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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back George Stevens Jr to the podcast. George was this year's recipient of the Robert Osborne Award at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. Brandon and George discuss the award as well as the restoration of "Talk of the Town" and his documentary, "George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey". 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most popular courtroom mysteries ever made. Brandon is joined by friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy, to celebrate Billy Wilder's Witness for the Prosecution. Brandon and Matt celebrate the wit, drama and humor of this movies based on a play by Agatha Christie. The standout performances of Charles Laughton and Marlene Dietrich are especially praised.

Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Russ Tamblyn to the podcast! Brandon and Russ sit down to discuss several of the stories found in Russ' memoir "Dancing on the Edge: A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood." The two discuss his memories of films like Father of the Bride, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story and The Haunting.  RUSS TAMBLYN, is an Academy Award-nominated actor, dancer, choreographer, director, and artist best known as Riff in the iconic 1961 film West Side Story and Dr. Jacoby in David Lynch's cult-classic television show, Twin Peaks, as well as for his contribution to the art, music, and counterculture movements of the 1960s. His eight-millimeter films and collage-and-assemblage art have appeared in numerous exhibitions, including at the Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Getty. He lives in Los Angeles.

Brandon sits down with WOW Women of Wrestling superstar, Penelope Pink. Penelope is half of the current WOW tag team champion as well as a former WOW World Champion, Hailing from Detroit, Pink had many influences in her life, including the blond bombshells from Hollywood's past. Brandon and Penelope discuss her rise to the top and how she combines grit and glamour keeping WOW fans on the edge of their seats.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the only Best Picture winning film from Alfred Hitchcock's canon. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to discuss 1940's Rebecca. The film remains a favorite due to its gothic atmosphere and stellar performances. Brandon and Peter discuss the similarities and differences from Daphne du Maurier's novel along with the battle of wills between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick. The two also praise the performances of Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson.

Front Row Classics welcomes Alicia Mayer to the podcast this week! Alicia's family history is rooted in the Golden Age of Hollywood. She is the grand niece of Louis B Mayer and granddaughter of Ida Mayer Cummings. Brandon and Alicia discuss the history of the Mayer family and their immigration to America. The conversation also turns to Ida's involvement in causes devoted to Los Angeles' Jewish community. They also discuss how she began researching her family tree and developed her website, HollywoodEssays.com.

Front Row Classics is celebrating the ever-eduring star power of Cary Grant! We're trying out something different in this episode and hope you'll like it. Brandon is joined by actor, writer and social media curator, Cassidy Krygger. Cassidy and Brandon will be counting down their personal top 5 favorite Cary Grant performances. Let us know your thoughts after listening to the episode! You can find Cassiday @hollywoodlandphots on Instagram and at https://linktr.ee/hollywoodlandphotos1  

It was another eventful year at the Turner Classic Movies Film Festival in 2025. Brandon is joined by the Front Row's Associate Editor in Chief, Craig McFarland, to talk about the many highlights from his third trip to Los Angeles. 

Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Jessica Pickens to celebrate one of our favorite genres. Brandon and Jessica are celebrating movies musicals. In this episode, we are sampling four favorites from the thirties through the fifties. We're taking a look at Footlight Parade (1933), Moon Over Miami (1941), Bathing Beauty (1944) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Brandon and Jessica discuss the evolution of musicals and how different sub-genres occurred during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most celebrated adventure films of all time. Brandon is joined by author & historian John DiLeo to discuss 1937's Captain Courageous. Victor Fleming's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's novel still tugs are the heartstrings. Brandon and John celebrate the amazing performance of Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey along with a top supporting cast including Lionel Barrymore, Mickey Rooney and Melvyn Douglas. The two also discuss the much-debated Oscar-winning performance of Spencer Tracy as Manuel. 

Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most popular romances in film history. Brandon welcomes Daveyanna Garcia to take a look at 1957's An Affair to Remember. The two discuss many of the memorable moments between stars Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. We also discuss the connections between the original 1939 film Love Affair also directed Leo McCarey.

Brandon is out in LA and ready to celebrate the 16th annual TCM Film Festival. Before he left Illinois, he was able to chat with Scott McGee. Scott is the Senior Director of Original Programming for Turner Classic Movies and is one of the original architects of the Festival. Brandon and Scott discuss many of the highlights that will be featured this year at the Fest.  

Front Row Classics is celebrating its 300th episode with one of the most celebrated film authors working today. Brandon is thrilled to welcome historian, author & publisher, Sam Wasson. We discuss Sam's origins as a film fan and what inspired him to write about film. We also discuss his two latest books, "The Big Goodbye" and "The Path to Paradise". This discussion also leads Brandon and Sam to chat about the current and future state of movies.  

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Czar of Noir himself Eddie Muller. Brandon and Eddie chat about the newly revised and expanded edition of "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir". The book chronicles Eddie's interviews with 6 of noir's greatest 'dames': Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, Evelyn Keyes, Jane Greer, Ann Savage and Coleen Gray. The revelations they shared with Eddie are often humorous and poignant. Eddie shares his memories of each actress with Brandon and highlights several other women spotlighted in the expanded section. "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir" is available from Turner Classic Movies and Running Press wherever books are sold. Eddie Muller, aka the “Czar of Noir,” is the host of Turner Classic Movies' Noir Alley. He is also the prolific author of novels, biographies, plays, films, and movie histories, including Dark City: Revised and Expanded Edition, the essential cocktail manual Eddie Muller's Noir Bar, and the children's book Kid Noir. He also programs and hosts the Noir City film festival series, curates museums, and provides commentary for television, radio, and DVDs. As founder of the Film Noir Foundation, Muller has been instrumental in restoring and preserving dozens of lost noir classics. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area in California.  

Front Row Classics welcomes Spring with one of the most charming romantic comedies of the 1950s. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are discussing George Cukor's It Should Happen to You from 1954. The film features one of the best film performances from the effervescent Judy Holliday. We also celebrate the 100th birthday of Jack Lemmon by commemorating his movie debut in this film. Brandon and Emmett discuss the many funny & charming scenes as well as reflect on how the film still seems relevant in our current culture of social media influencers. 

Front Row Classics is celebrating the 100th birthday of Robert Altman by taking a look at one of his greatest works. Brandon is joined by Spencer Davis to discuss 1971's McCabe and Mrs, Miller. Brandon and Spencer discuss this classic anti-Western which features stellar performances from Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. The hosts also discuss the spectacular screenplay by Altman and Brian McKay as well as the tone-setting songs by Leonard Cohen.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actress & filmmaker Illeana Douglas to the show. Brandon and Illeana discuss her love of the movies which led to her becoming a professional in the business. Her love of the movies has led her to many exciting projects including her recent book, "Connecticut in the Movies". We talk about her love of the state of Connecticut and its complicated history. We also spend time discussing her grandfather, the legendary Melvyn Douglas. Illeana Douglas has starred in films like Cape Fear, To Die For, Grace of My Heart, and Ghost World, as well as in TV shows like Goliath, Shrill, Entourage, and Six Feet Under. Douglas is the granddaughter of two-time Academy Award–winning actor Melvyn Douglas. A classic film lover, she hosted Trailblazing Woman for Turner Classic Movies and participated in many film documentaries, including CNN: The Movies and Kino Lorber's Pioneers: First Women Filmmakers, which she also executive produced and hosted. Her first book, I Blame Dennis Hopper: And Other Stories from a Life Lived In and Out of the Movies was named Best Pop Culture book of the year in 2015 by Entertainment Weekly.  

Front Row Classics welcomes author Mayukh Sen to celebrate the life of Merle Oberon. Mayukh recently penned "Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star". The book captures the complicated life of Oberon while also providing a picture of the political atmosphere of the first half of the 20th century. Brandon and Mayukhk discuss the origins and research process of the book as well as some of the high points of Oberon's life. "Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star" is available from W. W. Norton & Company wherever books are sold. Mayukh Sen is the James Beard Award-winning author of Taste Makers. He is a 2025 Fellow at New America, and has written on film for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the Criterion Collection. He teaches journalism at New York University and lives in Brooklyn, New York.    

Front Row Classics is taking a look at an unsung western classic from 1946. Brandon is joined by film historian & producer Daniel Marino to discuss Canyon Passage. The film, directed by Jacques Tourneur, embodies the post-war feelings of American in the forties. It features stunning Technicolor cinematography and an unlikely Oscar nominated song by Hoagy Carmichael. The film also benefits from a strong cast featuring Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, Brian Donlevy, Ward Bond and Lloyd Bridges.

Front Row Classics is excited to welcome back James Duke Mason this week. Brandon and Duke catch up on everything happening in the last year. They also touch on some of Duke's grandfather's (James Mason) best performances. The discussion turns to films like A Star is Born, The Last of Sheila, Lolita and Heaven Can Wait. We also preview Duke's participation in MTV's Family Legacy where he pays tribute to the legacy of his mother, Belinda Carlisle. The episode drops on Paramount Plus this Tuesday, March 25th.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author & entertainment journalist Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen discuss her origins as a classic film fan favorite film genres and most memorable writing assignments. The conversation, then, turns to her latest book, "His Girl Hollywood", an historical fiction romance set in Classic Hollywood. Maureen Lee Lenker is an award-winning journalist who has written for Turner Classic Movies, The Hollywood Reporter, Ms. Magazine, and more. She is a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, where she maintains a quarterly romance review column, Hot Stuff, in addition to covering film, TV, and theater. She is a proud graduate of both the University of Southern California and the University of Oxford. Maureen calls Los Angeles home, where you'll either find her at the beach or in a repertory movie-house, if she's not writing.

"Garbo Talks!". Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most promoted events in film history. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to break down 1930's Anna Christie. The two discuss Clarence Brown's adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize winning play. This early talkie helped to cement Greta Garbo as a screen icon. Brandon and Peter also discuss the scene-stealing performance from Marie Dressler.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at an underrated comedy gem in the career of Lucille Ball. Brandon welcomes back Sarah Royal, author of "AKA Lucy", to take a look at Miss Grant Takes Richmond from 1949. This film came two years before Lucy reached superstardom on "I Love Lucy". Yet, the film shows seeds of the birth of Lucy Ricardo. The movie also features a wonderful performance from William Holden right before his career took off with Sunset Blvd.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author, professor & historian Noah Isenberg. Noah penned one of Brandon's favorite film books, "We'll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood's Most Beloved Movie". Brandon and Noah discuss their initial discovery of the film as well as their favorite moments. The legacy, afterlife and themes are also explored.   Film historian Noah Isenberg holds the Charles Sapp Centennial Professorship at the University of Texas at Austin, where for close to half a decade he served as Chair of the Department of Radio-Television-Film. Currently, he serves as Executive Director of the University of Texas's two study-away programs in Los Angeles (UTLA) and in New York City (UTNY), where he is based

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Alfred Hitchcock's most underrated classics. Brandon is joined by Emily Nesbitt to talk 1954's Dial M for Murder. The hosts discuss Hitchcock's unique storytelling and camera work. The performances of Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings & John Williams are also celebrated. 

That's a wrap on movie awards season 2025! The 97th Academy Awards have come and gone and we have a brand new reigning movie champion! Anora joins the ranks of films to be crowned Best Picture and it brought alot of winners in its wake as it goes a 5 for 6 night. In many ways it was a night of expected outcomes but also some genuine surprises. On this recap we talk:  • Sean Baker making history with 4 statues in one night. • Mikey Madison shocks Demi Moore's run. • Adrien Brody still giving his acceptance speech. • The lack of Wicked wins and whether the Oscars "out-of-touch" narrative is deepening. • Conan's grade as host. • A surprise Documentary win for No Other Land. • AND MUCH MORE! Join Front Row personalities Ryan Lootens, Jeremy Goeckner, Brett Rutherford and Brandon Davis as they bring you a comprehensive breakdown of the 97th Academy Awards!

It's been an eventful awards season with many front-runners still up in the air as we approach the biggest night in the film industry; The Academy Awards. As is our tradition at the Front Row Network we are once again bringing you a comprehensive rundown of the 10 Best Picture nominees to give you our take on what will happen on the big night! We're kicking it off with the fist 5 films on our list: WickedThe SubstanceNickel BoysI'm Still HereEmilia Perez We break down each film with it's designated advocate, give the rundown of what it's nominated for and what we think it has a good chance of winning and then open it up for comments from all of our commentators. Join Front Row personalities Erin McCabe, Ryan Lootens, Brett Rutherford & Alex Orona with Moderator Larry Smith to get your all the info you need for Hollywood's biggest night.

It's been an eventful awards season with many front-runners still up in the air as we approach the biggest night in the film industry; The Academy Awards. As is our tradition at the Front Row Network we are once again bringing you a comprehensive rundown of the 10 Best Picture nominees to give you our take on what will happen on the big night! We're kicking it off with the fist 5 films on our list: AnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part 2 We break down each film with it's designated advocate, give the rundown of what it's nominated for and what we think it has a good chance of winning and then open it up for comments from all of our commentators. Join Front Row personalities Erin McCabe, Ryan Lootens, Jay Hoffman, Brandon Davis, Steve Sykes & Alex Orona with Moderator Larry Smith to get your all the info you need for Hollywood's biggest night.

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline Stewart. Brandon and Jacqueline discuss her career in film scholarship and origins as a film fan. The two also discuss her passion for African American film history and silent film. The conversation, then, turns to TCM's 31 Days of Oscar. Brandon receives Jacqueline's thoughts on 4 of the films featured this month: In the Heat of the Night, Cabin in the Sky, Sounder and All About Eve.  

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Hollywood's most famous gangster films. 1931's The Public Enemy set the stage for so many films that followed. Brandon is joined by writer, Sophia D'Aurelio to break down the movie. Sophia is versed in many areas of classic film, especially topics involving pre-code films and Jean Harlow. Brandon and Sophia discuss Harlow's early performance alongside a career defining performance from James Cagney. The hosts also pay tribute to director, William Wellman.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most cynically biting films ever made. Brandon is happy to welcome back  author/historian Chris Yogerst to take a look at Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole.  This 1951 film is one of the most audacious films in Wilder's canon. Brandon and Chris pay tribute to the amazing performance by Kirk Douglas in one of his signature roles. We also discuss the real life events that inspired this satirical look at journalism and media.

Front Row Classics is celebrating the 90th birthday of Elvis Presley with one of his most popular movies. Brandon welcomes back Tristan Tapscott to chat about 1961's Blue Hawaii. Elvis was at the peak of popularity and magnetism when he made this escapist musical romp. Brandon and Tristan discuss the many colorful locations and musical numbers that populate the film. We also highlight the wonderful supporting cast including Joan Blackman, Roland Winters, Howard McNear and a scene-stealing Angela Lansbury as Elvis' mother.

Front Row Classics is celebrating an audacious and vastly underrated thriller from Warner Bros. Brandon is pleased to welcome back Holley Snaith to discuss Storm Warning from 1950. This noir thriller was an allegory for the politically charged era of the Red Scare in Hollywood. Brandon and Holley discuss Richard Brooks' and Daniel Fuchs' screenplay that was ahead of its time in its indictment of the KKK. The film also features an unlikely cast that includes Ginger Rogers, Doris Day and Ronald Reagan. 

The Front Row Network welcomes pro-wrestlers Richie Slade and McCallion to the podcast. Both are wrestlers in the southern California area and have experience as both a tag team and singles competitors. They discuss their backgrounds and how different movies and film genres inspired their different looks and techniques inside and outside of the ring. We also discuss Richie's work as a filmmaker through Azer Studios.    https://www.instagram.com/azerstudios

Front Row Classics welcomes content creator John Joseph to the show. John Joseph has a series of classic Hollywood related videos and posts through his various social media platforms. He and Brandon discuss the origins of their classic film fandom, favorite films and the studio system. The conversation, then, moves to the career of Debbie Reynolds and. specifically, The Tender Trap. You can find John Joseph's various content at https://linktr.ee/itsjohnjoseph

Front Row Classics is celebrating the 100th anniversary of another landmark silent film. We're joined by our friend Emmett Stanton to look at 1925's The Big Parade. The movie marked one of Hollywood's initial statements about war. Brandon and Emmett celebrate the performances of John Gilbert and Renee Adoree as well as the timeless direction of King Vidor. Vidor's direction creates many moments just as harrowing today as they were a century ago.

Front Row Classics is celebrating the centennial of one of Charlie Chaplin's most beloved films. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to take a look at 1925's The Gold Rush. The hosts discuss their favorite moments from this landmark achievement that still entertains 100 years later. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the greatest achievements from one of cinema's true geniuses. Brandon welcomes Robert Bellissimo to celebrate Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons. Robert is the host of his own video podcast called "Robert Bellissimo At the Movies". Brandon and Robert discuss how the film how this truncated masterpiece remains one of Welles' greatest films. This follow-up to Citizen Kane features stellar performances from Joseph Cotten, Tim Holt, Anne Baxter and especially Agnes Moorehead. 

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.