#099: Casablanca with Hunter Robinson

#099: Casablanca with Hunter Robinson

From One Track Mind with Ryan Luis Rodriguez by Ryan Luis Rodriguez

June 7, 2026 · 54 min · Season 3 · Episode 99

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on Roger Ebert's commentary of the classic film 'Casablanca' with guest Hunter Robinson.

For our ninety-ninth episode, we’re joined once again by friend of the show Hunter Robinson (“Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys” podcast) for a discussion of the late great Roger Ebert’s commentary on the ultimate classic movie: “Casablanca”. Among the things discussed: debunking myths regarding the ending, how George Raft turned down every good role ever, shattering the auteur theory, the authors of the greatest lines in the film, historic backlots, Great Movie Ride conspiracy theories, and so much more. Ryan’s Recommendations: “The Train” (1964), “Picnic at Hanging Rock” (1975), and “Network” (1976) For 500 hours of exclusive bonus content and early releases of every episode, join our Patreon and become an Official Minder: http://www.patreon.com/onetrackmindpodcast Our network: https://www.someonesfavoriteproductions.com/network Theme Music by: Bildschirm (bildschirm.bandcamp.com). Artwork by: Lacie Barker.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Luis Rodriguez

Guest: Hunter Robinson

Topics covered

  • film analysis
  • classic cinema
  • Roger Ebert
  • myth debunking
  • auteur theory
  • movie recommendations

Keywords

  • Casablanca
  • Roger Ebert
  • film commentary
  • movie myths
  • auteur theory
  • film recommendations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tumbleweeds and TV Cowboys, Someone's Favorite Productions, Bildschirm

Books & works: Casablanca, The Train, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Network

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