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Roughly Speaking Roughly Speaking is a 1945 American comedy-drama film directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Rosalind Russell and Jack Carson. The plot involves a strong-minded mother keeping her family afloat through World War I and the Great Depression. The film was based on the autobiography of the same name, published in 1943, by Louise Randall Pierson.
The czar of noir himself, TCM's “Noir Alley” host Eddie Muller, joins us to discuss Michael Curtiz's (slightly) closer 1950 adaptation of Hemingway's “To Have and Have Not.” Hear his thoughts on the various adaptations, the power of its leading man and the counterpoints of its leading ladies, and the new edition of his marvelous book “Dark City Dames,” on shelves Tuesday.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
The Projection Booth wraps up another month of Patreon picks with what might be the most obscure film ever discussed on the show—Casablanca (1942), that little-known wartime romance directed by Michael Curtiz. Big thanks to Brian Tessitore for this hidden gem.Mike is joined by Bill Ackerman and Federico Bertolini to unpack the fog, flashbacks, and unforgettable lines of this cinematic unicorn. Humphrey Bogart stars as Rick Blaine, the brooding American expat running a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Morocco, where refugees gather in hopes of escaping the tightening grip of the Nazi regime. Things get complicated when Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) strolls in—out of all the gin joints, etc.--alongside her resistance-leader husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henried).We're thrilled to be joined by two heavy-hitting guests: film historian Noah Isenberg, author of We'll Always Have Casablanca, and biographer Alan K. Rode, author of Michael Curtiz, A Life in Film which sheds light on the director's layered legacy. Together, we explore the myth, the making, and the magic of one of Hollywood's most enduring classics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
The Projection Booth wraps up another month of Patreon picks with what might be the most obscure film ever discussed on the show—Casablanca (1942), that little-known wartime romance directed by Michael Curtiz. Big thanks to Brian Tessitore for this hidden gem.Mike is joined by Bill Ackerman and Federico Bertolini to unpack the fog, flashbacks, and unforgettable lines of this cinematic unicorn. Humphrey Bogart stars as Rick Blaine, the brooding American expat running a nightclub in Vichy-controlled Morocco, where refugees gather in hopes of escaping the tightening grip of the Nazi regime. Things get complicated when Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) strolls in—out of all the gin joints, etc.--alongside her resistance-leader husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henried).We're thrilled to be joined by two heavy-hitting guests: film historian Noah Isenberg, author of We'll Always Have Casablanca, and biographer Alan K. Rode, author of Michael Curtiz, A Life in Film which sheds light on the director's layered legacy. Together, we explore the myth, the making, and the magic of one of Hollywood's most enduring classics.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
In which the Mister joins me in reviewing CASABLANCA (1942), from writers Julius J Epstein and Howard Koch from the play by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison, the film is directed by Michael Curtiz. During WWII, in the Moroccan city of Casablanca, nightclub owner Rick Blaine's (Humphrey Bogart) entire world is shaken when the woman (Ingrid Bergman) who broke his heart years ago walks into his club with her husband, Victor (Paul Henreid). The film clocks in at 1 h and 42 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Max but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Casablanca #MichaelCurtiz #JuliusJEpstein #HowardKoch #MurrayBurnett #JoanAlison #HumphreyBogart #Rick #IngridBergman #Ilsa #PaulHenreid #Victor #ClaudeRains #CaptainRenault #ConradVeidt #MajorStrasser #SydneyGreenstreet #SignorFerrari #PeterLorre #Ugarte #DooleyWilson #Sam #SZSakall #Carl #Drama #Romance #War @StreamOnMax @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
Send us a textThis special Edition of our podcast , is a look back at two of our favorite motion pictures, "Casablanca" , and "Havana", just in time for "Casablanca" to be making its reappearance on the Silver Screen over the next week at theaters all across the nation. The Flashback Theater Series will be featuring the picture at various theaters around the country (At Stone Theaters at the Market Commons, for those here in the Myrtle Beach S.C. area) on February 9, 12, and Valentine's Day February 14th. We cannot urge you enough to go see it on the big screen if you have never done so, or if you want to see it again. There is nothing like it. In this episode , we have looked all over to find source material that could tell the unlikely story of this movie, made in utter chaos, with actors who did not believe in the story, and did not want to be making the movie, writer's actually rewriting and creating the story as they went along, day by day, during the production, and creating this movie that did not even have a settled end, when it was finished. But somehow out of that chaos came a cinematic masterpiece that has left only one question to debate....Is it the greatest movie ever made? or is it just one of the greatest movies ever made? No one even dares say its not great. It is also a movie that has been imitated several times but no one as of yet has ever been able to replicate its magic, though one movie came the closest even if it failed at the box office, and we will take sometime to look at that movie too, "Havana", directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Elena Olin, Robert Redford and Raul Julia. We share them both with you , just as Casablanca is about to return to the big screen, on this Valentine's Week and also because they , along with Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon, served as the inspiration of our own Host's new novel that will be out near the end of 2025 or at the start of 2026. We hope you enjoy our special edition and if you want to learn about Flashback Cinema check it out at https://www.flashbackcinema.net/ and please also drop by www.RandalWallace.com too to keep up with all the news from us here at the podcast too. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!
We're No Angels (1955) / Fear Strikes Out (1957) This week we're loading the camera horizontally as we discuss the vista-less visions of Michael Curtiz's stagebound comedy and Robert Mulligan's baseball crack-up
Hoy en Nuestro Recreo, la primera parte de Casablanca. Junto a mi colaborador de cine, César. Retrocedemos en el tiempo hasta llegar a 1942. En plena Segunda Guerra Mundial. Para hablar de este clásico del cine negro, con grandes actores dirigidos por Michael Curtiz.
Après avoir sorti quatre titres depuis 2020, la compositrice et chanteuse Yadee présente, à 34 ans, son premier EP intitulé Konach (bloc-notes, en français). En mêlant des influences RnB, soul et de la musique électronique, Yadee propose une musique inclassable, symbole de l'explosion créative de la scène musicale actuelle casablancaise. De notre correspondant à Casablanca, Le style vestimentaire de Yadee est à l'image de sa musique : rétro-vintage et futuriste à la fois. Blouson de cuir coloré, et tatouages fins et soignés. Avec Konach, la chanteuse de 34 ans nous ramène à l'univers RnB des années 1990, et y ajoute des accents ultra-contemporains.« Mon idole, c'est Cher, mon répertoire, ce sont vraiment les années 1980-90, c'est-à-dire si j'ai le choix, je choisirai toujours d'écouter Whitney Houston, Cher, Jamelia… et on va dire, c'est pour ça que je me suis retrouvée à chanter du RnB parce qu'on ne l'a plus réécouté depuis ».Des chansons en trois languesDans ce nouvel EP, Yadee explore les différentes étapes du sentiment amoureux, de l'attachement inconditionnel et ses effets pervers, à la libération de l'esprit – le tout en anglais, en français, en darija – dans des phrases devenues sculptures linguistiques.« C'est ma manière de m'exprimer, même genre en arabe dialectal, même avec ma famille, mes amis, je n'arrive jamais à faire une phrase complète en arabe dialectal ou en anglais, je me trouve toujours à m'exprimer en trois langues ! Donc, voilà, c'est juste naturel en fait ». La décoration de son salon est tout aussi surprenante : éclectique, un melting-pot de références, allant de la pop-culture, aux divas arabes. Sur les murs, on y trouve des figures de la culture manga, l'incontournable affiche du film Casablanca de Michael Curtiz, et une série Netflix sur pause. C'est sans surprise qu'elle a apprécié l'univers inclassable du producteur et DJ Kabu.« J'ai enfin trouvé la bonne personne qui représente exactement la vie, on va dire que je veux transmettre à travers la musique, d'ailleurs la preuve ces prods-là, elles existaient déjà, c'est-à-dire, on n'a pas fait de session où on crée ensemble, on s'est rencontrés, il m'a fait écouter sa musique et j'ai crushé direct ». Pour Yadee, les connexions enrichissantes sont aujourd'hui possibles à Casablanca« La scène artistique marocaine commence à bien émerger, et justement, surtout la nouvelle scène, c'est-à-dire les jeunes artistes, je trouve vraiment qu'il y a un potentiel énorme, et surtout, on commence à avoir une diversité musicale aussi, c'est ce qui est le plus important ». Yadee s'apprête à sortir son premier clip, tourné dans les rues de son quartier de Gauthier à Casablanca, un pied dans l'univers stylistique des années 1990 et l'autre dans le présent.À écouter aussiL'évolution du RNB depuis les années 90 racontée par Stéphane Linon
This episode Tim is joined by Helen O'Hara (Editor-at-Large for Empire) to discuss Michael Curtiz's Casablanca (1942). –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Casablanca is =63 on the Sight & Sound critic's list. You can read Helen's own Sight & Sound Top 10 here. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Hosted by Tim Coleman. A Moving Pictures Film Club podcast. You can support the pod by joining Moving Pictures' Patreon channel here. Theme music by The Gideon Complex - recorded by FrEQ Audio Recordings. Follow us on Bluesky @top100pod.bsky.social or on Instagram @thetop100pod Get in touch via emai: top100pod@gmail.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Additional music: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0.Music promoted by Copyright Free Music - Background Music For Videos
It's time to take a trip and travel to the old Vermont lodge to perform a Christmas show as host wrapped up the year with a special episode, the holiday musical classic, White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and directed by Michael Curtiz. Many generations viewers agree that this film is one of the most memorable, heartwarming and nostalgic Christmas movies of all time. The hosts pair the film with the Bourbon Hot Chocolate cocktail. Join the hosts as they sing and dance as they hear sleigh bells in the snow in this holiday classic.Come listen and follow us on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast and our website thegentlemenpodcast.com
Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es White Christmas, es una película musical estadounidense de 1954 dirigida por Michael Curtiz. Filmada en Technicolor, presenta las canciones de Irving Berlin, incluida una nueva versión de la canción principal, "White Christmas", presentada por Crosby en la película Holiday Inn de 1942. Plot: Un exitoso equipo de canto y baile se involucra románticamente con unas hermanas y se unen para salvar el venue en decadencia de su ex comandante general del ejercito. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl
Michael Curtiz's "White Christmas" is a timeless holiday masterpiece that continues to delight audiences with its heartwarming story, stellar performances, and unforgettable music. It's a film that embodies the magic of the holiday season and remains a beloved classic for all ages.
In We're No Angels, Humphrey Bogart leads a stellar cast about a jail break that takes place just before Christmas on Devil's Island. Soon, the hearts of three hardened criminals are melted by a family who welcomes them into their home. Will McKinley returns to discuss this 1955 classic, on our final 12 Days of Christmas episode. Thank you for joining us on this holiday sojourn!
12/09/2024 EPISODE 65 - "CLASSIC HOLIDAY FILMS: FUN BEHIND THE SCENES FACTS" 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
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Island Gardenia by Jovan (1982) + Flamingo Road by Robert Wilder (1942) + Michael Curtiz's Flamingo Road (1949) + Rita Lakin's Flamingo Road (1980-82) with Alex Laird 11/24/24 S6E89 To hear the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.
Joan Crawford won her only Academy Award for her performance in this classic film noir about a single mother who starts her own business after her husband leaves her, which brings her financial success but further complications to her personal life. Co-starring Jack Carson, Zachary Scott, Eve Arden and Ann Blyth. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Part 1 of our Oscar Levant Special Subject sees us explain our very personal relationship with this singular figure of 1940s/50s Hollywood in preparation to discuss Gershwin biopic Rhapsody in Blue (1945), great Warner Bros. woman's picture/noir Humoresque (1946), Doris Day debut Romance on the High Seas (1948), and accidental Fred and Ginger reunion pic The Barkleys of Broadway (1949). Just a warning: if you're looking for an in-depth discussion for the latter two, this probably isn't the podcast episode you want. But if you're more interested in the relationship between Rhapsody in Blue and Humoresque (thanks to the contributions of screenwriter Clifford Odets), you've come to the right place. Levant adds his unique texture and authenticity to these stories of the cost of genius—for both the genius and those around them. Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s: Scraping the Surface of Oscar Levant 0h 11m 58s: RHAPSODY IN BLUE (1945) [dir. Irving Rapper] 0h 36m 43s: HUMORESQUE (1946) [dir. Jean Negulesco] 0h 57m 57s: ROMANCE ON THE HIGH SEAS (1948) [dir. Michael Curtiz] 1h 11m 14s: THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY (1949) [dir. Charles Walters] +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project! Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join!
Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome film historian/preservationist Alan K. Rode to the podcast. Alan has been at the forefront of classic film community for many years. He has produced and hosted annual film festivals, produced documentaries & audio commentaries and authored two notable cinema biographies. Brandon and Alan discuss one of those titles at length; "Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film". Brandon and Alan discuss Curtiz's directing style, personality and the many beloved films he brought to the screen. The two also spend time discussing the evergreen appeal of film noir for classic film fans.
Bring On the Empty Horses Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome film historian/preservationist Alan K. Rode to the podcast. Alan has been at the forefront of classic film community for many years. He has produced and hosted annual film festivals, produced documentaries & audio commentaries and authored two notable cinema biographies. Brandon and Alan … Continue reading Ep. 252- Michael Curtiz-Interview with Alan K. Rode →
This week on The Video Store Podcast, we're diving into some adventurous waters with four pirate films you might not have rented yet, but are worth a look. These films span decades, showing how Hollywood has captured the allure of swashbuckling adventures over time. Whether you're a fan of classic Hollywood, musicals, or big-budget ‘90s action, I've picked a lineup that I think captures the spirit of the genre in different ways.Here's what's on this episode:Captain Blood (1935)If you're curious about Errol Flynn's big break, Captain Blood is the film to watch. Directed by Michael Curtiz, who later went on to make Casablanca, this movie was released during the Golden Age of Hollywood and set the standard for pirate films to come. In it, Flynn plays Dr. Peter Blood, an Irish physician turned reluctant pirate, a role that became iconic for him. Olivia de Havilland co-stars, marking the first of eight films they'd appear in together. The movie was actually adapted from Rafael Sabatini's 1922 novel, and what's interesting is that Flynn wasn't the studio's first choice. Warner Bros. originally wanted Robert Donat, but when he turned it down, they took a chance on Flynn, who was then unknown. The film went on to be a hit, and Flynn's career took off from there.Treasure Island (1950) Disney's first fully live-action film was Treasure Island, adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel. This film captures the heart of the classic pirate tale with Bobby Driscoll as Jim Hawkins and Robert Newton as the unforgettable Long John Silver. Newton's portrayal of Silver is what many credit with shaping the “pirate accent” we recognize today, especially that exaggerated “Arrr.” For a lot of people, myself included, this is the definitive version of Treasure Island, so it's a must-watch for anyone wanting a straightforward adaptation of the classic tale.The Pirate Movie (1982)The Pirate Movie is very different from the last two films. It is more of a campy, musical rom-com take on The Pirates of Penzance. If you're looking for a quirky, offbeat experience, this film, starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins, is definitely that. Though critics weren't fond of it when it was released, it's gained a bit of a cult following since then. One interesting thing about this movie is that it openly riffs on the Gilbert and Sullivan opera it's based on, adding a lot of modern (for the time) references. It's worth a watch if you're into musicals and don't mind a less traditional approach to a pirate story.Cutthroat Island (1995)Last up is Cutthroat Island, an ambitious, big-budget adventure directed by Renny Harlin and starring Geena Davis and Matthew Modine. Known mostly for being a notorious box office bomb, it has gained some appreciation over the years for its impressive stunt work, practical effects, and for putting a female pirate in the lead. Davis plays Morgan Adams, a captain on a quest to find hidden treasure. While the film's financial failure might have overshadowed its merits at the time, there's a lot to admire. It's also one of the last pirate movies before Pirates of the Caribbean would revive the genre nearly a decade later. If you're ready for a bit of pirate escapism, these four movies offer different takes on the genre, from classic Hollywood adventure to musical satire to large-scale nineties action. Listen to the show to hear a little more about each film and why they're worth watching, and maybe even renting, this week. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
In our latest terrifying episode, we take you in a journey through thirteen decades of horror. From killers in your basement to gremlins in your engines; skeletons dancing and clowns slicing. Check it out!Gremlins score (c) Jerry GoldsmithGremlins clip (c) Warner Bros and Amblin EntertainmentThe Movie Loot Theme: Tino Mendes & Yellow Paper - The Heist
durée : 01:18:42 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Philippe Garbit, Catherine Liber, Albane Penaranda - En avril 1985, les "Mardis du cinéma" proposent une émission sur le thème "Le rêve américain à l'époque de Roosevelt" vu à travers son cinéma avec des extraits et analyses de films de Frank Capra, Léo McCarey, Michael Curtiz, John Ford, etc. - réalisation : Virginie Mourthé - invités : Patrick Brion Historien du cinéma; Michel Cazenave Ecrivain et producteur de radio français
Steven Soderbergh has made it a point to assimilate the work of other directors and make it his own. He's borrowed from Jean-Luc Godard, Orson Welles, Michael Curtiz, and even Richard Lester. And now he's updating . . . Paul Verhoeven and Adrian Lyne?!? Social media Instagram @thefilmographers Twitter/X @filmographerpod Letterboxd @filmographers YouTube @TheFilmographersPodcast Website: https://filmographerspodcast.com/ Credits Keir Graff & Michael Moreci, hosts Kevin Lau, producer Gompson, theme music Cosmo Graff, graphic design
Warner Brothers had a hit with DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944) then doubled down with MILDRED PIERCE (1945). SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TWITTER // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com SHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLIC
This is the audio from our recent YouTube version of "TECHNICOLOR PART II: THE DRAMA." This version is slightly different than the original audio-only version.---In this episode of Perf Damage, we dive deeper into the fascinating world of Technicolor by focusing on the dynamic husband-and-wife team behind the company: Herbert and Natalie Kalmus. This companion piece to our episode, THE UNTOLD STORY OF TECHNICOLOR, explores the couple's innovative partnership, their influence on the film industry, and the complexities of their personal and professional relationship.Natalie Kalmus wasn't just Herbert's wife—she was a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. Known for her strict artistic control over the Technicolor process, she famously clashed with legendary filmmakers like Cecil B. DeMille, Michael Curtiz, David O. Selznick, and Michael Powell. Behind the scenes, her influence was valued and dreaded as she fiercely defended Technicolor's vision. After her and Herbert's relationship soured, she spent years in court, making his life a living hell and adding drama to an already colorful legacy.Contact Us At:www.perfdamage.comEmail : perfdamagepodcast@gmail.comTwitter (X) : @perfdamageInstagram : @perf_damageLetterboxd : Perf DamageCheck Out our Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@PerfDamagePodcast
Swoosh! Clang! Welcome to Swashbuckling September! We kick it off with one of the greats, The Adventures of Robin Hood from 1938! We discuss what we did on our summer vacations, the incredible display of hats in this film, Errol Flynn: despicable person and we discuss our experiences with firearms that tint our movie watching experience. Check it out! Register for our upcoming FREE live show Roger Ebert's review For all of our bonus episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! A hyper-patriotic, breezy musical biopic brings us into the 1940s for this series as Morgan and Jeannine take a look at James Cagney's Best Actor winning performance as famed song-and-dance man George M. Cohan in Michael Curtiz' YANKEE DOODLE DANDY (1942) co-starring Walter Huston, Rosemary DeCamp, Joan Leslie & Jeanne Cagney! 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 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
This week we bring you a vintage episode! My guest John Madsen of the YOURS, MINE AND THEIRS podcast. We discuss the epic KING CREOLE starring Elvis Presley and Directed by Michael Curtiz!Denied his high school diploma because of a schoolyard fight, Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) is unsure how he's going to support himself and his unemployed father (Dean Jagger). He briefly flirts with a life of crime before a club owner (Paul Stewart) hears him singing and offers him a job. Things look promising until rival club owner and Danny's former boss, Maxie (Walter Matthau), tries to lure him back with threats and the charms of his sometimes-girlfriend, Ronnie (Carolyn Jones).Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comVisit YOURS, MINE and THEIRS : https://open.spotify.com/show/5xO0DjwvW1SnR2cP3unIoK
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We are going way back in time, to good ole 1935, and reviewing one of the greatest swashbuckling pirate flicks of all time. Captain Blood! With Errol Flynn and Olivia De Havilland in their first major cinema roles. Plus, the great Basil Rathbone (Sherlock Holmes and the Sheriff of Nottingham) collides with Errol Flynn in a marvelous sword fight on the beach. Directed too by Michael Curtiz of Casablanca, to name a small film. You just don't get that same kind of high adventure glory these days. And if you think that the 1930s of cinema may be a little archaic, well you just need to dive back in time and find out how sophisticated and dialed in the motion picture industry was at this point. They don't call it the golden age of cinema for nothing. Fantastic sets, battling miniature Manowar ships, stunts galore, artistic cinematography, solid pacing, and acting to just put a smile on your face. The 30's to 40's just deliver the best pirate films. Joining me on the show today, is comic book creator and good buddy, Jack Foster of Reckless Eyeballs. Creator, writer, and artist of the comic book series Gun. Jack is returning to OMOP again to join me while Ryan Dunigan is off with his newborn son in the Netherlands. Ryan will be out of action for a good while. So, new and classic guests will join the OMO Experience each time to review a good ole film. Read Jack's Comic at - https://guncomic.com/ So, come on by and join us on another adventure of OMO Podcast. Old Man Orange is Spencer Scott Holmes & Ryan Dunigan - 2024 - "Young Adults, Old Man Attitude. Talking retro games, classic films and comic good times with a crisp of Orange taste." - www.OldManOrange.com Our link tree with all the places one could go for our podcasts like Old Man Orange, Via VHS, and more of our radio filled adventures. Plus, Pizza Boyz Comics, the sitcom styled, retro fueled indie series from Spencer Scott Holmes in physical and digital reading forms. Then topped out nicely with our old videos, animations, and other experiments over the years too for the amusement. - https://linktr.ee/OldManOrange I also have my new workout and strength motivation book, "Pull-Ups For Life" up on Amazon Kindle and included in the Unlimited Membership too. Link in the Link Tree Above or you can look it up on Kindle. Support the Show the easy and simple way, by using one of our Amazon Links to make your purchases. Doesn't cost you a penny extra but sends a little something our way. Thanks! Captain Blood 1935 Movie - https://amzn.to/3L3Rk8H
Elvis Presley (and Walter Matthau) bring the goods in Michael Curtiz' 'King Creole', so much so that David Lynch put a lot of the movie's DNA into 'Blue Velvet. Orson Welles wore a fat suit and Charlton Heston wore brownface in 'Touch of Evil.' We discuss all this and more this week. Connect with us: Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/spC0JgjQ-jI Never Did It on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/list/never-did-it-podcast/ Brad on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bradgaroon/ Jake on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jake_ziegler/ Never Did It on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverdiditpodcast Hosted by Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler 0:00 Introduction 0:53 King Creole 10:18 Blue Velvet 16:37 Touch of Evil 35:08 The best movies of 1958
In the thirty-ninth episode of Season 10: Dealer's Choice, Kyle is joined for a one-on-one conversation with actor, teacher, and entertainer Adam Tunney to discuss a foundational 1930's proto-noir of friendship and doomed circumstances in the gangster and delinquency rumination from Michael Curtiz in Angels with Dirty Faces (1938).
For this Best Picture Breakdown of Strictly Reel, Chris and Richie discuss Michael Curtiz's Casablanca which won during the 16th Academy Awards in 1942. We dive into the incredible and memorable writing, fascinating lighting, captivating performances of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, along with it's timely release during the height of World War 2. Join us on this episode to hear our opinions, review, analysis, and interesting facts about one of Hollywood's most iconic and quotable films to date!Episode Chapters:(00:00-03:13) - Opening Credits(03:14-01:06:04) - Casablanca (1942) Best Picture Breakdown(01:06:05-01:08:13) - Upcoming Episodes & Closing Credits
This week on the InSession Film Podcast, we continue our Best Picture Movie Series with the Michael Curtiz's iconic 1943 film CASABLANCA! We also discuss the silly A QUIET PLACE discourse, the brilliance of Junkie XL's brilliant FURY ROAD score and the films from Cannes we're most excited about. - Opening Discussion (0:45) - Luca Guadagnino's New Film (8:53) - A Quiet Place Discourse (15:25) - Mad Max: Fury Road (24:38) - Cannes (38:56) - Casablanca (57:08) Visit https://insessionfilm.com/store for merch! Visit this episode's sponsor: https://koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe
We focus on the handful of times Elvis worked with great directors: Michael Curtiz, Don Siegel, and Phil Karlson. Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalog, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576 Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ Check out Justin's other podcasts, THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast), THE VERY FINE COMIC BOOK PODCAST (www.theveryfinecomicbookpodcast.com) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie), as well as Will's MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us).
For this Warner Bros. 1946 episode we watched two fantastical biopics, Devotion (directed by Curtis Bernhardt), starring Ida Lupino and Olivia de Havilland as Emily and Charlotte Brontë, and Night and Day (directed by Michael Curtiz), starring Cary Grant as Cole Porter and Monty Woolley as himself. We found them to be like night and day in terms of their quality, but you'll have to listen to find out which of the two we deemed redeemable. And then for something completely different: in a long Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto segment, tragic love, communism, colonialism, demons, and various approaches to deconstructing cinema dominate our discussion of the first half of TIFF Cinematheque's Marguerite Duras retrospective. Time Codes: 0h 00m 35s: DEVOTION [dir. Curtis Bernhardt] 0h 33m 42s: NIGHT AND DAY [dir. Michael Curtiz] 0h 46m 48s: Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto: Détruire dit-elle (1969), La femme du Gange (1974), India Song (1975), Son nom de Venise dans Calcutta désert (1976) and Le camion (1977) by Marguerite Duras Studio Film Capsules provided by The Warner Brothers Story by Clive Hirschhorn Additional studio information from: The Hollywood Story by Joel W. Finler +++ * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's latest film piece on Preston Sturges, Unfaithfully Yours, and the Narrative role of comedic scapegoating. * Check out Dave's new Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project! Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join!
Join your Happy Hollywood History Host, Mr. Ben Burke, and host of NPR's podcast "Front Row Classics", Mr. Brandon Davis, for their discussion on Michael Curtiz's 1942 wartime drama "Casablanca" from Warner Brothers starring Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Sydney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, and S.Z. Sakall. Hear why "Casablanca" is Brandon's favorite film and why it continues to be a timeless story of love and sacrifice. If you like what you hear be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and give us a follow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube at The Hollywood Babylonians.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hollywood-babylonians--5329993/support.
In this episode, it's time to take a look at one of the most iconic films ever made and an undisputed Hollywood classic from 1942, "Casablanca", starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Listen now!
Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not. Garfield is a boat captain talked into doing some smuggling. There’s a love triangle and an ending that’ll just wrench you. Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga and Nathan Alderman.
Unlike the mid-40s film that first brought us Bogie and Bacall, The Breaking Point is a relatively faithful adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s story, To Have and Have Not. This one stars John Garfield (in one of his final films) and Patricia Neal. Michael Curtiz directs, but if that suggests a routine Warner Bothers potboiler (I love those) it is not. Garfield is a boat captain talked into doing some smuggling. There’s a love triangle and an ending that’ll just wrench you. Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga and Nathan Alderman.
Episode 68: CASABLANCA This week we travel to Morocco in the midst of World War II. Then part of unoccupied France, hundreds of refugees wait for their chance to fly to their freedom. This is, of course, Casablanca, one of the most cherished classic films. Join us as we dig into Michael Curtiz's grand romantic thriller, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, and Paul Henreid. It's the runner-up on our countdown.* Come back next week for the GOAT, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court. *What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.
The House Unamerican Activities Committee begins its hearings into alleged communist subversion in the movie business. The hearings cement a phrase in American history: “Are you now or have you ever been a member of the communist party?” Friendly witnesses, including actors Gary Cooper & Robert Taylor, are called to the stand, along with movie mogul Jack Warner of Warner Brothers. Walt Disney uses the opportunity to call out alleged communists among members of the striking animators' union. Dalton Trumbo and his allies challenge the legitimacy of HUAC and its hearings. Archive: Mission to Moscow, directed by Michael Curtiz for Warner Bros., 1943 Recordings of House Unamerican Activities Committee by Paramount Newsreels
This week on S&A Lindsay travels to Sherwood Forest with Cobwebs YouTube Channel Host Daniel Epler & Imperial Scum Co-Host Andy Gorham. Where we rob from the rich to give to the poor with a Double of Michael Curtiz's The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) & Kevin Reynolds' Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (1991). Not only is this a look at one of literatures and films greatest heroes, but also looking at block buster and adventure action movies in two different time periods. Listen to Schlock & Awe on your favourite Podcast App
Merry Christmas, Bros! In honor of today's holiday, we're diving into the beautifully costumed, exuberantly danced, gorgeously sung holiday classic -- it'll make you laugh, it'll make you cry, it'll make you say "Wait a minute... how old is Bing Crosby anyway??" That's right, it's Michael Curtiz's WHITE CHRISTMAS! And we're joined by special guest DAN FENAUGHTY, a star of stage and screen -- currently starring as Bob Wallace in Tuacahn's production of IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS!
Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!! Happy Holiday Season to all of you! Morgan and Jeannine are back all December long celebrating and discovering new holiday movies on both shows! A trio of escaped convicts save Christmas for the family of shopkeepers they were planning to rob as Morgan and Jeannine talk Michael Curtiz' dryly hilarious, occasionally grim, yet altogether wholesome WE'RE NO ANGELS (1955) starring Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov, Aldo Ray, Joan Bennett, Leo G. Carroll, Gloria Talbott & Basil Rathbone! 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 Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean Keep being wonderful!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/itsawonderfulpodcast/support
Habanita by Molinard (1922) + Q&A questions + Michael Curtiz's Mildred Pierce (1945) To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon.
When he was 18 years old, Ted Hall, then a Harvard undergraduate, was recruited to join the Manhattan Project, becoming the youngest physicist on the U.S. team racing to build an atomic bomb before the Nazis. When it became clear that Germany would lose the war, Hall feared that the Americans might maintain a monopoly over nuclear weapons, an imbalance he thought could lead to global tyranny. So he decided to share secret designs with the Soviet Union, which was then an ally of the United States on its own path to build a bomb.That fateful action, and the life-long consequences for Hall and his wife, Joan, are the subject of filmmaker Steve James' new documentary, “A Compassionate Spy.” Using original interviews with members of Hall's family, and archival footage of the now deceased physicist, James explores Hall's motivations for sharing nuclear secrets and the FBI's attempts to charge him with that crime. It's a complex story about espionage, idealism, and ultimately the love between Ted and Joan that helped to keep the truth hidden for decades.Shane Harris spoke with James about the film and his career as a documentary filmmaker. James directed several acclaimed films, including “Hoop Dreams,” “Life Itself,” and “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”“A Compassionate Spy” trailer: https://participant.com/film/compassionate-spySteve James' filmography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0416945/ Also discussed in this interview:“Mission to Moscow,” the surprising pro-Soviet film from “Casablanca” director Michael Curtiz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036166/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_39_dr“Bombshell: The Secret Story of America's Unknown Atomic Spy Conspiracy,” by Joseph Albright and Marcia Kunstel https://www.amazon.com/Bombshell-Secret-Americas-Atomic-Conspiracy/dp/081292861XThe Venona program, which helped to finger Hall as a spy for Moscowhttps://www.nsa.gov/Helpful-Links/NSA-FOIA/Declassification-Transparency-Initiatives/Historical-Releases/Venona/https://www.osti.gov/opennet/manhattan-project-history/Events/1945-present/venona.htmChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.