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“He was some kind of a man. What does it matter what you say about people?” – Touch of Evil (1958)This week, we're crossing into the shadowy borderlands of noir with special guest Ryan Luis Rodriguez to unpack Orson Welles' Touch of Evil. From its legendary opening tracking shot to Welles' haunting turn as the corrupt Hank Quinlan, the film stands as a dark, complex swan song to the classic noir era.Together, we explore the film's bold visual language, its controversial casting choices, and the fascinating story behind the restored cut that finally honored Welles' original vision. Touch of Evil isn't just a masterwork of style—it's a film that continues to challenge how we think about authority, morality, and the boundaries we draw. Episode Notes:Touch of Evil (1958) was directed by Orson Welles and stars Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, and Welles himselfSelected to the National Film Registry in 1993Famous for:A 3+ minute opening tracking shot widely regarded as one of the best in cinemaWelles' portrayal of the morally bankrupt Captain Hank QuinlanA studio-meddled post-production process that was later corrected by a 1998 restoration using Welles' notesDiscussion topics include:The film's place at the end of the classic noir eraInnovations in camera movement, sound design, and lightingHow Touch of Evil navigates race, identity, and law enforcement on the U.S.–Mexico borderThe legacy of the restored version and its impact on Welles' reputationFeaturing special guest:Ryan Luis Rodriguez, film podcaster and host of The Coolness Chronicles and Reels of Justice Follow the Show:TwitterInstagramWebsite Music by Mike Natale
This week on Myopia Movies we learn why I only take bubble baths, we start our Alfred Hitchcock Month with Psycho! The reason I only stay at Holiday Inn Express. How will Psycho hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Alex, Matthew, Keiko Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, and Janet Leigh
This week on Myopia Movies we learn why I only take bubble baths, we start our Alfred Hitchcock Month with Psycho! The reason I only stay at Holiday Inn Express. How will Psycho hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Alex, Matthew, Keiko Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam, and Janet Leigh
“RICHARD CARLSON: CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH” (081) - 3/31/2025 Tall, dark-haired, and handsome, RICHARD CARLSON was always a welcomed addition to any cast. From the beginning, when he was playing preppy college students opposite LANA TURNER, to his reign in the 1950s as the King of Sci-Fi thrillers, Carlson brought believability and authority to each role but also a sense of introspective thoughtfulness. You looked into his deep blue eyes and chiseled face and believed him. Whatever he was selling, we were buying. And while he never became an A-list leading man, he enjoyed a long and steady career and enhanced many a mediocre film with his special appeal. This week, we celebrate RICHARD CARLSON as our Star of the Month. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Monsters in the Machine (2016), by Steffen Hantke; Keep Watching the Skies (2009), by Bill Warren; “Richard Carlson: Albert Lea's Other Film & Television Star,” December 24, 2016, by Ed Shannon; “Today's Underrated Actor Spotlight: Richard Carlson,” June 24, 2105, by Bynum, www.thetinseltoentwins.com; “A Tribute To Richard Carlson,' January 9, 2014, www.scififilmfiesta.com; “Richard Carlson, Actor, Dies at 65,” November 27, 1977, New York Times; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Desert Death (1935), starring Raymond Hatton; The Young in Heart (1938), starring Janet Gaynor, Roland Young, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr & Paulette Goddard; The Duke of West Point (1938), starring Louis Hayward & Joan Fontaine; Winter Carnival (1939), starring Ann Sheridan, Richard Carlson, & Robert Mitchum; These Glamour Girls (1939), starring Lana Turner & Lew Ayres; Dancing Co-Ed (1939), starring Lana Turner & Richard Carlson; Beyond Tomorrow (1940), starring Haley Carey & Charles Winning; No, No, Nanette (1940), starring Anna Neagle; The Howards of Virginia (1940), starring Cary Grant & Martha Scott; Back Street (1941), starring Margaret Sullavan & Charles Boyer; The Little Foxes (1941Ol staring Bette Davis & Teresa Wright; The Affairs of Martha (1942), starring Marsha Hunt & Richard Carlson; My Heart Belongs to Daddy (1942), starring Richard Carlson & Martha O'Driscoll; Fly By Night (1942) starring Richard Carlson & Nancy Kelly; Hold That Ghost (1941), starring Bud Abbot & Lou Costello; White Cargo (1942), staring Hedy Lamarr& Walter Pidgeon; Presenting Lily Mars (1943), starring Judy Garland & Van Heflin; The Man From Down Under (1943), starring Charles Laughton & Donna Reed; So Well Remembered (1947), starring John Mills & Martha Scott; Behind Locked Doors (1948), starring Richard Carlson & Lucille Bremer; The Amazing Mr. X (1948), starring Turban Bey, Lynn Bari, & Cathy O'Donnell; King Solomon's Mines (1950), starring Stewart Granger & Deborah Kerr; The Sound of Fury (1950), starring Frank Lovejoy; The Blue Veil (1951), starring Jane Wyman, Charles Laughton, & Joan Blondell; The Magnetic Monster (1953), starring Richard Carlson; It Came from Outer Space (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Barbara Rush; The Maze (1953), starring Richard Carlson & Hillary Brooke; The Creature from The Black Lagoon (1954), starring Richard Carlson & Julie Adams; All I Desire (1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck & Richard Carlson; Riders To the Stars (1954), starring William Lundigan; Appointment with a Shadow (1957), starring George Nadar; The Saga of Hemp Brown (1957), starring Rory Calhoun; Johnny Rocco (1958), starring Richard Evers & Coleen Gray; Tormented (1960), starring Richard Carlson; Kid Rodelo (1966), starring Broderick Crawford & Janet Leigh; Change of Habit (1969), starring Elvis Pressly, Mary Tyler moore, & Richard Carlson; --------------------------------- 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 our discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic Psycho we discuss the psychology of Norman Bates, the birth of the slasher, women in horror, underrated performances & more! This episode was originally released on Aug 31, 2020 I Love This You Should Too is hosted by Samantha and Indy Randhawa Psycho is a 1960 American horror film produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The screenplay, written by Joseph Stefano, was based on the 1959 novel of the same name by Robert Bloch. The film stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin and Martin Balsam. The plot centers on an encounter between on-the-run embezzler Marion Crane (Leigh) and shy motel proprietor Norman Bates (Perkins) and its aftermath, in which a private investigator (Balsam), Marion's lover Sam Loomis (Gavin) and her sister Lila (Miles) investigate her disappearance.
The Grimoire of Familiar Killers has unleashed its horrors once more, but now it's time to slam the book shut—if we can.
For nearly a century, horror films have told us a story—one of terror, of survival, of the inevitable confrontation between innocence and brutality. But there's one story, in particular, that has evolved in ways both subtle and seismic: the story of the Final Girl.It begins in the shadows, in the screams of Janet Leigh, in the wide, terror-stricken eyes of Jamie Lee Curtis. The Final Girl is the last one standing, the one who fights back, who outwits the killer, who survives. But survival is never just survival, is it? It's transformation.It's a reckoning. And it's a mirror reflecting the anxieties of the era.In this episode of Sitting in the Dark, Kyle Olson takes us on a journey—a journey that moves from the early days of horror's damsels-in-distress to the fierce, unrelenting heroines of the modern era. With Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III, and Kynan Dias by his side, the discussion turns to three films that redefine the trope for the 21st century: Prey (2022), Sweetheart (2019), and The Invisible Man (2020).What do these films tell us about the evolution of gender in horror? How does the Final Girl of today differ from her predecessors? And perhaps most intriguingly, why are these stories—stories written by men—resonating so deeply with audiences yearning for something different?From the jungles of Prey to the desolate island of Sweetheart to the omnipresent, unseen menace of The Invisible Man, this is an exploration of fear, of power, and of the ghosts that refuse to be ignored. Because in horror, as in life, survival is never just about making it to the end. It's about what you become along the way.Film SundriesWatch the movies discussed:Sweetheart: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdThe Invisible Man: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdPrey: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdHer Body, Himself: Gender in the Slasher Film by Carol J. Clover (00:00) - Welcome to Sitting in the Dark (07:20) - Sweetheart (21:22) - Prey (42:38) - The Invisible Man (01:04:05) - Coming Attractions Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next Reel Film PodcastJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdPeteKyleTommyKynanWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.
Agents Scott and Cam become groomsmen at a chaotic Italian shotgun wedding while decoding the fifth Man from U.N.C.L.E. film The Spy in the Green Hat. Directed by Joseph Sargent. Starring Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Jack Palance, Janet Leigh, Letícia Román, Eduardo Ciannelli, Allen Jenkins, Jack La Rue, Leo G. Carroll, Joan Blondell and Will Kuluva. Make sure to check out Bill Koenig's The Man from U.N.C.L.E. episode guide. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.
"STRANGE CHARACTERS: WHAT IS FILM NOIR? (PART II)" (079) Welcome to the second episode of our special 3-part series on Film Noir. In this episode, we'll explore the iconic character types that define the genre—characters who live in the grey areas of morality, driven by desire, deceit, and danger. From the hard-boiled detective to the femme fatale, we'll unpack the timeless archetypes that give film noir its signature edge. So, grab your trench coat, dim the lights, and join us as we explore the complex, shadowy figures who walk the fine line between good and evil in the world of noir cinema. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Film Noir (2017), by Alian Silver & James Ursini; Into the Darkness: The Hidden World of Film Noir 1941-1959 (2016), by Mark A. Viera; More than Night: film Noir in Its Contexts (2008), by James Naremore; Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir (1998), by Eddie Muller; Voices in the Dark: The Narrative Patterns of Film Noir (1989), by J.P. Telotte; Film Noir: An Encyclopedia Reference to the American Style (1979), edited by Alain Silver & Elizabeth Ward; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Born To Kill (1947), starring Lawrence Tierney & Claire Trevor; Murder My Sweet (1944), starring Dick Powell & Claire Trevor; They Drive By Night (1940), starring George Raft & Ann Sheridan; Thieves Highway (1949), starring Richard Conte & Valentina Cortese; Body and Soul (1947), starring John Garfield & Lilli Palmer; The Killers (1946), starring Burt Lancaster & Ava Gardner; The Set-Up (1949), starring Robert Ryan & Audrey Totter; Act of Violence (1948), starring Van Heflin, Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh & Mary Astor; In a Lonely Place (1950), starring Humphrey Bogart & Gloria Grahame; Nightmare Alley (1947(, starring Tyrone Power & Coleen Gray; Leave Her To Heaven (1944), starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde & Jeanne Crain; The Lady From Shanghai (1947), starring Orson Welles & Rita Hayworth; Out of the Past (1947), starring Robert Mitchum & Jane Greer; Scarlet Street (1947), starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett & Dan Duryea; Detour (1945), starring Tom Neal & Ann Savage; Dead Reckoning (1947), starring Humphrey Bogart & Lizabeth Scott; Criss Cross (1949), starring Burt Lancaster & Yvonne DeCarlo; Gun Crazy (1950), starring John Dall & Peggy Cummins; The Killing (1956), starring Sterling Hayden & Coleen Gray; Impact (1949), starring Brian Donlevy & Ella Raines; Kiss of Death (1947), starring Victor Mature, Richard Widmark & Coleen Gray; Kansas City Confidential (1952), starring John Payne & Coleen Gray; Raw Deal (1948), starring Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Trevor & Marsha Hunt; Phantom Lady (1944), starring Ella Raines & Alan Curtis; They Live By Night (1948), starring Farley Granger & Cathy O'Donnell; Fallen Angel (1945), starring Dana Andrews, Alice Faye & Linda Darnell; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo & Margaret Wycherly; Night In The City (1950), starring Richard Widmark & Gene Tierney; The Big Combo (1955), starring Cornell Wilde, Jean Wallace, Richard Conte & Helen Walker; Pick Up On South Street (1953), starring Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, & Thelma Ritter; Too Late For Tears (1949), starring Lizabeth Scott & Dan Duryea: The Woman In The Window (1944), starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, & Dan Duryea; Manhandled (1949), starring Sterling Hayden, Dorothy Lamour & Dan Duryea; Desert Fury (1947), starring Burt Lancaster & Lizabeth Scott; The Letter (1940), starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, & Gale Sondergaard; --------------------------------- 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
Get your brandy and bread roll (or ice cream) and join us as we chat about Forgotten Lady starring Janet Leigh, Peter Falk, John Payne, Maurice Evans, Sam Jaffe and more. We discuss Tony Curtis's autobiography, 1970s fashion, Pasadena filming locations, bloopers and much, much more. Some of the films and books we discuss: -Crime and Misdemeanors -Tony Curtis's autobiography -Good Fellas -The Party, starring Alma the maid -The Last Show Girl, starring Janet Leigh -There really was a Hollywood, Janet Leigh's autobiography and more! Our most recent podcast episode is available wherever you listen! Or click the link in our bio! And for our Patreon listeners, our full uncut video podcast is available now on Patreon! Check out photos from the show on our Instagram - @trenchcoatcigar . We have EXCLUSIVE content available on Patreon! Get video recordings of the podcast & monthly updates & behind the scenes. Head to https://patreon.com/trenchcoatcigar to join today! If you'd like to add to our conversation, you can email us at trenchcoatcigar@gmail.com. Get podcast merch on RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/trenchcoatcigar/shop?asc=u
The League tackles the original Manchurian Candidate from 1962, starring Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury, and Janet Leigh. So go get yourself a drink or a tranquilizer, play some solitaire, and enjoy the show!00:00 Get ready to compare...AND CONTRAST00:24 The Manchurian Candidate 196201:53 Sinatra's Role and the Film's Production03:58 Plot Overview and Key Characters05:21 Brainwashing and MK ULTRA13:19 Nightmare Sequences and Hypnosis17:52 Raymond Shaw's Medal of Honor30:30 Marco's Investigation and Janet Leigh's Introduction39:51 Raymond Shaw's Love Story42:45 Angela Lansbury's Manipulations44:13 Lovable Nights and Stoic Reflections44:43 Shaw's Programming and the Queen of Diamonds45:49 A Cold Day in New York46:58 Solitaire and Military Intelligence48:18 Angela Lansbury's Plan49:11 The Costume Ball50:56 A Tragic Reunion59:11 Marco's Guilt and Shaw's Call01:06:24 The Convention Assassination01:15:28 Final Thoughts and Grades#manchuriancandidate #videopodcast
The League tackles the original Manchrian Candidate from 1962, starring Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury and Janet Leigh. So go get yourself a drink or a tranqulizer, play some solitaire and enjoy the show!
The League tackles the originalManchrian Candidate from 1962, starring Frank Sinatra, Angela Lansbury and Janet Leigh. So go get yourself a drink or a tranqulizer, play some solitaire and enjoy the show!
We continue with John Carpenter month - Carpenuary - with the 1980's, The Fog. We both enjoyed the heck out of this goofy supernatural starring Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Janet Leigh, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Hal Holbrook. Also, is it in TA's contract to be a crippling alcoholic with a penchant for road sodas in every movie? Rae covers Twinsanity for this weeks Tubi or Not Tubi Up Next: Prince of Darkness What We're Watching: Mr. McMahon The Know Rogan Experience Where to Find us: Instagram Threads Facebook Youtube TikTok Letterboxd boozeboobsandbloodpodcast@gmail.com boozeboobsandbloodpodcast.com bluesky: @b3podcast.bsky.social
Jamie Lee Curtis is a Hollywood legend, an Oscar & Emmy Award winning actor, and a New York Times Bestselling Author. Jamie joins Jenna Bush Hager to discuss her new show “The Sticky” and upcoming film “The Last Showgirl.” She reflects on her forty years of marriage, her path to sobriety, and what it was like growing up with famous parents Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. She also opens up about her career blossoming at the age of 66, the importance of women lifting each other up, and the books that changed her life.
Christmas is in the can. New Years is just around the corner but it's still that most wonderful time of the year and your soon to be permanently renamed movie talk feed/show/pod is here with another Christmas classic featuring one of our favorites, Robert Mitchum. A fairly strange tale for the Hayes code time as two men, one a rich niceboy and the other a broke swaggart, are after the same single mother. It's a dirty game and Connie's rascal kid has a preference real quick. You know where this will go but it's an interesting journey to get there with some nice performances. Don Hartman's 1949 classic Christmas rom-com “HOLIDAY AFFAIR” stands out as worthy little charmer for the holidays. It also stars Janet Leigh & Wendell Corey who plays Carl who, despite being NOT the love interest, might be the nicest guy on the planet in 1949. Mitchum's “Steve” is not so nice in comparison but you know he's gonna get you outta them britches. Maybe even late era Mitchum when he was just walking around with those big glasses. He was also constantly drunk. He threw a basketball at a lady and knocked out her teeth. Does that eliminate him as our dawg? …not yet. The needs to be a deliberation period. For now let's discuss HOLIDAY AFFAIR! Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought
What do, a confounding love triangle that occurs around the holiday season, and a meet-cute that turns into a test of fate, have in common? This week on THE MOVIE CONNECTION: KC Watched: "HOLIDAY AFFAIR" (6:41) (Directed by, Don Hartman. Starring, Janet Leigh, Robert Mitchum, Carl Davis...) Jacob Watched: "SERENDIPITY" (31:37) (Directed by, Peter Chelsom. Starring, John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven...) Talking points include: Favorite Movie Christmas gifts Thoughts on fate Best Almost Christmas Movies and more!! Send us an email to let us know how we're doing: movieconnectionpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Check out more reviews from Jacob on Letterboxd Cover art by Austin Hillebrecht, Letters by KC Schwartz
This week, we discuss Orson Welles' noir classic, Touch of Evil. Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh star as a Mexican official and his wife who find themselves embroiled in a drug trafficking scandal that also involves an American detective (Welles) and his questionable methods of bringing people to justice.
The Fog is a 1980 American independent supernatural horror film directed by John Carpenter, who also co-wrote the screenplay and created the music for the film. It stars Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh and Hal Holbrook. It tells the story of a strange, glowing fog that sweeps over a small coastal town in Northern California. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733! Watch The Fog: https://amzn.to/3Z9pLCH Out this Month: The Fog The Mist Coming in December 2024: Silent Night Deadly Night 1 & 2 Get in Touch: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733 Our Patrons: Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Cj Mcginnis Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Julia 90 Alison Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Mary Matthew McHenry Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King Sean Homrig Sinesthero The Dean Swann Walstrich William Skinner Sweet dreams... "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Kids. What is wrong with kids these days? They're not perfect like we were. It's musicals month and we've arrived at a 60s musical and the only musical Bob already saw prior to this month. This musical, inspired by Elvis getting drafted into the army, is a pop culture spoof and a launchpad for a young Ann-Margret who mesmerizes in this 1963 George Sidney adaptation of “BYE BYE BIRDIE”. A popular singer gets to kiss a small tawn girl in small town Ohio and if this works out then 5 or 6 people could be set for life! It's an extensive cast that also stars Dick Van Dyke as a speed dealer, Janet Leigh as a withered old marm, Bobby Rydell who is being cucked by a teen idol despite being one in real life, Paul Lynde as the perfect father and Maureen Stapleton as the perfect mother. It also stars Ed Sullivan as himself. A crafty musical comedy that rightly deserves its place as one of the great teen movies and the best movie ever featuring a turtle high on speed. JFK would be dead later this same year. Just thought I'd mention that. Here's a link: https://archive.org/details/ByBBd1963 Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought
Surely it's nothing that a show-tune or two can't fix! A message from Michael Moore: Silence. Thinking. Then acting. In that order. The internet. The television. The noise is not helping. The answers are already inside us. Enjoy the music. You did the right thing. More to come… — Mike ******************** For more of Michael's work, subscribe to his Substack at https://www.michaelmoore.com/ Write to Mike: mike@michaelmoore.com ******************** Music featured in today's episode: “Cheek to Cheek” — Fred Astaire, from Top Hat “Put On a Happy Face” — Dick Van Dyke & Janet Leigh, from Bye Bye Birdie “Some Enchanted Evening” — Giorgio Tozzi, from South Pacific “Climb Ev'ry Mountain” — Peggy Wood, from The Sound of Music “Singin' in the Rain” — Gene Kelly, from Singin' in the Rain “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'” — Gordon MacRae, from Oklahoma! “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” — Cast of The Wizard of Oz (1939) “Everything's Alright” — Yvonne Elliman & Ted Neeley, from Jesus Christ Superstar
John Frankenheimer's 1962 brainwashing conspiracy thriller, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE is our feature presentation this week. We talk JFK's approval to do the film and the foreshadowing of his assassination, Angela Lansbury, Janet Leigh, the brainwashing scene, and much more! We also pick our TOP 7 FILMS OF 1962 in this week's SILVER SCREEN 7. Become a regular here at THE BROKEN VCR! To watch the LIVE VIDEO RECORDING of BVCR, sign up to the PATREON ($2.99/month) at theturnbuckletavern.com. You'll get the episodes in video form days/weeks early.
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Our political thriller series comes to an exciting Election Day conclusion with writer and actor Dan Chamberlain (Have I Got News for You) joining to discuss John Frankenheimer's THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Angela Lansbury and Janet Leigh. Based on Richard Condon's novel, this 1962 classic concerns a Korean War veteran Raymond Shaw (Harvey), who is brainwashed by communists to become an unwilling killer in an international conspiracy. One of the defining films of the Kennedy-era Cold War, THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE has earned a reputation as the quintessential political thriller, but can its dark paranoid fantasy possibly outdo the tension of the current political moment? Find out on a special 2024 Election Day episode of Mama Needs a Movie that also takes diversions into The Ghost Writer, James Carville, libertarianism, Brian Wilson, the Nixon Library, Joycelyn Elders, Parade Magazine, Queer, Conclave, and much, much more! THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE is currently streaming for free on Tubi, PlutoTV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and the Roku Channel.
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast! IT'S NOIRVEMBER 2024 and Morgan and Jeannine have five episodes for the month, covering the vast array of Film Noir, in the way only they can! We love Noir more than anything else on this show! They kick the series off right at the end of the traditional Old Hollywood Noir cycle this week, looking at Orson Welles' TOUCH OF EVIL (1958)! A pristine example of sleazy, corrupt, moral filth that fits perfectly into the hardboiled detective Noir style, yet with a typically Welles maverick style that helped to usher in the more on-location, dynamic style of crime movies moving into the 60s! With Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Welles himself towering above all else, and a hugely impactful extended cameo from Marlene Dietrich, this is really one of the best the genre has to offer! Our YouTube Channel for Monday Madness on video, Morgan Hasn't Seen TV, Retro Trailer Reactions & More https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow The It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music. Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://its-a-wonderful-podcast.creator-spring.com/ Sub to the feed and download now on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Amazon Music & more and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on (X) Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_ Keep being wonderful!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/support
Halloween has a complex and multifaceted legacy, intertwining themes of fear, adolescence, and societal commentary. The exploration of the concept of the 'Final Girl,' epitomized by Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. Laurie's character represents resilience and survival, challenging traditional gender roles often depicted in horror films, and her casting was just a simple publicity stunt really. Her mother was the original scream queen, Janet Leigh, and Psycho's DNA is woven throughout this movie in more ways than one...John Carpenter and Debra Hill crafted a narrative for Halloween that goes beyond simple scares, incorporating deeper messages about innocence, morality, and the unpredictability of evil. Carpenter's innovative filming techniques, such as the use of point-of-view shots that enhance the sense of being hunted, a tactic that has become a staple in horror storytelling, leading Michael Myers to becoming the granddaddy of slashers, and the villain to end all villains.Halloween resonated with audiences, and the growing popularity of horror as a genre, and it remains not only a beloved classic but also a significant work that continues to inspire and provoke thought about the horror genre and society's fears.And it all started with the idea of murdering babysitters... I would love to hear your thoughts on Halloween (1978) !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! I won the Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards recently. I am beyond thrilled, and hugely grateful to the Ear Worthy team. It means so much to me to be recognised by a fellow indie outlet, and congratulations to all the other winners!CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Sade, Claudia, Simon, Laurel, Derek, Cat, Andy, Mike, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Jack, Dave, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Michele, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Philip K, Adam, Elaine and Kyle.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 -...
In this spine-chilling episode of our Tales of Horror series, we journey back to 1980 to explore John Carpenter's atmospheric masterpiece, "The Fog." Join us as we unravel the eerie tale woven by Carpenter and his co-writer Debra Hill, featuring a stellar cast that includes the hauntingly beautiful Adrienne Barbeau, the iconic Jamie Lee Curtis, and seasoned actors like Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh, and Hal Holbrook. We discuss the film's supernatural horror elements, its impact on the genre, and why it has grown to become a beloved cult classic over the decades. Joining in for this discussion is Leo of the Films and Fermentation Podcast, who chose this old-fashioned ghost story that still delivers on spooky terror. From the chilling score to the fog-laden coastal setting, this episode is a must-listen for horror enthusiasts and film buffs alike. Tune in, if you dare, and discover the secrets lurking within "The Fog"! Link For Guests: Films and Fermentation Podcast Where To Watch The Fog
This week, we read the novel by Robert Bloch and then rewatched the timeless classic horror film, chocolate syrup and all!From the nail biting suspense of Miss Crane's flight with the stolen money, to Norman's assurance that “a boy's best friend is his mother”, the film transcends the horror genre as practically a perfect picture.Today's root beer is Route 66.Intro and Outro music by Stereoalex on Pond5Send us a text
Halloween month at BFGE continues with the ladies watching the godfather of slashers, Hitchcock's "Psycho": a film Emma has never seen because she's lived under a rock like a small beetle-woman for 30+ years. Experience the twists and turns of "Psycho" as if you're seeing it for the very first time! Watch it through the eyes of a newborn babe who knew "it was about a hotel, a woman who gets murdered, and maybe there's a weird of mom character...I think?" That's it. That's all she knew (
Every weekday during HALLOWEEN HUMPFEST represents a different horror them and we're happy to kick off the first of four JOHN CARPENTUESDAY selections. Every Tuesday we discuss a John Carpenter film that we've been long overdue to watch and today is his follow up to his and Debra Hill's smash hit “Halloween” that sees the return of Jamie Lee Curtis and Nancy Loomis. We're discussing the salty 1980 horror “THE FOG” also starring Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh & Hal Holbrook. A legacy of horror envelopes the town of Antonio Bay as strange things begin to happen on its 100th anniversary. A lot going on but Carpenter manages to execute this eerily serene horror in interesting ways. Seriously, we about fell asleep looking at these coastal landscapes and guilty whisperings of the village priest. Not a complaint. Why is this era of Carpenter so soothing? Here's a link we found: https://archive.org/details/the.-fog.-1980.720p.-blu-ray.x-264.-yify Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought
Pocas actrices del Hollywood clásico han quedado tan marcadas por una sola película como Janet Leigh a la que la mayoría del público recuerda por su papel en “Psicosis”. El 3 de octubre se cumple el 20 aniversario de su fallecimiento y aprovechamos este aniversario para repasar su carrera y demostrar que fue mucho más que la Marion de Alfred Hitchcock. El cine es nuestro libro de historia favorito y a través de las películas vamos a contaros que hace 75 años Mao proclamaba el nacimiento de la República Popular China. Y siguiendo con la historia y la política hemos charlado con el director Guillermo Rojas que acaba de estrenar un film sobre el intento de golpe de Estado del 23 de febrero de 1981. Tenemos también nuestro juego de las películas y en “Diligencia hacia el Oeste” traemos esta semana nuestro spaghetti western favorito: “El bueno, el feo y el malo” de Sergio Leone.
Send us a textThe Fog is a sleeper in John Carpenter's canon. The soundtrack is not! This 1980 movie demands your attention with a stacked cast (see what I did there) of Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hal Holbrook, Tom Atkins, Janet Leigh, John Houseman, and of course Tommy Lee Wallace. Beautifully shot and scored on a modest budget, this movie has aged like a fine wine. So many films that were critically panned have become classics over time, and John Carpenter has his share in that column. Which is a shame. I'm sure that had he been embraced as the master he was/is, we'd have more of these gems to enjoy. Creeping death to us all.
Charlie and Pete gush over the old school action / adventure picture The Vikings starring Hollywood royalty Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis, Ernest Borgnine and Janet Leigh. The film is a bad ass swashbuckling good time unless you're Nate. Don't be like Nate. Go watch this film. It's peak Golden Era of Hollywood!!!!
“Hauntology” marks the feature film debut of Writer/Director, Parker Brennon, who cast Nancy Loomis in her first film in over 40 years. Tune in to hear all about making this queer horror anthology, how Nancy got involved, Parker's approach to writing these diverse characters, and of course Matt asks Nancy several questions about playing Annie in John Carpenter's “Halloween.”“Hauntology” is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Welcome to our podcast where we discuss and deliberate over memoirs and biographies found in thrift shops. This is a great way to do things as we are not choosing who to read about. We may not be fans of the person, we may never have heard of the person and we never know who we are going to find next...There are only 2 rules to this podcast. The book has to be found in a thrift shop and we are not allowed to talk about the book until we press record, which is sometimes agonising.We have lots of episodes coming up so if you find yourself enjoying our podcast, please be sure to subscribe to be among the first to hear about each episode.Support the show
EPISODE 52 - "BIG SCREEN TO SMALL SCREEN: CLASSIC CINEMA'S TV REMAKES." (052) - 09/09/2024 ** This episode is sponsored brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BENEATH and get on your way to being your best self.” ** Sometimes, a classic film is primed for being turned into a successful television series — think “M*A*S*H*,” “Alice,” “In The Heat of the Night,” or “Peyton Place.” But this isn't always the case. There have been many classic films turned into TV shows with less-than-stellar results. Does anyone remember the “Casablanca" TV show on ABC with Starsky & Hutch star DAVID SOUL filling in for HUMPHREY BOGART? Don't worry, nobody else does either! This week, we take a look at a few of the TV series that were based on classic movies that didn't quite hit the mark. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Television Series of the 1950s (2016), by Vincent Terrace; Encyclopedia of TV Shoes: 1925 - 2010 (2011), by Vincent Terrace; The Complete Directory To Prime Time Network TV Shows (1988), by Time Brooks and Earle F. Marsh; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Operation Petticoat (1959), starring Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Dina Merrill, and Arthur O'Connell; Halloween (1978), starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence; Topper (1937), starring Cary Grant, Constance Bennett, Roland Young, and Billie Burke; How To Marry A Millionaire (1953), starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell; The Third Man (1949), starring Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles, Trevor Howard, and Alida Valli; My Sister Eileen (1942), starring Rosalind Russell and Janet Blair; My Sister Eileen (1955), starring Janet Leigh, Betty Garrett, and Jack Lemmon; Please Don't Eat The Daisies (1960), starring Doris Day and David Niven; The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), starring Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison; Casablanca (1942), staring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet; --------------------------------- 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
A college professor (Tony Curtis) caught kissing one of his students by his wife (Janet Leigh) makes up an elaborate story trying to cover his tracks, causing unforeseen consequences. Co-starring Dean Martin and James Whitmore.
NEW SHOW! Alfred Hitchcock's PSYCHO is not only one of the most iconic horror movies of all time, but arguably one of the first slasher films ever made. So, what better movie to start with as hosts DJ Wooldridge and Adam Hlavac (Heroes Reforged) begin their journey through the most iconic slasher franchises in history (including FRIDAY THE 13TH, NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, HALLOWEEN, and many more). They discuss Hitchcock's directing, the infamous shower scene, Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates and Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, and the movie's iconic twist ending! Support DJ's Kickstarter! https://www.hellbentcomicbook.com More DJ! https://twitter.com/djtalkstrash https://www.instagram.com/djtalkstrash More Adam! https://twitter.com/adamhlavac https://www.instagram.com/adamhlavac Theme Music by: Steven James Schmidt For exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Spiderversity, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
Film noir aficionados and classic film lovers alike are in for a treat with our latest episode of "The Extras." Join us as George Feltenstein, a true cinema historian, shares his deep knowledge about Warner Archive's June Blu-ray releases. We start off with a gripping discussion on the film noir gem "Act of Violence," exploring its compelling narrative, Fred Zinnemann's expert direction, and the standout performances from Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, and Janet Leigh.Switching gears, we highlight Alfred Hitchcock's rare foray into comedy with "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," starring the brilliant Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery. Discover the delightful chemistry between the leads and Hitchcock's unique touch on the screwball genre. Next, we celebrate the musical legacy of Ida Lupino with a deep dive into the 1947 film "The Man I Love." Uncover the fascinating story behind the film's original cut and the restoration of its missing six minutes of footage, including the song "Bill" by Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II, and P.G. Wodehouse. We end with a review of the melodrama "The Shining Hour" (1938) from acclaimed director Frank Borzage and showcasing standout performances by Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, and Fay Bainter.We provide a full review of each film, a detailed explanation of the HD restoration, and background all of the included extras.Purchase links:THE MAN I LOVE (1947)MR. & MRS. SMITH (1941)ACT OF VIOLENCE (1948)THE SHINING HOUR (1938) The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv
Send us a Text Message.On this episode, Part 2 of Movie originals vs remakes, Tom and Bert pick up from their previous podcast to complete the original/remakes discussion.From the classic "Cape Fear" ( :44); the 1962 original starring Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck to the great remake in 1991 featuring Robert DeNiro and Nick Nolte to;The 1960 Horror Classic "Village of the Damned" (6:36); starring George Sanders and the menacing yellow-eyed creepy kids and its remake in 1995 starring Christopher Reeves and Kirstie Alley then;The Alfred Hitchcock directed iconic "Pyscho" (12:42); with Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh to the frame by frame remake in 1998 starring Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche.Others include the 1963 Horror flick "The Haunting" (17:40); 1960's Rat Pack classic "Ocean's Eleven" (20:36) with Frank Sinatra and friends, "The In Laws" (25:37); "The Bad News Bears" (30:17); "The Pink Panther" (40:11) and 1951's "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (44:15) Enjoy the show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.
Send us a Text Message.Politics is something we like to stay away from in our episodes, not that we don't have our own strong opinions on this topic. Our new theme, "Hello, Mr. President" presented some challenges in this regard when it came to our picks and what topics to discuss but who doesn't like a challenge?Coming in this week is the original 1962 release of The Manchurian Candidate starring Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Janet Leigh. The film follows an American POW in the Korean War who is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy. We discuss a bit about why we don't talk politics here before getting into the topic of AI misinformation and go through a scenario about imaginary presidential ethics.
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/622 Presented By: Skwala, Drifthook Fly Fishing, Togiak River Lodge, TroutRoutes In this podcast, Dave talks about Ketchum and Sun Valley, Idaho, famous for many "firsts" in fly fishing and skiing. He joins Terry Ring, owner of Silver Creek Outfitters, who shares tips on fly fishing and local history. The episode highlights the first fly shop in Idaho, the first ski lift, and pioneering fly fishing techniques. Join us as we talk to an expert and the man behind these responsible innovations. Episode Chapters with Terry Ring on Sun Valley Fly Fishing 3:02 - Terry shared his earliest memories of fishing. His father, a fly fisherman from Montana, crafted his own rods and flies like people did back then. Terry learned the art of tying flies and fly fishing around the age of seven, using a cane rod and rubber hip boots. 4:06 - He proceeded to address the history of his fly fishing shop. A man named Dick Alfs started the store with just a few fishing supplies like hooks, thread, fur, feathers, and head cement, which kept the store running until 1979. Terry then shared that he was hired as a guide that same year. 7:41 - When asked about the origins of his fly fishing shop, Terry mentioned, "I'm really proud of it." He highlighted more details on how Ketchum in Sun Valley grew to become the prominent place it is today. 10:23 - Terry proudly shares that Sun Valley was where the world's first chairlift was invented. He also highlights how Averell Harriman, a known government figure, significantly contributed to establishing Sun Valley. 13:29 - Matching the right guide with the guest's desires is key. His team includes two world champions and enthusiastic college students. To ensure the best experience, he uses "guide's choice" for reservations. 15:28 - He goes on to share how he met Brett and Will who influenced him into fly fishing. We had Bret on Episode 368. 20:09 - Terry talks about the dramatic changes in fishing gear over the years, from rods to tackle to clothing, which he especially appreciates for the comfort they provide. 18:10 - Terry brought up Andre Puyans who owned a fly shop in Walnut Creek, and was a passionate angler and the first to use a strike indicator. According to Terry, Andre often took groups from California to fly fishing schools, including Melwood's. 23:33 - Terry explains a unique situation up north involving three rivers, all part of the Big Lost system. 24:45 - Terry dived deeper into Silver Creek's history, explaining how it has changed significantly over the years due to development and shifting agricultural practices. The store, Silver Creek Outfitters, is named after this renowned creek, famous for its dry fly fishing. 32:36 - Terry introduced Al Grabber, a fantastic angler and fly casting instructor. Also a musician, Al values fly casting as an art. Originally from Austria, he spends a few months each spring in Slovenia leading groups. 39:47 - Terry shares that the best dry fly fishing usually happens from late June to mid-August, peaking in the American West from July 15th to August 15th. Conditions may vary based on the year, weather, and water flow. 42:39 - According to Terry, there's been a noticeable increase in young people taking up hunting, largely credited to figures like Steve Ella, who promotes a broad approach emphasizing locally sourced, organic food. 45:58 - Union Pacific owned Sun Valley until 1964 when it was sold to Bill Janz. However, financial struggles during a drought year in 1976-77 led to another sale. Earl Holding, the third owner, also owned part of the Jan Railroad and a 479-acre ranch, now the Silver Creek Preserve. 48:45 - Recently, a group of anglers formed Project Big Wood, an organization dedicated to research and conservation. 50:33 - Terry has his share of funny stories about famous people visiting Sun Valley, including Demi Moore, Janet Leigh, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/622
Laugh out loud at the fan-girl drama on full display in the film Bye Bye Birdie! This classic 60's musical pokes fun at the ravenous adoration of teens when mega rockstar Conrad Birdie is about to go into military service. He has one last TV appearance where he'll sing a brand new song and plant a smooch on Kim McAfee as a symbolic goodbye gesture to his fans. Trouble arises when Hugo, the boy who just pinned Kim, opposes the perfidious publicity stunt. Full of catchy tunes and one-liners, Robin and Lisa can't help but get a kick out of the antics of Ann-Margret, Dick Van Dyke, and Janet Leigh!https://www.instagram.com/realoldreels/
In this episode, we talk about Psycho(1960), how iconic this soundtrack is, and whether or not Anthony Perkins is cute. Follow us on Instagram and email us at chismosas.and.chainsaws@gmail.com!
Of course we saved the best for last for Mommy Issues May! For our latest theme month's grand finale, there was only one real option for what to cover, and we knew we wanted to do it up right. That's why we invited some new friends to join us for a stay at the Bates Motel as we talk with Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks about all things Psycho (1960). Arguably *the* most famous Alfred Hitchcock classic, this film literally changed the game for the genre, setting the scene for all kinds of iconic films that followed. It's definitely the blue print — so listen in as we explain the term MacGuffin, debate exactly when things went wrong, and find all sorts of extremely important connections to The Polar Express on a new Spooky Tuesday. Follow Spooky Chicks & Horror Flicks on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @spookychickshorrorflicks. Check out their new episodes every other week on Apple and Spotify. References:https://screenrant.com/psycho-movie-true-story-norman-bates/https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2010/06/how-hitchcock-s-psycho-changed-cinema-and-society/345186/https://brightlightsfilm.com/psychoqueering-hitchcocks-classic-queering-hitchcocks-classic/https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/horror-movies/first-slasher-movie-horror-halloween-psychohttps://academic.oup.com/book/7082/chapter-abstract/151583885?redirectedFrom=fulltexthttps://www.aspeers.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Martins.pdfhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jun/16/psycho-alfred-hitchcock-anthony-perkins-janet-leighhttps://www.slashfilm.com/1122413/it-took-three-separate-actors-to-bring-psychos-norma-bates-to-life/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGuffin
In “It's A Wonderful Life,” BEULAH BONDI played the most loving mother to JAMES STEWART. Ma Bailey is the epitome of sweetness, kindness, and supportiveness so it's quite shocking when we meet the Ma Bailey who would have existed had George Bailey not been born. She's cold, bitter, and unkind. It gives Bondi the wonderful opportunity to play two versions of the same character, which she does flawlessly. So to celebrate Mother's Day, Nan and Steve are taking a page from Bondi's playbook as they discuss the good and bad mothers of classic cinema. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Moms in the Movies (2014), by Richard Corliss; Actresses of a Certain Character (2007), by Axel Nissen; Irene Dunne: First Lady of Hollywood (2006), by Wes D. Gehring; Shelley: Also Known as Shirley (1981), by Shelley Winters; Gene Tierney: Self Portrait (1979), by Gene Tierney and Mickey Herkowitz; “Mrs. Miniver: The film that Goebbels Feared,” February 9, 2015, by Fiona Macdonald, February 9, 2015, BBC.com; "Greer Garson, 92, Actress, Dies; Won Oscar for 'Mrs. Miniver',” April 7, 1996, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “Stella Dallas,” August 6, 1937, New York Times Film Review; “Barbara Stanwyck, Actress, Dead at 82,” Jan. 22, 1990, by Peter B. Flint, New York Times; “1989 Kennedy Center Honors, Claudette Colbert,” Kennedy-Center.org; “Moving Story of War Against Japan: ‘Three Came Home',” by Bosley Crowther, Feb. 21, 1950, New York Times Film Review; “Queen of Diamonds: Angela Lansbury on ‘The Manchurian Candidate',” 2004; “Manchurian Candidate: Old Failure, Is Now A Hit,” by Aljean Harmetz, February 24, 1988, New York Times; “Jo Van Fleet,” by Dan Callahan, May 10, 2017, Film Comment; “Pacific's largely forgotten Oscar winner made impact on screen,” March 3, 2024, University of the Pacific; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com Movies Mentioned: The Grapes of Wrath (1940), starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, and Charley Grapewin; The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), starring Henry Fonda, Dana Andrews, Mary Beth Hughes, Henry Morgan, Jane Darwell, Anthony Quinn, and William Eythe; Mrs. Miniver (1942), starring Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Teresa Wright, Henry Travers, and Richard Ney; Leave Her To Heaven (1945), starring Gene Tierney, Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Vincent Price, Mary Phillips, and Darryl Hickman; The Manchurian Candidate (1962), starring Lawrence Harvey, Frank Sinatra, Janet Leigh, and Angela Lansbury; The Manchurian Candidate (2004), starring Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, Live Schreiber, and Jeffrey Wight; Gaslight (1944), starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, and Angela Lansbury; I Remember Mama (1948), starring Irene Dunne, Philip Dorn, Barbara Bel Geddes, Oscar Homolka, Ellen Corby, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, and Barbara O'Neil; Stella Dallas (1937), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Anne Shirley, John Boles, Barbara O'Neil, and Alan Hale; Stella (1990), starring Bette Midler, Trini Alvarado, John Goodman, Stephen Collins, Marsha Mason, and Eileen Brennan; White Heat (1949), starring James Cagney, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Steve Cochran, Margaret Wycherly, Fred Clark, and John Archer; The Little Foxes (1941), starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Teresa Wright, Patricia Collinge, Dan Duryea, and Richard Carlson; The Ten Commandments (1956), starring Charlton Heston, Anne Baxter, Yul Brynner, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne DeCarlo, Martha Scott, John Derek, Debra Paget, Vincent Price, and John Carradine; Three Came Home (1950), starring Claudette Colbert. Sessue Hayakawa, and Patric Knowles; A Patch of Blue (1965), starring Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Hartman, Shelley Winters, Wallace Ford, Ivan Dixon, and Elizabeth Fraser; East of Eden (1955), starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, and Jo Van Fleet --------------------------------- 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
EPISODE 32 - “The Mary Astor Purple Diary Scandal” - 04/22/2024 One of the most scandalous trials in early Hollywood history involved actress MARY ASTOR, who had made a name for herself playing virginal ingenues and good girls. Mary, who had kept a diary for most of her life, found her words used as a sensationalized weapon against her in her quest to regain custody of her 4-year-old child in 1936 after her acrimonious divorce from her doctor husband. The trial made worldwide headlines. Her sexy, salacious diary entries showed the world a more sensual side to our virginal Mary, and, in many ways, helped propel her career into the stratosphere. Listen as we discuss Mary Astor, her life, her career, and her shocking purple diaries that took center stage in a Los Angeles courtroom. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Mary Astor: My Story (1960), by Mary Astor; Mary Astor: A Life on Film (1972), by Mary Astor; The Purple Diaries: Mary Astor and the Most Sensational Hollywood Scandal of the 1930s (2016), by Joseph Egan; Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936 (2106), by Edward Sorel; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Beau Brummell (1924), starring John Barrymore and Mary Astor; Dodsworth (1936), starring Walter Huston, Ruth Chatterton, Paul Lukas, and Mary Astor; Red Dust (1932), starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, and Mary Astor: The Prisoner of Zenda (1937), starring Ronald Colman, Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Madeleine Carroll, Mary Astor, David Niven, Raymond Massey, and C. Aubrey Smith: The Maltese Falcon (1941), starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Lee Patrick, and Elisha Cook Jr; The Palm Beach Story (1942), starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, and Rudy Vallee; Act of Violence (1948), starring Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, Mary Astor, and Phyllis Thaxter; Little Women (1949), starring June Allyson, Elizabeth Taylor, Janet Leigh, Margaret O'Brien, Mary Astor, and Peter Lawford; Hush…Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorhead, Mary Astor, Victor Buono, Cecil Kellaway, and Bruce Dern; --------------------------------- 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
EPISODE 28 - “Golden Era Stars in 1970s Disaster Films” - 03/25/2024 Just when many classic films stars thought they were finished in showbiz, a wonderful thing happened — 1970s disaster movies! Producers like IRWIN ALLEN and JENNINGS LANG shepherded in an exciting, over-the-top, new genre that capitalized on our fears. They also smartly cast many classic film actors in these movies, providing familiar faces who added comfort and emotional investment. These films proved not only lucrative for these golden era stars, but kept them in the public eye longer and often revived careers. Listen this week as we talk about our favorite film icons as they are shaken, flipped, torched, and dropped from the sky in the great 70s disaster films. SHOW NOTES: Sources: Charlton Heston: Hollywood's Last Icon (2017), by Marc Eliot; Burt Lancaster: An American Life (2000), by Kate Buford Trust Me: A Memoir (2011), by George Kennedy Steps In Time: An Autobiography (2008), by Fred Astaire; Master of Disaster: Irwin Allen - The Disaster Years (2009), by John William Law; Disaster Movies: The Cinema of Catastrophe (2006), by Stephen Keane; Disaster Movies: A Loud, Long, Explosive, Star-Studded Guide To Earthquakes, Floods, Meteors, Sinking Ships, Twisters, Viruses, Killer Bees, Nuclear Fall Out, and Alien Attacks in the Cinema (2006), by Glen Kay and Michael Rose; The Stewardess Is Flying The Plane: American Films of the 1970s (2005), by Ron Hogan and Peter Bogdanovich; IMDBPro.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Airport (1970) - Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, George Kennedy, Van Helflin, & Helen Hayes; Straight Jacket (1964) - Joan Crawford, Diane Baker, & George Kennedy; The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) - John Wayne, Dean Martin, & George Kennedy; The Sin of Madame Claudet (1931) - Helen Hayes, Robert Young, & Lewis Stone; The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) - Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Lizabeth Scott & Kirk Douglas; Johnny Eager (1942) - Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, & Van Heflin; Act of Violence (1949) - Van Heflin, Robert Ryan, Janet Leigh, & Mary Astor; Earthquake (1974) - Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, George Kennedy, Geneviéve Bujold, Lorne Green, Barry Sullivan, Lloyd Nolan, and Monica Lewis; Touch of Evil (1958) - Charlton Heston, Orson Welles, & Janet Leigh; The Hucksters (1947) - Clark Gable, Deborah Kerr, & Ava Gardner; Autumn Leaves (1956) - Joan Crawford, Cliff Robertson, & Vera Miles; Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940) - Lloyd Nolan & Marjorie Weaver; Jeopardy (1953) - Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Sullivan, & Ralph Meeker; The Towering Inferno (1974) - Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Fred Astaire, & Jennifer Jones; The Swarm (1978) - Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Olivia de Havilland, Ben Johnson; --------------------------------- 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
“This is one of those movies I wish I could've seen opening night in 1960” - Eric On this week's episode, We ❤️ Movies Month kicks off with a total banger as the guys discuss the prequel to Psycho II, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho! How great is this Bernard Herrmann score? Is Marion eating a cheese and mayonnaise sandwich? Would the film have been as good if Norman was cast more book-accurate (middle-aged drunk)? And would Hitch have enjoyed modern fast food like the baconator? PLUS: Norman Bates tangles with the Skeleton League and their new ally, Swamp Thing! Psycho stars Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, John McIntire, Simon Oakland, Frank Albertson, Patricia Hitchcock, Vaughn Taylor, Lurene Tuttle, John Anderson, Mort Mills, and Martin Balsam as Det. Milton Arbogast; directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Today's episode is sponsored by Factor. Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 and use code whm50 to get 50% off. That's code whm50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash whm50 to get 50% off! Be sure to get tickets for the WHM Holiday Extravaganza where we're talking The Santa Clause on 12/7 at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City! Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, including Ad-Free WHM Prime at the $8 level and up! Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new Polish Decoy, ‘Jack Kirby', and Forrest the Universal Soldier designs!