Damn Good Movie Memories

Episode 227 - Suburbia (1983)

Penelope Spheeris' feature-length film debut coming two years after her groundbreaking documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization" covering the Los Angeles punk rock scene.  This low budget indie film is the natural evolution of Spheeris' raw and gritty early filmmaking, about a group of teen runaways who randomly find each other to escape their terrible home lives.

Episode 226 - Lady in the Lake (1947)

One of the most unique films made at the time, as the entire movie was shot in first-person through the eyes of the main character, private detective Philip Marlowe played by Robert Montgomery.  Co-starring Audrey Totter and Lloyd Nolan.

Episode 225 - The Incredible Hulk (2008)

The second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  How does the film rank against the other stand-alone MCU characters and did the 2003 Ang Lee version hurt the 2008 film at the box office?  Starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, and William Hurt.

Episode 224 - The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)

One of the greatest Westerns ever made starring a cast of Hollywood legends: John Wayne, James Stewart, and Lee Marvin.  Directed by John Ford.

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.