Revisiting The Golden Age

Revisiting The Golden Age

A podcast dedicated to discussing the classics and unsung masterpieces of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Hosted by Inside The Film Room critic Josh Martin.

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February 19, 2021 44 mins
Jake Lawler joins host Josh Martin to discuss one of the most famous films of the classical Hollywood era: Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedstack’s "King Kong." Jake and Josh discuss the film’s landmark visual effects, its spectacular action scenes, and some very outdated depictions of race and gender.

Follow Jake on Twitter (@jakelawler42) and be on the lookout for "Good Samaritans," Jake’s debut short film.

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After a long hiatus, Revisiting the Golden Age is back! Join Josh and guest Jesse Nussman as they break down a classic of film noir: Howard Hawks’ "The Big Sleep," starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Josh and Jesse tackle Hawks’ career, the history of L.A. film noir, and the enduring power of great movie stars.

Follow Jesse on Twitter and Letterboxd (@JesseNussman) and check out “The Latest,” Jesse’s podcast on the Film Inqu...
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Guest Jordan Snyder and host Josh Martin take a dive into the world of animation to discuss Walt Disney’s "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," the first feature-length animated movie. Jordan and Josh break down the stunning aesthetic, strange narrative, and unique legacy of this Disney masterwork.

Follow Jordan on Twitter and Letterboxd (@jordysny).

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Film Inquiry critic Jesse Nussman and host Josh Martin hop across the pond to discuss the last of Alfred Hitchcock’s British films, 1938’s "The Lady Vanishes." Jesse and Josh break down the politics, style, and enduring legacy of this classic film and situate it within Hitchcock’s iconic body of work.

Follow Jesse on Twitter and Letterboxd (@JesseNussman) and check out “The Latest,” Jesse’s podcast on the Film Inquiry Podcast Netwo...
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Technician writer and NC State Film Society President Emilie Osborne joins Josh to discuss James Whale’s "The Invisible Man," one of the most famous titles from Universal’s classic monsters franchise. Emilie and Josh break down the shocking and darkly funny classic and compare it to Leigh Whannell’s timely contemporary reimagining.

Follow Emilie on Twitter (@emilielosborne) and check out her work at The Technician. In addition, if y...
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October 23, 2020 41 mins
Inside The Film Room co-founder Jake Lawler joins host Josh Martin to discuss Tod Browning’s "Freaks" (1932). Jake and Josh unpack the nuances of this unique classic, which remains a landmark for the representation of disability in cinema.

Follow Jake on Twitter (@Jakelawler42) and be on the lookout for "Good Samaritans," Jake’s debut short film, premiering at Film Fest 919 on October 29th.

Follow Josh on Twitter and Letterboxd (@Ma...
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October 20, 2020 49 mins
Film critic Jesse Nussman joins host Josh Martin for the inaugural episode of Revisiting the Golden Age. Jesse and Josh discuss the legacy of Leo McCarey’s "Duck Soup" (1933), the classic Paramount comedy starring Groucho, Chico, Harpo, and Zeppo Marx.

Follow Jesse on Twitter and Letterboxd (@JesseNussman) and check out “The Latest,” Jesse’s podcast on the Film Inquiry Podcast Network.

Follow Josh on Twitter and Letterboxd (@Marti...
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