Lara and James welcome classic film commentator and author Jeremy Arnold to chat about one of the most popular MGM musicals of the 1940s, starring the one and only Judy Garland. Based on a series of short stories from New Yorker Magazine, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS depicts chapters in the lives of a St. Louis family amid the opening of the 1904 world’s fair. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, it was filmed in spectacular Technicolor and received four Oscar nominations and a Academy Juvenile Award for a superb performance from 7-year-old Margaret O’Brien.

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

TCM's Dave Karger joins for this chat about a comedy based on a 1939 play of the same name. Sheridan Whiteside (Monty Woolley) is invited to dine at the home of a wealthy factory owner, but he slips on some ice outside their house and is confined to the house while he recovers. He turns out to be a TERRIBLE houseguest, meddling in everyone’s life and inviting some interesting folks over, like paroled convicts, all while sitting in a wheelchair. But will he go too far? Or will they just kick him out? The film also stars Bette Davis the unflappable secretary.

The Man Who Came To Dinner (1942)

Orson Welles produced, co-wrote, directed and stars in his 1941 masterpiece about a rich newspaper tycoon who utters the word “rosebud” on his deathbed.  A newspaper reporter is then assigned to investigate the meaning of “rosebud,” uncovering details about a tragically complex, wealthy, powerful yet ultimately lonely life.

Citizen Kane (1941)

Based on the 1890s novel by HG Wells, this 1953 Technicolor sci-fi classic depicts a devastating Martian attack on Los Angeles. The film received the Academy Award for Special Effects and went on to influence generations of filmmakers.  Lara and James welcome two guests: Craig Barron, an Oscar-winning visual effects artist; and Andrea Kalas, the head of the Paramount Studios Archive who oversaw the restoration and preservation of the film.

The War of the Worlds (1953)

Before there was Warren Beatty in HEAVEN CAN WAIT… before there was Chris Rock in DOWN TO EARTH, there was Robert Montgomery in HERE COMES MR. JORDAN!  Join as as we travel to the great beyond — to heaven!  And who is “Mr. Jordan”, anyway?  Find out - in this episode of Classic Movie Recall.

Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

Winner of Academy Awards® for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, and Best Actress for Janet Gaynor, Sunrise is a spectacular cinematic experience.  Director F. W. Murnau’s crowning achievement is often considered the greatest silent film ever made.  It retains its power even today.

Sunrise (1927)

This beloved historical drama is on just about everyone’s top-ten list of favorite films. Based on the 1926 autobiography The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by British officer TE Lawrence, many people call it “the greatest film ever made”! In this episode, James and Lara are joined by author &amp; classic movie expert Jeremy Arnold, who shares fascinating insights on this nearly-four-hour epic.

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

In this episode of the Classic Movie Recall podcast, James Moll and Lara Scott review one of the greatest swashbuckling adventures of the 1930s, CAPTAIN BLOOD stars Errol Flynn in the role that made him a star. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz (of Casablanca fame) and co-stars Olivia De Havilland. Now you'll know why all these sword fighting, swashbuckling pirate films caught on as a staple of classic Hollywood movies.

Captain Blood (1935)

Bonnie and Clyde is a groundbreaking film that pushed the limits on sex and violence in cinema. Warren Beatty produced the film and also stars as Clyde Barrow, an ex-con during the Great Depression who falls in love with a bored waitress played by Faye Dunaway. Together they launch a violent crime spree and become America's most notorious criminals.

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Two showgirls (Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe) cross the Atlantic on a first-class ocean liner and all the eligible men on board do their best to vie for their attention. Jane Russell’s character (Dorothy) picks the handsome ones; while Marilyn Monroe’s character (Lorelei) is out for the rich ones. She’s already engaged to a mega-wealthy guy named Gus, but Gus’s father forbids the marriage and sends a detective to follow them.  And of course, being a 1950s technicolor musical, hijinks and musical numbers ensue.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

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The film takes place in Alabama in the 1930s, and is told through the eyes of two kids, a young brother and sister whose father is a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch. The first part of the film is a charming immersion into the daily playful lives of the kids, with all the youthful imaginative antics that most of us can relate to from our own childhoods. Then, when their father agrees to serve as a defense lawyer for a black man accused of rape, the film shifts from being about the kids, to being an intense courtroom drama with Atticus Finch at the center. We’re immersed in a story that confronts us with profound questions fairness, dignity and humanity. This is not just a film that’s noteworthy for tackling the subject of racism, but it’s one of the most emotionally compelling films about respect for our fellow human beings, and about -- in short -- doing the right thing.TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a stunning film that draws you in and unfolds slowly at first, which was why Lara avoided it for years. She and James talk about the power of this film to change lives (while trying not to build it up too much), the utter awesomeness of Boo Radley (played by a young Robert Duvall), and the time James drove around the Universal Studios lot and stumbled upon a cast reunion.

The film takes place in Alabama in the 1930s, and is told through the eyes of two kids, a young brother and sister whose father is a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch. The first part of the film is a charming immersion into the daily playful lives of the kids, with all the youthful imaginative antics that most of us can relate to from our own childhoods. Then, when their father agrees to serve as a defense lawyer for a black man accused of rape, the film shifts from being about the kids, to being an intense courtroom drama with Atticus Finch at the center. We’re immersed in a story that confronts us with profound questions fairness, dignity and humanity. This is not just a film that’s noteworthy for tackling the subject of racism, but it’s one of the most emotionally compelling films about respect for our fellow human beings, and about -- in short -- doing the right thing. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is a stunning film that draws you in and unfolds slowly at first, which was why Lara avoided it for years. She and James talk about the power of this film to change lives (while trying not to build it up too much), the utter awesomeness of Boo Radley (played by a young Robert Duvall), and the time James drove around the Universal Studios lot and stumbled upon a cast reunion.

To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) is a film about a good man, George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), living in a modern world of greed and corruption. George has big dreams for his life, but one thing after another prevents him from leaving his quaint hometown of Bedford Falls, where he lives an honest life with his wife (Donna Reed) and children and often puts the needs of others above his own. Things go from bad to worse for George, and when the town’s ruthless tycoon (Lionel Barrymore) sets out to destroy him his thoughts turn to suicide. However, that’s when an angel from Heaven intervenes to help George, and also hopefully earn a pair of wings…Michael Wright, CEO of Amblin Partners and former president and head of programming for TCM (Turner Classic Movies), is our Audience of One as James and Lara discuss this beloved Christmas classic. But how did a film with some very dark themes end up as a holiday favorite? Is it true that Cary Grant almost played George? Why is Jimmy Stewart sweating throughout the film? And what about that $50 bet between Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore that involved a cow? Join us and go deeper with IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and its timeless message that no man who has friends is a failure, life is a gift, and we all have an impact on those around us.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) is a film about a good man, George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), living in a modern world of greed and corruption. George has big dreams for his life, but one thing after another prevents him from leaving his quaint hometown of Bedford Falls, where he lives an honest life with his wife (Donna Reed) and children and often puts the needs of others above his own. Things go from bad to worse for George, and when the town’s ruthless tycoon (Lionel Barrymore) sets out to destroy him his thoughts turn to suicide. However, that’s when an angel from Heaven intervenes to help George, and also hopefully earn a pair of wings… Michael Wright, CEO of Amblin Partners and former president and head of programming for TCM (Turner Classic Movies), is our Audience of One as James and Lara discuss this beloved Christmas classic. But how did a film with some very dark themes end up as a holiday favorite? Is it true that Cary Grant almost played George? Why is Jimmy Stewart sweating throughout the film? And what about that $50 bet between Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore that involved a cow? Join us and go deeper with IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and its timeless message that no man who has friends is a failure, life is a gift, and we all have an impact on those around us.

It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

Arguably the greatest movie ever made about Hollywood, Billy Wilder's masterpiece SUNSET BOULEVARD is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, horror and black comedy. An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended, and she hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriter's ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death.One of the coolest thing about this film is how it blurs the lines between truth and fiction, as real-life former silent film stars play themselves, Cecil B. DeMille plays himself, and Gloria Swanson is surrounded by glamour shots from HER silent film career. Join us as we talk about all of this, some of the most memorable lines in all of film history, and how James once tried to find the mansion on Sunset Boulevard. Ready for your close-up?

Arguably the greatest movie ever made about Hollywood, Billy Wilder's masterpiece SUNSET BOULEVARD is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, horror and black comedy. An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended, and she hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriter's ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death. One of the coolest thing about this film is how it blurs the lines between truth and fiction, as real-life former silent film stars play themselves, Cecil B. DeMille plays himself, and Gloria Swanson is surrounded by glamour shots from HER silent film career. Join us as we talk about all of this, some of the most memorable lines in all of film history, and how James once tried to find the mansion on Sunset Boulevard. Ready for your close-up?

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

New York City it girl Holly Golightly (played by Audrey Hepburn) laughs and parties her way through Manhattan as she searches for a suitable (aka filthy rich) man to marry. Along the way, she meets a not-rich but gorgeous neighbor man who is a writer named Paul, played by George Peppard, who it turns out is "sponsored" by the cougarific Patricia Neal.  BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S won Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Moon River,” was directed by Blake Edwards, and was based on Truman Capote’s best-selling novella. In our review, James and Lara get into how, if you don't look closely, you might miss some of the darker themes of the film. SHOULD the classic song have gone, "Two prostitutes...off to see the world???" But New York City and everyone that lives there all look so GOOD. Wanda Soileau, a vintage clothing expert and owner of Playclothes in Burbank, is our Audience of One and breaks down Audrey's timeless Givenchy looks. After listening to this, you might be ready to hop the closest bus to Manhattan, drape some pearls over your LBD, and reinvent yourself while peering over your dark sunglasses and calling everyone "darling."

New York City it girl Holly Golightly (played by Audrey Hepburn) laughs and parties her way through Manhattan as she searches for a suitable (aka filthy rich) man to marry. Along the way, she meets a not-rich but gorgeous neighbor man who is a writer named Paul, played by George Peppard, who it turns out is "sponsored" by the cougarific Patricia Neal. BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S won Oscars for Best Original Score and Best Original Song for “Moon River,” was directed by Blake Edwards, and was based on Truman Capote’s best-selling novella. In our review, James and Lara get into how, if you don't look closely, you might miss some of the darker themes of the film. SHOULD the classic song have gone, "Two prostitutes...off to see the world???" But New York City and everyone that lives there all look so GOOD. Wanda Soileau, a vintage clothing expert and owner of Playclothes in Burbank, is our Audience of One and breaks down Audrey's timeless Givenchy looks. After listening to this, you might be ready to hop the closest bus to Manhattan, drape some pearls over your LBD, and reinvent yourself while peering over your dark sunglasses and calling everyone "darling."

Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)

In REAR WINDOW, Jimmy Stewart plays a photographer who is in a wheelchair in his New York City apartment with a broken leg. To pass the time, he spends his days looking out the window at his neighbors with a telephoto lens on his camera. His imagination starts to run wild, and he suspects murder when he notices that a man’s bedridden wife has disappeared. Grace Kelly plays Jimmy’s neglected girlfriend who wishes he would focus on HER instead of all his neighbors.  REAR WINDOW is one of the most iconic mystery thrillers of all time from the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock.In this episode, James and Lara talk about what screenwriter John Michael Hayes did to capture the essence of who Grace Kelly really was, Hitch’s silent film roots, and how a shirtless Jimmy Stewart getting a massage left Lara feeling confused. We also discuss REAR WINDOW’s Oscar nominations, Alfred Hitchcock’s cameo, and the effectiveness of the sound design. Open up your windows and blinds, uncap your telephoto lens, and get ready to wonder what’s going on behind closed doors in a film that has been called the best example of classic Hitchcock cinema.

In REAR WINDOW, Jimmy Stewart plays a photographer who is in a wheelchair in his New York City apartment with a broken leg. To pass the time, he spends his days looking out the window at his neighbors with a telephoto lens on his camera. His imagination starts to run wild, and he suspects murder when he notices that a man’s bedridden wife has disappeared. Grace Kelly plays Jimmy’s neglected girlfriend who wishes he would focus on HER instead of all his neighbors. REAR WINDOW is one of the most iconic mystery thrillers of all time from the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. In this episode, James and Lara talk about what screenwriter John Michael Hayes did to capture the essence of who Grace Kelly really was, Hitch’s silent film roots, and how a shirtless Jimmy Stewart getting a massage left Lara feeling confused. We also discuss REAR WINDOW’s Oscar nominations, Alfred Hitchcock’s cameo, and the effectiveness of the sound design. Open up your windows and blinds, uncap your telephoto lens, and get ready to wonder what’s going on behind closed doors in a film that has been called the best example of classic Hitchcock cinema.

Rear Window (1954)

Could it actually be true that leading up to ALL ABOUT EVE, Bette Davis was considered box office poison? And why was her voice so raspy in this film, anyway? James and Lara break it all down, including how Bette was friends with an onscreen nemesis, the Oscar race of Bette vs. Anne vs. Gloria Swanson for SUNSET BOULEVARD, which two co-stars got married, Marilyn Monroe’s role in all of this, and the true story the film is based on. Fasten your seatbelt…it’s going to be a BUMPY episode.

All About Eve (1950)

This is a classic film noir that begins with a murder confession. Fred MacMurray plays Walter Neff, and he’s come to his office to record what he’s done and how he’s done it. Even though we know up front what’s happened, we don’t know everything, and there are a lot of twists along the way. We learn in flashback and voiceover that Walter is an insurance salesman who helped Phyllis Dietrichson, brilliantly played by Barbara Stanwyck, knock off her wealthy husband, who had taken out—unbeknownst to him—a double indemnity insurance policy…meaning that an insurance company will pay double on some policies for certain accidents. Edward G. Robinson is Byron Keyes, an insurance claims manager that works with Walter and knows that something is not right with the "accident" the husband had, and begins an investigation. Will the lovers get away with the perfect crime? Will they live happily ever after? And will you ever look at the dad from MY THREE SONGS the same way ever again? Voiceover actor Susan Eisenberg is our Audience of One and talks with us about the brilliance of Stanny...and THAT ending. In fact, we come back after the ending of the show to talk about the ending and what the ending ALMOST was.  DOUBLE INDEMNITY is one of those must-see movies that is one of our all-time favorites.

Double Indemnity (1944)

THE WIZARD OF OZ is a 1939 classic film beloved by children everywhere, but how does it hold up when you watch it as a grownup? For starters, the Wicked Witch of the West seems even MORE terrifying! James and Lara get into it with our “Audience of TWO”, Natalie Lipka and Wayne Frazier of the Hollywood Close-Up podcast. They also discuss the child star that MGM head Louis B. Mayer originally wanted to play Dorothy, who was set to play the Tin Man before the character's makeup made him sick, why director Victor Fleming had to leave the project, and so much more in an episode that will take you Over the Rainbow.

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Claudette Colbert jumps ship (literally) to escape her father’s disapproval and she ends up meeting Clark Gable on a bus. What could possibly go right? Join Lara Scott and James Moll as they welcome Randy Haberkamp from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts &amp; Sciences to talk about one of the greatest and earliest romantic comedies of all time: Frank Capra’s IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT.

It Happened One Night (1934)

From the “master of suspense” himself, Alfred Hitchcock, this 1940 film is the story of a young woman who marries a grieving widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife who recently died mysterious death.  It’s creepy yet enthralling, gothic yet romantic, filmed in stunning black &amp; white. With incredible performances from Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine and Judith Anderson, this is just about everything you want in a classic movie.

Rebecca (1940)

Charlie Chaplin, playing his iconic Tramp character, falls in love with a blind flower girl...and hilarity ensues? What happens when one person writes, stars, edits, and directs a movie? And is the ending of this film possibly the GREATEST ending ever? (ALERT: We don't spoil the ending.)If you've never seen a silent film, or thought you hated the genre, CITY LIGHTS is the movie to watch. After you see this and your heart fills with hope, you might be inspired to say, just as The Tramp did (via title card), "Tomorrow the birds will sing."

Charlie Chaplin, playing his iconic Tramp character, falls in love with a blind flower girl...and hilarity ensues? What happens when one person writes, stars, edits, and directs a movie? And is the ending of this film possibly the GREATEST ending ever? (ALERT: We don't spoil the ending.) If you've never seen a silent film, or thought you hated the genre, CITY LIGHTS is the movie to watch. After you see this and your heart fills with hope, you might be inspired to say, just as The Tramp did (via title card), "Tomorrow the birds will sing."

City Lights (1931)

NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) is a classic Alfred Hitchcock suspense thriller about a case of mistaken identity. Cary Grant stars as tanned and tailored NYC ad exec Roger Thornhill, who is mistaken for a government agent by bad guy James Mason. Mason's men pursue Cary across the country as they attempt to stop him from stopping their plan to smuggle out microfilm containing government secrets. Along the way, Cary meets a cool Hitchcock blonde in the form of Eva Marie Saint, who may be dangerous as well as mysterious. In this episode, Lara admits that she was confused by the plot, but it turns out she's not the only one--one of the stars admitted that they couldn't make "head or tail" of the script after they'd filmed a third of it! James and Lara also talk about the rumor of a rare SECOND Hitchcock cameo in NORTH BY NORTHWEST, the beloved Hollywood legend who wanted to play Roger, and where the famous crop duster scene was filmed (NOT Indiana). Join us and find out why this is only the SECOND film that's received a perfect 100 Recall Rating!

NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) is a classic Alfred Hitchcock suspense thriller about a case of mistaken identity. Cary Grant stars as tanned and tailored NYC ad exec Roger Thornhill, who is mistaken for a government agent by bad guy James Mason. Mason's men pursue Cary across the country as they attempt to stop him from stopping their plan to smuggle out microfilm containing government secrets. Along the way, Cary meets a cool Hitchcock blonde in the form of Eva Marie Saint, who may be dangerous as well as mysterious. In this episode, Lara admits that she was confused by the plot, but it turns out she's not the only one--one of the stars admitted that they couldn't make "head or tail" of the script after they'd filmed a third of it! James and Lara also talk about the rumor of a rare SECOND Hitchcock cameo in NORTH BY NORTHWEST, the beloved Hollywood legend who wanted to play Roger, and where the famous crop duster scene was filmed (NOT Indiana). Join us and find out why this is only the SECOND film that's received a perfect 100 Recall Rating!

North by Northwest (1959)

In THE MALTESE FALCON, Humphrey Bogart plays Sam Spade, a San Francisco detective who is visited by Brigid O’Shaunessy (Mary Astor), who says she needs help finding her missing sister. Sam soon learns that all is not as it appears in Brigid’s life, and things get even more complicated when a dangerous rich man (Sydney Greenstreet, nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this role) and his accomplice (Peter Lorre) show up. As a few murders stir things up, Brigid seeks Sam’s protection while employing some impressive film noir femme fatale feminine wiles…as everyone chases after one of the most famous MacGuffins in cinematic history, the bejeweled bird known as The Maltese Falcon.This is THE film that made Humphrey Bogart a superstar, and established the “Bogie character” of a flawed tough-guy hero who ultimately turns out to have a good heart. But who did Bogie have to thank for this role? In this episode, we get into which big star kept turning down parts that became iconic roles for Bogie, why the third time was the charm in bringing Dashiell Hammett’s MALTESE FALCON novel to the screen, John Huston as a first-time director, and which co-star was so close to Bogart that Bogie and future wife Lauren Bacall used to rendezvous at his ranch.

In THE MALTESE FALCON, Humphrey Bogart plays Sam Spade, a San Francisco detective who is visited by Brigid O’Shaunessy (Mary Astor), who says she needs help finding her missing sister. Sam soon learns that all is not as it appears in Brigid’s life, and things get even more complicated when a dangerous rich man (Sydney Greenstreet, nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this role) and his accomplice (Peter Lorre) show up. As a few murders stir things up, Brigid seeks Sam’s protection while employing some impressive film noir femme fatale feminine wiles…as everyone chases after one of the most famous MacGuffins in cinematic history, the bejeweled bird known as The Maltese Falcon. This is THE film that made Humphrey Bogart a superstar, and established the “Bogie character” of a flawed tough-guy hero who ultimately turns out to have a good heart. But who did Bogie have to thank for this role? In this episode, we get into which big star kept turning down parts that became iconic roles for Bogie, why the third time was the charm in bringing Dashiell Hammett’s MALTESE FALCON novel to the screen, John Huston as a first-time director, and which co-star was so close to Bogart that Bogie and future wife Lauren Bacall used to rendezvous at his ranch.

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

What did the film CHICKEN EVERY SUNDAY have to do with the making of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET? Did Santa actually play himself? And why was Maureen O’Hara so mad when she got the call to head to New York to make this movie? Put on your favorite ugly Christmas sweater, grab some hot cocoa, and join James and Lara as they discuss this beloved 1947 holiday classic, which got its start in a crowded Los Angeles department store on Christmas Eve…

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut, 1953's ROMAN HOLIDAY is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy. Audrey plays a princess who is on a tour of Europe; when her hectic schedule overwhelms her she flees her country's embassy and runs into Gregory Peck. He has no idea who she is, she doesn't know he's an American newspaperman, and she ends up back at his apartment since he can't quite get rid of her (why was he trying to?). Gregory sleeps through his scheduled interview with the princess the next morning and while trying to avoid getting into trouble with his boss he realizes who is back at his apartment and bets his boss that he can get an exclusive interview with the princess.What's not to love about two of the best-looking people on the planet riding a scooter and running around Rome during one magical day? James and Lara talk about the brilliance of William Wyler's direction and the stunning black-and-white photography, all the men that love this chick flick, Audrey's posture, the famous scene at the mouth of truth, and how ROMAN HOLIDAY is a near-perfect example of why people still love Classic Hollywood romantic movies.

With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut, 1953's ROMAN HOLIDAY is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy. Audrey plays a princess who is on a tour of Europe; when her hectic schedule overwhelms her she flees her country's embassy and runs into Gregory Peck. He has no idea who she is, she doesn't know he's an American newspaperman, and she ends up back at his apartment since he can't quite get rid of her (why was he trying to?). Gregory sleeps through his scheduled interview with the princess the next morning and while trying to avoid getting into trouble with his boss he realizes who is back at his apartment and bets his boss that he can get an exclusive interview with the princess. What's not to love about two of the best-looking people on the planet riding a scooter and running around Rome during one magical day? James and Lara talk about the brilliance of William Wyler's direction and the stunning black-and-white photography, all the men that love this chick flick, Audrey's posture, the famous scene at the mouth of truth, and how ROMAN HOLIDAY is a near-perfect example of why people still love Classic Hollywood romantic movies.

Roman Holiday (1953)

THE THIN MAN (1934) has been called the original comedy detective film, and is based on the book by Dashiell Hammett. William Powell and Myrna Loy star as husband and wife detective team Nick and Nora Charles. Nick has married Nora, an heiress from a wealthy Sam Francisco family, and retired from his days as a detective to enjoy the good life. When the two visit New York City, Nick is drawn back into service after an old friend of his, Clyde, disappears. After Clyde’s secretary/girlfriend Is murdered, all signs point to Clyde as the guy who did it.  His daughter, played by Mia Farrow's mom, Maureen O'Sullivan, refuses to believe it and hires Nick to crack the case. Did you know that THE THIN MAN started out as a B picture, and then turned into a phenomenon? James and Lara talk about the popularity of the breakout star of the film, Nick and Nora's dog, Asta (played by canine actor Skippy), the Oscar nominations THE THIN MAN received, and who the title of the film refers to (NOT star William Powell...in this picture, at least).

THE THIN MAN (1934) has been called the original comedy detective film, and is based on the book by Dashiell Hammett. William Powell and Myrna Loy star as husband and wife detective team Nick and Nora Charles. Nick has married Nora, an heiress from a wealthy Sam Francisco family, and retired from his days as a detective to enjoy the good life. When the two visit New York City, Nick is drawn back into service after an old friend of his, Clyde, disappears. After Clyde’s secretary/girlfriend Is murdered, all signs point to Clyde as the guy who did it. His daughter, played by Mia Farrow's mom, Maureen O'Sullivan, refuses to believe it and hires Nick to crack the case. Did you know that THE THIN MAN started out as a B picture, and then turned into a phenomenon? James and Lara talk about the popularity of the breakout star of the film, Nick and Nora's dog, Asta (played by canine actor Skippy), the Oscar nominations THE THIN MAN received, and who the title of the film refers to (NOT star William Powell...in this picture, at least).

The Thin Man (1934)

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952) is the epitome of classic Hollywood MGM movie magic, and is a musical about the birth of the Hollywood musical. The film is set in the 1920s, when silent films were being pushed aside by “talkies.” Gene Kelly plays Don Lockwood, a popular silent film star who is famous for his on-screen romances with Lina Lamont, played by Jean Hagen. Behind the scenes, Lina is a total diva who happens to have a high-pitched, whiny voice that will never work for a film with sound. Enter Debbie Reynolds as Cathy, a young actress who falls for Don and has the perfect voice that can be dubbed in for Lina’s…SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN has a great plot, but the real appeal of this film, in our opinion, is the trio of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor, plus the memorable songs. In this episode, we talk about how SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN was basically made as an excuse to recycle songs from the twenties and thirties, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen as co-directors, and the superstar singer, dancer, and actor who was rumored to have helped Debbie Reynolds work on her dancing after he found her crying under a piano after leaving a rehearsal. Grab an umbrella and get ready to jump into what many people consider the greatest movie musical ever made!

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952) is the epitome of classic Hollywood MGM movie magic, and is a musical about the birth of the Hollywood musical. The film is set in the 1920s, when silent films were being pushed aside by “talkies.” Gene Kelly plays Don Lockwood, a popular silent film star who is famous for his on-screen romances with Lina Lamont, played by Jean Hagen. Behind the scenes, Lina is a total diva who happens to have a high-pitched, whiny voice that will never work for a film with sound. Enter Debbie Reynolds as Cathy, a young actress who falls for Don and has the perfect voice that can be dubbed in for Lina’s… SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN has a great plot, but the real appeal of this film, in our opinion, is the trio of Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald O’Connor, plus the memorable songs. In this episode, we talk about how SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN was basically made as an excuse to recycle songs from the twenties and thirties, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen as co-directors, and the superstar singer, dancer, and actor who was rumored to have helped Debbie Reynolds work on her dancing after he found her crying under a piano after leaving a rehearsal. Grab an umbrella and get ready to jump into what many people consider the greatest movie musical ever made!

Singin' in the Rain (1952)

No one writes and directs a film quite like the immortal Billy Wilder. In this episode we discuss THE APARTMENT (1960) with our guest Bob Bookman, a film fanatic and longtime Hollywood agent. Bob tells us about his unique encounter with Wilder, and then shares a surprising theory about the film.  Also: what did Wilder really think of Jack Lemmon? Did Shirley MacLaine act in a past life? How did this film impact Cameron Crowe’s life and work?

The Apartment (1960)

GILDA takes place in a glamorous nightclub/casino in South America, where everyone appears to be running away from something and on their way somewhere else. George Macready plays the sinister boss Ballin Mundson, who rescues a down-and-out Johnny Farrell, played by Glenn Ford, from gambling on the docks. Johnny becomes his right-hand man at the casino, and everything is going great for Johnny until Ballin shows up with a wife, the hair-tossing, guitar-strumming Gilda, played by love goddess Rita Hayworth. Things get sticky very quickly, as Ballin comes to realize that although both Johnny and Gilda claim to be all future and no past, they knew each other before…GILDA is a must-see film for Rita’s iconic character, who is an intoxicating mix of innocence and sin. In this episode, we talk about the love triangle and subplot, which may help you to understand the film if you found it confusing when you first watched it. Writer, speaker, and expert on THE HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM Kimberly Truhler (www.Glamamor.com) joins us to talk about costumes that make it look like Gilda is going into battle, what an "intrigant" is in the world of film noir, and how that gravity-defying, strapless, Jean Louis dress actually stayed put as Rita shimmied and shook during her famous striptease number. Put the blame on Mame, boys, mutter “Pardon me, but your husband is showing,” and prepare to be driven crazy with lust and jealousy in an exotic location as we dive into GILDA’S world of endless night.

GILDA takes place in a glamorous nightclub/casino in South America, where everyone appears to be running away from something and on their way somewhere else. George Macready plays the sinister boss Ballin Mundson, who rescues a down-and-out Johnny Farrell, played by Glenn Ford, from gambling on the docks. Johnny becomes his right-hand man at the casino, and everything is going great for Johnny until Ballin shows up with a wife, the hair-tossing, guitar-strumming Gilda, played by love goddess Rita Hayworth. Things get sticky very quickly, as Ballin comes to realize that although both Johnny and Gilda claim to be all future and no past, they knew each other before… GILDA is a must-see film for Rita’s iconic character, who is an intoxicating mix of innocence and sin. In this episode, we talk about the love triangle and subplot, which may help you to understand the film if you found it confusing when you first watched it. Writer, speaker, and expert on THE HISTORY OF FASHION IN FILM Kimberly Truhler (<a href="http://www.Glamamor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Glamamor.com</a>) joins us to talk about costumes that make it look like Gilda is going into battle, what an "intrigant" is in the world of film noir, and how that gravity-defying, strapless, Jean Louis dress actually stayed put as Rita shimmied and shook during her famous striptease number. Put the blame on Mame, boys, mutter “Pardon me, but your husband is showing,” and prepare to be driven crazy with lust and jealousy in an exotic location as we dive into GILDA’S world of endless night.

Gilda (1946)

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