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Front Row Classics is celebrating the centennial of one of Charlie Chaplin's most beloved films. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to take a look at 1925's The Gold Rush. The hosts discuss their favorite moments from this landmark achievement that still entertains 100 years later. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the greatest achievements from one of cinema's true geniuses. Brandon welcomes Robert Bellissimo to celebrate Orson Welles' The Magnificent Ambersons. Robert is the host of his own video podcast called "Robert Bellissimo At the Movies". Brandon and Robert discuss how the film how this truncated masterpiece remains one of Welles' greatest films. This fo...

Front Row Classics is taking a look one of the most popular love stories from the late 1950s. Brandon is joined by film historian & author Sloan De Forest to take a look at 1959's A Summer Place. The two discuss the origins of the film and how it pushed the envelope with it's coming-of-age themes. Brandon and Sloan also discuss how the film walks the line between serious drama and campy time capsu...

The 2025 Movie Awards Season is officially underway as the 82nd Annual Golden Globes have announced their winners. It was a fun show with some genuine surprises and could spell a truly chaotic and unpredictable awards season to come. Resident movie award crazies Ryan and Jeremy have the full breakdown from the ceremony and what stood out most.  They talk about the continued dominance of FX's  Shog...

Hello all you Wrestle-Heads and welcome to the new and improved FIVE STAR POD SPLASH! It's a new year and the start of a brand new era in WWE as Raw officially debuts on Netflix. As such, we've taken the same cue and revamped our format to include weekly mini-reviews of Raw and Smackdown to go with our full reviews with the full crew of the PLE's. And since we're coming up on the Royal Rumble, the...

Front Row Classics welcomes back professional wrestler Marina Tucker to discuss her favorite film of all time: The Wizard of Oz. Brandon and Marina celebrate Oz's 85th anniversary by discussing the aspects that have made a perennial favorite for over eight decades.

Happy New Year from Front Row Classics! Brandon is joined by friend of the podcast, Emmett Stanton, to ring in 2025. We're taking a look at the first two sequels to The Thin Man: After the Thin Man (1936) and Another Thin Man (1939). Brandon and Emmett discuss the further adventures of Nick, Nora and Asta as they navigate their way through two new murder mysteries. They also pay tribute to the inc...

Front Row Classics is spending New Year's Eve with Clark Kent and Lois Lane. We're taking a look at 1978's Superman. Brandon is joined by Ryan Bijan from Cowtown Movie Classics to discuss this legendary film. We celebrate the legendary Christopher Reeve in his signature role. Brandon and Ryan also discuss the direction of Richard Donner and lasting legacy of the film.    

We're celebrating the 45th Anniversary of The Muppet Movie on Front Row Classics. Brandon is joined by Jason Reynal to commemorate this Muppet origin story from 1979. They discuss the memorable introductions of each character as well as the legendary cameos featuring Orson Welles, Richard Pryor and Bob Hope. The two also discuss the heartwarming musical score by Paul Williams featuring the iconic....

Front Row Classics welcomes back Jessica Pickens to discuss a gem from the 1960s. Brandon and Jessica are taking a look at The Trouble with Angels from 1966. This was Hayley Mills' first project after her run at the Walt Disney Studios. This film is an authentic look at the coming of age of teenage girls in a Catholic school. Rosalind Russell gives one of her signature performances at Mother Super...

Merry Christmas from Front Row Classics. We're pleased to welcome back Natasha Gregson Wagner. Natasha is an actress, author & producer and returns to discuss one of her mother's most beloved movies: Miracle on 34th St. Brandon and Natasha discuss the film's lasting legacy and why it still warms our hearts in 2024. They also highlight Natasha's participation in the newest fragrance named after her...

We're taking a look at one of the most beloved Christmas classics on this Christmas Eve. Brandon is, once again. joined by New York Times bestselling author, Morgan Matson, to take a look at 1947's The Bishop's Wife. This warm and charming film personifies the holiday spirit thanks to it's incredible cast including Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Brandon and Morgan discuss the many memo...

Front Row Classics begins its celebration of the holidays with an underrated gem from 1944. Brandon welcomes back Mary-Catherine Pazzano and Dana Harrison to take a look at 1944's I'll Be Seeing You. This film explores topics not typically discussed at the time of release such as PTSD. We discuss the stand out performances from Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotten and a teenage Shirley Temple. The film al...

Front Row Classics is having a little fun this holiday season. Brandon welcomes three friends of the podcast (Emmett Stanton, Benjamin Burke and Matt Duffy) to give some unfiltered classic film opinions. We're playing a game of This or That featuring classic films and classic film stars. 

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most underrated films in Bette Davis' filmography during her time at Warner Brothers. Brandon welcomes Samantha Mason to look at 1942's In This Our Life. Samantha is a history teacher and movie buff who cohosts the Movie Club podcast with former Front Row guest, Hayley Chow. Brandon and Samantha dive into a film that was both current and ahead of i...

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most charming, romantic films of all time. Brandon is joined by Ryan Taylor to discuss 1947's The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Ryan is a life-long classic film fans and has her own classic film content on Instagram celebrating Theda Bara. Brandon and Ryan praise the simple, but effective storytelling in The Ghost and Mrs Muir. The pitch perfect performances of...

Brandon welcome entertainment journalist Esther Zuckerman to Front Row Classics. Esther has recently penned "Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today". The book focuses on the impact & legacy of romantic comedies from the beginning of cinema through today. Brandon and Esther discuss some of the greatest directors & stars who placed their stamp on rom-coms through the...

Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most popular screwball romantic comedies of the 1930s. We're taking a look at My Man Godfrey from 1936. Brandon welcomes back Olympia Kiriakou to the podcast. Olympia is the author of Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy, and Legacy.  Brandon and Olympia discuss the fantastic performances of Carole Lombard and William Powell that defines both their...

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of greatest Hollywood films about Hollywood ever made. Brandon welcomes back April Clemmer to discuss 1952's The Bad and the Beautiful. Vincente Minnelli's glamourous and cynical take on the movie business still packs a punch today. Brandon and April consider the performances of Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas as two of the best performances in their careers...

Front Row Classics is happy welcome Oscar-nominated actress, Cathy Moriarty. Cathy is currently appearing in "I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers" at THE BENT in Palm Springs, CA from December 6th-27th. Cathy is portraying, legendary Hollywood talent agent, Sue Mengers in this 90-minute one-woman play. Brandon and Cathy discuss Cathy's real-life relationship with Mengers as well as her prep...

Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Joanna Poitier to the podcast. Joanna is the widow of Sidney Poitier and recently compiled a book of her husband's greatest speeches. The speeches are originate from occasions ranging from awards shows, memorials, commencement ceremonies etc. Brandon and Joanna discuss the genesis of the book and how she decided which speeches to include.  "Sidney Poitier: Th...

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson. Kathryn's new documentary, "Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes" showcases the film icon in an illuminating fashion. The feature-length documentary shows Bogart through the lens of the women in his life: his mother and the four women he married. Brandon and Kathryn discuss several of the revelations found in the documentary as well as...

Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back ,TCM host, Dave Karger. Dave will be sitting down with the legendary Carol Burnett every Sunday in December for "Sundays with Carol Burnett". Dave and Carol will present a series of classic films immediately followed by the hilarious spoof from "The Carol Burnett Show". Brandon and Dave preview the films being shown as well as some of Carol's insights in...

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Warner Bros. Discovery Library Historian, George Feltenstein. We're celebrating the 30th Anniversary of That's Entertainment Part 3. George was co-executive producer on the film and provides valuable memories of his time creating this labor of love. Brandon and George discuss his memories of attempting to get the film greenlit, assembling the footage...

We're concluding our Noirvember celebration with a quintessential example of the genre. Brandon is joined by, friend of the podcast, Emmett Stanton to break down 1947's Out of the Past. The movie is still as fresh and stylish as it was nearly when it was released. Brandon and Emmett pay tribute to the taut direction by Jacques Tourneur whose use of light and shadow exemplify what noir is all about...