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| Bye Bye Birdie (1995) | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:18:51 | |
Join Matt and me for Episode 136 as we take a look at Bye Bye Birdie (1995), the made-for-TV adaptation of the beloved stage musical. Featuring a standout cast including Jason Alexander, Vanessa Williams, Chynna Phillips, and Marc Kudisch, this version had all the ingredients for a great revival. While we appreciated the performances and some fun moments throughout, the film as a whole didn’t quite soar for us. We talk through what worked, what didn’t, and how this adaptation compares to other versions of Birdie on stage and screen. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan | |||
| Annie (1982) | 27 May 2025 | 00:26:40 | |
Join Matt and me for Episode 135 as we take on Annie (1982), a vibrant and enduring entry in the movie musical canon. With a powerhouse cast including Carol Burnett, Albert Finney, Ann Reinking, Bernadette Peters, and Tim Curry, this adaptation of the Broadway hit brings bold choreography, memorable performances, and timeless songs like “It’s the Hard Knock Life” and “Tomorrow” to the screen. Directed by John Huston, Annie is a strong movie musical that holds up over time. We dig into the film’s direction, its musical highlights, and the cinematic choices that make this Depression-era tale of hope and found family still resonate today. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan | |||
| Original Cast Album: Company (1970) | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:20:15 | |
Join Matt and me as we continue our Movie Musicals era, diving into the world of Stephen Sondheim on film. This week, we’re watching another documentary: “Original Cast Album: Company”. This famously was supposed to be the pilot to a tv show, but the guy directing it got another gig, so it turned into a one off. I’ve never seen so many cigarettes being smoked at the same time. Times sure were different then. Don’t miss out, and be sure to watch before we discuss! Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith | |||
| Poor Things (2023) | 27 Apr 2024 | 00:21:46 | |
Join Matt & I as we start a new series on Monsters of the Villa Diodati themed films that we would like to call “Monsters Among Us”. We discuss the 2023 film, ”Poor Things ”, and also chat about what other films that we might cover in this series.
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| The Birds (1963) | 21 Apr 2024 | 00:22:03 | |
Join Matt & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” ends! We discuss the 1963 Hitchcock classic, ”The Birds”, and also chat about our own “bird encounters” through our lives.
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| Classic C & S Show Episode - featuring Heidi Blickenstaff | 14 Apr 2024 | 01:02:04 | |
Enjoy a classic episode of the Conner & Smith Show, featuring Heidi Blickenstaff! Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith
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| Throwback Thursday: Eleasha Gamble and Weslie Lynne Woodley | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:07:33 | |
Enjoy a Classic Episode of The Conner & Smith Show featuring Eleasha Gamble and Weslie Lynne Woodley. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith
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| Hitchcock (2012) | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:21:54 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 2012 Hitchcock biopic, ”Hitchcock”, which features some great writing and performances, but is very speculative on the behind the scenes goings on.
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| To Catch a Thief (1955) | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:20:40 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1955 Hitchcock film, ”To Catch a Thief”, which could be alternately titled “Alfred Hitchcock’s Summer Vacation in the French Riviera”. Boy this film sure is pretty.
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| Rear Window (1954) | 04 Apr 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1954 Hitchcock film, ”Rear Window”. So far, this one is Matt’s favorite Hitchcock film! This film may be one of the Grandfathers of reality tv. Take a closer look…
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| 78/52 (2017) | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:24:20 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 2017 Documentary film, ”78/52”. This documentary focuses on the 78 camera set ups and 52 cuts contained in the shower scene in “Psycho”.
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| Psycho (1960) | 30 Mar 2024 | 01:08:00 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1960 Hitchcock film, ”Psycho”. Enjoy a vintage episode of the Conner & Smith Show, in which we discussed “Psycho” back in 2021.
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| Vertigo (1958) | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:44:05 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1958 Hitchcock film, ”Vertigo”. Don’t invest too much time in the while “Carlotta” angle. Spoiler alert too late.
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| Six by Sondheim (2013) | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:18:29 | |
Join Matt and me as we continue our Movie Musicals era, diving into the world of Stephen Sondheim on film. This week, we’re changing things up with a documentary: HBO’s Six by Sondheim (2013). This captivating deep dive explores the genius of Sondheim through six of his most iconic songs, blending rare archival footage, personal reflections, and stunning performances. If you’re a fan of musical theater, this is essential viewing—a rare glimpse into the mind of a master. Don’t miss out, and be sure to watch before we discuss! Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith | |||
| North by Northwest (1959) | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:30:55 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1959 Hitchcock film, ”North by Northwest”. One of the most iconic of all the Hitchcock films, you will never look at Mount Rushmore the same way.
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| Strangers on a Train (1951) | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:30:40 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1951 Hitchcock film, ”Strangers on a Train”. Bruno and Guy meet on a train, and very shortly after, Bruno starts talking about murder. If this ever happens to you, say as little as possible, and get off at the next stop.
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| Shadow of a Doubt (1943) | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:31:08 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1943 Hitchcock film, ”Shadow of a Doubt”. Uncle Charlie has come to Santa Rosa, but just what is he hiding?
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| Rope (1948) | 24 Mar 2024 | 00:34:09 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1948 Hitchcock film, ”Rope”. Loosely based on real life killers and gay lovers, Leopold and Loeb, this film has always fascinated me by how it telegraphs their queerness without actually saying anything.
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| Sabotage (1936) | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:15:44 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1936 Hitchcock film, ”Sabotage”. I hate this film for the boy, the old lady and the dog.
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| Rebecca (1940) | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:41:01 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1940 Hitchcock film, ”Rebecca”. This is the first time Matt and I have seen this film, and I have a feeling that we will dream that we went to Manderlay again…
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| Lifeboat (1944) | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:31:57 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1944 Hitchcock film, ”Lifeboat”. This movie is one of our FAVORITE Hitchcock films!
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| The Lady Vanishes (1938) | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:14:40 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1938 Hitchcock film, ”The Lady Vanishes”. This movie is BONKERS!
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| Suspicion (1941) | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1941 Hitchcock film, ”Suspicion ”. Yes, I would let Cary Grant call me “Monkey Face”. No questions asked.
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| Foreign Correspondent (1940) | 17 Mar 2024 | 00:47:58 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1940 Hitchcock film, ”Foreign Correspondent ”. Ryan’s favorite, and quickly becoming one of ours!
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| The Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened (2016) | 07 Mar 2025 | 00:18:41 | |
Join Matt and I as we continue our “Movie Musicals” era, currently examining the movie musicals of Stephen Sondheim, changing up the pace to a documentary this week. “The Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened” examines the cast of Merrily We Roll Along in Broadway back in rehearsals for its premiere before its resounding flop, and what those actors lives have been since. If you’ve never seen this, get your tissues out. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith | |||
| Blackmail (1929) | 16 Mar 2024 | 00:17:08 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1929 Hitchcock film, ”Blackmail ”. KNIFE! KNIFE! KNIFE!
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| The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:32:04 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1934 Hitchcock film, ”The Man Who Knew Too Much”.
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| The 39 Steps (1935) | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:24:01 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1935 Hitchcock film, ”The 39 Steps”. Paging Mr. Memory to remind us what happens in this one, as we’ve watched a bunch of Hitchcock films in the past week, and can’t quite keep it all straight!
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| The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog (1927) | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:42:05 | |
Join Matt, Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” continues! We discuss the 1927 Hitchcock film, ”The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog”. And my favorite quote from the film is “He may be queer, but he’s still a gentleman.”
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| Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015) | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:35:35 | |
Join Ryan & I as “Hitchcock Abridged ” begins! We discuss 2015’s “Hitchcock/ Truffaut”.
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| Farewell to the King (1989) | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:50:15 | |
Join Ryan & myself as “Milius Mania” comes to an end. We discuss 1989’s “Farewell to the King”.
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| Flight of the Intruder (1991) | 25 Feb 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
Join Ryan & myself as “Milius Mania” is almost coming to an end. We discuss 1991’s “Flight of the Intruder”.
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| Matt Conner - Director of “Working” | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:53:55 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat with Matt Conner, Director of “Working” at Creative Cauldron.
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| Dillinger (1973) | 10 Feb 2024 | 00:39:20 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about John Milius’ 1973 film “Dillinger”.
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| Big Wednesday (1978) | 09 Feb 2024 | 00:32:33 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about John Milius’ 1978 film, “Big Wednesday”.
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| Into the Woods (2014) | 26 Feb 2025 | 00:30:40 | |
Join Matt and I as we continue our “Movie Musicals” era, currently examining the movie musicals of Stephen Sondheim, exploring the darker parts of the forest of the human psyche as we go “Into the Woods” (2014). Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith | |||
| American Graffiti (1973) | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:43:26 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about George Lucas’ 1973 film, “American Graffiti”, in which a character (John Milner) is based loosely on John Milius.
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| Red Dawn (1984) | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:33:06 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about John Milius’ “Red Dawn”.
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| The Wind and the Lion (1975) | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:30:32 | |
Join Ryan and I for the continuing Milius Mania series with 1975’s “The Wind and the Lion” starring Sean Connery and Candice Bergen. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| Conan the Barbarian (1982) | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:45:58 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about John Milius’ Fantasy Masterpiece, “Conan the Barbarian”.
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| Apocalypse Now (1979) | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:45:58 | |
Join Ryan and I for a chat about the Iconic Francis Ford Coppola and John Milius film, “Apocalypse Now “. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| “Milius” (2013) | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:31:50 | |
Join Ryan’s and myself for a chat about the 2013 documentary, “Milius”, which will kick off “Millius Mania” a several episode arc that examines John Milius and his writing and directing. Support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| End of 2023 Recap | 31 Dec 2023 | 00:14:48 | |
Join Matt & Myself for a chat about The Silver Belles at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Production of our show, “The Silver Belles”. We also discuss the rest of our projects throughout 2023, and give thanks to all of you for listening! Happy New Year, and WELCOME 2024!
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| The One Where We Traveled to Richmond to See…(Part 2) | 30 Dec 2023 | 00:07:51 | |
So on night 2, I got to see The Silver Belles at Virginia Repertory Theatre with SU friends! Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
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| The One Where We Traveled to Richmond to See…(Part 1) | 29 Dec 2023 | 00:09:32 | |
Join us for part 1 of our journey to Richmond, Virginia to see Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our show, “The Silver Belles”! Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
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| Dick Tracy | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:39:19 | |
Join Matt, Ryan, and myself for a chat about another New Year’s Eve adjacent movie, 1990’s “Dick Tracy”. Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
and support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| Sweeney Todd (2007) | 15 Feb 2025 | 00:22:36 | |
Join Matt and I as we continue our “Movie Musicals” era, currently exploring the movie musicals of Stephen Sondheim, exploring the depths of revenge with our old pal, Sweeney Todd (2007).
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| The Poseidon Adventure (1972) | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:27:06 | |
Join Matt, Ryan, and myself for a chat about that New Year’s Eve classic, The Poseidon Adventure. Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
and support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| Die Hard | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:19:28 | |
Join Matt, Ryan, and myself for a chat about 1988’s “Die Hard”, a holiday classic. Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
and support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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| Peggy Yates | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:17:56 | |
Join us for a chat with actress Peggy Yates, who appeared in the 2016 Signature Theatre production of Silver Belles as Ruth Ann. Get tickets to Virginia Repertory Theatre’s production of our musical, “The Silver Belles” here: https://va-rep.org/_silver-belles-november.html
and support The Conner & Smith Show on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/ConnerandSmith and follow Ryan on Letterboxd here: Letterboxd.com/ryanthedean/
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