Episodes

This week, we take a trip downriver that we’ll never forget. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by guest host Jay Kirk to explore Deliverance (1972), directed by John Boorman and starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, and Ronnie Cox. A harrowing tale of survival and violence in the Georgia wilderness, the film remains one of the most unsettling and talked-about thrillers of the 1970s. What We Talk About The powerhouse performances by Voight, Reynolds, Beatty,...

This week on the Cinematic Flashback Podcast: Lobby Card Edition, we return to Amity Island, but not the way you remember it. In our last full episode, we had a playful dive into Jaws and imagined it as a Broadway musical. Now, this Lobby Card Edition expands on that idea with a parody with original songs inspired by our discussion. The Songs Jeff’s The Summer Ginks Are Coming Matt’s I Want to Be in Amity (a send-up of West Side Story’s “I Want to Be an American”) Chuck’s Amity Means Friendsh...

This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt are joined by an all-star lineup of guests— Dee Graves and Jason Colvin from The Surely You Can’t Be Serious Podcast, plus Jeff Johnson and David Burns from A Film By Podcast—to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws (1975). Directed by a young Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss, the film that invented the summer blockbuster still has teeth half a century later. What We Talk About First memor...

Best of Cinematic Flashback: Revisiting Dirty Harry (1971) You're listening to a Best Of episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast. While Matt and I wrap up our summer break, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes of the year: Dirty Harry (1971), starring Clint Eastwood and directed by Don Siegel. We’ll be back with a brand new episode on August 14 — mark your calendars. What We Talk About: Clint Eastwood’s unforgettable turn as Inspector Harry Callahan How the film reshaped the crime ...

This week, we’re tailing Popeye Doyle through the gritty streets of 1970s New York. It’s a Best Of Episode while Chuck and Matt take a quick summer vacation. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, we rewind all the way back to our very first episode—The French Connection (1971), directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. Inspired by an actual case, this Oscar-winning crime thriller redefined the police procedural with its raw, documentary-style realism and le...

This week, it’s a hijacking, a countdown, and a whole lotta attitude. On The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is finally back in the studio with co-host Matt to ride the rails through one of the tightest thrillers of the decade: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974). Directed by Joseph Sargent and starring Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw, and a who’s who of future TV legends, this gritty New York subway hijack caper is a masterclass in tension, tone, and transit chaos. What We Talk About The ...

This week, we’re rolling with Priest and his final score. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by guest host Erin Mullinax to explore Super Fly (1972), directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and starring Ron O’Neal. A landmark of 1970s street-level style and social commentary, the film follows a Harlem drug dealer trying to leave the game on his own terms. What We Talk About Ron O’Neal’s performance and the enduring iconography of Youngblood Priest The legendary Curtis Mayfield ...

🎙️ Forget it, Jake. It’s a podcast. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt investigate one of the most haunting and influential films of the 1970s: Chinatown (1974). Directed by Roman Polanski and written by Robert Towne, the film stars Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, and John Huston in a mystery steeped in corruption, secrets, and the illusion of control. 🔎 What We Talk About: The powerhouse performances by Nicholson, Dunaway, and Huston Jerry Goldsmith’s unforgettable sco...

M*A*S*H (1970) – The Cinematic Flashback Podcast Hosted by: Chuck and Matt Sargent In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent head into the chaos and dark comedy of M*A*S*H (1970), directed by Robert Altman and starring Donald Sutherland, Elliott Gould, and Tom Skerritt. Set against the backdrop of the Korean War—but unmistakably speaking to Vietnam-era America—M*A*S*H shattered expectations with its irreverent humor, anti-authoritarian streak, and Altman’...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent journey into the misty frontier of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), directed by Robert Altman and starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. Far from your typical gunslinging western, Altman’s revisionist take paints a haunting portrait of ambition, capitalism, and isolation in a rugged Pacific Northwest town. Chuck and Matt break down the film’s dreamlike aesthetic, Leonard Cohen’s unforgettable soundtrack, and the u...

🚢 In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt as they set sail on The Poseidon Adventure (1972), directed by Ronald Neame and starring Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, and Red Buttons. One of the defining disaster films of the 1970s, The Poseidon Adventure turns an upside-down cruise ship into a tense, emotional journey of survival. Chuck and Matt dive into the film’s larger-than-life characters, the practical effects that raised ...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by special guest Jeff Johnson from A Film By Podcast to saddle up for a ride into Westworld (1973), written and directed by Michael Crichton and starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, and James Brolin. Before Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton warned us about the dangers of theme park tech gone rogue—and Westworld was the first shot fired. Chuck and Jeff explore the groundbreaking blend of sci-fi and western, discussing the film’s...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent tune in to The Conversation (1974), directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, and Cindy Williams. A masterclass in paranoia and surveillance thriller storytelling, The Conversation follows expert wiretapper Harry Caul as he becomes entangled in a moral crisis over a recording he’s made. Chuck and Matt dive into Hackman’s subdued yet powerful performance, Coppola’s met...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a thrilling ride through The Great Train Robbery (1978), directed by Michael Crichton and starring Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, and Lesley-Anne Down. Set in Victorian England, this stylish caper follows a team of master thieves as they attempt an audacious heist aboard a moving train. Chuck and Matt break down the film’s clever set pieces, its historical inspirations, and Crichton’s unique approach to ble...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a deep dive into Sorcerer (1977), directed by William Friedkin and starring Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal, and Amidou. Often overshadowed by Star Wars upon its release, Sorcerer has since been rediscovered as a masterful, tension-filled journey into desperation and survival. Chuck and Matt discuss Friedkin’s uncompromising vision, the film’s nerve-wracking set pieces, and how its reputation has ...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a tense ride into Black Sunday (1977), directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Robert Shaw, Bruce Dern, and Marthe Keller. This thriller follows a terrorist plot to attack the Super Bowl using a Goodyear blimp rigged with explosives. Chuck and Matt break down the film’s pacing, its performances, and how it reflects the anxieties of the 1970s. Does it still Groove through the Ages, or did it skip a beat? T...

In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a look at Kelly’s Heroes (1970), directed by Brian G. Hutton and featuring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Donald Sutherland, and Don Rickles. Set during World War II, the film follows a group of soldiers as they embark on a risky mission to retrieve a hidden stash of gold behind enemy lines. Chuck and Matt discuss the film’s mix of war drama and comedy, its ensemble cast, and its unique take on the heist genr...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt Sargent as they dive into the gritty streets of 1970s San Francisco with Dirty Harry (1971), directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood in his iconic role as Inspector Harry Callahan. In this hard-hitting crime classic, Callahan takes on the elusive and sadistic Scorpio killer, pushing the boundaries of justice and blurring the lines between right and wrong. Chuc...

Welcome to another gripping episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt Sargent as they journey into the haunting and atmospheric world of Don’t Look Now (1973), directed by Nicolas Roeg and starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie. Set against the backdrop of a wintry Venice, this psychological thriller tells the story of a grieving couple drawn into a chilling web of mystery, tragedy, and supernatural events. Chuck and Matt will delve ...

Welcome to a special episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined by Kjel Nore, who served as the manager of the theater where Chuck worked. As part of his role with the General Cinema Corporation, Kjel was responsible for programming Midnight Movie screenings in the 70s and 80s across Columbia and Charleston, SC. With his deep knowledge and firsthand experience, Kjel brings a unique perspective to the conversation. Together, Chuck and Kjel dive into the wild and wonder...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Join hosts Chuck and Matt as they pedal their way into the heart of the 1970s, exploring the films that defined a decade. This week, we’re diving into Breaking Away, the 1979 coming-of-age classic directed by Peter Yates and starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, and Jackie Earle Haley. Set in the picturesque town of Bloomington, Indiana, Breaking Away tells the inspiring story of four small-town friends gr...

Welcome to the debut episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Join hosts Chuck and Matt as they kick off their journey into the cinematic past, exploring the groundbreaking films that defined the 1970s. In this episode, we dive into The French Connection, the 1971 classic directed by William Friedkin and starring the legendary Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. Step into the gritty streets of New York City as Chuck and Matt unpack the film’s captivating story, its real-life inspirations, and the ...

Welcome to the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Get ready to hop into the Way Back Machine as we journey through the wild, bold, and unforgettable films of the 1970s! Each episode, we’ll break down a classic (or not-so-classic) movie with a fun, fresh approach. We’ll explore the Who’s Who of each film, dive into the Premise and Plot, see how it performed then and now, and wrap things up with our patented ‘Hold Up Factor’—where we ask, does this movie still shine by today’s standards? Music: 1975 - J...