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Send us a text In this episode, we visit with writer David Meule about his new book about the precode films of director William Wellman. We handpicked a few films to discuss in detail. Night Nurse and The Public Enemy were the biggest of this period for Wellman. We talk in length about them. We also talk about themes and why in some ways William Wellman was a pioneer and how his signature tends to be on all of his films. Wellman was part of the studio system tbh demanded movies to be made quickly but we talk about how William Wellman somehow developed a brand for himself during this period. Thanks for listening!  Click the link below to order David’s wonderful book.  https://www.amazon.com/Assembly-Line-Auteur-Pre-Code-William-Wellman/dp/1476696306 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode we talk about the 1926 silent film 3 Bad Men directed by John Ford. We talk about the plot, characters, and John Ford’s legacy. Oh and of course we talk about the under appreciated Olive Borden. We also talk the unfathomable stunt involving a baby in the film. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the history of Disney 2016-2019. We talk about the Disney movie releases, the MCU, and Star Wars. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode we talk about the 1990 Bill Murray film, Quick Change. We talk about the plot, characters, and funny situations the movie gets into. This was the only time Bill Murray directed a film (albeit co-director) and we talk about that and the overall production of this comedy gem. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In our first episode of 2026, we have a fun conversation with Mark Marshall. Mark has written a book about working on sets with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Richard Donner. Mark shares samples of his stories about these great directors. He also has stories about meeting Mel Gibson, Paul Newman, the kids from The Goonies, and many more.  Mark also has directed a feature documentary called Remember the Sultana. This is a rich documentary about the Civil War ship that sank killing hundreds of men. The film is available on Amazon Prime currently.  https://www.amazon.com/Goonies-Droids-Killer-Whales-Observations/dp/B0DPLNFVQC https://www.rememberthesultana.com/ Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In our final 2025 episode, we look back on the movies that came out this year and preview a few for 2026. We also reflect on the best episodes we have had this year. We also make some recommendations and give a shout out to our great guests we’ve had in 2025. Click to listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this fun episode, we talk with Rick Scott about Die Hard. There’s no disagreement about it being a great movie. However, is it a Christmas movie? Click and listen to the debate! 🎥🎥🎬🎬🎅🎄 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we pay tribute to the career of Diane Keaton. We do a top 10 Diane Keaton films. Which ones are your favorites? Click and listen !!🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the 1961 Italian film Girl with a Suitcase starring Claudia Cardinale. We talk about the theme, plot, and characters of the story. We also take time to pay a tribute upon her recent passing to Claudia Cardinale and her long career. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we talk about the 1956 boxing noir The Harder They Fall. We talk about the plot, the characters, and cast. This is one of Humphrey Bogart’s final film appearances and we of course explore him too. Click and listen! 🎬🎬🎥🎥 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we review the 12th Academy Awards. Gone With the Wind won for Best Picture. Vivien Leigh and Robert Donat won the acting categories. Lest we forget Hattie McDaniel won famously in the Best Supporting category. This is probably the most memorable year for films. Did the right ones win? We talk about it here and subjectively decide. Click and listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we visit with Sam and Alana from the Kael Your Idols podcast. We talk about the 1933 pre-code film Baby Face starring Barbara Stanwyck. We talk about the risqué aspects of the film, the plot, and the cast. We also talk about how this film caused a stir to stimulate enforcement of the production code to soften Hollywood films for three decades to come. Click and listen! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Be sure to check out the Kael Your Idols podcast as Alana and Sam explore the world of New Hollywood! Below are links or find it anywhere you listen to podcasts.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kael-your-idols-a-new-hollywood-podcast/id1688904469 https://open.spotify.com/show/3kW2rou1tEVDro8J4OrEhN?si=Ys7L40u4Qn2JST_PW86sig Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with our friend, film director Glenn Andreiev about the Universal Movie monsters of the 30s and 40s. Glenn helps us break down Dracula, Frankenstein, The  Wolfman, The Invisible Man, and much more. Click to listen!! 🎥🎥🎬🎬 Hey, please if you can, help out Glenn with his next movie!! history!https://www.gofundme.com/f/47k7c-long-island-joins-the-space-race Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Nigel Dreiner about the 1931 classic, City Lights. We talk about the plot, characters, and of course the great Charlie Chaplin. Click to listen!🎥🎥🎬🎬 Nigel works with the Essanay Silent Film Museum, Universal Studios, and Godzillafest as a video editor  https://youtube.com/@nigeldreiner?si=8CrtrUhp_p6VxmNT Thanks for listening!

Send us a text In this episode, we revisit our recurring series on the history of Disney. Here we talk about the beginning of the impact of Bob Iger’s tenure as CEO. We also talk about the theatrical releases of Disney and Disney subsidiaries during 2011-2015.  Thanks for listening!