Sunday, February 22, 2009

Hermophobia #28: The Movies of 1973 – Part Two

Mark, Allen and Ross finish talking about the films of 1973.

The Movies of 1973

discussed in this episode

  • The stars of 1973
  • The Directors of 1973
  • Mark, Allen and Ross’ Top 5 of 1973

 

Siskel & Ebert’s Top 10 of 1973

Gene Siskel Roger Ebert

1. The Emigrants/The New Land
2. Last Tango in Paris             
3. The Exorcist                    
4. Cries and Whispers              
5. The Day of the Jackal           
6. The Last of Sheila              
7. The Day of the Dolphin          
8. American Graffiti               
9. Sisters
10. The Long Goodbye

1. Cries and Whispers
2. Last Tango in Paris
3. The Emigrants/The New Land
4. Blume in Love
5. The Iceman Cometh
6. The Exorcist
7. The Day of the Jackal
8. American Graffiti
9. Fellini's Roma
10. The Friends of Eddie Coyle

 

Coming Next: 1982

 

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Hermophobia #27: The Movies of 1973 – Part One

Ross has joined Team Hermo, and he, Mark and Allen Talk about the films of 1973… and Allen never received a prize!!!

We have adjusted the line-up to get the podcast back to a digestible length. Enjoy!

The movies of 1973

 

discussed in this episode

  • The Top 10 Grossing Films of 1973
  • This Year in Ridley Scott History
  • Over-rated Films of 1973
  • Under-rated Films of 1973
  • The 1973 Oscars

 

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Coming Up Next: The Films of 1973 – Part Two

 

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Monday, February 9, 2009

Hermophobia #26: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part Two

Mark, Allen & Ross continue their discussion of Science Fiction films of the the last 40 years. Long as the podcast is, there was still material that was not covered! Perhaps there will be a follow-up someday…

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discussed in this episode:

  • Sci-Fi in the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s
  • Over-rated Sci-Fi Flix
  • Under-rated Sci-Fi Flix
  • Mark, Allen and Ross’ Top 5 Science Fiction Films

 

Coming Next: 1973

 

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Hermophobia #25: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part One

Mark & Allen are joined by Ross in this first end-of-cycle special focusing on Science Fiction and Fantasy Films.

 

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discussed in this episode: 

  • What is, or defines, a Science Fiction Movie?
  • 2001: A Space Odyssey
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy in the 25 Top Grossing Films
  • Sci-fi: Not taken serious in critical and awards circles - Taken very seriously by fans
  • Sci-Fi Franchises

Big Thanks to Ross for participating in the podcast and bringing his wealth of film knowledge to the table. We are looking forward to more collaborations with him and hoping he will become a regular part of the podcast.

Next Week: Science Fiction & Fantasy Films – Part Two

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