Front Row Classics welcomes back our friend Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford from Beyond the Mouse. The two hosts and Brandon are celebrating the 100th anniversary of MGM by taking a look at one of the greatest examples of the studio's unparalleled glamour. 1941's Ziegfeld Girl is a mammoth production illustrating what life was like for perfor…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most beloved comedy classics from the 1940s. We're celebrating Preston Sturges' masterpiece, Sullivan's Travels. Brandon is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Morgan Matson, to break down this hilarious and heartwarming tribute to the art of comedy. Brandon and Morgan discuss the performan…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most beloved comedies in film history. Brandon is joined by Christian Keys to celebrate 1982's Tootsie. Christian is Associate Producer for One Day to Love, a podcast hosted by actress Tonja Walker. He also happens to be a classic film aficionado. Brandon and Christian discuss how the film remains b…

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome film historian/preservationist Alan K. Rode to the podcast. Alan has been at the forefront of classic film community for many years. He has produced and hosted annual film festivals, produced documentaries & audio commentaries and authored two notable cinema biographies. Brandon and Alan discuss one of thos…

Front Row Classics welcomes back author, John DiLeo, to discuss his latest book : "Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances". The book takes a look at forty overlooked performances by actors whose co-stars took home the gold on Oscar night. The book celebrates performances ranging from the silent era through modern da…

Front Row Classics is once again celebrating MGM's 100th anniversary with a look at a timeless family classics. Brandon welcome back friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy, to talk about 1944's National Velvet. Brandon and Matt celebrate the remarkable performances of Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney at the height of their adolescent stardom. The host…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most daring, satirical films to ever come out of Hollywood. Brandon is joined, once again, by author & film historian Chris Yogerst. Chris recently penned "The Warner Brothers" for the University Press of Kentucky. A Face in the Crowd is a signature Warner film directed by Elia Kazan and written by …

Happy Halloween from Front Row Classics. Brandon welcomes back Emmett Stanton to take a look at Brian DePalma's Carrie. Based on Stephen King's novel, Carrie remains as effective as it was in 1976. It not only remains a horror classic but also an indictment of bullying. Brandon and Emmett praise the Oscar nominated performances of Sissy Spacek and …

#MonsterCast concludes with our 3rd and final spotlight for 2024: 2004's horror-comedy masterpiece Shaun of the Dead. Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives with his slovenly best friend, Ed, in a small flat on the outskirts of London. The only unpredictable element in his…

Front Row Classics is celebrating the late Roger Corman with a double dose of films from his lauded Poe Cycle in the 1960s. Brandon is joined by Jackson Cooper, Executive Director of the American Genre Film Archive, to break down House of Usher (1960) and Tomb of Ligeia (1964). Brandon and Jackson celebrate the gothic and macabre tone in which Corm…

#MonsterCast brings us so many awesome things at the Network but this one is high up on the list as we welcome back the crew of #Flashback to the fold! Man did we miss you guys! Ryan, Jay and Erin are back to break down the 40th Anniversary of Wes Craven's beyond iconic monster thriller A Nightmare On Elm Street. In this classic slasher film, sever…

#MonsterCast nears it's end but we have MANY more to go! Today we're bringing you a quick #FullDisclosure on the remake of the 2022 Danish horror-thriller Speak No Evil. When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon …

Front Row Classics welcomes back Larry Aubrey to discuss a spine-chilling favorite just in time for Halloween. Robert Wise's The Haunting is one of the greatest ghost stories ever put on film. Brandon and Larry celebrate the performances of Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Russ Tamblyn & Richard Johnson who truly make you believe unexplained occurrences…

Front Row Classics welcomes celebrated author and filmmaker, Laurent Bouzereau. Laurent has penned a new book celebrating the work of Brian DePalma. "The DePalma Decade" takes a look at seven defining films from 1972-1981. Laurent uses analysis, production histories & recollections of cast, crew and DePalma himself to tell the story of films such a…

MonsterCast roles on with our second spotlight for 2024: 2005's chilling supernatural courtroom drama The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The Rev. Moore is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas cont…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at another great film from 1939. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most celebrated gangster films of the era. Featuring landmark performances from James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart, the film is a direct homage to gangster films from earlier in the decade. Brandon is joined b…

Hey Lasso and Shrinking fans! SEASON 2 IS HERE! The first episode of Season 2 has finally arrived and we are here with our patented recaps and will have them every single week! Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off. We learn the fate of Grace and Donnie with her consequential BOOP. It has had ramifications beyond simply their lives though…

We're back on our journey down the Witches' Road as we break down the action-packed 5th Episode of #AgathaAllAlong. Fresh off of breaking the Woo family curse, the coven has no time to rest as the Salem 7 have made their way to the Road through the same door Rio was summoned through. They quickly run into the next trial in the form of a Stranger Th…

Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on another film podcast this week. Brandon is pleased to welcome back entertainment journalist/ historian, Tara McNamara alongside writer/producer, Collin Friesen. Tara and Collin have produced a podcast called "Caligula: Package of Excellence". The podcast focuses on the troubled production history and 1…

#MonsterCast chugs right along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot streaming now on MAX. This film has a lot working in it's favor not the least of which is the creepy atmosphere and direction of IT screenwriter Gary Dauberman. But while the aesthetics are sharp, the run-time leaves a lot to be desired in making …

#MonsterCast continues along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new film Apartment 7A, a prequel to the 1976 classic #RosemarysBaby. Terry Gionoffrio dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering an injury, an older, wealthy couple welcomes her into their home in The Bramford Building. When she receives an offer at another chance at…

MonsterCast roles on with our first spotlight for 2024: the 2012 ghost story The Woman In Black. Arthur Kipps is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discov…

Brandon welcome Emmett Stanton back to the podcast to take a look at one of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. 9 to 5 placed a comedic spotlight on the plight of working women in America. The film, directed by Colin Higgins, segues from satire to full out farce. Brandon and Emmett discuss the powerhouse trio of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and D…

Marvel Television returns with a creepy vengeance as the witch you LOVE to HATE is on the war-path to get her powers back. Join us on the Witches' Road as we break down every episode of #AgathaAllAlong as they are released and see just where this creepy tale goes. This week we're breaking down episode 4 with Jeremy & Jacqueline. The coven reels fro…

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! What a welcome to Spooky Month, our main man (demon?) and the icons of Beetlejuice. #JusticeforBob Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../i-think-youre.../id1504599093 Listen and subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Wsa6pZpzII3qcd1T06YlB Listen and subscribe on A…

Front Row Classics welcomes comedian & actor, Mario Cantone, to the podcast. Mario is co-hosting Turner Classic Movies' Creepy Cinema every Thursday evening in October. Mario and Ben Mankiewicz will present a series of spooky movies in celebration of the Halloween season. Brandon and Mario have a fun conversation on all things classic film from Hit…

It's October at the Front Row Network and you know what that means! MONSTERCAST IS BACK! We're proud to once again turn the whole network creepy for the scariest time of year! This year we're kicking off the festivities with a little real life horror as we break down the new season of #Monster on Netflix. This year the series looks at the Menendez …

Marvel Television returns with a creepy vengeance as the witch you LOVE to HATE is on the war-path to get her powers back. Join us on the Witches' Road as we break down every episode of #AgathaAllAlong as they are released and see just where this creepy tale goes. This week we're breaking down the 2 episode premiere. Jeremy is joined by Jacqueline …

Front Row Classics welcome film and fashion historian, Hayley Chow. With her homebase in Dallas, Hayley dedicates herself the celebration and preservation of classic film, art, architecture and fashion. Brandon and Hayley discuss classic style in from icons like Jean Harlow and Doris Day. The discussion then turns to Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, w…

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Front Row Classics is celebrating the 65th anniversary of Otto Preminger's Anatomy of a Murder. Brandon is joined by Dominic Cellini to discuss this controversial courtroom drama. Jimmy Stewart stars in one of his most underrated performances as a country lawyer who is much sharper than he lets on. The film also includes sharp performances from Ben…

Hello all you Lasso and Shrinking fans! We are quickly approaching the launch of Season 2 and so we're in a mad-dash to get to the end of Season 1. We keep it rolling with Episode 7: Apology Tour. Fresh off his horrible showing at the engagement party, Jimmy is out to make amends. But apologizing is complicated when you've slept with dead wife's be…

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Warner Bros, Library Historian, George Feltenstein to the show. George has been at the forefront of the restoration and marketing of classic films for decades. He's been responsible for releases of classic film on all formats including VHS, Laserdisc, DVD and Blu-Ray. Brandon and George discuss his tenure at…

Jacqueline finally did the Impossible and got Meghan to watch Brandy Cinderella. She will also be giving a Ted talk on Paolo Montalban. Meanwhile Meghan will still be basing her whole personality on Down To You, except probably not the whole shampoo thing. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../i-think-youre.../id150…

Welcome Middle-Earthers to the Ring of Power Hour! It's been a long journey to Season 2 but it is upon us and we can't wait to have you back! We're a little behind but time to catch up and get this fellowship going again! Here we're previewing Season 2 before we dive into our whole episode breakdowns! Let's do this! Join hosts Jay and J.R.(R?) as t…

Front Row Classics is celebrating MGM's 100th anniversary with a movies that features a cast of some of it's greatest stars. Ziegfeld Follies is a musical revue with is essentially a series of musical numbers with no linear plot. Featuring the talents of luminaries such as Fred Astaire, Lena Horne, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, Esther Williams & Lucill…

We're thrilled to welcome Ben Mankiewicz back to Front Row Classics. Ben will be hosting Turner Classic Movies' newest limited series, "Making Change: The Most Significant Political Films of All Time". This series will feature films that were ranked by The New Republic Magazine. Throughout the nine-week series, Ben and a wide range of guests from t…

Front Row Classics is spending Labor Day Weekend with Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and one of the most impressive all star casts in film history. The Towering Inferno was the apex of the disaster film genre in the 1970s thanks to producer Irwin Allen. Lou Hare returns to the show to help Brandon break down all the action and suspense. Brandon and Lou…

Front Row Classics welcomes back author and historian Joseph McBride. Brandon and Joe are discussing the newly revised and expanded edition of his critical study, "John Ford". Co-authored by the late Michael Wilmington, the book takes a look at Ford's key films and recurring themes found throughout his filmography. Brandon and Joe discuss several o…

Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on the legendary Mae West. We're taking a look at 1935's She Done Him Wrong. Brandon is joined by Hollywood historian, April Clemmer. April is best known as the creator of the Old Hollywood Walking Tour. Brandon and April discuss West's pioneering presence during Hollywood's Golden Age and constant battle…

Front Row Classics is paying tribute to the amazing Carole Lombard with one of her most hilarious comedies. Brandon is joined by film historian, Olympia Kiriakou to discuss 1937's Nothing Sacred. Olympia is the author of Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy , the only scholarly study about Lombard's evolving star persona and career.…

Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on one of the underrated gems in Billy Wilder's body of work. Brandon is joined by Benjamin Meissner to discuss 1948's A Foreign Affair. Benjamin is a classic film enthusiast who also is the President of the Marilyn Monroe fan club in Germany. Brandon and Benjamin discuss the wit and poignancy of this pos…

Front Row Classics welcomes historian and freelance writer, Holley Snaith to the podcast. Holley recently penned an article called "Let's Face the Music and Dance" for American Heritage magazine. The article provides an historical and cultural look at the partnership of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Holley has placed them within their proper cont…

We're right under the wire but Merry Christmas in July from Front Row Classics. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back author & historian, Jeremy Arnold to the podcast. Jeremy is the author of last year's "Christmas in the Movies" from Running Press and TCM, which is still available wherever books are sold. Brandon and Jeremy discuss two films celebra…

Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Chris Yogerst to the show. Chris recently penned "The Warner Brothers" for University Press of Kentucky. The book provides an epic look at the brothers Warner who founded one of the most influential studios in Hollywood history. The book paints a portrait of not only Hollywood history but how American history …

Front Row Classics takes it's first look at the James Bond franchise by celebrating the 60th anniversary of what many consider the ultimate Bond film. Emmett Stanton joins Brandon to celebrate 1964's Goldfinger. Brandon and Emmett discuss the unending charisma of Sean Connery as 007. We also celebrate the iconic performances of Gert Frobe as Auric …

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most underrated comedies of the 1940s. Brandon is joined by Lauren Van De Vendel to discuss 1947's The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer. Legendary writer, Sidney Sheldon. won that year's Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The hosts celebrate the many hilarious moments made real by a charming cast. Bran…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at Stanley Kramer's acclaimed production of the classic play Inherit the Wind. Brandon is joined by brothers. Edmund and Gary Entin to discuss a film still relevant today. Edmund and Gary are filmmakers and producers aside from being film buffs. We discuss their personal connection to the piece and how the movie …

Front Row Classics welcomes entertainment journalist/historian Tara McNamara. Tara is co-hosting this month's TCM Spotlight, The Hays Gaze, alongside Dave Karger. The weekly series highlights the anniversary and influence of The Hays Code. Tara and Dave will present different film pairings before and after the implementation of censorship in Hollyw…

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most groundbreaking films of the late 60s. The Wild Bunch marked the end of an era for the classic American western. Brandon is joined by Jay Hoffman of Front Row Flashbacks to discuss Sam Peckinpah's violent revisionist take on the Old West. The hosts discuss the legendary cast including William Ho…