Classic American Movies

Oct 28 2024 99 ep. 64

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I love showing movies to people and talking about the stories behind making them. Join me for an educational look at films throughout the years and as I interview those who make them (in a segments called "Cult Classics with Chris.)
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(Note: Not all films will be American, or classics). Original theme music by Nick Montalvo

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Halloween episode!! Interview with Michael Ciminna ("Jack's Lantern" and "By the Campfire"

Oct 28 2024 79 mins

I’ve known filmmaker Michael Ciminna for a number of years and I always wanted to bring him on the pod but our schedules never lined up. This Halloween he’s releasing a great proof of concept film called “Jack’s Lantern” about a young boy who believes his jack-o-lanterns can come to life. We talk about growing up and riding bikes, making movies and more!Check out “Jack�

Cult Classics with Chris - Ep. 28 - William Malone (House on Haunted Hill, feardotcom, Scared To Death)

Oct 08 2024 70 mins

Welcome to "Cult Classics with Chris," the podcast within "Classic American Movies" where I will interview cult filmmakers. This time I'm talking with William Malone. There is a 100% chance you’ve seen his work: he designed masks (creating the Michael Myers’ mask), he’s made many fun horror films for over 40 years including Tales From the Crypt episodes, movies and more!I’v

Ep 61 - FearDotCom (Part 2)

Sep 25 2024 52 mins

One of the big reasons I love having Ryan on the pod is that he always brings a lot of information and knows how to use it. We do a deeper talk on this cult classic as well as talk about what the dark web actually is. This episode packs a lot of information that the average person doesn’t know about the internet. Remeber to check out Videodrome to rent this flick as well as many

Bonus Episode - BS vol 3

Sep 19 2024 28 mins

One of the more popular episodes I have done was the snippets of stuff I talk about with my guest hosts, in which I call bs’ing. There’s no hot takes or anything controversial, this is literally what it’s like to hang out with me and my friends. We talk movies, LOTR (shocking) and more movies!If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on

Ep. 60 - Feardotcom (Part 1)

Sep 09 2024 51 mins

What do you do about the title of your movie when the person who owns the internet domain won’t sell? Well, you add “Dotcom” to your title!Ryan McCurdy (of the Ranked) podcast is back to talk about a flick I still have the ticket for after seeing it in theaters 22 years ago! At the time, the internet was pretty unknown to the general public and the first thing filmmakers did

Ep. 59 - Keaton Lange

Aug 26 2024 74 mins

Straight out of out the Appalachia Mountains in North Carolina, friend of mine Keaton Lange has been writing and creating music for over 20 years. Being a natural story teller, his lyrics paint a wonderful picture on a canvas of folk music that is a true gem to listen to. I’ve been wanting to bring him on the pod for awhile and with the release of his second EP, “The Runaway,�

Ep. 58 - Soul Survivors (with Ziggy)

Aug 12 2024 66 mins

Last time we saw Ziggy, we were talking about the Tarantino-inspired crime thriller “Suicide Kings.” This episode was supposed to recorded months prior to us actually recording it, but many circumstances prevented Zig and I from recording.“Soul Survivors,” is arguably the most complex college-aged horror film of the 2000’s, and I’ve seen most of them. An-all star cast (

Ep. 57 - The Gift (with Drew Whitehouse)

Jul 29 2024 89 mins

Arguably the best thriller in recent years, 2015’s “The Gift” rocked audiences and certified Joel Edgerton as a serious writer/director. Also, Drew Whitehouse, an old friend of mine hadn’t seen it and was looking for a David Fincher style film. So I brought him on the pod to talk abbot what he thought of it.Join us as we talk about movies, character development and we refle

Ep. 56 - Billy Chase Goforth (Door in the Woods)

Jul 15 2024 74 mins

Magician, cigar aficionado, horror filmmaker. Billy Chase Goforth is an up-and-coming filmmaker that has been making a lot of noise online with his flick, “Door in the Woods” Billy isn’t just a one trick guy, he has his hands on just about everything and I was glad to have him on the show to talk about his many talents! If you’re not doing so already, please like and follow

Ep. 55 - Gothika (with Farmer)

Jul 01 2024 75 mins

In 2003, Dark Castle was almost on its way out. Sadly, they came in with a fiery presence and quietly exited. “Gothic,” which was made hot off of Halle Berry winning her Oscar, and when Robert Downey Jr was doing any movie the was handed to him. With a stellar cast, solid writer, director and cinematographer, has this movie stayed for the test of time? Join friend of the pod, F