Welcome To Saturday Night At The Movies With Steven Jay Rubin! The podcast that celebrates film past present and future!
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The guest you're about to listen to is going to be famous one day... You heard it here first. Host Steven Jay (that's me) welcomes engaging personalities who I believe are going to be famous one day. Guests provide vivid illustrations, explain confusing concepts, or reveal deeply personal experiences. Here you'll find yourself learning something new, listening to a captivating story, and maybe even transforming your perception on a subject, or person, you didn't previously understand. You'll ...
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Front Line Producing – Dimitri Villard
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This week Steve interviews eclectic writer/producer Dimitri Villard whose credits include the sci-fi comedy “Flight of the Navigator,” Jim Carrey’s first starring role in “Once Bitten,” and the Sandra Bullock/Chris O’Donnell starrer “In Love and War.” He has great war stories in the Hollywood trenches.…
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Steve brings author Robert Florczak back to discuss the war films Errol Flynn starred in during the Second World War, including "Desperate Journey," "Edge of Darkness" and "Objective Burma."Af Steve Rubin
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This week, Steve interviews Oscar-nominated screenwriter Douglas Day Stewart all about his 1982 classic "An Officer and a Gentleman." He also discusses the sequel novel he has written, "An Officer and a Gentleman's Daughter."Af Steve Rubin
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Former Showtime president of programming Jerry Offsay
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This week, Steve interviews former Showtime president of programming Jerry Offsay, who engineered one of the biggest original motion picture movie development slates in history, green lighting over 300 films over a ten-year period. In Part One of a two parter, we learn all about Jerry’s early life, and how he transitioned from lawyer to top studio …
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This week Steve interviews filmmaker Ron Maxwell all about his epic film "Gettysburg" and the challenges of putting the decisive Civil War battle on filmAf Steve Rubin
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One of the First Female Producing Moguls
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Carolyn Pfeiffer has enjoyed a long and prolific career in motion pictures. Her new autobiography "Chasing the Panther" intimately charts her rise from executive star assistant in Europe to leading publicity agency owner to studio executive, producer, educator and author. This week Steve interviews her all about her formative years in show business…
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Birth of a Super Agent turned Producer
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Alan Gasmer was legendary at the William Morris Agency as a top film packaging agent and all around great guy. Turning to producing, one of his first hits was the action packed "Vikings" television series. This week, Steve interviews Mr. Gasme, learning all about how he came to be such an effective Hollywood player.…
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This week, three-time Emmy nominated actor Robert Walden returns for the conclusion of his interview with Steve, wherein he shares fascinating behind the scenes insight into his feature film debut in "Bloody Mama," plus "All the President's Men" and "Capricorn One."Af Steve Rubin
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The John Ford Cavalry Trilogy
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This week, Steve interviews author/film historian Michael F. Blake who has written a wonderful new book, The Cavalry Trilogy: John Ford, John Wayne and the Making of Three Classic Westerns. If you're a fan of those iconic films, you'll love this interview where Blake goes deep behind-the-scenes.Af Steve Rubin
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Welsh Comic Thriller "Tollbooth" Rocks
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This week on Saturday Night at the Movies, Steve speaks with screenwriter Matt Redd, digging deep into the cool Welsh comedy thriller "Tollbooth."Af Steve Rubin
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Youth and Suicide in American Film
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This week Steve interviews filmmaker David Lee Miller and author Alessandra Seggi, who has written the important book "Youth and Suicide in American Film." Together they discuss the history of how suicide has been featured in our cinema history, dating back to "It's a Wonderful Life," "Rebel Without a Cause," and including Miller's game changing te…
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To help celebrate the 18th Anniversary of the clever 2006 comedy fantasy "Night at the Museum," Steve interviews the delightful Jake Cherry, who played Ben Stiller's son, Nick.Af Steve Rubin
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This week, Steve interviews author/film historian Manny Pacheco (Forgotten Hollywood, Forgotten HIstory) who has wonderful behind-the-scenes stories about such iconic American character actors as Frank Morgan ("The Wizard of Oz"), Lionel Barrymore ("It's a Wonderful Life"), Peter Lorre ("Casablanca"), Arthur Lake ("Blondie"), Van Heflin ("Patterns"…
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This week, Steve speaks with veteran character actor Robert Walden about his origins and his experience working with writer Paddy Chayefsky and actor George C. Scott on the classic dark comedy "The Hospital" (1971)Af Steve Rubin
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Craig Edwards on "The Bowery Boys"
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From the Dead End Kids to the East Side Kids to "The Bowery Boys," this week Steve interviews journalist and film historian Craig Edwards about the history of Slip, Satch and the rest of those wacky Bowery Boys whose 48 films form one helluva comedy legacy.Af Steve Rubin
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Forty Years of "Who're You Gonna Call."
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To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of "Ghostbusters" and the 100th Episode of "Saturday Night at the Movies," Steve Interviews producer Joe Medjuck about his long association with director Ivan Reitman and the legacy of those wacky spectral exterminators.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews screenwriter Nicholas Meyer all about his original screenplay for the Richard Gere/Jodie Foster post-Civil War drama Sommersby (1993)Af Steve Rubin
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Julian Schlossberg: Producer for all Seasons
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Steve interviews veteran film and theatrical producer Julian Schlossberg about his newly released audio book "Try Not To Hold It Against Me," his longtime creative relationship with writer/director Elaine May and his frustrating experience as a production VP at Paramount in the late 70s.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve is joined by screenwriter and film historian Steve Bonds as they discuss the MGM war film "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" on its 80th anniversary and the legacy of the original Doolittle Raiders.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with awards analyst and Deadline Hollywood film critic Pete Hammond about the current crop of 2023 awards contenders, including "Killers of the Flower Moon," Oppenheimer," "Maestro," "American Fiction" and many more.Af Steve Rubin
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Merry Christmas from Saturday Night at the Movies
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This week Steve and his co-host, screenwriter, author and award-winning playwright Gary Goldstein showcase the greatest Christmas movies of all time, including "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle on 34th St," "Love Actually," "Home Alone," and, yes, "Die Hard."Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews "Airplane" co-writer and co-director David Zucker, who, with his two partners Jerry Zucker and Jim Abrahams, has written a terrific new book, "Surely You Can't be Serious: The True Story of 'Airplane.'Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews co-screenwriter Bennett Yellin about his experience collaborating with the Farrelly Bros. on the hit comedy "Dumb and Dumber," which will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in 2024.Af Steve Rubin
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Vernon Wells on ”The Road Warrior”
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Steve interviews Australian actor Vernon Wells about his extraordinary experience as Wez, the rolling bike leader who battles Mel Gibson in 1981's "The Road Warrior.Af Steve Rubin
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Robert Wagner - Movie and Television Star
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Steve interviews Robert Wagner about his early contract player days at 20th Century Fox, focusing on such titles as "Titanic," "In Love and War," "The True Story of Jesse James" "Between Heaven and Hell," and "The Hunters."Af Steve Rubin
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Celebrating ”The Sting” at 50
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Steve interviews screenwriter David S. Ward who deservedly won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "The Sting," released 50 years ago.Af Steve Rubin
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The Skinny on Steven Spielberg’s ”Duel.”
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Steve interviews author and film historian Steven Awalt, whose book "Steven Spielberg and Duel: The Making of a Career" goes deep into the helmer's TV movie debut.Af Steve Rubin
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Michael Curtiz - Super Director
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Steve speaks with author Alan K. Rode whose amazing biography of director Michael Curtiz ("Casablanca," "The Adventures of Robin Hood") - Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film - is a beautifully written and exhaustively researched study of one of America's premiere directors.Af Steve Rubin
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A Deep Dive into Bulletproof Monk
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Steve interviews screenwriters Cy Voris and Ethan Rieff ("Kung Fu Panda") celebrating the 20th anniversary of their action adventure thrill ride, "Bulletproof Monk."Af Steve Rubin
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Producer Larry Kasanoff; ”A Touch of the Madness”
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Steve interviews producer Larry Kasanoff (Mortal Kombat), focusing on the author's essential advice for budding filmmakers culled from his new book, "A Touch of the MadnessAf Steve Rubin
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Nicholas Meyer on ”Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
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Steve interviews writer/director Nicholas Meyer about what is arguably the best Star Trek movie of all time.Af Steve Rubin
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Brian Trenchard-Smith: Master Maverick
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Steve interviews prolific indie filmmaker Brian Trenchard-Smith, focusing on three of his best: "The Man from Hong Kong," "The Siege at Firebase Gloria," and "Britannic."Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 83: A Deep Dive into 1972’s ”The Heartbreak Kid”
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Steve and his comedy writing partner, Billy Riback, now on video, analyze one of the great comedy films of all time, 1972's "The Heartbreak Kid," directed by Elaine May and written by Neil Simon from a Bruce Jay Friedman short story.Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 82 Gregory Kulon on The Valley of Gwangi
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Steve interviews author and film historian Gregory Kulon on the making of the 1969 cowboys vs dinosaurs movie, "The Valley of Gwangi."Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 81: Kat Kramer on ”It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”
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Steve interviews actress and film historian Kat Kramer about the legacy of her father, director Stanley Kramer, and his epic comedy, "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," which is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year.Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 80: Justin Humphreys on George Pal
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Steve interviews author Justin Humphreys, whose new book is the extremely well-researched George Pal: Man of Tomorrow.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with author Frank Thompson, author of “Alamo Movies,” discussing many of the terrific films about the famous 1836 siege.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with veteran Hollywood Western specialist Peter Sherayko about how he became the go-to guy for supplying western programming with everything they need, and how he came to take a good role in one of the greatest westerns ever – “Tombstone.Af Steve Rubin
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To celebrate the history of spy movies, Steve brings together a unique group of spy movie aficionados, including: Academy Award-winning special effects makeup artist and producer Robert Short, 007 super collector and international litigator Malcolm McNeil, spy culture prop collector and museum creator Danny Biederman and thriller author Steve Kobri…
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Steve interviews producer Robin Cowie, who helped engineer 1999's "The Blair Witch Project," the most successful horror film in history.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews actor Bruce Greenwood about his eclectic career, including key roles in Double Jeopardy, Thirteen days (as JFK), Star Trek (as Captain Pike) and National Treasure (as the President).Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with one of Hollywood's most renown prop preservationists, film historians and Halloween showmen - Bob Burns - the man who owns the original "Time Machine" (1960)Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews longtime Newsweek critic David Ansen about the state of storytelling today and how he got to be one of America's most celebrated film reviewers.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with author and Lee Marvin biographer Dwayne Epstein about his latest book, Killing Generals: The Making of "The Dirty Dozen, the Most Iconic WW II MOvie of All Time.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve celebrates John Ford night by interviewing Ford biographer Joseph McBride (Searching for John Ford), the author of 24 film books, many of them on prominent film directors.Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 70: Sam Fuller Night
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To celebrate Sam Fuller night, Steve speaks with the iconic maverick filmmaker's wife Christa and daughter Samantha who co-produced the terrific documentary "A Fuller Life" (currently on AppleTV+)Af Steve Rubin
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Episode 69 - Hollywood impersonators
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Steve introduces four talented Hollywood impersonators - Joel Gibbs, Allan Murray, Tom Stern and Avie Hern - who bring a host of famous actors to life for an old fashioned Hollywood partyAf Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews author and film historian Robert Florczak, the world's leading authority on actor Errol Flynn, about his extraordinary new coffee table book, Errol Flynn:The Illustrated Life Chronology.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve speaks with Peter Bart, the former editor and chief of Variety, who also served as a production executive at Paramount Pictures, and is also a celebrated author, columnist and commentator.Af Steve Rubin
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Steve interviews actress Lorraine Gary about her long association with the "Jaws" film series - as Ellen Brody - her sixty plus years as the wife of Universal Pictures mogul Sid Sheinberg and her origins in Hollywood.Af Steve Rubin
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