Fear City: The Tom Berenger Movie not the War on the Mafia
The Long Seventies Podcast
We discuss (in a short episode) the 1984 movie Fear City, starring Tom Berenger at his scowling best.
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Andrew Nette Interview: Revolution in 35mm
The Long Seventies Podcast
We interview editor and author Andrew Nette about his new book, co-edited with Samm Deighan, “Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema from the Arthouse to the Grindhouse, 1960–1990” You can buy the book at PM Press: Amazon: Andrew's Substack newsletter: X: @Pulpcurry Bluesky: @pulpcurry.bsky.social Instagram: @pulpcurry Letterboxd:
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Psychotronic Films
The Long Seventies Podcast
We discuss Psychotronic Films, a wild genre blend of low-budget exploitation films almost universally panned by critics but loved by fans.
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The Phoenix Program: Stage Two
The Long Seventies Podcast
We talk about the phoenix program some more.
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Dolemite (1975): Movie Magic and Mayhem
The Long Seventies Podcast
We discuss Dolemite (1975), the first of blaxploitation auteur and stand-up comedian Rudy Ray Moore's brilliant two year, four film run of seventies classics.
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The Phoenix Program: Stage One
The Long Seventies Podcast
We start a planned trilogy of episodes on the secret Vietnam-era Phoenix Program, nominally a joint Military and Intelligence pacification and assassination program aimed at the Vietcong, but in reality a sweeping nation-building enterprise.
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Zardoz (1974): The Saga of the Red Diaper
The Long Seventies Podcast
We discuss John Boorman's 1974 magnum opus Zardoz, starring Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling. It's a whirlwind of ideas and visual delights. Connery is the chosen one, a Mega-Connery in a post-apocalyptic world waiting for him to arrive and tear the place down.
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Colin Babb Interview: Author of 1973 and Me
The Long Seventies Podcast
We interview author, BBC broadcaster and journalist Colin Babb and discuss his book "1973 and Me: The England v West Indies Test Series and a Memorable Childhood Year." Join us for a fascinating interview on Cricket, culture, British and American sports and why the year 1973 inspired Colin to write this very personal book.
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Jerry Barmash Interview -- Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors
The Long Seventies Podcast
We're joined by author, veteran broadcast journalist, Patch.com journalist and podcaster Jerry Barmash to talk about his recent book "Here Now the News: An Inside Scoop into New York's Best-Loved Anchors." Join us as we explore the world of 70s New York City news anchors.
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Jared Stearns Interview: Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers
The Long Seventies Podcast
We welcome author and collector Jared Stearns to the show to discuss his book “Pure: The Sexual Revolutions of Marilyn Chambers. This is a unique exploration of one of the early adult film industries biggest stars and her wild life.
info_outlineWe discuss the transition from Westerns to Cop movies during the Long Seventies, focusing primarily on actors that started their career as Cowboys and ended the LS as Cops.