Let's Talk - Movies Episode 89: Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Remastered Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #...
Jun 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 89
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 88: Karate Kid Legends (2025) - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the newest movie in The Karate Kid series, Karate Kid Legends, after seeing it together on opening day, May 30th, 2025. Karate Kid Legends (2025) Synopsis: After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Di...
Jun 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 88
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 87: The Karate Kid (2010) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit The Karate Kid remake. The Karate Kid (2010) Synopsis: Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the 12-year-old boy embraces Kung Fu, taught to him by a master. Director: Harald Zwart Writer: Christopher Murphey, Robert Mark Kamen Cinematographer: Roger Pratt Composer: James Horner Cast: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Ron...
Jun 14, 2025•28 min•Ep. 87
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 86: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 04 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, the brilliance of David Cronenberg, and the creation of Brundlefly. This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experi...
Jun 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 86
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 85: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 03 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, the brilliance of David Cronenberg, and the creation of Brundlefly. This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experi...
May 29, 2025•19 min•Ep. 85
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 84: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, the brilliance of David Cronenberg, and the creation of Brundlefly. This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experi...
May 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 84
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 83: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, the brilliance of David Cronenberg, and the creation of Brundlefly. This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experi...
May 14, 2025•21 min•Ep. 83
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 82: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Top Gun (1986) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his third film role as Iceman in the action classic, Top Gun (1986). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Top Gun (1986) Synopsis: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitud...
May 07, 2025•18 min•Ep. 82
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 81: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Real Genius (1985) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his second film role as Chris Knight in the sci-fi comedy classic, Real Genius (1985). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Top Secret! (1984) Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into ...
Apr 30, 2025•14 min•Ep. 81
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 80: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Top Secret! (1984) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his first film role as Nick Rivers in the slapstick comedy classic, Top Secret! (1984). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Disclaimer: The first 15 people that listened to this episode also heard E81, which was but mistakenly attached to the file. It has since been corrected so it was an early preview for those lucky...
Apr 24, 2025•13 min•Ep. 80
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 79: Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Vol. 02 Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #cla...
Oct 23, 2024•16 min•Ep. 79
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 78: Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Vol. 01 Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #cla...
Oct 17, 2024•19 min•Ep. 78
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 77: Swingers (1996) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Swingers. Swingers (1996) Synopsis: A wannabe actor has a hard time moving on from a break-up, but he is lucky to have supportive friends. Director: Doug Liman Writer: Jon Favreau Cinematographer: Doug Liman Composer: Justin Reinhardt Cast: Doug Liman, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert, Heather Graham, Recorded: 09-19-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Li...
Oct 08, 2024•6 min•Ep. 77
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 76: Falling in Love (1984) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling in Love. Falling in Love (1984) Synopsis: Although they live married lives, two strangers keep running into each other, starting a friendship that could blossom into so much more. Director: Ulu Grosbard Writer: Michael Cristofer Cinematographer: Peter Suschitzky Composer: Dave Grusin Cast: Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek, George Mart...
Oct 06, 2024•5 min•Ep. 76
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 75: Cocktail (1988) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Cocktail. * Doug Coughlin is played by Bryan Brown as not Blair Brown as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Cocktail (1988) Synopsis: A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. Director: Roger Donaldson Writer: Heywood Gould Cinematographer: Dean Semler Composer: J. Peter Robinson Cast: Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, Bryan Brown, Kell...
Oct 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 75
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 74: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Director: Todd Field Writer: Todd Field Cinematographer: Florian Hoffmeister...
Oct 02, 2024•7 min•Ep. 74
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 73: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Director: Todd Field Writer: Todd Field Cinematographer: Florian Hoffmeister...
Sep 30, 2024•11 min•Ep. 73
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 72: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - Trailer - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the not-so-classic movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, and much more. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Synopsis: Jason Voorhees is accidentally awakened from his watery grave and ends up stalking a ship full of graduating high-school students headed to Manhattan, New York. Director: R...
Sep 28, 2024•8 min•Ep. 72
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 71: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Cinematographer: Derek Vanlint Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, H...
Sep 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 71
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 70: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Cinematographer: Derek Vanlint Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, H...
Sep 24, 2024•12 min•Ep. 70
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 69: Falling Down (1993) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling Down. Falling Down (1993) Synopsis: An ordinary man frustrated with the various flaws he sees in society begins to psychotically and violently lash out against them. Director: Joel Schumacher Writer: Ebbe Roe Smith Cinematographer: Andrzej Bartkowiak Composer: James Newton Howard Cast: Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin, Tuesday Weld, ...
Sep 19, 2024•7 min•Ep. 69
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 68: Real Genius (1985) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Real Genius. Real Genius (1985) Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan. Director: Martha Coolidge Writer: Neal Israel, Pat Proft, PJ Torokvei Cinematographer: Vilmos Zs...
Sep 12, 2024•5 min•Ep. 68
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 67: Red Dawn (1984) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Red Dawn. Red Dawn (1984) Synopsis: It is the dawn of World War III. In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces. Director: John Milius Writer: John Milius, Kevin Reynolds Cinematographer: Ric Waite Composer: Basil Poledouris Cast: Patrick Sawyze, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Char...
Sep 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 67
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 66: A Simple Plan (1998) - First Watched Jason Connell discusses his memorable experience of watching A Simple Plan for the first time, back in 1998. A Simple Plan (1998) Synopsis: Three blue-collar acquaintances come across millions of dollars in lost cash and make a plan to keep their find from the authorities, but it isn't long before complications and mistrust weave their way into the plan. Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Scott B. Smith Cinematographer: Alar Kivilo Co...
Aug 29, 2024•6 min•Ep. 66
Let’s Talk - Movies Episode 65: Just Curious Media Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez celebrate the 5-Year Anniversary of Just Curious Media! Recorded: 06-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Sal Rodriguez #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #fi...
Aug 16, 2024•27 min•Ep. 65
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 64: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about the extraordinary career of the late Donald Sutherland, the similarities between body snatchers and the pandemic, and how Spock became a pod person. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Synopsis: When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the city's residents one body...
Jul 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 64
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 63: Teen Wolf (1985) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about the rise of Michael J. Fox, werewolf movies, and the popular ‘80s troupe of lead actors chasing the blonde and winding up with the brunette. Teen Wolf (1985) Synopsis: An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree. Director: Rod Daniel Writer: Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman Cinematographer: Tim Suhrstedt Composer: Miles Goodman...
Jun 21, 2024•58 min•Ep. 63
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 62: They Live (1988) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the cult classic movie and talk about the iconic "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, the longest fight scene in movie history, and spotting aliens in real-life. They Live (1988) Synopsis: They influence our decisions without us knowing it. They numb our senses without us feeling it. They control our lives without us realizing it. They live. Director: John Carpenter Writer: John Carpenter (screenplay), Ray ...
Jun 09, 2024•59 min•Ep. 62
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 61: Tribute - Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, Tootsie, WarGames) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late beloved actor Dabney Coleman who played countless memorable characters in classic movies such as North Dallas Forty, 9 to 5, On Golden Pond, Tootsie, WarGames, Dragnet, and so many more. Dabney Coleman Born: January 3, 1932 Died: May 16, 2024 (92) Documentary: Not Such a Bad Guy: Conversations with Dabney Coleman Recorded: 05-29-24 Studio: Just Curious Medi...
Jun 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 61
Let's Talk - Cobra Kai Episode 60: Let's Talk - JAWS - Teaser Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss their new show, Let's Talk - JAWS, which is an addictively fun podcast immersed in anything and everything related to JAWS. Listen now! Recorded: 04-11-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Spotify Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #...
May 24, 2024•17 min•Ep. 60
