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30/01/2025

On the latest CHASING CHEVY CHASE podcast we discuss the Jake Kasdan & Mike White joint, ORANGE COUNTY starring Colin Hanks and Jack Black: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-orange-county-2002--63813642

29/01/2025

Episode 727: Being There (1979)
Special Guest: Aaron Hunter
Guest Co-Hosts: Suzen Tekla Kruglinska, Maurice Bursztynski

Mike White is joined by Maurice Bursztynski and Suzen Tekla Kruglinska to exploreHal Ashby's Being There (1979), a satirical masterpiece based on Jerzy Kosinski’s novel. This listener request from Patreon supporter Jordan Nash examines the story of Chance, played brilliantly by Peter Sellers, a sheltered, developmentally delayed man who steps out of isolation after his caretaker's death.

Wandering the streets of Washington, D.C., Chance is swept into the elite world of Benjamin and Eve Rand (Melvyn Douglas and Shirley MacLaine) and influential power players, including the President (Jack Warden), thanks to a series of misunderstandings. The trio delves into the film's themes of perception, power, and simplicity, discussing its layered satire, unforgettable performances, and enduring relevance.

Professor Aaron Hunter, author of Authoring Hal Ashby: The Myth of the New Hollywood Auteur, discusses the film's evolution from Kosinski's novel to the screenplays by Robert C. Jones to the final film.

Exploring Being There (1979): Hal Ashby’s satirical gem with Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, and Jack Warden.

26/01/2025

End your weekend Wolfie
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S4dG6UdhU3XZ4mKAiL4jl?si=0900e949cc2b435a

23/01/2025

The Chasing Chevy Chase podcast is back with a bonus episode about Mike White and Jake Kasdan's ORANGE COUNTY (2002) where Chevy has a brief cameo... https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-orange-county-2002--63813642

20/01/2025

In this episode of The Shabby Detective, we examine the riveting 1974 TV movie The Gun, a gripping exploration of fate and consequence. Crafted by the legendary writing duo Richard Levinson and William Link and directed by John Badham, the film follows the journey of a single handgun as it passes through various lives, leaving a trail of drama and intrigue. Join us as we unpack the film’s unique episodic structure and the creative forces behind this powerful cautionary tale. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gun-1974--63492747

10/01/2025

Episode 53: The Clown + Chinatown + Hunger Strike

As we reach the middle of the final season of Barney Miller we discuss episodes "The Clown", "Hunger Strike," and the two-parter "Chinatown" wherein Harris and Deitrich have to share a room with a potential witness... for some reason. It's another discussion of how two-parters generally didn't work on the show.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-the-clown-chinatown-hunger-strike--63620397

01/01/2025

Episode 723: Poison (1991)
Guest Co-Hosts: Rahne Alexander, Kyler Fey

Starting 2025 with a bang, we're diving into Todd Haynes's groundbreaking debut, Poison (1991). Co-hosted by the fabulous Rahne Alexander and Kyler Fey himself, this episode unpacks the audacious triptych of tales—Hero, Horror, and Homo—that propelled Haynes to indie cinema stardom. Bold, provocative, and unapologetically q***r, Poison challenges conventions and leaves an indelible mark on the New Q***r Cinema movement. Join us as we explore the film’s layered narratives, its haunting aesthetics, and its enduring impact.

Dive into Todd Haynes's Poison (1991) with co-hosts Rahne Alexander and Kyler Fey, exploring its bold triptych: Hero, Horror, and Homo!

25/12/2024

In this episode of Chasing Chevy Chase, hosts Mike White, Mark Begley, and Chris Stachiw dive into Fletch (1985), the sharp-witted comedy that solidified Chevy Chase as a comedy icon. Directed by Michael Ritchie and based on Gregory McDonald’s bestselling novel, this film gave Chase one of his most beloved roles as the wisecracking investigative reporter Irwin M. Fletcher. From the film's razor-sharp dialogue to its quirky disguises and unforgettable one-liners, the co-hosts explore how Fletch became a cult classic and why it still stands tall in Chase's storied career.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-fletch-1985--63465671

15/11/2024

We're back and talking about the final season of Barney Miller: Possession in which Kenneth Tigar returns with another spiritual crisis, Stress Analyzer which wastes some comic potential of Deitrich wearing the titular analyzer, and Game in which we see collusion between the US government and Russia. The more things change, right? https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-possession-stress-analyzer-game--62721724

14/11/2024

Allan Arkush (Moonlighting, Heroes) joins Father Malone to discuss a quintet of horror anthologies.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cZ85fAbG0qXAYvKoRXAbD?si=15a2044892874b89

23/10/2024

In this episode of The Chasing Chevy Chase podcast, we take a deep dive into National Lampoon's Vacation, the iconic 1983 road trip comedy.

Mark Begley (Wake Up Heavy), Chris Stachiw (The Kulturecast), and Mike White (The Projection Booth) explore Chevy Chase's performance as the well-meaning but hapless Clark Griswold, determined to take his family on the ultimate cross-country adventure to Wally World. We discuss the film's impact on pop culture, its memorable comedic moments, its original ending, and why Vacation remains a timeless favorite in the world of comedy.

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-national-lampoon-s-vacation-1983--62277204

23/10/2024

Episode 712: Rucker (2022)
Special Guest:Amy Hesketh
Guest Co-Hosts:Chris Stachiw,Father Malone

Shocktober continues with a Patreon request as we discuss the2022horror filmRuckerwhich follows Leif Rucker (Bobby C. King), a seemingly ordinary long-haul trucker who has been serially killing women resembling his ex-wife for 30 years. The narrative takes a turn when Maggie (Cheyenna Lee), a young filmmaker making a documentary about truckers, becomes privy to Rucker's deadly secret and chooses to document his crimes.

Father Malone and Chris Stachiw join Mike to discuss the film, alongside an interview with directorAmy Hesketh.

Shocktober continues with a Patreon request as we discuss the 2022 horror film Rucker.

16/10/2024

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15/10/2024

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TONIGHT: At long last, we're so excited to sit down with Scarecrow and Mrs. King's Bruce Boxleitner! We fell in love with him at "Just walk with me," and we can't wait for you to walk with us and listen to this interview. He's also known for his roles in How the West Was Won, Bring 'Em Back Alive, Babylon 5, and TRON!

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14/10/2024

Happy Columbo Day! https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-shabby-detective-yet-another-columbo-podcast--5084441

02/10/2024

New Episode of The Kulturecast featuring Father Malone from Midnight Viewing - the horror anthology podcast