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Lions, Towers & Shields

Shelly Brisbin
Barbara Stanwyck
Film Noir
Hollywood
Bette Davis
Katharine Hepburn
I Walked With a Zombie
Burt Lancaster
Lizbeth Scott
A Face In the Crowd
Patricia Neal
King Of Hearts
Night Of the Hunter
The Bandwagon
Musicals
The Strange Love Of Martha Ivers
Sorry Wrong Number
Val Lewton
Desert Fury
Double Indemnity
La Dolce Vita

A celebration of films from the classic Hollywood era. Shelly Brisbin leads a merry band through recaps and reviews of great old movies from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

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This summer we celebrate the intersection of classic film and Star Trek. And Lions, Towers & Trek begins with a big one. John Ford’s classic western is an uncomfortable masterpiece. There, that takes in those who admire the film, and those who don’t ... more

By request, we take on this late-50s musical, directed by Stanley Donan. Our stars are Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn and Kay Thompson. (I’ll have lots to say about Kay.) Revolving, as it does around the fashion industry in Paris, Funny Face is pretty ... more

Fritz Lang directed a pair of noirs in the mid-40s, starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett and Dan Duryea. The other is Woman in the Window. In Scarlet Street Eddie G. Is a mild-mannered cashier who meets Kitty, a beauty who might not mean him wel... more

Someone suggested we honor the films of 1926 — 100 years ago — and so we shall. Beau Geste has been remade often, but here is the original, starring Ronald Colman in his matinee idol period. S recent massive restoration of the film has the film looki... more

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Recent Guests

Mickey Maynard
Guest discussing Beau Geste and silent-era film
Episode: 138: The Hot Ronald Colman
Miriam Hopkins
Actress discussed in film context and referenced as a guest on the episode
Actress (past)
Episode: 134: Hotness Is A Reason
Stephen Humphrey Bogart
Son of actor Humphrey Bogart
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Episode: 110: Bogart: Life Comes In Flashes
Samuel Garza Bernstein
Best-selling author and screenwriter
Episode: 101: From It Girl to Queen of the Movies, and Beyond
Nathan Alderman
Panelist on Lions, Towers & Shields
Episode: 97: Come On, Someone Shoot Him!
Dr. Drang
Panelist on Lions, Towers & Shields
Episode: 97: Come On, Someone Shoot Him!

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Shelly Brisbin
Host of Lions, Towers & Shields, frequently leading discussions on classic Hollywood, film history, and production trivia.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Lose Nathan Alderman

    This podcast is very enjoyable with great insights, commentary and banter between the panelists. But any episode in which Nathan Alderman is a panelist is ruined for me. His “holier than thou” and “we have it all figured out now-they were idiots back then” attitude is nauseating!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Serena Fox
    United Statesa year ago
  • Has become too woke

    I really enjoyed this podcast at first. All the joking around, it was great and light hearted. Now slowly but surely the opinions etc r becoming more and more woke. They took 20 minutes apologizing and hemming and hawing about Mickey Rooney role in breakfast in Tiffany’s. Yes we know this was not right and definitely not an accurate portrayal. We know this. We do not need to keep going on and on and flogging ourselves on a meta fork Al whipping post

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cookielaurel
    Canada3 years ago

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A few listeners wish for tighter focus in episodes dominated by banter or controversial takes.
Some guests spark entertaining debates, offering strong, varied takes on era contexts.
Listeners appreciate the warmth and camaraderie among the panel, making classic films feel accessible.
Quality of production and depth of film-history anecdotes are often highlighted as standout features.

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Talking Points

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113: Untapped Reservoir of Cool
Q: Why did you want us to watch this movie?
I watched this movie years ago and it captivated me for several reasons including its setting in Paris, music from Duke Ellington, and the performances of the cast.
105: We're Gonna Digress
Q: What's your background with Airport?
Mickey thought they were watching the original Airport and prepared notes for it, only to realize they were transitioning to Airport 75.
105: We're Gonna Digress
Q: Have you seen Airport 1975 before and under what circumstances?
Yes, David admits to loving bad movies and explains his fascination with both Airport 1975 and its predecessor, Zero Hour.
101: From It Girl to Queen of the Movies, and Beyond
Q: What do you think of Mommy Dearest's lasting influence on people’s perception of Joan Crawford?
It speaks to deep emotional fears we have of strong women, and many seem to rejoice when facing narratives of powerful women as monsters.
101: From It Girl to Queen of the Movies, and Beyond
Q: How did Joan Crawford transition into the Queen of the Movies?
Some of it is luck; she had a face that photographed beautifully, and she played modern young women who took their lives into their own hands.

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Across episodes, the show serves as a celebratory yet critical tour of classic Hollywood, weighing design, performance, and era-embedded culture. Conversations consistently orbit stylish production, period fashions, notable performances, and the social context of films from the 1930s–50s, with a healthy dose of trivia, anecdote exchange, and thoughtful debate about why a title endures or feels dated. A standout is the show's balance between affectionate nostalgia and sharp critique, plus frequent references to fashion, studio history, and behind-the-scenes details that enrich the viewing lens for fans and newcomers alike.

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3. Stephen Humphrey Bogart
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