

One Heat Minute Productions
Blake Howard
ONE HEAT MINUTE PRODUCTIONS began with film journalist Blake Howard examining Michael Mann's 1995 crime opus HEAT chronologically, in 60-second increments, in the aptly titled "One HEAT Minute." The finale featured the legendary mastermind director, screenwriter and producer behind the film Michael Mann.The show continues with:“Fun City Cinema” and “A Very Good Year,” hosts Jason Bailey and Mike Hull proudly present a new podcast, “GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC”. The premise? Once every two weeks, we invite a guest (filmmakers and actors, critics and historians, comedians and musicians) who loves movies to join us on our crusade through our film-by-film rundown of Danny Peary’s beloved 1986 movie guide.THE LINE UP is a physical media podcast to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming releases. Alexei Toliopoulos and Blake Howard (and others) host them.TOO MUCH MOVIE is a show lost in 90s movies that are "too much" in the best possible way. Rob Belushi, Chris Candy and Blake Howard host it.Completed series: THE LAST (12 minutes) OF THE MOHICANS A TWELVE-EPISODE LIMITED PODCAST SERIES FOCUSING ON THE CLIMAX OF MICHAEL MANN'S 1992 EPIC THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS. INCREMENT VICE, Paul Thomas Anderson's Inherent Vice, a scene at a time. Hosted by Travis Woods ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MINUTES is a podcast where conversations about movies, journalism, politics and history meet. JOSIE AND THE PODCATS is a limited podcast series diving into the history, the production, the music, the legacy, and the fandom surrounding the 2001 cult classic Josie and the Pussycats. Maria Lewis hosts it.ZODIAC: CHRONICLE a 24-part investigation into David Fincher's 2007 genre-altering masterpiece Zodiac.POD THOMAS ANDERSON: A nine-part miniseries on the films of Paul Thomas Anderson. The series is written by the author of The Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson: American Apocrypha, Ethan Warren and produced by Blake Howard.PODCASTER AND COMMANDER: An audio documentary podcast series about the sea-faring classic - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. The series will be an oral history of the film's conception and production, a discussion of the film’s critical reception, and the increasing resonance in the now 19 years since its release. Hosted by Blake Howard'MIAMI NICE is a "Modern Mann" campfire podcast that pours over every loveable morsel of Michael Mann's misunderstood masterpiece Miami Vice (2006). The show's expanding catalogue frequently strays into the world of other contemporary Mann productions like Collateral (Collateral Confessions), Tokyo Vice (Tokyo Nice) and Blackhat. Hosted by Katie Walsh and Blake HowardROMIN: Join host Blake Howard and a handpicked team of film experts as they ambush John Frankenheimer’s RONIN (1998). Over 12 episodes, they'll explore the mysteries of the briefcase MacGuffin, praise co-writer David Mamet’s tough, balletic dialogue, and break down the film’s iconic action and chase sequences. Tune in because, as Sam says, 'Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt. That's the first thing they teach you.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 17min
ONE HOT FEST: Mat Kesting CEO & Creative Director Adelaide Film Festival
ONE HOT FEST – ADELAIDE FILM FESTIVAL is a special mini-series from One Heat Minute Productions, diving into Australia’s most charismatic celebration of cinema. Host Blake Howard takes you inside the Adelaide Film Festival — from filmmaker interviews and festival dispatches to reviews and discussions with guests and critics — relaying the energy, stories, and spirit that make it one of Australia's most electric film events.In this episode, we talk to the CEO & Creative Director of the Adelaide Film Festival, Mat Kesting, about the identity and personality of the fest and its growing connection with the community. Mat Kesting GAICD - CEO & Creative DirectorMat Kesting is a festivals and programming specialist having worked in the sector since the late 1990s. Named as a one of Screen International’s Future Leaders, Mat has led the Adelaide Film Festival since 2019 as CEO & Creative Director. In this time, he has curated the AFF Investment Fund investments overseeing more than 50 commissions, driven year on year box office and audience growth, a doubling of the AFF Investment Fund and overseen AFF’s transition from biennial to annual presentation. Mat has held an association with AFF since 2008 in various programming roles and has a deep love for the organisation and championing Australian cinema.Previously, Mat was Exhibition Manager at the Mercury Cinema and Program Manager at the Brisbane International Film Festival. Mat has also produced the 15/15 Film Festival and worked with the AFTRS, Lumiere Cinemas, ACMI and various other arts festivals. Mat is Deputy Chair, Festival City Adelaide and has a passion for the Adelaide’s renown cultural life.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
BONUS: ONE HEAT MINUTE W/ BONNIE TIMMERMANN
In this special bonus episode of ONE HEAT MINUTE, Rob Belushi and I talk to the legend Bonnie Timmermann about her terrific documentary BONNIE, her eye for talent and her incredible collaborations with Michael Mann, Tony Scott and more.About BONNIE TIMMERMANNBonnie Timmermann is a legendary American casting director and producer known for discovering stars and championing diversity, most famously for her long-term collaboration with Michael Mann on projects like Miami Vice.One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comPATREON: One Heat Minute Productions PatreonTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute @OHMPodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 5, 2025 • 58min
GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Risky Business” with John Malahy
In his book “Rewinding the ‘80s” (on shelves Tuesday), film historian John Malahy examines — per the subtitle — “cinema under the influence of music videos, action stars, and a Cold War.” He joins us to discuss what may be the quintessential ‘80s movie, and the breakthrough role of the quintessential ‘80s movie star: Tom Cruise in Paul Brickman’s “Risky Business.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 4, 2025 • 41min
PODCASTER AND COMMANDER: "An extra ration of 4K UHD for these men" w/ Alan Cerny
An audio documentary podcast series about the sea-faring classic - Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. On this very special bonus episode, I join one of the original online movie news men, Alan Cerny, to discuss the long overdue 4K release of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.Guest: Alan Cerny has been writing reviews for several years. Formerly known as Nordling at Ain’t It Cool News until 2016, he began writing for ComingSoon.net and is now a writer and reviewer for Vital Thrills. He has also contributed guest articles to CHUD and Birth.Movies.Death. Cerny has been a member of the Houston Film Critics Society since 2011 and has previously served as both Vice President and Secretary of the organization. He has covered the South by Southwest Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Houston’s Cinema Arts Festival, and WorldFest Houston.Publications: ComingSoon.net, VitalThrills.comNarrator: Ken JeacleTheme composer: Andrew VillerJoin our Patreon for as little as $1 a month for an exclusive weekly podcast + access to the OHM discord here.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 3, 2025 • 50min
IMPRINT COMPANION: THE KEEP w/ Alex Kuciw
Hang onto your slipcases because Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) teams up with the producer of A World War II Fairytale: The Making of Michael Mann's 'The Keep' to unbox, unpack and unveil the upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media release of THE KEEP.In this episode, we discuss:The Keep (1983) – Cross Replica Limited Edition – 4K UHD + 2-Disc Blu-ray + CD – Imprint Collection #438Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 1, 2025 • 46min
IMPRINT COMPANION: "Five Star" catch-up, and eulogising Robert Redford
Hang onto your slipcases because Alexei Toliopoulos (Finding Drago, The Last Video Store) and Blake Howard (One Heat Minute Productions) team up to unbox, unpack and unveil upcoming IMPRINT FILMS physical media releases.In this episode, we discuss:Midnight Cowboy (1969) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox – Imprint Collection #429Malcolm X (1992) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox – Imprint Collection #427In The Heat Of The Night (1967) – 4K UHD + Blu-ray Limited Edition Hardbox – Imprint Collection #428Hud (1963) – Imprint Collection #432Shaw-Shock: Shaw Brothers Horror Collection – Volume One (1976 – 1984) – Imprint Asia #18 – 20Support: JOIN THE ONE HEAT MINUTE PATREON FOR AS LITTLE AS $1 A MONTHFollow the hosts:Blake Howard - Twitter & One Heat Minute Website Alexei Toliopoulos - Twitter & The Last Video StoreAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 29, 2025 • 25min
ONE HOT TAKE: ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER w/ Maria Lewis
This is our new NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.Synopsis:When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunite to rescue one of their own's daughter.Follow Maria:WEBSITE: https://www.marialewis.com.au/TWITTER: @moviemazzPODCAST: The Phantom Never Dies Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 22, 2025 • 23min
ONE HOT TAKE: HIGHEST 2 LOWEST w/ Travis Woods
This is our new NEW RELEASE review podcast, ONE HOT TAKE.Synopsis:When a titan music mogul is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.Travis Woods (Host of INCREMENT VICE)Travis Woods is a Contributing Editor at Bright Wall/Dark Room, as well as a writer for The New Beverly Cinema and Cinephilia & Beyond.He lives and writes in Los Angeles. He has a dog and a tattoo of Elliott Gould smoking. Bob Dylan once clapped him on the back and whispered something incomprehensible. These are the only interesting things about him.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 21, 2025 • 59min
GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Christiane F” with Katie Walsh
When film critic and podcaster Katie Walsh finally saw the 1981 German sensation “Christiane F” in its 4K restoration reissue this week, she needed to talk about it — and we’re lucky enough that she joined us to do just that. It was also Mike and Jason’s first watch, so listen in as we pick our collective jaws up off the floor over this tough, unsentimental look at life on the fringes of ‘70s-era Berlin.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 7, 2025 • 1h 10min
GUIDE FOR THE FILM FANATIC: “Strangers on a Train” with Stephen Rebello
Nobody but nobody chronicles the making of classic movies as thoroughly and compellingly as Stephen Rebello, author of “Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!,” “A City Full of Hawks,” and the granddaddy of them all, “Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho.” He joins us to discuss his latest book “Criss Cross,” and the movie it’s about: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Strangers on a Train.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


