Silver Screeners

Mar 01 2025 177 ep. 53 mins
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A film enthusiast, lecturer, and teacher just talking about all things movie-related - some newer, some that are more classic. But I don't say "old" - as Lauren Bacall said, "It's not an old movie if you haven't seen it."

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Episode 175: Oscars countdown with 2024's A Real Pain and 2004's Garden State

Mar 01 2025 33 mins  
The countdown to the 97th Academy Awards is winding down, and props to both Kieran Culkin, presumed frontrunner for Supporting Actor, and the criminally snubbed Jesse Eisenberg, whose directing and own acting hit the mark. At least he got an Original Screenplay nod. Meanwhile, 2004's Garden State also has likeable but emotionally complicated protagonists and a quirky blend of eccen

Episode 174: Oscars predictions Part 2 with special guests Brendan and Zak

Feb 24 2025 66 mins  
Return guests Brendan Manning and Zak Tauscher, both former high school film student of mine and now film industry entrepreneurs in their own right, return for our annual breakdown of the Academy Award nominees! In this second of a two-parter, we discuss Best Director, Adapted and Original Screenplays, Animated and International Features, Visual Effects, Sound, Makeup and Hairstyli

Episode 173: Oscars predictions Part 1 with special guests Brendan and Zak

Feb 21 2025 78 mins  
Return guests Brendan Manning and Zak Tauscher, both former high school film student of mine and now film industry entrepreneurs in their own right, return for our annual breakdown of the Academy Award nominees! In this first of a two-parter, we look at the 10 contenders for Best Picture.

Episode 172: Oscars countdown with 2024's Anora and 1990's Pretty Woman

Feb 10 2025 32 mins  
Two actresses nominated for the Best Leading Actress Oscar for playing a sex worker who's tough on the exterior but vulnerable inside. Two megalomaniac gazillionaires looking to "buy their services" for a week for a fat wad of cash. The Oscars countdown begins with the annual series of episodes pairing a current nominee with a former one with a direct or indirect connection. Plus,

Episode 171: the Mighty Ducks trilogy with special guests Stu & Al of the Stu & Al Pod

Jan 29 2025 42 mins  
A hard-drinking, self-absorbed, kid-hating guy is put on probation and has to perform community service by coaching a group of scrappy underdog kids to a championship. And through it all, they bond in this ice hockey version of The Bad News Bears. Emilio Estevez leads this franchise from one hat trick to the next. Return guests Stu & Al of the Stu & Al Pod join me for a look at thi

Episode 170: 2017's I, Tonya and 2024's A Different Man

Jan 22 2025 34 mins  
Newly-minted Golden Globe winner Sebastian Stan is the man of the hour in this episode that revisits his portrayal of Jeff Gillooly in I, Tonya and explores his performance as 'Edward Lemuel' in A Different Man, for which he nabbed the trophy. There may be cheeky references to connections to Nancy Kerrigan and I Tonya's Julianne Nicholson as well. Plus, behind-the-scenes fun facts,

Episode 169: 2013's American Hustle and 2024's Nightbitch

Jan 13 2025 30 mins  
What will it take to get Amy Adams her long-overdue Academy Award? After being goose-egged each of the six times she's been nominated, this talented actress deserves it more than ever. A look back at her Golden Globe-winning performance in 2013's crime caper American Hustle and her most recent Golden Globe-nominated role in the surreal Nightbitch. Plus, behind-the-scenes fun facts,

Episode 168: 1939's Gone with the Wind with special guest Kathleen

Jan 06 2025 55 mins  
The film that launched a thousand parodies from Carol Burnett to The Simpsons, Gone with the Wind is firmly entrenched in cinema history as one of the most influential, recognized, and quotable motion pictures ever made. Lecturer and convention regular Kathleen joins me to commemorate its 85th anniversary. Plus, poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!

Episode 167: 2004's The Polar Express with special guests DaveyA and Stephen J. Holloran

Dec 24 2024 47 mins  
The film adaptation of the 1985 children's book gets the spotlight as podcaster DaveyA of DaveyATalks and blogger/YouTuber Stephen J. Holloran guest for a look at the Tom Hanks-drenched holiday favorite. So grab some hot chocolate and enjoy. Plus, poll results, interactive trivia, listener shout-outs!

Episode 166: 1944's Going My Way and 1954's White Christmas

Dec 20 2024 30 mins  
'Tis the season for Bing Crosby, as Going My Way turns 80 and White Christmas blows out 70 candles! An affectionate look at both holiday classics that'll make you want to sing with Bing about glistening treetops. Plus, behind-the-scenes fun facts, poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!