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The Gates Of CiminoEp. 107 Blood in Babylon: A Discussion on Hollyweird HomicidesSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we journey back into Hollywood’s shadowed past. Together we revisit some of the most infamous—and some forgotten—homicides that shaped its history. 🎬 🎙️ Note: This episode was recorded shortly after the Reiner murders, so certain details have since changed. We dedicate this conversation to the memory of Rob and Michele Reiner. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone
2026-01-101h 37The Gates Of CiminoEp. 100 MarjoeSend us a message!To mark our 100th episode, actor/writer Vince Cusimano joins me for a deep dive into the electrifying, Oscar-winning documentary Marjoe (1972). We unpack the unbelievable true story of Marjoe Gortner—a child preacher turned charismatic showman—whose final revival tour became a jaw-dropping exposé of faith, performance, and manipulation.From tent revivals to Hollywood, Marjoe’s journey is as surreal as it is sobering. Spoilers abound (as always), so buckle up for a conversation that’s part film analysis, part cultural autopsy.🎧 Join us for this milestone episode!Support th...
2025-09-0437 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 97 Bobbie Jo and the OutlawSend us a message!Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we ride into the wilds of 1976’s neo-western BOBBIE JO AND THE OUTLAW!We’re peeling back the layers of this cult classic — from the rebellious spirit of Marjoe Gortner to Lynda Carter’s electric screen presence, just before her Wonder Woman breakthrough. Buckle up… spoilers ahead (as always). 🎙️🎧 Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2025-07-1258 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 91 Gene HackmanSend us a message!Join actor and writer Vince Cusimano and me as we pay tribute to one of the greatest actors and icons of 20th-century Hollywood, Gene Hackman! We'll delve into his illustrious career, discussing his most memorable roles, his unique acting style, and the impact he has had on the film industry. From his early days in Hollywood to his Academy Award-winning performances, we celebrate the legacy of a true cinematic legend. Join us!! 🎙️🎬 Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps...
2025-03-091h 07The Gates Of CiminoEp. 89 The Godfather Part IISend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we talk about the greatest sequel in movie history, The Godfather Part II. 🎙️🎬 We compare the themes and the characters to the original. Vince will also share his intriguing insights into "The Fredo Theory," shedding light on one of the most complex characters in the saga. This episode promises to offer fresh perspectives and a lively discussion!Join us!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www...
2025-02-141h 09The Gates Of CiminoEp. 87 The Year in Movies: 1984Send us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we journey back over 40 years to 1984! We discuss our favorite films of the year as well as draw comparisons to 2024.We continue with our breakdown of the decade that is the 1980s on TGOC. Sorry to any film we forgot. We only had an hour!Warning: spoilers as always. Join us!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis e...
2025-01-091h 16The Gates Of CiminoEp. 81 EarthquakeSend us a message!Since Los Angeles has been shaking a lot lately...We stay current with the times as actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me delve into Charlton Heston and one of the all-time great disaster films - EARTHQUAKE!Warning: Spoilers as always!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-10-021h 07The Gates Of CiminoEp. 77 Fat and Funny... On FilmSend us a message!Some of Hollywood's biggest stars...Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we go through the history of Hollywood's great big funny people!We discuss everyone from Roscoe Arbuckle to Chris Farley so grab something sweet to eat and join us!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-07-241h 02
CELLULOID CEMETERYEpisode 50: THE MONSTER SQUADSend a textWhat two things can kill a werewolf? Listen and find out as Celluloid Cemetery joins Dracula, the Frankenstein Monster, a werewolf, a mummy, a Gill-Man and actor/screenwriter Vince Cusimano, as we talk about the childhood terror film, THE MONSTER SQUAD!Theme by Rossano Galante.Artwork by JT Seaton.WARNING: Spooky SPOILERS!©2024 Thrillsville Productions
2024-06-211h 05The Gates Of CiminoEp. 74 Flannel HorrorSend us a message!What's your favorite type of horror? Zombies? Vampires? Slashers? Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss ours... Flannel Horror!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-06-1154 min
HORROR WITH SIR. STURDYSTURD - O - VISION EP. 17 HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME - TEDDY TOLD ME TOARE YOU READY TO GET SLICIN & DICIN WITH SIR. STURDY HORROR FANS? IF YOU DON’T KNOW BY NOW I AM YOUR HOST SIR. STURDY.
Welcome to "STURD - O - VISION," the ultimate destination for horror enthusiasts! Join us every Friday at midnight as we delve into the chilling depths of the latest and most provocative horror films. This week, we're unpacking the 2023 horror film "Teddy Told Me To," directed by Tom Devlin, with a screenplay by Vince Cusimano and Lola Devlin.
In "Teddy Told Me To," horror icon Felissa Rose teams up...
2024-06-0428 min
HORROR WITH SIR. STURDYSTURD - O - VISION EP.17 HOLLA IF YA HEAR ME - TEDDY TOLD ME TOARE YOU READY TO GET SLICIN & DICIN WITH SIR. STURDY HORROR FANS? IF YOU DON’T KNOW BY NOW I AM YOUR HOST SIR. STURDY.
Welcome to "STURD - O - VISION," the ultimate destination for horror enthusiasts! Join us every Friday at midnight as we delve into the chilling depths of the latest and most provocative horror films. This week, we're unpacking the 2023 horror film "Teddy Told Me To," directed by Tom Devlin, with a screenplay by Vince Cusimano and Lola Devlin.
In "Teddy Told Me To," horror icon Felissa Rose teams up...
2024-05-1028 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 72 O.J. SimpsonSend us a message!We the people find the defendant...Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we break down the acting career of Orenthal James Simpson!We discuss his early football career that turned him into a successful actor and broadcaster... as well as that other thing he did.Join us!!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-05-031h 06The Gates Of CiminoEp. 71 M. Emmet WalshSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we bid a final farewell to one of the greatest character actors of all time. We discuss some of his greatest performances as well as some of our other favorite character actors who deserve mention.Grab a drink and join us!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-04-131h 04The Gates Of CiminoEp. 69 Night MovesSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss one of the most overlooked gems of the 1970s. Arthur Penn's NIGHT MOVES! We break down the film's themes and it's cast as well as other great films that fit in the Neo-Noir genre.WARNING: Spoilers as always! Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-03-0859 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 67 HardcoreSend us a message!Our favorite leading man George C. Scott is back! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we dive into this Paul Schrader 70s classic. We discuss this great cast and how mainstream Hollywood views the porn industry back then. This is one of Schrader's and Scott's best!Warning: Spoilers as always!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-02-0955 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 66 JFK RevisitedSend us a message!We're not quite done with our JFK discussion! Join Joe Trabucco, Vince Cusimano, and me as we go deeper into Oliver Stone's film and the assassination of the president. We talk about a theory that's not too widely discussed as well as the inconsistencies in Stone's film.Join us for a great episode! Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2024-01-291h 24The Gates Of CiminoEp. 63 Tales From the Crypt's And All Through the House (both versions)Send us a message!"Merry Christmas you son of a bitch!"Our 2nd annual Holiday episode! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we talk about both the feature film of Tales From the Crypt with Joan Collins as well as the updated Robert Zemeckis version.We also get into some of our other holiday favorites. Happy Holidays!Warning: Spoilers as always. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis ep...
2023-12-2230 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 60 JFKSend us a message!On the 60 year anniversary of his assassination, actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me dive into the 1991 Oliver Stone classic.We discuss one of the greatest ensemble casts ever put together for the film. Also, Vince talks about his visit to the Dealey Plaza. We also get into the assassination itself as well as the subsequent documentaries that examine the case. Join us!Back and to the left... Back and to the left...Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone o...
2023-11-181h 07The Gates Of CiminoEp. 59 CockfighterSend us a message!Your balls will only hurt for a while give it a try!! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we take a trip to the deep south for Monte Hellman's 1974 film COCKFIGHTER!We go into the career of Monte Hellman as well as 70s cult icon Laurie Bird. This is one of Warren Oates' best performances. Join us!As always... we spoil everything.Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.co...
2023-11-0859 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 55 ManhattanSend us a message!New York was his town, and it always would be. Join me and actor/writer Vince Cusimano as we talk about Woody Allen's 1979 masterpiece.We discuss the film's characters, Woody's other works, and Gordon Willis' fantastic black and white cinematography. Oh, and we talk about Mia.A can't miss episode of a can't miss film! WARNING: Spoilers as always! Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis ep...
2023-10-0259 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp.53 The Naked CageSend us a message!Join me and writer director Vince Cusimano as we get sentenced to hard time in THE NAKED CAGE! There have been many great women in prison films liked CAGED HEAT, LUST FOR FREEDOM, CHAINED HEAT, REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS. The list goes on and on. Today we discuss the one that we feel is the "Citizen Kane" of women in prison films. Join us or you'll be sent to the warden's (Angel Tompkins) office!WARNING: Spoilers as always!Support the showFind me on X...
2023-09-0845 min
CELLULOID CEMETERYEpisode 8: REVENGE OF THE CHEERLEADERSSend a textThings get spicy on this episode! Actor, writer and no-filter Vince Cusimano (BRITNEY LOST HER PHONE, BLADE: THE IRON CROSS, CONFESSIONS) joins me to chat about the delightfully sinful wonders of the teen sex comedy REVENGE OF THE CHEERLEADERS!WARNING: This episode contains language of a mature nature. Not recommended for younger listeners.Theme by Rossano Galante.Artwork by JT Seaton.
2023-09-0137 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 50 The Deer HunterSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss one of our favorite films ever. Warning: a few bleeps in this one!Remember how you felt about the pool-shooting scene that the Frankie Valli song played in 'The Deer Hunter'? That nostalgic wave washing over as it perfectly captured the essence of Western PA culture and its people - a piece of cinema that touched us deeply and remains etched in our hearts. Come with us as we journey through memory lane, reminiscing about Christopher Walken's brilliant performance and the...
2023-08-131h 33The Gates Of CiminoEp. 47 Blow UpSend us a message!RIP Jane Birkin! (episode recorded before news of her passing)Join me and actor/writer Vince Cusimano as we jump into one of the greatest films ever made!Ever found yourself entranced by the hypnotic mystery of a film? Buckle up, because we're about to unravel the iconic masterpiece, Blow Up, a non-Godfather non-birthright movie that transformed our cinematic experiences forever. We'll be dissecting the enigmatic plot featuring the fashion photographer, David Hemmings, and the intriguing web of mystery he unwittingly stumbles upon. Imagine revisiting the bustling s...
2023-07-1959 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 42 Body DoubleSend us a message!Get your telescopes out and toast to Hollywood! Join me and actor/writer Vince Cusimano as we discuss one of our favorite films. The 1984 Brian De Palma classic.Show note: Close out song "Have Me Arrested" by Craig Wasson. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2023-06-111h 05The Gates Of CiminoEp. 40 The WanderersSend us a message!On our 40th episode, join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss Philip Kaufman's goombasploitation classic. A lot of bleeps in this one!Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2023-05-2359 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 35 Baseball MoviesSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss our favorite baseball films as well as some other great sports pictures. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2023-04-121h 02The Gates Of CiminoEp. 32 James WoodsSend us a message!Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we dive into the career of acting great James Woods.Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2023-03-2135 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 27 LifeguardSend us a message!Join actor Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss (and defend) the 1976 Sam Elliott classic. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2023-02-0259 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 21 Godfather vs. GoodfellasSend us a message!Our holiday special! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss two of the greatest movies of all time. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2022-12-211h 22The Gates Of CiminoEp. 12 The Best of TimesSend us a message!Talking with actor Vince Cusimano about the best football movie with the best cast ever.Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2022-10-2335 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 9 Character Actors Pt. 2Send us a message!Vince Cusimano is back for part 2 of our character actor discussion. This time we dive into our favorite females.Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2022-10-1036 minThe Gates Of CiminoEp. 6 Character Actors Pt. 1Send us a message!Talking character actors with actor Vince Cusimano. Support the showFind me on X (Twitter) and Instagram @vitophone or thegatesofcimino.comhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2047429/supportThis episode brought to you by Vitophone.
2022-09-2635 min
MIDNIGHT AT THE MONSTER MUSEUMMIDNIGHT @ THE MONSTER MUSEUM: Season 2: Vince CusimanoOn this episode Tom talks with Actor, Writer, and even one time former roommate... VINCE CUSIMANO. They talk about his recent role as Detective Lieutenant Jonas (Joe) Gray on the upcoming Blade: The Iron Cross, but not before diving in to everything that has brought them to this point. From their meeting at a horror convention to early work on films and life living and partying in L.A. and all kinds of antics at what they've dubbed as the Tommune.
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