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That's right Lassoholics! The time has officially come. Apple TV has given us our first teaser trailer for the 3rd season of  Ted Lasso  and it is filled with little Easter Eggs that are sure to point to some intense plots in the upcoming season. The new season will debut March 15th and in this episode we're giving you all the breakdowns from the press release we got from Apple as well. It's just...

Front Row Classics welcomes February with one of the most acclaimed romantic dramas of the twentieth century. David Lean and Noel Coward's Brief Encounter remains as tender and heartbreaking as it was in 1945. Emmett Stanton joins Brandon to discuss this film that ranks #2 among the greatest British films ever made. The hosts praise the simple storytelling and almost noir-like atmosphere. The perf...

In the premiere episode, we are introduced to a world ripped apart by a fungal infection that has turned most of the human race into zombified monsters interested only in spreading the infection. In this world is Joel Miller, a man who has been hardened by this world but is an expert smuggler. When he is tasked with transporting young Ellie by the resistance leader, Joel and Tess must brave the te...

Front Row Classics celebrates the 90th anniversary of one of the most celebrated films of the pre-code era. We're taking a look at 1933's Dinner at Eight, directed by George Cukor. Brandon is joined by Matt Duffy of Reel Gold Rundown to discuss this elegant dramedy from MGM's golden era. The two discuss the legendary all-star cast featuring the likes of Jean Harlow, Marie Dressler and Lionel & Joh...

Shrinking debuts on Apple TV+ on January 27. This new show written by Ted Lasso's own Brett Goldstein and Bill Lawrence focuses on Jimmy (Jason Segel) as he is struggling to grieve the loss of his wife while being a dad, friend, and therapist. He decides to try a new approach with everyone in his path: unfiltered, brutal honesty.    Craig was given the opportunity to speak with Luke Tennie, who pl...

Front Row Classics kicks off 2023 with a conversation featuring three-time Oscar nominated actress, Diane Ladd. Brandon recently sat down with Diane to discuss her latest film, Isle of Hope, directed by Damian Romay. This touching film is a testament to the power of family and working through your past to define your present and future. Ladd shares her thoughts on the film's hopeful message and wh...

Award season is really heating up. Join us as Ryan Lootens breaks down all the nominations from the SAG awards!

Jeremy recently spoke with the directors of the new documentary "The Invisible Extinction" Sarah Schenck & Steve Lawrence. The film spotlights the work and charismatic personalities of renowned scientists Martin Blaser and his partner in the lab and in life, Gloria Dominguez- Bello - as they endeavor to save our vanishing microbes that are essential for our survival. They talk about the delicate b...

Join Ryan, Brandon and Alex as they break down the new Rain Johnson film, Glass Onion. This follow up to the wildly successful Knives Out puts Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc right at the heart of a new ensemble of potential murderers.

Kriss Kringle. Sinterklaas. Père Noël. Babbo Natale. Pelz-Nickel... Topo Gigio! Jacqueline and Meghan finally got to watch The Santa Clauses after being teased with it during D23 back in September. Listen as they chat about the new Disney+ series and how Tim Allen will always be Santa and Elizabeth Mitchell is, as always, freaking awesome. Merry Christmas friends! See you next year!

We hope that whatever you celebrate, you're having a wonderful holiday season. This week, Brett, Vanessa and Bea gather around the table to walk you through the holiday offerings on Disney+. We hope you find some surprises, and get to add something new to your holiday rotation this season.   FEATURING: Brett Rutherford, Vanessa Ferguson and Bea Bonner JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMou...

Happy Holidays from Guilty Pleasures!! We're about to unwrap a movie you may not even know existed - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie's Island Adventure! We take you through this Made-For-TV movie featuring everyone's favorite side character. Can Randy Quaid carry this movie? Is this an unsung holiday classic or a big lump of coal? All that and a very important question: would...

Front Row Classics rings in the holiday season with a visit from Nick and Nora Charles. Brandon and Eric celebrate the greatest husband & wife detective team in 1934's The Thin Man. Our friend, Emmett Stanton, joins us to discuss the beloved comedy/mystery classic that spawned five sequels and a legion of fans. We discuss the magical chemistry of William Powell & Myrna Loy in one of the thirteen f...

Clerks 3 arrives on Blu-ray today! To celebrate the release we are bringing you Craig's interview with stars of the film, Brian O'Halloran and Jeff Anderson. These two came onto our screens as Dante Hicks and Randal Graves nearly thirty years ago. We had the chance to ask them about revising the characters they have come to love, also how the set was different for Clerks 3 than the previous two fi...

Guilty Pleasures dials into all 666 channels of the 1992 hidden gem, Stay Tuned! You want puns? You got 'em! We sing the praises of John Ritter, Pam Dawber, Eugene Levy (but NOT Jeffrey Jones) and the whole Morgan Creek canon. It's a wild ride you do not want to miss! Featuring - Lou Hare, Courtney Enlow, Sara & Jeremy Goeckner E-mail the show: guiltypleasuresfrn@gmail.com Follow Lou & the show on...

Front Row Classics rings in the holiday season with a celebration of one of the most joyous films ever made, Singin' in the Rain. Brandon and Eric are thrilled to welcome back our friend, Patricia Ward Kelly, to discuss the backstory & legacy of what many consider to be the greatest movie musical of all time. Patricia is the widow and biographer of the late, great Gene Kelly. She provides valuable...

Happy Thanksgiving from Front Row Classics! Classic film fans around the world are celebrating Noirvember. This week, we're discussing one of the most unique film noirs to come out of Hollywood, Leave Her to Heaven. Brandon and Eric welcome back author and film historian, Sloan De Forest, to discuss this psychological thriller. Filmed in beautiful Technicolor, Leave Her to Heaven was 20th Century...

This is an episode like no other. We begin by bringing you our full disclosure review of the new Disney+ film Disenchanted . However, the Disney World was rocked fifteen minutes into our recording when the new was reported that Bob Chapek was stepping down as CEO of the company, and that Bob Iger would resume his old position effective immediately. It seemed only right at that point that we pivot...

Lindsay Lohan is back and so is Guilty Pleasures!! Ms. Lohan has entered the Netflix Christmas Universe with Falling For Christmas and our panel will ask the important questions such as: What is the REAL love story of this film? Did Santa give Lindsey head trauma? How does amnesia actually work? All that and so much more!! Featuring: Lou Hare, Tiffany Topol, Patrick Tierney Check out Tiffany's new...

Front Row Classics celebrates the 40th anniversary of one of the seminal Sci-Fi/Fantasy films of all time. Brandon and Eric welcome Guilty Pleasures' Louis Hare to salute E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. The hosts discuss the many aspects that have kept the film timeless for four decades. Among the topics are the phenomenal child actors, John Williams' score and Steven Spielberg's masterful direction. ...

This week we dive into the latest installment of the MCU, the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever. Jacqueline, Bea and Craig give a non-spoiler review upfront before diving into the movie proper. What did you think of the latest Black Panther? FEATURING: Craig McFarland  JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/BeyondTheMouse __________________________________________ Named one of the top 50 Disney...

After taking some time off, Guilty Pleasures is coming back into your feeds. Before our return episode, Lou wanted to share his thoughts on why he was gone.   Donate to the ALS Association : https://tinyurl.com/yr8tfb32

It's 11:11 and now we wanna talk. Jacqueline and Meghan are joined by fellow FRN Hosts Craig and Jeremy for a deep dive into the emo music of our youth. It's hand down the best show we can ever remember. This is our mixtape for you, it's like we wrote every song with our own tears.

Front Row Classics welcomes author Carla Valderrama to the podcast this week. Carla's 2020 book, "This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories" takes a look at personalities and events that have been, mostly, lost to history. Brandon and Carla discuss such wide-ranging events as the first Oscars ceremony and the death of Rudolph Valentino. Personalities such as Gracie Allen and Vera-Ellen are a...

We had the wonderful opportunity to interview Tom Booker, who plaid Jinxo in Grail! Tom talks about his career, the cast he worked with on the show, and gives so insight into how to make acting and improve work!  If you have just started watching #Babylon5, have no fear! Our newbies are right there with you. If you have watched the series before, and you want to take a deeper dive, stay until the...