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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 56 - "Almost Famous"In 1973 most 15 year olds barely scratch together enough cash to buy an album, yet Cameron Crowe was already touring with bands like Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers and Fleetwood Mac, and writing about it for Rolling Stone. He harnessed those talents into a successful filmmaking career and that early experience was showcased in the critically-acclaimed "Almost Famous." Music lovers Laura Lubrano and Jason Zollan return to the show and join Dennis to stand up for the uncool, because the only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool. Hosted on Acast...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 55 - "Midnight Run"It's amazing to think that bounty hunter Jack Walsh was a consolation prize for Robert DeNiro after he lost the starring role in “Big” to Tom Hanks. It worked out for both of them - and for us, luckily - as 1988’s “Midnight Run” would become an adored masterpiece of the buddy action genre. Television development executive (and former colleague) Hugh Fitzpatrick joins Dennis to savor every morsel of this superb, odd couple road trip. So sit down, relax, have a sandwich, drink a glass of milk, do some effin’ thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 54 - "Predator"Director John McTiernan hit an incredible trifecta, having helmed the action classics “Die Hard” (1988) and “The Hunt for Red October” (1990)...but it all started with 1987’s “Predator,” a muscular action-horror hybrid, featuring a unique premise: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the world’s best soldiers are hunted down by a far superior alien enemy. The box office hit spawned a hugely successful franchise, with sequels, spinoffs and reboots still being made to this day. To think Jean-Claude Van Damme was almost in it, too. With Ol' Painless in tow, Julius Benedict drops into the jungle to savor this action classic; but he and Dennis bette...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 53 - "Get Shorty"The massive success of “Pulp Fiction” created an arms race for talky crime films. Producers flocked to the genre master himself, author Elmore Leonard. After decades of failed adaptations, Hollywood once again raided his bookshelves, and first up was 1995’s “Get Shorty,” a film MGM wanted Quentin Tarantino to direct. Too busy adapting another Leonard bestseller (Rum Punch, which would become “Jackie Brown,”) Tarantino passed, but not before convincing John Travolta to star as loan shark turned film producer Chili Palmer. Andrew Fryer joins Dennis to revisit this industry comedy that suggests Hollywood may be tougher to navigate than organized crime. After a...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 52 - "Keep the Bottle Close"Amazing how a random dinner with a total stranger can quickly turn into a fulfilling friendship, one fueled by a mutual pursuit of creative exploration. Serendipity came calling when Nick Malone first met Dennis in 2012. A former actor turned husband who retired from his craft, he had no idea that Dennis would soon share a screenplay he’d written - “Keep the Bottle Close” - a project he intended to produce as a living, breathing television pilot (ultimately filmed in 2015). As one door closed, another one opened, allowing Nick to step in front of the camera one last time. Sometimes it pay...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 51 - "Jaws"Fifty years ago producers Richard Zanuck and David Brown handed the directing reins of a best-selling novel to a young, upcoming filmmaker named Steven Spielberg. Moviegoers, the motion picture industry, and the country at large had no idea what was in store. An unprecedented release - and a critical and commercial triumph - “Jaws” has endured for decades and will forever remain part of the cultural conversation. Jim Camlek and his little brother celebrate this masterclass in story, character and execution. Here’s to swimming with bowlegged women! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 50 - "Back to the Future"Several weeks into production of "Back to the Future," screenwriter Bob Gale and director Robert Zemeckis had a huge problem: Eric Stoltz was not giving them the performance their Spielberg backed film desperately needed. Enter budding star Michael J. Fox, the actor they wanted from the beginning. Literally working around the clock, Fox spent his days portraying television's Alex P. Keaton and his nights as time traveling teen Marty McFly. It would quickly become the role of a lifetime. With the beloved classic turning 40, David O'Sullivan joins Dennis - and Nick Malone guests hosts - as our little podcast celebrates...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 49 - "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood"A love letter bidding farewell to the 'Golden Age of Cinema,' Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood" revisits a world you fully want to live in. A magnificent recreation - and readjustment - of how things both were and should have been. One could even argue that this fascinating intersection of movie history and human history should have been the last film of Tarantino's outstanding career. Ruth Metzger joins Dennis to relish the cinematic treasures of 1969 Los Angeles, a place we can never get back to. And away we go... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 48 - "Glengarry Glen Ross"A richly deserved Pulitzer cemented the legacy of David Mamet's 1983 play "Glengarry Glen Ross," but that legacy evolved during the opening minutes of James Foley's 1992 film adaptation. Alec Baldwin's memorable monologue (a scene Mamet wrote specifically for the screenplay) coupled with a murderers' row of actors, catapulted the film into a highly quoted cult classic. Media veteran Jason Wagenheim joins Dennis to discuss what it takes to get them to sign on the line which is dotted. Coffee is for closers only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 47 - "Unforgiven"In 1984 a trusted production executive desperately tried to convince Clint Eastwood to pass on “The Cut-Whore Killing,” stressing that the screenplay was not worth his time. Eastwood placed it in a drawer, but not because of the material; only during the latter phase of his career did he feel he could earn the right to properly deconstruct the western genre. Released in 1992, “Unforgiven” would go on to win Oscars for Best Picture, Director (Eastwood), Editing, and Supporting Actor for the late Gene Hackman. Jason Thompson and Dennis roll into Big Whiskey, open a bottle and celebrate Eastwood's masterpiece. Deserve’s got nothin...
2025-04-081h 37Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 46 - "Lost in Translation"The legend of Bill Murray is real. He doesn't do contracts. If you want to work with him, you leave a message on his 1-800 number and hope he calls you back. Writer and director Sofia Coppola had no idea if he would arrive on set of "Lost in Translation." Lucky for them, he did; they were both nominated for Oscars, and her script won. Writer, film lover and media executive Laura Lubrano joins Dennis to discuss why this story of loneliness and disconnection is one of the great character studies of cinema. For relaxing times... Hosted on Acast...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 45 - "Trading Places"It's hard to fathom that studio execs were initially reluctant to cast Eddie Murphy in 1983's "Trading Places." It only became the fourth highest grossing film of the year and catapulted the actor to massive global stardom (and a lucrative five picture deal at Paramount). The movie also reignited Dan Aykroyd's career and opened many new doors for Jamie Lee Curtis. Channeling his inner Winthorpe, Rob Bohn returns to the pod and joins Dennis to celebrate a comedy classic deeply inspired by the screwball films of a bygone era. Pork bellies, which are used to make bacon, which you might...
2024-12-271h 26Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 44 - "Planes, Trains & Automobiles"Filmmaker John Hughes was a master of the human condition, his characters always felt rich in authenticity. After a string of acclaimed teen films, he set his sights on adults in 1987's "Planes, Trains & Automobiles," a heartfelt road comedy about the horrors of holiday travel. Steve Cozzolino returns to the show and joins Dennis to savor the comic flavors of this Thanksgiving feast. Remember, when you're telling your little stories, here's a good idea - have a point. It makes it so much more interesting for the listener! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 43 - "Fletch"“Saturday Night Live” made Chevy Chase a star and after one season he left the show to chase fame and fortune on the big screen. After a string of hits and misses, it would take him nearly a decade to find the role he was born to play - Irwin M. Fletcher, investigative journalist in the 1985 comedy “Fletch.” Laced with razor sharp wit and breezy, deadpan charm, the film harnessed Chase’s superb improv skills and delivered the most satisfying performance of his career. Life long friend Rick Craig joins Dennis to revisit this incessantly quotable comedy classic. It’s all ball bea...
2024-10-311h 34Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 42 - "The Breakfast Club"Few filmmakers left a greater mark in the 1980’s than the late John Hughes. A student of character, dialogue and the human condition, the prolific writer and director had a keen ability to understand the teenage point of view. He was one of us; and those talents were on full display in 1985’s “The Breakfast Club," widely considered his career defining work. Jason Wagenheim returns to the pod and joins Dennis to celebrate this iconic film that influenced an entire generation. It’s demented and sad, but social. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 41 - "Point Break"A young, upstart FBI agent infiltrates a tight-knit group of surfers who rob banks so they can afford a nomadic lifestyle of spiritual enlightenment. This is the actual plot of acclaimed filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow’s 1991 action thriller, “Point Break.” Is it ludicrous? Yes. Is it absurd? Certainly. However, this muscular entertainment became a highly quotable cult classic and the reasons are justifiable. Jason Zollan returns - with two meatball sandwiches - and joins Dennis to defend why this film hangs ten on everyone’s board. Back off Warchild, seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
2024-09-011h 28Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 40 - "High Fidelity"Fans were disappointed when they learned the film adaptation of the 1995 bestselling novel High Fidelity was being moved from London to Chicago. Author Nick Hornby felt it was a ridiculous thing to have any objection to…that the nationality of record store owner Rob Gordon really had no bearing on anything. He was right. John Cusack and his fellow screenwriters knew exactly what they were doing, because we all have friends like Rob, Dick and Barry, unappreciated scholars who believe music is autobiographical in their lives. Nick Malone and Jason Thompson join Dennis to unleash their inner music nerd, share so...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 39 - "Casino Royale"The Best Bond. A topic that’s been fiercely debated for generations…and all it took was an efficient, black and white cold open to confidently announce to the world that Daniel Craig had something to say about it. In “Casino Royale,” a new James Bond had arrived: a brooding, flawed 007, a man wounded by life, yet still believed in the cause. Jim Camlek returns to the show to revisit this spectacular achievement that rebooted - and saved - the Bond franchise. Enjoy it shaken or stirred, we don’t give a damn. (Dedicated to the loving memory of Roger Camlek).
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Fine Beats & CheesesRewind Episode: Cocktail the Movie with Dennis CamlekAruba, Jamaica, Ooh we wanna take ya to June 2023, when we talked about the classic Tom Cruise throwing-around-bottles-of alcohol-to-music film, 1988's "Cocktail"! Our guest is the wonderful Dennis Camlek, who is a marketing professional with over thirty years of client and agency experience in the media and entertainment industry. Also, Dennis and Leslie have been friends for over 30 years since meeting at The Diamondback, the student newspaper of the University of Maryland at College Park, their alma mater. Boy, did we laugh in this episode, as we talked about the maybe not wonderful movies that we still love and...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 38 - "GoodFellas"When Martin Scorsese first read the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy, he immediately called author Nicholas Pileggi and told him “I’ve been waiting for this book my entire life.” To which Pileggi replied, “I’ve been waiting for this phone call my entire life.” And that is how 1990’s “GoodFellas” came to be. Scorsese instantly knew how to make the film - 'to begin the story like a gunshot and have it get faster from there.' Ruth Metzger returns to the show and joins Dennis to dig deep on what is widely considered the best gangster film ever made...and also one of the gr...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 37 - "Red Dawn"John Milius' "Red Dawn" was released in 1984 against the backdrop of the Cold War, when tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union were at an all-time high. A premise only Hollywood could love: World War III is waged on U.S. soil and a group of high schoolers decide to take up arms against their aggressors. Hell yes! Rob Bohn joins Dennis for his second tour of duty to celebrate this action classic, the first PG-13 film ever released. Wolverines! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 36 - "Major League"As a suffering, lifelong Cleveland fan, filmmaker David S. Ward figured the only way the Indians would ever win the World Series is if he wrote a movie allowing them to do so. And it would need to be a comedy, of course, because “nobody would believe it as a drama.” Ward’s dream came to fruition with 1989’s “Major League,” the film that players will tell you is their favorite baseball movie hands down. With a touch of Crisco and a pinch of Bardol, baseball purist Jason Thompson joins Dennis to celebrate America’s favorite pastime and discuss why this film gets...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 35 - "Lethal Weapon 2"When Richard Donner’s “Lethal Weapon 2” was released in 1989 it not only conquered the box office, it quickly and assuredly climbed the ranks of movie sequels which surpassed their predecessors…a rare feat. This rousing entertainment wears its heart on its sleeve. Laced with wit and spectacular action, the film is widely considered the best of the franchise. Author and media executive, Andrew Fryer, joins Dennis to discuss how the filmmakers perfectly harnessed the magic of Riggs and Murtaugh. So come on, be original, say yes, everyone else says no! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 34 - "Swingers"It’s hard to imagine a film as treasured as 1996’s “Swingers” actually failing at the box office. But it happened. Only a shrewd marketing push by Buena Vista Home Video gave the movie a second life, and in short order it became a highly-quotable cult classic. It also catapulted the careers of Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn and director Doug Liman. Ad tech executive Jason Zollan, the guy behind the guy behind the guy, joins Dennis to discuss why this superb indie comedy defied the odds. We’re all growns up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 33 - "Pulp Fiction"Media heavyweight and first time guest Jason Wagenheim didn’t bat an eye when asked which movie he wanted to discuss: Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction.” What can we say, Wagenheim doesn't screw around. Featuring three interlocking stories about thugs, palookas and divine intervention, this landmark achievement from 1994 hijacked the social conversation, resuscitated John Travolta’s career and instantly changed the course of independent cinema. So, grab yourself a Big Kahuna Burger and let’s get into character. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 32 - "A Christmas Story"Jean Shepherd's razor sharp wit and keen eye for period detail provide the perfect holiday cheer in 1983's "A Christmas Story." Scot Safon and Jim Camlek return to the show and join Dennis to discuss why this heralded gem became one of the most treasured holiday films on record. It's a major award! (Dedicated to the loving memory of Barbara Camlek). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 31 - "L.A. Confidential"Jason Thompson is our resident expert on crime author James Ellroy. So it surprises no one when he leapt at the chance to join Dennis to discuss Curtis Hanson’s critically-acclaimed “L.A. Confidential” from 1997. This muscular, exquisitely crafted thriller about celebrity, crime and police corruption not only pays homage to classic noir of the 40’s and 50’s, but confidently earns its place alongside it. Life is good in Los Angeles, it’s paradise on Earth...that’s what they tell you, anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 30 - "The Royal Tenenbaums"Wes Anderson's critically-acclaimed 2001 film "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the kind of movie that takes on new meaning once you've danced a few rounds with life. Perhaps a comedy on the surface, this is a film about regret, loss, the passage of time...and Old Custer. Nick Malone returns to the show to revisit one of Anderson's greatest cinematic achievements. It's about putting a brick through the other guy's windshield, taking it out and chopping it up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 29 - Rick Rosenthal, Director "Halloween II" (1981)In Los Angeles, you never know who's sitting at the next table. Sometimes it's an accomplished, award-winning filmmaker who's worked in film and television for over thirty five years. Call it chance, call it serendipity, but when you bump into the director of "Halloween II" and "Halloween: Resurrection," you invite him onto the pod. Hollywood veteran Rick Rosenthal joins Dennis to discuss his prolific career in entertainment, an unwavering support for aspiring filmmakers and the mark he left on the legacy of Michael Myers. "I shot him six times!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-291h 22Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 28 - "Out of Sight"You've got Steven Soderbergh, a rising filmmaker eager to take his craft to the level, two budding movie stars in Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney, and an acclaimed novel by Elmore Leonard, a national treasure. "Out of Sight" was lightning in a bottle, a perfect storm that changed the course of everyone's careers. So why did it tank at the box office? Filmmaker Matthew C. Mills joins Dennis to geek out on this criminally-overlooked gem from 1998 and assess why nobody ever talks about it. No more time outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-10-141h 24Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 27 - "The Fugitive"It’s rare when a film comes along that strikes a chord with the critics while also becoming a massive commercial success. Such was the case with “The Fugitive.” The second highest grossing film of 1993 was universally acclaimed and also recognized with seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture (and a Supporting Actor win for Tommy Lee Jones). That doesn’t happen often and it begs the question of whether it was cinema's last great thinking person’s action film. So think yourself up a frosted donut with those little sprinkles on top, as Jim Camlek joins his younger brother to celebra...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 26 - "Road House"Patrick Swayze injures himself while shooting a grueling fight scene in 1989's “Road House.” As a result he’s unable to star in "Predator 2" or “Tango & Cash,” and opts for the less strenuous role of Sam Wheat in “Ghost.” Which only becomes the highest-grossing film of 1990, a career move that catapulted him to another level of stardom. All because he said yes to play the Double Deuce's brawny, philosophizing cooler, Dalton. After months of waiting for his phone to ring, Rob Bohn finally joins Dennis to revisit this bar brawling, action classic. Clearly it pays to be nice. Hosted on Acast. See...
2023-08-261h 25Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 25 - "The Bear"When a work of art can speak to you so profoundly that you think it was specifically made for you, breathe that in deeply because that's rarified air. That’s how Lance Neuhauser and Dennis both feel about the FX series “The Bear.” Neuhauser makes his annual visit to the show to not only sing the praises of this terrific creative achievement but to also question whether criticism and optimism can co-exist. Micro basil, eff yeah! (Warning: Spoilers) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-051h 35Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 24 - "Coming to America"How can “Coming to America” not be considered one of the most quoted movies of the 80’s? It features a treasure trove of delightful characters. Reverend Brown. Randy Watson. Cleo McDowell. The My-T-Sharp barbers. Priceless. So, prepare the royal baggage as David O’Sullivan joins Dennis to celebrate the film’s 35th Anniversary and relive a glorious time of their youth when they both worked the concession stand at the Trans-Lux Cine’ in Danbury, CT. "No journey is too great when one finds what he seeks." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-07-211h 41Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 23 - Good Bad MoviesIt's late at night, you’re flipping channels and land on a movie you know you probably shouldn’t be watching. After all, you’ve got better things to do, right? Wrong. Some refer to them as guilty pleasures but we call them Good Bad Movies. As Jason Thompson puts it, “These films are chicken pot pies, they are fish sticks.” Movies with no nutritional value, but let's face it, they sure taste great. So, buckle up and take a ride on The Porkchop Express as Jason, Nick Malone and Jim Camlek join Dennis to celebrate films so craptastic you’ll go to the...
2023-06-171h 49Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 22 - "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy"The story of San Diego’s top ranked news anchorman getting upstaged by a budding female reporter is the perfect film to break format on a podcast. When the host of this show got the call from network brass that they wanted to give Nick Malone - a rising, hot shot talent from the local affiliate in Viera, Florida - his shot at guest hosting duties, he graciously agreed to the proposition. After all, Dennis has secretly wanted to be a guest on his own pod for a while now. So, let's give this kid his big shot. Go douse yo...
2023-04-241h 32Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 21 - "Heat"The late Tom Sizemore said it best, “For me, the action is the juice.” In 1995 few filmmakers had the juice to convince Warner Bros. to green light an ambitious three hour movie featuring two of the greatest actors of their generation. But visionary director Michael Mann was determined to finally realize his sprawling Los Angeles crime saga, and he did so with the critically acclaimed “Heat,” a searing work widely considered to be his masterpiece. Jason Thompson returns to the pod and joins Dennis to celebrate this superb achievement and also vent about how this film failed to garner a single A...
2023-03-171h 47Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 20 - "Die Hard"Imagine having so much love for a film that you stakeout a video store in the dead of winter just so you can be the first person to rent the VHS (and bring it home and illegally dub it!) That’s the kind of heart Steve Cozzolino and Dennis have for the 1988 masterpiece “Die Hard;” but let’s be clear, their 40+ year friendship goes way beyond film piracy. These life-long best friends return to Nakatomi to celebrate one of the greatest action - and Christmas - films of all time, and to once again debate whether Hans Gruber was actually a terror...
2022-12-241h 39Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 19 - "Signs"Young filmmakers rarely become overnight sensations however that is exactly what M. Night Shyamalan accomplished. With his massive breakout "The Sixth Sense," the writer/director became an immediate household name. A brand even. He hit the trifecta with his two subsequent films "Unbreakable" and "Signs," both of which cemented his arrival as master storyteller. Jim Camlek returns to the show and joins Dennis to discuss what makes Night...Night. And it's fitting for these movie-loving brothers to dissect "Signs," a wonderful tale of family, miracles and faith restored, all against the backdrop of an alien invasion. Swing away. Hosted...
2022-12-041h 11Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 18 - "Deliverance"“You don’t beat this river.” Words to live by. Ed, Lewis, Drew and Bobby leave their Atlanta homes for a canoe trip down the Cahulawassee and a harmless weekend getaway goes horribly awry in John Boorman’s critically-acclaimed “Deliverance.” Nominated for Best Picture in 1972, it is considered one of the greatest films ever made, and it turned Burt Reynolds into a movie star. Marketer and film enthusiast Scot Safon returns to the show and joins Dennis to revisit this superb achievement and discuss why its impact is still felt today. “It’s time to play the game.” Hosted on Acast. See acas...
2022-11-261h 13Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 17 - "First Blood"1982 was a banner year for Sylvester Stallone. “Rocky III” is a knockout and months later he stars in “First Blood,” a lean, tough-fibered actioner that introduces John Rambo to the world. It’s an acclaimed and important film; one can even posit that it’s the best work Stallone has ever done. Not unlike Rambo, Chief Boatswain’s Mate Jason Thompson, United States Navy, Ret. has seen the world in ways most of us can only dream about yet has witnessed things we hope to never experience. Jason joins Dennis to discuss the significance of the film and how one disoriented ve...
2022-10-081h 49Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 16 - "Reservoir Dogs"Few filmmakers actually achieve “rock star” status and it didn’t take Quentin Tarantino long to do so. Since bursting onto the scene with the incendiary “Reservoir Dogs,” his films have earned critical acclaim, sparked great debate and left an indelible mark on pop culture. As “Dogs” celebrates its 30th Anniversary, Lance Neuhauser pulls up a chair, opens a pack of Red Apples and joins Dennis to discuss the impact this filmmaker had on their lives and why his contributions matter. Now listen up, Mr. Pink, there’s two ways we can do this podcast…our way or the highway! Hosted on Acast...
2022-08-191h 41Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 15 - "Wayne's World"It’s 1992. Paramount Pictures hires you as a college intern. Your remit? Promote the studio’s films on local campuses. Your very first campaign (in what would become a career of countless campaigns)? “Wayne’s World,” a smart, rather clever comedy based on the popular SNL sketch. No way! Way! As the film celebrates its 30th birthday college pals David Buckingham and Tom Lucia join Dennis to revisit an unsurprising cult classic, a film they proudly still quote to this day. If you’re gonna spew, spew into this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-06-301h 12Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 14 - "Top Gun"In 1986 “Top Gun” buzzed the tower, swept the nation and became the highest-grossing film of the year. It made Tom Cruise a massive movie star. On the eve of the highly-anticipated sequel, we revisit the film and discuss its cultural significance and why it has endured. Joining Dennis are fanboy Nick Malone, movie-loving big brother Jim Camlek and former colleague (and marketer) Scot Safon. We promise not to lose that loving feeling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 13 - "Keep it a Secret"Sean Duggan joins Dennis to bookend a conversation that started five years ago. It was then when he shared his vision for a documentary film: to tell the untold story about the dawn of surfing in Ireland. Amazing to think that by the late 1960's nobody knew that Ireland quietly featured some of the best surf in the world. All that was about to change. A first-time filmmaker delivers a fascinating account of how several surfing evangelists put the sport, and a country, on the map. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 12 - Bill BergofinBill Bergofin always felt like he was the little big guy. Which is an interesting take. With impressive career stops at the NFL, Fox Sports, Comcast and NBCUniversal his IMDb suggests otherwise. But it kind of makes sense. He embodies an upstart mentality and welcomes a good challenge. Bill was the perfect choice to market the Premier League for NBC Sports, to take the piss out of English culture. And who better to do that than a foolish American named Ted Lasso? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 11 - Bill KoenigsbergBill Koenigsberg is a titan of industry. As President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media he built what is considered today the largest independent media agency in the world. And to think it happened because someone once reneged on a promise. Little did Dennis know when he joined this company twenty years ago that this media visionary would soon become a professional mentor and guide him throughout his entire career. Business is personal, indeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-09-1848 min
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 10 - Jeff PressJeff Press has a rather cool job. Which is apropos considering he’s a rather cool guy. As Chief Creative Officer of Morgenthal Frederics and Robert Marc NYC, he leads the design and creative for two highly-acclaimed luxury eyewear brands. Not a bad deal for a Journalism major who really wanted to be a musician. Dennis’ former intern discusses how his career came to fruition and what inspires him to create the world’s finest collection of frames. Whether it’s Radiohead, Bobby Flay or Daniel Plainview, their conversation covers a lot of ground. Always the case with these two....
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 9 - Lance NeuhauserThe fact that Lance Neuhauser is a successful and highly-accomplished media executive is immaterial. Those are just career stats, albeit impressive ones. Sure, he’ll talk shop, but there are many other subjects he’d rather explore. He’s the quintessential guest. A man who likes to engage, to question how you arrived at a decision, but not the decision itself. As you’re about to learn, being friends with him is a complete joy. Whether it’s aged whiskey, Quentin Tarantino or musical spirit animals, no topic is off limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
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Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 8 - "Raiders of the Lost Ark"June 12, 1981. "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is released to massive box office and critical acclaim. It also opened the eyes of two young boys from Long Island. In this impromptu episode Jim Camlek joins his kid brother to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Spielberg masterpiece. Together they sing its virtues, speak bad German and discuss the impact it had on their lives. In typical Indy fashion, they are making it up as they go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-06-1453 min
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 7 - Cliff Marks & Bruce FriendOne of our favorite pastimes was snatched away when the pandemic brought film exhibition to a halt. When movie theatres closed studios had to adapt and develop new distribution strategies and revenue streams. Countless companies felt the effects. Cliff Marks (National CineMedia) and Bruce Friend (Screen Engine/ASI) lead companies which are critically tied to the motion picture business. As a revamped summer movie season kicks off these executives discuss their respective challenges, the current state of movie going and what lies ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-231h 02
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 6 - Howard Shimmel & Michael StroberIt’s a fascinating time in media. Fragmentation fuels consumer choice and marketers are left navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Data and technology enable consumer targeting in ways we’ve never seen before. Media heavyweights and former colleagues Howard Shimmel and Michael Strober enter the ring to discuss the television marketplace, the importance of Addressable and why marketers are embracing it to drive deeper engagements with consumers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-271h 03
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 5 - Ruth MetzgerRuth Metzger and Dennis Camlek are movie buffs, there’s no doubt about that. They could talk movies for hours (and certainly have!) One could even make the case that they’re cinematic soul mates. Once former colleagues, Ruth and Dennis discuss their love of film and how a passion became a profession. Would you believe the movie “Dances with Wolves” played a serendipitous role for both of them? Tatanka! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-081h 02
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 4 - Lauren ColantoniDennis was ‘all in’ on Lauren Colantoni from the moment he interviewed her. She had that thing you look for in a candidate, he knew it for sure, so he hired her. What he didn’t know was that a decade later she would launch The Woffle Company, a "Get & Give" dog bed business that would eventually sponsor this very podcast you're about to listen to. So random. So cool. So Lauren. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1847 min
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 3 - Jim Camlek & Nick MaloneA pandemic challenged us to revisit how we entertain ourselves. When cabin fever came knocking Jim Camlek, Nick Malone (and Dennis) answered the bell. Harnessing their respective creative abilities and love of movies they created a Virtual Screenplay Reading series. This diversion quickly snowballed into something bigger and more joyous than they ever could have imagined. It turns out many of you desperately craved this kind of outlet. Who knew? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-051h 20
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 2 - Brad AdgateIf there is a Hall of Fame for the media industry then research veteran Brad Adgate should have a fancy plaque in Cooperstown. When “The Most Quoted Man in Media” joins Dennis to talk shop you never know where the conversation will turn, whether it’s the streaming wars or The Chairman of the Board, Whitey Ford. That sums up time with Brad Adgate...and it’s just delightful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1947 min
Back by Popular Demand with Dennis CamlekEpisode 1 - Leslie Gray StreeterMeet Leslie Gray Streeter. The lovely and hilarious author joins Dennis to discuss her career in Journalism and the heartwarming journey that led to "Black Widow," her critically-acclaimed debut that producers are eager to adapt into a television series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-01-1151 min
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2021-01-1101 min