96 episodes

Old Hollywood REALNESS is the podcast dedicated to celebrating all the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and recap all the classics. Join us as we journey through Hollywood History, from the mad cap black & white flicks to the technicolor dreams that Hollywood produced in the heydays of studio system.

Old Hollywood Realness‪!‬ Hosted by Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 12 Ratings

Old Hollywood REALNESS is the podcast dedicated to celebrating all the glitz and glamour of the silver screen. Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and recap all the classics. Join us as we journey through Hollywood History, from the mad cap black & white flicks to the technicolor dreams that Hollywood produced in the heydays of studio system.

    Paris is Burning

    Paris is Burning

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the seminal drag documentary, “Paris is Burning" (1990) starring Dorian Corey, Pepper LaBeija, Venus Xtravaganza, Octavia St. Laurent, Willi Ninja, Angie Xtravaganza and Freddie Pendavis. This documentary takes into in the fascinating world of the Vogue Drag Balls of NYC in the late 1980s. Directed by Jennie Livingston.

    • 1 hr 6 min
    First A Girl

    First A Girl

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the Gaumont British Studios musical comedy “First A Girl" (1935) starring Jessie Matthews, Sonnie Hale, Anna Lee and Griffith Jones. Jessie Matthews plays a young girl with stars in her eye when she meets a down on his luck actor. Taking his place in a female impersonation act leads to whirlwind fame, and romance. Directed by Victor Saville with Costumes Designed by Marianne and J. Strassner

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Hairspray

    Hairspray

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the New Line Cinema's comedy “Hairspray" (1988) starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono and Blondie. Lake stars as a dance crazed youngster in 1960s Baltimore. Directed by John Waters with Costumes Designed by Van Smith.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Some Like it Hot

    Some Like it Hot

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the United Artists musical comedy “Some Like It Hot" (1959) starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Joe E. Brown. Curtis and Lemmon star as musicians on the run from the mafia. The two pose as women in order to hide out in an all girls band. Directed by Billy Wilder with Costumes Designed by Orry-Kelly

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Victor / Victoria

    Victor / Victoria

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the MGM musical comedy “Victor / Victoria" (1982) starring Julie Andrews, Robert Preston, James Garner and Leslie Ann. Warren. Julie Andrews stars as a down on her luck singer who poses as a drag queen in order to find fame and fortune. Directed by Blake Edwards and with Costumes Designed Patricia Norris.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    Pillow Talk

    Pillow Talk

    Old Hollywood REALNESS - Join Kathleen Noll and Philip Estrada as they gab, gush and discuss the Universal Pictures romantic comedy “Pillow Talk" (1959) starring Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall and Thelma Ritter. Day stars as a successful interior designer who reluctantly shares a party line with a song writing Lothario. Things get romantic when he fixes his sights on her. Directed by Michael Gordon with Gowns Designed by Jean Louis.

    • 1 hr 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

miss jane canery ,

Glitter and gossip

Love this podcast. The hosts are so much fun and knowledgeable.

PAShire ,

Great fun

Entertaining podcast with some interesting film choices. If you love old Hollywood you will love this!

angelovesaudio ,

Wonderful podcast!

These guys are incredibly funny! This is the perfect podcast for costume and classic movie nerds. I am so glad that is on iTunes!

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