Sitting Around Talking Movies

Regular hosts Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli are joined by special guests comedian Dan Naturman and journalist Perri Nemiroff of Collider as they talk about Sandra Bullock's new movie "Our Brand is Crisis." We also hear what Ms. Bullock has to say about the movie. And we discuss "The Gift" which is now available on demand as well as what happens to women in Hollywood as they age. We also talk about horror movies including the horror movie Perri produced as well as where you can watch it.

In this episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies hosts Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli are joined by guest Mike Sargent as they talk about the new and final Star Wars-The Force Awakens trailer. Why is there a controversy? How much money will the movie make? Then the guys talk about Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies" and the new Carey Mulligan movie "Suffragette." They also talk about movies on demand such as "Meadowland," "Trash" and the new documentary about "Back to the Future" called "Back in Time." Oh and Bill McCuddy says something he says may be politically incorrect but he says it anyway.

This episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies was recorded live at the 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival where Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about the new films "Truth" and "Bridge of Spies" and we hear what Robert Redford, Cate Blanchett, Stephen Spielberg and Tom Hanks have to say about them. Then we're joined live by Marc Levin who talks about his new documentary being shown at the festival called "Class Divide." He's followed by up and coming actor Thomas Mann and his co-star Lucy Fry. They talk about their new indie feature "The Preppie Connection" and the challenge of trying to move beyond high school roles. Also, Lucy fry teaches us how to pronounce "Brisbane." 

In thie episode Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about the new movie by director Danny Boyle and Aaron Sorkin called "Steve Jobs" and just about every other Steve Jobs movie out there. Plus Bill Bregoli has what Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen had to say about making "Steve Jobs." The guys also talk about new movies on demand such as Me & Earl & the Dying Girl and a strange one starring Keanu Reeves called "Knock Knock."

In this episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli are joined by Justine Browning as they talk about the new Ridley Scott space adventure "The Martian." And speaking of "The Martian" Bill bregoli has clips of Matt Damon, RIdley Scott and Jessica Chastain talking about making the film. Justine gives her view of "The Walk" and we also talk about new DVD and Blu Ray releases "Spy" and "Entourage." And we also talk about the new On Demand films "Manhattan Romance" and "The Connection." And just for good measure we wonder about the future of movie theaters in this age of flat-screens and cell phones.

On this episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies Niel Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about the new Robert DeNiro - Anne Hathaway comedy "The Intern" and Bill Bregoli has interview clips from both stars. And the guys talk about what's it's like to interview DeNiro (not easy) and they ask why people hate Anne Hathaway. The guys also talk about "Ashby" and a documentary about designer Yves St. Laurent. And speaking of documentaries, they discuss "Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead," the new film about the National Lampoon and Bill Bregoli tells how he actually got published in the magazine.

In the sixth episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about new movies on demand such as "Love and Mercy," Time Out of Mind" and "Cooties." Bill Bregoli and Bill McCuddy tell stories about meeting the real Brian Wilson and wonder aloud if Richard Gere is the most stylish homeless man in the movies. The guys also talk about The Late Show with Stephen Colbert which may only be a week old but that doesn't stop them from giving a progress report. Oh, and there's a brief appearance by Kai the Social Media Guy who somehow managed to squeeze into our tiny studio.

In this fifth episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli discuss the quirky little independent film "The Sleepover," the apocalyptic "Z for Zaharia," and the latest Alex Gibney documentary "Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine." The guys also go over the summer of 2015's hits and misses and wonder why some so-so movies became mega-hits while some movies thought of as "flops" weren't really all that bad. They also digress now and then and tell some stories about the legendary director (and wine salesman) Orson Welles.

In this fourth Episode of Sitting Around Talking Movies Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli discuss People, Places, Things and Aloha which are now available On Demand as well as some new documentaries - one about The Who and another about comedian Barry Crimmins. They also go over a list of best movies by female directors and they discuss Regal Cinema's new policy of searching moviegoers' bags in theaters. Bill McCuddy also talks about a new law brought about from a tragedy that happened to Stephen Colbert. So a lot is covered in just a half-hour of your time.

In this episode Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli talk about the success of "Straight Outta Compton" as well as Peter Bogdanovich's new film "She's Funny That Way." They also talk about which knighted actors you should and shouldn't address as "sir" and other useful hints for talking to celebrities, as well as the burning question "Why doesn't Tom Cruise have a romantic interest for his characters? Also, Neil and Bill Bregoli reveal which film people are nice enough to send "thank you" notes.

Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli discuss the new "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." movie as well as wonder aloud what happened to "The Fantastic Four." They also discuss what happens when celebrity interviews go bad (yes, you Miles Teller) as well as new movies on demand and Stephen Colbert. Oh, and Bill NcCuddy tries valiantly not to pass on his mystery illness to Neil Rosen and Bill Bregoli as the three sit cheek-to-jowl in a rather cramped studio.

In this premiere episode New York film ciritics Neil Rosen, Bill McCuddy and Bill Bregoli discuss what's going on at the movies this week. In particular the focus is on "Rikki and the Flash" and its star Meryl Streep. Other subjects include Amy Schumer and her film "Trainwreck" as well as new movies avialable On Demand.