Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Zach welcomes Writer and Film Lover Adam Jewell to the Revue for a dive into the world of Noir with Billy Wilder's 1944 classic, DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Listen in as the boys discuss the legacy of Billy Wilder and how it can be underappreciated, the wild road that was Raymond Chandler's participation on the film, the innovations the film brings, and the alternate possibilities in Walter Neff's master plan. PLUS: Can the boys find a way to buy the still standing Dietrichson House for it's original price?

Zach welcomes Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to the show to discuss a Cary Grant Double Bill of 'THE AWFUL TRUTH' and 'MR. LUCKY'. Listen in as the two break down the films, discuss the difficulties of acquiring a certain Jean Harlow film, and marvel at what modern audiences responded to. Plus: Would either of the guys pay $500 dollars for Officially Licensed Cary Grant sunglasses?   Be sure to listen to Ryan each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Be sure to listen to Ryan each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST ( https://reelnerdspodcast.com )

On our premiere episode, Zach sits down with Zack Beins (Atom The Amazing Zombie Killer) to discuss Edgar G. Ulmers 1934 Masterpiece, 'THE BLACK CAT', starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff. Be sure to follow Zack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/legolarry?lang=en And to look out for his upcoming podcast, Talkin Troma: https://twitter.com/talkintroma  

Zach welcomes the illustrious film critic, historian, and podcaster Leonard Maltin (Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy, Maltin on Movies) aboard to sift through the rubble and reap the rewards of the embattled but lastingly entertaining Jack Benny film from 1943, THE MEANEST MAN IN THE WORLD. Follow along as the two navigate the film's rocky road to development, marvel at the stand-off between Jack and 20th Century Fox, delight in the comedic brilliance of Jack and Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, and become surprised by the fate of the film after principal photography wrapped and its re-shoots overseen by a comedy film legend. PLUS: A Bonus Radio Show after the main presentation "Jack's Birthday from Toronto, Canada" Air Date: February 14th, 1943 --------------------------------- Look for Leonard's recent outings to the cinema and his lovely historical analysis by checking out LEONARD MALTIN'S MOVIE CRAZY https://leonardmaltin.com/ and be sure to catch up the always delight MALTIN ON MOVIES with Leonard and Jessie Maltin Site: https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maltin-on-movies/id935760435?ls=1&mt=2 and follow the show on Social Visit https://leonardmaltin.com/our-links/ to find the platform you want! The episode referred to by Leonard where he and Jessie chat with Frank Marshall can be found here: https://maltinonmovies.libsyn.com/frank-marshall

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown nearly a century in the making as they present to world: THE GLEE OF 1933 All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the 90th anniversary of one of cinema's landmark years. Now join along as they each give you their list of Top Ten Films that run the gamut from Musicals to Monsters! PLUS: The duo fix the 1933 Academy Awards so you don't have to! -------------------------------------------------------- Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en

Zach welcomes stand-up comedian and writer Andrew Bueno onto the program to suss through the mysteries and lessons from the aftermath of a great deluge as they take a long look at Michael Curtiz's 1928 biblical epic, NOAH'S ARK. After you sat amidst the sound of partial silence, stick around as the boys unfold the stories of development and Curtiz's ambitions when coming to America, curdle at the many stories of his directorial methods, ponder the transition from silent to sound and it's affect on the film, become bewildered by the mash up of Biblical story and World War I Melodrama, recount and reflect upon the infamous flood scene and the many injuries it caused, and finally take a good long moment to discuss the films legacy and impact on both filmmaking and set safety. Plus: Borat, what are you doing here? ----- Follow Andrew's musings and comedy on the interwebs Twitter: https://twitter.com/bueno247?s=21&t=6qu8TUnzfJgJIO5Z-QPndg Instagram: https://instagram.com/bueno24.7?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Zach welcomes aboard film fan Robert Stroude for a short film bonanza centered around Hollywood’s legendary bowler-hatted Cuckoo’s, LAUREL & HARDY! Tune in as the boys explore the respective origins of Stan and Ollie, learn more about their entry into film and how they came to be a comedy team, analyze and pontificate about the brilliance of their comedy through a curated list of short films starring the pair, and finally settle upon the many ways their work has shaped the world of cinema today! Films Discussed: THE LUCKY DOG (1921) WITH LOVE AND HISSES (1927) THE SECOND HUNDRED YEARS (1927) SHOULD MARRIED MEN GO HOME? (1928) UNACCUSTOMED AS WE ARE (1929) THE MUSIC BOX (1932) THEM THAR HILLS (1934) TIT FOR TAT (1935) —--------- To hear more of Robert, listen to his episode on ALL THE BEST LINES, where he and our pals Smokey and Adam dissect IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-the-best-lines/id1533468069?i=1000653777198

The BallyBOO returns this week to kick off a month of spooky programming in podcast land. To kick things off, Zach welcomes podcaster and pun-master Frankie Pellatt ('The Labours of Hercule' & 'Read and Buried') onto the program for the rigin of a terrifying grin that launched a sea of cosplay as they dive into Paul Leni's 1928 gothic melodrama chiller, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS. Shudder in terror as you learn more about the make up process that gave Claude Veidt the permanent grin! Become aghast at the long process it took for this Victor Hugo novel to reach the American silver screen! Find yourself in gloom and doom as the duo deconstruct a plot that says drama but plays like horror! And finally find safe passage with our heroes as they unpack the many ways the film has shaped the film and pop culture landscape we see today. PLUS: Frankie and Zach create the British Clint Eastwood that everyone has wanted! ------------------------------------- Be sure to listen to Frankie on her fabulous podcasts The Labours of Hercule: https://linktr.ee/labourshercule and Read and Buried: https://readandburiedpodcast.com/ and be sure to follow her on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankieisswell/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@frankieisswell?xmt=AQGz_4vnKvAa5F-cJONFLqK1ACCKwSR2eqGyyVet7urQcHw

Zach welcomes aboard regular Ballyhoo contributor Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) and new contributor Ken Sowder on board the beginning of a journey through the history of the high adventure genre. On this episode, the trio take a trip to the Alabama Hills of California in 1939 to witness George Steven's influential RKO epic, GUNGA DIN! Join our daring adventurers as they study the text's of the films production and the historical context surrounding the characters and settings, travail dangerous roads as they sift through the plot and it's influential tropes, uncover the essential reckonings of the films imagery and central point of view, and finally emerge from an arduous journey with knowledge of the many ways it has influenced the world of cinema and the adventure genre in particular. Plus: George Lucas finally snaps back.

The BallyBOO concludes for this year as Zach is joined by return guest Rashmi Menon (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ YBR Presents Co-Host) on a journey to deep in the heart of Texas where unspeakable mutants made by science terrify your soul as they dive into Ray Kellogg's 1959 Creature Feature, THE KILLER SHREWS. Hold onto your seat as the duo unpack the film's origins, shudder in terror as they walk through history of Kellogg and the films producer Gordon McLendon, repulse in agony as they dissect a simple and stupendous silly plot, and finally hop aboard the boat to safety with them while they discuss the many ways films like The Killer Shrews permeate cinema and pop culture to this day. PLUS: Zach and Rashmi write a country song. ---------------------------------------------------------- Discussed in today's episode is the Film Master's release of The Killer Shrews. You can find the copy of it here: https://www.filmmasters.com/giant-gila-monster-killer-shrews To hear more of Rashmi and horror talk, dig back to our YBR Presents KOWAI series covering the wide world of Japanese cinema Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp And stay tuned on the YBR Presents feed for Noir Mondial, where Rashmi and Zach will go through the wide world of international Noir cinema