Stamper Cinema

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

Greeting! In this week's Stamper Cinema, we tee up one of the most chaotic, quotable, and beloved comedies of the 1980s— Caddyshack . Returning the podcast to talk about it is podcaster extraordinaire and all-around amazing human, Kirsten Rudberg (Byte Sized Blessings)! Directed by Harold Ramis, this golf-course-set comedy throws structure out the window and replaces it with Bill Murray’s improvised monologues, Rodney Dangerfield’s relentless insults, Chevy Chase’s effortless cool, and a gopher

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re putting the band back together to talk about the 1980 cult comedy classic The Blues Brothers . What began as a quirky musical sketch on Saturday Night Live somehow evolved into one of the most unique films of its era. Joining us to break it all down is actor Kyle Merrick. We explore how a genuine love for blues and soul music turned a late-night comedy bit into a real touring band, and eventually into a major Hollywood production directed by Jo