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Front Row Classics is celebrating the legacy of one of Disney's beloved animated classics. Brandon is joined by Disney artist & animator, Michael Giaimo, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland. The two discuss the origins of Walt Disney's desire to bring Lewis Carroll's story to life. Focus also goes to the incredible individuality of the characters and distinct color palettes.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome filmmaker James Freedman. James is the artist behind the recently documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel With a Cause". The film explores Grodin's distinct style of comedy and impact on his colleagues. It also focuses on his lifelong drive and interest in social justice. The documentary has aired on TCM and is available for rent on multiple streamers.

Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most popular movies of the 1980s. Brandon welcomes radio and television host, Brad Gilmore. Brad is celebrating the recent expanded hardcover release of his book, "Why We Love Back to the Future". This fun read blends personal memories, interviews and fun anecdotes about a movie the remains enshrined in pop culture. Brandon and Brad celebrate Back to the Future along with Brad's Project 33 which includes the release of a new children's book and a film script. The book is available from Redmane Publishing House wherever books are sold. Brad Gilmore is a radio and television host born and raised in Houston, TX. Since 2011, he has been the host of The Brad Gilmore Show which covers the worlds of sports, music and pop culture. Brad currently hosts “The Hall of Fame” with WWE Hall of Famer, Booker T on ESPN Radio. Brad began his career covering music and worked as a regular contributor to Houston Press and the hip hop blog DayandaDream.com. Brad hosts a variety of TV shows and podcasts including Reality of Wrestling, Movie Trivia Schmoedown, Schmoedown Rundown, Heated Conversations (featured in the iTunes Top 10 Podcast Chart), and since 2015, Back to the Future: The Podcast which just recently surpassed 1,000,000 streams over 50 episodes. During his career, Brad Gilmore has been appeared in print, radio, television and film and always looks to bring his one of a kind view to each of his endeavors and entertain audiences worldwide.

Front Row Classics is bringing you a late Halloween treat. Brandon is joined once again by Tony Maietta and Ben Burke. After the fun of their discussion of The Opposite Sex, the three have now dubbed themselves the "Camp Counselors". This fall, they're bringing you one of the most macabre delights from the 1960s. They're discussing 1964's "Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte" starring Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland. Also including Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead and Mary Astor, this film is both creepy and fun way to spend an autumn evening

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author and dance historian, Debra Levine. Debra recently penned "Jazzed: Jack Cole and Twentieth-Century American Dance". This book chronicles the life and career of Cole while also providing a well-researched context of the times in which he lived. Brandon and Debra discuss some of his most memorable collaborations on film along with his legacy as a choreographer. "Jazzed: Jack Cole and Twentieth-Century American Dance" is available from the University Press of Kentucky wherever books are sold. Debra Levine is a Hollywood-fascinated dance critic whose discovery of Jack Cole turned her aesthetic world on its head. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Dance Magazine, HuffingtonPost, and more. She is the founder of artsmeme, a fine arts blog.

Happy Halloween from Front Row Classics! We're thrilled to welcome actress Erin Murphy. Erin became known to America as Tabitha on Bewitched. She and Brandon discuss her memories of growing up on the set among its legendary cast. The two also discuss some of her favorite episodes and the timeless quality of the show. Brandon and Erin finish out discussing her latest projects and why she still loves the business.

Front Row Classics is beginning two days of Halloween with two of our favorite families of fright. Brandon is joined by actress and classic film fan Lauren Foulk. The two are celebrating the legacies of The Addams Family and The Munsters. The discussion includes highlighting favorite moments and the backstories behind each legendary series.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most haunting and romantic films of the last 50 years. Brandon is joined of Mike of MADHATTED CURIOSITIES (@madhatterd83 on IG) to chat 1980's Somewhere in Time. Brandon and Mike discuss this timeless tale along with the talents of Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, Christopher Plummer and Teresa Wright. Directed by Jeannot Szwarc and written by Richard Matheson, this film continues to fascinate and entrance audiences with its mix of romance, history, sci-fi and fantasy.

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Illeana Douglas to chat about one of the most anticipated film books of 2026. She recently penned "Jungle Red: The Making of MGM's The Women". The book is as dishy and fun as the 1939 film itself. Brandon and Illeana chat about the film's origins and the antics that occurred off-screen between its legendary cast. They also celebrate the phenomenal talents of director George Cukor. "Jungle Red: The Making of MGM's The Women" is available from Lyons Press wherever books are sold. An Actress, writer, producer, and director Douglas is known for playing fearless outspoken characters. She is the grand daughter of two-time Academy Award winner Melvyn Douglas. Illeana began her career working for a prominent New York film publicist in The Brill Building. After appearing in New York Stories, and Goodfellas Douglas came to prominence, as Matt Dillon's suspicious sister in Gus Van Sant's To Die For, for which she was a New York Film Critics award nominee. Other film roles include Cape Fear, Grace of My Heart, Message in a Bottle, Picture Perfect, Stir of Echoes, Rough Riders, Happy Texas, Ghost World. A classic film lover she's part of the Turner Classic Movies family where she has interviewed the pantheon of film greats, and hosted Trailblazing Women, Second Looks, and Funny Ladies. Illeana received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Angela on Six Feet Under and has guest starred on The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, The Drew Carey Show, Ugly Betty, Entourage, Welcome to Sweden, Shrill, Search Party, and Goliath. Illeana wrote, directed, and starred in the short film The Perfect Woman which premiered at the New York Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and around the world. She wrote, directed, and starred in Boy Crazy Girl Crazier, and Everybody Just Stay Calm which premiered on the IFC Channel. She wrote and directed and starred in Devil Talk, and Supermarket which premiered at Sundance, and were shown on The Sundance Channel. She wrote, and starred in Soulmates. Illeana developed television pilots Confessions of a Movie Lover for the IFC Network, Illeanarama for the Oxygen Network and New Line, Celebrity Garage Sale for the A&E Network, and The Living Room Show for Sony. She wrote, produced, starred and frequently directed the multi-award winning web series Easy to Assemble for IKEA. Easy to Assemble was the first-ever branded web series. She executive produced the films Life Without Dick, Kingdom Come, Chez Upshaw(also starred), Search and Destroy(uncredited),Grace of My Heart(uncredited), She executive produced and costarred in the web-series The Skinny (2015) Illeana hosted The Film Scene Podcast, and is a film "Guru" for Joe Dante's Trailers From Hell. She has participated in scores of film documentaries including CNN: The Movies, Kino Lorber's Pioneers: First Female Filmmaker

Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back Turner Classics Movies' Alicia Malone. Alicia just penned her first fiction story that is perfect for classic film lovers. "Murder at the Movies: A Movie Palace Mystery" is a cozy mystery set in the world of movie theaters. Alicia has created a page turner that will please mystery lovers and classic film fans alike. "Murder at the Movies: A Movie Palace Mystery" is available from TCM and Running Press wherever books are sold.Alicia Malone is a host on Turner Classic Movies and an authority on classic, independent, and foreign films. She is particularly passionate about supporting women in film and has given two TEDx talks on the accomplishments and obstacles women have faced throughout cinema’s history. Malone began her television career in her native Australia, working behind the scenes. Her expertise in film led to her transition as a host, interviewer, and film critic for television, radio, print, and online. She has appeared as a film expert on a variety of TV networks and programs, including CNN’s The Movies documentary series, MSNBC, Access Hollywood, E!, Entertainment Tonight, MTV, and ABC.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at 1963's Charade. Brandon is joined by Matt Duffy to take a look at the most-Hitchcock like film that wasn't directed by Hitch himself. Directed by Stanley Donen, the movie is a suspenseful comedic mystery and still feels fresh in 2026. Brandon and Matt discuss the charm of Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn and how the constant plot twists keep the momentum and fun at a high pace.

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Actress winning performance of 1948. Brandon is joined by, friend of the podcast, Holley Snaith. They two are discussing Johnny Belinda starring Jane Wyman. Directed by Jean Negulesco, this drama tells the story of Wyman as a young woman who is "deaf-mute" and lives with her father and aunt in Canada. The movie explores the themes and consequences of spreading lies & rumors. Brandon and Holley also celebrate the performances of Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford and Agnes Moorehead.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome podcaster and host, Tommy Kovac. Brandon and Tommy discuss his love of film and how it inspired him to host his own show. The conversation then turns to Batman (1966). The two hosts discuss the highlights and fun that continues to permeate these decades later. You can listen to Tommy's podcast, "Splat from the Past" here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTGvmvEi8cgiJoVEv7C5Hcw

Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend, Jessica Pickens. Brandon and Jessica pick up where they left off with their "trashy movie" discussion from earlier in the year. They're taking a look at 1957's Peyton Place. The two not only re-visited the movie, they also took a look at the original book by Grace Metalious. The conversation includes the highlights of the film and why it might be better than the book itself.

Front Row Classics welcomes actress & performer, Alisha Soper. Alisha is one of the world's premier Marilyn Monroe impressionists. She and Brandon discuss her background and love of film/show business. The conversation, then, turns to Marilyn and 1952's Don't Bother to Knock. The two discuss this eccentric and stellar early performance in Monroe's career.