In this episode we discuss the 1979 horror/thriller film When a Stranger Calls. We are pleased to have a chat with composer Dana Kaproff about his terrific score for the film. We will also discuss the themes, actors, and director for this somewhat hidden gem. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 We want to thank Dana Kaproff for how valuable time. Check out his …

In this episode, we talk with entertainer Jeanie Muse about the 1951 film A Streetcar Named Desire. We look at the film from various points of view. We discuss the plot, the themes, and the Academy Award winning cast. Click on the pic and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Be sure to catch Jeanie’s lovely music on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1136TxdpczhrAxF…

In this episode we are excited to talk with Howard Suber about his documentary on Turner Classic Movies called The Power of Film. Howard taught film at UCLA School of Theater for more than 50 years. The documentary is a six part series that will air as a marathon on April 10. It discusses varying subjects that explain how and why films are construc…

In this episode, we catch up with David Meule about his book entitled, Joan Crawford in Film Noir The Actress as Auter. The book discusses Joan’s roles in all of her noir films. We talk about her acting approach to the films and her reasoning for role selection. We also talk about her role in helping with scripts during this period. Fun conversatio…

In this episode, we talk about our most popular shows including discussions with experts on films as well as interviews with some actors, directors, and writers. We’ve gained thousands of listeners and our Facebook page has had over 175 million reactions and comments. We celebrate the best shows and highlight the many great people that made it happ…

In this episode, we go back to analyze the 5th Academy Awards major category winners. Grand Hotel won Best Picture. Was that award deserved? We also talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress categories. Have a listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this week’s episode, we talk with filmmaker Glenn Andreiev about the 1930 film The Blue Angel. We talk about how the film shot Marlene Dietrich into stardom. We also talk about the six other films Dietrich made with director Josef von Sternberg. We also chat with Glenn about Emil Jannings, the lead character. There were multiple remakes, that we…

In this week’s episode we attempt to predict the winners of this year’s major Oscars. This is all conjecture and just the thoughts of your podcast host. They could all be wrong…. or….they could all be right. Have a listen and hear the predictions and compare it when the winners are. Let’s see how good your host is. This is a first for the podcast. …

In this episode, we remember Norman Jewison, who recently passed . We discuss the top 10 films directed by Jewison. Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this week’s podcast episode, we talk with biographer/silent film enthusiast about Max Linder. Lisa has written a biography about the brilliant silent film comedian that so many haven’t heard of or seen. We talk about his films. We also talk about his huge influences on legends such as Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Harold Lloyd. We also tal…

In this episode, we discuss four very different foreign noirs from the sixties. 1. Payroll is a British hidden gem heist film where men successfully rob an armored truck but an unraveling happens. 2. Breathless, a French film directed by Jean-Luc Goddard features a man that kills a cop on the run. 3. Cash on Demand stars Peter Cushing as a bank bra…

In this episode, we talk with film expert Andy Wolverton about the 1955 psychological thriller, Diablique. We discuss the production, the cast, characters, and impact of the film. We also talk about the director l, Henri-Georges Clouzot and his career. Listen for a bit at the end of small discussion about the remake in 1996 that starred Sharon Ston…

In this episode, we talk with classic film enthusiast, April Clemmer. We discuss the 1949 psychological drama, The Heiress. The film stars Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, and Miriam Hopkins. We break down the performances and complex characters of the film. We also talk about the actors, director William Wyler, and the eigh…

In this episode, we talk about the 4th Academy Awards held in 1931. Cimarron won for Best Picture. 93 years later do we still think that was the best production? Lionel Barrymore won for Best Actor for A Free Soul while Marie Dressler won for Best Actress. We talk about those categories as well. We just have a little fun talking about what other pr…

In this episode, we go back to the 3rd Academy Awards in 1930. We discuss the winners of the three major awards and explore 94 years later if others would have been more deserving. All Quiet On the Western Front won the Outstanding Production Award. Was it the best? George Arliss and Norma Shearer won in the acting categories. Were they the best? C…

In honor of this week’s college football playoff and the upcoming NFL postseason, we put together a list of top 10 football films. It’s a diverse list of comedy and drama, but these are the best ones in the opinion of your humble podcast host. Click and listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Don’t forget to leave a good review to help the show grow listeners. Thanks for li…

In this episode, we take some time to reflect on the most popular episodes of 2023. We also recommend some reading, watching, and listening. We will go on a brief hiatus and have some fresh episodes in 2024. Thanks so much for listening this year! Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we revisit our recurring study of Disney. This time we talk about what went on in Disney in 1999. It was a very bad year for most Disney releases but for two pretty big ones including Tarzan and Toy Story 2. We go over each of the Disney releases of 1999 including the subsidiary studios. Thanks for listening!…

In this episode, we talk about some bad movies from the 1980s that some of us love. Bad movies with some value. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk about the 1955 black comedy The Ladykillers. We talk about the brilliant script, wonderful comedic performance, and the production. We also touch on the 2004 remake by the Cohen Brothers starring Tom Hanks. Click and listen! Thanks for listening! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode we talk with director Glenn Andreiev about Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. We talk in detail about the gags, cast, and troubled production. Obviously we talk about the great Bela Lugosi back in the Dracula costume. We talk about the ensuing monster films that Abbott and Costello made after this. We also talk about other Unive…

In this episode we discuss the 1932 pre-code thriller, Thirteen Women. Mary Mallory (film historian) is our guest. We talk about the themes, plot, and actors in the film. The film stars a young Myrna Loy in a role most film fans are not accustomed to seeing her.Loy plays the role of a serial killer wanting revenge on ex-classmates that were rude to…

In this episode, we begin a recurring series where we explore each year’s Academy Awards. We will talk about three of the big awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. We will either affirm the winners or pick the one we thought should have won. This time we try to decide if William Wellman’s Wings with Clara Bow was worthy. We also look …

In this episode, we talk with TCM film presenter Alicia Malone. We asked Alicia to list five films from five eras with strong female personalities. You’ll be a little surprised on a couple of them. We also talk about how she got into the classics and how she got started on TCM It’s a compelling conversation with one of the true champions of classic…

In the episode, we talk about the two big films of the summer, Barbie and Oppenheimer. Are these films going to bring the cinema to a different place? Jennifer Lawrence stars in No Hard Feelings, a comedy in 2023. Can comedies come back? We also talk about films that are upcoming in the future. A new entry to the Planet of the Apes cannon, a remake…

In this episode, we discuss the 1992 thriller Unlawful Entry. The film stars Kurt Russell, Ray Liotta, and Madeline Stowe. It’s all about a dirty cop that develops an obsession. We talk about the themes, plot, characters and actors of the film. We also talk about other movies like it such as Breakdown also with Kurt Russell. By the way, what happen…

In this episode we t talk with Jeannie Von Jazz about the 1980 love story drama (sci-fi?) film Sometimes in Time. We talk about the plot, production, characters, and success of the film. We also talk about the stars of the film, Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!…

In this episode we explore four Charlton Heston films that deal with a dystopian society or apocalyptic society. Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Omega Man, and Soylent Green all deal with dystopia or post-apocalypse. We talk about the plot, the success, and legacy of each film. Click and enjoy! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Don’t forget to tell your…

In this episode, we talk about 1962 John Ford classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. Glenn and I talk about John Wayne, James Stewart, and the rest of the cast. We talk about John Ford and his legacy. We also talk about how difficult Ford was during this shoot. We discuss the themes, characters, and the success of the film. Be sure to check out …

In this episode we talk about the 1959 comedy No Time for Sergeants starring Andy Griffith. We talk about the plot, the actors, and many of the tv shows the film inspired. Click on the pic and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk about the 1941 Humphrey Bogart film, High Sierra. We talk about how this film changed the trajectory of Bogart, and how it also eventually would affect negatively the career of George Raft. We also talk about Ida Lupino and the other costars of the film. We also discuss the understated career of director Raul Walsh. By the …

In this episode, we talk again with biographer and film enthusiast Lara Gabrielle about the 1936 comedy, Libeled Lady. The film stars Hollywood giants Jean Harlow, William Powell, Myrna Loy, and Spencer Tracy. We discuss the four actors and characters. We also talk about the plot, the fun gags, and the success of the screwball comedy. Be sure to cl…

In this episode, we talk with entertainer Ginger Pauley about the 1933 pre-code musical 42nd Street. We talk about the music choreography, plot, and the beautiful ladies in it (Ruby Keeler, Bebe Daniels, Ginger Rogers, Una Merkel, and Toby Wing). We also explore the pre-code aspect of the film as it contains much innuendo. Ginger is the host of Vin…

In this special episode, we begin the show with a conversation with Andrew Linn. Andrew runs a a theater in Kansas City, Missouri called The Stray Cat Theater. We talk with Andrew about his mission with this special movie house that screens many films that aren’t widely known about. We also have a compelling conversation with Kara Heitz about Virgi…

In this episode, we talk about more great character actors. 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk about more great character actors. 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk with Josh about all of the Indiana Jones films. We talk a lot about the first one, Raiders of the Lost Ark.. We also give lots of facts and opinions on the next three. Lastly,, Josh and I discuss our views on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, fresh off our first viewing. It was a pleasure to rewatch all these special f…

In this episode, we talk about what Disney was doing in 1996-1997. We talk briefly about all the films Disney released in these years with the Disney heading and also its subsidiaries. There was good and there was really bad. Thanks for listening! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode we talk about the 1980 comedy Used Cars. We talk about how the role helped bridge the careers of Kurt Russell and director Robert Zemeckis. We also talk about the greatness of Jack Warden. We will also touch on the careers of the costars of this crazy and at times raunchy comedy. And much more! Please click on the pic or link that y…

In this episode, we talk about a hidden gem from 1975. It’s a thriller starring Hayley Mills in a film that isn’t akin at all to her Disney appearances. In this film, Hayley Mills plays a woman traveling dangerously while there is killer escapee from an asylum. We talk about the plot, the director (Sidney Hayers) , and the costars of the film inclu…

In this episode, we talk with Randy Phillips about Godzilla films. We go through over 30 films over 7 decades. Randy talks with us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of each film through the years. Click and listen! 🦖🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk with writer and film noir enthusiast Andy Wolverton about the 1953 hidden gem called The Hitch-Hiker. We talk about the plot of the two men being hijacked in their car by a ruthless killer. We talk about the characters and actors. We also take plenty of time to celebrate the rich career of the director, Ida Lupino. Check ou…

In this episode we talk with classic film enthusiast Karie Bible. Karie tell us of 10 films she loves and wants others to discover. Kari takes us through silent films, musicals, foreign films, and thrillers. Karie is a true champion for classic films. https://www.cemeterytour.com/ Thanks for listening!…

In this episode we talk with David Meuel about his book “Silent Film’s Last Hurrah: The Remarkable Movies of the Long 1928.” It’s all about the end of the silent film era and we explore a little bit of the films from the end of the first era of the Hollywood industry. Be sure to get a copy of the book. Link below https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/…

In this episode we talk with writer Allen Ellenberger about his new book about classic film actresses Anita Page. We talk about the life, loves, and interesting career path of one Hollywood’s true classic beauties. Be sure to buy Allen’s book. Here is a link to his library. Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode, we talk with author Laini Giles about actress Marie Prevost. We talk about the films, life, and loves of Marie Prevost. We also talk about Laini’s book “Bathing Beauty.” Laini is an accomplished author and a true classic film enthusiast. Below is the link to Laini’s website and books. https://lainigiles.com/ Thanks for listening!…

In this episode we continue with our discussion of 30 great character actors from all generations of film. Please listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!저자 David

In the first of 2 episodes, we celebrate 30 great character actors. We talk about their work and why character actors are so important. Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode we review five recent films of different kinds. We talk about Sharper with Julianne Moore. We also discuss Tar with Cate Blanchett, Oscar darling Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Glass Onion. We also talk about the insane film, Babylon. Thanks for listening!저자 David

In this episode we chronicle the history of Disney in 1995. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly films Disney put out in 1995. We also talk about one great one… Toy Story was primarily put together by pioneering Pixar Studios. The movie set the standard for animated film the same way Snow White did five decades earlier. Have a listen! 🎥🎥 T…