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. 20 William Desmond Taylor
We take a look at the 100 year old murder of William Desmond Taylor with my brother, writer Joe Trabucco. A mystery we've been working on for over 20 years.
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Ep. 19 Best Fight Scenes of the 70s & 80s
What's your favorite fight scene from the 70s and 80s? Join writer/director/actor Chris Staviski and me as we dive into cinema's greatest brawls.
*Note: Marshall R. Teague (Road Hous…
Ep. 18 Brian De Palma
Join writer Tyler Doupe' and me as we jump into the prime career of one of cinema's most underappreciated auteurs.
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Ep. 17 Books on Film
Join author Michael Vaughn and me as we discuss the best books on film.
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Ep. 16 The Conqueror
Our "Cinematic Trainwreck" series continues. Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we break down this John Wayne classic.
*Note: Temugen is Ghengis Khan's real name. It is t…
Ep. 15 Porgy and Bess
Join writer/producer Armando Chapman and me as we discuss the 1959 classic "Holy Grail of missing movies" Porgy and Bess.
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Ep. 14 John Cazale
A quick dive into the career of maybe the greatest character actor of them all.
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Ep. 13 Halloween(s)
I speak about my love for John Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece and about my hatred for the new one, Halloween Ends... and all Halloweens in between.
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Ep. 12 The Best of Times
Talking with actor Vince Cusimano about the best football movie with the best cast ever.
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Ep. 11 Charles B. Pierce
Diving into the career of Charles B. Pierce with writer/director Mark Bessenger.
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Ep. 10 Sorcerer
We take a quick dive into William Friedkin's 1977 masterpiece SORCERER.
*Note: apologies for always referring to it as "The" Sorcerer.
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Ep. 9 Character Actors Pt. 2
Vince Cusimano is back for part 2 of our character actor discussion. This time we dive into our favorite females.
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Ep. 8 The Sicilian
A quick dive into Michael Cimino's 1987 film The Sicilian.
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Ep. 7 Ray Dennis Steckler
Talking about the career and the new box set of Ray Dennis Steckler with writer/director Mark Bessenger.
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Ep. 6 Character Actors Pt. 1
Talking character actors with actor Vince Cusimano.
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Ep. 5 Richard Rush
Talking Richard Rush with director/cinematographer Craig Railsback.
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Ep. 4 A Huge Confession To Make
Something I've kept hidden for over 40 years is finally revealed.
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Ep. 3 George C. Scott: America's Sweetheart
A quick dive into the career of Hollywood icon George C. Scott.
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Ep. 2 Don's Plum
A look at the Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire film that was blocked from a North American release.
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Ep. 1 Filmed in Pittsburgh
I go into my "Top 10" films made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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