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. 80 The Year in Movies: 1987
Join me along with Ron Meyers and Joe Trabucco as we delve into the cinematic wonderland known as 1987.
We go through the great and the not so great films of one of the biggest years…
Ep. 79 Rust: Case Closed
Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we journey back to Rust!
Hear our thoughts as we go through the case and its conclusion which sent one person to jail and another free…
Ep. 78 The Silent Movie Theater of Los Angeles
One of Los Angeles' most iconic theaters... that you probably have never been to. Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we discuss the infamous Silent Movie Theater on Fair…
Ep. 77 Fat and Funny... On Film
Some of Hollywood's biggest stars...
Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we go through the history of Hollywood's great big funny people!
We discuss everyone from Roscoe Arbuck…
Ep. 76 Philip Marlowe and Film Noir
"Tell me something, Mr. Marlowe."
Join me today along with Joe Trabucco and Armando Chapman as we discuss the Raymond Chandler films, novels and the iconic character he created.
We al…
Ep. 75 American Movie
"Life is kinda cool sometimes."
Join actor/filmmaker Chris Staviski and me as we talk about one of the greatest documentaries ever made. Chris Smith's AMERICAN MOVIE!
We discuss the d…
Ep. 74 Flannel Horror
What's your favorite type of horror? Zombies? Vampires? Slashers? Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss ours... Flannel Horror!
Find me on X (Twitter)…
Ep. 73 Myra Breckinridge
Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we bend over for Myra Breckinridge! We discuss the book by Gore Vidal that turned into one of the most talked about movies of 1970.
We …
Ep. 72 O.J. Simpson
We the people find the defendant...
Join writer/actor Vince Cusimano and me as we break down the acting career of Orenthal James Simpson!
We discuss his early football career that tur…
Ep. 71 M. Emmet Walsh
Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we bid a final farewell to one of the greatest character actors of all time.
We discuss some of his greatest performances as well as some …
Ep. 70 Chaplin vs. Keaton
Who you got? A question that has been asked for over 100 years. Join my brother Joe and me as we dive into the life and times of two of the biggest giants in silent films. Charlie C…
Ep. 69 Night Moves
Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we discuss one of the most overlooked gems of the 1970s. Arthur Penn's NIGHT MOVES!
We break down the film's themes and it's cast as well …
Ep. 68 The Last of Sheila
What's your favorite whodunit? We'll start. Join Joe Trabucco, Armando Chapman and me as we discuss Herbert Ross' 1973 masterpiece.
We go into the writing process with Stephen Sondhe…
Ep. 67 Hardcore
Our favorite leading man George C. Scott is back! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we dive into this Paul Schrader 70s classic.
We discuss this great cast and how mainstre…
Ep. 66 JFK Revisited
We're not quite done with our JFK discussion! Join Joe Trabucco, Vince Cusimano, and me as we go deeper into Oliver Stone's film and the assassination of the president. We talk abou…
Ep. 65 Freeway and Freeway 2: Confession of a Trickbaby
One of the strangest double features you'll ever see! Join me and writer/producer Armando Chapman as we discuss and try to process Freeway and Freeway 2: Confession of a Trickbaby.
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Ep. 64 Movies For Guys Who Like Movies
One of the greatest cinematic movements in television history. Join Ron Meyers, Joe Trabucco and me as we discuss the short lived TBS' Movies For Guys Who Like Movies.
We each have a…
Ep. 63 Tales From the Crypt's And All Through the House (both versions)
"Merry Christmas you son of a bitch!"
Our 2nd annual Holiday episode! Join actor/writer Vince Cusimano and me as we talk about both the feature film of Tales From the Crypt with Joan…
Ep. 62 The Fearless Vampire Killers
The film where Roman fell in love with Sharon! Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we dive into Roman Polanski's The Fearless Vampire Killers.
We discuss the themes of the…
Ep. 61 Head
Hey Hey we're the Monkees! Join writer/director Mark Bessenger and me as we talk Bob Rafelson's Head.
We go deep into the career of the group, and how we ended up with this wild fil…