The Movies That Made Me

The Movies That Made Me

Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial #filmmaking #film #movies #cinema #behindthescenes #interview #filmhistory #hollywood #directing #writing #screenwriting #producing #editing #sounddesign #filmscores #music #indiefilm #cultcinema #arthouse #midnightmovies #horrorfilms #genrefilm #creativity #art #artists

Episodes

October 17, 2025 178 mins
It’s Halloween 2025, and The Movies That Made Me is getting gruesome. Josh and Joe call in the ghosts of episodes past for a wicked roundtable of horror favorites—ranging from cult curiosities to midnight movie masterpieces. If you crave atmosphere, mayhem, and monsters, this year’s Halloween Jam is your cinematic séance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The discussion continues between The Movies That Made Me podcast hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante and Eddington writer/director Ari Aster. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Barry Lyndon (1976) Lolita (1962) Lolita (1997) Dr. Strangelove (1964) Defending Your Life (1991) Real Life (1979) Mother (1996) High Anxiety (1977) Silent Movie (1976) Blazing Saddles (1974) Elephant Man (1981) Robocop (1987) Flesh + ...
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October 7, 2025 58 mins
Writer, director, producer Ari Aster discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Eddington (2025) Midsommar (2019) Beau Is Afraid (2023) Heathers (1988) Batman Returns (1992) 3 Ninjas (1992) A Face In The Crowd (1957) Surf Ninjas (1993) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)  Babe: Pig In The City (1998) Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) Goodfellas (1990...
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October 6, 2025 18 mins
A few featured trailers for movies discussed with Mercedes Bryce Morgan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 30, 2025 64 mins
Bone Lake director Mercedes Bryce Morgan discusses 10 movies that are horny and unsettling with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Bone Lake (2025) Jaws (1975) Ms. 45 (1981) Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Citizen Kane (1941) Titane (2021) Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989) The Counselor (2014) Alien (1979) The Duellists (1977) Thelma and Louise (1991) Raw (2018) C...
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September 19, 2025 25 mins
A few trailers for movies discussed with Anthony Jeselnik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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September 16, 2025 81 mins
Comedian Anthony Jeselnik discusses a few of his favorite movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Weapons (2025) Hereditary (2018) Alien (1979) *Jaws (1975) *Top Secret! (1984) Airplane! (1980) Top Gun (1986) Airport (1970) The Naked Gun (1988) Blue Lagoon (1980) Real Genius (1985) Tombstone (1993) *The Return of the Living Dead (1985) Night of the Living Dead (1968) 28 D...
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September 12, 2025 25 mins
Featured trailers from the previous episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin discuss some of the films they watched while writing SPLITSVILLE with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode The Climb (2020) Splitsville (2025) Mission: Impossible (1996) The Seduction of Mimi (1972) Swept Away (1974) Swept Away (2002) Which Way Is Up? (1977) Pardon Mon Affaire (1976) The Woman in Red (1984) The Heartbreak Kid (1972) The Hear...
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September 5, 2025 9 mins
Trailers mentioned in the previous episode with Seth Worley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Writer, director, and VFX aficionado extraordinaire Seth Worley discusses ten movies that were always on TV when he was growing up. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Sketch (2025) Gremlins (1984) Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Hollywood Boulevard (1976) Deadpool (2016) Stripes (1981) Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Amadeus (1984) Casablanca (1941) The Wild World of Jayne Mansfield (1968) Lawrence of Arabia (1963...
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August 29, 2025 34 mins
A few highlighted trailers for movies discussed by David Mackenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 26, 2025 54 mins
Director David Mackenzie discusses his favorite movies from his childhood with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Relay (2025) Hell Or High Water (2016) Starred Up (2013) 28 Years Later (2025) Sinners (2025) Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) My Fair Lady (1964) Dr. Dolittle (1967) Don’t Look Now (1973) The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) The Man Who Fell To Earth (1987) The War Game (1...
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August 22, 2025 27 mins
A few select trailers for films discussed by director Benjamin Caron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Director Benjamin Caron discusses his favorite movies that take place over the course of one day or night with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode Vanishing Point (1971) Vanishing Point (1997) Night Always Comes (2025) Sharper (2023) Star Wars (1977) *Rope (1948) North By Northwest (1958) Rebecca (1940) To Catch A Thief (1955) Russian Ark (2002) Birdman (2014) Rear Window (1954) ...
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August 15, 2025 27 mins
Featured trailers for the movies discussed in this week's Jordan Harper episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 12, 2025 74 mins
Novelist Jordan Harper discusses his favorite film adaptations with Josh Olson and Joe Dante. Show Notes: Movies Referenced In This Episode She Rides Shotgun (2025) Amazon Women on the Moon (1987) Infested (2002) War of the Worlds (2025) Changing Lanes (2002) A History of Violence (2005) Shogun Assassin (1980) Blue Ruin (2013) Paper Moon (1973) Freeway (1996) Welcome To The Dollhouse (1996) The Godfather (1972) The...
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Featured trailers for some of the movies discussed in this week's Jonathan Kaplan tribute episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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August 5, 2025 95 mins
We're remembering the late great director (and Trailers From Hell Guru) Jonathan Kaplan (1947–2025) and re-running our chat with the director of Over The Edge, The Accused, and many more. Jonathan took us on a journey through some of his favorite movies. Movies Referenced In This Episode The Student Teachers (1973) Night Call Nurses (1972) White Line Fever (1975) Truck Turner (1974) Heart Like A Wheel (1983) The Accused ...
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July 25, 2025 31 mins
Featured trailers discussed in James DeMonaco's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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