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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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Ep. 93 - Run (2025)

Classic American Movies ·

2025/09/15

I was thrilled to see that Tubi movies are finally getting their chance in the theaters. Why not? All the strikes, super hero movies, MCU, remakes, reimaginings, sequels, prequels, DCEU and everything in between, let’s have the little guys have their time. Run is arguably the best time in the theater I’ve had in a few months and it’s solely on the unintentional humor, acting, directing and everything that made me love seeing bad movies in the theaters!If you’re not doing so already, please like and

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Ep 92 - Grazia Tricarico (Body Odyssey)

Classic American Movies ·

2025/09/08

I came across Grazia’s masterpiece of cinema Body Odyssey and was immediately blown away. The story, the acting and everything was like if David Lynch and David Cronenberg made a film about female body building. I know how that sounds and, I had to have her on the pod to talk. Because I was part of multiple people interviewing her, I only had 20 mins to chat, but, as you could tell I could easily talk for another hour. If you can get a chance, check out Body Odyssey, now making the rounds at film

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Ep. 91 - Trust

Classic American Movies ·

2025/08/27

What in the name of Tubi Original’s is this? Just when you thought Flight Risk was the biggest stinker of the year, Trust says “Hold my beer!” Sophie Tuner’s latest movie about disgusting men grooming children in the film industry to lure them into sexual relationships is getting the thumbs down from almost all critics. Why? Well, because no one sees that part in the movie and are too busy focussed on all the silly aspects of it like the logistics of how doors work and rats carrying hammers. I wish

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Ep. 90 - The Naked Gun (2025)

Classic American Movies ·

2025/08/21

In a world of sequels, requels, remakes and reimaging, is there any surprise that “The Naked Gun” wouldn’t come back? Well, this one was really good and I had a blast watching and recording it! If you like slapstick and silly, then please go see this movie ASAP. It's fun, self aware and, dammit, it’s the movie we need today. Kick back and be prepared to laugh. If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini

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Ep. 89 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025)

Classic American Movies ·

2025/07/24

Wow! This movie was bad. Has it been 28 years since the original I Know What You Did Last Summer? Well, the movie I thought was going to be the hit of the summer turns out to be a giant stinker filler with unlikable characters, dumb dialogue (even for slashers) and dumber situations. The whole Summer is a mess of a movie and although I hate talking bad about movies, it’s impossible with this one.If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook

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Ep. 88 - Top Cannon and Carolco movies Part 2! (with...

Classic American Movies ·

2025/07/22

We’re back to discuss more Cannon and Carolco movies! Ukrainian film critic, author and now podcaster, Davyd Klimov joins me to discuss our favorite films from the cult companies. It's hard not to love 80's action flicks and it's about time I had a discussion on them.When you’re done with the pod, check out his book To Watch, or Not To Watch, which is filled with reviews that Klimov recommends and … doesn’t. Klimov is very knowledgable critic and if this podcast doesn't convince you to buy his book,

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Ep. 87 - I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)...

Classic American Movies ·

2025/07/18

A few years back I did a thorough breakdown of one of my favorite slasher flicks of the 90’s: “I Know What You Did Last Summer”. To celebrate the requel coming out, I decided to rerelease the episode! Kick back and enjoy a classic episode as my wife Miriam and I talk about all things 90’s horror, who Freddie Prinze Jr. is and everything you should know about “I Know What You Did Last Summer”!If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I

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Ep. 86 - F1: The Movie

Classic American Movies ·

2025/07/02

If you’ve seen a movie in the last month, or have used an Apple product, then you’ve seen the trailer for “F1: The Movie”. I’m going to be honest and say that I didn’t have much hope for this. Brad Pitt as an aging driver showing a young hotshot (Damson Idris) the ropes on professional F1 Driving didn’t scream excitement for me. However, I was wrong! This movie with the tired trope of “passing the torch to the younger generation” was exactly what I needed in ta movie right now. Combine that with

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Ep. 85 - Top Cannon and Carolco movies (with...

Classic American Movies ·

2025/06/30

Growing up in the late 80’s and early 90’s, everyone was in love with Cannon and Carolco movies. When your mind thinks of 80’s action movies, the first movies that come to mind is from one of those production companies. I met Ukrainian author and film critic Davyd Klimov after he reviewed my proof of concept Bishop’s Day. His honest criticism of movies and love of cinema made me want to bring him on the pod and chat like true film nerds. He and I had a lot of things to talk about, so kick back and

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Ep. 84 - 28 Years Later

Classic American Movies ·

2025/06/26

It’s been 23 years since 28 Days Later and 18 years since 28 Weeks Later; does the franchise have anything left in it? Well, I thought so!Instead of a zombie flick, writer Alex Garland crafted a very in-depth look at the rite of passage in society and having to do the right thing even when you’re not old enough to comprehend what that means. I bet you didn't see that coming!If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie

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Ep. 83 - Karate Kid: Legends

Classic American Movies ·

2025/06/04

Welcome to the mini pods, where it’s just me (Chris) talking about my thoughts on a new movie. Usually the pods have more in-depth research, these are more just like me and minor research.Karate Kid is back and more kung fu-er than ever! Why is this about kung fu and not karate? Well .. you saw the remake, yeah? Anyways, kind of a strange installment in the Kid franchise that doesn’t really use the characters as much as they should and really doesn’t explore the big tournament like one would expect

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Ep. 82 - Final Destination: Bloodlines - mini pod

Classic American Movies ·

2025/05/27

It’s been 14 years since the last Final Destination flick and does this franchise still have life left? Are the deaths as gross and fun as before or did we finally reach our destination? Well, I really liked it and think everyone who wants to relax and have a fun time at the theaters (how long has it been since we did that?) to go see Final Destination: Bloodlines as soon as possible! Buy popcorn, soda, chuckles, enjoy yourself! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American

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Ep. 81 - Urban Legend (Clay is back)

Classic American Movies ·

2025/05/20

The 90’s were such a wonderful time for horror. 1996 In particular really kickstarted a new wave of horror, especially the rebirth of slashers. Yes, we all know Scream but there was firehose of teens getting butchered in the late 90’s to 2000’s and Urban Legend was one of the most memorable ones starring a who’s who of teen icons! Friend of the pod (and good friend of mine) Clay joins me to discuss real Urban Legends, working on film sets, other movies and so very much more! If you’re not doing so

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Ep. 80 - The Surfer - mini pod

Classic American Movies ·

2025/05/13

The Surfer is one of those movies that comes around once in a few years that seems like it is a basic thriller but has so much more going on. Straight out of Dublin, Ireland, Director Lorcan Finnegan and writer Thomas Martin craft a thriller that moves towards midnight dark comedy about The Surfer (Nicolas Cage) who desperately wants to buy his childhood home on a beach in Australia. Locals aren't thrilled about this and thus the psychedelic deep search for sanity begins. I loved it and am

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Ep. 79 - Putting "Pears" on a Burger

Classic American Movies ·

2025/05/05

Frequent guest and friend of the pod, Ryan "Burger" McCurdy wrote and directed a wonderful throwback to detective flicks called “Pears”. The movie was made in his hometown in Evansville, Indiana and I loved it! To celebrate it’s release on Tubi, I had Burger back on the pod to chat about the making of it. Per usual, we talk about everything and anything and Burger gives an in-depth look at indie filmmaking.If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram

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Ep. 78 - On Swift Horses - mini pod

Classic American Movies ·

2025/04/28

Stanford teacher Shannon Pufhal’s debut novel about 1950’s America and the restraints on being gay was raved in the LA Times as being “a remarkable spell. [She] embraces noir’s mood while weaving in a love story,” by Mark Athitakis. Other reviewers found the novel so boring and bland they had to read the bulk of it in one sitting because they couldn't fathom picking it up again. The movie version lies somewhere in the middle. I felt the characters had no arcs, motivations were out the window and

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Ep. 77 - Drop - mini pod

Classic American Movies ·

2025/04/17

Christopher Landon's latest flick is the trailer you've seen if you've been to the theaters in the last month. In fact, the running joke on Reddit is the trailer for Drop should show before the actual movie that way we can get the full circle experience. I'm not going to lie: I was pretty convinced the movie either: A) Didn't exist or B) Was a real stinker. Turns out I was wrong on both counts!Since this is a mini pod, the episode is me talking about my thoughts on the film and doing some light info

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Ep. 76 - Nick Roth interview re-release for 4:20...

Classic American Movies ·

2025/04/14

A few months ago, I interviewed Nick Roth about his horror comedy “Hanky Panky” and for 4/20 this year, they’re doing a campaign every day of the week to promote it. To help out, I’m re-releasing our interview!Tune in as California State University Northridge film professor and filmmaker, Nick Roth and I talk filming in China, silent movies , what does “favorite movie” mean (which is part of his teachings at CSNU) and so much more! Nick truly was a fun guest and I’m looking forward to having him

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Ep. 75 - The Luckiest Man in America - mini pod

Classic American Movies ·

2025/04/07

The movie that is making some noise at the indie level is about the scandal that rocked 1984: Michael Larson took on Press Your Luck and walked away with $110,237 (roughly $339,000) in cash and prizes! Although the movie has a fun idea, there really isn't enough meat on the bones of this, but I still wanted to talk about it. Join in the fun as I talk about 1984, the culture of the time and what led to Larson never landing on the dreaded whammy in his 47 spins!If you’re not doing so already, please

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37:59

Mini episode - Magazine Dreams

Classic American Movies ·

2025/03/31

Magazine Dreams is the movie that you’ve likely never heard of but should watch. Way back in 2023, Jonathan Majors put his heart into a performance and very soon after its premiere, it was discovered that Majors was abusing his girlfriend. Dreams was quietly shoved to the side, and given back to the filmmakers, however, it was released to the public and I thought it was really good. So good, it deserved its own mini review!Despite what he was convicted of, there’s no denying that Majors gave an

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