Episodes

  • S1E12 The Super Film Review & Analysis
    Apr 27 2023

    Hello Stargazers and welcome to the finale of Season One of Stellar Alignment! An idea that started as a conversation about Joe Pesci came to fruition and we are as surprised as anyone that we made it 12 episodes without missing a beat. Thank you everyone for your support so far and we look forward to what Season Two will bring. (Once we figure out what we'll be doing.)

    Today we discuss the 1991 comedy, The Super. Karma comes into play when a wealthy wisecracking landlord is ordered by a court to live in the filthy building that he owns. Directed by Rod Daniel. Written by Sam Simon. Starring Joe Pesci, Vincent Gardenia, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Ruben Blades, and Kenny Blank.

    We also look back on this season at the 15 films we covered and give our final ratings on all twelve episodes. We would love to hear where you line up among our ratings. Give us yours in the comments below or hit us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/stellaralignmentpodcast/

    Joe Pesci films we covered this season are:

    S1E1 - With Honors

    S1E2 - My Cousin Vinny

    S1E3 - Once Upon a Time In America

    S1E4 - Easy Money

    S1E5 - Casino

    S1E6 - Lethal Weapon 2, 3 & 4 (one overall rating)

    S1E7 - Raging Bull

    S1E8 - JFK

    S1E9 - 8 Heads In a Duffel Bag

    S1E10 - GoodFellas

    S1E11 - Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (one overall rating)

    S1E12 - The Super

    #moviereview #filmreview #podcast #moviepodcast #filmpodcast #joepesci

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    36 mins
  • S1E11 Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost in New York Film Review & Analysis
    Apr 20 2023

    Look what you did you little jerk! You made a podcast about Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost in New York.

    Welcome to episode 11 of our podcast, Stellar Alignment where we dive into these Christmas classics from John Hughes & Chris Columbus. Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, (Roberts Blossom & John Candy - Home Alone 1) (Tim Curry, Rob Schneider, Dana Ivey, Brenda Fricker & Eddie Bracken - Home Alone 2)

    In a nutshell a big family is rushing to catch 2 planes during back to back Christmas trips and forget/lose their youngest son along the way and he must fend for himself. He also has to defend himself and his home against burglars. During all of this he teaches us what Christmas is all about. Presents. I mean family.

    Listen in to find out why Home Alone is actually a Sci-Fi movie.

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    33 mins
  • S1E10 GoodFellas Film Analysis & Review
    Apr 13 2023

    Today we discuss the gangster classic from Martin Scorsese, GoodFellas. Released in 1990 Scorsese wrote the film with Nicholas Pileggi , the author of "Wiseguy". The film stars Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Vincent, Michael Imperioli, and many others. It's considered one of the best of all time and delivered Joe Pesci the Best Supporting Academy Award.

    Trivia to consider during today's episode:

    What the f*&# is so funny about Tommy?

    True or False Tommy should have gone home to get his shine box.

    What does Henry have to come how for?

    Hello Star Gazers. Welcome to episode ten of Stellar Alignment. You could have picked some many podcasts and you chose ours. God help you. Kidding, thank you and we hope you enjoy.

    #podcast #moviereview #goodfellas #joepesci #martinscorsese #filmreview #filmpodcast #robertdeniro #rayliotta

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    49 mins
  • S1E9 8 Heads In a Duffel Bag Film Analysis & Review
    Apr 6 2023

    We made a tiny scrumptious bite of an episode for 8 Heads In a Duffel Bag. We hope you find it tasty. Let us know by leaving us a comment or review.

    A 1997 comedy starring Joe Pesci, David Spade, Andy Cameau, Todd Louiso, Kristy Swanson, George Hamilton & Dyan Cannon. Written & Directed by Tom Schulman. A mob bagman finds that his luggage, containing the proof of his gang's latest hit, has been switched.

    Find us on Instagram also @stellaralignmentpodcast and DM us. We're also on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter under that same handle. We'd love to hear your take on 8 Heads and our show. How we doing? Are you not NOT entertained? Does Peter need to shut up and let Shae talk more?

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    16 mins
  • S1E8 JFK Film Analysis & Review
    Mar 30 2023

    Welcome to Episode 8 of Stellar Alignment. We dive into the film, story, editing and acting of Oliver Stone's 1991 film, JFK.

    Directed and co-written by Oliver Stone (with Zachary Sklar). Based on Books by Jim Garrison and Jim Marrs.

    Starring Kevin Costner, Joe Pesci, Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Oldman, Sissy Spacek, Kevin Bacon, John Candy, Wayne Knight, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ed Asner, Michael Rooker, Jay O. Sanders, Donald Sutherland, Laurie Metcalf, Gary Grubbs, Pruit Taylor Vince, Tony Plana, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ellen McElduff, Frank Whaley, and literally a million other actors.

    A film steeped in more controversy than the catholic church from JFK's home state. You won't hear us talk about Stone's proclivities for conspiracy however, only his proclivities for storytelling.

    Also, what's up with Joe Pesci's wig? Am I right!?

    Stick around for Stellar Alignment!

    #podcast #moviereview #joepesci #jfk #oliverstone #kevincostner #filmreview #moviepodcast

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    27 mins
  • S1E7 Raging Bull Film Analysis & Review
    Mar 23 2023

    Hit Me! Go on, hit me!!

    And we'll hit you with this knockout review of Raging Bull.

    Today's episode looks at one of the best American Films of All Time. Not our words but we sure did learn something new and found a new appreciation for the limits that film is able to push.

    Directed, once again by Martin Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty and Frank Vincent. Script by Peter Savage & Joseph Carter, based on the book by Jake LaMotta. The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

    Stick around to get updated on this season's rankings and help us solve a pronunciation debate. I'm right.

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    28 mins
  • S1E6 Lethal Weapon 2 - 4 Film Analysis & Review
    Mar 16 2023

    Okay, okay, okay! It's our deep dive into the three sequels to Lethal Weapon where we discuss the formula of the franchise and most importantly Joe Pesci's amazing portrayal of Leo Getz. A character that was written into both Lethal Weapons 3 & 4 due to him being a fan favorite.

    All films directed by Richard Donner. Characters created by Shane Black. Starring Danny Glover, Mel Gibson, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock and Jet Li.

    In 2 we see Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.

    In 3 Riggs and Murtaugh pursue a former LAPD officer who uses his knowledge of police procedure and policies to steal and sell confiscated guns and ammunition to local street gangs.

    In 4 with personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with deadly Chinese triads that are trying to free their former leaders out of prison and onto American soil.

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    33 mins
  • S1E5 Casino Film Analysis & Review
    Mar 9 2023

    Welcome to Episode Five of the new format of Stellar Alignment.

    We have always loved discussing a newly watched flick and the ride home after a movie is one of the most exciting times to do so. We've tried to replicate this feel by taking to our beat up 2010 Mazda 3 for a drive under the stars to discuss Martin Scorsese's Casino on today's Stellar Alignment.

    Written by Nicholas Pileggi and Scorsese. Starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone. A role that won her a Best Supporting Oscar. Casino is a tale of greed, deception, money, power, and murder. When two best friends, a casino executive and a mafia enforcer, get involved in the Wild West of Las Vegas casinos it only becomes a matter of time before things turn sour.

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    24 mins
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