Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 223 - The Lost Boys (1987)

Vampires, mullets, "modern" cover versions of classic songs, and a very enthusiastic saxophone player all filmed in Santa Cruz, CA!  What's not to like? Starring a young cast on the cusp of becoming stars: The Corey's, Kiefer Sutherland , Jami Gertz, and Jason Patric. Co-starring Dianne Wiest, Edward Herrmann, and Barnard Hughes.  Directed by Joel Schumacher.

Episode 222 - King Kong (1933)

A truly groundbreaking motion picture which influenced countless special-effects artists for decades to come.  Discover all the details about how the vision of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack melded with the brilliance of Willis O'Brien's stop motion special effects to create the "8th Wonder of the World".  Starring Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong.

Episode 221 - A Christmas Story (1983)

One of Brian's favorite movies of all-time.  Discover how the brilliant and hilarious short stories from Jean Shepherd turned into an iconic film classic.  Starring Peter Billingsley, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon.  Directed by Bob Clark.

Episode 220 - The Kennel Murder Case (1933)

Released a year prior to first Thin Man movie, we get a precursor of William Powell playing a suave crime solver named Philo Vance.  Also starring Mary Astor and directed by Michael Curtiz.

Episode 219 - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

An absolutely beautiful and timeless film that gets better with every viewing. Discover all the history behind the making of the film and what turned a moderately successful initial release into a beloved cinematic classic.  Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore.  Directed by Frank Capra.

Episode 218 (and 96) - The Jazz Singer (1980)

The soundtrack was a huge hit for Neil Diamond and spawned three smash singles, but what about the film?  And why does Brian have this notoriously bad film in his collection?  We get into all that and more!  Co-starring Laurence Olivier and Lucie Arnaz.

Episode 217 - Holiday Affair (1949)

A little known, but well done romantic comedy about a drifter who falls for a recently widowed mother of a little boy.  Starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, and Wendell Corey.

Episode 216 - The Lady Vanishes (1938)

One of Alfred Hitchcock's last British films before jumping to Hollywood, about the mysterious disappearance of an elderly woman on a train.  Starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, and Dame May Whitty.

Episode 215 - The Hangover (2009)

One of the funniest and most original comedies about the wildest trip to Las Vegas ever imagined.  Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, and Justin Bartha.  Directed by Todd Phillips.

Episode 214 - The Howling (1981)

One of the two major werewolf movies to be released in 1981 and both had comedic elements.  However, The Howling has twists on the traditional werewolf tale which make the film unique and memorable .  Starring Dee Wallace and directed by Joe Dante.