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Hello readers and listeners! We conclude this year’s “Class of 1999” October Horror set of podcasts with the most influential horror film of the year, “The Blair Witch Project”. Joining me to discuss it is filmmaker Princeton Holt, and we both share a common affection for what this movie did, and how well it did […]

Hello readers and listeners! We continue to discuss the biggest hits of horror cinema in 1999 with Tim Burton’s wonderful Gothic thriller, “Sleepy Hollow”. Talking with my about the film is director David Spaltro, whose appreciation for the early years of horror movies continues with this discussion. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series has already delved into some horror films this year- it’s time to get into the three biggest entries in the genre that year. Up first is M. Night Shyamalan’s supernatural thriller, “The Sixth Sense”, and joining me to talk about it is filmmaker and actress Cindy […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series does some more backtracking, as we present Brian Helgeland’s crime thriller, “Payback”, to the discussion. Joining me in the discussion is filmmaker Brian Ackley, for his third and final time discussing 1999 with me. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Payback” Read Brian’s print […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and backtrack a bit into the summer season with Spike Lee’s provocative thriller, “Summer of Sam”. Joining me in the discussion is filmmaker, and self-proclaimed “biggest fan” of Spike Lee, Princeton Holt. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Summer of Sam” Read Brian’s […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and we finally get some of animation. This entry is for Brad Bird’s “The Iron Giant”, one of the truly wonderful animated films from the year. Here to talk with me about the film is filmmaker Eric Leiser, who brings some great insight to the […]

Hello readers and listeners! In this episode, I sum up my annual pilgrimage to Dragon*Con in downtown Atlanta during Labor Day. I hope you enjoy! Episode 55- Brian at Dragon*Con 2019 Viva La Resistance! Brian Skutle www.sonic-cinema.com Dragon*Con 2009 Days 1-4 Dragon*Con 2010 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Dragon*Con 2011 Day 1 […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues, and will be hitting hyperdrive from here on out, with a new entry recorded before Dragon*Con. It is one of my very favorite films of the year, and all-time, in Frank Oz’s “Bowfinger”. Here to talk with me about the film is filmmaker Chris Esper. […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series continues its comedy streak with one of the biggest cult films of all-time in Mike Judge’s “Office Space”. Joining me for the discussion is filmmaker Chad Meisenheimer, who you can get to know in a brief interview prior to our “Office Space” discussion. I hope you […]

Hello readers and listeners! The “Class of 1999” series hits another big, controversial moment with probably the most impactful film of the year in David Fincher’s “Fight Club”. Helping me break down the complicated themes and ideas in the film is filmmaker Jakob Bilinski. I hope you enjoy! “Class of 1999” – “Fight Club” Read […]