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The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesLady in a Cage (1964) - Arkin Brothers #110"Lady in a Cage" is a 1964 psychological thriller film directed by Walter Grauman. The movie features Olivia de Havilland as Mrs. Hilyard, a wealthy woman who becomes trapped in an elevator in her own home after it breaks down. While she is stuck, she finds herself at the mercy of a group of violent and disturbed intruders who break into her home and terrorize her. The film explores themes of power dynamics, class struggle, and the breakdown of social order in the face of chaos.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis...
2023-04-211h 06
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesThe Desperate Hours (1955) - Arkin Brothers #109"The Desperate Hours," a 1955 film directed by William Wyler, the Hilliard family is taken hostage by three escaped convicts, led by the ruthless and dangerous Humphrey Bogart. As the family struggles to survive and escape, tensions rise and relationships are tested, exploring themes of family, survival, and morality. With an outstanding cast, including Fredric March, Martha Scott, and Arthur Kennedy.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElixirTV Instagram: Elixirhere
2023-04-091h 00
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesSuddenly (1954) - Arkin Brothers #108"Suddenly" is a Noir / Thriller film directed by Lewis Allen and released in 1954. The film features an all-star cast including Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, Nancy Gates, and James Gleason. The plot revolves around an attempt to assassinate the President of the United States, who is scheduled to pass through the small town of Suddenly. Sinatra plays John Baron, the leader of a group of hitmen who take over a family's home to carry out the assassination.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
2023-03-0556 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesCrimewave (1985) - Arkin Brothers with Reed Birney #107"Crimewave" is directed by Sam Raimi, and written by the dynamic duo of Raimi and the Coen brothers, starring Reed Birney, Sheree J. Wilson, and Bruce Campbell. This film follows a death row inmate and a group of exterminators who are not your average bug killers. "Crimewave" will be sure to make you laugh until you cry (or vice versa). With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, https://stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2023-02-191h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesHard Times (1975) - Arkin Brothers #106"Hard Times" is the ultimate feel-good movie for anyone looking for a little violence and illegal street fighting in their life. Charles Bronson stars as a drifter who discovers his true calling as a brawler in Depression-era New Orleans. Along the way, he meets the charming and slightly terrifying James Coburn, who runs the underground fighting circuit like a boss. It's a heartwarming tale of a man finding his place in the world, one punch at a time. And don't worry, it probably has a happy ending... or at least, we hope it does.
With Anthony Arkin...
2022-12-2658 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesLa Haine (1995) - Arkin Brothers #105Special Guest Abby Arkin picked this movie and she'll be joining us today to talk about why it's one of her favorites. This 1995 French film that follows the lives of three friends, Vinz, Said, and Hubert, who live in the suburbs of Paris, and explores themes of racism, violence, and poverty. Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2022-12-121h 03
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesRain (1932) - Arkin Brothers #104The Arkin Brothers talk about Rain (1932). Joan Crawford is a woman of ill repute. Walter Huston is an evangelical reformer. They're stuck in a ramshackle hotel on an island in the South Seas. It's raining. A lot. What could possibly go wrong?
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2022-12-031h 27
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesStrait-Jacket (1964) - Arkin Brothers #103The Arkin Brothers talk about Strait-Jacket (1964). A Horror/Thriller all about murder. Starring Joan Crawford.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers:
Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2022-11-291h 16
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesTrog (1970) - Arkin Brothers #102The Arkin Brothers talk about Trog (1970). A Horror/Sci-Fi about a million-year-old killer monster. Starring Joan Crawford.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2022-11-221h 17
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesWhat Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) - Arkin Brothers #101A former child star torments their older sibling. No, it's not Matthew and Tony. It's "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?" With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: Elixirhere
2022-11-191h 12
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesVampire in Brooklyn (1995) - Arkin Brothers #100There's a vampire in Brooklyn. And he's not looking for a good pizza joint. Wes Craven directs Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-11-161h 03
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesThe Blair Witch Project (1999) - Arkin Brothers #99The groundbreaking supernatural horror "found footage" classic. The film that started it all. Or some of it. Will the Arkin brothers agree. Or will they bicker like a cold, tired, hungry, and scared film crew lost in the woods?
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
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Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms
Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-11-1451 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesSnakes on a Plane (2006) - Arkin Brothers #98We think the title says it all. And so did Samuel L. Jackson when he signed on for this one. Also starring Julianna Margulies, Bobby Cannavale, Kenan Thompson, Lin Shaye, and David Koechner.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-10-1958 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesMac and Me (1988) - Arkin Brothers #97Thank God we agreed about this shameless corporate sponsored ripoff of ET. If we hadn't, it might have been the end of the show. I don't think we would have been able to face each other.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-10-0653 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About Movies47 Meters Down (2017) - Arkin Brothers #96Writer/Director Johannes Roberts is our guest tonight, to discuss his adventure/horror film. Two sisters on vacation in Mexico go cage diving. What could possibly go wrong? (Hint: Everything.) Starring Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, and Matthew Modine.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-09-301h 15
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesVampire’s Kiss (1988) - Arkin Brothers #95Nicholas Cage (a favorite bone of contention between the Arkin brothers) is a vampire, or he's crazy. Or the movie is crazy. Or one or both of us is crazy. Decide for yourself. Also starring Jennifer Beals, Kasi Lemmons, Maria Conchita Alonso, and Elizabeth Ashley.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-09-161h 05
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesCoupe de Ville (1990) - Arkin Brothers #94We got our dad on the show with other special guests to talk about this road movie. 3 estranged brothers have to deliver a car for their father, or our father, or whatever. Starring Arye Gross, Patrick Dempsey, Daniel Stern, Rita Taggart, Joe Bologna and, you guessed it, Alan Arkin. Directed by Joe Roth.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-09-091h 24
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesThe Darjeeling Limited (2007) - Arkin Brothers #93A year after their father's death, three brothers try to reconnect with each other during a train journey across India. Wes Anderson directs in his signature style, with Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Adrian Brody.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. Visit arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-09-061h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesRain Man (1988) - Arkin Bros #92When a desperate mover-and-shaker discovers his inheritance has gone to his hitherto unknown autistic savant brother, he decides to take him on a road trip to try to get half the estate. And maybe he learns something along the way. Directed by Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, and Valeria Golino.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-09-0353 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesStep Brothers (2008) - Arkin Bros #91Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly team up to teach us about blended families. The Brady Bunch it's not. Adam McKay directs a cast including Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen, Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, and Rob Riggle.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-08-171h 05
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesDead Ringers (1988) - Arkin Bros #90Jeremy Irons and Jeremy Irons star alongside Geneviève Bujold in this David Cronenberg classic about twin gynecologists who share more than their looks.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-08-081h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesFour Brothers (2005) - Arkin Bros #89We might not be as tough as these guys, but we know a little bit about being 4 brothers. John Singleton directs Mark Wahlbeg, Garret Hedlund, Tyrese Gibson, Andre 3000, Terrence Howard, Sofia Vergara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Charles, Fionnula Flanagan, and Taraji P. Henson in this tale of brotherhood and revenge.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin. arkinbros.com
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
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2022-08-011h 03
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesThe Game (1997) - Arkin Bros #88Sean Penn thinks his older brother Michael Douglass needs a little fun in his life, so he buys him a game as a birthday present. And some not so hilarious hijinks ensue. This movie reminds us of all the wonderful gifts we've gotten each other in years past. Directed by David Fincher, also starring Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker, and Armin Mueller-Stahl.
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-07-151h 01
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesThe Newton Boys (1998) - Arkin Bros #87Anthony and I talk about movies. Willis, Joe, Jess, and Dock rob banks. It's kinda the same thing. Tonight we begin a month of movies and discussions about the fraternal bond, starting with this one, starring Matthew McConaughey, Ethan Hawk, Vincent D'Onofrio, Skeet Ulrich, and Julianna Margulies.
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-07-111h 12
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesTime After Time (1979) - Arkin Bros #86Special guest Nicholas Meyer, Director (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan), Writer (The Seven Percent Solution and 3 of the Star Trek Movies). We'll be talking about his classic Time After Time, starring Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, and David Warner. Among other things. Maybe we'll even hear some juicy gossip about our pop from when they worked together.
With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-05-281h 35
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesPeggy Sue Got Married (1986) - Arkin Bros #85Kathleen Turner's life didn't turn out the way she wanted. Now, she has a chance to go back in time and maybe make it right. Will she? The suspense, or something, is killing us. Also starring Nicholas Cage and Helen Hunt. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms; Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-05-221h 00
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesDeja Vu (2006) - Arkin Bros #84Denzel Washington is an ATF agent who has alter the past to prevent a terrorist attack that's already happened. Or has it? Along the way, he might save the life of the woman he loves, or will, or did, or . . . you get the idea. Directed by Tony Scott (Top Gun, True Romance, Man on Fire) and starring Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer, Adam Goldberg, and Bruce Greenwood With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
Producers: Alexis Rosinsky and Sofia Rosinsky, stellalunafilms.com, Instagram: Stellalunafilms Elia Baitel: YouTube: www.youtube.com/elixirtv, Instagram: The_Real_Elixer
2022-05-151h 16
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesFreejack (1992) - Arkin Bros #83A rich dead guy from the future tries to hijack the body of Emilio Estivez. Things go wrong. Also starring Mick Jagger, Rene Russo, Anthony Hopkins, Jonathan Banks, David Johansen, and Amanda Plummer.
2022-05-061h 15
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesSplit Second (1992) - Arkin Bros #82Rutger Hauer is a cop. Rutger Hauer's partner was killed. Rutger Hauer is upset. He's burnt out, and he can't let it go. And it won't stop raining. And people are getting their hearts ripped out of their chests. By something with very big teeth. Also starring Pete Postlethwaite, Kim Cattrall, Alun Armstrong, and Michael J. Pollard.
2022-04-281h 10
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 81: Timecop (1994)Looks like we'll be having a Van Damme good time! Join us for another time-traveling cop! Another actor who can barely act! Another inconsequential evening with the Arkin Brothers! Timecop remains Jean-Claude's highest grossing film. Directed by Peter Hyams (2010, Capricorn One) and also starring Mia Sara and Ron Silver.
And check out the shorts we discussed from the production team of Alexis and Sofia Rosinsky at www.stellalunafilms.com/
2022-04-241h 03
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 76: How to Steal a Million (1966)Rom Com March continues with this classic of the form pairing two incomparable stars: Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Also featuring Eli Wallach, Hugh Griffith, and Charles Boyer. Directed by William Wyler (Roman Holiday, Ben Hur, Funny Girl). And boy, did we have a lot of stories about folks in this movie!
2022-03-101h 04
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 75: Notting Hill (1999)She's American. He's English. She's a world-famous movie star, he's an ordinary schlub. But they're both adorable. Can they make it work? We wonder . . . and discuss. Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant and a whole bunch of Brits. Ah, rom-coms. Something to make Anthony's head explode . . . maybe.
2022-03-031h 09
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 74: Twins of Evil (1971)Hammer keeps on a'hammerin' away, this time bringing back Peter Cushing as the complicated and tortured Gustav Vile, I'm sorry . . . Weil. Watch as he battles, the forces of evil, or twins of evil, or vampires, or lust, or . . . whatever. You figure it out. Also starring the fabulous Collinson twins and Damien Thomas and his hair as Count Drac . . . I mean, Count Karnstein.
2022-02-241h 04
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 73: The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)Continuing British Horror February and our string of Hammer movies, we discuss The Curse of the Werewolf, which departs from traditional werewolf lore in ways that are sometimes successful and sometimes . . . not. Starring the estimable Oliver Reed.
2022-02-201h 02
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 72: Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)Really he must be. He's causing all kinds of trouble. British Horror February continues with another Hammer classic, again directed by Terrence Fisher and starring Peter Cushing. We can't get enough of them. Also boasting the wonderful Veronica Carlson, Simon Ward, and Freddie Jones (Dune, The Elephant Man).
2022-02-1500 minThe Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 71: The Brides of Dracula (1960)February is British Horror Month. And we kick it off with these lovely ladies in a classic from Hammer Film Productions. Starring the estimable Peter Cushing (AKA Grand Moff Tarkin)
2022-02-041h 05
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 70: The Core (2003)Wow. You can listen to us actually agree on something as we wind up Cataclysmic January with this gem from the "Things It Never Even Occurred To Me To Worry About" file. Could Earth's core really stop rotating? We may never know, but let's just say it could. No problem. We've got Hilary Swank to save us, along with Aaron Eckhart, Delroy Lindo, Stanley Tucci, Bruce Greenwood, Alfre Woodard, and the great Richard Jenkins. Directed by John Amiel.
2022-01-271h 00
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 69: Earthquake (1974)We complained about not having Charleton Heston in The Poseidon Adventure. Mayhap we'll complain about not having Gene Hackman in this gem. One of the classics of the disaster genre, starring Moses himself, along with more stars than you can shake the ground at, including Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Genévieve Bujold, Lorne Greene, Richard Roundtree, Victoria Principal, and Walter Matthau.
2022-01-211h 08
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 68: Deep Impact (1998)Cataclysmic January continues. This week we're talking about Deep Impact. It's like "Don't Look Up," but . . not. Mimi Leder (The Morning Show, The Peacemaker) directs an all-star cast led by Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni, Elijah Wood, Vanessa Redgrave, Morgan Freeman, and Maximillian Schell. We even got a guest appearance by our friend and cast member, the wonderful Joe Urla.
2022-01-131h 25
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 67: The Poseidon Adventure (1972)We kick off the new year with Cataclysmic January and a discussion of this gem from the Golden Age of disaster movies, directed by Ronald Neame (Hopscotch, First Monday in October) and featuring a star-studded cast including Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Red Buttons, Shelley Winters, Carol Lynley, Roddy McDowall, Stella Stevens, and Jack Albertson. The Love Boat, it ain't.
2022-01-061h 02
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 66: Alien Party Crasher/AKA Canaries (2017)Ending our string of holiday horror, we bring this Welsh offering written and directed by our dear friend Peter Stray and edited by none other than Anthony Arkin. Yes! Destined to be to New Year's what A Child's Christmas in Wales is to . . . well, you get the idea.
2021-12-301h 21
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 65: Christmas Evil (1980)The last hurrah in our rebellion against the season. And it boasts an amazing cast. A movie that takes finally gives voice to all of the confusing feelings surrounding that classic Christmas song, "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus." We always knew there was something wrong there.
2021-12-231h 04
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 64: Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)Our rebellion against holiday cheer continues with this slasher classic. The title says it all, and it boasts an appearance by the '80s Queen of Scream Linnea Quigley. For a special treat, give a listen to this song from the montage sequence: "The Warm Side of the Door": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyMpCygf1S8
2021-12-171h 01
Don't Be A Man About ItMatthew Arkin on the Entertainment Industry & its Impact on Mental Health"𝐈𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦."
My guest, Matthew Arkin, is an actor, author, and educator. Among his extensive television credits are Criminal Minds, NCIS, Aquarius, and Law and Order. He teaches acting in Los Angeles and is Director of the Acting Intensive Program at South Coast Repertory and an adjunct professor at Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University. He is also the author of the suspense novel In the Country of the Blind.
In this episode, Matthew and I talked had a cozy discussion starting with how the Entertainment Industry can affect artists' mental health to how his journey with therapy after his divorce was like for him.
2021-12-1235 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 63: Black Christmas (1974)Don't let incessant and inane holiday cheer ruin your December! Join us for Horrible Holidays. We kick it off with this Christmas slasher classic, which has the distinction of being one of Steve Martin's favorite films. Starring Olivia Hussey (Romeo and Juliet), Margot Kidder (Superman), Keir Dullea (2001), John Saxon (Nightmare on Elm Street), and the priceless Andrea Martin.
2021-12-041h 10
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 62: Fire Birds (1990)In the third and final round of our Cage fight, Matthew got a little over-excited, and Anthony had to calm him down. We were talking about Fire Birds, in which Nick leads an elite unit of helicopter fighter pilots as they target . . . Oh, hell, it's a rotary-wing Top Gun, with Sean Young as Kelly McGillis, and Tommy Lee Jones as Tom Skerritt.
2021-11-271h 06
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 61: Face Off (1998)Our cage fight continues this week with Face/Off. And this time, we throw Travolta into the mix. Terrorists, face transplants, revenge. What could possibly go wrong? John Woo directs a wonderful cast that includes Joan Allen, Gina Gershon, Nick Cassavetes, Harve Presnell, John Carrol Lynch, and CCH Pounder.
2021-11-181h 08
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 60: Snake Eyes (1998)The brothers have a cage fight in this episode! Nicolas Cage, that is. Take him, a murder conspiracy, boxing, and Atlantic City, throw Brian De Palma into the mix with a script by David Koepp (Carlito's Way, Spiderman) and you've got the makings of a good time. Also starring Carla Gugino, Stan Shaw, Gary Sinise, John Heard, and Kevin Dunn.
2021-11-111h 14
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 59: The Stuff (1985)From the mind of writer/director Larry Cohen (It's Alive, Q, Full Moon High) comes this tale of a delicious and deadly dessert. Starring Michael Moriarity, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul Sorvino, and Danny Aiello.
2021-11-0459 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 58: Christine (1983)Ride with us down a highway to hell as we discuss John Carpenter's screen adaptation of the Stephen King novel, starring Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and Harry Dean Stanton.
2021-10-291h 09
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode57: C.H.U.D. (1984)If you don't know what C.H.U.D. stands for, you didn't live in NYC in the 80s. This movie is a wild ride, starring John Heard, Daniel Stern, and our special guest, Matthew's very good friend Chris Curry.
2021-10-2159 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 56: Trilogy of Terror (1975)Karen Black plays 4 roles in three short tales of terror. Watch out for that little, little man! If you ever saw this, you know what I mean. Directed by Dan Curtis (Dark Shadows) from stories by Richard Matheson (The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, I Am Legend).
2021-10-141h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 55: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold (1965)The movie that launched the works of John le Carré to the screen, where he remained a force for more than half a century. Starring Richard Burton, Claire Bloom, Oskar Werner, and Sam Wanamaker. Directed by Martin Ritt (Hud, Norma Rae) with cinematography by the legendary Oswald Morris (Oliver, Fiddler on the Roof, The Man Who Would Be King).
2021-10-091h 11
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 54: The Russia House (1990)Sean Connery returns to the spy game, but since this is written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Fred Schepisi, and based on the novel by John le Carré, you know that this will bear as much relation to a Bond film as chess does to Chutes and Ladders. Also starring Michelle Pfeiffer, John Mahoney, James Fox, J.T. Walsh, and Roy Scheider.
2021-09-301h 05
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 53: Unforgettable (1996)Ray Liotta was a suspect in his wife's murder. Now an experimental drug might give him some answers, and save a lot of lives. Also starring Linda Fiorentino, Peter Coyote, Christopher McDonald, David Paymer, and Kim Cattrall.
2021-09-171h 00
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 52: Some Like It Hot (1959)Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon disguised as women while on the run after witnessing a mob hit. Directed by Billy Wilder and also featuring Marilyn Monroe, George Raft, Pat O'Brien, and our old friend Joan Shawlee. From a script by Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond (The Apartment).
2021-09-141h 06
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 51: The Apartment (1960)Jack Lemon tries to curry favor at the office by loaning his apartment to co-workers for their romantic pursuits. Hilarious hijinks ensue. Also starring Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, and everyone's favorite Martian, Ray Walston. Directed by Billy Wilder (Some Like It Hot, Sunset Boulevard).
2021-09-0241 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 50: Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986)Matthew's new apartment fell through, so he's been homeless for a few weeks, with a few more weeks to come. Which leads us to this meditation on homelessness. Directed by Paul Mazursky, with Nick Nolte, Richard Dreyfuss, Bette Midler, Elizabeth Pena, and Little Richard.
2021-08-191h 13
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 49: Damnation Alley (1977)Jan Michael Vincent and George Peppard struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic landscape plagued by giant scorpions, massive storms, and a skyline of odd and shifting colors. Sounds like a normal day in modern Los Angeles. Also featuring the talents of Paul Winfield, Dominique Sanda, and Jackie Earle Haley. Directed by Jack Smight (Harper).
2021-07-291h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 48: Spider Baby (1967). . . or, the Maddest Story Ever Told. This legendary cult classic was written and directed by Jack Hill, and it even boasts an appearance by Lon Chaney, Jr. This is not one to miss.
2021-07-221h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 47: The Silencers (1966)James Bond was brought to vivid life by Sean Connery was James Bond. Matt Helm was . . . well, we'll talk about it, when we dissect The Silencers, starring Dean Martin, Victor Buono, Stella Stevens, and host of other faces you've seen a million times.
2021-07-1554 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 46: Point Blank (1967)Fasten your seatbelts for this wild ride with one of the best of the Neo-Noir. Somebody done Lee Marvin wrong and he's going to set it right, no matter what it takes. Directed by John Boorman (Deliverance), with Angie Dickinson, Carrol O'Connor, and Keenan Wynn.
2021-07-091h 06
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 45: Thief (1981)It's an old story. Gotta do one last job for the mob, and then I can pack it in. But nobody delivers like James Caan, leading an incredible cast including Tuesday Weld, Willie Nelson, Jim Belushi, Robert Prosky, Dennis Farina, and our buddy John Kapelos. Michael Mann directs from his screenplay.
2021-07-021h 06
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 44: Race with the Devil (1975)Boy oh boy, did we disagree about this one. A devil-worshipping cult terrorizes two vacationing couples who witness something they shouldn't. No doubt the sheriff will help them out. Starring Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker, and R.G. Armstrong. Directed by Jack Starrett, written by Lee Frost and Wes Bishop.
2021-06-251h 12
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 43: Deadlier Than the Male (1967)The James Bond movies were big hits. This wasn't. But it does have Elke Sommer.
2021-05-281h 07
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 42: Wolfen (1981)In 1981 New York City got some of its own werewolves. We're not to be outdone by Warren Zevon and David Naughton. Nuh-uh. No way. Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Gregory Hines, Edward James Olmos, and Tom Noonan star.
2021-05-201h 04
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 41: First Monday in October (1981)Jill Clayburgh is the first female Justice of the Supreme Court. What a long way we have come, with still a long, long way to go. Also starring in this dramedy are Walter Matthau, Barnard Hughes, and Jan Sterling, in her last feature film appearance.
2021-05-1351 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 40: In the Line of Fire (1993)Clint Eastwood wasn't able to save Kennedy on that fateful day and has lived under that shadow for 30 years. When the time comes, will he be able to take a bullet and redeem himself? Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, Air Force One) and written by Jeff Maguire, this taut political thriller also stars John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott, Gary Cole, Fred Dalton, John Mahoney, John Heard, and Joshua Malina.
2021-05-061h 11
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 39: 27 Dresses (2008)Things got ugly on this one. We could hear the screams. "Romcoms?! You guys are going to talk about romcoms?! And you're starting with this one?" Yes. Yes, we are. Because, like the honey badger, we don't care. Katherine Heigl lives out "Always a bridesmaid, never the bride" in true Hollywood fashion, and for good or for ill, we're going to talk about it. Directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and also starring James Marsden, Edward Burns, and Brian Kerwin.
2021-04-291h 00
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 38: Silent Running (1972)Bruce Dern saves the trees in the Sci-Fi classic, directed by visual effects legend Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner), along with John Dykstra (Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Spiderman, Once Upon a Time . . . in Hollywood).
2021-04-221h 21
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp.37: Escape from New York (1981)SNAKE PLISSKEN! NEED WE SAY MORE? Okay, just in case we do: It's directed by John Carpenter, and it stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Donald Pleasence, Ernest Borgnine, Isaac Hayes, Adrienne Barbeau, and Harry Dean Stanton.
2021-04-161h 16
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEp. 36: The Last Starfighter (1984)This week we're joined by special guests Lance Guest, The Last Starfighter himself, as well as our good friend Seth Barrish of The Barrow Group. And who can resist a movie that boasts Robert Preston as Centauri and Dan O'Herlihy as Grig? For extra fun, check out this YouTube clip of Lance's appearance on The David Letterman show along with the rest of the cast of Million Dollar Quartet.
2021-04-101h 36
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 35: The Black Hole (1979)We got into a real battle over this one. Be careful. It'll suck you in. Disney ramps up the risqué with its first movie to merit a PG rating, as we continue our exploration of science fiction by going where almost no one has ever gone before: a critical examination of The Black Hole. Starring Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms, Yvette Mimieux, Ernest Borgnine, Roddy McDowall, Slim Pickens, and Tom McLoughlin.
2021-04-021h 21
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 34: Enemy Mine (1985)When their fighters are damaged, two pilots are forced to punch out. Stranded together, they must learn to coexist. But their battle was in space, the planet is not Earth, one is human, and the other is not. It's Hell in the Pacific in Space. Starring Dennis Quaid and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen (Das Boot, In the Line of Fire, Air Force One).
2021-03-261h 19
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 17: Blue Thunder (1983)Roy Scheider takes to the skies above LA in one of the coolest choppers ever. John Badham (Saturday Night Fever, War Games) directs a terrific cast in this fun action thriller, and . . . oh my God . . . James Murtaugh is in it again! I swear, we're not picking his movies on purpose.
2021-03-201h 05
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 16: Wrong is Right (1982)Sean Connery leads an AMAZING cast in this hilarious comedy thriller written and directed by Richard Brooks (In Cold Blood, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Key Largo) from a novel by Charles McCarry. With characters such President Bedford Forrest “Frosty” Lockwood and General Wombat, the all-star cast includes George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross, G.D. Spradlin, John Saxon, Henry Silva, Leslie Nielsen, Robert Webber, Ron Moody, Rosalind Cash, Dean Stockwell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
2021-03-201h 12
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 15: The Howling (1981)For Halloween, we're going to take a bite out of The Howling, and we'll be joined by a special guest from the cast, James Murtaugh. Directed by Joe Dante from a screamplay, sorry, I mean a screenplay by John Sayles, with makeup effects by a brilliant team including the amazing Rob Bottin (The Thing) and Rick Baker (Planet of the Apes). With a cast that includes Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Kevin McCarthy, John Carradine, Slim Pickens, and Robert Picardo. With special guest from the cast, James Murtaugh.
2021-03-201h 39
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 33: Murder, My Sweet (1944)In which we discuss Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. We were going to do it by looking at 1975's Farewell, My Lovely, but changed horses midstream and decided to look at 1944's Murder, My Sweet instead. It's based on the same book, but a much better ride.
2021-03-181h 23
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 14: The Magic Christian (1969)If you want it, here it is, come and get it: We'll be talking about 1969's The Magic Christian. If you've never seen this hilarious comedy you'll want to catch it before the show. It stars Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, along with John Cleese, Richard Attenborough, Raquel Welch, Christopher Lee, Roman Polanski, Spike Milligan, Wilfrid Hyde-White, and Lawrence Harvey.
2021-03-151h 09
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 13: Harper (1966)Anybody out there like detective movies? I know we do. Join us to talk about Paul Newman as Lew Harper, (Lew Archer in Ross Macdonald's series of novels). William Goldman's wonderful screen adaptation of Macdonald's The Moving Target also stars Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris, Robert Wagner, Shelley Winters, and Arthur Hill. Directed by Jack Smight, who also helmed some great episodes of The Twilight Zone.
2021-03-151h 16
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 12: The Little Drummer Girl (1984)Take a nostalgic bittersweet stroll down memory lane to a wistful time when international terrorism and war in the Middle East were high on our list of worries. Diane Keaton leads an all-star international cast in this adaptation of the John le Carre spy thriller about an actress recruited by the Mossad to flush out a bomber.
2021-03-151h 18
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 32: Woman on the Run (1950)Continuing our string of noir, we discuss Woman on the Run, which by all accounts seems to be about a man on the run. Go figure. But it's also supposed to be great.
2021-03-111h 14
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 31: Kiss Me Deadly (1955)In which we get into a heated debate as to whether Mike Hammer is a good guy or not. Regardless, this movie is a must-see, if you can find it. Ralph Meeker is Mike Hammer, one of the hardest-boiled detectives you'll ever meet. Think a 23-minute egg and you'll get the idea. Also featuring the late and very great Cloris Leachman and directed by Robert Aldrich, whose hits include What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Dirty Dozen, and The Longest Yard.
2021-03-041h 23
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 30: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)A couple of buddies. A fishing trip to Mexico. A hitch-hiker. What could possibly go wrong? Our exploration of noir jumps back in time to 1953 for this thriller directed by the amazing Ida Lupino.
2021-02-251h 01
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 11: Carlito's Way (1993)It ain't Two Brothers no more. The two babies got it started, but from here on out it's the three of us. In this episode, we are joined by our big brother Adam, and henceforth it shall be (except from time-to-time when one or another of us is working). We could not be more excited! Join us for our first night out in the new format, as we talk about an epic Brian DePalma crime drama, starring Al Pacino, Penelope Ann Miller, an almost unrecognizable Sean Penn, and a list of recognizable names and faces that goes on and...
2021-02-221h 20
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 10: The Paper (1994)Join us, and a special guest, to talk about FAKE NEWS and this terrific film starring Michael Keaton, Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei, Randy Quaid, and Robert Duvall.
2021-02-221h 34
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 9: Gorky Park (1983)Oh, those Russians. Always up to no good. Director Michael Apted helms this thriller with a stellar cast including William Hurt, Lee Marvin, Joanna Pacula, Brian Dennehy, Ian McDiarmid, Ian Bannen, and Richard Griffiths.
2021-02-221h 01
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 29: Blast of Silence (1961)We're taking a look at noir with a movie that's hard to find. We don't care. We're going to talk about it anyway.
2021-02-191h 11
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 8: King of New York (1990)In celebration of my return to New York, if only temporarily, we're going to watch Christopher Walken get pretty far out there, even for him. And he brings Larry Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, Victor Argo, and Giancarlo Esposito along for the ride.
2021-02-141h 20
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 7: Nighthawks (1981)Nighthawks, bringing together Rocky, Lando Calrissian, and the Bionic Woman team up against the baddest replicant of them all. Okay, not really, but it does have Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsay Wagner, and Rutger Hauer. Join us for some good '80s fun, 'cause where else can you see (spoiler alert) Sly Stallone in a dress?
2021-02-141h 33
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 6: Silverado (1985)We discuss Silverado, with an all-star cast including Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Danny Glover, Kevin Costner, Brian Dennehy, Rosanna Arquette, John Cleese, Jeff Goldblum, and Linda Hunt. And in this episode you'll hear the list that gave birth to the famous poster, "Things That are in Silverado."
2021-02-141h 38
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 28: The President's Analyst (1967)The last installment in our month-long inauguration celebration. Who wouldn't need psychoanalysis after the political abuse of the past 4 years? And James Coburn is just the man to provide it. Along the way, we're treated to a parade of assassins, agents from the "CEA," the "FBR," and the KGB, "typical American families," and hippies, and the power behind it all, TPC (The Phone Company). With Anthony Arkin and Matthew Arkin.
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2021-02-121h 01
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 27: Absolute Power (1997)We've looked at two great fictional presidents this month. Now let's look at a bad one. Clint Eastwood directs and stars, along with Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney (wasn't she in the last one?), Judy Davis, Scott Glenn, Dennis Haysbert, Kenneth Welsh, and E. G. Marshall in his last screen appearance. And let's not forget . . . a script by the great William Goldman.
2021-02-0459 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 26: Dave (1993)The second installment in our inauguration special celebration. Kevin Kline is the president. Kevin Kline is not the president. Kevin Kline looks just like the president. It's all very confusing. Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Stripes) directs a wonderful cast including Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Ving Rhames, Ben Kingsley, Charles Grodin, and Faith Prince. See where "We're walking. We're walking" was born.
2021-01-281h 04
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 5: The Firm (1993)We discuss The Firm, starring Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, and some guy named Tom. And just FYI, Matthew sometimes plays a lawyer on TV. And, he used to be one.
2021-01-231h 32
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 25: The American President (1995)A Special Inauguration Edition. Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Michael J. Fox, Martin Sheen, Anna Deavere Smith, and Richard Dreyfuss lead an all-star cast in Aaron Sorkin's warm-up for The West Wing, directed by Rob Reiner.
2021-01-211h 10
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 4: Against All Odds (1984)Jeff Bridges vs. James Woods. Is there really any contest? Seriously. He's the Dude. Also starring Richard Widmark and Rachel Ward.
2021-01-181h 22
Make A Change; let's Drive To More Unashamed Conversations!Entertainment! Entertaiment! Entertainment! Along with Matthew ArkinIn our busy lives we have forget about the word entertainment. We are so busy running behind fame, money and all the materialistic stuff that we no longer remember how to enjoy. This episode is a fun collaboration and an interview of the famous American Actor Matthew Arkin. He shares his career of more than 45 years in the Hollywood industry, about his different shows and also about working in theatres and movies. This episode includes some amazing tips to begin acting as a career. Drive to more insightful information by hearing the full episode.
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2021-01-1748 min
The Arkin Brothers Talk About MoviesEpisode 24: The Bone Collector (1999)Denzel Washington is so cool that he can catch a killer even when he can't get out of bed. Of course, he's got the Tomb Raider herself, Angelina Jolie, to give him a hand. Or hands. Or hands and feet. Whatever. It's exciting, and we're going to talk about it.
2021-01-1458 min
Take 2 RadioACTOR - AUTHOR MATTHEW ARKINMatthew Arkin's Broadway credits include Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall, Mr. Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor, and Manhattan Theater Club's Losing Louie. Other New York credits include originating the role of Gabe in Donald Margulies' Pulitzer Prize winning Dinner with Friends(Drama Desk nomination, Drama League Honoree), Manhattan Theatre Club'sMoonlight and Magnolias, and Richard Dresser's Rounding Third. Regional Theater includes Our Mother's Brief Affair at South Coast Rep., Surf Report at La Jolla Playhouse, The Scene at Hartford Stage Company, Around the World in 80 Days at the Cape Playhouse, Rounding Third at Chicago's...
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