Episodes

Ep. 14: ‘The Bad and the Beautiful’ or ‘Minnelli’s Movie Mogul Melodrama ‘ 11.03.2021 2:43:05

Zach is joined by Writer/Director Ryan Francis Johnson (Writer’s Workshop, Such A Nice Car We Have) to witness the rise and fall of Film Producer Jonathan Shields as they break down Vincente Minnelli’s 1952 melodrama, ‘The Bad and The Beautiful’. Settle in as the guys talk about Vincente Minnelli’s history leading up to the film, […]

Ep. 13: ‘King of Jazz’ or ‘The Two Strip Technicolor Fox Trot’ 04.03.2021 2:30:56

Zach is joined by Filmmaker Aaron Pendergast (Floating Horses, The Blasting Room) to dissect an actual Revue on the Revue as the two dive into 1930’s ‘King of Jazz’. Perk up your ears and listen as the boys discuss the origins and complicated legacy of bandleader Paul Whiteman, scratch their heads at the strange development […]

Ep. 9: “Man About Town” or ” ’39 Forever” (The First Jack Benny Special) 28.01.2021 3:41:24

Jell-O Again, Folks. On this very special epic length episode, the Ballyhoo salutes the one and only Jack Benny. For this special occasion, Zach welcomes his very special guest Laura Leibowitz, the president of The International Jack Benny Fan Club, for an incredible detailed deep dive in Jack’s 1939 film, MAN ABOUT TOWN. Hop in […]

Ep. 3: ‘Double Indemnity’ or ‘The Wilder Policy’ 07.12.2020 2:48:21

Zach welcomes Writer and Film Lover Adam Jewell to the Revue for a dive into the world of Noir with Billy Wilder’s 1944 classic, DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Listen in as the boys discuss the legacy of Billy Wilder and how it can be underappreciated, the wild road that was Raymond Chandler’s participation on the film, the […]

Ep. 2: Classic Cool Double Bill- ‘The Awful Truth’ & ‘Mr. Lucky’ 24.11.2020 1:30:05

Zach welcomes Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to the show to discuss a Cary Grant Double Bill of ‘THE AWFUL TRUTH’ and ‘MR. LUCKY’. Listen in as the two break down the films, discuss the difficulties of acquiring a certain Jean Harlow film, and marvel at what modern audiences responded to. Plus: Would either of […]

Ep. 1: ‘The Black Cat (1934)’ or ‘Bela V. Boris: Dawn of Satan’ 12.11.2020 1:36:51

On our premiere episode, Zach sits down with Zack Beins (Atom The Amazing Zombie Killer) to discuss Edgar G. Ulmers 1934 Masterpiece, ‘THE BLACK CAT’, starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Be sure to follow Zack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/legolarry?lang=en And to look out for his upcoming podcast, Talkin Troma: https://twitter.com/talkintroma  