Robert Bellissimo At The Movies

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By: Robert James Bellissimo

My podcast explores the many different ways stories are told on film! Everything from the writing, to the directing, acting, cinematography, among much much more ! This will educate industry professionals and film buffs from around the world! Each week with a guest we will be doing in-depth Reviews on two movies that work as a double bill. I will also have different Movie industry professionals on to interview them about their life and career! If you're a film lover this podcast is for you ! You can also hear over to my youtube channel to see more episodes in video format...

TCM Host EDDIE MULLER On FILM NOIR & His New Book!
#85
06/15/2023

In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing TCM Host Eddie Muller On FILM NOIR & his new book NOIR BAR: COCKTAILS INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF FILM NOIR!

Film Noir/Neo-Noir Movies We Discussed:
IN A LONELY PLACE (1950) Directed by Nicholas Ray, which starred Gloria Grahame & Humphrey Bogart!

WICKED WOMAN (1953) Directed by Russell Rouse, which starred Beverly Michaels & Richard Egan

KING OF NEW YORK (1990) Directed by Abel Ferrara, which starred Christopher Walken & Wesley Snipes

GATTACA (1997) Directed by Andrew Niccol, which starred Ethan Hawke & Uma Thurman

MULHOLLAND DRIVE (2001...


The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba LIVE!
#84
06/08/2023

In this live video my guest was The Wolf Of Wall Street & The Irishman Cast Member Stephanie Kurtzuba, who has appeared on Broadway in The Boy From Oz, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot: The Musical.

She had major roles in two Martin Scorsese movies, The Wolf Of Wall Street and The Irishman and has appeared in television on Law & Order, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, among other Film and Television shows!

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JULIENNE DAVIS On Working With STANLEY KUBRICK On EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)
#83
06/01/2023

In this episode, I interviewed Julienne Davis about her experience working with Stanley Kubrick, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack in EYES WIDE SHUT (1999). 

This is a must see interview for anyone who loves Stanley Kubrick, Eyes Wide Shut and the art of cinema and film history in general!

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Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter?
#82
05/21/2023

Welcome to "Art Movies VS. High Quality Hollywood Movies - What's The Difference & Why Does It Matter? This video is not meant to divide, but to contrast and celebrate the art and craft of cinema.

My guest and I discuss many movies and filmmakers. The movies discussed or touched on here are A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE, STAR WARS, THE RULES OF THE GAME, 12 ANGRY MEN, PRINCE OF THE CITY, SERPICO, THE PAWNBROKER, DOG DAY AFTERNOON, TOOTSIE, NETWORK, THE HEARTBREAK KID, HUSBANDS, JEANNE DIELMAN, HUSBANDS, LOST HIGHWAY, REAR WINDOW, PSYCHO, THE MIRROR, A MAN ESCAPED, JAWS, GREETINGS...


"CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY" Co-Editors On Why JAMES CAGNEY Changed Their Lives !
#81
03/03/2023

In this episode, I interviewed the co-editors (Dayna DeCarlo & Lisa Sanita) of the book CONVERSATIONS WITH CAGNEY: THE EARLY YEARS" by Bill Angelos. 

Dayna and Lisa talked about how their passion and love for Cagney lead them to meet writer Bill Angelos and edit the book, how James Cagney changed their lives, how Dayna met James Cagney and much more!

We also discuss some favorite Cagney films, which include the Pre-Code classic THE PUBLIC ENEMY, plus ANGELS WITH DIRTY FACES, YANKEE DOODLE DANDY, CITY FOR CONQUEST, WHITE HEAT, THE STRAWBERRY BLONDE, among others!

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KATIE BOLAND On Working With PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON In THE MASTER!
#80
03/02/2023

In this episode, which is part of my PAUL THOMAS ANDERSON Directed Movies Series, I interviewed Actor/Writer/Director Katie Boland on her experience acting in the film THE MASTER with Philip Seymour Hoffman and Joaquin Phoenix.

Follow the various projects Katie is working on by following her on social media and checking out her website ! Links are below.

Instagram:
 @katieboland13  

Website:
www.katieboland.com

Interview With Writer Adam Nayman below.
https://youtu.be/k9xQaQpDRVI

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From FILM NOIR To DISNEY & More! NANCY OLSON LIVINGSTON On Her Memoir A FRONT ROW SEAT!
#79
02/11/2023

In this episode, I had the honour of interviewing Actor Nancy Olson Livingston, who recently released her autobiography, A FRONT ROW SEAT: An Intimate Look At Broadway, Hollywood, And The Age Of Glamour!

She was one of the stars of the classic Film Noir SUNSET BOULEVARD! She shares stories about working and knowing William Holden, who she worked with on 4 films, which also includes another FILM NOIR "UNION STATION". 

We also discuss stories she shares in her book on Ronald and Nancy Reagan, Frank Sinatra, Walt Disney, her first husband Alan Lerner, who wrote MY F...


OSCAR WINNING Editor ALAN HEIM On Working With BOB FOSSE, SIDNEY LUMET & MORE!
#78
02/04/2023

In this episode, I interviewed Oscar-Winning Editor Alan Heim on his life and career. We discussed what is was like to work with Bob Fosse, Sidney Lumet and other filmmakers!

Alan has edited some of the greatest movies ever made (in my opinion). Some of which include, "LENNY", "NETWORK" & "ALL THAT JAZZ".

We talk about the power of editing and how editors work with directors. Alan also has great stories to share about Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, Paddy Chayefsky, William Holden, among other Actors and filmmakers !

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METHOD ACTING Meets FILM NOIR - A Movie Review Of THE BREAKING POINT ! + What THE METHOD Really Is !
#77
01/29/2023

In this episode, which is a part of my series, FILM NOIR MOVIE REVIEWS, we review THE BREAKING POINT, which was directed by Michael Curtiz, and starred John Garfield (The First Ever METHOD ACTOR Movie Star), Patricia Neal and Phyllis Thaxter!

Method Acting has always been a topic of debate. Is it harmful? Did it make acting better ? What actually Is Method Acting ? The public, the media and even Actors, Teachers, Directors and Writers often have all kinds of ideas about what Method Acting is and often the perception is wrong.

It is not sending...


KATHERINE KENDALL On Working With JON FAVREAU, VINCE VAUGHN & The The Cast & Crew Of "SWINGERS"!
#76
01/18/2023

In this episode, I interview Actress Katherine Kendall about working with Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn & the cast and crew of SWINGERS!

SWINGERS (1996), which was directed by Doug Liman, written by Jon Favreau and it starred Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Heather Graham, Ron Livingston and Patrick Van Horn!

Katherine Kendall also talk about the content of the film and why we both feel is still holds up so well. We also discuss Katherine's podcast ROAR where she hosts courageous, trauma-informed conversations with fellow activists, educators, artists and friends !

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