Best Erik J Martin Podcasts (2024)

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#72 A Hard Day's Night 60th anniversary with Ken Womack 1:12:58

7h ago1:12:58

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In Cineversary podcast episode #72, host Erik Martin is joined by guest Ken Womack—author of several books on the Fab Four including The Cambridge Companion to the Beatles and Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans—as they celebrate the 60th birthday of A Hard Day’s Night, directed by Richard Lester. Together, they rediscover the …

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Marie Sebastiano 1:06:43

7d ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Say hello to my little friend, Marie Sebastiano! I met Marie through my friend and Marie's delightful daughter, Carol. Carol has been telling me for several years that I should meet and interview her mom—she was correct! I fell immediately in love with Marie, and I think you might as well. Enjoy this free-range conversation that begins in Brooklyn …

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J. Cobe 1:13:59

14d ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Whoa! Ladies and gentlemen, I'm pleased to present Mr. J. Cobe! A man who, if not prodigious, is at least prodigiously loquacious. I truly enjoy being in J's company. He is a writer, a storyteller, a builder, a helper, and a man quixotically fixated on leading a weird life, squares be damned! I hope you enjoy it; I sure did. Share and Enjoy! Tunes …

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Kona Morris 1:09:33

21d ago1:09:33

1:09:33

Today's guest is Kona Morris, and I like her a whole bunch. Her many talents and interests include but are certainly not limited to, being a comedian, a storyteller, a traveler, a mom, a writer, an editor, a teacher, an explorer, and a friend. We talk about self-awareness, seeking wise guidance, leaving home at a young age, her views on the past, p…

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Randy Polumbo 1:00:30

28d ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Today's guest is what I call a gentle genius. His name is Randy Polumbo, and I think he might be one of the coolest people I've ever met. He's an artist, a builder, a thinker, a father, a propagator of mycelium, a fan of eating bugs, and a kindhearted creative of the highest order. I met with him at his shop in Brooklyn to talk about childhood toys…

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#71 Chinatown 70th anniversary with Eddie Muller 1:19:47

1M ago1:19:47

1:19:47

In Cineversary podcast episode #71, host Erik Martin is joined again by Eddie Muller, host of TCM’s Noir Alley and founder/president of the Film Noir Foundation, to mark the golden anniversary of Chinatown (1974), directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson. Together, they investigate what makes this movie tick like precision clockwork 5…

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Erik Lomen 1:14:00

1M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

Ohh man...how fortunate are we to live in the same world as today's guest, Erik Lomen. First of all, I only got to meet Erik because of serendipitous timing, bad weather in Cheyenne, WY, a not-to-be-missed Boston Celtics game, my propensity to arrive early for meals, my preference for eating at the bar, and a chance encounter with Erik's delightful…

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Heiko Greb 1:01:08

2M ago1:01:08

1:01:08

What can I say about Heiko Greb? He’s a scientist, a sculptor, a skilled wood carver, a seamstress, an ice cream maker, a friend, and much, much more. We had a late-night chat in Bombay Beach, CA, to discuss the Hawaiian alphabet, art, Heiko’s personal history, and more. Share and Enjoy! Links Instagram Tunes in This Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado…

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Jack Parker 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

A tale of surrender and redemption, Jack Parker has plenty to say about living a life of service. I caught up with him after a fashion show in Bombay Beach, CA, to chat about his life and his faith. Share and Enjoy! Links Instagram Youtube Tunes in this Episode Oscar Aleman - Delicado Elmore James - Dust My Broom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Dulcinée DeGuere 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Howdy, Friends! My guest today is the lovely and talented filmmaker, writer, actor, producer, and systems architect at the Bombay Beach Biennale Dulcinée DeGuere. We had a chat on the computer; thanks to modern editing techniques and no small amount of patience and skill on the part of yours truly, it sounds like we had a totally natural and uninte…

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#70 On the Waterfront 70th anniversary with Stephen Rebello & Michael Phillips 1:59:48

2M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

In Cineversary podcast episode #70, host Erik Martin lights 70 birthday candles for Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront, starring Marlon Brando. Two esteemed guests join him this time around: Stephen Rebello, author of the forthcoming book A City Full of Hawks: On the Waterfront Seventy Years Later; and Michael Phillips, film critic for The Chicago Trib…

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Uwe H. Martin & Frauke Huber 1:28:14

2M ago1:28:14

1:28:14

The Bombay Beach series returns with artists, journalists, and educators Uwe H. Martin and Frauke Huber. I was fortunate to catch the two of them for a pre-breakfast chat about German honesty, Journalism, activism, water usage, art, and much more. Be sure to check out their website, get a book, and get involved - Share and Enjoy! - Photo Credit - S…

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Jon Rolston 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Jon Rolston is either a poet who deals in junk or a junkman who deals in poetry. In any case, he's a super hip collector and steward of wayward objects. I caught up with him at his shop in San Francisco to talk trash. We cover a variety of topics, including death, consumerism, hope, flea markets, a five-year plan that took fifteen to materialize, a…

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Wanda Orme 57:12

3M ago57:12

57:12

In addition to being a poet, sculptor, photographer, storyteller, and thinker, Wanda Orme is also a hilarious problem solver (an even funnier trouble maker) and one of my new favorite people on the planet. We spent a little time in the van chatting about art, loss, life, and the bizarre miracle of Bombay Beach, CA. Share and Enjoy! Links WandaOrme.…

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Christopher Gallo 45:18

3M ago45:18

45:18

I'm pleased to share my early morning, coffee-fueled conversation with Christopher Gallo - just call him Gallo. As a highly skilled cinematographer, storyteller, filmmaker, and director of photography for film and television, Gallo has taste, style, and a searing sense of humor. As a collaborator and neighbor at the Bombay Beach Biennale, he was a …

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#69 Seven Samurai 70th anniversary with David Desser and Stuart Galbraith IV 2:32:39

3M ago2:32:39

2:32:39

In Cineversary podcast episode #69, host Erik Martin sends 70th birthday wishes to Akira Kurosawa’s epic masterwork Seven Samurai. This month, he’s joined by Asian cinema expert and University of Illinois film professor David Desser, as well as Stuart Galbraith IV, author of The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshir…

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Eric Linus Kaplan 55:26

3M ago55:26

55:26

Next up in our Bombay Beach series is writer and philosopher Eric Kaplan. He's so profoundly got his shit together he sent in a proper bio! A native of Flatbush, New York, Eric Kaplan began writing for Spy magazine and the Harvard Lampoon before getting his first television-writing job on The Late Show with David Letterman. Before THE BIG BANG THEO…

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Cody the Roadie 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Sweet, thoughtful, capable, and talented, Cody Orrell, aka Cody the Roadie, joins the program. Straight from the Lower East Side of Bombay Beach, California, Cody took a chunk of time out of his busy schedule to chat with me about music, working with high-level musicians, repairing and maintaining iconic gear, and more. Cody has worked with some of…

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Sean Guerrerro 1:10:45

4M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Whoooa! Hold your horses, cowboy. Pull up a chair and open a cold one for this here podcast episode with my friend and yours, Sean Guerrero. Now Sean, you see, he's not yer' everyday artist. That feller is a sculptor, a welder, a performer, a traveler, a seeker of wisdom in a land of lost souls, and a mighty good foster parent to a plane full of ro…

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Tao Ruspoli 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Straight from the Lower East Side of Bombay Beach, Tao Ruspoli (filmmaker, photographer, musician, explorer, Impresario, and co-founder of the Bombay Beach Biennale) rejoins the program for a history lesson and a cup of coffee. We talked about the Biennale, traveling studios, meeting the right friends at the right time, and Being in the World. Shar…

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#68 The Third Man 75th anniversary with David Thomson and Charles Drazin 2:00:44

4M ago2:00:44

2:00:44

In Cineversary podcast episode #68, host Erik Martin celebrates the diamond anniversary of Carol Reed’s The Third Man with two outstanding guests: DavidThomson, renowned film critic, cinema historian, and author of The Fatal Alliance: A Century of War on Film; and Charles Drazin, film historian and author of In Search of The Third Man. Together, th…

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Dr. Carl Schoch 53:15

4M ago53:15

53:15

Do you know how wind works? Do you know where a Herring gets its breakfast when making more Herring? Have you any idea how to untangle the complexity of the near-shore environment along the coast of North America? Well, our guest, Dr. Carl Schoch sure does! Dr. Carl is an oceanographer, a traveler, an adventurer, and a world-class sweetheart. The f…

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Dan Piraro 1:13:14

5M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Dan Piraro returns to the show from his hideout in Mexico. We talk about the political climate in the United States, Dan's spiritual journey, meditation, and psychedelic trips that have led to profound revelations about consciousness and existence. Dan also talks about his graphic novel, Peyote Cowboy, and his subscription newsletter, "The Naked Ca…

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Brent Houzenga 1:11:06

5M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

The post-Mardi Gras forever hangover, growing up in a small town, the influence of artistic parents, the DIY mentality, found photos, the importance of creativity in parenting, and the reflection on time and forgotten lives - this episode has it all! Give ol' Brent a listen, and go get yourself some art made with a sense of playful and loving curio…

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Introducing - In Your Dreams (A Raised by Whoops Production) 16:40

5M ago16:40

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Enjoy this special cross-promotional episode of "The Raised By Whoops Fake Radio Show" This episode features original music written and performed by Alexis Angelucci and two dreams submitted by friends of the show. Send in your dreams to inyourdreamsrbw@gmail.com What are dreams? According to Shakespeare, they are the very stuff we are made of. To …

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Joshua Davis 1:03:13

5M ago1:03:13

1:03:13

Thanks to our mutual pal, Jim O'Connor, I was able to sit down and chat in person with New York Times best-selling author, investigative journalist, award-winning film producer, editor, co-founder of Epic Magazine, and man of many odd-ball talents, Joshua Davis. We talked about his new podcast with Kyle MacLachlan, Varnamtown, his first book, "The …

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#67 It Happened One Night 90th anniversary with Joseph McBride 1:13:06

5M ago1:13:06

1:13:06

In Cineversary podcast episode #67, host Erik Martin and guest Joseph McBride, a film professor at San Francisco State University and author of Frankly: Unmasking Frank Capra, send a valentine to It Happened One Night, directed by Frank Capra, which celebrates a 90th birthday this month. Erik and Joseph hitchhike across Hollywood history to examine…

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Sarah Kate Larsen 56:10

5M ago56:10

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Sarah Kate Larsen is a talented and whimsical artist, a world traveler, a teacher, and a creative spark, ready to ignite just about anything! We talked about art, power tools, and spirituality. Share and enjoy! Tunes in This Episode - Oscar Aleman - Delicado Sarahkatelarsen.com - Sarah’s Instagram - Catch…

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Vera Sola 1:10:42

6M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Vera Sola is a multi-instrumentalist, writer, poet, singer, and brilliant human being in general. She joined me on a Zoom chat to talk about dreams, music, exploding doormats, and her new record - Peacemaker (available everywhere you buy music). Get her record, see her live, and follow her trajectory here - VeraSola.com Read a Review of Peacemaker …

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Charris Ford 1:44:48

6M ago1:44:48

1:44:48

Whooa!!! After a multi-year hiatus, the Monkey Tooth Podcast is back! This reintroduction to the show kicks off with our friend and our very first guest back in 2018, Charris Ford. We mix up the show with a heartfelt discussion of self-love, black holes, and, of course, a tiny taste of beatbox. Please tell your friends - Monkey Tooth has returned a…

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#66 Dr. Strangelove 60th anniversary with Kenneth Turan & Rodney Hill 2:04:11

6M ago2:04:11

2:04:11

In Cineversary podcast episode #66, host Erik Martin heads to the War Room with former LA Times and NPR film critic Kenneth Turan and Hofstra University film professor Rodney Hill to decipher the top secret codes behind Dr. Strangelove, directed by Stanley Kubrick, in celebration of the movie’s 60th anniversary. Erik and his guests explore how this…

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#65 A Christmas Story 40th anniversary with Andrew Scahill 1:39:29

7M ago1:39:29

1:39:29

In Cineversary podcast episode #65, host Erik Martin talks Chinese turkey with leg lamp expert Andrew Scahill, a film studies professor at the University of Colorado Denver known for his holiday movies course, as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of A Christmas Story, directed by Bob Clark. Andrew and Erik cover this film from soap to fudge, ex…

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#64 Tokyo Story 70th anniversary with David Desser 1:11:08

8M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

In Cineversary podcast episode #64, host Erik Martin is joined by David Desser, emeritus professor of cinema studies at the University of Illinois and one of the world’s foremost experts on Asian cinema, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Tokyo Story, directed by Yasujirō Ozu. They discuss why and how this film remains a masterwork, Tokyo Story’s…

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#63 The Exorcist 50th and Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein 75th anniversaries 2:09:20

9M ago2:09:20

2:09:20

In Cineversary podcast episode #63, host Erik Martin honors big birthdays of 2 great horror films. First, he’s joined by Alexandre O. Philippe, director of Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, to honor the 50th anniversary of The Exorcist, directed by William Friedkin; and then he partners with classic horror historian and author Gregor…

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#62 American Graffiti 50th anniversary with Barna Donovan 1:23:51

10M ago1:23:51

1:23:51

In Cineversary podcast episode #62, host Erik Martin sends golden birthday wishes to American Graffiti, directed by George Lucas. Riding shotgun with him for this 50th birthday party is Barna Donovan, film professor at Saint Peter’s University and author of several books on the cinema, including Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the Americ…

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#61 Duck Soup 90th anniversary with Robert Bader 1:31:56

11M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

In Cineversary podcast episode #61, host Erik Martin commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Marx Brothers’ comedy classic Duck Soup, directed by Leo McCarey. His copilot this month is Robert S. Bader, director of the documentary Groucho & Cavett and author of Four of the Three Musketeers: The Marx Brothers on Stage. Erik and Robert will examine t…

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#60 Schindler's List 30th and Saving Private Ryan 25th anniversaries with Annette Insdorf and James Kendrick 1:51:46

1y ago1:51:46

1:51:46

In Cineversary podcast episode #60, host Erik Martin honors the 30th anniversary of Schindler’s List and the 25th anniversary of Saving Private Ryan, both directed by Steven Spielberg. Joining him this month is Annette Insdorf, professor in the Graduate Film Program of Columbia’s School of the Arts and author of Indelible Shadows: Film and the Holo…

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Quick Cineversary announcement 1:27

1y ago1:27

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This is your friendly neighborhood Cineversary podcast host, Erik Martin, here to let you know that we will not be posting a Cineversary episode for June, in case you were patiently waiting for this month's installment. And the reason being is that I've been doing some vacationing with family and then recuperating from some minor surgery – nothing …

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#59 8½ 60th anniversary with Antonio Monda 57:56

1y ago57:56

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In Cineversary podcast episode #59, host Erik Martin celebrates the 60th birthday of one of the greatest foreign films ever made, 8½, directed by Federico Fellini. His guest this month is Antonio Monda, known for directing and producing several films and being an associate professor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Erik and Antoni…

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#58 Safety Last 100th anniversary with Richard Correll and Suzanne Lloyd 59:51

1+ y ago59:51

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In Cineversary podcast episode #58, host Erik Martin honors the 100th birthday of the timeless silent comedy Safety Last, starring Harold Lloyd, by speaking with Richard Correll, chief archivist for the Lloyd Trust, and Suzanne Lloyd, Harold’s granddaughter and president of Harold Lloyd Entertainment. Erik and his guests assess this film from a top…

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#57 King Kong 90th anniversary with Phil Tippett, Ray Morton and Richard Correll 1:45:53

1+ y ago1:45:53

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In Cineversary podcast episode #57, host Erik Martin celebrates the 90th birthday of King Kong with three great guests: visual effects master Phil Tippett; Ray Morton, author of King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon from Fay Wray to Peter Jackson; and TV actor, director, screenwriter, and producer Richard Correll. Together, they take the scenic ro…

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#56 Treasure of the Sierra Madre 75th anniversary with Ben Mankiewicz and Farran Smith Nehme 1:21:40

1+ y ago1:21:40

1:21:40

In Cineversary podcast episode #56, host Erik Martin is joined by Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz and Farran Smith Nehme, whose writings have appeared in The Village Voice, Sight & Sound, and her Self-Styled Siren Substack. Together, they sift through the sands of time to uncover the golden truths behind The Treasure of the Sierra Madre a…

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#55 Shadow of a Doubt 80th anniversary with Carrie Rickey 1:00:11

1+ y ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In Cineversary podcast episode #55, host Erik Martin and guest Carrie Rickey, former film critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer, explore the hidden rot beneath the white picket fences of a small town and the sinister secret that threaten to destroy an all-American family as they celebrate the 80th birthday of Alfred Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt. Le…

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#54 To Kill a Mockingbird 60th anniversary with Chris Hite 1:17:40

1+ y ago1:17:40

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In Cineversary podcast episode #54, host Erik Martin learns afresh why it’s a sin To Kill a Mockingbird, as he honors the 60th anniversary of this remarkable work. Joining him this month is Chris Hite, a film professor at Allan Hancock College and an award-winning filmmaker, animator, and screenwriter of movies like FireStorm ’77: The True Story of…

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#53 Casablanca 80th anniversary with David Thomson and Kenneth Turan 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

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For Cineversary podcast episode #53, host Erik Martin revisits one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed films ever made: Casablanca, which celebrates an 80th birthday this month. In this installment, he’s joined by David Thomson, a renowned film critic, cinema historian, and author of Sleeping with Strangers: How the Movies Shaped Desire; a…

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#52 Nosferatu 100th and Cat People 80th anniversaries with David Kalat and Greg Mank 2:16:49

2y ago2:16:49

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For Cineversary podcast episode #52, host Erik Martin takes a double dip into the Halloween candy bowl by spotlighting two seminal early horror films: First, Nosferatu, which marks a 100th anniversary this year, for which he’s joined by film scholar and Nosferatu expert David Kalat; and Cat People, commemorating an 80th birthday in 2022, for which …

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#51 Out of the Past 75th anniversary with Eddie Muller 1:03:43

2y ago1:03:43

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For Cineversary podcast episode #51, host Erik Martin takes a trip down film noir boulevard to revisit Out of the Past, directed by Jacques Tourneur, which turns 75 this autumn. Joining Erik this episode is Eddie Muller, the host of TCM’s Noir Alley and author of Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir. They navigate through this classic film’s ciga…

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#50 The Magnificent Ambersons 80th anniversary with James Naremore and Joshua Grossberg 1:33:19

2y ago1:33:19

1:33:19

For Cineversary podcast episode #50, host Erik Martin revisits the magnificence of The Magnificent Ambersons, Orson Welles’ follow-up to Citizen Kane that marks an 80th anniversary this summer. For this commemoration, Erik partners with two outstanding guests: film scholar James Naremore, author of The Magic World of Orson Welles; and filmmaker Jos…

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#49 The Quiet Man 70th anniversary with Joseph McBride and Des MacHale 1:43:02

2y ago1:43:02

1:43:02

In Cineversary podcast episode #49, host Erik Martin takes an audio trip to the Emerald Isle to pay tribute to one of John Ford’s finest works, The Quiet Man, which enjoys a 70th anniversary this summer. Erik is joined in the celebration by two terrific guests: Joseph McBride, a film professor at San Francisco State University, cinema historian, an…

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#48 E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th anniversary with James Kendrick and Caseen Gaines 1:22:13

2y ago1:22:13

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In Cineversary podcast episode #48, host Erik Martin revisits suburbia circa 1982 through the lens of Steven Spielberg and arguably his best film, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, which marks a 40th birthday this month. Joining Erik for this installment is James Kendrick, a film professor at Baylor University who teaches courses on Spielberg and serves …

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