Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

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 →

Havana Widows Front Row Classics is taking a look at a pre-code gem. Brandon is joined by Sophia D’Aurelio Adair to chat about this charming film directed by Ray Enright. The movie is led by the unflappbale team of Joan Blondell and Glenda Farrell. Brandon and Sophia discuss some memorable moments and pine for the … Continue reading Ep. 430- Havana Widows →