After nearly a hundred episodes, Alex and Jonathan finally get around to some of the biggest films in cinema history, specifically in the romance genre. We take a look at Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), and West Side Story (1961) and discuss the effect of the studio system on large budget productions, elements that make a successful movie beyond the studio system, and the timeless appeal of tragic romance.

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8:12 – Gone with the Wind

44:41 – Casablanca

1:03:48 – West Side Story

1:28:06 – Overall

1:35:51 – Coming Attractions

Coming Attractions:

Gremlins (1984)

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Big (1988)

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