The Last Star In Hollywood

The Last Star In Hollywood


Latest Episodes

7: Legend
November 15, 2023

This week, we reach the first milestone in the filmography of Tom Cruise with Ridley Scott's 1985 fairy tale Legend.

6: All The Right Moves
November 08, 2023

This week, we have clear eyes, full hearts and we can't lose as we discuss Michael Chapman's 1983 football drama All The Right Moves.

5: Risky Business
November 01, 2023

This week, Tom Cruise becomes a star in Paul Brickman's tale of capitalist ennui and sock-slides, Risky Business.

4: Losin’ It
October 25, 2023

This week, we head south of the border with Curtis Hanson's 1983 sex comedy Losin' It.

3: The Outsiders
October 18, 2023

This week, we discuss an American classic: Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film The Outsiders.

2: Taps
October 11, 2023

This week, we discuss Tom Cruise's first take on masculinity and militarism in Harold Becker's 1981 film Taps.

1: Endless Love
October 04, 2023

This week, we discuss the melodramatic (and controversial) excesses of Franco Zeffirelli's 1981 film Endless Love.

0: Introductions
October 03, 2023

Welcome to The Last Star In Hollywood! In this introductory episode, we set out our plans for the podcast, discuss what makes a star, and ask the tough questions!

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