Best Mgm Studios Podcasts (2025)

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – MGM – 1931: THE EASIEST WAY & THE CHAMP 1:09:45

7d ago1:09:45

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For this MGM 1931 episode we watched The Easiest Way, a feminist subversion of melodrama tropes by director Jack Conway and screenwriter Edith Ellis, starring Constance Bennett as the fallen woman and a young Clark Gable, verging on stardom, as her judgemental brother-in-law; and possibly the most sentimental movie ever made, King Vidor's The Champ…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view – Gloria Grahame – Part 2: IT HAPPENED IN BROOKLYN (1947) and CROSSFIRE (1947) 50:38

12h ago50:38

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Our second Gloria Grahame Acteur-Oeuvre-view episode includes a curious under-use of our acteur in the all-around baffling musical comedy It Happened in Brooklyn (nevertheless memorable for the chemistry between Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Durante), and a judicious use of her by RKO in Edward Dmytryk's anti-fascist noir Crossfire (also 1947). We try to…

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Watching Disney’s Enchantment fireworks, in Walt Disney World's: Magic Kingdom 36:04

14h ago36:04

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Please put on your headphones to fully immerse yourself in another one of my Walt Disney World memories. You will feel as if you are in the Magic Kingdom with us as we join the crowds near Main Street and witness a breathtaking light and fireworks show all around the castle. 📝📸 Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2025/05/30/memory-331/ 💰 Become a …

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A Record Memorial Day Frame | KARATE KID: LEGENDS Director Jonathan Entwistle 34:08

1d ago34:08

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk recap the record-breaking Memorial Day weekend at the box office. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, which arrives in theaters this weekend from Sony Pictures. Give us your fee…

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Memorial Day Box Office Preview | CineLATAM 35:48

8d ago35:48

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Final Destination Bloodlines and the potential record-breaking Memorial Day weekend ahead—led by the release of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by …

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Episode 1 | Behind Every Strong Woman: A Mother's Day Special with Kathy Marzano [Audio] 18:49

11d ago18:49

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What better way to kick off the Marcor Studios podcast than with the woman who helped shape the foundation—literally and figuratively. In this heartfelt Mother’s Day premiere, I sit down with the woman who’s been my backbone, my biggest cheerleader, and the one who saw it all before it even began—my mom and Gary’s wife, Kathy Marzano. 🎙️🌷 We get pe…

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Special Subject - Farrow vs. Allen – Part 3: SEPTEMBER (1987); ANOTHER WOMAN (1988) NEW YORK STORIES (1989) & CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS (1989) 1:32:39

14d ago1:32:39

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Our Farrow v Allen series continues with four more collaborations: September (1987), Another Woman (1988), Oedipus Wrecks (1989, part of the anthology movie New York Stories), and Crimes and Misdemeanors (1989). We count the ways in which Allen mashes up his favourite playwrights, filmmakers, and Russian novelists, trace the development of Allen's …

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Omniplex Cinemas’ Paul John Anderson [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice] 40:25

15d ago40:25

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing proposals to bring more productions back to America and upcoming May releases like Final Destination Bloodlines (5/16) and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (5/23). Then in the fe…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view – Gloria Grahame – Part 1: BLONDE FEVER (1944) and IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) 1:11:56

22d ago1:11:56

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Welcome to our inaugural Gloria Grahame episode, which is also our final Acteurist Oeuvre-view! In this episode we consider Gloria's first significant movie role, as the cause of Blonde Fever (1944), in which she and Philip Dorn confuse each other and provide occasion for Mary Astor's multiple levels of irony. We then turn to Gloria's breakthrough …

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Trump Proposes Movie Tariffs | Angel Studios Slate Preview with Brandon Purdie [Brought to you by SURVIVAL IN SPACE] 57:49

22d ago57:49

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring …

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Paramount – 1931: 24 HOURS and LADIES OF THE BIG HOUSE 1:10:15

28d ago1:10:15

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Our streak of finding gynocentric crime film gems continues with our second Paramount 1931 episode, featuring two movies directed by Sylvia Sidney specialist Marion Gering. 24 Hours pairs a despairing Clive Brook and Miriam Hopkins, haunted by marriages they can't escape in one way or another. And Ladies of the Big House, starring a radiant Sidney …

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May Movie Preview | Connecting Drive-In Cinemas with the RV Travel Community [Brought to you by Harvest Hosts] 54:18

29d ago54:18

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Harvest Hosts, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s release of Thunderbolts* and preview the biggest movies coming to theaters this May. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about the company's membership clu…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view - Diana Wynyard – Part 7:AN IDEAL HUSBAND (1947) and THE FEMININE TOUCH (1956) 1:23:20

1M ago1:23:20

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Our final Diana Wynyard episode has arrived all too soon! We look at her two final key roles, in Alexander Korda's film of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband (1947) and The Feminine Touch (1956), a nurse drama that's better than its silly title. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, we cover the 2025 Toronto Silent Film Festival, focusing on three fil…

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April Box Office Hot Streak Continues | Arts Alliance Media CCO David Ong [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] 36:55

1M ago36:55

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including The Cinema Foundation’s Sneak Peek Showcase, Warner Bros.’ Sinners, A24’s The Legend of Ochi and upcoming Friendship. They also highlight the announcement of St…

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Retro Re-issue [August 23, 2019] - Ethan Mordden’s The Hollywood Studios (1989) - Now With No Introductory Song! 2:44:46

1M ago2:44:46

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**** [Retro Re-issue Alert!] **** Turns out it wasn't such a great idea to use Le Tigre's "What's Yr Take on Cassavetes?" as our podcast's theme song in 2019 and 2020! Anyway, Spotify (and presumably Le Tigre) don't seem to think so. Accordingly, please find the attached re-issue of one of our foundational episodes, minus the intro music + a couple…

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Special Subject - Farrow vs. Allen – Part 2: THE PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO (1985); HANNAH AND HER SISTERS (1986) & RADIO DAYS (1987) 1:09:27

1M ago1:09:27

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In this Farrow vs. Allen Special Subject episode we dig into a strong set of films, The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), and Radio Days (1987), united by their examination of art, popular culture, and fantasy, the possibilities they offer for transcendence, and the conditions of that transcendence. We also, of course, par…

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Reliving a Under the Sea - Journey of The Little Mermaid ride, in Walt Disney World's: Magic Kingdom 21:21

1M ago21:21

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Please put on your headphones to fully immerse yourself in another one of my Walt Disney World memories. You will feel as if you are in the Magic Kingdom with us as we slip under the water, and relive the enchanting music and story of our favorite little mermaid. 📝📸 Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2025/04/18/memory-330/ 💰 Become a recurring su…

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‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ The Cinema Foundation’s Bryan Braunlich [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] 26:34

1M ago26:34

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the success of Warner Bros.’ Minecraft, this weekend’s release of Sinners, and Blumhouse’s annual Halfway to Halloween Film Festival. In the feature segment, the executive director of The Cinema Foundation, Bryan…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Universal – 1930: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT & OUTSIDE THE LAW 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

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We complete our second round of 1930 on Studios Year by Year with Universal. This time around we've got two auteur entries, Lewis Milestone's All Quiet on the Western Front, and a much deeper cut, Tod Browning's eccentric crime drama Outside the Law. We discuss All Quiet as emblematic of the Laemmele Jr. era before turning to Browning's tense, mess…

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MINECRAFT Ignites the Box Office | CinemaCon Debrief with Greg Marcus [Brought to you by Arts Alliance Media] 30:57

2M ago30:57

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Arts Alliance Media, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the impact of A Minecraft Movie's $163M domestic opening, boosting the March box office to nearly $400M, and the movie's $313M global launch. The Cinema Foundation's @ the Movies initiative ‘Sneak Peek Showcase’ …

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CinemaCon 2025: Paramount, Walt Disney Studios, Amazon MGM Studios | Globally Speaking Panel [Brought to you by TAPOS] 2:28:23

2M ago2:28:23

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In the sixth and final episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by J. Sperling Reich of Celluloid Junkie and Chris Randleman Chief Revenue Officer of Flix Entertainment to discuss the final day of CinemaCon, including studio presentations from Paramount Pictur…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view - Diana Wynyard – Part 6: THE PRIME MINISTER (1941) and KIPPS (1941) 1:25:01

2M ago1:25:01

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In our penultimate Diana Wynyard Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode, our acteur supports two of the greats of her age, John Gielgud as Benjamin Disraeli in Thorold Dickinson's The Prime Minister and Michael Redgrave as the titular innocent of Carol Reed's Kipps, based on the novel by H.G. Wells. We discuss 19th century British politics (enfranchisement …

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Reliving a Mickey's PhilharMagic show, in Walt Disney World's: Magic Kingdom 25:51

2M ago25:51

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Please put on your headphones to fully immerse yourself in another one of my Walt Disney World memories. You will feel as if you are in the Magic Kingdom with us as we celebrate the tunes from our favorite Disney animated movies in this epic musical extravaganza. 📝📸 Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2025/04/04/memory-329/ 💰 Become a recurring su…

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CinemaCon 2025: Universal Pictures, Angel Studios | ICTA President Mark Mayfield [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters] 1:20:42

2M ago1:20:42

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In the fifth episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Eric Kohn, the artistic director of Southampton Playhouse to discuss the studio presentations from Angel Studios and Universal Pictures/Focus Features. In the feature segment Rebecca Pahle speaks to Inte…

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CinemaCon 2025: State of the Industry, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. | Global Cinema Federation’s Jane Hastings [Brought to you by TAPOS and ICE Theaters] 1:02:40

2M ago1:02:40

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In the fourth episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk discuss the State of the Industry address and the news from the Lionsgate and Warner Bros. presentations. In the sponsor segment, Daniel is joined by executives from ICE Theaters to discuss the premium format and a r…

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CinemaCon 2025: Sony Pictures Opens CinemaCon 2025 | EF&B/NAC President Rob Novak [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco] 1:10:50

2M ago1:10:50

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In the third episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS and Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Alexander DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema to discuss the first full day of CinemaCon 2025 and the evening studio presentation from Sony Pictures. In the feature segment, Danie…

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CinemaCon 2025: The Biggest Questions Facing Exhibition | Vue International Founder and CEO Tim Richards [Brought to you by TAPOS and Barco] 52:01

2M ago52:01

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In the second episode of the CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS and Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the biggest topics and questions facing exhibition as the industry gathers for CinemaCon 2025. Then Daniel is joined in the feature segment by Vue International Founder and CEO Tim Ri…

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Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa 32:25

2M ago32:25

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🌟 Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa! 🇮🇹🚴‍♀️ Get ready for an unforgettable ride! In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty of Italy with Nancy De Losa, Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours. Nancy shares how cycling is one of the most immersive ways to explore Italy, from b…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – RKO – 1930: FRAMED & THE RUNAWAY BRIDE 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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In this week's RKO Studios Year by Year episode, we discuss our favourite movies from our first round with the studio and how that round shaped our impression of RKO, and then turn to two new 1930 movies: Framed (directed by George Archainbaud), a gangster movie focused on Evelyn Brent's tough/tender mixed-up moll, and The Runaway Bride (directed b…

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CinemaCon 2025 Preview | Cinema United's Michael O'Leary [Brought to you by TAPOS] 1:20:29

2M ago1:20:29

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In the first of our CinemaCon 2025 Boxoffice podcast series, brought to you by TAPOS, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk are joined by guest analyst Andrew Marszal of AFP to discuss what they hope to see from the studio presentations at this year’s CinemaCon. Then Daniel is joined by The Boxoffice Company’s CEO Stan Ruszkowski an…

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Episode 28: Wanderlust Whispers: Your Next Travel Adventure Awaits 10:47

2M ago10:47

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Special Subject – Stanning for Anna Sten: NANA (1934), WE LIVE AGAIN (1934), THE WEDDING NIGHT (1935), & LET’S LIVE A LITTLE (1948) 1:57:37

2M ago1:57:37

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We've got a big one for you this week: four main movies plus four Fear and Moviegoing viewings. Our main feature is Stanning for Sten: Anna Sten's three movies for Samuel Goldwyn, Nana (1934), based on (more like inspired by) the Zola novel, We Live Again (1934), with a Tolstoy source, and The Wedding Night (1935), plus a glimpse at one of her late…

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UKCA 2025 Conference: Cinema First’s Director of Marketing and Partnerships Sharon Reid 43:10

2M ago43:10

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest box office and exhibition news, including this week’s announcement that the National Association of Theatre Owners has rebranded as Cinema United. In the second UKCA edition of the Boxoffice Podcast, Sharon Reid, the director of market…

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Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures 12:04

2M ago12:04

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Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures! Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Travel Advisor looks like? Steve takes you behind the scenes of his daily routine—booking magical vacations, staying on top of the latest travel trends, and making dream trips a reality! With NCAA Basketball’s Selection Sunday on …

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view - Diana Wynyard – Part 5: GASLIGHT (1940) and FREEDOM RADIO (1940) 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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In this Diana Wynyard Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode, we look at probably her best-known film, Gaslight (directed by Thorold Dickinson), and consider its pros and cons relative to the Cukor/Selznick Hollywood version of a few years later, as well as the question of how "gaslighting" became an internet meme and how well the source fits the popular me…

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UKCA 2025 Conference Preview | 'Novocaine' Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen 54:55

3M ago54:55

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk discuss this weekend’s upcoming releases and the recent re-release of Purple Rain in Dolby Cinema at AMC. Chad talks to Dan Berk and Robert Olson, the directors behind Paramount Pictures’ Novocaine, which hits theaters March 14th. Then Daniel is joined b…

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Magical Destiantions By Steve Podcast: Episode 26 12:34

3M ago12:34

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In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve, Steve is exploring two unforgettable vacation styles: Caribbean cruises and European river cruises. Plus, Steve shares a personal update on his recovery and upcoming travel plans. What You'll Learn: 🌊 Key differences between Caribbean and European cruises: ☀️ Best times to sail for each destination …

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Fox Film Corporation – 1930: CITY GIRL and JUST IMAGINE 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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The first episode of our second Studios Year by Year round with Fox, the "Rube" according to Ethan Mordden, is a real ridiculous/sublime contrast: the sci-fi musical comedy Just Imagine (directed by David Butler), a vehicle for vaudevillian El Brendel, in whom Dave may have found his comedy bête noir; and the F. W. Murnau masterpiece City Girl, whi…

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Oscars Recap & March Preview | Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre 56:54

3M ago56:54

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk are joined by Albert Lawrence to discuss the 97th Oscars ceremony and preview the March slate. Then Daniel speaks to Lauren McChesney and Matt McClanahan, co-owners of Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre, to discuss strategies for bringing the 18-34 demographic back to thea…

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Acteurist Oeuvre-view - Diana Wynyard – Part 4: ONE MORE RIVER (1934) and ON THE NIGHT OF THE FIRE (1940) 1:24:16

3M ago1:24:16

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In this Diana Wynyard Acteurist Oeuvre-view episode we finally come to the source, James Whale's One More River (1934), the movie that inspired Dave to schedule this series, and don't worry, we still think it's a masterpiece. We recap how we've watched the Wynyard onscreen persona evolve and how Whale's new context for it gives it an unforgettable …

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Reliving The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride, in Walt Disney World's: Magic Kingdom 16:16

3M ago16:16

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Please put on your headphones to fully immerse yourself in another one of my Walt Disney World memories. You will feel as if you are in the Magic Kingdom with us as we take a delightful romp through scenes and songs made famous by this classic Disney film. 📝📸 Show notes: https://wdw-memories.net/2025/02/28/memory-328/💰 Become a recurring supporter …

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Bond Goes to Amazon | Cinepolis USA’s Jimena Pardo [Presented by BOOST by Boxoffice] 50:32

3M ago50:32

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by BOOST by Boxoffice, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the upcoming 97th Oscars ceremony and the news that Amazon MGM Studios will take the creative reins of the James Bond franchise moving forward. Then Daniel is joined in the feature segment by Michel…

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Hollywood Studios Year-by-Year – Warner Brothers – 1930: A NOTORIOUS AFFAIR & THE DOORWAY TO HELL 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

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For the first episode of our second round of Warner Brothers 1930, we've got a thoughtful, ambitious gangster movie from the mind of little-known auteur Rowland Brown, The Doorway to Hell (directed by Archie Mayo), and a truly dismal melodrama, A Notorious Affair (directed by Lloyd Bacon), rescued from total worthlessness by Kay Francis's turn as a…

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Agile Ticketing Solutions’ Director of Strategic Marketing Shane Burkett [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions] 36:20

3M ago36:20

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the opening weekend of Captain America: Brave New World. Then Rebecca is joined by Agile Ticketing Solutions Director Strategic Marketing Shane Burkett i…

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Valentine’s Day 2025 – My Conceptual Valentine - HER (2013) and I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS (2020) 1:36:46

4M ago1:36:46

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For our Valentine's Day 2025 episode, we plunge deep into the nature of relationships by discussing two films whose romantic pairings are arguably not relationships at all: Spike Jonze's Her (2013) and his sometime collaborator, Charlie Kaufman's I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020). Isolation, loss, misogyny, male fantasies, hope and despair: we'v…

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NATO CA/NV President and CEO Todd Vradenburg | Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob [Brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions] 56:20

4M ago56:20

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In this episode of the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Agile Ticketing Solutions, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk review the Super Bowl game day spots and discuss a new addition to the 2025 slate. Then Daniel is joined by Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to discuss the company’s strong Q4 performance. Rebecca Pahle also speaks to…

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