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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Classic Film Podcast for the Front Row Network
Hollywood
Film Noir
Judy Garland
Alfred Hitchcock
Cary Grant
Hollywood Golden Age
The Wizard Of Oz
Lucille Ball
Classic Films
Gene Hackman
Robert Redford
Bette Davis
I Love Lucy
The Golden Girls
Warner Brothers
Christmas
Academy Awards
World War II
Barbara Stanwyck
Classic Film

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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Latest Episodes

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome performer/singer, Charlie High. Charlie is a New York-based performer who has a true appreciation for golden age show business and the Great American Songbook. Brandon and Charlie discuss his origins as a perf... more

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back Turner Classic Movies Host, Dave Karger. Dave has recently penned, "50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars on Their Favorite Classics Films". The book features insightful and warm conversations with 50 notab... more

Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Mayukh Sen and author, Charlotte Druckman. The two have penned a fascinating cultural analysis and celebration of the art of soap operas. "Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essay and Conversations on Soa... more

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the film career of James Mason. Brandon is joined by friend of the pod, James Duke Mason (grandson of James Mason), and author Madeline King Porter. Madeline has recently penned a wonderful examination of Mason'... more

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Andre Darlington
Author and pre-code cinema expert
Author of Forbidden Cocktails / The New Cocktail Hour
Episode: Ep. 498-Night Nurse
Chris Yogerst
Film critic and podcast guest
Episode: Ep. 495- Judgement at Nuremberg
Juliet Prowse
Aunt of the author and renowned dancer/actress
Episode: Ep. 494-Celebrating Juliet Prowse
Thomas J. Watson
Publicist and author; CBS researcher; co-author of Loving Lucy
CBS, Andrews and Robb Agency (partner)
Episode: EP. 493- Loving Lucy with Thomas J. Watson
Katharine Kramer
Filmmaker, producer, and host of Kat Kramer's Films That Changed the World
Kat Kramer's Films That Changed the World
Episode: Ep. 492- Interview with Katharine Kramer
Ben Burke
Guest speaker discussing The Opposite Sex (1956)
Film enthusiast
Episode: Ep. 491-The Opposite Sex
Jonathan Zsofi
Director/producer on Love in the Moonlight
Hollywood Land Photos
Episode: Ep. 490- Love in the Moonlight with Cassidy Krygger and Jonathan Zsofi
Randy Haberkamp
Film historian and preservationist; former head of the Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Episode: Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp
Chris McKittrick
Author featured discussing Vera Miles; guest on episode
Episode: Ep. 486- Jason and the Argonauts

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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 204 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.

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    5
    Happy Kimmy
    United States6 months ago
  • Fabulous!

    Glad I found you! Very good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jersey Girl in Vermont
    United States8 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 States9 months ago

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 485- Tribute to Bewitched with Taylor Cole Miller
Q: Should we give a pot summary for this one?
Yes. The pilot introduces Darren and Samantha, Endora, and key supporting characters, setting up the premise and tone that Bewitched would sustain through its first season, with a focus on romance, family dynamics, and the witch-lore framework.
Ep. 497- Celebrating Roddy McDowall with Samiel Garza Benstein
Q: Do you have a favorite Roddy performance or film?
The guest discusses a range of favorites and notes that some lesser-known performances are particularly evocative, emphasizing how McDowall could surprise in unexpected roles while remaining a recognizable presence in cinema history.
Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp
Q: What is the enduring appeal of silent film and dog-centered cinema for you?
Randy discusses the artistry of silent storytelling, the craftsmanship behind non-digital effects, and the emotional resonance of animal stars. He highlights how these elements open doors for contemporary audiences to appreciate early cinema's ingenuity and humaneness in storytelling.
Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp
Q: What do you see about the future of cinema and the role of theatres and preservation?
The guest expresses hope that theatres persist, praises repertory cinemas, and argues that films should be made for audiences with tight, well-crafted storytelling. He warns about challenges of digital longevity and the need to actively preserve and migrate materials for future generations.
Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp
Q: Where did the love of film start with you?
Randy describes a childhood shaped by family stories, neighborhood theaters, and early experiences with drive-ins. These memories, plus exposure to silent film and later college studies, crystallized a lifelong passion for cinema that expanded into collecting, restoration, and teaching film history.

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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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