Making Tarantino: The Podcast

Phillip Duke
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Making Tarantino: The Podcast

This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.

  1. Darktown Strutters AKA Get Down and Boogie (1975)

    4 DAYS AGO

    Darktown Strutters AKA Get Down and Boogie (1975)

    On this first solo episode in long time, Phillip discusses the movie Darktown Strutters from 1975 directed by William Whitney. It's a wacky blaxploitation musical comedy that you won't soon forget. Darktown Strutters is a movie that you won't soon forget. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information of the movie with some additional facts to go along with it. Then it's time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip then walks you through the movie with some personal observations throughout. It's then time to answer the question of whether he thinks Tarantino might have liked or used something for one of his films. Then Phillip rates the movie. It's then time to answer whether he would buy, rent, for find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his favorite movie of the week; Cape Fear (1991). He then promotes what's coming next week when he will be joined by Bill Van Ryn and Sam Panico from Groovy Doom on YouTube and Drive-In Asylum every Saturday to discuss...Demonoid: Messenger of Death! (1981). Thanks for listening.

    54 min
  2. Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

    OCT 25

    Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)

    On this week's show Phillip is joined once again by Kristin Battestella do discuss the Hammer movie, Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie plus some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Kristin and Phillip then discuss the great things about this movie. They also discuss some of the other Hammer' Frankenstein movies. It's a fun discussion. Phillip then asks if they notice anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They answer whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Cape Fear (1962). So check out Kristin at In Session Films Podcast. Phillip then talks about what's coming next week when he will be doing a solo show discussing Darktown Strutters (1975). Thanks for listening.

    1h 34m
  3. Venom (1982)

    OCT 18

    Venom (1982)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by writer Jennifer Upton ⁠www.jenniferuptonwriter.com⁠ The two of them discuss 1982's Venom starring Klaus Kinski, Oliver Reed, Susan George, and Sterling Hayden. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information of the movie with some facts sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Then they discuss this movie and boy is it a fun discussion. They answer the question of whether they notice anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then Phillip and Jennifer individually rate the film. It's then time to answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; 52 Pick Up (1986). Jennifer gives a recommendation of a movie that she watched; Savages (1974). Then Phillip promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Kristin Battestella to discuss Frankenstein Created Woman (1967). Thanks for listening.

    1h 53m
  4. The Howling (1981)

    OCT 11

    The Howling (1981)

    On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by Craig MacNeil from Craig and Friends Podcast to discuss Joe Dante directed The Howling from 1981. Phillip reads the general information for the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then the two discuss this movie and they have a really good time. They talk about whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Phillip and Craig then answer whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; All the Colors of the Dark (1972). Craig then shares what he has watched this week; The Eyes of Laura Mars & Escape from New York. Then Phillip promotes next week's episode when he will be joined by Jennifer Upton to talk about Venom (1981). Thanks for listening.

    2h 28m
  5. Out of the Past (1947)

    OCT 4

    Out of the Past (1947)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined once again by Dave Lizerbram to discuss 1947's film noir, Out of the Past. They start the show by Phillip reading the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time to talk about this movie, and they have a great conversation. They answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie. They talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Megalopolis (2024). Dave says that he watched I Saw the TV Glow (2024). Find Dave Lizerbram's podcast Rock Docs Podcast and Little Slugger Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening.

    1h 23m
  6. Straw Dogs (1971)

    SEP 27

    Straw Dogs (1971)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Cayley from Once Over With Cayley on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OnceOverwithCayley The two of them had a great conversation about 1971's Straw Dogs. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie, with some small facts included. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Here is the link for the blog we mentioned during Listener Opinions https://dailycaller.com/2014/06/13/sam-peckinpahs-elliot-rodger/ Phillip and Cayley then have an in depth discussion about their thoughts on the movie. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they discuss whether they would buy, rent, or buy this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment (2024). Cayley said that she watched Body Double for the first time the other day. Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined by Dave Lizerbram from Rock Docs podcast, and they will be discussing Out of the Past (1947). Thanks for listening.

    2h 27m
  7. Nightmare City AKA City of the Walking Dead (1980)

    SEP 21

    Nightmare City AKA City of the Walking Dead (1980)

    On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by Mike Justice. The two of them discuss Umberto Lenzi's Nightmare City AKA City of the Walking Dead. Phillip starts by giving the general information for the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two then discuss the good, the fun, and the odd things in this movie. They had a good time. Then they talk about whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They individually rate the movie, and then talk about whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Rebel Ridge (2024). Mike says that he watched Class of Nuke 'Em High (1986) and that it was a lot of fun. You can find Mike Justice on Instagram @themikejustice. Or on his youtube channel ⁠⁠youtube.com/themikejustice⁠⁠ Come back next week when Phillip will be joined for the first time by Cayley from Once Over With Cayley on Youtube for Sam Peckilnpah's Straw Dogs (1971). Thanks for listening.

    2h 29m
  8. After Hours (1985)

    SEP 19

    After Hours (1985)

    On this Patreon ONLY Podcast, Phillip talks all about Martin Scorsese's After Hours. It's a new podcast that Phillip is starting called Shaping Scorsese: The Podcast, and this first episode is free. It will cost 5 dollars for 2 episodes a month. Phillip starts the show by playing a clip of Scorsese talking about the movie, and then Phillip gives the general information about the movie. Then Phillip talks about this 1985 contemporary classic that is directed by Martin Scorsese. Then Phillip rates the movie. He then answers whether he would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then talks about what's coming next week, a movie that Scorsese had people watch that would go with this movie, The Woman in the Window (1944). Thanks for listening.

    1h 41m
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This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.

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