The Sting (1973)

The Sting (1973)

From Cinema Spectator by ECFS Productions

May 12, 2026 · 1h 52m · Episode 280

About this episode

The episode discusses the classic film The Sting and its relevance today, along with various related topics.

Juzo and Isaac dig into The Sting (1973), directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and Robert Shaw, unpacking a timeless classic surrounding an elaborate scam against a mob boss. Can this award-winning heist-lite keep the modern view engaged? We also discuss documentaries, the original Spider-Man trilogy, the new Tom Holland Spider-Man films, Project Hail Mary, and more! The Sting Review begins at 53:15 Cinema Spectator is a movie podcast hosted by Isaac Ransom, Juzo Greenwood, and Cameron Tuttle. The show is executive-produced by Darrin O’Neill and recorded and produced in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. You can support the show at patreon.com/ecfsproductions. Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @cinemaspectatorpodcast. Isaac and Cameron began recording podcasts with their first project, Everything Comes from Something (2018), and are now focusing on new weekly content for Cinema Spectator. Cameron Tuttle is a full-time professional cinematographer who majored in film at SFSU and collaborates on corporate, private, and creative productions. Cameron is the expert. Isaac Ransom works full-time as a marketing leader with creative…

People in this episode

Hosts: Juzo Greenwood, Isaac Ransom, Cameron Tuttle

Topics covered

  • The Sting
  • film analysis
  • heist films
  • classic cinema
  • documentaries
  • Spider-Man

Keywords

  • The Sting
  • George Roy Hill
  • Paul Newman
  • Robert Redford
  • heist films
  • film podcast
  • cinema

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ECFS Productions

Books & works: The Sting, Spider-Man, Project Hail Mary

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