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BEYOND THE MOUSE puts on its party hat as we're celebrating a very special birthday! For the past 90 years, Mickey Mouse has been the face of all things Disney. Through decades, Mickey has stood the test of time and continually outshines all other symbols of the Disney empire. On this special episode, we celebrate the birthday of the one of the most recognizable mascots in the world. We are also P...

Stan Lee left the biggest of impressions on this world. We're sure it seemed almost quaint at the time, but the characters that flew forth from Stan's imagination in the 1940s and on would shape not only the entire comic book industry but also lead us to the most innovative and successful film franchise ever seen. Not to mention the army of friendships and personal connections his ideas facilitate...

EPISODE 16 - FEAR Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. We had so much fun with the dynamic duo of Sara Baltusevich and Courtney Enlow that we simply HAD to have them back. This time we're breaking down the 1996 modern classic  Fear . Featuring a ready-to-break-through Reese Witherspoon and a laughably whisper-hea...

If you haven't yet heard, there's another remake of "A Star Is Born" that is blazing up the movie boards right now. So before you go off and take in Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga's efforts, let's all go back to 1954 to revisit the definitive version of the story. Starring a come-back tour-de-force performance from Judy Garland and one of the most underrated of James Mason's career, this film proves...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. As with last year they will bring you offerings in 4 categories: Ghosts, Slashers, Creatures and Franchise. We close out MonsterCast this year with on...

It's Halloween, and what better 80s flick to watch than the Universal Monsters meets the Goonies extravaganza known as Monster Squad! From the guys who brought you the latest Predator movie (don't hold it against them)! Featuring: Scott McFarland, Craig McFarland, Ryan Lootens, and Mike Muller Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/3kniZRI8s0c   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093560/   ____...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. As with last year they will bring you offerings in 4 categories: Ghosts, Slashers, Creatures and Franchise. In another October special crossover, Lou...

MonsterCast 2018 continues with a double show crossover! We broke down the entire franchise on the last episode of Monstercast, and now we're crossing over with Full Disclosure to break down and spoil the latest entry in the  Halloween franchise. Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. As with last year they will bring you offerings in 4 categories: Ghosts, Slashers, Creatures and Franchise. It's franchise time with MonsterCast 2018!...

BEYOND THE MOUSE is ready to get in the spooky mood of October! In addition to talking the latest Disney news, the BTM crew welcomes for the first time the ladies of the Disneyland Foodies; one of the most followed Disney Instagram accounts in the country. And what better movie to break down with these 3 ladies in October than the Disney Halloween staple  Hocus Pocus .  Featuring: Craig McFarland,...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. As with last year they will bring you offerings in 4 categories: Ghosts, Slashers, Creatures and Franchise. Next up is our monster flick and we're goi...

MonsterCast 2018 continues with a double show crossover! When we saw the first trailer for "Venom", we knew it would blur those Guilty Pleasures lines. But it's also a new release and thus a part of the Full Disclosure camp. So alas, a movie at war with itself deserves a podcast at war with itself! When Eddie Brock acquires the powers of a symbiote, he will have to release his alter-ego "Venom" to...

BEYOND THE MOUSE is starting a whole new strain of our show catalog: THE TRIP REPORT! Every time we go to Disney we will come back with our report of what we did, what was new and what we recommend if you're going in the future! Here is TRIP REPORT #1 Featuring: Craig McFarland, Anna McFarland, Tim Garvis & Kara Garvis __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefron...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. This year brings a special opportunity for a bonus episode. One aspect of horror films that doesn't get spoken of enough is the horror short. Sometime...

EPISODE 15 - THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. We're going cross-over on this episode of Guilty Pleasures! Well..... sort of. We're talking about a movie from the 1970s so of course we're brining on The Front Row's film historian Brandon Davis for his Guilty Pleasures debut! A passenger...

We at The Front Row Network are psyched to once again be bringing you MonsterCast for the month of October. This is the time of the year when Sara and Jeremy can truly gush about their unhealthy love of all things creepy and scary in the film world. As with last year they will bring you offerings in 4 categories: Ghosts, Slashers, Creatures and Franchise. First up is our Ghostly entry as Sara and...

We partnered with the Hoogland Center for the Arts in Springfield, IL to screen Hitchcock's North By Northwest the way it was meant to be... on the big screen! This podcast is the discussion that followed the screening. Stay tuned to the Front Row as we are so going to do more of these!   Featuring: Brandon Davis, Jeremy Goeckner, and Allison Means __________________________________________ CHECK...

A priest with a haunted past and a novice on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate the death of a young nun in Romania and confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun.   Featuring: Jeremy Goeckner and Sara Baltusevich-Goeckner IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5814060/ __________________________________________ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE!!! www.thefro...

BEYOND THE MOUSE is diving into the 90s animated classic "Aladdin". When a street urchin vies for the love of a beautiful princess, he uses a genie's magic power to make himself off as a prince in order to marry her. We also welcome our good friend Nicole Sivak to the podcast for the first time! Featuring: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford, & Nicole Sivak (DEBUT) ________________...

We are so incredibly psyched to be hosting an EXCLUSIVE interview with the Creator of "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" Mr. DJ MacHale. We talk literally everything from the show's beginnings, his favorite episodes, what the show was originally going to be called and even talk a little about the upcoming Motion Picture! So sit back, relax, and enjoy some incredible insight into the show we all love so...

EPISODE 14 - TROOP BEVERLY HILLS Welcome to the newest episode of Guilty Pleasures! Here we discuss the movies you love even though you probably shouldn't. We're in full swing on Season 2 of Guilty Pleasures and it's a packed house to talk about the 80s comedy "Troop Beverly Hills". A soon to be divorced Beverly Hills socialite is determined to prove to her husband and herself that she can finish...

BEYOND THE MOUSE is back with its final Summer bonus episode. This time Craig is joined by his wife Anna and Mary Kate and Jake Smith. The Smiths are veterans of taking kids to Disney and they are here to discuss the key tips and tricks to make your Disney vacation with your kids a rousing success. Featuring: Craig McFarland, Anna McFarland, Mary Kate Smith & Jake Smith (DEBUT) ___________________...

With this edition of DISHES we would like to introduce the world to the newest member of the Front Row team; Mr. Phil Rockwell. Phil will be one of the major contributors to the written content of the Network website and to introduce him to you all we're talking one of his favorite films, "Searching for Bobby Fischer". A prepubescent chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a cha...

We at the Front Row have been talking Indiana Jones all month, and now it is finally time to talk about the best of the trilogy... yes, trilogy... Last Crusade! Let's dive into this nostalgia wonderland and hope that we do not choose poorly.    Featuring: Scott McFarland, Ryan Lootens, and Mike Muller Youtube Version:  https://youtu.be/E0A6k08IEH0   IMDB Page:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097576...

We are big! It's the podcasts that got small! CLASSICS is back with an in-depth look at one of the most underrated classics of all-time: Billy Wilder's cynical, real-life merging, genre-bending masterpiece Sunset Boulevard . A screenwriter is hired to rework a faded silent film star's script, only to find himself developing a dangerous relationship. Featuring an all-time performance from Gloria Sw...