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The Movies That Made Me

Filmmakers and entertainers discuss the movies that inspired them. Hosted by Oscar nominated screenwriter and TFH Guru Josh Olson and fearless leader himself, director Joe Dante. The Movies That Made Me is recorded live in Hollywood and engineered by film composer Don Barrett.

SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.

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I DON'T UNDERSTAND YOU writer/director team David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano Jun 11, 2025

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Writer/director duo David Joseph Craig & Brian Crano discuss their favorite films from the 90s with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

I Don’t Understand You (2025)

*Misery (1990)

Lady In A Cage (1964)

El Dorado (1966)

Red Line 7000 (1965)

Gerald’s Game (2017)

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Stand By Me (1986)

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

The Princess Bride (1987)

Taking Off (1971)

Silence Of The Lambs (1991)

Death Becomes Her (1992)

Pink Flamingos (1972)

Hairspray (1987)

So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993)

True Lies (1994)

Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery (1997)

Titanic (1997)

Serial Mom (1994)

Heat (1995)

Thief (1981)

L.A. Takedown (1989)

Manhunter (1985)

The Last Of The Mohicans (1992)

Waiting For Guffman (1996)

Best In Show (2000)

The Game (1997)

Wall Street (1987)

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Velvet Goldmine (1998)

Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

Smile (1975)

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The Hollywood Food Coalition

Andrew Rannells

Robert Zemeckis

The Meisner Technique

Michael Douglas

Noises Off play by Michael Frayn (1982)

Deathtrapplay by Ira Levin (1978)

Anjelica Huston

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Isabella Rossellini

Warner Brothers

Jamie Lee Curtis

Matthew Lillard

Kathleen Turner

The John Brancato podcast episode

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Denise Richards

Brittany Murphy

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DANGEROUS ANIMALS writer/director Sean Byrne Jun 03, 2025

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Dangerous Animals writer/director Sean Byrne discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

The Loved Ones (2009)

The Devil’s Candy (2015)

Dangerous Animals (2025)

Jaws (1975)

The Exorcist (1973)

Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977)

The Exorcist III (1990)

The Beach (2000)

Shark (1969)

Kramer vs Kramer (1979)

Risky Business (1983)

Die Hard (1988)

Blind Date (1987)

Sunset (1988)

The Dead Pool (1988)

The Hunt For Red October (1990)

Predator (1987)

Nomads (1986)

Medicine Man (1992)

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Strange Darling (2024)

Irreversible (2002)

The Evil Dead (1981/83)

Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987)

Piranha (1978)

Braindead (1992)

Carrie (1976)

Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

Misery (1990)

American Psycho (2000)

The Shining (1980)

The Breakfast Club (1985)

Dazed And Confused (1993)

Kids (1995)

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)

Lost Highway (1997)

Blue Velvet (1986)

The Amityville Horror (1979)

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

The Omen (1976)

Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Basket Case (1982)

Night Of Fear (1973)

Late Night With The Devil (2024)

Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (1986)

Man Bites Dog (1992)

Mad Dog And Glory (1993)

Wild Things (1998)

47 Meters Down (2017)

The Shallows (2016)

Deep Blue Sea (1999)

Independence Day (1996)

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The Hollywood Food Coalition

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Rodrigo Garcia RETURNS! May 27, 2025

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Writer / Director / Producer Rodrigo Garcia returns to discuss his favorite minimalist movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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Movies Referenced In This Episode

Old Joy (2006)

Wendy And Lucy (2008)

First Cow (2019)

Meek’s Cutoff (2010)

Locke (2013)

Phone Booth (2002)

Wheelman (2017)

The Death of Louis XIV (2016)

The 400 Blows (1959)

Amour (2012)

Elephant (2003)

Songs From The Second Floor (2000)

You, The Living (2007)

Citizen Kane (1941)

The Turin Horse (2011)

Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

Enter The Void (2009)

The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)

Frankenstein (1931)

Dream of Light (1992)

The Mystery of Picasso (1956)

Paterson (2016)

Fremont (2023)

A Ghost Story (2017)

Hunger (2008)

The Party (1968)

Being There (1979)

The Invitation (2015)

The Exterminating Angel (1962)

My Dinner With Andre (1982)

Vanya On 42nd Street (1994)

George Washington (2000)

All The Real Girls (2003)

Undertow (2005)

The Pinneaple Express (2008)

Halloween Kills (2021)

Blue Velvet (1986)

Anchorman (2004)

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

Joe (2014)

Pig (2021)

Mandy (2018)

Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (2009)

The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent (2022)

The Surfer (2025)

Gummo (1997)

Trash Humpers (2009)

Spring Breakers (2012)

Mister Lonely (2007)

Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975)

Vertigo (1958)

Citizen Kane (1941)

Taste Of Cherry (1997)

The Follies (2025)

Wild Tales (2014)

Figures in a Landscape (1970)

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MAILBAG May 20, 2025

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A VIDEO EPISODE! Join hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante as they answer questions submitted by fans.

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MESSY actress/writer/director Alexi Wasser May 13, 2025

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Alexi Wasser discusses a few of her favorite films with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

Movies Referenced In This Episode

Messy (2025)

Casablanca (1942) - John Landis’ trailer commentary

Looking For Mr. Goodbar (1977) - Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary

Auto Focus (2002)

Gremlins (1984) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Amadeus (1984) - Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

The Shining (1980) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary

Sixteen Candles (1984) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Innerspace (1987) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Explorers (1985) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

The ’Burbs (1989) - Ti West’s trailer commentary

Flashdance (1983)

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Lolita (1997)

Unfaithful (2003)

Let Him Go(2020)

A History Of Violence (2005)

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)

Purple Rain (1984) - Josh’s trailer commentary

Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Almost Famous (2000) - Allan Arkush’s trailer commentary

The Searchers (1956) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Junior Miss (1945)

Valley Girl (1983) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Clueless (1995)

Heathers (1988) - Karyn Kusama’s trailer commentary

Pretty In Pink (1986)

Batman Returns (1992) - Alex Kirschenbaum’s review

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)

Reality Bites (1994)

Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975) - Adam Rifkin’s trailer commentary

Dazed And Confused (1993) - Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Pulp Fiction (1994) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray reviews

Beaches (1987)

The Long Goodbye (1973) - Josh’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Little Murders (1971) - Larry Karaszewski’s trailer commentary, Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Weird Science (1985) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Zach And Miri Make A Porno (2008)

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1986)

An Unmarried Woman (1978) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Working Girl (1988) - Brian Trenchard-Smith’s trailer commentary

Withnail & I (1987) - Josh’s trailer commentary, Randy Fuller’s wine pairings

Someone To Love (1987)

Before Sunrise (1995) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Before Sunset (2004) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Before Midnight (2012) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Metropolitan (1990)

The Last Days Of Disco (1998)

Manhattan (1979)

Annie Hall (1977) - Robert Weide’s trailer commentary

Hannah And Her Sisters (1986)

Moonstruck (1987) - Glenn Erickson’s Criterion Blu-ray review

Mandy (2018) - Josh’s trailer commentary

Pig (2021)

Django (1966)

Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans (2009) - Josh’s trailer commentary

Bad Lieutenant (1992)

The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent (2022)

Mermaids (1990)

Cat People (1982)

Taxi Driver (1976) - Rod Lurie’s trailer commentary

Hardcore (1979) - Glenn Erickson’s Blu-ray review

Infested (2002)

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FIGHT OR FLIGHT director James Madigan May 06, 2025

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Director and VFX Producer James Madigan discusses a few of his favorite films with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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Director Panos Cosmatos - Revisited Apr 22, 2025

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A classic revisited! Visionary director Panos Cosmatos discusses a few of his favorite futuristic police state movies with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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DEATH OF A UNICORN writer/director Alex Scharfman Apr 08, 2025

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Writer/Director Alex Scharfman discusses his favorite movies with a single location (or limited locations) and escalating crises — either about class or creatures with Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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GAZER co-writer/director Ryan J Sloan Apr 01, 2025

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Writer/director Ryan Sloan discusses a few of his favorite films where identity is under siege with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA actor Glenn Howerton Mar 25, 2025

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Actor Glenn Howerton discusses the movies that made him with hosts Josh Olson and Joe Dante.

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