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Let’s go somewhere over the rainbow and journey into a world of pure imagination. We’ll travel north by northwest past the house on haunted hill and down into Monument Valley. We’ll encounter monsters and gangsters, follow spies, be hit by pies. We’ll laugh and we’ll cry and we’ll fall in love all over again. Along the way let’s have a drink in Rick's Cafe, step in time on the rooftops of London, and stop to sing in the rain. Join us in the Classic Movie Club, it’s the stuff that dreams are made of…

  1. 12/24/2025

    Silver Screens: Author and Journalist Jane Crowther | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode Episode Description: Few places hold our collective memories quite like the cinema. In our frenetic digital world, it’s nice to know there’s a place where we can leave our worries behind and escape the algorithm. Where emotions are allowed to play out larger than life. Where laughter can ripple through a room of strangers and tension can keep us united on the edge of our seats. The book Silver Screens: Spectacular Cinemas from Hollywood to Hong Kong is a celebration of that shared magic, honouring the movie houses, drive-ins, and theatres around the world that continue to keep the communal experience of the cinema alive. Available now from HarperCollins Publishers’ Pavilion, Silver Screens journeys to the places and spaces where classic movies reigned and where repertory programming still illuminates beloved characters and classic images. From icons such as Hollywood’s Chinese Theatre and London’s Prince Charles Cinema to hidden gems from far-flung corners of the globe, author and journalist Jane Crowther guides readers through these living archives. Throughout her career, Jane has chronicled cinema culture from every angle. She is the editor-in-chief of the premium print magazine Hollywood Authentic and chair of the London Film Critics’ Circle. Highlighting one hundred venues from around the world, Silver Screens is a must-have travel guide for movie lovers and an invitation to rediscover the magic of going to the cinema. Resources: Buy Silver Screens Learn more about Jane Crowther Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Sponsor an episode or season Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    21 min

  2. 10/31/2025

    Making Monsters: Authors Howard Berger and Marshall Julius | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode Episode Description: Following their hugely successful Masters of Make-Up Effects, Oscar-winning make-up effects artist Howard Berger and veteran film journalist Marshall Julius emerge from the shadows to continue their Hollywood Monsters odyssey with their next book, Making Monsters, an oral history of the monsters who made us and the magicians who made them. In a spellbinding, devilishly detailed compendium of never-before-seen photographs and candid recollections from more than 80 film and television visionaries, Making Monsters pries open the crypt to expose the twisted geniuses that dreamed the nightmares, the hands that stitched the beasts, and the blood-bound Monster Kid community determined to keep the flame alive. With a welcome from dream demon Robert Englund and a final word from Lost Boys Alex Winter, along with wicked original art by Jason Edmiston, Graham Humphreys, Mark Tavares and Terry Wolfinger, Hollywood’s most iconic creatures come to life as Berger and Julius forge craft with camaraderie, inviting readers onto the set and behind the scenes. Resources Buy Making Monsters Making Monsters Merch Learn more about upcoming Making Monsters signings Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    37 min

  3. 09/27/2025

    Hollywood Forever: Karie Bible | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode Episode Description: For more than two decades, Karie Bible has been the guiding voice and storyteller taking visitors from near and far through Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s legendary grounds. A historian, vintage devotee and lifelong lover of classic film, Karie shares stories of scandal, triumph and heartbreak that look beyond the myths and humanise stars. Her passion for honouring the pioneers of cinema has led to appearances on Turner Classic Movies, PBS, CNN, the History Channel, the Travel Channel and more. Karie also regularly invites viewers into Hollywood Kitchen, her blog and cooking show, where she makes vintage recipes from the stars of Hollywood's Golden Age while delving into film history. Along her journey, Karie also found an unlikely partner in Close Up, a black cat who first appeared on Cecil B. DeMille’s tombstone, hence the name. Together, the well-known Angelenos embody the charm, mystery and magic of Hollywood Forever. Resources Walking Tours of Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Kitchen Learn more about Hollywood Forever Cemetery Buy Algiers (1938) on Blu-ray Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    23 min

  4. 08/11/2025

    The Costumes of Hollywood: Authors Larry McQueen and Coleen Scott | Classic Movie Club

    IN THIS EPISODE Episode Description: The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design is one of the world’s largest and most meticulously curated private archives of film costumes, founded in 1989 by respected Hollywood costume historians, archivists, and consultants Larry McQueen and Bill Thomas. What began with a single shared acquisition of Greta Garbo’s gown from Queen Christina (1933) has, over thirty-five years, grown into a 650-something-piece collection spanning iconic titles from 1916’s Intolerance to 2015’s The Danish Girl. McQueen’s mission has always been about a reverence for that history and the often-unsung designers and craftspeople who brought cinema’s most memorable looks to the screen. In The Costumes of Hollywood - Highlights from The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design, a new book available now from Routledge, readers are invited into the history, artistry and preservation of screen-worn fashion that spans nearly a century. The text is a visual and narrative archive presenting full-page colour photos of the garments themselves — many of which have never been published — along with looks into interior construction, restoration, and their complex journey from screen to storage. Joining McQueen on the journey through his collection is co-author Coleen Scott, a costume designer, historian, and educator. The two connected during a virtual Costume Society of America event during the pandemic. A casual conversation about costumes quickly grew into a collaboration and commitment to preserving the story of the collection in print. Resources Read The Costumes of Hollywood: Highlighting The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design Listen to The Costumes of Hollywood Podcast The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    41 min

  5. 07/10/2025

    Jaws @ 50: Filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau on the Definitive Inside Story | Classic Movie Club

    IN THIS EPISODE Episode Description: Just when you thought it was safe... Since its release in 1975, Steven Spielberg's Jaws has reshaped Hollywood filmmaking, defining the modern blockbuster era and igniting a cultural obsession with sharks. As the icon resurfaces in cinemas and continues to make waves, it’s time to get back in the water and take a closer look at the film that still terrifies and inspires half a century later. National Geographic’s SHARKFEST is spotlighting the ocean’s most infamous predator with more than 25 hours of content, including a look into the legacy of Jaws. From National Geographic, Amblin Entertainment and Nedland Media, Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story honors the cinematic landmark, but also delves into how Jaws reshaped the movie business and the public perception of sharks.Renowned filmmaker and best-selling author Laurent Bouzereau has spent decades chronicling the untold stories behind cinema’s greatest moments, from documentary films about the life of Faye Dunaway to the legacy of Natalie Wood and the music of John Williams. He is the author behind books on cinema such as Spielberg: The First Ten Years and The De Palma Decade. His connection to Jaws goes back to 1995, when he documented the making of Jaws for its LaserDisc release, an experience that set the stage for his long-time collaboration with Steven Spielberg.Bouzereau’s documentary Jaws @ 50 offers a true cinematic deep dive into the making of Spielberg’s iconic adventure, providing freshly caught insights from marine advocates and modern filmmakers, never-before-seen treasures from author Peter Benchley and Spielberg's personal archives, as well as in-depth interviews with those who lived the chaos behind the camera. As Jaws @ 50 premieres on National Geographic and launches of Disney+, Bouzereau joins Film Review to discuss the challenges of re-telling the story behind the legend and reflect on the enduring relevance of Jaws. Resources National Geographic SHARKFEST Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    27 min

  6. 07/01/2025

    Glitz, Glamour, Gorgeous: Revisiting Hollywood with Greg Schreiner | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode Episode Description: Appearing for the first time in the Chicago area is a uniquely curated tribute to the timeless glamour of Hollywood’s golden age — and the wardrobes that defined it. With screen-worn costumes that span classic and contemporary film history from 1939 to 2005, Glitz, Glamour, Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois, offers an up-close look at the fashion that helped shape some of cinema’s iconic moments. From Elizabeth Taylor’s regal ensemble in Cleopatra to Bette Davis’ off-the-shoulder gown in All About Eve and pieces worn by former Film Review contributors Doris Day, Gregory Peck, Lana Turner, and Betty Grable, Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous showcases 33 screen-worn costumes representing important designers like Adrian, Edith Head, Orry-Kelly, Walter Plunkett, Helen Rose, Irene Sharaff, and William Travilla. The treasures come from the private collection of Greg Schreiner — a renowned pianist, producer, and lifelong collector of Hollywood memorabilia. Schreiner is the president and a founding member of Marilyn Remembered, the longest-running fan club devoted to continuing the legacy of Marilyn Monroe. Schreiner has spent decades preserving the garments that helped define the golden age of cinema. His passion evolved into Hollywood Revisited, a travelling stage production in which several of the costumes in his collection come to life through performance and music. Resources Glitz-Glamour-Gorgeous: A Tribute to Hollywood Movie Costumes Hollywood Revisited The Marilyn Remembered Fan Club Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    19 min

  7. 06/06/2025

    Da-Dum: ‘Jaws’ Celebrates 50 Years on Martha’s Vineyard | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode Welcome aboard Amity Boat Tours! What better way to talk about Jaws than a return trip to the shores of Amity, also known as Martha’s Vineyard, the picturesque island off the coast of Massachusetts where Steven Spielberg, the cast and crew filmed the classic adventure in the summer – and fall – of 1974. Following the world’s introduction to that clever shark, tourism on Martha’s Vineyard exploded, and it’s been ‘Jaws Island’ ever since, with visitors flocking to filming locations and ‘Amity’ landmarks annually.To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Spielberg’s 1975 classic, Martha’s Vineyard Museum is rolling out the ‘blood’ red carpet welcoming Jaws finatics and islanders to explore a new landmark exhibit, Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive. Through rare photographs, oral histories, original artwork, and authentic movie props, the museum’s galleries recount how Martha’s Vineyard played a starring role in cinema history. In addition to the summer-long exhibition, the museum proudly presents Amity Homecoming Weekend. The robust five-day event from the 19th to the 23rd of June will swallow fans in exclusive talks, with special guests sharing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of Jaws. During our tour of Amity, Film Review is joined by the staff of Martha’s Vineyard Museum – Cathy Mayone (Managing Director), Laurel Redington (Director of Programming and Audience Engagement), Bow Van Riper (Historian and Research Librarian) and Anna Barber (Curator of Exhibitions) – who share insights on the 50th anniversary and celebrate the legacy of Jaws where it all began. Resources Martha’s Vineyard Museum Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive Jaws 50th Anniversary Martha’s Vineyard Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    58 min

  8. 02/28/2025

    Falling in Love at the Movies: Author Esther Zuckerman | Classic Movie Club

    In This Episode In Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today, a new volume from Turner Classic Movies (TCM), author and entertainment journalist Esther Zuckerman explores how the beloved genre has shaped cultural narratives and captured hearts at the box-office. Zuckerman highlights the enduring charm of iconic films like Roman Holiday, which features on the cover. From the golden age of 1930s screwball comedies like It Happened One Night to the romcom boom of the 80s and 90s, Zuckerman explores how these films have not only provided us with comfort and joy but also shaped our understanding of love, relationships and even fashion. The book delves into the work of key auteurs, uncovering how filmmakers both upheld and challenged traditional romantic comedy tropes. Resources: Falling in Love at the Movies: Rom-Coms from the Screwball Era to Today By Esther Zuckerman Triplex Cinema Join our occasional newsletter ‘Looking Forward’ JOIN FILM REVIEW’S CLASSIC MOVIE CLUB Additional Notes:Music: Hollywood Hop, Earl Hines and His New Sound Orchestra (LA, Jul, 1954) CC0 1.0 UniversalCreative Commons License

    23 min
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Let’s go somewhere over the rainbow and journey into a world of pure imagination. We’ll travel north by northwest past the house on haunted hill and down into Monument Valley. We’ll encounter monsters and gangsters, follow spies, be hit by pies. We’ll laugh and we’ll cry and we’ll fall in love all over again. Along the way let’s have a drink in Rick's Cafe, step in time on the rooftops of London, and stop to sing in the rain. Join us in the Classic Movie Club, it’s the stuff that dreams are made of…

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    2024 - 2025
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