Let’s Get Lost in Classic Movies

Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network

Join mother and daughter duo Debbie and Janna as they explore classic movies, from timeless favorites to hidden gems. Together, they share personal stories, cultural insights, and fresh perspectives on films that have shaped generations. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering classics for the first time, Let’s Get Lost in Classic Movies is your guide to the movies, the history, and the conversations that make them unforgettable.

  1. 4d ago

    Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Review & Discussion | Billy Wilder Courtroom Twist Classic

    Janna and Debbie discuss the 1957 classic film Witness for the Prosecution, directed by Billy Wilder and starring Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester, Tyrone Power, and Marlene Dietrich.   They outline the premise of Leonard Vole, an American tried in an English court for murdering an elderly woman and urge listeners to watch before hearing spoilers due to the twist ending. They highlight Laughton’s comedic chemistry with Lanchester (his real-life wife), the film’s barrister-centered perspective, and memorable scenes including Dietrich’s undercover act and a club sequence where a ceiling collapses.   They note how details connect throughout the trial, discuss character trustworthiness, mention Wilder’s background and Dietrich’s German roots, compare the film to other courtroom movies, and rate it about an 8 and roughly 6.8–7.3. They invite listener emails.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Meet the Hosts 00:53 Movie Setup and Spoiler Warning 02:27 Welcome Back and Opening Impressions 03:47 Cast Chemistry and Favorite Moments 04:47 Barristers and Wilder’s Perspective 07:05 Trial Tension and The Big Twist 10:12 Clues, Motives, and Movie Details 12:56 Martini Shots and Funniest Scenes 14:27 Germany Reflections and Final Ratings 17:19 Wrap Up and Viewer Mail

    Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Review & Discussion | Billy Wilder Courtroom Twist Classic

  2. Sep 25

    The Uninvited (1944) Review: Haunted House Thriller, Ghosts, and a Seance

    Hosts Janna and Debbie discuss the 1944 thriller The Uninvited, starring Ray Milland, Gail Russell, Donald Crisp, and Ruth Hussey, directed by Lewis Allen. They outline the setup of a brother and sister buying a large cliffside beach house and discovering it is haunted, then share reactions to the film’s mix of light comedy, slower pacing, and effective ghost effects despite no CGI.   They summarize the central mystery involving two ghosts—Carmella and Mary Meredith—an affair, Stella’s parentage, and the danger Stella faces, including a seance and a late twist. They compare scariness to other films, trade brief ghost-related stories, pick favorite “martini shot” moments, and invite listener feedback, ghost encounters, and follows on email and social media.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Spooky Movie Intro 00:37 Plot Setup and Watch Prompt 01:16 Where to Find Us 02:13 Welcome Back Discussion 02:29 Getting Lost Moments 03:07 Haunted Room and House Details 05:16 Plot Reveal and Ghost Effects 06:27 How Scary Is It 08:50 Ghost Stories and Seances 11:44 Motives and Mary Meredith 13:45 Pacing and Favorite Shots 15:39 Wrap Up and Listener Call

    The Uninvited (1944) Review: Haunted House Thriller, Ghosts, and a Seance

  3. Sep 11

    No Time for Sergeants (1958) Review: Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Saluting Toilets & Classic Comedy Moments

    Hosts Janna and Debbie welcome guest Denise to discuss the 1958 comedy No Time for Sergeants, directed by Mervyn LeRoy and starring Andy Griffith with Myron McCormick and Don Knotts.   Denise shares that she loved the film from repeat Sunday-morning airings on TBS in the 1980s, praising its wild characters and Griffith’s charismatic, sincere “country boy” persona as Will Stockdale. They summarize the premise of a Georgia country boy drafted into the Air Force who repeatedly frustrates his sergeant, and they highlight favorite scenes including the opening gas-pump/letter moment, the “Tony and the Pony” book, the barracks and smoking-era details, the psychiatrist interview, the plane sequence, Don Knotts’s ring demonstration, and the latrine scenes—especially the “saluting toilets,” noted as their martini-shot moment and linked to the film showing a toilet onscreen.   They also note Will breaking the fourth wall and share trivia about Griffith’s limited film output and Knotts’s connection to The Andy Griffith Show.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Meet the Hosts and Guest 01:12 Why Denise Picked It 02:32 Plot Setup and Watch Prompt 03:32 Post Movie Lost Moments 05:20 Smoking Then vs Now 07:41 Eccentric Comedy and Ben 09:34 Latrine Scene and Film Firsts 11:40 Favorite Gags and Psychiatrist 16:32 Andy Griffith and Don Knotts Trivia 20:37 Martini Shots and Final Thoughts 23:01 Fourth Wall and Farewell

    No Time for Sergeants (1958) Review: Andy Griffith, Don Knotts, Saluting Toilets & Classic Comedy Moments

  4. Aug 28

    In This Our Life (1942) Review: Bette Davis and the Twisty Melodrama Directed by John Huston

    Janna and Debbie discuss the 1942 John Huston film In This Our Life, starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent, Dennis Morgan, and Hattie McDaniel. They describe Davis’s character as a selfish, “wretched” woman who runs off with her sister’s husband and triggers escalating consequences in a fast-moving, detail-rich melodrama that rewards a second viewing.   They highlight themes of passivity, delusion, privilege, responsibility, and how consequences eventually catch up, including a fatal car accident that kills a mother and child and leads to blame being shifted onto Perry, a young Black man, while noting Hattie McDaniel’s role as Perry’s mother. They praise de Havilland as the grounded, strong sister and share favorite “martini shot” scenes, including Davis’s fiery car crash ending.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media     FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Movie Intro 00:35 Plot Setup and Expectations 01:54 Clip and Transition Back 02:31 Bette Davis Appreciation 05:46 Getting Lost and Key Details 07:51 Family Themes and Uncle Trouble 11:48 Pacing, Tragedy, and Consequences 15:09 Race, Perry, and Supporting Cast 15:48 Olivia de Havilland Spotlight 17:32 Martini Shots Favorite Moments 20:41 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

    In This Our Life (1942) Review: Bette Davis and the Twisty Melodrama Directed by John Huston

  5. Aug 14

    Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) Review: Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy & Katharine Hepburn

    Hosts Janna and Debbie discuss the 1967 film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Katharine Houghton.   They summarize the plot: Joey Drake meets John Prentice in Hawaii, they fall in love, and return home to announce their plans to marry, confronting reactions to an interracial couple at a time when it was still illegal in 17 states. They highlight emotional and humorous moments, including the cab driver’s reaction, Tracy’s boysenberry ice cream scene, and Tilly’s warning to John.   They share behind-the-scenes facts about Hepburn and Tracy’s 27-year relationship, Tracy’s severe illness during filming, and how Hepburn and Kramer insured the film and prepared two scripts. Favorite “martini shots” include Tracy’s final speech and Hepburn firing Hilary.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media     FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Film Intro 00:25 Plot Setup and Expectations 01:53 Post Movie Reactions 02:32 1967 Context and Prejudice 04:20 Family Stories and Upbringing 06:22 Seeing Classics in Theaters 08:19 Hepburn and Tracy Backstory 11:06 Favorite Scenes and Humor 13:25 Confronting Beliefs and Hilary 18:59 Love Story and Age Gap 20:57 Key Quotes and MLK Reference 24:28 Martini Shots and Wrap Up 27:25 Final Thanks and Next Episode

    Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) Review: Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy & Katharine Hepburn

  6. Jul 31

    Baby Face (1933) Review: Barbara Stanwyck, Pre-Code Hollywood, and Sleeping Her Way Up

    Hosts Debbie and Janna discuss the 1933 pre-Code film Baby Face, directed by Alfred Green and starring Barbara Stanwyck with George Brent, Teresa Harris, and an early appearance by John Wayne.   They explain that pre-Code movies explored topics later censored by the Motion Picture Production Code and summarize the plot as an out-of-town woman who rises in a New York bank by using men and sex. Their debate centers on whether Stanwyck’s character is primarily intelligent and seeking opportunity or mainly motivated by money and luxury, with discussion of her abusive upbringing, mentorship that urged her to use men, and bringing along Harris’s character.   They note key scenes, Brent’s suicide and indictment amid a failing bank, and the character’s decision to give Brent money because she loved him. They invite viewers to comment and subscribe.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro and Setup 00:41 Pre Code Context 01:15 Plot in a Nutshell 02:23 Back for Discussion 02:48 Brains or Body Debate 04:07 Mentor and Hard Origins 11:56 Stanwyck Spotlight 13:51 Love Money and Ending 16:12 Modern Parallels 18:56 Favorite Scenes 22:32 John Wayne Cameo 23:58 Wrap Up and Subscribe

    Baby Face (1933) Review: Barbara Stanwyck, Pre-Code Hollywood, and Sleeping Her Way Up

  7. Jul 17

    Out of the Past (1947) Film Noir Review: Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer & Kirk Douglas

    Hosts Janna and Debbie discuss the 1947 film noir Out of the Past, directed by Jacques Tourneur and starring Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, and Jane Greer. They outline the premise: gambler Whit (Douglas) hires private eye Jeff (Mitchum) to find Kathy (Greer) after she shoots Whit and steals $40,000, leading to twists across locations including Mexico and San Francisco.   They talk about getting “lost” in key moments, Mitchum’s one-liners and screen presence with both Kathy and Ann (Rhonda Fleming), themes of the past resurfacing and karma, and a notable deaf/mute character included without driving the plot. They define film noir as shadowy, crime-filled B-style storytelling and recap the ending where Whit, Jeff, and Kathy die, including Jeff calling the police and the final exchange involving the deaf boy.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media   FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:25 Plot Basics 01:51 Getting Lost Moment 03:28 Mitchum Style and Chemistry 05:30 Themes and Story Arcs 07:37 Representation and Noir 09:33 Mexico Hunt Breakdown 11:56 Kathy Turns Deadly 12:54 Tax Returns and Framing 16:52 Ann and Small Town Life 18:43 Finale and Tragic Ending 23:46 Wrap Up and Martini Shot 28:42 Listener Feedback and Goodbye

    Out of the Past (1947) Film Noir Review: Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer & Kirk Douglas

  8. Jul 3

    Charade (1963) Review: Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn in a Parisian Romantic Thriller

    Welcome to Let's Get Lost in Classic Movies! Mother and daughter hosts, Debbie and Janna are back this week to discuss the 1963 film Charade, directed by Stanley Donen and starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, with music by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer.   They describe it as a suspenseful, Hitchcock-like whodunit with constant humor, romance, and twists, set in Paris. The plot centers on Hepburn’s character discovering her husband has been murdered and being pursued by several shady men while Grant tries to help, complicated by his multiple identities and their 25-year age gap (handled by rewriting the pursuit).   They highlight memorable scenes (the opening body on a train, the funeral, chases, the nightclub bit, and a theater trap-door sequence), the $250,000 hidden in stamps, a surprise reveal involving the embassy man, and Hepburn’s standout outfits.   NOW TAKING FANMAIL, COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS: lglinclassicmovies@gmail.com   THINGS TO PONDER WITH YOUR POPCORN: Learn more AND watch the movie Follow LGL in Classic Movies Hosts Debbie and Janna on Instagram LISTEN on YOUTUBE Meet the Production Team - Dee Daniels Media     FIND A FAVORITE SPOT IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Welcome and Film Intro 00:53 What Charade Is About 02:22 Age Gap and Script Rewrite 03:09 Movie Clip Teaser 03:47 Post Watch Discussion Begins 04:10 Paris Setting and Atmosphere 05:57 Title Sequence and Humor 08:02 Kid Gags and Apartment Reveal 09:43 Funeral and Villain Fears 10:49 Cary Grant Charade Names 12:15 JFK Detail and History 13:44 Behind the Scenes Wine Story 14:58 Twists Stamps and Chases 16:15 Wardrobe Hats and Coats 17:36 Nightclub Scene and Romance 18:54 Finale Theater Trapdoor 19:59 Martini Shot Favorites 22:17 Wrap Up and Goodbye

    Charade (1963) Review: Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn in a Parisian Romantic Thriller
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Join mother and daughter duo Debbie and Janna as they explore classic movies, from timeless favorites to hidden gems. Together, they share personal stories, cultural insights, and fresh perspectives on films that have shaped generations. Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering classics for the first time, Let’s Get Lost in Classic Movies is your guide to the movies, the history, and the conversations that make them unforgettable.

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    Dee Daniels Media Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
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