83 episodes

Hosted by screenwriter Janet Dulin Jones and actor John Schwab, this podcast takes you on an exciting & revealing journey through the great films of over 118 years of cinema with stories, fun facts, celebrity interviews, memorable film scenes, quotes and classic songs.

We’ll pull back the curtain to reveal behind the scenes secrets and stories on how the best movies came to be – comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, action movies, silent movies, animation, musicals, romances, bromances, grimances – you name it – we’ll talk about it. You’ll hear fantastic trivia about your favorite movies and learn about great films from the 20th and 21st centuries you’ve never seen – but will see after hearing our podcast.

Subscribe to Cinema Sounds & Secrets and learn everything you ever wanted to know about movies but had no one to ask!

Cinema Sounds & Secrets Janet Dulin Jones

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 22 Ratings

Hosted by screenwriter Janet Dulin Jones and actor John Schwab, this podcast takes you on an exciting & revealing journey through the great films of over 118 years of cinema with stories, fun facts, celebrity interviews, memorable film scenes, quotes and classic songs.

We’ll pull back the curtain to reveal behind the scenes secrets and stories on how the best movies came to be – comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, action movies, silent movies, animation, musicals, romances, bromances, grimances – you name it – we’ll talk about it. You’ll hear fantastic trivia about your favorite movies and learn about great films from the 20th and 21st centuries you’ve never seen – but will see after hearing our podcast.

Subscribe to Cinema Sounds & Secrets and learn everything you ever wanted to know about movies but had no one to ask!

    Episode Twenty-Four: The “Noirest” Noirs

    Episode Twenty-Four: The “Noirest” Noirs

    There’s noir and then there Noir.  Today we discuss two films that are at the top of the list of "The Greats" – both featuring scorned women. One is an unflinching look at stardom, the cruelty of celebrity, the hell of being an aging actress and the clamor for fame. The other? Lust, money and an inconvenient husband has our lead actress portraying one of the baddest female baddies ever in a movie. Come with us on this journey while we discuss Sunset Boulevard (1950) and Double Indemnity (1944). 
    If you enjoy the show and want to learn more about this episode and others, check out the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website! 

    • 56 min
    Cinema Sounds & Secrets Long Promo

    Cinema Sounds & Secrets Long Promo

    Welcome to Cinema Sounds & Secrets, a podcast that is over two years in the making. We bring you the secrets, sounds, and fab facts about some of the greatest movies ever made over the past 120 years. Tune in every week for a new episode, and visit the Cinema Sounds & Secrets website for more information. 

    • 2 min
    Tributes: Walter Mirisch

    Tributes: Walter Mirisch

    Welcome to another Tribute episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets! This week we focus on the work and the life of Walter Mirisch, the acclaimed American film producer. Probably most known for being the Producer of Best Picture Winner, In the Heat of the Night (1960), Mirisch was a force on the American film making stage. After starting his own production company at age 29, he went on to produce other acclaimed films like Witchita (1955) and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) with his brother. 
    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!
     

    • 24 min
    Tributes: Peter Bogdonavich

    Tributes: Peter Bogdonavich

    Welcome to another Tribute episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets! This week we pay homage to Peter Bogdonavich, acclaimed actor, writer, and among other things -- film historian! His love of film started young, reviewing every movie he saw on a small note card. Bogdonavich is remembered for his projects like Paper Moon (1973) and The Last Picture Show (1971), as well as a reoccouring role on The Sopranos. His influence and inspiration knows no bounds; the likes of Tarantino, Wes Anderson, and Sofia Coppola have all sung praise and influence from his work. 
    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

    • 27 min
    Tributes: Michael Gambon

    Tributes: Michael Gambon

    Welcome to another CSS Tribute episode. 
    If Michael Gambon is known for one role, then it's most likely for the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter Franchise of films. Playing the character for a total of 6 films, he was able to fill the minds and hearts of many who watched the films over the years. An Irish-born actor, he drew admiration from his other stage and screen work to both audiences and peers, from age 19 to 82. With his fair share of awards (SAG and Olivier awards among the list), the decorated actor is remembered by those who loved him the most. 
    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

    • 20 min
    Episode Twenty-Three: Laugh Out Loud

    Episode Twenty-Three: Laugh Out Loud

    Airplane (1980) & Groundhog Day (1993)
     
    Our films this week are here to make you laugh out loud. One turns the phrase “the friendly skies” on it's head, it's back, and it's side -- then tosses everything into a blender for a puree of absolute mayhem. Our other comedy takes us through a ten year, never-ending nightmare in the course of two hours. The film does it so perfectly that you’ll watch the film again to take in all the comedy genius of the lead actor and director. You'll do it over and over and over just to figure out how they managed a sublime feat!
     
    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

    • 44 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Halbaby ,

FADE IN to this podcast!

Janet and John deliver a fun, thoughtful and informative show on all things cinema. We are treated to stories behind-the-scenes of some of the most storied films of our time. Their tribute shows are wonderful, quick takes on the amazing talents that have passed on but left us all the richer for their work. The secret is out: Cinema Sounds & Secrets rocks!

flutterblaster ,

Love this show movie fabulousness

Janet and john know their movies! If you love movies this is for you!!! It fabulous.

Chandi2012 ,

Cinephile gem!

This podcast is for real film lovers from the golden age to now. I love the anecdotes and stories and they are entertaining and often hilarious. It’s the kind of Film school you don’t get in film school. Janet ans John are Great Hosts

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