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Today's episode talks about the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, born from the ashes of Embassy Pictures in the fall of 1985, only to spectacularly flame out after two years, but able to make one true masterpiece and several modern classics in such a short amount of time. ----more---- The movies discussed…
This episode takes a look at the under-appreciated 1988 comedy Tapeheads, starring John Cusack and Tim Robbins. ----more---- Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/9105851?utm_source=youtube
This episode takes a look at the Weintraub Entertainment Group, which would release only six movies in less than a year before going bankrupt. ----more---- Those films were: The Big Blue (Luc Besson, August 1988) Fresh Horses (David Anspaugh, November 1988) Listen to Me (Douglas Day Stewart, May 1989) She's…
This episode is the third and final part of an occasionally personal journey through one of the better summers for films during the 1980s: the summer of 1986. ----more---- This episode covers the following movies first released in August of 1986 (unless otherwise noted): Armed and Dangerous (Mark L. Lester)…
This episode is the second part of a three-part, occasionally personal, journey through one of the better summers for films during the 1980s: the summer of 1986. ----more---- This episode covers the following movies released in July of 1986: About Last Night (Ed Zwick) Aliens (James Cameron) The Assam Garden…
This episode is the first part of a three-part, occasionally personal, journey through one of the better summers for films during the 1980s: the summer of 1986. This episode covers the following movies released in May and June of 1986, except otherwise noted: American Anthem (Albert Magnoli) Back to School…
This episode completes a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. ----more---- This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1989: Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (Stephen Herek) Camille Claudel (Bruno Nuytten) Chocolat (Clare Denis) Crimes…
Today's episode takes a look at the films playing in theatres on May 23rd, 1980, a very special weekend for movies, with not one but two inarguable classics being released the same week. The movies discussed this episode: All That Jazz (1979, Bob Fosse) American Gigolo (1980, Paul Schrader) Apocalypse…
This episode continues a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1987 and 1988: Another Woman (1988, Woody Allen) Au Revior, Les Enfants (1987, Louis Malle) Babette's Feast…
Austin Aries Show Episode 8 Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14300468?utm_source=youtube
On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Karen Graybill from the Spencer County Visitors Bureau in Santa Claus Indiana.Jeff and Karen discuss the history of Santa Claus Indiana- how the town was named, some of the rich traditions, and how their post office program 'Santa's Elves' responds to…
This episode continues a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. ----more---- This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1985 and 1986: Absolute Beginners (1986, Julien Temple) A.K. (1986, Chris Marker) At Close Range (1986,…
Austin Aries Show Episode 7 Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14300467?utm_source=youtube
Bill DeMott and Jeff Townsend discuss and share predictions for WrestleMania 39. The Bill DeMott Experience (https://www.billdemott.com/) This Podcast is a Jeff Townsend Media (https://jefftownsend.media/) Production. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14300554?utm_source=youtube
This episode continues a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. This episode covers the following Orion movies released during 1983 and 1984: Amadeus (1984, Miloš Forman) Amityville 3-D (1983, Richard Fleischer) Another Country (1984, Marek Kanievska)…
Austin Aries Show Episode 6 Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14300466?utm_source=youtube
On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Dave Dynasty, Host of the Wrestling Nostalgia Podcast.Jeff and Dave discuss Dick the Bruiser- Indiana native Professional Wrestler. They talk about Dick's life pre wrestling, some of the achievements throughout his career, and how important of a role he played in…
The Austin Aries Show Episode 5. Jeff Townsend Media Production. Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/14300465?utm_source=youtube
This episode starts a mini-series of episodes on Orion Pictures, perhaps the best independent distributor not just of the 1980s but of all time. This episode will cover the first five years of their history (1978-1982), as well as some backstory going all the way back to 1951 in order…
Bill DeMott and Jeff Townsend do a deep dive into Season 3 of WWE/MTV's Tough Enough. This is when Bill started his Trainer role with the company, which lead to him being the Head Trainer of the developmental system NXT. The Bill DeMott Experience (https://www.billdemott.com/) This Podcast is a Jeff…
On this episode of Indiana Stories-Jeff Townsend talks to journalist Áine Cain and attorney Kevin Greenlee from the Murder Sheet Podcast. The team explains the latest updates in the Delphi Murders case. Including Richard Allen's arrest probable cause affidavit.If you know any information on this case: contact information (https://secure.in.gov/isp/crime-reporting/delphi-homicide-investigation/#:~:text=Tip%20Line%3A%20(765)%20822,Liberty%20German%20and%20Abigail%20Williams.) .…
On this episode of Indiana Stories:Jeff Townsend talks to Arrika Taylor, Director at the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana. They discuss the history of the haunting of the Grey Lady Ghost. In friendly fashion, she has haunted the library since her first sighting in 1937. Arrika shares the history of…
This episode takes a look at Hemdale Films, an outfit that started in 1967 and is better known as the production company behind The Terminator, Platoon and The Last Emperor, whose turn to theatrical exhibition was mired by a plethora of lawsuits and yielded one true masterpiece and one classic…
This episode, we're doing something a little different, taking a look at the history of the record company International Record Syndicate, or IRS Records, one of the best record labels of the 80s. Yes, we still talk about movies, one from 1982 that features live performances by some of the…
