From Witch Mountain to the Planet of the Apes; from the Bad News Bears to Billy Jack; from Roller Boogie to Rock-n-Roll High School… 70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70S is “Teen Movie Hell” author Mike McPadden and University of Wisconsin film guru Ben Reiser revisiting the 1970s cinema they experienced as kids in the New York City of Sidney Lumet, Uncle Floyd, the Forty-Deuce, and “Fright Night” on channel 9. Now featuring new co-host, Scott Lucas and a rotating gallery of guests!

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From Witch Mountain to the Planet of the Apes; from the Bad News Bears to Billy Jack; from Roller Boogie to Rock-n-Roll High School… 70 MOVIES WE SAW IN THE 70S is “Teen Movie Hell” author Mike McPadden and University of Wisconsin film guru Ben Reiser revisiting the 1970s cinema they experienced as kids in the New York City of Sidney Lumet, Uncle Floyd, the Forty-Deuce, and “Fright Night” on channel 9. Now featuring new co-host, Scott Lucas and a rotating gallery of guests!
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Recent Episodes

June 7, 2026
Ep. 58 - Telefon (1977)
Ben, Jim Healy, and Scooter McCrae dissect Don Siegel's 1977 film "Telefon," exploring its action and performances.

July 13, 2025
Ep. 57 - Saint Jack (1979)
Ben Reiser and Jim Healy are joined by returning guest, Richard Shepard (FILM GEEK, THE PERFECTION, THE MATADOR, I KNEW IT WAS YOU, GIRLS) for a deep dive into Peter Bogdanovich's comeback masterpiece, SAINT JACK (1979). Join us for a fascinating discussion as we: - Bow down to Ben Gazzara - Salute Singapore - Praise Peter Bogdanovich - Dig Denholm Elliott - Rave about Robby Muller - Open up about Orson Welles - Get Groovy with George Lazenby Plus: Cybill Shepherd writes a screenplay, Paul Theroux praises an adaptation, Roger Corman rides again, Vincent Canby writes a wrongheaded review and so much more...

June 5, 2025
Ep. 56 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
Hosts Ben and Scott interview Bret Berg and Mark Altman about Star Trek: The Motion Picture, dissecting its polarizing reception and exploring behind-the-scenes trivia.
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