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Shadows from Venetian blinds, cigarette smoke, a dangerous woman, and a gullible insurance salesman all combine for one of the most beloved film noirs of all time. Double Indemnity has all the mood, suspense, and personal narration you'd come t
Laugh out loud at the fan-girl drama on full display in the film Bye Bye Birdie! This classic 60's musical pokes fun at the ravenous adoration of teens when mega rockstar Conrad Birdie is about to go into military service. He has one last TV ap
Another slam dunk from director Billy Wilder, Witness for the Prosecution is the combined genius of humorous Wilder, a brilliant cast, and the world's favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie. Witness for the Prosecution may not be the most fam
Heaven's above! Jack Benny is an angel sent on a mission to end the world by playing his trumpet on the top of a hotel at midnight, and if he fails he can't come back to play in the celestial orchestra. Despite his purest intentions, he's met w
Known for scaring the socks of countless Baby Boomers during the 1950s, Invaders From Mars tells the story of starstruck David MacLean, the young sole witness of aliens noisily landing in his backyard in the wee hours of the morning. His father
In the heart of the American Midwest, "Oklahoma!" unfolds with romance, rivalry, and the promise of a new frontier. Set in the early 1900s, the musical follows the love story between cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey, amidst a backdrop of commu
Scheming husband, Tony Wendice plots the murder of his adulterous wife, Margot, to free himself of their unhappy marriage but keep her money. In "Strangers on a Train" fashion, he lures an old acquaintance to his apartment to blackmail him int
Dark and unsettling, Sunset Boulevard casts a shadow over Hollywood's regard for past idols and what happens when the sun goes down on an actress' career and the price of fame. Real-life Gloria Swanson plays an aging silent film star whose des
Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn team up for a hilarious comedy involving dinosaur bones, leopards, and constant wardrobe changes! Robin and Jenn discuss how Grant and Hepburn became the dream team for four legendary films, the amazing characte
Well, shoot. Here it is 2024 and Pan Am isn't booking commercial flights to space and I can't tour the moon after spending the night at a Hilton Hotel in the sky!However, Stanley Kubrick was considered to make some of the most cutting-edge film
Starring father-daughter duo Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, Paper Moon is a captivating Great Depression Era film that follows a con man and Addie, who may or may not be his daughter. Filled with laughs and heart, Robin and Jenn discuss all their favor
Robin and our next guest host for this month, Jenn, talk about one of Paul Newman's greatest films from the 1960s, Cool Hand Luke. The gut-wrenching story of indomitable inmate, Luke, who creates a loyal following within a prison work camp. Th
Along with Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator, To Be or Not To Be is one of the greatest WWII films to mock Hitler during the war. Made by German director, Ernst Lubitsch and starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, this dark comedy tells the
Robin and guest host Chris discuss All About Eve, a historical landmark of a film with a meticulous screenplay, matchless performances by all the cast, and hand-wringing tension! There's plenty to unpack behind the scenes of this one: Bette Dav
This episode features Lisa's favorite comedy of all time, It Happened One Night with the dashing Clark Gable and darling Claudette Colbert. FINALLY, the moment we've been waiting for. We love lots of old movies, clearly, but this is really one
Audrey Hepburn plays the lovely Princess Anne who, after reaching the end of her rope with tedious royal tasks, goes AWOL to wander amongst the hoi polloi. Listen to Robin and Lisa discuss one of film's greatest romantic comedies and Audrey's
Set against the backdrop of World War II, "Casablanca" follows Rick Blaine, a cynical expatriate and nightclub owner in Morocco, who must choose between his love for a former flame, Ilsa Lund, and helping her resistance leader husband escape th
If you haven't seen the gold standard of chick flicks, An Affair to Remember, now's your chance! Starring Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant, two people comfortably engaged to their respective millionaires discover there may be more to life and love t
Like onions and ogres, this movie has layers, but what do you expect with a film starring John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart and directed by John Ford? Robin's favorite Western, this one has everything, even for those who are hesitant to watch the ge
Listen as Robin and Lisa discuss "A Raisin in the Sun," written by Lorraine Hansberry, a seminal American play that explores the dreams and struggles of a Black family on the cusp of change. Set in 1950s Chicago, it delves into issues of race,
It's time to round out your research of Elvis Presley by perusing his Hollywood pieces! The King of Rock and Roll did 31 films in 13 years, and Robin and Lisa discuss three of his most popular! King Creole, Viva Las Vegas, and Blue Hawaii, with
In How to Marry a Millionaire, three savvy women hatch a plan: ditch the "average Joes" for deep-pocketed gents. From glamorous escapades to comedic mishaps, they navigate high society's pitfalls in stilettos and wit. Join Robin and Lisa as we
It's not Christmas without It's a Wonderful Life and James Stewart charming us with his boy-next-door persona and distinctive voice. Join our discussion about how this legendary Christmas classic was made, his harrowing war experiences, and his
One of Hollywood's most renowned stars from its Golden Age, Maureen O'Hara lights up the screen in not one but two of her most celebrated classic films! Join Robin and Lisa's discussion of a holiday classic that almost wasn't made and why it re
You've probably seen Danny Kaye in White Christmas, but have you seen him in his comedy, The Inspector General? You'll bust a gut watching Danny Kaye's antics in this one, and be sure to listen to Robin and Lisa as we discuss more about this le
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