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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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Innhold levert av Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown dedicated to the greatest year in Golden Age Hollywood as they present to you: THE DIVINE ’39 All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the year of 1939 in film by watching the classics and the underseen gems. Now join along as they each give you their list of Top Ten Films and why they treasure them so dearly. PLUS: The duo fix the 1939 Academy Awards so you don’t have to! ——————————————————– Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en…
Zach welcomes back return guests & Ballyhoo correspondents Andrew Bueno (Stand-Up Comedian, Writer), Matt Willocks (Filmmaker & Podcaster, ‘Pulp Cinematic Universe’ and ‘History of High Adventure’), and Jace Perrodin (Filmmaker) to unpack a true crime case turned controversial motion picture from Warner Bros. in 1939 as they dive deep into CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY! Tune in as the group lay out the details of the actual case, learn how the film was able to circumvent era censors and opposing forces, analyze its use of documentary & procedural crime drama, marvel at the bumbling nature of various characters, dissect the films effectiveness as a means of communicating a message, and finally settling upon how the film & the genre it created would change the face of cinema. Research Notes for the film can be found here: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/research-page/ To get a glimpse at Jace’s own filmmaking skills, check out his YouTube Page https://www.youtube.com/@jaceperrodin4514 Be sure to give a follow and some love to Matt Willocks On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mattwillocks and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwillocks/ Look out for Andrew Bueno’s comedic genius all across the Denver area and follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bueno24.7/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bueno24.7…
Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS. Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past while able to bring forth an ending that the dawn of Film Noir could never achieve.…
Rashmi & Zach’s tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, ‘Amores perros’. Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across the unique ways that Iñárritu upends traditional noir tropes to create further dimensions for viewers to contemplate.…
Zach welcomes Craig Shemin (Author & Historian, ‘Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show’) onto the program for an inspirational, celebration-al, & Muppet-tational chat about Jim Henson and his first outing into Television, SAM & FRIENDS. Grab your favorite Esskay Meat Product and your thermos filled with Wilkins Coffee as the two explore the origins of Jim’s path to puppetry, unveil the curtain to find out more of how his partner Jane Nebel contributed so heavily to early Muppet success, roll on the floor laughing through 5 surviving episodes of the show, and settle upon how ‘Sam & Friends’ and Muppet’s have influenced the world of television & beyond to this day. Plus: The Ballyhoo gets a Sponsor! —— Be sure to pick up a copy of Craig’s book on the history of Sam & Friends for a deeper look into its history. Visit https://www.samandfriendsbook.com for ways to purchase & how to get even more swag from your book purchase! And be sure to follow Craig’s talents as a writer by watching his two original Jack Benny scripts as performed by NO SOAP RADIO ( https://nosoapradioplayers.com ) Watch Here- “This is Your Life, Jack Benny” : https://youtu.be/vSQAHnpTg1E?si=9lE-Q19oHwKZY_ex ” Jack Visits the Apollo 11 Launch” : https://youtu.be/Xytm4gByVUw?si=jZV6KRk1IG4RebdF —— Special Thanks to Matt Merback for his performance as Mr. Wilkins in the ending sketch.…
Rashmi & Zach’s trek through the noir alley’s of the world continues with a stop in Hong Kong; where with the twist of your hand and a flock of doves, noir and action combine in John Woo’s THE KILLER! Tune in to hear more about the making of the film, hear them deconstruct the crime thriller’s plot, and analyze how John Woo takes the reliable plot elements & style of noir and intertwines them with the pulse pounding action he would become revered for.…
Zach welcomes aboard Jack Hanley, Shay Westcott, & Bryan Bonner (Founders of REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE) to celebrate Horror Cinema with a Top 10 countdown of their favorite films of fright from yesteryear in… THE TERROR-FUL TEN!!!! Tune in as everyone round robins ten to one with their favorite horror films made up into 1968, revel in their admiration for everything from Boris Karloff on down to George Romero, and learn a bit more about the fabulous new REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE’S mission and upcoming awards ceremony. ————————————— Be Sure to Follow the REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Reel-Weird-Horror-Collective/61567604516749/ and visit the homepage for their inaugural award ceremony coming soon: https://reel-weird-horror-awards.ghost.io/ Be sure to check out Jack’s Amazing Podcast Work! Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blindspotting-a-film-discovery-podcast/id1587516521 They Did It: A Conspiracy Podcast- https://www.audible.com/pd/They-Did-It-A-Conspiracy-Podcast-Podcast/B09VCV6LH3 The Superlatives- https://thesuperlativesfilmpodcast.podbean.com/ Tune in and listen to Bryan’s show, DO YOU LIKE SCARY MOVIES? Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-you-like-scary-movies/id1438657266 Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946536 And be sure, when in Boulder, to visit the fabulous Dairy Arts Center https://thedairy.org/…
Rashmi & Zach’s tour through the wide world of noir lands them in Fance and at the door steps of an old friend, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his 1970 heist spectacular, LE CERCLE ROUGE! Tune in to hear more of how Melville homages and updates the Noir genre of Hollywood that entranced him, thrill alongside our hosts as they unpack this meticulous and patient picture, and… swoon like crazy over the glory that is Alain Delon with a mustache! To learn more about the beginnings of Melville and Delon’s collaborations, listen to Rashmi & Zach’s previous chat on Le Samouraï https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-87-wonders-of-world-cinema-le-samourai-the-samurai-1967-or-a-matter-of-birds-bullets/…
Zach welcomes back podcaster Michael Holland (From Out of the Past) for a night in a creepy bayou mansion filled as much laughter as there is terror with deep dive into the 1939 Horror-Comedy, THE CAT AND THE CANARY! Grab your scotch and get ready to make rye faces as the duo dissect how the film becomes a major stepping stone for comedian Bob Hope, revel in the understated mastery of Eliot Nugent’s direction, cackle like crazy over their favorite Hope lines, appreciate the perfect genre blending of horror and comedy, and then finally surmise the way this film has influenced the world of cinema today. Plus: George Zucco as Marion Crane in Psycho- a sight you can can never unsee in your mind! —————————————– Be sure and listen to Michael’s fantastic podcast, FROM OUT OF THE PAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-out-of-the-past/id1709872451 Be sure also to check out his blog: https://hollandimaginarium.blogspot.com/ and visit his Linktree to follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/hollandimaginarium…
Rashmi & Zach move along the map in their Noir journey and find themselves back in Japan to unravel the amazing heist and aftermath of Takumi Furukawa’s 1964 caper, CRUEL GUN STORY ( Kenjū zankoku monogatari)! Tune in today to unpack all the glorious ways Furukawa blends together the various strands of noir in such an efficient way and how it stands in the grand gutter of Noir legacy. PLUS: Joe Shishido becomes the greatest meme of all time. To watch CRUEL GUN STORY, go to Criterion for Disc & Streaming Options Criterion Listing: https://www.criterion.com/films/2958-cruel-gun-story Disc (As part of the Eclipse series): https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/655-eclipse-series-17-nikkatsu-noir Streaming: https://www.criterionchannel.com/cruel-gun-story ———– Our upcoming film, Le cercle rougue (1970) can be purchased here: https://www.criterion.com/films/628-le-cercle-rouge…
Zach welcomes back podcaster and Cary Grant aficionado Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a trip to the port of Barranca to explore the lives and perils of its daring air mail pilots as they dig deep into Howard Hawks' 1939 spectacular, ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS. Buckle up for quite a wild flight as the two unpack the intriguing production history, learn how Hawks was able to bounce back after the debacle of 'Bringing Up Baby', talk through the star studded cast and the ups and downs they had working with Hawks, marvel at the stunning visual effects from real flight footage on down to miniatures, and then finally come in for a landing ready to summarize how the film has managed to keep entertaining audiences for generations. PLUS: Two Bonus Radio Shows! Lux Radio Theater: 'Only Angels Have Wings', Broadcast May 29th, 1939 & The Jack Benny Program: 'Mr. Benny Goes to Washington', Broadcast March 10th, 1940 Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en…
Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin’s 1955 caper, RIFIFI. Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film’s influence has permeated the world of film we experience today. —------------------- Please take a moment to donate to or to share these links in support of the assistance to those affected by the Southern California Wildfire. Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/about-us/news-and-events/press-releases/palisades-fire--red-cross-opens-emergency-shelter-.html Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/2025/01/as-southern-california-fires-rage-medical-aid-en-route/ LA Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/…
Zach welcomes back pod-pal Ryan Frost (Podcaster, 'Reel Nerds Podcast') to celebrate the holidays with the Peanuts gang as the two celebrate their classic 1965 television debut, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Stop by the Ballyhoo's podcast booth and listen as the boys explore the intriguing journey Peanuts took from funny pages to the TV Screen, become awed by the innovations that the creative team brought to television as a whole, become inspired by Sparky's perfect holiday story, and finally settle upon the many ways in which the show has influenced the television landscape and pop culture as a whole. PLUS: Ryan and Zach create the next great comic strip character. PLUS: No cursing, only trombones. Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en…
Zach welcomes back pod-pal Rob Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent) for a fine holiday mess with Laurel and Hardy as they unpack the delightful and bonkers 1934 holiday classic, BABES IN TOYLAND. Hitch a ride with them aboard a Zeppelin driven by a capuchin monkey dressed as Mickey Mouse as the duo explore the tumultuous production history of the film, break down how the film strikes a balance between straigh story telling and comedy driven set pieces, marvel at the boys' ability to interact alongside sincere narrative, and then finally settle upon the many ways this film has stood the test of time for fans of Stan and Ollie and for film fans at large. Plus: Cary Grant joins the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Be sure to listen to the first Laurel & Hardy chat with Rob Stroude here Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-138-laurel-hardy-vol-1-a-cuckoo-short-film-festival/id1540142449?i=1000671850037 Spotify: Website: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-138-laurel-hardy-vol-1-a-cuckoo-short-film-festival/ To hear more of Robert, listen to his episode on ALL THE BEST LINES, where he and our pals Smokey and Adam dissect IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069?i=1000653777198 And be sure to follow Rob around social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robstroude BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/robstroude.bsky.social…
Zach welcomes back Marshall Rosales (Filmmaker, Ballyhoo Correspondent) to help sift through the remains of a butchered Noir masterpiece as the duo take an extensive look at Orson Welles' 1958 classic, TOUCH OF EVIL. Pull up a comfy chair and get ready for a heavy exploration as the boys unpack the making of the film and the many versions of the stories that are told, revel in the master craftsmanship that Welles presents on screen, meticulously analyze the many versions that exist and how they differ, reckon with the films sensitive subject matters , and finally settle upon the many lessons that Touch of Evil and it's ultimate fate teach us about filmmaking. PLUS: Charlton Heston's diary demands an Audible release. --------- To check out more of Marshall's work, head on over to his website: http://marshallrosales.com And listen to his prior Ballyhoo Appearances like- House of Wax: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-17-house-of-wax-1953-or-the-many-dimensions-of-de-toth/ and The 2 Part discussion surrounding 'Salt of the Earth' Part 1: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-113-salt-of-the-earth-1954-part-i-the-film-or-strike-2/ Part 2: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-114-salt-of-the-earth-1954-part-ii-the-production-or-strike-3/ ---------…
Welcome to the wide world of noir as Rashmi and Zach introduce the newest YBR Presents series: NOIR MONDIAL The duo inaugurate this new series studying film noir here and abroad with their first study unit, 'One Last Job'. As a starter they dig into one of film lands most beloved noir heists, John Huston's 150 classic, THE ASPHALT JUNGLE! Tune in today to hear them break down the film and how it influenced the wider world of both noir and film at large.…
Zach welcomes Natalie Gordon Beiser (Film Scholar/ Podcast Pal) aboard MGM musical train whose destination is a tribute to cinema itself as they unpack and revel in Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen's 1952 masterpiece, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN'. If you can stan 'em, follow our podcast duo as they marvel at the long journey the film took from idea to screen, become fascinated with the process of sewing in previously published songs into the fabric of a filmmaking tribute, revel in the performances from Don to Lina , sift through the ups and downs the film has as a plot trying to balance its musical components, and then finally settle upon the many MANY ways the film has influenced the world of cinema and musicals we inhabit today. PLUS: Jean Hagan was robbed by the Academy, and we CAN'T STAN EM!…
Zach welcomes aboard regular Ballyhoo contributor Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) and new contributor Ken Sowder on board the beginning of a journey through the history of the high adventure genre. On this episode, the trio take a trip to the Alabama Hills of California in 1939 to witness George Steven's influential RKO epic, GUNGA DIN! Join our daring adventurers as they study the text's of the films production and the historical context surrounding the characters and settings, travail dangerous roads as they sift through the plot and it's influential tropes, uncover the essential reckonings of the films imagery and central point of view, and finally emerge from an arduous journey with knowledge of the many ways it has influenced the world of cinema and the adventure genre in particular. Plus: George Lucas finally snaps back.…
The BallyBOO concludes for this year as Zach is joined by return guest Rashmi Menon (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ YBR Presents Co-Host) on a journey to deep in the heart of Texas where unspeakable mutants made by science terrify your soul as they dive into Ray Kellogg's 1959 Creature Feature, THE KILLER SHREWS. Hold onto your seat as the duo unpack the film's origins, shudder in terror as they walk through history of Kellogg and the films producer Gordon McLendon, repulse in agony as they dissect a simple and stupendous silly plot, and finally hop aboard the boat to safety with them while they discuss the many ways films like The Killer Shrews permeate cinema and pop culture to this day. PLUS: Zach and Rashmi write a country song. ---------------------------------------------------------- Discussed in today's episode is the Film Master's release of The Killer Shrews. You can find the copy of it here: https://www.filmmasters.com/giant-gila-monster-killer-shrews To hear more of Rashmi and horror talk, dig back to our YBR Presents KOWAI series covering the wide world of Japanese cinema Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp And stay tuned on the YBR Presents feed for Noir Mondial, where Rashmi and Zach will go through the wide world of international Noir cinema…
Zach welcomes back actress/writer/ craft artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) for a journey to Mushnick's Floral Shop on Skid Row and a dive into the most astounding and outrageous tale of terror and comedy to ever be told: Roger Corman's THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Follow them along as they travail through the shocking story behind the films rapid creation, tremble with them as they sift through a plot that's both of its time and timeless, giggle along as they analyze the supreme humor found from the film's script, and finally follow them to the exit at Mushnick's while they settle upon the many ways the film has permeated pop-culture to this very minute. PLUS: It's a secret Christmas episode thanks to Jonathan Haze --------------------------------------------------- Be sure to follow Erin and her journey through acting and filmmaking on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/ and be sure to follow and support Erin's fabric art and craft work by visiting her at VELVET VOID CREATIONS using her Linktree https://linktr.ee/velvetvoidcreatoins…
Zach welcomes back Amy Cornell (Hammer Fan/ Ballyhoo Correspondant, 'The War of the Worlds') as the two take the BallyBOO across the pond and into the depths of Bray Studios as they unpack the terror unleashed there by Hammer Films in 1957: THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN! Join our monster loving hosts as they asses the status of Hammer in a pre-gothic world, shudder with them as they learn of the many hoops and hurdles taken to get the film made, gasp as they do when finding immense depth and characterization backed into less than 90 minutes, and finally depart with them to safe passage with the many lessons and legacies the film and its studio have had on our film world today. PLUS: We reveal to the world Christopher Lee's greatest fear. --------------------------------------- Be sure to listen to more of Amy by going back to our 'war of the Worlds' Radio Revue from last year Website: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938 Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-118-the-panic-podcast-a-look-at-the-war/id1540142449?i=1000633085602 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xFtiPPB6QuB3me6QE91wf?si=w-WUHKwDSHOLIge0WZ2SnA and be sure to follow her adventures on Twitter: https://x.com/MoAmy3715 ---------- And if you want more Hammer goodness, visit our pals at HOUSE OF HAMMER Web: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-house-of-hammer--5656868 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eWVAN2L9yTp8lYU4Sjm1O and if ya like what you hear, show your support on their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/househammerpod/posts…
The BallyBOO returns this week to kick off a month of spooky programming in podcast land. To kick things off, Zach welcomes podcaster and pun-master Frankie Pellatt ('The Labours of Hercule' & 'Read and Buried') onto the program for the rigin of a terrifying grin that launched a sea of cosplay as they dive into Paul Leni's 1928 gothic melodrama chiller, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS. Shudder in terror as you learn more about the make up process that gave Claude Veidt the permanent grin! Become aghast at the long process it took for this Victor Hugo novel to reach the American silver screen! Find yourself in gloom and doom as the duo deconstruct a plot that says drama but plays like horror! And finally find safe passage with our heroes as they unpack the many ways the film has shaped the film and pop culture landscape we see today. PLUS: Frankie and Zach create the British Clint Eastwood that everyone has wanted! ------------------------------------- Be sure to listen to Frankie on her fabulous podcasts The Labours of Hercule: https://linktr.ee/labourshercule and Read and Buried: https://readandburiedpodcast.com/ and be sure to follow her on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankieisswell/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@frankieisswell?xmt=AQGz_4vnKvAa5F-cJONFLqK1ACCKwSR2eqGyyVet7urQcHw…
Zach welcomes aboard film fan Robert Stroude for a short film bonanza centered around Hollywood’s legendary bowler-hatted Cuckoo’s, LAUREL & HARDY! Tune in as the boys explore the respective origins of Stan and Ollie, learn more about their entry into film and how they came to be a comedy team, analyze and pontificate about the brilliance of their comedy through a curated list of short films starring the pair, and finally settle upon the many ways their work has shaped the world of cinema today! Films Discussed: THE LUCKY DOG (1921) WITH LOVE AND HISSES (1927) THE SECOND HUNDRED YEARS (1927) SHOULD MARRIED MEN GO HOME? (1928) UNACCUSTOMED AS WE ARE (1929) THE MUSIC BOX (1932) THEM THAR HILLS (1934) TIT FOR TAT (1935) —--------- To hear more of Robert, listen to his episode on ALL THE BEST LINES, where he and our pals Smokey and Adam dissect IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069?i=1000653777198…
This week the Ballyhoo becomes a part of a new universe as Zach and Matt Willocks begin their journey through the Golden Age of Hollywood’s dense and magnificent PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE! This journey through pulp and comic characters from yesteryear begins with a return to the world of Lamont Cranston with a deep dive into Columbia’s 1940 serial, THE SHADOW, followed by a look at its more modern adaptation, 1994’s THE SHADOW! Settle in as the boys trace the characters origins and many mythologies, learn more about how the serial managed to stay fairly loyal to much of the spirit of the character, marvel and giggle at the many facets of a serial, ponder how much the latter counterpart manages to expand and fully embrace all the pulp mythologies, and then finally settle upon how the character of The Shadow has influenced the pop culture world we live in.…
Zach welcomes film professional and podcaster Michael Holland (From Out of the Past) aboard a stagecoach that's about to enter a town filled with daring, action, and self aware hilarity as they take a closer look at David Butler's 1945 Technicolor western, SAN ANTONIO! Kick up your feet in the Ballyhoo saloon and listen as the boys trace the production history of the film, learn more about director David Butler's insights on how production flowed from acting to stunt coordination, marvel at the deft balance of comedy and action, revel in the technicolor glory, and finally settle upon the many ways in which the film shaped many other westerns and action films to come. PLUS: We love S.Z. 'Cuddles' Sakall! Who doesn't? Stay Tuned to find out! ------------------------------- Be sure and listen to Michael's fantastic podcast, FROM OUT OF THE PAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-out-of-the-past/id1709872451 Be sure also to check out his blog: https://hollandimaginarium.blogspot.com/ and visit his Linktree to follow him on social media: https://linktr.ee/hollandimaginarium…
Zach and Rashmi conclude their journey through Japanese Horror Cinema with a leap forward in time to that terrifying new metal world as they deep dive Shinya Tsukamoto's 1989 cult classic, TETSUO: THE IRON MAN! Join them as they get lost in Shinya's whirlpool of madness and the many ways this cyber-punk terror piece has shaped the world of horror and cinema at large. PLUS: A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!…
Zach welcomes back podcaster Henry Jarvis (Reel Nerds Podcast) to help him navigate a groundbreaking German film from up and comers destined for film history greatness as they unpack Edgar G. Ulmer & Robert Siodmak's 1930 new objectivity classic, People on Sunday! Hop on the train to a relaxing day in the Berlin sun as the duo learn more about how the film came about, go through the early histories of a crew of young German filmmakers who would become Hollywood titans, marvel at the film's docu-drama prowess in capturing Weimar Era Germany, discover the lives and aftermath of participants on screen and off, and finally discuss the many ways the film has been influential to this very day. PLUS: A great mystery is solved with the help of Werner Herzog! ------------------------------------------ Be Sure to Check out Henry on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/…
Zach and Rashmi learn how to get ahead (or two) in life as they unravel the 1975 whirlpool of madness that is Masahiro Shinoda's UNDER THE BLOSSOMING CHERRY TREES. Tune in to hear us pontificate about this dreamy-looking but terrifying horror tale!
The Brothers Marx are back and.... oh boy, its a doozy as Tyler Maybee (Podcaster, 'Surrounded by A**holes) returns to help Zach sift through the final three films Groucho, Chico, and Harpo made made in their return to MGM. Settle in as the two trace the timeline and reasoning for the brothers return, wrestle with the less than quality scripts, analyze the abilities that Edward Buzzell as director can bring to his entries, find the silver linings within each troubled film, reckon with outdated elements in the trio of pictures, and finally asses the reputation and standing of these films on their own and in the overall Marx Brothers legacy. The Films Discussed: AT THE CIRCUS (1939) GO WEST (1940) THE BIG STORE (1941) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Be sure to listen to Tyler Maybee SURROUNDED BY A**HOLES: A Mel Brooks Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surrounded-by-a-holes-the-life-and-works-of-mel-brooks/id1617941720…
Zach and Rashmi find themselves amid the haunted susuki grass as they settle in for an unnerving tale courtesy of Kaneto Shindō AS THEY UNPACK HIS 1964 opus, ONIBABA. Tune in to hear how Shindō and his independent filmmaking skills came to bring about a timeless horror classic.
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