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Forget The BallEpisode 18Philip, Johnnie and Chick chat Bonnie Blue to Al Capone, Charlie Tully to Brendan Rodgers, and Peter Marinello to Burt Lancaster, so "Let's Get Ready To Rumble!"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-08-0441 min
The Substance180: Feed Drop | Memories of Murder (Movies & Us feat. Philip Marinello)Bong Joon Ho's second feature film is a challenging watch but it's also a cinematic marvel of incredible substance. Recently, Philip joined Jen and Sarah on Movies & Us to talk about the 2003 film that Criterion calls "a haunting journey into ever-deepening darkness that begins as a black-comic satire and ends as a soul-shattering encounter with the abyss."Enjoy!As of the publishing of this episode, you can currently stream the film on Tubi (Tubi sponsor the show!) đżIf you like the show, hit the 5 sta...2025-07-211h 07The Substance178: Feed Drop | The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Cinematic Doctrine feat. Philip Marinello)Hey friends! We are back with a month of new to our feed episodes and are kicking off with a feed drop from our pals over at Cinematic Doctrine.Earlier this year, Philip was invited on to discuss what might be the quintessential American horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and it was a wonderful time. Discussion topics include:How community and traditions shape usThe cost of industrializationCare for the disabledMan's brutality to one anotherand more!If you're watching along with us and logging films on Letterboxd be...2025-07-071h 10
Movie Night ExtravaganzaEpisode 285: 28 Years Later with Phil Marinello We have previously talked about 28 Days Later on an episode during our Zombie Month, Forrest, Conan Neutron, and Kristina Oakes are now ready to talk about the new Danny Boyle and Alex Garland collaboration 28 Years Later with Philip Marinello Set 28 years after the original, almost three decades after the Rage Virus first appeared after getting out of a LAB LEAK BABY Starring Jody Comer, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Jack O'Connell AKA Remmick, Alfie Williams and Ralph "Cardinal" Fiennes #28days #28dayslater #28yearslater #dannyboyle #alexgarland #infected #infection #ralphfiennes #aarontaylorjohnson #uk #ukhorror #britishcinema #britishhorror #viral #virus #filmpodcast...2025-07-021h 59
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 749: O Pagador de Promessas (1962)Mike is joined by Robert Bellissimo and Philip Marinello to explore O Pagador de Promessas (1962), the landmark Brazilian drama from director Anselmo Duarte. Also known internationally as The Given Word, the film adapts Dias Gomesâs acclaimed stage play into a sharp critique of institutional power.The story centers on ZĂ© do Burro, a simple farmer who treks over 20 miles into Salvador while bearing a heavy crossâhonoring a vow to Saint Barbara after his donkey, Nicholas, falls ill. What begins as a devout act of gratitude becomes a battleground of bureaucracy, media exploitation, and religious gatekeeping. Winner of th...2025-06-2555 min
Cinematic DoctrineThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre - w/ The Substance Podcast on Important American CinemaSend us a Question!MOVIE DISCUSSION: The Substance Podcast: Podcast // Instagram // Threads // Letterboxd Philip Marinello of The Substance Podcast joins Mel to discuss one of their favorite movies; The Texas Chain Saw Massacre! There is a wealth to chew on in this cannibal-crazed horror film, and the two get into everything from its cultural criticism of the late-60s and early-70s, its stellar filmmaking craft, and so much more. Tune in now!Topics:(PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 30-minutes discussing "The 5 Biggest Box-Office Bombs of 2024 Ranked by...2025-06-041h 03
That Makes Total Sense!Episode 299 â Philip MarinelloWeâve got something a little different (and super fun!) with this episode. Philip Marinello of The Substance invited me back on his podcast and we had a blast catching up and talking about all things faith, politics, and of course generosity and justice! Philip loves chatting about many of the same topics as me and ⊠Continue reading Episode 299 â Philip Marinello2025-05-041h 27
Movies & UsEp. 388 - Memories of Murder (2003) with Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by Philip Marinello of The Substance to discuss âMemories of Murder.â They discuss the powerful themes, the impressive technical aspects, and reflect on the fact that this is Bong Joon Hoâs second feature film.
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Spoilers (~15:58)
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Listen to The Substance wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram @thesubstancepod. You can also connect with Philip on Bluesk...2025-04-171h 04
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 716: Pitfall (1948)We to kick off Noirvember 2024 with a delve into Pitfall (1948), a classic film noir directed by AndrĂ© De Toth, starring Dick Powell as an insurance man caught in a web of deception and danger. When Powell's character falls for Lizabeth Scottâs femme fatale, his seemingly mundane life spirals into chaos, bringing betrayal, blackmail, and murder.Ian Brownell and Philip Marinello join Mike to explore the filmâs themes of moral ambiguity, post-war disillusionment, and the pitfalls of desire in this rich discussion of this noir gem.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...2024-11-061h 07
Movies & UsEp. 355 - Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 (2024) with Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by special guest Philip Marinello of The Substance to review âWinnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2â. They discuss the improved writing and production, nods to other horror films, and what they hope to see in future installments of the Poohniverse.
Spoilers (~11:53)
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2024-10-3059 min
Movies & UsEp. 340 - Alien (1979) with Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by Philip of The Substance to review âAlien.â They discuss the interesting characters, relevant themes, and excellent production design that still looks great today. They also share what theyâre looking forward to in the upcoming film Alien: Romulus.
Spoilers (~19:48)
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2024-07-181h 03
The Criterion Connection061 - FORTY GUNS (1957) with Philip MarinelloYeeeHaw! We're saddling up this week with our friend Philip Marinello (The Substance Pod) to head back into Hollywood's past once again with a pulp western starring the effervescent Babs! On this episode we're discussing our first Samuel Fuller picture: Forty Guns (1957).
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Chapters
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:56) Philip's 4 Favs
(00:19:28) Forty Guns
(00:56:28) Final thoughts
(01:11:46) Next week
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The STACKSThe Films Of Samuel Fuller #4 - Fuller At WarOn this episode of The STACKS, we're joined by a Samuel Fuller expert Philip Marinello to talk about Fuller's WAR pictures!
The focal points of this discussion are The Steel Helmet (1951) and The Big Red One (1980), and some great contextual conversations about Fixed Bayonets (1951), China Gate (1957), and Verboten (1959)!
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TV & UsTrue Detective: Season 4 Episode 6 with featured guest: Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by Philip to review True Detective season four, episode six. They discuss the interesting themes and theories about the ambiguous ending and share their thoughts on the season as a whole.
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Review (~7:33)
Awards (~39:48)
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2024-02-2147 min
Saints and CinemaEpisode 65 - Serious or Frivolous? with Philip Marinello of The Substance PodcastIn only our second-ever joint episode, we spend some time with Philip Marinello of The Substance discussing whether movies are serious or frivolous. Are they just entertainment or something more significant? How seriously should we take them? Then we each offer up our own frivolous and serious picks. Enjoy!The SubstanceSpecial thank you to Dave Hallahan of The Gospel According To... podcast for editing this episode!Some of the movies we mention in this episode: Dumb and Dumber, Jackass Forever, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Spotlight, After Yang, Columbus, Calvary, A Hidden Life...2023-12-241h 15
Movie FriendsGodzilla Minus One w/ Philip MarinelloIs this the best movie of 2023? Maybe! Seth sits down with Philip Marinello from The Substance Podcast to discuss Takashi Yamazaki's 2023 film Godzilla Minus One! From the 1954 original to today Godzilla has had many iterations and if this film is any indication of his future there will be many years of Godzilla films ahead. Follow Philip on Twitter @PhilipMarinello Follow The Substance Podcast on Twitter and Instagram @TheSubstancePod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lKbR3hnxcubKoIuNNcU7h?si=a1084a3b9277412c Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...2023-12-0741 min
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 654: The Naked Kiss (1964)Philip Marinello and Spencer Parsons join Mike to look at Sam Fullerâs 1964 film The Naked Kiss. The film stars Constance Towers as Kelly, a call girl who turns over a new leaf by becoming the best darned nurse a small town hospital that specializes in the care of special needs kids has ever seen. Sheâs torn between two men, the sheriff who thinks sheâs trash and needs to be run out of town to a nearby brothel and the successful entrepreneur who holds a shocking secret. Constance Towers and Michael Dante (from a Noircon 2022 event) talk about...2023-11-102h 15
Movies & UsEp. 294 - Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) with Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by Philip to review âKillers of the Flower Moon.â They discuss the important themes, incredible performances, and impressive technical elements that come together in this epic film.
Spoilers (~12:25)
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2023-11-011h 09
The Establishing ShotMemento (w/ Philip Marinello)Our discussion of Christopher Nolanâs sophomore film, Memento, praises the unique experience that he brought us in his budding career. Mementoâs backwards structure, iconic design, and great performances put Nolan on the map as the next great American filmmaker. In our movie news section, we discuss theatrical re-releases of classic film with the recent re-release of Oldboy and the upcoming one for Stop Making Sense. Finally, we do a movie draft of films dealing with memory loss and memory manipulation and share our recommendations of the week.
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The Gospel According To PodcastBONUS - Telling Better Stories with @prophiphopIt's the first week of school here in NJ and with a combined 7 kids and 2 wives starting a new school year it was too crazy for a new episode, but we aren't without gospel content this week! Dave recently joined Philip Marinello (of Vol 1 Ch 11 - Batman fame) to chat with hip-hop artist Propaganda about his recently finished Terraform project. Here is the first half of that interview!2023-09-0736 min
Movies & UsEp. 281 - Barbie (2023) with Philip MarinelloJen and Sarah are joined by special guest, Philip, to review âBarbie.â They discuss the characters, themes, and humor in this thoughtful and layered blockbuster. They also reflect on the magic of the movie-going experience and how this film has taken the internet by storm.
Spoilers (~14:08)
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Connect with Philip and his podcast, The Substance, wherever you get your podcasts. And remember to check out their Substantive Cinema epis...2023-08-0359 min
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 599: Sunset Blvd (1950)We conclude #Noirvember 2022 with a look at Billy Wilderâs Sunset Blvd. Released in 1950, the film tells the story of Joe Gillis (William Holden), a screenwriter who meets a faded star of yesteryear, Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson). Gillis becomes a kept man while helping to fuel Normaâs Desmondâs delusion that sheâs returning to the silver screen in a lavish production of Salome.Agatha Luz (Cinemaspection) and Philip Marinello (The Substance Podcast) join Mike to discuss one of the best films ever made. Interviews include Steven Cohan (author of the new BFI book on Sunset Blvd) and Jeff...2022-11-302h 22
The Projection Booth PodcastEpisode 588: Wise Blood (1979)Maitland McDonagh and Philip Marinello join Mike to discuss the 1979 film from John Huston, Wise Blood. Based on the book by Flahnery OâConnor, the film stars Brad Dourif as Hazel Motes, a veteran who goes to the big city and decides to become a street preacher and heâs not out to make a quick buck though everyone else around him does. Interviews on this episode include Prof. Jean W. Cash (author of Flahnery O'Connor: A Life), writer/producer Michael Fitzgerald, actor Dan Shor, and actress Amy Wright.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...2022-09-142h 38
The Gospel According To PodcastVol. 1 Chapter 11 - Batman w/ Philip MarinelloThe Gospel According To... is the first and only podcast looking at the intersection of pop culture and Christian faith. On today's episode, the guys are joined Philip Marinello of The Substance Podcast. Just what the podcast needed, right? Another bearded white guy with glasses. But Phil definitely brings the goods for this discussion on Batman. They touch on many iterations of Batman with special attention given to Matt Reeves' The Batman. What are you earliest memories of Batman? Where does Batman's view of justice fit in with the Bibles? These questions and more are on deck! And be...2022-07-2750 min