P.s. I Love Hoffman: A Film By Film Retrospective Of Philip Seymour Hoffman

Synecdoche, New York might be Philip Seymour Hoffman's most profound role yet. This week's guest, actor Whit Leyenberger, is passionate for this film and the career of writer/director Charlie Kauffman. In this episode, the guys discuss life and death, expectations vs. reality, theater and the world of performance art, how Dianne Wiest can come into your life at any moment and play a better version of yourself and, most importantly, P.S.H. giving it all he's got as the immensely vulnerable Caden Cotard.

Charlie Wilson's War features a triumphant trio of Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts, which means you need an equal number of people discussing them. There was only one option: to bring on Michael Manzi, the co-creator of The CageClub Network and the unofficial third co-host of P.S. I Love Hoffman. In this episode we discuss T-Hanks going back to to his dirtier comedic chops, the impeccable Ms. Roberts, the inner workings of government, and how P.S.H. chewed every scene he appeared in!

Before The Devil Knows You're Dead has a stellar cast and a legendary filmmaker at the helm. To make sure we paid this movie the respect it was due, we had to bring out the big guns! Joining the guys for the first time together are CageClub Network co-creators Joey Lewandowski and Michael Manzi. Tune in to hear us talk about this deceit and lust-filled film!

From an edge-of-your-seat blockbuster last week to an intimate story of a dysfunctional family this week, this is why we love the career of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Join the guys as they discuss family drama, mental illness, and the dynamic duo of P.S.H. and Laura Linney in the outstanding film The Savages!

On this episode, if you choose to accept it, the guys are joined by guests Mike Pielocik, writer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Liza Poor, co-host of the Body Poscast, to discuss JJ Abrams' first feature film, exactly how crazy Tom Cruise is, and Philip Seymour Hoffman owning the role of quintessential bad guy. All of this -- and more! -- in the reboot and rejuvenation of a hit series, Mission: Impossible III!

We can't believe it, but we've done 40 episodes! Since timing is everything, here is the Act Two Recap. Join the guys as they discuss their favorite roles, reminisce on episodes gone by, listen to Philip Seymour Hoffman's Oscar acceptance speech, and just have great conversations with actor John Hardin and CageClub co-creators Mike Manzi and Joey Lewandowski. Stay uncool and enjoy the years of 1998-2005!

Wow... it's here, Hoff-fans! Thirty-nine episodes in and we've come to Capote: the film that made Philip Seymour Hoffman a household name (if you didn't already know him before). Join the guys and returning guest, actor John Hardin, as they discuss the process of creating (as opposed to mimicking) a voice, the definition of a biopic, and the role that garnered Philip Seymour Hoffman his Oscar win!

Is Strangers with Candy the first cameo appearance for Philip Seymour Hoffman? You tell us! On this week's episode, the guys discuss how the film is a prequel to the Comedy Central TV series from 1999, gush over the incomparable comedically gifted Amy Sedaris, and point out the many small roles with famous faces in this quirky comedy.

From Pulitzer Prize-winning acclaimed author Richard Russo comes an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning HBO miniseries. It's only two episodes, but it's got Paul Newman, Ed Harris, Helen Hunt, Dennis Farina, Aidan Quinn, Robin Wright, Joanne Woodward, William Fitchner, Danielle Panabaker, and -- of course -- our main man Philip Seymour Hoffman. Join the guys and returning guest Jenny O'Connell for Boston accents, HBO expectations, and translating novels into films.

Mmmmm... mmmmm... here we have a film, a polarizing rom-com, but there's one thing for sure: Philip Seymour Hoffman brings it! Join the guys and #CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Michael Manzi (we've lost count on how many times he’s guested) as they discuss the cliches and tropes, quirky pets, actors connections to Friends, quotes on quotes, and the non-stop laughs of Along Came Polly!

Pour yourself a glass of cider and listen in to two northerners discuss the Civil War epic Cold Mountain. With its beautiful scenery, sprawling cast, and tragic tale, it certainly lives up to the genre. As always is the case for the banter of Brian and Kyle, try and count how many tangents, voices, and new podcasts they suggest.

Hoff-fans, it's a-boot time ya tune in and check out the latest episode where we get, you guessed it, some good Canadian accents, another form of addiction, and Philip Seymour Hoffman returning to the craps table. Stay uncool, eh!

Hoff-fans, you're in for a treat! We had the amazing opportunity to speak with legendary filmmaker Amos Poe. Not only did Amos help start the no wave film movement in 1970's N.Y.C., he also wrote and directed Philip Seymour Hoffman's first feature film, Triple Bogey On A Par Five Hole, as well as produced his fifth film, Joey Breaker. It was an awesome experience to talk with him and hear insightful and important stories from his career and collaborations with our main man, P.S.H. Enjoy and stay uncool!

Join the guys and CageClub Podcast Network co-founder Michael Manzi (on his 4th appearance!) guesting as they discuss a very New York film by a very New York filmmaker, cameos, and strong performances all around. Also: can Philip Seymour Hoffman be typecast?

For maximum effect, please read the following in a Hannibal Lecter voice: Hello Hoff-fans... join our two cinema devotees, Brian and Kyle, as they enthrall you with their acumen. They have oodles of fun discussing the performances, familiar faces from previous films, and a small (but quite tasty) role from dear Philip Seymour Hoffman in Red Dragon!

Wow, we're already to the fourth film collaboration of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Thomas Anderson! There are a bunch of first time collaborators here, with the most surprising being Adam Sandler. For the film that helped us all realize Adam Sandler could do more than light-hearted comedies and silly voices, the guys bring on Colin Bressler to talk about the off-beat rom-com Punch-Drunk Love!

Love Liza is an emotional film written by Gordy Hoffman -- none other than the older brother of Philip Seymour Hoffman! Of course P.S.H. gives it his all, but was the film the vehicle they were hoping it to be? You tell us!

Politics is always a delightful discussion... right? In 2000, Philip Seymour Hoffman was in a documentary about the Bush/Gore Presidential Election. Brian and Kyle brought in Dan Poeschl, who has experience in the two worlds of production and politics, to help us examine the documentary and what the filmmakers were trying to convey for both that election and our overall process.

There's so much to say, but here's the easiest way: THIS MOVIE ROCKS! Join the guys as they discuss one of their favorite films: the coming-of-age story with a dynamite performance (by Philip Seymour Hoffman as the real-life music critic Lester Bangs): Almost Famous!

It's an invasion! ... Of a Hollywood film crew into a small New England town. Brian and Kyle discuss film production lingo and inside jokes, Alec Baldwin's hairy chest, a fun encounter we had with Julia Stiles, and many scenes of Philip Seymour Hoffman in State and Main! Plus: stick around for a special announcement!