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Cinema Chat With David Heath

We talk about over 120 years of the film industry. News, notes, great interviews with actors and filmmakers. We also talk with biographers. We talk about the movies and the people that made/make them.

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60:52

Private School (With Betsy Russell)

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/07/11

Send us a text In this episode, we are thrilled to talk with actress Betsy Russell about the 1983 comedy Private School. Betsy talks about her experience working with Phoebe Cates and the long list of stars that appeared in the film. We also talk about Betsy’s career after Private School. More… we explore why movies like this were so prevalent in the early 80s. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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74:03

Marilyn Chambers (Wifh biographer (Jared Stearns)

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2025/07/03

Send us a text In this episode we talk with Jared Stearns. Jared has written a comprehensive biography about Marilyn Chambers. We talk about the book and Marilyn’s struggle to get mainstream roles after early successes with an appearance in The Owl and the Pussycat and a starring role in the horror film, Rabid. Click and listen!!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Check out Jared’s book! https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Sexual-Revolutions-Marilyn-Chambers/dp/1915316197 Thanks for listening!

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87:04

Rollercoaster (With Glenn Andreiev)

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2025/06/27

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite guests, Glenn Andreiev. We discuss the 1977 thriller Rollercoaster starring George Segal, Richard Widmark, and Timothy Bottoms. We talk about the plot, production, and cast of this under appreciated 70’s classic. *We recorded this before the death of Lao Schifrin. RIP Thanks for listening!

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102:46

The Dirty Dozen (With Dwayne Epstein)

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2025/06/19

Send us a text In this episode, we talk extensively with writer Dwayne Epstein about the action/war film that changed Hollywood… The Dirty Dozen. Dwayne wrote a book about the production of the film. We talk about the story, production, Lee Marvin, and all of the other Alpha actors in the film. Dwayne is an animated guy and makes this a must to listen to! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Check out Dwayne’s book! https://www.amazon.com/Killin-Generals-Making-Dirty-Iconic/dp/0806542411/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd...

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71:44

The Killing (With Shaun Rose)

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/06/13

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Shaun Rose about the 1956 heist thriller, The Killing. We talk about the plot, cast, characters, and the themes. Of course, we talks about Stanley Kubrick. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Be sure to check out Shaun Rose’s YouTube channel. He’s directed some great stuff on there! https://youtube.com/@shaunrose8146?si=uo-8kKXs_LOYnEMQ Thanks for listening!

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27:44

Detour (1947)

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2025/06/05

Send us a text In this episode, we discuss perhaps the most revered B movie ever made. Detour is a film directed by Edgar Ulmer. We talk about how a good director such as Ulmer was relegated to “poverty row” films. We also discuss the plot and production of the film. Of course we also talk about Ann Savage in a role that truly lives up to her name. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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59:21

Revisiting the 10th Academy Awards

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/05/30

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the winners and nominees of the 10th Academy Awards. The Life of Emile Zola won for Outstanding Production. Was it the right choice? We also talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards for 1937. Luise Rainer and Spencer Tracy won those awards. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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48:51

Cain and Mabel (With Lara Gabrielle)

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2025/05/24

Send us a text In this episode we talk with biographer Lara Gabrielle about the 1936 film, Cain and Mabel. We talk about the stars, Marion Davies and Clark Gable. We talk about the plot and production. We of course also talk about Lara’s fantastic biography about the life and career of Marion Davies. Go to your local bookstore to pick it up if you can. You can also order it online or listen to Lara’s audio presentation on Audible. https://www.audible.com/pd/Captain-of-Her-Soul-A...

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83:15

Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (With Ginger Pauley)

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2025/05/18

Send us a text In this episode, we are pleased to catching up with entertainer Ginger Pauley. We talk about The Kid, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. We talk about the themes, characters, and cast. Be sure and check out Ginger’s links! And be sure to check out Vintage America With Ginger on Tubie! https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1371681/ https://youtube.com/@gingerpauley1?si=pEtv8rlmnYAowwTw Thanks for listening!

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53:03

First Women of Hollywood (With Mary Mallory)

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2025/05/09

Send us a text In this podcast we talk with Mary Mallory about her new book, First Women of Hollywood: Female Pioneers in the Early Motion Picture Business Be sure and order Mary’s book!! 🎥🎥🎬 https://www.amazon.com/First-Women-Hollywood-Pioneers-Business/dp/1493089307 Thanks for listening!

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55:06

Chasing 3000 (With Producer Bill Mikita)

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/05/02

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Bill Mikita about his heartwarming film, Chasing 3000. We talk about the plot, characters, and how he landed Ray Liotta for the film. We talk about the production and also about the great baseball Hall of Famer, Roberto Clemente, whom the plot revolved around. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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23:59

Blink (1994)

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2025/04/25

Send us a text In this episode we talk about the 1994 thriller, Blink. We talk shot the plot, characters, and overall production. We also talk about the director, Michael Apted and also the career of Madeleine Stowe. And more… Click and listen 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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25:01

Something Wild (1986)

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/04/17

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the 1986 Jonathan Demme film, Something Wild. Melanie Griffith stars as a young woman that rattles Jeff Daniels’ character. Ray Liotta plays the psychotic ex. We break down the plot, characters, and themes of this quirky 80s gem. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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88:00

Charley Varrick (With Sprencer Parsons)

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2025/04/08

Send us a text In this episode we meet actor/director/professor Spencer Parsons. We discuss the 1973 neo-noir Charley Varrick. We talk about Walter Matthau and the great antagonist played by Joe Don Baker. Don, Siegel, Andy Robinson, Sheree North and much more. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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69:51

The Night They Raided Minsky’s (With Mike White)

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2025/04/04

Send us a text In this episode we talk with Mike White from The Projection Booth Podcast about the 1968 comedy/musical The Night They Raided Minsky’s. We talk about the strange editing, the ensemble cast, burlesque, and the oddity of the people involved with this production. Bert Lahr, Jason Robards, Britt Ekland…. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 https://www.projectionboothpodcast.com/?m=1 Thanks for listening!

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33:18

Remembering Gene Hackman

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/03/30

Send us a text In this podcast episode we talk about the career of Gene Hackman. We made a top 10 Hackman performance list and discuss his most revered roles. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

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58:11

Keaton and Arbuckle

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2025/03/26

Send us a text In the second half of this week’s podcast episode, we talk with Steve Massa about the film collaborations of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and Buster Keaton. Fun conversation and be sure to check out Steve’s books! https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steve-Massa/author/B00CRRELZO?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=efc1be68-0ecb-48cb-af28-71c60589ecac Thanks for listening!

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40:37

Early Buster Keaton (With Lisa Stein Haven)

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/03/20

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Lisa Have Stein about her new book about Buster Keaton. We talk about Buster’s early days on the stage, his beginnings in film with Roscoe Arbuckle, to his beginnings of being a truly great artist and filmmaker. https://www.amazon.com/Early-Buster-Keaton-Vaudeville-1899-1920/dp/1526780763 Thanks for listening!

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25:13

Vice Squad

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/03/14

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the seemingly little known 1953 film Vice Squad. Despite big stars Edward G. Robinson and Palette Goddard, the film goes fairly close to the edge of the William Hays Code. We dive into the plot, cast, and characters of this interesting yet simple film. Thanks for listening!

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51:29

The Best Years of Our Lives

Cinema Chat With David Heath ·

2025/03/09

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with John Dileo about the 1946 Oscar winner The Best Years of Our Lives. We talk about all the award the film received. We talk about the plot, characters, casting and director William Wyler. Be sure to check out John’s great book!https://www.amazon.com/Not-Even-Nominated-Oscar-Winning-Performances/dp/1943876541 Thanks for listening!

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