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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

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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Ep. 186- Lena Horne: Goddess Reclaimed-Interview with Donald Bogle from 2023-12-07T04:08:06

Stormy Weather. Front Row Classics welcomes celebrated author & film historian Donald Bogle. Bea Bonner ,with NPR Illinois’ Community Voices, joins Brandon to discuss Bogle’s new bo...

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Ep. 185- Holiday Inn (Revisited) from 2023-11-30T05:04:20

Happy Holidays!. Front Row Classics is taking another look at a holiday staple 1942’s Holiday Inn. This joyous musical is perfect for any time of year. But. it’s especially fitting to v...

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Ep. 184- Noirvember 2023 with Eddie Muller from 2023-11-23T01:39:26

Kitty Feral’s In a Lonely Place. Happy Thanksgiving from Front Row Classics. We’re celebrating Noirvember with the Czar of Noir himself, Eddie Muller. Eddie has penned a new children...

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Ep. 183- Giant from 2023-11-16T06:17:13

Money Isn’t Everything. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the great film epics, George Stevens’ Giant. This 1956 film still resonates with its themes of family, changing tim...

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Ep. 182- Since You Went Away from 2023-11-10T05:50:22

Keep The Home Fires Burning. Front Row Classics is celebrating Veterans Day with one of the greatest home front dramas of Word War II. We’re taking a look at Since You Went Away from 1944. Th...

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Ep. 181- Another Look at Christmas Movies with Jeremy Arnold from 2023-11-03T03:05:46

Happy Holidays!. We’re closing in on the holiday season, which means it will soon be time to enjoy our favorite Christmas movies once again. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back, author/film h...

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Ep. 180- Cat People (1942) from 2023-10-26T04:36:26

Cat’s Dont Like Me. We’ve got the second film in our Halloween double-feature this week. Brandon and Emmett Stanton discuss one of the most influential films on the horror genre, Cat Pe...

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Ep. 179-The Invisible Man (1933) from 2023-10-26T04:07:09

Invisible Man. Happy Halloween from Front Row Classics! We’re celebrating the 90th anniversary of James Whale’s The Invisible Man. Brandon is joined by Dominic Cellini this week to pay ...

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Ep. 178- AKA Lucy-Interview with Sarah Royal from 2023-10-20T05:02:23

We Love Lucy. Front Row Classics welcomes author Sarah Royal this week. Brandon and Sarah discuss her new book, “A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball”. This char...

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Ep. 177- C’mon Get Happy-with David Fantle and Tom Johnson from 2023-10-12T04:59:14

C’Mon Get Happy. Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome authors & film historians, David Fantle and Tom Johnson this week. Our two guests have penned a delightful and well-researched s...

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Ep. 176- Cleopatra from 2023-10-07T03:04:59

So Many Noble Rulers. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most talked about films of the 20th century. We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cleopatra from 1963. Ryan Looten...

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Ep. 175-Strangers on a Train from 2023-09-29T04:23:26

Criss Cross. We’re taking a look at one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most popular thrillers, Strangers on a Train. Brandon is joined by Emmett Stanton to discuss this heart-pounding and fun mo...

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Ep. 174- Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance from 2023-09-22T03:21:28

Born to Dance. Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome authors Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère to discuss their latest book, “Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance”. The book chronicles Powell...

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Ep. 173- The Pirate with Patricia Ward Kelly from 2023-09-11T03:12:03

Mack the Black!. Front Row Classics is proud to welcome back Patricia Ward Kelly for her fourth appearance. Patricia is the widow and biographer of Gene Kelly. Brandon and Patricia discuss a film t...

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Ep. 172-Paper Moon from 2023-09-07T04:54:25

Say It’s Only a Paper Moon. Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a true gem of 1970’s cinema. We’re taking a look at Peter Bogdonavich’s Paper Moon from...

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Ep. 171- Interview with Brandon Johnston from 2023-08-31T04:43:12

Hollywood History. Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actor and social media personality, Brandon Johnston this week. We discuss his early love of classic film and how it had influenced his l...

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Ep. 170-American Graffiti from 2023-08-24T04:42:09

Where Were You in ’62?. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the seminal films of the 1970s. American Graffiti took audiences back to a more innocent era of malt shops and s...

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Ep. 169-Grand Hotel from 2023-08-10T04:09:42

I Want to Be Alone. Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Picture winner of 1932, Grand Hotel. Emmett Stanton, once again, joins Brandon to discuss what may just be the very first all-sta...

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Ep. 168- Interview with Karie Bible from 2023-08-03T00:16:46

Welcome Karie Bible. Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Karie Bible to the podcast this week. Karie is a film historian, author and in-house tour guide for Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Brando...

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Ep. 167- Dark Victory from 2023-07-27T02:04:07

Our Victory Over the Dark. We’re taking a look at another great film from 1939 this week on Front Row Classics. Dark Victory is one the great triumphs in the career of Bette Davis. Brandon is...

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Ep. 166–The Band Wagon from 2023-07-20T03:23:59

Dance Fools, Dance!. We’re celebrating the 70th anniversary of one Brandon’s favorite films this week on Front Row Classics. The Band Wagon is one of the crown jewels of the Arthur Free...

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Ep. 165- The Grapes of Wrath from 2023-07-13T03:57:52

I’ll be there. Front Row Classics celebrates one of the most acclaimed films of the 1940’s, The Grapes of Wrath. Brandon and Emmett Stanton take a look John Ford’s celebrated adap...

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BONUS-TCM Spotlight on B Movies with Jeremy Arnold from 2023-07-07T00:12:41

Celebrating B Movies. Brandon recently had a chance to sit down for the fourth time with ,author and historian, Jeremy Arnold. On this special bonus episode, they’ll be previewing Jeremy̵...

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Ep. 164- The Manchurian Candidate (1962) from 2023-07-05T01:12:19

A Little Game of Solitaire . It’s July 4th and Front Row Classics is taking a not-so-nice look at American government & politics. 1962’s The Manchurian Candidate was an oddity when ...

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Ep. 163- Interview with TCM’s Alicia Malone from 2023-06-29T01:25:21

Hooray for TCM! Front Row Classics is delighted to welcome Turner Classic Movies’ host, Alicia Malone to the podcast for the first time. Alicia has been a long time wish list guest and she wa...

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Ep. 162- Battleground from 2023-06-22T02:51:54

Battleground . Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the finest war films ever made this week. Brandon is joined by Jessica Pickens to discuss 1949’s Battleground. Jessica is the creator o...

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Ep. 161- Noir Bar- Interview with Eddie Muller from 2023-06-08T01:44:21

Curated Cocktails . Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back the Czar of Noir himself, Eddie Muller. Brandon and Eddie discuss his latest book, “Noir Bar: Cocktails Inspired by the Worl...

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Ep. 160- It Happened One Night from 2023-06-01T02:39:21

Walls of Jericho . Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Picture winner of 1934, Frank Capra’s It Happened One Night. Brandon is joined by Lauren Van De Vendel to pay tribute to the...

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Ep. 159- The Sting from 2023-05-25T02:06:51

I already know how to drink . Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Sting. The Best Picture winner of 1973 is a perfect concoction of casting, direction and writing. Brandon...

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Ep. 158- Warner Bros: 100 Years of Storytelling-Interview with Mark A. Vieira from 2023-05-18T01:24:14

You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet! Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Mark Vieira to the podcast this week. Brandon and Mark discuss his latest book, “Warner Bros: 100 Years of St...

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Ep. 157- Gilda from 2023-05-11T01:48:14

Put the Blame on Mame, boys! “Put the blame on Mame, boys”. Front Row Classics welcomes Ben Burke of The Hollywood Babylonians podcast. Brandon and Ben discuss Gilda from 1946. This fil...

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Ep. 156- Cabaret from 2023-05-04T02:52:37

Life is a Cabaret! “Life is a Cabaret” this week on Front Row Classics. We’re taking a look at 1972’s Cabaret as Emmett Stanton returns to discuss Bob Fosse’s musical ...

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Bonus Interview: TCM Film Fest with George Stevens Jr. from 2023-04-25T02:52:51

Let’s chat with George! Many past Front Row Classics guests were in attendance at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival. Two-time guest, George Stevens Jr. was on hand to present his father̵...

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Ep. 155- 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival Recap from 2023-04-20T04:41:30

Brandon is back! Brandon is back from Hollywood and ready to recap his time at the Turner Classic Movies’ Classic Film Festival. Craig McFarland joins Brandon to recall the memorable experien...

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Bonus Interview: TCM Film Fest with Ben Mankiewicz from 2023-04-16T13:00:05

Let’s chat with Ben! Brandon is heading to the TCM Classic Film Festival! Earlier this week, he sat down with TCM Host Ben Mankiewicz for a preview of what is to come.Topics include the openi...

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Ep. 154–TCM Film Festival with Scott McGee from 2023-04-12T20:54:58

Brandon is heading to Hollywood! Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Scott McGee back to the podcast. Scott is the Senior Director of Original Programming for Turner Classic Movies. Brandon an...

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Updates from Brandon from 2023-04-05T01:57:39

Download the episode A big thank you to all of our loyal listeners of Front Row Classics. Brandon is giving us a look at what’s ahead for the next couple weeks on the podcast. He also announc...

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Bonus Episode-Interview with Lesley Ann Warren from 2023-04-02T22:22:43

Download the episode Join Front Row Classics for a special bonus episode this week. We’re joining forces with Beyond the Mouse to bring you a special conversation with the legendary, Lesley A...

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Ep. 153- But Have You Read the Book-Interview with Kristen Lopez from 2023-03-30T04:31:02

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes author, critic and essayist, Kristen Lopez. Brandon and Kristen discuss her new book, “But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Insp...

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Ep. 152- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre from 2023-03-24T04:18:10

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the 100th birthday of Warner Brothers with one of the best films to ever come out of the studio. Emmett Stanton and Jay Hoffman join Brandon to di...

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Ep. 151- Raging Bull from 2023-03-16T04:39:39

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates one of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time. We’re taking a look at Martin Scorsese’s 1980 film, Raging Bull. Brandon is j...

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Ep. 150- Pillow Talk from 2023-03-09T04:16:41

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the teaming of Rock Hudson and Doris Day in their signature romantic comedy, Pillow Talk. Brandon is joined by Erin McCabe from Front Row Flashbac...

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Ep. 149- Billy Wilder-An Interview with Joseph McBride from 2023-03-03T04:50:56

Download the episode Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome back celebrated author and historian, Joseph McBride. Brandon and Joe discuss his recent critical study of the career of Billy Wilder. ...

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Ep. 148- Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and the Wrong Men- An interview with Jason Isralowitz from 2023-02-23T02:49:47

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes attorney, Jason Isralowitz this week. Brandon and Jason discuss his latest book, “Nothing to Fear: Alfred Hitchcock and The Wrong Men”. ...

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Ep. 147- Funny Face from 2023-02-16T04:46:32

Download the episode Front Row Classics says “Bonjour, Paris!” as we celebrate 1957’s Funny Face. Brandon is joined this week by Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson from Beyond ...

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Ep. 146- Brief Encounter from 2023-02-09T05:17:43

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes February with one of the most acclaimed romantic dramas of the twentieth century. David Lean and Noel Coward’s Brief Encounter remains as tend...

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Ep. 145- Network from 2023-01-26T03:37:45

Download the episode Front Row Classics shines a spotlight on one of the most acclaimed films of the 1970s. Brandon is joined by Noah Henry to discuss 1976’s Network. Sidney Lumet’s dar...

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Ep. 144-Dinner at Eight from 2023-01-19T04:06:40

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the 90th anniversary of one of the most celebrated films of the pre-code era. We’re taking a look at 1933’s Dinner at Eight, directed ...

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Ep. 143- A Conversation with Diane Ladd from 2023-01-13T13:40:04

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off 2023 with a conversation featuring three-time Oscar nominated actress, Diane Ladd. Brandon recently sat down with Diane to discuss her latest film,...

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Ep. 142- 2022 Year in Review from 2022-12-28T23:27:28

Download the episode We close out a very busy 2022 with a look back at some of our most memorable film discussions and interviews. Brandon and Eric covered films that ranged from 1926 to 1982. As w...

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Ep. 141- The Thin Man from 2022-12-15T04:36:31

Download the episode Front Row Classics rings in the holiday season with a visit from Nick and Nora Charles. Brandon and Eric celebrate the greatest husband & wife detective team in 1934’...

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Bonus-The Disney Revolt with Beyond the Mouse from 2022-12-11T03:31:37

Download the episode We wanted to share with you the episode of Beyond the Mouse that Brandon was on this week. When it comes to the history of Walt Disney and the studio, the labor strike of 1941 ...

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Ep. 140- The Shop Around the Corner from 2022-12-08T04:06:49

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the holidays with a charming romantic comedy. We’re taking a look at Ernst Lubitsch’s The Shop Around the Corner from 1940. Brandon is...

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Ep. 139- Singin’in the Rain 70th Anniversary with Patricia Ward Kelly from 2022-12-01T03:43:45

Download the episode Front Row Classics rings in the holiday season with a celebration of one of the most joyous films ever made, Singin’ in the Rain. Brandon and Eric are thrilled to welcome...

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Ep. 138-Leave Her to Heaven from 2022-11-24T03:33:07

Download the episode Happy Thanksgiving from Front Row Classics! Classic film fans around the world are celebrating Noirvember. This week, we’re discussing one of the most unique film noirs t...

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Ep. 137- E.T. the Extra Terrestrial-40th Anniversary from 2022-11-17T04:02:34

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the 40th anniversary of one of the seminal Sci-Fi/Fantasy films of all time. Brandon and Eric welcome Guilty Pleasures’ Louis Hare to salute...

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Ep. 136-This Was Hollywood-Interview with Carla Valderrama from 2022-11-10T13:24:43

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes author Carla Valderrama to the podcast this week. Carla’s 2020 book, “This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories” takes a loo...

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Ep. 135- A Front Row Seat-Interview with Nancy Olson Livingston from 2022-11-03T03:03:16

Download the episode Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Nancy Olson Livingston this week. Ms. Livingston sits down with Brandon to discuss her remarkable life as told in her upcoming memoir, &#...

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Ep. 134- The Night of the Hunter from 2022-10-27T03:14:42

Download the episode We conclude this year’s MonsterCast with one of the most unique thrillers to ever come out of Hollywood. 1955’s “The Night of the Hunter” remains as fri...

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Ep. 133-Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? from 2022-10-13T03:13:52

Download the episode It’s October and that means Front Row Classics gets into the Halloween spirit with something a little creepier. Brandon and Eric welcome Vanessa Ferguson and Allison Mean...

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Ep. 132- Ball of Fire from 2022-10-06T03:49:31

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates screwball comedy with 1941’s Ball of Fire. This delightful, romantic comedy stars Barbara Stanwyck, Gary Cooper and seven of Hollywood’...

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Ep. 131- Whatever Happened to Orson Welles?-Interview with Joseph McBride from 2022-09-29T17:57:31

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes renowned author/historian Joseph McBride to the podcast. McBride discusses his well-researched and personal critical study, “What Ever Happene...

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Ep. 130- Lawrence of Arabia from 2022-09-27T02:59:35

Download the episode Front Row Classics takes a look at one of the most influential films ever made. We commemorate the 60th anniversary of David Lean’s towering achievement, Lawrence of Arab...

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Ep. 129-Viva Hollywood-Interview with Luis Reyes from 2022-09-22T02:17:55

Download the episode We commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a look at the achievements & influence of the Hispanic and Latino community throughout Hollywood history. Brandon is th...

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Ep. 128- Rock On-Interview with Fred Goodman from 2022-09-16T02:00:39

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the history of rock’n’roll in the movies with author, Fred Goodman. Goodman has penned a fantastic new book dedicated to the marriage ...

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Ep. 127-HitchCon 2022-Interview with Joel Gunz from 2022-09-08T04:38:37

Download the episode Front Row Classics is happy to welcome Joel Gunz this week! Joel is the president and host of HitchCon ’22, an online conference celebrating the legacy and ongoing releva...

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Ep. 126- The General from 2022-09-01T03:18:49

Download the episode Front Row Classics salutes the timeless talents of Buster Keaton. We’re taking a look at 1926’s comedy/action masterpiece, The General. Convince Me’s Larry Sm...

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Ep.125-Audio Commentaries with Jeremy Arnold from 2022-08-26T04:07:51

Download the episode Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back author & historian, Jeremy Arnold. Jeremy and Brandon discuss the art of preparing audio commentaries for blu-ray releases of...

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Ep. 124- What’s Up Doc? from 2022-08-11T21:28:47

Download the episode Front Row Classics returns to the world of screwball comedy with the 1972 hit, What’s Up Doc? Beyond the Mouse’s, Brett Rutherford joins Brandon and Eric to discuss...

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Ep. 123- Mildred Pierce from 2022-07-28T05:00

Download the episode Front Row Classics takes a step into the world of Film Noir and melodrama this week with the 1945 potboiler, Mildred Pierce. Brandon and Eric are thrilled to welcome back ,auth...

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Ep. 122- Close Encounters of the Third Kind from 2022-07-21T04:01:19

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates one of the most iconic films of the 1970s, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The film marked Steven Spielberg’s only entry as both directo...

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Ep. 121-There Are No Small Parts-Interview with John DiLeo from 2022-07-14T18:05:28

Download the episode Brandon welcomes author & film historian, John DiLeo to Front Row Classics this week. John has recently written a new book called, “There Are No Small Parts: 100 Outs...

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Ep. 120-My Place in the Sun-Interview with George Stevens Jr. from 2022-07-07T01:33:21

Download the episode We are thrilled to welcomes back George Stevens Jr. to Front Row Classics this week. George joins Brandon to discuss the release of his autobiography, “My Place in the Su...

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Ep. 119-Roman Holiday from 2022-06-30T04:10:16

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates one of the greatest romantic comedies to ever come out of Hollywood, Roman Holiday. Jay Hoffman from Front Row Flashbacks joins us to discuss this...

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Bonus–Bedknobs and Broomsticks with Beyond the Mouse from 2022-06-22T16:22:46

“I liked you better as a rabbit, Charlie.” We wanted to share with you the episode of Beyond the Mouse that Brandon was on this week. “We are excited to dive into the 1971 live action film, B...

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Ep. 118- Rebel Without a Cause from 2022-06-16T04:24:06

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off summer with a film that truly embodies the word, “iconic”. We celebrate James Dean’s signature performance in Rebel Without a Cau...

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Ep. 117-The Best Years of Our Lives-Interview with Alison Macor from 2022-06-09T03:12:44

Download the episode “Making the Best Years of Our Lives: The Hollywood Classic That Inspired a Nation” is available from University of Chicago Press wherever books are sold. Front Row ...

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Ep. 116- A Place in the Sun from 2022-06-02T03:47:30

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off June with a discussion of George Stevens’ Oscar-winning film, A Place in the Sun. Allison Means joins Brandon and Eric to discuss this well-m...

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Ep. 115- Bonnie&Clyde from 2022-05-19T03:11:36

Download the episode Front Row Classics shines the spotlight on one of a true landmark of cinema history. Bonnie & Clyde marked the beginning of a new era of moviemaking. Brandon and Eric discu...

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Ep. 114- Interview with Michael Feinstein from 2022-05-12T03:54:56

Download the episode Front Row Classics is thrilled to bring you a special conversation with Mr. Michael Feinstein. Michael is a renowned pianist, singer and historian. He’s also the definiti...

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Ep. 113-The Human Comedy with Christian Blauvelt from 2022-05-05T03:47:09

Download the episode Christian Blauvelt returns to Front Row Classics to celebrate one of the greatest homefront films of World War II. Brandon and Christian discuss 1943’s The Human Comedy. ...

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Ep.112-Danger on the Silver Screen-Interview with Scott McGee from 2022-04-28T02:57:11

Download the episode Front Row Classics is happy to welcome Scott McGee! Scott is a senior director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies. He joins Brandon to discuss his newest book, &#...

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Ep. 111-Lady Sings the Blues from 2022-04-21T02:15:41

Download the episode Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Lady Sings the Blues. Brandon and Eric are joined by Bea Bonner from NPR Illinois’ Community Voices. The hosts d...

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Ep. 110- Interview with Ben Mankiewicz from 2022-04-12T03:43:38

Download the episode Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Turner Classic Movies’ host, Ben Mankiewicz. Ben has been an on-air host for the channel since 2003. Our interview covers his ba...

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Ep. 109- Casablanca 80th Anniversary from 2022-04-07T03:18:21

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the 80th anniversary of one of a film that truly epitomizes the word, timeless. Lou Hare, from Guilty Pleasures, joins Brandon and Eric to break d...

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Ep. 108- The Essential Directors-An Interview with Sloan De Forest from 2022-03-31T02:40:12

Download the episode We’re thrilled to welcome author & historian, Sloan De Forest to Front Row Classics! Sloan’s most recent release is “The Essential Directors: The Art and ...

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Ep. 107- The Quiet Man from 2022-03-17T01:41:49

Download the episode Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Front Row Classics! We’re celebrating the 70th anniversary of John Ford’s love letter to Ireland, The Quiet Man. Erin McCabe from...

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Ep. 106- Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) from 2022-03-10T05:38

Download the episode It’s Oscar season on Front Row Classics! We’re celebrating the Academy Awards with the Best Picture winner of 1935, Mutiny on the Bounty. Ryan Lootens, host of Fron...

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Ep. 105- The Real Brady Bros-Interview with Barry Williams and Christopher Knight from 2022-03-03T03:10:42

Download the episode Front Row Classics returns to the world of classic television this week. Brandon is delighted to welcome Barry Williams and Christopher Knight (Greg and Peter Brady) to discuss...

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Ep. 104- Dr. Strangelove from 2022-02-17T03:40:47

Download the episode Front Row Classics closes out February with one of the most popular films from the filmography of Stanley Kubrick. Brandon and Eric discuss the legendary dark comedy, Dr Strang...

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Ep. 103- Bringing Up Baby from 2022-02-10T03:38:09

Download the episode “Front Row Classics , once again, enters the world of screwball comedy with Howard Hawks’ comedy classic, Bringing Up Baby. Brandon and Eric welcome back Brett and ...

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Ep. 102- All in the Family-An Interview with Jim Colucci from 2022-02-03T03:45:53

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes television writer and historian Jim Colucci to celebrate one of the most groundbreaking series in television history. Brandon recently had the pleas...

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Ep. 101-Cool Hand Luke from 2022-01-27T03:26:49

Download the episode “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate”. Front Row Classics ends January with one of the seminal films of the 1960s. We’re breaking down 1967...

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Ep. 100- To Kill a Mockingbird-Interview with Mary Badham from 2022-01-20T05:26:34

Download the episode Front Row Classics is celebrating 100 episodes! We’re incredibly grateful to our listeners for embracing us and supporting our efforts in keeping classic film alive. ...

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Ep. 99- West Side Story (1961) from 2022-01-13T03:23:34

Download the episode Front Row Classics is taking a look at the 1961 Best Picture winner, West Side Story. On the heels of Steven Spielberg’s remake, Brandon and Eric explore the legendary fi...

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Ep. 98- Interview with Leonard Maltin from 2022-01-05T19:00

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off 2022 with a visit from one of the most renowned and trusted voices in the film community. Brandon is thrilled to welcome Leonard Maltin to the podc...

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Ep. 97- 2021 Year in Review from 2021-12-29T17:45:55

Download the episode Front Row Classics is ending 2021 with a look back at some of our best episodes and greatest moments. Brandon and Eric reminisce about our discussions, guests and interviews th...

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Ep. 96- A Christmas Carol (1951) from 2021-12-16T04:53:38

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the holiday season with what many consider to be the definitive film version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Brandon and Eric are joi...

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Ep. 95- Christmas Movies with Jeremy Arnold from 2021-12-09T03:04:42

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates the holiday season with some of the most festive movies from the last century. Brandon welcomes back celebrated film historian and author, Jeremy ...

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Ep. 94- From Here to Eternity from 2021-12-02T03:53:48

Download the episode Front Row Classics commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with the Best Picture winner of 1953, From Here to Eternity. Brandon and Eric are joined by Mia ...

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Ep. 93- The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) from 2021-11-25T04:43:11

Download the episode Happy Thanksgiving from Front Row Classics! We’re concluding Noirvember with one of the quintessential Film Noirs of the 1940s, The Postman Always Rings Twice. Brandon an...

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Ep. 92-Interview with Scott Eyman-20th Century Fox from 2021-11-18T03:38:52

Download the episode Front Row Classics welcomes bestselling author, Scott Eyman to the podcast this week. Eyman is one of the premier writers on the subject of classic Hollywood. Brandon sits down...

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Ep. 91-Hollywood Victory-Interview with Christian Blauvelt from 2021-11-11T04:00:33

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates Veterans Day with a special interview. Brandon welcomes award-winning journalist, Christian Blauvelt, to discuss the time Hollywood helped win Wor...

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Ep. 90- Laura from 2021-11-07T22:16:14

Download the episode Front Row Classics celebrates Noirvember with one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 1940s, Laura. This elegant murder mystery has cast its spell on multiple generations o...

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Ep. 89- Interview with George Stevens Jr. from 2021-11-04T02:49:55

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off November with a special conversation. Brandon recently had the pleasure of speaking with George Stevens Jr. Mr. Stevens is the son of legendary dir...

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Ep. 88- Bride of Frankenstein from 2021-10-20T01:01:02

Download the episode Front Row Classics concludes it’s MonsterCast output for 2021 with not only a great horror film, but a great piece of cinema altogether. Brandon and Eric break down 1935&...

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Ep. 87- The Wolf Man from 2021-10-13T15:06:52

Download the episode Front Row Classics is celebrating the 80th anniversary of George Waggner’s The Wolf Man from 1941. Our editor-in-chief Jeremy Goeckner joins us for our first edition of M...

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Ep. 86- Interview with Lucie Arnaz from 2021-09-23T04:09:31

Download the episode Front Row Classics ends the month of September with a very special conversation. Brandon is honored to spend some time with the incredible, Lucie Arnaz. The interview covers a ...

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Ep. 85- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner from 2021-09-16T01:20:27

Download the episode Front Row Classics continues this month with a truly groundbreaking film, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner from 1967. This dramedy tackled the subject of interracial marriage...

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Ep. 84- White Heat from 2021-09-09T03:01:52

Download the episode “Made it Ma! Top of the World!” Front Row Classics returns to the gangster genre with the 1949 film, White Heat. Brandon and Eric discuss the iconic performance of ...

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Ep. 83- Interview with Natasha Gregson Wagner from 2021-09-02T02:02:57

Download the episode Front Row Classics kicks off September with a very special interview. Brandon and Eric welcome Natasha Gregson Wagner to the Front Row. Natasha is the daughter of Natalie Wood ...

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Ep. 82-“Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir”with Eddie Muller from 2021-08-19T05:12:12

Download the episode Front Row Classics is about to take you on a journey through “Dark City” this week. We’re thrilled to welcome back the “Czar of Noir” himself, Edd...

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Ep. 81- The Graduate from 2021-08-12T01:37:43

Download the episode Front Row Classics returns to bring you a discussion on one of the landmark films of the 1960s: The Graduate. Jay Hoffman, of Front Row Flashbacks, joins Brandon and Eric to di...

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Ep. 80-Smokey and the Bandit from 2021-07-15T02:51:43

Download the episode Front Row Classics concludes July with a look at one of the most successful films of the 1970s. Smokey and the Bandit was the second highest grossing film of 1977, right behind...

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Ep. 79- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes from 2021-07-08T03:51:02

Download the episode Front Row Classics continues this month with one of the funniest musical comedies of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell are showstoppers in Howard Ha...

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Ep. 78- Top Hat from 2021-07-01T14:00:30

Download the episode. Front Row Classics kicks off July by stepping into the world of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Top Hat was one of the biggest blockbusters of the 1930s and our crew is breaki...

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Ep. 77- The Pink Panther (1963) from 2021-06-17T04:22:18

Download the episode. Front Row Classics brings a dose of classic slapstick to the summer with one of the legendary comedies of the 1960s. The Pink Panther introduced the world to Inspector Jacques...

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Ep. 76- A Streetcar Named Desire from 2021-06-10T03:50:40

Download the episode. Front Row Classics tackles one of the most legendary dramas of the 1950s. A Streetcar Named Desire still resonates 70 years later with its powerful themes and performances. Cr...

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Ep. 75- The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) from 2021-06-03T02:47:44

Download the episode. Front Row Classics kicks off Summer 2021 with a touch of science fiction. We tackle the 50s sci-fi masterpiece, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Ryan Lootens, of Front Row Flash...

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Ep. 74- To Catch a Thief from 2021-05-19T17:56:50

Download the episode. Front Row Classics closes out May with a romantic suspense caper from the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. To Catch a Thief is one of Hitchcock’s most fun and visua...

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Ep. 73- An American in Paris (with Patricia Ward Kelly) from 2021-05-13T01:54:58

Download the episode. Front Row Classics celebrates the 70th anniversary of one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. An American in Paris was a revolutionary film through its use of storytelli...

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Ep. 72- Citizen Kane 80th Anniversary from 2021-05-06T02:59:06

Download the episode. Front Row Classics is celebrating a film that many historians/critics consider to be the finest film ever made, Citizen Kane. The film, released 80 years ago this week, has re...

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Ep. 71- The Third Man from 2021-04-23T16:58:46

Download the episode. Front Row Classics closes out April with one of the greatest noir/mystery thrillers ever made. Brandon and Eric are joined by first time guest, Rahul Ragunathan, to discuss th...

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Ep. 70- Gigi from 2021-04-15T03:12:47

Download the episode. It’s Oscar season and Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Picture winner of 1958: Gigi. The movie was the winner of our Best Picture poll on our Facebook pag...

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Ep. 69- Interview with Author/Film Historian Jeremy Arnold from 2021-04-08T15:34:22

Download the episode. Front Row Classics welcomes film historian and author, Jeremy Arnold for our first episode in April. He is the author of both volumes of Turner Classic Movies’ The ...

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Ep. 68- Ben-Hur from 2021-03-25T04:18:49

Download the episode. We’ve got a bonus episode for our listeners this month! Just in time for Easter, Front Row Classics brings you Ben-Hur. Brandon and Eric break down the landmark biblical...

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Ep. 67- High Noon from 2021-03-11T05:23:18

Download the episode. Front Row Classics returns to examine one of the most popular and critically acclaimed westerns ever made. High Noon might even be better categorized as a suspense thriller se...

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Ep. 66- Patton from 2021-03-03T20:57:11

Download the episode. Front Row Classics begins March with one of the greatest biopics to ever come from Hollywood, Patton. Jay Hoffman, from Front Row Flashbacks, joins Brandon and Eric to break d...

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Ep. 65- His Girl Friday from 2021-02-18T04:40:44

Download the episode. Front Row Classics is closing out February with the legendary screwball comedy, His Girl Friday. Brandon and Eric are joined by Beyond the Mouse’s Brett Rutherford &...

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Ep. 64-Annie Hall from 2021-02-04T20:06:25

Download the episode. Front Row Classics is heading back to the 1970s this month. We’re looking at the Best Picture winner of 1977, Annie Hall. This influential romantic comedy was a break th...

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Ep. 63- City Lights from 2021-01-19T19:49:46

Download the episode. Front Row Classics is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 masterwork, City Lights. Join Brandon and Eric as they pay tribute to Chaplin’s ge...

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Ep. 62- The Sound of Music from 2021-01-03T05:11:47

Download the episode. Front Row Classics rings in 2021 with one of the most enduring movie musicals ever made, The Sound of Music. Robert Wise’s production of the classic Rodgers and Hammerst...

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Ep. 61- 2020 Year In Review from 2020-12-31T02:33:57

Download the episode. It’s been a rough year, but 2020 will still be worth remembering for all of us at Front Row Classics. Join Brandon and Eric as they look back on some of their favorite e...

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Ep. 60- The Great Race from 2020-12-23T19:18:45

Download the episode. Front Row Classics brings you something a little offbeat for the holiday season. Our editor-in-chief, Jeremy Goeckner, makes a return to Classics to discuss Blake Edwards̵...

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Ep. 59-Auntie Mame from 2020-12-05T23:10

Download the episode. Let’s ring in the holiday season with our newest episode of Front Row Classics! We bring you 1958’s Auntie Mame starring Rosalind Russell, recreating her Tony nomi...

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Ep. 58-The Big Sleep from 2020-11-25T02:50:05

Download the episode. Front Row Classics brings you the episode voted on by our listeners in this month’s Noirvember poll. We close out the month of November with the legendary film noir, The...

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Ep. 57-Classics- Noirvember with Eddie Muller from 2020-11-21T05:48:39

Download the episode Front Row Classics is celebrating Noirvember this month with a very special guest. The “Czar of Noir”, Eddie Muller joins Brandon and Eric to celebrate the Film Noi...

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Ep. 56- Spartacus from 2020-11-03T04:51:45

Download the episode We’re kicking off the month of November in a big way. Front Row Classics tackles the mammoth-sized epic, Spartacus. Brandon and Eric are joined by Jay Hoffman and Erin Mc...

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Ep. 55- Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein from 2020-10-28T01:42:28

Download the episode. Front Row Classics closes out MonsterCast with what many have called, “the greatest horror comedy ever made”. The legendary comedy duo of Bud Abbott and Lou Costel...

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Ep. 54- Frankenstein (1931) from 2020-10-15T02:36:48

Download the episode Front Row Classics brings you their first offering for MonsterCast this month with the original Monster movie, 1931’s Frankenstein directed by James Whale. Allison Means ...

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Ep. 53- Classics-Hollywood Stories with Todd Fisher from 2020-09-30T07:27

Download the episode. To close out the month of September, Front Row Classics brings you a very special interview. Brandon and Eric welcome Todd Fisher to the Front Row. Todd has worn many hats in ...

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Ep. 52- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest from 2020-09-22T03:55:10

Download the episode. Front Row Classics tackles one of the most popular and in influential films of the 1970s. Erin McCabe and Jay Hoffman join Brandon and Eric to pay tribute to Milos Forman’s On...

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Ep. 51- Road to Morocco from 2020-09-18T21:25:17

Download the episode. Front Row Classics brings you our first feed-only episode. To close out the summer, we discuss Bob Hope and Bing Crosby’s comedic adventures in Road to Morocco. Allison Means ...

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BONUS: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea from 2020-09-03T17:47:29

Thanks for listening! Brandon dives into the world of the Mouse, on this Beyond the Mouse/Classics crossover. The crew discusses the 1954 Disney live-action film, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This...

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Ep. 50- Classics-Lucy and Desi with Kate Luckinbill Conner from 2020-08-15T01:21:55

Download the episode. Front Row Classics brings you another special interview this month. We’re talking with Kate Luckinbill Conner of The Lucy Legacy. Kate is the daughter of Lucie Arnaz and Laure...

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Ep. 49–Jaws from 2020-08-10T02:10:45

Download the episode. Summer is never complete without a trip back to Amity Beach and the era-defining work of art that is Jaws. Credited as the first Summer blockbuster, Spielberg’s horror-s...

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Ep. 48- Patricia Ward Kelly Interview from 2020-07-28T00:35:32

Download the episode. CLASSICS is very happy to conduct our very first interview and wow is it a great one. We’re honored to welcome the widow and biographer of the late great Gene Kelly to t...

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Ep. 47–The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) from 2020-06-25T03:31:30

Download the episode. CLASSICS is back for their June episode and the crew is going all the way back to 1938 to take a look at Errol Flynn as the titular legendary bandit in The Adventures of ...

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Ep. 46–On the Waterfront from 2020-05-31T03:27:50

Download the episode. We close out the month of May with the latest episode of Classics. Brandon and Eric are breaking down what some call one of the most pivotal movies of all time. Join us for a ...

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Ep. 45- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid from 2020-05-13T02:58:33

Download the episode. #Classics is back with a sorely needed break in the state of the world right now with perhaps one of the best comedies of all time. Oh, and it also happens to be a fantastic W...

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Ep. 44–The Godfather Part II from 2020-04-10T15:20:57

Download the episode. #Classics is back with a new episode and the age-old debate of which film is actually better as the crew takes a deep dive on perhaps the greatest sequel of all time in #TheGo...

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Ep. 43–Marx Madness from 2020-03-29T03:14:35

Download the episode. Classics is so psyched to finally launch our celebration of all things Marx Brothers, Marx Madness! In the first episode, we’re taking a look at Duck Soup and A Night At...

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Ep. 42–The Apartment from 2020-01-26T03:08:31

Download the episode. #Classics is back in the midst of all the #Oscar craziness. But in the spirit of the big awards, they’re taking a look at an instant dramedy classic in #TheApartment. A ...

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Ep. 41–Christmas in Connecticut from 2019-12-24T15:16:11

Download the episode. #Classics is getting in the holiday spirit this Christmas Eve as the crew takes a look at the holiday favorite Christmas In Connecticut. A food writer who has lied about ...

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Ep. 40–The African Queen from 2019-11-21T22:22:51

Download the episode. #Classics is celebrating Thanksgiving by reviewing a movie we all should be very thankful for. Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn combined for one of John Huston’s mo...

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Ep. 39–Dracula (1931) from 2019-10-24T21:05:39

Download the episode. #Classics gets in on the #MonsterCast fun by going all the way back to 1931 and the beginning of the movie monster craze with Bela Lugosi’s classic Dracula. Th...

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Ep. 38- Vertigo from 2019-09-25T03:42

Download the episode. CLASSICS returns by diving into the suspenseful world of Alfred Hitchcock once again with the film that many consider his masterpiece: 1958’s Vertigo. A former...

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Ep. 37–Blazing Saddles from 2019-08-15T21:32:07

Download the episode. After a far-too-long hiatus, CLASSICS is finally back on the Front Row Network! To mark it’s grand return, Brandon and the crew are breaking down one of the best comedie...

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Ep. 36–Barefoot In The Park (w/ STC Cast) from 2019-01-11T08:11:22

Download the episode. CLASSICS welcomes a VERY special set of guests this week. In anticipation of their opening night, the cast and director of Springfield Theatre Centre’s production of...

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Ep. 35–Now, Voyager (1942) from 2018-12-02T05:43:47

Download the episode. For this episode of classics, Brandon welcomes back Front Row host Brett Rutherford for an in-depth look at an under-appreciated psychological drama from Bette Davis: Now...

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Ep. 34–A Star Is Born (1954) from 2018-11-06T07:16:02

Download the episode. If you haven’t yet heard, there’s another remake of “A Star Is Born” that is blazing up the movie boards right now. So before you go off and take in Br...

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Ep. 33–Sunset Boulevard from 2018-08-29T05:46:11

Download the episode. We are big! It’s the podcasts that got small! CLASSICS is back with an in-depth look at one of the most underrated classics of all-time: Billy Wilder’s cynical, re...

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Ep. 32–The Godfather from 2018-07-19T05:37

Download the episode. CLASSICS is back with what many consider the best movie ever made. When you ask most critics and film historians, they will always say one of three as the best American Film: ...

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Ep. 31–The Philadelphia Story from 2018-02-26T19:58:32

Download the episode. CLASSICS is back with the second episode of Season 2. After the deep cinematic dive of episode 1 with “Citizen Kane”, Brandon is taking us to a lighter side of the...

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Ep. 30–Citizen Kane from 2018-01-18T06:30:33

Download the episode. CLASSICS kicks off 2018 at the very tip-top of the movie mountain. In the 2 times the American Film Institute has made their list of the 100 greatest American films, “Ci...

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Ep. 29–Meet Me In St. Louis from 2017-12-25T18:31:22

Download the episode. CLASSICS wishes all of you a very Merry Christmas with The Front Row’s Christmas Day offering of “Meet Me In St. Louis”. In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis Worl...

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Ep. 28–12 Angry Men from 2017-11-27T07:49:36

Download the episode. CLASSICS is proud to be presenting its November selection as it is a favorite of every single member of the Front Row Crew. A film that carries an important message both for i...

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Ep. 27–Rear Window from 2017-10-19T04:36:16

Download the episode. CLASSICS returns to celebrate the month monsters, horror and suspense with the rest of the Front Row Network of shows. Alfred Hitchcock certainly left many suspenseful and ter...

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Ep. 26-First Impressions–The Women from 2017-09-20T16:29:19

Download the episode. The ever-expanding Front Row slates of shows continues to grow with this latest spin-off show of Classics: First Impressions. In this show people will watch Classic movies for...

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Ep. 25–The Searchers from 2017-08-30T05:10:35

Download the episode. We are very excited for episode 25 of Classics. So, full disclosure here (no not the other Front Row show). This episode of Classics was actually recorded about 6 months ago i...

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Ep. 24–All The President’s Men (with John O’Connor) from 2017-08-16T05:05:30

Download the episode. We are very excited for episode 24 of Front Row Classics. Given the current political times and the war on the press, we thought it’d be a good time to examine a true cl...

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Ep. 23–The Maltese Falcon from 2017-07-03T07:11:10

Download the episode. Classics makes its regular rotation return! Brandon welcomes back frequent guest Jeremy to talk about the film noir trailblazer “The Maltese Falcon”. Featuring a t...

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Ep. 22–Batman (1966) [FLASHBACK CROSSOVER] from 2017-06-19T19:36:35

Download the episode. To honor the passing of the late Adam West we bring you a very special cross episode of Classics and Flashbacks. While many people now identify with the dark and serious incar...

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Ep. 21–Feud: Bette&Joan from 2017-05-11T21:36:39

Download the episode. The next episode of Classics is a bit of a special presentation as we dive into the realm of television for the first time on the show. Why? Well Ryan Murphy’s new serie...

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Ep. 20–Some Like It Hot from 2017-04-27T15:18:02

Download the episode. It’s been a short break for Classics as Brandon has been instrumental in participating in the redefining of the Front Row in recent weeks. And while he’s also co-h...

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BONUS–Remembering Robert Osborne from 2017-03-11T10:00:17

Download the episode. Robert Osborne was a giant in the world of movie reviewing and film preservation. Serving as the long-time host of Turner Classic Movies made him one of the most recognizable ...

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Ep. 19–Rocky from 2017-02-14T16:24:10

Download the episode. It’s #OscarMonth here at The Front Row and all of our shows are bringing out their best of the best with Award-winners from the past. Classics gets into the spirit by di...

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Ep. 18–All About Eve from 2017-01-28T18:26:58

Download the episode. The end of January has ushered in the latest batch of Oscar nominees. Hence our episode of Classics this month focuses on one of the most nominated films of all time: 1950s Al...

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Ep. 17–It’s A Wonderful Life from 2016-12-24T09:08:06

Download the episode. We at the Front Row want to wish you a very Merry Christmas by releasing what many consider the best Christmas movie of all time on Christmas Day! Brandon is joined for this e...

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Ep. 16–BATTLE: Holiday Inn vs. White Christmas from 2016-12-06T03:24:11

Download the episode. It’s the Holiday Season at the Front Row and we are kicking off our holiday festivities by giving you a special versus double feature on Classics! Craig, Anna and Brando...

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Ep. 15–North By Northwest from 2016-10-04T14:20:11

Download the episode. We kick off our MonsterCast promotion month of October by doing another classic from the master of suspense of himself; Alfred Hitchcock. This go-round we take our first in-de...

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Ep. 14–Gone With The Wind (Part 2) from 2016-09-19T18:04:18

Download the episode. We conclude our jumbo-sized podcast on the 1939 Classic “Gone With The Wind” but talking about the production history and giving you a little bit of trivia that yo...

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Ep. 13–Gone With The Wind (Part 1) from 2016-09-14T18:04:57

Download the episode. Our September episodes of Classics encompass a movie so epic that we had to split it into two podcasts!!! Brandon welcomes the two Goeckners, Jeremy & Sara, of The Front R...

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Ep. 12–Double Indemnity from 2016-08-10T00:51:06

Download the episode. For our August edition of Classics, Brandon is joined by Craig and Anna as they discuss the 1944 Classic “Double Indemnity”. Starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyk, this ...

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Ep. 11–Yankee Doodle Dandy from 2016-07-05T17:30:16

Download the episode. The Classics crew is feeling extra patriotic this year. We feel the need to wave our flags high, put on some tapping shoes and talk-sing till the fireworks are done! Join Bran...

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Ep. 10–Chinatown from 2016-06-15T01:05

Download the episode. Classics has always been about not only preserving the memory of great films, but also giving you a chance to discover movies you might not ever have given a fighting chance. ...

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Ep. 9–The Great Escape from 2016-05-17T07:40:36

Download the episode. It’s far past time that the Front Row Crew has broken down a classic chronicling the heroes and soldiers of World War II. So what better way to kick off the first of the...

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Ep. 8–Swing Time from 2016-04-19T07:55:12

Download the episode. Classics returns to its musical roots today to bring you the oldest film we’ve reviewed at the Front Row yet: 1936’s “Swing Time”. This classic musical...

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Ep. 7–It’s A Mad Mad Mad Mad World from 2016-03-15T19:44:18

Download the episode. Well it’s been a while since we brought you a Front Row Classic and now we’re back and bringing one of the most mad-cap comedies ever put to film: “It’...

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Ep. 6–Miracle on 34th Street from 2015-12-24T16:30:35

Download the episode. We at the Front Row would like to wish all of you loyal listeners a very Merry Christmas from the bottom of our hearts. To help you this Holiday Season, we thought we’d ...

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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast
Ep. 5–The Wizard of Oz from 2015-11-23T02:38:25

Download the episode. Happy Thanksgiving from The Front Row crew! What better way to ring in the holidays than by reviewing the seminal holiday classic of many families; the incomparable “The...

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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast
Ep. 4–Psycho from 2015-10-31T20:29:59

Download the episode. We bring you the newest episode of Classics by breaking down the film that changed the horror game forever: Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal classic “Psycho”. Bran...

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Ep. 3–Mr. Smith Goes To Washington from 2015-09-24T19:25:52

Download the episode. In this third episode of Classics, Jeremy, Brandon, Scott and Craig take on the monstrous Jimmy Stewart classic “Mr. Smith Goes To Washington”. We successfully avo...

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Ep. 2–Casablanca from 2015-09-07T18:59:13

Download the episode. In the second episode of CLASSICS, Jeremy, Brandon and Craig break down one of the all-time greatest to ever be put on film; the 1942 classic Casablanca. We break down the fil...

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Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast
Ep. 1–Singing In The Rain from 2015-06-26T13:11:15

Download the episode. Welcome to our brand new show! Classics is the show where we will review the best movies of all time; at least what we think are the best films of all time! For this episode, ...

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