What happens when two friends who worked in Hollywood leave the industry but never stop talking about movies? Cinema: A to B combines insider knowledge with genuine film enthusiasm. Each week, hosts Alec Mallmann and Ben Starkey dissect recent releases and beloved classics—from racing thrillers to folk horror, 90s action to award-winners—with the kind of technical analysis and storytelling insights you'd only get from people who've worked behind the curtain. Spoilers welcome. Movie love required. Listener requests encouraged.
Episodes
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
A look back at the John McTiernan directed action film Die Hard. Alec and Ben debate whether or not Die Hard really is a Christmas movie. Alec praises Alan Rickman's performance as Hans Gruber and gives some background on the scene involving Ellis. Ben shares his funniest moments from the film as well as why the movie has aged so well. The guys reminisce on their time in Los Angeles in and around Fox Plaza and its location as Nakatomi Plaza in the movie. Ben shares his own film theory surrounding actor Reginald VelJohnson (Sgt. Powell). Alec discusses the career and downfall of John McTiernan. The guys wrap up the discussion on the film as a launching point for Bruce Willis and a film that redefined both the action film and action star.
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