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Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin returns with his famous "Movie Guide", discussing the biggest, boldest and best films of all time with fellow critic, Guy Davis. Each week, Maltin and Davis will dissect their favourite films, as well as recommend some you may have never seen or heard of.The Movie Guide is designed to help film buffs worldwide celebrate their love of all things cinema.Remember, the only thing better than watching movies, is talking about them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
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- 1 weeks ago20 min
The Social Network
A billion-dollar idea, a few bruised friendships and one very busy legal team. No, this isn't the story of The Movie Guide (yet), but it is the story of David Fincher’s The Social Network.Leonard and Guy unpack Jesse Eisenberg’s razor-sharp performance as Mark Zuckerberg, Aaron Sorkin’s crackling dialogue and the film’s ingenious deposition-room storytelling.They also consider how the movie turns Facebook’s origin story into a gripping tale of ambition, betrayal and the price of being first. So, is The Social Network a great drama, a fascinating slice of history, or both?Sp pull up a chair, log in and enjoy the latest episode of The Movie Guide!Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- 2 weeks ago26 min
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
This week we're heading all the way back to 1969 for Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.Leonard and Guy discuss Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt’s on-screen chemistry, the film’s loving recreation of old Hollywood, and Tarantino’s playful blend of real history and fiction. There’s also the question at the heart of the movie: does its leisurely, nostalgic journey earn the bold alternate-history turn at the end?So grab a can of Old Chattanooga and settle in for another episode of The Movie Guide.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- 3 weeks ago18 min
Digger
It's the biggest box-office flop of Tom Cruise's career and Leonard Maltin think that's totally justified! That's right, this week Maltin and Davis dig into Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s big, bizarre satire starring Cruise as an oil tycoon scrambling to prove he’s humanity’s saviour after disaster strikes.They look at Cruise’s remarkable transformation and what he may think of the film's negative reviews, the film’s bold swings, that twist, as well as weigh in on whether this one strikes gold or leaves them digging for more.Another fun episode of The Movie Guide!Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Oct 13, 202622 min
Risky Business
Tom Cruise, a house full of trouble and one unforgettable dance in his socks - Risky Business has all the makings of an ’80s classic. Leonard Maltin and Guy Davis revisit Paul Brickman’s sharp, offbeat comedy, following high-schooler Joel Goodson’s wild detour from college-bound respectability into a very different kind of business.They look back at Cruise’s breakout performance, Rebecca De Mornay’s captivating turn as Lana, and the film’s lasting place in pop culture. So grab your shades and settle in for another episode of The Movie Guide!Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Sep 14, 202626 min
Rocky
Leonard and Guy step into the ring with Rocky, the scrappy 1976 sensation that turned Sylvester Stallone into a star and made underdogs everywhere believe they had a shot.They celebrate Stallone’s unforgettable performance and screenplay, the tender Rocky-and-Adrian romance, the knockout supporting work from Talia Shire, Carl Weathers and Burgess Meredith, John G. Avildsen’s direction, Bill Conti’s iconic score, the Philadelphia atmosphere, and the film’s remarkable awards-season legacy.Sit back and enjoy as they explain why Rocky still lands with such emotional force, and why this modestly made boxing movie became one of cinema’s most enduring champions.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comCHAPTERS:01:34 – Why Rocky Still Goes the Distance03:20 – The Rocky Sequels, Creed and “I Play Rocky”06:20 – Rocky Balboa: The Ultimate Underdog09:05 – Rocky, Adrian, Mickey and Paulie10:30 – The Philadelphia Steps and Bill Conti’s Iconic Score11:20 – Stallone’s Long Shot to Play Rocky14:00 – Henry Winkler’s Crucial Role Behind the Scenes14:45 – Why the Rocky Screenplay Works15:55 – Carl Weathers, Character Actors and Stallone’s Star Power19:25 – Ranking the Rocky Movies20:10 – Creed, Ryan Coogler and Stallone’s Oscar Near-Miss21:35 – Double Feature23:35 – Leonard’s Encounters with Sylvester Stallone25:10 – Why Rocky Remains Cinema’s Most Motivational FighterOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Sep 2, 202621 min
The First Wives Club
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, this week Leonard and Guy revisit The First Wives Club, exploring the film's themes of sisterhood and self-empowerment, the impact of its star-studded cast, and the cultural context of its release.They delve into the dynamics of gender in filmmaking, the nostalgia associated with revisiting older films, and the stand-out performances of Midler, Hawn and Keaton.Leonard also discusses annoying Sylvester Stallone in the 80s, what he doesn't like about Idiocracy, as well as touch on the topic of "casts that were better than the films they were in".Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Aug 27, 20265 min
A Tribute To Dolly Parton
She captivated our hearts for more than 5 decades, bringing warmth, love and passion into every aspect of her career, so it feels only fitting that we pay tribute to the incredible life of Dolly Parton.Leonard and Guy discuss her film roles in films such as The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and 9 to 5, her Oscar-nominated songs, (one of which Leonard heard Dolly sing LIVE), her impact on pop-culture and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
- Aug 18, 202630 min
Aliens
Leonard and Guy mostly come at night...mostly. That's right, this week they return to revisit James Cameron's blockbuster sequel, Aliens, which is currently celebrating it's 40th anniversary!They discuss Leonard's original thoughts on the film back in '86, it's impact on female action heroes, James Cameron's chaotic reputation and more.Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguideListen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2LListen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhDOfficial Website - themovieguidepodcast.comOrder Leonard's new book "Every Movie Is A Miracle" at amazon.com.au/Every-Movie-Miracle-Leonard-Maltin/dp/B0FGLT3NNPOrder Leonard and Jessie's new cookbook "Family Movie Night Menus" at amazon.com.au/Family-Movie-Night-MenusCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - fourfingerdiscount.com.auGoin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-parkThe One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcastSpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill-Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
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Legendary film critic Leonard Maltin returns with his famous "Movie Guide", discussing the biggest, boldest and best films of all time with fellow critic, Guy Davis. Each week, Maltin and Davis will dissect their favourite films, as well as recommend some you may have never seen or heard of.The Movie Guide is designed to help film buffs worldwide celebrate their love of all things cinema.Remember, the only thing better than watching movies, is talking about them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support.
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