Cinema 100

1930 Episode 1 - "City Girl" by: F.W. Murnau February 16th, 1930 WE KICK OFF THE THIRTIES WITH Genius behind Nosferatu and his swing at romance. We're talking F.W Murnau and his movie City Girl.  "City Girl" is a poignant and visually stunning film that explores the clash between rural simplicity and urban complexity. At the heart of the story is Lem Tustine, a young farmer...

Will and Robert are back with season 2 of Cinema 100 as we turn the chapter to a new decade. It all starts with the year 1930. Will and Robert discuss the current state of film industry, as pre-code films become more and more of the past as well as the studio systems completely changing the game by owning everyone and everything. What films will we draft as a part of the 1930 draft class. Listen a...

Will and Robert made their selections for the big 6 Academy Awards categories of the movies they drafted from 1929: Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Actor and Actress, Best Director and Best Picture of that year. Will and Robert also reveal their Top 5 movies from the movies drafted in the Decade as well as their bottom 2.

1929 - Episode 6 - "Escape from Dartmoor" October 1st Our last film from the 1929 class and our last film from the 1920's decade. "Welcome, my friends, to a story that dances on the edge of darkness and redemption. In the annals of cinematic history, there exists a gem from the year 1929, a film that dared to explore the depths of human resilience and the longing for freedom. &#...

1929 - Episode 5 - "Diary of a Lost Girl" September 12th, 1929 In 1929, a film emerged from the silent era, capturing hearts and challenging societal norms. "Diary of a Lost Girl" delves into the complexities of morality, sexuality, and redemption with a rawness that was daring for its time. Directed by the visionary G.W. Pabst and starring the captivating Louise Brooks, this c...

1929 - Episode 4 - August 20th, 1929 - "Hallelujah" "Hallelujah" is a first of it's kind, 1929 musical drama directed by King Vidor. First of it's kind because it was the first all-black cast filmed by a major studio. The story follows Zeke, a sharecropper turned preacher, whose life takes a tumultuous turn when he falls for a seductive city woman, leading to a downward...

1929 - Episode 3 - July 28th, 1929 - "Blackmail" In 1929, Alfred Hitchcock unleashed a cinematic masterpiece that would define the thriller genre for decades to come. "Blackmail" takes you on a gripping journey through the dark streets of London, where a chance encounter spirals into a web of deception and danger. Follow Alice White, a young woman caught in a desperate struggle...

1929 - Episode 2 - February 1st, 1929 - "The Broadway Melody" Harry Beaumonts, 1929 “The Broadway Melody” It was the first sound film to win best picture at the Academy Awards. The Broadway Melody follows the journey of two sisters, the vivacious Queenie (Anita Paige) and the ambitious Hank Mahoney (Bessie Love). They dream of making it big on the illustrious stages of New York City. As...

1929 - Episode 1 - January 7th, 1929 - "Man With A Movie Camera" Lights, camera, revolution! Step into the world of "Man with a Movie Camera," where the streets of Soviet cities become the stage, and reality takes center screen. Directed by the fearless visionary Dziga Vertov in 1929, this cinematic gem isn't just a film—it's a seismic shift in the way we experience mov...

Will and Robert discuss the state of American society and cinema during the year of 1929. From the end of the roaring 20's to the beginning of the Great Depression. Also, Will and Robert draft their list of movies for the 1929 draft class. Who will make their Directing and Acting debuts on Cinema 100? Listen and find out! Enjoy the show. Keep Watching Movies!

Will and Robert sat down to bring you guys over 2 hours of great discussion and debate over what we believe to be the best and top 10 movies of 2023. Will and Robert present their lists and give great insight and feedback on each movie as it presents itself. Finally, we give our predictions on the "BIG 6" Oscar categories: Supporting Actors/Actress, Best Actor/Acrtress, Best Director and...

1928 - Episode 6 - December 25th, 1928 - "In Old Arizona" "Step into the dusty trails of the Old West, where gunfights echoed through the canyons, and legends were born. Today, I invite you to saddle up and join me on a journey back in time with the classic film, 'In Old Arizona. Released in 1928, this cinematic gem not only marked a turning point in the evolution of Westerns bu...

1928 - Episode 5 - November 18th, "Steamboat Willie" We continue on to the 5th movie in the 1928 class and it’s back to the golden age of animation, where a certain mouse embarked on his iconic voyage. I'm talking about none other than Steamboat Willie, the animated short film that introduced the world to the one and only Mickey Mouse. In 1928, the brilliant minds at Walt Disney Stud...

1928 - Episode 4 - November 1st, 1928 "Noah's Ark" In the golden era of cinema, amidst the roaring twenties, emerged a cinematic epic that captured the imagination of audiences worldwide. "Noah's Ark," released on November 1st, 1928, directed by the visionary Michael Curtiz, is a spectacle of biblical proportions. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this epic tells...

1928 - Episode 3 - September 1st, 1928 "Our Dancing Daughters"  a September 1st, 1928 silent film that epitomizes the flapper era. Directed by Harry Beaumont, and starring the sensational Joan Crawford. She plays Diana Medford, a vivacious young woman navigating the wild social scene of the Roaring Twenties. Filled with jazz, dancing, and glamorous parties, the film explores themes of yo...

1928 - Episode 2 - April 21st, "The Passion of Joan of Arc" We watched as emotions were laid bare in "The Passion of Joan of Arc." Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, this silent masterpiece unfolds the gripping tale of the legendary French heroine, Joan of Arc. Maria Falconetti's portrayal of Joan is nothing short of mesmerizing, capturing the intensity of her trial and tribulations with unparallele...

1928 - Episode 1 - January 6th "The Circus" The date is January 6th, 1928 and the world awaits, “The Circus,” the latest installment from the tramp, simply known as Charlie Chaplin. The Circus takes place, well….at a circus as the Tramp finds himself in a cat and mouse chase with the cops ultimately hiding in plain sight as he gets hired by the circus ringmaster for being funny. There’s just one f...

1927 - Episode 1 - October 6th "The Jazz Singer" The year is 1927, and Hollywood finds its voice. The sound is Al Jolson as we hear for the first time a synchronization of sound and image. Marking this the beginning of the end of the silent era. On October 6th, the world was introduced to Alan Crosland’s “The Jazz Singer.” An american part-talkie musical about a young man who defies the...

Will and I discuss our mission statement. The goal of the project and how you the listener can participate along on this chronoligical cinematic journey.