Audrey Hepburn is iconic as Holly Gollighty. Is there more to say? Of course. That’s why we have a podcast.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Shelly Brisbin with Erika Ensign and Annette Wierstra

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The Self-Referential LTS

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The Lubitsch Touch applied to Nazi occupation? You bet. Carole Lombard and Jack Benny star as members of an acting troupe in Poland, scrambling after the Nazis arrive. It’s funny and serious all at once, with great performances. The film was released two months after Lombard died in a plane crash, and would have earned good will, had the subject matter not been a rough go for Americans of the time.

To Be Or Not To Be

Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr, Randy Dotinga, Nathan Alderman and Dr. Drang

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The Self-Referential LTS

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We return to Huston (John) and Bogart, but there’s also Lauren Bacall, Claire Trevor (Oscar winner for this), Edward G. Robinson and more. The cast is trapped together in a Florida hotel, awaiting a hurricane. It’s a film noir, so there are secrets and gun play, plus the eventual storm to contend with. And a boat.

Key Largo

Shelly Brisbin with Annette Wierstra, Dr. Drang, Lisa Schmeiser and David J. Loehr

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Here’s a movie from Douglas Sirk’s high period. We’ve only talked about Sirk in the context of “Lured,” a movie I think is underrated, but one that looks nothing like this splashy 50s melodrama. This one stars Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson. And I get to talk about Agnes Moorehead. So, bonus! Can a lonely widow find love with a tree farmer? Stay tuned. We also mention Todd Haynes’ excellent 2002 remake (you read that right!), “Far from Heaven” with Julianne Moore.

All That Heaven Allows

Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Maynard, Nathan Alderman and Randy Dotinga

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“A fascinating crumminess.” That’s how Pauline Kael described Joseph Lewis’ “Gun Crazy,” a noir whose cast you probably won’t know, but whose visual style and essential seediness are compelling. It’s a story about two people with a mutual obsession with guns, but it’s told with sensitivity and a focus on their relationship.

Gun Crazy

Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga and Nathan Alderman

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Suggested by Lisa Schmeiser: If you liked “The Apartment” or “Mad Men,” welcome back to mid-century NYC office culture. We’re on Madison Avenue, inside the cutthroat world of publishing. Our guides are Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer, Diane Baker, Brian Ahenre and Miss Joan Crawford. Jean Negulesco handles direction.

The Best of Everything

Shelly Brisbin with Lisa Schmeiser, Nathan Alderman and Randy Dotinga

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Ethel Merman in her heyday. What more do you need to know? Merman didn’t make a lot of movies, so here’s a glimpse at what theatre audiences saw during her long Broadway career. Also along for the Irving Berlin musical are Donald O’Connor, Dan Dailey, Johnnie Ray and Mitzi Gaynor. And, um, who’s that other blonde person? Marilyn Monroe is here, too. Thanks to my panelists, Matthew and David for suggesting it.

There's No Business Like Show Business

Shelly Brisbin with David Almeida and Matthew Arter

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Links

Shelly guests on Let’s Face the Facts #206

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It’s a dark, moody thriller set in a London square. See Linda Darnell change her image, at the tender age of 22; see Laird Cregar take his shot at being a leading man.

Hangover Square

Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman and Randy Dotinga

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Another year draws to a close, and so many classic movies remain undiscussed on Lions, Towers & Shields. But many of your regular panelists have feelings, as well as recommendations for the future. So I invited them to share them in a themed draft episode.

NOTE: LTS will return in March 2023. We'll cover at least 21 films next year, but the episodes will be spaced out over three, seven-episode seasons to give our panelists (and your host) time to rest and reflect on all the classic film goodness that awaits.

An LTS Draft-a-palooza

Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga, Nathan Alderman, Micheline Maynard, Annette Wierstra and David J. Loehr

Classic you would show to someone who says they don't like old movies

I know it's kind of weird, but....

Thirst trap/I have a little crush

Why hasn't this one been on LTS yet? Seriously!

Bring out Your Dead

We'll be back on March 2 with the 1945 thriller, Hangover Square, starring Linda Darnell and Laird Krieger.

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Barbara Stanwyck and Fred McMurray team up, not to kill for insurance money, but to share a sweet but unlikely holiday road trip. It’s the last movie Preston Sturges wrote before he turned fully to directing. Happy holidays from your friends at Lions, Towers & Shields.

Remember the Night

Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr, Micheline Maynard, Erika Ensign and Nathan Alderman

Something Ridiculous for Christmas

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The Self-Referential LTS

Next time, we’ll talk about some favorite classic moves. It’s a draft!

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