Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Celebrating Bette Front Row Classics is celebrating the legendary Bette Davis by taking a look at some of her most underrated performances. Brandon is joined by Staff Editor of Entertainment Weekly, Rance Collins. Brandon and Rance are both unabashed Davis fans and have compiled their personal top 5 underrated performances of the legendary star. Let … Continue reading Ep. 470- Most Underrated Performances of Bette Davis with Rance Collins →

Beach Blanket Bingo Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back our friend John Malahy. John, author of TCM and Running Press’ wonderful “Summer Movies” book joins Brandon to chat about the popular series of “Beach Party” movies of the 1960s. The two cover Frankie, Annette and all of the fun/bizarre cameos. The films also … Continue reading Ep. 469- Celebrating Summer and the Beach Party Movies with John Malahy →

Twilight Zone Front Row Classics is celebrating one of television’s greatest shows. Brandon welcomes writer/producer Marc Scott Zicree to discuss his third edition of “The Twilight Zone Companion”. Brandon and Marc chat about the show’s origins and Rod Serling’s impact on popular culture. They also discuss some of the most memorable episodes along with Marc’s … Continue reading Ep. 468- Celebrating the Twilight Zone with Marc Zicree →

Tea and Sympathy Front Row Classics is taking a look at two films that were forerunners in dealing with LGBT themes in film. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to discuss Tea and Sympathy from 1956 and The Children’s Hour from 1961. The two compare and contrast the effect of the Hays Code on both … Continue reading Ep. 467- Breaking Down Tea and Sympathy and The Children’s Hour →

Queen Christina Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Greta Garbo’s greatest screen performances. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are chatting about 1933’s Queen Christina. Brandon and Emmett discuss the unusual nature of the film and the chemistry between Garbo and John Gilbert. They also discuss Rouben Mamoulian’s expert direction which exposes all … Continue reading Ep. 466- Queen Christina →