The Gates Of Cimino
The dive bar of cinema podcasts! Unscripted. All things movies. Each show is dedicated to an interesting backstory in the history of film. We'll be talking about films, actors, books on films, moments in film history, etc. So pull up a seat and join us! Warning: We spoil everything!
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Ep. 100 Marjoe
To mark our 100th episode, actor/writer Vince Cusimano joins me for a deep dive into the electrifying, Oscar-winning documentary Marjoe (1972). We unpack the unbelievable true story…
Ep. 99 Commune
🎙️ Welcome to a special episode celebrating the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking 2005 documentary Commune! Join me and its director Jonathan Berman as we revisit the film that…
Ep. 98 The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
Step into postwar Rome, where fading stardom meets dangerous charm in Tennessee Williams’ The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone. Join me and writer/producer Armando Chapman as we follow Vi…
Ep. 97 Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw
Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we ride into the wilds of 1976’s neo-western BOBBIE JO AND THE OUTLAW!
We’re peeling back the layers of this cult classic — from the rebell…
Ep. 96 Inserts
Join filmmaker Mark Bessenger and me as we discuss one of the most audacious cult films of the 1970s—INSERTS (1975). From taboo topics to underground Hollywood grit, we’re peeling b…
Ep. 95 The Day of the Locust
Step into the shadowy, surreal world of 1930s Hollywood! Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we unpack John Schlesinger's haunting 1975 masterpiece, The Day of the Locust…
Ep. 94 Food in Film
Today, we're diving into a topic that satisfies both the stomach and the soul: food in film! From the sizzling tension of a well-prepared meal to the quiet intimacy of a shared dinn…
Ep. 93 Ninja Zombie
Join me and my returning guest Mark Bessenger as we discuss his 1992 8mm classic NINJA ZOMBIE! One of the most fun times you'll have watching a movie. We also discuss other 8mm film…
Ep. 92 Chaos: The Manson Murders
Welcome to today's episode, where I'm joined by Joe Trabucco to unpack one of true crime's most underwhelming efforts—Chaos: The Manson Murders. Despite being helmed by the legendar…
Ep. 91 Gene Hackman
Join actor and writer Vince Cusimano and me as we pay tribute to one of the greatest actors and icons of 20th-century Hollywood, Gene Hackman! We'll delve into his illustrious caree…
Ep. 90 Oscars '25
The title says it all. Join me and writer/producer Armando Chapman as we go over this year's nominee list!
Date and Venue: The 97th Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, March 2,…
Ep. 89 The Godfather Part II
Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we talk about the greatest sequel in movie history, The Godfather Part II. 🎙️🎬
We compare the themes and the characters to the original. …
Ep. 88 Anora
Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we discuss the new Sean Baker film, ANORA.
In this episode, we share our thoughts on the film and discuss the impact it has on the ci…
Ep. 87 The Year in Movies: 1984
Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we journey back over 40 years to 1984! We discuss our favorite films of the year as well as draw comparisons to 2024.
We continue with our …
Ep. 86 Bubba Ho-Tep
Join filmmaker/actor Chris Staviski and me (along with Elvis and JFK) as we delve into Don Coscarelli's 2002 classic BUBBA HO-TEP!
We discuss the short story written by Joe R. Lansda…
Ep. 85 Rob Lowe, Eileen Bowman and the opening of the 1989 Academy Awards
Join me and writer/producer Armando Chapman as we talk about the opening number of the 61st Annual Academy Awards produced by Allan Carr.
Keep the Cameras Rolling performed by Rob L…
Ep.84 Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer
Join me today as I talk about the life and tragic end of one of the most iconic child stars - Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer.
I go into his early days with Hal Roach, and his untimely death …
Ep. 83 Megalopolis
Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we discuss Francis Ford Coppola's new film MEGALOPOLIS!
Find out why I loved the film and why Armando didn't as we talk through our sep…
Ep. 82 The Substance
Join director/cinematographer Craig Railsback and me as we discuss the new film The Substance starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid.
We talk about our experience at…
Ep. 81 Earthquake
Since Los Angeles has been shaking a lot lately...
We stay current with the times as actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me delve into Charlton Heston and one of the all-time great disas…