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PODCAST

Classic American Movies

Christopher Kelly

I love showing movies to people and talking about the stories behind making them. Join me for an educational look at films throughout the years and as I interview those who make them (in a segments called "Cult Classics with Chris.)After listening to the show, please follow the pod on Instagram and Facebook .(Note: Not all films will be American, or classics). Original theme music by Nick Montalvo

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Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 20 - Elza Kephart...

Classic American Movies ·

2023/08/17

Coming from a family of artists, Canadian filmmaker Elza Kephart always knew she wanted to create art in some way. When she repeatedly watched “Back to the Future” as a child, it was then, she knew she wanted to make movies. Over the years she made some great and memorable flicks like the fun and campy “Graveyard Alive,” to the serious “Go in the Wilderness” and most recently “Slaxx,” which is a fun and violent flick while being a serious look at corporations. Check out www.MidnightKingdom.com for

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Ep. 35 - Ghost Ship (Clay is back!)

Classic American Movies ·

2023/08/11

Clay Chamberlin joins us again to talk about the movie that has, arguably, the best opening in horror history: “Ghost Ship”. We discuss what the original script, called “Chimera” was like, the nightmare of shooting in water and all the clues that explains what is going on in this wonderful piece of Dark Castle’s short lived history!

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Ep. 34 - 2 Days in the Valley

Classic American Movies ·

2023/07/31

Part 2 in my many parts of the “Tarantino-esq” film series. Josh Bennett, who I met while working on a movie years ago, stops by to talk about this gem and does comparisons to the original script (spoiler alert: there’s one massive difference), and explains the origins of how the characters came to be. This movie as well as other 90’s gritty crime dramas with the Tarantino style are available to rent at Videodrome!

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Cult Classics with Chris Ep. 19 - Cynthia Rothrock

Classic American Movies ·

2023/07/25

Easily one of the most recognizable action stars ever; icon of the icons and one of my favorite interviews, the "Lady Dragon" herself: Cynthia Rothrock! It was such a blast talking about her career, becoming interested in martial arts and eventually becoming one of the most recognizable names of all time. We chat about her most memorable roles, blowing her knee out, the famous William Friedkin/Sylvester Stallone movie that never happened.We also discuss her latest movie, “Black Creek,” which, after

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Ep. 33 - The Hangover: Part II (Baroque is back!)

Classic American Movies ·

2023/07/10

Baroque is back with us to talk about the sequel that folks weren’t really expecting to wake up next to! Together, we talk insane sequels, a lot of which came out at the same time as this film, and the driving force behind the sequel to one of the top grossing comedies of all time.

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Cult Classics with Chris Ep. 18 - Tamra Davis (Gun...

Classic American Movies ·

2023/06/26

Without a doubt, you've seen Tamra's work. She is the director of so many iconic music videos and movies over the years. She’s directed actors like Chris Rock, Phil Hartman, Dave Chappelle, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler and music videos for The Smiths, Faith No More, MC Lyte, Young MC, Tone Loc, Hanson, and thats just barely scratching the surface!We talk about growing up with a comedy writer grandfather, who wrote jokes for everyone, quite literally. She went on to create a new style of music

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Ep. 32 - Suicide Kings (with Ziggy Annesty)

Classic American Movies ·

2023/06/12

I've always wanted to do a series of pods talking about the films that were greenlit in the 90's due to the massive success of Quentin Tarantino! So, get ready for many pods exploring those movies!Ziggy of The Marvelous Nerdcast (mncpod.com) joins in this week to talk about the gritty 90’s crime drama originally written as a comedy starring a who’s who of movies and shows you love. We both do a deep dive in the production and talk about this forgotten flick of the Tarantino generation! Movie is

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Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 17 - Mike Costanza...

Classic American Movies ·

2023/05/29

“The Collingswood Story” is the movie that tons of filmmakers should thank for being made. In the late 90’s/early 00’s, due to the massive success of “The Blair Witch Project”, there was a scramble to make found footage horror. With laptops and webcams and a world wide reach, Mike Costanza saw a movie to be made that no one else saw: Screen Life Horror. The film would marry home webcams with horror elements to create a wonderful and scary film like the world had never seen. Mike and I chat about

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Ep. 31 - Andrew J Lee is back!

Classic American Movies ·

2023/05/15

Friend of the pod, Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee is back to talk about his latest film in production, “Guacamania,” a fun flick about a man “that must stall his highly-anticipated guacamole from browning while his girlfriend argues with her parents over their not-so-dead family dog,” (SeedandSpark.com). We talk movies, the future of filmmaking, AI use and tons more! Please check out www.eboshiplatinum.com and tinyurl.com/guacamania to donate to productions and to check for updates!

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Ep. 30 - The Dead Next Door with bonus James L ....

Classic American Movies ·

2023/05/01

Man, oh man do I love this flick! It's one of those ultra-low budget movies from the 80's that you can feel an entire city (Akron, OH, to be exact) helping out to make a filmmaker's dream come true. It was secretly financed by Sam Raimi with his pay for "The Evil Dead II" and voice over's were all done by Bruce Campbell (who voices several people), Ted Raimi and other shemps.I love showing this movie to folks, and my good friend Clay Chamberlin joins the pod to discover this classic slice of zombie

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Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 16 - James Merendino...

Classic American Movies ·

2023/04/20

n the late 90’s James Merendino crafted one of the most iconic comedy dramas of all time, “SLC Punk!” The film is a love letter (many of the characters were based on people he had known) to the punk scene of the mid 80’s, starring up and coming actor Matthew Lillard. However, James had been making movies and working in the business for a few years prior to that. Together, we talk about his career, in which he was mistaken as a PA numerous times on his own sets, getting older and the future of

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Ep. 29 - The Hangover

Classic American Movies ·

2023/04/03

Last we saw Baroque, we were talking “Heathers,” but this time, he joins the pod to talk about the 2009 classic that made college humor extend to adulthood. Together we reminisce about 2000’s comedies, Lord of the Rings franchise, whether or not Paramount should make a Shire in real life, and stories about child actors. Also, we talk about the beginning of a then unknown, but soon-to-be comedy legend: Zach Galifinakis.

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Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 15 - Johannes Roberts...

Classic American Movies ·

2023/03/06

Johannes Roberts came to the horror world's eyes with his breakout hit "The Expelled," (or "F" depending on when you saw it). Throughout his life, he has always been a big fan of horror and fantasy. In his teens, Roberts saw "Platoon" for the first time and it blew his mind and made him want to start making movies. Over the years he has crafted some solid pieces of films that will make you think twice about going into the ocean (if "Jaws" hasn't scared the sand out of you yet). When you finish the

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Ep. 28 - Cast Away

Classic American Movies ·

2022/10/24

We're back with a Miriam pick! We recant when we first saw this 2000 classic Tom Hanks flick. What was in the FedEx package? Does VHS make a good rope?! Miriam does a deep dive, talking about when she first saw this movie with her dad, Chris discusses the importance of sound while in isolation and together, we find out how many “Wilson” Wilson volleyballs are sold every year.

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Huge News!!

Classic American Movies ·

2021/08/09

The Plaza Theater in Atlanta will be sponsoring us for the next month (ending September 3, 2021). In that time, The Plaza has allowed us to give away 10 pairs of tickets to lucky listeners of the show! So, if you and a friend, or spouse or loved one is planning to go see a movie at The Plaza, let me know in advance and I will get you in FOR FREE. That is any, and I mean any movie, shoot me a message with what movie, showtime and those who will be going so you can see that flick for free!

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Ep. 27 - I Know What You Did Last Summer

Classic American Movies ·

2021/08/02

Chris finally gets to hook Miriam into watching the 90’s slasher made in the shadow of “Scream,” starring her teenaged love. We both discuss the histories of each 90’s icons as well as the writer’s ecletic background. Has this movie stayed as fun as it was 25 years ago? Tune in to find out!

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Ep. 26 - Blue Crush

Classic American Movies ·

2021/07/06

Chris is thrilled to show Miriam his summer favorite film. Together, they discuss the history of surfing, surf movies and the how this amazing movie was made. Please like, comment and share!

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Ep. 25 - Andrew Lee

Classic American Movies ·

2021/01/18

Atlanta filmmaker Andrew Lee has made a name for himself with his short “The Thieves of Almira.” He joins the the pod to discuss his current short “A Sparrow Cries at Night,” as well as discuss the various films and personal experiences that help construct his films. To check out Andrew’s work, go to www.eboshiplatinum.com

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Ep. - 24 - Zombie (1979)

Classic American Movies ·

2021/01/11

Mark Hofmeyer, of the Movies, Films and Flix podcast, joins Chris to talk about the 1979 Lucio Fulci classic, “Zombie.” Together, we do a deep discussion about the film, whether or not is it a “ripoff” of “Dawn of the Dead,” and do a Video Nasty movie draft!

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Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 14 - The Chiodo...

Classic American Movies ·

2021/01/06

Remember that movie about clowns who were aliens that were turning people into cotton candy cocoons? Oh, what about that one Ernest movie where these snot covered trolls attack a town, or that movie with the giant critter ball that wreaked havoc? Well, that was the Chiodo brothers. Starting way back in the day as children with their love of classic monster movies, Stephen, Charles and Edward Chiodo were destined to part of cult fame. Over the years, the brothers have made some of the most iconic

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