Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Celebrating Marilyn Front Row Classics will be celebrating the centennial of Marilyn Monroe throughout 2026. Our first episode welcomes podcaster and Monroe fan, Paul Walsh. Brandon and Paul are chatting about Marilyn’s unfinished final film, Something’s Got to Give in 1962. They discuss the legendary production history surrounding the film which evenutally became 1963’s Move … Continue reading Ep. 435- Discussing 1962’s Something’s Got to Give →

Shadow of a Doubt Front Row Classics is taking a look at Alfred Hitchcock’s personal favorite of all his films. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner to chat about 1943’s Shadow of A Doubt. Brandon and Scott discuss the realism and small-town quality that makes the film different among the rest of Hitchcock’s canon. They … Continue reading Ep. 434- Shadow of a Doubt →

Here’s Lucy Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Tony Maietta, to take a look at Lucille Ball’s third show. Here’s Lucy. Brandon and Tony each pick two favorite episodes from the sixth season run. They also chat about the series’ most famous episode guest starring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Don’t forget to follow/reach … Continue reading Ep. 433- Celebrating Here’s Lucy with Tony Maietta →

Xanadu Front Row Classics is taking a look at a movie that’s a little off-the-beaten-path for the show. Brandon is joined by film historian Sloan De Forest to chat about 1980’s Xanadu. The movie, one of the most popular “bad films” of all time, remains a cult classic with many classic film inpirations. Brandon and … Continue reading Ep. 432-Xanadu →

Dr Zhivago It’s Oscar Night and Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most nominated films from 1965. Brandon is joined by Emmett Stanton and Matt Duffy to discuss Doctor Zhivago. The hosts chat about the epic nature of David Lean’s storytelling, the wonderful performances of the ensemble cast and the … Continue reading Ep. 431- Doctor Zhivago →