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Stamper Cinema
by Stamper Cinema
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Episodes
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A Discussion on Psycho II (1983), Vera Miles and Alfred Hitchcock with author Christopher McKittrick
Greetings! In this week's episode, we're look back on the sequel nobody expected, and one that deserves much more credit than it gets Psycho II (1983). More than 20 years after Alfred Hitchcock's original masterpiece, Anthony Perkins returns as Norman Bates, a man attempting to rebuild his life...
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The Thing + 12 Angry Men: A Conversation on Masculinity, Leadership and Paranoia - with writer Alex Grass
Greetings! In this week's episode we're doing something a little different! What do 12 Angry Men and The Thing have in common? More than you might think. I'm joined by author Alex Grass for a thematic deep dive into Sidney Lumet's courtroom classic and John Carpenter's sci-fi horror masterpiece....
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Spaceballs (1987) - with Matt Evans, writer & comedian
Greetings! In this week's episode of Stamper Cinema, we're heading to a galaxy not so far away to talk about Mel Brooks' sci-fi spoof Spaceballs! Joining us for the adventure is comedian/writer Matt Evans. In this episode we cover it all. Dark Helmet, Lone Starr, Barf, Yogurt, the Schwartz,...
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Young Frankenstein (1974) - with author Christopher 'Coyote' Choate
Greetings! In this week’s episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re heading to Transylvania for one of the greatest comedies ever made: Young Frankenstein! Released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein features an absolutely ridiculous comedy dream team, including Gene Wilder, Peter…
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UHF (1989) - with comedian Leah Renee
Greetings! In this week’s episode, we’re flipping over to Channel 62 for the wonderfully weird 1989 cult comedy UHF, starring Weird Al Yankovic. When unemployed dreamer George Newman unexpectedly takes over a struggling local television station, he discovers that bizarre programming, a kung-fu...
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Deep Red (1975) - with Kevin & Erin from The Podcast That Wouldn't Die!
Greetings! Welcome to the Season Seven Premiere of Stamper Cinema!!! In this week's episode we're heading to Italy to examine one of horror cinema's most stylish and influential films: Deep Red (Profondo Rosso). Joining me is Kevin & Erin from The Podcast that would Die! Together we explore why...
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Boogie Nights (1997) - with Vic Lagina
Greetings! In this week's episode, our Season Finale, we're revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed 1997 masterpiece, Boogie Nights. Returning to show to help us break it all down is Vic Lagina, writer and retired adult filmmaker. Vic's unique firsthand experience offers an honest and...
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Angus (1995) - with Kira Hartley Klinger
Greetings! In this week's episode we're revisiting one of the most overlooked coming-of-age films of the 1990s: Angus (1995). What was marketed as a typical teen comedy turned out to be a heartfelt story about bullying, self-acceptance, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself. Joining…
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Crazy People (1990) - with sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer
Greetings! In this episode we're discussing the forgotten 1990 comedy Crazy People, starring Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah, Paul Reiser, and J.T. Walsh. What happens when a burned-out advertising executive suffers a breakdown and decides to start telling the truth in his ad campaigns? Listen and…
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Chinatown (1974) - with writer/director Craig D. Forrest
Greetings! In this week's episode, we dive into one of the greatest American films ever made — Chinatown. This serious film discussion explores the haunting neo-noir classic directed by Roman Polanski and written by legendary screenwriter Robert Towne. Joined by filmmaker, TV director…
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A Hard Day's Night (1964) - with author Kristin Massey
Greetings! In this week's episode, we’re diving into A Hard Day’s Night (1964)—the film that captured Beatlemania at full throttle and quietly changed the language of movies, music, and pop culture. And joining us this time around is Kristin Massey author of The J.O.A.T. Life Lessons from a Jill…
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Josie and the Pussycats (2001) - with Edward Miskie
Greetings! In this week's episode we discuss Josie and the Pussycats, the neon-soaked, bubblegum pop comedy that crashed at the box office. At first glance, Josie and the Pussycats is a teen movie about a girl band hitting it big. But underneath it's an absolutely brilliant, razor-sharp satire...
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Caddyshack (1980) - with podcaster Kirsten Rudberg
Greeting! In this week's Stamper Cinema, we tee up one of the most chaotic, quotable, and beloved comedies of the 1980s—Caddyshack. Returning the podcast to talk about it is podcaster extraordinaire and all-around amazing human, Kirsten Rudberg (Byte Sized Blessings)! Directed by Harold Ramis…
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The Blues Brothers (1980) - with actor Kyle Merrick
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re putting the band back together to talk about the 1980 cult comedy classic The Blues Brothers. What began as a quirky musical sketch on Saturday Night Live somehow evolved into one of the most unique films of its era. Joining us to break it all...
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 6 (aka The Caravan Departs After the Roast)
In this episode we discuss the season 1 finale from HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 'The Morrow'. Listen on as John and I look back and even look forward. Episode Rating: 8/10 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27497448/ Want to be a guest on Stamper Cinema? Send us a message on PodMatch, here:...
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 5 (aka Get Up!)
In this episode we discuss the season 1, episode 5 from HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 'In the Name of the Mother'. Listen on as John and I pour one out for the King that Never Was - or several Episode Rating: 9.5/10 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27497448/ Want to be a guest on Stamper...
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 4 (aka I will take Ser Duncan's Side)
In this episode we discuss the season 1, episode 4 from HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, 'Seven'. Episode Rating: 9/10 Flix & Sips Beverages: John is drinking a Guinness, Andrew is drinking a Bell's Best Brown Guinness Rating - 8/10 Bell's Best Brown - 6.5/10 Want to be a guest on Stamper...
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Labyrinth (1986) - with author Bria Rose
Greetings! This week on Stamper Cinema, we step into the strange, magical, and endlessly quotable world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth. Released in 1986 and starring Jennifer Connelly and an unforgettable David Bowie as the Goblin King, Labyrinth blends fantasy, music, puppetry, and dream logic into a...
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 3 (aka The Noble Squire)
Greetings! In this week's episode we break down episode 3 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Things are starting to pick up.
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode 2 (aka The Legacy of Ser Arlan)
Greetings! In this episode, John and I discuss episode 2 of the all-new HBO series - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms *Want to be a guest on Stamper Cinema? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1631718514660x735433606388177700**
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Flix & Sips: The Hunt for Red October (1990)
Greetings! In this episode we dive deep beneath the surface with The Hunt for Red October, the classic Cold War thriller that proves tension doesn’t need explosions. Directed by John McTiernan and based on Tom Clancy’s bestselling novel, the film stars Sean Connery as legendary Soviet submarine...
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Flix & Sips Presents: A Pod of the Seven Kingdoms - Episode I
Greetings! In this episode, John and I discuss episode 1 of the all-new HBO series - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms *Want to be a guest on Stamper Cinema? Send us a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1631718514660x735433606388177700**
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Flix & Sips: A Few Good Men (1992)
Greetings! In this week’s episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re raising a glass for a Flix & Sips discussion on Rob Reiner’s A Few Good Men. Written by Aaron Sorkin and loaded with endlessly quotable dialogue, this 1992 courtroom classic pits military authority against moral responsibility. Join us as...
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Flix & Sips: Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Greetings! In this week's episode John and I tackle one of the most powerful films of the Vietnam era: Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July. Starring Tom Cruise in a career-defining performance, the film tells the true story of Ron Kovic, a small-town patriot whose belief in duty and country...
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Jackie Brown (1997) - with author John Bukowski
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we take a deep dive into Jackie Brown, Quentin Tarantino’s soulful, character-driven crime film and one of the most underrated entries in his filmography. Based on Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch, Jackie Brown stars Pam Grier in a career-defining...
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Harvey (1950) - with writer/filmmaker Brent Lindstrom
Greetings! In this week's episode of Stamper Cinema, we revisit one of Hollywood’s most beloved and quietly subversive classics: Harvey (1950), starring James Stewart in one of the most charming performances of his career. Directed by Henry Koster and adapted from Mary Chase’s Pulitzer...
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Flix & Sips: Platoon (1986)
Greetings! In this week's FLIX & SIPS episode of Stamper Cinema, we head into the jungle to break down Oliver Stone’s Platoon (1986) - one of the most raw, emotional, and as John says, 'Influential war films ever made.' Drawing from Stone’s own combat experience, the film explores the moral…
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Flix & Sips: Stripes (1981)
Greetings! In the episode we're introducing a new series to Stamper Cinema. We're calling it Flix & Sips. In these episodes, John swaps his role as recurring guest for recurring co-host. We still talk movies, we still share stories, and we still share a few drinks while we do it. Okay, so maybe…
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A Dozen (or so) Vampire Movies To Sink Your Teeth Into
Greetings! Halloween is here, and in this week's episode we're going for the jugular! That's right, we're talking Vampires. Some good, some bad, but all are essential. I've got a dozen-ish vampire films you must see before you die. Whether it's the silent terror of Nosferatu or the chaotic comedy...
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Bordello of Blood (A watchalong episode with writer Alan Katz)
Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls! This week on a very special episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re diving deep into one of the wildest horror-comedies of the 1990s — Bordello of Blood! But even better, we're making it a watchalong with the film's co-writer Alan Katz! This blood-soaked romp was the...
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White Nights (with Phil Dukarsky)
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we step into the Cold War era with Taylor Hackford’s White Nights (1985), a film that blends political tension, dance, and the undeniable magnetism of its cast. Starring Mikhail Baryshnikov as a Soviet ballet dancer who defects and Gregory Hines as an...
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A Discussion on AI Characters in Cinema (with Bill Cushing)
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we dive into one of the most fascinating and evolving themes in film: artificial intelligence. From the earliest cinematic visions of sentient machines to today’s nuanced portrayals of AI companions, villains, and everything in between, these…
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Tenet (with filmmaker, Jaze Bordeaux)
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we are joined by award-winning filmmaker JAZE BORDEAUX to unravel the intricate web of Christopher Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi action epic, Tenet. Join us as we dive deep into Nolan’s bold narrative experiments, the film’s unforgettable set pieces, its…
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Back to the Future - 40th Anniversary Discussion (with John Rohe)
Greetings! Welcome to the Season Six premiere of Stamper Cinema. And for this episode, Great Scott!, we’re taking a joyride through Hill Valley to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future! Joining us for the journey is best friend of the show, John Rohe! We’re spending one full hour...
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Friday the 13th: Part II
Greetings! In this episode I take a deep dive into the murky waters of Crystal Lake to discover the truth about Jason Voorhees. That's right, we're talking Friday the 13th! Well, Part II, that is! Inside the episode: Plot Breakdown Jason unmasked Slasher boom Production Notes Machete Rating, Kill...
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My Blue Heaven with Andrew Davies
Greetings! In this week's episode I am joined by author/improviser Andrew Davies to discuss the 90s comedy, MY BLUE HEAVEN, starring Steve Martin. This quirky gem is about a a flashy, fast-talking former mobster trying to adjust to suburban life under witness protection. And oh yeah, it's loosely...
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (with John Rohe)
Greetings! Ladies and gentlemen - we did it. John and I finally completed rewatching the entire Star Wars Skywalker Saga... sure it only took 4 years to do so, but we did it! Did we get it right this time? Listen for yourselves and let us know! For your convenience, I've attached a link to each…
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A conversation on The Big Lebowski... and the porn industry (with Vic Lagina)
Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we chat with filmmaker and author Vic Lagina to discuss The Big Lebowski as well as Vic's novel, Filthy! Let's start off with Filthy! To borrow Vic's own words, Filthy, " is the salaciously true story of Vic Lagina – Las Vegas’ most prolific...
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Discussing Tales From The Crypt with Alan Katz
Greetings! In this thrilling episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re joined by the incredibly talented writer Alan Katz, best known for his work on the iconic HBO horror series Tales from the Crypt. What You’ll Hear: Alan Katz opens up about his journey into the world of television writing, and how…
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The Lighthouse (with Connor Cunneen)
Greetings! In this episode, we dive deep into Robert Eggers' gripping psychological horror film The Lighthouse. Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, this 2019 indie hit is a visual and auditory experience like no other. Set on a desolate New England island, the film follows two lighthouse...
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A Conversation with Matt Drago
Greetings! In this episode we sit down with actor Matt Drago to discuss his new film SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA. Somewhere in Montana is a heartfelt 2025 drama that tells a story about a financially strapped Montana ranch owner, who reluctantly allows a Hollywood production company to use his land as a...
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A Conversation on Storytelling with Bonnie Garvin
Greetings! In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Garvin, an award-winning writer, producer, USC Screenwriting Professor, and creator of Storytelling Lab. Storytelling Lab is a six-week course designed to help aspiring writers learn, develop and perfect their craft of storytelling, whether for...
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Dr. Strangelove (with Podcaster Kirsten Rudberg)
Greetings! In this episode, we dive into Stanley Kubrick’s satirical masterpiece Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Released in 1964, this dark comedy tackles the absurdity of the Cold War era, blending biting social commentary with sharp humor. The film follows...
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Phantom Thread (with Jake Green, podcaster)
Greetings! In this episode we're tackling Paul Thomas Anderson's absolutely brilliant romantic tale PHANTOM THREAD (2017). If you haven't seen it (which I suspect for some of you, you haven't), here's a brief, yet excellent, synopsis I found on IMDB: In glamorous 1950s post-war London, renowned...
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The Junkman (with Tim and Patrick of The Film Bros. Championship Podcast)
Greetings! In this episode we cover the insanely bonkers (and mostly plotless) cult classic action that wrecked well over 150 different cars during its production, THE JUNKMAN (1982). And if you're a fan of stunts, HB Halicki and cars getting ripped to shreds, this is the movie for you! And…
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Gladiator (with author Neil Laird)
Greetings! In this episode we're going all the way back to the height of the Roman Empire with Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic, GLADIATOR! And returning back to the show to talk all about it, as well as discuss his brand new novel PRIME TIME POMPEII, Neil Laird! In addition to being an...
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A Veterans Day + War Films Discussion
Greetings! Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women around the world who served. Thank you for your service. In this episode, BILL CUSHING returns to share some memories from his time spent in the Navy. He also has a fat list of amazing war films worth watching: Das Boot Apocalypse Now Fury…
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Manhunter (with author John Bukowski)
Greetings! In this episode we welcome JOHN BUKOWSKI back to the show to discuss the 1986 thriller, written & directed by Michael Mann - MANHUNTER. You may recall, John was here last season when he introduced us to his novel CHECKOUT TIME. This time around he'll update us on how things are going…
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Se7en (with Jason Lepla)
Greetings! Welcome to a very special FLIX & SIPS episode of Stamper Cinema! Not only do we have an absolute banger of a film to discuss (1995's SEVEN aka SE7EN), but tonight's guest has offered the most delicious cocktail to pair it with. Shout out to tonight's guest, Canada's own, Jason Lepla…
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Friday the 13th (1980)
Greetings! In this episode I nerd out for about 30ish minutes on the 1980 Sean S. Cunningham classic FRIDAY THE 13th. That's right. The OG Friday. The one without the hockey mask-wearing, machete-wielding lake demon, known as Jason Voorhees. Disclaimer: Jason was NOT the original killer in Friday...
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