Best Abbott And Costello Meet The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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6: EPISODE 6: KEEP 'EM FLYING 1:03:26

2d ago1:03:26

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Welcome aboard Abbott and Costello Airlines, and a deep dish dive into their 1941 comedy, KEEP 'EM FLYING. You'll hear the backstory regarding the film being shoved ahead of RIDE 'EM COWBOY to satisfy a nation getting ready for war. Also hear the final clip from the ultra rare Bud Abbott Variety Show, where he confronts a VERY special guest.…

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

2h ago1:19:47

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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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RF4RM #249 - Van Helsing (2004) 2:25:13

10d ago2:25:13

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In honor of its 20th anniversary, the Real Fans look back at Stephen Sommers and Hugh Jackman's attempt to reimagine the Universal Monsters in the 2004 summer movie monster mash, 2004's Van Helsing. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcas…

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

23d ago1:59:48

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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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Isle of the Dead 1:47:11

25d ago1:47:11

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Author and educator David Bowles joins Jim Towns to discuss this Val Lewton-produced masterpiece of suspense and horror: 1945's Isle of the Dead, starring Boris Karloff!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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5: Episode 5: HOLD THAT GHOST 1:19:11

25d ago1:19:11

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In Episode 5 we discuss and dissect HOLD THAT GHOST, their 3rd film, but 4th release. We welcome to the podcast, Paul Castiglia, author of the soon to be published, SCARED SILLY. We also have a new theme song (on ukulele), and another rare clip from The Bud Abbott Variety Show. Enjoy!By Abbott and Costello Meet The Podcast

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The Creature Walks Among Us 1:47:59

1M ago1:47:59

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A Creature movie where the original incarnation of the Gill-Man appears for around 2 minutes! Jim & Livio tackle the third and final film of the Creature From The Black Lagoon series. In this film, a group of scientists (and their marital drama) do their best to change the Gill-Man into human form. Although this isn't the most action-packed movie, …

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RF4RM #248 - 2024 Summer Movie Preview 2:43:02

1M ago2:43:02

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The Summer Movie Season is upon us once again so the Real Fans look ahead and discuss 20 of the most noteworthy films coming this summer and make some box office predictions while they're at it. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts |…

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Freaks 1:18:12

2M ago1:18:12

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Jim & Livio are back to discuss Tod Browning's unique, cult classic Dracula follow up: Freaks. This is a true one of a kind film, with a good story that boasts a great cast. In this episode we tackle the impact and legacy of this film, as well as the plot and inner workings of Tod Browning.By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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

2M ago2:32:39

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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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RF4RM #247 - Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 1:21:30

2M ago1:21:30

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Andy, Hunter, and Preston discuss some of their most anticipated movies of 2024 including Joker: Folie A Deux, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and more! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | T…

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4: EPISODE 4: IN THE NAVY 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

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Jerry and Nick take a deep dish dive into the ins and outs of IN THE NAVY, the first REAL Abbott and Costello film. Hear all the inside info, and hear sound bites from the film itself. You'll also hear another excerpt from THE BUD ABBOTT VARIETY SHOW. :)By Abbott and Costello Meet The Podcast

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - 1920 1:50:52

2M ago1:50:52

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One hundred and four years ago, John Barrymore stepped off the stage and before the cameras to help bring Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella (and its titular dual lead characters) to life. One hundred and four years later, Jim Towns and David Ullman dissect this trailblazing piece of classic horror cinema.…

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Godzilla pt. 2 1:01:11

2M ago1:01:11

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Tony and Jim raid again! Join us for part two of our discussion of the 1954 Toho Studios masterpiece Godzilla!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Godzilla pt. 1 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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Kaiju connoisseur Tony Salvaggio returns to the Borgo Pass to discuss the original 1954 monster masterpiece Godzilla! (part 1 of 2)By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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

3M ago2:00:44

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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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Sherlock Holmes and the Scarlet Claw 1:52:54

3M ago1:52:54

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Follow along as The Borgo Pass Horror Podcast investigates this great gothic mystery made by Universal Studios in 1944, which features many Universal Horror talents both in front and behind the camera! Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) and Dr. John Watson (Nigel Bruce) find themselves in Canada, on the trail of a murdering ghost!…

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3: Episode 3: BUCK PRIVATES 1:13:02

4M ago1:13:02

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Nick Santa Maria (co-author of THE ANNOTATED ABBOTT AND COSTELLO) and producer, Jerry Sciarrio take an up close look at the team's second film, BUCK PRIVATES. It's their first starring film and it set up a long association with Universal Pictures. The ins and outs of this story are fascinating. So....enjoy!…

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Abbott & Costello Meet The Mummy 1:28:22

4M ago1:28:22

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Which one's the dead guy?? Join Jim and Livio and they tackle this in their review of the 1955 film Abbott and Costello Meet The Mummy. A later film in the A&C series, but not without humor, charm, and a bit of spookiness!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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

4M ago1:13:06

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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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2: Episode 2: ONE NIGHT IN THE TROPICS 1:06:55

4M ago1:06:55

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On Episode 2 we take a deep dish dive into Abbott and Costello's first film, ONE NIGHT IN THE TROPICS.By Abbott and Costello Meet The Podcast

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Vampyr 1:56:54

4M ago1:56:54

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Returning co-host David Ullman joins Jim Towns for a foray into the esoteric world of Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1932 gothic masterpiece Vampyr!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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RF4RM #246 - Best of 2023 1:59:12

4M ago1:59:12

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The Real Fans return to discuss some of their favorite films of 2023. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to podcast@rf4rm.com…

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The Strange Case of Dr. RX 1:25:44

5M ago1:25:44

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Mantan Moreland, Lionel Atwill, Anne Gwynne, Shemp Howard, Samuel S. Hinds, A gorilla suit, fish bowl glasses, more plot twists than you could ever hope for - This is just some of the lunacy that Jim and Livio tackle as we discuss 1942's Strange Case of Dr RX. This is a 'deep cut' in the Universal Horror cycle - so dust off those fish bowl glasses,…

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RF4RM #245 - Worst of 2023 1:59:47

5M ago1:59:47

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The Real Fans wrap up 2023 by sharing their personal 5 worst films of the year. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to podcast@rf4rm.com…

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David J. Skal tribute 1:05:13

5M ago1:05:13

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In this audio version of the livestream, Jim is joined by Ian Bates from @UniversalStudiosMonsters and award-winning filmmaker, animator and top-tier Monster Kid Frank Dietz, to commemorate the life and work of David J. Skal: author, scholar and advocate for all things monsterific. Join them as they discuss David's influence on the course of each o…

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

5M ago2:04:11

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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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RF4RM #244 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 3:55:18

5M ago3:55:18

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In honor of its 20th anniversary (and to complete the journey we started two years ago), the Real Fans look back at the final chapter of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, 2003's The Return of the King. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcas…

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1: Episode 1: WHEN BUDDY MET LOUIE 1:05:45

5M ago1:05:45

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This first episode is an overview of the team and what brought them to prominence...from childhood, to burlesque...to Hollywood.By Abbott and Costello Meet The Podcast

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Cry of the Werewolf 1:37:59

5M ago1:37:59

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Musician, graphic designer and horrorphile Chris Sahlin joins Jim to talk about Columbia Pictures' lesser-known 1944 werewolf film Cry of the Werewolf!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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Calling Dr. Death 1:42:54

6M ago1:42:54

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This... is the Inner Sanctum! Jim & Livio finish 2023 just how they started it - by delving into another Inner Sanctum mystery, Calling Dr. Death. This is the inaugural Inner Sanctum starring Lon Chaney, Jr and also features the stunning Patricia Morison, as well as Universal regular J. Carrol Naish. Crack open a bottle of bubbly this New Years, an…

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RF4RM #243 - The 11th Annual Christmas Special Special! 2:36:07

6M ago2:36:07

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It's time to celebrate the season by discussing four more Christmas specials including The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas, Today's Special, ALF, and The Flintstones. Happy Holidays! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Pla…

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Son Of Kong 1:51:49

6M ago1:51:49

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Jim & Livio are back! and to celebrate, we are joining the soon to be indicted Carl Denham as he escapes back to Skull Island where he finds - the late King Kong's 12ft offspring. This is a hidden gem of a sequel, and we break it all down for you. Make sure to enjoy before the next Tropical Earthquake!…

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RF4RM #242 - Christmas Commercial Special 2023 53:59

6M ago53:59

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It's time again to celebrate some retro Christmas commercials! This yyear, we look back at some spots from the 80's for Hardee's, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Pepsi. Happy Holidays! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | …

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

6M ago1:39:29

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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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Spanish Dracula 2:29:37

7M ago2:29:37

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Texas-based author and educator David Bowles joins Jim Towns for a plunge into a true Universal horror one-off: the 1931 Spanish language version of Dracula, which was filmed at night on the same stages as the Browning/Lugosi version, and which stars an entirely different cast including Carlos Villarilla as Conde Dracula and Lupita Tovar as Eva [Mi…

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RF4RM #241 - The 8th Annual Thanksgiving Special Special! 2:01:45

7M ago2:01:45

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It's November which means it's time for Andy, Scott, and Michael to recommend three more festive viewing options for Thanksgiving. This year, they discuss The Bob Newhart Show, Care Bears, and Pepper Ann. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to…

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

7M ago1:11:08

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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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RF4RM #240 - Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein 2:02:56

8M ago2:02:56

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In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Real Fans hang out with Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Wolf Man in the spooky season classic, 1948's Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. Happy Halloween, everyone! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple …

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The Devil Bat 1:34:09

8M ago1:34:09

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We're baaaccckk! Jim and Livio make a spooky return and dive into a fun "Poverty Row" film - The Devil Bat. This is one of several low budget horror movies starring Bela Lugosi from the 40's. We go into Lugosi's impact in these roles, his broader impact in our pop culture, the shortcuts of the production and of course, the film itself. Enjoy just i…

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RF4RM #239 - The 11th Annual Halloween Special Special! 1:57:22

8M ago1:57:22

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It's time again for our annual Halloween Special Special! This year, we look back at Halloween episodes of The Love Boat, You Can't Do That on Television, and The Real Ghostbusters. Happy Halloween, Real Fans! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: A…

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

8M ago2:09:20

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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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RF4RM #238 - Halloween Commercial Special 2023 1:02:57

8M ago1:02:57

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Andy, Scott, and Michael return to chat about three more retro Halloween commercials including Peter Pumpkin, Hallmark, and Halloween Horror Nights! Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback…

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RF4RM #237 - Spooky Cereal Roundup 2023 1:40:12

9M ago1:40:12

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Andy and Preston kick off October by discussing 2023's crop of Halloween-themed cereals including old favorites like Count Chocula and Halloween Crunch along with some new additions like Carmella Creeper and It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, &…

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RF4RM #236 - A Nightmare on Elm Street Franchise Rewatch 2:38:36

9M ago2:38:36

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The Real Fans officially kick off spooky season with Freddy Krueger by discussing and ranking all 9 movies in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback…

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

9M ago1:23:51

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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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RF4RM #235 - 2023 Summer Movie Recap 2:05:11

9M ago2:05:11

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The summer movie season has wrapped up so the Real Fans return to discuss their highlights and lowlights as well as how they did with their box office predictions back in May (spoilers - not great). Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcas…

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

10M ago1:31:56

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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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Revenge Of The Creature 1:56:11

11M ago1:56:11

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Jim & Livio return to the depths of the Amazon! In this episode we cover the first of two sequels to Creature From The Black Lagoon. We talk about everything from the story, the differences between the first two films, the logistics of filming in Florida, and much much more!By Jim Towns and Livio Merino

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RF4RM #234 - Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary Celebration 2:20:27

11M ago2:20:27

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The Real Fans celebrate 30 years of Steven Spielberg's iconic summer movie, Jurassic Park, by sharing some of their favorite things about the film. Find more Real Fans 4 Real Movies on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Rate, review, & subscribe to the RF4RM Podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback …

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