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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.
This week we psychoanalyze Spellbound, Hitchcock's 1945 film noir mystery dominated by Freudian psychotherapy. Gregory Peck plays an amnesiac doctor and psychiatrist Ingrid Bergman races to unlock his past as z murder investigation threatens to derail his progress.***SPOILER ALERT*** We do talk about this movie in its entirety, so if you plan on watching it, we suggest you watch it before listening to our takes.A Selznick International Picture. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Produced by David O. Selznick. Written by Angus MacPhail, based on the novel The House of Dr. Edwardes by Hilary Saint George Saunders and Francis Beeding. Starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll, Norman Lloyd.. Cinematography by George Barnes. Music by Miklos Rozsa.Ranking: 18 out of 52. Ranking movies is a reductive parlor game. It's also fun. And it's a good way to frame a discussion. We aggregated over 70 ranked lists from critics, fans, and magazines Spellbound got 1,989 ranking points.
One of the most popular episodes of our pod was #12 from December of last year, "DECK THEM HALLS: CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS IN CLASSIC FILM." Because of the great feedback we got on that show (and because Steve and Nan are WAY behind on their holiday shopping), we're replaying that episode to celebrate the best time of year for holiday movies. We hope you enjoy it, and we'll be back next week with a brand new episode! Happy Holidays from all of us at "From Beneath The Hollywood Sign!" "DECK THEM HALLS: CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS IN CLASSIC FILM" (067/012) While chestnuts roasting on that open fire and sleigh bells ringing are nice, nothing gets you in the mood for the holidays like a good ole seasonal movie. Well, get ready to unwrap an early present from Steve and Nan as they share their favorite lesser-known holiday films. And along the way, they discuss everything from Clarence the Angel, French nuns, boxing nuns, ROBERT MITCHUM's drug bust, and millionaires tossing money out of their Park Avenue apartment window. Don't miss this holiday spectacular! SHOW NOTES: Movies Mentioned: I'll Be Seeing You (1944) Beyond Tomorrow aka Beyond Christmas (1940) Holiday Affair (1949) Come to the Stable (1949) The House Without a Christmas Tree (1972) The Bishop's Wife (1947) Sources: Christmas in The Movies (2023), by Jeremy Arnold Christmas In Classic Films (2022), by Jacqueline T. Lynch Great Movie Directors (1986), by Ted Sennett There Really Was A Hollywood (1984), by Janet Leigh Robert Mitchum: A Biography (1984), by George Eells Showman: The Life of David O. Selznick (1992), by David Thomson IMDBPro.com Wikipedia.com TCM.com --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor, writer and producer Amanda Jane Stern – whose psychosexual thriller Perfectly Good Moment has launched on Tubi this month – joins us to discuss David O. Selznick's production of Portrait of Jennie. Based on a popular novella by Robert Nathan that Ray Bradbury said "touched and frightened" him, the romantic fantasy won an Oscar for Best Special Effects in 1948, but was not a success. Set in depression-era New York, it starred Jennifer Jones as the titular Jennie, an enigmatic young woman who inspires an impoverished painter, played by Joseph Cotton. The film is well regarded among those who remember it or have rediscovered it, but it's not easy to come by on streaming services or physical media. Unless you stumble upon it on Youtube, of course. But does it deserve to escape the oubliette and be immortalised? Find out! Follow us on Tiktok, Facebook, Instagram and Bluesky. Support us on Patreon to nominate future films, vote on whether films should be released or thrown back, and access exclusive bonus content!
Rebecca is #244 on IMDB's Top 250 Movies as of August 2024 (the number may differ based on when you listen). In this episode, we unravel the gothic romance and psychological intrigue of Hitchcock's first American film and his only film to win the Best Picture Oscar. It explores themes of jealousy, identity, and the haunting presence of the past, all set against the eerie backdrop of the Manderley estate. We also touch on the tension between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick during production, the visual style, performances, and so much more! Follow us @poppourreview, click around https://www.poppourreview.com, and become a member of our Patreon at patreon.com/poppourreview!!! We do not own the rights to any audio clips used in the podcast.
This week, the boys head back to 1940 to discuss “The Shop Around The Corner” after setting up the film year and discussing some world events- Nylon stockings were invented this year! After Jeff gives his mini-review of “Saturday Night”, the Jason Reitman film about the making of the first episode of “Saturday Night Live”, the boys discuss the Ernst Lubitsch film, adapted from the 1936/1937 play Hungarian Perfumerie, which also inspired the musical She Loves Me and the film “You've Got Mail”. We also drink a lot, Dave gets mad at Thrifty, and Jeff confuses Superman and Captain America like a Beta. Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro; 5:12 “Saturday Night” mini-review; 10:54 Gripes; 17:48 1940 Year in Review; 32:19 Films of 1940: “The Shop Around The Corner”; 1:06:45 What You Been Watching?; 1:13:51 Next Week's Movie Announcement Additional Cast/Crew: Jimmy Stewart, James Stewart, Margaret Sullivan, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, Sara Haden, Felix Bressart, William Tracy, Inez Courtney, David O. Selznick, Miklos Laszlo, Samson Raphaelson, Nicholas Braun, Gabrielle LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Willem Dafoe, JK Simmons, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Finn Folfhard, Kim Matula, Andrew Barth Feldman, Gil Kenan. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: The Wizard of Oz, Michigan kicking GM's ass, Michael Moore, Syrian Aramaic, Matilda, The Sopranos, Star Wars, Acolyte, Uncle Buck, Godzilla Minus One, Auckland, New Zealand, Wilhelm Yell, Wilhelm Scream, Prince Charles, King Charles, John Wayne, Charleton Heston, Preparation H, hemorrhoids, Harr yDean Stanton, CVS, Duane Reade, Walgreens, Road Rash, The Lion King, Pivot, Ross, Friends, Couch, NASA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorcese, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemmons, David Ellison, David Zazlav, Al Jolson, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, The Crown: Season 6 part 2, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, 101 Dalmatians, The Parent Trap, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir.
This is the audio from our recent YouTube version of "TECHNICOLOR PART II: THE DRAMA." This version is slightly different than the original audio-only version.---In this episode of Perf Damage, we dive deeper into the fascinating world of Technicolor by focusing on the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind the company: Herbert and Natalie Kalmus. This companion piece to our episode, THE UNTOLD STORY OF TECHNICOLOR, explores the couple's innovative partnership, their influence on the film industry, and the complexities of their personal and professional relationship.Natalie Kalmus wasn't just Herbert's wife—she was a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Known for her strict artistic control over the Technicolor process, she famously clashed with legendary filmmakers like Cecil B. DeMille, Michael Curtiz, David O. Selznick, and Michael Powell. Behind the scenes, her influence was valued and dreaded as she fiercely defended Technicolor's vision. After her and Herbert's relationship soured, she spent years in court, making his life a living hell and adding drama to an already colorful legacy.Contact Us At:www.perfdamage.comEmail : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.comTwitter (X) : @perfdamageInstagram : @perf_damageLetterboxd : Perf DamageCheck Out our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePodcast
Cette nuit jʹai rêvé que je retournais à Manderley. Cette phrase en voix off ouvre la première œuvre américaine dʹAlfred Hitchcock. Ce film, cʹest Rebecca, sorti en 1940, lʹadaptation de Daphné du Maurier. Le roman, énorme succès de librairie, sort en 1938. Tout de suite, cette histoire qui raconte lʹemprise dʹune morte, Rebecca, sur son entourage et sur son mari, fascine. Car celui-ci, veuf peu éploré, se remarie un an après sa mort. Mais la nouvelle épouse, en tous points différentes, a fort à faire pour effacer le souvenir de la défunte dans la demeure sinistre de Manderley, dans la tête du mari et surtout dans le cœur de la gouvernante, Madame Sanders, une horrible bonne femme qui adulait Rebecca. Alors que la guerre débute en Europe, Alfred Hitchcock et sa famille arrivent à Hollywood, dans le sérail du très puissant producteur David O Selznick. David O Selznick est en train de terminer la superproduction dʹAutant en Emporte le vent et cherche à réitérer le même succès, du moins le même engouement avec un nouveau film. Cʹest pourquoi il va chercher pour lʹadaptation dʹun roman anglais un réalisateur anglais talentueux. Mais la manière de travailler dʹHitchcock et celle de Selznick sont aux antipodes. Les relations entre les deux hommes ne seront pas tout repos. Et puis, la guerre inquiète beaucoup Hitchcock à qui lʹon reproche dʹavoir quitté lʹAngleterre. Mais le film se fait quand même avec Joan Fontaine et Laurence Olivier et plait beaucoup au public. Il gagne lʹOscar du meilleur film en 1940 qui va dans la poche, non pas de Hitchcock mais de Selznick. Pour vous raconter tout ça, nous avons à disposition les merveilleux entretiens entre Alfred Hitchcock et François Truffaut, nous avons le livre référence de Donald Spoto, la Face cachée dʹun génie, et plein dʹautres choses. Dès lors plongeons dans lʹunivers de Rebecca, un classique de lʹhistoire du cinéma. REFERENCES En 1962, Alfred Hitchcock accorde un long entretien à François Truffaut. En 1999, cette conversation est diffusée en 25 épisodes sur France Culture. Dans ce neuvième entretien, on verra ce que les films d'Hitchcock empruntent aux contes de fées. https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/les-nuits-de-france-culture/hitchcock-truffaut-9-25-9347365 Donald SPOTO, La face cachée dʹun génie : la vraie vie dʹAlfred Hitchcock, Albin Michel Joan Fontaine on Alfred Hitchcock, Audio Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcTgOJnWWqA
Love and duty, consent and control, Miami and Rio! Make sure you step carefully, quietly and unseen into the wine cellar for this feature length episode of Talking Hitchcock where amongst other things, my special guest and I discuss modes of identification, daddy issues and that kiss! Keep tight hold of that key as you are invited to join us for a deep dive of what might be best described as 'a film of faces.' Sit as a silhouette figure in the shadows but be careful with that after dinner coffee as we are about to embark upon an exploration of a true Hitchcock masterpiece. In this epic episode, I am joined by Assistant Professor, film lecturer and author of multiple books-Ali Taylor! There was so much to be said about Notorious that we had to meet three times and I could not have wished for a more wonderful guest. Find Talking Hitchcock on X @hitch_pod and Instagram @talkinghitchpod where you can support the podcast and keep up to date with releases or email us on talkinghitchpod@gmail.com You can find Ali and her work here: X: @preferenepas Instagram: @acephalica Find Rebecca and her work on X and Instagram @PendlePumpkin References: Notorious (1946) -Alfred Hitchcock Hitchcock's Films Revisited-Robin Wood Hitchcock Humour Tone and Suspense-Susan Smith The Women Who Knew Too Much-Professor Tania Modleski Hitchcock and Selznick-The Rich and Strange Collaboration of Alfred Hitchcock and David O Selznick in Hollywood-Leonard J.Leff Ingrid Bergman My Story-Ingrid Bergman and Alan Burgess Edith Head's Hollywood-Edith Head Hitchcock's Heroines-Caroline Young Alfred Hitchcock-A Life in Darkness and Light-Patrick McGilligan Cary Grant-The Making of a Hollywood Legend-Mark Glancy The Object and the Face, Notorious, Bergman and the Close Up-Joe McElhaney Reframing Hitchcock-Selected Essays from the Hitchcock Annual-edited by Sidney Gottlieb and Christopher Brookhouse The Hitchcock Murders-Peter Conrad The Making of Hitchcock's Notorious Notorious (1946) Hitchcock The Making of John Bailey on Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock, 1946) Picture Post (16 Feb 1946) -Ingrid Bergman: she's making a film with Producer Hitchcock Ingrid Bergman Notorious-Her Classy 1940s Fashion-Classic Critics Corner-Vintage 1940S, 1950s, 1960s A Woman of that Sort-Hitchcock's Notorious and the Feast of St Alicia-The Spool The Ragged End of Nowhere-Alfred Hitchcock's Notorious (1946) Senses of Cinema Inside, Around and About Notorious-Filmtidsskrift How Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant Shot Hitchcock's Notorious-Vulture.com Notorious (1946)-The Blonde at the Film Notorious: Hitchcock's Mature and Intricate Espionage Masterpiece-Cinephilia and Beyond The Essential Hitchcock with Douglas Cunningham (Context Podcast)
I loved Andre Latour, and you murdered him... It's the last rodeo for Alfred Hitchcock and David O. Selznick, the last time the two work together. And this time, it's written by the producer himself. We have ourselves a murder, a mysterious, beautiful woman accused, and a dashing young lawyer who's convinced she didn't do it. So, how does it all shake out? Do Hitch and Selznick find one last bit of magic? We watch and find out!
Is it a musical? Is it a $6MM home movie? A contemporary Purim spiel? This is a weird movie, you guys. The evergreen story of A Star Is Born has attracted legendary performers like Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, and Lady Gaga. Today, Peter and Nathan focus on the 1976 film version with Barbra and Kris Kristofferson in the context of Gaga and Garland. We talk about: The Backstory: Dorothy Parker, Moss Hart, David O. Selznick, Joan Didion, and all the geniuses who should have made a better movie. The Crowd: 1970s, rock-and-roll culture and the phenomenon of contemporary celebrity culture. Is this idolatry in the way that Hebrew Scripture warn against? The Addiction: Does addiction help contemporary people understand ancient theological ideas like sin and shame? The Money: Why does Hollywood keep spoon-feeding us stories about self-destructive men and the women around them? Why do we keep paying money to see them? The Music: Ephemeral moments of artistic, intellectual, and spiritual connection found between two artists. How well does the Oscar-winning "Evergreen" capture this phenomenon? You'll hear: Kris Kristofferson and Barbra on the 1976 film soundtrack singing "Watch Closely Now," "The Woman in the Moon," and (of course) the 1976-Oscar-Winning classic, "Evergreen." Continue the conversation with us on Instagram and The Platform Formerly Known as Twitter (@gospelofmt).
EPISODE 30 - “Robert Walker: Old Hollywood's Tragic Boy Next Door” - 04/08/2024 No one played sensitive, lost souls quite like ROBERT WALKER. However, he is best known for playing one of the most complicated, psychopaths in film history, Bruno Antony in ALFRED HITCHCOCK's masterpiece “Strangers On A Train” (1951). His journey from playing sensitive innocents to playing Bruno is reflective of his troubled, turbulent life, and the heartbreak from which he never recovered. This week, we'll discuss the artistry and the tragedy of this incredible actor. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Star-Crossed: The Story of Robert Walker and Jennifer Jones (1986), by Beverly Linet; Portrait of Jennifer (1995), by Edward Z. Epstein; Showman: The Life of David O. Selznick (1992), by David Thomson; Hollywood On The Couch: A Candid Look at the Overheated Love Affair Between Psychiatrists and Moviemakers (1993), by Marc Green and Stephen Farber; “Biography of Robert Walker,” April 1951, Paramount Pictures; “I Know Myself Now”, by Marva Anderson, July 1950, Movieland Magazine; “Actor Walker Dies After Drug Dosage,” August 3, 1951, by Gladwin Hill, New York Times; “Robert Walker: A Great Star Lost,” August 15, 1999, by David Thomson, The Independent On Sunday (London); “An Affair to Forget?” March 1998, by Nick Clooney, American Movie Classics Magazine; “Utahn's Rising Career in Films Came to a Sudden Tragic End,” July 23, 1999, by E. Hunter Hale, Deseret News; “Robert Walker, Jr. ‘Star Trek' Actor and Son of Superstars, Dies at 79,” December 6, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Strangers On A Train (1951), starring Robert Walker, Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll, Pat Hitchcock, and Kasey Rogers; New Frontier (1939), starring John Wayne and Phylis Isley (Jennifer Jones); Dick Tracy's G-Men (1939), starring Ralph Byrd and Phylis Isley (Jennifer Jones); Winter Carnival (1939), starring Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, and Helen Parrish; These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner, Lew Ayres, Marsha Hunt, Ann Rutherford, Mary Beth Hughes, Richard Carlson, and Jane Bryan; Dancing Co-Eds (1939) staring Lana Turner, Richard Carlson, Ann Rutherford, Lee Bowman, and Artie Shaw; The Song of Bernadette (1943), starring Jennifer Jones, Charles Bickford, Vincent Price, Anne Revere, William Eythe, Lee J. Cobb, and Gladys Cooper; Bataan (1943), Staring Robert Taylor, George Murphy, Thomas Mitchell, Desi Arnaz, and Robert Walker; Madame Curie (1943), starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Henry Travers, and Robert Walker; See Here Private Hargrove (1944), staring Robert Walker and Donna Reed; Since You Went Away (1945), starring Claudette Colbert, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Joseph Cotten, and Robert Walker; Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944), starring Spencer Tracy, Van Johnson, and Robert Walker; The Clock (1945), starring Judy Garland and Robert Walker; Her Highness and the Bell Boy (1945), starring June Allyson, Hedy Lamarr, and Robert Walker; The Sailor Takes A Wife (1945), starring June Allyson and Robert Walker; Til The Clouds Roll By (1946); Robert Walker, June Allyson, Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Van Heflin, Van Johnson, Lucille Bremer, Cyd Charisse, and Angela Lansbury; One Touch of Venus (1948), starring Robert Walker, Ava Gardner, Tom Conway, and Eve Arden; Please Believe Me (1950), starring Deborah Kerr, Robert Walker, Peter Lawford, and Mark Stevens; The Skipper Surprises His Wife (1950), starring Robert Walker and Joan Leslie; Vengeance Valley (1951), starring Burt Lancaster, Joanne Dru, and Robert Walker; My Son John (1952), staring Helen Hayes, Robert Walker, and Van Heflin; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this continuing Alicia's Version working through the FX/Hulu series from Ryan Murphy, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, it is time to conquer the B Block of Episode One. Included this week is that infamous Private Jet introduction, where Truman Capote upgrades his Swan Set, the coterie he has collected from early days - from Jennifer Jones and the Hollywood Swans through an introduction from David O. Selznick to his Park Avenue Upgrade, Babe Paley. Also, connecting a new term into the mix - Black Swan Event. It happens at the introduction of Babe and Truman in 1955, and the dinner party, interwoven between fact and fiction, including bits about the origin of the real feud with Ann Woodward, and how it all connects to Claus von Bulow. Feuds always start from somewhere. Is Truman really going back into 1955 writing in 1975? These mysteries and more, coming as Alicia works through unpacking this series. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DoneDunne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Carol Reed and Graham Greene's iconic post-war neo noir classic 'The Third Man'. A perfect movie. Steven Soderbergh calls it the only movie you need to watch in order to learn how to make a movie. In this episode I cover the making of, the battles between David O. Selznick, Alexander Korda, Reed and Orson Welles, the happenstance score to end all film scores and MORE.
En 1935, l'éditeur Harold Latham, en quête de nouveaux best-sellers, rencontre la discrète journaliste Margaret Mitchell à Atlanta. Fasciné par l'ébauche de son roman sur fond de Guerre de Sécession, Latham se lance dans une course effrénée pour acquérir les droits. Lorsque Margaret dévoile ses pages, le producteur David O. Selznick est conquis. Ainsi débute une incroyable aventure cinématographique, avec des défis, des intrigues, des caprices de stars, mais une seule constante : Selznick aux commandes. Plongez dans les coulisses du 7e art et découvrez comment 'Autant en emporte le vent' devient une œuvre culte et un triomphe mondial. Merci pour votre écoute Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes de l'Heure H sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/22750 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.
Welcome to season 3! We're kicking off this season with a couple of episodes on our favorite films from the Gothic Romance genre, and who better to start us off than the master of the macabre, Alfred Hitchcock? Rebecca, starring Joan Fontaine and Sir Laurence Olivier, was Hitchcock's first film made in the US and his only Best Picture winner. The film also earned an Oscar for cinematographer George Barnes, whose talents with light, shadow, and camera movement created the moody atmosphere that pervades Rebecca. It was produced by David O. Selznick, who was coming off the huge success of Gone with the Wind and looking to make another big hit. Deeply faithful to its source material, Daphne du Maurier's best-selling novel, the film is a suspenseful cinematic take on classic Gothic Romance literature. The parallels with Bronte's Jane Eyre are numerous, but it's Hitchcock's ability to dramatize psychological terror that brings this movie into the modern age. Come to Manderley again with us, and watch out for Mrs. Danvers!
In our continuing investigation into the Six Degrees of Robert Evans, this episode focuses on his years from 1956 through 1961. Robert begins as an actor and will end this five year period with an ex-wife, a fortune, and a new production career in Hollywood. Connected into this episode: Norma Shearer, Jimmy Cagney, David O. Selznick, Darryl Zanuck, Ernest Hemingway, Ava Gardner, Errol Flynn, Lana Turner, and many others. All sources can be found at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! This episode is sponsored by Factor. Head to factormeals.com/dunne50 and use code dunne50 to get 50% off America's #1 ready-to-eat meal delivery service! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/DoneDunne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While chestnuts roasting on that open fire and sleigh bells ringing are nice, nothing gets you in the mood for the holidays like a good ole seasonal movie. Well, get ready to unwrap an early present from Steve and Nan as they share their favorite lesser-known holiday films. And along the way, they discuss everything from Clarence the Angel, French nuns, boxing nuns, ROBERT MITCHUM's drug bust, and one film that may or may not involve murder. Don't miss this holiday spectacular! SHOW NOTES: Sources: Christmas in The Movies (2023), by Jeremy Arnold Christmas In Classic Films (2022), by Jacqueline T. Lynch Great Movie Directors (1986), by Ted Sennett There Really Was A Hollywood (1984), by Janet Leigh Robert Mitchum: A Biography (1984), by George Eells Showman: The Life of David O. Selznick (1992), by David Thomson IMDBPro.com Wikipedia.com TCM.com --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Front Row Classics is celebrating Veterans Day with one of the greatest home front dramas of Word War II. We're taking a look at Since You Went Away from 1944. This stellar production from David O. Selznick is a warm and sentimental story of a family's struggle to keep the home fires burning. Jessica Pickens joins Brandon to discuss this landmark film which features an all-star cast including Claudette Colbert, Joseph Cotten, Jennifer Jones, Shirley Temple, Monty Wooley, Hattie McDaniel and Agnes Moorehead. Jessica's website and blog, "Comet Over Hollywood" can be found at https://cometoverhollywood.com/.
Keep The Home Fires Burning. Front Row Classics is celebrating Veterans Day with one of the greatest home front dramas of Word War II. We’re taking a look at Since You Went Away from 1944. This stellar production from David O. Selznick is a warm and sentimental story of a family’s struggle to keep the … Continue reading Ep. 182- Since You Went Away →
In this episode, I spoke with author Milan Hain about his latest book "Starmaker: David O. Selznick and the Production of Stars in the Hollywood Studio System". David O. Selznick (1902–1965) was one of the most prominent film producers of the Hollywood studio era, responsible for such artistic and commercial triumphs as King Kong, David Copperfield, Anna Karenina, A Star Is Born, Gone with the Wind, Rebecca, Spellbound, and The Third Man. However, film production was not his only domain. Starting in the late 1930s, he built an impressive stable of stars within his own independent company, including Ingrid Bergman, Vivien Leigh, Joan Fontaine, Jennifer Jones, and Gregory Peck.
"THEY FOUGHT for the right to rule SHE FOUGHT for the right to love" Author Philip Womack joins the show to discuss why David O. Selznick's celebrated 1937 adaptation of Anthony Hope's celebrated 1894 should still be celebrated to this day. We talk Ruritanian romances, swashbuckling swordfights, Douglas Fairbanks Jr, and teaching dogs Latin. Hosts:Michael NataleTwitterLetterboxd Tom LorenzoTwitterLetterboxd Producer:Kyle LamparTwitter Guest:Philip WomackWebsiteTwitterBuy Wildlord Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale
In this episode, I discuss with author Bernard F. Dick on his book Hal Wallis: Producer to the Stars. Hal Wallis (1898-1986) might not be as well known as David O. Selznick or Samuel Goldwyn, but the films he produced—Casablanca, Jezebel, Now, Voyager, The Life of Emile Zola, Becket, True Grit, and many other classics (as well as scores of Elvis movies)—have certainly endured. The publisher of the book is the University Press of Kentucky.
See the list for our entire lineup for SEASON 13 on our Letterboxd page!“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."REBROADCASTFinding Rhett and Scarlet Less RelevantConsidering the racially-charged climate of the US right now, it's oddly perfect timing that we're starting our 1939 series with Gone With The Wind, a film as technically brilliant to look at as it is hard to watch because of it's portrayal of slavery and the ‘lost cause' Southern view of the Civil War. It certainly gives us a lot to talk about in this episode! Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we dive into Victor Fleming's Gone With The Wind. Here's What We Chat AboutWe talk at length about the position of the film in cinematic history and how that contrasts with what it's portraying and how we feel about that, noting that perhaps this film is one that should be considered in the same camp as Song of the South. And we look at what problems we have with the story and why it makes us feel uncomfortable, even if the story itself can be enjoyed when taken out of historical context. Focusing more on the film itself, we look at the actors – Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Thomas Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel and more – how they got their parts and how well they work for us. We look at lots of bit players and talk about where they've since popped up. We talk about the context of 1939 and how the studio system worked. We talk about the three directors who contributed to this film – George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Sam Wood – as well as the producing kingpin who really is the one responsible for getting this film made the way he wanted: David O. Selznick. We chat about other key crew who helped bring this film to life, including Max Steiner, Yakima Canutt, William Cameron Menzies and Walter Plunkett. And we marvel at how much money this film has taken in over its lifetime and deliberate over whether it should still be able to make money or if it should be locked away now due to its painful portrayal of the period. It's a long film but a film well worth discussing because of these factors. Tune in!Film SundriesOriginal Release of This Episode in Season 5ScreenplayOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkGone With The Wind by Margaret MitchellFlickchartHuffPost Politics Blog: Yes, You're a Racist — and a Traitor(00:00) - 1940 Academy Awards • Best Picture Intro(01:53) - Welcome to The Next Reel • Gone With the Wind(01:20:49) - Wrap UpThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement
See the list for our entire lineup for SEASON 13 on our Letterboxd page!“Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."REBROADCASTFinding Rhett and Scarlet Less RelevantConsidering the racially-charged climate of the US right now, it's oddly perfect timing that we're starting our 1939 series with Gone With The Wind, a film as technically brilliant to look at as it is hard to watch because of it's portrayal of slavery and the ‘lost cause' Southern view of the Civil War. It certainly gives us a lot to talk about in this episode! Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we dive into Victor Fleming's Gone With The Wind. Here's What We Chat AboutWe talk at length about the position of the film in cinematic history and how that contrasts with what it's portraying and how we feel about that, noting that perhaps this film is one that should be considered in the same camp as Song of the South. And we look at what problems we have with the story and why it makes us feel uncomfortable, even if the story itself can be enjoyed when taken out of historical context. Focusing more on the film itself, we look at the actors – Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Thomas Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel and more – how they got their parts and how well they work for us. We look at lots of bit players and talk about where they've since popped up. We talk about the context of 1939 and how the studio system worked. We talk about the three directors who contributed to this film – George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Sam Wood – as well as the producing kingpin who really is the one responsible for getting this film made the way he wanted: David O. Selznick. We chat about other key crew who helped bring this film to life, including Max Steiner, Yakima Canutt, William Cameron Menzies and Walter Plunkett. And we marvel at how much money this film has taken in over its lifetime and deliberate over whether it should still be able to make money or if it should be locked away now due to its painful portrayal of the period. It's a long film but a film well worth discussing because of these factors. Tune in!Film SundriesOriginal Release of This Episode in Season 5ScreenplayOriginal theatrical trailerOriginal poster artworkGone With The Wind by Margaret MitchellFlickchartHuffPost Politics Blog: Yes, You're a Racist — and a Traitor(00:00) - 1940 Academy Awards • Best Picture Intro(01:53) - Welcome to The Next Reel • Gone With the Wind(01:20:49) - Wrap UpThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5640170/advertisement
Saluton, estas mi, Tyson Saner, and I welcome you heartily to this 351st episode of Succotash, The Comedy Soundcast Soundcast, which just so happens to be the second-to-last episode of Succotash before our 12-year anniverary special, which will then be swiftly followed by a well-deserved hiatus. If you are a 1st time listener, this show typically features clips from other soundcasts from around the world and has for almost 12 years. The entire archive of episodes past can be found over at www.succotash.com for the time being, so if you end up enjoying this program and you'd like to share it with others, send them there or pretty much anywhere else you can listen to soundcasts, which are also called podcasts most everywhere else other than here on Succotash. Last week in Episode #350, show creator and executive producer Marc Hershon brought you a "Chats" episode that featured conversation with, and fascinating stories from Shane Elliot of the sketch comedy group from North Hollywood called Fries On The Side that Mr. Hershon had also been involved with. It's a fascinating and funny chat that you should check out at your earliest convenience. In this, the last episode I'm producing before our aforementioned hiatus, I have brought you some clips to listen to from the soundcasts Holidays After Dark, What Went Wrong, and Bit Weird But Fair Enough (I Guess). I'll be rounding out the show with 2 clips from the Strange Times Show, the hosts of which just celebrated 10 of their own years in soundcasting. The episode clipped for this purpose is #462, titled "Ten Bloody Years". Many soundcasters sent in their congratulations in audio form, so I've decided to include the one I sent, and the one Marc sent. Those will be played at various points in this program. I'm even throwing in a classic Henderson's Pants ad into this episode just for kicks. It's one of the oldest ones I think…If the numerical system it came with is to be believed. Well, the show wasn't going to finish writing or producing itself, so I had to get into it. And now it's time for you to do the same… CLIPS Holidays After Dark This is directly from the show description for Holidays After Dark: "It's a year-round soundcast which explores the strange, unusual, and dark sides of the holidays while also paying tribute to the lighthearted festivities we all know and love!" Featuring host Kristin Seering, our clip is from show from March 28th, 2023 - Easter 2023: Tale of a Homicidal Hare. In this episode, Holidays After Dark explains the history behind how the Easter Bunny came to be and tries to determine if the story of the Bunny Man Killer is real or simply an urban legend. The clip I've selected is from somewhere in the middle. Enjoy. What Went Wrong From Sad Boom Media, What Went Wrong covers Hollywood's most notoriously disastrous movie productions, digging into the behind-the-scenes insanity of everything from massive flops to record breaking blockbusters. The clip is from their episode of April 3rd, 2023: "Gone With The Wind". Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel may star in 1939's Gone With the Wind, but this was David O. Selznick's dumpster fire. Join hosts Chris Winterbauer and Lizzie Bassett as they break down a truly disastrous production featuring 15+ writers, 3+ directors, an amphetamine-fueled producer, and racism galore - both onscreen and off. Bit Weird but Fair Enough (I Guess)From Down Under, under The Angry Chimp banner, host Stuart Buckland and guests look at some of the weird stuff going on in this crazy, crazy world. Our clip, from way back on the 1st of February, 2021, is from a show entitled "God or Demon?" And it features not one but two Friends of Succotash. In addition to Mr. Buckland, his guest this episode was British expat in South Korea Samantha Pett, joining Stu to examine weirdness surrounding cats, exams, toast and processed meat. (Sam was formerly a co-host of The Strange Times Show for a not-insubstantial amount of episodes, and a podcaster in her own right with programs such as The Kimchi Chronicles and Anarchy Audi". Keeping with the theme of including Strange Times Show content in this episode, and also wanting to feature Mr. Buckland's relatively recently established soundcast, I was pleased to be able to get both of them in one episode. And there it went…my last solo episode of Succotash before our hiatus. What an amazing ride this has been. It's really hard to wrap my head around the passage of time it seems. I don't mean to say that I don't know what it is, although I don't know what it is more than someone who studies that sort of thing might. Or might claim to…That's what people who study that sort of thing say, right? "I know what time is..", in casual conversation. Or perhaps sitting by themselves in the middle of a café, working through what they imagine a conversation of that nature would be like, ultimately culminating in an unscheduled "outside voice" moment. No, I don't mean to say that I don't know what it is…although I don't. It happens, I witness it, it continues to happen, and I attempt to fill it with variety and relative happiness…and music. I can't forget the music. Coming up next, and also LAST for…uh, well…let's just say that I'm not specifically sure how long it will be before we reemerge with something…But my understanding is that that is the plan…there's one of those "that that"'s again. Is that a peculiarity of the English language? I suppose I could look it up, but I'm not going to do that right now. I'm going to be working on other things in the meantime, and you will be able to find those things over at www.tysonsaner.com as well as an archive full of stuff I've already done as of this recording. Music, Gaming Videos, A Redbubble store…stuff like that…and who knows what else? I'm not 100% sure, but if I needed to be, I would never create anything…and there will be plenty of time for inactivity…um…let's just say…later? Before I go, I need to remember to say "Thank You" to Marc Hershon and Joe Paulino for making me feel like a valuable contributor to something for the last 10 years of my life. It's a very specific thing to say "thank you" for, I know, but It's a very specific sort of gratitude I feel to those who would include me in their creative endeavors. I do not, and hopefully never will, take that sort of thing lightly…. …and now, I have to make the awkward transition into actually saying "Good Bye"…so I will end by saying "Thank You" to my parents and my wife for being supportive of me in many ways including keeping me alive for the entirety of this experience I call "life" so far. I hope I didn't make it more difficult than it had to be. #Goalz Thank you for listening, be decent to each other, and when you are out there in the world, should you seek out, or perhaps stumble across our archive during our absence, and you got something out of it that can only be expressed by sharing it with others in some form or another, for example sending them to www.succotashshow.com , then we will experience gratitude for you, for having done so. It's what we dream about happening when we utter the final words of every episode, which are please pass the Succotash… — Tyson Saner
Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDaniel may star in 1939's Gone With the Wind, but this was David O. Selznick's dumpster fire. Join Chris and Lizzie as they break down a truly disastrous production featuring 15+ writers, 3+ directors, an amphetamine fueled producer, and racism galore - both onscreen and off. JOIN OUR PATREON FOR 'WWW' BONUS CONTENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alfred Hitchcock's last collaboration with David O. Selznick was not fondly remembered by the most important parties involved (Gregory Peck reportedly hated the film), but it is still a fascinating example of the power dynamics in classical Hollywood, embodying the tensions between the director and the producer. "The Paradine Case" was an absurdly expensive venture with a budget which rivaled that of Selznick's epic "Gone with the Wind". Will we defend this troubled production? Tune in to find out!
Our Dorothy McGuire Acteurist Oeuvre-view begins with Claudia (1943) and The Enchanted Cottage (1945), in both of which she's paired with Robert Young. We talk about the qualities McGuire imported to the screen from the stage role she made famous, in the 1941 play Claudia, by Rose Franken, David O. Selznick's marketing of them, and the career vicissitudes that possibly negated this nascent persona. After diving deep into the complex psychology of Claudia, we discuss John Cromwell's great romantic fantasy, The Enchanted Cottage, and the metaphorical implications of its fairy tale. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, the Delphine Seyrig retrospective continues with Alain Resnais' Muriel and Jacques Demy's Donkey Skin. Time Codes: 0h 1m 00s: Introduction to Dorothy McGuire 0h 15m 45s: CLAUDIA (1943) [dir. Edmund Goulding] 0h 45m 23s: THE ENCHANTED COTTAGE (1945) [dir. John Cromwell] 1h 14m 57s: FEAR & MOVIEGOING IN TORONTO – MURIEL (1962) by Alain Resnais & PEAU D'ANE (1970) by Jacques Demi (From TIFF's Delphine Seyrig series) 1h 23m 35s: Listener mail with Simon +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project! Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join!
A Star Is Born is a 1954 American musical drama film directed by George Cukor, written by Moss Hart, and starring Judy Garland and James Mason. Hart's screenplay is an adaptation of the original 1937 film, based on the original screenplay by Robert Carson, Dorothy Parker and Alan Campbell, and from the same story by William A. Wellman and Carson, with uncredited input from six additional writers—David O. Selznick, Ben Hecht, Ring Lardner Jr., John Lee Mahin, Budd Schulberg and Adela Rogers St. Johns. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1954_film)
Joy by Jean Patou (1930) + Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind (1936) + David O. Selznick's Gone with the Wind (1939) with NeedsSalt and Samememe 11/15/20 S2E47 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.
Chad Darnell is a casting director/actor/writer/producer and director. As a casting director, he has cast local talent in the southeast on such projects as MAGIC MIKE XXL, SELMA, FLORIDA GIRLS, LIZZIE, KILLERMAN, LIVING THE DREAM, CRIME STORY, and BEAST OF BURDEN. He most recently finished the films ONE FAST MOVE, THE STENOGRAPHER and THE OTHER ZOEY. His film THE UNDERTAKER'S WIFE (Shannyn Sossamon, John Brotherton) will premiere Fall 2022 and he will direct his screenplay THE INTELLIGENT this summer in Los Angeles. As an actor, he most recently appeared on stage in Atlanta as “Hedwig” in HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and as “David O. Selznick” in MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS, and as "Dan" in CLOSER in Atlanta, January 2022. Darnell lives in Atlanta and is recently finished his first novel BUYING THE FARM. @ChadDarnell https://chaddarnell.net/ Connect with your host Kaia Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A.
In the tenth episode of Season 7 (Fantastical Realities) Kyle is joined by screenwriter David Gutierrez and editor Kristi Shimek (of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist) to discuss another of William Dieterle's experimental fantasies, the David O. Selznick micromanaged production about the everlasting and romantic impact of the artistic muse on the artistic soul in Portrait of Jennie (1948).
Cambell Playhouse, their eighth episode is: "I Lost My Girlish Laughter." From the Jane Allen book of the same name. This episode aired January 27, 1939. Story: Madge Lawrence, fresh from New York City, lands a job as the personal secretary to the powerful Hollywood producer Sidney Brand (based on movie producer, David O. Selznick). In a series of letters home, telegrams, office memos, Hollywood gossip newspaper items, and diary entries, we get the inside view on the games, romances, backroom deals, and betrayals that go into making a movie. Cast: Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead, William Alland, Ilka Chase, Ray Collins, Tamar Geva, Tomara Jeva, George S Kaufman, Myron McCormick, Frank Readick, Everett Sloane : : : : : My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x SUSPENSE -- DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES. Subscribing is free and you'll receive new post notifications. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot. Thank you for your support. https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | Instagram https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr)
You may be surprised but our podcast is not always simply Alfred Hitchcock Appreciation Society. We shower "Spellbound" with a fair share of criticism but we also tell stories of our first encounter with the movie and its famous dream sequence designed by Salvador Dalí. Hitch's bold venture into the secret world of Freudian psychoanalysis stars Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck. It also features a delirious score by Miklós Rózsa and is imbued with a mid-1940s zeitgeist: shades of noir, cryptic war traumas and empowered women all appear in this lavish David O. Selznick production. Join us as we explore this classic – and just a bit crazy! – Hitchcock thriller.
Gone with the Wind—the top-grossing movie of all time, adjusted for inflation—remains an iconic influence in American culture, despite its deeply troubling portrayal of social and political dynamics in the South during and after the Civil War. The continued popularity of the film points to a need to examine its influence on nearly a century's worth of American race relations, fascistic movements, and denialism in the United States. And why did Adolf Hitler reportedly love it so much?In this cross-post of Chatter, David Priess spoke with cultural and literary historian Sarah Churchwell of the University of London, author of “The Wrath To Come,” a book that dives deeply into the film, how it reflects a mythologized "Lost Cause" version of the Old South, and its connection with today's increasing political violence. They discuss the popularity of the movie, its differences from the book it was based on, some of the challenges for filmmaker David O. Selznick and for the film's actors, the "Lost Cause" theme that the movie conveys, its intersection with fascist thinking in America and with modern racism, why it attracted Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders, its links to various iterations of the Klan and "America First" campaigns, and how even disturbing movies like this can spur social progress.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gone with the Wind--the top-grossing movie of all time, adjusted for inflation--remains an iconic influence in American culture, despite its deeply troubling portrayal of social and political dynamics in the South during and after the Civil War. The continued popularity of the film points to a need to examine its influence on nearly a century's worth of American race relations, fascistic movements, and denialism in the United States. And why did Adolf Hitler reportedly love it so much?David Priess spoke with cultural and literary historian Sarah Churchwell of the University of London, author of The Wrath To Come, a book that dives deeply into the film, how it reflects a mythologized "Lost Cause" version of the Old South, and its connection with today's increasing political violence. They discuss the popularity of the movie, its differences from the book it was based on, some of the challenges for filmmaker David O. Selznick and for the film's actors, the "Lost Cause" theme that the movie conveys, its intersection with fascist thinking in America and with modern racism, why it attracted Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders, its links to various iterations of the Klan and "America First" campaigns, and how even disturbing movies like this can spur social progress.Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Among the works discussed in this episode:The movie Gone with the WindThe book Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe book The Wrath To Come: Gone with the Wind and the Lies America Tells by Sarah ChurchwellThe article "Agglutination Test for Americanos" by Leslie L. Jones, The Smart Set magazine, May-Aug 1922.The book Behold, America: The Entangled History of "America First" and "the American Dream" by Sarah Churchwell Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we travel back to the life and times of Harold Lloyd, famous silent film star with decades of Hollywood history, in addition to being the Dunne's first landlord when they arrived in California in 1957. Also included: a dip into Benedict Canyon and a few of its famous players. Harold had some very swell neighbors like Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and David O. Selznick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back, Old Soul family! And we are covering an audience recommendation of a classic novel adaptation: David Copperfield! One of Charles Dickens's own favorite characters, the story of young David is a coming-of-age tale with lovable (and hate-able) characters that influence his life in becoming an aspiring author. This movie came to be out of producer David O. Selznick's love and devotion to his own father...and much to the opposition of his father-in-law (who was head of the studio)! We loved giving our first impressions on a story that has been on many people's bookshelves for over a century!Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!— Be sure to check us out onOur website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/FacebookTwitter: @oldsoulpodInstagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast
In this weeks enthralling installment Jason talks about the trappings of getting old and Carly recounts her London tour - oh and we talk about the classic noir Rebecca! Rebecca is a 1940 American romantic psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It was Hitchcock's first American project, and his first film under contract with producer David O. Selznick. The screenplay by Robert E. Sherwood and Joan Harrison, and adaptation by Philip MacDonald and Michael Hogan, were based on the 1938 novel of the same name by Daphne du Maurier. The film stars Laurence Olivier as the brooding, aristocratic widower Maxim de Winter and Joan Fontaine as the young woman who becomes his second wife, with Judith Anderson, George Sanders and Gladys Cooper in supporting roles. The film is a gothic tale shot in black-and-white. Maxim de Winter's first wife Rebecca, who died before the events of the film, is never seen. Her reputation and recollections of her, however, are a constant presence in the lives of Maxim, his new wife and the housekeeper Mrs. Danvers. Rebecca was theatrically released on April 12, 1940 to critical and commercial success. It received eleven nominations at the 13th Academy Awards, more than any other film that year. It won two awards; Best Picture, and Best Cinematography, becoming the only film directed by Hitchcock to win the former award. In 2018, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/speakeasy-noircast/support
Warner Bros executive George Feltenstein takes us through the Spring 2022 releases from the Warner Archive. We kick off the discussion with the March Blu-ray release of “Captains of the Clouds” (1941) starring James Cagney, Brenda Marshall, Dennis Morgan, and directed by Michael Curtiz. Beautifully restored in Technicolor, this film has never looked so good. Next George details the David O. Selznick version of “A Star is Born” (1937) starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and directed by William A. Wellman. This film has been in desperate need of restoration and this new blu-ray returns it to the proper sound and visual it deserves. And we wrap up the month with a review of the classic TV show "Head of the Class" season 4 on DVD, starring the late Howard Hesseman. Kevin Costner rules April with Blu-ray releases of two films released in 1985. The first is "American Flyers," followed by the cult favorite "Fandango." For May, George reviews the Blu-ray of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (1941) starring Spencer Tracy in both roles, and co-starring Ingrid Bergman and Lana Turner. Next is "The Carey Treatment" (1972) starring James Coburn and Jennifer O'Neill. And also in May is season 5 of the hit TV show "Lucifer," on Blu-ray. We wrap up the podcast with a discussion on the recent 4K release of "Singin' In the Rain" and what it could mean for future 4K releases of Warner Bros classics.
Emma and Brooke visit an Academy Award Best Picture winner: Rebecca (1940)! Alfred Hitchcock's first American production (adapted from Daphne du Maurier's classic novel) is one you won't want to miss. The story of Maxim de Winter and the second Mrs. de Winter, a thrilling romance checkered with deception, will keep you on the edge of your seat. We discuss Joan Fontaine's real-life insecurities with this role, production code restrictions, artistic differences between Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick, and more. Don't just dream about visiting Manderley...pack your bags and join us for a suspenseful adventure! Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!— Be sure to check us out onOur website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/FacebookTwitter: @oldsoulpodInstagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast
Emmy nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker Steven C. Smith joins the podcast to discuss his book MUSIC BY MAX STEINER: THE EPIC LIFE OF HOLLYWOOD'S MOST INFLUENTIAL COMPOSER.During his illustrious career, composer Max Steiner scored over 300 films and was nominated for 24 Academy Awards. We explore Steiner's career highlights starting with the groundbreaking King Kong (1933), before detailing his work on the beloved “Gone with the Wind” (1939) and the classic “Casablanca" (1942). We then review Max Steiner's score on two Warner Archive releases in March of 2022, starting with the 1937 version of “A Star is Born” starring Janet Gaynor and Fredric March, and the 1942 James Cagney World War II classic “Captains of the Clouds.”Mr. Smith also touches on Steiner's positive working relationships with director Michael Curtiz, Warner Bros studio boss Jack Warner, actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and the relentless David O. Selznick. And we discuss Max Steiner's tireless efforts on behalf of composer residuals, something that eventually happened toward the end of his career and guaranteed his financial comfort, before briefly touching on Steiner's influence on some contemporary composers and filmmakers.And finally, Mr. Smith provides his opinion on the recent decision by the Academy of Motion Pictures to not broadcast live the Oscar for “Best Original Score” and what that might mean for the future of the broadcast, and what Max Steiner would have thought of this decision.LINKSSteven C. Smith website: www.mediasteven.comLarry Edmunds Bookstore www.larryedmunds.comMax Steiner Bookhttps://www.larryedmunds.com/product-page/music-by-max-steiner-the-epic-life-of-hollywood-s-most-influential-composerBernard Herrmann Bookhttps://www.larryedmunds.com/product-page/a-heart-at-fire-s-center-the-life-and-music-of-bernard-herrmann
durée : 00:57:48 - « Portrait of Jennie » (J. Russell Robinson) (1948) - par : Laurent Valero - Portrait de Jennie est un film fantastique de 1948 basé sur le roman de Robert Nathan, réalisé par William Dieterle, produit par David O. Selznick. Le film se déroule en 1934, le peintre Eben Adams (Joseph Cotten) rencontre une petite fille Jennie Appleton (Jennifer Jones) à Central Park, New York. - réalisé par : Patrick Lérisset
We have a wonderful show today with comedian Matt Braunger, one of the funniest people I know. Goddamn, Matt makes me laugh. Solid citizen, monster nerd, husband, father, professional comedian, actor. Good Lord, he does it all. Then why isn't he happy?? We'll find out. No, I'm kidding. He's very happy. in fact he has a podcast that can help you if you have a problem, called This Might Help, and you'll heart all about that shortly. Also, Katharine Coldiron is with us again. Katharine is a film critic and cinema scholar who wrote the monograph about plan 9 From Outer Space that we discussed in the Halloween episode. Today we talk about Nightmare Alley, Freaks, Vampire Circus, and all kinds of films set in creepy carnivals and the like. I discovered an amazing new podcast recently by Adam Roche called the Secret History Of Hollywood, this has joined Karina Longworth's You Must Remember This podcast in my automobile listening. Through these two podcasts, my weird show biz knowledge has increased tenfold, and today, based on stuff I heard there and some research I did with my own self, True Tales From Weirdsville is going to discuss one of the sickest galdanged romantic triangles in history. The story of David O. Selznick, Jennifer Jones and Robert Walker. It is.. trust me. This story is nuts.
Rewatching Oscar with Jack FerdmanJack analyzes the only Alfred Hitchcock film to win the top prize at the Academy Awards, Rebecca. One of the greatest and most influential directors of all time came to America, lured by legendary producer David O. Selznick, to make this timeless, gothic thriller, which captivated audiences and critics alike back in 1940 and still does today. In this episode, Jack shares his passion for the master of suspense and Rebecca. However, does his love for this classic make it his choice for the best picture of that year, or does he give his Rewatch Oscar to another great film? Listen in and tell us what you think.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHear RadioStitcherRewatching Oscar music by TurpacRewatching Oscar is produced by Jack FerdmanRewatching Oscar logo is by Jack FerdmanRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rss
In this episode we discuss the thirteenth Best Picture Winner, Rebecca, David O. Selznick's second Best Picture win in a row, Walt Disney's Pinocchio and Fantasia, and Katherine Hepburn's return to the top with The Philadelphia Story! **Content Warning** mentions of suicide in relation to the plot of Rebecca** Other topics include: Charlie Chaplin and The Great Dictator, Leopold Stokowski, United Artists, Laurence Olivier, Alfred Hitchcock, Joan Fontaine, Olivia de Haviland, film history, Hollywood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thanktheacademypodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thankacademypod Email us your thoughts: thanktheacademypod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thank-the-academy/support
On today's episode we're talking electronic music…and the importance of a thorough resume. You're on the Sound Beat. Miklos Rosza had long considered using electronic music in a film. He got his chance when director Alfred Hitchcock and producer David O. Selznick approached him about scoring 1945's Spellbound. Wanting to add an atmospheric, contemplative air to the piece, he settled on the theremin. Here's a quote from Dr. Samuel Hoffmann. I put down theremin on my card…without thinking much about it. When Miklos Rozsa thought of using a theremin in his score for Spellbound he called the union to see if any players were available. I was the only one listed at that time who could read music. Before Rozsa's call, Hoffmann was a practicing podiatrist in the Hollywood area. After the score won an Oscar, Hoffman and the theremin would feature in films like “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, “It Came from Outer Space” and more…see the whole list right now at soundbeat.org. Sound Beat is produced at the Belfer Audio Archive, Syracuse University Libraries. I'm Brett Barry.
Episode 3 - The 39 Steps (Spine #3, CC1103L) Published 03/12/2020 1935, Dir. Alfred Hitchcock Featured Guest: Catherine Dvorak Watch the full movie here. With the third title in the Collection we have our first international movie, British master Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 chase thriller The 39 Steps. This movie caught the attention of famed Hollywood producer David O. Selznick, who would convince Hitchcock to come to America and become the widely revered director we know today. Episode Notes: Although I was mistaken about Bond's use of a woman as cover during a train chase, using a parade as cover did appear in both Thunderball and Moonraker .
Considering the racially-charged climate of the US right now, it's oddly perfect timing that we're starting our 1939 series with “Gone With The Wind,” a film as technically brilliant to look at as it is hard to watch because of it's portrayal of slavery and the ‘lost cause' Southern view of the Civil War. It certainly gives us a lot to talk about in this episode! Join us — Pete Wright and Andy Nelson — as we dive into Victor Fleming's “Gone With The Wind.” We talk at length about the position of the film in cinematic history and how that contrasts with what it's portraying and how we feel about that, noting that perhaps this film is one that should be considered in the same camp as ‘Song of the South.' And we look at what problems we have with the story and why it makes us feel uncomfortable, even if the story itself can be enjoyed when taken out of historical context. Focusing more on the film itself, we look at the actors — Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, Thomas Mitchell, Hattie McDaniel and more — how they got their parts and how well they work for us. We look at lots of bit players and talk about where they've since popped up. We talk about the context of 1939 and how the studio system worked. We talk about the three directors who contributed to this film — George Cukor, Victor Fleming and Sam Wood — as well as the producing kingpin who really is the one responsible for getting this film made the way he wanted: David O. Selznick. We chat about other key crew who helped bring this film to life, including Max Steiner, Yakima Canutt, William Cameron Menzies and Walter Plunkett. And we marvel at how much money this film has taken in over its lifetime and deliberate over whether it should still be able to make money or if it should be locked away now due to its painful portrayal of the period. It's a long film but a film well worth discussing because of these factors. Tune in!