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Watching Classic Movies

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Joan Crawford
Eleanor Powell
Blaxploitation
Scarface
Hollywood
Melodrama
Musical Theater
Helen Morgan
Cesar Romero
Scarecrow Video
Sudden Fear
Broadway
Film Noir
That's Entertainment
Broadway Melody Of 1936
Horror
The Exorcist
Film Preservation
Trans Representation
Alcoholism

An interview podcast featuring conversations with fascinating guests who love classic movies.

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There is no period in film history quite like theso-called pre-Code era, where the new production code put in place to keep thefilm industry in line didn’t quite do what it was intended to do for a few years. Kim Luperi of I See a Dark Theater and th... more

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My guest is Esther Bley, creator of the beautifully-curated Queer Animation database and writer for Cartoon Research. We talked about queer images in animation from the pre-Code era to the present day, how cartoon representation differs from live act... more

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The six films that Humphrey Bogart and director John Huston made together are some of the best of Hollywood’s golden age. These men are also complex and endlessly fascinating. I spoke with author Nat Segaloffabout their shared legacy and his new book... more

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Lately I’ve been fascinated by the roles Hayley Mills played in her early adult years. The parts she picked in an effort to shake off the Disney child-star image are a mixed bag, but through it all Mills was always mesmerizing. I could think of no on... more

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Recent Guests

Kim Luperi
Author and film enthusiast focusing on Pre-Code cinema
I See a Dark Theater and Pre-Code Instagram account
Episode: Pre-Code Essentials Authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid
Danny Reid
Author and film historian specializing in Pre-Code cinema
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Episode: Pre-Code Essentials Authors Kim Luperi and Danny Reid
Esther Bley
Creator of the Queer Animation database and writer for Cartoon Research.
Episode: Esther Bley of Queer Animation
Nat Segaloff
Author discussing the relationship between Bogart and Huston
Episode: Bogart and Huston Author Nat Segaloff
Caroline Young
Author of Single & Psycho, exploring depictions of single women in pop culture.
Episode: Single & Psycho: How Pop Culture Created the Unstable Single Woman Author Caroline Young
Samuel Garza Bernstein
Author of Cesar Romero, The Joker Is Wild
Episode: Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild Author Samuel Garza Bernstein
Christopher S. Connelly
Author of 'Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld’s Last Star'
Episode: Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld’s Last Star Author Christopher S. Connelly
Robert Bellissimo
Film enthusiast and host of Robert Bellissimo at the Movies
Robert Bellissimo at the Movies
Episode: Talking Sudden Fear (1952) with Robert Bellissimo of Robert Bellissimo At the Movies
Willow Catelyn Maclay
Co-author of Corpses, Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema
Episode: Corpses Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema co-author Willow Catelyn Maclay

Host

Kendall Krufer
Host of an interview series centered on classic films, engaging with guest experts to explore nuanced themes in cinema.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great guests, unique approach…

    …without being overlong. K Cruver always asks interesting questions.

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    latymer14
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations with knowledgeable guests, often highlighting the unique approach to classic film discussions. Feedback indicates satisfaction with the insightful questions posed by the host, which enrich the content.

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Esther Bley of Queer Animation
Q: What intrigues you the most about your research into queer animation?
The films that we don't talk about particularly interest me, especially international and stop motion animations that feature queer representation.
Esther Bley of Queer Animation
Q: How has queer animation evolved over the years?
Queer animation saw a decline with the introduction of the Hays Code, limiting representation for decades until a resurgence in the 90s.
Bogart and Huston Author Nat Segaloff
Q: Which one of the six films do you think most characterizes their relationship?
The Treasure of Sierra Madre because it was an ordeal for everyone involved.
Bogart and Huston Author Nat Segaloff
Q: What is your take on Bogart after all of this research?
Bogart was a complex man who took time to see acting as a noble profession and enjoyed taking the mickey out of people.
Born in Flames Director Lizzie Borden
Q: Is that correct in making the film?
Yes, in the art world, there was a group called Art Language, and they were studying a lot of Marxist texts, which led to discussions about the woman problem.

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Countless engaging discussions unfold through conversations with film enthusiasts, authors, and scholars who share insights on classic films and their cultural relevance. Noteworthy topics include explorations of the Pre-Code era, queer representation in animation, and in-depth analyses of the works of iconic filmmakers like John Huston and actors like Humphrey Bogart. The breadth of episodes showcases not only the historical context of these films but also their contemporary significance, enabling listeners to connect past and present cinematic narratives.

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1. Kim Luperi
2. Danny Reid
3. Esther Bley
4. Nat Segaloff
5. Caroline Young
6. Samuel Garza Bernstein
7. Christopher S. Connelly
8. Robert Bellissimo

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