Car RayRob Presents...

On this month's episode of HELLO MOVIES, MY OLD FRIEND, Ray and Rob were forced to call an audible when their original selection, ONLY THE LONELY is not currently available digitally in the US! Since they wanted to stay with a John Candy movie, they have decided to pivot to 1989 detective comedy WHO'S HARRY CRUMB?
This send up of the cop drama, John Candy plays Harry Crumb, the last in a long line of famous private detective who is brought in when the daughter of a millionaire is kidnapped from a day spa. When it becomes clear that he was only hired for his ineptitude to cover up an inside job, Harry has to hone his natural familial talent in the art of detection to thwart multiple parties in a game of cat and mouse that twists and turns until its surprising conclusion. Critically panned at the time, but coming at a cultural high point for John Candy, WHO'S HARRY CRUMB? was a favorite of both Ray and Rob but has since fallen to the annuls of time. 
Will the audible throw Ray and Rob for a loop and cast a dark cloud over this movie? Or will John Candy's magnetic comedy prove this to be a forgotten classic? Tune in this week to find out!  
Theme Song:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Rob Morgan
 
Intermission:
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
Music: Jay You

As we near the end of our second season at CAR RAYROB, it’s time for Ray’s penultimate pick on SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM! This time, Ray takes Rob back to feudal Japan with Masaki Kobayashi’s 1962 classic HARAKIRI. The story follows former ronin Tsugumo Hanshiro (played by the late Tatsuya Nakadai), who arrives at the Iyi clan’s gate requesting to perform the sacred act of seppuku in their courtyard. Initially met with suspicion and a tale of another ronin’s similar request that ended gruesomely, his unwavering resolve eventually convinces them to allow it. What follows is a tense psychological duel that unravels a truth far darker than expected. A sharp critique of the feudal system and the myth of the samurai, HARAKIRI challenges viewers to rethink the very meaning of honor.
Will this classic of Japanese cinema prove a worthy viewing for Rob? Or will the bleak outlook on feudal Japan leave him outside of the city walls? Tune in this week to find out!
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
 

As the year winds down at Car RayRob, there are just two episodes left of A COPY OF A COPY! For the penultimate episode, and in honor of the upcoming release of WICKED FOR GOOD, Ray and Rob dive into the 1939 classic THE WIZARD OF OZ and the 1978 Motown musical THE WIZ. The world of Oz has inspired many interpretations over the decades, with the Judy Garland original being the gold standard for Oz fans. However, the 70s musical made its mark by blending magical fantasy with the modern Black experience in America, creating a unique mirror image film that deserves its own recognition.
Both films follow Dorothy Gale, portrayed as a young farm girl from Kansas in the original and as a mid-20s schoolteacher in The Wiz. After being transported to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy must journey with her newfound companions to meet The Wizard in hopes of finding her way back home. The Warner Bros classic features unforgettable performances by Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, and Margaret Hamilton, while the Motown musical shines with standout performances by Michael Jackson (his only feature film role), Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross, and the iconic Richard Pryor.
Tune in with Ray and Rob as they delve into the themes of these films and explore how representation shaped this COPY OF A COPY!
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli, Kevin Magamoll and Rob Morgan
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jey You
Voice: Rob Morgan
 

Rob is down to his final two recommendations for the year on SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM! He’s wrapping things up with a one-two punch, starting with one of his favorite films by his favorite director, Robert Altman’s 1971 revisionist western MCCABE & MRS. MILLER! This New Hollywood twist on the classic genre stars Warren Beatty (DICK TRACY, BONNIE & CLYDE) as John McCabe, a wandering gambler who sets up a makeshift brothel in the small boomtown of Presbyterian Church. His business catches the eye of Constance Miller (played brilliantly by Julie Christie), a professional madame who pushes her way into a partnership that boosts the operation. But when the region’s largest mining company sets its sights on McCabe’s holdings and the town itself, his business skills are put to the ultimate test.
This landmark of the New Hollywood era showcases Altman at his finest, working with top-tier actors and crafting sepia-toned, textured visuals with the legendary cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, cementing its place as a pinnacle of 70s cinema.
Will MCCABE & MRS. MILLER be an easy win for Ray? Or will its reputation as an “anti-western” challenge his growing love for the genre? Find out this week!
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
 

For October's episode of HELLO MOVIES, MY OLD FRIEND Ray and Rob are revisiting one of the most infamous flops of the last 30 years, the 1997 Superhero film SPAWN! This adaptation of the Todd McFarlane comic series centers on Al Simmons (played by Micheal Jai White), a mercenary for hire who sells his allegiance to the devil after he dies in a double-cross on a mission in Asia. John Lequizamo (MOULIN ROUGE!, JOHN WICK) delivers a memorable performance as The Violator, a demon charged with recruiting Al, as well as set up the dominoes to bring on the war to end the world. With supporting performances by D.B Sweeney (THE CUTTING EDGE, EIGHT MEN OUT) and Golden Globe Winner Martin Sheen (THE DEPARTED, THE WEST WING) SPAWN was a film of the moment, and one that begs to be re-evaluated! 
Will the aged effects and the lackluster adaptation prove to truly be a let down? Or will SPAWN show to be a diamond in the rough that deserves more respect? Tune in this week to find out! 
Theme Song:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Rob Morgan
 
Intermission:
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
Music: Jay You
 

In pure Ray fashion, he has decided to NOT choose a Halloween themed film for his episode of SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM. Instead, he has decided to take Rob back to the 1960s, with the war/spy thriller WHERE EAGLES DARE! Some might call this a Clint Eastwood film, but the day belongs to Richard Burton as Major John Smith, the leader of a group of highly trained British spies who are tasked to drop in behind Nazi lines to save Brigadier General George Carnaby, a chief planner for the Western front. But when members of the team start turning up dead, Major Smith and his American counterpart Morris Schaffer (Clint Eastwood) must power through to complete the mission and uncover a truth that shocks the viewer to their core! Anchored by an second half action sequence whose fingerprints can be seen on many a modern action film, WHERE EAGLES DARE marks a shift in the war genre as the studio system gave way to New Hollywood. 
Will the diversion of the holiday theme throw Rob for a loop? Or will the twists and turns of this spy classic be enough to lure him in? Tune in this week to find out!  
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
 

The Halloween season zombie shuffles on here at CAR RAYROB! For this month's spooky installment of A COPY OF A COPY, Ray and Rob has decided to bite off more than they can chew by doing their first ever A Copy of A Copy of A Copy by looking at three horror classics! The first is F.W. Murnau's silent German horror classic NOSFERATU! To buttress this pop culture staple, they will be comparing it to two of its homage sequels, the 1979 NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE directed by fellow German filmmaking giant Werner Herzog and 2024's NOSFERATU directed by modern horror darling Robert Eggers! All three follow the journey of the young real estate agent Thomas Hutter (Jonathan Harker in Herzog's film) as he travels to the Carpathian Mountains to meet with the elusive Count Orlok who is interested in purchasing a home in Hutter's hometown of Wisburg and the fallout that consumes the city, as well as Thomas's new wife Ellen (Lucy in Herzog's film). However, each film brings its own flavor to the story and expands on different elements of the central story. 
Loyal listeners know that horror is not Ray's bag, so Rob has done the unthinkable by convincing him to watch three in a row! Join us to find out how these films stack up to one another and hear if Ray actually enjoyed the experience! 
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli, Kevin Magamoll and Rob Morgan
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jey You
Voice: Rob Morgan

It's the spooky season here at SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM! To kick things off, Rob has decided to push Ray into an arena he's not entirely comfortable in with the 2019 horror, ghost story THE DEEPER YOU DIG! Written, directed and starring the horror genre sensations, The Adams Family (HELLBENDER, THE HATRED)! 
THE DEEPER YOU DIG centers on Ivy and Echo (played by real life mother and daughter Toby Poser and Zelda Adams) who reside in rural upstate New York. Ivy is a tarot reader who has lost her sight and when Echo is tragically, and secretly, killed by their new neighbor, Kurt (John Adams), Ivy begins a quest to discover her daughter's fate as Echo takes revenge on the guilt-ridden mind of her killer. This low budget gem is a representation of the crafty storytelling genius of this resourceful family and a perfect entry point for Ray into the twisted world! 
Will Ray's reticence towards the horror genre prevent him from appreciating the what the Adam's Family was able to accomplish? Or will their uncanny ability to craft atmosphere lure him into their mesmerizing spell? Tune in this week to find out!
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli 
 

As we roll into Fall, we once again find ourselves with a five Monday month, which means it's time for a special Kid's Edition of SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FILM! Mr. Kitty Kaiju is back as Ray and Rob recommend one of their all-time favorite comedies from their childhood, the 1994 comedy classic DUMB AND DUMBER! This rite of passage film stars Jim Carrey (THE MASK, ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE) and Jeff Daniels (SPEED, THE NEWSROOM) as Lloyd and Harry, two down on their luck losers who accidentally take possession of a briefcase full of ransom money for a rich socialite's (played by Lauren Holly) husband. When they decide to cross the country in an attempt to return it, they find themselves in an ever-escalating endurance test of stupidity in the hopes of finally finding the life they so desperately want but are too stupid to find. With supporting performances by Charles Rocket and the late Teri Garr, Dumb and Dumber helped cement The Farrelly Brothers as comedy staples and ushered in one of the most quotable films to ever exist. 
Will the instantly recognizable pop culture comedy of Dumb and Dumber capture Mr Kitty Kaiju's heart the way it did his Dad? Or will the generational divide keep him from fully enjoying this classic? Tune in this week to find out! 
THEME SONG:
Music and Lyrics: Jeremy Catarelli
INTERMISSION:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli 

September is going fast, so it's time for a new episode of HELLO MOVIES, MY OLD FRIEND! For today's episode, Ray and Rob revisit the 1991 action thriller TOY SOLDIERS! This coming-of-age classic stars the great Sean Astin (LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY, THE GOONIES) and Wil Wheaton (STAND BY ME, STAR TREK: TNG). TOY SOLDIERS follows a group of rejects at a prestigious private school who must save their school from a band of terrorists who seek to force the release of their leader's father from an American prison.
With a stellar supporting cast that includes Keith Coogan (ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING, DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD) and Louis Gossett Jr (ENEMY MINE, THE COLOR PURPLE), TOY SOLDIERS explores the idea of brotherhood and the lengths you'll go to protect them. 
Will the chemistry of the ensemble still hold up after all these years? Or will the thin narrative elements let them down? Tune in this week to find out!   
Theme Song:
Music: Jay You
Voice: Rob Morgan
 
Intermission:
Voice: Jeremy Catarelli
Music: Jay You