Film : Miscellaneous

• The Art of the Interview by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  April 12, 2013

Critic and film journalist Tony Macklin discusses his many memorable experiences interviewing some of film's greatest legendary talents. Includes clips from his interviews with Mar ... more


• Josh Bell hates everything: Hitchcock and 'Hitchcock' by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  December 17, 2012



With the new biopic Hitchcock now in theaters, film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh to talk about legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock, his greatest films and the w ... more



• Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  October 7, 2012

The Movie Geeks speak with film critic Tony Macklin regarding the works of legendary director Alfred Hitchcock.

Movie Geeks United! is the most popular movie-themed podc ... more



• Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  August 8, 2012

In this episode of Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin, we discuss the 2012 Sight & Sound poll of the ... more


• Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  July 25, 2012

In this episode, film critic Tony Macklin and host Jamey DuVall discuss the current state of film criticism.

Movie Geeks United! is the most popular movie-themed podcast on ... more



• Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  July 1, 2012

In this episode, film critic Tony Macklin and host Jamey DuVall discuss two masterful films from the 1980's: Sidney Lumet's The Verdict starring Paul Newman, and Br ... more


• Conversations LIVE - Andrea Chilcote & Sara Burden, Tony Macklin on Conversations by Cyrus Webb. Originally published in Conversations Radio.
  April 5, 2012

At the top of the show host Cyrus Webb welcomes Andrea Chilcote and Sara Burden back to Conversations LIVE to discuss their literary and spiritual journey with Erik's Hope and ... more


• Critical Perspectives with Tony Macklin by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  April 1, 2012

In this new ongoing series, critic Tony Macklin joins Movie Geeks United! host Jamey DuVall to examine both classic and recent films.

In this episode, the two discuss direc ... more



• The Kubrick Series - Episode 5 by Movie Geeks United. Originally published in Movie Geeks United.
  November 22, 2011

An assortment of Kubrick's closest collaborators and various critics and analysts examine the mysteries of Kubrick's masterpiece of horror - The Shining, which sta ... more


• Former professor, editor, film critic still pursuing creative passions by Halle Trapp. Originally published in Flyer News.
  October 20, 2011



Although society deems wealth to be the measure of success, some individuals model the importance of pursuing one's own dreams over achieving a great salary.

As a freelanc ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: Terrence Malick: genius or fraud? by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  June 17, 2011



Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh for a heated debate about Terrence Malick's new film The Tree of Life, which many have called a masterpiece, plus a look ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: The best movies of the year by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  December 30, 2010



Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh to look back at the best movies of the year, from big Hollywood releases to small indie and foreign films. What are their picks ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: Woody and Clint: A retrospective by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  October 21, 2010



Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh to talk about the work of legendary filmmakers Woody Allen and Clint Eastwood, including their respective new films (You Wil ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: Joaquin Phoenix produces a 'stinkumentary,' Australia produces one of year's best movies by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  September 21, 2010



Tony and Josh talk about the Joaquin Phoenix pseudo-documentary I'm Still Here and the Australian crime drama Animal Kingdom, plus Ben Affleck's latest Bos ... more



• Audio Interview with Tony Macklin on Center Stage by Tony Macklin. Originally published in Center Stage.
  August 17, 2010



Center Stage is a weekly radio show that looks at film, music, books, politics and pop culture. The show airs Tuesdays at 7PM (PST) on KXLU Los Angeles, 88.9 FM and strea ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: Destroying the world, one movie at a time by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  November 12, 2009



Film historian and critic Tony Macklin joins Josh to talk about Roland Emmerich's latest disaster movie 2012, plus three movies set in Britain in the 1960s and '7 ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: A Basterd of a film by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  August 20, 2009



Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh to talk about Quentin Tarantino's new Inglourious Basterds and ends up in a debate over the nature of film criticism ... more



• Josh Bell hates everything: Angels & Demons & Tyson by Josh Bell. Originally published in Las Vegas Weekly.
  May 14, 2009



Film critic and historian Tony Macklin joins Josh to chat about The Da Vinci Code sequel Angels & Demons and James Toback's documentary Tyson. Plus, ... more



• Macklin on ESPN Radio with Colin Cowherd. Originally aired on ESPN Radio.
  July 27, 2007



Listen to Mack talk sports and movies with Colin Cowherd (WMA format, approximately 45 minutes) to benefit more



• Taking Direction From Hollywood Greats by Robert W. Welkos. Originally published in Los Angeles Times.
  September 17, 2000



The college professor switched on his tape recorder and began asking questions.

There was American icon John Wayne lamenting how director John Ford "forgot I was around" on ... more



• Macklin's 'Voices' offers flashback to film's past by Pam Huber. Originally published in Campus Report.
  September 1, 2000



For the film industry, the 1970s were a time of transition. Summer blockbusters were in the their infancy with Jaws as the prototype. Films with less than guaranteed g ... more



• 'Voices' mention in Film Comment magazine. Originally published in Film Comment.
  September 1, 2000



During the 1970s, Tony Macklin conducted a stunning series of interviews for the magazine Film Heritage, dealing with all aspects of the industry, from costume designe ... more



• Baseball's ills inspire writer's ire by Gary Nuhn. Originally published in Dayton Daily News.
  August 26, 1999



He was sitting in the sports book at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas two years ago when it struck him, in baseball terms, like Juan Marichal's bat on John Roseboro's cranium.

To ... more



• Writer has dim view of national pastime by Stan Hochman. Originally published in Philadelphia Daily News.
  June 24, 1999



Armed terrorists invade Veterans Stadium, drag the head counsel of the umpires union to home plate, put a bullet through his forehead. The game goes on, played with a spiritual ... more



• It's Personal: Macklin's star ballot boils down to legend, humanity. Originally published in Campus Report.
  February 26, 1999



When the American Film Institute announced its 100-greatest-movies list last June during a television special, CBS had its highest Tuesday-night ratings since the 1996 Winter ... more



• Book Review: Palestra by Alan Morrice. Originally published in Eastern Basketball Magazine.
  January 1, 1979



At the beginning of S.D. Franklin's novel Palestra, the protagonist, Marty Adams, disparages Randy Newman's song, "Short People" as he drives home.

Marty, the Philade ... more



• Macklin on WAVI Radio with Steve Hall. Originally aired on WAVI Radio.
  October 1, 1976



Listen to Mack and WAVI radio host Steve Hall (MP3 format, approximately 30 minutes) talk Reds and Phillies baseball ahead of the more

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