Dana and Tom with returning guest, Myke Emal (Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast), discuss Sabotage (1936) for its 89th anniversary: directed by Sir Alfred Hitchcock, written by Charles Bennett, cinematography by Bernard Knowles, music by Jack Beaver, editing by Charles Frend, starring Sylvia Sydney, Oskar Homolka, Desmond Tester, and John Loder.

Plot Summary: In 1930s London, a seemingly ordinary cinema owner, Karl Verloc, hides a dangerous secret: he is part of a shadowy network of foreign saboteurs plotting terrorist attacks across the city. His wife, Mrs. Verloc, and her younger brother, Stevie, help run the theater, unaware of his double life.

As London reels from a mysterious blackout caused by deliberate sabotage, Scotland Yard grows suspicious. They place an undercover detective in the shop next door to observe Verloc, hoping to uncover the group’s next move. Tension builds as Verloc is pressured by his handlers to carry out a bombing, setting off a chain of events that entangles his unsuspecting family and pushes Hitchcock’s suspense to a devastating climax.

Guest:

Myke Emal

1. Host and Creator of the Cinemusts podcast
2. @cinemusts on Twitter, Letterboxd, Facebook, and IG
3. Previously on Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Sabotage

03:08 Welcome Back, Myke Emal!

05:09 The Eras of Alfred Hitchcock

17:02 Plot Summary for Sabotage

18:01 What is Sabotage About?

21:19 Did You Know?

24:11 First Break

24:57 What's Happening with Myke Emal?

25:50 GMOAT Hall of Fame

31:08 Best Performance(s)

36:38 Best Scene(s)

47:43 Second Break

48:39 In Memoriam

52:45 Best/Funniest Lines

54:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

59:16 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:04:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:10:14 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:14:37 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:18:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:20:05 Remaining Questions for Sabotage

01:24:24 Thank You to Myke and Remaining Thoughts

01:28:00 Credits

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Dana and Tom with Betsy and Trent (co-hosts and creators of Never Seen It podcast) discuss Promising Young Woman (2020) for its 5th Anniversary: written and directed by Emerald Fennell, cinematography by Benjamin Kracun, music by Anthony Willis, editing by Frederick Thoraval, starring Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Clancy Brown, and Jennifer Coolidge.

Plot Summary: Promising Young Woman is a darkly clever thriller written and directed by Emerald Fennell. The film stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a woman whose life was derailed after a tragedy involving her best friend, Nina. By day, Cassie works in a coffee shop and seems aimless. But at night, she secretly confronts men who try to take advantage of women who appear drunk—forcing them to face their actions.

When Cassie reconnects with an old classmate, Ryan (Bo Burnham), she begins to hope for a normal life again. However, as she seeks justice for Nina, Cassie’s plan takes a shocking and emotional turn.

Guest:

Betsy and Trent

1. Never Seen It podcast (@neverseenit_pod on Twitter and Letterboxd, @neverseenitpod1 on IG, @neverseenit on TikTok, patreon.com/neverseenitpod
2. Previously on the 2024 Post Oscars Reaction Show, All the President's Men (1976) Revisit

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Promising Young Woman

02:38 Welcome Back Betsy and Trent

06:03 Initial Thoughts on Promising Young Woman

09:34 After 5 Years, Do We Still Feel the Same About PYW?

15:29 Picking Through the Ending

20:48 Top Revenge Fantasy Movies

25:40 What is the Legal Case at the End of the Film?

40:14 Plot Summary for Promising Young Woman

41:02 What is Promising Young Woman About?

51:56 Did You Know?

59:43 First Break

01:02:13 What's Happening with Betsy and Trent?

01:10:36 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #2-1

01:30:03 Thank You to Everyone

01:31:06 Best Performance(s)

01:43:35 Best Scene(s)

02:00:24 Second Break

02:01:04 In Memoriam

02:09:40 Best/Funniest Lines

02:12:48 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

02:22:00 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

02:28:03 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

02:37:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

02:47:30 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

02:55:21 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

02:56:55 Remaining Questions for Promising Young Woman

03:03:23 Thank You to Betsy and Trent, Remaining Thoughts

03:09:37 Credits

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Dana and Tom with Jen Han and Sarah Callen (Hosts of Movies and Us podcast) discuss Raging Bull (1980) for its 45th anniversary: directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin, cinematography by Michael Chapman, editing by Thelma Schoonmaker, music by Jim Henrikson, starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, and Frank Vincent.

Plot Summary: Raging Bull is a biographical drama about boxer Jake LaMotta, played by Robert De Niro. The film follows Jake’s rise in the ring during the 1940s and 1950s, showing his intense drive to win and his struggle to control his anger. His brother and manager, Joey LaMotta, played by Joe Pesci, tries to keep Jake focused, but their relationship becomes strained as Jake’s temper grows.

Outside the ring, Jake’s jealousy and insecurity hurt the people closest to him, especially his wife Vickie, played by Cathy Moriarty. As Jake’s behavior pushes others away, he begins to lose everything he worked for. The movie shows how his personal battles become just as destructive as the fights in the boxing ring, leaving him to face the consequences of his actions.

Guests:

Jen Han and Sarah Callen

• Hosts of Movies and Us podcast
• @moviesanduspod on IG, TikTok, YouTube
• On Medium
• Previously on The Maltese Falcon

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Raging Bull

03:13 Welcome Back, Jen and Sarah

04:40 Why Are We Discussing Raging Bull?

05:59 Why Is Raging Bull A Great Movie? (aka I Feel Like I'm Taking Crazy Pills)

20:14 Relationship(s) with Raging Bull

24:05 Plot Summary for Raging Bull

25:12 What is Raging Bull About?

28:34 Did You Know?

33:18 First Break

34:07 What's Happening with Jen and Sarah?

35:42 The Cinema Legacy Poll Rankings - #5-3

44:41 Best Performance(s)

58:11 Best Scene(s)

01:11:49 Second Break

01:13:05 In Memoriam

01:14:24 Best/Funniest Lines

01:16:37 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy

01:21:06 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance

01:26:18 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty

01:32:08 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness

01:40:21 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability

01:44:51 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total

01:46:55 Remaining Questions for Raging Bull

01:49:19 Thank You to Jen and Sarah - Final Thoughts

01:57:36 Credits

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