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Season 3
Past Hits & Future Flicks
Calling all sci-fi readers and film fanatics! Join Greg and Tom as they explore the thrilling world where books meet the big screen. From celebrating iconic movies to debating the potential of novels like Andy Weir’s “Hail Mary,” this podcast delves into the magic of cinematic storytelling. If you love epic adventures and the power
Fantastic Voyage & today’s Fall Out
Step into the immersive world of cinematic wonder with Greg and Tom in this captivating episode of Movie Reviews and Serious Nonsense. Join them as they embark on a thrilling exploration of the timeless classic, “Fantastic Voyage” (1966), and venture into the boundless realm of speculative fiction. In this dive into “Fantastic Voyage,” Greg and
3 Body Problem
Greg and Tom discuss the new NETFLIX series 3 Body Problem.We talk about the series and our impressions of the production. Along with some other invaluable nonsense like Tom’s reading of the Audible Book Ping Pong Diplomacy and what else we are watching this week. All of this hours before the Solar Eclipse of April
Award Season
In this episode, we delve into the Hollywood Award season. Greg ventures to Hollywood for the Publicists awards while Tom observes from New York. Our conversation spans topics such as Dune 2, The Oscars, SAG awards, and the enchanting world of the Magic Castle. We eagerly await your listener comments and feedback. Hosts: Greg and
The Hollywood Writers Strike
Tom and Greg talk about the Hollywood Writers Strike with their guest Ron Barbagallo who lives a stone’s throw away from Warner Bros. Studio in Burbank We did not write this episode in solidarity to the writers on strike: That’s why our podcast is not as professional as it should be, because it has not
Season 2
Streaming TV shows and Awards season
Greg and Tom discuss some recent streaming TV shows and the awards season. We discuss Tim Russ and his appearance on “Star Trek Picard” as well as our friend Ron Barbagallo. Joel Silver somehow enters our discussion about Dead as a Door Nail. Oh and Tom gets into the new “Perry Mason”. A
Under Appreciated Gems
Today Greg and Tom will be talking about some under appreciated gems that we’ve recently watched. We talk about poker face, which is on Peacock and the Reluctant Traveler, which is on Apple tv and the Bear, which is on Hulu. We’ve been absent for a few months. We apologize for that, or we don’t
Tom Cruise: Is he the greatest Action Movie Star today?
In this episode Greg and Tom talk with the multi talented John Stanisci and discuss the film Top Gun: Maverick and the possibility that Tom Cruise is the greatest action movie star of all time. John helps us break down the script and we discuss the perfect 5 act structure of the film and how
Steve Bingen: The MGM Effect: HOW A HOLLYWOOD STUDIO CHANGED THE WORLD
Greg and Tom interview Steve Bingen Studio Archivist and Hollywood Historian about his two new books. (available on Amazon)The MGM Effect: How a Hollywood Studio Changed the World50 MGM Films That Transformed Hollywood: Triumphs, Blockbusters, and Fiascos We talk to Steve about the latest book The MGM Effect: HOW A HOLLYWOOD STUDIO CHANGED THE WORLD Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s
Our Watch List
Tom and Greg talk about what they are watching or what they have in their Que on streaming TV right now. Along with a new “AI” intro to the show. (the robot apocalypse will have its own podcast)Here are a few of the streaming shows we think are worthy of checking out: On Apple + FOR
Obi Wan Kenobi (the series)
Greg and Tom talk about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+
Thunderbirds: An interview with Animator/Puppeteer Justin T. Lee
Greg and Tom interview Justin T. Lee from Gazelle Automations. Justin is the creator of the Star Trek The Next Generation animated sequence in the style of the Star Trek the Animated Series that we discussed in our last episode. We also talk to Justin about his work on new Thunderbirds episodes in the original
Star Trek: The Animated Series
In this episode Greg and Tom talk about Star Trek: The Animated Series Star Trek: The Animated Series (TAS), originally airing as Star Trek and as The Animated Adventures of Gene Roddenberry’s Star Trek We saw an animated video making the rounds on the internet that was an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation done in the style
“Hole in the Fence” an interview with Donnie Norden
Tom and Greg interview Donnie Norden and we let him talk about his new book “Hole in the Fence” All about his true adventure diary- growing up on the MGM and Desilu backlots. We also attempt to ask a few questions along the way. Buckle up for a great Hollywood back lot story. Hole in
Ron Barbagallo Animation Art interview (part 2)
Animation Art Part 2 of Greg and Tom’s interview with Ron Barbagallo from Animation Art Conservation. Ron tells us about his work on some Lost Salvadore Dali drawings for the Disney Film “Destino” and the realization that these drawings reveal Dalí had a much fuller narrative in mind for his short Destino. Ron tells us
Ron Barbagallo Animation Art interview
Animation Art For the start of 2022 Greg and Tom interview Ron Barbagallo from Animation Art Conservation. We talk with Ron about his early history working out of his Parents Attic and how he transitioned form creating book covers for writers like Issac Asimov to working with Animation Art repairing original Disney animation cells. His
Season 1
End of the Year Roundup 2021
Greg and Tom finally have their final Podcast of 2021. The amazing end of the year roundup. They talk about the Film and TV shows that are on the various top 10 best lists of 2021. Join this little over an hour foray into the world of entertainment.With an incredible selection of films and streaming
A roundup of recent topics in Film and Television
Tom and Greg discuss various things on their minds at the beginning of this holiday season. A hodgepodge round up on recent topics in film and television developments. Along with some of the trends in film and the streaming services that we hope you are interested in as well. We talk a little about comments
“Everybody Loves Raymond” Producer Tom Caltabiano
Greg Dyro and Tom Burka interview the Emmy Award winning writer and producer Tom Caltabiano. We talk to Tom about his time on the 1990’s hit show “Everybody Loves Raymond” His experience in the writers room and his friendship with Ray Romano. We also hear about his extensive photographic documentation of the show and how he saved
Listener Questions Answered
Greg and Tom answer listener questions and amazingly some viewer questions. We have had some questions asked of us over the last few months and we decided to answer some of these questions below and of course the best in movie ramble. What film would you like to see remade? Who is the best Cinematographer
Matrix 4: Resurrections Trailer review
Greg and Tom talk about (what for us, is a very appropriate Alternate Earth film trailer) the much anticipated upcoming Matrix Resurrections. We talk about our first impressions of the trailer and what Lana Wachowski might be intending for this new film, over 21 years after the first Matrix. Are you team Red Pill or
End of Summer Dreaming: TENET
Our end of summer episode. Tom and Greg discuss the film TENET both forward and backward. Disney $30 charge for early streaming of CRUELLA . Our thoughts on Streaming vs. Theatrical . The SAG contracts voice and virtual performances in Video games. Thoughts on the Scarlett Johansson Disney lawsuit. Money in Hollywood and last of
Chesley Bonestell : A Brush with the Future
Here is a man who has taken us through the universe by squeezing oil paints out of tubes and creating vistas that showed the rest of us what the universe looked like. – Arthur C. Clarke Tweet chesleybonestell.com Greg and Tom interview Doug Stewart, Ron Miller and Melvin Schuetz about the Documentary Chesley Bonestell –
Clay Enos Interview
Greg and Tom interview Motion Picture unit still photographer Clay Enos about his work with Director Zack Snyder on “Watchmen”, “Justice League”, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, and most recently the Netflix film “Army of the Dead” We talk about Clay’s beginnings in motion picture still photography starting with a visit to the set of
Spaceman
Greg and Tom discuss the Canadian Documentary “Spaceman” in the so called Real Universe on CBC DOCS POV and during the second half of the show they talk about the Alternate Earth feature film SPACEMAN. A film that was made based on the Canadian documentary with some additional discussion of Carl Sagan and Extraterrestrials. Granger
Steven Poster Interview
Greg and Tom interview the Cinematographer Steven Poster and discuss his work as DP on such classic films as “Donnie Darko”, “Strange Brew” and his work as camera operator on “Bladerunner” “Close Encounters of the third kind” and many more films. And for the animal lovers in the audience we talk about his work with animals on “Cats & Dogs: The
Tim Russ Interview
In this episode Greg and Tom interview the Actor Tim Russ who you may know from Star Trek Voyager. We talk to Tim about his work as a Voice Over actor on Games along with his thoughts on digital actors and the power of real emotion created when using an actor vs. a digital creation.
Movie Studio Archivist Steve Bingen
Greg Dyro and Tom Burka interview Movie Studio Corporate Archivist Steve Bingen Steven Bingen has long worked within the motion picture industry, both in production and as a writer and historian. He held a staff position at Warner Bros. Corporate Archive – aiding in the preservation and management of the studios legend and legacy. He
Pirate movies
The best, the worst and some alternate Earth Pirate movies Greg and Tom Discuss the Best Pirate movies, the worst Pirate movies and Alternate Earth Pirate movies. We discuss Pirates of the Caribbean, the Goonies, Captain Blood, Treasure Island, Treasure Planet. Hook and Cutthroat Island with Geena Davis, and a fantastic version of Treasure Island
Designated Survivor and Other Alt Earth Movie TV streaming
Tom and Greg discuss some of the most intriguing things (in their minds) of the ways Life imitates Art The alternate earth Designated Survivor is a show where the president incites an attack on congress which results in Congress being destroyed along with the president and that, as new president Keifer Sutherland is forced to
Movie Trivia
plus a discussion of Alternate Motion Pictures and where to see them Movie TriviaGreg and Tom delve into some movie and streaming content trivia in this the last episode of 2020. A year that will go down in both universes as equally bad in multiple ways. Also a fun discussion of radio favorite the short
Turkey Day Ramble and Listener Comments
Welcome to our Fourth Episode:Greg and Tom talk about Movies and alternate things during a freewheeling discussion worthy of an inter-dimensional snooze fest. They also play some recordings of “Listener Comments” that they have received from listeners of past episodes from the alternate Earth. Recorded the weekend before Thanksgiving , we all give thanks that
SOUL RUNNER: The first film in the Archangel trilogy
Soul Runner released the summer of 2014 Greg and Tom discuss the Feature Film SOUL RUNNER along with other cinematic influences. A wonderful rambling discussion of film and SciFi concepts both real and fantastical. Join your hosts on a seemingly never ending discussion of the practical importance neither of them can fully understand. Michael
The Library Vault: A Matt Damon and Ryan Reynolds adventure film
Greg and Tom discuss the feature film “THE LIBRARY VAULT” staring Matt Damon and Ryan Reynolds. A Universal Alt Film Release. Along with a pre-show discussion of Star Trek and the events that helped to bring about the 4th and 5th season of Star Trek TOS. “The Library Vault”Our hero’s (Matt Damon and Ryan Reynolds)
The Eastwood Car Trilogy
Greg Dyro and Tom Burka discuss the Clint Eastwood Car Trilogy and other random thoughts from the Alternate view. Podcast Episode: 001 The Clint Eastwood Car trilogy Gran Torino: 2008 Monte Carlo: 2010 Malibu: 2011 Gran Torino Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who