The Movie Loft Podcast

Author: Tony, Phil, Thom

The Movie Loft Podcast features three Boston boys, Tony, Phil and Thom, in an old barn loft talking about '80s movies and memories. The name and premise is also a nod to a titular Boston institution, The Movie Loft, featuring Dana Hersey, which ran on WSBK TV-38 throughout our formative years. This project started as an excuse to capture our conversations for posterity. Highlighting a different movie in each episode, we revisit some long forgotten memories, and in the process weave together a documentary of our salad days. The point of this show is not to walk anyone through a movie scene by scene - were well aware youve been watching these flicks for decades. The aim is to discuss our deep appreciation for what it took to get each picture made, where we were when we experienced them, and how theyre a part of the zeitgeist of their times. Sure, we have some opinions, maybe even a few hot takes, but were really just here for your entertainment. Hopefully youll finish each episode feeling like you had a seat at our table.
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Language: en-us

Genres: Film History, TV & Film

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