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- 6 days ago2h 8m
Noir Mondial- Ch. XVII: Ossessione (1943)
Rashmi and Zach continue with the ‘Doomed Lovers’ theme of Noir with a trip to Italy for a look at another adaptation of ‘Postman Always Rings Twice’ as they unpack Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film, OSSESSIONE! Tune in today to learn more about this Visconti debut, what it does from a Noir & Melodrama angle to stand out, and how the film was almost lost entirely!
- 3 weeks ago3h 39m
Ep. 177: Grant-A-Thon – A Cary Grant Top 10 Special (with Special Guest: Ryan Frost)
The Grant-A-Thon Has Arrived! Join Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) & I as we get CARY-d away in unveiling our Top Ten Cary Grant Performances in Grant-A- Thon! Will someone like Only Angels Have Wings more than Bringing Up Baby? Will Mr. Lucky make the cut? And who lives the Hitchcock collabs more? Tune in to find out all that and more! Plus: A Sneak Peak At Our Next Top Ten Special!     Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en  
- Jun 26, 20262h 19m
Noir Mondial- Ch. XVI: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)
Rashmi & Zach begin their next Noir Unit, Doomed Lovers, with a journey back to 1946 for the all-time Noir classic, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE! Tune in today to learn more about the stories long journey to the screen, how its rich characterizations sets the tone for Noir romance to come, and how it affected the film world at large!
- Jun 19, 20261h 38m
Ep. 176: It’s A Wise Child (1931) or ‘Marion Davies & The Mystery of the Pre-Code Pregnancy’ (with Special Guest: Lara Gabrielle)
Zach welcomes back Lara Gabrielle (Author/Historian, ‘Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies) for a chat surrounding a Pre-Code Marion Davies film buried for decades until recently as they unpack the laughs & heart in the 1931 film IT’S A WISE CHILD. Hop into one of Mr. Cohen’s cars and live the screwball life at a mile a second as the duo catch up with Marions life following her sound debut, walk through the plot and the ways it showcases Davies’ range as an actor, fawn over the supporting players from Marie Prevost to James Gleason, unravel the story of why the film remained unseen for decades until the recent Warner Archive Blu-Ray release, and finally ponder over the ways the film shines a light on Davies’ talents and gives her a long overdue spotlight.   PLUS: Another Jack Benny/Marion Davies connection!   Be sure to pick up your copy of Lara’s book CAPTAIN OF HER SOUL: THE LIFE OF MARION DAVIES Website: https://mariondaviesbook.com/ Amazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Captain-Her-Soul-Marion-Davies/dp/0520384202 or look for the book at your local bookstore!   You can hear Lara talk more about Marion Davies on our previous episode covering ‘The Hollywood Revue of 1929’ here: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-132-the-hollywood-revue-of-1929-or-marion-davies-the-mystery-of-the-phantom-screen/   And be sure to follow Lara on Twitter, Instagram, and Threads by searching the handle @backlotsfilm
- Jun 6, 20262h 23m
Ep. 175: YBR TV- Adventures of Superman (1952 – 1958) or ‘Maybe I’m A Superman’
Zach welcomes back Paul Kovit (Director/Editor, ‘No Soap Radio’ ) on a marathon in Metropolis as they dive into the classic Superhero TV series, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN! Get ready to take flight with the guys as they unpack the origins of the show, demystify the casting of its cast & how they felt being part of the show, marvel at special effect & stunt snafus & successes, break down 5 episodes of the show that stand out in the first two seasons, & then finally mull over the many ways Reeves’ outing as Superman stands tall in the legacy of Superman & Superhero television at large. PLUS: Find out exactly how Zach sounds at the mention of terrible studio chiefs.   ———-   Check out Paul’s amazing work at NO SOAP RADIO   Website: https://nosoapradioplayers.com   YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nosoapradiorecreations?si=U8ee4YMPuXK3iXw0    
- May 29, 20261h 43m
Ep. 174: The Sign of the Film Maven- A Chat with Kristen Lopez about ‘Popcorn Disabilities’
This week Zach is joined by author & film journalist Kristen Lopez to dive into a subject matter oft neglected in film discourse as they chat about her new book ‘Popcorn Disabilities: The Highs and Lows of Disabled Representation in the Movies’ Join them as they discuss how the book came to be, examine a slate of Golden Age Hollywood films and how they handle dramatizing disabled stories & finding space for disabled creatives, analyze the pitfalls that can befall films and filmmakers with lack of disabled participation, and settle upon how these stories and images are vital talking points to both engage in proper film literacy & understanding the disabled community. To Buy POPCORN DISABILITIES, head over to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Popcorn-Disabilities-Disabled-Representation-Movies/dp/149308633 Barnes and Nobles:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/popcorn-disabilities-kristen-lopez/1147523323 Or at Bloomsbury Publishing: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/popcorn-disabilities-9781493086344/   To follow Kristen’s journalism endeavors, check out and consider signing up at THE FILM MAVEN https://thefilmmaven.com/ Kitten Sale for Yearly Subscription: https://thefilmmaven.com/kitten-sale (Ends at the end of May)   You can also check out Kristens Film Podcast, Ticklish Business wherever you get your podcasts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ticklish-business/id1129352801 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2v9YsVqLuXnwAoXSlIAAVc You can also support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TicklishBiz   And follow her many adventures on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenlopez88?igsh=MWh1OTQ4ODRwbGswbg== Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kristenlopez88?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/kristenklopez.bsky.social
- May 15, 20262h 1m
Ep. 173: Pardon Us (1931) or ‘Another Fine F***ing Mess’
Zach welcomes back Robert Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ Blogger, ‘My Year With Mickey) to review the parole request of Laurel & Hardy as they break in and break down their very first feature film, the 1931 comedy PARDON US.   Join the duo as they examine the odd route the Boys & Hal roach took to expand the group from shorts to feature films, unpack the way the film both has feature strength & where the film feels needlessly stretched out, wrestle with the films far too long (like way too f***ing long) sequence involving blackface, and finally settle upon the way the film influenced both the careers of the Boys and what the film has to say about taking any short IP and expanding it into a feature film.   The film discussed today, ‘Pardon Us (1931), can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlNOOQtRmmA Be sure to follow Rob’s adventure covering all the Mickey Mouse theatrical shorts with his brand new Substack, ‘My Year With Mickey’ : https://myyearwithmickey.substack.com/p/my-year-with-mickey His latest post marking his return can be read here: https://myyearwithmickey.substack.com/p/more-like-2-years
- May 8, 20262h 21m
Noir Mondial- Ch. XV: Only The River Flows (2023)
The police unit of Noir Mondial reaches its conclusion with a trip to China where Moonlight Sonata is set to the atmosphere of crime in the 90’s with the 2023 Wei Shujun crime film, ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS.   Tune in tomorrow as Rashmi & I dive deep into this compelling & trippy tale of murder against the backdrop of a changing landscape in China, and how it uses Noir elements & principles to drive that home.
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