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For our half century, a film that is approaching its whole century. It Happened One Night Year: 1934 Screenplay by: Robert Riskin Based on the short story by: Samuel Hopkins Adams Directed by: Frank Capra Stars: Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert Show notes: With the exception of a couple of non-consensual slaps, the words “shut up” and the title (which we think is silly), there is really nothing we would change about this 92-year-old film. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! If you would like to skip the plot summary for this month's film, it begins about 7 minutes into the episode and finishes about 18 minutes in. In this episode we mention the films: The Philadelphia Story (1940) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032904/) Father of the Bride (1950) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042451/) When Harry Met Sally* (1989) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098635/) Overboard (1987) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093693/) Runaway Bride (1999) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163187/) Far and Away (1992) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104231/) Gone with the Wind (1939) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0031381/) Fire Island* (2022) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15218000/) *These films have previously been featured on the podcast. You can read more about the Hays Code on Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hays_Code And you can find the trapeze song on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bWU1ezHLI0 Next month we are going to be talking about The Wedding Banquet (2025) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32214413/) If you would like to suggest films for future episodes, you can tweet Lisa: @LisaStowaway. We record these episodes over the internet. Sometimes the audio is not perfect. We apologise for that. Music in this episode is by Martin Zaltz Austwick (martinzalzaustwick.com). Artwork is by Lisa Findley. Thank you for listening!
The ninth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1941 features Jason's personal pick, George Cukor's The Philadelphia Story. Directed by George Cukor and starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart and Ruth Hussey, The Philadelphia Story was adapted from the hit Broadway play by Philip Barry.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Bosley Crowther in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1940/12/27/archives/the-screen-a-splendid-cast-adorns-the-screen-version-of-the.html), Mae Tinee in the Chicago Tribune, and Virginia Wright in the Los Angeles Daily News.Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear You can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/bydavidrosen/ Join the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod for more movie discussion and our Awesome Movie Year audience choice polls.All of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at
Marti Gobel is a nationally recognized actor, director and teaching artist. Upon graduating from UW-Whitewater in 2008 with a degree in Performance Theatre and Philosophy (with an emphasis in Religious Studies), Ms. Gobel began a rich career in both theatre and television and film. Her need to add to the tapestry of the mid-west professional theatre scene led to the founding of the now defunct UPROOTED theatre. As Producing Artistic Director (from 2009-2015) worked tirelessly to diversify the arts through her efforts. Ms. Gobel is a current member of both Actors Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA.Selected Stage Credits include: Milwaukee Shakespeare (Henry IV, part 2), Milwaukee Chamber Theatre (Well, Around The World In 80 Days, Broken and Entered, Fires In the Mirror) Renaissance Theaterworks' (NEAT: Milwaukee, Sheboygan and South Africa, The Persians, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, The Violet Hour, Still, Sex With Strangers, The Roommate, Witch and a reading of Tanya Saracho's El Nogular and Gwendolyn Rice's The Griots), First Stage Children's Theatre (The Neverendingstory and readings of Jackie and Me, The Promised Land), The Milwaukee Repertory Theater (Clybourne Park, A Christmas Carol:2012-2014, Yankee Tavern, Trouble In Mind), Forward Theater (In The Next Room, Mr. Burns, Skeleton Crew, Mom, How Did You Meet The Beatles) and UPROOTED theatre (Beauty's Daughter: Milwaukee, Chicago and Memphis, A Streetcar Named Desire, Yellowman, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, *Pink Champagne, Jack and Jill, Hoo Doo Love, Oleanna, I Have Before Me A Remarkable Document Given To Me By A Young Lady From Rwanda, The Philadelphia Story, *Man From Madisonville, The Sunset Limited, Suddenly Last Summer), Next Act Theatre (Perfect Mendacity, No Child, Twilight: Los Angles, The Taming, The Christians), and Theatre Lila (No Child). Marti plays an ongoing role as the Civil Rights suffragist, Ida B. Wells for the Kenosha Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and is often featured in local and regional commercials and voice-overs. She appeared in the short film, Spare Change, as well as the web-series Gettin' Grown; both directed by the award-winning film director Aaron Greer and Faith Flix's Come Follow Me, Mary, Mother of Jesus and the feature film Game Day produced by Chicago Studio City. National television credits include NBC's Chicago PD in addition to several regional commercials.University Productions include: Airness (Hendrix College), Wine In the Wilderness, Crumbs From the Table of Joy, The Light (Marquette University), Trojan Women (UW-Milwaukee).Marti has served as a lead teacher at First Stage Theatre Academy in Milwaukee as well as a lead teacher and program designer for UPROOTED theatre's education department. Past adjunct professor assignments at Marquette University, UW-Milwaukee and Carthage College. She is a JF Kennedy Center trained Teaching Artist who worked closely with Master Educator, Randy Barron for 6 months developing her residency which is now offered through The Young Auditorium and The Overture Center. She currently serves as Artistc Consultant for Black Arts MKE. Ms. Gobel will serve for a third term as a KCACTF adjudicator for Region III.Ms. Gobel is a Jeff Nominated Director for her work on Is God Is with A Red Orchid Theatre and the recipient of 2024 Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Director.She currently serves as Producing Artistic Director and Education Coordinator for OnWord Theatre in San Diego, CA. *Indicates World Premiere'sWebsite: OnWord TheatreInstagram: Instagram (@OnWordTheatre)Facebook: OnWord Theatre | San Diego CABox Office Email: info@OnWordTheatre.comWant a video experience? Check out our YouTube channel! We're now uploading video episodes!This episode:https://youtu.be/XJnZnBJVkKwGeneral channel:http://www.youtube.com/@intheartscene
Jules Sipes and Bob get back in the time machine for the AFI 100 challenge and discus The Philadelphia Story and Shane. Give it a listen today!
Have you heard about the new podcast?!? It's about the 1956 Cole Porter musical ‘High Society' starring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm and Louis Armstrong. Based on the 1940 film ‘The Philadelphia Story' we follow the story of a jazz singer trying to win back the affections of his ex wife on the brink of her new marriage. Who wants to be a millionaire?!….tune in to find out!
The SaDBoys dive into the great menswear in The Philadelphia Story! It's such a great case study in character-based styling— everyone may be wearing suits, but the details help show their personality...and their social class! The choice of solids or stripes is always full of expression. Listen to a preview of the episode now or subscribe on Patreon for the full episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/styleanddirection Blog Post: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2025/03/02/the-menswear-in-the-philadelphia-story-1940/ Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/styleanddirection/ www.instagram.com/ethanmwong/ www.instagram.com/spencerdso/ www.instagram.com/awyeahmj Podcast is produced by MJ Kintanar
Send us a textOn this episode of the Speaking of … College of Charleston podcast, in honor of Valentine's Day, we ask Colleen Glenn, associate professor and director of the College's Film Studies Program, to weigh in on her favorite romantic movies.We discuss some of the classes she teaches at the College, including Dreams and Movies and The Myth of the Road in American Cinema. As we shift to the upcoming holiday, she highlights her favorite romantic dramas, including Casablanca, An Affair to Remember, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, as well as romantic comedies like The Shop Around the Corner and Moonstruck.Glenn also talks about how rom-coms have evolved and now include a wider variety of perspectives.“Films have become more diverse in terms of representation,” says Glenn. “We have better representation of people of color – of different races and ethnicities – on screen today, and we also see different gender orientations and sexual orientations. So, the classic rom-com formula of 'boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy wins girl back' might now be 'boy meets boy' or 'girl-meets-girl.'"Glenn encourages moviegoers to watch movies in the theater instead of on their devices to get the full experience. She says romantic movies are just one of the many cultural systems that facilitate the “happily ever after” myth of love – and, if we're going to blame rom-coms, we have to throw music, theater and poetry into the mix.What's your favorite romantic movie to watch on Valentine's Day? Text us your favorite romantic movie on the Apple Podcasts or comment your favorites on Spotify.Resources From This episode:Romantic Dramas: Casablanca (1942)An Affair to Remember (1957)Cold Mountain (2003)Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)Romantic Comedies: It Happened One Night (1934)The Shop Around the Corner (1940)The Philadelphia Story (1940)Some Like it Hot (1957)The Apartment (1960)Moonstruck (1987)The Princess Bride (1987)When Harry Met Sally (1989)Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)Film Noir/Thrillers: Double Indemnity (1944)The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)Fatal Attraction (1987)Body Heat (1981)Oscar NomineesCinemaScopeGreat Local Theater: The Terrace
HQ has thrown a lot of events but fortunately none have became as complicated as this story. Listen as Bryant and Kaytlan provide their debrief for the rom-com classic, The Philadelphia Story! Guest starring, Mike from The Old SwitchAroo! *The first portion of the episode is spoiler free* Make sure to follow The Old SwitchAroo: Instagram- @oldswitcharoo linktr.ee- @theoldswitcharoo Make sure to follow us: Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok- @opsilverscreen Facebook- Operation: Silver Screen
EPISODE 72 - “CHATTING CLASSIC CINEMA WITH JOURNALIST MAUREEN LENKER” - 1/27/2024 In this week's episode, Steve and Nan welcome award-winning journalist MAUREEN LENKER. Maureen, who is currently a Senior Writer for Entertainment Weekly, has a deep passion and knowledge of classic cinema and has made 1930s Hollywood the setting for her new novel, “His Girl Hollywood.” Join us as Maureen discusses her career, her passion for cinema, her most inspirational classic films, and all the tea about her new novel. SHOW NOTES: Sources: It Happened One Fight (2023), by Maureen Lee Lenker; His Girl Hollywood (2025), by Maureen Lee Lenker; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Swing Time (1936) - starring Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers; Gone with the Wind (1939), starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Olivia de Havilland, Leslie Howard, & Hattie McDaniel; His Girl Friday (1940), starring Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Gene Lockhart, Helen Mack, & John Qualen; The Philadelphia Story (1940), starring Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey, Virginia Weidler, Mary Nash, John Howard, & Roland Young; Casablanca (1942), starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, & Dooley Wilson; The Heiress (1949), starring Olivia de Havilland, Montgomery Clift, Ralph Richardson, & Miriam Hopkins; Outrage (1950). Starring Mala Powers, Tod Andrews, Robert Clarke, Lillian Hamilton, & Rita Lupino; Singing in the Rain (1952), starting Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagan, Rita Moreno, Cyd Charisse, & Millard Mitchell; West Side Story (1952), starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiras, & Russ Tamblyn; The Quiet Man (1952), starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Mildred Natwick, Barry Fitzgerald, & Patrick McLaglen; White Christmas (1954), starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera Ellen, Dean Jagger, Mary Wickes, & Anne Whitfield; It's Always Fair Weather (1955), starring Gene Kelly, Cyd Charisse, Dan Dailey, Michalre Kidd, & Delores Gray; Mary Poppins (1964), starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson, & Glynis Johns; The Sound of Music (1965), starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Chairman Carr, Richard Haydn, & Peggy Wood; Then Princess Bride (1987), starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Mandy Patinkin, & Wallace Shawn; --------------------------------- 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
Time for a change of mood with this terrific 1947 romantic comedy, The Philadelphia Story, based on the 1939 Broadway play of the same name by Philip Barry. Spy Magazine wants to get an exclusive story on the wedding of a socialite Tracy Lord, but can't get their journalists 'inside'. Enter ex-husband, Dexter, who has unresolved feelings for Tracy. He helps the journalists get invitations to the wedding, and then things get very interesting. This Screen Guild Players production was performed before a live audience and stars Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart and Cary Grant. Join us for this star-studded romp! Thank you for listening! If you like the show, please share us with your friends and family AND give us a review! If you have a suggestion for a show or a question, please drop it in the comments!Watch us on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@shivershowpodcastFollow The Shiver Show https://www.facebook.com/theshivershowor check out our website at https://www.timewarpstudios.com Other podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/theshivershow
Joseph McBride is a film historian and a professor in the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University. He is the author of biographies of Frank Capra, John Ford, and Steven Spielberg; three books on Orson Welles; and critical studies of Ernst Lubitsch, Billy Wilder, and the Coen Brothers. He acted for Welles in The Other Side of the Wind and has won a Writers Guild of America award. His latest book is called "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director" (Columbia University Press, 2025). The director of classic films such as "Sylvia Scarlett", "The Philadelphia Story", "Gaslight", "Adam's Rib", "A Star Is Born", and "My Fair Lady", George Cukor is widely admired but often misunderstood. Reductively stereotyped in his time as a woman's director—a thinly veiled, disparaging code for gay—he brilliantly directed a wide range of iconic actors and actresses, including Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Spencer Tracy, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Maggie Smith. As Katharine Hepburn, the star of ten Cukor films, told the director, “All the people in your pictures are as goddamned good as they can possibly be, and that's your stamp.”
Since 1927, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has awarded the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role 97 times, to 86 actors – as of 2024, when we are recording this. The collective winners of the Best Actor Oscar are a Who's Who of Hollywood, legendary performers who have defined what acting and arguably even manhood look like on screen. After debating the Best Film and Best Actress Oscar winners in previous episodes, for this Patreon-sponsored episode, the Great Pop Culture Debate now turns its attention to where the boys are, as we debate the Best Oscar Winners for Best Actor. Performances discussed: Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs, Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man, Daniel Day-Lewis in There Will Be Blood, Marlon Brando in The Godfather, Gregory Peck in To Kill a Mockingbird, Sean Penn in Milk, Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer, Tom Hanks in Philadelphia, F. Murray Abraham in Amadeus, Daniel Day-Lewis in Lincoln, James Stewart in The Philadelphia Story, Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote, Robert De Niro in Raging Bull, Sidney Poitier in Lilies of the Field, Jack Nicholson in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Join host Eric Rezsnyak, Patreon sponsor Stephan Nikoloff, and GPCD panelists Karissa Kloss and Kevin Dillon as they discuss 16 of the most incredible performances in Oscars history. Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours! For more exclusive content, including the warm-up in which we discuss additional Oscar-winning performances we were bummed didn't make the bracket, and an extended version of the episode with 20+ more minutes of film conversation, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. Sign up for our weekly newsletter! Subscribe to find out what's new in pop culture each week right in your inbox! Vote in more pop culture polls! Check out our Open Polls. Your votes determine our future debates! Then, vote in our Future Topic Polls to have a say in what episodes we tackle next. Episode Credits Host: Eric Rezsnyak Panel: Karissa Kloss, Kevin Dillon Patreon Sponsor: Stephan Nikoloff Editor: Eric Rezsnyak Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Peterson joins Bernie and Pete to share his movie recommendations! They discuss Shaun of the Dead, A Mighty Wind, Nightmare Before Christmas, Philadelphia Story, and more. For more info about the Fan2Fan Podcast, visit fanpodcast.com
The director of classic films such as Sylvia Scarlett, The Philadelphia Story, Gaslight, Adam's Rib, A Star Is Born, and My Fair Lady, George Cukor is widely admired but often misunderstood. Reductively stereotyped in his time as a "woman's director"-a thinly veiled, disparaging code for "gay"-he brilliantly directed a wide range of iconic actors and actresses, including Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Spencer Tracy, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Maggie Smith. As Katharine Hepburn, the star of ten Cukor films, told the director, "All the people in your pictures are as goddamned good as they can possibly be, and that's your stamp." In this groundbreaking, lavishly illustrated critical study, Joseph McBride provides insightful and revealing essayistic portraits of Cukor's actors in their most memorable roles. The queer filmmaker gravitated to socially adventurous, subversively rule-breaking, audacious dreamers who are often sexually transgressive and gender fluid in ways that seem strikingly modern today. McBride shows that Cukor's seemingly self-effacing body of work is characterized by a discreet way of channeling his feelings through his actors. He expertly cajoled actors, usually gently but sometimes with bracing harshness, to delve deeply into emotional areas they tended to keep safely hidden. Cukor's wry wit, his keen sense of psychological and social observation, his charm and irony, and his toughness and resilience kept him active for more than five decades in Hollywood. George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director (Columbia UP, 2024) gives him the in-depth, multifaceted examination his rich achievement deserves. Joseph McBride is a film historian and a professor in the School of Cinema at San Francisco State University. He is the author of biographies of Frank Capra, John Ford, and Steven Spielberg; three books on Orson Welles; and critical studies of Ernst Lubitsch, Billy Wilder, and the Coen Brothers. He acted for Welles in The Other Side of the Wind and has won a Writers Guild of America award. Morteza Hajizadeh is a Ph.D. graduate in English from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. His research interests are Cultural Studies; Critical Theory; Environmental History; Medieval (Intellectual) History; Gothic Studies; 18th and 19th Century British Literature. YouTube channel. Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
In this episode, I spoke with author Joseph McBride about his 25th book he has written "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director". "The director of classic films such as Sylvia Scarlett, The Philadelphia Story, Gaslight, Adam's Rib, A Star Is Born, and My Fair Lady, George Cukor is widely admired but often misunderstood. Reductively stereotyped in his time as a “woman's director”―a thinly veiled, disparaging code for “gay”―he brilliantly directed a wide range of iconic actors and actresses, including Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Spencer Tracy, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Maggie Smith. As Katharine Hepburn, the star of ten Cukor films, told the director, “All the people in your pictures are as goddamned good as they can possibly be, and that's your stamp.”"
Joseph McBride - film historian and one time actor for Orson Welles - talks about his new book George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director. It is available as an e-book now and will be published the first week of January, 2025, in hardback. For more information click HERE. From the publisher: "The director of classic films such as Sylvia Scarlett, The Philadelphia Story, Gaslight, Adam's Rib, A Star Is Born, and My Fair Lady, George Cukor is widely admired but often misunderstood. Reductively stereotyped in his time as a “woman's director”—a thinly veiled, disparaging code for “gay”—he brilliantly directed a wide range of iconic actors and actresses, including Cary Grant, Greta Garbo, Spencer Tracy, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, and Maggie Smith. As Katharine Hepburn, the star of ten Cukor films, told the director, “All the people in your pictures are as goddamned good as they can possibly be, and that's your stamp.” "In this groundbreaking, lavishly illustrated critical study, Joseph McBride provides insightful and revealing essayistic portraits of Cukor's actors in their most memorable roles. The queer filmmaker gravitated to socially adventurous, subversively rule-breaking, audacious dreamers who are often sexually transgressive and gender fluid in ways that seem strikingly modern today. McBride shows that Cukor's seemingly self-effacing body of work is characterized by a discreet way of channeling his feelings through his actors. He expertly cajoled actors, usually gently but sometimes with bracing harshness, to delve deeply into emotional areas they tended to keep safely hidden. Cukor's wry wit, his keen sense of psychological and social observation, his charm and irony, and his toughness and resilience kept him active for more than five decades in Hollywood. George Cukor's People gives him the in-depth, multifaceted examination his rich achievement deserves." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode we wrap up our time with the leading men of Hollywood's golden age by talking about James Stewart and his turn in The Philadelphia Story. Journey with us as we discuss his team up with Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant and how this was his only Oscar winning role. Is this a comedic classic worthy of a watch or has it not aged well? Our Flight this week is listing our favorite directors of the 1940s and we wrap with a Nightcap discussing which role James Stewart should've won an Oscar for. So pour some champagne, grab a typewriter, and get ready to write the Philadelphia Story. Cheers! Click Here for Rye Smile Films Merchandise. Don't miss an episode, subscribe on all your favorite podcast sites!
John DiLeo, author and film commentator, speaking about his new book titled, "Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances," a Foliofina Book, released on October 10, 2024. There will be two related events in Milford, PA: Sunday, October 13 at 4:00, DiLeo will screen "The Philadelphia Story" at the Milford Theater, with a book signing to follow. On Saturday, October 19th at 10 am, as part of the Black Bear Film Festival, he will offer a video presentation based on the movies in his book, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church on W. Catherine Street.www.johndileo.com/
In this episode, I spoke with John DiLeo about his latest book "Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances" which is out on October 10, 2024. John DiLeo's Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performancesputs the focus on some shockingly neglected achievements. James Stewart indeed won an Oscar for The Philadelphia Story (1940) while Cary Grant―every bit as funny as Stewart but in a different way―wasn't even nominated! Fredric March won his second Oscar for The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) while Myrna Loy, the other half of the film's peerless reunion scene, wasn't even nominated! From Charles Farrell in 7th Heaven (1927) to Tom Hanks in Bridge of Spies (2015), DiLeo grapples with why such exceptional performances didn't make the final ballots.Pre-order your copy today!
EPISODE 54 - "SPECIAL GUEST: PERI GILPIN TALKS OLD HOLLYWOOD" - 09/23/2024 ** 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.” ** We all know her as the hilarious and acerbic radio producer Roz Doyle on the iconic sitcom “Frasier,” and on the reboot currently airing on Paramount Plus. This week, we have a sit-down interview with actress PERI GILPIN. Peri discusses her love of classic films, the films that inspired and influenced her, and the classic film stars who she has had the good-fortune to work with. Tune in to this very special episode. SHOW NOTES: Sources: TheStudioTour.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; Wikipedia.com; Movies Mentioned: Shell (2024), starring Elizabeth Moss and Kate Hudson; Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1960); Pillow Talk (1959); Move Over Darling (1963); The Thrill of It All (1963); Switch (1991); The Importance of Being Earnest (1952); Tootsie (1982); Bringing Up Baby (1938); The Philadelphia Story (1940); All About Eve (1950); Star Wars (1977); Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969); North By Northwest (1959); The Godfather (1972); The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956); Sense and Sensibility (1995); The Sound of Music (1965) --------------------------------- 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
Today on the Movies We HAVE Seen Podcast, Mike and Anna drive to the Theater to see a re-screening of the classing 1940 Screwball Comedy The Philadelphia Story. It has been a while since they have both seen it so they discuss it and their thoughts about it but mostly Anna's hatred for Katherine Hepburn. Will they like it as much as the first time? Will Anna continue her hatred for Katherine Hepburn? Ride along with us in the backseat to find out.
The BanterThe Guys talk about fast food and the Super Size Me guy, Morgan Spurlock, a former guest on the show whose work impacted their lives. The ConversationThe Restaurant Guys catch up with Chef Jose Garces in his busy kitchen to discuss his story from Spain to New York to Philadelphia. Chef and The Guys both opened up restaurants in October 2005 named after their grandmothers! The Inside TrackThe Guys and Chef Garces have crossed paths over the past several decades and held friends in common, but never met. “I think it was a turning point for me as a chef, I realized then that I could drive traffic with just consistent food, consistent, fresh, delicious food day in and day out,” Chef Jose Garces on The Restaurant Guys 2024BioChef Jose Garces is known as a leading culinary authority of Spanish and Latin-American food from the Spanish tapas at Amada, his first restaurant, to the playful Japanese street food at Okatshe in Atlantic City, Chef Garces continually pushes the boundaries of culinary excellence.To help provide ongoing and actionable assistance to the immigrant community, Chef Garces co-founded The Garces Foundation in 2011. The Garces Foundation provides services, including community health days, English language skills classes, and a providing food supplies to the food insecure.Chef Garces won James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic as well as the title Iron Chef.He is the author of two cookbooks, Latin Evolution and The Latin Road HomeInfoChef's Projectswww.chefgarces.comChef's Restaurantshttps://garcesgroup.com/Morgan Spurlock's Book & MovieDon't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America by Morgan SpurlockSuper Size MeJamon Iberico de Bellotahttps://www.tienda.com/Our SponsorsThe Heldrich Hotel & Conference Centerhttps://www.theheldrich.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Withum Accountinghttps://www.withum.com/Reach out to The Restaurant GuysOur Places Stage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/ Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/ Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/ To hear more about food, wine and the finer things in life:https://www.instagram.com/restaurantguyspodcast/https://www.facebook.com/restaurantguys**Become a Restaurant Guys Regular and get two bonus episodes per month, bonus content and Regulars Only events.**Click Below! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2401692/subscribe
Film critic and podcaster Stephanie Crawford usually dabbles in horror and exploitation cinema, but she is also obsessed with screwball comedy — so she joins us to discuss 1940, a banner year for the subgenre, thanks to “His Girl Friday,” “The Philadelphia Story,” and “Christmas in July.” For show notes - including where to stream this week's movies, links to referenced media, and more - subscribe on Buttondown at https://buttondown.email/AVeryGoodYear. https://plus.acast.com/s/a-very-good-year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the past year, triangular love stories have loomed large in cinema - Past Lives, Challengers and Passages all had different angles on the spiky geometry of three-cornered relationships. Since Casablanca, these complicated love affairs have fascinated filmmakers and audiences alike. They can be the subject of romantic comedies, at the centre of a melodrama or the motive for murder in a thriller - the relationships can be gay or straight and the budgets big or small.Jean Luc Godard's iconic new wave robbery tale Bande à part is 60 this year. It seems that each generation has its iconic love triangle movie - The Philadelphia Story, Sabrina, The Graduate, Blood Simple, Y Tu Mama Tambien, The Notebook and My Best Friend's Wedding - the films could not be more different but the dynamics are always rich and provocative. Mark Kermode and Ellen E Jones ask where love triangles have taken us over the years and how they reflect the sexual politics of the times.Guest interviews include Ira Sachs, director of the acclaimed Passages, and writer and critic Anne Billson.Producer: Tom Whalley A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
This week, we're feeling Christopher Nolan and The Philadelphia Story. We then discuss Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FeelingItPod Leave a review on iTunes: http://apple.co/1PXfRMS Feel free to use the chapter buttons to skip between segments!
Book Vs. Movie: The Philadelphia StoryThe 1939 Play Vs. the 1940 Movie"The Philadelphia Story" is a romantic comedy play by Philip Barry that became a successful film. Directed by George Cukor, it follows Tracy Lord (played to perfection by Katherine Hepburn,) a wealthy socialite about to marry for the second time. Her ex-husband, Dexter (Cary Grant,) tries to win her back while a magazine sends a reporter (Jimmy Stewart) and photographer (Ruth Hussey) to cover her wedding. As Tracy navigates her complicated relationships, she questions her feelings and choices. This one is a classic for a reason! Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Playwright Philip BarryKatherine Hepburn being labeled “box office poison.”The differences between the play and the movie. The cast of the 1940 film includes Cary Grant (C.K. Dexter Haven,) Katherine Hepburn (Tracy Lord,) James Stewart (Mike Connor,) Ruth Hussey (LIz,) John Howard (George,) Roland Young (Uncle Willie,) John Halliday (Seth Lord,) Mary Nash (Margaret Lord,) Virginia Weidler (Dinah Lord,) Henry Daniell (Sidney Kidd, ) and Lionel Pape as Edward the footman. Clips used:“You're lit from within.”The Philadelphia Story (1940 trailer)CK and Mike drinkDinah sings“Generous to a fault.”Music by Franz WaxmanBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Book Vs. Movie: The Philadelphia StoryThe 1939 Play Vs. the 1940 Movie"The Philadelphia Story" is a romantic comedy play by Philip Barry that became a successful film. Directed by George Cukor, it follows Tracy Lord (played to perfection by Katherine Hepburn,) a wealthy socialite about to marry for the second time. Her ex-husband, Dexter (Cary Grant,) tries to win her back while a magazine sends a reporter (Jimmy Stewart) and photographer (Ruth Hussey) to cover her wedding. As Tracy navigates her complicated relationships, she questions her feelings and choices. This one is a classic for a reason! Which did we (the Margos) prefer of all of the adaptations?In this ep, the Margos discuss:Playwright Philip BarryKatherine Hepburn being labeled “box office poison.”The differences between the play and the movie. The cast of the 1940 film includes Cary Grant (C.K. Dexter Haven,) Katherine Hepburn (Tracy Lord,) James Stewart (Mike Connor,) Ruth Hussey (LIz,) John Howard (George,) Roland Young (Uncle Willie,) John Halliday (Seth Lord,) Mary Nash (Margaret Lord,) Virginia Weidler (Dinah Lord,) Henry Daniell (Sidney Kidd, ) and Lionel Pape as Edward the footman. Clips used:“You're lit from within.”The Philadelphia Story (1940 trailer)CK and Mike drinkDinah sings“Generous to a fault.”Music by Franz WaxmanBook Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page “Book Vs. Movie podcast”You can find us on Facebook at Book Vs. Movie Podcast GroupFollow us on Twitter @bookversusmovieInstagram: Book Versus Movie https://www.instagram.com/bookversusmovie/Email us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. Twitter @BrooklynMargo Margo D's Blog www.brooklynfitchick.com Margo D's Instagram “Brooklyn Fit Chick”Margo D's TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@margodonohuebrooklynfitchick@gmail.comYou can buy your copy of Filmed in Brooklyn here! Margo P. Twitter @ShesNachoMamaMargo P's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shesnachomama/Margo P's Blog https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine
Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn team up for a hilarious comedy involving dinosaur bones, leopards, and constant wardrobe changes! Robin and Jenn discuss how Grant and Hepburn became the dream team for four legendary films, the amazing characterization of the Bringing Up Baby characters, and perhaps an argument for the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. You don't want to miss this screwball comedy.*Robin mentions Sylvia Scarlett and She's The Man being adaptations of "Twelfth Night," by Shakespeare, but she meant to refer to "As You Like It," in which Rosalind disguises herself as a peasant boy while wooing her love interest.https://www.instagram.com/realoldreels/
On the debut episode of Couples Therapy, Justin and Brandi are here to review the 1940 film The Philadelphia Story, starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and James Stewart. Let's Get Ready Network is the place for coverage of all the things you love. On LGRN - Entertainment, we discuss, review, and react to movies, TV, video games, pop culture, and more. YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS EPISODE ►Justin Hamilton http://www.twitter.com/hambone77us ►Brandi Dagwan http://www.twitter.com/StufBrandiSays
Get ready to fall hopelessly in love with Emilie Loring, a New England native whose prolific output of richly-detailed romance novels feature the sort of charming characters and snappy dialogue reminiscent of films like The Philadelphia Story and It Happened One Night. Loring's 30 years of commercial success continued long after her death in 1950, prompting publishers to sell ghost-written “Emilie Loring” novels that continued to sell by the tens of millions. Having read each of Loring's novels at least 50 times each, guest Patti Bender joins us this week to talk about the author's captivating life and work as told in her 2023 biography Happy Landings: Emilie Loring's Life, Writing and Wisdom.00:00 Introduction to Lost Ladies of Lit02:04 Guest Introduction: Patti Bender, Emilie Loring's Biographer05:19 Emilie Loring's Family: A Legacy of Creativity08:15 Emilie Loring's Marriage and Early Life10:37 Emilie's Writing Journey: Persistence and Passion12:32 Exploring Emilie Loring's Romantic Novels14:04 Diving into 'Uncharted Seas': An Emilie Loring Novel22:26 The Role of Books During Difficult Times25:35 Emilie's Legacy: Her Continued Popularity27:28 Must-Read Loring Titles28:45 The Hollywood Connection: Emilie's Stories and the Silver Screen29:21 The Pulitzer Nomination33:48 The Power of Re-reading: Emilie's Books as Comfort Food35:15 Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of Emilie's StoriesMentioned in this EpisodeHallmark movie Her Pen PalHappy Landings: Emilie Loring's Life, Writing and Wisdom by Patti BenderLee and Shepard PublishingGeorge Melville Baker's “Among the Breakers”Snappy StoriesUncharted Seas by Emilie LoringThe ghosts of Stone House in Blue Hill, MaineThe Philadelphia StoryIt Happened One NightNational Velvet by Enid BagnoldSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast
Carlin and Joe wonder if this year will be different for the Sixers in the playoffs. Plus, how many teams regret not trading for Lamar Jackson and does anyone want Bill Belichick to be their head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carlin and Joe wonder if this year will be different for the Sixers in the playoffs. Plus, how many teams regret not trading for Lamar Jackson and does anyone want Bill Belichick to be their head coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Mike and Chris as they discuss Joe Kidd, Basic Instinct, Hong Kong Phooey #4, The Philadelphia Story, Dawn #1, New Warriors #1, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1. #1
Join Mike and Chris as they discuss Joe Kidd, Basic Instinct, Hong Kong Phooey #4, The Philadelphia Story, Dawn #1, New Warriors #1, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1. #1
Join us for a theatrical journey through extraordinary tales and classic melodies in the latest podcast episode. The Little Big Things unfolds the extraordinary true story of Henry's family, exploring how one moment can redefine everything. This new British musical, based on Henry Fraser's Sunday Times best-selling autobiography, promises an explosive theatrical pop soundtrack in a world premiere production. As the family navigates a transformed past and an unforeseen future, the musical celebrates the transformative power of family and the significance of life's little things. Step into the glitz and glamour of High Society, where Long Island socialite Tracy Lord is set to host the wedding of the year. With 700 guests and oceans of champagne, the real question is: who will be the groom? Cole Porter's classic feel-good musical, based on The Philadelphia Story, promises a Christmas extravaganza filled with well-known songs, romance, and a swell party you won't want to miss. Immerse yourself in the world of Guys & Dolls with a promenade experience at The Bridge. This transformation brings one of the greatest musicals of all time to life, offering more hit songs, laughs, and romance than ever before. The immersive tickets transport you to the streets of Manhattan and the bars of Havana, creating an unforgettable love story. In a captivating discussion, delve into the careers of renowned theatre directors Katie Mitchell, Rupert Goold, Luke Shepherd, Emma Rice and Sam Mendes. Explore their impact on the theatrical landscape and the creative choices that have shaped some of the most memorable productions in recent history. It's a podcast episode filled with stories of resilience, romance, and the artistic brilliance that defines the world of theatre. Tune in for a theatrical adventure that promises to entertain, inspire, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the magic of the stage.
The Barrons head to Swainsboro for a huge Thanksgiving. Jude is back in PA, Sam is driving a little red truck, Ben is moving out, and Mac is sporting new rims! Kat liked Penny Serenade, Philadelphia Story is a mixed bag, and Escape from New York is such an 80s time capsule. No mail, but we go on and on about a eucharistic procession and preparing for advent. Movies & TV: Penny Serenade The Philadelphia Story Escape from New York Monarch Ep 3. Hillary White's X post mentioned: https://twitter.com/hilarityjane/status/1728528148407435736 Ben's short film: Something's Out There Other great stuff we like: Sam's Instagram Pacem in Terris retreat center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam's podcast: To Interview Them https://www.fatimafarm.com/ liturgical calendar from Sofia institute Press Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Mac's Woodworking Shop Mac's Online Woodcraft Store Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Please support us through Patreon Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Theme song by Mary Bragg. Our other show: Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine We use Amazon affiliate links. We may get a little kickback if you use the link above to purchase from Amazon.
In at #43 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is Midnight Cowboy. Do I like this classic buddy drama? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and wherever podcasts are found!Helix Reviews is now on YouTube and Rumble! Check me out!helixreviewspodcast@gmail.comThe American Film Institute's #43 Review: https://ia800505.us.archive.org/28/items/afi-43-midnight-cowboy/AFI%20%2343%20Midnight%20Cowboy.mp3
In Episode 323, Patrick, Jeffrey, and Craig discuss five mostly baseball topics.1. The Philadelphia Story (on the record): Yeah, almost have this episode is about that series, there's a lot to go over.2. Houston, We Don't Have a Problem: Shout out to the frisky and surprisingly strikeout-laden Twins, but the Astros are once again a problem (for the rest of the AL)3. How Sweep it is: Things ended more quickly for the Dodgers and Orioles.4. CS Previews: We drill down on the four teams and two matchups in the Championship Series5. And then Patrick tortures us with a weird game.Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is fiveanddive@baseballprospectus.com.Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple MusicSpotify: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_SpotifyApple Music: http://bit.ly/JawnStockton_AMThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4080382/advertisement
It's Samantha's birthday and we're celebrating it in High Society! Yes, we discuss this 1956 remake of The Philadelphia Story and it's not as straightforward as you think. The trio break down the age differences, whether Bing and Frank work, and whether Grace Kelly should have an Oscar nomination. Kristen and Emily have books out! You can buy them wherever you buy books. Reviews matter and you can help us out by giving us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts! Also, tell your friends to like and subscribe to our Patreon, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok channels! This episode created thanks to our Patrons: Ali Moore Amy Hart Andrew Hoppe Christine Mier Danny David Floyd Donna Hill Jacob Haller Jonathan Watkins Krista Painter McF Kimma Rachel Clark Melanie Chris McKay Christina Lane Debbi Lynne Jeffrey Kayla Ewing Peter Blitstein Peter Bryant Peter Dawson SofiaCopilled Willowgreene Brittany Brock Cat Cooper Caisee Diana Madden Fuckbois of Literature Harry Holland JJ Gavin Laura Neill Lucy Soles Nick Weerts Rosa
In at #44 of the American Film Institute's top 100 movies is The Philadelphia Story. Do I like this classic romantic comedy? Listen in and find out!Be sure to Subscribe on iTunes and Stitcher and wherever podcasts are found!Helix Reviews is now on YouTube and Rumble! Check me out!helixreviewspodcast@gmail.comThe American Film Institute's #44 Review: https://ia600504.us.archive.org/17/items/afi-44-the-philadelphia-story_202309/AFI%20%2344%20The%20Philadelphia%20Story.mp3
We're talking some of the biggest stars of the 1940s as we look at the romance of George Cukor's adaptation of The Philadelphia Story, starring Katherine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Jimmy Stewart in the role that won him an Oscar. Join in as we discuss the film's abundance of romantic options, Tracy Lord's scumbag dad, box office poison, and the 1941 Oscars ceremony. Plus: Is Virginia Weidler's the funniest performance? Why is Liz following Mike around? Is George the only character who doesn't know he's in a movie? And, most importantly, does anyone in this movie ever actually go to Philadelphia? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Last Unicorn (1982) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message
We're shimmying back in time to talk about the biggest hit for Mae West, controversial star of stage and screen: 1933's I'm No Angel! Join in as we discuss West's career, art deco fashion, acceptable lies, and burlap underwear. Plus: How was the movie impacted by the new Production Code? Why did costar Cary Grant come to resent West in the years after this movie? Does this movie feature the most permissive judge ever? And, most importantly, just how exciting is a hot lady who puts her head in a lion's mouth? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Philadelphia Story (1940) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-love-the-love/message
There's no denying George Cukor loved his leading ladies and was determined to let them shine. The proof? All three women were nominated- two won!- for the films Nick and Sophia talk about on this director retrospective episode. The Philadelphia Story touts a statuesque Katharine Hepburn vying for the hearts of multiple men (aspirational hot girl summer energy). Gaslight finds Ingrid Bergman terrorized by her husband's insidious behavior, explaining the origin of the word “gaslighting” (29:52). Finally, Judy Holliday reprises her unforgettable role as D.C.'s diligent darling in the play-turned-film Born Yesterday (44:00). Listen as they talk about the history behind these films, their favorite scenes and quotes, and which of these films has the biggest Oscar snubs! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok @oscarwildpodFollow Nick @sauerkraut27Follow Sophia @sophia_cimMusic: “The Greatest Adventure” by Jonathan Adamich
This week on Binge Reading, Annabel Monaghan and the ultimate summer nostalgia read about an engaged woman who comes face to face with her first love who she hasn't seen in 14 years. What happens next calls into question, everything she thought she knew about their love story and herself. Hi there. I'm your host, Jenny Wheeler, and on Binge Reading today, Annabel talks about Same Time Next Summer, her latest funny good-hearted romcom, just the thing to get through the winter or to laugh over at the beach. Giveaways - more than 100 books on offer We've got a great lucky dip of Giveaways this week from a BookSweeps mystery draw, to Kobo free genre fiction, and Bookfunnel free books. Three different offers. with in total more than 100 books available, so get online to make your choice. I've teamed up with 40 fantastic authors to give away a huge collection of Mysteries, Thrillers & Suspense novels to 2 lucky winners! Oh, and did I mention the Grand Prize winner gets a BRAND NEW eReader?
STOP PRESS: Hannah Dunleavy – yes, *our* Hannah Dunleavy – has only gone and picked a rom-com for Flicking. In the face of such a shocker, will Mick and Yosra even be capable of speech in order to share their thoughts on 1940's ‘comedy of remarriage' The Philadelphia Story, starring powerhouse trio Katherine Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant? Well, of course. Not least because there are some domestic violence LOLZ and attitudes towards women that don't quite cut the mustard in 2023. But what do they all have to say about the rest of the film and the glorious Hepburn? Find out. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining us this month to wax rhapsodic about Katharine Hepburn is film professor, author (Mike Nichols: Sex, Language, and the Reinvention of Psychological Realism), and Hepburn devotee Kyle Stevens.Listen as we get into George Cukor's 1940 film adaptation of The Philadelphia Story: the oppositional coherence of the love “square,” getting radicalized by late night TCM, why Hepburn wasn't hot on Meryl Streep, wishing Mike and Dex would kiss, the remoteness of worship versus the proximity of love, talking talking talking, Kyle's Isabelle Huppert shirt, and more.The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast is co-hosted by Veronica Fitzpatrick and Chad Perman and produced and edited by Eli Sands. Our theme music is composed by Chad.BW/DR Essays on The Philadelphia Story:A Slap on the Back and Heavy Mist Before the Eyes - Karina WolfFrom Goddess to Human Being: Tracy Lord's Journey - Elizabeth CantwellYou can find all 120 issues of Bright Wall/Dark Room, including this month's Kat Attack, at brightwalldarkroom.com. The only way for our pod to reach new listeners is for you to subscribe, rate, and review, We're on Twitter @BWDR and @TheBWDRPodcast, and we welcome feedback and inquiries at podcast@brightwalldarkroom.com. Please, put us in your pocket!--The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast is sponsored by Galerie, a new kind of film club. BW/DR readers & listeners can sign up for early access at https://join.galerie.com/bwdr.
In his book From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy, Scott Meslow lays out two ways to tell if a given movie is a rom-com. First, his own definition: “A romantic comedy is a movie where (1) the central plot is focused on at least one romantic love story; and (2) the goal is to make you laugh at least as much as the goal is to make you cry.” And then, The Donald Petrie Test, named for the director of some rom-coms, like Mystic Pizza and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, but also some edge cases, like Miss Congeniality and Grumpy Old Men: “If you removed the love story from this [comedy], would you still have a movie? If the answer is no, it's a romantic comedy. […] If the answer is yes, it's a comedy with a romantic subplot.” So those are the litmus tests. Now, does that make Broadcast News a rom-com, or no? What about Annie Hall? Or something like Grosse Pointe Blank? How about His Girl Friday? Or even, actually, Love Actually? The Nose is off this week. In its stead, a Not Necessarily The Nose-style deconstruction — and celebration — of the romantic comedy. Some favorite rom-coms from some of the people on this show: Illeana DouglasTheodora Goes Wild (1936)Bringing Up Baby (1938)Ninotchka (1939)Too Many Husbands (1940)The More the Merrier (1943)Christmas in Connecticut (1945)Cluny Brown (1946)Pillow Talk (1959)The Apartment (1960)What's Up, Doc? (1972)Foul Play (1978)Arthur (1981) David EdelsteinTrouble in Paradise (1932)The Awful Truth (1937)Ninotchka (1939)Midnight (1939)The Lady Eve (1941)His Girl Friday (1940)The Philadelphia Story (1940)The Shop Around the Corner (1940)Cluny Brown (1946) Scott Meslow's five recommended under-seen rom-coms from the past decade Populaire (2012)A zippy, ultra-stylish French rom-com about the romance between a dapper boss and his secretary, set amid the long-forgotten craze for competitive speed typing. Sleeping with Other People (2015)Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis are at the peak of their charms in this witty rom-com about two friends who reunite years after losing their virginities to each other — the rare rom-com to get the balance of raunchy and sweet just right. Man Up (2015)Ignore the lame title — this rom-com, in which Lake Bell plays an unlucky-in-love woman who pretends to be a man's blind date, is pure, fizzy fun (and is also the only rom-com I've seen to borrow a plot point from The Silence of the Lambs). Destination Wedding (2018)Other critics weren't as high on this extremely stripped down rom-com, in which Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves snark their way through a wedding they'd both prefer not to be attending — but in a genre in which so many characters have “negative” qualities that are actually just adorable, I appreciated this movie's deliberately sour tone. Plus One (2019)A delightfully unapologetic throwback to the genre's '90s heyday, but with a modern touch, as two platonic friends (Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine) agree to be each other's plus-ones for a packed wedding season before realizing they may actually have a spark after all. Colin's 5 (or 6) favorite rom-coms Heaven Can Wait (1978)I realize this is assailable on the basis of Julie Christie not being an especially memorable character and getting less screen time than, say, Jack Warden. Warren Beatty is so vain, he probably thinks this movie is about him, and he's sort of right. But it is very nearly perfect and enriched by an amazing ensemble of supporting players. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)I surprised myself by ranking SLP this high, but I love the frank and funny handling of mental illness and its indistinguishability from being an Eagles fan. I've seen it quite a few times, and I invariably cry at the end. I love what J-Law does with her part, and Chris Tucker and John Ortiz are standouts among the fine supporting cast. Shout out to Kevin Lowry for his work as dolly grip on the “A” camera. The Lady Eve (1941) / Intolerable Cruelty (2003)These are both “rom-cons” involving grifts by a femme fatale who is usually a few steps ahead of the male lead. Barbara Stanwyck actually generates more sexual heat than the smoldering Catherine Zeta-Jones. She was still doing that 42 years later, hitting on a rain-streaked, bare-chested priest played by Richard Chamberlain in The Thorn Birds. But I do love Intolerable Cruelty. I think it's the only Coen brothers rom-com and definitely an homage to the '30s and '40s. Say Anything (1989)I loved John Cusack during this period. A few years later, I was seeing a psychotherapist who looked exactly like him. It was distracting. I've learned that Cusack didn't really see himself as a rom-com person and even pushed back against the iconic boombox scene. That has something to do with why this movie works so well. Bringing Up Baby (1938)Grant. Hepburn. Two leopards. Thirty pounds of sirloin. What's not to love? Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: And Now Let's Review … A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films. What if ‘The Daily Show' Used Guest Hosts Permanently? Fill-ins for Trevor Noah have shown how exciting the lack of a permanent replacement could be. It's an option with an illustrious history in television. David Letterman's Retirement Beard Just Keeps Getting Better And more from the week in celebrity grooming. The Oscars Aren't Where Steven Spielberg's The Fabelmans And West Side Story Needed To Win Apple to Spend $1 Billion a Year on Films to Break Into Cinemas Paramount Sets Remake Of Hitchcock's ‘Vertigo' As Potential Robert Downey Jr-Starrer; Steven Knight To Write Script & Davis Entertainment To Produce With Team Downey The Movies Of The DCEU, Ranked The Rise of Gender-Neutral Names Isn't What It Seems The desire of parents to be truly original has had a perhaps unintended effect. GUESTS: Illeana Douglas: The Official Movie Star of The Colin McEnroe Show David Edelstein: America's Greatest Living Film Critic Scott Meslow: Author of From Hollywood with Love: The Rise and Fall (and Rise Again) of the Romantic Comedy The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! 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"Broadway's howling year-run comedy hit of the snooty society beauty who slipped and fell - IN LOVE!" Kids, they don't write them like they used to! We continue our slow walk to the podium with another Best Supporting Actress Nominated film, and this one's a classic. Gather round, boys, as we discuss THE PHILADELPHIA STORY! And this week we've got comedian and illustrator, Dyna Moe! (Mad Men: The Illustrated World, Hipster Animals: A Field Guide)Follow Dyna on Instagram: @nobodyssweetheartCheck out Dyna's Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NobodysSweetheartFollow us on Twitter and Instagram: @TwoOldQueensFollow Mark on Letterbox: @markrennieEmail us: TwoOldQueens@gmail.comWe've got a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/TwoOldQueensWE'VE GOT MERCH! CAN YOU IMAGINE? Click on this link! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/two-old-queens?ref_id=12950Or go to TeePublic.com and search for Two Old Queens!To submit a category for the wheel, go to:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmNEcC7zatOf2EHAEf_SRPRN5m3MI5MmU9VDgLUSMeSfdwlA/viewformPick up a copy of John's book: Baked! Sex, Drugs, and Alternative Comedy:https://amzn.to/3tUbvOMFor autographed copies:https://www.johnflynncomedian.com/bakedMusic by Danny CohenArtwork by Conrad Shin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we're discussing George Cukor's film, The Philadelphia Story (1940). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices