The Old Soul Movie Podcast

A Century of Supercalifragilistic Joy! Happy 100th Birthday to one of our favorite icons: Dick Van Dyke!!!! On this special day, Emma and Brooke celebrate his career of boundless joy, physical grace, and impeccable comic timing. For generations, he has been a fixture in our living rooms and our imaginations. A true quadruple threat (actor, dancer, singer, and comedian!) Dick Van Dyke embodies the...

Get ready to stir up some trouble! 🍯☕️ This week, we're joined by Old Soul Colin and we are diving into the deliciously deceptive world of The Honey Pot, a stylish 1967 caper starring Rex Harrison as a dying millionaire who cooks up a twisted scheme to lure three ex-lovers to his Venetian palazzo. With a stellar cast including Cliff Robertson, Susan Hayward, and Capucine, a plot inspired by Ben...

We are joined by Vincent Casaregola, Ph. D. of St. Louis University to discuss one of the most groundbreaking movements in cinematic history: The New Hollywood. We've all heard of Old Hollywood, but what is THIS time period about? In the mid 1960s through early 1980s, a new generation of filmmakers emerged, challenging the old studio system and pushing the boundaries of cinematic storytelling. Thi...

In this holiday special we take a look at one of the most famous stories of all time, A Christmas Carol! We discuss the history behind the original novella written by Charles Dickens and many of the renditions that have come to life throughout the years. Be sure to shout us out at @OldSoulMoviePodcast on Instagram, and let us know how you will be embracing the Christmas spirit this holiday season!

Boo! We have a special Halloween bonus treat for you, Old Soul family! 🎃 Join in our midnight jamboree and prepare to be spooked as we revisit Disney's animated classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" from the feature The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). We curl up to the chilling tale of Ichabod Crane (who isn't the poor, nice guy everyone thinks he is...) as he woos heiress Katrina Van...

Happy October and happy almost Halloween!! We're celebrating with quite the thrilling ~cult~ classic: Rosemary's Baby (1968)! Often cited as "the greatest horror movie without any horror in it," this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning reality and the true nature of evil. We'll delve into the film's eerie atmosphere, Mia Farrow's unforgettable performance, an...

Happy Autumn! We are ready for all things creepy, kooky, thrilling, and chilling this season...and what better way to kick it off than covering a horror story classic: Dr, Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! For this special episode, we are joined by Westmore family historian and great granddaughter of Ern Westmore: Christiana Benson. Christiana walks us through the techniques Wally Westmore used in special effe...

Summer is here and so are summer blockbusters! Hold on to your potatoes, because on this very special episode, we are joined by "Top Man" Brian Cummins. We discuss the landmark adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and how the heroic cinema icon of Indiana Jones shaped the action genre. We go in-depth on our favorite scenes, characters, and details of the first film in the franchise as wel...

It’s the mother of all screwball comedies…that’s right, we’re covering Bringing Up Baby (1938)! In celebration of Katharine Hepburn’s 117th birthday, we cover this classic romantic funny flick starring fabulous leading lady Katharine and one-of-a-kind leading man Cary Grant. With our guest host Colin Campbell, we break down the art of the screwball comedy and walk through our favorite laugh-out-lo...

It's Godzillapalooza!!! We are celebrating the 70th anniversary of this legendary giant monster's emergence on the big screen. Today we are joined by Emily Quartarone, Ph. D. candidate of Saint Louis University. Emily is an avid researcher of American remakes of horror films who is currently working on her dissertation under the working title "American Godzilla." Emily takes us to the very origins...

Happy Spring! What better way to kick off a new season of Old Soul than by covering one of the most beloved children's movies of all time? That's right, we're hopping aboard our fine, four-fendered friend to a magical world of zany inventions, storytelling, and Vulgarian oddities. Caractacus Potts (although we do get wild with variations of his name pronunciation lol) is a down-on-his-luck single...

Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas Old Soul Movie Podcast Family! Today we are celebrating two beloved classics from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment- a team that brought beloved holiday characters to life predominately throughout the 1960s-1980s. These films have been part of American families' celebration of the seasons for decades and we are excited to pay tribute to their legacy! First, we meet a...

Before the holidays fully set in, we need to say farewell for now to our horror movie kick with special guest Lex Stewart! Lex walks us through their takes on famous horror tropes, plots, and iconography. Find out more about the meaning of final girls to zombies to possession flicks and more! And don't forget to reach out to us and let us know what your favorite horror movie is!    Please Comment,...

HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! Today we are covering Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with our horror-movie expert guest: Dr. Solberg! This film is the sequel to the original that started it all. Boris Karloff returns as the monster unwittingly brought to life by Colin Clive's portrayal of the eponymous mad scientist. But this time, the scheming Dr. Pretorius plots to create him a mate... Dr. Solberg break...

Join us for a cruise down the Nile as we explore another Agatha Christie classic adapted to the screen! We put on our detective hats and cross examine all the suspects of this murderous river boat cruise. Death on the Nile (1978) captures a fascinating time of a pop culture resurgence of Egypt and Egyptology interest, all while bringing to life one of the greatest literary detectives of all time:...

The moviegoing sensation that's taken over the nation has arrived...Barbenheimer. On July 21st, two of the most anticipated films of the year were released on the same day: Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Two of the most innovative directors of our time lead two incredible teams of cast and crew (both backed by husband-wife production companies) to deliver...

Hello Old Soul Family! Long time no see... we have been SO busy in the exciting world of movie lovers, so our March Madness Tournament Winner episode is coming in a bit later than expected. But better late than never for this international adventure!! Spring is here and love is in the air. In this special, we cover Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn's one and only rom-com/mystery- Charade (1963)! In th...

Top of the morning to you, Old Soul Family-- and a Happy St. Paddy's Day!! ☘️ We are welcoming this springtime holiday with a tale that celebrates the joy and beauty of Ireland! This picture is STUNNING...and a huge departure from John Wayne and John Ford's typical collaborations. This Western team explores the juxtaposition of cultures and traditions for an American abroad, all while highlighting...

In this very special Old Soul episode we discuss the amazing worlds of Sci-Fi and Horror with Dr. Roger Solberg! Dr. Solberg is a Professor Emeritus of English at Pennsylvania Western University-Edinboro. Before retiring in June 2022 he taught at Edinboro since 1989. In addition to teaching Literature and Film courses, he is also a three-time Jeopardy! champion (aka he knows A LOT!). Dr. Solberg w...

And weeeeeeee'lllllllllllllllll always love Frank Farmer!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentine's Day Old Soul Family! We cover the iconic 90s movie The Bodyguard (1992). Kevin Costner takes the reins as a leading man alongside Whitney Houston in her very first acting role! Lawrence Kasdan initially dreamed of this movie being made in the 1970s. Through twists and turns, much like the suspense this movie off...

Happy Ja-noir-y Old Soul Family! We are kicking off the New Year by visiting an Old Hollywood favorite...Double Indemnity (1944)! This sordid tale was unlike any other in its day. Between themes of murderous schemes (from the murderer's perspective), sexual temptation, and manipulation, this film set the gold standard of noir entertainment...all while pushing the production code guidelines. We rev...

Merry Christmas! We have a DOUBLE FEATURE this holiday season! We are covering The Bishop's Wife (1947) featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven and its remakeThe Preacher's Wife (1996) featuring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. In both of these holiday classics, a suave angel named Dudley comes to earth to help a religious leader save his church and community...

Obsession, mystery, and MURDER - all of these themes and more are covered in our latest episode: Laura (1944)! In Otto Preminger's classic noir, we uncover the drama behind-the-scenes and analyze how the story's onscreen tangled webs of truths and mistruths unfold. We are so excited to celebrate this Noirvember winner with you before the holidays! And for those of you curious as to the origin of t...

Happy Fall Old Soul Family! In this week's episode we explore The Night of the Hunter (1955) - a critical and commercial failure when it was released but has now been appraised as one of the greatest films ever made. In Charles Laughton's one and only directed film, Robert Mitchum a nightmare-provoking spooktacular performance that will chill you to the bone! Let us know your thoughts on social me...

This week, we are joined by Dr. Vincent Casaregola of Saint Louis University to discuss the iconic film From Here to Eternity (1953). While everyone is familiar with Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster's famous kiss on the beach, what you might not know is how the film explores masculinity, femininity, and military culture from James Jones's novel of the same name. Dr. Casaregola also walks us through...