Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
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Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Laughs & Lessons From Hollywood's Golden Age

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 145: Touch of Evil (1958) or 'Some Kind of a Film'

    Zach welcomes back Marshall Rosales (Filmmaker, Ballyhoo Correspondent) to help sift through the remains of a butchered Noir masterpiece as the duo take an extensive look at Orson Welles' 1958 classic, TOUCH OF EVIL.  Pull up a comfy chair and get ready for a heavy exploration as the boys unpack the making of the film and the many versions of the stories that are told, revel in the master craftsmanship that Welles presents on screen, meticulously analyze the many versions that exist and how they differ, reckon with the films sensitive subject matters , and finally settle upon the many lessons that Touch of Evil and it's ultimate fate teach us about filmmaking.  PLUS: Charlton Heston's diary demands an Audible release. --------- To check out more of Marshall's work, head on over to his website: http://marshallrosales.com And listen to his prior Ballyhoo Appearances like- House of Wax: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-17-house-of-wax-1953-or-the-many-dimensions-of-de-toth/ and The 2 Part discussion surrounding 'Salt of the Earth' Part 1: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-113-salt-of-the-earth-1954-part-i-the-film-or-strike-2/ Part 2: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-114-salt-of-the-earth-1954-part-ii-the-production-or-strike-3/ ---------

    4h 51m

  2. NOV 30

    Noir Mondial- Chapter I: The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

    Welcome to the wide world of noir as Rashmi and Zach introduce the newest YBR Presents series: NOIR MONDIAL The duo inaugurate this new series studying film noir here and abroad with their first study unit, 'One Last Job'. As a starter they dig into one of film lands most beloved noir heists, John Huston's 150 classic, THE ASPHALT JUNGLE! Tune in today to hear them break down the film and how it influenced the wider world of both noir and film at large.

    2h 33m

  3. NOV 23

    Ep. 144: Singin' In The Rain (1952) or '#JusticeForLinaLamont '

    Zach welcomes Natalie Gordon Beiser (Film Scholar/ Podcast Pal) aboard MGM musical train whose destination is a tribute to cinema itself as they unpack and revel in Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen's 1952 masterpiece, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN'. If you can stan 'em, follow our podcast duo as they marvel at the long journey the film took from idea to screen, become fascinated with the process of sewing in previously published songs into the fabric of a filmmaking tribute, revel in the performances from Don to Lina , sift through the ups and downs the film has as a plot trying to balance its musical components, and then finally settle upon the many MANY ways the film has influenced the world of cinema and musicals we inhabit today. PLUS: Jean Hagan was robbed by the Academy, and we CAN'T STAN EM!

    2h 33m

  4. NOV 14

    Ep. 143: Gunga Din (1939) or 'The History of High Adventure Part I'

    Zach welcomes aboard regular Ballyhoo contributor Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) and new contributor Ken Sowder on board the beginning of a journey through the history of the high adventure genre. On this episode, the trio take a trip to the Alabama Hills of California in 1939 to witness George Steven's influential RKO epic, GUNGA DIN! Join our daring adventurers as they study the text's of the films production and the historical context surrounding the characters and settings, travail dangerous roads as they sift through the plot and it's influential tropes, uncover the essential reckonings of the films imagery and central point of view, and finally emerge from an arduous journey with knowledge of the many ways it has influenced the world of cinema and the adventure genre in particular. Plus: George Lucas finally snaps back.

    3h 12m

  5. OCT 31

    Ep. 142: The Killer Shrews (1959) or 'The Texas Mutant Shrew Massacre'

    The BallyBOO concludes for this year as Zach is joined by return guest Rashmi Menon (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ YBR Presents Co-Host) on a journey to deep in the heart of Texas where unspeakable mutants made by science terrify your soul as they dive into Ray Kellogg's 1959 Creature Feature, THE KILLER SHREWS. Hold onto your seat as the duo unpack the film's origins, shudder in terror as they walk through history of Kellogg and the films producer Gordon McLendon, repulse in agony as they dissect a simple and stupendous silly plot, and finally hop aboard the boat to safety with them while they discuss the many ways films like The Killer Shrews permeate cinema and pop culture to this day. PLUS: Zach and Rashmi write a country song. ---------------------------------------------------------- Discussed in today's episode is the Film Master's release of The Killer Shrews. You can find the copy of it here: https://www.filmmasters.com/giant-gila-monster-killer-shrews To hear more of Rashmi and horror talk, dig back to our YBR Presents KOWAI series covering the wide world of Japanese cinema Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp And stay tuned on the YBR Presents feed for Noir Mondial, where Rashmi and Zach will go through the wide world of international Noir cinema

    1h 60m

  6. OCT 24

    Ep. 141: The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) or 'Law & Order: Homicidal Horticulture Unit

    Zach welcomes back actress/writer/ craft artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) for a journey to Mushnick's Floral Shop on Skid Row and a dive into the most astounding and outrageous tale of terror and comedy to ever be told: Roger Corman's THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Follow them along as they travail through the shocking story behind the films rapid creation, tremble with them as they sift through a plot that's both of its time and timeless, giggle along as they analyze the supreme humor found from the film's script, and finally follow them to the exit at Mushnick's while they settle upon the many ways the film has permeated pop-culture to this very minute. PLUS: It's a secret Christmas episode thanks to Jonathan Haze --------------------------------------------------- Be sure to follow Erin and her journey through acting and filmmaking on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/ and be sure to follow and support Erin's fabric art and craft work by visiting her at VELVET VOID CREATIONS using her Linktree https://linktr.ee/velvetvoidcreatoins

    2h 25m

  7. OCT 18

    Ep. 140: The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) or 'A Matter of Blood & Bosoms'

    Zach welcomes back Amy Cornell (Hammer Fan/ Ballyhoo Correspondant, 'The War of the Worlds') as the two take the BallyBOO across the pond and into the depths of Bray Studios as they unpack the terror unleashed there by Hammer Films in 1957: THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN! Join our monster loving hosts as they asses the status of Hammer in a pre-gothic world, shudder with them as they learn of the many hoops and hurdles taken to get the film made, gasp as they do when finding immense depth and characterization backed into less than 90 minutes, and finally depart with them to safe passage with the many lessons and legacies the film and its studio have had on our film world today. PLUS: We reveal to the world Christopher Lee's greatest fear. --------------------------------------- Be sure to listen to more of Amy by going back to our 'war of the Worlds' Radio Revue from last year Website: https://ballyhoorevuepodcast.com/ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ep-118-radio-revue-the-chase-and-sanborn-hour-or-october-30th-1938 Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-118-the-panic-podcast-a-look-at-the-war/id1540142449?i=1000633085602 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xFtiPPB6QuB3me6QE91wf?si=w-WUHKwDSHOLIge0WZ2SnA and be sure to follow her adventures on Twitter: https://x.com/MoAmy3715 ---------- And if you want more Hammer goodness, visit our pals at HOUSE OF HAMMER Web: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-house-of-hammer--5656868 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-house-of-hammer/id1562467810 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7eWVAN2L9yTp8lYU4Sjm1O and if ya like what you hear, show your support on their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/househammerpod/posts

    2h 30m

  8. OCT 10

    Ep. 139: The Man Who Laughs (1928) or ‘Joker : origine d’un sourire’

    The BallyBOO returns this week to kick off a month of spooky programming in podcast land. To kick things off, Zach welcomes podcaster and pun-master Frankie Pellatt ('The Labours of Hercule' & 'Read and Buried') onto the program for the rigin of a terrifying grin that launched a sea of cosplay as they dive into Paul Leni's 1928 gothic melodrama chiller, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS. Shudder in terror as you learn more about the make up process that gave Claude Veidt the permanent grin! Become aghast at the long process it took for this Victor Hugo novel to reach the American silver screen! Find yourself in gloom and doom as the duo deconstruct a plot that says drama but plays like horror! And finally find safe passage with our heroes as they unpack the many ways the film has shaped the film and pop culture landscape we see today. PLUS: Frankie and Zach create the British Clint Eastwood that everyone has wanted! ------------------------------------- Be sure to listen to Frankie on her fabulous podcasts The Labours of Hercule: https://linktr.ee/labourshercule and Read and Buried: https://readandburiedpodcast.com/ and be sure to follow her on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankieisswell/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@frankieisswell?xmt=AQGz_4vnKvAa5F-cJONFLqK1ACCKwSR2eqGyyVet7urQcHw

    2h 3m
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Laughs & Lessons From Hollywood's Golden Age

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    Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
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    53
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