Stamper Cinema

Greetings! In this week's episode, our Season Finale, we're revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson's acclaimed 1997 masterpiece, Boogie Nights . Returning to show to help us break it all down is Vic Lagina, writer and retired adult filmmaker. Vic's unique firsthand experience offers an honest and fascinating perspective on the world portrayed in the film. Together, we discuss what Boogie Nights gets right about the adult film industry, where Hollywood takes creative liberties, and how the movie explore

Greetings! In this week's episode we're revisiting one of the most overlooked coming-of-age films of the 1990s: Angus (1995). What was marketed as a typical teen comedy turned out to be a heartfelt story about bullying, self-acceptance, friendship, and finding the courage to be yourself. Joining us this week is Kira Hartley Klinger—writer, internet reseller, and mother! Listen on as we discuss Charlie Talbert's memorable performance, George C. Scott's scene-stealing grandfather, Kathy Bates' unf

Greetings! In this episode we're discussing the forgotten 1990 comedy Crazy People , starring Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah, Paul Reiser, and J.T. Walsh. What happens when a burned-out advertising executive suffers a breakdown and decides to start telling the truth in his ad campaigns? Listen and find out! Joining me for this discussion is author and sportscaster A.M. Pfeffer as we explore one of Hollywood's most unique satires on advertising, corporate culture, honesty, and consumerism. Enjoy! In

Greetings! In this week's episode, we dive into one of the greatest American films ever made — Chinatown. This serious film discussion explores the haunting neo-noir classic directed by Roman Polanski and written by legendary screenwriter Robert Towne. Joined by filmmaker, TV director, documentary filmmaker, and author Craig D. Forrest, the episode examines why Chinatown remains one of the most respected and devastating films in cinema history. Topics Include: The plot and mystery structure Film

Greetings! In this week's episode, we’re diving into A Hard Day’s Night (1964)—the film that captured Beatlemania at full throttle and quietly changed the language of movies, music, and pop culture. And joining us this time around is Kristin Massey author of The J.O.A.T. Life Lessons from a Jill of All Trades . I'm super excited to share this conversation with Kristin. She is a multitalented creative with an exciting story. First up, she toured the nation as a recording artist with her band, Re

Greetings! In this week's episode we discuss Josie and the Pussycats , the neon-soaked, bubblegum pop comedy that crashed at the box office. At first glance, Josie and the Pussycats is a teen movie about a girl band hitting it big. But underneath it's an absolutely brilliant, razor-sharp satire about consumer culture, corporate control, and the way music (and identity) gets sold to us. And walking us through it (between some hilariously astute takes on Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut) is Edward