Elgin Movie Watchers Podcast

This episode Steve and Chuck pay tribute to the amazing singer, actor and activist, Harry Belafonte. Come along and maybe you'll learn something.

This episode the boys start the conversation of their favorite films directors. Do we mention yours? There's only one way to find out, you need to listen.

Happy 2023! On the first episode of 2023 we are diving into prison movies. Break out of your shell and see what films dealing with incarceration we like or impressed us. And no, Citizen Kane is not mentioned.

This episode, Steve and Chuck along with Ian talk about their favorite Holiday films old and new. Come along and maybe you will find a Holiday film you may add to your holiday tradition and no Citizen Kane is not one of them

This episode the guys talk about movies with a message that were important to them and they hope to others. Come along and see what films we discuss.

This episode, Steve, Chuck and Ian delve into their favorite scary movies to help you navigate your Halloween movie fun. 

Don't worry there are some family friendly suggestions too. Come along and have a listen to our horror recommendations.

We're back and we are talking Mysteries. Our favorites, the best and will Citizen Kane be one of them?

Come have a listen and maybe you will find some interesting tidbits or just a film you want to check out.

On this episode, Chuck and Steve along with Ian go on further with their exploration of comedies. 

It's a full of laughs. 

In this episode, Chuck and Steve start to delve into their favorite comedies of all time, with some help from off screen producer Ian.

Come along and maybe you'll find a new chuckle or two.

This episode Steve and Chuck talk about the phenomenon, the sequel. Good or bad, they dive in and talk about what they love, what they hate and we even get a Chuck review. Come along and listen

Some of the most iconic movies were released in 1972 and the boys including off screen producer Ian, will break down if they think these films still hold up 50 years later, for a modern audience.

This episode, Steve and Chuck along with off screen producer Ian, talk about the history of Streaming and the current market of films and TV shows in their On Demand form

This episode, Steve and Chuck along with off screen producer Ian talk about the films from the 2010s that would have been good showings at the Elgin Cinema. Come hear if your favorites made the cut.

This episode Chuck and Steve discuss passed Oscars controversies and present. Yes, we are referring to the "The Slap", come along and listen to what they have to say, they are also joined by Ian, their off-screen producer. 

This episode the guys talk about what if they were still running the Elgin in the 1990s. To help with the schedule Chuck and Steve welcome off screen producer Ian to talk about his second favorite decade of cinema. Come along and enjoy the decade that was the 90s.

On this episode of Elgin Movie Watchers, Steve and Chuck reflect on the current voting issue gripping America and discuss the importance of voting registration and how the Elgin did what it could to help the cause. 

What if the Elgin stayed open through the 1980s? Well Steve and Chuck go over what they would play and what they would pair together as Double Bills.

This episode, Chuck and Steve delve into the question "What If, the Elgin stayed open?" and they come up with their dream double features with the movies that have opened in the 45 years since the Elgin closed its doors. Come along and maybe you'll find the double bill for you?

The boys are back to discuss and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the theatrical release of Harold and Maude. Chuck and Steve delve into how this film affected them at the Elgin and in their lives.

On this special episode of Elgin Movie Watchers, the boys pay tribute to their late friend and collaborator Andrew Makowsky. Andrew, a man ahead of his time, is the reason why Chuck started at the Elgin and Andrew worked alongside and underneath both Steve and Chuck for years. During that time, Andrew created the long running column "Cinema City" for The Elgin's newsletter, The Marble: Film, News and Comment. Which eventually led to Andrew converting the news column to the small screen for the Manhattan cable show Movie Watch.

Along with the tribute, this is the first time we will be posting the podcast to youtube with video. The video tribute to Andrew is on the front of the episode. Copy and Paste link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JscWmZI_Zjw

This episode, Steve and Chuck discuss the best and worst of booking the Elgin, SPOILER, it was hit or miss.

This episode Steve and Chuck welcome friend, activist and Chelsea native Roberto Rodriguez. Roberto fills us in on the history of Chelsea cinemas and the neighborhood as a whole. Come along and listen to Roberto's acceptance of the Elgin and eventually becoming a mainstay with the crew. 

Chuck and Steve welcome back Steve Leto from the "Night Drummer" episode along with Steve's childhood friend and fellow Elgin-er Bob Izzo. Come along and hear these friends reconnect after 43 years.