Making Tarantino: The Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode Phillip is running solo. He starts the show by talking about the movies and things he loved as a kid growing. Then he talks about the movies Tarantino got a lot of us turned onto. He then goes through all the movies that he has done on the podcast and talks about how much fun he has had. Phillip then talks about his upcoming Patreon ONLY podcast called Shaping Scorsese: The Podcast. It will only cost 5 dollars a month and you will get 2 episodes a month. (A Scorsese directed movie and a connected movie that he likes will be discussed.) Phil then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Eyewitness (1981). It's then time to promote next week's show, but Phillip doesn't know who his guest will be. They will cover Revolver (1973). Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined by author Jennifer Upton and A.C. Nicholas to discuss Mario Bava's Black Sabbath (Both the Italian version and the AIP version.). A.C. and Jennifer start the show by reading some facts about the movie. Then Phillip reads the general information about Black Sabbath. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip, Jennifer, and A.C. then discuss the movie. It's a very fun conversation. Then it's time to answer whether they noticed anything that Tarantino liked or used in a film. Phillip, Jennifer, and A.C; then individually rate the movie. They talk about whether they would buy the movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Strange Darling (2023), Jennifer then recommends a western; Trinity is my Name (1971). A.C. then recommends a couple westerns; The Price of Power (1969) and Django Kill...If You Live, Shoot! (1967). Then Jennifer gives a horror movie recommendation; Just Before Dawn (1981). Phillip is going to be in L.A. for the first part of the coming week and doesn't know what will covered next week. So come back and see what he chooses to talk about. Thanks for listening.

On this episode Phillip is joined by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Cinema Podcast among others. (See all of his stuff here https://thecultworthy.com/) They start the show out by catching up a little and then Phillip reads all the general information on this 1959 film, The Siege of Pinchgut AKA Four Desperate Men. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time for Phillip and Antonio to discuss the movie, and there is so much to discuss. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie 1 out of 5 stars, with 5 being the best. They then talk about whether they would buy the movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Buchanan Rides Alone (1958). Antonio then talks about something he rewatched recently that he loved; Pale Rider (1985). Phillip then talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined once again by author Jennifer Upton to discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966). Thanks for listening.

(FIXED THE AUDIO PROBLEM) On this episode Phillip is joined by Rich Johnson a film scholar and father from www.richpieces.com. Phillip and him had a great conversation. They start the show by getting to know eachother. Phillip then starts the show by reading the general information about Dirty Harry with some facts to go with it. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. (There was a lot of them.) The two of them then discuss the movie, and it's a great conversation. They answer whether they saw anything that Quentin Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. Then the answer whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Nightmare at Noon (1988) (4 stars.). Rich recommends All of Us Strangers (2023). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by Antonio Palacios from The Cultworthy Podcast for 1959's The Siege at Pinchgut. Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by Michelle Curtis, a film scholar and classic movie lover, to discuss Bogart and Bacall in Dark Passage from 1947. Phillip starts the show by introducing Michelle. The two of them then go on some tangents about different movies, and then they start the show. Phillip gives the general information about the movie with a couple of facts thrown in. It's then time for listener opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Michelle discuss the movie, and have a great time doing it. Afterwards, the answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Quentin Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then it's time for them to give their individual ratings of the film. Finally the talk about whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Towering Inferno (1974). Michelle then talks about where you can find her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodphile?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== She also talks about her production company, Harbor Heights Entertainment, that she is part owner in and the documentary that they are to hopefully release in 2025 called This is Detroit. Phillip then promotes what's coming next week on the show when he will be joined for the first time by Rich Johnson to discuss Dirty Harry (1971). Thanks for listening.

This week on the podcast, Phillip is joined by the Reverand Scott K. from The Church of Tarantino Podcast. Here is his link for Spotify https://tr.ee/SwZsmWphu7 They start the show by talking about their mutual love of Tarantino and their podcast journeys. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information for the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Scott discuss the movie and boy is it a fun discussion. Then they answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to independently rate the movie. They answer the final question of whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Unfrosted (2024). Then it's time for Phillip to promote next week's episode. Come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Michelle, a lover of classic cinema, when they discuss Dark Passage (1947). Thanks for listening.

This week on the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Dave Lizerbram from the Rock Docs Podcast and the Little Slugger podcast. The two of them talk about a movie that has 4 names, if not more, but they call it The Dirty Outlaws. Phillip starts the episode by reading the general information about the movie and Dave throws in an interesting tid bit. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Dave discuss this movie. It's a great conversation. They answer the question of whether they saw anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie 1 to 5. Also they talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). Then it's time to talk about what's coming next week. Come back when Phillip will be joined by Reverend Scott K. from The Church of Tarantino Podcast when they discuss Shogun Assassin from 1980. Thanks for listening.

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by his friend (writer, director, and producer) Tim Martin who has a new short film out called The Ones Across The Pond that is making the rounds at the short film festivals. You can check out his work here https://youtube.com/@indyfilmfanatics6248?si=Gqk-4kpqEwGKYmcg or you can go to their website for The Ones Across The Pond https://www.theonesacrossthepond.com/ Phillip and Tim talk all about Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre from 1974. They start the show by talking about the creative process of making a short film, and then Phillip gives the general information about the film with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two of them discuss the movie and their thoughts on it. They answer the question of whether they noticed anything that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individully rate the movie 1 to 5 (5 being the best). Then they answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Tall T (1957). Tim promotes his socials on Instagram @timmmmothey_17. You can find the trailer for The Ones Across The Pond at https://youtu.be/0uhoNil19ls?si=83qKbjIIzLiAvwMT Phillip then promotes next week's show. He will be joined once again by Dave Lizerbram from the Rock Docs podcast and the Little Slugger podcast when they will discuss The Dirty Outlaws (1967). Thanks for listening.

On this week's episode, Phillip is joined once again by Craig MacNeil from the Craig & Friends podcast. The two have a great discussion about Winter Kills from 1979, and boy is it good. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They then discuss the movie, the problems with production, and what they liked. They answer the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Craig individually rate the movie on a scale from 1 to 5. Then they answer the whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Bodyguard (1992). Come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Tim Martin for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). Thanks for listening.

On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Sam Panico from www.bandsaboutmovies.com and Groovy Doom on Youtube. The two of them discuss Gambit from 1966, starring Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine. Phillip and Sam start the show by talking about all kinds of movies from around this time. Phillip reads the general information about this movie with some facts sprinkled in. It's then time to hear Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. They then discuss the movie and what they liked or didn't like. Phillip and Sam go on some tangents throughout the show, but it's a fun discussion. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; A Face in the Crowd (1957). Sam shares some movies that he has been watching. Then Phillip promotes next week's show, when he will be joined by Craig MacNeil from the Craig & Friends Podcast for 1979's Winter Kills, starring Jeff Bridges. Sam and Phillip end the show by talking about some other movies, and then Sam promotes his podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/4gP5GMQSrysauBe2ZPyWwT?si=10024252164c4da5 and youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom Thanks for listening.