Robert Bellissimo At The Movies
My podcast explores the many different ways stories are told on film! Everything from the writing, to the directing, acting, cinematography, among much much more ! This will educate industry professionals and film buffs from around the world! Each week with a guest we will be doing in-depth Reviews on two movies that work as a double bill. I will also have different Movie industry professionals on to interview them about their life and career! If you're a film lover this podcast is for you ! You can also hear over to my youtube channel to see more episodes in video format! Youtube.com/RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies
Episodes
June 15, 2023 • 48 mins
In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing TCM Host Eddie Muller On FILM NOIR & his new book NOIR BAR: COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF FILM NOIR!
Film Noir/Neo-Noir Movies We Discussed:
IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) Directed by Nicholas Ray, which starred Gloria Grahame & Humphrey Bogart!
WICKED WOMAN (1953) Directed by Russell Rouse, which starred Beverly Michaels & Richard Egan
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June 7, 2023 • 108 mins
In this live video my guest was The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba, who has appeared on Broadway in The Boy From Oz, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot: The Musical.
She had major roles in two Martin Scorsese movies, The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Irishman and has appeared in television on Law & Order, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, among other Film and Television shows!
My video podc...
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June 1, 2023 • 71 mins
In this episode, I interviewed Julienne Davis about her experience working with Stanley Kubrick, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack in EYES WIDE SHUT (1999).
This is a must see interview for anyone who loves Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut and the art of cinema and film history in general!
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Welcome to "Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? This video is not meant to divide, but to contrast and celebrate the art and craft of cinema.
My guest and I discuss many movies and filmmakers. The movies discussed or touched on here are A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, STAR WARS, THE RULES OF THE GAME, 12 ANGRY MEN, PRINCE OF THE CITY, SERPICO, THE PAWNBROKER, DOG D...
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March 3, 2023 • 67 mins
In this episode, I interviewed the co-editors (Dayna DeCarlo & Lisa Sanita) of the book CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY: THE EARLY YEARS" by Bill Angelos.
Dayna and Lisa talked about how their passion and love for Cagney lead them to meet writer Bill Angelos and edit the book, how James Cagney changed their lives, how Dayna met James Cagney and much more!
We also discuss some favorite Cagney films, which include the P...
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March 1, 2023 • 48 mins
In this episode, which is part of my PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON Directed Movies Series, I interviewed Actor/Writer/Director Katie Boland on her experience acting in the film THE MASTER with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix.
Follow the various projects Katie is working on by following her on social media and checking out her website ! Links are below.
Instagram:
@katieboland13
Website:
www.katieboland.com
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February 10, 2023 • 52 mins
In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing Actor Nancy Olson Livingston, who recently released her autobiography, A FRONT ROW SEAT: An Intimate Look At Broadway, Hollywood, And The Age Of Glamour!
She was one of the stars of the classic Film Noir SUNSET BOULEVARD! She shares stories about working and knowing William Holden, who she worked with on 4 films, which also includes another FILM NOIR "UNION STATION".
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February 3, 2023 • 90 mins
In this episode, I interviewed Oscar-Winning Editor Alan Heim on his life and career. We discussed what is was like to work with Bob Fosse, Sidney Lumet and other filmmakers!
Alan has edited some of the greatest movies ever made (in my opinion). Some of which include, "LENNY", "NETWORK" & "ALL THAT JAZZ".
We talk about the power of editing and how editors work with directors. Alan also has great stories to share ...
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In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE BREAKING POINT, which was directed by Michael Curtiz, and starred John Garfield (The First Ever METHOD ACTOR Movie Star), Patricia Neal and Phyllis Thaxter!
Method Acting has always been a topic of debate. Is it harmful? Did it make acting better ? What actually Is Method Acting ? The public, the media and even Actors, Teachers, Direct...
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In this episode, I interview Actress Katherine Kendall about working with Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn & the cast and crew of SWINGERS!
SWINGERS (1996), which was directed by Doug Liman, written by Jon Favreau and it starred Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Patrick Van Horn!
Katherine Kendall also talk about the content of the film and why we both feel is still holds up so well. We also ...
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In this episode, I interviewed Writer Adam Nayman about his book, "Paul Thomas Anderson: Masterworks".
The book is beautifully written and is a deep dive into all of Anderson's films, from "Hard Eight" to "Phantom Thread".
We touch on all of Anderson's films by exploring not only what's great about them, but also their flaws.
HARD EIGHT starred Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. Reilly and Samuel L. Jack...
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December 19, 2022 • 42 mins
In this episode, I interviewed Writer Burt Kearns about his new book "Lawrence Tierney: Hollywood's Real Life Tough Guy", which just came out. I loved the book and highly recommend getting it.
Lawrence Tierney was a film noir legend, who appeared in many feature films, television show and in commercials. He also did some theatre. His career went up and down for his entire life, due to his alcoholism and bar brawls, whic...
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November 18, 2022 • 35 mins
It was an honour to get the opportunity to interview TCM (Turner Classic Movies) Host Alicia Malone! We discuss her new book GIRLS ON FILM: Lessons From A Life Of Watching Women In Movies!
We also touch on some of Alicia's favourite films, such as, THE APARTMENT, DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST, SMOOTH TALK, THE HITCH-HIKER, SINGING IN THE RAIN and SMOOTH TALK!
I highly recommend her new book! It's a moving story, which is par...
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October 11, 2022 • 70 mins
In this episode, I interview The Lives Of Robert Ryan Writer J.R.Jones On his biography on Robert Ryan. We also review BILLY BUDD, which was a favourite film of Robert Ryan, and one he was very proud of.
BILLY BUDD is a British film, directed by Peter Ustinov, which he also appeared in, alongside Robert Ryan, Terence Stamp and Melvyn Douglas! The script was adapted from the novella by Herman Melville!
Robert Ryan Mov...
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August 19, 2022 • 82 mins
In this episode, which is a part of my series, ITALIAN CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE NIGHT PORTER, which was Directed by Liliana Cavani and starred Dirk Bogarde and Charlitte Rampling!
This film was highly controversial when it came out in 1974 and is still shocking to modern audiences.
However, the film truly is more about world War II trauma and how the main characters are stuck in time as a result of what t...
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August 15, 2022 • 56 mins
In this video, Rutanya Alda, who played Carol Anne, talks about acting in MOMMIE DEAREST, which starred Faye Dunaway and was directed by Frank Perry!
She wrote a book on her experiences on the film, which is a journal she kept during production, when she was also struggling with personal issues. In the book, she also discusses working with Brian De Palma, Robert De Niro, Robert Altman, Gene Hackman, Jerry Schatzberg, Mi...
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May 7, 2022 • 31 mins
In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR Movie Reviews, we review WHITE HEAT, which was Directed by Raoul Walsh, written by Ivan Goff, Ben Roberts, story by Virginia Kellogg! The film starred James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Steve Cochran, Edmond O'Brian and Margaret Wycherly!
I always thought of this film as a Gangster film, but many noir scholars consider it a noir! My guest Duke Haney and I discuss what m...
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In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR Movie Reviews, I review ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW, which was released in 1959 and starred Harry Belafonte, Robert Ryan, Ed Begley, Shelley Winters and Gloria Grahame ! It was Directed by Robert Wise and the screenplay was adapted by Abraham Polonksy!
My guest is Cheyney Ryan, who is one of Robert Ryan's sons. We review the film together, talk about FILM NOIR and about...
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February 18, 2022 • 39 mins
In this episode, which is part of my series, CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD MOVIE REVIEWS, I discuss Why CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD FILMS Still hold up and review TOP HAT from 1935, which starred Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers ! My guest is the Author of the Classic Hollywood Children's book, MOVIES ARE MAGIC Jennifer Churchill!
You can order her book at TCM and on Amazon! TCM Link is below!
https://shop.tcm.com/movies-are-magic...
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January 14, 2022 • 35 mins
In this episode, which is a part of my series, INGMAR BERGMAN Movie Reviews, I review SMILES OF A SUMMER NIGHT, which was written and directed by Ingmar Bergman.
The film was released in 1955 and was a big breakthrough in Bergman's career, as he was experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts and the threat of losing a career if his Movie didn't make money at the box office in Sweden.
Not only did it do well in Sweden...
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