Star Entrances

Front Row Classics welcomes back, friend of the podcast, Matt Duffy from Reel Gold Rundown. Brandon and Matt are counting down their personal top 5 star entrances in movies. These moments represent some of Hollywood’s greatest stars at their zenith. The choices ranges from the 30s through 80s and include some of the most iconic stars in film history. 

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Welcome Scott Nevins

Front Row Classics welcomes award winning host, comedian and interviewer Scott Nevins. Brandon and Scott discuss his life in entertainment and many influences. The two chat about the hundreds of interviews and events he has hosted with the likes of Mitzi Gaynor, Liza Minnelli and Carol Channing. The conversation then turns to their mutual love of movie musicals and Scott’s life in Palm Springs.

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Amadeus

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the Best Picture winner of 1984. Brandon is joined by Dominic Cellini to discuss Milos Forman’s Amadeus. We chat about the legendary performances of Tom Hulce and F. Murray Abraham (in an Oscar-winning performance) as Mozart and Salieri. Brandon and Dominic also discuss the film’s incredible fusion of genres which allows it be a cut above the typical biopic, 

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The Oz Vlog

Front Row Classics is celebrating the release of “Wicked: For Good” this week. Brandon is joined by Oz historian, Victoria Calamito. Brandon and Tori discuss her origins as an Oz historian and the last impact of The Wizard of Oz on multiple generations. We also discuss her reactions to Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas as well as her expectations to Wicked: Part 2.

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Top 5 Plays Turned Into Movies

Front Row Classics is bringing you another top 5 list. Brandon and Tristan Tapscott and ranking their top 5 favorite plays that eventually made their way to the silver screen. Our picks range from the Golden Age all the way through the present day.

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Welcome Trevor and JJ

Front Row Classics is chatting with another set of film podcasters today. Brandon is sitting down with Trevor George and Jonathan Jagdeo and of the ‘Reel Queer’ Podcast. The three are discussing their origins as film lovers. Trevor and Jonathan also discuss their shared of love creating within the film business as well as film scene in their community of Austin, TX.

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East of Eden

Front Row Classics is taking a look at the first in James Dean’s trilogy of starring roles. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1955’s East of Eden. We discuss Dean’s relationship with director Elia Kazan and how it affected his unique performance. The wonderful supporting cast includes Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and Jo Van Fleet (in an Oscar winning performance). The conversation also turns to the differences between the movie and John Steinbeck’s novel. 

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Classic TV

Front Row Classics welcomes back author, historian and journalist Jim Colucci. Brandon and Jim are discussing Jim’s journey through writing about and celebrating classic and current television. They discuss Jim’s experiences interviewing television legends. The conversation, then, moves to his books dedicated to The Golden Girls, All in the Family & Will & Grace. Jim also previews his upcoming book that chronicles the history of The Love Boat.

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All Things Oz

Front Row Classics will celebrating the upcoming release of Wicked Part 2 throughout the month with a series of Oz experts and enthusiasts. Brandon recently chatted with Nugent Cantileno. Nugent has worn many hats in the film industry including writing, directing, producing and production managing. The two discuss his career as well as his enthusiasm for The Wizard of Oz and other Oz properties. We also discuss his thoughts on Oz at the Sphere in Las Vegas. 

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Rosemary’s Baby

Front Row Classics is celebrating Halloween a couple days late with 1968’s Rosemary’s Baby. Brandon welcomes back Larry Aubrey to discuss Roman Polanski’s horror classic. The two discuss the political climate which informs several of the movies themes. They also chat about the perfect casting of Mia Farrow, John Cassavetes and Ruth Gordon in her Oscar winning performance.

FEATURING: Brandon Davis and Larry Aubrey

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