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Elgin Movie Watchers PodcastLabor PainsWe’re back! Steve and Chuck wanted to talk about the current strike and the importance of labor unions in the movies and beyond2023-10-2629 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThank you Mr. BelafonteThis episode Steve and Chuck pay tribute to the amazing singer, actor and activist, Harry Belafonte. Come along and maybe you'll learn something. 2023-05-0133 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastAuteursThis episode the boys start the conversation of their favorite films directors. Do we mention yours? There's only one way to find out, you need to listen.2023-03-0140 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastBehind BarsHappy 2023! On the first episode of 2023 we are diving into prison movies. Break out of your shell and see what films dealing with incarceration we like or impressed us. And no, Citizen Kane is not mentioned.2023-01-2343 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastHOLIDAY FILMSThis episode, Steve and Chuck along with Ian talk about their favorite Holiday films old and new. Come along and maybe you will find a Holiday film you may add to your holiday tradition and no Citizen Kane is not one of them2022-12-1233 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMovies with a MessageThis episode the guys talk about movies with a message that were important to them and they hope to others. Come along and see what films we discuss.
2022-11-1433 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastHalloween and HorrorThis episode, Steve, Chuck and Ian delve into their favorite scary movies to help you navigate your Halloween movie fun.
Don't worry there are some family friendly suggestions too. Come along and have a listen to our horror recommendations.
2022-10-3034 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMysteriesWe're back and we are talking Mysteries. Our favorites, the best and will Citizen Kane be one of them?
Come have a listen and maybe you will find some interesting tidbits or just a film you want to check out.
2022-10-1038 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastCurrently out...This episode Steve and Chuck along with Ian give some reviews of current films along with plugging a podcast Chuck and Steve were a part of. When you finish here, you should click the link and check it out.
https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/mubi-podcast-season-2-episode-2-the-elgin-and-el-topo-plunge-nyc-into-midnite-madness
Thanks for listening2022-08-0125 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastComedy for 2On this episode, Chuck and Steve along with Ian go on further with their exploration of comedies.
It's a full of laughs.
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MUBI PodcastThe Elgin and EL TOPO plunge NYC into "Midnite Madness"In 1970, a scruffy repertory theater — led by the visionary Ben Barenholtz — quietly placed a print ad in the Village Voice, advertising midnight screenings of a Spanish-language western they claimed was "too heavy to be shown any other way." The movie was Alejandro Jodorowsky's EL TOPO, and it'd kick off the "Midnite Movie" craze that changed moviegoing.Hear the history of the Elgin Theater and its legendary, weed-soaked screenings of EL TOPO, featuring commentary from ex-Voice critic J Hoberman, Amy Nicholson of the podcast "Unspooled," ex-Elgin programmers Chuck Zlatkin and Steve Gould...and Jodorowsky himself.The second...2022-07-0736 min
MUBI Podcast: EncuentrosEpisodio especial: El Elgin y EL TOPO sumergen a Nueva York en la "Midnite Madness" En esta ocasión presentamos un episodio especial de MUBI Podcast, el premiado podcast en inglés de MUBI que está estrenando su segunda temporada titulada "Only in Theaters", Solo en cines.Para suscribirte al podcast de MUBI y ver todos los episodios de esta temporada, visita mubi.io/podcastEn 1970, un descuidado teatro de repertorio -dirigido por el visionario Ben Barenholtz- publicó discretamente un anuncio en el Village Voice anunciando proyecciones de medianoche de un western en español que, según ellos, era "demasiado intenso para ser proyectado de otra manera". La pelíc...2022-07-0738 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastCOMEDIESIn this episode, Chuck and Steve start to delve into their favorite comedies of all time, with some help from off screen producer Ian.
Come along and maybe you'll find a new chuckle or two.2022-07-0539 min
Elgin Movie Watchers PodcastTHE SEQUELThis episode Steve and Chuck talk about the phenomenon, the sequel. Good or bad, they dive in and talk about what they love, what they hate and we even get a Chuck review. Come along and listen2022-06-2138 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMovies @ 50: The Films of 1972Some of the most iconic movies were released in 1972 and the boys including off screen producer Ian, will break down if they think these films still hold up 50 years later, for a modern audience.2022-06-0632 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastStream This PlatormThis episode, Steve and Chuck along with off screen producer Ian, talk about the history of Streaming and the current market of films and TV shows in their On Demand form
2022-05-2338 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Janus Film FestThis episode Chuck and Steve open up the Janus program and talk about their favorite film classics. Come along and hear if your faves make their lists2022-05-0942 minElgin Movie Watchers Podcast2010s - Double Bills and All Night showsThis episode, Steve and Chuck along with off screen producer Ian talk about the films from the 2010s that would have been good showings at the Elgin Cinema. Come hear if your favorites made the cut.2022-04-2551 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastOSCARS 2022This episode Chuck and Steve discuss passed Oscars controversies and present. Yes, we are referring to the "The Slap", come along and listen to what they have to say, they are also joined by Ian, their off-screen producer. 2022-04-1133 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe 2000sOn this episode Steve and Chuck dive into the decade of 2000-2010 cinema. Did they like any films? Was the new century as good as the last? Tune-in and find out.2022-03-2836 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe 1990sThis episode the guys talk about what if they were still running the Elgin in the 1990s. To help with the schedule Chuck and Steve welcome off screen producer Ian to talk about his second favorite decade of cinema. Come along and enjoy the decade that was the 90s.
2022-03-1445 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMs TrifectaOn this episode, Chuck and Steve welcome Elgin legend Alexa Pensner. She worked at the Elgin, wrote for the Marble and worked on Movie Watch. Come along and hear them reunite and catch up.2022-02-2833 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastVoting RightsOn this episode of Elgin Movie Watchers, Steve and Chuck reflect on the current voting issue gripping America and discuss the importance of voting registration and how the Elgin did what it could to help the cause. 2022-02-1434 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastELGIN in the 1980s?What if the Elgin stayed open through the 1980s? Well Steve and Chuck go over what they would play and what they would pair together as Double Bills.2022-01-3131 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastDouble BillsThis episode, Chuck and Steve delve into the question "What If, the Elgin stayed open?" and they come up with their dream double features with the movies that have opened in the 45 years since the Elgin closed its doors. Come along and maybe you'll find the double bill for you?2022-01-2428 minElgin Movie Watchers Podcast50 Years of Harold and MaudeThe boys are back to discuss and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the theatrical release of Harold and Maude. Chuck and Steve delve into how this film affected them at the Elgin and in their lives.2021-12-2025 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMovie Watch Roundtable DiscussionOn this episode Chuck and Steve host a roundtable discussion about Movie Watch the TV show featuring former guests John Abell, Nancy Keller, Gary Schoichet and Perry Kunin. Come take a listen to the crazy world of Cable TV in the 1970s.2021-09-2752 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastA Chazz for All SeasonsCHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE LINK BELOW. https://youtu.be/tjHVz59MWA0 This episode, the boys pay tribute to the Clown Prince of Porn, Bobby Astyr aka Bobby Charles. Starring in 140 films in his career Bobby is a adult film icon for his schtick along with his... So come along and hear them reflect on their friend Chazz.2021-09-2032 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastMovie Watch the TV ShowWANNA WATCH AND NOT JUST LISTEN?
CHECK US OUT ON YOUTUBE Link Below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhuSbk9nmzI
This episode Chuck and Steve delve into Movie Watch. From the start to the end they touch on everything Movie Watch.
Check us out on YouTube Elgin Movie Watchers2021-09-1325 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastA Tribute Called AndrewOn this special episode of Elgin Movie Watchers, the boys pay tribute to their late friend and collaborator Andrew Makowsky. Andrew, a man ahead of his time, is the reason why Chuck started at the Elgin and Andrew worked alongside and underneath both Steve and Chuck for years. During that time, Andrew created the long running column "Cinema City" for The Elgin's newsletter, The Marble: Film, News and Comment. Which eventually led to Andrew converting the news column to the small screen for the Manhattan cable show Movie Watch.
Along with the tribute, this is the first...2021-09-0634 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastPerry Too: Back for moreThis week the boys welcome back Perry Kunin to the show. Perry is returning to talk about his involvement with Movie Watch, the Cable television show Chuck and Steve created in the mid 1970s.2021-08-3042 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastHits & MissesThis episode, Steve and Chuck discuss the best and worst of booking the Elgin, SPOILER, it was hit or miss.2021-08-1623 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastStreaming…1970’s StyleOn this podcast Chuck and Steve tell more tales about the films of the Elgin and the ones that crossed over with their Cable Television show, Movie Watch.2021-08-0231 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastBlack Belt ProjectionistThis episode Chuck and Steve welcome Elgin Projectionist, Movie Watch Cameraman turned Actor Perry Kunin.
Perry has had some mentions in earlier episodes but he's fully ready with a trunk full of Elgin stories that start in
Chelsea and all the way to Maui. Come along and hear Perry's journey.2021-07-1947 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastAnd Then There Was NancyThis episode we break the curse by welcoming our first woman to the program. The woman is no other than Nancy Keller. Nancy was instrumental in the production of Movie Watch and our host Steve Gould's life as they have been married since the 1970s. Chuck and guest host John Abell (the boy wonder producer) interview Nancy about her professional life from her days a stage performer to doing porn reviews for Movie Watch and much more, come along and listen.2021-07-1238 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastIt's PhenomenalThis episode Chuck and Steve welcome back Gary Schoichet and Walter Schretzman. This quartet of Elginers is the group that stuck around movie theaters, the neighborhood and most importantly each other’s lives. Come along and listen to what 50 years of friendship sounds like.2021-07-0558 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Films That Movied usOn this episode Steve and Chuck talk about the films that have a special place in their hearts. Come along and maybe find a movie that you can put on your "Must See" lists. Enjoy2021-06-2930 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastNever There Til NowThis episode Steve and Chuck welcome author Ben Davis. Even though Ben never stepped foot inside the Elgin, he has written THE book on repertory theaters entitled, Repertory Movie Theaters of New York City: Havens for Revivals, Indies and the Avant-Garde, 1960-1994. In the episode, Ben talks about his life, the movies that influenced it and the process of getting his book published which included interviewing our hosts Chuck and Steve for the chapter about the Elgin. So come along for a little role reversal and hear the interviewer Ben Davis, become the interviewee.2021-06-2134 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastChelsea in CinemascopeThis episode Steve and Chuck welcome friend, activist and Chelsea native Roberto Rodriguez. Roberto fills us in on the history of Chelsea cinemas and the neighborhood as a whole. Come along and listen to Roberto's acceptance of the Elgin and eventually becoming a mainstay with the crew. 2021-06-1343 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastCribbage, anyone?Chuck and Steve welcome back two time Elgin Movie Watchers guest, John Bosley and also the return of the Tri-Frecta man, Gary Schoichet
Come along and listen to these neighbors, coworkers and friends unite on our show.2021-06-0727 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Elgin Was My Film SchoolThis episode the boys welcome their second Elgin patron and life long cinephile Greg Hendrick. Come along and listen to Greg’s education in cinema and the New York theaters that helped him in he journey.2021-05-3144 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastPepperoni the BandChuck and Steve welcome back Steve Leto from the "Night Drummer" episode along with Steve's childhood friend and fellow Elgin-er Bob Izzo. Come along and hear these friends reconnect after 43 years. 2021-05-2459 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe CinephileOn this episode, Steve and Chuck welcome an actual Elgin patron who never picked up a shift at the Elgin, Morton Tankus. Mort is a life long cinephile. Discovering his love of film in his late teens, Mort proceeded to use the theaters of New York City as his personal Netflix including the Elgin. Come along, listen and enjoy Mort's cinematic journey trough the city streets.2021-05-1627 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastPepperoni the BandThis episode we bring back Steve Leto from "The Night Drummer" episode and pair him with life long friend and fellow Elgin-er, Bob Izzo.
Come along and hear these two friends reconnect and tell Chuck and Steve some wild stories from their Elgin days.2021-05-101h 04Elgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Elgin and the films of the 1970sThis week, Chuck and Steve delve further into Seventies films they played at the Elgin. And as always, with every movie they booked comes an amazing tale for them to tell. Please come along and listen.2021-05-0340 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastA Fond FeiwelThis week, Chuck and Steve welcome Elgin patron turned Elgin-er, Larry Feiwel. Come along and listen to Larry talk about his love for film, crosswords and Cuban-Chinese food.2021-04-2636 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastHarold and Maude and ZatoichiThis episode Chuck and Steve welcome back the stars of such episodes as "The Boy Wonder Producer", "Tati for Tu" and "West-Coast Connection" for an Elgin round table discussion. Come along and listen to these old friends reminisce about the Elgin and the 1970s.2021-04-1952 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Brooklyn BoysThis week Steve and Chuck host their first round table Elgin discussion, welcoming back "El Green Rose" himself, Vinnie Verderosa and introducing Jimmy Manza. Vinnie and Jimmy are life long friends who both spent time at the Elgin, come along and hear some of Jimmy and Vinnie's greatest hits.2021-04-1233 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastBack In the Box with BoscoIn this episode, Steve and Chuck welcome Elgineer Peter Zagare. Peter tells stories from the inside of the box office and beyond. Tune in and finally hear the true story of Peter lending jazz legend Jimmy Garrison his electric bass.2021-04-0553 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastTales From the BoothThis episode, Chuck and Steve welcome "El Green Rose" himself, Vinnie Verderosa. Vinnie got his start as a projectionist at the Elgin. With over 40 years in the booth all over NYC Vinnie's got some stories to tell. Come have a listen2021-03-2926 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastFred Hampton: Then and NowOn this episode, Steve and Chuck take a break from the interviews to delve into the Academy-Award Nominated, "Judas and the Black Messiah". Join them as they compare and contrast it to the seminal documentary, "The Murder of Fred Hampton" which opened at the Elgin Cinema in 1971. Let's have a listen.
SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH2021-03-2223 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastWest-coast ConnectionThis week, the guys welcome John Bosley, an Elgineer to the core. This Californian was only in New York for 2 years. During his tenure in NYC John spent most of it at the Elgin. Forty plus years later John still holds the Elgin near and dear to his heart. Come listen to John's journey to New York and back.2021-03-1532 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastAmerican ExxxtasyThis week Steve and Chuck welcome their first non-Elgin alum to the podcast. John Amero is an accomplished film maker who came to New York in the late 1950s to start his film career and went on to help shape the adult film world of the 1970s. Come along and listen to John's journey through all facets of the film business with his amazing stories.2021-03-0839 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Night DrummerThis week Steve and Chuck welcome Steve Leto, "The Night Drummer". Steve helped manage the Elgin for years and has the stories to prove it. Listen to these three reconnect for the first time in 40 years. Join us for Steve's trip down memory lane and see where we come out at the end.2021-03-0156 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Trifecta-ManThis week Steve and Chuck welcome Gary Schoichet, an award winning photographer who has documented most of New York over the last 50 years, tells how he got involved with the Elgin, The Marble News, Movie Watch and life long friendship. Location, location, location.
Come along for Gary's trip.2021-02-2241 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastTati for TuThis week Steve and Chuck welcome Walter Schretzman. Walter started at the Elgin fresh out of high school. Hear what Walter has to share about how the Elgin and the culture influenced him from finding his path back to school to discovering of his love for french director, Jacques Tati. Let's go back with Walter.2021-02-1553 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastThe Boy Wonder ProducerChuck and Steve welcome The Boy Wonder Producer himself, John Abell. Come along and listen to find out what happens when you throw a teenager into the free wielding, revival theater atmosphere of the Elgin.
SPOILER ALERT - He loved it.2021-02-0857 minElgin Movie Watchers PodcastOxtail RaguAn introduction with our two favorite former Managers of the Elgin cinema and co-creators of the 1976 NY Cable show Movie Watch, Chuck and Steve. They will talk about what this podcast is, who the podcasters are and why is the podcast so gosh darn fun.2021-02-0155 min