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The Essential Films Podcast

A podcast devoted to the discussion of the greatest movies ever made, or The Essential Films. From the beginning of cinema history to present day, these films are crucial to the education of anyone who loves the art of film making.

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104:00

Episode #022: SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE (1978)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2018/04/19

We’re back from the Phantom Zone!On today’s adventure, Adolfo and Mark fight for Truth, Justice and the American way when they discuss the 1978 superhero movie pioneer SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE! On this week’s show:Clamshell VHS TapesOne of the first superhero filmsChristopher Reeves: Adolfo’s childhood heroHenry Cavill’s mustacheBrandon Routh’s Christopher Reeves impressionA time when Superhero films were non-existentAll superhero movies trace their origin to SupermanAn important milestone for

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28:38

Episode #020: Short Subjects - A Look at the 2018...

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2018/01/25

In today's Short Subjects episode, Adolfo goes down the entire list of Academy Award nominees, announced on January 24th. From Best Picture to Best Visual Effects; From Get Out to Dunkirk he covers his thoughts, his predictions and why he thinks Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri is overrated.

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28:45

Episode #19: Short Subjects - The Holiday Classics

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/12/24

Join Adolfo on this solo adventure as he discusses some of the cherished Holiday Hollywood classics such as:A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1938)HOLIDAY INN (1942)THE BISHOP'S WIFE (1947)SCROOGE (1951)WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954)A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)and more!

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130:32

Episode 18: MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/12/21

It's cold outside. A man's gotta do something to keep warm. On today's podcast adventure: Adolfo and Mark deck the halls and jingle them bells as they celebrate the holidays with MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947). The duo are plastered...err--- feeling gay as they discuss the charming wonderfulness of this holiday classic as well as: Kris does NOT take any crap; Fred Gailey is a pimp; you couldn't make this film in 2017; Is Gimbels still in business?; the legal accuracy of the courtroom scenes;

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140:09

Episode #017: The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/11/25

There’s no place like home. On today’s Thanksgiving podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1939 MGM classic: THE WIZARD OF OZ! On this week’s show:More Alamo Drafthouse!Watching CASABLANCA on the big screenIt’s not an isosceles triangle!What human being on this planet hasn’t seen Wizard of Oz?A Thanksgiving traditionThe troubled production and box office woes of OzDark Side of the MoonThe power of watching a movie on the big screenThe rotating door of directorsWizard of Oz on

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90:00

Episode #016: The Exorcist (1973)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/10/30

What an excellent day for an exorcism. On today’s Halloween podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1973 William Friedkin classic: THE EXORCIST! On this week’s show:Alamo Drafthouse adventuresHas Edgar Wright ever made a bad film?Halloween season moviesWhen did we first experience THE EXORCIST?Terrifying even for a lapsed CatholicThe exorcism of Roland DoeWilliam Friedkin sounds like a more educated Donald TrumpWilliam Peter Blatty’s power as producerFriedkin making the cast and crew

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105:18

Episode #015: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/09/21

We’ll...be….right….HERE. On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1982 Steven Spielberg classic: E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL! On this week’s show:More Alamo Drafthouse adventures from MarkUnoriginal cosplayersOur thoughts on the passings of Jerry Lewis, Harry Dean Stanton and Tobe HooperThe infamous unreleased Jerry Lewis film THE DAY THE CLOWN CRIEDHarry Dean Stanton should get a posthumous Academy Award nomination for LUCKY“Avenge me!”The 35th Anniversary of E.T.When did

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130:00

Episode #014: Star Wars (1977)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/07/31

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away. On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1977 George Lucas classic: STAR WARS! On this week’s show:Growing up Catholic as a Star Wars fanMore Alamo Drafthouse discussionsChristopher Nolan’s distaste for CGIWhat’s the perfect date movie of 2017?The Star Wars/San Diego Comic-Con connectionAll the trailers coming out of Comic-Con 2017Disney hunting down trailer leaksJeff Goldblum makes everything betterA tribute to Martin Landau,

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97:32

Episode #013: The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/07/06

On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1957 David Lean classic: THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI! On this week’s show: Mark takes another EPIC trip to Alamo DrafthouseMark’s retweet from an 80’s iconJelly donutsToy gunsKorean exercise videos2017 Summer MoviesAdolfo is done with MinionsAdolfo butchers Japanese and FrenchThe benefits of Netflix Disc subscriptionThe slow start to BridgeThe David Lean TrilogyWhy William Holden was cast William Holden’s record breaking salaryWhy

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94:22

Episode #012: Rear Window (1954)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/05/19

On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock classic: REAR WINDOW! On this week’s show:An in-depth discussion of Disney World ParksJedis are gender neutralAdolfo’s favorite Hitchcock filmThelma Ritter: The MVPThe inevitable “Simpsons” discussionHow sound plays such an important role in the filmHitchcock’s growing pains in cinemaThe movie is completely set up in the first two minutesThe believable cast of characters in the courtyardHow the film turns the

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122:33

Episode #011: Some Like it Hot (1959)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2017/03/06

(NOTE: There are a few audio issues during this episode that unfortunately we could not fix. We apologize.)Well, nobody’s perfect.On today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1959 Billy Wilder classic: SOME LIKE IT HOT! On today’s discussion:AMC Best Picture ShowcaseThe Best way to watch a movie is to know nothing about itWhy Mark can’t drink Red BullDiscussing the 2016 Oscar contendersHow we didn’t take notes for this screeningHow open-minded Some Like It Hot is about

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150:38

Episode #010: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/12/21

Hot dog! Merry Christmas!On today’s special holiday podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1946 holiday classic: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE! On today’s discussion:Mall shopping on the last weekend before ChristmasThe NES ClassicThe movie that defines all Christmas moviesHow the film touches even Adolfo’s cold heartThe miracle that is Mr. PibbHow the sentimentality is earnedAt which point we get teary eyed“The Greatest Gift” Christmas cardHow Cary Grant was all wrong for the roleA mini

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145:50

Episode #009: Gone With the Wind (1939)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/12/14

Look for it only in books, for it is no more than a dream remembered...On today’s EPIC podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1939 Hollywood classic: GONE WITH THE WIND! On today’s discussion:Hattie McDaniel becoming first African American to win an Academy AwardOne of the earliest films to sweep the OscarsThe ups and down of respect amongst film criticsHow much money has GONE WITH THE WIND made?The Billion Dollar ClubOur hesitation to watch the film our first timeHow Blockbuster

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116:00

Episode #008: Halloween (1978)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/10/29

Happy Halloween!Just in time for Halloween, on today’s podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark discuss the 1978 John Carpenter classic: HALLOWEEN! On today’s discussion:How Rob Zombie put his own spin on the much maligned remakeWhen did Adolfo and Mark experience Halloween?How an iconic horror movie has little to no blood and goreElementary school book fairs!Local video stores! (Shout out to the late Mr. Willie’s)John Carpenter’s early film career before he got the HALLOWEEN jobWeird Al and

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121:43

Episode #007: Jaws (1975)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/10/08

On today's podcast adventure, Adolfo and Mark are going to need a bigger boat as they go back into the water for Steven Spielberg's classic blockbuster JAWS. On today's show they discuss: • How did they first experience Jaws• The perfect blockbuster film• The Universal Studios Jaws Ride• Richard D. Zanuck’s sweet mustache• Steven Spielberg getting shut out for Best Director• The iconic John Williams score and how it trained the audience to expect the shark• The perfect use of jump scares•

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83:54

Episode #006: The Searchers (1956)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/08/14

On today's podcast adventure, Adolfo Acosta and Mark Espinosa join Ethan Edwards and Martin Pawley on the trail of some Comanche when they discuss John Ford's essential classic THE SEARCHERS. On the show, Adolfo and Mark discuss: • The insane fact that the Academy Awards ignored the film • Patrick Wayne’s terrible acting • How we first experienced THE SEARCHERS • The stunning cinematography • The John Wayne “charachter”• The “true story” that inspired the film • The magnificent opening and

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84:26

Episode #005: On The Waterfront (1954)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/07/18

On today's podcast adventure, Adolfo Acosta and Mark Espinosa are a couple of bums, that were never contenders to begin with, and take a one-way trip to Palookaville in their discussion Elia Kazan's ON THE WATERFRONT. On this show, Adolfo & Mark discuss: • The beautiful Criterion Collection release of the film• Our first introduction to Marlon Brando in his prime• The masterful cinematography by Boris Kaufman• The history of the production • The 1999 Academy Awards where Elia Kazan was

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84:33

Episode #004: Vertigo (1958)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/04/15

On today's podcast adventure, Adolfo Acosta and Mark Espinosa go into deep analysis on the Alfred Hitchcock classic, VERTIGO.On this show, Adolfo & Mark discuss:• Their favorite Hitchcock films• Hitchcock’s epic run in the 1950s and early 1960s that included canon classics like REAR WINDOW, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, VERTIGO, PSYCHO and THE BIRDS• The origins of VERTIGO•How the opening chase scene is ultimately irrelevant to the plot•VERTIGO's connection to the New York production of SLEEP NO

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103:47

Episode #003: The Godfather (1972)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/03/11

On this episode, Adolfo and Mark discuss the greatest gangster film (and arguably one of the top 5 films ever made... period) of all time: Mario Puzo's THE GODFATHER. On this show:• How were we introduced to the film for the first time?• Who did Paramount want to direct the film before finally settling on Francis Ford Coppola?• Our favorite scenes• The beauty of Gordon "The Prince of Darkness" Willis' cinematography• The behind-the-scenes stories behind some of the more iconic scenes• The

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93:28

Episode #002: Citizen Kane (1941)

The Essential Films Podcast ·

2016/02/18

We are back with a new format and a new direction! Join Adolfo Acosta and new co-host Mark Espinosa as we discuss, arguably, the greatest film of all time: CITIZEN KANE!On this show:• How did we first experience the film?• The pros and cons of Laserdisc• How did Orson Welles get into Hollywood, including a discussion on the War of the Worlds Broadcast• Discussions on both THE BATTLE OVER CITIZEN KANE and RKO 281• If you’re Orson Welles, how do you top CITIZEN KANE?• The similarities between

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