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The Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Cinematic Flashback is a podcast dedicated to the unforgettable films of the 1970s.
Hosts Chuck and Matt revisit classic movies, cult favorites, blockbuster hits, and overlooked gems from one of the most influential decades in film history. From gritty crime thrillers and paranoid conspiracy films to science fiction, road movies, and New Hollywood classics, each episode explores what made these films memorable then — and whether they still groove through the decades today.
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Episodes
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastBack to the Mall: Zombies, Survival, and One Suspicious Salad — Dawn of the Dead (1978)
Could you survive a zombie apocalypse inside the shopping mall from George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978)? And perhaps the bigger mystery: Where did Peter…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDawn of the Dead (1978) – George A. Romero's Zombie Horror Classic
Dawn of the Dead (1978) transformed the zombie movie genre, turning George A. Romero's follow-up to Night of the Living Dead (1968) into one of the most…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastSuspiria (1977): Dario Argento’s Technicolor Nightmare
This week on Cinematic Flashback, Chuck is joined by guests Jeff Johnson and Amanda Janik to step inside Dario Argento’s visually unforgettable 1977 horror…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Long Goodbye (1973): Philip Marlowe Gets Lost in Robert Altman’s ’70s
Philip Marlowe was one of Hollywood's great hard-boiled detectives. So what happens when Robert Altman drops him into 1970s Los Angeles? Chuck and Matt wrap up…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastNight Moves (1975): Gene Hackman Can’t See the Whole Board in Arthur Penn’s Neo-Noir
Gene Hackman stars as private investigator Harry Moseby in Arthur Penn’s Night Moves (1975), one of the most fascinating neo-noir detective films of the New…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastPiranha (1978) - Roger Corman's Jaws Knockoff That Launched Careers
We’re wrapping up Jawsploitation month with Joe Dante’s 1978 cult classic Piranha! When genetically engineered killer fish are accidentally released into a…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastOrca (1977): A Revenge Western at Sea
For decades, Orca (1977) has lived in the shadow of Jaws, often dismissed as just another killer-animal cash-in. But does that reputation tell the whole story?…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastConvoy (1978): How a Hit Song Became Sam Peckinpah's Biggest Hit
In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback, we review Sam Peckinpah's 1978 film Convoy, starring Kris Kristofferson, Ernest Borgnine, Ally MacGraw, Bert Young…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastWhite Line Fever (1975): Jan-Michael Vincent's Forgotten Trucker Classic
White Line Fever (1975) helped launch the wave of 1970s trucker movies, arriving at the height of the CB radio craze, the 1970s energy crisis, and America's…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastWestworld (1973): The Sci-Fi Classic That Inspired The Terminator and Jurassic Park (Encore)
Before Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton imagined a very different kind of theme park disaster. This week on Cinematic Flashback, Chuck Bryan welcomes special…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDuel (1971): Spielberg's Road Terror Classic
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt continue their Origin Stories month with a look at Duel (1971), Steven Spielberg's…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastTHX 1138 (1971): George Lucas Before Star Wars
Before Star Wars changed cinema forever, George Lucas made a very different kind of science fiction film. In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastRyan and Tatum O’Neal Shine in Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon (1973)
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck Bryan and Matt Sargent take a deep dive into Peter Bogdanovich’s Paper Moon (1973), the…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastNewman & Redford’s Perfect Con — The Sting (1973) A Masterclass in Deception
If you love smart storytelling, unforgettable performances, and movies that play you as much as you watch them, this episode is for you. In this episode of the…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastWalter Matthau’s Dark Turn — Charley Varrick (1973) | The Last of the Independents
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt wrap up their Crime Wave month with a deep dive into Charley Varrick (1973), directed by Don…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastMcQueen & Peckinpah’s Explosive Crime Classic – The Getaway (1972)
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, we take a high-speed ride through The Getaway, the gritty 1972 crime thriller directed by Sam Peckinpah and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastHackman & Pacino’s Forgotten Masterpiece - Scarecrow (1973)
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, we wrap up our 1970s Road Trip series with a deep dive into Scarecrow (1973)—a Cannes Film Festival Grand…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Last Detail (1973) – Jack Nicholson’s Profane 70s Road Movie
Jack Nicholson is given one simple job: escort a young sailor to prison. But the trip north becomes something far stranger — and far more human. In this…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastClint Eastwood’s Dirty Harry Returns in Magnum Force (1973)
Dirty Harry is back on the streets of San Francisco — but this time, the danger may be coming from inside the badge. In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDe Niro and Walken in The Deer Hunter (1978)
In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt discuss The Deer Hunter, Michael Cimino’s 1978 Academy Award–winning drama starring Robert…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastJane Fonda’s Groundbreaking Role in Klute (1971)
(00:00:00) Introduction to Paranoia in Film (00:05:02) Exploring Clute: A Deep Dive (00:11:56) Jane Fonda's Transformative Role (00:18:06) Cinematography and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastFrench Connection II (1975) — Addiction, Powerlessness, and Descent in John Frankenheimer’s Crime Film
In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt revisit French Connection II (1975), directed by John Frankenheimer and starring Gene…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDon’t Look Now (1973) — Grief, Time, and Disorientation in Nicolas Roeg’s Psychological Horror (Encore)
In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt revisit Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 film Don’t Look Now, starring Donald Sutherland and Julie…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastBreaking Away (1979) - Peter Yates (Encore)
Breaking Away (1979) Podcast Review — Why This Coming-of-Age Classic Still Matters Breaking Away (1979) is more than a cycling movie—it’s one of the most…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Deep (1977)
In this episode, we plunge beneath the waves to revisit Peter Yates’ The Deep (1977) — the sun-drenched, high-stakes underwater thriller based on Peter…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastApocalypse Now (1979)
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, we fire up the Wayback Machine and travel deep into Francis Ford Coppola’s hypnotic, hallucinatory war epic…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Three Musketeers (1973) Richard Lester - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
🎙️ The Three Musketeers (1973) – Richard Lester Guest: David Wright (Def Dave – Apples & Oranges Podcast) Grab your sword and step into 1973 as Chuck and guest…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Omen (1976) Richard Donner
This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt are joined by special guest Jeff Penano to revisit The Omen (1976), directed by Richard Donner and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Andromeda Strain (1971) Robert Wise - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Chuck and Matt fire up the Wayback Machine for a trip to 1971 and Robert Wise’s The Andromeda Strain — the calmest outbreak movie ever made. Episode Summary…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastLogan's Run (1974) Michael Anderson - The Cinematic Flashback Podcast
This week, we’re stepping into the Dome City where freedom has an expiration date. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by co-host…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - Miloš Forman - Cinematic Flashback
This week, we’re checking into the ward where chaos meets control. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by longtime friend Alan Green…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDeliverance (1972) - John Boorman - Cinematic Flashback
This week, we take a trip downriver that we’ll never forget. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by guest host Jay Kirk to explore…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastJaws The Musical - Cinematic Flashback Lobby Card Edition
This week on the Cinematic Flashback Podcast: Lobby Card Edition, we return to Amity Island, but not the way you remember it. In our last full episode, we had…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastJaws (1975) - Steven Spielberg - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt are joined by an all-star lineup of guests— Dee Graves and Jason Colvin from The Surely You Can’t…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDirty Harry (1971) - Don Siegal - Best of Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Best of Cinematic Flashback: Revisiting Dirty Harry (1971) You're listening to a Best Of episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast. While Matt and I wrap up…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe French Connection (1974) - William Friedkin - Best Of Cinematic Flashback Podcast
This week, we’re tailing Popeye Doyle through the gritty streets of 1970s New York. It’s a Best Of Episode while Chuck and Matt take a quick summer vacation…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974) - Joseph Sargent - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
This week, it’s a hijacking, a countdown, and a whole lotta attitude. On The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is finally back in the studio with co-host Matt…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastSuper Fly (1972) - Gordon Parks Jr - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
This week, we’re rolling with Priest and his final score. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by guest host Erin Mullinax to explore…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastChinatown (1974) - Roman Polanski - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
🎙️ Forget it, Jake. It’s a podcast. This week on The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and Matt investigate one of the most haunting and influential films of…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastMASH (1970) - Robert Altman - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
M*A*S*H (1970) – The Cinematic Flashback Podcast Hosted by: Chuck and Matt Sargent In this episode of The Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastMcCabe And Mrs Miller (1971) - Robert Altman - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent journey into the misty frontier of McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), directed by…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Poseidon Adventure (1972) - Ronald Neame - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
🚢 In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt as they set sail on The Poseidon Adventure (1972), directed by…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastWestworld (1973) - Michael Crichton - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck is joined by special guest Jeff Johnson from A Film By Podcast to saddle up for a ride into Westworld…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Conversation (1974) - Francis Ford Coppola - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent tune in to The Conversation (1974), directed by Francis Ford Coppola and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe Great Train Robbery (1978) - Michael Crichton - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a thrilling ride through The Great Train Robbery (1978), directed by…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastSorcerer (1977) - William Friedkin - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a deep dive into Sorcerer (1977), directed by William Friedkin and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastBlack Sunday (1977) - John Frankenheimer - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a tense ride into Black Sunday (1977), directed by John Frankenheimer…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastKelly’s Heroes (1970) - Brian G. Hutton - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
In this episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast, Chuck and co-host Matt Sargent take a look at Kelly’s Heroes (1970), directed by Brian G. Hutton and…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDirty Harry (1971) - Don Siegel - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Welcome to another thrilling episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt Sargent as they dive into the…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastDon’t Look Now (1973) - Nicolas Roeg - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Welcome to another gripping episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined once again by co-host Matt Sargent as they journey into the…
The Cinematic Flashback Podcast70s Midnight Movies (Special Episode) - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Welcome to a special episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! This week, Chuck is joined by Kjel Nore, who served as the manager of the theater where Chuck…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastBreaking Away (1979) - Peter Yates - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Join hosts Chuck and Matt as they pedal their way into the heart of the 1970s…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastThe French Connection (1971) - William Friedkin - Cinematic Flashback Podcast
Welcome to the debut episode of the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Join hosts Chuck and Matt as they kick off their journey into the cinematic past, exploring…
The Cinematic Flashback PodcastCinematic Flashback Podcast Intro
Welcome to the Cinematic Flashback Podcast! Get ready to hop into the Way Back Machine as we journey through the wild, bold, and unforgettable films of the…