Podcasts about Spencer Tracy

Glenn Flickinger talks with Navy veteran, playwright, and director Harry Kantrovich the acclaimed drama Judgement at Nuremberg, the famous 1961 film starring Spencer Tracy and Burt Lancaster. Harry brings rare expertise to this discussion, having directed Judgement at Nuremberg on stage with the Prince William Little Theatre. His work brings this difficult history to life, challenging audiences to wrestle with the same ethical dilemmas confronted by postwar jurists. In the aftermath of World War II, the world confronted not only the devastation of battle but the profound challenge of justice. The third Nuremberg trial — officially The United States of America vs. Josef Altstoetter et al., known as The Justice Case — examined the role of judges and legal officials in Nazi Germany. The trail raised a fundamental question: Can legal professionals be held accountable for wielding the law as an instrument of atrocity? Drawing on both his military background and his deep engagement with dramatic storytelling, Harry offers insight into how Judgement at Nuremberg translates complex legal history into sharp human drama, why the story still matters today, and what the play reveals about law and collective responsibility. About the Nuremberg Trials: Nuremberg was made up of thirteen separate trials held in the same German courtroom between 1945 and 1949. The first, the famous International Military Tribunal, tried the top Nazi leaders like Göring and Speer and established the principle that individuals could be held responsible for crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. After that came twelve additional trials that looked deeper into the machinery of the Third Reich, putting on trial doctors, jurists, industrialists, and SS commanders who contributed to the wartime horrors of Nazi Germany.

EPISODE 143 -  “GUESS WHO'S NUMBER ONE?: STEVE & NAN RANK TRACY/HEPBURN FILMS” - 6/08/2026  One of the most dynamic duos in film history is undoubtedly the teaming of SPENCER TRACY and KATHARINE HEPBURN. This chemistry was electric. Over the course of their careers, they appeared in nine films together — covering a wide range of genres. They were in everything from Westerns (“The Sea of Grass”) to film noirs (“Keeper of the Flame”) to what would become their specialty, romantic comedies (“Pat and Mike”). They also appeared in the seminal 1960s social comedy/drama “Guess Who's Coming to Dinner.” This week, Steve & Nan will do the impossible  — they will attempt to rank the nine films this duo made together. Form worst to best! How will your favorite stack up? SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; IBDB.com; RogerEbert.com Movies Mentioned: Woman of the Year (1942), co-staring Fay Banter, Reginald Owen, Minor Watson, William Bendix, Gladys Blake, and Dan Tobin; Keeper of the Flame (1942), co-staring Richard Whorf, Stephen McNally, Forest Tucker, Howard De Silva, and Margaret Wycherly; Without Love (1945), co-starring Lucille Ball, Keenan Wynn, Patricia Morison, Felix Bessart, Carl Esmond, and Gloria Grahame; The Sea of Grass (1947), co-starring Melvyn Douglas, Robert Walker, Phyllis Thaxter, Harry Carey, and Edgar Buchanan; State of the Union (1948), co-starring Angela Lansbury, Howard Lindsay, Van Johnson, Roger Moore, Carl “Alfalfa” Switzer, Margaret Hamilton, and Charles Lane; Adam's Rib (1949), co-starring Judy Holiday, Tom Ewell, David Wayne, Jean Hagen, and Hope Emerson; Pat and Mike (1952), co-starring Aldo Ray, William Ching, Sammy White, Charles Bronson, Chuck Connors, Phyllis Povah, and Jim Backus; Desk Set (1957), co-starring Gig Young, Joan Blondell, Dina Merrill, Sue Randall, and Neva Patterson; Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (1967), co-starring Sidney Poitier, Katharine Houghton, Beah Richard, Roy Glenn, Cecil Kellaway, Isabel Sanford, and Virginia Christine; --------------------------------- 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

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is the rare epic-length comedy - over three hours long with a cast that includes Spencer Tracy, the Three Stooges, and nearly everyone in between. The movie follows a crazy cast on the hunt for hidden loot, and we'll hear six of the film's stars in radio thrillers: Phil Silvers in "The Swift Rise of Eddie Albright" (originally aired on CBS on April 3, 1947); Mickey Rooney in "The Lie" (originally aired on CBS on April 28, 1949); Milton Berle in "Rave Notice" (originally aired on CBS on October 12, 1950); Jack Benny in "Plan X" (originally aired on CBS on February 2, 1953);  Ethel Merman in "Never Follow a Banjo Act" (originally aired on CBS on February 1, 1954); and Jim Backus in "See How He Runs" (AFRS rebroadcast from April 19, 1959).

Nº 568: La ciudad de los Muchachos/Forja de Hombres (Boy's Town, 1938) de Norman Taurog, comentario sobre la película, homenaje a Spencer Tracy. Rodrigo Sepúlveda Vicario, abogado, “Cuarto Hombre” de En Rodaje, panelista. 

For this round of Fox Studios 1934 we watched Change of Heart (directed by John G. Blystone), Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell's final pairing, co-starring with James Dunn and a brink-of-stardom Ginger Rogers as college friends in unrequited love configurations; and Marie Galante (directed by Henry King), from source material by Jacques Duval best known as the basis for Kurt Weill's songs for the stage musical version, with young French actress Ketti Gallian paired with a visibly perplexed Spencer Tracy. The latter lacks atmosphere and the former lacks story, but we find lots to like/talk about in the performances.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:      1934 & Fox Film Corporation 0h 03m 46s:      CHANGE OF HEART [dir. John G. Blystone] 0h 24m 36s:      MARIE GALANTE [dir. Henry King]   Studio Film Capsules provided by The Fox Film Corporation: 1915-1935 by Aubrey Solomon Additional studio information from: The Hollywood Story by Joel W. Finler 1934 Information from Forgotten Films to Remember by John Springer         Also referenced: Stepin Fetchit: The Life and Times of Lincoln Perry by Mel Watkins                           +++ * 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! 

EPISODE 137 -  “THE BIG SCREEN ‘I DO': WEDDINGS IN CLASSIC CINEMA” - 4/27/2026  Weddings in classic films aren't just about romance—they're about timing, tension, and sometimes total chaos. Join us as we step into a world of whirlwind courtships, last-minute doubts, and grand gestures that don't always go according to plan. From glamorous, music-filled celebrations to sharp, fast-talking battles of love versus ambition, these stories remind us that the walk down the aisle is rarely simple—and often unforgettable. Along the way, we'll meet couples who fall in love against the odds, relationships that thrive on wit and conflict, and ceremonies that might just spiral into something completely unexpected. Because in classic cinema, a wedding isn't just an ending—it can be a twist, a turning point, or even a full-on rebellion. So grab your bouquet—real or imaginary—and join us as we explore some of the most iconic, surprising, and delightfully complicated trips to the altar ever put on film. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: “Wedding March: Double Wedding,” May 24, 2023, by Samantha Glasser, The Columbus Moving Picture Show; “Woman of the Year: A Woman's Place,” April 21, 2017, by Stephanie Zacharek, The Criterion Collection “The Invention of Love: The Palm Beach Story,” by Frank Falisi, BrightWallDarkRoom.com;  “Here's to You, Mr. Nichols: The making of The Graduate,” March 2008, by Sam Kashner, Vanity Fair; Wikipedia.com TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Double Wedding (1937), starring William Powell, Myrna Loy, Florence Rice, John Beal, Jessie Ralph, Katherine Alexander, & Donald Meek; Royal Wedding (1951), starring Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Sarah Churchill, & Keenan Wynn; The Palm Beach Story (1942), starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee, & Sig Arno; I Was a Male War Bride (1949), starring Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart, & Kenneth Tobey; The Graduate (19670, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels,  Elizabeth Wilson, Maury Hamilton, & Buck Henry; Woman of the Year (1942), starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Faye Bainter, Reginald Owen, Minor Watson, & William Bendix; --------------------------------- http://www.airwavemedia.com Please contact sales@advertisecast.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Peanuts and Popcorn, the Chicago Cubs are scorching hot, riding a 10‑game winning streak, while the Detroit Tigers still can't seem to find their footing.In Popcorn, we break down two terrific films. We open with Leo's pick, the taut thriller Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), starring Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, and Ernest Borgnine. Then we pivot to Tom's selection, the film‑noir classic Farewell, My Lovely (1975), featuring Robert Mitchum in one of his signature hard‑boiled turns.Next Show's Films: Tom's Pick: Blue Collar (1978)Leo's Pick: The Stuntman (1980)

This week on Movie Mistrial, we enter the courtroom where history, morality, and justice collide as we examine Judgment at Nuremberg.Judgment at Nuremberg is a powerful and unflinching courtroom drama that tackles accountability, complicity, and moral responsibility in the aftermath of unimaginable crimes. With an extraordinary ensemble cast—including Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, and Maximilian Schell—the film delivers gripping performances and thought-provoking dialogue that elevate it beyond a historical drama into a timeless ethical reckoning.While deeply impactful, some viewers may find the film's lengthy runtime and dialogue-heavy structure demanding. Its measured pacing and theatrical style can feel distant to modern audiences, and its emphasis on moral debate over dramatic action may test patience for those expecting a conventional courtroom thriller.Join us as we weigh justice against humanity in Judgment at Nuremberg. Is it one of cinema's most essential moral statements—or a film whose importance outweighs its accessibility?Connect with us and share your thoughts:Twitter: http://tiny.cc/MistrialTwitterFacebook: http://tiny.cc/MistrialFBInstagram: http://tiny.cc/MistrialInstaVisit our website, www.moviemistrial.com, for more captivating episodes and to stay up-to-date with all things movies.

El reportaje biográfico de esta semana está dedicado a Otto Preminger, uno  de los directores más versátiles y talentosos del cine clásico. También uno de los más coléricos y explosivos. En su haber películas como “Laura”, “Anatomía de un asesinato”, “Carmen Jones” o “Éxodo”. Hace 75 años Luis Buñuel ganaba el premio al mejor director en el festival de Cannes por su película mejicana “Los olvidados”. Aprovechando este aniversario le damos un repaso a este film que devolvió el prestigio internacional al director aragonés. Hablamos del gran Alfredo Landa a través de un documental sobre su figura que han dirigido Gracia Querejeta y Miguel Olid y en la sección de Jack Bourbon tenemos esta semana “Capitanes intrépidos” de Victor Fleming, una de las películas más hermosas y conmovedoras del cine clásico de aventuras, por la que Spencer Tracy ganó el Oscar al mejor actor.

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are commemorating the occasion with a look at the 90th anniversary of 1936's San Francisco. This movie illustrates MGM at its zenith as film studio. Brandon and Emmett celebrate the star power of Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jeanette MacDonald. They also discuss how the film set the template for disaster movies throughout the decades.

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are commemorating the occasion with a look at the 90th anniversary of 1936's San Francisco. This movie illustrates MGM at its zenith as film studio. Brandon and Emmett celebrate the star power of Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy and Jeanette MacDonald. They also discuss how the film set the template for disaster movies throughout the decades.

San Francisco Today marks the 120th anniversary of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are commemorating the occasion with a look at the 90th anniversary of 1936’s San Francisco. This movie illustrates MGM at its zenith as film studio. Brandon and Emmett celebrate the star power of Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy … Continue reading Ep. 441- San Francisco →

Chapter 7 sees Lucille Ball arrive at MGM, 31 years old, acutely aware this is her last shot at stardom.  She'll become the redhead we all think of including shining in Technicolor.  There's ‘Du Barry Was a Lady' which reintroduces her to Red Skelton and introduces her to Gene Kelly.  Then there's ‘Best Foot Forward,' a more-than-anything-else fun picture which begins her run of cameos (with the likes of Arthur Freed and Abbott & Costello).  There's also ‘Meet the People' with Dick Powell (right before his turn to Noir) and ‘Without Love' with Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.  All of this peppered with war bond tours and, a true tragedy outside the scope of World War II, Lucille losing a family member.  And Desi?  He's in the Army now, stationed at Birmingham Hospital which is close enough to Desilu the ranch he should be coming home nights.  But, well, Desi's Desi.  To wit, we can't help but notice his and Lucille's seemingly unending cycle of passionate fights and makeups.  Until that cycle looks like the end.  Please chime in here and/or on Instagram @fromoutofthepastpodcast with your questions & comments, or just sharing your love of Lucille Ball and her road to ‘I Love Lucy!'  Thanks for listening ...

In Hollywood, power couples from the 30s, 40s, and 50s, icons like Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, and Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, exemplified glamour both on and off the screen. At the pinnacle of their careers, these romantic couples were closely followed and adored by movie-goers, capturing the public’s imagination during a Golden Age of film. Today, power couples are more often found on smaller screens, not in a seductive embrace but wielding power tools while knocking down interior walls or building decks. I’m thinking of course of the husband and wife teams on popular home decor and renovation shows, couples like Dave and Jenny Marrs of “Fixer to Fabulous,” and Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of “Married to Real Estate.” You might not have ever heard of Don and Susan Charlet, co-owners of the home decor and furniture gallery The Corbel, but you can be sure that in social circles from Zachary to St. Francisville, Don and Susan are a local power couple. Don Charlet is no stranger to entrepreneurship—he worked in the family funeral home business for the first decade of his career. Then in 2000, with his brother, Don launched Charlet Brothers Construction, a custom residential homebuilder and remodeler responsible for some of the first homes built in the Copper Mill neighborhood. In 2003, Don and Susan opened The Corbel on Highway 61 between Zachary and St. Francisville. Then, after 20 years of business, they relocated The Corbel to downtown St. Francisville where the curated home goods and antique furniture shop became the anchor store for a multi-business redevelopment project called North Commerce. Today, North Commerce includes The Corbel, boutiques Barlow and Deyo, the eight-room Hotel Toussaint, event venue Mallory, a pizza restaurant and a microbrewery. Starting a business is stressful and challenging under most circumstances. What often determines whether a business succeeds or fails is the commitment and perseverance of the business partners. With 5 successful businesses and a lifetime of memories in marriage, it’s safe to say Don & Susan have struck the right balance for success. Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Ian Ledo & Miranda Albarez at itsbatonrouge.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWe break down Warner Archive's packed April slate and explain what makes each Blu-ray worth owning, from new 4K scans and rescued film elements to the shorts, cartoons, and radio extras that turn discs into time capsules. We also tease a hard-won restoration update on Last Summer and why preservation work often takes years longer than anyone wants. • 20,000 Years In Sing Sing as a pre-Code prison drama with a new master and deep extras • Crack Up as a tight RKO noir upgraded from a rough DVD era transfer • King Richard And The Crusaders as a colorful CinemaScope remaster with Max Steiner score and bonus cartoons • Monogram Matinee Volume Two as a preservation win for Louisiana and Song Of The Range with high-quality 4K scans • Captain's Courageous as an MGM classic rebuilt from preservation elements with standout Spencer Tracy performance • Private Benjamin finally getting a proper widescreen HD presentation plus TV series episodes • George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey arriving as a 4K HDR Dolby Vision combo pack • Arrowsmith restored by the Library of Congress and The Film Foundation plus a Lux Radio Theater bonus • Last Summer restoration hurdles including missing reels, version mismatches, and plans for release For more details on the screening, visit the AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE websitePre-order Links:PRIVATE BENJAMIN (1980) BLU-RAYCAPTAINS COURAGEOUS (1937) BLU-RAY20,000 YEARS IN SING SING (1932) BLU-RAYKING RICHARD AND THE CRUSADERS (1954) BLU-RAYMONOGRAM MATINEE VOLUME 2 Blu-rayARROWSMITH (1931) BLU-RAYCRACK-UP (1946) BLU-RAYGEORGE STEVENS: A FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY (1984) 4K+Blu-ray The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupJoin our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases.As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links.  There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast.  Thanks in advance.Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers.  Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals.  tim@theextras.tv

Send Kevin a Text MessageHollywood icon Robert Wagner (known as “RJ”) joins host Kevin Goetz for an intimate, wide-ranging conversation about his life and career. From caddying alongside Clark Gable and Cary Grant to starring opposite Spencer Tracy. From the golden age of the studio system to reinventing himself as a television star, Wagner reflects on the journey that made him one of Hollywood's most enduring figures, later delighting a new generation of audiences as Number 2 in the Austin Powers films. He also reflects on his personal life, including his marriage to actress Natalie Wood, and the family and friendships that shaped him, including his wife of nearly four decades, Jill St. John.Caddying for Legends (06:21): Wagner recounts his early days as a caddy, where he found himself watching Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Fred Astaire, and Randolph Scott walk down the fairway.Marilyn Monroe and Screen Tests (09:22): As Fox's go-to "screen test guy," Wagner did Marilyn Monroe's first two tests. His own breakthrough came when Zanuck cast him as a shell-shocked soldier in With a Song in My Heart.Spencer Tracy as Mentor (14:49): Working alongside Tracy in Broken Lance, Wagner earned the older actor's respect and friendship.Advice from Cary Grant (18:07): When Wagner was preparing to play a thief for It Takes a Thief, he went to Grant for guidance. Years later he would become a television icon again opposite Stefanie Powers in Hart to Hart.Lou Wasserman and the Move to Television 18:41): At a time when television was considered beneath film stars, Lew Wasserman called Wagner in and told him, "I think this is your medium."Barbara Stanwyck and Bette Davis (22:43): Wagner speaks warmly about his three-year relationship with Barbara Stanwyck. He also recalls reaching out to Bette Davis after she publicly praised his work.John Ford Knocks Him Down…Literally (26:39): On the set of a John Ford film, Wagner followed a script direction and glanced toward where music was playing. Ford stopped the scene, questioned him, and knocked him down.Pink Panther (29:21): When the studio system collapsed, and Fox dropped its contract players, Wagner moved to Rome and worked on The Pink Panther, his all-time favorite film.Jill St. John, Family, and Friends (36:16): In one of the episode's most moving moments, Wagner reflects on the profound role friends and family have played in his life.Few careers in Hollywood history span as many eras, genres, or legends as Robert Wagner's, and fewer still have been lived with such grace. Host: Kevin GoetzGuests: Robert WagnerProducer: Kari CampanoWriters: Kevin Goetz, Darlene Hayman, and Kari CampanoAudio Engineer: Gary Forbes (DG Entertainment)For more information about Robert Wagner:Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_WagnerIMDB: https://wwFor more information about Kevin Goetz:- Website: www.KevinGoetz360.com- Audienceology Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Audience-ology/Kevin-Goetz/9781982186678- How to Score in Hollywood: https://www.amazon.com/How-Score-Hollywood-Secrets-Business/dp/198218986X/- Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack: @KevinGoetz360- LinkedIn @Kevin Goetz- Screen Engine/ASI Website: www.ScreenEngineASI.com

In this episode, Austin and Tim travel back in time to see 7 classic flicks: Bing Crosby in Double or Nothing, Academy Award Winner The Good Earth, The Marx Bros in A Day At The Races, Peter Lorre in Think Fast Mr. Moto, Laurel & Hardy's Way Out West, Shirley Temple in Wee Willie Winkie, and rounding out the evening with Spencer Tracy in another award winner... Captains Courageous.

⭐Judgment at Nuremberg (1961) - When "Just Following Orders" Fails (Plot Synopsis) ⭐

Este é o segundo episódio da série de podcasts Ugo Giorgetti em 4 documentários e trata de dois médias-metragens: “Variações Sobre Um Quarteto de Cordas” e “Santana em Santana”, documentários produzidos pelo diretor e produtor, que também são muito diferentes entre si, mas que têm um ponto crucial em comum. No episódio, Liniane Brum e Mayra Trinca revelam como eles entrelaçam as trajetórias de vida de dois artistas, em meio ao desenvolvimento da cidade de São Paulo.  _____________________________ Roteiro [Som de tráfego em cidade: buzinas, carros, ruídos de fundo.]  Mantém em BG até entrada da música de transição. LINI: Esse é o segundo episódio da série de podcasts Ugo Giorgetti em 4 documentários. Meu nome é Liniane Haag Brum, sou doutora em teoria e crítica literária pela Unicamp e realizei a pesquisa de pós-doutorado “Contra o apagamento – o cinema de não ficção de Ugo Giorgetti” também na Unicamp, no Labjor, com o apoio da Fapesp. Essa pesquisa surgiu da descoberta de uma lacuna. Percebi que não havia nenhum estudo sobre a obra de não ficção de Giorgetti. Apesar de ela ser tão expressiva quanto a sua ficção, e mais extensa. MAYRA: E eu sou a Mayra Trinca, bióloga e mestra em Divulgação Científica e Cultural pelo Labjor. Você já deve me conhecer aqui do Oxigênio. Eu tô aqui pra apresentar esse episódio junto com a Liniane. Nele, vamos abordar os médias-metragens “Variações sobre um Quarteto de Cordas” e “Santana em Santana”. [Música de transição – tirar da abertura de “Variações Sobre um Quarteto de Cordas”] LINI: No primeiro episódio, apresentamos os documentários “Pizza” e “Em Busca da Pátria Perdida”, destacando os procedimentos e recursos de linguagem empregados pelo cineasta para retratar a complexidade da capital paulista. MAYRA: Em “Pizza”, as contradições de São Paulo surgem na investigação de pizzarias de diversas regiões, por meio de depoimentos de seus donos, funcionários, clientes e pizzaiolos. Já “Em Busca da Pátria Perdida” se concentra no bairro do Glicério, e registra a experiência de migrantes e imigrantes que encontram acolhida e fé na Igreja Nossa Senhora da Paz. Se você ainda não ouviu, é só procurar por “Ugo Giorgetti” no nosso site ou no seu agregador de podcasts.  LINI: Nesse segundo episódio, vamos falar sobre dois médias-metragens: “Variações Sobre Um Quarteto de Cordas” e “Santana em Santana”, documentários que também são muito diferentes entre si, mas que tem um ponto crucial em comum. Vamos revelar como eles entrelaçam as trajetórias de vida de dois artistas, ao desenvolvimento da cidade de São Paulo.  (pausa) Vinheta Oxigênio LINI: Se você não tem muita ligação com a música de câmara, seja tocando, estudando ou pesquisando o tema, é provável que nunca tenha ouvido falar em Johannes Olsner.  “Variações Sobre Um Quarteto de Cordas” retrata a trajetória profissional desse violista que chegou no Brasil em 1939, vindo da Alemanha para uma turnê musical, e nunca mais voltou pra casa.  MAYRA: Sobre esse documentário o crítico literário e musical Arthur Nestrovski escreveu o seguinte na Folha de São Paulo, em setembro de 2004: “O filme é muito simples. O que, no caso, é uma virtude: (…) a vida de Johannes Oelsner se confunde com a arte que praticou ao longo de quase 70 anos de carreira.” LINI: O violista alemão fez parte da formação inicial de músicos do que é hoje o Quarteto de Cordas da Cidade de São Paulo. [Música de transição – escolher excerto de “Variações Sobre um Quarteto de Cordas”] MAYRA: Talvez você esteja se perguntando o que é um quarteto de cordas… Vamos por partes:  Um quarteto de cordas é uma das formações mais emblemáticas da música de câmara e reúne quatro instrumentistas em dois pares: dois violinos, uma viola e um violoncelo. [Entra música de fundo: escolher excerto de “Variações Sobre um Quarteto de Cordas”] [Sugestão – time code do Youtube – 09:32 até 10:42] A expressão “música de câmara” tem sua origem na “musica da câmera”, termo italiano que significa “música para a sala”. É originalmente um gênero de música erudita para ser tocada em ambientes privados e íntimos, como nos aposentos palacianos e gabinetes da aristocracia, – e não nas grandes salas de concerto. LINI: A música de câmara pode ter diferentes formações, como por exemplo um dueto ou um quinteto. Mas – sim! – o quarteto é a sua forma mais clássica. [Música de transição] Embora os quartetos de cordas se dediquem a um repertório de alto refinamento artístico, sua presença no Brasil é pouco comum. Foi pensando nisso que perguntei pra Ugo Giorgetti por que motivo ele decidiu fazer um documentário sobre um tema tão específico. Ouve só como foi a nossa conversa: LINI: Sobre o quarteto de cordas eu queria perguntar o seguinte: é um tema restrito? Fica um documentário mais assim, restrito, você acha?  GIORGETTI: O Quarteto de Cordas é só um lado do documentário. Ele fala também de São Paulo, ele fala do Mário Andrade, ele fala do Prestes Maia, ele fala um monte de coisa. Ele fala da durabilidade do tempo, esse negócio se transformou em uma coisa que durou 37 anos tocando juntos. Esses caras envelheceram juntos.  [Música de transição – trecho de “Variações Sobre um Quarteto de Cordas”] GIORGETTI: Quando eu fiz o documentário, esse quarteto já não existia mais naquela forma original. Já passou por outras formas, mas é sempre o Quarteto de Cordas do município de São Paulo. Então, nenhuma coisa é tão fechada assim. MAYRA: Retomando a trajetória de Johannes Olsner: sua formação como músico erudito começou cedo e se deu por meio do aprendizado do violino. Foi só mais tarde, quando já tocava profissionalmente, que ele chegou à viola que lhe acompanhou ao longo da vida. Escuta o próprio Johannes falando um pouco sobre isso: [trecho do documentário] – Johannes Olsner: Estudei primeiro violino, comecei com 9 anos o violino, então eu me apresentei no Conservatório Real de Dresden. Aí quem me ouviu foi o grande professor Henri Marteau, francês. Depois, com 13 anos, me deram uma bolsa de estudo integral. Eu me formei, depois ganhei o meu diploma, etc, etc. Isso foi em 1935, até 1937. [trecho de MOZART em violino] LINI:  O violista já tocava no prestigioso Quarteto Fritzsche de Dresden, ainda na Alemanha, quando recebeu a notícia que iria sair em turnê para as Américas. No dia 9 de março de 1939, aos 24 anos, ele e seus parceiros musicais pegaram um navio, em Bremen, também na Alemanha.   [Efeito de som do mar]  Primeira parada: Panamá, por três dias. Depois Argentina, onde tocaram na escola alemã e permaneceram por semanas a fio. Em seguida Montevidéu, onde fizeram quatro concertos. E, finalmente, aportaram no Rio de Janeiro. [Efeito de som do mar] [trecho do documentário] – Johannes Olsner: Chegamos dia 26 de julho de 1939, com bastante atraso, mas aqui no Brasil.  LINI: Veio a Segunda Guerra, ele e os colegas permaneceram em terras brasileiras.   [trecho do documentário] – Johannes Olsner: A gente pode dizer mesmo o Deus é brasileiro, né? Eu tive sorte lá, com entrar no Quarteto e tudo assim, mas aqui, olha que, eu sempre digo para todos vocês que são brasileiros natos: pode ficar contente, porque é a melhor terra que tem. Fora de tudo que tem, olha que, é a melhor terra que tem. LINI: Olsner criou raízes em São Paulo. Em 1944, mesmo ano em que se casou, entrou para o Quarteto Haydn.  MAYRA: O Quarteto Haydn do Departamento de Cultura de São Paulo representa a fase inicial e histórica do que hoje é o Quarteto de Cordas da Cidade de São Paulo. Sua origem remonta a 1935, quando foi fundado por iniciativa de Mário de Andrade, que na época era o diretor do Departamento. A formação respondia a um antigo anseio do escritor, crítico musical, ensaísta e professor de música. Entre outras tantas lutas culturais, Mário de Andrade acabou se tornando um verdadeiro paladino da construção de uma cultura musical consciente e autônoma para o Brasil. A rememoração de Oelsner dá indícios dessa efervescência: EXCERTO MÁRIO DE ANDRADE: Oelsner: Um dos primeiros concertos, me lembro, era em frente do Teatro Municipal, a velas. E então, aí o Mário, como disse, como assistiu todos os concertos, um dia ele chegou também. Ele dizia, seria possível tocar uma vez com o nosso quarteto aqui do teatro, do departamento. Então, como eu já falei para o senhor, fizemos o quarteto de Mendelssohn  [trecho do quarteto de Mendelssohn do documentário Variações(continuação do texto acima) ]  LINI: Pausa para um esclarecimento. Você lembra que no primeiro episódio a gente falou da presença da literatura na obra de não ficção de Giorgetti? Pois é, “Variações sobre um quarteto de cordas” também revela essa face do diretor paulista. Na entrevista com Oeslner, ele não disfarça o interesse pelo escritor brasileiro Mário de Andrade. [trecho do documentário] Ugo Giorgetti: O senhor lembra do bem do Mário de Andrade? Oelsner: Sim, nós éramos amigos, que infelizmente eu tinha mais contato com ele de 44, quando eu entrei no departamento, até 45, e pobre Mário morreu em 45.  Ugo Giorgetti Como ele era?  Oelsner: Sempre alegre, sempre disposto, e qualquer coisa que o senhor disse, uma novidade, o senhor dizia, vamos ver. Sim, sim, sim. E marcava quanto se podia fazer. O Mário era formidável. LINI: Eu perguntei ao diretor se ele de fato – abre aspas “perseguiu” – a presença e a figura de Mário de Andrade, na entrevista com o Oelsner. Ele respondeu que sim. E fez o seguinte relato: [trecho do documentário] Ugo Giorgetti: Eu considero o Mário de Andrade o maior intelectual de São Paulo, de todos os tempos, porque ele era um grande poeta. Tem poemas que são fantásticos, citei um num artigo que escrevi sobre Abujamra, um poema dele, que dizia, “eu sou 300, sou 350, mas um dia eu toparei comigo.” Ele era um músico, ele dava aula no Instituto de Arte Dramática, professor, ele era um etnógrafo, ele saia pelo Brasil cantando folclore, ele era um professor, claro, político, na boa fase, na boa forma de político. Ele foi o primeiro secretário de Cultura de São Paulo. Eu procuro o Mário de Andrade, onde é possível achar. Eu tenho contos dele, o que ele escreveu para jornais, ele escreveu para jornais também, era um cronista, um cara fantástico. MAYRA:  Johannes Olsner cultivou laços com Mário de Andrade e também com personalidades  como  os compositores e regentes Heitor Villa-Lobos e Camargo Guarnieri. Além disso, executou peças com as pianistas Guiomar Novaes e Magdalena Tagliaferro. Durante a formação mais longeva do Quarteto, de 1944 a 1979, ele tocou com Gino Alfonsi no primeiro violino, Alexandre Schaffman no segundo e Calixto Corazza no violoncelo. LINI: A gente pode dizer que Johannes Olsner é o biografado do documentário. Mas também podemos afirmar que essa peça audiovisual é um testemunho. Por meio de um único depoimento, o média-metragem: flagra o nascimento do Quarteto de Cordas da Cidade de São Paulo, – que é também um registro do florescimento da vida cultural e do desenvolvimento da capital paulista. MAYRA: Vislumbra uma linhagem de músicos alemães surgida em Dresden, berço musical em um dos momentos mais ricos, inovadores e contraditórios do Ocidente. LINI: Testemunha os efeitos da Segunda Guerra Mundial, quando centenas de cidadãos alemães se viram obrigados a imigrar para sobreviver. Esse ponto não está explícito no relato de Olsner, mas as imagens do documentário fazem referência ao fato. MAYRA: Revela a devoção de Johannes Olsner à música. LINI: Mesmo depois de aposentado, Johannes Olsner seguiu trabalhando como músico. Na época da gravação do documentário, em 2003, lecionava no Conservatório Villa Lobos, em Osasco, e tocava em eventos e festas de casamento. Ele jamais considerou parar com suas atividades musicais. Faleceu aos 94 anos, em São Paulo, no ano de 2010. [Bloco 2: documentário “Santana em Santana”] LINI: Santana em Santana, de 2007, foi realizado a partir de um edital da Secretaria Municipal de Cultura que visava a realização do projeto “História dos bairros de São Paulo”. A ideia por trás da chamada pública era fomentar o mapeamento audiovisual da capital paulista, por meio de documentários sobre os bairros que a compõem. MAYRA: Ugo Giorgetti, com sua produtora, a SP Filmes de São Paulo, foi selecionado com o projeto de documentário que propunha explorar a história do seu bairro de origem: Santana, localizado na zona norte da capital paulista.   [Ruído de passagem de cena] LINI: Santana em Santana: de cara dá pra perceber que o título escolhido pelo cineasta é tanto uma provocação existencial e poética, quanto um convite à interpretação.  MAYRA: A gente se pergunta: como assim Santana EM Santana? Existe um bairro dentro do bairro original? Isso seria um erro de grafia ou uma pista? Ou apenas um jogo linguístico para atrair a atenção do espectador? [Ruído de passagem de cena] LINI: Pois é, eu questionei o Ugo Giorgetti sobre o que o título do filme pretende revelar. Sua resposta acabou mostrando as motivações por trás do projeto original. Além, é claro, de elucidar esse “mistério”… Ele disse: UGO GIORGETTI: Bom, eu fiz pelo seguinte, também eu quis fazer. Se Santana realmente correspondia à minha concepção que eu tinha dela. Por quê? Porque eu ia na casa do meu irmão… Eu vou sempre na casa do meu irmão. Toda a vez que eu ia na casa dele, às vezes eu ia à noite, às vezes de dia, eu tinha a impressão que não tinha sobrado pedra sobre pedra do meu bairro. Era uma coisa sórdida, vulgar, ridícula, todas as construções iguais, uma coisa cafajeste, não sobrou nada do cinema, nada de nada. Eu não falava com ele sobre isso porque ele morava lá, ele também não falava. Então ficou essa ideia que estava cimentada na minha cabeça. E, para a minha surpresa, quando eu fiz o documentário, eu vi que não só restavam coisas, mas que restava muita coisa. Uma pessoa como eu, que conhecia muito bem o bairro, eu andava para aquele bairro o tempo todo, você procurando os lugares que você ia, em geral, eu achava o lugar. Não só achava o lugar, como alguns lugares intactos. [Ruído de passagem de cena: um carro passando] MAYRA: A escolha da linguagem cinematográfica mostra também esse interesse pessoal pelo tema.  O principal recurso usado em Variações sobre Um Quarteto de Cordas se repete em Santana em Santana: o depoimento de um único artista, nesse caso, o próprio Giorgetti.  Em Santana em Santana Ugo não é apenas o cineasta, mas assume também a posição de narrador-apresentador. Na cena que abre a narrativa, você vê um ambiente despojado, o diretor atrás de uma escrivaninha olhando para a câmera e falando o seguinte texto: [trecho do documentário Santana em Santana] Ugo Giorgetti: Santana sob o ponto de vista da história, do fato histórico, não é relevante, não há nada na história de Santana, que eu saiba, que mereça um registro significativo. Santana é uma região que fica ao norte da cidade, dividida pelo Tietê. Isto é, o Tietê é a primeira fronteira dela, que separa Santana da cidade. E o início dela, é o início mais ou menos costumeiro dos bairros de São Paulo. Quer dizer, é uma grande quantidade de terra, ocupada por uma associação entre o Estado, a Igreja e ricos proprietários. . Evidentemente essas proporções foram se desfazendo depois, principalmente os ricos proprietários, e se tornou um bairro, conforme ele se configurou, a partir de 1942”. LINI: A fala do cineasta sugere que o documentário vai investigar a história do bairro Santana. No entanto, à medida que a narrativa avança, o que se vê na tela é um percurso afetivo que pouco tem a ver com acontecimentos verificáveis, dados e informações precisas. Santana em Santana revela o cineasta à procura de sua própria história… MAYRA: Em cena, a escola que frequentou na primeira juventude, o Mirante de Santana, o cinema de bairro que hoje é shopping center. LINI: Ouve só como também é revelador esse trecho da conversa que tive com ele: GIORGETTI – O filme que mais me impactou que eu vi lá em Santa Ana foi um filme de 1960. Eu tinha 18 anos. É um filme maravilhoso não pelo, digamos assim, valor cinematográfico, é pequeno o valor cinematográfico, mas porque era um filme chamado O Julgamento de Nuremberg; o casting era inacreditável: Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift. Lini: É um bom filme. Ugo: Pô!  MAYRA: Em entrevista, o diretor também expôs a importância do processo de produção do documentário, para o tema de que ele trata: GIORGETTI: Tem alguns planos nesse filme que eu gosto muito. Tem um plano que eu acho que é muito bom, que é um plano numa tempestade. Eu falei, se prepara que vai chover, se prepara que vai ter uma puta tempestade que ocorre nesse bairro. E, de repente, o que eu acho curioso é que, no meio da tempestade, o bairro ficou um bairro. Tudo ficou um pouco impreciso, como se o tempo tivesse passado, porém deixou como um quadro impressionista, contornos no meio daquela névoa da tempestade. Daí eu reconheci o bairro.  Daí eu falei, esse é Santana. Casas meio aparecendo, outras não. Uma coisa mais na sombra, outra coisa mais evidente. Ficou muito legal aquilo. Mas tem outras coisas. Tem o meu irmão voltando da feira.  Não sei se você viu. Ele está identificado como… Lini: Não, não. Ah, então eu não identifiquei. Acho que foi uma cena muito de passagem. É, o cara voltando da feira. O maestro Mauro Giorgetti com uma puta de uma cesta. Ele nem viu que ele estava lá.  MAYRA: Essa atitude artística de Giorgetti em Santana em Santana, de individualizar a narrativa, ao invés de elucidar fatos e discursar sobre eles, faz parte de um – digamos – estilo. Segundo o diretor, ele nunca trata realmente do tema que se anuncia; ele afirma que o seu mote é, abre aspas, “ter sempre uma coisa que vista a cidade (…) você pensa que tá vendo uma coisa, mas é outra”. LINI: Ou seja, de acordo com o diretor, no fundo ele está sempre tratando de São Paulo. [Pausa.] OK, como você ouviu lá no primeiro episódio, é preciso considerar a visão do artista sobre seu próprio trabalho. Mas sem tirar de foco aquilo que a obra, ela mesma, mostra.  No caso, o documentário – sobretudo – ativa a memória do diretor e a projeta no presente. Essa projeção oferece ao espectador uma realidade construída por um discurso que é uma espécie de auto-perscrutação dos primeiros anos de vida do artista em contato com a cidade. [Efeito sonoro de tráfego em cidade: buzinas, carros, ruídos de fundo]  LINI: Uma investigação a partir do subjetivo…que é também um documento…. [trecho do documentário Santana em Santana] Ugo Giorgetti: Por isso que eu tento fazer uma coisa que deixe, pelo menos, uma impressão do mundo que eu vivi. Eu não estou fazendo poesia, não estou fazendo filmes fora, cabeça, mensagem. Isso não é comigo. [Efeito sonoro de tráfego em cidade: buzinas, carros, ruídos de fundo.]  MAYRA: O roteiro desse episódio foi escrito pela Liniane Haag Brum, que também realizou as entrevistas. A revisão do roteiro foi feita por mim, Mayra Trinca, que também apresento o episódio. LINI: A pesquisa de pós-doutorado teve orientação do professor Carlos Vogt, e seu resultado é objeto de meu trabalho no âmbito do Programa Mídia Ciência, do Labjor, com supervisão da Simone Pallone. As reportagens referentes à divulgação de “Contra o apagamento, o cinema de não ficção de Ugo Giorgetti”, foram publicadas no dossiê “Ugo Giorgetti” da Revista ComCiência. A gente vai deixar o link e a ficha técnica dos documentários na descrição do episódio. LINI: A edição de áudio foi feita pela Carolaine Cabral e a vinheta do Oxigênio é do Elias Mendez.  MAYRA: Este episódio tem o apoio da Diretoria Executiva de Apoio e Permanência, da Unicamp e da Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, a FAPESP, por meio de bolsas e também da Secretaria Executiva de Comunicação da Unicamp. MAYRA: Você encontra a gente no site oxigenio.comciencia.br, no Instagram e no Facebook, basta procurar por Oxigênio Podcast.  LINI: Se você gostou do conteúdo, compartilhe com seus amigos.

Send us a text In this episode, Marty gives Clif the movie The Party Animal to watch and Clif gives Marty the movie Bad Day At Black Rock to watch. This week on Talking Pondo, Marty and Clif take on two films that couldn't be more different, yet somehow define everything about the show.First up is Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), a tight, 82-minute neo-western starring Spencer Tracy. The conversation digs into its post-WWII paranoia, small-town hostility, and why the film's restraint and structure still feel refreshing nearly 70 years later.Then it's time for the main event: The Party Animal (1984), the movie that quite literally gave birth to Pondo. Marty and Clif break down the cult college comedy that shaped their sense of humor, introduced them to punk music, and inspired the name Pondo's Children Productions. From its skit-based structure and mock-documentary style to its outrageous gags, bizarre musical numbers, and infamous dream sequence, The Party Animal is examined both lovingly and mercilessly.#FilmPodcast #MovieDiscussion #CultClassic #80sMovies #ClassicFilm #TalkingPondo #ThePartyAnimal #BadDayAtBlackRock #CultMoviesSupport the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on FacebookX (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagramMaking Pondo on Letterboxd:Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin

This week's 1933 Fox Film Studios Year by Year episode paradoxically digs into the Hollywood beginnings of a couple of Paramount powerhouses via William Dieterle's Adorable, a musical based on a German operetta co-written by Billy Wilder (who'd be writing for Fox directly by 1934), and William K. Howard's The Power and the Glory, with an innovative screenplay by Hollywood newcomer Preston Sturges. Important early 30s Fox stars Janet Gaynor (permitted to play against type as a saucy princess who wants to play with the plebs) and Spencer Tracy (as a self-made - with a little help from his wife - tycoon) supply the charisma for the respective proceedings. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, the TIFF Lightbox Naruse retrospective continues with Hideko the Bus Conductress, The Whole Family Works, and Sudden Rain (starring Setsuko Hara), and we see a new restoration of Erich von Stroheim's famously unfinished, visually lavish, absolutely unhinged censor-baiting silent melodrama Queen Kelly. Join us as we bat the ball around – but try to keep your knickers on! Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:      1933 and Fox 0h 06m 00s:      ADORABLE (1933) [dir. William Dieterle] 0h 19m 39s:      THE POWER AND THE GLORY (1933) [dir. William K. Howard] 0h 39m 17s:      Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto: Naruse Retrospective at TIFF Lightbox (3 films) The Whole Family Works (1939), Hideko the Bus Conductress (1941) and Sudden Rain (1956) and Reconstruction of Queen Kelly, directed by Erich von Stroheim Studio Film Capsules provided by The Fox Film Corporation: 1915-1935 by Aubrey Solomon Additional studio information from: The Hollywood Story by Joel W. Finler 1933 Information from Forgotten Films to Remember by John Springer                                 +++ * 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! 

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“HABITS, COLLARS & CLOSEUPS IN CLASSIC CINEMA” - 1/12/2026 (122) Classic cinema has always had a fascination with clergy and nuns — not just as religious figures, but as real people caught between faith and the challenges of the world. When these characters take center stage, the stories often become less about doctrine and more about conscience, compassion, and moral choices.  Sometimes with a good dose of humor thrown in. In today's episode, we're going to dive into classic films that put nuns and clergy at the heart of the story. The characters portrayed are thoughtful, conflicted, sometimes heroic, and always deeply human, with stories that explore grace, hope, and the consequences of our choices.  This week, we take a look back at some unforgettable films where the collar or the veil isn't just a costume—it's the core of the story. SHOW NOTES:  Sources: “Let's Talk About ‘Black Narcissus',” April 17, 2025, by Sailor Monsoon “The Story Behind ‘Stars in My Crown',” May 29, 2024, by Henry C. Parke, www.insp.com; “‘The Nun's Story': Revisiting Audrey Hepburn's Most Overlooked Film,” January 24, 2020, by Nadra Nittle, America Magazine; “My Favourite Hitchcock: I Confess,” August 8, 2012, by Philip Oltermann, The Guardian; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; RogerEbert.com Movies Mentioned: Boys Town (1938), starring Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney & Bobs Watson; Keys of the Kingdom (1944), starring Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Edmund Gwenn & Roddy McDowell; Black Narcissus (1947) starring Deborah Kerr, David Farrar, Kathleen Byron, Flora Robson & Jean Simmons; Stars In My Crown (1950), starring Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Dean Stockwell, James Mitchell, Amanda Blake, Juano Hernandez & Ed Begley; Thunder on the Hill (1951), starring Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas, Phillip Friend, Connie Gilchrist, Norma Varden & Gladys Cooper; I, Confess (1953), starring Montgomery Clift, Anne Baxter & Karl Malden; The Nun Story (1959), starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter Finch, Dean Jagger, Peggy Ashcroft, Edith Evans, Beatrice Staright & Colleen Dewhurst; The Trouble With Angels (1966), starring Rosalind Russell, Hayley Mills, June Harding, Camilla Sparv, Binnie Barnes, Marge Redmond, Mary Wickes, Jim Hutton & Barbara Hunter; --------------------------------- 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

Happy New Year's Eve from Front Row Classics. Brandon welcomes back Scott Gardner to ring in 2026 with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. The two are taking a look at 1957's Desk Set. The film is unique to the series of Tracy/Hepburn films. It's a lighthearted romantic comedy that provides from zany holiday fun.

Desk Set Happy New Year’s Eve from Front Row Classics. Brandon welcomes back Scott Gardner to ring in 2026 with Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. The two are taking a look at 1957’s Desk Set. The film is unique to the series of Tracy/Hepburn films. It’s a lighthearted romantic comedy that provides from zany holiday … Continue reading Ep. 409- Desk Set →

Episode SummaryIn this festive installment, the hosts shake off their "Wild Turkey" hangovers and travel back to 19571111. After a deep dive into the historical and cultural shifts of the late 1950s—from the launch of Sputnik to the debut of Leave it to Beaver—the discussion turns to the workplace classic Desk Set. The hosts explore the legendary chemistry of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy, the timeless fear of being replaced by automation, and the chaotic charm of mid-century office Christmas parties.Timeline & Key Highlights00:00 – Holiday Survival: Banter about surviving Thanksgiving dinner, Aunt Gloria's attire, and the mysterious "Cooter Jack".03:04 – Destination 1957: A historical snapshot of the year, including the Space Age kickoff, school integration in Little Rock, and the birth of icons like Spike Lee and Gloria Estefan5.06:13 – 1957 Nightlife: A look at what was playing in theaters, including The Bridge on the River Kwai, 12 Angry Men, and An Affair to Remember6.08:11 – Feature Presentation: Desk Set (1957): The hosts introduce the story of Bunny Watson, a library reference clerk whose department is threatened by a massive new computer called EMERAC.15:00 – Identity & Intellectual Equality: A deep dive into Bunny Watson's character—a powerful woman in 1957 who holds her own intellectually against Richard Sumner.41:13 – The Office Christmas Party & The "Pink Slip" Incident: Discussing the film's iconic party scene and the spectactular computer malfunction that accidentally fires everyone in the building, including the company president.01:10:00 – Human Ingenuity Wins: How Bunny saves the day with a simple bobby pin, proving that human insight remains essential even as technology advances.01:37:52 – Festive Bonus Recommendations: Quick takes on other holiday watches, including It Happened One Christmas and the 1995 female Scrooge film, Ebbie.Featured Film: Desk Set (1957)The Stars: Katharine Hepburn as Bunny Watson and Spencer Tracy as Richard Sumner (their eighth film together).The Conflict: Man vs. Machine. The installation of "EMERAC" (the big brain) triggers rumors of mass layoffs.The Legacy: A commentary on gender roles and technological disruption that remains relevant in the modern era of AI and automation.Closing Thoughts"Be kind, rewind." The hosts encourage listeners to share their own favorite holiday movies as they head into the new year.

Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Katherine Kramer, daughter of producer/director Stanley Kramer. Our chat with Katherine or Kat was both edifying and easy as we had familial connections and we learned a few things in the process. Such as? Well how about what famous actress was she named after, where in the Western United States did her family move to once they left Hollywood and what films made her father a bankable director while he was still producing. We also spoke about some of his films, many of them 'message' films such as Guess Who's Coming To Dinner, Judgement at Nuremberg, The Defiant Ones and a small, off-beat comedy called It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World which co-starred Edie Adams, our host's Josh Mills's mother. In all, Stanley Kramer's films garnered 80 Academy Awards and starred everyone from Spencer Tracy to Sidney Pointier, Marlon Brando and so many, many more. Kat talked to us about her work as well – in terms of both her charity events and her film festivals, her one woman show about Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, her creepy house growing up, The Kennedy Assassination and much more. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Kat Kramer's is coming right up!  

There is something so special about history and its figures seen through the eyes and the storytelling techniques of Old Hollywood. Take this edition's movies for instance, two history lessons told with all the style and panache that only Hollywood could muster. I'll tell you all about the birth of the news itself in the company of Edward G Robinson, and then we're off to a most remarkable town run by a most remarkable Spencer Tracy... Radio entertainment this time comes courtesy of MGM! Sign up now at Patreon and gain access to hundreds more hours of this show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/attaboysecret⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as well as the Classic Movie Library, and a weekly Film Club! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hans is joined by former Federal Election Commission Chairman Allen Dickerson to discuss the pending U.S. Supreme Court case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC, originally also filed by then-Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, and the effect the Court's decision on the constitutionality of the limits on coordinated party expenditures may have on the 2026 congressional elections. Our classic movie review is of “The Last Hurrah,” the 1958 political film directed by John Ford and starring Spencer Tracy, about a reelection fight between the mayor of a big city and a civic reformer.

EPISODE 112 -  “CLASSIC CINEMA STAR OF THE MONTH: JACQUELINE WHITE” - 11/03/25 When we think of our beloved Classic film stars who are still with us, we tend to think of EVA MARIE SAINT, ANN BLYTH, KIM NOVAK, ROBERT WAGNOR, or DICK VAN DYKE, however, there is one star among us who will be turning 103 in November. The name JACQUELINE WHITE may not ring any bells today, but for a brief time in the 1940s, she was a beautiful, talented leading lady with much promise. In fact, when she was up for the lead role of the mother in the 1946 film The Yearling, she was told by the producers that she was too beautiful to portray the simple pioneer woman. The role went to JANE WYMAN, who probably would have been none-too-pleased to know that, apparently, she was just fine playing such a plain and simple woman! But as a consolation prize, Wyman was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Actress. Join us as we pay tribute to Jacqueline White and her contribution to classic cinema.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Jacqueline White Official Biography, 1946, RKO Studios; “Jacqueline White May Be The New Irene Dunne, December 1, 1946, Los Angeles Times; “Jacqueline White to Wed,” September 20, 1948, by Louella Parsons, Los Angeles Examiner; “Snappy Shots,” October 24, 1948, by Dorothy Manners, Los Angeles Examiner; “An Interview With…Jacqueline White,” by Mike Fitzgerald, Western Clippings; Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IBDB.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned: Dr. Gillespie's New Assistant  (1942), starring Lionel Barrymore, Van Johnson, & Susan Peters; Reunion in France (1942), starring Joan Crawford & John Wayne; Air Raid Wardens (1943), starring Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, & Jacqueline White; Three Hearts for Julia (1943), starring Ann Sothern & Melvyn Douglas; Pilot #5 (1943), starring Franchot Tone, Marsha Hunt, & Gene Kelly; Swing Shift Maisie (1943), starring Ann Sothern & James Craig; A Guy Named Joe (1943), starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Song of Russia (1944), starring Robert Taylor & Susan Peters; Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944), starring Spencer Tracy, Van Johnson, & Robert Walker; The Harvey Girls (1946), starring Judy Garland, John Hodiak, & Angela Lansbury; The Show Off (1946), starring Red Skelton, Marilyn Maxwell, & Marjorie Main; Banjo (1947), starring Sharron Moffat & Jacqueline White; Seven Keys To Baldpate (1947), starring Phillip Terry & Jacqueline White; Crossfire (1947), starring Robert Young, Robert Mitchum, Robert Ryan, & Gloria Grahame; Night Song (1947); starring Dana Andrews & Merle Oberon; Return of the Bad Men (1948), starring Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffries, & Jacqueline White; Mystery In Mexico (1948), starring William Lundigan & Jacqueline White; Riders on The Range (1950), starring Tim Holt & Jacqueline White; The Capture (1950), starring Lew Ayres & Teresa Wright The Narrow Margin (1952), starring Charles MacGRaw, Marie Windsor & Jacqueline White; --------------------------------- 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

For this 1932 Fox Studios Year by Year episode we watched Frank Borzage's unloved Young America, an idiosyncratic, primitive melodrama starring Spencer Tracy as a wealthy drugstore owner at odds with a disadvantaged delinquent, and Passport to Hell, Fox's surprisingly good take on the Sternberg-Dietrich formula, starring Elissa Landi as a woman of ill repute at odds with the colonial authorities in German West Africa. No rural themes in sight in this episode, just the tribulations and heroism of the underdog.  Time Codes: 0h 00m 35s:      YOUNG AMERICA (1932) [dir. Frank Borzage] 0h 28m 14s:      PASSPORT TO HELL (1932) [dir. Frank Lloyd] Studio Film Capsules provided by The Fox Film Corporation: 1915-1935 by Aubrey Solomon Additional studio information from: The Hollywood Story by Joel W. Finler 1932 Information from Forgotten Films to Remember by John Springer                                 +++ * 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! 

The Fellowship is pleased to present our discussion of the 1941 film Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, kicking off Horror Month ‘25. Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Ingrid Bergman - nuff said. Plus our usual crazy talk, geek news, and tangents

Send us a textIn this episode, we review the big three Oscar winners from 1938. Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You won Best Picture. Was it the deserving film? We talk about that and explore the other nominees. We also decide if something was snubbed. We also talk Best Actor and Best Actress. Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis won these awards. Were others better in their respective roles? We talk about it! Click and listen!!

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Tony-nominated actor, singer (and friend of GGACP) Craig Bierko (b. August 18) with this ENCORE of an interview from 2018. In this episode, Craig returns to the show to weigh in on a wide range of topics, including: the lost era of “Clubhouse TV,” the importance of a showbiz “hook,” the generosity of Alan Alda and Carol Burnett and the similarities between Yiddish theatre and “Guys & Dolls.” Also, Jack Paar gets intimate, Steve Martin plays to the cheap seats, Richard Dreyfuss “inhabits” Spencer Tracy and Ted Danson borrows from Dick Van Dyke. PLUS: Peter Tork! In praise of Richard Kind! Craig wows Stephen Sondheim! Gilbert teams with Larry David! And Nathan Lane pays tribute to…EVERYONE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

En el verano de 2001 sus amigos y los medios de comunicación creyeron que había llegado el momento de despedirse de la mayor gran estrella de la época dorada de Hollywood que había resistido hasta el siglo XXI. Pero Katharine Hepburn superó la infección respiratoria y en la primavera del año siguiente cumplía 95 años. Se organizó una pequeña fiesta para la que su apartamento se decoró con algunas grandes ampliaciones fotográficas. Emplearon tres únicas películas. Una era "La reina de África" (1951), pero las otras dos en realidad representaban lo mismo por partida doble: "La mujer del año" (1942) y "La costilla de Adán" (1949). Ambas significaban el mayor logro de su carrera, una imagen que Kate había cultivado y controlado con todo cuidado porque era más trascendente que las propias películas: la encarnación junto a Spencer Tracy de la historia de amor hollywoodiense más memorable y popular. Este reportaje pertenece al programa "El Cine de LoQueYoTeDiga" nº 449 (16x06) y fue emitido el 16 de noviembre de 2024.

Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Morgan Matson to take a look at 1943's A Guy Named Joe. This romantic, WW2 melodrama still packs an emotional punch due to the performances of Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne and Van Johnson. Brandon and Morgan discuss the MGM gloss along with Victor Fleming's well-paced direction.

A Guy Named Joe Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Morgan Matson to take a look at 1943’s A Guy Named Joe. This romantic, WW2 melodrama still packs an emotional punch due to the performances of Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne and Van Johnson. Brandon and Morgan discuss the MGM gloss along with … Continue reading Ep. 233- A Guy Named Joe →

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two legendary guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My Heart, to talk about her work. She talks about her experiences of working on Paris, Texas, and about her bucket list project, Paul Is Dead.Mark is also joined by best beloved writer, actor, and broadcaster Stephen Fry, who reflects on his enduring relationship with cinema, storytelling, and satire.In the first half of the 14 July MK3D show, uploaded last week, Mark was joined by Barbara Broccoli and John Carney to discuss the stage to screen production of Sing Street, and by actor and writer Arinzé Kene to talk about Harvest.Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:Love and MercyGrace of My HeartGas, Food, LodgingPaul Is DeadParis, TexasThe Odyssey, Christopher NolanThe Return, Uberto Pasolini, Ralph FiennesOh Brother Where Art ThouThe HobbitThere and Back AgainGaslight, Thorold Dickinson, Anton Walbrook, Diana WynyardThe Life and Death of Colonel BlimpFury, Fritz Lang, Spencer Tracy, Sylvia SidneyDambusters, Peter JacksonGuests in This Episode:Allison AndersStephen FryOpening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are essential viewing.Watch them. Love them. Share them.They are masterpieces.MK3D is a production of HLA AgencyThis episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GUEST: Crishaun the Don on the "Epstein List" drama and Trump. Calls: Big Beautiful Bill border security, not a $2T problem?The Hake Report, Friday, July 11, 2025 ADCrishaun the Don https://x.com/CrishaunTheDon - of The Misfit Nation https://rumble.com/user/TheMisfitNationThe Misfit Nation Podcast on YT https://youtube.com/@themisfitnationpodcast and Podbean https://misfitnation.podbean.com/ also on Apple and SpotifyTIMESTAMPS* (0:00:00) Start* (0:04:34) Crishaun, Complicated business guys!* (0:07:04) Crishaun the Don* (0:12:47) Hey, guys! A capella* (0:16:03) Epstein List? Going against Trump now?* (0:25:20) Trump's decency, Not about the kids… Nick F.* (0:36:07) MANUEL, CA: Epstein, blackmail, big talkers, "coverup"?* (0:42:22) MANUEL… Nick F.? white people standing up for themselves?* (0:52:52) RONNIE, OH: Big, Beautiful Bill?* (1:00:45) RONNIE: Why spend more on the border? Deportations? $2T* (1:11:42) WILLIAM III, CA, WHM: Chester Nimitz, Spencer Tracy, John Wooden* (1:15:26) WILLIAM: Epstein, don't care… Trump handled it* (1:17:06) WILLIAM: Covid shutdowns, real history* (1:19:30) WILLIAM: No war with Iran! Obamacare…* (1:22:47) WILLIAM: Akon City, Black Friday, THe Misfit Nation Podcast* (1:24:54) Akon City, tearing down America* (1:27:42) Zohran Mamdani, Communist, N—s* (1:36:05) XIAO, San Diego, 1st: Deport? China? Iran? Women?* (1:46:07) Coffees / Supers* (1:52:51) STEVE, TN, 1st: Trump set himself up! ENDBLOG https://www.thehakereport.com/blog/2025/7/11/crishaun-debunks-epstein-conspiracy-fri-7-11-25 PODCAST / Substack https://thehakereport.substack.com/p/crishaun-debunks-epstein-conspiracy HAKE NEWS from JLP https://www.thehakereport.com/jlp-news/2025/7/11/blacknbspfriday-jlp-fri-7-11-25–Hake is live M-F 9-11a PT (11-1CT/12-2ET) Call-in 1-888-775-3773 https://www.thehakereport.com/showVIDEO: YT - Rumble* - Pilled - FB - X - BitChute (Live) - Odysee*PODCAST: Substack - Apple - Spotify - Castbox - Podcast Addict*SUPER CHAT https://buymeacoffee.com/thehakereportSHOP - Printify (new!) - Cameo | All My LinksJLP Network: JLP - Church - TFS - Nick - PunchieThe views expressed on this show do not represent BOND, Jesse Lee Peterson, the Network, this Host, or this platform. No endorsement or opposition implied!The show is for general information and entertainment, and everything should be taken with a grain of salt! Get full access to HAKE at thehakereport.substack.com/subscribe

Edison invented the movie camera, right? Nope - and therein lies a Hollywood story that doesn't take place anywhere near Hollywood, with guest appearances by Greer Garson, Spencer Tracy, Jack the Ripper, and Louis Le Prince, the real inventor, and his real life mystery

JESUS AND PETER A Different View of Christ and His Catholic Church by Barry Leonardini https://www.amazon.com/JESUS-Different-Christ-Catholic-Church/dp/1587905671 Can religious topics be entertaining ? Well Jesus said he was half man and half god. It's certainly an entertaining place to start. How much of Jesus as depicted in the Bible was accurate? How much was the apostle's Peter's creation ? How much were crafty editors who wrote about Jesus four hundred years after his passing with a purpose of establishing their own multilayered religious enterprise? My feelings on Jesus's success is tied to his credibility. He had to be approachable. Jesus is somewhat naive and vulnerable. His followers were drawn to that warmth of honesty. But Jesus is also fishing for followers. So there is a calculating methodology. He doesn't want to be "caught acting" as Spencer Tracy warned. Indeed, he had a high wire act that ended badly. Whether he was or wasn't the son of god, he did live. That fact has been keeping people entertained for thousand of years. "All roads lead to Rome" was how Christ's modest preaching of charity got legs to the world stage. Jesus never made it to Rome. But Jesus's once humble apostle, Peter, did make it to Rome. He became a quasi producer/promoter of Christ's message but with a political component. Peter went on to be Pope. He was the first and only Jew to be Pope of The Holy Roman Empire. He was followed in that position by powerful political members of Rome's ruling class families and subsequent Roman emperors. It started with the emperor Nero. The savvy Nero used Peter to manage the expectations of newly arriving religious followers of Jesus and other immigrants from the vast empire. Nero also had an eye on managing Rome's own restive poor who were a growing threat to his power. The message of Jesus had been expanded from personal charity to a state funded "Bread and Circus" political event akin to welfare. Once Nero became Peter's partner, Peter became redundant. Peter was then crucified. What is it about Jerusalem and the surrounding locale that produced both Jesus and Muhammad ? Maybe it was a coincidence. Or was it because Jesus and Muhammad replaced pagan gods? Pagan gods did not promote Jesus' charity which morphed with the Catholic Church into a welfare state. That's a compelling reason for common folks to follow the prophets and stop making out of pocket offerings to pagan god statues.

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about the winners and nominees of the 10th Academy Awards. The Life of Emile Zola won for Outstanding Production. Was it the right choice? We also talk about the Best Actor and Best Actress Awards for 1937. Luise Rainer and Spencer Tracy won those awards. Click and listen!

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most celebrated adventure films of all time. Brandon is joined by author & historian John DiLeo to discuss 1937's Captain Courageous. Victor Fleming's adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's novel still tugs are the heartstrings. Brandon and John celebrate the amazing performance of Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey along with a top supporting cast including Lionel Barrymore, Mickey Rooney and Melvyn Douglas. The two also discuss the much-debated Oscar-winning performance of Spencer Tracy as Manuel. 

EPISODE 83 - “TCM FILM FESTIVAL 2025 PREVIEW” - 4/14/2025 It's that time of years again. Time for the 2025 Turner Classic Movies Film Festival, which takes place April 24-27 in Hollywood California. This year, the theme is “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.” This week, Steve and Nan offer a fun preview of the highlights of the upcoming festival and they discuss the films they are most excited to see, including great titles such as BEN HUR, SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER, GUNFI*GHT AT THE OKAY CORRAL and A GUY NAMED JOE.  SHOW NOTES:  Sources: Wikipedia.com; TCM.com; IMDBPro.com; Movies Mentioned:  The Empire Strikes Back (1980), starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, & Harrison Ford; The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), starring Jeff Bridges, Michelle Pfeiffer, & Beau Brides; Cooley High (1975), starring Lawrence Hilton Jacobs & Glenn Turman; Car Wash (1976), starring Richard Pryor, Bill Duke, & George Carlin; Greased Lightning (1977), starring Richard Pryor, Pam Grier, & Beau Bridges; Which Way is Up (1977), starring Richard Pryor & Lonette McKee; Bustin' Loose (1981), starring Richard Pryor & Cicely Tyson; Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), starring Peter Frampton & The Bee Gees; The Last Dragon (1985), starring Taimak & Vanity; Krush Groove (1985), starring Russell Simmons & LL Cool J; Beau Geste (1926), starring Ronald Colman; The Freshman (1925), starring Harold Lloyd; Misery (1990), starring Kathy Bates & James Caan; The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, & Barry Bostwick; Babe (1995), starring James Cromwell; The Enchanted Cottage (1945), starring Robert Young & Dorothy McGuire; Jaws (1975), starring Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, & Roy Scheider; Blue Velvet (1986),starring Kyle McLaughlin, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper, & Isabella Rossellini; We're No Angels (1955), starring Humphrey Bogart & Joan Bennett; Gunfight At The Okay Corral (1957), starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas; Cape Fear (1962), starring Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck and Polly Bergen; The Ritz (1976), starring Rita Moreno & Treat Williams; Gunman's Walk (1958), starring Van Heflin, James Darren, & Tab Hunter; Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), starring Robert Mitchum & Deborah Kerr; The Divorcée (1930), starring Norma Shearer & Robert Montgomery; Talk of The Town (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur, & Ronald Colman; Moonlight & Pretzels (1933), starring Leo Carrillo & Mary Brian; A Guy Named Joe (1943) starring Spencer Tracy, Irene Dunne, & Van Johnson; Ben Hur (1959), starring Charlton Heston & Stephen Boyd; Suddenly Last Summer (1959), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, & Montgomery Cliff; Brigadoon (1954), starring Gene Kelly & Syd Charisse; --------------------------------- 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

It's the 20th anniversary of one of the most legendary video games of all time; LEGO Star Wars. This week we pay homage by looking at the history of how we ended up with this classic, and why we like it.  We love running around the galaxy far, far away and finding bricks to build more bricks so we can stop the Empire. It's the classic 2005 video game LEGO Star Wars.    News Check out the Texas Star Wars and 80s themed restaurant John Carpenter is finally a star! Well, on a sidewalk in Hollywood British cereal staple Weetabix is now popular thanks to a Kentucky basketball player I need a classic Trinitron style TV for my retro video games….   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay revisited a classic 1955 Spencer Tracy classic called Bad Day at Black Rock. It's a modern day western and mystery that will keep you in suspense and keep you guessing what's really happening. You can find it at AppleTV. Shua read the last Dennis E. Taylor of his published works, Feedback. It's a very short, but very mind bending time travel tale and the weird results that it might cause. You can check it out on Audible.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay puts on the chaps and revisits the 2011 Jon Favreau passion project Cowboys & Aliens. It's a blending of genres in a fun action outing with Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig.  Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Video Games!  In 2005 game developers Traveller's Tales was tasked to create a blending of Star Wars with LEGO. The amazing LEGO sets had been out for six years at this point, but could it be translated into an interactive world? Turns out the answer is not only ‘yes', but it's ‘Yes, and it's going to be the first of many iconic follow ups with Star Wars and a variety of other franchises.' Let's take a trip back to the beginnings of the LEGO company and how it evolved into this digital version and interpretation of favorite characters and settings. Then let's look at why we love it so much! Did you love to play LEGO Star Wars? Were you a Jedi, Droid, or Shooter? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Things are really clicking together” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

The first film Fritz Lang made in the US after he fled the Nazis, Fury is the story of a man who is lynched by the residents of a small town. The film is not a groundbreaking 1950s independent production, but an MGM star vehicle from 1936, featuring one of the studio’s then newest stars, Spencer Tracy. It’s not even Fritz Lang’s best film, but you’ll see some groundbreaking technique here. Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman, Randy Dotinga and Micheline Maynard.

In this episode, Peter McCrea, the son of Hollywood legends Joel McCrea and Francis Dee, talks about growing up on their ranch with cattle, chickens, an organic vegetable garden, wood stove cooking, and being exposed to the cycle of life. Living there also featured visits from movie stars Gary Cooper, Spencer Tracy, Katherine Hepburn, and Maurice Chevalier! He also discusses his work creating philanthropic funding and micro financing for global sustainable and organic agriculture. A truly fascinating conversation I know you'll enjoy! Don't forget to follow all of the social media!  @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook  ⁠www.chrissarandon.com⁠ ⁠linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon⁠Subscribe on YouTube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

Rob Lowe's impression of Robert Wagner was so good that Mike Myers included it in “Austin Powers 2!” The legendary Robert Wagner joins Rob Lowe to talk about their decades-long friendship, his bond with Frank Sinatra, his experiences working with Spencer Tracy and Paul Newman, the secret to staying sharp and happy at 95 years old, and much more.

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.”