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Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book V part IIMike and Brian continue their chat on Book V of Mario Puzo's The Godfather. In it, we meet the Bocchicchio and find out just how important they will become to getting Michael home from Sicily.
2024-05-1557 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book V part IViolence, romance, questionable descriptions of the female anatomy? Not what most people expect when they read Mario Puzo's The Godfather the first time. Mike Manzi, Brian Rodriguez and special guest Kate Hudson get to now Lucy Mancini inside and out as they break down perhaps the most infamous chapter in the source material to Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece, Book 5.
2024-05-091h 29Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastMegalopolis First Look ReactionsMike and Brian share their first reactions to Francis Ford Coppola's surprise drop of the First Look teaser for Megalopolis staring Adam Driver! Francis's favorite nephews also bring you up to speed regarding the films distribution.
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High School Slumber PartyAngelWe're walking the gritty streets of Hollywood with the 1984 cult classic, "Angel." The Superintendent Mike Manzi, joins us to peel back the layers of this unique story that blends the innocence of high school with the harsh realities of the night life in Los Angeles. "Angel" tells the tale of Molly, a straight-A student by day and a street-smart prostitute by night, who finds herself in the midst of a dangerous serial killer on the loose. Also don't miss Mike Manzi's insights and his teaser about continuing the discussion on his show, Second Time Around, part of the Third...
2024-04-031h 15Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book II, III, IVFrancis's favorite nephews continue down the literary journey by reading some more of Mario Puzo's Godfather source material; books 2, 3 and 4 of the eponymous novel. Find out just what Johnny Fontaine was up to after Jack Woltz found a horse head in his bedsheets as well as life with Sonny as the Don.
2024-03-291h 33Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel: Book IBrian and Mike read Book 1 of Mario Puzo's the Godfather and compare what's written in the pages to what we see on screen in Uncle Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece.
2024-02-242h 00Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather Novel IntroductionMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez FINALLY crack open Mario Puzo's source material for The Godfather but not before pouring a glass of wine and playing some games.
2024-02-0656 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastA Very Coppola Christmas IICelebrate the Holidays and ring in the New Year with Francis's Favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez. Mike and Brian invite old friend Kyle Reinfried to help with some last minute Coppola shopping. The nephews also talk about Sofia Coppola's Christmas special; A Very Murray Christmas.
2024-01-011h 47Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPriscillaFrancis's Favorite Nephew's Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez "officially" talk their first Sofia Coppola film; 2023's Priscilla. Find out what they think about the similarities and differences between directing father and daughter as well as the depiction of Elvis and the agency Priscilla Presley gains throughout the film.
2023-12-181h 25Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastCaptain EOWhat do you get when you cross Uncle Francis, Disney, George Lucas and Michael Jackson? Prepare to blast off as Brian and Mike discuss perhaps the strangest and most interesting Francis Ford Coppola project: Captain EO.
2023-12-051h 14Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastFall 2023 Check-inFrancis's long lost nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez pressed record with the intentions of creating a Halloween episode on Captain EO. Three hours later...and they decided to split the episode in two. First up; some catch-up on the relevant Coppola family news, including Sofia and Francis's social media follies.
2023-11-181h 10High School Slumber PartyThe Lost Boys: Rewatch and CommentaryFor a special Halloween treat and in the name of all things Two Coreys, Brian invites Superintendent Mike Manzi back to the podcast for a live rewatch and commentary on The Lost Boys. You may remember Brian, and guests Dan Colon and Shawnee Mead talked The Lost Boys many Halloweens ago (link here) on the pod previous to Mike and Brian tackling all Corey Haim and Corey Feldman projects. Since then it's become a sppoky season classic in the Rodriguez household and the perfect film to watch along with the Slumberers. Happy Halloween and stay tuned to the feed...
2023-11-012h 01Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastRumble FishFrancis's favorite nephews are talking Coppola's favorite piece of personal work; Rumble Fish. Based on the S.E. Hinton novel and shot directly after The Outsiders, this film is Francis in his most pure form. Mike and Brian talk Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane and of course, the network namesake himself; Nicky Coppola (aka Nicolas Cage).
2023-10-291h 56Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPatton Episode 2We're talking Sicily...again! Brian and Mike return to the front lines to discuss the last two hours of Patton, a film written of course by Uncle Francis Ford Coppola himself.
2023-09-192h 13Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastPatton: Episode 1Be Seated! Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez discuss Patton, a film Francis Ford Coppola wrote, forgot about, and then went on to win an Oscar for. That's all.
2023-08-081h 40Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 3Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez conclude their journey through Apocalypse Now: Redux at Kurtz's jungle compound but not before deep diving perhaps the most famous added scene in Francis Ford Coppola history; The French Colonial sequence.
2023-06-262h 19Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 2The journey up river continues as Uncle Francis Ford Coppola's favorite nephews Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez continue their deep dive of Apocalypse Now: Redux in the part 2 of a 3 part series. In this episode Mike and Brian discuss what happens when you get off the boat in Vietnam; such as an encounter with a tiger, a rendezvous with some famous Playmates, the surreal chaos of the Do Long Bridge and how Apocalypse Now might as well be a space odyssey.
2023-06-121h 25Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastApocalypse Now: Redux Episode 1Brian and Mike deep dive the longest (official) cut of Apocalypse Now; Apocalypse Now: Redux. In part 1 of their 3 part discussion Uncle Francis's Favorite nephew's talk about their history with the film and the cut, Martin Sheen's casting over Harvey Keitel and of course a lot of Kilgore!
2023-05-231h 44Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastHearts of DarknessBefore going up river and talking Apocalypse Now, Mike and Brian spend some time with its groundbreaking behind-the-scenes documentary Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse. In Hearts of Darkness we see a different side of Francis Ford Coppola; one of a man driven to the brink of madness as he manages the chaos of the self-funded incredibly fragile production in the heart of the Filipino jungle. Shot mostly by his wife Eleanor Coppola; this intimate and honest look at filmmaking is the perfect dossier Francis's favorite nephew's need to start their mission.
2023-05-111h 36Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastR2D2: Beneath The DomeMay the 4th be with you! Mike and Brian welcome fellow Star Wars fan Kyle Reinfried to the podcast for a extra special episode from a galaxy far far away! In honor of this years Star Wars Day we explore the mockumentary R2D2: Beneath the Dome, for which Francis Ford Coppola is heavily featured.
2023-05-041h 03Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastUncle Francis at the OscarsThe REAL Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore some of Francis Ford Coppola's most fascinating moments at the Academy Awards.
2023-04-162h 02Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Bling RingWe wanna rob. We're making our first "pit stop," so to speak, on Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar to talk about Sofia Coppola's 2013 film The Bling Ring. We believe in karmaaaa, which is why we finally landed our first sponsors! Mike and Brian discuss recent social media comments, the latest installment of Mike's Merchandise Corner, and check in to see where The Godfather is streaming. They break huge Megalopolis news, unveil a new segment starring Romy Croquet Mars, and talk about how they will never have Joey on the show. They then dive into The Bling Ring, starring Katie Chang...
2023-04-011h 10Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastFrancis Ford Coppola's Saturday Night LiveLive from New York it's Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar! Mike and Brian welcome guest and SNL historian Christian Larson to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's turn at "directing" an episode of Saturday Night Live. 1986 was an interesting year for the sketch comedy institution with a cast that included Jon Lovitz and Dennis Miller along with surprises like Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Michael Hall, Joan Cusack and Randy Quaid...and yet none shined brighter than Uncle Francis himself. Season 11, Episode 13; Host George Wendt.
2023-03-132h 18Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastOne from the HeartFrancis Ford Coppola's biggest folly or one of his greatest masterpieces? Brian and Mike open up a discussion on 1981's One From the Heart. Even though it was panned at the time; modern reassessments tell a different tale. Francis's favorite nephews talk Frederic Forrest, the underrated legacy of Terri Garr, Raul Julia in his prime, neon soaked Las Vegas and offer a couple of movie recommendations along the way.
2023-02-251h 59Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Early Years of American ZoetropeBrian and Mike examine the origins of Francis Ford Coppola's American Zoetrope studios as they discuss the documentary: A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope featuring Uncle Francis, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and many more legendary movie makers. Also; Francis's favorite nephews are talking cannoli's as they review Action Bronson's latest episode of F thats Delicious.
2023-02-121h 50Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastA Trip to SicilyMike and Brian take a trip to Sicily (not really) in this wild grab bag of an episode as they discuss some bombshell news on their latest Megapolis update, talk about the wonderful Godfather impression scene from The Trip to Italy, go off on an Al Pacino coffee tangent and of course break down all the Coppola adjacent moments from The White Lotus Season 2. Also, the Godfather Collection is on the move again and the nephews in the cellar will let you know where you can catch it now.
2023-01-161h 23Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastDementia 13Mike and Brian go down into the cellar once more to pull out an old vintage and discuss Francis Ford Coppola's first "official" directorial effort; Dementia 13. Find out how Uncle Francis got the gig from his mentor, Roger Corman, why he hid $20,000 from him and listen if the first and second nephews see any indications of future greatness are present in this Hitchcock-esque b-movie from 1963.
2023-01-061h 16Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastA Slightly Coppola Christmas IBrian and Mike welcome Kyle Reinfried back into the wine cellar to talk about their Christmas traditions as well as the Francis Ford Coppola produced, William S Burroughs written "The Junkie's Christmas."
2022-12-251h 09Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastCoppola Christmas WishlistNot sure what to get the Coppola fan in you life for Christmas? Well Mike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez have you covered! Mike and Brian welcome back Kyle Reinfriend (Foodie Films) to the wine cellar on this very special addition of Uncle Francis as Kyle decides who has the better list Francis Ford Coppola gift ideas.
2022-12-2059 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastNew York StoriesFrancis Ford Coppola joins forces with Martin Scorsese and (sorry!) Woody Allen to spin a tale of the City that Never Sleeps by contributing to the 1989 anthology New York Stories. Brian and Mike take a bit out of the Big Apple by deep diving Life Without Zoe and of course Sophia Coppola's infamous involvement. Listen to find out just how does Life Without Zoe fit alongside the other short films and how well all three have aged.
2022-12-081h 45Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastFilmmakerBrian and Mike head back down into the cellar to discuss Francis Ford Coppola's early relationship with his protege and friend; The Star Wars Man himself, George Lucas. The pair of course would go on to dominate cinema for the second half of the 20th century but not many people know of that their friendship and collaboration was forged on the set of The Rain People as it was Lucas's task to shoot the behind the scenes featurette for the movie entitled "Filmmaker."
2022-11-231h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Rain PeopleMike and Brian explore one of Francis Ford Coppola's earliest films; The Rain People. Starring James Caan, Robert Duvall (before the Godfather!) and Shirley Knight; The Rain People explores interesting themes of freedom and marriage that are just as timely today as they were in 1969. Also, listen and find out which famous friend of Uncle Francis joined him and the crew on the films cross country shoot.
2022-11-051h 32Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastBram Stoker's Dracula - Episode 2Happy Halloween! On Episode 2 of our two part discussion on Bram Stoker's Dracula Mike once again welcomes his Monsters that Made Us co-host Dan Colon into the cellar to discuss his favorite moments of the Coppola horror classic. Find out how the ending differs from the original Dracula film and which classic Universal Monster is sexiest. Also, full disclosure, Brian's had way too much wine during the recording of this episode. You've been warned.
2022-10-311h 11High School Slumber PartyBring it On: Cheer or DieCheer-fighting? Count us in! Superintendent Mike Manzi joins the slumber party to talk the 7th (!?!?!) installment of the Bring it On franchise; Bring it On: Cheer or Die. The cheerleading film phenomenon started by Kirsten Dunst and Co 22 years ago takes a hard tumble in the direction of Halloween slasher and we're here for it! Also, Mike decides the fate and future of High School Slumber Party as we know it. Rah freaking Rah.
2022-10-291h 10Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastBram Stoker's Dracula - Episode 1It's getting a bit creepy in the wine cellar as Mike welcomes his Monster's the Made Us co-host Dan Colon to talk all about Francis Ford Coppola's interpretation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Mike, Brian and Dan chat about their favorite Draculas in movie history (including Gary Oldman), Keanu Reeves interesting performance and how the genesis of this film is actually a bit more Winona than Coppola. Also, find out why this is the film that saved American Zoetrope.
2022-10-261h 38Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather : Episode 3Uncle's Francis's favorite nephews Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi settle all family business on this third and final chat on The Godfather. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Tom's difficult conversation with the Don, Michael in Sicily, Kay vs Apollonia, Leisure Suit Fredo's time in Las Vegas and of course the epic ending to the most epic of films.
2022-10-132h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather: Episode 2On the second episode of a three episode series on The Godfather Mike and Brian explore Michaels journey from war hero to full fledged Corleone crime family member. The cellar dwellers also explore perhaps the most underrated villain in film history; The Turk.
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Viva Pod Vegas: The Elvis Presley Film PodcastGirls! Girls! Girls! (1962)Viva Pod Vegas returns as we hit the open sea for Girls! Girls! Girls!, a movie that should probably instead be called Boats! Boats! Boats! After comparing Elvis's character of Ross Carpenter to Vin Diesel (again) and past Elvis characters, we call on Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party, Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar) for an expert opinion on which Friends character E would play. Then, we dive into the Golden Globe-nominated (!) film to talk about passing the focus to other singers, behind the scenes drama, and whether or not the cast was in genuine danger while making this movie...
2022-09-251h 26Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Godfather : Episode 1Brian and Mike enter the cellar with a tall task, to tackle Francis Ford Coppola's most famous work; The Godfather. On episode one of their deep dive, the first and second nephew's talk the cast and crew as well as the epic wedding scene and Tom Hagen's trip to Hollywood.
2022-09-201h 26Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer- Bonus Wrap-UpAs Mike and Brian prepare their series of Godfather episodes they look back one last time at The Offer with special guest Kyle Reinfried.
2022-09-101h 21Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer - Episode 10The final episode of Paramount+'s The Offer is all about glamour as we get a premiere, the Oscars and we find out what's next for Francis Ford Coppola, Al Ruddy and the rest of the players in The Godfather. Mike and Brian discuss what worked in the show, what didn't and what they would like to see next.
2022-08-021h 02High School Slumber PartyTwo Coreys Season 2 FinaleBrian is joined by Superintendent Mike Manzi to finally put Season Two of our Two Coreys series to bed. Instead of covering some more Corey Feldman and Corey Haim teen movies, Brian and Mike talk up a trifecta of latter day Two Coreys projects; Dream a Little Dream 2, National Lampoon's Last Resort and Busted.
2022-08-021h 10Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 9The penultimate episode of Paramout+'s The Offer is all about Sicily as Francis Ford Coppola realizes his dream of shooting on location for The Godfather. Brian and Mike are here to talk all about it as well as the shows interesting turn in revealing it's very own intentions and almost breaking the fourth wall.
2022-07-291h 08Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 8Brian and Mike once again hop down into the cellar to talk about Paramount+'s, The Offer. In episode 8: Crossing that Line Al Rudy encounters a new mafia threat in crazy Joe Gallo as well as the persistent voice of Francis Ford Coppola begging the Godfather production to shoot on location in Sicily.
2022-07-2251 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer Episode 7Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar opens it's door for another episode of Paramount+'s The Offer. In "Mr. Producer" we really see Francis Ford Coppola's directing style take hold as he guides Al Pacino through a very famous Godfather scene. Also, Evans does a lot of coke, Colombo invites Ruddy into his home and Betty buys a horse head.
2022-07-1958 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 6Mike and Brian open today's episode saluting the recently departed James Caan before discussing episode 6 of Paramount+'s limited series; The Offer. Even though there are some wonderful Francis Ford Coppola scenes, this episode really belongs to Robert Evans!
2022-07-1355 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 5Brian returns to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar as he and Mike Manzi chat up episode 5 of the Paramount+ limited series; The Offer. Mike and Brian praise the performances of Burn Gorman, Juno Temple and of course Matthew Goode as well as highlight Marlon Brando and a dinner scene that may be the best in the series.
2022-07-0742 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 4With Brian away, Mike Manzi summons Acting Don Kyle Reinfried (Foodie Films) to discuss episode 4 of Paramount+'s limited series; The Offer! Listen for Kyles impressions of the show as well as the complicated Godfather casting process depicted in the episode.
2022-07-0654 minHigh School Slumber PartySilver BulletMonster Mike Manzi (The Monsters that Made Us) joins the slumber party to combine two of his favorite interests, werewolves and Coreys to chat 1985's Silver Bullet. This 1985 Stephen King adaptation staring Corey Haim and Gary Busey has become something of a cult classic in recent years. Listen and find out what Mike and Brian think of it!
2022-07-021h 20Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 3Brian and Mike chat up episode 3 of Paramount+'s The Offer. The Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola sitcom continues as this episode's main focus is the script. Also, the show makes some interesting choices regarding a couple of its main characters.
2022-06-2645 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 2Michael Manzi and Brian Rodriguez break down episode 2 of Paramount+'s The Offer. Count how many times Brian says he's "all in" as these two Francis Ford Coppola fans get even more excited about the direction of the series, the Francis and Mario show, Paramount's autobiography, Matthew Goode and so much more!
2022-06-161h 03Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastThe Offer: Episode 1Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar starts not with a Francis Ford Coppola movie but a TV show...about a Francis Ford Coppola movie. Brian Rodriguez and Mike Manzi are breaking down Paramount +'s new show The Offer, based on the making of The Godfather. Episode 1: A Seat at the Table stars Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Giovanni Ribisi and of course Dan Fogler as our guy, Francis Ford Coppola.
2022-06-021h 07Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastOpen for TastingsBuongiorno! Buona sera! Have a glass and welcome to Uncle Francis's Wine Cellar; a podcast where Mike Manzi (CageClub, Third Time's a Charm, The Monster's That Made Us podcasts) and Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party and P.S. I Love Hoffman podcasts) break down the films of Francis Ford Coppola cut by cut. Listen to find out just what Mike and Brian have in store for you on this brand new show!
2022-05-3124 minUncle Francis's Wine Cellar: The "Cut by Cut" Francis Ford Coppola PodcastIntroducing Uncle Francis's Wine CellarMike Manzi and Brian Rodriguez explore the films of Francis Ford Coppola, one glass of wine at at time, in this cut-by-cut deep dive into the career of the man who brought us The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, and so much more.
2022-05-2800 minHigh School Slumber PartyFast GetawayThe Two Corey's series is swinging back fast and furious as Mike Manzi joins the pod to talk Fast Getaway. This Corey Haim VHS release is filled with stunts worthy of any action film today, which should be no surprise if you're at all familiar with its director. Also starring the badass Cynthia Rothrock, Leo Rossi and Marcia Strassman Fast Getaway is another Corey hidden gem and Mike and Brian will tell you exactly why.
2022-03-251h 44High School Slumber PartyStand By MeThey're back...at least Corey Feldman is as Brian is joined by Mike Manzi on another Two Corey's Adventure. "You guys wanna go see a dead body?" We're talking the #iconic Stand by Me based on a short story by Stephen King and directed by Rob Reiner. This classic coming of age tale staring the Feldog, Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Jerry O'Connell, Kiefer Sutherland and Richard Dreyfuss meant so much to a generation of film watchers but how does the film age today? Have a listen and find out Mike and Brian's thoughts.
2022-03-121h 43High School Slumber PartySpider-Man: No Way HomeSpider-Month comes to a close with an Amazing finale! Mike Manzi, Kyle Reinfried and Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez talk Spider-Man: No Way Home in this epic spoiler-filled cross over episode.
2021-12-212h 24High School Slumber PartySpider-Man: No Way Home PreviewJoin Kyle Reinfried, Mike Manzi and of course your Slumber Party host Brian Rodriguez as they preview the Marvel movie event of the year; Spider-Man: No Way Home. Will their predictions come true? Find out in our next spoiler filled episode.
2021-12-191h 28High School Slumber PartySpider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseWhat's up, danger? Spider-Month swings into the final film we'll be discussing before No Way Home; Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. This Academy Award winning animated film introduced audiences to teenager Miles Morales and his origin story as Spider-Man. Guest Mike Manzi and Brian discuss all the Spider-People in the film including Spider-Ham (John Mulaney), Peter Parker (Chris Pine), Peter B. Parker (Jake Johnson), Spider-Gwen (Hailee Steinfeld) and of course Spider-Noir voiced by network namesake Nicolas Cage.
2021-12-182h 03High School Slumber PartyThe Amazing Spider-Man 2Spider-Manzi (Mike Manzi) returns to the slumber party to talk about the most polarizing, controversial and impactful Spider-Man film of all time; The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Despite returning stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone and new faces like Jamie Foxx, Dane Dehaan and Paul Giamatti; The Amazing Spider-Man 2 failed in the eyes of critics and fans. Mike and Brian discuss what's redeemable about the film today as well as everything that happened as a result of the film missing the mark.
2021-12-152h 16High School Slumber PartyThe Amazing Spider-ManWe're swinging into another Spider-Man episode as Spider-Manzi (Mike Manzi of The Monsters that Made Us) joins us to talk The Amazing Spider-Man. Same web-slinging powers; different guy in the suit...as Andrew Garfield dons the mask in this 2012 reboot of the franchise. Mike and Brian talk about their feelings originally hearing about and watching the film as well as their thoughts today almost ten years later. Directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) and also staring Emma Stone, Martin Sheen, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field and Denis Leary; The Amazing Spider-Man is a polarizing addition to the wall-crawling legacy o...
2021-12-112h 25High School Slumber PartySpider-ManLook out! Here comes Spider-Manzi! Mike Manzi returns to the Slumber Party to talk 2002's Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi and starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. This groundbreaking super hero film not only ushered in a whole era of Spider-Man films; it also ushers in the start of our Spider-Month as we cover the Spider-Man films that will lead us to the premier of Spider-Man: Far From Home.
2021-12-052h 28High School Slumber PartyProm Night (2008)For the fifth time in three years we are back on the dance floor for Prom Night. We asked Mike Manzi once again to escort us through another installment of the horror series and he said yes! Tonight we chat 2008's Prom Night reboot to be exact. Mike and Brian can't decide if this is just a prom video staring Brittany Snow or a police crime thriller starring Idris Elba but both agree the tone is definitely in line with other turn of the century horror film remakes. Also; Brian talks In the Heights!
2021-06-111h 33High School Slumber PartyThe Double O KidThe name is Haim, Corey Haim...and he's staring in the teenage spy thriller (?) The Double O Kid. Austin Wolf-Sothern has joined Mike Manzi and Brian on their daunting Two Corey's mission to cover this straight to VHS early 90's treasure. Despite itss love budget feel, The Double O kid also stars a collection of high budget actors such as Brigitte Nielsen, Wallace Shawn, Nicole Eggert and John Rhys-Davies!
2021-05-221h 37High School Slumber PartyLicense to DriveIf you want a ride on this weeks High School Slumber Party you're going to have to hop in the back seat (or maybe even the trunk!?!) as Mike Manzi is in shotgun and we're saving room for both Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. That's right, we're talking License to Drive! Despite some negative critical feedback, both Brian and Mike think this movie would pass its driving test with flying colors. James Avery, Carol Kane, Richard Masur, Heather Graham also star!
2021-05-172h 14High School Slumber PartyFinding Forrester"You're the man now, dawg!" Mike Manzi returns to the slumber party to chat up the second Gus Van Sant film in our series; Finding Forrester. Starring Sean Connery (in one of his final performances), newcomer Rob Brown and Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham; Finding Forrester is so much more than a knock-off Good Will Hunting. Mike and Brian talk a different era for independent film, on set chemistry and why this movie went under the radar for both of them when it first came out.
2021-04-022h 45High School Slumber PartyProject AlmanacBrian welcomes Slumber Party veteran Mike Manzi to the podcast to talk Project Almanac; a teen time travel found footage film! And what better type of film to cover as our first movie of 2021 than a time travel movie? Mike brings his extensive knowledge of the time travel genre to the pod for this Michael Bay and MTV produced film.
2021-01-091h 59High School Slumber PartyValley Girl: Part 1Like oh my God! Our two most seasoned guests Kate Hudson and Mike Manzi hop back in the sleeping bag to talk about the early 1980's teen classic Valley Girl staring Nicolas Cage and Deborah Foreman in part 1 of a 2 part conversation. Directed by Martha Coolidge, this totally awesome film deserves way more credit that it gets today so be prepared for Kate, Mike and Brian to hop on their soap box for this one! Also listen for some soundtrack talk and an Afterschool Special tangent! If you think this episode is bitchin', part 2 is going to be even...
2020-11-161h 27High School Slumber PartyA Nightmare on Elm StreetOne...two...Freddy's coming for you...as Brian welcomes Mike Manzi and Dan Colon back to the podcast to chat one of the most #ICONIC horror and slasher films for all time; A Nightmare on Elm Street. Lot's of Freddy Krueger talk today as we continue our spooky October with this Wes Craven masterpiece. Whatever you do, don't fall asleep...because Brian, Dan and of course Mike will be on Third Time's a Charm as well to chat A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors. Check that out after listening to this one!
2020-10-051h 52High School Slumber PartyBill and Ted's Excellent Advneture"All we are, is dust in the wind." Before you Face the Music, jump in your time traveling phone booth and watch Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure! Brian, along with guests Mike Manzi (Third Time's a Charm) and Matt Delhauer prep for Bill and Ted 3 by breaking down the film that started it all. The trio explore the history of Bill and Ted from the original title, to the casting of Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, to what original historical figures could have been included in the most excellent journey to complete a history assignment and eventually bring the...
2020-08-312h 12High School Slumber PartyCan't Buy Me LoveGet back in the sleeping bag and get ready to talk an ICONIC 80's teen movie! What do you get when a high school nerd offers a cheerleader $1,000 to be his girlfriend for a month? Something a lot more heartwarming than it sounds. Of course we're talking about Can't Buy Me Love! Brian comes together with the most guested man of 2020; Mike Manzi and the always wonderful Shawnee Mead. Our fab three breaks down a year in the life of Ronnie (played by future McDreamy Patrick Dempsey), Cindy (played by the late great Amanda Peterson) and the rest of...
2020-08-281h 46High School Slumber PartySocietyLet's face it, the rich have always fed off the poor...but in 1989's Society, that concept it taken quite literally. Our most senior guest Mike Manzi returns alongside brand new guest Galen Howard to talk about this wacky, topical and underrated horror film. While Society is probably not for everyone, there is no doubt that its final sequence will leave you in shock! Trust me, you've never seen anything like it. Join us as Brian, Mike and Galen welcome you into Society. How do you like your tea?
2020-07-311h 47High School Slumber PartyThree O'Clock High (1987)For the first summer 2020 edition of High School Slumber Party, Brian welcomes Mr. Third Time's, Mike Manzi, and Angus himself, Charlie Talbert, to discuss 3 O'Clock High: a film so simple in its premise but so engaging in its execution, as Jerry Mitchell tries every trick in the book to avoid his inevitable confrontation with the seemingly indestructible Buddy Revell. Find out which A-list director was originally attached to the film, Mike's original thoughts watching it as a child, and Charlie's passion for the film that still resonates today.
2020-07-031h 27High School Slumber PartyProm Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil (1992)Brian goes to prom once again, this time with Third Time's A Charm host and Prom Night veteran Mike Manzi. After covering Prom Nights 1, 2 and 3 last year, Mike and Brian have the night of their lives diving into Prom Night IV: Deliver Us from Evil. Ironically for a film named Prom Night, the movie has very few scenes that involve prom, as a potentially supernatural priest hunts down a foursome of unsuspecting teenagers at their parents' summer home. Also, find out which other forth films in a series Mike enjoys the most!
2020-06-121h 33
High School Slumber Party116 Blockers (2018)Be prepared to listen to a lot of John Cena talk (and all his beer butt-chugging antics) this week as returning guest Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) is here to chat about 2018's Blockers. Cena, along with Leslie Mann and Ike Barinholtz, play parents who will stop at nothing to end their daughters' dreams of losing their virginity on prom night. Mike and Brian talk about how much fun this film is, and they do a very deep dive into John Cena's latest wrestling match. Don't worry: the WWE part of the show is extra credit, but the Blockers part is a...
2020-05-222h 17
High School Slumber Party099 Hoosiers (1986)Despite the real March Madness being canceled, basketball continues at the Slumber Party as guest Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) rejoins the team to talk about Hoosiers, a classic in the sports film genre. Underdogs Brian and Mike meet at center court with different point of view regarding the movie, but end up coming to a triumphant consensus equal to that of a Gene Hackman motivational speech.
2020-03-201h 30
High School Slumber Party097 Teen Wolf (1985)It's March Madness, baby! To celebrate all things basketball, Brian welcomes in Mike Manzi (Third Time's A Charm) to talk about an *iconic* 80s supernatural classic, Teen Wolf. This Michael J. Fox vehicle about a high school basketball player who turns into a werewolf was a huge hit at the box office off the heels of Back of the Future, and it continues to be a part of pop culture today. Brian and Mike take a shot at seeing if the film holds up while exploring the colorful cast of characters around the Teen Wolf, like his entrepreneurial best friend...
2020-03-061h 35
Third Time's A Charm032 The Karate Kid Part III (1989)Mike and his unofficial co-host Brian Rodriguez face off once again at the All Valley Tournament as they watch The Karate Kid Part III. Will Daniel go to the dark side and train with Cobra Kai? Can Mr. Miyagi get his tree business off the ground? Join us for the end of the Daniel Larusso saga... for now.
2020-02-1744 min
High School Slumber Party090 The Karate Kid (1984)"No such thing as bad student. Only bad teacher." That is... unless you haven't done your homework this week and you forgot to watch the 1984 high school martial arts classic, The Karate Kid. Mike Manzi (CageClub) is our personal Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) as he helps guide us through all of film's iconic moments. From "wax on, wax off" to "sweep the leg," from the epic final battle between Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny (William Zabka), to Ali with an I (Elisabeth Shue), Brian and Mike are here for the lesson that will last a lifetime... or however long the...
2020-01-171h 37
High School Slumber Party083 American Graffiti (1973): Part 2Awooo! Are you ready for a second helping of High School Slumber Party's take on American Graffiti this Thanksgiving weekend? Brian is joined by returning guests Mike Manzi (#HANX for the Memories) and Chris Podcasts (Now and Again) for Part 2 of our discussion on the film that George Lucas was most known for before Star Wars. Who could forget that final street race, Wolfman Jack, and the blonde in the T-Bird? Also, find out the guys' final assessment on the film, and learn what other movies they would recommend to watch after American Graffiti. Hint: it's not More American Graffiti...
2019-11-291h 05
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast023 Philadelphia (1993)The Golden Mile of #HANX for the Memories continues with Philadelphia, the first of back-to-back movies where Tom Hanks would score an Academy Award win. In this episode, we’re joined by Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party to talk about Hanks’s performance, the performance from Denzel Washington that’s nearly as dynamic, and the importance of Philadelphia within a historical context, both societally and cinematically.
2019-11-151h 00
High School Slumber Party071 The Way Way Back (2013)Way way back in 2013, CageClub co-founders Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub) and Joey Lewandowski (2 Fast 2 Forever) went to the movies to see an indie darling of a film, fresh off its Sundance run, which just so happens to be the same film we are talking about today: The Way Way Back, starring Liam James, Steve Carrell, Toni Collette and Sam Rockwell. Find out if Joey and Mike feel the same as they did when they first saw it on our end of summer (and possibly end of summer school) slumber party.
2019-09-061h 31
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast017 Turner & Hooch (1989)A few episodes ago, we talked about Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd, a mismatched police duo in Dragnet. But Tom Hanks and a dog in Turner & Hooch? Now we've seen everything! Joining us on this wacky canine adventure are the Hoff-Bros: Brian Rodriguez (now of High School Slumber Party) and Kyle Reinfried (now of Foodie Films). In this episode, we talk about this movie's connection to Toy Story and (sort of) Cast Away, a personal nightmare scenario as depicted by this movie, and Brian's professional ties to this movie. Plus, learn what pets we all grew up with! (If that's...
2019-08-2355 min
High School Slumber Party062 Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)Field trip time! Not just for Spider-Man, but also for Brian and guests Kyle Reinfried (P.S. I Love Hoffman) and Mike Manzi (#KeanuClub) as they swung by the theater this week to see Spider-Man: Far From Home. In this second film of the Tom Holland-led, high school-based series, our webslinger and his classmates find themselves in Europe. Listen for Brian, Kyle, and Mike’s first impressions of the summer blockbuster, including their take on Peter’s romance with M.J. (Zendaya), Jake Gyllenhaal, and those shocking post credit scenes!
2019-07-051h 48
High School Slumber Party059 Can't Hardly Wait (1998)We can’t wait to talk about this 90s classic. Brian, forever senior Mike Manzi (#CruiseClub), and returning guest Dan Ferrera are back for the final party of the school year! The film this week is Can’t Hardly Wait and — trust us — the nostalgia is plentiful! From Smashmouth songs to Seth Green, from Trip McNeely to Paradise City, and from angle strippers to (of course) Jennifer Love Hewitt, Can’t Hardly Wait is sure to jog the memory of anyone who first saw it before the turn of the millennium. Also, Brian reveals the votable categories for extra special Freshman Y...
2019-06-142h 02
P.S. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective of Philip Seymour HoffmanThe CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke...
2019-06-052h 42
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage PodcastThe CageClub Podcast Network Celebrates its 1000th Episode!In August 2015, we released our very first podcast and proceeded to tear through Nicolas Cage’s filmography at a breakneck pace. We had no idea that we'd continue after we finished Cage’s filmography, but we asked, “What’s next?” and went from there. After nearly four years, we are releasing our 1,000th episode.
In this episode, Joey Lewandowski talked many of your favorite CageClub Podcast Network hosts: Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, Joe Two of 2 Fast 2 Forever, Chris Podcasts of Now and Again, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, Kyle Reinfried of Foodie Films, Jordan Polan-Clarke...
2019-06-042h 42
Third Time's A Charm022 Prom Night III: The Last KissToday, Mike goes back to high school and celebrates the tradition of prom with none other than Brian Rodriguez from High School Slumber Party! In Prom Night III: The Last Kiss, Mary Lou is back and once again haunting Hamilton High, killing everyone in her way. We go to hell and back again on this hysterically haunted episode of Third Time’s A Charm!
2019-06-031h 15
High School Slumber Party050 Hackers (1995): Part 2Thanks to the CageClub Podcast Network I.T. team, as well as help from some mystery white hat hackers, the virus infecting the High School Slumber Party servers has been eradicated. The rest of our episode on Hackers with Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm and Cara Gael O’Regan of Wistful Thinking has been saved, just in time for our 50th episode. Find out which hack in the film Brian thinks is impossible to pull off, how poor friends force Angelina Jolie to wear a dress, and which Hackers-themed sleeping bags everyone would choose. Hack the planet!
2019-04-191h 19
Third Time's A Charm020 WrestleMania III (1987): Part 2Before getting to the next six matches of WrestleMania III, we're making a stop at Third Time's A Pit! Mike chats with Brian Rodriguez about what is going on in the Wide World of Wrestling, and Brian reveals his secret wrestling origin. Then, they review the inductees into the Wrestling Hall of Fame and talk about the WWE.
2019-04-171h 03
High School Slumber Party049 Hackers (1995): Part 1Brian welcomes back some old friends of High School Slumber Party, Cara Gael O’Regan of Wistful Thinking and Mike Manzi of Third Time’s A Charm, to chat about a film way ahead of its time: 1995’s Hackers. Starring Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie as high school computer experts living in New York City, Hackers explores the wild west atmosphere of the early days of cyberspace with a visually striking presentation. This is the film that made computer nerd-dom cool! Figure out your hacker handle, change your password to something safer than a four letter word, and meet us by...
2019-04-121h 06
#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast006 All the Right Moves (1983)While we don’t have our resident Yinzer on the podcast to talk about the set-in-Pittsburgh film All the Right Moves, we’ve welcomed in our resident high school expert to talk about Tom Cruise as a defensive back on his high school football team. Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party drops by again as we discuss the realism of the football action, Lea Thompson’s greatest acting moment, and whether or not the ending was too cliche. We also talk about yet another Tom Cruise movie with a killer soundtrack, the difficulties he had when trying to fit in as...
2019-03-151h 07#CruiseClub: The Tom Cruise Podcast005 Risky Business (1983)Risky Business is Tom Cruise’s first Very Important Movie in his career, so we had to bring in some big names to talk about it! We’ve got Brian Rodriguez (host of High School Slumber Party) and Walt Hickey (of Numlock News) sliding into frame in their underwear, button down shirt, and Wayfarers. In this episode, we talk about Tom Cruise’s baby fat, Rebecca de Mornay’s charm, and Joey Pants’s smarm, while coming to the realization that this is the ultimate Reagan-era movie in just about every way.
2019-03-011h 32
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast003 Bosom Buddies: Season 2 (1981-1982)Bosom Buddies began as a buddy comedy dressed (pun... intended?) in a show where men are forced to dress like women to secure housing in an affordable NYC building. Season Two just about abandons that premise altogether and doubles down on the crazy. In this episode, we welcome back our resident TV expert, Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, to talk about a season in which Kip and Henry open their own business, re-live their high school years, nearly die, gamble away a fortune in Monte Carlo, water balloon Richard Nixon's car, date a satanist, aid the mob, fake...
2019-02-081h 35
#HANX for the Memories: The Tom Hanks Podcast002 Bosom Buddies: Season 1 (1980-1981)From bit part in a cheesy slasher to leading man in a network sitcom in the same year, Tom Hanks had quite the ride in 1980! Over the next two episodes, we're covering both seasons of Bosom Buddies: a show where Tom Hanks (and Peter Scolari) had to dress like women to score a cheap apartment in NYC. On this episode, we're joined by Aislinn Addington of The Contenders and Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party to discuss all nineteen episodes from the show's first season: the highs, the lows, and the surprisingly low amount of drag!
2019-01-251h 43
High School Slumber Party037 Pump Up the Volume (1990)We have our Wild Cherry Diet Pepsi here (and that black jack gum) and we're ready to talk hard on High School Slumber Party as CageClub co-founder Mike Manzi stops by to discuss 1990's Pump Up the Volume! Brian and Mike lift the curtain on their podcasting personas in order to understand Christian Slater's portrayal of Hard Harry, an angsty teen pirate radio DJ who uncovers a conspiracy at his high school and inspires his classmates to rage against the system.
2019-01-181h 55
High School Slumber Party034 Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) / Christmas Special: Part 2Welcome back to Brian's mountain cabin. Hope you enjoyed your holiday! Joey Lewandowski and Mike Manzi have returned to finish their discussion on all things Anna and the Apocalypse! Find out what each of the guys think of the zombie Christmas musical in their final assessments. Also, stay tuned for some more holiday surprises as a guest returns to collect his Christmas gift.
2018-12-281h 11
Watch The Theron: The Charlize Theron Podcast048 Charlize Theron Clip ShowBefore we close up shop on #WatchTheTheron, we have to take a quick detour for a very special Charlize Theron Clip Show! Recorded live at Camp CageClub, Joey and Mike were joined by Chris Podcasts, Brian Rodriguez, and Joe Two to talk about 30 clips of Charlize Theron cobbled together on a YouTube playlist. How many of them do we watch in their entirety? Are any of the SNL clips funny? And will anything be as good as Brandon Flowers' music video for Crossfire? Listen and find out!
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2018-10-261h 03
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Mandy (2018)We were so excited to watch Mandy (and then watch it again, and again, and again...) that we couldn't wait to do a Revisited episode. Recorded the night after the movie hit VOD, our Revisited episode of Mandy (which was actually recorded before we recorded our original episode!) comes immediately after we had finished watching the movie for the first time. Joined by Brian Rodriguez of High School Slumber Party, we dive headfirst into the world of weird and wonder that is this movie to talk about Cage rage, Cage memes, and why Nicolas Cage never actually "went away," contrary...
2018-10-112h 02
#CageClub: The Nicolas Cage Podcast#CageClub Revisited: Moonstruck (1987)On the last #CageClub Revisited, we said that it was one of Nicolas Cage's all-time best performances. Guess what? We're back with another one of those as we revisit Moonstruck! On today's episode, we're joined by Brian Rodriguez of P.S. I Love Hoffman to talk about how Mike and Danny Aiello are best friends, the worst proposal in the history of cinema, Brian's requirements of pinpoint NYC geography in cinema, whether or not a Cher podcast is worth doing, a live action re-cast of The Simpsons, and why people add sugar cubes to champagne. Also, Joey and Brian try...
2018-03-011h 43