Let's Talk - Movies Episode 59: The Fly (1986) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Fly (1986) Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director: David Cronenberg Writer: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue Cinematographer: Mark Irwin Make-up and Creature Design: Chris Walas,...
May 17, 2024•18 min•Ep. 59
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 58: An American Werewolf in London (1981) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. An American Werewolf in London (1981) Synopsis: Two American college students on a walking tour of Britain are attacked by a werewolf that none of the locals will admit exists. Director: John Landis Writer: John Landis Cinematographer: Robert Paynter Special Makeup Effects Desig...
May 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 58
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 57: Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989) Synopsis: An ophthalmologist's mistress threatens to reveal their affair to his wife while a married documentary filmmaker is infatuated with another woman. Director: Woody Allen Writer: Woody Allen Cinematographer: Sven Nykvist Cast: Martin Landau, Angel...
Apr 20, 2024•13 min•Ep. 57
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 56: The Terminator (1984) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. The Terminator (1984) Synopsis: A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation. Director: James Cameron Writ...
Apr 05, 2024•15 min•Ep. 56
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 55: Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) Synopsis: A group of Southern California high school students are enjoying their most important subjects: sex, drugs, and rock n' roll. Director: Amy Heckerling Writer: Cameron Crowe Cinematographer: Matthew F. Leonetti Cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer...
Mar 22, 2024•12 min•Ep. 55
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 54: Risky Business (1983) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. Risky Business (1983) Synopsis: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. Director: Paul Brickman Writer: Paul Brickman Cinematographer: Bruce Surtees, Reynaldo Villalobos Cast: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantol...
Mar 09, 2024•14 min•Ep. 54
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 53: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) - Movie Matters Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the origin story of Let's Talk - Movies, which began with the short-lived show, Movie Matters. To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Synopsis: A fearless Secret Service agent will stop at nothing to bring down the counterfeiter who killed his partner. Director: William Friedkin Writer: William Friedkin, Gerald Petievich Cinematographer: Robby Müller Cast: William Petersen, Willem Dafoe...
Feb 23, 2024•18 min•Ep. 53
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 52: Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the status of Let's Talk - Movies as well as the other original shows from Just Curious Media which: include Let's Talk - Cobra Kai, That's A Crime, Dog Gone, and Let's Talk - JAWS. Support & Save: Let's Talk - Movies! Recorded: 01-09-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Spotify Follo...
Jan 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 52
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 51: Napoleon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Napoleon, the new Ridley Scott movie starring Joaquin Phoenix, and much more. Synopsis: An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: David Scarpa Cinematographer: Dariusz Wolski C...
Nov 24, 2023•22 min•Ep. 51
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 50: Halloween (1978) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about the genius of John Carpenter, the location of the real Michael Myers house, and mastering unassisted sit-up. Synopsis: Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. Director: John Carpenter Writer: John Carpenter, Debra Hill C...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 50
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 49: Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's, the new horror/mystery/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. During his first night on the job, he realizes that the night shift won't be so easy to get through. Pretty soon he will unveil what actually happened at Freddy's. Director: Emma Tammi Writer: Scott ...
Nov 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 49
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 48: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Killers of the Flower Moon, the new Martin Scorsese movie, and much more. Synopsis: When oil is discovered in 1920s Oklahoma under Osage Nation land, the Osage people are murdered one by one - until the FBI steps in to unravel the mystery. Director: Martin Scorsese Writer: Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese, David Grann Cinematographer: Rodrigo Prieto Compose...
Oct 25, 2023•21 min•Ep. 48
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 47: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched (Bonus) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie, again, and share more laughs over the subsequent titles from the franchise. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. Director: Sean S. Cunningham Writer: Victor Miller, Ron Kurz Cinematographer: Barry Adams Composer: Harry Manfredini Cast: Betsy Palmer, ...
Oct 18, 2023•19 min•Ep. 47
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 46: Friday the 13th (1980) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about visiting summer camps as a kid, Kevin Bacon's classic death scene, and how to fight back against a killer. Synopsis: A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer. Director: Sean S. Cunningham Writer: Victor Miller, Ron Kurz Cinematographer: Barry Adams Composer: ...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 45: Jaws "Franchise" - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise again and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Producer: David Brown, Richard Zanuck Director: Steven Spielber...
Sep 22, 2023•45 min•Ep. 45
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 44: Jaws "Franchise" - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie franchise and talk about all things in the Jaws universe. “The terrifying motion picture from the terrifying No. 1 best seller.” Jaws (1975) Synopsis: When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod, it's up to a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down. Producer: David Brown, Richard Zanuck Director: Steven Spielberg Writ...
Aug 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 44
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 43: Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the movie and talk about Key & Peele's Gremlins 2 skit, '90s sequels, and killing Leonard Maltin. Synopsis: The Gremlins are back, and this time, they've taken control of a New York City media mogul's high-tech skyscraper. Director: Joe Dante, Chuck Jones Writer: Chris Columbus, Charles S. Haas Cinematographer: John Hora Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Keye Luke, Zach Gal...
Aug 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 43
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 42: Gremlins (1984) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about Steven Spielberg's genius, wanting a mogwai, and not eating after midnight. Synopsis: A young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Director: Joe Dante Writer: Chris Columbus Cinematographer: John Hora Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Creature Designer: Chris W...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 42
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 41: Christine (1983) - Alexandra Paul (Leigh Cabot) Jason Connell has actor Alexandra Paul (Baywatch, Dragnet, American Flyers) on the show. They discuss her role as Leigh Cabot in John Carpenter's classic film, Christine, and much more. Recorded: 05-05-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkM...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 41
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 40: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, the new documentary about the famous actor, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the life of beloved actor and advocate Michael J. Fox, exploring his personal and professional triumphs and travails, and what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. Director: Davis Guggenheim Cast: Michael J. Fox, Tracy Pollan Recorded: 05-03-23 Studio: J...
May 05, 2023•14 min•Ep. 40
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 39: Barbie (2023) - Teaser Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the teaser trailer for Barbie, the new live-action/comedy movie, and much more. Synopsis: To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you're a Ken. Director: Greta Gerwig Writer: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Ariana Greenblatt, Helen Mirren, Will Ferrell Recorded: 04-17-23 Studio: Just Curio...
Apr 25, 2023•10 min
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 38: Midnight Run (1988) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell revisits the classic movie, Midnight Run, and talks about non-conventional buddy pictures, cross-country road trips, and potentially calling this movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, which ironically came out the same year. Synopsis: A bounty hunter pursues a former Mafia accountant who is also being chased by a rival bounty hunter, the F.B.I., and his old mob boss after jumping bail. Director: Martin Brest Writ...
Apr 17, 2023•15 min•Ep. 38
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 37: Air (2023) - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: Ben Affleck Writer: Alex Convery Cinematographer: Robert Richardson Cast: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Messina, Damian Delano Young, Chris Tuck...
Apr 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 37
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 36: Wind (1992) - Filming Locations Jason Connell visits The Elms historic mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, which was an actual filming location in the memorable sailing movie, Wind. The Elms https://www.NewportMansions.org/Mansions-And-Gardens/The-Elms/ Synopsis: Romance and adventure happen during the America's Cup series of yachting races. Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola Director: Carroll Ballard Cast: Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson, Jack ...
Apr 03, 2023•4 min•Ep. 36
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 35: Air (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell discusses the trailer for Air, the new Nike & Michael Jordan biopic movie, and much more. Synopsis: Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Director: Ben Affleck Cast: Matt Damon, Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis, Chris Messina, Damian Delano Young Recorded: 03-29-23 Studio: Just Curious M...
Mar 29, 2023•10 min•Ep. 35
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 34: Road House (2023) - Sneak Peak Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the upcoming remake of the classic movie, Road House and much more. Synopsis: Remake of the 1989 film 'Road House' about a bouncer at a rowdy bar. Director: Doug Liman Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Lukas Gage, Joaquim de Almeida, Daniela Melchior, Billy Magnussen, Conor McGregor Recorded: 03-16-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.co...
Mar 22, 2023•17 min•Ep. 34
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 33: M3GAN (2022) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for M3GAN, the new horror/sci-fi/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own. Director: Gerard Johnstone Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis Recorded: 02-16-23 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://...
Mar 15, 2023•17 min•Ep. 33
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 32: Groundhog Day (1993) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley revisit the classic movie and talk about the comedy duo of Bill Murray & Harold Ramis, the quest for enlightenment, and being stuck in a never-ending time loop. * Harold Ramis does actually make a brief appearance in the movie playing a Neurologist. Synopsis: A narcissistic, self-centered weatherman finds himself in a time loop on Groundhog Day, and the day keeps repeating until he gets it r...
Mar 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 32
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 31: Cocaine Bear (2023) - Trailer - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the trailer for Cocaine Bear, the new comedy/thriller movie, and much more. Synopsis: An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine. Director: Elizabeth Banks Cast: Ray Liotta, Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isiah Whitlock Jr., Ma...
Feb 24, 2023•15 min•Ep. 31
Let's Talk - Movies Episode 30: The Thing (1982) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about John Carpenter's legacy, toys that spawned from the film, and the sheer terror of shape-shifting aliens. Synopsis: A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. Director: John Carpenter Writer: Bill Lancaster (screenplay), John W. Campbell Jr. (story) Cinematographer: Dean Cundey Composer: Ennio ...
Feb 22, 2023•29 min•Ep. 30
