The Film Connection

Your connection for everything you love about the movies. Part bio, part lively discussion, The Film Connection is a podcast series that tackles your favourite stars, directors, writers, genres, classic movies, cult movies, and everything in between.

Robin Williams: The Fisher King

I am joined by James Hancock, who is the host of the movie podcast Wrong Reel and the Youtube channel Geekin' With James Hancock, to discuss Robin Williams in Terry Gilliam's delightful The Fisher King.

03-09
01:26:53

Robin Williams: Dead Poets Society

It's time to seize the day as award winning filmmaker Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com and film journalist Niall Browne of moviesinfocus.com join me to discuss Dead Poets Society.

05-01
02:10:13

Robin Williams: Good Morning Vietnam

I am joined by Soiled Restroom Cinema host (@signals_of_fury) Honor Knight to discuss the rapid fire brilliance of Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam.

04-17
01:00:54

Robin Williams: Moscow on the Hudson

In what must be considered one of his most challenging roles, Robin Williams plays a Russian defector trying to make his way in America. Those hilarious boys from One Good Thing (ogtpod.podbean.com) join me to discuss.

02-20
54:56

Robin Williams: The World According to Garp

Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins me to discuss George Roy Hill's adaptation of John Irving's classic novel, The World According to Garp.

02-06
01:08:32

Robin Williams: Popeye

Linda Stuurman, the creator and curator of the Robin Williams fansite, robin-williams.net, joins me to discuss Robert Altman's bizarre big screen adaptation of Popeye.

01-23
01:01:37

People Hunting People: The Naked Prey

Cornell Wilde gets stripped to the buff by angry tribesman and is made to run for his life. Listen in as we enjoy the full National Geographic beauty, the wild savagery, and the near nudity of The Naked Prey.

12-16
47:04

People Hunting People: The Most Dangerous Game

There is a time for hunting and a time for love. Steven and Matthew go deep into Count Zaroff's creepy castle as they discuss the pre-code nasty that is The Most Dangerous Game. Enjoy!

12-14
33:04

Jean Vigo and L'Atalante

Film Journalist and ASU Professor Jeremy Carr joins me to discuss the short life and filmography of Jean Vigo

12-12
43:19

Studio Ghibli: When Marnie Was There

Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins us to discuss the heartrending tale of a lonely girl who become friends with a mysterious child living in the seemingly deserted marsh house, nearby. But is Marnie a ghost? The product of a disturbed mind? Or is she really here?

12-10
55:20

Studio Ghibli: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya

Steven is joined by Paul Salt of the podcast One Good Thing to discuss Isao Takahata's beautiful and tragic watercolour masterpiece, The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.

12-08
49:51

Studio Ghibli: Howl's Moving Castle

Wizards, witches, fire demons and giant moving castles. Hermione Flavia joins Matthew and Steven to discuss Hayao Miyazaki's epic fantasy.

12-06
51:50

Studio Ghibli: Whisper of the Heart

"Take me home, country roads..." What do a John Denver classic and magical cats have in common? It's the coming of age romance, Whisper of the Heart. Hermione Flavia of wildfiremotionpictures.com joins Matthew and Steven to discuss one of Studio Ghibli's lesser known efforts.

12-04
37:22

Studio Ghibli: Laputa: Castle in the Sky

That magnificent Miyazaki and his flying machines. Matthew Whitaker of the action cinema podcast Cinema Bushido joins me to discuss the truly wonderful, Laputa: Castle in the Sky.

12-02
43:43

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: It's Always Fair Weather

Lee Van Cleef of the action cinema podcast Cinema Bushido joins me to discuss the under-appreciated, melancholic war veteran musical, It's Always Fair Weather.

11-30
39:58

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: Singing in the Rain

Is this the greatest movie musical of them all? Paul Salt, of the podcast One Good Thing, joins me to discuss this Gene Kelly classic, co-starring Debbie Reynolds and the peerless Donald O'Connor.

11-28
48:50

Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen: On the Town

Horny sailors singing, dancing and chasing girls and all crammed into just one day of shore leave. Join us as we go On The Town with Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra and Ann Miller.

11-26
41:39

Bill Murray: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou

Bill Murray is an aquatic adventurer in Wes Anderson's gorgeously detailed, deadpan masterpiece. Those hilarious boys from the podcast One Good Thing join me to discuss The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou.

11-24
51:23

Bill Murray: Lost In Translation

For a relaxing time, make it Bill Murray time. This poignant, atmospheric story of two lonely people adrift in a strange country and falling in love, might just be Bill's true masterpiece. Niall Browne of the website Movies In Focus joins me to discuss Sophia Coppola's classic.

11-22
55:37

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