Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast

Mar 05 2025 297 ep. 125

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There are some movies that simply traverse the limits of time. Movies that never age and always speak sublime truths to us all. These are the movies that will last forever. These are the movies we long to discuss. These are the Classics.

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Ep. 288- Dial M for Murder

Dial M for Murder Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most underrated classics. Brandon is joined by Emily Nesbitt to talk 1954’s Dial M for Murder. The hosts discuss Hitchcock’s unique storytelling and camera work. The performances of Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings & John Williams are also … Continue reading Ep. 288- Dial M for Murder �

Ep. 287-31 Days of Oscar with Jacqueline Stewart

Welcome Jacqueline Stewart Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline Stewart. Brandon and Jacqueline discuss her career in film scholarship and origins as a film fan. The two also discuss her passion for African American film history and silent film. The conversation, then, turns to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar. … Continue reading Ep. 287-31 Days

Ep. 286- The Public Enemy

The Public Enemy Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Hollywood’s most famous gangster films. 1931’s The Public Enemy set the stage for so many films that followed. Brandon is joined by writer, Sophia D’Aurelio to break down the movie. Sophia is versed in many areas of classic film, especially topics involving … Continue reading Ep. 286- The Public Enemy →

Ep. 285- Ace in the Hole

The Big Carnival Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most cynically biting films ever made. Brandon is happy to welcome back author/historian Chris Yogerst to take a look at Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole. This 1951 film is one of the most audacious films in Wilder’s canon. Brandon and … Continue reading Ep. 285- Ace in the Hole →

Ep. 284- Blue Hawaii

Rock a Hula Front Row Classics is celebrating the 90th birthday of Elvis Presley with one of his most popular movies. Brandon welcomes back Tristan Tapscott to chat about 1961’s Blue Hawaii. Elvis was at the peak of popularity and magnetism when he made this escapist musical romp. Brandon and Tristan discuss the many colorful … Continue reading Ep. 284- Blue Hawaii →

Ep. 283- Storm Warning

Storm Warning Front Row Classics is celebrating an audacious and vastly underrated thriller from Warner Bros. Brandon is pleased to welcome back Holley Snaith to discuss Storm Warning from 1950. This noir thriller was an allegory for the politically charged era of the Red Scare in Hollywood. Brandon and Holley discuss Richard Brooks’ and Daniel … Continue reading Ep. 283- Storm

Ep.-282- Chatting Classic Hollywood with John Joseph

Welcome John Joseph Front Row Classics welcomes content creator John Joseph to the show. John Joseph has a series of classic Hollywood related videos and posts through his various social media platforms. He and Brandon discuss the origins of their classic film fandom, favorite films and the studio system. The conversation, then, moves to the … Continue reading Ep.-282- Chatting C

Ep. 281- The Big Parade

The Big Parade Front Row Classics is celebrating the 100th anniversary of another landmark silent film. Our friend, Emmett Stanton, joins us to take a look at 1925’s The Big Parade. Brandon and Emmett discuss one of Hollywood’s earliest statements about war and how it influenced the films that came after. The hosts discuss the … Continue reading Ep. 281- The Big Parade →

Ep. 280- The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush Front Row Classics is celebrating the centennial of one of Charlie Chaplin’s most beloved films. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to take a look at 1925’s The Gold Rush. The hosts discuss their favorite moments from this landmark achievement that still entertains 100 years later. FEATURING: Brandon Davis and Peter Martin … Continue reading Ep. 280- The Gold Rus

Ep. 279- The Magnificent Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the greatest achievements from one of cinema’s true geniuses. Brandon welcomes Robert Bellissimo to celebrate Orson Welles’ The Magnificent Ambersons. Robert is the host of his own video podcast called “Robert Bellissimo At the Movies”. Brandon and Robert discuss how the film … Continue reading Ep. 27