194 episodes
The New World Pictures Podcast The New World Pictures Podcast
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4.7 • 43 Ratings
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The New World Pictures Podcast is dedicated to every movie released by New World Pictures. We talk about the things we loved and the things we hated along with the detailed history of each film's history and production.
Founded by the infamous Roger Corman, New World Pictures was responsible for the greatest genre and exploitation films of the 1970's and 1980's. Remember all those movies that lived proudly in the Action, Horror, Comedy and Sci-Fi isles of the video store? Titles like Death Race 2000, Hellraiser, Heathers and Piranha. They were all made by New World Pictures.
In addition to talking about the films themselves, we talk with the Writers, Producers and Directors who worked with New World Pictures.
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Ep. 117: Georgia Peaches featuring Dunbar Dicks
We continue with #AprilSweeps with a TV movie from the Roger Corman era of New World Pictures! Long before New World Television existed, Corman produced GEORGIA PEACHES aka FOLLOW THAT CAR for network TV starring the American South, along with country singer Tanya Tucker, Berlin's Terri Nunn, and Battlestar Galactica's Dirk Benedict!
Joining us for this episode is returning guest Dunbar Dicks, an editor and story producer for reality TV show also gives us a tutorial on Southern accents and reveals how many degrees away we are from Tanya Tucker. We also discuss yachts vs. tugboats, jail vs. prison, and pick our least favorite A-Team member! Don't miss this episode, it's more fun that riding a horse through a carnival! -
Ep. 116: THE GLADIATOR (1986)
It's our 2nd week of #Aprilsweeps where we continue to celebrate the TV movies made by New World Television. This week we immerse ourselves in the exciting/dangerous/sexy?/cigarette 1986 made for TV vigilante-action film THE GLADIATOR (not that GLADIATOR)! Starring Ken Wahl, Nancy Allen, and Robert Culp and surprise (spoiler) appearance by Rick Dees!
Join Marc, Erica, and Ryan as they reminisce about a simpler time when seat belts were optional, Weinerschnitzel went by Der, and soccer refs needed no prior experience or knowledge of the game. Marc teases out a possible fall lineup for NWPP and resurfaces a deep musical cut. -
Ep. 116: The Gladiator
This week we immerse ourselves in the exciting/dangerous/sexy?/cigarette 1986 made for TV vigilante-action film GLADIATOR. Not that Gladiator! Starring Ken Wahl, Nancy Allen, and Robert Culp and surprise (spoiler) appearance by Rick Dees!
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Ep. 115: False Witness
It's #Aprilsweeps where we celebrate the TV movies made by New World Television. We're kicking things off with 1989's False Witness starring Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Philip Michael Thomas (Miami Vice). Lynne Jacoby (Phylicia Rashad) is a district attorney investigating the attempted murder of a popular daytime TV talk show host not unlike luminaries like Sally Jessy Raphael. Bobby Marsh (Philip Michael Thomas), an Assistant District Attorney and Jacoby's lover, joins the investigation and shows the world that not all investigators are good at their job.
What lacks in real suspense is more than made up for with uncomfortable shoulder kissing. We learn that Marc doesn't recognize the difference between CSI and Law & Order, Erica talks about the many musical roles Philip Michael Thomas was up for, Ryan struggles to pronounce "Phylicia" and we debate which is the best Miami Tourism Board theme song.
You will want to witness this episode. -
4th Annual Roger Corman Birthday Celebration
It's that time of year when we celebrate the work of director/producer Roger Corman, by watching some of his past work and report it back to each other! Will Marc, Ryan, and Erica watch the same movie or will they, as they have from the very first Roger Corman Birthday Celebration, not watch the same film? You will have to listen to find out! This episode comes live from the New World cafe, with a smattering of fans there to join the celebration.
Happy Birthday, Roger! Thank you for you do and all you have done! -
Convince Me: Space Jam (1996)
Our sub-series Convince Me returns after a long hiatus to close out #MarchMadness as we say goodbye to the sports movies of New World Pictures. But will the co-host who adores this blend of Looney Tunes and National Basketball Academy star Michael Jordan be able to convince the other co-host who does not to love it? You'll have to listen to find out! That's all, folks!
Customer Reviews
Fantastic and Fun
This podcast covers every movie from New World Pictures and the hosts are hilarious but what is the true test is that this podcast has had me watching movies before the podcast to enjoy it even more. Eagerly anticipating the movie event Steamin’!
The BEST podcast (on this subject)
Hosts Ryan, Erica, and Mark do an excellent job balancing information and entertainment. Their respect for the people involved in these movies is fantastic. I’ve heard every episode and highly recommend it!
Funny & Informative Exploration of B-Movies
The folks at the New World Pictures Podcast really know their stuff! Working their way through the filmography of New World Pictures, the company founded by the legendary Roger Corman, they do so with energy, wit and knowledge.
A great exploration of a classic American b-movie catalog!