The Jan Price Show

Writer, director, and producer James Freedman joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his new documentary, “Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause,” available now to stream on Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango, and Google Play.Best known for his unforgettable comedic performances in films like “The Heartbreak Kid,” “Midnight Run,” and “Beethoven,” Charles Grodin built a career playing characters whose dry wit, deadpan delivery, and perfectly timed frustration made him one of Hollywood’s most distinctive actors. But beyond the screen, Grodin devoted decades of his life to a cause that meant far more to him than fame.“Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause” explores the actor’s tireless efforts to help free wrongly convicted individuals, many of them mothers of color with young children. Through his advocacy, Grodin challenged injustices in the criminal justice system and used his public platform to bring attention to people whose stories might otherwise have gone unheard.James Freedman discusses the making of the documentary, Grodin’s legacy as both an entertainer and humanitarian, and the side of the beloved actor that many audiences never knew.“Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause” is available now on Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango, and Google Play.Learn more about the filmTune in Saturday, October 31st, at 10:00 AM PT on “The Jan Price Show All About Movies,” streaming on iHeart Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Vurbl, Amazon Music, Anchor, Acast, and your smart TV!Watch on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeListen to archived shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) host, film critic, and film historian Alicia Malone joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her new book, "Murder at the Movies: A Movie Palace Mystery," available now wherever books are sold!Marking Alicia Malone's fiction debut, "Murder at the Movies" is the first installment in a new cozy mystery series that combines her love of classic cinema with murder, mystery, and small-town intrigue.When Audrey Sullivan inherits her grandmother's movie theater in a small Maine town, she's ready for a fresh start. But her plans take an unexpected turn when a local real estate developer is found dead during a screening of an Alfred Hitchcock film. Suddenly, Audrey finds herself caught up in a murder investigation where nearly everyone has something to hide.Filled with classic movie references, memorable characters, and plenty of twists, "Murder at the Movies" brings the atmosphere of an old-fashioned movie palace to the world of cozy mysteries.Alicia discusses making the leap from film criticism to fiction, her inspiration for the story, and how her passion for classic Hollywood helped shape the book. Released October 6, 2026, "Murder at the Movies" is the first in a planned series, with a sequel expected in June 2027.Tune in Saturday, October 24th, at 10:00 AM PT on "The Jan Price Show All About Movies," streaming on iHeart Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Vurbl, Amazon Music, Anchor, Acast, and your smart TV!Watch on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeListen to archived shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning television host, interviewer, and entertainment commentator Dave Karger joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his new book, "50 Movie Nights," available now wherever books are sold!In "50 Movie Nights," Turner Classic Movies (TCM) host and film expert Dave Karger sits down with some of Hollywood's biggest names to discover their favorite films of the twentieth century. Featuring conversations with Scarlett Johansson, Paul Rudd, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sterling K. Brown, Anna Kendrick, Ava DuVernay, and many more, the book brings together 50 personal movie recommendations from the stars who love them.More than a collection of must-see classic films, "50 Movie Nights" explores the stories behind each celebrity's choice, revealing how certain movies shaped their careers, influenced their creative lives, or left a lasting personal impression. From Hollywood classics to unexpected favorites, Karger's interviews offer a fresh perspective on films worth discovering or revisiting.Dave discusses the inspiration behind "50 Movie Nights," his conversations with actors and filmmakers, and what makes a movie unforgettable."50 Movie Nights" is available now wherever books are sold.Tune in Saturday, October 10th, at 10:00 AM PT on "The Jan Price Show All About Movies," streaming on iHeart Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Vurbl, Amazon Music, Anchor, Acast, and your smart TV!Watch on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeListen to archived shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Director of Photography and IMAX Camera Technician Scott C. Smith joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss his work on Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," the first feature-length narrative film shot entirely using IMAX film cameras.With a career spanning more than three decades, Scott has worked on some of Hollywood's most technically ambitious productions, including "Oppenheimer," "Sinners," "Tenet," "Dunkirk," "Interstellar," "The Dark Knight Rises," "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," "Apollo 13," and "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."Scott takes us behind the scenes of "The Odyssey" to discuss the challenges of shooting an entire feature film in IMAX 70mm, the specialized cameras and techniques involved, and what it takes to capture Christopher Nolan's epic vision on physical film. Drawing on decades of experience with large-format cinematography, aerial photography, and specialized camera systems, Scott offers a firsthand look at the technology and craftsmanship behind some of cinema's most memorable images."The Odyssey" is currently playing in theaters.Watch the trailerFind tickets and screening informationTune in Saturday, October 10th, at 10:00 AM PT on "The Jan Price Show All About Movies," streaming on iHeart Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Vurbl, Amazon Music, Anchor, Acast, and your smart TV!Watch on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeListen to archived shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Award-winning director-producer Vaishali Sinha joins The Jan Price Show All About Movies to discuss her new documentary, "Give It a Shot.""Give It a Shot" follows an 83-year-old scientist and a determined group of innovators working to bring a reversible male contraceptive to market -- an advancement that could dramatically expand birth control options for men.Stirring, tender, and often funny, the documentary goes inside the long and unconventional effort to develop a new form of male birth control while asking a larger question: Why, decades after the introduction of the birth control pill, are contraceptive options for men still so limited?Through the people behind the research and their personal stories, "Give It a Shot" explores the science of male contraception as well as the potential impact a successful new method could have on family planning, reproductive responsibility, men's reproductive health, and gender equity.Vaishali Sinha discusses bringing this little-known story to the screen and the scientists and innovators who have spent years trying to change the future of contraception. Watch the trailer"Give It a Shot" is currently playing in select theaters. Find screening informationTune in Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:00 AM PT on "The Jan Price Show All About Movies," streaming on iHeart Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Vurbl, Amazon Music, Anchor, Acast, and your smart TV!Watch on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeListen to archived shows Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.