Stamper Cinema

Greetings! In this week’s episode of Stamper Cinema, we’re heading to Transylvania for one of the greatest comedies ever made: Young Frankenstein! Released in 1974 and directed by Mel Brooks, Young Frankenstein features an absolutely ridiculous comedy dream team, including Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, and Richard Haydn. Shot in gorgeous black and white and deliberately modeled after the classic Universal horror films of the 1

Greetings! In this week’s episode, we’re flipping over to Channel 62 for the wonderfully weird 1989 cult comedy UHF, starring Weird Al Yankovic. When unemployed dreamer George Newman unexpectedly takes over a struggling local television station, he discovers that bizarre programming, a kung-fu movie host, a psychic, a singing fish, and a janitor named Stanley Spadowski might just be the secret to saving the station. Unfortunately, George also has to contend with ruthless rival station owner R

Greetings! Welcome to the Season Seven Premiere of Stamper Cinema!!! In this week's episode we're heading to Italy to examine one of horror cinema's most stylish and influential films: Deep Red (Profondo Rosso). Joining me is Kevin & Erin from The Podcast that would Die! Together we explore why Dario Argento's 1975 masterpiece remains the gold standard of the Giallo genre. In this episode we discuss: The origins and defining characteristics of Giallo cinema A spoiler-filled breakdow

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' un

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