.  Starring George Brent, Ann Dvorak, Virginia Mayo, Turhan Bey, and Carole Landis.

Episode 235 - My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)

Dan Aykroyd is a physicist and single father who discovers a little known planet and is then visited by one of their top extra-galactic researchers, Kim Basinger.  Also starring Jon Lovitz and Alyson Hannigan.

Episode 234 - Ocean's 11 (1960)

While some prefer the 2001 remake over the original, the Rat Pack version has a certain charm and definite star power that cannot be denied.  Starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Peter Lawford, and Angie Dickinson.