Freelance journalist Ilana Kaplan joins us to talk about the experience of writing her first book “Nora Ephron At the Movies,” as well as one of her favorite movies as an angsty teen: John Hughes’s directorial debut “Sixteen Candles.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 29, 2025•59 min•Season 20Ep. 12
Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary host of INCREMENT VICE - Travis Woods - break the balls of the Criterion 4K release of what he argues is perhaps the greatest movie of the 1970s, and therefore one of the greatest movies ever, William Friedkin's SORCERER. Sorcerer A hallucinatory journey into the heart of darkness, William Friedkin’s pulse-pounding reimagining of the suspense classic The Wages of Fear was dismissed upon its release, only to be recognised decades la...
Jun 28, 2025•52 min•Season 10Ep. 89
Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos ( Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. In this episode, we discuss: Flesh and Fantasy (1943) / Dead Of Night (1945) – Imprint Collection #395 – 396 It Came From Outer Space (1953) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray + 3D Blu-ray – Imprint Collection #394 Tales Of Adventure – Collection 6 (1945 – 1969) – Imprint Collection #401 – 404...
Jun 27, 2025•30 min•Season 10Ep. 88
Hang onto your slipcases, because Blake Howard and the legendary @RufusTSuperfly aka Tom Reagan’s Hat discuss the swashbuckling delights in the choreography and sound design of Criterion's new release, The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester. The Three Musketeers / The Four Musketeers: Two Films by Richard Lester Alexandre Dumas’s immortal tale of adventure and camaraderie received perhaps the finest of its numerous screen adaptations with this two-part swashbuckl...
Jun 17, 2025•34 min•Season 10Ep. 87
Film writer Max Evry spent several years of his life investigating a failure: David Lynch’s 1984 screen adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, “Dune.” But was it really a failure? If so, why? If not, why was (and is) it perceived as such? The resultant book, “A Masterpiece in Disarray,” is one of the best of the recent books on single films; he joins us to talk about the book and the film, and what makes it so special to him. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 20Ep. 11
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Who taught you, Priscilla and Maria? We don't remember. That's the second th...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 21Ep. 10
Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Isaac Feldberg will discuss the canonisation of Sean Baker with the special CRITERION COLLECTION releases of ANORA and PRINCE OF THE CITY. Anora Contemporary cinema’s foremost chronicler of American dreamers and schemers hustling on the margins of capitalist promise, Sean Baker, reaches new heights of mastery with this audacious anti–Cinderella story—a whirlwind neorealist screwball comedy with an aching heart. In an electric, star-is-born perf...
Jun 07, 2025•38 min•Season 10Ep. 86
Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard & Jen Johans of One Heat Minute Productions & Watch With Jen , will discuss the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT. IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT Passing through the backwoods town of Sparta, Mississippi, Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) becomes embroiled in a murder case. He forms an uneasy alliance with the bigoted police chief (Rod Steiger), who faces mounting pressure from Sparta’s hostile c...
Jun 05, 2025•21 min•Season 10Ep. 85
Before recently, we knew John Bleasdale best as one of our favorite podcasters - he hosts, among others, “Writers on Film,” a spotlight on film books, on which Jason has guested twice. Now John has written a book of his own, “The Magic Hours: The Films and Hidden Life of Terrence Malick,” and joins us to discuss one of Malick’s best, “Days of Heaven.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 20Ep. 10
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' The warrior code, the delight in the battle. You understand that, Roxana Had...
May 22, 2025•32 min•Season 21Ep. 9
Jonathan Rosenbaum is one of the foremost film critics and historians in the world, author of several essential books — including his most recent collection, “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities.” He’s with us to discuss one of his favorite movies, Carl Theodor Dreyer’s indelible “Ordet.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 18, 2025•58 min•Season 20Ep. 9
Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Sean Burns (film critic) will discuss the greatness of the departed Gene Hackman in the special CRITERION COLLECTION 4K release of NIGHT MOVES. Night Moves Arthur Penn’s haunting neonoir reimagines the hard-boiled detective film for the disillusioned, paranoid 1970s. In one of his greatest performances, Gene Hackman oozes world-weary cynicism as a private investigator whose search for an actress’s missi...
May 13, 2025•34 min•Season 10Ep. 84
Marya E. Gates’s wonderful new book “Cinema Her Way: Visionary Female Directors in Their Own Words” includes interviews with 19 groundbreaking women directors — including Susan Seidelman, whose 1985 smash (masterpiece, even?) “Desperately Seeking Susan” is our subject for today. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 20Ep. 8
Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos ( Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases. In this episode, we discuss: Man Bites Dog (1992) - Imprint Collection #388 Shattered Glass (2003) - Imprint Collection #390 In The Bedroom (2001) - Imprint Collection #391 The Weight Of Water (2000) - Imprint Collection #392 Factory Girl (2006) - Imprint Collection #393 Suppor...
May 02, 2025•40 min•Season 10Ep. 83
The Decade Project is an ongoing, One Heat Minute Productions Patreon-exclusive podcast that looks back at films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what’s ripe for rediscovery. The third year, being released on the main podcast feed, is the films of 2015. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2016 in 2026, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In this special bonus episode, I catch up with my friend, film historian an...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr•Season 15Ep. 27
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' You won't kill me, Liam Billingham. Just make sure you get the bullet... Sce...
Apr 28, 2025•55 min•Season 21Ep. 8
Hosts Katie Walsh and Blake Howard bring our faves Jordan Harper and Travis Woods together to walk through the hospital parking lot, to conclude this beautiful, chaotic, horny mission. Jordan Harper Jordan Harper is the Edgar-Award winning author of SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, THE LAST KING OF CALIFORNIA, EVERYBODY KNOWS and the short story collection LOVE AND OTHER WOUNDS. Travis Woods (Host of INCREMENT VICE ) Travis Woods is a Contributing Editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room, as well as a writer for The N...
Apr 22, 2025•45 min•Season 7Ep. 78
TCM host and prolific author Alicia Malone joins us to discuss Peter Weir’s contemporary classic “Picnic at Hanging Rock.” She fills us in on the Australian New Wave, the film’s considerable cultural reach in her home country, and her new book “TCM Imports: Timeless Favorites and Hidden Gems of World Cinema,” on shelves Tuesday. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: ...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr•Season 20Ep. 7
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Is Travis Woods a friend of yours? We went to high school together. Scene 7:...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 21Ep. 7
Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) and special guest Bilge Ebiri (film critic/writer/editor at New York Magazine) collaborate to dissect a special CRITERION COLLECTION release. Thief The contemporary American auteur Michael Mann’s bold artistic sensibility was already fully formed when he burst out of the gate with Thief, his debut feature. James Caan stars, in one of his most riveting performances, as a no-nonsense ex-con professional thief planning to l...
Apr 15, 2025•57 min•Season 10Ep. 82
FOR THE LATEST EPISODE OF THIS 90S CELEBRATION PODCAST, WE (HOSTS CHRIS CANDY, ROB BELUSHI, AND BLAKE HOWARD) ARE ROLLING TO TALK ALL ABOUT VAL KILMER AND EVERYTHING BURSTING OUT OF TOMBSTONE. Thank you so much for the ongoing support! Join our Patreon for as little as $1 a month for exclusive weekly podcasts + access to the OHM discord here . One Heat Minute Productions WEBSITE: oneheatminute.com TWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPods MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minu...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 12Ep. 17
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Vyce Victus and Brandon Streussnig, get out of here! l'll see you at the saf...
Apr 13, 2025•50 min•Season 21Ep. 6
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Everybody wants to go to the party. Nobody wants to stay and clean up. Help ...
Apr 11, 2025•35 min•Season 21Ep. 5
The czar of noir himself, TCM’s “Noir Alley” host Eddie Muller, joins us to discuss Michael Curtiz’s (slightly) closer 1950 adaptation of Hemingway’s “To Have and Have Not.” Hear his thoughts on the various adaptations, the power of its leading man and the counterpoints of its leading ladies, and the new edition of his marvelous book “Dark City Dames,” on shelves Tuesday. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 20Ep. 6
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' BenDavid Grabinski, Jason Bailey and Jordan Harper, what's the colour of the...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 21Ep. 4
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Got the swag, kept the money. Recorded the pod with Jen Johans and Rob Belus...
Mar 30, 2025•35 min•Season 21Ep. 3
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' All your concerns will be addressed before we (Sean Burns, Peter Avellino an...
Mar 27, 2025•46 min•Season 21Ep. 2
Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.' Why would you get into this podcast? You know the reason(s) - Dan Mecca, Con...
Mar 25, 2025•41 min•Season 21Ep. 1
“Hung Up” writer and “Lemme Say This” co-host Hunter Harris joins us to discuss Mike Nichols’s scathing 1971 chronicle of the battle of the sexes. We dig in on the picture’s emotional brutality, theatrical structure, and complicated characters (the women, at least), as well as Hunter’s reason for connection to Art Garfunkel. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 20Ep. 5
In the eighth and final episode, host Blake Howard discusses the legacy of SNEAKERS with: Co-host of Light the Fuse: The Offical Mission: Impossible Podcast , author and film journalist - Drew Taylor Co-host of Light the Fuse: The Offical Mission: Impossible Podcast , and writer-director of Night Owls and There She Goes - Charles Hood Screenwriter and producer of The Americans, Hannibal and Halt and Catch Fire - Angelina Burnett Author, screenwriter and podcaster - Lee Zachariah Writer and film ...
Mar 23, 2025•55 min•Season 19Ep. 8
