Making Tarantino: The Podcast

On this episode Phillip is joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube. The two of them discuss Abel Ferrara's 1987 masterpiece China Girl. Phillip plays a clip of Tarantino talking about Abel Ferrara's movies. Then Phillip gives the general information about the movie. They then discuss the actors and the director. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The two then discuss there thoughts on, and favorite parts, of the movie. It's another great discussion. They then answer the questions of whether they saw anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film? It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Argylle. Rob mentions what he has been watching, Then Phillip talks about what's coming up next week. Come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Paul Rowlands from Money Into Light and The Alternate Video Archives Facebook Page, for The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Erik Clapp of Cinema Force on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1 and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cinema_force/ to talk about 1988's Maniac Cop, 1990's Maniac Cop 2, and 1992's Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence. Something a little different for the podcast, 3 movies at once, but Tarantino actually likes the first 2 and they thought that they might as well do all 3. Check out Erik's YouTube channel for his Maniac Cop Retrospective. Phil starts the show out by giving the general information for the 3 movies, with some facts sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two discuss the movies and have a great conversation. They then talk about whether they notice anything from these movies that Tarantino might have liked or used in a movie. Then they rate all 3 movies, and answer whether they would buy, rent, or find these movies for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Metropolis (2001). Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week, when he will be joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube to discuss Abel Ferrara's China Girl (1987). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Jaylan Salah from https://youtube.com/@jaylansalahsalman?si=e1td_sFjCSMiJEXM and she also writes for https://insessionfilm.com/women-insession-podcasts/ and they had a very fun conversation about 1974's Jack Hill written and directed Foxy Brown. Phillip starts the show by introducing Jaylan and then he plays a little audio of Tarantino talking about the importance of Pam Grier. Then Phillip reads the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time to read Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jaylan then dive into discussing the movie. They talk about what from this movie they think Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then it's time for them to independently rate the movie. They answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Airport '77. Jaylan informs Phillip and the listeners that they should check out a director named Youssef Chahine, and Egyptian filmmaker. Phillip then talks about what's coming up next week when he will be joined once again by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube for a double feature of Maniac Cop (1988) and Maniac Cop 2 (1990). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Jennifer Upton, author of Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age. The two of them discuss the 1979 psycho killer movie, Don't Go In The House. They jump right into it with Phillip giving the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Jennifer discuss the mostly great things about this movie. It's a great discussion. They individually rate the movie, and then answer whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976). Then it's time to talk about what's coming next week. Come back when Phillip will be joined for the first time by Jaylan Salah from Egypt when the two discuss Foxy Brown (1974). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this episode Phillip is joined for the first time by A.C. Nicholas, who is a writer and contributor to Groovy Doom and Drive-In Asylum on the YouTube channel and the fanzine. Get the fanzine here https://www.etsy.com/shop/GroovyDoom Phillip and A.C. start the show by talking about A.C.'s history of going to Grindhouse theaters and about his love of movies. It's then time to get into the general information for Assault on Precinct 13 from 1976. Phillip then reads Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and A.C. talk about John Carpenter's love of Howard Hawks, the pacing of the movie, etc. The two of them rate the movie and talk about whether they would own this movie. After several tangents and movie talk, Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of a Week; The Train (1964). A.C. mentions some movies that he recommends; The Seige, The Price of Power, Red Queen Dies Seven Times, Strange Shadows in an Empty Room, Captain Chronos; Vampire Hunter, The Plants are Watching, Horror High, China 9 Liberty 37, Frankenstein Created Woman, and The Children. Phillip then teases the next show coming up. Jennifer Upton will return, and they will discuss Don't Go In The House (1979). Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoyed it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Bill Van Ryn from https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom you can also pick up his fanzine here https://www.etsy.com/shop/GroovyDoom?fbclid=IwAR2ulGB0YThzIuKYwdoI6cpWOfMAXQ2iJyUgUMPMM3JU1wvqmEzPHxE8rKw It's Bill's first time on the show and he chose to discuss 1983's Mausoleum. A film that was financed by the mafia and put on the video nasties list. It's a fun one. The two start by talking about B movies and the love of them, and then Phillip reads the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Bill and Phillip then discuss the movie and sprinkle in some facts as they go. They answer the questions of was there anything that they think Quentin might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Bill then individually rate the movie. They also also answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week. Bill talks about some things that he has been watching as well. They had a great time and hope you do as well. Come back next week when Phillip is joined by A.C. Nicholas for Assault on Precinct 13 from 1976. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

This week Phillip is joined once again by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com and The Alternate Video Archives Facebook Page. Like always, they dive right in because Paul has done a ton of research. Paul starts with reading an email response that Paul got from Ken Russell's widow. Then they read a little bit of Tarantino Talks about the Devils. Paul then goes into the life and films of Ken Russell, the real story of Loudon, the book that the movie is made from, and the aftermath of the real events that happened in Loudon. Phillip reads listener opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two of them discuss of the greatness that is Oliver Reed, Vanessa Redgrave, and The Devils as a whole. It's a long and deep discussion. They answer the regualr questions and then individually rate the movie. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Thunder (1983). Paul talks about all the movies that he has been watching. It's then time for Phillip to talk about what he will be talking about on the next show. So come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Bill Van Ryn from the Groovy Doom YouTube page for Mausoleum (1983). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

This week on the podcast, Phillip is joined once again by Sam Panico from www.bandsaboutmovies.com and https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom on YouTube. The guys talk about all kinds of things on this episode. If you have heard Sam on the show before, you know that you need a pen and paper to write down all the movies that he talks about. The main subject of the discussion is 1974's Impulse starring William Shatner as a homicidal con man. Phillip reads Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It's great stuff and a very fun conversation. The guys answer the question of whether they see anything in the film that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they rate the movie from 1 to 5. It's then time to answer whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Walking Tall (1973). Sam talks about some movies that he has been watching and recommends some others. Come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com when they discuss Ken Russel's The Devil's (1971). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Craig MacNeil from Craig & Friends podcast which is available wherever you get your podcast. Maybe you heard him on episode 6 of The Gala Show podcast. Phillip and Craig had a really fun time and went on lots of tangents, but it was worth it. This episode as you can see is all about 1978's Paradise Alley and their thoughts on this Sylvester Stallone written and directed movie, (he also sings the main theme). They read the general information about the film and hear from the listener's from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It's then time to discuss their thoughts on this movie, and Phillip is a little torn at first. They talk about Quentin's love of Stallone, and then they rate the film. Then Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Two Evil Eyes (1990). Craig talks about some of the films that he has been watching or wants to recommend. Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com when they discuss The Devil's (1971). Hope you enjoyed the show and thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this episode Phillip is joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast, to discuss the 4th film in the Matt Helm series, The Wrecking Crew. Phillip starts the show by talking about about his trip to L.A. where he went to the New Beverly Cinema, met Rob and Craig (from Craig & Friends Podcast) in person and had a great time. Rob and Phillip then talk quickly about the first 3 Matt Helm movies. They then take a moment of silence for Sharon Tate. It's then time for the first Tarantino Talks segment. Phillip then reads the general information for the movie and Rob and him add some facts and trivia throughout. Phillip then talks about how Erik asked him to write and record a retrospective on The Walking Tall that will then appear on Erik's Youtube channel Cinema Force. https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1 Then it's time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. It's then time for the second Tarantino Talks segment about The Wrecking Crew. Phillip and Rob then discuss their feelings on the movie. At the end of their discussion then it's time for the 3rd Tarantino Talks segment. They wrap up the discussion with some more small facts. It's then time for the questions; Did they see anything that QT might have liked or used in a film, What do they rate the movie out of 5 stars, and Would they buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free? Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971). Rob then shares some movies that he has watched and bought recently. It's then time for Phillip to talk about what's coming up. Come back on March 1st when Phillip will be joined by Craig MacNeil from the Craig & Friends Podcast for 1978's Paradise Alley. We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this episode of the podcast, Phillip is joined by Dave Lizerbram from Rock Docs Podcast and the Little Slugger Podcast. First though, Phillip promotes his friend Tim's new project, The Ones Across The Pond, and his older projects https://www.youtube.com/@indyfilmfanatics6248/videos So check those out. Dave then asks a question for the listeners; What is a good movie for his 6 almost 7 year old son to watch? He had his son watch Wizard of Oz and they tried to show him Jacques Tati's Playtime, but he didn't like the later. They talk a little about their New Beverly experiences. Phillip then reads a little of the surfer style production notes that he received from Erik Clapp. After playing a tv spot for Hardbodies from 1984, Phillip reads the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two of them discuss the movie and a little bit about the Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello beach movies. It's a silly and fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything that Quentin may have liked or used in a film. Then it's time to individually rate the movie. It's then time to talk about whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week which is Poor Things. Dave then gives his favorite that he watched this week; The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) (Netflix). He also mentions a great documentary called Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010). Then it's time to tell the listeners what's coming next week. Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and the Circle of Jerks Podcast will be back to discuss The Wrecking Crew (1968). So come back then. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's show, Phillip starts the show by telling everyone about some projects his friends have been working on and to check out Tim Martin's, a friend of the podcast, YouTube page. So first check out Sushi, Tim's short film, here... https://youtu.be/6Xaw-mz7kSY?si=lAfdWTBLSTf8pPQK. Then he introduces his friend and returning co-host Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube and Instagram. Check out his stuff, as well as a video essay on Lifeforce here https://youtube.com/@cinemaforce1?si=SLMQV5OZ_9jfPmlt. The movie the two are covering on this week's show is Tobe Hooper's Lifeforce from 1985, and boy is it fun. The guys start by giving the general information about the movie, with some small facts sprinkled in. It''s then time to hear Listener Opinions from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Phillip and Erik then discuss their thoughts on the movie, and sprinkle some facts in throughout. They answer the question of whether they see anything that Quentin might have liked or used in a movie. Phillip and Erik rate the movie on a scale of one to five. Then they answer whether they would buy, rent, or just watch the movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982). Phillip then talks about next week's show, on February 16th, where he will be joined once again by Dave Lizerbram from Rock Docs Podcast. The randomizer picks Hardbodies (1984) for them to discuss. We hope you enjoyed this week's show, it was a very fun conversation and we hope you enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this second part of the Season 2 premiere, Phillip was joined once again by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com to talk about Brian De Palma's next film after Carrie...The Fury from 1978. Phillip starts with the general information about the movie, and Paul adds his trivia and facts throughout. Paul also read the book and discusses how that is different than the movie. Then it's time to hear Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two then discuss the movie and their thoughts on all of it with some more trivia sprinkled in. Paul reads a Pauline Kael review of The Fury. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Silent Partner (1978). Before the finish the show, Paul talks about some movies that he has been watching; Flora and Son (2023), The Holdovers (2023), Saltburn (2023), Kiss of the Tarantula (1975), and The Man with No Name (A Clint Eastwood Documentary) (1977). Come back next week when Phillip is joined by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1/videos for Space Vampires Pt. 2: Lifeforce (1985). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

Welcome to the Season 2 Premiere episode. On this week's episode I am joined once again by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com and we talk about Brian De Palma's 1976 classic Carrie. Paul did a lot of research for this one. We go through the Stephen King book, the 1976 movie, the sequel, and the remakes. First they start by talking about the book. Phillip gives the general information about the original movie, and then it's time for Listener Opinions. Then Phillip and Paul discuss their way through the movie. They then answer the question of whether they saw anything that they think Tarantino might of liked or used in a film. They individually rate the film. It's then time to answer whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Ferrari (2023). Paul talks about the sequel and remakes; Carrie (2013), The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999), and Carrie (2002). Then Paul talks about some of the other copycat kind of movies that deal with telekinesis; The Spell (1977), The Visitor (1979), Patrick (1978), and Jennifer (1978). Phillip and Paul then talk about movies that Paul has also been watching; The Dorm That Dripped Blood (1982), Thanksgiving (2023), Horror Express (1972), Street Trash (1987), and Silent Night (2023). The two of them also talk about Friday the 13th movies, Cannibal Holocaust, Cannibal Ferox, Asphyx, Dr. Jeckyl and Sister Hyde, and Eyes Wide Shot. It's a long but great discussion about all things Carrie and about their love of movies. We hope you enjoy. Come back next week when Paul is back for Telekinesis Pt. 2: The Fury (1978). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode, which is the season one finale, Phillip is joined once again by Sam Panico from www.bandsaboutmovies.com to discuss Mario Bava's 1965 classic Planet of the Vampires. The two of them start the show by Phillip thanking the listeners, contributors, and co-hosts who have been on the show this season. If you want to hear all about movies, this is the place for you. Sam is well versed in all kinds of cinema, and Phillip and him talk about a lot of different things from movies to tv. It's a great episode full of all your favorite things; General Information about the movie, Listener Opinions, and a really thorough film discussion. Come back next month, on January 26th for the season 2 premiere episode when we discuss...Carrie (1976). Phillip and his returning guest Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com will discuss the book, the script, the movie, the remake, and sequel. It's going to be an in depth, long, and great discussion. Thanks for listening, and I will see you next year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by Robert Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and the Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube, and they discuss 1975's Framed starring Joe Don Baker and directed by Phil Karlson. The two start the show by talking about some different movies and Rob's different podcasts. They read the general information about the movie while throwing in some different facts to go with it. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook about the movie. Then it's time to discuss the movie, and what a fun movie it is. They answer the regular question; Did they notice anything the Tarantino might have liked or put into a movie? Phillip and Rob then individually rate the movie. Then they answer another question; Would they buy, rent, or find this movie for free? Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Charade (1963). Rob then talks about some Hitchcock films that he has been watching; Rope (1948) and North by Northwest (1959). Phillip then talks about what's coming next week for the Season Finale of the podcast when he will be joined by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube. A Double Feature of Space Vampires, Planet of the Vampires (1965) & Lifeforce (1985) is what they will be discussing. Check out Rob Papp's Cinemigos podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and check out Circle of Jerks Podcast here https://www.youtube.com/@circleofjerkspodcast2781/featured Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast. The two of them discuss the Takashi Miike directed Audition from 1999. They start by talking about podcasting and Antonio's new podcast that will be starting in January all about reviewing the reviewers Siskel & Ebert. Phillip then reads the general information about the movie. It's then time to hear Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two then get into discussing the movie, and throwing in their individual observations.. They then answer the regular question, "Do they notice anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film?" Phiillip and Antonio then individually rate the movie. After that they answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or just find this movie for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Godzilla Minus One (2023). Check out Antonio's website www.thecultworthy.com Come back next week when Phillip is joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and Circle of Jerks Podcast, when they discuss Framed (1975). Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Paul Rowlands from money-into-light.com and the movie that Paul wanted to discuss was Sitting Target from 1972, starring Oliver Reed, Ian McShane, and Jill St. John. Phillip starts the show by introducing Paul and Paul's website. They then read some corrections that were sent by Sam Panico about a previous episode. Phillip then reads the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time to hear from listeners' with the Listener Opinions segment. The two of them discuss this fantastic movie. Phillip and Paul discuss all kinds of different scenes and bits of the film that they like. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything in the movie that Quentin Tarantino may have liked or put in a film. They then individually rate the film, and from the enthusiasm of Paul, Phillip ups his rating. Then they answer another question which is whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Day of the Dead (1985). Paul then adds some movies that he saw that were interestiing; The Shuttered Room (1967), Positive I.D. (1987) (a film praised by Quentin.), The Go-Go's documentary (2020). It's then time for the randomizer to pick what movie Phillip and his next co-host, Antonio Palacio (The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast), will be covering. So come back on December 15th for Audition (1999). Check out Paul on his website listed above and check out his dedicated Facebook page called The Alternate Video Archives, which can be found here https://www.facebook.com/groups/656934916096606/members/ Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

This week on the podcast, Phillip is joined by Dave Lizerbram from Rock Docs Podcast and Little Slugger Podcast. They start by talking about Little Slugger Podcast that Dave does with his 6 and half year old son. Phillip starts the show by giving a shout out to a listener. Then he makes a correction from last week's show. It's then time for Phillip to give the general information, with some facts mixed in, for this 1973 Spaghetti Western kung fu film The Fighting Fists of Shanghai Joe AKA Shanghai Joe, but it is also known as To Kill or to Die AKA The Dragon Strikes Back. Then it's time for Listener Opinions from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Phillip and Dave then discuss the craziness that is this movie. Then Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Napoleon (2023) (4 stars.), and then Dave gives his favorite movie of the week that stars Nicholas Cage; Dream Scenario (2023). Phillip then talks about what's coming up next week on December 8th when he will be joined by Paul Rowlands from www.money-into-light.com, when they discuss a movie that Paul picked...Sitting Target (1972). So come back then because it's another fun one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by the author of Japanese Cult Cinema: Films From the Second Golden Age Selected Essays & Reviews, Jennifer Upton. www.jennuptonwriter.com (GET HER BOOK!) Who better to discuss a Chambara-Revenge film like 1973's Lady Snowblood, than J.M. Upton. The two of them discuss Jennifer's background and being a writer. Phillip then gives out the general information for the movie and Jennifer throws in some facts and background throughout. It's then time to for Phillip to read Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jennifer then discuss all aspects of this very cool movie. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything Tarantino might have liked or used in a film, and this is by far the most referenced out of them all. They individually rate the movie 1 to 5 stars, 5 being the best. Time to see whether they would buy, rent, or get this movie for free. The two of them then go on tangents and talk about all kinds of movie related things. It's then time for the randomizer to pick the next movie that Phillip and his returning guest Dave Lizerbram will be discussing, and the movie is...Shanghai Joe AKA The Fighting Fists of Shanghai Joe (1973). So join us next week. Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makingtarantinothepodcast/message