The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) - ATRM Classic | Ep. 115
In 1957, David Lean took audiences to a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Burma and somehow turned bridge building into one of cinema's great psychological dramas. The Bridge on the River Kwai became a massive hit, but behind the scenes was almost as chaotic as life in the jungle.We're unpacking two stories about the WWII epic: The wild production tale - from Lean's obsessive filmmaking in the Sri Lankan jungle to the controversy over who really wrote the screenplay (Hollywood politics got messy). Second, we dig into the craft behind the sweeping war film - the massive practical bridge construction, Alec Guinness's iconic performance, and how Lean created visual poetry out of warfare (not for the last time, either). Through segments like The Director, The Cast, and The Crew, we explore how a film about building a bridge became a meditation on honor, madness, and the absurdity of war - all while somehow making the "Colonel Bogey March" permanently stuck in your head.Telling the story of Hollywood, one movie at a time.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
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Showreel 23: All The President's Men (1976)
ATRM Showreel is a bitesize podcast from the All The Right Movies archive, where you’ll be able to hear a snapshot of one of our episodes on classic and hit films. New Showreels drop every two weeks, and if you like what you hear, you can sign up below as an ATRM Patron to listen to the full episode, and access the whole podcast archive. Becoming an ATRM Patron also gets you access to our patron-exclusive shows Double Feature and The Watchlist: Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyDon’t forget to tune in every two weeks alternate to Showreel for a brand-new episode of our flagship podcast, ATRM Classic. Episode sponsors:BetterHelp: For a 10% discount off your first month with BetterHelp, click hereConnect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
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ATRM Classic: Best of the First Half 2025
We've done the hard work so you don't have to - sifting through the first six months of ATRM Classic in 2025 to bring you some of the best bits. This highlights compilation features our best moments of insight, funniest fails, and the conversations that somehow made sense at the time. From January' to June we've curated the cream of the crop (and a few disasters that were too good not to include). Perfect for new listeners who want to know what they're getting into, or loyal fans who enjoy reliving our greatest hits. Warning: May contain traces of insightful analysis buried between the chaos.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
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Showreel 22: Return Of The Jedi (1983)
ATRM Showreel is a bitesize podcast from the All The Right Movies archive, where you’ll be able to hear a snapshot of one of our episodes on classic and hit films. New Showreels drop every two weeks, and if you like what you hear, you can sign up below as an ATRM Patron to listen to the full episode, and access the whole podcast archive. Becoming an ATRM Patron also gets you access to our patron-exclusive shows Double Feature and The Watchlist: Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyDon’t forget to tune in every two weeks alternate to Showreel for a brand-new episode of our flagship podcast, ATRM Classic. Episode sponsors:BetterHelp: For a 10% discount off your first month with BetterHelp, click hereConnect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
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An American Werewolf In London (1981) - ATRM Classic | Ep. 55
Americans David Kessler and Jack Goodman’s European trip is cut short in the north English moors when they fall foul of a lycanthrope. David awakens injured in London and quickly begins to lose resistance to his carnivorous lunar activities.Reception to John Landis’ An American Werewolf In London was a mixed bag. Popular at the box office but dismissed by critics, it went on to have a huge influence on the genre thanks to its deft mixture of horror and comedy and its ground-breaking, Oscar winning make-up effects.ATRM are here to talk 5 pointed stars and full moons but we will not be threatened by walking meatloaf.Episode sponsors:BetterHelp: For a 10% discount off your first month with BetterHelp, click hereConnect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Facebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com
Four creatives. All friends. One shared passion: filmmaking magic. Funny, insightful, and endlessly entertaining, we dive into cinema's greatest productions, telling the story of Hollywood one movie at a time.
Want to know how Kubrick made The Shining's snowy maze scenes when filming in blazing summer heat? (Hint: it involved 900 tons of salt and a furious catering department). From golden age classics to modern blockbusters, we discuss the creative chaos and analyse the artistic excellence behind the most important films ever made, each episode revealing another layer of Hollywood's story.
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