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Posted January 1, 20203 Comments 1930s

Four’s a Crowd (1938)

I’ve watched six of the nine pairings actors Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland would star in together, and yet I think Four’s a Crowd remains one of the least … Continue Reading Four’s a Crowd (1938)

Posted July 30, 20128 Comments 1960

Gypsy (1962)

**I’m reposting this as part of the LAMB Acting School Tribute to Rosalind Russell. Head over to the LAMB to discover more contributions highlighting Ms. Russell** I’ve said this before, I’m … Continue Reading Gypsy (1962)

Posted March 9, 20123 Comments 1930s

The Films of Jean Harlow: China Seas (1935)

I think these movies are starting to blend. That or the screenwriters and directors were just so uninspired that they started recycling from other works. I mentioned the numerous influences … Continue Reading The Films of Jean Harlow: China Seas (1935)

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#109: Top 3 TCM Classic Film Festival Memories May 5, 2021

We may not be gathering in-person this year for the TCM Classic Film Festival, but in its place we'll be sharing the top 3 memories we have from festivals past. We also have some podcast and TCM friends chiming in with the fest moments that make them smile. Be sure to drop into our 3 TCM Film Festival Zooms (one for Patrons only) this week in celebrat […]

#108: Kym Karath on Child Star Stardom and 'Sound of Music' April 21, 2021

Actress Kym Karath sits down with Kristen and Kimberly to discuss being a child star, her memories of working with Christopher Plummer in The Sound of Music, and meeting Paul Newman. Listen to episodes early, receive gifts, and more by becoming a Patron. Visit our Patreon page. If we hit 1,000 followers on Twitter or Instagram we'll give away a prize pa […]

#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.