Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today Brad Shreve & Tony Maietta

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episodeThink films from Hollywood’s golden age are all tame, innocent, and sexless? Well, you haven’t met “Baby Face”! Barbara Stanwyck achieves upward mobility horizontally as pre-code Hollywood's most notorious good-time gal, Lily Powers, who has never met a bed she couldn't man, and a man she couldn't bed. Join Tony and Brad as they discuss her raw portrayal of Lily Powers, a woman who defies her er...

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episodeDon your ruby slippers as we pay tribute to "The Wizard of Oz." Join Brad and Tony for an exploration that celebrates the quirks, confronts the myths, and cherishes the enduring charm of the iconic film. You can find transcripts, a link to Tony's website, and a link to Brad's website at www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episodeShowtime's "Fellow Travelers," visionary Ron Nyswaner joins us for a revealing conversation about the series' theme of a clandestine love story which unfolds amidst the tumult of historical events, such as the Red Scare led by Joseph McCarthy, Vietnam War protests, the death of Harvey Milk and the AIDS crisis. Ron pulls back the curtain on the adaptation of Thomas Mallon's novel and has won critical acclaim, including ...

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episode“The only thing red about Lucy is her hair, and even that is not legitimate” – Desi ArnazSpecial guest Tom Watson, a friend, fan, and former employee of Lucille Ball and an expert on her life and career, dives into the tumultuous period of the "Red Scare" era in Hollywood and its impact on Lucy's life. He straightens out the wrinkle of history concerning Lucy's brush with accusations of communism, offering a rare peek ...

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episodeA conversation about the timeless wit of screwball comedies as Brad and Tony pay tribute to the classics "What's Up, Doc?" and "Bringing Up Baby." Join the laughter-filled journey, where they unwrap the clever storytelling that emerged under the 1930s Production Code, and how it paved the way for the hijinks of later gems like Peter Bogdanovich's tribute to the genre. Hear about behind-the-scenes genius, historic...

Click here to text an opinion or comment & we may respond on an episodeJoin us for one more look at the timeless tale of “A Star is Born” as we trace its origins from the unofficial first version in 1932, "What Price Hollywood?", to Lady Gaga's dazzling turn in 2018. Tony and Brad dissect the enduring narrative of ambition, addiction, and the bittersweet dance of rising and falling stars. They pick apart the fabric of each film, from Streisand's rock and roll missteps to the cultura...