CLASSICS-Sullivan's Travels
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most beloved comedy classics from the 1940s. We're celebrating Preston Sturges' masterpiece, Sullivan's Travels. Brandon is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Morgan Matson, to break down this hilarious and heartwarming tribute to the art of comedy. Brandon and Morgan discuss the performances of Joel McCrea and Veronica Lake along with the regular Sturges stock company of character actors. They also mention why this film is one of the most important movie about the movies ever made.
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CLASSICS-Tootsie
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most beloved comedies in film history. Brandon is joined by Christian Keys to celebrate 1982's Tootsie. Christian is Associate Producer for One Day to Love, a podcast hosted by actress Tonja Walker. He also happens to be a classic film aficionado. Brandon and Christian discuss how the film remains both fresh & funny as well as a time capsule of the early 80s. They praise the direction of Sydney Pollack and performances by the great ensemble cast including Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Bill Murray, Dabney Coleman and Charles Durning. We...
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CLASSICS-Michael Curtiz-Interview with Alan K Rode
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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome film historian/preservationist Alan K. Rode to the podcast. Alan has been at the forefront of classic film community for many years. He has produced and hosted annual film festivals, produced documentaries & audio commentaries and authored two notable cinema biographies. Brandon and Alan discuss one of those titles at length; "Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film". Brandon and Alan discuss Curtiz's directing style, personality and the many beloved films he brought to the screen. The two also spend time discussing the evergreen appeal of film noir for...
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CLASSICS-Not Even Nominated-Interview with John DiLeo
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Front Row Classics welcomes back author, John DiLeo, to discuss his latest book : "Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances". The book takes a look at forty overlooked performances by actors whose co-stars took home the gold on Oscar night. The book celebrates performances ranging from the silent era through modern day. Brandon and John discuss several of the performances highlighted from films such as Captains Courageous, Paper Moon, Mary Poppins, Key Largo and Ordinary People. John DiLeo is the author of seven other books about classic...
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CLASSICS-National Velvet
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Front Row Classics is once again celebrating MGM's 100th anniversary with a look at a timeless family classics. Brandon welcome back friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy, to talk about 1944's National Velvet. Brandon and Matt celebrate the remarkable performances of Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney at the height of their adolescent stardom. The hosts also explore World War II's impact on the film as well as the talents of director Clarence Brown.
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CLASSICS-A Face in the Crowd
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most daring, satirical films to ever come out of Hollywood. Brandon is joined, once again, by author & film historian Chris Yogerst. Chris recently penned "The Warner Brothers" for the University Press of Kentucky. A Face in the Crowd is a signature Warner film directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg. The movie features topics relating to politics & media that are still scarily relevant today. Brandon and Chris discuss those topics as well as the powerhouse performance of Andy Griffith as Lonesome Rhodes. The hosts also...
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CLASSICS • Carrie (1976)
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Happy Halloween from Front Row Classics. Brandon welcomes back Emmett Stanton to take a look at Brian DePalma's Carrie. Based on Stephen King's novel, Carrie remains as effective as it was in 1976. It not only remains a horror classic but also an indictment of bullying. Brandon and Emmett praise the Oscar nominated performances of Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. We also highlight the performances of Betty Buckley, Nancy Allen, Amy Irving and John Travolta.
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MONSTERCAST • Shaun of the Dead
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#MonsterCast concludes with our 3rd and final spotlight for 2024: 2004's horror-comedy masterpiece Shaun of the Dead. Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his life is his girlfriend, Liz, who wishes desperately for Shaun to grow up and be a man. When the town is inexplicably overrun with zombies, Shaun must rise to the occasion and protect both Liz and his mother. Jeremy and Sara talk about the dual...
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CLASSICS • Corman/Poe Double Feature w/ Jackson Cooper
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Front Row Classics is celebrating the late Roger Corman with a double dose of films from his lauded Poe Cycle in the 1960s. Brandon is joined by Jackson Cooper, Executive Director of the American Genre Film Archive, to break down House of Usher (1960) and Tomb of Ligeia (1964). Brandon and Jackson celebrate the gothic and macabre tone in which Corman approached these films. We also pay tribute the star of both films, the one and only Vincent Price.
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FLASHBACK • A Nightmare on Elm Street (40th Anniversary)
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#MonsterCast brings us so many awesome things at the Network but this one is high up on the list as we welcome back the crew of #Flashback to the fold! Man did we miss you guys! Ryan, Jay and Erin are back to break down the 40th Anniversary of Wes Craven's beyond iconic monster thriller A Nightmare On Elm Street. In this classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger, a disfigured midnight mangler who preys on the teenagers in their dreams -- which, in turn, kills them in reality. After investigating the phenomenon, Nancy begins to suspect that a dark secret...
info_outlineBrandon welcome Emmett Stanton back to the podcast to take a look at one of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. 9 to 5 placed a comedic spotlight on the plight of working women in America. The film, directed by Colin Higgins, segues from satire to full out farce. Brandon and Emmett discuss the powerhouse trio of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton (in her film debut). They also pay tribute to the late, great Dabney Coleman whose portrayal of Mr. Hart walks the line between villain and sympathetic scoundrel.