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Chad & Hoch

Two middle-aged cinephiles discuss one film a week.

tv & film film history

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#73 The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

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2023/08/08

Jim Sharman's 1975 horror B-movie musical goliath, THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the pop culture phenomenon, Tim Curry's iconic performance, Richard O'Brien's stage play origins, the midnight movie success, Susan Sarandon, and much much more. We also pick our TOP 7 MUSICALS in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Check out the sixth film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series. Subscribe, become a regular, and tell your movie-loving friends about us!

01:35:31

#72 Phantom of the Paradise (1974)

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2023/08/01

Brian De Palma's 1974 Faustian rock opera satire, PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the breakneck style and pace of the film, De Palma's trademark style, Gerrit Graham's performance as "BEEF", the music of Paul Williams, production designer Jack Fisk, the makeup design controversy, and much much more. We also pick our TOP 7 FILM FROM 1974 in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Check out the fifth film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series. Subscribe, become a regular, and

01:34:47

#71 Repo Man (1984)

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2023/07/25

Alex Cox's 1984 Punk Rock Atomic Age dark comedy, REPO MAN, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Alex Cox clashing with Harry Dean Stanton, what makes this a cornerstone Punk Rock film, the weirdness that elevates this film beyond just a film about repo men, and much much more! We also pick our TOP 7 EMILIO ESTEVEZ FILMS in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Check out the fourth film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series. Subscribe to our podcast and become a regular!

01:51:03

#70 Mulholland Drive (2001)

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2023/07/18

David Lynch's 2001 surreal Hollywood nightmare fuel, MULHOLLAND DRIVE, is our feature presentation this week. We talk about the theories and mysteries behind the film's plot, David Lynch's Los Angeles, Naomi Watts, and much more. We also pick our TOP 7 LOS ANGELES FILMS in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Check out the third film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series. Subscribe to the pod and become a regular!

01:26:42

#69 Asteroid City (2023)

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2023/07/11

Wes Anderson's 2023 western-infused, deadpan cosmic comedy, ASTEROID CITY, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the all-encompassing production design, if Wes Anderson is style over story, the film's "alien encounter", as well as the sprawling ensemble cast. There's so much more that we discuss about this film. Also, in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7, we pick our TOP 7 WES ANDERSON FILMS. Check out the second film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series. Subscribe to our podcast, and become a

01:43:41

#68 Field of Dreams (1989)

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2023/07/04

Phil Alden Robinson's 1989 mystical ghost story love letter to baseball, FIELD OF DREAMS, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the construction of the Iowa-set baseball field, Robinson's adapted screenplay, the under-appreciated performances of Amy Madigan and Burt Lancaster, whether the film is a ghost story or a baseball story, and so much more. We also discuss our TOP 7 KEVIN COSTNER films in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Join us for the first film in our BIG WEIRD SUMMER series

01:55:15

#67 The Swimmer (1968)

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2023/06/27

Frank Perry's 1968 suburban allegorical dream-state drama, THE SWIMMER, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Sydney Pollack taking over the film, Burt Lancaster's performance, the early beginnings of the New Hollywood era, and much much more. We also get into this week's SILVER SCREEN 7 where we pick our TOP 7 BURT LANCASTER FILMS. Check out our fourth and final film in our JUNE GLOOM SERIES. It's been a bummerific 4-film ride through June!

02:11:50

#66 Stand By Me (1986)

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2023/06/20

Rob Reiner's 1986 Stephen King coming-of-age adaptation, STAND BY ME, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Rob Reiner's becoming involved in the project, what Stephen King thought of the film, River Phoenix, the dead body at the heart of the film, nostalgia, and so much more. This is a big one. We also get into this week's SILVER SCREEN 7 where we pick our TOP 7 Video Rentals as Kids. Check out the third film in our JUNE GLOOM SERIES. It's been a bummerific way to kick off the summer!

01:55:31

#65 The American Friend (1977)

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2023/06/13

Wim Wenders' 1977 Euro-noir, THE AMERICAN FRIEND, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the performances of Dennis Hopper and Bruno Ganz, Wenders obsession with the author of the source material, the beautifully captured ugliness of the film, and much much more. Plus, we get into this week's SILVER SCREEN 7 where we pick our TOP 7 FOREIGN FILMS RELEASED on CRITERION COLLECTION. Check out the second film in our June series, JUNE GLOOM. It's been a bummerific good time.

01:53:51

#64 In The Bedroom (2001)

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2023/06/06

Todd Field's 2001 New England domestic revenge drama, IN THE BEDROOM, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Stanley Kubrick's influence on the film, Todd Field's inspiration, Tom Cruise's advice on how to handle Harvey Weinstein, Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson's powerhouse performances, capturing the quaint suburban community, and so much more. Plus, we get into this week's SILVER SCREEN 7 where we pick our TOP 7 SISSY SPACEK MOVIES. Check out the first film in our June series, JUNE

01:36:04

#63 Butt Boy (2019)

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2023/05/30

Tyler Cornack's 2019 ass-vortex infused dark cop noir fantasy, BUTT BOY, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the social media origins of the film, the shoe-string budget, the ridiculous premise and how serious the filmmakers approached it, and much much more. This is a fun one that finds Chad & Hoch at odds like they've never been before. Arguments will ensue. Plus, we dive into our SILVER SCREEN 7 where this week we pick our TOP 7 ODDBALL COMEDIES. Come check it out!

01:42:30

#62 Observe & Report (2009)

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2023/05/23

Jody Hill's 2009 dark and twisted mall cop romp, OBSERVE & REPORT, is our feature presentation this week. We talk Jody Hill's style of filmmaking and comedy, if lead characters in comedies have to be likable, the "Date Rape Controversy" surrounding the film, Anna Faris, and so much more. As usual, we also have our SILVER SCREEN 7 where this week we pick our Top 7 Mall Movies. Lend us your ears!

01:29:35

#61 Fail Safe (1964)

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2023/05/16

Sidney Lumet's 1964 Cold War brink of doom suspense film, FAIL SAFE, is our feature presentation this week. We talk the lawsuit filed by Stanley Kubrick and others over the film's perceived plagiarism on the source novel and DR. STRANGELOVE. We also touch on the blacklisted screenwriter, lack of energy, and the one-note tone of the film. There's a lot to discuss and this one may surprise you. We also pick our least favorite Sidney Lumet films in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Join us!

01:43:49

#60 Sideways (2004)

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2023/05/09

Alexander Payne's 2004 wine country road trip buddy comedy, SIDEWAYS, drunkenly stumbles into our feature presentation this week. We talk the stellar performances, Alexander Payne, wine country, the dynamic of Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church, George Clooney's connection, the film's impact on the Wine Industry, and much more. We also pick our Top 7 Comedies of the 2000s decade (2000-2009) in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Fill your wine glass, and give it a go!

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.

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