332 episodes
Beyond the Big Screen Stephen Guerra
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4.6 • 35 Ratings
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Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!
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Sylvester Stallone’s Departure, Ray Liotta’s Finest: Cop Land (1997)
Join Mustache Chris and Steve as they continue to honor Ray Liotta by delving into the 1997 police drama 'Cop Land,' one of my all-time favorite movies. We explore the film's complex narrative, rich character development, and numerous comparisons between characters. We discuss the standout performances, especially Sylvester Stallone's departure from his typical roles, and Ray Liotta's portrayal of the morally conflicted cop. This in-depth conversation highlights the movie's realistic plot, the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, and speculates on alternate casting choices that could have brought new dimensions to the film.
00:00 Introduction: Honoring Ray Liotta
00:18 Why 'Cop Land' is a Masterpiece
01:25 Chris's Initial Thoughts on 'Cop Land'
03:10 Stallone's Performance and Career
06:00 Ray Liotta's Complex Character
09:48 Setting the Scene: 90s New York City
20:04 The Corruption Web Unravels
26:34 Freddie's Journey and Disillusionment
30:54 The Hero's Dilemma
31:04 Movie Recommendation and Plot Twists
31:48 Freddy's Journey and Character Analysis
35:21 Character Pairings and Dichotomies
41:36 Freddy and Ray's Relationship
52:05 The Impact of Corruption
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Coming Soon - In For a Penny
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Unraveling Horror: Fear, Taboo, and Creativity
In this episode of Beyond the Big Screen Podcast, Steve and Mustache Chris to delve into the horror genre. Chris, a horror enthusiast, discusses the essential elements that define horror films and their unique ability to evoke fear and discomfort. The conversation explores how horror tackles taboo subjects in ways other genres cannot. They discuss classic and influential horror films such as 'The Exorcist,' 'Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Halloween,' and 'Night of the Living Dead,' and their impact on the genre. The episode also touches on the cyclical nature of horror, the influence of international films, and the varying sub-genres within horror. Chris shares his favorite horror films to revisit and offers recommendations for those new to the genre.
00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Big Screen Podcast
00:33 Diving into the Horror Genre
01:06 Essential Elements of Horror
01:45 Horror's Unique Appeal and Taboo Topics
03:30 Iconic Horror Films and Their Impact
04:45 Horror as Political Metaphor
05:18 Modern Horror: Hits and Misses
09:51 Revisiting Classic Horror Films
11:37 Horror Subgenres and Their Appeal
16:10 Horror Recommendations for Skeptics
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Coming Soon - Must See Horror
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Tombstone Talk: Unpacking the Legend of Wyatt Earp
In this episode, hosts Steve and Frank dive into the 1993 film 'Tombstone,' a star-studded Western featuring, among others, Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer. The discussion covers the historical backdrop of the Earp brothers and their time in Tombstone, Arizona, the real-life personas versus their movie portrayals, and the film’s depiction of key events like the shootout at the O.K. Corral and the Vendetta Ride. The hosts also explore the nuanced characterizations, historical accuracies, and the movie's long-lasting impact. The episode is filled with engaging analysis, favorite scenes, and memorable lines from the film.
01:19 Overview of the Earp Brothers
02:08 Law Enforcement and the Wild West
06:11 The Wild West Fascination
10:40 Tombstone, Arizona: A Melting Pot
23:32 The Cowboys and the OK Corral
37:33 The Aftermath of the Shootout
37:35 Morgan and Virgil Earp's Fate
39:09 Wyatt Earp's Vendetta Ride
42:12 The Legend of Wyatt Earp
48:58 Character Analysis in 'Tombstone'
59:38 Historical Accuracy vs. Hollywood
01:07:22 Memorable Lines and Final Thoughts
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Coming Soon - An Incredible Cool Factor
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Customer Reviews
A great podcast
Steve tells the story behind some of the greatest movies and fills in a lot of background on the movie ,actors and directors.
Sean Yonkers New York
Too much whining, not enough talk about movies.
My entry to this podcast was the round table episode about historical figures who deserve to have movies made about them, and the opening speaker rambled on to complain about current controversies in the US, pronouns, and political correctness. Maybe it’s not a good episode to start with, but if they’re going to spend every third sentence complaining, as the first 10 minutes of this episode did, then the podcast is not for me and I rate it 1 star.
Laughable
Everyone on this podcast seems to think they can do everything better. There's a reason they're reviewing massively successful works. Lost me with The Da Vinci code.
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