Classic(s) Cinema

"Can you tell me the Classics Moment in Clue ?" "Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I." I suppose you'll just have to listen! For more on Clue and the Nature of Roman Comedy... Duckworth, George E. The Nature of Roman Comedy: A Study in Popular Entertainment . Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1952. Hatch, John. "What Do You Mean, Murder?": Clue and the Making of a Cult Classic . Colu...

In this episode, we tackle the tough questions: Did the Romans prefer the classic Romero-style lumbering zombie, or did they leave room for the runners of 28 Days Later ? Also — what's your favorite statue? For further exploration on Laocoön: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laoco%C3%B6n#/media/File:Laoco%C3%B6n_and_his_sons_group.jpg https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/laocoon-bandinelli https://news....

Welcome to Classic(s) Cinema! In our pilot episode, you'll get a quick introduction to classical reception, and I'll explain how I'll approach Classical Reception in Cult Classics. We will also examine a quick scene from Cameron Crowe's 2000 classic "Almost Famous" to give you a taste of what's to come. It's all happening!