Classic(s) Cinema

Dave Blosser

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Classic(s) Cinema is a podcast where we explore classical reception in modern films.

Jul 9

Clue

"Can you tell me the Classics Moment in Clue?" "Can you keep a secret?" "Yes." "So can I." I suppose you'll just have to listen! For more on Clue and the Nature of Roman Comedy... Duckworth, George E. The Nature of Roman Comedy: A Study in Popular Entertainment. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1952. Hatch, John. "What Do You Mean, Murder?": Clue and the Making of a Cult Classic. Columbus, OH: Fayetteville Mafia Press, 2024. Vary, Adam B. "The Crazy Story of How Clue Went from Forgotten Flop to Cult Triumph." BuzzFeed News, December 10, 2015. https://www.buzzfeed.com/adambvary/something-terrible-has-happened-here-the-crazy-story-of-how.
Jun 19

28 Days Later

In this episode, we tackle the tough questions: Did the Romans prefer the classic Romero-style lumbering zombie, or did they leave room for the runners of 28 Days Later? Also — what's your favorite statue? For further exploration on Laocoön: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laoco%C3%B6n#/media/File:Laoco%C3%B6n_and_his_sons_group.jpg https://www.uffizi.it/en/artworks/laocoon-bandinelli https://news.artnet.com/art-world/laocoon-vatican-michelangelo-forgery-2620416
Feb 22

Welcome to Classic(s) CInema: Almost Famous and the Inescapable Classics

Welcome to Classic(s) Cinema! In our pilot episode, you'll get a quick introduction to classical reception, and I'll explain how I'll approach Classical Reception in Cult Classics. We will also examine a quick scene from Cameron Crowe's 2000 classic "Almost Famous" to give you a taste of what's to come. It's all happening!

3 Episodes

Classic(s) Cinema is a podcast where we explore classical reception in modern films.

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Dave Blosser
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2026
Episodes

3
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Clean
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Classic(s) Cinema

Classic(s) Cinema

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Clue

28 Days Later

Welcome to Classic(s) CInema: Almost Famous and the Inescapable Classics

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