CELLULOID DREAMS  THE MOVIE SHOW -- 4/24/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:  California stories (mostly).

Muriel and her husband Lee (newly returned from the Korean War) are beginning a new life in San Diego, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's charismatic younger brother, Julius. Lee is keen for the three of them to build a new life together, but Julius leaves for Las Vegas instead, where he meets Henry, a male co-worker. While the two men begin a secret romantic relationship, Muriel embarks on a secret life of her own. The film is ON SWIFT HORSES and we're joined by director Daniel Minahan.

80-year-old African American chaplain Betty Clark and white Jewish physician Jessica Zitter are on-staff at an Oakland, CA hospital's Palliative Care Unit-- professions that rarely intersect. THE CHAPLAIN AND THE DOCTOR documents their work as they endeavor to bring curiosity, connection and compassion to a broken medical culture-- and one that recognizes the diverse backgrounds of their patients. Jessica Zitter is also the film's director, and we sit down with both women ahead of its screening at the 68th San Francisco International Film Festival.


Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews including SINNERS; ﻿I KNOW CATHERINE, THE LOG LADY; THE SHROUDS; ON SWIFT HORSES; NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH; BATMAN NINJA VS. YAKUZA LEAGUE [4K] [Warner Home Entertainment]; THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT [4K] [Arrow Video] and ﻿﻿LAST BREATH blu-ray  [Universal Home Entertainment].

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This week's featured soundtrack: SEA LIONS OF THE GALAPAGOS (music by Raphaelle Thibaut) [Disney Music Group]


ON SWIFT HORSES + THE CHAPLAIN & THE DOCTOR + ALL NEW MOVIE REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS) 4-24-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW --8/21/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW: Big screen Pride!

Queer cinema has long been a powerful vehicle for telling stories that challenge societal norms and celebrate diverse identities. Now in its 5th year, SF QUEER FILM FEST provides an inclusive platform for LGBTQ+ filmmakers to share bold, innovative and authentic stories by showcasing films by local and international filmmakers (along with on-stage Q&As). Their goal is to foster a creative space where filmmakers are celebrated for their unique perspectives regardless of premier status, budget or industry connections. With us once again is Director of Programming Kevin M. Thomas.

Then, ALL-NEW "Screen Scene" movie reviews (in theaters, if not specified) including ﻿﻿﻿NOBODY 2; HIGHEST 2 LOWEST [also Apple TV+ 9/5]; ﻿﻿MY MOTHER'S WEDDING; ﻿WENT UP THE HILL; EDEN; ﻿﻿HONEY DON'T; RELAY; SHOESHINE (1946) [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray]; THE BURMESE HARP (1956) [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray] and VERMIGLIO [Criterion Collection Blu-ray].

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This week's featured (55th anniversary) soundtrack: PATTON﻿﻿ (music by Jerry Goldsmith) [Intrada Records/ 20th Century Fox Records]


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KEVIN M. THOMAS (SF QUEER FILM FEST) + NEW FILM REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 8-21-25

KEVIN M. THOMAS (Director of Programming and Media Relations) discusses the 5th Edition of SF QUEER FILM FEST with CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA (8-21-25)

KEVIN THOMAS talks SF QUEER FILM FEST Highlights (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 8-21-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host and film critic TIM SIKA talks movies with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (8-15-25) including Nobody 2 + The Knife
and Boys Go to Jupiter -- Classic Movie Rec of the Week: Patton (1970)

Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (8-15-25)

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA reviews the new movies on #TheAfterPartyLive with program host KIM MCCALLISTER (8-22-25) -- #Eden +#Relay +
#HoneyDon't + the Classic Movie Recommendation of the Week: #PathsOfGlory (1957) Live Fridays at 1:30pm Pacific on The After Party Live!  Please subscribe for free ‪@theafterpartylive‬

Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (8-22-25)

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 8/28/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW:

SPLITSVILLE bills itself as "an unromantic comedy" which explores the messy, hilarious and sometimes painful terrain of love and breakups, mixing two man children, one open relationship and ridiculous relationship dynamics. That doesn't begin to capture the movie! Actor/writer/director Michael Angelo Covino & actor/writer Kyle Marvin Zoom in and chat about how their creative partnership helped shape the film, why humor is an essential way to process heartbreak and what SPLITSVILLE ultimately says about love and connection.  

In 1990, a group of thieves stole 13 paintings worth hundreds of millions of dollars from a Boston museum in what remains one of the greatest unsolved art heists in history. ANY DAY NOW is a fictionalized (and slightly humorous) imagining of the events leading up to the robbery, centering on an unassuming security guard whose life has gotten away from him, who gets maneuvered into the operation by a criminal art lover. Joining us is criminal mastermind-- er, actor Paul Guilfoyle (L.A. CONFIDENTIAL).

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews (in theaters, if not specified) including ﻿﻿﻿NE ZHA II; ﻿EENIE MEANIE [Hulu]; CAUGHT STEALING; THE ROSES; ﻿LURKER [Mubi]; VICE IS BROKE [Mubi]; THE CONJURING (2013) [4K][Warner Home Entertainment]; FRIENDSHIP [A24]; BRING HER BACK [A24] and ﻿﻿1923: SEASON 2 [Paramount Home Entertainment].

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This week's featured soundtrack: THE ROSES (music by Theodore Shapiro) [Hollywood Records]

SPLITSVILLE + ANY DAY NOW + ALL NEW REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 8-28-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 9/4/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW: How much is that doggie in the RV?

Sol and Gina worked hard to build their perfect life. With a passion for education, they obtain teaching positions at the same elementary school, adopt a little dog named Rosie, and in their spare time, renovate a vintage RV for an unforgettable summer road trip across America.

When Gina is killed in a school shooting, Sol, paralyzed with grief, determines to honor Gina's memory by embarking on their planned summer journey, accompanied by little Rosie, helping others and in search of his own path. DOGS ON THE SENDERO is the film and joining us is actor/ director/ writer Michael Flores.

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews (in theaters, if not specified) including ﻿﻿THE TOXIC AVENGER UNRATED; THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB [Netflix]; BLOOD & MYTH [Hulu]; ﻿LOVE, BROOKLYN; ﻿SUNSET BOULEVARD [4K][Paramount Home Entertainment]; BETTER OFF DEAD [4K][Paramount Home Entertainment]; ﻿﻿HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON (2025) [Universal Home Entertainment]; THE RITUAL [Decal Releasing]; WATCH THE SKIES [Decal Releasing] and BRIDE HARD [Magenta Light Studios].

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This week's featured soundtrack: 2000 METERS TO ANDRIIVKA (music by Sam Slater) [Lakeshore Records]


DOGS ON THE SENDERO + ALL NEW MOVIE REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW) 9-4-25

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA reviews the new movies on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! with program host KIM MCCALLISTER (8-29-25):

---Splitsville (****)
---The Roses (** 1/2)
---Lurker (*** 1/2)
---Caught Stealing (***)

Classic Movie Rec of the Week:  Airplane (1980)

Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER (THE AFTER PARTY LIVE!) TheAfterParty-TimSika_8-29-25_mono

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA reviews the new movies on #TheAfterPartyLive (9-5-25) with program host KIM MCCALLISTER:

---The Conjuring: Last Rights
---Dogs on the Sendero
---The Threesome
---Twinless

Classic Movie Rec of the Week: Strangers on a Train (1951) 

Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (9-5-25)



CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW host TIM SIKA talks movies on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! with program host KIM MCCALLISTER:

#PaperBagPlan 
#Allihopa: The Dalkurd Story 
#Megadoc
#TheHistoryofSound
#DowntonAbbey: The Grand Finale
#TheLongWalk

Classic Movie Rec of the Week: The Sound of Music (1959)  It's back in theaters with a 4K restoration, 9/12/25 through 9/17/25

Film Critic TIM SIKA talks MOVIES with KIM MCCALLISTER on THE AFTER PARTY LIVE! (9-12-25)

CELLULOID DREAMS THE MOVIE SHOW -- 9/18/25

THIS WEEK'S SHOW: All Downton, all Abbey-- and two from the archive!  

In 2019, the phenomenon that is DOWNTON ABBEY (you're a fan, right?) hit the big screen, with excitement in the Crawley house over an impending Royal visit from King George V and Queen Mary. With us (from the archive) is actor Lesley Nicol (BEECHAM HOUSE)-- Mrs. Patmore herself!  [5/26/22_9/23/19 show]

Cut to 2022 and "Action!" It's 1929 and the Crawley family are not so financially secure, due to expenses and taxes hindering the upkeep of the Downton Abbey estate. But, things look up when Hollywood comes to Downton to shoot a silent movie, bringing all the fresh energy and ideas that come with the Jazz Age!  Welcome to DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA and its director Simon Curtis (MY WEEK WITH MARILYN)!  [from 5/26/22 show]

Then, "Screen Scene" movie reviews (in theaters, if not specified) including THE LONG WALK; ﻿SPINAL TAP II: THE END CONTINUES; DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE; ﻿THE BALTIMORONS; GRIFFIN IN SUMMER [VoD]; ﻿﻿THE HISTORY OF SOUND; ﻿MEGADOC; ﻿﻿HIGH AND LOW [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray]; ﻿FLOW 4K [4K][Criterion Collection Blu-ray] and ﻿UNICORNS [Cohen Media Group].

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This week's featured soundtrack: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE (music by John Lunn) [Decca Records]


ON SWIFT HORSES + THE CHAPLAIN & THE DOCTOR + ALL NEW MOVIE REVIEWS (CELLULOID DREAMS) 4-24-25

TIM SIKA (Celluloid Dreams The Movie Show)

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