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Front Row Classics is taking a look one of the most popular love stories from the late 1950s. Brandon is joined by film historian & author Sloan De Forest to take a look at 1959's A Summer Place. The two discuss the origins of the film and how it pushed the envelope with it's coming-of-age themes. Brandon and Sloan also discuss how the film walks the line between serious drama and campy time capsule. We also take some time to highlight the iconic "Theme from a Summer Place" by Max Steiner.

The 2025 Movie Awards Season is officially underway as the 82nd Annual Golden Globes have announced their winners. It was a fun show with some genuine surprises and could spell a truly chaotic and unpredictable awards season to come. Resident movie award crazies Ryan and Jeremy have the full breakdown from the ceremony and what stood out most.  They talk about the continued dominance of FX's Shogun in the TV drama categories including 3 acting wins; Colin Farrell and Jodie Foster's well-earned wins in the stacked limited series categories; Demi Moore and Zoe Saldana's marker dropping wins to lead off the competitive female acting categories; what big wins for The Brutalist and Emilia Perez mean for the heated Best Picture race; and is Wicked really going the same route as Lord of the Rings? All this and more in this first breakdown of the Awards season. GOLDEN GLOBES 2025 is available NOW on Paramount+. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Hello all you Wrestle-Heads and welcome to the new and improved FIVE STAR POD SPLASH! It's a new year and the start of a brand new era in WWE as Raw officially debuts on Netflix. As such, we've taken the same cue and revamped our format to include weekly mini-reviews of Raw and Smackdown to go with our full reviews with the full crew of the PLE's. And since we're coming up on the Royal Rumble, there's much to look forward to. But in this episode Jeremy is breaking down his thoughts on the inaugural episode of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. From the emotional and stirring opening to the PLE level matches. The Rock returns, John Cena kicks off his retirement tour by declaring for the Rumble, legends and celebrities galore and much more! Let's run those ropes together! WWE RAW is available NOW on Netflix. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Front Row Classics welcomes back professional wrestler Marina Tucker to discuss her favorite film of all time: The Wizard of Oz. Brandon and Marina celebrate Oz's 85th anniversary by discussing the aspects that have made a perennial favorite for over eight decades.

Happy New Year from Front Row Classics! Brandon is joined by friend of the podcast, Emmett Stanton, to ring in 2025. We're taking a look at the first two sequels to The Thin Man: After the Thin Man (1936) and Another Thin Man (1939). Brandon and Emmett discuss the further adventures of Nick, Nora and Asta as they navigate their way through two new murder mysteries. They also pay tribute to the incredible roster of character actors that populate both films.

Front Row Classics is spending New Year's Eve with Clark Kent and Lois Lane. We're taking a look at 1978's Superman. Brandon is joined by Ryan Bijan from Cowtown Movie Classics to discuss this legendary film. We celebrate the legendary Christopher Reeve in his signature role. Brandon and Ryan also discuss the direction of Richard Donner and lasting legacy of the film.    

We're celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Muppet Movie on Front Row Classics. Brandon is joined by Jason Reynal to commemorate this Muppet origin story from 1979. They discuss the memorable introductions of each character as well as the legendary cameos featuring Orson Welles, Richard Pryor and Bob Hope. The two also discuss the heartwarming musical score by Paul Williams featuring the iconic. "Rainbow Connection".

Front Row Classics welcomes back Jessica Pickens to discuss a gem from the 1960s. Brandon and Jessica are taking a look at The Trouble with Angels from 1966. This was Hayley Mills' first project after her run at the Walt Disney Studios. This film is an authentic look at the coming of age of teenage girls in a Catholic school. Rosalind Russell gives one of her signature performances at Mother Superior along with a solid supporting cast. Brandon and Jessica break down many charming moments including two holiday-themed scenes.

Merry Christmas from Front Row Classics. We're pleased to welcome back Natasha Gregson Wagner. Natasha is an actress, author & producer and returns to discuss one of her mother's most beloved movies: Miracle on 34th St. Brandon and Natasha discuss the film's lasting legacy and why it still warms our hearts in 2024. They also highlight Natasha's participation in the newest fragrance named after her mom.

We're taking a look at one of the most beloved Christmas classics on this Christmas Eve. Brandon is, once again. joined by New York Times bestselling author, Morgan Matson, to take a look at 1947's The Bishop's Wife. This warm and charming film personifies the holiday spirit thanks to it's incredible cast including Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Brandon and Morgan discuss the many memorable moments that help to keep this movie a perennial holiday favorite.

Front Row Classics begins its celebration of the holidays with an underrated gem from 1944. Brandon welcomes back Mary-Catherine Pazzano and Dana Harrison to take a look at 1944's I'll Be Seeing You. This film explores topics not typically discussed at the time of release such as PTSD. We discuss the stand out performances from Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten and a teenage Shirley Temple. The film also features some very warm moments set at Christmas time. 

Front Row Classics is having a little fun this holiday season. Brandon welcomes three friends of the podcast (Emmett Stanton, Benjamin Burke and Matt Duffy) to give some unfiltered classic film opinions. We're playing a game of This or That featuring classic films and classic film stars. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most underrated films in Bette Davis' filmography during her time at Warner Brothers. Brandon welcomes Samantha Mason to look at 1942's In This Our Life. Samantha is a history teacher and movie buff who cohosts the Movie Club podcast with former Front Row guest, Hayley Chow. Brandon and Samantha dive into a film that was both current and ahead of its time in many ways. Themes of racial prejudice and possible incest are peppered into John Huston's potboiler.  The movie also features one of Davis' most unsympathetic character portrayals. She is supported by an amazing ensemble cast including Olivia de Havilland, George Brent, Dennis Morgan, Billie Burke, Charles Coburn and Hattie McDaniel. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most charming, romantic films of all time. Brandon is joined by Ryan Taylor to discuss 1947's The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Ryan is a life-long classic film fans and has her own classic film content on Instagram celebrating Theda Bara. Brandon and Ryan praise the simple, but effective storytelling in The Ghost and Mrs Muir. The pitch perfect performances of Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison along with taut direction by Joseph L. Mankiewicz help to create a film that's been a fan-favorite for generations. The hosts also praise the supporting performances from George Sanders, Natalie Wood and Edna Best along with the haunting score by Bernard Hermann. 

Brandon welcome entertainment journalist Esther Zuckerman to Front Row Classics. Esther has recently penned "Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today". The book focuses on the impact & legacy of romantic comedies from the beginning of cinema through today. Brandon and Esther discuss some of the greatest directors & stars who placed their stamp on rom-coms through the years. They also discuss the themes and narratives commonly found romantic films. Brandon also gets Esther's thoughts on the future of romantic comedies in the era of streaming. "Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today" is available wherever books are sold from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies. ESTHER ZUCKERMAN is an entertainment journalist whose work has appeared in publications like the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, GQ, the Hollywood Reporter, and many more. She is the author of Beyond the Best Dressed and A Field Guide to Internet Boyfriends. Esther lives and writes in New York City.  

Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most popular screwball romantic comedies of the 1930s. We're taking a look at My Man Godfrey from 1936. Brandon welcomes back Olympia Kiriakou to the podcast. Olympia is the author of Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy. Brandon and Olympia discuss the fantastic performances of Carole Lombard and William Powell that defines both their on-screen and real-life chemistry. They also focus on the major themes of the film that remain as relevant as their were during the Great Depression. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of greatest Hollywood films about Hollywood ever made. Brandon welcomes back April Clemmer to discuss 1952's The Bad and the Beautiful. Vincente Minnelli's glamourous and cynical take on the movie business still packs a punch today. Brandon and April consider the performances of Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas as two of the best performances in their careers. They also discuss the amazing supporting cast including Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Gilbert Roland and Gloria Grahame (in one of the shortest Oscar winning performances on record). 

Front Row Classics is happy welcome Oscar-nominated actress, Cathy Moriarty. Cathy is currently appearing in "I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers" at THE BENT in Palm Springs, CA from December 6th-27th. Cathy is portraying, legendary Hollywood talent agent, Sue Mengers in this 90-minute one-woman play. Brandon and Cathy discuss Cathy's real-life relationship with Mengers as well as her preparation for the role. The conversation then turns to Cathy's career in such films as Raging Bull, Soapdish & Casper. Brandon and Cathy also discuss their shared love of classic film. For more information or tickets for "I'll Eat You Last" you can go to www.thebent.org.    

Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Joanna Poitier to the podcast. Joanna is the widow of Sidney Poitier and recently compiled a book of her husband's greatest speeches. The speeches are originate from occasions ranging from awards shows, memorials, commencement ceremonies etc. Brandon and Joanna discuss the genesis of the book and how she decided which speeches to include.  "Sidney Poitier: The Great Speeches of an Icon Who Moved Us Forward" is available from Running Press wherever books are sold.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson. Kathryn's new documentary, "Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes" showcases the film icon in an illuminating fashion. The feature-length documentary shows Bogart through the lens of the women in his life: his mother and the four women he married. Brandon and Kathryn discuss several of the revelations found in the documentary as well as the cooperation she found from the Humphrey Bogart estate. "Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes" can be currently seen in select theaters and will be available streaming on-demand on December 9th.

Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back ,TCM host, Dave Karger. Dave will be sitting down with the legendary Carol Burnett every Sunday in December for "Sundays with Carol Burnett". Dave and Carol will present a series of classic films immediately followed by the hilarious spoof from "The Carol Burnett Show". Brandon and Dave preview the films being shown as well as some of Carol's insights into the legendary movie take-offs. You'll also hear Dave discuss the recent TCM Classic Cruise and some of his favorite holiday movie picks. "Sundays with Carol Burnett" premieres tonight with Gone with the Wind at 8pm est/ 7pm central. It will be immediately followed by Carol's iconic "Went with the Wind" sketch.

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Warner Bros. Discovery Library Historian, George Feltenstein. We're celebrating the 30th Anniversary of That's Entertainment Part 3. George was co-executive producer on the film and provides valuable memories of his time creating this labor of love. Brandon and George discuss his memories of attempting to get the film greenlit, assembling the footage and working with the legendary hosts. We discuss Gene Kelly's last moments before a movie camera, Lena Horne's emotional return to the MGM lot and Mickey Rooney's touching tribute to Judy Garland among others. We also preview the Warner Archive's recent blu-ray release of the 50th anniversary restoration of the first That's Entertainment film.

We're concluding our Noirvember celebration with a quintessential example of the genre. Brandon is joined by, friend of the podcast, Emmett Stanton to break down 1947's Out of the Past. The movie is still as fresh and stylish as it was nearly when it was released. Brandon and Emmett pay tribute to the taut direction by Jacques Tourneur whose use of light and shadow exemplify what noir is all about. The hosts also highlight the performance of the incomparable Robert Mitchum in a career-defining role. Both Brandon and Emmett agree that its Jane Greer who walks away with the film, however, as the ultimate femme fatale. 

Front Row Classics continue Noirvember with a rare Technicolor film noir. We're taking a look at 1953's Niagara. Brandon welcomes Peter Martin for the first time to Front Row Classics. Peter teaches Cinema Studies and bring great perspective to this Marilyn Monroe led potboiler. Brandon and Peter discuss the exceptional performance of Monroe in one of her rare antagonistic turns on film. They also praise the performances of Joseph Cotten and Jean Peters. Discussion also includes the gorgeous location shooting, pristine technicolor and nimble direction by Henry Hathaway.

Front Row Classics ushers in Noirvember with Joan Crawford at Warner Brothers. We're taking a look at 1949's Flamingo Road. Brandon welcomes Nikki and Salina from the podcast, Sweet Tea and TV. The podcast focuses on how the South is portrayed in TV and film. The hosts take a look at the soapy, southern tone of the film along with the colorful cast of characters. We praise the towering presence of Crawford who carries an (at times) silly script in her own original way. Much of the conversation is dedicated to the highlight of the film being the amazing toxic chemistry of Joan Crawford and Sydney Greenstreet in one of cinema's most unlikely rivalries.

Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford from Beyond the Mouse. The two hosts and Brandon are celebrating the 100th anniversary of MGM by taking a look at one of the greatest examples of the studio's unparalleled glamour. 1941's Ziegfeld Girl is a mammoth production illustrating what life was like for performers in the Ziegfeld Follies. The film features a star-studded cast with three great MGM stars at the center: Judy Garland, Lana Turner and Hedy Lamarr. The hosts discuss their various storylines along with the performances by Jimmy Stewart, Jackie Cooper, Tony Martin, Eve Arden and Edward Everett Horton

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.

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 take the time to also pay tribute to the late Teri Garr.

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 classic film fans.

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 movies: And You Thought You Knew Classic Movies, 100 Great Film Performances You Should Remember—But Probably Don't, Screen Savers: 40 Remarkable Movies Awaiting Rediscovery, Tennessee Williams and Company: His Essential Screen Actors, Screen Savers II: My Grab Bag of Classic Movies, Ten Movies at a Time: A 350-Film Journey Through Hollywood and America 1930-1970, and There Are No Small Parts: 100 Outstanding Film Performances with Screen Time of 10 Minutes or Less. He has been an annual participant in the Black Bear Film Festival (Milford, PA), conducting onstage interviews with such notables as Farley Granger, Arlene Dahl, Marge Champion, Keir Dullea, Jane Powell, Rex Reed, Tab Hunter, Lorna Luft, and Jane Alexander. Born in Brooklyn, he currently resides in Milford, PA, where he can be found most Sunday afternoons introducing classic movies on the big screen at the historic Milford Theater. DiLeo is present on social media in the usual places, including Facebook and Instagram.

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.

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 praise the performances of Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau, Anthony Franciosa and Lee Remick.  

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. 

#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 nature of how well this film parodies and shows love for the zombie genre and just what makes Edgar Wright such a special director. SHAUN OF THE DEAD is available NOW on Peacock. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

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.

#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 kept by her and her friends' parents may be the key to unraveling the mystery, but can Nancy and her boyfriend Glen solve the puzzle before it's too late? A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET is available NOW on Max. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

#MonsterCast nears it's end but we have MANY more to go! Today we're bringing you a quick #FullDisclosure on the remake of the 2022 Danish horror-thriller Speak No Evil. When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. As the weekend progresses, they realize that a strange side lies within the family who invited them: the untrammeled hospitality of the charismatic, alpha-male estate owner masks an unspeakable darkness. Jeremy and Sara talk about the closed structure of this story, the deeper meanings behind the family drama and just how amazingly underrated James McAvoy continues to be as a talent. SPEAK NO EVIL is available NOW on Digital Release. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Front Row Classics welcomes back Larry Aubrey to discuss a spine-chilling favorite just in time for Halloween. Robert Wise's The Haunting is one of the greatest ghost stories ever put on film. Brandon and Larry celebrate the performances of Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn & Richard Johnson who truly make you believe unexplained occurrences are happening around them. The film remains as elegant and terrifying as it was in 1963.

Front Row Classics welcomes celebrated author and filmmaker, Laurent Bouzereau. Laurent has penned a new book celebrating the work of Brian DePalma. "The DePalma Decade" takes a look at seven defining films from 1972-1981. Laurent uses analysis, production histories & recollections of cast, crew and DePalma himself to tell the story of films such as Carrie, Obsession and Dressed to Kill. "The DePalma Decade: Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs and Psychic Twins" is available wherever books are sold from Running Press. LAURENT BOUZEREAU is an award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author. His credits include the feature documentaries Music by John Williams; Faye, about legendary actress Faye Dunaway; Mama's Boy, based on the best-selling memoir by Dustin Lance Black; Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind; and the acclaimed Netflix series Five Came Back, based on the ebook by Mark Harris. He is the author of several books on cinema, including Steven Spielberg: The First Ten Years and The De Palma Decade. Bouzereau and his husband, Markus Keith, run Nedland Media, a production company based in Los Angeles.

MonsterCast roles on with our second spotlight for 2024: 2005's chilling supernatural courtroom drama The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The Rev. Moore is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas contends that the young woman suffered from schizophrenia and should have been medically diagnosed. Meanwhile, defense lawyer Erin Bruner argues that Emily's condition cannot be explained by science alone. Jeremy and Sara talk about how well this film holds up and the genius of making it an abstract exercise; never taking a side as a story as to which side is correct. They talk about the impressiveness of Scott Derrickson in his directorial debut and marvel at the still chilling performance of Jennifer Carpenter.  THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE is available NOW on Paramount+. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Front Row Classics is taking a look at another great film from 1939. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most celebrated gangster films of the era. Featuring landmark performances from James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart, the film is a direct homage to gangster films from earlier in the decade. Brandon is joined by Tristan Tapscott to discuss Raoul Walsh's epic that clearly inspired directors like Scorsese and Coppola.

Hey Lasso and Shrinking fans! SEASON 2 IS HERE! The first episode of Season 2 has finally arrived and we are here with our patented recaps and will have them every single week! Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off. We learn the fate of Grace and Donnie with her consequential BOOP. It has had ramifications beyond simply their lives though as Jimmy feels incredible guilt and Alice worries about him reverting to self-destructive Jimmy. Gabby continues to wrestle with her and Jimmy's "relationship" and Paul drops a harsh truth on Jimmy that leads to big changes within our group of people. And if all that wasn't enough, we DO INDEED SEE BRETT GOLDSTEIN in this episode and believe us when we tell you you are not ready for who he is and what he means to this season. Jeremy and Brandon are back to break it all down. Join us on this Season 2 journey! FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner & Brandon Davis BUY OUR TEA: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whimsytea.shop/product/breakfast-with-the-boss/535?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ BUY SOME MERCH! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reverieapparel.shop/frn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠frontrowlasso@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Twitter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠twitter.com/PBBFRN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Facebook group at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/3161086474176010

We're back on our journey down the Witches' Road as we break down the action-packed 5th Episode of #AgathaAllAlong. Fresh off of breaking the Woo family curse, the coven has no time to rest as the Salem 7 have made their way to the Road through the same door Rio was summoned through. They quickly run into the next trial in the form of a Stranger Things fans craziest fantasy. Inside the 80s slasher house, the group must summon spirits through a Ouija Board, but what spirits show up and what they want might be a bridge too far for the coven to bear. This episode is filled with amazing performances, deeper character motivations than you could have thought, and YEAH WE TALK ABOUT THE INSANE ENDING! Join Jeremy & Jacqueline as they break down all the possible theories. AGATHA ALL ALONG is available NOW on Disney+.   DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetwork YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0⁠

Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on another film podcast this week. Brandon is pleased to welcome back entertainment journalist/ historian, Tara McNamara alongside writer/producer, Collin Friesen. Tara and Collin have produced a podcast called "Caligula: Package of Excellence". The podcast focuses on the troubled production history and 1979's Caligula. The hosts discuss how the film came to be one of the most notorious films of the twentieth century despite having a renowned cast and screenwriter. "Package of Excellence" also narrates the troubled and odd happenings that occurred on set. You can find "Caligula: Package of Excellence" wherever you listen to podcasts.

#MonsterCast chugs right along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot streaming now on MAX. This film has a lot working in it's favor not the least of which is the creepy atmosphere and direction of IT screenwriter Gary Dauberman. But while the aesthetics are sharp, the run-time leaves a lot to be desired in making us truly gut sucked in (pun intended) to the story. When author Ben Mears comes back to his childhood home in search for some inspiration for his next book, he discovers that people in his home town are mysteriously turning into blood-sucking vampires. SALEM'S LOT is available NOW on Max. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

#MonsterCast continues along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new film Apartment 7A, a prequel to the 1976 classic #RosemarysBaby. Terry Gionoffrio dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering an injury, an older, wealthy couple welcomes her into their home in The Bramford Building. When she receives an offer at another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are coming true. However, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she's willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7A, but in the Bramford itself. APARTMENT 7A is available NOW on Paramount+. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

MonsterCast roles on with our first spotlight for 2024: the 2012 ghost story The Woman In Black. Arthur Kipps is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath. Jeremy and Sara talk the origins of this tale, the stellar performances and why this film holds up so well some 13 years later compared to more effects-filled modern fare. THE WOMAN IN BLACK is available NOW on Paramount+. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0

Brandon 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. 

Marvel Television returns with a creepy vengeance as the witch you LOVE to HATE is on the war-path to get her powers back. Join us on the Witches' Road as we break down every episode of #AgathaAllAlong as they are released and see just where this creepy tale goes. This week we're breaking down episode 4 with Jeremy & Jacqueline. The coven reels from the sudden death of Sharon at the last trial and are forced to conjure a true green witch to continue. Agatha is aghast to see that they've conjured Rio to the Road but there is no time to dwell as trial #2 is upon them. This time we're heading to the 70s as a rock concert holds the key to defeating a blood curse that might just consume them all. AGATHA ALL ALONG is available NOW on Disney+. DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW/REACH US AT:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @frontrowreviewzEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrown...⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: frontrownetworkYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2NyawO0⁠

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! What a welcome to Spooky Month, our main man (demon?) and the icons of Beetlejuice. #JusticeforBob   Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../i-think-youre.../id1504599093   Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Wsa6pZpzII3qcd1T06YlB   Listen and subscribe on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/.../I-Think-Youre-Gonna-Like-This   Listen on our website: https://likethispod.com/   Thanks so much to Matt Paul (Meghan's Husband) for the "Super Awesome Podcast Jam."   If you like the podcast and want to support us: https://patreon.com/likethispod

Front Row Classics welcomes comedian & actor, Mario Cantone, to the podcast. Mario is co-hosting Turner Classic Movies' Creepy Cinema every Thursday evening in October. Mario and Ben Mankiewicz will present a series of spooky movies in celebration of the Halloween season. Brandon and Mario have a fun conversation on all things classic film from Hitchcock & Joan Crawford to Disney & Cary Grant.  Creepy Cinema airs every Thursday night on Turner Classic Movies at 8pm est/ 7pm cst.