ECV Podcast/Analog
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Entertainment podcast & news site which you can subscribe for free at ECVPodcast.com.
We also publish books at: emeraldcityvideo.gumroad.com
All run by
@russburlingame.bsky.social & @zdroberts.bsky.social
We also publish books at: emeraldcityvideo.gumroad.com
All run by
@russburlingame.bsky.social & @zdroberts.bsky.social
Seven days of Christmas-ish movies, and we're watching Batman Returns.
Do you remember that Penguin is 33 years old in this film?
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Do you remember that Penguin is 33 years old in this film?
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December 20, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Seven days of Christmas-ish movies, and we're watching Batman Returns.
Do you remember that Penguin is 33 years old in this film?
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/19/e...
Do you remember that Penguin is 33 years old in this film?
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/19/e...
We lost one of the all time greats this month. One of those people that had an greater influence than even bigger box office directors - mainly because of his kindness. Rob Reiner.
@russburlingame.com & @zdroberts.bsky.social discuss his career and much more.
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@russburlingame.com & @zdroberts.bsky.social discuss his career and much more.
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ECV Podcast – Remembering Rob Reiner
Beloved actor, activist and director Rob Reiner has died. Rob Reiner one of the greats of Hollywood history was killed with his wife Michele Reiner in their Brentwood, CA home last Sunday. You can …
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December 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
We lost one of the all time greats this month. One of those people that had an greater influence than even bigger box office directors - mainly because of his kindness. Rob Reiner.
@russburlingame.com & @zdroberts.bsky.social discuss his career and much more.
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/19/e...
@russburlingame.com & @zdroberts.bsky.social discuss his career and much more.
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/19/e...
What are you watching this Christmas season?
The sixth day of Christmas-ish movies we’re watching The Holdovers.
You can watch it on Peacock right now.
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You can watch it on Peacock right now.
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ECV’s 12 Nights of Christmas-ish Movies – Day Six
The sixth day of Christmas-ish movies we’re watching The Holdovers. The 2023 Alexander Payne film saw Paul Giamatti nominated for an Oscar and Da’Vine Joy Randolph won the award for Best Actr…
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December 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
What are you watching this Christmas season?
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Watched The Alabama Solution last night on HBO. It's truly an incredible piece of journalism. Edited interviews, video calls and raw footage from prisoners using cell phones it's a wild film - the heroes of this doc are the prisoner-cinematographers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRNN...
The Alabama Solution | Official Trailer | HBO
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December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Watched The Alabama Solution last night on HBO. It's truly an incredible piece of journalism. Edited interviews, video calls and raw footage from prisoners using cell phones it's a wild film - the heroes of this doc are the prisoner-cinematographers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRNN...
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Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh is excited to welcome screenwriter, author, and director J.R. Bookwalter for a Meet & Greet on Sat. December 20 from 3-6pm!
J.R. will have an assortment of films available in addition to some titles from his MakeFlix imprint and will sign items from your collections. 🔥
J.R. will have an assortment of films available in addition to some titles from his MakeFlix imprint and will sign items from your collections. 🔥
December 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Vinegar Syndrome Pittsburgh is excited to welcome screenwriter, author, and director J.R. Bookwalter for a Meet & Greet on Sat. December 20 from 3-6pm!
J.R. will have an assortment of films available in addition to some titles from his MakeFlix imprint and will sign items from your collections. 🔥
J.R. will have an assortment of films available in addition to some titles from his MakeFlix imprint and will sign items from your collections. 🔥
Day 4 of the 12 Nights of Christmas-ish movies is TRADING PLACES.
Also I have a bit of a side story about the reason I became a movie lover, journalist and well the messed up person I am today. -Zach
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Also I have a bit of a side story about the reason I became a movie lover, journalist and well the messed up person I am today. -Zach
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ECV’s 12 Nights of Christmas-ish Movies – Day Four
On the forth day of Christmas-ish movies, we’re watching Trading Places. The classic film from John Landis starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Ackroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. Keep an eye out for appeara…
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Day 4 of the 12 Nights of Christmas-ish movies is TRADING PLACES.
Also I have a bit of a side story about the reason I became a movie lover, journalist and well the messed up person I am today. -Zach
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Also I have a bit of a side story about the reason I became a movie lover, journalist and well the messed up person I am today. -Zach
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Day three of the Christmas-ish movie list is IN BRUGES.
One of our favorite films, stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in buddy/odd couple dramedy with loads of foul language from Ralph Fiennes.
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One of our favorite films, stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in buddy/odd couple dramedy with loads of foul language from Ralph Fiennes.
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ECV’s 12 Nights of Christmas-ish Movies – Day Three
Day three of the 12 days of Christmas-ish movies we’re watching the Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson dramedy, In Bruges. In Bruges is a film that that did decently well, making twice it’s…
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December 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Day three of the Christmas-ish movie list is IN BRUGES.
One of our favorite films, stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in buddy/odd couple dramedy with loads of foul language from Ralph Fiennes.
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/15/e...
One of our favorite films, stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson in buddy/odd couple dramedy with loads of foul language from Ralph Fiennes.
emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/15/e...
Day TWO of Chirstmas-ish movies!
The Long Kiss Goodnight.
The Long Kiss Goodnight.
Day Two of the the 12 days of Christmas-ish movies is the Geena Davis led action film The Long Kiss Goodnight. It's one of my favorite films and a mandatory watch. emeraldcityvideo.net/2025/12/14/e...
ECV’s 12 Nights of Christmas-ish Movies – Day Two
On the first day of Christmas-ish movies we spoke of Die Hard. The Christmas-ish ultimate classic. Internet wars are still being fought over the film. Is it a Christmas movie or just one of the gre…
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December 15, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Day TWO of Chirstmas-ish movies!
The Long Kiss Goodnight.
The Long Kiss Goodnight.
12 days of Christmas-ISH movies starts now - with DIE HARD. Because of course it does. It's the obvious choice.
We've got a list and we're checking it twice but if you've got thoughts share them with us here in the comments.
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We've got a list and we're checking it twice but if you've got thoughts share them with us here in the comments.
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ECV’s 12 Nights of Christmas-ish Movies – Day One
Ok, got a little delayed on this one. I’ve got 12 Christmas-ish movies for you to enjoy this year. Russ and I will be releasing them once a day like a 50% off Aldi’s advent calendar. We…
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December 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
12 days of Christmas-ISH movies starts now - with DIE HARD. Because of course it does. It's the obvious choice.
We've got a list and we're checking it twice but if you've got thoughts share them with us here in the comments.
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We've got a list and we're checking it twice but if you've got thoughts share them with us here in the comments.
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Ohhh February is going to be expensive. www.criterion.com/shop/browse?...
November 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Ohhh February is going to be expensive. www.criterion.com/shop/browse?...
Happy Rorschach's Last Journal entry day to all that celebrate.
Nov 1st 1985 - Rorschach made once last journal entry.
📽️📅 Watchmen (2009)
📽️📅 Watchmen (2009)
November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Happy Rorschach's Last Journal entry day to all that celebrate.
Zach and @russburlingame.com spoke with Michael Dennis of @reelblack.bsky.social and Exec Producer Valerie Vance about Riverbend an incredible (now restored) film that stars Steve James and Margaret Avery fighting back against a racist white sheriff in 60's Georgia.
Spoke with Michael Dennis of @reelblack.bsky.social and Exec Producer Valerie Vance about the incredible story behind Sam Firstenberg's RIVERBEND. Michael worked hard to save this film from obscurity and it'll soon be released on blu-ray and theaters. open.substack.com/pub/russburl...
ECV - The Riverbend Restoration
Sam Firstenberg's Cult Favorite Will Be Seen in High Resolution for the First Time Since 1989
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October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Zach and @russburlingame.com spoke with Michael Dennis of @reelblack.bsky.social and Exec Producer Valerie Vance about Riverbend an incredible (now restored) film that stars Steve James and Margaret Avery fighting back against a racist white sheriff in 60's Georgia.
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***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming on January 21st on #4K #Steelbook and #Mediabook in Germany from @capelight.de: #TheToxicAvenger (2023)!
As a result of a catastrophic poison accident with radioactive waste, the janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), who has been relegated to a footmat,
Coming on January 21st on #4K #Steelbook and #Mediabook in Germany from @capelight.de: #TheToxicAvenger (2023)!
As a result of a catastrophic poison accident with radioactive waste, the janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), who has been relegated to a footmat,
September 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Coming on January 21st on #4K #Steelbook and #Mediabook in Germany from @capelight.de: #TheToxicAvenger (2023)!
As a result of a catastrophic poison accident with radioactive waste, the janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), who has been relegated to a footmat,
Coming on January 21st on #4K #Steelbook and #Mediabook in Germany from @capelight.de: #TheToxicAvenger (2023)!
As a result of a catastrophic poison accident with radioactive waste, the janitor Winston Gooze (Peter Dinklage), who has been relegated to a footmat,
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David Corenswet shines as Big Blue and the chemistry between him and Rachel Brosnahan is incredible - but Krypto steals the show. Here's @russburlingame.com and myself chatting about James Gunn's excellent Superman for the latest @ecvpodcast.bsky.social
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ECV Podcast New Release Wall - SUPERMAN
David Corenswet shines as Big Blue and the chemistry between him and Rachel Brosnahan is incredible but Krypto steals the show.
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July 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
David Corenswet shines as Big Blue and the chemistry between him and Rachel Brosnahan is incredible - but Krypto steals the show. Here's @russburlingame.com and myself chatting about James Gunn's excellent Superman for the latest @ecvpodcast.bsky.social
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Russ and Zach chat about the latest installment of the 28 [time] Later film franchise. This is a weird one for both of us, lots to love and loads to cringe. This is a totally spoilery episode so keep that in mind.
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ECV Podcast: 28 Years Later - Spoilers Edition
Well, this film had its moments... and tracksuits.
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July 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Russ and Zach chat about the latest installment of the 28 [time] Later film franchise. This is a weird one for both of us, lots to love and loads to cringe. This is a totally spoilery episode so keep that in mind.
open.substack.com/pub/russburl...
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A loss for journalism and television. Moyers was a great man.
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned broadcast journalist who became a mainstay on PBS, has died at the age of 91.
Moyers’ son, William, said his father died after a “long illness” at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
Moyers’ son, William, said his father died after a “long illness” at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York.
June 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A loss for journalism and television. Moyers was a great man.
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Great news for fans of Johnny Carson and pop culture time capsules: We're getting FIFTY new-to-streaming episodes of Carson's Tonight Show next week thanks to the heroes at @shoutstudios.bsky.social. I talked to @mattkindagood.bsky.social for details: www.vulture.com/article/john...
50 ‘New’ Episodes of Johnny Carson Are Finally Headed to Streaming
They’ve been unearthed decades later — along some of the original music performances.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Great news for fans of Johnny Carson and pop culture time capsules: We're getting FIFTY new-to-streaming episodes of Carson's Tonight Show next week thanks to the heroes at @shoutstudios.bsky.social. I talked to @mattkindagood.bsky.social for details: www.vulture.com/article/john...
ECV would die for Krypto.
Filming a dog without good training brings its own series of problems, especially when he flies. #Superman
June 27, 2025 at 4:54 PM
ECV would die for Krypto.
As we long ago predicted, streaming and cable will become one again.
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Charter Adds Hulu to All Spectrum TV Packages at No Additional Cost - Media Play News
Charter Communications and The Walt Disney Company June 26 announced an expanded distribution agreement that brings ad-supported Hulu to all Spectrum TV Select customers at no additional cost. Startin...
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June 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
As we long ago predicted, streaming and cable will become one again.
www.mediaplaynews.com/charter-adds...
www.mediaplaynews.com/charter-adds...
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Talking about movies and stuff with @zdroberts.bsky.social for @ecvpodcast.bsky.social
ECV Podcast - Sinners Kills, Robin Hood Disappears, HBO and Letterman Return
It's NOW HBO MAX, or is it HBO NOW MAX? Or NOW? OR MAXXED?
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May 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Talking about movies and stuff with @zdroberts.bsky.social for @ecvpodcast.bsky.social
The Etymology of the Post-Crisis Superman
No, you're good, it really is as nerdy as it sounds.
The latest from @russburlingame.com at ECV.
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No, you're good, it really is as nerdy as it sounds.
The latest from @russburlingame.com at ECV.
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The Etymology of the Post-Crisis Superman
No, you're good, it really is as nerdy as it sounds.
open.substack.com
May 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Etymology of the Post-Crisis Superman
No, you're good, it really is as nerdy as it sounds.
The latest from @russburlingame.com at ECV.
open.substack.com/pub/russburl...
No, you're good, it really is as nerdy as it sounds.
The latest from @russburlingame.com at ECV.
open.substack.com/pub/russburl...
Recorded before Sinners awesome opening weekend, Russ and Zach chat about wanting original movies, the loud Minecraft theater showings and much more. Listen and subscribe for free.
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ECV Podcast - Give Us Some Original Movies!
Russ and Zach are back with another chat about what is happening in cinema
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April 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Recorded before Sinners awesome opening weekend, Russ and Zach chat about wanting original movies, the loud Minecraft theater showings and much more. Listen and subscribe for free.
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A lot of weird things happened in 2024. Some of that happened at the movies. @russburlingame.bsky.social and @zdroberts.bsky.social chat about what they saw this year.
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2024: The Weirdest Year We've Had In A Long Time For Movies.
So many movies, so little time -- these are just some of the movies we watched this year.
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January 2, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A lot of weird things happened in 2024. Some of that happened at the movies. @russburlingame.bsky.social and @zdroberts.bsky.social chat about what they saw this year.
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