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This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.

Making Tarantino: The Podcast Phillip Duke

    • TV & Film
    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

This is a weekly podcast where Phillip and a different co-host each week, go through movies that Quentin Tarantino has seen and recommended throughout his life, that may have influenced his writing and filmmaking.

    China Girl (1987)

    China Girl (1987)

    On this episode Phillip is joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube. The two of them discuss Abel Ferrara's 1987 masterpiece China Girl. Phillip plays a clip of Tarantino talking about Abel Ferrara's movies. Then Phillip gives the general information about the movie. They then discuss the actors and the director. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The two then discuss there thoughts on, and favorite parts, of the movie. It's another great discussion. They then answer the questions of whether they saw anything in this movie that Tarantino might have liked or used in a film? It's then time to individually rate the movie. Then they answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or find this movie for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Argylle. Rob mentions what he has been watching, Then Phillip talks about what's coming up next week. Come back next week when Phillip will be joined by Paul Rowlands from Money Into Light and The Alternate Video Archives Facebook Page, for The Reincarnation of Peter Proud (1975). Thanks for listening.


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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Maniac Cop Trilogy

    Maniac Cop Trilogy

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Erik Clapp of Cinema Force on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cinemaforce1 and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cinema_force/ to talk about 1988's Maniac Cop, 1990's Maniac Cop 2, and 1992's Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence. Something a little different for the podcast, 3 movies at once, but Tarantino actually likes the first 2 and they thought that they might as well do all 3. Check out Erik's YouTube channel for his Maniac Cop Retrospective. Phil starts the show out by giving the general information for the 3 movies, with some facts sprinkled in. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. The two discuss the movies and have a great conversation. They then talk about whether they notice anything from these movies that Tarantino might have liked or used in a movie. Then they rate all 3 movies, and answer whether they would buy, rent, or find these movies for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Metropolis (2001). Then Phillip talks about what's coming next week, when he will be joined by Rob Papp from The Cinemigos Podcast and The Circle of Jerks Podcast on YouTube to discuss Abel Ferrara's China Girl (1987). Thanks for listening.


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    • 1 hr 57 min
    Foxy Brown (1974)

    Foxy Brown (1974)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined for the first time by Jaylan Salah from https://youtube.com/@jaylansalahsalman?si=e1td_sFjCSMiJEXM and she also writes for https://insessionfilm.com/women-insession-podcasts/ and they had a very fun conversation about 1974's Jack Hill written and directed Foxy Brown. Phillip starts the show by introducing Jaylan and then he plays a little audio of Tarantino talking about the importance of Pam Grier. Then Phillip reads the general information about the movie with some facts thrown in. It's then time to read Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Phillip and Jaylan then dive into discussing the movie. They talk about what from this movie they think Tarantino might have liked or used in a film. Then it's time for them to independently rate the movie. They answer the question of whether they would buy this movie, rent it, or find it for free. Phillip then gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Airport '77. Jaylan informs Phillip and the listeners that they should check out a director named Youssef Chahine, and Egyptian filmmaker. Phillip then talks about what's coming up next week when he will be joined once again by Erik Clapp from Cinema Force on YouTube for a double feature of Maniac Cop (1988) and Maniac Cop 2 (1990). Thanks for listening.


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    • 1 hr 38 min
    Don't Go In The House (1979)

    Don't Go In The House (1979)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Jennifer Upton, author of Japanese Cult Cinema: Films from the Second Golden Age. The two of them discuss the 1979 psycho killer movie, Don't Go In The House. They jump right into it with Phillip giving the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and Jennifer discuss the mostly great things about this movie. It's a great discussion. They individually rate the movie, and then answer whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week; Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976). Then it's time to talk about what's coming next week. Come back when Phillip will be joined for the first time by Jaylan Salah from Egypt when the two discuss Foxy Brown (1974). Thanks for listening.


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    • 1 hr 21 min
    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

    On this episode Phillip is joined for the first time by A.C. Nicholas, who is a writer and contributor to Groovy Doom and Drive-In Asylum on the YouTube channel and the fanzine. Get the fanzine here https://www.etsy.com/shop/GroovyDoom Phillip and A.C. start the show by talking about A.C.'s history of going to Grindhouse theaters and about his love of movies. It's then time to get into the general information for Assault on Precinct 13 from 1976. Phillip then reads Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Then Phillip and A.C. talk about John Carpenter's love of Howard Hawks, the pacing of the movie, etc. The two of them rate the movie and talk about whether they would own this movie. After several tangents and movie talk, Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of a Week; The Train (1964). A.C. mentions some movies that he recommends; The Seige, The Price of Power, Red Queen Dies Seven Times, Strange Shadows in an Empty Room, Captain Chronos; Vampire Hunter, The Plants are Watching, Horror High, China 9 Liberty 37, Frankenstein Created Woman, and The Children. Phillip then teases the next show coming up. Jennifer Upton will return, and they will discuss Don't Go In The House (1979). Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoyed it.


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    • 2 hr 19 min
    Mausoleum (1983)

    Mausoleum (1983)

    On this week's episode Phillip is joined by Bill Van Ryn from https://www.youtube.com/@GroovyDoom you can also pick up his fanzine here https://www.etsy.com/shop/GroovyDoom?fbclid=IwAR2ulGB0YThzIuKYwdoI6cpWOfMAXQ2iJyUgUMPMM3JU1wvqmEzPHxE8rKw It's Bill's first time on the show and he chose to discuss 1983's Mausoleum. A film that was financed by the mafia and put on the video nasties list. It's a fun one. The two start by talking about B movies and the love of them, and then Phillip reads the general information about the movie. It's then time for Listener Opinions from Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Bill and Phillip then discuss the movie and sprinkle in some facts as they go. They answer the questions of was there anything that they think Quentin might have liked or used in a film. Phillip and Bill then individually rate the movie. They also also answer the question of whether they would buy, rent, or find the movie for free. Phillip gives his Phil's Film Favorite of the Week. Bill talks about some things that he has been watching as well. They had a great time and hope you do as well. Come back next week when Phillip is joined by A.C. Nicholas for Assault on Precinct 13 from 1976. Thanks for listening.


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    • 1 hr 45 min

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