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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Classic Film Podcast for the Front Row Network
Hollywood
Alfred Hitchcock
Hollywood Golden Age
Film Noir
The Wizard Of Oz
Lucille Ball
Bette Davis
Robert Redford
I Love Lucy
The Golden Girls
Gene Hackman
Warner Brothers
Judy Garland
Christmas
Marilyn Monroe
Barbara Stanwyck
New York City
Cary Grant
The Young and the Restless
Wrestling

There are some movies that simply traverse the limits of time. Movies that never age and always speak sublime truths to us all. These are the movies that will last forever. These are the movies we long to discuss. These are the Classics.

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Front Row Classics welcomes actor, performer and classic film fan, Josh Sanders. Josh, also known as Ziegfeld Boy, discusses growing up in Australia as a classic film fan. He also mentions what pushed him to be fascinated by the technologies during t... more

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back our friend John Malahy. Brandon and John are taking a look at the year 1951. It was a banner year of films that reflected both the Hollywood studio era and the new Actors Studio style of acting that have ... more

Front Row Classics is celebrating the 55th anniversary of one of the most beloved family films ever made. Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory remains an genuine work of "pure imagination". Brandon and Emmett Stanton chat about all of the most memorab... more

Front Row Classics welcomes back author Kristen Lopez to chat about her newest volume of "But Have You Read the Book?". Kristen recently penned "But Have You Read the Book? Romance Edition: 40 Love Stories That Inspired Our Favorite Films". The book ... more

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Sloan De Forest
Film historian and frequent guest on the show
Front Row Classics / The Front Row Network
Episode: Ep. 512- Anastasia
Mark Bego
Author and music journalist who writes biographies and memoirs of musicians and entertainment figures
Author and biographer
Episode: Ep. 509- I'm a Believer with Mark Bego
Paul Klein
PhD student and film historian, co-host of Cold War Cinema
Cold War Cinema Podcast
Episode: Ep. 508- Seven Days in May
Howard Gutner
Author and interviewer guest discussing Travis Banton
Author of a book on Travis Banton
Episode: Ep. 507-Banton of Paramount with Howard Gutner
Maureen Lenker
Film critic, commentator and guest on Front Row Classics
Episode: Ep. 506-Top 5 Most Sweltering Movies with Maureen Lenker
Charlie High
Performer, Judy Garland tribute artist
Self / HeyCharlieHigh project
Episode: Ep. 504- Celebrating ShowBiz with Charlie High
Mayukh Sen
Film writer and author known for Merle Oberon book, co-author of the discussed book on soap operas
Author, Film writer
Episode: Ep. 502- Love in the Afternoon & Evening with Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen
Charlotte Druckman
Expert on soaps and anthology projects; editor; co-author of the book
Author / Editor
Episode: Ep. 502- Love in the Afternoon & Evening with Charlotte Druckman and Mayukh Sen
Madeline King Porter
Author of the James Mason biography discussed in the episode
Author, book about James Mason
Episode: Ep. 501- CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason

Host

Brandon Davis
Host of Front Row Classics, a long-time film enthusiast and interviewer with a focus on Hollywood's Golden Age.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 207 ratings
  • Gregory Peck Discussion

    I found you through Robert Bellissimo and his discussion with you and I am so happy and grateful that I did. Fantastic conversation with Gregory Peck’s son Anthony.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy Kimmy
    United States7 months ago
  • Fabulous!

    Glad I found you! Very good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jersey Girl in Vermont
    United States9 months ago
  • Love this podcast!

    From the first time I heard an episode, this became one of my favorite podcasts. Brandon is an excellent interviewer and his topics and guests are top-tier. Great stuff, all around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen of the DP
    United States9 months ago
  • Disappointing. Yet another fanboy postcast

    The host seems knowledgeable and has actually seen the movie unlike other postcasters! Unfortunately, he is most comfortable talking about the actors and the backstage gossip. I listened to several episodes and there was no hint of themes or subtext.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sparky.tx
    United States9 months ago
  • Can't help but add left-wing commentary

    Host knows movies but can't help but add current politics to virtually every classic movie discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Daddy day kid
    United States10 months ago

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Ep. 508- Seven Days in May
Q: What makes this film a standout example of political thriller cinema from the era?
The combination of a taut, near-two-hour runtime with a tightly plotted conspiracy, documentary-like casting and mise-en-scene, and performances by Lancaster and Douglas create a psychological and political claustrophobia that still resonates with contemporary anxieties about power, media, and democracy.
Ep. 501- CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason
Q: Duke, what do you hope we all take away and learn about your grandfather when we're done with this book?
The hope is that readers see Mason as a complete person—an exceptionally skilled actor, an artist in his own right, humble and authentic, whose career illuminates the evolution of cinema across multiple eras.
Ep. 501- CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason
Q: What is your favorite movie of his, and why did it stand out for you?
Favorite selections varied among the interviewees, with a preference for films that showcased his emotional complexity and ability to inhabit difficult roles, such as Last of Sheila and A Star Is Born, illustrating his versatility beyond marquee fame.
Ep. 501- CLASSICS-James Mason: The Movie Star Hollywood Forgot with Madeline King Porter and James Duke Mason
Q: What was the biggest surprise that you had during this whole period in terms of something that you learned about him?
The biggest surprise was Mason's genuine, unpretentious nature and the fact that everyone who knew him liked him; he just did everything with humility and integrity, which contrasted with how some stars behave, and it reframed how people should understand his career.
Ep. 500-Brandon Celebrates 500 Episodes
Q: What film quotations have become part of your personal vernacular?
Quotes from classic films stick with him less as everyday phrases and more as moments tied to favorites like Casablanca; he jokes about not slipping into regular quotes in daily life but notes certain lines resonate when discussing films with fellow enthusiasts.

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A deep-dive show focused on classic Hollywood, its stars, and the era's behind-the-scenes craft. Episodes frequently center on iconic films, celebrated performers, and the people who shaped Golden Age cinema, often pairing film history with contemporary context through interviews with authors, actors, and scholars. The format blends thoughtful analysis with personal anecdotes, wide-ranging guest lists, and a shared passion for preserving cinema history, making it especially appealing to film buffs, scholars, and industry-insiders seeking authoritative perspectives on classic film and theater."

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