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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Classic Film Podcast for the Front Row Network
Brigadoon
Hollywood Golden Age
The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three
Parent Trap
MGM Musicals
Sign Of the Cross
Goldfinger
TCM Film Festival
Red Dust
Sid Shreese
Van Johnson
Gene Kelly
1970s Cinema
Thrillers
Cecil B. Demille
The Wild Bunch
Hollywood
Jean Harlow
Clark Gable
So Proudly We Hail

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 is thrilled to welcome back the Czar of Noir himself, Eddie Muller. Brandon and Eddie celebrate all things film noir, including the 75th anniversaries of Sunset Blvd and The Asphalt Jungle. Topics also include comi... more

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Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy from Reel Gold Rundown. Brandon and Matt are counting down their personal top 5 star entrances in movies. These moments represent some of Hollywood’s greatest stars a... more

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Nugent Cantileno
Film commissioner and visual effects coordinator with a passion for classic films, especially The Wizard of Oz.
Nassau County Film Office
Episode: Ep. 375- Chatting Oz with Nugent Cantileno
Brandon Brown
Filmmaker and film music enthusiast currently working on a documentary about Bernard Herrmann
Episode: Ep. 370- It’s Alive
Marsha Gordon
Professor of Film Studies at North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Ep. 369- The Divorcee
John Malahy
Author and film critic, known for his work on classic films and their cultural significance.
Turner Classic Movies
Episode: Ep. 368- Rewinding the 80s with John Malahy
Laurence Maslon
An arts professor at NYU and author of Hitchcocktails
New York University
Episode: Ep. 366- Hitchcocktails-Interview with Laurence Maslon
Jennifer O'Callaghan
Film writer and author, discussing her book on Hitchcock's Rear Window.
Episode: Ep. 364- Rear Window-Interview with Jennifer O’Callaghan
Samuel Garza Bernstein
Author of 'Cesar Romero, The Joker is Wild'
University Press of Kentucky
Episode: Ep. 363- Cesar Romero-Interview with Samuel Garza Bernstein
Stephen Rebello
Author and historian
Episode: Ep. 359- Criss-Cross-Interview with Stephen Rebello
Scott Brogan
Film historian and author with a focus on Judy Garland
Episode: Ep. 357- Judy Garland: The Voice of MGM-Chat with Scott Brogan

Host

Brandon Davis
Host with extensive knowledge of classic films, engaging in thoughtful discussions and interviews with industry figures about their experiences and insights.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 169 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    For fans and lovers of classic film, this podcast is like catnip. Brandon is so well informed, and what an incredible array of guests. The subjects are fascinating. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves classic Hollywood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tcmtoo
    United States2 months ago
  • The GEORGE STEVENS, JR. episode …

    Should be required listening for movie and culture fans. The man is a national treasure and an inspiration. Loved your interview with him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Michael
    United States6 months ago
  • I Love This Podcast

    I love old movies and was so thankful when I stumbled across this podcast!! The topics vary from discussions of a classic film, broken down into great detail, to an interview with an author who has written a book detailing classic hollywood. Brandon's interviews are thoughtful, insightful and he keeps them on track. This podcast has given me hours of entertainment!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Spencer Fan
    United States7 months ago
  • So worthwhile for lovers of classic film.

    For anyone who loves classic movies or is interested in the Golden Age of Hollywood this podcast delivers. The hosts are knowledgeable and extremely professional and make each listen informative and entertaining. I have great respect for the effort that would go into hosting and presenting a show of this calibre and am thankful that we, the listening community, have the privilege of listening to this entertainment for free. Brandon, Eric and all the others are film fans first and their enthusias... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sampsoke
    Canada7 months ago
  • The Best Classic Movie Podcast

    I love classic movies and this podcast is simply the best one available about movies from the classic era. Brandon is a great host, always keeping the conversation on point with the roster of interesting guests he invites on the show. He clearly loves the movies he highlights and I always learn something new about them. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael From Mountains
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners highlight a wonderful blend of nostalgia and in-depth analysis of film themes.
Overall, it is considered a must-listen for anyone passionate about classic films and their histories.
The host is regarded as knowledgeable and passionate about classic cinema, enhancing the quality of conversations.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its thoughtful and insightful discussions on classic films.
A few critiques mention that not all guests maintain a standard of conversation as high as the host.

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#94
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. 378- Chatting Film with ‘Reel Queer’s’ Trevor George and Jonathan Jagdeo
Q: Where do you see in terms of your journey here as writers, filmmakers, where do you see yourself or where do you want to see yourself in the next three to five years?
Trevor aims to have a feature film completed, while Jonathan wants to publish his novels and continue exploring various creative projects, including starting a production company.
Ep. 382- Chatting with Scott Nevins
Q: Where did your commitment to political advocacy and social justice come from?
It all started in college and grew post-college as I became more aware of privilege and the importance of helping others.
Ep. 382- Chatting with Scott Nevins
Q: What would have been one or two of your biggest pinch-me moments?
Interviewing Liza Minnelli was definitely a pinch-me moment; she was everything I hoped she would be.
Ep. 382- Chatting with Scott Nevins
Q: Did 'Oz' make you a Judy Garland fan after that? Did it kind of open you up to want to see more of what this woman could do?
Absolutely, I became obsessed with finding more Judy movies after that.
Ep. 382- Chatting with Scott Nevins
Q: What was it about 'The Wizard of Oz' that really drew you in?
The movie represented escapism; it resonated with the idea of leaving a colorless and stifling world for a magical, colorful one.

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This podcast offers a rich exploration of classic films, focusing on significant works from Hollywood's Golden Age. Engaging in thoughtful discussions, episodes feature in-depth analyses of films like 'The Little Foxes,' 'Three Days of the Condor,' and 'Confessions of a Nazi Spy,' paired with interviews of notable guests connected to the film industry, including actors, directors, and researchers. The content highlights not just cinematic artistry but also historical and cultural contexts, enriching listeners' appreciation for the classics and the narratives that shaped them. Unique to this podcast is its blend of film critique and personal storytelling, inviting listeners to connect with the rich tapestry of film history while inspiring th... more

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2. Brandon Brown
3. Marsha Gordon
4. John Malahy
5. Laurence Maslon
6. Jennifer O'Callaghan
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