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Geoff Gershon

Short movie reviews from the last 50+ years by Geoff Gershon. https://livingforthecinema.com/

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  • S6 · E46
    Friday · 22 min

    CASINO ROYALE (2006)

    Twenty years ago, this started the first of five films starring Daniel Craig as the FIRST blond-haired James Bond - it was a soft reboot for the popular character and also the first time in this long-running franchise's long-running history that he was given his first official assignment for MI6. This was also based upon the ground-breaking first novel in the series written by Ian Fleming in 1953. Fans, audiences, and critics alike loved this new take on Bond and director Martin Campbell (The Mask of Zorro, Vertical Limit) proved once again that he had the magic touch, having helmed the previous relaunch of the character just eleven years prior with Goldeneye. Bond's first official mission as a "Double-O" is to smoke out LeChiffre (Mads Mikkelsen), a notorious mondy launderer for terrorists around the world - he needs to beat him in a high-stakes tournament for poker?? :) Beyond that, Bond has aligned with an accountant from MI6 named Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) to embark on this mission with....only he didn't count on falling in love. :o And dangerous complications ensue! Oscar-winner Judi Dench (Shakespeare in Love, Mrs. Brown) also returns to the franchise as M. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E45
    Wednesday · 21 min

    Black Hawk Down (2001)

    Based upon a real tragic incident which occured in 1993, this is the story of several US special forces which were sent into Mogadishu to help destabilize the leadership of local warlords while attempting to bring food and humanitarian aid to the starving population, in conjunction with the United Nations. Using Black Hawk helicopters to transport these soldiers, an unexpected attack by Somalian forces brings two of them down immediately. And what results is a harrowing battle which lasted around 17 hours of non-stop gunfire and violence as we follow these soldiers attempt to survive and reach safety. Directed by Oscar-nominee Ridley Scott (Alien, Thelma & Louise, Gladiator), this was a blockbuster and Oscar-winner (Best Film Editing, Best Sound) upon release at the end of 2001. It is considered by many to be among the most realistic war films of the 21st Century and was lead by an all-star cast including Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana, William Fichtner, Jason Isaacs, Orlando Bloom, and Sam Shepard among several others. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E44
    November 6 · 23 min

    V for Vendetta (2006)

    Remember, Remember the Fifth of November..... Based upon the acclaimed 1982 graphic novel anthology written by Alan Moore, this highly influential tale of revenge and revolution takes place in a dystopian United Kingdom ruled by fascists in the not-too-distant future. A masked vigilante with the nickname V (Hugo Weaving) begins a deliberate campaign of vengeance towards the government which left him disfigured as a result of dangerous medical experiments. One fateful night, he rescues and meets Evey (Oscar-winner Natalie Portman) who works for the propaganda news network controlled by the government. Just as he's starting his own deliberate campaign to spread the truth, he takes Evey hostage and eventually enlists her to his cause. Along the way, several officials are killed, Evey becomes radicalized, and......a revolution begins?? Written and produced by the Wachowskis as a follow-up to their Matrix trilogy, this was also directed by James McTeigue (The Raven, Ninja Assassin) who also collaborated as their First Assistant Director on that trilogy. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E43
    October 30 · 19 min

    Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)

    This was the directorial debut of the late, great Penny Marshall (Big, A League of Their Own, Awakenings) and it stars (in only her second on-screen acting role) Oscar-winner Whoopi Goldberg (Ghost, Sister Act, The Color Purple) who plays Terry Doolittle, a computer whiz who works at an international bank when one day her terminal starts receiving mysterious messages from an individual overseas with the online handle, "Jumpin' Jack Flash." Being a lonely, curious person in search of adventure and intrigue, Terry not only forms a relationship with 'Jack but becomes enveloped within an increasingly complicated espionage plot involving the KGB and British Intelligence. :o And what results is a somewhat dated (with regards to technology) but very funny techno-thriller comedy with Whoopi at its center at the height of her comedic powers! This film's stacked supporting cast includes John Wood, Stephen Collins, Annie Potts, Carol Kane, Jeroen Krabbe and Jonathan Pryce along with several alumni of Saturday Night Live including Jon Lovitz, Jim Belushi, and the late, great Phil Hartman. It's a gas, gas, gas!!! As referenced within this review, see below for a link to the official music video for Aretha Franklin's cover version of the title song! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9biAp1-mBQ&list=RDO9biAp1-mBQ&start_radio=1 Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E42
    October 27 · 19 min

    Blue Velvet (1986)

    Considered by many to be his best film overall, this was the late, great David Lynch's (Mulholland Drive, Wild At Heart, Twin Peaks) follow-up to the massive flop which was his adaptation of Dune just two years prior - he both wrote and direct this mind-bender and also earned an Oscar nominatiion for Best Director. The story focuses on Jeffrey (Kyle McLachlan), a small-town college student who's home to take care of his father's local hardware store when suddenly one day....he finds a severed ear in a nearby forest and decides to take it upon himself to investigate WHOSE ear this might be and the mystery surrounding it. Initially helping him is local student Sandy (Laura Dern) whom he develops a romance with. Their investigation leads him to the apartment of a local lounge singer named Dorothy (Isabella Rossellini) who has both a beautiful voice and some very dark secrets. One night, Jeffrey sneaks into her apartment to find out what Dorothy's hiding and he witnesses some shocking brutality from a local villain thug named Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper).....and what results is a dizzying, haunting thriller which defies explanation and remains one of the more ground-breaking films of the 1980's! WARNING: DISTURBING VIOLENCE PORTRAYED VIA MOVIE CLIPS HEARD WITHIN THIS EPISODE Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E41
    October 23 · 18 min

    You Can See Everything (2026)

    Accclaimed creators Nathan Fielder (The Curse, The Rehearsal) and Lance Oppenheim (Primetime, Ren Fair) have collaborated to direct this now highly-buzzed about documentary about infamous former tech billionaire Elizabeth Holmes. Just over 30 days before she is to report to federal prison for crimes convicted in association with the creation of Theranos, Holmes has invited Nathan Fielder to her beachfront home to spend time getting to know Elizabeth and her family, including entrepeneur Billy Evans and the three young children they have had together. What results ends up being much more than your standard documentary interview..... As mentioned within this review, see below for links to my written Letterboxd reviews of both "The Dropout" Hulu series and "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley" documentary on HBO Max: https://letterboxd.com/living4cinema/film/the-dropout/ https://letterboxd.com/living4cinema/film/the-inventor-out-for-blood-in-silicon-valley/ Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E40
    October 20 · 16 min

    Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

    Set in Spain during World War II, this is the moving story of a young girl named Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) who is sent along with her pregnant mother (Ariadna Gil) to live with her new stephfather (Sergi Lopez), a ruthless captain of the Spanish army. During her first night there, she meets a fairy who takes her to meet an old faun (Doug Jones) in the nearby forest.....which is also at the center of a labyrinch. And thus begins a haunting, fantastical adventure which is part fairy tale and part war story. This modern classic was both written and directed by Oscar-winner Guillermo Del Toro (The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Blade II, Nightmare Alley) and became a worldwide phenomenon, eventually winning three Oscars for Cinematography, Art Direction, and Makeup. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E40
    October 16 · 18 min

    The Ghost and the Darkness (1996)

    Based (loosely) upon real events, this is the incredible story of an incident which occurred in 1896 on a railroad construction site in Africa run by the British Empire. Two mysterious lions started mauling and killing dozen's of local workers, resulting in an intense effort lead by the British Colonel (Val Kilmer) overseeing the site....to hunt AND take down these two murderous lions. The lions are nicknamed, "The Ghost" and "The Darkness" and they prove VERY difficult to find and kill! :o Written by Oscar-winner William Goldman (All the President's Men Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid) and directed by Stephen Hopkins (Predator 2, Blown Away, Lost in Space), this rousing adventure opened thirty years ago to middling box office and reviews....but has since built a bit of a cult following. It co-stars Michael Douglas, John Kani, and Tom Wilkinson. Prey For The Hunters. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E39
    October 14 · 17 min

    Scream (1996)

    Someone's Taken Their Love of Scary Movies One Step Too Far..... It has been almost one year since high-school student Sydney (Neve Campbell) had to deal with the aftermath of the brutal murder of her mother.....now there's a new killer on the loose around the sleepy town of Woodsboro and apparently, he's now targeting her?? :o Teenagers are being killed all over town and everyone's a suspect....and what results is one of THE more influential horror films of all time which is approaching it's 30th Anniversary! Directed by horror master Wes Craven (Nightmare on Elm Street, The People Under the Stairs, The Hills Have Eyes), this iconic thriller also co-stars Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, and Henry Winkler. It's a SCREAM baby!!! Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E38
    October 10 · 14 min

    Digger (2026)

    Digger Rockwell (Oscar-nominee Tom Cruise) is one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the world who runs a lucrative oil company which has been digging for oill in the Arctic. One fateful morning, it is revaled to him that a drilling operation in that part of the world has inadverdently caused a massive glacier to break apart.....and it's headed towards Europe, which would result in a MAJOR environmental catastrophe. :o Suddenly he finds himself surrounded by American leaders, scientists, family members, and various other lackeys ALL freaking out over the impending disaster....how will he handle this, will he come up with a solution, is it too late to save the world?? Oscar-winner Alejando G. Inarritu (The Revenant, Birdman, Amores Perros) directs this over-the-top satire which now seems destined to be one of the biggest box office flops of recent years....does it deserve the hate? Also co-starring Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Huller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and Emma D'arcy among several others....there's only way to find out. ;) Let's enter the world of Digger..... Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E37
    October 6 · 18 min

    Green Room (2016)

    A punk rock band is forced to fight for survival after witnessing something they shouldn't have at a bar run by Neo-Nazi skinheads.....and those skinheads are lead by Sir Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation, X-Men)?? :o What results is a brutal thriller when the band lead by Pat (Anton Yelchin) and Sam (Alia Shakwat) have to figure out increasingly ruthless ways to escape this situation alive. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier (Rebel Ridge, Blue Ruin) and just in time for spooky season, let's revisit one of the more intense horror thrillers of recent years..... Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E36
    October 2 · 19 min

    Carrie (1976)

    Based upon one of the earliest novels from Stephen King, this is the tragic story of Carrie White (Oscar-winner Sissy Spacek) who's a troubled teenage girl struggling to fit in at her local high school. Carries's life is dominated by her very religious mother, Margaret (Oscar-nominee Piper Laurie) who has completely isolated her from every one else around her. Carrie also discovers that she has a special gift...an ability to move people and objects with her mind. :o Suddenly, Carrie finds herself being courted by Tommy (William Katt) who has asked her to be his prom date. So then one fateful night, Carrie goes to the Prom with Tommy hoping to finally enjoy herself among her fellow students, but some other students (Nancy Allen, John Travolta) have other plans for her.....and chaos ensues! This enduring horror classic received two Oscar nominations for both Spacek and Laurie, while also being the first breakout hit for director Brian DePalma (Scarface, The Untouchables, Mission Impossible, Blow Out). Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E35
    September 30 · 17 min

    Ricochet (1991)

    Nick Styles (Oscar-winner Denzel Washington) is a hot shot LAPD cop-turned-Assistant DA who took off after publicly nabbing a murderous criminal named Earl Talbot Blake (Oscar-nominee John Lithgow) who ends up in prison afterwards. Only Earl has other ideas.....not just escape, but REVENGE.:o So after a brutal prison scape, Earl plots to ruin Nick's life and terrorize every one involved with him.....and violent, sleazy chao ensues! This was one of Denzel's first major starring vehicles and his first true action role not longer after his first Oscar win in 1990 - it was a minor hit upon release but has since become a cult classic not ony resulting Denzel's stardom but a genuinely over-the-top villain performance from Lithgow. (Is there any kind? :P)) Directed by Russell Mulcahy (Highlander, The Shadow), this hard-core '90's actioner also co-stars Ice T, Kevin Pollak, and Victoria Dillard. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E34
    September 25 · 17 min

    Resident Evil (2026)

    Based upon the long-popular video game, acclaimed directed Zach Cregger (Weapons, Barbarian) has brough his own vision of this beloved property to the big screen. The focus this time is on a lowly courier named Brian (Austin Abrams) who is tasked with delivering an urgent medical specimen one snowy night outside of Raccoon City. On an icy country road, he gets into an accident and hits some one .....once he stops to try to help this person, he gets a LOT more than he bargained for resulting in one crazy, scary night! New, scary threats emerge from every corner and we follow Brian on his treacherous mission to deliver this item but more importantly, to SURVIVE the night. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E33
    September 22 · 20 min

    Set It Off (1996)

    Four young women who are also long-time friends (Jada Pinkett-Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise) living in Los Angeles find themselves increasingly desperate to the point where they decide to become bankrobbers. Initially they're successful but then then things start to get increasingly complicated when one of them strikes up a romance with a local bank executive (Blair Underwood) and the local police (lead by John C. McGinley) begin to close in on them. Directred by F. Gary Gray (Straight Outta Compton, Law Abiding Citizen, The Italian Job, Friday), this tense action thriller was a surprise hit when it was released thirty years ago this fall, also with a hit soundtrack which features some great music from En Vogue, Seal, and several other notable pop artists from this era. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E32
    September 19 · 18 min

    Big Night (1996)

    Co-directed by Stanley Tucci (The Devil Wears Prada, Spotlight) and Campbell Scott (Singles, Roger Dodger), this acclaimed culinary dramedy also co-stars both of them alongside a stellar cast of Oscar and Emmy nominees/winners including Tony Shalhoub, Minnie Driver, Marc Anthony, Allison Janney, and the late, great Sir Ian Holm. This is the simple of story of two recently emigrated brothers (Tucci, Shalhoub) from Italy who start their own Italian restaurant on the New Jersey shore in the 1950's. The food is great but business is slow, especially compared to a rival restaurant run down the street run by a much more business-savvy Italian owner played by Holm. Then one night, a unique opportunity presents itself: popular jazz singer/musician Louis Prima is coming to town and he will be going to THEIR restaurant! :) So the brothers pull out all of the stops to prepare some great food and invite every one they know to have dinner there, resulting in one potentially.....BIG NIGHT. ;) Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E31
    September 16 · 18 min

    About Last Night (1986)

    Danny (Emmy-nominee Rob Lowe) and Debbie (Oscar-nominee Demi Moore) are two young Chicagoans who meet at their favorite bar, start to date, move in together....and eventually fall in love. And they each have two best friends (Elizabeth Perkins, Jim Belushi) who have conflicting feelings about each of their new partners which sometimes complicates things. That's pretty much the entire story but what made this romantic comedy so special forty years ago when it was first released was the writing, the performances, the '80's Chicago setting, and even the songs. Co-written and directed by Edward Zwick (Glory, Love and Other Drugs, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai), let's review what would end being one of THE prototypical rom-com's of its era. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E30
    September 11 · 16 min

    Toy Soldiers (1991)

    A group of troublemaking teenage boys decide to take a stand when terrorists seize control of their boarding school. That's the official IMDB description and pretty much all you need to know. ;) Released thirty-five years ago, this was one of several '90's action films inspired by Die Hard - this "Die Hard with Teenagers" was directed by Daniel Petrie Jr. (In The Army Now) and it stars Sean Astin, Will Wheaton, Andrew Divoff, Keith Coogan, Mason Adams, Oscar-nominee Denholm Elliott, George Perez, TE Russell, and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett. Let's go back to school! Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E29
    September 9 · 16 min

    Onslaught (2026)

    This is the story of a divorced, burnt out ex-army sniper-now- superintendent (Adria Arjona) of a remote trailer park in the deserts of New Mexico who has her young daughter (Blake Kennedy) for one weekend....and is soon tasked with trying to protect her once a new brutal threat emerges. This threat is a trio of murderous super-soldiers who have broken out from a nearby military experimentation facility....and they are brutally wiping out everyone in their path! 😳 Directed by genre master Adam Wingard (The Guest, Godzilla Vs Kong, You're Next), this throwback grindhouse action/sci-fi/horror thriller also co-stars Dan Stevens, Alex Periera, Drew Starkey, Rebecca Hall, Michael Biehn, and Reginald VelJohnson. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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  • S6 · E28
    September 3 · 19 min

    Citizen Kane (1941)

    Multimillionaire newspaper tycoon Charles Foster Kane (Oscar-winner Orson Welles) dies alone in his extravagant mansion named Xanadu, speaking a single word: "Rosebud." In an attempt to figure out the meaning of this word, a reporter tracks down the people who worked and lived with Kane. They tell their stories in a series of flashbacks which reveal much about Kane's life but not enough to unlock the riddle of his dying breath. This was the film directorial debut of Orson Welles who was also an actor and playwright at the time of release, bringing over much of the cast from his renowned Mercury Theatre troupe to play key roles including Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, Everett Sloane, Ray Collins, George Coulouris, and Agnes Moorehead. As the story was loosely based on the life of then media magnate William Randolph Hearst, it never achieved the necessary level of release in theaters to eneable it become commercially successful though the film was nominated for nine Academy Awards including Best Picture, along with both Best Actor and Best Director for Welles. The only Oscar it would win would be Best Original Screenplay for Welles and co-writer Herman J. Mackiewicz. Over time, its reputation has only grown and it is now considered by many critics and cinephiles to be one of the greatest if not THE best American film of all time. Host & Editor: Geoff Gershon Producer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://livingforthecinema.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

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