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Chad & Hoch

Two middle-aged cinephiles discuss one film a week.

tv & film film history

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01:49:40

#59 A Place In The Sun (1951)

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2023/05/02

George Steven's 1951 American dark-drama, A Place In The Sun, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the talent and tragedy of Montgomery Clift and the ghostly urban legends surrounding him. We also get into Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters in the film, and the dark turn the film takes that completely caught us off guard. And as usual, we have our SILVER SCREEN 7 where this week we pick our Top 7 movies from the 1950s. Stop by and check us out!

01:41:01

#58 Marathon Man (1976)

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2023/04/25

John Schlesinger's 1976 pulse-pounding dental nightmare infused conspiracy thriller, MARATHON MAN, is our feature presentation of the week. We talk Dustin Hoffman's dedication to the role, his beef with William Goldman's screenplay, producer Robert Evans, and the famous urban legend of Laurence Olivier and Dustin Hoffman's clashing of acting styles. We dive into much more on this classic 70s thriller. We also pick our Top 7 William Goldman screenplays in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Give it a

01:41:14

#57 Dr. No (1962)

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2023/04/18

Terence Young's 1962 James Bond debut spy film DR. NO is on deck this week. We talk the birth of one of Hollywood's most successful franchises and the iconic James Bond staples that were born out of the film. We also get into Sean Connery, the Production Design of Ken Adam, and much much more. We also pick our Top 7 Spy Films in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7.

01:44:42

#56 Step Brothers (2008)

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2023/04/11

Adam McKay's 2008 comedy goldmine, Step Brothers is up this week. We talk the brilliance that is Will Ferrell and John C. Riley, the Frat Pack, Adam Scott's intro to comedy, McKay and Ferrell's falling out, and much more. We also pick our Top 7 Frat Pack Actors in this week's Silver Screen 7.

01:47:11

#55 Out of the Past (1947)

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2023/04/04

Jacques Tourneur's 1947 film noir, OUT OF THE PAST, is up for discussion this week. We talk about the early screen performances by Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas, RKO Pictures, whether Film Noir is a style or genre, and much more. We'll also give our top 7 best neo noir films in our Silver Screen 7 and hand out our 5 awards to Out of the Past in our Nerd Out.

01:52:40

#54 Mystery, Alaska (1999)

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2023/03/28

Jay Roach's 1999 small-town hockey dramedy is up this week. We talk the real life hockey connections to the film's creators, cantankerous Burt Reynolds and his on-set apology, if the film has style, two Michaels shining in bit parts (Mike Myers & Michael McKean), as well as Russell Crowe and much more. We also pick our top 7 Russell Crowe films in this week's Silver Screen 7.

01:37:13

#53 Stone Cold (1991)

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2023/03/21

Craig R. Baxley's 1991 outlaw biker explosion extravaganza, starring "The Boz" Brian Bosworth, is our film this week. We discuss the director issues on set, the stunt work, the performances of Lance Henricksen and William Forsythe, as well as how the film played into an Arkansas Secretary of State being impeached, and much more. We'll also give our Top movies featuring a pro-athlete in our Silver Screen 7 and hand out our 5 awards to Stone Cold in our Nerd Out. Subscribe to your new favorite movie

01:26:07

#52 Little Women (2019)

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2023/03/14

Greta Gerwig's 2019 adaptation of the coming-of-age period novel, LITTLE WOMEN, is up for discussion... or should I say debate? The fellas do not agree on this one. In between the arguing, we touch on Greta Gerwig's attachment to the story, if period costume dramas have a bad stigma attached to them, the subgenre "Mumblecore", and much more. This week's Silver Screen 7 is Top 7 female coming-of-age films. Give us a listen!

01:14:46

#51 King Boxer (1972)

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2023/03/07

We're back on our very own channel! We're back with the Shaws Brothers classic, KING BOXER from 1972. We discuss the similarities between the western and kung fu genres, the studio films of Shaws Brothers, the fight choreography, surprise style and cinematography, and much more! We also break down our Top 7 hand-to-hand combat films. Give us a shot! We may just be your new favorite movie podcast!

01:49:47

#50 True Romance (1993)

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2023/02/20

Tony Scott's 1993 romantic crime epic TRUE ROMANCE is on deck this week. We talk about the Quentin Tarantino screenplay, Gary Oldman's character "Drexel", the fascinating origins of the story and how the film came to be, Tarantino's relationship with Roger Avary, Patricia Arquette, and much much more! We also give our Top 7 Christian Slater films in our Silver Screen 7. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:41:26

#49 The Revenant (2015)

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2023/02/20

We're back with Alejandro G. Iñárritu's 2015 fur-trapper revenge film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy. Spoiler alert: the fellas do not agree on this film. We discuss Chivo's award-winning cinematography and his painstaking commitment to "the magic hour." We also dive into the difficulty level of the production, masculine filmmaking, and that insane bear scene. On our Silver Screen 7, the fellas each give their top 7 "Man vs Nature" films. Tune in for the discussion

01:49:02

#48 It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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2023/02/20

Merry Christmas, everyone! This week Frank Capra's iconic Christmas classic is up for discussion. We chat about the film being Jimmy Stewart & Capra's first film after their active duty in World War II, Donna's Reed's template setting performance, the chaotic story behind the screenplay, RKO Pictures, copyright issues birthing its status as a Christmas cornerstone, our Top 7 tearjerkers, and much much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:38:38

#47 Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

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2023/02/20

SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT, the 1984 Christmas slasher film from director Charles E. Sellier Jr is this week’s film. We talk about the massive controversy surrounding the film at the time of its release, character actor Britt Leach, “The Warm Side of the Door”, that awesome scene with “Grandpa”, scream Queen Linnea Quigley, and much more! Remember, Christmas Eve is the scariest time of the year! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:42:46

#46 The Silent Partner (1978)

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2023/02/20

The Silent Partner, 1978’s Santa-infused Canuxploitation bank robbery thriller from Daryl Dukes is up this week. Is this film a Christmas movie? The boys disagree on that one. We get into Elliott Gould and Christopher Plummer, that beheading scene, Hoch gives Celine Lomez an award, John Candy’s early film role, the impeccable, taut and clever screenplay, and much much more! We also count down our top bank robbery films in the Silver Screen 7. Get in the holiday spirit and give us your ears

01:36:58

#45 Varsity Blues (1999)

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2023/02/20

We get nostalgic for Brian Robbins’ 1999 MTV-Gen football flick… or do we? Let’s talk Jon Voight’s big bad “Bud Kilmer”, James Van Der Beek, Ali Larter & Amy Smart, debate whether it’s satirical, and who’s responsible for the in-game filmmaking. We’ll talk more and get into our Silver Screen 7 with our top 7 football movies. Are you ready for some football? WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:43:26

#44 Son in Law (1993)

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2023/02/20

Pauly Shore’s 1993 fish out of water Thanksgiving comedy is up for discussion. We talk “the weasel” persona, Pauly’s rise and fall, character actor Lane Smith, the birth of 90s comedies, and much more. Munch on some grindage with us, budddaaayyyyy. WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:26:12

#43 The Hunted (2003)

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2023/02/20

William Friedkin’s 2003 sleeper knife-porn action thriller is up for discussion. We go into the survivalist/tracker tech advisor Tom Brown, Tommy Lee Jones & Benicio Del Toro, if the lean & mean pace works, and so much more! Sharpen your knives and jump in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:35:30

#42 Over the Edge (1979)

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2023/02/20

Jonathan Kaplan’s 1979 teenage rebellion film, OVER THE EDGE, is on the table. Hoch and Chad are on opposing sides of this kid vs adults story. We get into the influence on Dazed & Confused, the inspiration to the story, and much more! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:47:25

#41 Poltergeist (1982)

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2023/02/20

Tobe Hooper & Steven Spielberg’s 1982 suburban haunted house film, POLTERGIEST, is up for discussion. Who really directed this film? Hooper or Spielberg? We dive deep into this debate, and more! Tune in for our Halloween Horror Extravaganza finale! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

01:51:38

#40 The Fog (1980)

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2023/02/20

John Carpenter’s 1980 pirate ghost movie THE FOG is up this week. We talk the central coast of California location, the mood & style, Cinematographer Dean Cundey, why this ISN’T one of Carpenter’s “lesser works”, Jamie Lee Curtis, and much more! Listen to us, and watch out for the fog bank rolling in! WEBSITE: https://linktr.ee/BrokenVCR

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