Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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  1. 3 days ago

    Ep. 181: Casablanca-esque Vol. 2- Background To Danger (1943), The Conspirators (1944) & Passage To Marseille (1944) (Special Guest: Sterling Cook)

    Zach & Sterling Cook (Filmmaker & Ballyhoo Corespondent, 'Tour de Tati') return for PART 2 of their massive conversation unpacking the films that try to capture cinema magic off the back of Casablanca with a closer look at Background To Danger (1943), The Conspirators (1944) & Passage To Marseille (1944) Tune in to learn about the making of these films, the similar ingridients to Casablanca they hold, and whether or not they can capture that same serendipitous magic from Rick's Cafe. To Hear Sterling and Zach extrapolate Jacques Tati on the 'Tour de Tati'series , please visit YBR PRESENTS at https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents . Subscribe and Enjoy! and follow the journey of Sterling & Matt Cassani's upcoming project,  'Pleasure Chest' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasurechestmovie?igsh=cWo2d3c3MzY4MWc1 and Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pleasurechestmovie?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

  2. 28 Aug

    Ep. 180: Casablanca-esque Vol. 1- To Have & Have Not (1944) & Macao (1952)(Special Guest: Sterling Cook)

    Zach welcomes back Sterling Cook (Filmmaker & Ballyhoo Corespondent, 'Tour de Tati') for part 1 of a journey through the same old story played again and again as they unpack films trying to capture the essence of Casablanca with a closer look at TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT (1944) & MACAO (1952) Tune in to learn about the making of these films, the similar ingridients to Casablanca they hold, and whether or not they can capture that same serendipitous magic from Rick's Cafe. To Hear Sterling and Zach extrapolate Jacques Tati on the 'Tour de Tati'series , please visit YBR PRESENTS at https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents . Subscribe and Enjoy! and follow the journey of Sterling & Matt Cassani's upcoming project,  'Pleasure Chest' on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasurechestmovie?igsh=cWo2d3c3MzY4MWc1 and Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pleasurechestmovie?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

  3. 21 Aug

    Noir Mondial- Ch. XVIII: Jerichow (2008)

    Rashmi & Zach take a trip to Germany on their Noir odyssey where the Cain ‘Postman’ story of doomed love reaches the new millennium as the duo unpack Christian Petzoldt’s 2008 noir-ish thriller, JERICHOW Tune in to learn how Petzold’s grasp on the film carries flourish of Noir learned while weaving together a version that finds a new path on an old story

  4. 14 Aug

    Ep. 179: Othello (1951) or 'The Bard and The Boy Wonder Part II' (Special Guest: Brad Haag)

    This week Zach welcomes back filmmaker and pod-pal Brad Haag (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a trip through many locations over three years with the legendary  Orson Welles’ and his 1951 independent film epic, OTHELLO.   Join the duo as they unpack the production of Othello  and it’s many ups and downs all while bringing into conversation the many ways Welles’ methodology or production inspire the modern trends of DIY filmmaking, what lessons can be learned from his triumphs and failings, and how the film stands as a piece of entertainment in spite of the uphill battle to get it made.   Be sure to listen to Brad each week on REEL NERDS PODCAST https://reelnerdspodcast.com and watch his plethora of amazing short films at his website: https://www.nebulusvisions.com and be sure to visit THE BUG THEATER, host of today’s recording and the site of fabulous shows all nestled in a cozy historic landmark of the arts community in Denver go to https://www.bugtheatre.org/ to find shows and events to delight your days!

  5. 7 Aug

    Ep. 178: The Two C(a)esars: A Chat with Samuel Garza Bernstein About LGBTQIA+ in Golden Age Hollywood

    This week Zach is joined by author & screenwriter Samuel Garza Bernstein to chat about the subject of LGBTQIA+ creatives in the Golden Age of Hollywood and the impact of two of his subject, Roddy McDowell & Cesar Romero.   Join them as the two talk at length about the importance of these stories being brought to the front, how actors and directors navigated their sexual preference in in thee Old Hollywood system, how the content of film managed queer coded material before the production code, and finally shoot the breeze with candid chat about film from the credits of Romero and Roddy.   Be sure to pick up Sam’s two books discussed in today’s episode!   Cesar Romero: The Joker is Wild- https://a.co/d/07bgFnPl Roddy McDowell: An Actors Life- https://a.co/d/062q36Vr   and visit Samuels website to learn more about his prior and upcoming projects!— samuelgarzabernstein.com and give him a follow on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuel.bernstein.31/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samgbernstein/

  6. 24 Jul

    Noir Mondial- Ch. XVII: Ossessione (1943)

    Rashmi and Zach continue with the ‘Doomed Lovers’ theme of Noir with a trip to Italy for a look at another adaptation of ‘Postman Always Rings Twice’ as they unpack Luchino Visconti’s 1943 film, OSSESSIONE! Tune in today to learn more about this Visconti debut, what it does from a Noir & Melodrama angle to stand out, and how the film was almost lost entirely!

  7. 3 Jul

    Ep. 177: Grant-A-Thon – A Cary Grant Top 10 Special (with Special Guest: Ryan Frost)

    The Grant-A-Thon Has Arrived! Join Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) & I as we get CARY-d away in  unveiling our Top Ten Cary Grant Performances in Grant-A- Thon! Will someone like Only Angels Have Wings more than Bringing Up Baby? Will Mr. Lucky make the cut? And who lives the Hitchcock collabs more? Tune in to find out all that and more! Plus: A Sneak Peak At Our Next Top Ten Special!     Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en

  8. 26 Jun

    Noir Mondial- Ch. XVI: The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946)

    Rashmi & Zach begin their next Noir Unit, Doomed Lovers, with a journey back to 1946 for the all-time Noir classic, THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE! Tune in today to learn more about the stories long journey to the screen, how its rich characterizations sets the tone for Noir romance to come, and how it affected the film world at large!

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    Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    214
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