Podcasts about Frank Capra

Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is one of the best-loved films of Classical Hollywood cinema, a story of despair and redemption in the aftermath of war that is one of the central movies of the 1940s, and a key text in America's understanding of itself. This is a film that remains relevant to our own anxieties and yearnings, to all the contradictions of ordinary life, while also enacting for us the quintessence of the classic Hollywood aesthetic. Nostalgia, humour, and a tough resilience weave themselves through this movie, intertwining it with the fraught cultural moment of the end of World War II that saw its birth. It offers a still compelling merging of fantasy and realism that was utterly unique when it was first released, and has rarely been matched since. Michael Newton's study of the film, It's a Wonderful Life (British Film Institute, 2023), investigates the source of its extraordinary power and its long-lasting impact. He begins by introducing the key figures in the movie's production - notably director Frank Capra and star James Stewart - and traces the making of the film, and then provides a brief synopsis of the film, considering its aesthetic processes and procedures, touching on all those things that make it such an astonishing film. Newton's careful analysis explores all those aspects of the film that are fundamental to our understanding of it, particularly the way in which the film brings tragedy and comedy together. Finally, Newton tells the story of the film's reception and afterlife, accounting for its initial relative failure and its subsequent immense popularity. Michael Newton is Lecturer in English at Leiden University, Netherlands. He is the author of Savage Girls and Wild Boys: A History of Feral Children (2002), Age of Assassins: A History of Conspiracy and Political Violence, 1865-1981 (2012), and of Kind Hearts and Coronets (2003) and Rosemary's Baby (2020) in the BFI Film Classics series. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is one of the best-loved films of Classical Hollywood cinema, a story of despair and redemption in the aftermath of war that is one of the central movies of the 1940s, and a key text in America's understanding of itself. This is a film that remains relevant to our own anxieties and yearnings, to all the contradictions of ordinary life, while also enacting for us the quintessence of the classic Hollywood aesthetic. Nostalgia, humour, and a tough resilience weave themselves through this movie, intertwining it with the fraught cultural moment of the end of World War II that saw its birth. It offers a still compelling merging of fantasy and realism that was utterly unique when it was first released, and has rarely been matched since. Michael Newton's study of the film, It's a Wonderful Life (British Film Institute, 2023), investigates the source of its extraordinary power and its long-lasting impact. He begins by introducing the key figures in the movie's production - notably director Frank Capra and star James Stewart - and traces the making of the film, and then provides a brief synopsis of the film, considering its aesthetic processes and procedures, touching on all those things that make it such an astonishing film. Newton's careful analysis explores all those aspects of the film that are fundamental to our understanding of it, particularly the way in which the film brings tragedy and comedy together. Finally, Newton tells the story of the film's reception and afterlife, accounting for its initial relative failure and its subsequent immense popularity. Michael Newton is Lecturer in English at Leiden University, Netherlands. He is the author of Savage Girls and Wild Boys: A History of Feral Children (2002), Age of Assassins: A History of Conspiracy and Political Violence, 1865-1981 (2012), and of Kind Hearts and Coronets (2003) and Rosemary's Baby (2020) in the BFI Film Classics series. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life is one of the best-loved films of Classical Hollywood cinema, a story of despair and redemption in the aftermath of war that is one of the central movies of the 1940s, and a key text in America's understanding of itself. This is a film that remains relevant to our own anxieties and yearnings, to all the contradictions of ordinary life, while also enacting for us the quintessence of the classic Hollywood aesthetic. Nostalgia, humour, and a tough resilience weave themselves through this movie, intertwining it with the fraught cultural moment of the end of World War II that saw its birth. It offers a still compelling merging of fantasy and realism that was utterly unique when it was first released, and has rarely been matched since. Michael Newton's study of the film, It's a Wonderful Life (British Film Institute, 2023), investigates the source of its extraordinary power and its long-lasting impact. He begins by introducing the key figures in the movie's production - notably director Frank Capra and star James Stewart - and traces the making of the film, and then provides a brief synopsis of the film, considering its aesthetic processes and procedures, touching on all those things that make it such an astonishing film. Newton's careful analysis explores all those aspects of the film that are fundamental to our understanding of it, particularly the way in which the film brings tragedy and comedy together. Finally, Newton tells the story of the film's reception and afterlife, accounting for its initial relative failure and its subsequent immense popularity. Michael Newton is Lecturer in English at Leiden University, Netherlands. He is the author of Savage Girls and Wild Boys: A History of Feral Children (2002), Age of Assassins: A History of Conspiracy and Political Violence, 1865-1981 (2012), and of Kind Hearts and Coronets (2003) and Rosemary's Baby (2020) in the BFI Film Classics series. Daniel Moran earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers and articles on G. K. Chesterton and John Ford, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network and on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Happy Holidays! Join us as we finish our holiday block with a review of 1946's It's a Wonderful Life. A retrospective look at a man's life from the point of view of an angel trying to receive his wings.Directed by: Frank CapraStory by: Philip Van Doren SternWritten by: Frank Capra, Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, and Jo SwerlingStarring: James Stewart and Donna ReedCome on in and have a listen! What do you think of this movie? What are others like it you enjoyed? We'd love to hear from you! Please like, follow, subscribe, share.

FILMOTECAMURCIA.ESViernes 26 de diciembre / 19:15 horas¡Qué bello es vivir! (It´s a wonderful life; Frank Capra, 1946) Estados Unidos. 130'. VOSEGeorge Bailey es un honrado y modesto ciudadano que dirige y mantiene a flote un pequeño banco familiar, a pesar de los intentos de un poderoso banquero por arruinarlo. El día de Nochebuena de 1945, abrumado por la repentina desaparición de una importante suma de dinero, que supondría no solo la quiebra de su banco, sino también un gran escándalo, decide suicidarse, pero cuando está a punto de hacerlo ocurre algo extraordinario. Sábado 27 de diciembre / 19:15 horas / IMAGO CIVITASWest Side Story (Robert Wise, 1961). Estados Unidos. 151'. VOSEModerna versión de "Romeo y Julieta". En el West Side de Nueva York, un barrio marginal, se disputan la hegemonía dos bandas callejeras: los "sharks" son puertorriqueños, y los "jets", de ascendencia europea. El jefe de los primeros es Bernardo, que vive con su hermana María, la cual acaba de llegar a Nueva York. Una noche, en un baile, coinciden los dos grupos y se desencadena una violenta pelea.Sábado 27 de diciembre / 21:30 horas / IMAGO CIVITASWest Side Story (Steven Spielberg, 2021). Estados Unidos. 156'. VOSE Los adolescentes Tony y María, a pesar de tener afiliaciones con pandillas callejeras rivales, los Jets y los Sharks, se enamoran en la ciudad de Nueva York en la década de los 50. Nueva versión del legendario musical 'West Side Story', a su vez adaptación de una famosa obra de teatro de Broadway, que modernizaba la historia de 'Romeo y Julieta', de Shakespeare. 29 de diciembre de 2025 / 21:30 horas / (PANORAMA DE ACTUALIDAD)Sirat. Trance en el desierto (Sirât; Oliver Laxe, 2025). España. 114'. Un hombre y su hijo llegan a una rave perdida en Marruecos. Buscan a Mar, su hija y hermana, desaparecida hace meses en una de esas fiestas sin amanecer. Reparten su foto una y otra vez rodeados de música electrónica y un tipo de libertad que desconocen. Conocen a un grupo de raveros y deciden seguirlos a una última fiesta que se celebrará en el desierto, donde esperan encontrar a la joven desaparecida.ESTRENOS DE LA SEMANAFather mother sister brother (Jim Jarmusch, 110)Tom Waits, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling, Cate Blanchett, Mayim BialikPelícula dividida en tres actos alrededor del mismo hecho: el reencuentro de miembros de una familia. Unos hermanos ya adultos se vuelven a juntar después de años sin verse, forzados a enfrentarse a tensiones no resueltas y a reevaluar sus tensas relaciones con unos padres emocionalmente distantes. Cada una de las tres historias tiene lugar en un país diferente: "Father" está ambientada en EE. UU., "Mother" en Dublín, y "Sister Brother" en París. Anaconda (Tom Gormican, 100)Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Steve Zahn, Thandie NewtonDoug y Griff son muy buenos amigos desde que eran niños y siempre han soñado con hacer un remake de su película favorita de todos los tiempos: el «clásico cinematográfico» Anaconda. Cuando una crisis de mediana edad les anima a lanzarse por fin a la aventura, se adentran en la selva amazónica para empezar a rodar. Pero las cosas se ponen serias cuando aparece una anaconda gigante de verdad, convirtiendo su caótico y cómico plató de rodaje en una situación mortal. ¿La película que se morían por hacer, podría ser la que les mate?Homo Argentum (Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat, 98)Guillermo FrancelaPelícula compuesta por 16 historias cortas que exploran con humor y autocrítica las particularidades de la cultura argentina. Cada relato, con tono satírico, refleja costumbres, conductas y actitudes propias del país, invitando a la reflexión desde la risa y destacando la capacidad del cine para retratar aspectos de la identidad nacional.Bob Esponja: Una aventura pirata (96)Desesperado por demostrar que es un tío grande, Bob Esponja decide demostrar su valentía ante el señor Cangrejo siguiendo al Holandés Errante, el misterioso legendario pirata fantasma.Así comienza una aventura marítima que lo lleva a las profundidades más remotas del océano, donde ninguna esponja ha llegado jamás.

If George and Mary Bailey are annual guests at your home every winter, you already know that It's a Wonderful Life is more than just a holiday tradition--it's a powerful reminder that our lives can change everyone around us, for better or worse. But what can this Christmas classic teach us about our everyday lives? Bob Welch invites us to revisit the defining lessons in Frank Capra's 1946 classic and discover new dimensions of the film you've seen time and again.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

El papa Francisco, en su primera misa de Navidad, resalta la paz y el nacimiento de Jesús como Dios hecho hombre, que viene a salvar. Expresa empatía por quienes huyen de sus tierras, los jóvenes sin empleo y los presos. Desde Gaza, el padre Gabriel Romanelli pide ayuda para los dos millones de personas que viven en la franja, mayormente civiles. El presidente libanés confirma avances positivos en las negociaciones con Israel para mantener el alto el fuego, alejando el espectro de la guerra. A nivel nacional, el 25 de diciembre es el día más frío desde 2010, con temporal de lluvia y nieve que afecta carreteras en Huesca y causa ligeras complicaciones en accesos a Madrid. En el ámbito del entretenimiento, se comenta el encanto de las películas navideñas. Se repasan clásicos como "Love Actually", que entrelaza historias de amor y amistad; "Solo en casa", sobre un niño que defiende su hogar de ladrones, destacando los valores familiares; y "Qué bello es vivir", de Frank Capra, que ...

We wrap up our series of classic holiday films with It's a Wonderful Life - the timeless tale from Frank Capra that proves no man is a failure who has friends. We'll hear three of its stars - Jimmy Stewart, Sheldon Leonard, and Thomas Mitchell - in Suspense thrillers, an old time radio recreation of the movie, and a bonus spoof courtesy of The Jack Benny Program. Thomas Mitchell is a tycoon with more than business on his mind in "Case History on Edgar Lowndes" (originally aired on CBS on June 8, 1944). Sheldon Leonard is a professional killer in "Feast of the Furies" (originally aired on CBS on July 11, 1946). And Jimmy Stewart is a man who finds the chance to escape his humdrum life in "Consequence" (originally aired on CBS on May 19, 1949). Then, Stewart and co-star Donna Reed reunite in a Lux Radio Theatre presentation of the film (originally aired on CBS on March 10, 1947). And finally, Jack Benny learns what the world would be like if he'd never been born - with a guest appearance from director Frank Capra (originally aired on NBC on February 2, 1947).

Today's episode in our season of live recordings from the Regent Street Cinema looks at the biopic of a revolutionary: Margaretha von Trotta's Rosa Luxemburg (1986), which explores the deeply unstable relationship between the personal and the political. David talks to writer and philosopher Lea Ypi (Free, Indignity) about where biography ends and philosophy begins and whether revolutionary politics requires the leading of a revolutionary life. What was Rosa Luxemburg's true cause? Who or what betrayed her and her ideas? And how does her legacy live on? Out now on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany this series in which David and film historian Harrison Whitaker discuss the greatest Christmas film of ideas: Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, which is much more than just a seasonal tearjerker. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Next time: Wittgenstein w/Nikhil Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the summer of 1946, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra made a Christmas movie. Upon its release that winter, It's A Wonderful Life was a box-office afterthought. Nominated for best picture, it lost to the war film The Best Years Of Our Lives. But since then—thanks in large part to the fact that It's A Wonderful Life fell into the public domain due to a clerical error—the film has become the picture Frank Capra always knew it could, one of the greatest ever made. On this special episode of Writing While Handicapped, presented by the Authors On The Air Global Radio Network, join Jimmy Hawkins, who played the youngest of George and Mary Bailey's children, Tommy, His book, The Heart Of It's A Wonderful Life, is out now, and Jimmy is eager to tell you what it was like to be at the studio with these Hollywood greats way back when! And a merry Christmas from all of us at Authors On The Air to all of you!

It's Christmas Eve! It's A Wonderful Life has been a part of my family's Christmas experience my entire life. Back in 1947, Lux Radio Theater created a radio adaptation of It's A Wonderful Life. This production stars Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed reprising their iconic roles as George and Mary. Just like the movie, George goes on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, guided by the bumbling yet endearing angel Clarence, as he learns just how much one life can touch so many others. Filled with warmth, love, and timeless holiday spirit, this broadcast brings the magic of Frank Capra's film to life in the golden age of radio.If you have a story you'd like to contribute to the series, you can visit https://submissions.soundconceptmedia.com/You can support the show by becoming a paid subscriber on Substack: https://auditoryanthology.substack.comBy becoming a paid subscriber you can listen to every episode completely ad-free!Curator: Keith Conrad linktr.ee/keithrconradNarrator: Darren Marlar https://darrenmarlar.com/Other shows hosted by Darren:Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the summer of 1946, Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra made a Christmas movie. Upon its release that winter, It's A Wonderful Life was a box-office afterthought. Nominated for best picture, it lost to the war film The Best Years Of Our Lives. But since then—thanks in large part to the fact that It's A Wonderful Life fell into the public domain due to a clerical error—the film has become the picture Frank Capra always knew it could, one of the greatest ever made. On this special episode of Writing While Handicapped, presented by the Authors On The Air Global Radio Network, join Jimmy Hawkins, who played the youngest of George and Mary Bailey's children, Tommy, His book, The Heart Of It's A Wonderful Life, is out now, and Jimmy is eager to tell you what it was like to be at the studio with these Hollywood greats way back when! And a merry Christmas from all of us at Authors On The Air to all of you!

From the publisher: Christmas is not just a day or a frame of mind as Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) imparts in Miracle on 34th Street (1947); Christmas is also a vehicle for national mythmaking as an idealising mirror for American cultural and political attitudes of a given moment. Via a case study on Hollywood Christmas films released between 1946 and 1961, Selling Out Santa offers an examination of political pressures on Hollywood in the post-war period and the cultural ramifications of federal involvement in the motion picture industry. As the House Committee on Un-American Activities opened hearings in 1947 and the FBI gathered reports on potential communist subversion in Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Hollywood executives began to bend to the socially conservative pressures of this post-war moment. Using Christmas films as the core of this investigation to identify and analyse changes within the genre as they relate to and reflect changes in the wider cultural and political moment exposes for film scholars, students, and non-specialists how these federal and external pressures on Hollywood moulded these holiday favourites throughout the 1950s and set the social standard for decades of Christmas releases.Vaughn Joy is on social media at https://bsky.app/profile/gvaughnjoy.bsky.socialInformation on her book can be found at https://indiepubs.com/products/selling-out-santa?srsltid=AfmBOopjXbRVgGjiwj4_WnZgoxzgP_DnDpf-4pdhv3STCYk0t-pSrcZqShe is on Substack at https://substack.com/@gvaughnjoyAxelbankHistory.com is designed by https://www.ellieclairedesigns.com/Axelbank Reports History and Today" can be found on social media at https://twitter.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://instagram.com/axelbankhistoryhttps://facebook.com/axelbankhistory

Con el profesor de cine, Joseba Bonaut, anotamos lo que merece la pena ver en Nochebuena y Navidad y los motivos por los que, aunque muchos la tachen de "cursi", tenemos que seguir viendo en estas fechas el clásico 'Qué bello es vivir', de Frank Capra.

En La Guarida del Sith nos detenemos esta vez en un clásico inmortal del cine: Qué bello es vivir, la obra maestra de Frank Capra que, década tras década, sigue recordándonos el valor de la bondad, la comunidad y el impacto que una sola persona puede tener en la vida de los demás. Junto a Javi Carrillo, Tony y El Mamado, analizamos la película más allá de su etiqueta navideña: su contexto histórico, el viaje emocional de George Bailey, el papel fundamental de James Stewart y por qué este film sigue siendo tan necesario en un mundo cada vez más cínico, individualista y gris. Hablamos de sus mensajes, de sus momentos más duros y luminosos, de cómo Capra mezcla fantasía, drama y esperanza sin caer en la ingenuidad, y de por qué revisitar esta película hoy es casi un acto de resistencia moral. Un programa cargado de cine, reflexión, recuerdos y debate sincero, demostrando que a veces el mayor acto heroico no es salvar el mundo… sino ser buena persona. Bienvenidos a La Guarida del Sith. Porque algunas películas no envejecen: se vuelven más necesarias. Mas sobre La Guarida https://bio.link/laguaridadelsith

En el Radar Empresarial de esta edición estudiamos el efecto que han tenido los grandes lanzamientos cinematográficos programados para el día de Navidad. Desde hace décadas, los principales estudios compiten intensamente por asegurarse el 25 de diciembre, una fecha clave para estrenar producciones pensadas para dominar la taquilla. La Navidad está ligada a títulos inolvidables que permanecen en la memoria colectiva, y uno de los primeros referentes indiscutibles fue ¡Qué bello es vivir!. Su legado demuestra cómo estas fechas potencian la experiencia colectiva del cine. Este clásico de 1946 relataba la vida de George Bailey, un hombre desesperado tras perder una importante suma de dinero en Nochebuena, lo que lo lleva a contemplar el suicidio. Antes de consumar su decisión, un ángel le enseña cómo sería el mundo si él nunca hubiera existido. Pese a estar dirigida por Frank Capra y protagonizada por James Stewart, la película no triunfó inicialmente en cines. Con el tiempo, la audiencia la transformó en una tradición imprescindible. Su verdadero éxito llegó años más tarde gracias a la televisión, cuando Republic Pictures olvidó renovar los derechos en 1974 y permitió su emisión gratuita. De forma similar, Warner cometió un error con Solo en casa, una de las cintas navideñas más rentables. Tras disputas internas, Fox adquirió el proyecto, reutilizó decorados y logró un fenómeno comercial cercano a los quinientos millones recaudados. Su impacto redefinió la estrategia de estrenos durante las fiestas. Fox repetiría la jugada con La jungla de cristal, estrenada dos años después y convertida inesperadamente en un icono navideño, pese a la opinión de Bruce Willis. A estos títulos se suman otros como El Grinch, Cuento de Navidad o Polar Express, que también brillaron en taquilla. Todas ellas forman parte del imaginario popular y solo el tiempo decidirá cuál será el próximo clásico festivo. Cada Navidad, nuevas generaciones las descubren y las hacen suyas, con emoción genuina compartida.

En La Guarida del Sith nos detenemos esta vez en un clásico inmortal del cine: Qué bello es vivir, la obra maestra de Frank Capra que, década tras década, sigue recordándonos el valor de la bondad, la comunidad y el impacto que una sola persona puede tener en la vida de los demás. Junto a Javi Carrillo, Tony y El Mamado, analizamos la película más allá de su etiqueta navideña: su contexto histórico, el viaje emocional de George Bailey, el papel fundamental de James Stewart y por qué este film sigue siendo tan necesario en un mundo cada vez más cínico, individualista y gris. Hablamos de sus mensajes, de sus momentos más duros y luminosos, de cómo Capra mezcla fantasía, drama y esperanza sin caer en la ingenuidad, y de por qué revisitar esta película hoy es casi un acto de resistencia moral. Un programa cargado de cine, reflexión, recuerdos y debate sincero, demostrando que a veces el mayor acto heroico no es salvar el mundo… sino ser buena persona. Bienvenidos a La Guarida del Sith. Porque algunas películas no envejecen: se vuelven más necesarias. Mas sobre La Guarida https://bio.link/laguaridadelsith

Neste episódio, respondemos ao episódio 87, “A mensagem de esperança de Frank Capra”, para mostrar esses mesmos Estados Unidos pela visão de Oliver Stone. Essa é uma visão de oportunismo e cinismo político, posição imperialista perante o mundo, domínio de forças ocultas numa realidade interna de alienação e desrespeito pelos seus, onde apenas se glorifica o dinheiro. Mais episódios em universosparalelos.net.

“FUN FACTS ABOUT CLASSIC HOLIDAY MOVIES” - 12/22/2025 (119) We all know the iconic Holiday movies like “A Christmas Carol,” “It's A Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas.” This week, Nan and Steve go behind the scenes of some of your favorite classic holiday movies and dig up some fun facts about these films that you may or may not know. We talk about the snow, the casting, the locations, and a lot more! Join in the fun as they conjure up holiday cheer with these great films. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Christmas in The Movies (2023), by Jeremy Arnold; Christmas In Classic Films (2022), by Jacqueline T. Lynch; The Many Cinemas of Michael Curtiz (2018), edited by R. Barfton Palmer & Murray Pomerance; Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas (2010), by Alonso Duaralde; Ginger: My Story (2008), by Ginger Rogers; Christmas At The Movies: Images of Christmas in American, British, and European Cinema (2000), edited by Mark Connelly; It's Christmas Time At The Movies (1998), by Gary J & Susan Svehla; AMC American Movie Classics: Greatest Christmas Movies (1998), by Frank Thompson; The ‘It's A Wonderful Life' Book (1986), by Jeanine Basinger; Great Movie Directors (1986), by Ted Sennett; The Films of Frank Capra (1977), by Victor Scherle & Wiliam Turner Levy; "35 Surprising ‘White Christmas' Movie Facts About the Cast, Songs & More,” October 31, 2024, Good Housekeeping; “A Short History of Fake Snow In Holiday Movies:  From ‘It's A Wonderful Life' to Harry Potter,” December 15, 2021, LAist.com; “The Song That Changed Christmas,”October 5, 2016, by Will Friedwald, Wall Street Journal; “It's A Wonderful Life: Rare Photos From the Set of a Holiday Classic,” November 26, 2013, by Ben Cosgrove, Time magazine; “On A Wing and a Prayer,” December 23, 2006, by Stephen Cox, LA Times; “Whose Life Was It, Anyway?” December 15, 1996, by Steven Smith, LA Times; “White Christmas: Rosemary Clooney Remembers Everyone's Favorite Christmas Musical,” December 1994, by Frank Thompson, Pulse! Magazine; “Less Than Wonderful: James Walcott Reassesses Capra's Christmas Classic,” December 1986, Vanity Fair; “Capra's Christmas Classic: Yes, Virginia, It's A Wonderful Life,” December 1986, by Trea Hoving, Connoisseur; “All I Want For Christmas is a VCR,” December 24, 1985, L.A. Herald-Examiner; “Bing, Astaire Bow Out, Par Recasting ‘Xmas',”January 7, 1953,  Variety; “Bing Bobs Back into ‘Christmas' Cast at Par,” January 22, 1953, Variety,  “White Christmas: From Pop Tune to Picture,” October 18, 1953, by Thomas Wood, New York Times; “Around the Sets,” August 13, 1944, L.A. Examiner; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  A Christmas Carol (1938), starring Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Leo G. Carroll, June Lockhart, Terry Kilburn, Barry McKay, and Lynne Carver; Christmas In Connecticut (1945), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, S.Z. Sakall, Reginald Gardiner, Robert Shayne, and Una O'Connor; It's A Wonderful Life (1947), starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Henry Travers, Thomas Mitchell, Beulah Bondi, Gloria Grahame, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond, H.B. Warner,  Frank Albertson, Samuel S, Hind, Mary Treen, Todd Karnes, Virginia Patton, Sarah Edwards, Sheldon Leonard, and Lillian Randolph; White Christmas (1954), starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen, Dean Jagger, Anne Whitfield, and Mary Wickes; --------------------------------- 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

The second episode in our live series from the Regent Street Cinema explores Louis Malle's My Dinner with Andre (1981), in which two men discuss the meaning of theatre, capitalism, love, science, faith and freedom over a meal. David talks to playwright and screenwriter Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, Rocketman) about how a great film can be made out of a single conversation. Who was the real Andre? How scripted was the dialogue? Who won the argument? And why has this film had such an extraordinary afterlife? Out tomorrow on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany this series in which David and film historian Harrison Whitaker discuss the greatest Christmas film of ideas: Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, which is much more than just a seasonal tearjerker. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus If you are looking for last minute Christmas presents we have 6- and 12-month gift subscriptions to PPF+ giving access to all our bonus episodes, ad-free listening and automatic sign-up to our fortnightly newsletter – which can be delivered to the recipient of your choice on Christmas Day! ⁠https://ppf.supportingcast.fm/gifts⁠ Next time: Rosa Luxemburg w/Lea Ypi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy holidays! Dion & Blake are back and celebrating the season with an in-depth discussion of one of Hollywood's greatest Christmas tales, 1946's It's a Wonderful Life — directed by Frank Capra and starring an amazing cast, including Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed.The boys examine the making of this extraordinary holiday classic, as well as ponder its lessons and meaning, discuss the brilliance of Jimmy Stewart, and much, much more!

Pour ce dernier épisode de l'année des Bobines le Podcast, la "Bobine Team" (Lou Bobin, Marcelle Ratafia et Julien Guimon) vous parle de ses films de Noël préférés!A cette occasion nous avons le plaisir de recevoir de nouveau Maud Le Rest, journaliste santé et autrice/auteure spécialisée dans les questions de genre, la santé mentale et le cinéma.Ensemble, nous parlerons bien sûr de Die Hard, Maman, j'ai raté l'avion, Love Actually, de classiques comme La vie est belle, The Shop Around the Corner mais aussi de Black Christmas ou Le Sapin a les boules!Crédits des extraits :06'33 Extrait de Piège de cristal (Die Hard) John McTiernan, 1988 (voix Patrick Poivey et Pascal Renwick)07'59 Extrait du film Fantômas de André Hunebelle, 1964.09'01 Erratum sur Les cadavres ne portent pas de costard de Carl Reiner.10'30 Extrait de La Classe américaine de Michel Hazanavicius et Dominique Mézerette, 1993 (voix de Marc Cassot et Roger Rudel)12'23 Extrait de Elle et lui (Love Affair) de Leo Mc Carey, 193922'31 Extrait de L'Étrange Noël de monsieur Jack (The Nightmare Before Christmas) de Henry Selick,1993.25'10 Bande annonce de La vie est belle (It's a Wonderful Life) de Frank Capra, 1946.28'46 Extrait de Le Chant du Missouri (Meet Me in St. Louis) de Vincente Minnelli,1944.30'27 Bande annonce Black Christmas de Bob Clark, 1974.33'05 Bande annonce The Holiday de Nancy Meyers, 2006.43'32 Extrait de Petite Maman Noël (Mrs. Santa Claus) de Terry Hughes, 1996.Si vous aimez Les Bobines le Podcast, parlez en autour de vous et likez notre page insta : https://www.instagram.com/lesbobines.podcast/Et surtout abonnez-vous sur votre plateforme favorite !Bonne écoute !Les Bobines le Podcast Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Bedford Falls is calling. John, Luke, Westy, and Matt take on Frank Capra's beloved Christmas classic, exploring how a box office disappointment became one of the most watched films in history. We dig into Jimmy Stewart's post-war comeback, Donna Reed's scene-stealing brilliance (and beauty), and why the FBI thought this film was Communist propaganda (yep, really). Plus: the innovative snow that changed Hollywood forever, whether George Bailey's breakdown is cinema's greatest acting moment, and a lot more. Expect laughs, opinions, and at least one host getting suspiciously emotional about an angel earning his wings.Connect with ATRM: To join our fantastic community of film fans, support what we do, access our archive, listen to exclusive episodes, and a whole lot more, become an ATRM patron:⁠Join the ATRM Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're available on any podcast platform:Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our channel⁠⁠⁠⁠We're across all major social channels too:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@ATRightMovies⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@allthe_rightmovies ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Join our movie group⁠⁠⁠Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies.com⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@alltherightmovies⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠alltherightmovies.com⁠

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Monsignor Jim Lisante replays an interview he conducted with the great film director Frank Capra. Using the transcript from that interview from many years ago, actor Bob Kaliban plays the role of the Academy Award winning director, Mr. Capra, a practicing Catholic, as he speaks about his lifelong journey of faith.Support the show

I spoke with Dr. Vaughn Joy, author of a recent book on Christmas movies and politics. We spoke about Frank Capra, his celebration of America through film, and his ostracization as an alleged Communist, despite that. Selling Out Santa: Hollywood Christmas Films in the Age of McCarthy Music is by Evan Schaeffer. 

Many of us first heard Wesley Stace on the 1990 album Here Comes the Groom that he recorded as John Wesley Harding, the name taken from Bob Dylan's stripped-down late-1967 album that itself misspelled a Texas outlaw's name. The English singer-songwriter has enjoyed a robust folk-rock career as Harding but also has written four acclaimed novels under his own name and began recording albums without the pseudonym in 2013. Still, he recently performed as John Wesley Harding at a Wild Honey Foundation tribute concert to Warren Zevon and on his own tour. Here he discusses where Harding ends and Stace begins (or vice versa), how he evolved as an artist, why he mined Frank Capra projects for early album titles, what Zevon once told him, how he reacted to not-so-nice comments from Elvis Costello and why he decided to become a U.S. citizen in 2025. Stace, no surprise, is as thoughtful and witty in conversation as in song. (Photo by Ebet Roberts)

In this episode, Stuart and Jacob dive into the enchanting(?) world of romantic comedies as they compare the beloved 1934 classic "It Happened One Night", directed by Frank Capra, with its 1956 musical remake "You Can't Run Away from It", directed by comedian and actor Dick Powell?! The two explore the charming chemistry between leads Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, and how their performances set a high bar for cinematic romance. Contrast this with Jack Lemmon and June Allyson's iteration of the story, and see how the musical elements and sound effects can form a... grating... experience. What makes the original resonate with audiences even today? Is the addition of musical numbers a blessing or a curse for this kind of movie? And just what in the hell is "Eve Knew Her Apples"? Also featured in this episode are opinions on the newest "Wicked" movie, a takedown off public transportation villains, praise for Claudette Colbert, and a long diatribe about the current state of the film industry (what else is new for this show?). All this and more on They Remade It!Plot Synopsis Timestamps: 15:26 - 20:20----------Socials----------@theyremadeit.bsky.social on Blueskytheyremadeit@gmail.com

Doug has had some really weird dreams about Alice lately. Read that however you'd like, but you don't know the half of it until you listen to this episode.Plus, celebrate the 100th birthday of living legend song and dance man, Dick Van Dyke!And are Alice and Doug going to get a pet tamarin...?Other discussion topics include:- The 1940s weren't ready for homo sapiens- Hot take: Is it possible method actors aren't that great at acting?- Toy cigarettes- Where is Owen Wilson's Mighty Ducks movie?- The best/worst Frank Capra impression, possibly ever.

Dan and Brian discuss four adaptations of Charles Dickens' famed holiday novella for a sixth consecutive holiday season. This year, they each share their feedback on two different entries randomly selected from a giant list. Join as they consider the perils of low-budget cinema tackling high-budget material, British humor, and the compatibility of western tropes with Scrooge. Then, they look inward and combat some holiday malaise by discussing a film in a similar spirit to Dickens but from an entirely different angle, the Frank Capra classic It's a Wonderful Life. They discuss the film's deliberate pacing, its complicated politics, the soapy fake snow, and what it all means, both in and out of cinema. Dan's movie reviews: http://thegoodsreviews.com/ Subscribe, join the Discord, and find us on Letterboxd: http://thegoodsfilmpodcast.com/  

This week is the return of one of our most popular themes from 2024, Christmas or Not? Bella and Nick debate about some of the historically contested films - are these Christmas movies or ain't they? You can help us decide!We start with one of the most quintessential films in the Christmas-or-not debate. It is also one of the most quintessential films in American history. Jimmy Stewart stars in Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life. Second, Chris Columbus and Joe Dante team up for a brilliant blend of horror, comedy, and the holiday season in the cult-classic Gremlins. Finally, two comedic legends, Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, team up in the wildly popular film, Trading Places. Our friend Ryan Lacen also stops by for a new segment, the One-Minute Movie Rebuttal, to defend his beloved Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang. ❗️SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE ❗️Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.

Christmas movies are a genre unto themselves. And Classic Hollywood Christmas movies are a special part of that genre. Holiday movies made in Hollywood's heyday of the 1930's-1940's. Secret Movie Club founder.programmer Craig Hammill takes a look at five favorites-Frank Capra's 1946 It's A Wonderful Life, Ernst Lubitsch's 1940 The Shop Around the Corner, Preston Struges' 1944 The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, Vincente Minnelli's 1944 Meet Me In St. Louis, and W.S.Van Dyke's 1934 The Thin Man. Interestingly, all these classic use dark subject matter-contemplated suicide, financial stress, murder, small town scandal-to contrast and thus emphasize Christmas themes of redemption, family, second chances. We also take a look at two modern classics-Spielberg's Catch Me If You Can and Terry Zwigoff's Bad Santa and how they share much the same DNA as their classic Hollywood counterparts. 

Once again we are releasing a Torture Pick for the podcast. For those that are new here a Torture Pick is an off genre movie that is chosen because at least one of the podcast hosts does not like it. This Torture Pick was provided by Josh against Jesse and the pick is "It's a Wonderful Life." Jesse and Josh will debate the merits of this film, and because it fits the format at the end of the episode they will let you know if the Frank Capra classic is indeed... A BLOODY GOOD FILM!Feel free to submit your idea for torture picks in the comment section of any of our socials. If you do your choice could be covered on a future episode of the podcast as long as at least one of the hosts hates your selection.We encourage everyone to watch along while you listen and make sure to comment and let us know what you think. If you haven't already please follow us on Facebook, TikTok, "X" and Instagram @bloodygoodfilmpodcast and remember...Keep it bloody buddies!!!https://linktr.ee/BloodyGoodFilmPodcast...#chistmas #deepred #jamesbond #itsawonderfullife #itsawonderknife #silentnightdeadlynight #onhermajestiessecretservice #actionmovie #horrormovie #snowhorror #winterhorror #winteraction #newpodcastepisode #torturepick

In this episode of our Mike Nichols Marathon, the last of the year, we are ankle-deep in the auteur's 90's output as we discuss the 1991 film Regarding Henry. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us debate whether Nichols abandoned or lost his subversive edge over the course of two decades since his most iconic work or if his early masterpieces were an anomaly in a catalogue of safe movies about relationships. We talk about this movie functioning as an attempt at a Frank Capra film or an antidote to Wall Street and how the film's overt clichés make it look like a Hallmark production. We also point out that Bill Nunn's character is a walking and talking HR liability, that brain trauma can apparently be cured with hot sauce and place a few comments against J.J. Abrams's screenwriting output as well. Tune in enjoy!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Head over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

Dr. Vaughn Joy's new book, Selling Out Santa, explores the role Christmas movies played in shaping American culture (and vice-versa) during the Cold War. Via a case study on Hollywood Christmas films released between 1946 and 1961, Selling Out Santa offers an examination of political pressures on Hollywood in the post-war period and the cultural ramifications of federal involvement in the motion picture industry. As the House Committee on Un-American Activities opened hearings in 1947 and the FBI gathered reports on potential communist subversion in Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's a Wonderful Life (1946), Hollywood executives began to bend to the socially conservative pressures of this post-war moment. In this episode, Kelly and John talk to Vaughn about the genesis of her book and the ways in which Christmas movies have evolved into the Hallmark rom-coms we have all come to know and love-or-hate today. You can find Vaughn on Bluesky @gvaughnjoy

GGACP celebrates the 2025 holiday season with this ENCORE of a mini-show from 2017 as Gilbert and Frank (with an assist from Raybone) explore some lesser-known (and deservedly so, in some cases) Christmas flicks, including “Susan Slept Here,” “Pocketful of Miracles,” “A Carol for Another Christmas,” “Santa Claus vs. the Devil” and “The Christmas That Almost Wasn't.” Also in this episode: The cinema of Sonny Fox! Grizzly Adams to the rescue! Gilbert dons a Santa suit! Frank Capra cries plagiarism! And the squirrel that saved Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Eric Smoodin, film historian at the University of California- Davis and author of Regarding Frank Capra: Audience, Celebrity and American Film Studies, 1930-1960, joins Bob and Ben for the history of the people, the industry, and law that made Frank Capra's 1946 film It's A Wonderful Life into one of America's quintessential Christmas films.   This episode originally aired as #292 on December 16, 2024. This rebroadcast was edited by Ben Sawyer.

Welcome back to The Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., where we empower women to step into strength, resilience, and purpose — body, mind, and spirit. Today, we're celebrating one of the most beloved holiday films of all time with someone who lived it from the inside out. Jimmy Hawkins — who played Tommy Bailey, the youngest son of George and Mary Bailey — joins us to share the heart, history, humor, and humanity behind It's a Wonderful Life. Now, nearly 80 years after its release, Jimmy has gathered decades of interviews, rare photos, cast and crew insights, and untold behind-the-scenes stories in his brand-new book, The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life, releasing September 23rd. Jimmy opens up about what Frank Capra poured into the film, how Jimmy Stewart used the emotional scars of World War II to shape his performance, and why the message — one life touches so many others — is more important now than ever. Whether you've watched the film a hundred times or you're seeing it for the first time this season, this conversation will remind you that you matter, your life has meaning, and you make a difference. Key Themes The universal message that every life has value Why viewers in today's world need that reminder more than ever How the film teaches us that ordinary acts have extraordinary impact Jimmy's story about showing the film in Attica Prison Inmates recognizing themselves in George Bailey's journey How the movie inspires personal change in unexpected places Capra refused the studio system so he could make the film his way Why the movie originally failed — and how TV saved it in 1974 The idea that "God had a plan" for when the world would discover the film How his experience in WWII shaped the raw intensity of George Bailey Why Stewart said he could not perform certain scenes twice Capra's sensitive direction and deep understanding of trauma How being part of the cast shaped his purpose The journey behind writing his new book Why the story continues to guide him personally and professionally "One Life Makes a Difference" — The Core Message The film teaches us: You matter. Your life has purpose. You are impacting others in ways you may never know. Questions Asked What has kept the message of "It's a Wonderful Life" so relevant for nearly 80 years? Why does the film resonate so deeply with generation after generation? What inspired your new book, and what did you want readers to experience? How did Frank Capra's independent vision shape the final film? What mattered most to Frank Capra in creating this story? Can you share more about Jimmy Stewart's emotional preparation and depth? How has being part of this film shaped your life? Why do you think the movie failed at release but exploded decades later? Quotes: "The movie never changed — the people changed. They need that message now more than ever." — Jimmy Hawkins "George Bailey didn't think he did anything for anyone. And look what he did." "You were born to do something in this life. Maybe you haven't done it yet — but you will." "Frank Capra didn't believe in the committee way of making movies. He wanted to make his film his way." "God had a plan. The pieces weren't there in 1946 — but they were in 1974." "This movie tells everybody: you're important. Go get your dream." "We don't think we're making a difference. But we are. What you do does matter." — Linda Mitchell Jimmy Hawkins & Book Links Book — The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life by Jimmy Hawkins — available for preorder/release: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400255104  Book (audiobook / digital) on Google Play Books / Audiobooks — https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/AQAAAEAqmWHZWM  Information & Announcement about the Book Release (2025) — https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250729801695/en/Its-a-Wonderful-Life-Actor-Jimmy-Hawkins-to-Release-His-New-Book  Where to Stream "It's a Wonderful Life" As of now, "It's a Wonderful Life" is available on: Amazon Prime Video — stream or rent the film  Xumo Play, Plex, Hoopla, and other free-with-ads platforms — depending on your region. 

In this episode, Austin and Tim travel back in time to 1948 for a 6-movie marathon, watching 3 Film Noir flicks: The Big Clock, The Naked City, and T-Men. They also watched the Charlie Chaplin's jet black comedy Monsieur Verdoux, Frank Capra's State of the Union, and Honeymoon.

Join us for a rebroadcast of Christmas In America 1946. Travel back to 1946 when Harry Truman was President, the most deadly War the world had ever witnessed was finally over, and when Frank Capra pitched his friend Jimmy Stewart on a new movie titled, It's A Wonderful Life. You won't want to miss this radio variety program, with our musical guests Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, Rodeo and Juliet, Jeff Taylor, The Alternators and more. Gather up your family and friends and enjoy this unique Christmas celebration together as we look for the Manger in 1946. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, December 5th 2025

After making The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, Frank Capra made a movie that's meant to make us feel patriotic and optimistic. But is it Hollywood Schlock? Guest Information: Ian Simmons is the Podcaster/Writer/YouTuber at Kicking The Seat http://www.kickseat.com/ X @KICKSEAT YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt3kngIP7djl1CsEyppoalA  Subscribe to YPA Reviews for more content. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQrUmfPvYdxuBYuvkAREhxA?view_as=public Go to https://www.ypareviews.com/ to read my written reviews and stay up to date on all of my newest podcast and YouTube content. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youll-probably-agree/id1453935603 Subscribe on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6poDSN5vjKFFk5XVY7SHtq?si=979e81a7063f4005 Subscribe on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/user-114056851 Follow Me on X and Instagram @ypareviews My TikTok @ypareviewschicago

"You really had a wonderful life. Don't you see what a mistake it would be to throw it away?" -CLARENCEIn this special book, Jimmy Hawkins helps us focus on the true meaning behind the classic holiday movie. It's not just the message or its many famous lines but rather the motivation behind the creation of the film and director Frank Capra's unrelenting vision for what it should be.As a boy, Jimmy played George Bailey's youngest son, Tommy. And he has spent the eight decades since living out the heart of the story and becoming arguably the world's foremost expert on the movie. Filled with unpublished facts that the author has collected about the cast and crew, this book gives a clearer understanding of what they all brought to the scripted pages.Through excerpts from the screenplay, never-before-seen photos, and a lifetime of friendship with both Frank Capra and the stars of the movie, Hawkins guides us to discover why this story still touches the spirit decades after its release. Because It's a Wonderful Life is not just George Bailey's or Frank Capra's story-it's the story of all of us, and of many generations to come.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In 1946, director Frank Capra brought to the big screen the tale of George Bailey of Bedford Falls, in an inversion of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. Instead of teaching a miserly villain the error of his ways by showing him his life's low points, Capra revealed that a good man's good deeds prove one man's life has worth beyond measure. Starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Henry Travers as the angel Clarence Oddbody, this film initially received mixed reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office, despite the fact that it was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Without significant interest, the film's copyright in the U.S. expired in 1974 and it entered the public domain, allowing it to be broadcast without licensing or royalty fees. Broadcast at almost no cost by local television stations, the film grew to become an annual Christmas classic. Turning 80 next year, it is now regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made, but will inconsistent streaming options and copyright issues make us wish this movie had never been filmed? Now we're getting the holiday spirit in the hopes of proving that It's a Wonderful Life after all!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, we ring in the holiday season by diving into one of the most beloved classics of all time: Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life. In this candid, spoiler-filled review, the guys explore the film that taught generations just how much one life can mean. Join us as we walk the snowy streets of Bedford Falls, unpacking James Stewart's unforgettable performance, the film's surprising production history, and the scenes that have stayed with audiences for nearly 80 years. We follow George Bailey's lifelong sacrifices, Clarence's last-chance mission to earn his wings, and the haunting glimpse of Pottersville—an alternate reality where George never existed. From heart-tugging moments to behind-the-scenes trivia, the episode builds to the emotional finale as the townspeople band together to save George in one of cinema's most iconic endings. Grab your holiday spirit (and maybe a tissue), because no man is a failure who has a podcast reviewing It's a Wonderful Life.

Michelle picks the first film in the December category!  It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Directed by Frank Capra

We review It's a Wonderful Life (1946) on movie podcast The Collector's Cut. It's a Wonderful Life is directed Frank Capra and stars James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mildfuzztv twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreamsMidnight all links: https://linktr.ee/mildfuzz Audio version: https://the-collectors-cut.pinecast.co/

Couch Potato Theater: THE SURE THING (1985) Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater Welcome to Couch Potato Theater, where we celebrate our favorite movies on the Fandom Podcast Network! On this episode we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the cult classic and very underrated teen 80's rom com, THE SURE THING (1985). Plot: College freshman Walter (Gib) Gibson decides to go cross country to visit his friend in California during winter break. Awaiting there is a bikini-clad babe whom his friend assures him is a "sure thing". Meanwhile, Allison, a cute (but somewhat retentive) girl at Gib's college has also decided to head out to Cal. to see her boyfriend during break. Gib and Allison are thrust together on a road trip from hell, and somewhere along the way, they find each others company to be tolerable. Now, what will become of Gib's "sure thing?" The Sure Thing is a 1985 American romantic comedy Christmas road film directed by Rob Reiner and starring John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Viveca Lindfors, and Nicollette Sheridan. The film chronicles the cross-country journey of college students Walter Gibson (Cusack) and Alison Bradbury (Zuniga) as they make their way from New England to Los Angeles over Christmas break, each in an effort to meet their ideal romantic match. Released theatrically in the spring of 1985, The Sure Thing received mostly favorable reviews from film critics, who commended it for its traditional comedic structure, with some likening it to a modern version of Frank Capra's It Happened One Night (1934), though Reiner himself stated that the parallels between the two films were unintentional. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Information - - Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork - Master feed for all FPNet Audio Podcasts: http://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Couch Potato Theater Audio Podcast Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fandompodcastnetwork - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fandompodcastnetwork/ - X: @fanpodnetwork / https://twitter.com/fanpodnetwork -Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix Guests: - Erin Reitzel Gill on Instagram: @eringill666 - Jennifer Waalk on Instagram, Threads & Bluesky: @ChefStomp91 - Lacee Aderhold on Discord & Letterboxd: @Laceepants #CouchPotatoTheater #CPT #FandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TheSureThing #TheSureThing1985 #TheSureThingMovie #RobReiner #JohnCusack #DaphneZuniga #NicolletteSheridan #VivecaLindfors #TimRobbins #RomCom #TeenRomCom #1985Movies #ItHappenedOneNight #ItHappenedOneNightMovie #ItHappenedOneNight1934 #KevinReitzel #ErinReitzelGill #ErinGill #LaceeAderhold #JenniferWaalk  

Hans is joined by Scott Jennings, AKA, the “Black Sheep of CNN,” to discuss his new book, “A Revolution of Common Sense – How Donald Trump Stormed Washington and Fought for Western Civilization.” The movie review is of a classic film about politics in the nation's capital, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” Frank Capra's 1939 picture starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur.

Welcome you once again to the podcast dedicated to the nation's favourite archive tv and movie channel – Talking Pictures TV.  The podcast where you, the viewer make our job just that little bit easier by sending in your reviews of some of the wonderful movies and tv shows we have lined up for your over the next three weeks.  On today's show, Scott brings you Western action with the legendary John Wayne, classic Hollywood comedy from Frank Capra starring Gary Cooper, and not one, but two trips to Brighton as Jack Warner dives head first into a 1960s murder mystery and Richard Attenborough stars in one of the greatet British movies ever made. All this plus Petula Clark, Googie Withers, Lionel Jeffries and Robin Hood and much more on the official Talking Pictures TV Podcast. 

Season 6! Amazing, and it is thanks to all of you listeners and subscribers! Kicking off Christmas Podcast Day (Nov 1st), I'm joining with my fellow Christmas podcasters to discuss It's a Wonderful Life or at least some rendition of it. Discover the remarkable short story that inspired one of cinema's most beloved Christmas films. In this episode, we explore Philip Van Doren Stern's The Greatest Gift, the tale that became the foundation for It's a Wonderful Life." Learn how a simple Christmas card story evolved into Frank Capra's masterpiece, uncover the key differences between the original and the film, and understand why this forgotten gem deserves its place in Christmas literary history. This episode is perfect for fans of classic Christmas stories and anyone who loves the timeless message that every life has value.Contact:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Special thanks to:The Christmas Song/Heaven/Slow 3/4 Song by Peter Evans, Tom Blancarte, and Brandon Seabrook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Santa Claws is Coming by Ergo Phizmiz - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holiday by Dee Yan-Key - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CC by 3.0⁠⁠⁠⁠

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Bad guys have become a trend. Some of the heroes in popular classics like director Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Meet John Doe, or It's a Wonderful Life were seen as corny. Yet, during the holiday, they are still fan favorites. Yet, guys like alleged killer Luigi Mangione have a bigger fan base than most Hollywood actors...