Positively into Movies

Greg Dickman

Join host Greg Dickman, a high school teacher from Cincinnati, as he positively and sincerely discusses movies from all different genres and decades. This podcast ultimately seeks to inform listeners and celebrate movies, not tear them down. Any negative criticism will be kept to a minimum and will never overshadow a movie's praise. Episodes include interviews, film history, insights, and fun facts. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @positivelyintomovies *THANK YOU to Michael Wynn for the song! https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yrn0PjsTruDtwlI5VmJMA?si=oI21tszgQ0COFqJXhhHS0g

50 Episodes

3:10 TO YUMA (2007)
11/12/2026
1:19:48
"I ain't never been no hero, Wade." Welcome back, Mr. Jake Federle! On the eve of our respective schools (and employers) playing each other in the state football tournament, we discuss the exciting and thoughtful western remake of 3:10 to Yuma (2007) starring Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. THANK YOU as always, Jake!
CHICAGO (2002)
11/5/2026
57:05
"This is Chicago, kid." Becca Laiveling is back to help pull me out of my cinematic comfort zone to talk about the Oscar-winning musical! THANK YOU, Becca!
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IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966)
10/30/2026
18:05
"I got a rock." It's day 5 and the final day of HALLOWEEN WEEK on the podcast. We are happy to welcome, for the first time, my middle child Everett (with a brief appearance by his little brother, Wesley)! THANK YOU, Ev! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE!
THE HOWLING (1981)/AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)/SILVER BULLET (1985)
10/29/2026
1:15:47
"Stay off the moors!" Day 4 of HALLOWEEN WEEK is werewolf day! Friend and 80's horror aficionado, Mr. Greg Rankin, is back to discuss three memorable werewolf movies. THANK YOU, Mr. Rankin!
NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)/DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)
10/28/2026
1:31:16
"They're coming to get you, Barbara!" It's day 3 of HALLOWEEN WEEK! The podcast welcomes former student and short filmmaker, Hunter Brockmann! Hunter and I discuss two of George A. Romero's zombie classics. Hunter also discusses his own film projects, including the award winning short about living on the autism spectrum and enduring depression: "A Month. A Day. A Year."Hunter's Linktree (where you can find his projects too):https://linktr.ee/Serge_hunter_B?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=64ba8e89-96e3-4693-9bad-5c8ffae5f2f6
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949) & ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)
10/27/2026
1:24:23
Sammy is back for HALLOWEEN WEEK! Sam Hahn, first guest ever on the podcast and frequent co-host, is back to talk about two 1940's cinematic Halloween staples. THANK YOU, Sam!
HOCUS POCUS (1993)
10/26/2026
1:32:44
Friend and long time supporter of the podcast, Becca Laiveling, lights the Black Flame Candle to kick off HALLOWEEN WEEK! We have a lot of fun discussing the modern, family-friendly (?), Halloween classic Hocus Pocus (1993). THANK YOU, Becca!
RE-RELEASE EPISODE- INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW GREVAS, AUTHOR OF HORROR IN HADDONFIELD: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF HALLOWEEN
10/24/2026
55:17
Andrew Grevas was one of my first guests on the podcast! Since Halloween is one week away, check out our conversation about the Halloween movie franchise (13 films total)! Andrew is a local Cincinnati author of a recent book Horror in Haddonfield: The Untold Stories of Halloween featuring interviews with cast and crew involved in the franchise's storied history. THANK YOU, Andrew!Purchase Andrew's book here:https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/horror-in-haddonfield-halloween-s-untold-stories
INTERVIEW WITH COMIC BOOK AUTHOR JASON DOUGLAS: THE SHINING (1980) AND DOCTOR SLEEP (2019)
10/22/2026
1:56:03
A big THANK YOU goes to comic book writer and middle school teacher, Jason Douglas! Jason brings his characteristic humor, passion, and enthusiasm to a horror classic and its fairly recent sequel. Give this one a listen! You won't be disappointed. Check out the links below to contact Jason or to purchase his books...Jason's Linktree: ⁠linktr.ee⁠Jane American Papercutz Comic Publishing Link: Jane American – Vol. 1Jane American Simon and Schuster Link: Jane American
SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)
10/15/2026
1:49:41
Jake Federle is back bringing his usual literary prowess to this often overlooked, thematically rich, "Dark Disney" horror film based on Ray Bradbury's novel (1962)! Do you want creepy, fall vibes? This movie has them in abundance. THANK YOU to Jake!

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Positively into Movies

Greg Dickman

50 Episodes

3:10 TO YUMA (2007)

CHICAGO (2002)

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN (1966)

THE HOWLING (1981)/AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON (1981)/SILVER BULLET (1985)

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (1968)/DAWN OF THE DEAD (1978)

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW (1949) & ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)

HOCUS POCUS (1993)

RE-RELEASE EPISODE- INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW GREVAS, AUTHOR OF HORROR IN HADDONFIELD: THE UNTOLD STORIES OF HALLOWEEN

INTERVIEW WITH COMIC BOOK AUTHOR JASON DOUGLAS: THE SHINING (1980) AND DOCTOR SLEEP (2019)

SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES (1983)