Episodes

Greetings! In this week's FLIX & SIPS episode of Stamper Cinema, we head into the jungle to break down Oliver Stone’s Platoon (1986) - one of the most raw, emotional, and as John says, 'Influential war films ever made.' Drawi...

Greetings! In the episode we're introducing a new series to Stamper Cinema. We're calling it Flix & Sips. In these episodes, John swaps his role as recurring guest for recurring co-host . We still talk movies, we still share ...

Greetings! Halloween is here, and in this week's episode we're going for the jugular! That's right, we're talking Vampires. Some good, some bad, but all are essential. I've got a dozen-ish vampire films you must see before yo...

Happy Halloween, boils and ghouls! This week on a very special episode of Stamper Cinema , we’re diving deep into one of the wildest horror-comedies of the 1990s — Bordello of Blood! But even better, we're making it a watchal...

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema, we step into the Cold War era with Taylor Hackford’s White Nights (1985), a film that blends political tension, dance, and the undeniable magnetism of its cast. Starring Mikhail B...

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema , we dive into one of the most fascinating and evolving themes in film: artificial intelligence. From the earliest cinematic visions of sentient machines to today’s nuanced portray...

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema , we are joined by award-winning filmmaker JAZE BORDEAUX to unravel the intricate web of Christopher Nolan’s 2020 sci-fi action epic, Tenet . Join us as we dive deep into Nolan’s b...

Greetings! Welcome to the Season Six premiere of Stamper Cinema. And for this episode, Great Scott!, we’re taking a joyride through Hill Valley to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future ! Joining us for the jour...

Greetings! In this episode I take a deep dive into the murky waters of Crystal Lake to discover the truth about Jason Voorhees. That's right, we're talking Friday the 13th! Well, Part II, that is! Inside the episode: Plot Bre...

Greetings! In this week's episode I am joined by author/improviser Andrew Davies to discuss the 90s comedy, MY BLUE HEAVEN, starring Steve Martin. This quirky gem is about a a flashy, fast-talking former mobster trying to adj...

Greetings! Ladies and gentlemen - we did it. John and I finally completed rewatching the entire Star Wars Skywalker Saga... sure it only took 4 years to do so, but we did it! Did we get it right this time? Listen for yourselv...

Greetings! In this episode of Stamper Cinema , we chat with filmmaker and author Vic Lagina to discuss The Big Lebowski as well as Vic's novel, Filthy! Let's start off with Filthy! To borrow Vic's own words, Filthy, " is the ...

Greetings! In this thrilling episode of Stamper Cinema , we’re joined by the incredibly talented writer Alan Katz, best known for his work on the iconic HBO horror series Tales from the Crypt . What You’ll Hear: Alan Katz ope...

Greetings! In this episode, we dive deep into Robert Eggers' gripping psychological horror film The Lighthouse . Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, this 2019 indie hit is a visual and auditory experience like no othe...

Greetings! In this episode we sit down with actor Matt Drago to discuss his new film SOMEWHERE IN MONTANA. Somewhere in Montana is a heartfelt 2025 drama that tells a story about a financially strapped Montana ranch owner, wh...

Greetings! In this episode we are joined by Bonnie Garvin, an award-winning writer, producer, USC Screenwriting Professor, and creator of Storytelling Lab. Storytelling Lab is a six-week course designed to help aspiring write...

Greetings! In this episode, we dive into Stanley Kubrick’s satirical masterpiece Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb . Released in 1964, this dark comedy tackles the absurdity of the Cold War ...

Greetings! In this episode we're tackling Paul Thomas Anderson's absolutely brilliant romantic tale PHANTOM THREAD (2017). If you haven't seen it (which I suspect for some of you, you haven't), here's a brief, yet excellent, ...

Greetings! In this episode we cover the insanely bonkers (and mostly plotless) cult classic action that wrecked well over 150 different cars during its production, THE JUNKMAN (1982). And if you're a fan of stunts, HB Halicki...

Greetings! In this episode we're going all the way back to the height of the Roman Empire with Ridley Scott's 2000 historical epic, GLADIATOR! And returning back to the show to talk all about it, as well as discuss his brand ...

Greetings! Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women around the world who served. Thank you for your service. In this episode, BILL CUSHING returns to share some memories from his time spent in the Navy. He also has a fat l...

Greetings! In this episode we welcome JOHN BUKOWSKI back to the show to discuss the 1986 thriller, written & directed by Michael Mann - MANHUNTER. You may recall, John was here last season when he introduced us to his novel C...

Greetings! Welcome to a very special FLIX & SIPS episode of Stamper Cinema! Not only do we have an absolute banger of a film to discuss (1995's SEVEN aka SE7EN), but tonight's guest has offered the most delicious cocktail to ...

Greetings! In this episode I nerd out for about 30ish minutes on the 1980 Sean S. Cunningham classic FRIDAY THE 13t h. That's right. The OG Friday. The one without the hockey mask-wearing, machete-wielding lake demon, known a...