Celluloid Fiends

Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! We're two dudes who really love film. Join us as we watch stuff, then talk about it.

Jeremiah Johnson (1972) 02/24/2021

Jeremiah Johnson (1972) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss 1972 Western "Jeremiah Johnson." directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Robert Redford, "Jeremiah Johnson" is based on Mountain Man by Vardis Fisher and Crow Killer by Raymond W. Thorp and Robert Bunker. The 1972 epic film tells the story of legendary mountain man John Jeremiah Johnson. With gorgeous scenery, a deliberate plot, solid acting, and an excellent soundtrack, "Jeremiah Johnson" is a unique Western romp. Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/18074699

Henry V (1989) 02/10/2021

Henry V (1989) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) review the 1989 Kenneth Brannagh-directed "Henry V." Adapting William Shakespeare's beloved play of the same name, Brannagh's directorial debut is both a faithful recreation and unique project with a grim tone. Phenomenally well acted, Brannagh stars as the titular King Henry V with the likes of Ian Holm, Derek Jacobi, Brian Blessed, Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, and Christian Bale peppering the star-studded cast. Listen as Moe and Wes talk Brannagh's "Henry V," discuss Shakespeare's influence on cinema, and talk favorite Shakespearean movie adaptations. Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/17897780

Silent Night Deadly Night (1984) 12/15/2020

Silent Night Deadly Night (1984) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss the 1984 cult classic horror film "Silent Night Deadly Night." The Charles Sellier-directed Christmas slasher is controversial and seasonal. Moe and Wes chat "Silent Night Deadly Night," Xmas and holiday horror, plus more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/17209862

He Walked By Night (1948) 11/24/2020

He Walked By Night (1948) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss the 1948 noir classic "He Walked By Night." The Alfred L Werker-directed police procedural crime thriller was loosely based on the real-life criminal Erwin "Machine-Gun" Walker. Actor Jack Webb, while working on "He Walked By Night," was inspired to create the successful radio program "Dragnet," which morphed into a TV series and movie. Listen as Moe and Wes break down "He Walked By Night" and its influence on the police procedural, from "Dragnet" to "Law & Order." Plus, we talk favorite noir flicks and more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/16940543

Night of the Living Dead (1968) 10/16/2020

Night of the Living Dead (1968) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss the 1968 CLASSIC "Night of the Living Dead." The '68 George A. Romero directed "Night of the Living Dead" wasn't the first zombie movie ever, however it re-defined the zombie genre forever. Since then, "Night of the Living Dead" spawned a string of sequels, spin-offs, and homages including "Dawn of the Dead," "Day of the Dead," and "Return of the Living Dead." Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/16434395

Angels in the Outfield (1994) 09/29/2020

Angels in the Outfield (1994) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss the 1994 Walt Disney family sports film "Angels in the Outfield." Loosely based on the 1951 film of the same name, "Angels in the Outfield" is a true gem of a movie with a ridiculously talented case featuring many stars before they were famous. From its endearing qualities to marvelous performances, this baseball flick knocks it out of the park. Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/16204673

Jaws (1975) 09/14/2020

Jaws (1975) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Hosts Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) talk 1975 Stephen Spielberg-directed CLASSIC "." From its magnificent John Williams-composed soundtrack to solid performances by Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, and Robert Shaw, wonderful cinematography, and its timeless, listen to Moe and Wes dissect "Jaws." Find out what their favorite "Jaws" clones are, plus tune in to hear a Moe and Wes duet! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , Follow Moe: , , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/16003763

Dave Neabore Interview 09/01/2020

Dave Neabore Interview Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) sit down to interview musician and horror film enthusiast Dave Neabore (). Co-founder of , Neabore recently composed a soundtrack to for . Wes, Moe, and Dave talk Lucio Fulci's "Zombie 2," horror soundtracks, Dave's beginnings as a musician, and more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , , Follow Moe: , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/15843119

Zombi 2 (1979) 08/18/2020

Zombi 2 (1979) Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) talk 1979 Lucio Fulci classic "Zombi 2." Moe and Wes talk about the famous, or infamous, cult classic that was branded a video nasty in the UK. With its modest 410 million lira budget, "Zombi 2" gained cult status. It's directed by Lucio Fulci and features a score by Fabio Frizzi. Starring Tisa Farrow, Ian McCulloch, Richard Johnson, Al Cliver, Auretta Gay, Stefania D'Amario, Olga Karlatos Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , , Follow Moe: , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/15660632

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) 07/18/2020

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) talk 1968 Sergio Leone classic "Once Upon a Time in the West." From its epic cinematography and Ennio Morricone soundtrack to superb performances by Charles Bronson, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, and Claudia Cardinale, Moe and Wes chat "Once Upon a Time in the West," list favorite Ennio Morricone OSTs, Western tropes, and more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , , Follow Moe: , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/15258953

Blue Velvet (1986) 07/04/2020

Blue Velvet (1986) Moe Long (, ) and Wes Clifton (, ) discuss 1986 David Lynch cult classic "." From its symbolism to cinematography and soundtrack, Moe and Wes break down "Blue Velvet," discuss Lynch films and shows, plus more! Follow the Celluloid Fiends: , , , Follow Moe: , Follow Wes: , /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/15083159

Rio Bravo (1959) 06/19/2020

Rio Bravo (1959) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long ( and , , ), and Wes Clifton ( on Instagram, on Twitter , ) discuss 1959 Western "Rio Bravo." Directed by Howard Hawks and starring an ensemble cast of John Wayne, Dean Martin, Angie Dickinson, and Ricky Nelson, it's a fun flick that, while adhering to a Western narrative, provides a fresh take on the genre. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/14895257

Foul Play (1978) 06/05/2020

Foul Play (1978) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, , ), and Wes Clifton ( on Instagram, on Twitter , ) talk 1978 Colin Higgins written and directed comedy thriller "Foul Play." Featuring a star-studded cast of Chevy Chase in his first big role and Goldie Hawn, with appearances from Burgess Meredith, Dudley Moore, Brian Dennehy, and Bill Barty, it's a witty, Hitchcockian slapstick romp. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/14712914

Deep Red (1975) 05/25/2020

Deep Red (1975) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast! Your host Moe Long (Cup of Moe, Tech Up Your Life) sits down (remotely) with Wes Clifton (W.D. Clifton, @cliffweston Instagram, Brentwood Bandcamp) to chat Dario Argento-directed 1975 Giallo classic "Deep Red." Listen to Wes and Moe geek out over "Deep Red," break down the giallo genre, talk favorite movie scores, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/14559335

Mac and Me (1988) review 08/07/2019

Mac and Me (1988) review It's one part "E.T." knock-off, one part McDonald's commercial, and completely bonkers. 1988 family sci-fi comedy "Mac and Me" is surprisingly charming, intentionally and unintentionally hilarious, and features all the trappings of a cult film. Your hosts Moe Long (, , on Twitter and ) and Gabe Orto dissect the beloved childhood classic "Mac and Me." /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/10808282

Lifeforce (1985) 06/24/2019

Lifeforce (1985) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Moe Long ( on Twitter and , ) and Gabe Orto talk Cannon Film Sci-Fi cult classic with special guest host to chat Cannon Films history, what makes a cult film, and genre-hopping goodness. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/10267070

Dungeons & Dragons (2000) 06/11/2019

Dungeons & Dragons (2000) Moe Long (, and ) and his faithful co-host Gabe Orto sit down with special guest Jonathan Howell to chat the 2000 critical and commercial flop 'Dungeons and Dragons.' Listen to Moe, Gabe, and Jonathan chat least favorite movies, the history of DnD, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/10124523

The Sandlot (1993) 05/14/2019

The Sandlot (1993) Hosts Moe Long (, and ) and Gabe Orto talk 1993 "The Sandlot," directed by David Mickey Evans and starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones, and Patrick Renna. In the summer of 1962, new kid in town Scotty Smalls makes a ragtag group of friends at the local sandlot baseball field. Moe and Gabe chat favorite baseball movies, summer flicks, and get sidetracked with a discussion of "It Follows." /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/9775730

Revenge of the Ninja (1983) 04/25/2019

Revenge of the Ninja (1983) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast! Host Moe Long (, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) sits down with VHS collector, film connoisseur, writer, and all around awesome dude Wes Clifton (, @cliffweston on Instagram) to talk 1983 Sam Firstenberg cult classic "Revenge of the Ninja." Moe and Wes chat Ninjasploitation flicks, Cannon Films, Shok Kosugi, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/9530468

Lord of Illusions (1995) 03/27/2019

Lord of Illusions (1995) Your Celluloid Fiend hosts Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1995 Clive Barker gem "Lord of Illusions." This underappreciated flick stars Scott Bakula, Famke Janssen, Daniel von Bargen, and Kevin J. O'Connor. Based on Barker's short story "The Last Illusion," it depicts paranormal PI Harry D'Amour. Learn why it should be a cult classic, how it fuses genres, and find out what Moe and Gabe's favorite soundtracks are! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/9161738

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) 03/26/2019

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) Your hosts Moe Lone (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1984 buddy cop classic "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, and John Ashton. Hear Gabe and Moe talk favorite buddy cop movies, Eddie Murphy flicks, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/9153827

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 01/24/2019

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast, episode 15! Your hosts Moe Long (Founder/Editor in Chief at CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk Batman: The Animated Series spin-off theatrical film, 1993 Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Hear Gabe and Moe discuss why Mark Hamill is arguably the best Joker, favorite Batman animated and live-action movies, and best Caped Crusader comics. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/8384138

'Jingle All the Way' (1996) 12/07/2018

'Jingle All the Way' (1996) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1996 holiday movie gem "Jingle All the Way," best Arnold Schwarzenegger flicks, favorite holiday movies and TV shows, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/7837397

'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' (1982) 11/11/2018

'Halloween III: Season of the Witch' (1982) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends Podcast where your hosts Gabe Orto and Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) talk 1982 cult classic 'Halloween III: Season of the Witch.' From ranking the entire Halloween franchise to fantasy casting, learn all about what's arguably the best Halloween film to date. http://cupofmoe.com/film/halloween-iii-season-of-the-witch-review /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/7517942

'Tales From the Hood' (1995) 08/16/2018

'Tales From the Hood' (1995) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com) and Gabe Orto talk 1995 cult classic 'Tales From the Hood' directed by Rusty Cundieff, starring David Alan Grier, Clarence Williams III, and more. This horror anthology film is surprisingly smart, and weighs in on heavy, grounded topics. Listen to Moe and Gabe chat about their favorite anthology films, horror with a message, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6934279

Basquiat (1996) 07/12/2018

Basquiat (1996) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1996 film 'Basquiat' directed by Julian Schnabel and starring Jeffrey Wright. Film critic, pop culture guru, and host of The Sour Hour Craig D. Lindsey (@unclecrizzle on Twitter) joins as a special guest. Hear our thoughts on 'Basquiat,' biopics, and more. http://cupofmoe.com/film/basquiat-1996-review /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6802372

Creepshow (1982) 06/05/2018

Creepshow (1982) Welcome to the Celluloid Fiends podcast where your hosts Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk 1982 cult classic anthology film "Creepshow." Listen to Moe and Gabe discuss horror comedy, anthology films, the legacy of George A. Romero and Stephen King, as well as Scott Bakula as Dracula. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6671955

Spawn (1997) 05/08/2018

Spawn (1997) Moe Long (CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and Gabe Orto talk Spawn 1997! Hear their thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, DCEU, antiheroes, nu metal, and gritty comic book flicks. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6570057

The Warriors (1979) 04/19/2018

The Warriors (1979) Moe Long (@mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram, CupOfMoe.com founder/editor in chief) and Gabe Orto talk 1979 cult classic "The Warriors." Hear their thoughts on the Walter Hill-directed classic, favorite gang movies, retrofuturism, theatre, and more! /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6499463

Mortal Kombat (1995) 04/07/2018

Mortal Kombat (1995) Moe Long (Founder/Editor-in-Chief at CupOfMoe.com, @mitchellclong on Twitter and Instagram) and his awesome co-host Gabe Orto talk 1995 video game adaptation "Mortal Kombat" directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. Check out their thoughts on "Mortal Kombat," video game-based movies, games based on movies, and the similarities in "Mortal Kombat" and "Enter the Dragon" via self-professed movie guy J. Matthew Turner. /episode/index/show/celluloidfiends/id/6455375

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