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Welcome To Saturday Night At The Movies With Steven Jay Rubin! The podcast that celebrates film past present and future!
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Steve interviews former KGB recruit, Jack Barsky, who spent ten years undercover in New York City spying for the Soviet Union, and who explains how many elements of "The Americans" television series were inaccurate. 
Steve is joined by author and historian Mark Isaacs, as they discuss the unique friendship of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and how they have been portrayed in films, television movies and mini-series.
Steve is joined by U.S. Army veteran and military technical advisor to the film and television industry Rory Aylward, as they discuss how the fabled PT Boats of the Second World War were featured in film - particularly John Ford's 1945 classic "They Were Expendable" and 1963's "PT 109."
Steve interviews author Michael Klastorin whose book, "Back to the Future: The Ultimate Visual History" is a stunner with simply wonderful illustrations. 
Steve is joined by his co-writers Bob Destri-Hilgenberg, Billy Riback and Bruce Smirnoff as they discuss the birth of their sci-fi comedy audio feature and how it came to be an hysterically funny vehicle for actors Paula Abdul, Phil Hendrie, Hal Rudnick and many others. 
Steve interviews author and pop culture authority Steve Keslowitz all about "The Twilight Zone" and "The Wizard of Oz," and their influence and relevance over the years..
Thunderball at 60

Thunderball at 60

2026-02-0901:06:18

Steve is joined by 007 Magazine writer/editor/publisher Graham Rye as they celebrate the 60th anniversary of the "biggest Bond of them all" - "Thunderball."
Steve interviews showrunners Jonathan English and John Glenn, all about their gritty new "Robin Hood" series.
Steve returns to his archives for a 1979 interview with 007 screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz, including a discussion of his involvement on "Moonraker."
Steve is joined by wolf advocate Sarah O'Rourke as they discuss how wolves have been depicted in popular culture - from the fairy tale literature of "Little Red Riding Hood" to "Game of Thrones."
The Wit of James Bond

The Wit of James Bond

2026-01-1231:19

From his 007 archives, Steve interviews witty 007 screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz ("Diamonds are Forever," "Live and Let Die," "The Man with the Golden Gun."
Steve interviews former studio publicity executive, journalist and producer Kathy Orloff, who shares some fascinating behind the scenes stories on such film classics as "Time After Time," "Big Wednesday," "Ordinary People," "Mission Impossible" and more.
Steve interviews author-film historian Frank Thompson all about the career of ex-World War I fighter pilot/turned director William A. Wellman ("Wings," "Beau Geste," "Battleground," "The High and the Mighty")
Steve interviews film research specialist, producer and author Kevin Goetz, whose latest book "How to Score in Hollywood," details how today's films are analyzed before they go into general release. 
Steve interviews author Nat Segaloff (Big Bad John), all about the life and times of writer/director John Milius ("The Wind and the Lion").
A Real-Life Indiana Jones

A Real-Life Indiana Jones

2025-12-0201:03:14

Steve interviews author/filmmaker Richard Stanley, whose fascinating new book,  "Otto Rahn: Grail Hunter," details the colorful life of a German citizen who was determined to solve one of the great mysteries of life by tracking down the Holy Grail.
Steve interviews second unit director (soon to be director) John Glen all about the celebrated ski jump in "The Spy Who Loved Me" teaser; and  actress Eunice Gayson, who had the fun role of Sylvia Trench, Bond's girlfriend, in "Dr. No" and "From Russia With Love."
THE OTHER SPIELBERG

THE OTHER SPIELBERG

2025-11-1801:00:32

Steve interviews screenwriter and author Anne Spielberg, who co-wrote one of the most popular comedies of the 80s: "Big" and who dives into a behind the scenes discussion of that true classic.
Steve interviews film historian and author  Bob Herzberg (Savages and Saints) about the evolution of Native American depictions in American film,  from the silent era to "Dances with Wolves."
REWINDING THE 80S

REWINDING THE 80S

2025-11-0454:16

Steve interviews author and film historian John Malahy who chronicles one of Hollywood's most profitable decades in his new book,
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