Episodes

  • Band of the Hand (1986)
    Dec 26 2025

    On this season 3 finale of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Craig MacNeil from Craig and Friends Podcast. The two are discussing 1986's Band of the Hand. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some of their colorful commentary to go with it. It's then time for Listener Opinion's from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Craig start discussing this movie. It's a very fun conversation. They then talk about whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Craig individually rate the movie. Then they discuss whether they would by this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week. Then Craig gives his movie recommendation for the week; Rampage (1987). Phillip then gives shout outs to everyone that has been on the podcast this season. Thanks to everyone who listens and comments.

    Phillip will be back for Season 4 on February 6th, 2026.

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    2 hrs and 36 mins
  • There Will Be Blood (2007) with Erik Clapp
    Dec 19 2025

    (This episode was recorded on November 19th, before the episode of the Brett Easton Ellis podcast came out with Quentin Tarantino talking about this movie. However, Phillip recorded an additional intro talking about Tarantino's comments.) On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube to discuss Paul Thomas Anderson's 2007 classic Th21z3x5u6j4ktmry,tere Will Be Blood. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two then discuss this movie, and it's a great discussion. They then answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time for them to individually rate the movie. Phillip and Erik then answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Seven Samurai (1954). Erik then recommends Frankenstein (2025). Then Phillip promotes the show for next week, which will be the season 3 finale, when he will be joined once again by Craig MacNeil from the Craig and Friends Podcast to discuss 1986's Band of the Hand. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Year of the Dragon (1985) with Jerry Dennis
    Dec 12 2025

    On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by movie lover Jerry Dennis to talk about Michael Cimino's 1985 classic Year of the Dragon. They start by talking about a couple of movie books. Jerry recommends Ten Thousand Bullets the Cinematic Journey of John Woo. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information and some trivia about the movie. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and facebook. Then they have a great discussion about this movie. They answer the question of whether they see anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Hard Boiled (1992). Jerry recommends; The Killer (1989), Hard Boiled (1992), Hit Man (2023), and Predator: Badlands (2025). Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week when he will be joined by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube to discuss 2007's There Will Be Blood. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Invasion U.S.A. with Chip Reeves
    Dec 5 2025

    On this episode Phillip is joined by his original co-host, his cousin Chip Reeves. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about the movie with some trivia thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Chip talk all about the Chuck Norris classic Invasion U.S.A. from 1985. It's a very fun conversation. It's then time to answer the question of whether they noticed anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They talk about whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Cairo Station (1958). Chip recommends the Apple TV show Ted Lasso. Then Phillip promotes next week's show when he will be joined once again by film lover Jerry Dennis to discuss 1985's Year of the Dragon. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • Night of the Juggler (1980) with Rob Papp
    Nov 28 2025

    On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined once again by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast. Phillip starts the show by reading the general information about Night of the Juggler, with some trivia throughout. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then it's time for Phillip and Rob to discuss this movie. They have a great discussion. Phillip and Rob then answer the question of whether they notice anything from this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. They then individually rate the movie. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Prime Cut (1972). Rob gives a couple of recommendations; Risky Business (1983) (Criterion Collection) and The Mummy (1932). Then Phillip promotes next week's show when he will be joined by his cousin Chip Reeves, the original co-host of the show, and they will be discussing Invasion U.S.A. from 1985. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • An Interview with Sam Firstenberg
    Nov 21 2025

    On this VERY SPECIAL video episode or you could listen to the audio if you are not on Spotify. Phillip had the honor of interviewing Sam Firstenberg and it was a fun and informative conversation. He has directed such movies as Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, American Ninja, American Ninja 2, and Avenging Force. Most importantly, and one of the reasons he is on, is to promote the release next year of the new to blu-ray Riverbend (1989) that he also directed. You can pre-order it here: https://shop.reelblack.com/products/riverbend-blu-ray-pre-order-limited-edition

    He tells a great story about how him and Michael Dudikoff saved a girl from drowning, and a bunch of behind the scenes stories and how he got into the business.

    Come back next week when Phillip will be joined once again by Rob Papp from The Cinemigo's Podcast for a discussion about Night of the Juggler (1980). Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The Godfather (1972) with Frank Hannen
    Nov 14 2025

    On this episode of the podcast Phillip is joined for the first time by Frank Hannen from Aventura's World podcast, and a frequent guest on The Church of Tarantino Podcast. Phillip starts the show by giving the general information about The Godfather with some trivia sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Frank discuss the classic 1972 movie The Godfather. It's a fun discussion. Phillip then asks whether they noticed anything from the movie that Tarantino might of liked or used in a film. Then they individually rate the movie. They then discuss whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. It's then time for Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; The Magnificent Seven (1960). Phillip then promotes next week's SPECIAL EPISODE, an interview with director Sam Firstenberg (American Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo, Avenging Force, etc.).

    Frank Hannen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aventuras-world/id1733891852

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • The Music Man (1962) with Julie Klausner
    Nov 7 2025

    On this week's audio and/or video episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Julie Klausner, a comedy actress, Producer, and comedy writer and of course podcast host of How Was Your Week, and co-host of Double Threat. They are here to discuss 1962's The Music Man starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Phillip starts by reading the general information about the movie with some trivia bits thrown in. It's then time for Listener' Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Julie discuss the film, that Phillip had never seen before. It's a very fun conversation. They then answer the question of whether they noticed anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in this film. Then they individually rate the movie. It's then time to answer whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986). Julie had to leave the show early because she had a hard out, but she did give her documentary favorites for the week; Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror (2025), Boorman and the Devil (2025), and Chain Reactions (2024). Phillip then promotes next week's show when he will be joined for the first time by Frank Hannen from the Bachata Talk podcast and Aventura Podcast to discuss 1972's The Godfather. Thanks for listening and/or watching.

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    55 mins