Front Row Classics: A Hollywood Golden Age Podcast Classic Film Podcast for the Front Row Network

Match me, Sidney! We’re taking a look at one of the most uncompromising, ruthless films of the 1950s this week. 1957’s Sweet Smell of Success is a movie unlike any other. Brandon and Emmett Stanton take a look at the unforgettable performances of Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis as J.J. Hunsecker and Sidney Falco. The … Continue reading Ep. 213- Sweet Smell of Success →

Happy Birthday James Mason! Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most respected actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood. March 15th marks the birthday of James Mason. Brandon is happy to welcome Mason’s grandson, James Duke Mason to the show. Duke is a writer, commentator and advocate. We discuss his experiences living in … Continue reading Ep. 212- Celebrating James Mason with James Duke Mason →

Welcome Tinseltown Maddie! Front Row Classics welcomes Madeline Hanson this week. Maddie is a passionate classic film fan with her own social media series called “Tinseltown Maddie”. She looks at the Golden Age of Hollywood with a comedic twist on both Instagram and TikTok. Brandon and Maddie discuss classic film fandom, some favorite movies and … Continue reading Ep. 211- Chatting with Tinseltown Maddie →

Hooray for Hollywood! Brandon is back from Hollywood! This year’s Turner Classic Movies’ Classic Film Festival proved to be even more memorable than last year’s. Craig McFarland joins Brandon to break down each day of the Fest. From memorable screenings to the WB Studio tour, we’re taking a look back at a jam packed 5 … Continue reading Ep. 210-2024 TCM Classic Film Festival Recap →

There’s A Speed Limit in This State Front Row Classics welcomes historians/writers Alain Silver and James Ursini this week. The two have penned a book celebrating the quintessential film noir, Double Indemnity. “From the Moment they Met it Was Murder: Double Indemnity and Rise of Film Noir” is a valuable resource for fans of this … Continue reading Ep. 209- From the Moment They Met It Was Murder-Interview with Alain Silver and James Ursini →

TCM Film Festival Time! 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 … Continue reading Ep. 208 – TCM Classic Film Fest with Charlie Tabesh →