CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 1/16/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  Another rare one from the vault!

Stanley Kubrick. His films invite endless opinions and commentary, including such words as "original," "confounding," "fascinating," "controversial" and of course, "masterpiece." From his first feature FEAR AND DESIRE to the posthumously-released EYES WIDE SHUT, Kubrick's films engage, inspire and mesmerize, with many declared classics of cinema.

In 2003, we sat down with the late author and historian Michel Ciment on behalf of his book, KUBRICK: THE DEFINITIVE EDITION, an updated examination of Kubrick's 13 features via analysis and interviews with many of his collaborators. This conversation hasn't been heard in over 20 years!

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including DEN OF THIEVES: PANTERA; UNSTOPPABLE [Amazon Prime as of 1/16]; ﻿VERMIGLIO; THEATER OF THOUGHT; ﻿GRAND THEFT HAMLET; ﻿SE7EN [4K][Warner Home Entertainment]; ﻿YOJIMBO/SANJURO [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray] and ﻿THE GRIFTERS [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray].

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This week's featured soundtrack: THE WILD ROBOT (music by Kris Bowers) [Back Lot Music]

MICHEL CIMENT (Kubrick) + ALL NEW GROUCHO REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 1-16-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 1/23/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  It's a Lynch mob from the archive!

With the notable passing of artist/ director David Lynch, we revisit conversations with several of his recurring actors.

From 2001:  A hopeful young actress, fresh to L.A., discovers a woman left amnesiac after a car crash. Together, the two attempt to solve the mystery of the woman's true identity, encountering life-altering experiences with the unexpected. David Lynch's a twisting, dreamy 2001 film MULHOLLAND DRIVE was the breakout role(s) for actor Naomi Watts (THE IMPOSSIBLE), and an interview that has not been heard since then!  

From 2004:  TOUCH OF PINK involves an Indo-Canadian man who has escaped his critical Muslim mother and fashioned the perfect life with his secret British boyfriend... until she decides to visit. Helping him navigate his complicated life is his imaginary advisor, the spirit of "Cary Grant." We met with actor Kyle MacLachlan (BLUE VELVET), who plays the suave Grant. Hey-- we also hear about DUNE and working with David Lynch!  

From 2004:  Two young-ish couples in loveless relationships seek vague fulfillment in adultery, and their marriages, their friendships and their children are tested by the unpredictable ripple effects of infidelity. WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE is an ensemble melodrama co-starring 3-time Oscar nominee Laura Dern (INLAND EMPIRE) and our third guest for this special episode! 

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including ﻿WOLF MAN; BACK IN ACTION [Netflix]; ﻿I'M STILL HERE; ﻿BRAVE THE DARK; ﻿﻿THE CELL [4K][Arrow Video] and INGLORIOUS BASTERDS [4K][Arrow Video].

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This week's featured soundtrack: DISFLUENCY (music by Nathan Alexander) [Lovely/Gross]

NAOMI WATTS + KYLE MALACHLAN + LAURA DERN + NEW MOVIES (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 1-23-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 1/30/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  Some honeyed "gold" from our earliest days!

We go back deep into the archive to re-present our 1997 conversation with actor Peter Fonda. The main topic was his quiet star turn as a reclusive beekeeper and father in ULEE'S GOLD (which earned him a Golden Globe award and Oscar nomination), but talk also touched on Henry Fonda's last words, writing his autobiography, comparisons to his father, lessons from Roger Corman ...oh, and bees.  

Also, a shot of calm from 2019:  “The game is not about becoming somebody, it’s about becoming nobody.” With those words, spiritual teacher Ram Dass cracks open the door to revealing the true selves who live inside our skin. In the documentary BECOMING NOBODY, Dass shares his journey to shed his "suit"-- the physical and psychological identity that was formed in childhood-- and evolve from being "somebody" to simply being. Joining us is director Jamie Catto (1 GIANT LEAP).  

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including STAR TREK: SECTION 31 [Paramount+]; ﻿PRESENCE; ﻿﻿FLIGHT RISK; ﻿DRUGSTORE COWBOY [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray] and ﻿LAST SUMMER [Criterion Collection Blu-ray].

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This week's featured classic soundtrack: DARLING LILI (music by Henry Mancini) [Quartet Records]

PETER FONDA (1997) + JAMIE CATTO + ALL NEW MOVIE REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 1-30-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 2/13/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  Acclaim! And some good movies!

A young mother is called into her son's elementary school after he is accused of inappropriately interacting with his best friend. What slowly emerges during the strained day are secrets and hints of complicated small town relations. Lead actor Renate Reinsve joins us to discuss ARMAND (Norway's Oscars submission for Best International Feature).

From 2009:  Ang Lee (current recipient of the Directors Guild Of America Life Achievement Award) dramatised the true account of a young man in 1969 who, while working at his parents' New York motel, inadvertently helped the Woodstock festival happen. We sat down with director Ang Lee (BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN) about TAKING WOODSTOCK.

From 2010:  Before Edward Norton became an Academy Award nominee for portraying Pete Seeger in the Dylan bio A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, he played an imprisoned arsonist who uses his girlfriend to try and manipulate his parole officer to secure his release. STONE is the film, and Edward Norton talks about it with us.

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including ﻿BRING THEM DOWN; ﻿BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN; ﻿﻿LOVE HURTS; HEART EYES; PADDINGTON IN PERU; ARMAND and ﻿﻿A REAL PAIN [Disney Home Video].

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This week's featured classic soundtrack: INHERITANCE (music by Paul Leonard-Morgan) [Lakeshore Records]

RENATE REINSVE (ARMAND) + Archive Interviews + NEW REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 2-13-25

This Week (2-14-25) on #TheAfterPartyLive Tim Reviews: 

---Captain America: Brave New World
---Paddington in Peru
---Parthenope
---Armand

Streaming: 
---Hollywood Black on Amazon Prime
---Win or Lose on Disney+

Tim's Classic Movie Rec of the Week: 
---Inherit the Wind (1960)  Free on Tubi 

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Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (2-14-25)

GROUCHO REVIEWS film critic PETER CANAVESE reviews the new movies and home video releases on CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW (2-20-25) SCREEN SCENE with program host TIM SIKA -- CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD--BOO!; BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY—BOO-YAY!; THE GORGE--BOO!; THE MONKEY--BOO!; HOME VIDEO TITLES--CONSTANTINE 4K (Warner Home Video)—BOO-YAY! and IN THE SUMMERS Blu-ray (Music Box Films)—YAY!


SCREEN SCENE MOVIE REVIEWS with PETER CANAVESE on CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW (2-20-25)

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA reviews the new MOVIES with Kim McCallister on #theafterpartylive -- #TheMonkey (**1/2); #TheQuietOnes (***1/2)

Streaming: 
Zero Day - Netflix
Who is Luigi Mangione Max

Classic Movie Rec of the Week: 
New York New York (1977) 

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Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (2-21-25)

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Our heroes explore a messy parable from 2004.

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CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 2/27/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  Quiet White people in Florida??

THE QUIET ONES dramatizes a 2008 heist-- the biggest and most spectacular in Danish history-- by a multinational group of ambitious criminals, led by a struggling boxer willing to risk losing his family and everything that matters to him. Zooming in with us is director Frederik Louis Hviid.

From 2017:  In a budget motel near Disney World, the sometimes-disruptive behavior of a resident 6-year-old causes concern for her single mother and the sympathetic motel manager. Director/co-writer Sean Baker (TANGERINE & current Academy Award nominee for ANORA) takes us into THE FLORIDA PROJECT.  

From 2014:  The racial satire DEAR WHITE PEOPLE follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive Black-face party thrown by White students. It also became a hit Netflix series, and we chat about the film with its writer/director, Justin Simien (BAD HAIR).  

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including ﻿EX-HUSBANDS; MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE; ﻿LIZA: A TRULY TERRIFIC ABSOLUTELY TRUE STORY; ﻿AMADEUS [4K][Warner Home Video]; ﻿DELICATESSEN [4K][Severin Films]; ANTIVIRAL [4K][Severin Films]; SEPTEMBER 5 [Paramount Home Video]; HARD TRUTHS [Decal Releasing] and THE ORDER [Vertical Entertainment].

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This week's featured soundtrack: THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR (music by Hannes De Maeyer) [Silva Screen Records]

THE QUIET ONES + SEAN BAKER + JUSTIN SIMIEN + NEW REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 2-27-25

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