Ep. 208 – TCM Classic Film Fest with Charlie Tabesh

Brandon is currently attending the 15th Annual Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. He recently spoke with TCM’s SVP of Programming, Charlie Tabesh. Brandon and Charlie preview the various aspects of this year’s festival and what passholders can look forward to. Be sure to check out Brandon’s daily coverage on the festival on Front Row Classics’ Facebook and Instagram pages this weekend.

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Ep. 190- Classic Film Fandom with Hey Marianne

Classic Film Fandom.

Front Row Classics welcomes content creator and independent filmmaker, Hey Marianne to the podcast. Brandon is always excited to speak with someone who is engaging young people in watching classic film. The two discuss several topics including introducing classic film to millennials, holiday movies and movie musicals. Much of the discussion is spent discussing her favorite film, The Sound of Music.

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Ep. 171- Interview with Brandon Johnston

Hollywood History.

Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actor and social media personality, Brandon Johnston this week. We discuss his early love of classic film and how it had influenced his life and career. We also take a little time to discuss the current actor & writer’s strike.

The advent of social media has been able to expose younger people to classic movies like never before. But, it has also paved the way for many myths and untruths about the era to spring forward. The two Brandons later discuss the film that probably has created the most myths over the years: The Wizard of Oz.

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Ep. 152- The Treasure of the Sierra Madre

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Front Row Classics celebrates the 100th birthday of Warner Brothers with one of the best films to ever come out of the studio. Emmett Stanton and Jay Hoffman join Brandon to discuss 1948’s, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. The hosts discuss the themes of greed and paranoia beautifully told in John Huston’s uncompromising masterpiece. They also pay tribute to the unforgettable performances of Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston. Topics also include the groundbreaking location shooting, the mystery surrounding the original novel and a certain iconic line about “stinking badges”.

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Ep. 135- A Front Row Seat-Interview with Nancy Olson Livingston

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Front Row Classics is proud to welcome Nancy Olson Livingston this week. Ms. Livingston sits down with Brandon to discuss her remarkable life as told in her upcoming memoir, “A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour”. The book chronicles her life, career and marriages to Alan Jay Lerner and Alan Livingston. Her life reads like a road map to the arts and politics of the 20th Century. Ms. Livingston tells Brandon many amazing stories regarding encounters with such figures as William Holden, John Wayne, JFK, Walt Disney and The Beatles.

“A Front Row Seat: An Intimate Look at Broadway, Hollywood, and the Age of Glamour” will be available later this month wherever books are sold from University Press of Kentucky.

Nancy Olson Livingston was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Sunset Boulevard (1950). She has appeared in several films, including Union Station (1950), Battle Cry (1955), Pollyanna (1960), The Absent-Minded Professor (1961), and Airport 1975 (1974). She has also starred in three plays on Broadway: Tunnel of Love, Send Me No Flowers, and Mary, Mary, and guest-starred in a number of television shows. She lives in Beverly Hills, California.

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Ep.112-Danger on the Silver Screen-Interview with Scott McGee

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Front Row Classics is happy to welcome Scott McGee! Scott is a senior director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies. He joins Brandon to discuss his newest book, “Danger on the Silver Screen: 50 Films Celebrating Cinema’s Greatest Stunts”. The book takes a look at the storied history of stunt work and the men & women who pioneered this artform. Brandon and Scott discuss key films in the evolution of stunt work and some of the greatest stars who brought them to the screen.

“Danger on the Silver Screen” is available from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies wherever books are sold.

Scott McGee is a senior director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies. He is also a programmer for TCM’s annual film festival and the lead programmer for the TCM Classic Cruise, and has been a presenter at many of TCM’s past festivals and other industry conventions.

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Ep. 78- Top Hat

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Front Row Classics kicks off July by stepping into the world of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Top Hat was one of the biggest blockbusters of the 1930s and our crew is breaking down all of the legendary musical numbers & comedic moments that make this film enjoyable nearly 90 years later. Brandon and Eric are joined, once again, by Beyond the Mouse’s Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson. Topics include the amazing chemistry between the two stars, the unflappable supporting cast and the memorable score. You’ll even hear which particular song is a persistent ear worm for Brett! So, kick back this month and enjoy a film that ,even during a Depression, lifted the spirits like few films could.

FEATURING: Brandon Davis, Eric Flick, Vanessa Ferguson and Brett Rutherford

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Ep. 76- A Streetcar Named Desire

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Front Row Classics tackles one of the most legendary dramas of the 1950s. A Streetcar Named Desire still resonates 70 years later with its powerful themes and performances. Craig McFarland, from Beyond the Mouse, joins Brandon and Eric to salute Elia Kazan’s adaptation of the legendary Tennessee Williams play. The hosts praise the performances of the award-winning cast, especially Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh. You’ll also hear their take on the portrayal of mental illness in the film as well as the differences between stage and screen.

FEATURING: Brandon Davis, Eric Flick and Craig McFarland

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Ep. 18 – All About Eve

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The end of January has ushered in the latest batch of Oscar nominees. Hence our episode of Classics this month focuses on one of the most nominated films of all time: 1950s All About Eve. This film weaves a familiar cat-and-mouse story of jealousy and ambition but offers one of the best scripts ever written for the screen and contains career-defining performances from Bette Davis and Oscar-winner for this film George Sanders. Needless to say, there is much to discuss here!

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042192/

Featuring: Brandon Davis, Jeremy Goeckner & Allison Means

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Ep. 17 – It’s A Wonderful Life

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We at the Front Row want to wish you a very Merry Christmas by releasing what many consider the best Christmas movie of all time on Christmas Day! Brandon is joined for this episode by Jeremy Goeckner and Allison Means and they talk about all of it! From Jimmy Stewarts weird accent to Mr. Potter’s terribleness and Jeremy even compares Potter to Hans Gruber from “Die Hard”! No, really.

IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0038650/
Featuring: Brandon Davis, Jeremy Goeckner & Allison Means

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