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Making Tarantino: The Podcast

Making Tarantino: The Podcast

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This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.
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On this audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by fan of the show and especially a fan of movie, Jerry Dennis. The two of them discuss 1984's John Milius directed Red Dawn. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia mixed in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jerry then discuss Red Dawn, and it's a very fun conversation. Then it's time to answer whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. They then talk about if they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974). Jerry recommends Magnum Force (1973). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the Reels of Cinema Podcast to discuss The Lords of Flatbush (1974). Thanks for watching and/or listening.
On this week's audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by Cesare Manansala from The Rad Revival House podcast to discuss the sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark, (Phillip's favorite movie of all time), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom from 1984. They start the show with Cesare talking about his current podcast The Rad Revival House and his new podcast he will be starting called 3P, about movies from the Philippines. Cesare then mentions a great movie from the Philippines called Insiang (1976). Phillip then gives the general information for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Cesare start discussing this movie. It's an enjoyable and fun conversation. It's then time to talk about whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They then answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Raw Deal (1986). Cesare then gives his recommendations of Insiang (1976) and Busting (1974). It's then time for Phillip to promote next week's show where he will be joined for the first time by film enthusiast Jerry Dennis, to discuss another movie from 1984, Red Dawn. Thanks for listening and/or watching.
On this week's audio and/or video episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Frank Mandosa from the podcast Reels of Cinema. They start the show by giving the general information on The Lords of Flatbush with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time for them to discuss this fun little independent film. Phillip and Frank have a very fun conversation. It's then time to answer the question of whether they notice anything in this movie that Tarantino may have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the film. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Centerfold Girls (1974). Frank then gives his recommendation; Weapons (2025). Phillip then promotes next week's episode where he will be joined for the first time by Curt Marcucci to discuss 11 Harrowhouse (1974). Thanks for listening and/or watching.You can find Frank's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iaxQl972XidHiEJ4t2Y6UApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reels-of-cinema/id1808320348
On this week's episode of the audio and video podcast, Phillip is joined by Sam Panico from B and S about Movies podcast and Groovy Doom's Drive-In Asylum on YouTube to discuss 1947's On The Old Spanish Trail directed by William Whitney. They start the show by talking about shows they are watching on TV, and then Phillip reads the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. There are no Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then they begin to discuss this Roy Rogers starrer and tv westerns and the movie itself. It is a fun conversation that goes all over the place, and that's what happens when Sam joins Phillip on the show. They answer the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then it's time to individually rate the movie. Phillip and Sam then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Set-Up (1949). Sam then recommends; The Sore Losers (1997). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined for the first time by Cesare Manansala from The Rad Revival Podcast to discuss 1984's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Thanks for listening and/or watching.Check out Sam's website; https://bandsaboutmovies.com/
On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Podcast and Back 2 the Balcony Podcast. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in by him and Antonio. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Antonio discuss The Son of Monte Cristo, a sword and cape movie from 1940. It's a great conversation. They then answer the question of whether they see anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Antonio then individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Brazil (1985). Antonio then recommends The Paperboy (1994) and The Godsend (1980). Then Phillip promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by Sam Panico from B and S about Movies and Drive In Asylum on YouTube to discuss On the Old Spanish Trail from 1947. Thanks for listening and or watching.
On this week's audio or video episode of the podcast, Phillip is joined for the first time by author Dwayne Epstein of Lee Marvin: Point Blank https://a.co/d/gs1a8pt and Killin' Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WWII Movie of All Time https://a.co/d/1TsNfJb . Who better to have on to discuss The Dirty Dozen than this guy. They start the show with introductions. Phillip plays a clip of Tarantino talking about The Dirty Dozen. Then Phillip gives the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in by Dwayne. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Dwayne then discuss this 1967' classic war film. (Unfortunately, we talked too long before and during the podcast and Dwayne had to cut it short. Phillip finished the show with some more facts. PLEASE EVERYONE BUY HIS BOOKS. It's then time for Phillip to answer whether he noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then he rates the movie. He then answers whether he would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Friedkin Uncut (2018). It's then time for Philllip to promote what's coming next week. Come back on August 29th when Phillip will be joined once again by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Podcast and Back 2 The Balcony podcast for 1940's The Son of Monte Cristo. Thanks for listening and or watching.
Psycho II (1983)

Psycho II (1983)

2025-08-1502:14:05

On this week's episode Phillip was joined once again by Kristen Battstella from the Women In Session podcast to discuss 1983's Richard Franklin directed Psycho II. It's a great movie and we had a fun time. Phillip starts with a Tarantino Talks from a conversation about horror he had with Eli Roth. Then Phillip gives the general information for the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They then start discussing the movie. It's a great conversation. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Then it's time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Sorcerer (1977). Phillip then talks about what's coming next week, when he will be joined for the first time by Dwayne Epstein, author of Killin' Generals: The Making of The Dirty Dozen, The Most Iconic WWII Movie of All Time to discuss 1967's The Dirty Dozen. Thanks for listening.
On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Scott Kraushaar from The Church of Tarantino podcast to discuss David Fincher's Fight Club from 1999. You can find all of his stuff on his linktree https://linktr.ee/churchofqtpod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=fd75cb14-eaba-444b-912b-71784ef9d7c6 They start the show by talking about the BIG news of that Scott was invited by Quentin Tarantino himself to come out to L.A. and interview Tarantino after seeing Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Then Phillip gives the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Scott then discuss this life changing movie. It's a fun conversation. The two of them answer the question of whether they notice anything from the movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie, and talk about whether they would buy the movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's FIlm Favorite of the Week; Underworld U.S.A. (1961). Phillip asks Scott if he has anything to recommend and he talks about seeing Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair at the Vista in L.A. Then it's time for Phillip to promote next week's show, when he will be joined by Kristen Battstella from In Session Film podcast and Women InSession, for Psycho II (1983). Thanks for listening and watching.
This week on the podcast Phillip asked his friend and fellow podcaster Cesare Manansala from The Rad Revival House Podcast, if he could share the episode 16 of season 2 when he was on and he and Cesare chatted all about Budd Boetticher's The Tall T from 1957. Cesare said that that would be fine. Phillip starts the show with his regular information. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip plays the episode of Cesare's show, and they had a blast discussing this movie. Phillip then comes back to wrap up the show. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; King Kong VS. Godzilla (1962). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Rich Johnson and Erik Clapp to discuss 2003's Memories of Murder. Thanks for listening.
Suspicion (1941)

Suspicion (1941)

2025-07-1801:27:54

On this week's episode Phillip was joined once again by Rob Papp from The Cinemigo's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cinemigos/id1707747804 and Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube. The two discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1941 classic Suspicion. They discuss how many Hitchcock films they have seen, and give there top 5. Phillip then reads the general information about the movie while Rob sprinkles in so trivia. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Rob discuss the movie, and it's a very fun conversation. They answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. It's then time to 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; Winchester '73 (1950). Rob recommends Past Lives (2023) and F1 (2025). Then Phillip promotes the next week's podcast episode when he will be by himself to talk about The Tall T (1957). Thanks for listening.
Charley-One-Eye (1973)

Charley-One-Eye (1973)

2025-07-1102:05:49

On this week's VIDEO episode of the podcast, Phillip is joined for the first time by Mike D. from @ReelBlack on Instagram, to discuss 1973's Charley One Eye starring Richard Roundtree. Who better to have on to talk about a blaxploitation movie than ReelBlack. They start the show by Mike explaining who he is and what he does. He has restored Riverbend from 1989 starring Steve James. In fact, THE FIRST PERSON TO DM MIKE D. ON https://www.instagram.com/reelblackrenaissance?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=am9mNjhlY2M5bm0y and let him know that you heard him on this podcast will get a signed postcard of Riverbend by the director Sam Firstenberg (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Breakin 2: Electric Bugaloo, etc.). Phillip then reads the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They then discuss the movie Charley One Eye. It's a fun and informative conversation, with Mike explaining some things from a black point of view. Phillip and Mike then answer whether they notice anything from this movie, that Tarantino may have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Anora (2024). Mike D. recommends; Riverbend (1989), They Won't Believe Me (1947), and Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Rob Papp to discuss Suspicion (1941). Check out Mike D. on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/reelblack?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWNqd3cyNzU5NHhhNA==. Thanks for listening.
Used Cars (1980)

Used Cars (1980)

2025-07-0501:57:03

On this episode of the video podcast, Phillip was joined by Craig MacNeil from Craig and Friends Podcast. The two of them talk all about Used Cars from 1980. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Craig and Phillip then discuss the movie, and it's a great conversation. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Hustle (1975) (3.5 stars). Craig recommends Up in Smoke. Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined for the first time by Mike D. from Reelblack on Instagram to discuss 1973's Charley One Eye. Thanks for listening.
Enter The Void (2009)

Enter The Void (2009)

2025-06-2701:14:26

On this week's Video episode on Spotify, Phillip is joined once again by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on Youtube and Instagram to discuss 2009's Gaspar Noe directed Enter the Void. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information for the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Erik and Phillip then have a fun time discussing the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. It's then time to answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) (5 Stars). Erik then has a recommendation for something that he has watched recently; T-Men (1947). Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined by Craig MacNeil from Craig and Friends Podcast to discuss 1980's Used Cars. Thanks for listening.
Slaughter (1972)

Slaughter (1972)

2025-06-2001:55:33

On this episode of the video podcast, Phillip is joined once again by Kassandra Kochendorfer a comedian and host of the podcast Big Lee Marvin Fan. They discussed the great blaxploitation movie Slaughter from 1972). Phillip starts the episode by reading the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Kassandra talk about all the cool things in this movie. Phillip talks about his book by Josiah Howard called The Reference Guide to Blaxploitation. It's a great conversation. Phillip reads some reviews from Slaughter. Then they talk about whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Phillip and Kassandra then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Ballerina (2025). Kassandra recommends a movie from Netflix called Straw (2025). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube and Instagram, and the two will discuss 2009's Enter the Void. Thanks for watching and listening.
Game of Death (1978)

Game of Death (1978)

2025-06-1301:08:37

On this VIDEO episode of the podcast, Phillip talks about Game of Death from 1978. The Bruce Lee movie that came out 5 years after his death. The show begins with Phillip giving the general information about the film. It's then time to hear Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He then goes through the 1978 version of the film and then discusses what Bruce Lee's original idea was for the film in 1972. There is a sad story that Phillip forgot to mention on the show. Gig Young married Kim Schmidt shortly after filming, she was 31 and he was 64. Three weeks after her marriage to actor Gig Young, Schmidt was found dead in their apartment - the victim of an apparent murder-suicide. Young's Oscar was found near their bodies. No information about why the murder-suicide occurred, but it was obvious that Young was suffering from the many complications of his alcoholism. Phillip then answers the question of whether he noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. He then rates the movie. Then he answers whether he would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Ballerina (2025). Phillip then promotes next week's episode, when he will be joined by Kassandra Kochendorfer from the Big Lee Marvin Fan podcast for, Slaughter (1972). (You can find Slaughter on Amazon Prime with a subscription,) Thanks for listening.
The Big Sleep (1946)

The Big Sleep (1946)

2025-05-3001:28:40

On this week's Video episode Phillip is joined by Cayley Landsberg from Once Over With Cayley on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OnceOverwithCayley The two of them discuss the GREAT film noir The Big Sleep directed by Howard Hawks. Phillip starts by reading the general information on the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Cayley then discuss all things The Big Sleep and Bogart and Bacall. If you don't like old movies Lauren Bacall said, "It's not an old movie if you haven't seen it yet." So everyone check this movie out. It was a very fun discussion. Then it's time to answer whether they noticed anything Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Phillip and Cayley talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Big Trail (1930) (4 stars). Cayley gives some recommendations that she has watched; Thanksgiving (2023), Juror #2 (2024), and Vulcanizadora (2024). Phillip then promotes next week's show, when he will be by himself for 1978's Game of Death. Thanks for listening.
Sonatine (1993)

Sonatine (1993)

2025-05-2302:07:33

On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by the author of Japanese Cult Cinema Jennifer Upton. Jennifer's website is https://www.jennuptonwriter.com/ Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about 1993's Sonatine. Tarantino Talks is from the Rolling Thunders Picture DVD of Sonatine. It's then time to hear listener opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jennifer have fun time discussing the movie. Then Phillip reads a review of the movie. They answer the question of whether they notice anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Phillip plays the outro of Tarantino from the Sonatine DVD. It's then time to individually rate the movie. They then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Miracles: The Canton Godfater (1989) (3.5 stars.). Jennifer then offers some recommendation of her own; Kikujiro (1999), Cure (1997), Don't Go Near the Park (1979), and The Pack (1977). Phillip then promotes next week's episode with Cayley from Once Over With Cayley on YouTube, when they will discuss 1946's The Big Sleep. You can find The Big Sleep streaming for free on https://m.ok.ru/video/2122481207835 or you could buy or rent on Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and Fandango at Home. Thanks for listening.
On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by A.C. Nicholas to discuss 1971's spaghetti western that goes by many names; Deep West AKA Guns For Dollars AKA They Call Me Hallelujah. This was a fun movie and the guys had fun watching it. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information for the movie with a some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and A.C. then discuss all the cool things in this movie. Then A.C. gives his user guide to Spaghetti Westerns. (It's a good list so write it down.) They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in the movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Phillip and A.C. then talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Then Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; From Darkness To Light (2024) (4 stars). A.C. gives a recommendation of a movie that a friend of his made, Left One Alive (2024). Phillip then promotes next week's show, when he will be joined once again by author Jennifer Upton to discuss Sonatine (1993). Thanks for listening.
One-Armed Swordsman (1967)

One-Armed Swordsman (1967)

2025-05-0902:38:41

On this week's episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Sam Panico from the podcast and website B and S About Movies https://bandsaboutmovies.com/ He also co-hosts Groovy Doom's Drive In Asylum on Saturdays with Bill Van Ryn https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom. They start the show by talking about 80's TV shows and toys they grew up with. Phillip gives the general information about the movie with some added facts thrown in by Sam. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time to discuss this great Chang Cheh directed Jimmy Wang Yu movie. It's a fun discussion. They then answer the questions of whether they noticed anything in One-Armed Swordsman that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie. They then discuss whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977). Sam then gives a recommendations of his own; Pater Noster and The Mission of Light (2024). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by A.C. Nicholas to discuss 1971's They Call Me Hallelujah AKA Deep West. Thanks for listening.
On this VIDEO episode Phillip is joined once again by Jason "The Vern" Hemming from the Cinema Recall podcast. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia throughout. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Jason and Phillip continue to talk about their favorite parts of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. They have a great conversation. They answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Quentin Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they talk about whether they would buy the movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Flaming Star (1960) (3.5 stars). The Vern then gives some of his recommendations; Companion, Knock Knock, Death Game, and Hanna. Listen to Jason "The Vern" Hemming at https://www.cinemarecall.net/ Phillip then promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by Sam Panico from the B & S About Movies podcast to discuss 1967's The One Armed Swordsman. Thanks for listening
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