The Movie Palace Podcast

On this episode, you'll hear 14 short reviews about books that have some kind of connection to classic film. Some of the reviews were recorded by people who've previously been guests on The Movie Palace, whilst others were contributed by people appearing on the podcast for the first time…Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: VariousTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

On this episode, Carl joins Robert Bellissimo to discuss the classic 1931 gangster film Little Caesar. This podcast was originally recorded for Robert's YouTube channel - if you like what you hear, go and search for Robert Bellissimo At The Movies (there's also an audio-only version of Robert's show)…Host & Editor: Robert BellissimoGuest: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastRobert Bellissimo At The Movies: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertBellissimoAtTheMoviesFor more information on the reading challenge, visit outofthepastblog.comWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

This episode was recorded for the MovieVersaries podcast. Like The Movie Palace, MovieVersaries is a proud member of the We Made This network. Carl joined host Bo Nicholson to discuss Charlie Chaplin's City Lights, which turned 90 years old in 2021...Host / EditorBo NicholsonGuestCarl SweeneyExecutive ProducerTony BlackSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: Bulls (c) Mary Riddle via epidemicsound.com

On this mini-episode, Carl discusses the reading he's done for the 2021 Summer Reading Classic Film Book Challenge (run by Raquel Stecher). In particular, he reviews Diane Negra's Shadow of a Doubt, which analyses the Hitchcock film of the same name…Host: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastFor more information on the reading challenge, visit outofthepastblog.comWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

On this episode, Raquel Stecher stops by for the first time this year. Carl and Raquel discuss one of the key films of the French New Wave, namely François Truffaut's The 400 Blows...Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Raquel StecherTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

Later this week, The Movie Palace is covering François Truffaut's The 400 Blows. To set the scene, this episode is a quick overview of the French New Wave...Host: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

On this episode, recurring guest Tony Black stops by for the first time in 2021. Tony and Carl discuss one of their mutual passions, namely the James Bond film franchise. In particular, they focus on the first ever Bond film, Dr. No.Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Black… Tony BlackTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

On this episode, video podcaster Robert Bellissimo stops by for the first time. He joins Carl to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's 1948 film Rope…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Robert Bellissimo (Twitter: @RBatTheMovies)Twitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

This time out, Carl is joined by Clara Cook and first-time guest Dee Molumby, to discuss 1942's Now, Voyager. Amongst other things, the group discuss Bette Davis's performance, the appeal of melodrama and Max Steiner's score...Note: Just FYI, something wasn't quite right with Carl's microphone on this recording, but hopefully this is a minor thing that won't affect your listening pleasure.Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: Clara Cook and Dee MolumbyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

This week's episode is a crossover with The 250! Carl joins Darren Mooney and Andrew Quinn to discuss Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not to Be (1942)...Hosts: Darren Mooney and Andrew QuinnGuest: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

The Movie Palace returns after a long hiatus! We kick things off again by looking at 1965's The Sound of Music...Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: Sarah Blair and Marlene StemmeTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wmt_networkwww.wemadethisnetwork.com

On this episode, Raquel Stecher returns to the podcast to discuss two Leo McCarey films. Tune in to hear all about 1944's Going My Way and 1945's The Bells of St. Mary's…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Raquel Stecher (@RaquelStecher)Twitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a crossover with the Motion Pictures podcast. In a wide-ranging discussion, Carl Sweeney and Tony Black discuss David Fincher's new film Mank, Citizen Kane's reputation as the greatest film ever made and the history of the auteur theory…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Tony BlackTwitter: @MoviePalacePod & @motionpicspodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePod & facebook.com/motionpicspodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a crossover with The 250, as part of their ‘Summer of Scorsese' season. Join Darren Mooney, Andrew Quinn, Jay Coyle and Carl Sweeney as they discuss 2011's Hugo…Host: Darren MooneyCo-hosts/guests: Andrew Quinn, Jay Coyle and Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePod/@thetwofiftyFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, author Christina Lane stops by to discuss her book Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, the Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Christina Lanehttps://www.authorchristinalane.com/Twitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

For this week's Noirvember episode, Tony Black is joined by writer and podcaster Leslie Byron Pitt to discuss Robert Altman's 1973 film The Long Goodbye…Host: Tony BlackGuest: Leslie Byron PittTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

We kick off our Noirvember coverage with a rerun from August 2018. Darren Mooney joined me to discuss 1946's Gilda…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Darren MooneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

To mark Sean Connery's passing, here's a rerun from July 2019. Tony Black and Gabriela Masson stopped by to discuss the third 007 film, Goldfinger...Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: Tony Black and Gabriela MassonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This episode is a crossover with the Motion Pictures podcast! Carl Sweeney and Tony Black discuss Ben Wheatley's new adaptation of Rebecca, as well as the inevitable comparisons with Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 version…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Tony BlackTwitter: @MoviePalacePod & @motionpicspodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePod & facebook.com/motionpicspodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, Clara Cook (The Tales We Tell podcast) stops by to discuss Carole Boston Weatherford's Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe...Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Clara CookTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, Tony Black occupies the hosting chair once again, alongside guest Russ Hugo. They discuss Norman Jewison's 1967 film In the Heat of the Night…Host: Tony BlackGuest: Russ HugoTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, Tony Black occupies the hosting chair for a change, alongside guest Wynter Tyson. They discuss John Huston's 1967 film Reflections in a Golden Eye…Host: Tony BlackGuest: Wynter TysonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this week's episode, Raquel Stecher stops by to discuss her summer reading challenge, as well as Letters from Hollywood: Inside the Private World of Classic American Moviemaking. Rocky Lang and Barbara Hall compiled and edited the book, which was published by Abrams…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Raquel StecherTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This is the final episode of The Summer of Psycho! Raquel Stecher stops by to discuss Hitchcock, the 2012 biopic starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Raquel StecherTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Darren Mooney returns to discuss Gus Van Sant's 1998 remake…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Darren MooneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Andy Wolverton stops by to discuss the film's production…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Andy WolvertonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Darren Mooney stops by to discuss the famous shower scene…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Darren MooneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Documentarian Brandon Brown stops by to discuss Bernard Herrmann's score for the film…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Brandon BrownTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Tony Black and Marlene Stemme drop by to discuss some of the supporting characters, including Sam, Lila and Detective Arbogast…Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: Tony Black & Marlene StemmeTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

Our Summer of Psycho miniseries continues! Author Sloan De Forest returns to the podcast to discuss Janet Leigh's character, Marion Crane…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Sloan De ForestTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is the first in an 8-part series themed around the Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho! Gabriela Masson joins me to discuss all things Norman Bates...Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Gabriela MassonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is an Independence Day crossover with The 250 podcast, in which we discuss the classic James Cagney gangster film White Heat (1949). Big thanks to Darren Mooney for editing this one…Hosts: Darren Mooney & Andrew QuinnGuest: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week, returning guests Kelechi Ehenulo and Clara Cook stop by to discuss a range of contemporary issues, including the prospects of cinemas reopening during the pandemic, classic film screenings and how offensive art should be treated in the present day…Host: Carl SweeneyGuests: Kelechi Ehenulo & Clara CookTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a rerun from July 2019, when Andy Wolverton dropped by to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Andy WolvertonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a rerun from February 2019, when Gabriela Masson dropped by to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Rebecca…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Gabriela MassonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a rerun from October 2018, when Brandon-Shea Mutala dropped by to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Shadow of a Doubt…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Brandon-Shea MutalaTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week's episode is a ‘sneak peek' crossover with upcoming podcast The New Wave. Tony Black hosts this discussion, which is all about Arthur Penn's seminal 1967 gangster film Bonnie and Clyde…Host: Tony BlackGuest: Carl SweeneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePod/@newwavepodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

This week, Andy Wolverton returns to the podcast to discuss the classic 1931 gangster film The Public Enemy…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Andy WolvertonTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, author Sloan De Forest returns to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window. We talk about where the film sits in Hitchcock's body of work, the inspired casting of James Stewart and Grace Kelly and much more besides…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Sloan De ForestTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, author Anne Nesbet discusses her book Daring Darleen, Queen of the Screen - a tale that involves adventure serials of the 1910s…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Anne NesbetTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, author Stephen Tapert discusses his book Best Actress: The History of Oscar-Winning Women…Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Stephen TapertTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com

On this episode, Darren Mooney stops by to talk 2004's The Aviator. Tune in for a wide-ranging discussion that encompasses the film's treatment of Howard Hughes, the significance of Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio's star persona and more!Host: Carl SweeneyGuest: Darren MooneyTwitter: @MoviePalacePodFacebook: facebook.com/MoviePalacePodInstagram: moviepalacepodcastWe Made This on Twitter: @wemadethispodwww.wemadethispod.com