Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today

Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today

Will you agree with the esteemed film historian or the regular guy who simply has a passion for movies? Conversations between a man who knows Hollywood, historian, Tony Maietta, and enthusiastic film buff, Brad Shreve, about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. They discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. Listen for insightful discussions that blend expertise with passion, and they'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they explore storytelling, casting, characters, and more.

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May 14, 2024 50 mins

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Don your ruby slippers as we pay tribute to "The Wizard of Oz."  Join Brad and Tony for an exploration that celebrates the quirks, confronts the myths, and cherishes the enduring charm of the iconic film. 


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Showtime's "Fellow Travelers," visionary Ron Nyswaner joins us for a revealing conversation about the series' theme of a clandestine love story which unfolds amidst the tumult of historical events, such as the Red Scare led by Joseph McCarthy, Vietnam War protests, the death of Harvey Milk and the AIDS crisis. Ron pulls back the curt...

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“The only thing red about Lucy is her hair, and even that is not legitimate” – Desi Arnaz

Special guest Tom Watson, a friend, fan, and former employee of Lucille Ball and an expert on her life and career, dives into the tumultuous period of the "Red Scare" era in Hollywood and its impact on Lucy's life. He straightens out the wri...

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A conversation about the timeless wit of screwball comedies as Brad and Tony pay tribute to the classics "What's Up, Doc?" and "Bringing Up Baby." Join the laughter-filled journey, where they unwrap the clever storytelling that emerged under the 1930s Production Code, and how it paved the way for the hijinks of later gems like Peter ...

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Join us for one more look at the timeless tale of “A Star is Born” as we trace its origins from the unofficial first version in 1932, "What Price Hollywood?", to Lady Gaga's dazzling turn in 2018. Tony and Brad dissect the enduring narrative of ambition, addiction, and the bittersweet dance of rising and falling stars.  They pick apart the fab...

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Is Carrie Bradshaw the spiritual granddaughter of Holly Golightly?  How do you take a plotless novella about a call girl and her gay best friend and make it into a mythic romance?  Find out when you join us for a conversation about the alchemy of romance, comedy, and drama that makes "Breakfast at Tiffany's" stand the test of time. 

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April 17, 2024 51 secs

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Conversations between esteemed film historian, Tony Maietta, and passionate movie buff, Brad Shreve, about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. Whose side will you be on?  Listen as they discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. They'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they exp...

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