The Movies That Made Me

Alexi Wasser discusses a few of her favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Movies Referenced In This Episode Messy (2025) Casablanca (1942) - John Landis’ trailer commentary Looking For Mr. Goodbar (1977) - Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary Auto Focus (2002) Gremlins (1984) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Amadeus (1984) - Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary A Clockwork Orange (1971) The Shining (1980) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary Sixteen Candles (1984) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Innerspace (1987) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Explorers (1985) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review The ’Burbs (1989) - Ti West’s trailer commentary Flashdance (1983) Saturday Night Fever (1977) Lolita (1997) Unfaithful (2003) Let Him Go (2020) A History Of Violence (2005) Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Purple Rain (1984) - Josh’s trailer commentary Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review Almost Famous (2000) - Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary The Searchers (1956) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Junior Miss (1945) Valley Girl (1983) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review  Clueless (1995) Heathers (1988) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary Pretty In Pink (1986) Batman Returns (1992) - Alex Kirschenbaum’s review The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990) Reality Bites (1994) Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary Dazed And Confused (1993) - Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review Pulp Fiction (1994) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray reviews Beaches (1987) The Long Goodbye (1973) - Josh’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Little Murders (1971) - Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review The Devil Wears Prada (2006) Weird Science (1985) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Zach And Miri Make A Porno (2008) Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1986) An Unmarried Woman (1978) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Working Girl (1988) - Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary Withnail & I (1987) - Josh’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings Someone To Love (1987) Before Sunrise (1995) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Before Sunset (2004) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Before Midnight (2012) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Metropolitan (1990) The Last Days Of Disco (1998) Manhattan (1979) Annie Hall (1977) - Robert Weide’s trailer commentary Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) Moonstruck (1987) - Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review Mandy (2018) - Josh’s trailer commentary Pig (2021) Django (1966) Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (2009) - Josh’s trailer commentary Bad Lieutenant (1992) The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent (2022) Mermaids (1990) Cat People (1982) Taxi Driver (1976) - Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary Hardcore (1979) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review Infested (2002) This list is also available on Movies Unlimited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director and VFX Producer James Madigan discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A classic revisited! Visionary director Panos Cosmatos discusses a few of his favorite futuristic police state movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/Director Alex Scharfman discusses his favorite movies with a single location (or limited locations) and escalating crises — either about class or creatures with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/director Ryan Sloan discusses a few of his favorite films where identity is under siege with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Glenn Howerton discusses the movies that made him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/Producer Jenny Lumet discusses a few of her favorite wildly inappropriate summer kids movies from the 70s with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another special preview of THE WHITE CANON. Trevor Beaulieu & Josh Olson host different guests every week for deep dive discussions about movies that are universally beloved amongst mainstream white film audiences, and relatively unknown by black ones. Full Episode Available Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Writer/Director/Actor Josh Ruben discusses a few of his favorite villainous henchmen with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trevor Beaulieu, a lawyer and host of Champagne Sharks, joins legendary screenwriter Dan Waters and comedian Wyatt Cenac for a fascinating discussion on cinematic representation. They dive into the nostalgia of 80s teen classics like John Hughes' films, reflecting on their cultural impact and problematic themes. The conversation critiques racial dynamics in film and explores evolving trends in character portrayal, revealing the complexities of adapting beloved stories for modern audiences.