Let's Talk - Movies Episode 59: The Fly (1986) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Fly (1986) - Movie Matters Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiment…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 58: An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. An American Werewolf in London (1981) Synopsis: Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a were…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 57: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Synopsis: An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife while a married docu…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 56: The Terminator (1984) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Terminator (1984) Synopsis: A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the …

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 55: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Synopsis: A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 54: Risky Business (1983) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Risky Business (1983) Synopsis: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of h…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 53: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Synopsis: A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 52: Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the status of Let's Talk - Movies as well as the other original shows from Just Curious Media which: include Let's Talk - Cobra Kai, That's A Crime, Dog Gone, and Let's Talk - JAWS. Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Recorded: 01-09-24 Stu…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 51: Napoleon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Napoleon, the new Ridley Scott movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, and much more. Synopsis: An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 50: Halloween (1978) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about the genius of John Carpenter, the location of the real Michael Myers house, and mastering unassisted sit-up. Synopsis: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 49: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's, the new horror/mystery/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes th…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 48: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon, the new Martin Scorsese movie, and much more. Synopsis: When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the …

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 47: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched (Bonus) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie, again, and share more laughs over the subsequent titles from the franchise. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a myster…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 46: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about visiting summer camps as a kid, Kevin Bacon's classic death scene, and how to fight back against a killer. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 45: Jaws Franchise - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise again and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 44: Jaws Franchise - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a …

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 43: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the movie and talk about Key & Peele's Gremlins 2 skit, '90s sequels, and killing Leonard Maltin. Synopsis: The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. Direc…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 42: Gremlins (1984) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about Steven Spielberg's genius, wanting a mogwai, and not eating after midnight. Synopsis: A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievou…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 41: Christine (1983) - w/Actor - Alexandra Paul (Leigh Cabot) Jason Connell has actor Alexandra Paul (Baywatch, Dragnet, American Flyers) on the show. They discuss her role as Leigh Cabot in John Carpenter's classic film, Christine, and much more. Recorded: 05-05-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 40: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the new documentary about the famous actor, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 39: Barbie (2023) - Teaser Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the teaser trailer for Barbie, the new live-action/comedy movie, and much more. Synopsis: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken. Director: Greta Gerwig Writ…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 38: Midnight Run (1988) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell revisits the classic movie, Midnight Run, and talks about non-conventional buddy pictures, cross-country road trips, and potentially calling this movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, which ironically came out the same year. Synopsis: A bounty hunter pursues a forme…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 37: Air (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: Ben Affleck Writer: Alex Co…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 36: Wind (1992) - Filming Locations Jason Connell visits The Elms historic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, which was an actual filming location in the memorable sailing movie, Wind. The Elms https://www.NewportMansions.org/Mansions-And-Gardens/The-Elms/ Synopsis: Romance and adventure happen during the America's Cup se…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 35: Air (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the trailer for Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: B…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 34: Road House (2023) - Sneak Peak Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the upcoming remake of the classic movie, Road House and much more. Synopsis: Remake of the 1989 film 'Road House' about a bouncer at a rowdy bar. Director: Doug Liman Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Melchior, Billy …

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 33: M3GAN (2022) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for M3GAN, the new horror/sci-fi/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own. Director: Gerard Johnstone Cast: Allison Williams, …

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 32: Groundhog Day (1993) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley revisit the classic movie and talk about the comedy duo of Bill Murray & Harold Ramis, the quest for enlightenment, and being stuck in a never-ending time loop. * Harold Ramis does actually make a brief appearance in the movie playing a Neurologist…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 31: Cocaine Bear (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Cocaine Bear, the new comedy/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after uni…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 30: The Thing (1982) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about John Carpenter's legacy, toys that spawned from the film, and the sheer terror of shape-shifting aliens. Synopsis: A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 29: The Godfather Part II (1974) & Heat (1995) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down the famous connection between Al Pacino & Robert De Niro in both of these classic movies and much more. Recorded: 02-02-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovi…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 28: Jackie Brown (1997) & Out of Sight (1998) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down Michael Keaton's character and scenes as he plays the same character, Ray Nicolette, in both of these classic movies and much more. Original Episode: S01E28 Recorded: 08-26-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://ww…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 27: Risky Business (1983) & The Color of Money (1986) - Movie Connections Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley break down memorable scenes between actors Tom Cruise and Bruce A. Young from each of these classic movies and much more. Original Episode: S01E27 Recorded: 05-11-22 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCurious…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 26: The Fighter (2010) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Massachusetts filming locations of the award-winning movie and much more. Synopsis: Based on the story of Micky Ward, a fledgling boxer who tries to escape the shadow of his more famous but troubled older boxing brother and…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 25: In The Bedroom (2001) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Maine filming locations of the award-winning movie and much more. Synopsis: A New England couple’s college-aged son dates an older woman who has two small children and an unwelcome ex-husband. Director: Todd Field Writer…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 24: Funny Farm (1988) - Filming Locations Jason Connell discusses his experiences of visiting the Vermont filming locations of the classic movie and much more. Synopsis: A couple swap city life for the country, but their picturesque new hometown turns out to be just a little bit different to what they were expecting. Dir…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 23: Taxi Driver (1976) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about collecting toy Taxi's, meeting Michael Chapman, and NYC porn theaters. Synopsis: A mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City, where the perc…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 22: WarGames (1983) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about the Commodore 64, meeting John Badham, and avoiding a nuclear war. Synopsis: A young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with gam…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 21: Reservoir Dogs (1992) - Opening Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the opening scene from the classic movie and talk about diners, connections to Quentin Tarantino, and getting questioned by the cops. Synopsis: When a simple jewelry heist goes horribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to s…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 20: Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago (2021) - Review Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss Sylvester Stallone’s "Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago" Ultimate Director’s Cut and compare it with the Original "Rocky IV" which hit theaters in 1985. Synopsis: Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new c…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 19: Heaven Can Wait (1978) - Review Jason Connell shares behind-the-scenes insight and his overall impressions of Heaven Can Wait and much more. Synopsis: A Los Angeles Rams quarterback, accidentally taken away from his body by an overanxious angel before he was meant to die, returns to life in the body of a recently mur…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 18: American Underdog (2021) - Review Jason Connell shares behind-the-scenes insight and his overall impressions of American Underdog and much more. Synopsis: The story of NFL MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a supermarket to becoming an American Football star. Director: And…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 17: The Karate Kid Part III (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about living next to Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees, Daniel becoming a Cobra Kai, and platonic relationships. Synopsis: Ostracized villain John Kreese attempts to gain revenge on Daniel and Miyag…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 16: The Karate Kid Part II (1986) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about visiting Okinawa, the end of Cobra Kai, and Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love". * Daniel lives at the South Seas apartments, not the Seven Seas as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Synop…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 15: The Karate Kid (1984) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about catching flies, John G. Avildsen’s connection to the Rocky franchise, and how Pat Morita went from Happy Days to the Academy Awards. * Daniel lives at the South Seas apartments, not the Seven S…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 14: Interview - Bud S. Smith (Editor - The Exorcist, The Karate Kid, To Live and Die in L.A.) Jason Connell has two-time Oscar-nominated editor Bud S. Smith (The Exorcist, The Karate Kid, To Live and Die in L.A.) on the show. They discuss working with some legendary directors (William Friedkin, John G. Avildsen, Sam Raim…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 13: Interview - John Kapelos (Actor - Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Roxanne) Jason Connell shares an archived interview with actor John Kapelos (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, Roxanne) in which they discuss his early roles in some classic movies from the '80s and much more. Original Episode: S01E13 Recorded:…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 12: Interview - Dabney Coleman (Actor - 9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames) Jason Connell shares an archived interview with actor Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames) in which they discuss his various roles in some classic movies from the '80s and much more. The interview would lead to producing a documentary entitled Not S…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 11: Movies Strike YouTube Live Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the exciting news that the podcast is now available on YouTube Live! Original Episode: S01E11 Recorded: 11-17-21 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com…

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 10: Road House (1989) - Scene-By-Scene Breakdown Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez break down the classic movie and talk about bar fights, Mortal Kombat-type moves, and seeing Patrick Swayze naked. Synopsis: A tough bouncer is hired to tame a dirty bar. Director: Rowdy Herrington Writer: R. Lance Hill, Hilary Henkin Cinema…