Damn Good Movie Memories

The infamous psychological thriller starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford together for the only time in their long, storied careers.  Co-starring Victor Buono and directed by Robert Aldrich.

Cher stars as an overworked public defender who gets more than she bargained for on a murder case when a juror (Dennis Quaid) does his own investigating, which leads to jury tampering.  Co-starring Liam Neeson, John Mahoney and Joe Mantegna.

Charles Bronson stars as a crime reporter hired by an eccentric millionaire (John Houseman) to recover five stolen ledgers for him.  Co-starring Jacqueline Bisset and directed by J. Lee Thompson.

One of the often overlooked gems written by John Hughes and the natural alternate reality of Pretty in Pink.  Starring Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson, John Ashton, Craig Sheffer, and Elias Koteas.  Directed by Howard Deutch.

The first hilarious film starring Cheech & Chong, which laid the groundwork for every other stoner movie to be made.  Co-starring Tom Skerritt, Stacy Keach, and Strother Martin.

With definite nods to "North By Northwest", Gene Wilder stars in this comedy-mystery about a book editor trying to convince the authorities about the death of famous author that occurred on a passenger train.  Co-starring Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh.

Al Pacino shines as NYPD cop Frank Serpico.  A true story based on the efforts of an honest cop trying to expose the corruption that ran rampant in the New York police force in the 1960s.  Directed by Sidney Lumet.

A terrific screwball comedy about a father (Charles Coburn) and daughter (Barbara Stanwyck) con-artist duo who attempt to swindle a wealthy, but very naive snake expert (Henry Fonda).  Written and directed by Preston Sturges.

One of the most beloved romantic comedies of the 1980s (or any era) about a quirky kickboxer (John Cusack) and his pursuit of his longtime crush (Ione Skye).  Co-starring John Mahoney and Lili Taylor.  Written and directed by Cameron Crowe.

Two goofy lifelong friends decide to go on a road trip to attend their high school reunion in this very funny 1980s-themed buddy comedy.  Starring Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo and Alan Cumming. 

The epitome of a cult classic about a ragtag group of car repossessors, set to the soundtrack of the early 80s Los Angeles punk music scene.  Starring Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter, Sy Richardson, Olivia Barash, and Fox Harris.

We've covered the fun facts about this classic film in the previous episode. For this episode, we hearken back to the original format of DGMM where we interview many past guests about their experiences with The Wizard of Oz.

Congrats to us for hitting 300 episodes!  To celebrate, we cover all the terrific facts for what is often considered the greatest film of all-time.  Starring Judy Garland, Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, and Bert Lahr.

One of the greatest boxing films in history, along with being one of the upper echelon films in the storied legacy of both Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese covering the troubled life of boxer Jake LaMotta.  Co-starring Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty.

A wild and raunchy comedy starring Robert Wuhl as the leader of a drag-racing club looking to have one more night of debaucherous fun before their hangout is torn down.  (Think American Graffiti meets Porky's!)  Co-starring Fran Drescher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Tony Danza, and Stuart Pankin.

A soap opera-type drama starring William Holden as a once popular football player, now a lowly drifter looking to start over.  However, his troubled past catches up with him again in a tiny Kansas town.  Co-starring Kim Novak, Rosalind Russell and Cliff Robertson.

The military police led by Sean Connery partners up (begrudgingly!) with a San Francisco detective (Mark Harmon) to find the killer of a military police officer.  Co-starring Meg Ryan and Jack Warden.

Since 1985, Captain Video has been a video rental mainstay of the San Francisco Bay Area and is one of the last remaining traditional video stores still operating in the United States.  Ira looks back on the early days of the home video rental business and how he started, along with what keeps him going in the present day of modern technology.  If you're ever in the San Francisco Bay Area and still love collecting or renting movies or simply want to experience a blast from the past, stop in and say hello to Ira at Captain Video: 2837 S. El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 572-0212

Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis have the trip from hell where anything that can go wrong, does go wrong!  Screenplay written by Neil Simon.  Remade in 1999 with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn.

A remake of the original 1960 'Rat Pack' film, as we follow a new group of con-artists looking to pull off the greatest heist in Las Vegas casino history. Starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Elliott Gould, Carl Reiner, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, and Shaobo Qin.  Directed by Steven Soderbergh.