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Classic Films - Reviews and Reflections with Stuart Fernie
Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in films and books that I have found particularly engaging, thought-provoking and inspiring. You may be interested in my YouTube channel (Fernie150) and my blog (stuartfernie.blogspot.com).Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: KVEVPPSTHACBJLGO
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Episodes
Episode 92: Reflections on characters and themes in “We’re no Angels” (1955) 02.12.2022 5:09
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in “We’re no Angels” directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray and Peter Ustinov.
Episode 93: Reflections on “Jojo Rabbit” (2019) 02.12.2022 6:39
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Taika Waititi’s “Jojo Rabbit” starring Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Taika Waititi.
Episode 88: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947). 30.11.2022 7:13
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Henry Koster’s charming Christmas fantasy comedy drama, “The Bishop’s Wife”, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven.
Episode 89: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Last Samurai”. 30.11.2022 6:04
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Edward Zwick’s “The Last Samurai” starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe.
Episode 90: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Magnificent Seven” (1960). 30.11.2022 5:49
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in “The Magnificent Seven” directed by John Sturges and starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and Eli Wallach.
Episode 91: Reflections on characters and themes in “Le Mans ‘66” (“Ford versus Ferrari”). 30.11.2022 7:30
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in James Mangold’s “Le Mans ‘66” or “Ford vs Ferrari” starring Matt Damon and Christian Bale.
Episode 87: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Bridge at Remagen”. 23.11.2022 8:58
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in John Guillerman’s war film, “The Bridge at Remagen” starring George Segal, Robert Vaughn and Ben Gazzara.
Episode 83: Reflections on the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy. 21.11.2022 11:28
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in the Planet of the Apes reboot trilogy starring Andy Serkis.
Episode 84: Reflections on characters and themes in “Mr Holmes”. 21.11.2022 7:01
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Bill Condon’s “Mr Holmes” starring Ian McKellen.
Episode 85: Reflections on characters and themes in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. 21.11.2022 9:11
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart.
Episode 86: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Long Good Friday”. 21.11.2022 6:28
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in John Mackenzie’s “The Long Good Friday” starring Bob Hoskins.
Episode 81: Reflections on Luc Besson’s “Angel-A”. 18.11.2022 5:07
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Besson’s fantasy comedy drama, “Angel-A”.
Episode 82: Reflections on John Huston’s “The African Queen”. 18.11.2022 9:28
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in “The African Queen” starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn.
Episode 16: Brief reflections on “Mr Holland’s Opus”, focusing on the principal character Glenn Holland. 18.11.2022 3:06
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of the development of Glenn Holland, principal character in “Mr Holland’s Opus”.
Episode 80: Reflections on John Frankenheimer’s “The Train”. 16.11.2022 4:20
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in John Frankenheimer’s “The Train”, starring Burt Lancaster.
Episode 77: Reflections on characters and themes in Clouzot’s “Quai des Orfèvres”. 16.11.2022 7:17
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Clouzot’s existential drama, “Quai des Orfèvres” starring Louis Jouvet.
Episode 78: Reflections on characters and themes in Clouzot’s “Le Corbeau”. 16.11.2022 4:52
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Clouzot’s existential wartime drama, “Le Corbeau” starring Pierre Fresnay.
Episode 79: Reflections on films about teaching. 16.11.2022 16:34
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of a selection of films about teaching, including “Mr Holland’s Opus”, “To Sir With Love”, “Les Choristes”, “Take the Lead”, “Freedom Writers”, “Dead Poets Society” and “The Principal”.
Episode 76: Reflections on characters and themes in “Le Salaire de la Peur” (The Wages of Fear). 15.11.2022 6:26
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Clouzot’s famous thriller, “Le Salaire de la Peur” or “The Wages of Fear” starring Yves Montand and Charles Vanel.
Episode 75: Multimedia – a narrowing of horizons? 15.11.2022 6:16
Send us Fan Mail Discussion of the advantages and potentially negative consequences of modern multimedia.
Episode 74: Reflections on characters and themes in “Inherit the Wind” (1960). 13.11.2022 21:52
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Stanley Kramer’s film starring Spencer Tracy, Fredric March and Gene Kelly.
Episode 73: Reflections on themes and issues in “Molière” (2007) 06.11.2022 5:46
Send us Fan Mail A brief discussion of some of the themes touched upon in Laurent Tirard’s film starring Romain Duris and Fabrice Luchini, and in Molière’s work in general.
Episode 72: Steve McQueen and reflections on several of his films. 05.11.2022 12:38
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of the appeal of Steve McQueen and a selection of his films.
Episode 71: Characters and themes in “Prometheus” 04.11.2022 7:15
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus”.
Episode 70: Characters and themes in “Chinatown” (1973) 04.11.2022 6:44
Send us Fan Mail Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Roman Polanski’s “Chinatown” starring Jack Nicholson.
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