Lindee Ohlman

Screening Room with Chet and Dee

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Chet, a Baby Boomer, and Dee, a Millennial, share their perspectives on classic films. They'll tell you why they think these films are worth seeing and what we can learn from them. Although you'll hear a little trivia and a bit of talk about film-making and story-telling technique, the emphasis is on the value of the films as cultural artifacts. What do they tell us about the times in which they were made? What lessons can they still teach us today?

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Lindee Ohlman

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8: "Creature from the Black Lagoon" (1954) Classic Movie Recommendation 02.05.2020 59:16

Look, "The Shape of Water" is a wonderful film, but to more fully appreciate that story, you need to learn about the inspiration for Guillermo Del Toro's gill man. This SciFi/Horror classic from Universal Studios is still worth a look today, and we're here to help you enjoy it. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: ht...

7: "Funny Girl" (1968) Classic Movie Recommendation 15.04.2020 54:11

For Dee's birthday, we take on the formidable task of commenting on her favorite movie and her favorite star of all time, Barbra Streisand. We discuss the fact and fiction in this biopic about the legendary Fanny Brice, and why both Fanny and Barbra serve as heroes to so many of us who don't quite look the part and don't want to follow the herd. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomC...

6: "The Last Man on Earth" (1964) Classic Movie Recommendation 15.03.2020 57:41

With COVID-19 forcing us all to practice social distancing, we're in the mood to watch films about other people who are even more miserable than we are. Chet and Dee start with a list of recommendations before getting to the main feature: the story of the only man to survive a global plague that turns its victims into zombie vampires. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagra...

5: "A Raisin in the Sun" (1961) Classic Movie Recommendation 28.02.2020 53:31

The Younger family members work low-wage jobs and are stuck in a tiny apartment, but they all dream of a better life. A life insurance settlement offers them a chance to improve their standing, but they can’t agree on the wisest way to use the money. The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is still several years in the future, which means they face all sorts of barriers that white Americans wouldn’t have to...

4: "All the President's Men" (1976) Classic Movie Recommendation TCM Stans 17.02.2020 56:53

For Presidents Day, Chet and Dee make the executive decision to take on “All the President’s Men,” the 1976 thriller about how Washington Post reporters cracked open the criminal conspiracy behind the Watergate break-in. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in the film, directed by Alan Pakula and based on the book by reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Follow us and contact us on Twitter...

3: "Random Harvest" (1942) Classic Movie Recommendation TCM Stans 14.02.2020 1:22:04

For Valentine’s Day, Chet and Dee take a deep look at a classic romance. They discuss what makes this film about memory so memorable, most notably Garson’s virtuous performance and Joseph Ruttenberg’s exquisite black and white cinematography. They also talk about wartime sacrifices, PTSD, the nature of identity and the tension between faith and fear among lovers. Follow us and contact us on Twitte...

2: "The Way We Were" (1973) Classic Movie Recommendation TCM Stans 07.02.2020 58:52

In the first of their two Valentine's Day-inspired shows, Chet and Dee discuss how love works—and sometimes doesn't—in the 1973 hit, "The Way We Were." Barbra Streisand was nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of a political activist who... Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

1: "Brian's Song" (1971) Classic Movie Recommendation 02.02.2020 53:19

Chet Dee celebrate Super Bowl Sunday by looking back at their favorite football film—"Brian's Song" from 1971. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link