Paul and Amy head to the streets of Brooklyn to discuss Dog Day Afternoon. They talk about how Sidney Lumet turned a botched heist into a cinematic event, Al Pacino's killer performance, and how culturally relevant the film and its themes still are today.
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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 2025
After Hours with Martin Scorsese, Griffin Dunne and Raymond De Felitta (Ep. 533)
<p class="p1">In a special Anniversary Series discussion, Director Martin Scorsese discusses his film, After Hours, with Actor Griffin Dunne and fellow Director Raymond De Felitta in a screening at the DGA theater in New York. In the conversation, Scorsese discusses original conc ... Show More
39m 49s
Feb 2023
Ferris Bueller's Day Off & Other 4th Wall Breaks
In episode 53 of Reel Friends, Emily and Madison are embracing the hooky vibes to chat about 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' & Other 4th Wall Breaks. Join them as they absolutely roast Ferris, name the real hero of the film, and chat about their complicated thoughts on John Hughes. Pl ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2024
Last Looks: The Happening
<p>June and Paul chat about his love of scaring people, Billy Zane's Titanic ethical dilemma, and go behind the scenes of Paul's memoir. Plus, Paul responds to your corrections and omissions from The Happening, shares a bonus scene from The Happening live show, and announces next ... Show More
45m 54s
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
Oct 2023
370: Gabe Bernini and Alex Jade
Film maker (among other things) couple Alex Jade and Gabe Bernini get in on the Poundcast this week. Along with Doug and Brent, they talk about old stuff, old films, new films with old style, and AI. For extended Poundcast episodes (Unzipped), subscribe on Patreon: https://www.pa ... Show More
1h 14m
Dec 2019
Seduce And Destroy with Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie & Paul Thomas Anderson
Topics covered include: hot mics, shooting in airports pre-9/11, "movie star grapes," Josh seeing Sandler in Punch Drunk Love at age 18, writing a script that feels like there is no script at all, His Royal Highness Darius Khondji, the firecracker scene in Boogie Nights, the feel ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2023
The Godfather Part II (1974) | Ep. 22 - Part 1
A sequel that's also a prequel, telling two stories at once and somehow surpassing a masterpiece. John, Westy, and Matt begin the story of Coppola's towering follow-up.In Part 1 we cover the film's opening, director Francis Ford Coppola, the cast, and the second act — including R ... Show More
1 h