Episode 17 - Frankenstein

"It's Alive!" 

Yes, it is and it's out to get you Doctor Frankenstein. 

Bob and I have some fun walking through our favorite scenes and some of our not so favorite scenes. We discuss the influence this movie had on "Young Frankenstein" and it turns out that "Young Frankenstein" had a pretty big influence on us because we inadvertently call the lab assistance Igor throughout the entire review when in fact his name is Fritz. Oh well. Igor has a nice ring to it. Universal must have thought so too. The new Universal "Frankenstein" movie is due out in 2015 and the lab assistant, played by Daniel Radcliffe, is called Igor.

So, don't let your children play unattended by the lake. You never know what may come lumbering out of the forest.

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Frankenstein"

Next up we celebrate the happy couple in "Bride of Frankenstein".

Episode 16 - Brief Encounter

We travel back in time to an age of innocence, wait what? No, that must be a different movie. We do get to watch a touching love story unfold in the suburbs of London in the 1940's. There's only one problem. The lovers are already married! The drama, the awkward situations, the chatty train passenger! Not to mention the holier than though friend. There's a lot to like in "Brief Encounter" and it's easy to see why this movie is ranked among the top classic movies by the BFI. But do yourself a favor and read the IMDB reviews. Not everybody loves it. Bob and I do really like it though. So grab a cup of tea with milk and sugar and sit down for a "Brief Encounter".

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Brief Encounter"

Episode 15 - Gentleman's Agreement - Part 2

We wrap up our epic review of "Gentleman's Agreement" as events come to a dramatic conclusion. Bob and I just keep heaping praise on the film. And we dive into the themes and see how it all plays out for Phil, Kathy, Tommy, Grandma, Dave and the rest. 

Next week we're watching "Brief Encounter" released in 1945 by Pinewood Studios. 

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Gentleman's Agreement" 

And here's a link to the IMDB page for "Brief Encounter"

Episode 14 - Gentleman's Agreement - Part 1

Prepare yourself for an epic review of "Gentleman's Agreement" released in 1947 by Twentieth Century Fox. This is Part 1 and covers the first half of the movie. Part 2 will be released next week. Also prepare yourself for a fairly opinionated review that dives deep into the themes of the movie. This is one of our very favorite movies of all time and I think we do it justice.

Next week stay tuned for Part 2 of "Gentleman's Agreement" and in two weeks we watch "Brief Encounter" at the suggestion of a listener.

Here's a link to the Universal Studio's announcement about the revival of the classic horror movie monsters.

Here's a link to an article that helps explain why we've watched so many Twentieth Century Fox movies on Netflix.

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Gentleman's Agreement"

Episode 9 - The Grapes of Wrath - Part 2

Bob and I continue our discussion of John Ford's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." This is the follow-up to last week's discussion. We pick up with the Joad's heading into the desert on the border of Arizona and California. Things take a definite turn for the worst, if that's possible. 

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "The Grapes of Wrath"

Here's a link to an article and NPR story discussing the 75th anniversary of the book.

Episode 8 - The Grapes of Wrath - Part 1

Bob and I get philosophical (and political) as we discuss the merits of John Ford's adaptation of John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath." We talk for an hour and so we've decided to split this episode into two parts. This week we follow the Joad's to the border of California, right before their perilous desert night crossing. Next week, we'll find out what happens to them in California. Spoiler: it's not good. 

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "The Grapes of Wrath"

Here's a link to an article and NPR story discussing the 75th anniversary of the book.

Episode 6 - Creature From The Black Lagoon

We venture deep into the uncharted waters of the Amazon river to find the "Creature From The Black Lagoon". We have lots of fun picking it apart and talking about the origins of the monster, science fiction versus horror, and more! 

Next episode we review the World War II classic "Twelve O'clock High". 

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Creature From The Black Lagoon".

Here's a link to the short story "Fishhead" by Irving S. Cobb which has many similarities to the movie.

Episode 4 - Double Indemnity - Part 2

The conclusion of our epic mega review of Paramount's 1944 movie "Double Indemnity". Our review is almost as long as the movie! That's how much we love it. Next week buckle up for our review of "Young Frankenstein"!  

"Don't go, I was going to make espresso!"

Here's a link to the video of Raymond Chandler's only onscreen appearance.

Here's a link to the IMDB page for "Double Indemnity"