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Richard Di Gregorio & Greg Ralph

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A Cinema Podcast. Real Friends. Reel Talk.

12/23/2025

Christmas Special 2025

CHRISTMAS #11. Richard and Greg resume their annual quest for a movie that bringsthe Christmas Feels. Despite disappointing past candidates, they review films from thelast three-quarters of a century to find a Christmas miracle. Greg again brings insomething to celebrate the Spirit of Christmas (this year, no spiders!) with a gospel choirto light up the studio. Or does he…?Come to the Stable (1949) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-xmas-stableChristmas with the Kranks (2004) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-xmas-kranksYour Christmas or Mine? (2021) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-xmas-mine

41 min
08/23/2025

FM/FW Mini E08: The Naked Gun

In yet another franchise revival, Liam Neeson steps into the clown shoes of LeslieNielsen. Can it be just a coincidence that the two actors have the same initials? This isjust one of the many issues that Richard and Greg fail to discuss in their review – alongwith the missed opportunity of Leonard Nimoy starring in “The Naked Phaser”…The Naked Gun (2025) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-minisode-08

12 min
07/25/2025

FM/FW Mini E07: The Fantastic Four – First Steps

Last week, Richard and Greg went to see the new Superman film – heralded as a returnto glory for the DC Universe movies. Now we review the equivalent saviour for theMarvel Cinema Universe. How did DC-fanboy Greg and Richard go? Was the filmFantastic – or is Four a crowd? Fantastic Four – First Steps (2025) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-minisode-07

13 min
07/15/2025

FM/FW Mini E06: Superman

Greg is a complete Superman fanboy. So it’s no surprise that he gets Richard to review the new foundation for James Gunn’s DC Movie Universe. (Not that Richard needed much persuading...) But how did this latest Superman go — is he Kryptonite for Gunn’s plans, or is he “up-up-and-away” in the hands of a “cape-able” director? Superman (2025) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-minisode-06

17 min
06/01/2025

FM/FW Mini E05: Sinners

This is our first-ever minisode for a movie that is NOT a sequel. Richard thought that hewas dragging Greg into a Horror film, but it turns out that he was dragging himself into aMusical. While it may not be the first-ever Vampire Musical (that was possibly “Buffy”S06 E07), it’s undoubtedly a first for vampires that River Dance. Feel free to do a bit ofthe ol’ River Dancing while listening. Unless of course you’re driving or using heavymachinery.Sinners (2025) https://tinyurl.com/fmfw-minisode-05

15 min
03/11/2025

S05 E10: Cinematic Wheel of Fortune

Richard and Greg join their partners Niniane and Naomi to discuss films chosen by the aforementioned Wheel. Who agrees with whom? And, more interestingly, who doesn’t?? Season 5 ends with the quartet celebrating anAustralian comedy classic that has become both beloved and iconic – to which our podcast can only aspire.* The Indian in the Cupboard (1995) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-10-indian* In the Mood for Love (2000) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-10-mood* The Castle (1997) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-10-castle

46 min
02/11/2025

S05 E09: Let's Get Italian!

In this episode, we move from Greg’s comfort zone (whodunnits) to Richard’s (Italian pronunciation). Our reviewers discuss three Italian films that made it in the English-speaking world. Two made it to the Oscars, and all have something to say about “la condizione umana”. And then, in preparation for the season finale, Richard and Greg try something new – the Cinematic Wheel of Fortune (complete with sound effects!) • God Willing (2015) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-09-willing • Il Postino (1994) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-09-postino • Life is Beautiful (1997) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-09-life

51 min
01/28/2025

S05 E08: Whodunnits of Interest

Greg takes Richard into classic Agatha Christie territory with a French director’s Hollywood take on a British novel. After examining the British class system, they finish with a largely forgotten whodunnit film written by Psycho actor Anthony Perkins and West Side Story composer Stephen Sondheim. And if that doesn’t get you in, nothing will. What is Richard’s problem with filmic murder? And is it OK for Death to be funny? And Then There None (1945) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-none Gosford Park (2001) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-gosford The Last of Sheila (1973) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-sheila OTHER RESOURCES Watch “The Ninth Guest” (1934) https://tinyurl.com/9thguest Watch “Charlie Chan in London” (1934) https://tinyurl.com/london-chan Read the 2021 article about “The Last of Sheila” https://tinyurl.com/sheilabyjulia Glass Onion (2022) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-onion

53 min

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A Cinema Podcast. Real Friends. Reel Talk.

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Richard Di Gregorio & Greg Ralph
Years Active

2015 - 2025
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82
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