Wrong Reel 666 has arrived and for this very special Halloween episode, Simon O'Neill is back on the show to discuss Richard Donner's horror classic 'The Omen' (1976): Follow Simon O’Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O’Neill’s Official Site: https://simononeill.net/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax …

Producer Robert Cotto and Marcus Pinn (Creator of Pinnland Empire and co-host of Zebras in America) return for a recap of the 61st New York Film Festival #NYFF61. Follow Robert Cotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robcotto Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebr…

We're back with Part II in the story of Howard Hawks as we follow his career from the outbreak of WWII up through his retirement after 'Rio Lobo' (1970). WR662 - Howard Hawks Part I - The Director is Just a Storyteller: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr662-howard-hawks-part-i-the-director-is-just-a-storyteller/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https…

Becky D’Anna is back to act as referee in a battle to the death between 'Creator' (1985) and 'The Creator' (2023). Follow Becky D’Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwoodminotaur Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Wrong Reel Merchandis…

I've been putting this off for years but I'm finally doing the deep dive on the career of Howard Hawks. Part I takes us from the silent era to the outbreak of World War II. Part II of this podcast coming soon... Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/w…

Tico Romao joins us for the first time to discuss his new book 'Action Scenarios: The Essential Guide to Action in Film' now available for pre-order. Order 'Action Scenarios: The Essential Guide to Action in Film': https://www.amazon.com/Action-Scenarios-Essential-Guide-Film/dp/1644040042 Check Out Tico's site: https://action-cinema.com/ Follow Tic…

We are joined by the masterminds behind Deaf Crocodile (Craig Rogers and Dennis Bartok) to discuss the upcoming Blu-ray release of the fully restored animated epic 'Heroic Times' (1983, directed by József Gémes). Pre-Order 'Heroic Times': https://shop-deafcrocodile.company.site/Heroic-Times-Blu-ray-p576270833 Follow Deaf Crocodile: https://twitter.…

William Mendoza (3d Animator & Co-Host of Men on Film Pod) joins us for the first time to discuss a George C. Scott double feature consisting of 'The Hospital' (1971, written by Paddy Chayefsky) and 'The Savage is Loose' (1974, directed by George C. Scott). Subscribe to Men on Film Pod: https://twitter.com/menonfilmpod Follow William Mendoza: https…

Bill Teck makes his triumphant return to discuss Bob Rafelson's 'Five Easy Pieces' (1970), a film that just keeps getting better and better each time I see it. Follow Bill Teck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/billteck Watch ‘One Day Since Yesterday’: http://onedaysinceyesterday.com/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/colebrax Wron…

Becky D’Anna makes her return for a breakdown of all the pop culure mania she experienced at this year's Comic Con. Follow Michael Raffety: https://www.aplusvoiceovers.com/ Follow Becky D’Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwoodminotaur Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: ht…

Most movie enthusiasts know the name of Jacques Tourneur from horror and film noir, but David Lambert is back on the show to make the case for 5 remarkable westerns directed by the man known as Jack Turner. David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Buy David Lambert a Cup of Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/davidlambe…

Filmmaker Simon O'Neill returns for a Merchant Ivory double bill where we discuss 'Howards End' (1992), 'The Remains of the Day' (1993), and the novels upon which they are based. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Simon O’Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O’Neill’s Offici…

Marcus Pinn and Robert Cotto reunite to discuss the enduring appeal of Wes Anderson's first three movies, 'Bottle Rocket', 'Rushmore' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Robert Cotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robcotto Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twi…

Jacob Calta (A Fistful of Film, 365 Infantry, Quality Candor, Anvil Magazine) is back on the show to make the case for Michael Mann's cult classic 'The Keep' (1983). Follow Jacob Calta: https://twitter.com/stagescreen60 365 Infantry: http://365infantry.substack.com A Fistful of Film: http://afistfuloffilm.com ANVIL: Iron Age Magazine: @AnvilMagazin…

Director Robert O’Meara returns to discuss a triple feature of films directed by Maurice Pialat and starring Gérard Depardieu ('Loulou', 'Police', and 'Under the Sun of Satan'). Follow Robert O’Meara: https://twitter.com/Bobunsound Once Upon a Time in Ireland Part I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_pouCc45K4 Once Upon a Time in Ireland Part II: h…

Victor Rodriguez returns to celebrate one of his all-time favorite movies, the dystopian Sci-Fi classic 'Rollerball' (1975) starring James Caan. Follow Victor Rodriguez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimestorecaesar Check out Victor's fiction: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077GS1L96?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_KDAS1DCA5RBA2DBNX18Q Follow James Hancock: http…

Bill Scurry is back for a guided tour through some of Werner Herzog's best early documentaries: 'Land of Silence and Darkness', 'The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner' & 'How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck'. Follow Bill Scurry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamScurry 'How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck' on Bill's Channel: https://www.y…

Just in time for Clint Eastwood's birthday, David Lambert is back on the show to discuss the making of one of Clint's best, 'The Outlaw Josey Wales' (1976). David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Follow David Lambert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLambertArt Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wr…

Martin Kessler is back to celebrate the career of one of the true icons of the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties, Josephine Baker. #Sponsored Sign Up for Free Trial of Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/wrongreel Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wron…

Dan Pullen makes his return to discuss two fantastic films about Frank Zappa: 'Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words' (2016) and 'Roxy: The Movie' (2015). Follow Dan Pullen: https://twitter.com/danpullenbooks Follow Movies from Hell: https://twitter.com/26MFHPOD Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Sig…

David Lambert is back in the saddle for a discussion about the upcoming movie adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's 'Blood Meridian' before diving into a pair of westerns directed by Henry King starring the legendary Gregory Peck, 'The Gunfighter' (1950) & 'The Bravados' (1958). David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Follow …

Joseph Ferguson is back on the show to discuss the career of Jacques Rivette and one of his final masterpieces, 'La Belle Noiseuse' (1991) starring Emmaneulle Béart and Michel Piccoli. Follow Joseph Ferguson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pinball_Lez Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://tee…

In an appearance that is long overdue, Jerry Nadarajah joins us for a discussion about director Atom Egoyan's best films from the Nineties ('The Adjuster', 'Exotica' & 'The Sweet Hereafter'). Follow Jerry Nadarajah: https://twitter.com/JerAtTheMovies Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://tees…

Felicia Maroni joins us for the first time for a film noir double feature: 'Angel Face' (1952, dir by Otto Preminger) and 'Kiss Me Deadly' (1955, dir by Robert Aldrich). Rent ‘Back At It’ (dir by Mikhail Karadimov): https://checkout.liftoff.network/features-austin-2023/ Follow Felicia Maroni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CineMaroni Follow Felicia…

Put the kids to bed for this one because artist and photographer Terry Osterhout is back on the show to discuss the intensely erotic filmography of the great Brigitte Lahaie. Rent ‘Back At It’ (dir by Mikhail Karadimov): https://checkout.liftoff.network/features-austin-2023/ Follow Terry Osterhout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/terry2070 Check Out…

Beck D'Anna is back on the show for The Swap, a classic deal with the Devil where we both had to watch a movie proposed by the other, a movie that we would ordinarily never see if left to our own devices. Rent 'Back At It' (dir by Mikhail Karadimov): https://checkout.liftoff.network/features-austin-2023/ Follow Becky D’Anna on Twitter: https://twit…

We are joined by writer Katharine Coldiron to discuss her new book 'Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter' (coming May 2nd). This collection of essays explores a variety of cult classics including Jack Hill's legendary 'Switchblade Sisters' (1975) which we discuss in detail. Pre-Order 'Junk Film: Why Bad Movies Matter': https://amzn.to/3ZJ3Rna #Sponsore…

We are joined by Marcus Pinn and Bradley Kornish to discuss Harmony Korine's debut feature film 'Gummo' (1997), a film that still excites controversy more than 25 years after its release. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://t…

Amanda Krafcik is back on the show for some more Pre-Code mayhem discussing Betty Boop, James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Cecil B. DeMille & more. Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WMassLiberty Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Link to Part I: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr412-the-glor…

After far too long an absence, Chico Leo returns to discuss the first 50 years of comics captured in Ron Mann's documentary 'Comic Book Confidential' (1988). #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Chico Leo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechicoleo Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merc…

Simon O’Neill is back on the show to talk about the directing efforts of Burt Reynolds, specifically his deliciously sleazy adaptation of 'Sharky's Machine' by William Diehl. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Simon O’Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O’Neill’s Official Site: https://simononeill.net/ Fo…

Director Robert O’Meara returns to discuss the brilliant crime films of Jules Dassin and what he experienced after being blacklisted in Hollywood during the McCarthy era. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Robert O’Meara: https://twitter.com/Bobunsound Follow DFM Collective: https://twitter.com/DublinFilmMaker Follow James …

Adam Rackoff joins us to have a laugh discussing the work of comedy legends Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker, the madmen behind 'Police Squad!' (1982) and 'The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad' (1988). #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Adam Rackoff: https://twitter.com/AdamRackoff Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https…

David Lambert returns to tackle one of his top 10 favorite westerns, 'Winchester '73' (1950), directed by the legendary Anthony Mann. David Lambert Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/davidlambertart/posts Follow David Lambert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidLambertArt Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel #Sponsored Use …

This episode James Hancock takes questions from the Wrong Reel Inner Circle forcing him to make some hard choices and some embarrassing confessions. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-reel…

Victor Rodriguez returns to celebrate one of the great cult classics of the Seventies, 'Payday' starring the legendary Rip Torn. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Victor Rodriguez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dimestorecaesar Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://t…

Martin Kessler is back for part I in our coverage of the best films directed by the legendary Max Ophüls. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/wrong-re…

Stephen Simpson (co-host of Pop Culture Gamers) returns to continue of our discussion about WWII Men-On-A-Mission movies including 'Where Eagles Dare', 'The Battle of Britain', 'A Bridge Too Far' & 'Force 10 from Navarone'. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com WR485 - A Bunch of Guys on a Mission: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr485…

Part IV in the sauciest series of podcasts in movie history. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Part I: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr491-naughty-nineties-nostalgia-part-i/ Part II: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr550-naughty-nineties-nostalgia-part-ii/ Part III: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/naughty-nineties-nostalgia-part-iii/…

Happy New Year to all of our Wrong Reel family! We're starting the year with an epic roundtable discussion featuring Bill Scurry, Rob Cotto and Marcus Pinn as they count down their top 10 films of 2022. James Hancock's Top 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNcXVw4NZ2A #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Robert Cotto on Twi…

David Lambert is back to discuss the many movie adaptations of Peter B. Kyne's novel 'The Three Godfathers' including but not limited to William Wyler's 'Hell's Heroes' (1929) and John Ford's '3 Godfathers' (1948). And as it turns out, they are all unofficial Christmas movies so Merry Christmas to all the Wrong Reel listeners! David Lambert Patreon…

Becky D’Anna makes her return to celebrate one of her Top 10 favorite movies, the Christmas classic 'Scrooged' (1988), starring Bill Murray. Follow Becky D’Anna on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hwoodminotaur #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merchandise: htt…

Author Colin Harker ('The Feast of the Innocents') joins us to discuss her work in the horror genre as well as the body horror classic, David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986). Order 'The Feast of the Innocents': https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SYG7XTD?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420 Follow Colin Harker: https://twitter.com/LordSteerpike #Sponsored Use Promo Co…

Simon O’Neill makes his return to discuss two of the best movie adaptations of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' by literary giant Oscar Wilde. #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Simon O’Neill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sim_ONeill Simon O’Neill’s Official Site: https://simononeill.net/ Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https…

After far too long an absence, Joseph Ferguson returns for another discussion about Orson Welles and his infamous production of William Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice'. Follow Joe Ferguson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pinball_Lez Read Joseph Ferguson's work: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-77011-2 WR51…

Kevin Maher returns to discuss his new Christmas book 'Santa Doesn't Need Your Help' before diving into a breakdown of what might the best movie adaptation of any book by Stephen King, Rob Reiner's 'Stand By Me' (1986). Order 'Santa Doesn't Need Your Help': https://joedator.com/santa/ Kevin Geeks Out: http://kevingeeksout.com/ Follow Kevin Maher: h…

Martin Kessler is back in action making the case for one of his personal favorites in Paul Verhoeven's one-of-a-kind filmography, 'Flesh+Blood' (1985). #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow Martin Kessler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MovieKessler Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel Wrong Reel Merc…

Paul Murphy is back for another deep dive into Aussie Cinema and Ozploitation with a discussion of Philippe Mora's 'Howling III: The Marsupials' (1987). #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Subscribe to Paul Murphy’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePremierePro/featured Follow Paul Murphy on Twitter: https://twitter.com…

Steven Saunders makes his return for Part II of our deep dive into the career of Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin. The Tramp Part 1: https://wrongreel.com/podcast/wr419-the-tramp/ Follow Steven Saunders: https://twitter.com/ThatSJSaunders #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow James Hancock on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WrongReel…

Producer Robert Cotto and Marcus Pinn (Creator of Pinnland Empire and co-host of Zebras in America) return for a recap of the 60th New York Film Festival #NYFF60. Follow Robert Cotto on Twitter: https://twitter.com/robcotto Follow Marcus Pinn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PINNLAND_EMPIRE #Sponsored Use Promo Code WRONGREEL at manscaped.com Follow…