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CLASSICS-Three Days of the Condor 09/08/2025

CLASSICS-Three Days of the Condor Brandon Davis welcomes Klarissa Becksted, host of the new film podcast I've Seen That One, to discuss one of the most iconic spy thrillers of the 1970s on Front Row Classics. The episode explores Sydney Pollack’s stylish and suspenseful direction, the effortless charisma of Robert Redford, and standout performances by Faye Dunaway, Max von Sydow, and John Houseman. Brandon and Klarissa also reflect on the era’s political paranoia and how it shaped the film’s enduring relevance and tension-filled narrative. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/38129470

CLASSICS-The Facts of Life 09/06/2025

CLASSICS-The Facts of Life Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the finest films in the legendary careers of Bob Hope and Lucille Ball: The Facts of Life (1960). Brandon and Emmett Stanton take a closer look at this witty and sophisticated comedy, directed and co-written by Melvin Frank alongside his longtime collaborator, Norman Panama. The film offers a refreshing departure from typical romantic comedies of the era, providing both Bob and Lucy with rich, layered roles that highlight their dramatic and comedic range. Brandon and Emmett also spotlight standout supporting performances from Don DeFore, Ruth Hussey, and Louis Nye, while exploring the film’s surprisingly poignant themes beneath the laughs. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/38110650

CLASSICS-Midnight 08/31/2025

CLASSICS-Midnight Front Row Classics is shining a spotlight on one of the most underrated gems of Hollywood’s golden year, 1939. Brandon is joined by writer and podcaster Emily Edwards to discuss Midnight, the sparkling romantic comedy directed by Mitchell Leisen. Featuring a razor-sharp script by Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett, the film delivers wit, charm, and a dose of zany fun from start to finish. Brandon and Emily dive into the film’s irresistible performances, celebrating the impeccable work of Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Mary Astor, and John Barrymore. Join them as they explore why Midnight deserves a brighter place in the spotlight of classic film history. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/38035795

CLASSICS-Interview with Raji Ahsan 08/29/2025

CLASSICS-Interview with Raji Ahsan Front Row Classics sits down with actor and filmmaker Raji Ahsan. Raji recently wrote an upcoming short film entitled Dr. Sam. He and Brandon chat about the origins of the film and how he came about casting both Lucie Arnaz and Alec Baldwin in the film. The two also discuss Raji's background in the arts and the journey he's taken to get to this point. Raji's personal stories about his connections to Arnaz and Baldwin are both touching and inspiring. The two also celebrate their love of I Love Lucy since childhood. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/38017080

CLASSICS-Born Yesterday 08/27/2025

CLASSICS-Born Yesterday Front Row Classics celebrates Judy Holliday's Oscar winning performance in 1950's Born Yesterday. Brandon and Peter Martin take a look at one of greatest stage to screen translations of a play in film history. The two discuss Holliday's legendary characterization of Billie Dawn. The performances of William Holden and Broderick Crawford are also celebrated. We also discuss the amazing body of work of George Cukor and the legendary 1950 Best Actress Oscar race. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37974855

CLASSICS-Confessions of a Nazi Spy 08/25/2025

CLASSICS-Confessions of a Nazi Spy Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most audacious films of the 1930s. Brandon is joined by Christian Blauvelt from IndieWire to take a look at 1939's Confessions of a Nazi Spy. The two discuss the bravery of Warner Brothers to take a stand against Nazi Germany when it was not popular to do so. They also discuss the film's documentary feel thanks to director, Anatole Litvak. The lead performance of Edward G Robinson is also celebrated. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37943270

CLASSICS- Interview with Melody Thomas Scott 08/22/2025

CLASSICS- Interview with Melody Thomas Scott Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Melody Thomas Scott to the show. Melody has delighted audiences at Nikki Newman on The Young and the Restless since 1979. She and Brandon sit down to discuss he lengthy acting career which began when she was three. They discuss her work in films like Marnie, The Shootist and The Beguiled. Melody also reminisces about her memories of luminaries such as John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Kirk Douglas and Clint Eastwood. We also discuss Melody and Brandon's shared love of I Love Lucy. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37923255

CLASSICS-A Conversation on John Wayne with Anita Swift 08/20/2025

CLASSICS-A Conversation on John Wayne with Anita Swift Front Row Classics is happy to welcome Anita Swift to the show. Anita is the oldest granddaughter of John Wayne. She sits down with Brandon to chat about her grandfather's legacy, share personal stories and give insight into the icon we all know as "The Duke". Brandon and Anita also spend time discussing one of the Duke's greatest films, Rio Bravo and conclude by discussing the work and impact of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. You can find out more about the work of the Foundation at https://johnwayne.org/. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37886840

CLASSICS-Celebrating Marion Davies with Lara Gabrielle 08/18/2025

CLASSICS-Celebrating Marion Davies with Lara Gabrielle Front Row Classics welcomes author & historian, Lara Gabrielle to celebrate the life of Marion Davies. Lara's book, "Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies", is a meticulously researched biography detailing Davies' trailblazing life. Brandon and Lara mention the many misconceptions of Davies' life & career. They also chat about Davies paving the way for comediennes from Carole Lombard & Lucille Ball to Carol Burnett & Madeline Kahn. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37858390

CLASSICS-Chatting World War II Hollywood with Martin Turnbull 08/15/2025

CLASSICS-Chatting World War II Hollywood with Martin Turnbull Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author Martin Turnbull to the show for the first time. Martin is an accomplished scribe who has written several series of historical fiction novels set during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Brandon and Martin discuss his origins as a classic film lover and segue into a chat about Hollywood during World War II. They also mention Martin's latest "Hollywood Home Front Trilogy" which features many dramatic aspects of Hollywood's war years. You can find more information about his work at martinturnbull.com. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37837055

CLASSICS-Dog Day Afternoon 08/13/2025

CLASSICS-Dog Day Afternoon Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dog Day Afternoon. Brandon welcomes back Matt Duffy to take a look at this landmark crime drama from the legendary Sidney Lumet. The two take a look at the Oscar nominated performance from Al Pacino in one of his signature roles. The performances of John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon and James Broderick are also celebrated. Brandon and Matt also talk about the authenticity of movies filmed in New York City in the 70s. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37792260

CLASSICS-Hands Across The Table 08/10/2025

CLASSICS-Hands Across The Table Front Row Classics welcomes back author & historian Olympia Kiriakou to discuss another gem from Carole Lombard's filmography. Brandon and Olympia are taking a look at Hands Across the Table from 1935. The two discuss the romantic chemistry between Lombard and Fred MacMurray. The sleek direction from the underrated Mitchell Leisen is also praised. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37746405

CLASSICS-Summer Under the Starts with Mario Cantone 08/06/2025

CLASSICS-Summer Under the Starts with Mario Cantone Turner Classics Movies is celebrating its' yearly Summer Under the Stars festival this August. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back actor/comedian, Mario Cantone to the show. Mario is co-hosting every Wednesday night with Ben Mankiewicz this August. His stint premieres tonight at 8pm est/7pm cst with Judy Garland. Mario and Ben will also celebrate James Cagney, Shirley MacLaine and Joan Crawford on the following Wednesdays. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37701685

CLASSICS-Lydia 08/05/2025

CLASSICS-Lydia Front Row Classics welcomes back author Mayukh Sen to celebrate Merle Oberon. Brandon and Mayukh are taking a look at one of Merle's greatest screen performances. 1941's Lydia provided Merle with a perfect vehicle to showcasing her talent & beauty. The two celebrate the incredible camera work and pace from director Julien Duvivier. We also honor the supporting cast including Joseph Cotten, George Reeves the final screen appearance from Edna May Oliver. Mayukh's book "Love, Queenie" is still available wherever books are sold. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37675725

CLASSICS- Alice Adams 08/02/2025

CLASSICS- Alice Adams Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the earliest triumphs of Katherine Hepburn's career. Brandon and Peter Martin are taking a look at 1935's Alice Adams. The hosts chat about the screenplay adapted from the Booth Tarkington novel. We also discuss the direction by George Stevens in one of his earlier efforts. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37644155

CLASSICS-Christmas in July 2025 with Jeremy Arnold 07/31/2025

CLASSICS-Christmas in July 2025 with Jeremy Arnold Brandon welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Jeremy Arnold to celebrate Christmas in July. Jeremy is the author of "Christmas in the Movies: 35 Classics to Celebrate the Season" and is highlighting two lesser known gems. We start of with We're No Angels from 1955 which is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Brandon and Jeremy, then, discuss the 20th anniversary of Joyeux Noel from 2005. "Christmas in the Movies" is still available from TCM and Running Press wherever books are sold. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37616545

CLASSICS-Top 5 Summer Movies 07/29/2025

CLASSICS-Top 5 Summer Movies The summer heat is raging and Front Row Classics is taking a look at some of our favorite summer movies. Brandon is joined by Jessica Pickens, an unabashed fan of summer, to count down their top 5 favorite classic films to watch in summer. Our picks run the gamut of stars from Frankie & Annette to James Cagney to Sandra Dee and Elvis. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37588980

CLASSICS- A Guy Named Joe 07/25/2025

CLASSICS- A Guy Named Joe Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Morgan Matson to take a look at 1943's A Guy Named Joe. This romantic, WW2 melodrama still packs an emotional punch due to the performances of Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne and Van Johnson. Brandon and Morgan discuss the MGM gloss along with Victor Fleming's well-paced direction. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37549315

Front Row Network- Midwest Wrestling Coalition- Wrestling Like It's 1989 07/25/2025

Front Row Network- Midwest Wrestling Coalition- Wrestling Like It's 1989 The Front Row Network welcomes the Midwest Wrestling Coalition to the show. Brandon sits down with booker/promoter Shane Walters to preview their upcoming show this Saturday, July 26th. The show is entitled "Wrestling Like It's 1989". Brandon and Shane discuss the details of the show and how it will be a throwback to old school wrestling. We, then welcome MWC World Coalition Champion, Mario Pardua followed by Jayson Breed and Clean Cut Cole Stevens to preview all of the action-packed fun. The show will be at Alton Wood River Sportsman Club in Godfrey, IL. Doors open at 6pm with bell time at 7pm. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37543240

CLASSICS-Pretty Woman 07/22/2025

CLASSICS-Pretty Woman Front Row Classics is stepping into the 1990s to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Pretty Woman. Brandon and April Clemmer are discussing the classic film connections that permeate throughout the classic Garry Marshall comedy. They also pay tribute to the performances of Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Hector Elizondo and the final screen appearance of Ralph Bellamy. The two also pine about the lost art of romantic comedies. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37500340

CLASSICS-Celebrating Hattie McDaniel with Kevin John Goff 07/18/2025

CLASSICS-Celebrating Hattie McDaniel with Kevin John Goff Front Row Classics welcomes Kevin John Goff to the podcast. Kevin is the great-grand-nephew of Hattie McDaniel and Executive Director of the Hattie McDaniel Estate. Brandon and Kevin discusses Hattie's journey through show business and road to Hollywood. The two discuss the many barriers she broke and her astonishing perseverance. Kevin also discusses the many projects he's involved with keeping the McDaniel legacy alive. You can find all of the updates at www.hattiemcdaniel.com /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37463110

CLASSICS- The Plot Thickens Season 6 with Ben Mankiewicz 07/16/2025

CLASSICS- The Plot Thickens Season 6 with Ben Mankiewicz Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Turner Classics Movies' host, Ben Mankiewicz. Brandon and Ben are chatting about the new season of the TCM podcast, The Plot Thickens. This season focuses on the storied production of 1963's Cleopatra. Ben's great-uncle, Joseph L. Mankiewicz, helmed the mammoth production and had to navigate through one of the most stressful shoots in Hollywood history. This season, you'll hear many of the participants through their own words. Some long-standing myths will even be busted, The new season of The Plot Thickens drops tomorrow, July 17th and all podcast apps. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37428120

CLASSICS-Gypsy 07/15/2025

CLASSICS-Gypsy Front Row Classics is taking a look at the 1962 film adaptation of Gypsy. Brandon is joined by Jordan Rinkenberger and Kimmy Schofield to discuss the film. Jordan is the director of the upcoming production by Champaign Urbana Drama Makers in Champaign, IL. Kimmy will be tackling the legendary role of Louise in this production. The three discuss the film adaptation and how it compares to the stage production. The performances of Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood and Karl Malden are also discussed. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37408965

CLASSICS-The Odd Couple 07/13/2025

CLASSICS-The Odd Couple Front Row Classics welcomes Andrew Corns of The Revisionist's Almanac podcast. Andrew's show takes a unique look at past Oscar races where he and his guests re-vote to see how those ceremonies may have gone in the present day. This week, he is taking a bit of a break from his serious Oscar fare discussing a comedy classics with Brandon. The hosts are discussing 1968's The Odd Couple. Brandon and Andrew discuss the timeless comedy of Neil Simon along with the legendary performances of Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37391995

CLASSICS-Oklahoma! 07/09/2025

CLASSICS-Oklahoma! Front Row Classics is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma. Brandon is joined by three guests who are currently involved in the Springfield Muni's production opening this weekend. We welcome Assistant Director, Jacob Padhe along with Curley & Laurey themselves, Nathan Moss and Brooke Seacrist. We discuss their feelings on the show and how they've approached this production. Then, we'll move on to the film version and how it still captures the magic of the stage production. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37349680

CLASSICS-Caged 07/08/2025

CLASSICS-Caged Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most daring films of the early 1950s. Brandon is joined by Larry Aubrey to discuss Caged from 1950. They discuss how Caged is the grandmother of all "women-in-prison" movies. Brandon and Larry also celebrate the Oscar nominated performances of Eleanor Parker and Hope Emerson. Caged is one of the highlights in the career of director John Cromwell who is also celebrated. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37339140

CLASSICS-Conversation with Vanessa O'Neil 07/04/2025

CLASSICS-Conversation with Vanessa O'Neil Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Vanessa O'Neil to the podcast. Vanessa is the granddaughter of Judy Garland and daughter of, recent podcast guest, Lorna Luft. Brandon and Vanessa discuss what it means to carry the Garland Legacy and how she recently decided to pick up the mantle. The two also chat about what it means to be the descendant of a legendary family member. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37280135

CLASSICS-Coal Miners Daughter 07/02/2025

CLASSICS-Coal Miners Daughter Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most celebrated biopics in history. Brandon is, once again, joined by Peter Martin to discuss 1980's Coal Miner's Daughter. We discuss the Oscar winning performance of Sissy Spacek at the legendary Loretta Lynn. Brandon and Peter also pay tribute to the performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Beverly D'Angelo. The discussion also turns to the amazing direction by Michael Apted who keeps the film unpretentious and appealing to even non-country music fans. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37252095

CLASSICS-More Classics Film Opinions with Brandon and Friends 06/30/2025

CLASSICS-More Classics Film Opinions with Brandon and Friends Back by popular demand, Brandon is one again joined by Ben Burke, Emmett Stanton and Matt Duffy to discuss all things Classics film. The four play classic film games, discuss guilty pleasures and talk performances they wish could be recast. It's another episode of outrageous fun with three of the Front Row's most popular regulars. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37225055

CLASSICS-Musical Matinee with Dave Karger 06/27/2025

CLASSICS-Musical Matinee with Dave Karger We're continuing our tenth anniversary celebration with a conversation with Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave and Brandon both share an affinity for movie musicals and spend time discussing some of their favorites. We also discuss what Dave has coming up on Musical Matinee which airs every Saturday at 12pm est/11am cst on Turner Classic Movies. /episode/index/show/frontrowmoviereviews/id/37198655

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