Episodes

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...