Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Ease on Down the Road Front Row Classics is taking a look at 1978’s The Wiz on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Based off the 1975 Broadway musical, the movie features incredible performances from the likes of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor. Brandon is joined by the producer of the … Continue reading Ep. 416- Celebrating The Wiz with Rob Cohen and Dr. Alfred Martin →

The Lost Weekend Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Picture winner of 1945. Brandon is once again joined by, friend of the podcast, Robert Bellissimo to chat about 1945’s The Lost Weekend. The film, directed by Billy Wilder, is one of the most honest indictments of alcoholism from the Golden Age … Continue reading Ep. 415- The Lost Weekend →

Pre-Code Essentials Front Row Classics welcomes authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid to chat about the films essential to an understanding of the Pre-Code era of film. Kim and Danny recently penned “Pre-Code Essentials: Must-See Cinema from Hollywood’s Untamed Era, 1930-1934” The book chronicles the history and context of the Hollywood production along with a … Continue reading Ep. 414- Pre-Code Essentials with Kim Luperi and Danny Reid →

MAXIMILIEN I recently interview pro wrestler, MAXIMILIEN, on the Front Row Network’s main feed. He also happens to be a classic film fan. Brandon welcomes “One in a Million” Maximilien to the Front Row. Maximilien is a true storyteller who is one of the fastest-rising stars on the indy wrestling scene. The two chat about … Continue reading Bonus Episode- Interview with ‘One in a Million’ MAXIMILIEN →

Happy Birthday Elvis We’re celebrating the birthday of Elvis Presley today with one of his best movies. Brandon is joined by Julia Ricci to discuss 1958’s King Creole. The film shows a young, raw Elvis at the peak of his performances powers. The movie also gives us a glimpse into his untapped acting talents. Elvis … Continue reading Ep. 413- King Creole →