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Beyond the Big Screen

Beyond the Big Screen is a podcast about the true story behind the movies you love. We will talk about history, philosophy, religion, art, sports, literature and much more. Movies and media only tell you a small part of the story. In this podcast we will look into a wide variety of topics on the big screen and beyond!

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Inside L.A. Confidential (1997): Policing, Politics, and Power Plays

Exploring L.A. Confidential with Frank Scalise: Deep Dive into Neo-Noir This time we feature author and podcaster Frank Scalise, who brings his rich background as a high-ranking police officer into the mix. Together, we dive headfirst into the world...

Feb 13, 2025

1 hr 34 min

Coming Soon - Ethical or Unethical Cops

Coming Soon on Beyond the Big Screen! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://atozhistorypage.start.page www.beyondthebigscreen.com Click to Subscribe:...

Feb 10, 2025

4 min

A Glimpse into the Silence of the Dead with Author Frank Zafiro

In this captivating episode of Beyond the Big Screen, join host Steve and recurring guest Frank Scalise, a former police officer and crime fiction author. Frank, also known by his pen name Frank Zafiro, dives into his rich career in law enforcement...

Feb 6, 2025

1 hr 20 min

Coming Soon - Comfortable Police Corruption

Feb 3, 2025

4 min

Rush (1991): The True Cost of Undercover Policing

Join us in this exciting installment of our series on police movies and crime fiction, as we dive deep into both the 1990 book and the 1991 film 'Rush'. With us is the remarkable Frank Scalise—crime fiction author, 20-year police veteran, and expert...

Jan 30, 2025

1 hr 13 min

Coming Soon - Not a Bad Guy Just Makes Bad Choices

Jan 27, 2025

7 min

Into the Alternative: The World of the Yiddish Policemen's Union

Join Frank Scalise (aka Frank Zafiro) as he takes the driver's seat in this exciting episode of Beyond the Big Screen Podcast! Together with your usual host, Steve Guerra, they dive deep into Michael Chabon's award-winning alternative history novel,...

Jan 23, 2025

1 hr 23 min

BTBS Burial Society

Jan 20, 2025

1 min

Beyond the Red Carpet: The Oscar Decisions That Shocked Us

Join us for an engaging conversation with Adam 'Tex' Davis, co-founder and COO of Atomic Entertainment Group. Adam shares his unique journey in the entertainment industry, from screenwriting and television to podcasting. Hear his thoughts on...

Jan 9, 2025

52 min

Coming Soon - The Oscars Will Still Get It Wrong

Coming Soon on Beyond the Big Screen! You can learn more about Beyond the Big Screen and subscribe at all these great places: https://www.atozhistorypage.com/ http://www.beyondthebigscreen.com%0d Click to Subscribe:...

Jan 6, 2025

1 min