Let's Talk - Movies

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 89: Interview - Ben Ripley (Screenwriter - Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) - Remastered Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #benripley Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 88: Karate Kid Legends (2025) - Just Watched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez discuss the newest movie in The Karate Kid series, Karate Kid Legends, after seeing it together on opening day, May 30th, 2025. Karate Kid Legends (2025) Synopsis: After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. Director: Jonathan Entwistle Writer: Rob Lieber, Robert Mark Kamen Cinematographer: Justin Brown Composer: Dominic Lewis Cast: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, Sadie Stanley, Wyatt Oleff, Aramis Knight, Johnny Lawrence Recorded: 06-03-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #karatekidlegends Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 87: The Karate Kid (2010) - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit The Karate Kid remake. The Karate Kid (2010) Synopsis: Work causes a single mother to move to China with her young son; in his new home, the 12-year-old boy embraces Kung Fu, taught to him by a master. Director: Harald Zwart Writer: Christopher Murphey, Robert Mark Kamen Cinematographer: Roger Pratt Composer: James Horner Cast: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Rongguang Yu Recorded: 06-03-25 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Host: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #thekaratekid Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 86: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 04 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, the brilliance of David Cronenberg, and the creation of Brundlefly. This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director: David Cronenberg Writer: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue Cinematographer: Mark Irwin Make-up and Creature Design: Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz Composer: Howard Shore Recorded: 10-28-24 & 04-13-20 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #thefly #davidcronenberg Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 85: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched (Original Recording) - Vol. 03 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, meeting Jeff Goldblum, and Lionel Richie's "Dancing On The Ceiling". This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director: David Cronenberg Writer: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue Cinematographer: Mark Irwin Make-up and Creature Design: Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz Composer: Howard Shore Recorded: 10-28-24 & 04-13-20 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #thefly #davidcronenberg Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 84: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, meeting Jeff Goldblum, and Lionel Richie's "Dancing On The Ceiling". This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director: David Cronenberg Writer: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue Cinematographer: Mark Irwin Make-up and Creature Design: Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz Composer: Howard Shore Recorded: 10-28-24 & 04-13-20 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #thefly #davidcronenberg Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 83: The Fly (1986) - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez revisit the classic movie and talk about teleporting, meeting Jeff Goldblum, and Lionel Richie's "Dancing On The Ceiling". This was the first episode ever recorded on Let's Talk - Movies, but was archived since the format changed for the first 10 episodes. Synopsis: A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong. Director: David Cronenberg Writer: David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue Cinematographer: Mark Irwin Make-up and Creature Design: Chris Walas, Stephan Dupuis Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz Composer: Howard Shore Recorded: 10-28-24 & 04-13-20 Studio: Just Curious Media https://www.JustCuriousMedia.com/ Listen: https://LetsTalkMovies.buzzsprout.com/ Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKGDMnZ6x-ej7LR00QXwiA/ Follow: https://www.facebook.com/LetsTalkMoviesPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/LetsTalkMoviesPodcast/ Host: https://www.instagram.com/MrJasonConnell/ Special Guest: https://www.instagram.com/SalvadorLosAngeles/ #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #thefly #davidcronenberg Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 82: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Top Gun (1986) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his third film role as Iceman in the action classic, Top Gun (1986). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Top Gun (1986) Synopsis: The Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School is where the best of the best train to refine their elite flying skills. When hotshot fighter pilot Maverick is sent to the school, his reckless attitude and cocky demeanor put him at odds with the other pilots, especially the cool and collected Iceman. Director: Tony Scott Writer: Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr., Ehud Yonay Cinematographer: Jeffrey L. Kimball Composer: Harold Faltermeyer Cast: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards, Tom Skerritt, Michael Ironside, John Stockwell Recorded: 04-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #topgun #valkilmer Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 81: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Real Genius (1985) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his second film role as Chris Knight in the sci-fi comedy classic, Real Genius (1985). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Top Secret! (1984) Synopsis: An uptight teenage prodigy enters a top engineering college, but feels awkward among the freewheeling students. When a professor aims to turn their laser project into a military weapon, he and his offbeat roommate plot to ruin the plan. Director: Martha Coolidge Writer: Neal Isreal, Pat Profit, PJ Torokvei Cinematographer: Vilmos Zsigmond Composer: Thomas Newman Cast: Val Kilmer, William Atherton, Ed Lauter, Gabriel Jarret, Jon Gries, Yuji Okumoto Recorded: 04-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez Affiliates: Buzzsprout Riverside We Edit Podcasts #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #realgenius #valkilmer Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 80: Tribute - Val Kilmer - Top Secret! (1984) Jason Connell and Sal Rodriguez pay tribute to the late iconic actor Val Kilmer in his first film role as Nick Rivers in the slapstick comedy classic, Top Secret! (1984). Val Kilmer Born: December 31, 1959 Died: April 1, 2025 (65) Disclaimer: The first 15 people that listened to this episode also heard E81, which was but mistakenly attached to the file. It has since been corrected so it was an early preview for those lucky fans! Top Secret! (1984) Synopsis: An American rock and roll singer is invited to a cultural festival in East Germany in order to distract from a plot to destroy NATO submarines, but he accidentally becomes involved in a resistance plot to rescue an imprisoned scientist. Director: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker Writer: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Martyn Burke Cinematographer: Christopher Challis Composer: Maurice Jarre Cast: Val Kilmer, Omar Shariff, Jeremy Kemp, Warren Clarke, Lucy Gutteridge, Peter Cushing, Jim Carter Recorded: 04-17-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Sal Rodriguez #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #topsecret Send us a text Support the show

Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #benripley Send us a text Support the show

Jason Connell has well-known screenwriter Ben Ripley (Source Code, Flatliners, Last Days) on the show. Recorded: 09-23-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #benripley Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 77: Swingers (1996) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Swingers. Swingers (1996) Synopsis: A wannabe actor has a hard time moving on from a break-up, but he is lucky to have supportive friends. Director: Doug Liman Writer: Jon Favreau Cinematographer: Doug Liman Composer: Justin Reinhardt Cast: Doug Liman, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert, Heather Graham, Recorded: 09-19-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #swingers Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 76: Falling in Love (1984) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Falling in Love. Falling in Love (1984) Synopsis: Although they live married lives, two strangers keep running into each other, starting a friendship that could blossom into so much more. Director: Ulu Grosbard Writer: Michael Cristofer Cinematographer: Peter Suschitzky Composer: Dave Grusin Cast: Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Jane Kaczmarek, George Martin, David Clennon, Dianne Wiest, Victor Argo, Jesse Bradford, Frances Conroy Recorded: 09-19-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #fallinginlove Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 75: Cocktail (1988) - Fun Facts Jason Connell shares some fun trivia about the classic movie, Cocktail. * Doug Coughlin is played by Bryan Brown as not Blair Brown as mistakenly mentioned in the episode. Cocktail (1988) Synopsis: A talented New York City bartender takes a job at a bar in Jamaica and falls in love. Director: Roger Donaldson Writer: Heywood Gould Cinematographer: Dean Semler Composer: J. Peter Robinson Cast: Tom Cruise, Elisabeth Shue, Bryan Brown, Kelly Lynch, Ron Dean, Gina Gershon Recorded: 09-19-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #cocktail Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 74: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Director: Todd Field Writer: Todd Field Cinematographer: Florian Hoffmeister Composer: Hildur Guðnadóttir Cast: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Adam Gopnik, Sylvia Flote, Sydney Lemmon, Mark Strong Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Bryan Beasley #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #tar Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 73: Tár (2022) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the highly acclaimed movie, Tár, and much more. Tár (2022) Synopsis: Set in the international world of Western classical music, the film centers on Lydia Tár, widely considered one of the greatest living composer-conductors and the very first female director of a major German orchestra. Director: Todd Field Writer: Todd Field Cinematographer: Florian Hoffmeister Composer: Hildur Guðnadóttir Cast: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Sophie Kauer, Adam Gopnik, Sylvia Flote, Sydney Lemmon, Mark Strong Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Bryan Beasley #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #tar Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 72: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - Trailer - Just Rewatched Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the not-so-classic movie, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, and much more. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) Synopsis: Jason Voorhees is accidentally awakened from his watery grave and ends up stalking a ship full of graduating high-school students headed to Manhattan, New York. Director: Rod Hedden Writer: Rod Hedden, Victor Miller Cinematographer: Bryan England Composer: Fred Mollin Cast: Jensen Daggett, Kane Hodder, Todd Caldecott, Tiffany Paulsen, Barbara Bingham, Peter Mark Richman Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Bryan Beasley #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #fridaythe13th #jasontakesmanhattan Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 71: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 02 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Cinematographer: Derek Vanlint Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Harry Dean Stanton, Veronica Cartwright, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Bryan Beasley #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #alien Send us a text Support the show

Let's Talk - Movies Episode 70: Alien (1979) - Trailer - Just Rewatched - Vol. 01 Jason Connell and Bryan Beasley discuss the trailer for the classic movie, Alien, and much more. Alien (1979) Synopsis: After investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin, the crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform. Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Dan O'Bannon, Ronald Shusett Cinematographer: Derek Vanlint Composer: Jerry Goldsmith Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Harry Dean Stanton, Veronica Cartwright, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto Recorded: 09-13-24 Studio: Just Curious Media Listen: Buzzsprout Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Watch: YouTube Follow: Facebook Instagram Hosts: Jason Connell Guest: Bryan Beasley #justcuriousmedia #letstalkmovies #mrjasonconnell #salvadorlosangeles #cinema #classicmovies #movies #moviereviews #film #filmreviews #studios #producers #directors #writers #actors #moviestars #boxoffice #alien Send us a text Support the show