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The Dana Buckler Show

Dana Bucklerwww.podomatic.com



🎬 The Dana Buckler Show 🎥 is your ultimate destination for movie history, in-depth analysis, and exclusive insights into the world of film making. Hosted by renowned film historian and passionate cinephile Dana Buckler, this podcast explores the stories behind the movies that have defined generations. Whether you’re a fan of blockbuster franchises, indie darlings, or cult classics, this show offers something for everyone.

Each episode dives deep into cinematic history, unpacking the creative processes, cultural impact, and behind-the-scenes secrets of iconic films. Featuring exclusive interviews with actors, directors, writers, and filmmakers, The Dana Buckler Show takes you straight into the heart of Hollywood and beyond. Hear fascinating stories from the people who bring movies to life, learn about hidden gems, and revisit unforgettable moments in cinema.

From the groundbreaking films of the 1970s to modern-day masterpieces, Dana Buckler delivers expert insights and engaging conversations that celebrate the art of storytelling on the big screen. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a dedicated cinephile, this podcast is your guide to the rich, diverse world of cinema.

Subscribe now to The Dana Buckler Show and discover why it’s one of the top podcasts for movie lovers. Join the growing community of listeners who are passionate about film history, Hollywood legends, and everything that makes the movies magical.





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Episodes

The Business of Film Part Six : Publicists

In part 6 of the Business of film, Dana is joined by Margo Donohue, A publicists who has been working in the field for a little over 20 years, Margo gives her insight into the frantic world of Public Relations. Margo is also one half of the wildly popular podcast "Book Versus Movie" Link to Margo's Podcast : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/book-vs-movie-podcast/id954110320?mt=2 Help support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/h...

Jul 25, 201637 min

All Things Roommates with Austin James!

In this special episode we welcome back actor Austin James who talks with Dana(in person!)about his new hit show "Roommates". Roommates YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu1vxjsLEFmu1CrnUso7phg Roommates episode # 1 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd6UGQtYiKw Roommates episode # 2 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0voS1aZcLq4 Roommates episode # 3 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AxycaubEx8 Roommates episode # 4 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B29RXGSzIx8 Roommates twitter...

Jul 04, 201653 min

HITM Mini ep : Shaun Of The Dead (Patreon Preview)

To become a supporter of HITM go to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie In this mini episode, Dana shares some great news this show received and also talks about the long term plans for HITM, Plus a preview of the latest Patreon exclusive episode now available! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @Howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 04, 20167 min

Seinfeld Part 2 : The Aftermath

In this episode we look at the aftermath for the main cast of Seinfeld. To become a supporter of this show go to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com email the show at HITMpodcast@gmail.com Thank you again to all of our Patreon Supporters!! New bonus episode will be released next week!

Jun 20, 201629 min

Patrick Bromley of F This Movie!

In this very special episode, Dana sits down and talks with the host of one his all time favorite podcasts,"F This Movie", Patrick Bromley. Patrick's Info: Website: www.FthisMovie.net Twitter: www.twitter.com/fthismovie Facebook: www.Facebook.com/fthismovie If you would like to become a supporter of this podcast and get access to exclusive episodes of "How is This Movie?" go to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.howisthismovie.net www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hi...

May 30, 20161 hr 30 min

The Business of Film Part Five : Film Festivals/Film Distribution

In this episode, Dana is once again joined by Jim Hemphill to discuss Film Festivals and finding distribution for his movie 'The Trouble with the Truth". Jim's Website http://www.jimhemphillfilms.com/ Jim's Twitter : www.twitter.com/Jimmyhemphill www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com www.howisthismovie.net Help Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie...

May 02, 201635 min

The Business of Film Part Four : Making a Film

In this episode Dana is joined by Jim Hemphill to talk about the process of making a Indie film from script to screen. Jim's Website http://www.jimhemphillfilms.com/ Jim's Twitter : www.twitter.com/Jimmyhemphill www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismove HITMpodcast@gmail.com www.howisthismovie.net Help Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

Apr 17, 201652 min

The Business of Film Part Three : 1999-2016 and The Current State of Movies

In this third part, Dana is once again joined by Phil Joanou to talk about how we arrived at the current state of movies, Including VOD, Sequels and Online piracy. we also ask the question is there a Sliver lining in all of this? Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=...

Mar 27, 201647 min

Aliens (1986)

In this episode, Dana tells the story of all the things that had to happen for this movie to get made! www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

Mar 22, 201627 min

The Business of Film Part Two: 1990's and The Rise of the Indie

In part two of the business of film making, we take a closer look at how the independent film became mainstream in the 1990's Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h

Mar 20, 201628 min

The Business of Film Part One : The 1980's

In this multi part episode we look at how the film making business has changed over the past 30 years. Part One: We look at the 1980's and talk about how this was the last decade to use the old Hollywood model when it came to marketing a movie. We also discuss film reviewers and the impact they could have on a movie and we also look at the rise of VHS and what that meant for Movies the studio's were not crazy about. Visit Phil Joanou's Website at www.philjoanoudirector.com www.howisthismovie.net...

Mar 16, 201636 min

Kelly Goodner Interview

Kelly Goodner is a writer/filmmaker living in Los Angeles. Kelly's latest project is a short film called "The Long Arm of the Leprecon". Written and Directed by Kelly Goodner. Starring James Hong (BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA), Tonya Banks (LITTLE WOMEN: LA) , Mary O'Neil, Patrick Quinlan, Steve Moulton (SHARKNADO), Tara Erickson, Ryan Doucette. @lepreconmovie www.facebook.com/lepreconmovie Instagram: lepreconmovie In this episode, Kelly talks to Dana about everything it took to get this short fi...

Mar 06, 20161 hr 1 min

Theater Story 1999

In this bonus episode, Dana shares another theater story that became the stuff of legend in his town! www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie

Feb 08, 201623 min

Forrest Gump (1994)

Join Dana as he takes a closer look at the Best Picture winner from 1994. www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie Link to the Dependent Independent Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2

Jan 16, 201634 min

Star Wars Part Two : The Force Awakens Review

After more than a year of a self imposed Star Wars Blackout, Dana finally shares his thoughts on "The Force Awakens" . Dana is joined by Margo Donohue, One half of the podcast Book vs Movie. www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismove HITMpodcast@gmail.com Link to Margo's Podcast : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/book-vs-movie-podcast/id954110320?mt=2 Link to Redletter Media's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia Help Support this show by going to www.p...

Jan 08, 20161 hr 8 min

Phil Joanou Interview part 2 : The Journey

In part 2 of Dana's talk with director Phil Joanou , Phil talks about the journey from film school to his first feature film "3 O'clock High", Phil also spends time discussing "Entropy" and "U2 Rattle and Hum". Phil also offers some very sound advice for anyone who is just getting started in filmmaking. To learn more about Phil's work checkout his website : www.philjoanoudirector.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going t...

Jan 06, 20161 hr 11 min

Phil Joanou Interview part 1 : The Veil

In this very special episode of HITM, Director Phil Joanou talks with Dana about his upcoming new movie "The Veil" A supernatural thriller Starring Thomas Jane and Jessica Alba , Which is set for release on VOD February 2nd. To learn more about Phil's work checkout his website : www.philjoanoudirector.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gmail.com Support this show by going to www.patreon.com/howisthismovie...

Jan 05, 201659 min

Austin James Interview

Austin James is a Actor living and working in L.A. , The story of how Austin broke into the industry is pretty amazing! Austin's IMDB page : http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4459902/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 www.facebook.com/AustinJamesActor/ www.twitter.com/AJwojo www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Trailer for "Inner Fear" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3bqTa2vFIc Trailer for "The Ultimate Life" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C_ghciPnco support this show...

Nov 11, 20151 hr 33 min

HITM Mini Episode: The 3rd Star Wars Trailer and Another Theater Story!

In this mini episode Dana discuses his thoughts on the upcoming release of the next Star Wars Movie and shares yet another movie theater story www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie www.howisthismovie.net HITMpodcast@gmail.com Link to the Adventurer Frequency Website : http://adventurefrequency.com/ Link to The TDI Podcast : https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dependent-independent-podcast/id960829618?mt=2...

Oct 26, 201513 min

Ferris Buellers Day Off (1986)

Join Dana as he looks back at this John Hughes classic and also tells a crazy story about his own skipping school adventure! Ferris Buellers Day Off 1986 Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-P6p86px6U www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/DanaHitm www.facebook.com/howisthismovie HITMpodcast@gmail.com Help Support this podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie?ty=h...

Sep 30, 201542 min

HITM mini episode : Sept 2015

In this mini episode, Dana will share a clue about the next full episode of HITM, and also share another movie theater story that didn't end up the way he had hoped! Help support this podcast by going to https://www.booster.com/help-support-hitm www.howisthismovie.net www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.twitter.com/DanaHitm hitmpodcast@gmail.com www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com

Sep 22, 20156 min

The Die Hard Trilogy

In this bonus episode, Dana cuts together all 3 Die Hard podcast episodes into one! Enjoy! www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie www.howisthismovie.net Hitmpodcast@gmail.com Help support the show by going to https://www.patreon.com/Howisthismovie

Jul 28, 201544 sec

Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)

Join Dana as he looks closer at the first honest high school movie! HITM Info: hitmpodcast@gmail.com www.hitmpodcast.podomatic.com www.twitter.com/howisthismovie www.facebook.com/howisthismovie

Mar 30, 201523 min

Billy Corben Interview Part one

In this very special episode, Dana talks with his favorite documentary Film Maker, Billy Corben. In part one of their discussion, the two chat about growing up in south Florida, Billy's college years and focus in on Billy's first feature film "Raw Deal: A Question of Consent" before going in depth about "Cocaine Cowboys" and its sequel. Billy's latest film "Dawg Fight" ( www.dawg-fight.com ) has it's premier this month! Billy Corben's Info: www.rakontur.com www.twitter.com/BillyCorben HITM Info:...

Mar 03, 20151 hr 11 min

Interview With Andrew Jupin (We Hate Movies Podcast)

In this special bonus episode, Dana sits down and chats with Andrew Jupin, The host of The We Hate Movies Podcast. they cover everything from the history of the WHM podcast,how the films in the podcast are chosen and much much more! We Hate Movies website: www.whmpodcast.com www.twitter.com/whmpodcast www.facebook.com/wehatemovies www.twitter.com/howisthismovie hitmpodcast@gamil.com

Feb 11, 20151 hr 9 min

Interview with Annaleis (DAPFpod)

In this very special episode Dana sits down with Annaleis, Co-host of The Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks Podcast. The two discuss everything from working at Skywalker Ranch,the big films of 2015,the rise of technology and much much more! www.darkangelsandprettyfreaks.com www.twitter.com/wiretechgirl www.twitter.com/howisthismovie Hitmpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 12, 20151 hr 19 min
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