Paul & Amy rev up for 1968’s sleek Steve McQueen thriller Bullitt! They break down the film’s all-timer car chase, learn how McQueen brought a counter-cultural energy to the cop archetype, and ask if any modern actor has McQueen’s energy. Plus: The real San Francisco officer that inspired Bullitt.
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Aug 13
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Paul and Amy head down to the Mississippi Delta with O Brother, Where Art Thou?, the Coen Brothers’ Depression-era odyssey that transformed Homer’s epic into a bluegrass-fueled American fable. They unpack George Clooney’s career-defining comedic turn, the film’s groundbreaking di ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 7
Reel Confessions: David Wain
David Wain steps into the confession booth to talk cult classics, cinematic blind spots, and the movies that shaped his comedy. Paul and Amy chat with the Wet Hot American Summer creator about his new film Gail Doughtry and the Celebrity Sex Tape, fan-favorite quotes he barely re ... Show More
27m 30s
Aug 6
Rerun: Wet Hot American Summer
To celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of Wet Hot American Summer, we're revisiting Paul and Amy’s deep dive into the beloved cult comedy. They trace the film’s scrappy journey from The State to Camp Towanda, unpack its stacked cast of future stars, and explore h ... Show More
1h 10m
Mar 2020
‘The Karate Kid’ With Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo
The Ringer’s Bill Simmons and Ryen Russillo wax the car, paint the fence, and sand the floor to capture the true essence of the iconic film ‘The Karate Kid,’ starring Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, and Elisabeth Shue.
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1h 51m
Jan 2023
114 - Sonny & Jed / Mister Scarface / American Nitro
Quentin & Roger get the sun in their eyes as they watch Sergio Corbucci's chaotic, mud-soaked Sonny & Jed. After a brief discussion of Corbucci's life and cinematic influence, they'll get into what makes Corbucci's villains unique, the skill of his camera operators, and Telly Sav ... Show More
2h 30m
Sep 2016
14 The Magnificent Seven
In this week's Cine-Files, John and Steve return to the old west to discuss the 1960 classic, starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Eli Wallach, James Coburn, Robert Vaughn and Charles Bronson. It's time of the The Magnificent Seven. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters ... Show More
57m 32s
Oct 2024
Blitz with Steve McQueen and Barry Jenkins (Ep. 495)
Director Steve McQueen discusses his new film, Blitz, with fellow Director Barry Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses portraying the hidden voices of all those affected by the real life London Blitz, casting the lead child actor as ... Show More
34m 31s
Jun 2024
EP131 | BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE and STAR WARS: THE ACOLYTE | PULP KITCHEN PODCAST
<p>This week we review the latest BAD BOYS movie, new Star Wars show THE ACOLYTE, and inspirational true story YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA, starring Daisy Ridley. </p><p><br></p><p>We also unveil our BRAND NEW SHOW that we’ve launched exclusively on Patreon, as well as reading your e ... Show More
1h 14m