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Now think about it. Every one of us gets top billing in our own movie, but no great story happens alone. Life comes with an ensemble cast. On this show, we're gonna explore that connection between life and the movies we love. Now, often I'll be joined by people who have amazing stories and we'll talk about the films that shaped who they are. Other times we're gonna go on deep dive, maybe the best movies for the holidays, unforgettable performances too. Paying tribute to the great actors of our time. We also wanna hear from you. What's the movie of your life? The one film that you'd watch again, if you could only watch one movie one last time. It's the Movie of Your Life podcast.
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- 4 weeks ago24 min
Filmmaker Olivia Newman & author Shelby Van Pelt
Richard Roeper hosts Olivia Newman and Shelby Van Pelt to discuss the Netflix film adaptation of Van Pelt’s "Remarkably Bright Creatures", starring Sally Field. Newman describes the key adaptation challenges and casting Alfred Molina as Marcellus’s voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- May 1, 202627 min
Denise Richards
Denise Richards stars in the indie thriller "Dirty Hands" now available on Apple TV and Prime Video. Richards discusses how promoting the film has changed following the sudden death of actor and co-star Patrick Muldoon and also reflects on her Seinfeld “The Shoes” guest spot, her 1990s run (Starship Troopers, Wild Things, The World Is Not Enough, Drop Dead Gorgeous), her interest in comedy, and her moviegoing memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 24, 202636 min
Brian Koppelman
Writer-director and Billions co-creator Brian Koppelman discusses his career, creative habits, and films that influenced him. Koppelman describes building “scaffolding” through morning pages, transcendental meditation, and journaling to overcome creative blocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Apr 9, 202630 min
Top Picks of Inspirational Sci-Fi Flicks
Richard Roeper compares reactions to Project Hail Mary and other space/alien films with an inspirational tone: from Close Encounters of the Third Kind to Interstellar, touching on themes of benevolent aliens, survival, and what comes after a mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 25, 202625 min
Kendall Gill: March Madness and his surprising favorite movies
Richard Roeper welcomes Chicago native and 15-year NBA veteran Kendall Gill (University of Illinois “Flyin’ Illini,” fifth overall pick in the 1990 NBA Draft, former steals leader, now a Bulls analyst). Gill previews Illinois’ Sweet 16 matchup with Houston, saying Thursday’s game is the key to a potential Final Four run and don't miss his surprising guilty pleasure movie pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 20, 202633 min
Spacewoman: Col. Eileen Collins on risk, family, and the Space Shuttle program
Richard Roeper welcomes pioneering astronaut Colonel Eileen Collins to discuss the documentary Spacewoman, directed by Hannah Berryman, and Collins’ appearances at Wayfarer Theaters in Highland Park on March 30. Collins reflects on being the first woman to pilot and command a space shuttle, the personal costs of sharing family history in the film, and why the shuttle program ended in 2011 in favor of safer capsule designs with escape systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 13, 202641 min
Oscar Predictions
Recorded live at a Wayfarer Theaters event, Richard Roeper reflects on covering the Oscars, including intense security, red-carpet realities, and why hosting is a thankless job, citing favorites like Billy Crystal and Steve Martin. Roeper also run through major-category predictions, highlighting films including One Battle After Another, Sinners, Hamnet, Song Sung Blue, Weapons, Train Dreams, and Marty Supreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Mar 4, 202621 min
Piper Curda
Richard Roeper talks with Piper Curda about voicing Mabel in Disney Pixar’s "Hoppers" and the challenges of recording animation alone while creating physical, action-heavy performances in the booth. They also discuss themes of family and community, plus Piper’s most formative and favorite movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About The Movie of Your Life with Richard Roeper
Now think about it. Every one of us gets top billing in our own movie, but no great story happens alone. Life comes with an ensemble cast. On this show, we're gonna explore that connection between life and the movies we love. Now, often I'll be joined by people who have amazing stories and we'll talk about the films that shaped who they are. Other times we're gonna go on deep dive, maybe the best movies for the holidays, unforgettable performances too. Paying tribute to the great actors of our time. We also wanna hear from you. What's the movie of your life? The one film that you'd watch again, if you could only watch one movie one last time. It's the Movie of Your Life podcast.
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