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Posted May 14, 20129 Comments 1960

Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

Cult classics are hard to review, especially if you expected one thing and totally got another. I have vague recollections of seeing the 1986 musical version of Little Shop of … Continue Reading Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

Posted January 21, 20121 Comment 1960

The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

Masque of the Red Death was the second of three movies I watched while randomly perusing Netflix Watch Instantly. This was sandwiched right in-between first time viewings of Countess Dracula … Continue Reading The Masque of the Red Death (1964)

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#107: Bob Koster On His Father, Henry Koster April 7, 2021

Bob Koster joins Kristen and Kimberly to talk about his father, director Henry Koster. Hear about Henry's journey out of Germany, what makes his movies special, and Kristen confesses to not seeing a pretty significant feature. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.

#106: Christopher Plummer and The Sound of Music (1965) March 24, 2021

Earlier this year we lost the great Christopher Plummer and in his honor we're talking about his star-making role in The Sound of Music. Though the role didn't immediately please Plummer we talk about his power as Captain Von Trapp, the majestic of the music, and why Hello, Dolly murdered the musical genre. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts […]

#105: Mildred Pierce (1945 with William Schoell) March 10, 2021

Joan Crawford: The Essential Biography author William Schoell sits down with Kristen and Samantha to talk about Joan Crawford, her career at MGM, and her Oscar-winning role in 1945's Mildred Pierce. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page.

#104: Julie Garfield On Her Father, John Garfield February 24, 2021

Two years ago Kristen sat down to talk to Julie Garfield about her famous father, actor John Garfield. The interview is finally out in honor of Garfield's upcoming birthday and his Star of the Month tribute. Kristen and Julie talk HUAC, a possible John Garfield biopic, and Julie's own acting career. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more […]

#103: Lana Turner Centennial February 10, 2021

We're talking about not one but two features to celebrate the centennial of the ultimate glamour girl, Lana Turner. We deconstruct the Peyton Place (1957) and Imitation of Life (1959), as well as getting into the murky waters of the death of Johnny Stompanato. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page […]