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Front Row Classics welcomes celebrated author and filmmaker, Laurent Bouzereau. Laurent has penned a new book celebrating the work of Brian DePalma. "The DePalma Decade" takes a look at seven defining films from 1972-1981. Laurent uses analysis, production histories & recollections of cast, crew and DePalma himself to tell the story of films such as Carrie, Obsession and Dressed to Kill.

"The DePalma Decade: Redefining Cinema with Doubles, Voyeurs and Psychic Twins" is available wherever books are sold from Running Press.

LAURENT BOUZEREAU is an award-winning filmmaker and best-selling author. His credits include the feature documentaries Music by John Williams; Faye, about legendary actress Faye Dunaway; Mama's Boy, based on the best-selling memoir by Dustin Lance Black; Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind; and the acclaimed Netflix series Five Came Back, based on the ebook by Mark Harris. He is the author of several books on cinema, including Steven Spielberg: The First Ten Years and The De Palma Decade. Bouzereau and his husband, Markus Keith, run Nedland Media, a production company based in Los Angeles.

MonsterCast roles on with our second spotlight for 2024: 2005's chilling supernatural courtroom drama The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

The Rev. Moore is prosecuted for the wrongful death of a girl thought to be demonically possessed, because he administered the church-sanctioned exorcism that ultimately killed her. Prosecuting attorney Ethan Thomas contends that the young woman suffered from schizophrenia and should have been medically diagnosed. Meanwhile, defense lawyer Erin Bruner argues that Emily's condition cannot be explained by science alone.

Jeremy and Sara talk about how well this film holds up and the genius of making it an abstract exercise; never taking a side as a story as to which side is correct. They talk about the impressiveness of Scott Derrickson in his directorial debut and marvel at the still chilling performance of Jennifer Carpenter.

THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE is available NOW on Paramount+.

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Front Row Classics is taking a look at another great film from 1939. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most celebrated gangster films of the era. Featuring landmark performances from James Cagney and Humphrey Bogart, the film is a direct homage to gangster films from earlier in the decade. Brandon is joined by Tristan Tapscott to discuss Raoul Walsh's epic that clearly inspired directors like Scorsese and Coppola.

Hey Lasso and Shrinking fans! SEASON 2 IS HERE! The first episode of Season 2 has finally arrived and we are here with our patented recaps and will have them every single week!

Season 2 picks up right where Season 1 left off. We learn the fate of Grace and Donnie with her consequential BOOP. It has had ramifications beyond simply their lives though as Jimmy feels incredible guilt and Alice worries about him reverting to self-destructive Jimmy. Gabby continues to wrestle with her and Jimmy's "relationship" and Paul drops a harsh truth on Jimmy that leads to big changes within our group of people.

And if all that wasn't enough, we DO INDEED SEE BRETT GOLDSTEIN in this episode and believe us when we tell you you are not ready for who he is and what he means to this season. Jeremy and Brandon are back to break it all down. Join us on this Season 2 journey!

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We're back on our journey down the Witches' Road as we break down the action-packed 5th Episode of #AgathaAllAlong.

Fresh off of breaking the Woo family curse, the coven has no time to rest as the Salem 7 have made their way to the Road through the same door Rio was summoned through. They quickly run into the next trial in the form of a Stranger Things fans craziest fantasy. Inside the 80s slasher house, the group must summon spirits through a Ouija Board, but what spirits show up and what they want might be a bridge too far for the coven to bear. This episode is filled with amazing performances, deeper character motivations than you could have thought, and YEAH WE TALK ABOUT THE INSANE ENDING!

Join Jeremy & Jacqueline as they break down all the possible theories.

AGATHA ALL ALONG is available NOW on Disney+.

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Front Row Classics is shining the spotlight on another film podcast this week. Brandon is pleased to welcome back entertainment journalist/ historian, Tara McNamara alongside writer/producer, Collin Friesen. Tara and Collin have produced a podcast called "Caligula: Package of Excellence". The podcast focuses on the troubled production history and 1979's Caligula. The hosts discuss how the film came to be one of the most notorious films of the twentieth century despite having a renowned cast and screenwriter. "Package of Excellence" also narrates the troubled and odd happenings that occurred on set.

You can find "Caligula: Package of Excellence" wherever you listen to podcasts.

#MonsterCast chugs right along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot streaming now on MAX. This film has a lot working in it's favor not the least of which is the creepy atmosphere and direction of IT screenwriter Gary Dauberman. But while the aesthetics are sharp, the run-time leaves a lot to be desired in making us truly gut sucked in (pun intended) to the story.

When author Ben Mears comes back to his childhood home in search for some inspiration for his next book, he discovers that people in his home town are mysteriously turning into blood-sucking vampires.

SALEM'S LOT is available NOW on Max.

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#MonsterCast continues along as Jeremy & Sara break down the new film Apartment 7A, a prequel to the 1976 classic #RosemarysBaby.

Terry Gionoffrio dreams of fame and fortune in New York City, but after suffering an injury, an older, wealthy couple welcomes her into their home in The Bramford Building. When she receives an offer at another chance at fame, it seems that all her dreams are coming true. However, disturbing circumstances soon have her second-guessing the sacrifices she's willing to make for her career as she realizes that something evil is living not only in Apartment 7A, but in the Bramford itself.

APARTMENT 7A is available NOW on Paramount+.

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MonsterCast roles on with our first spotlight for 2024: the 2012 ghost story The Woman In Black.

Arthur Kipps is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath.

Jeremy and Sara talk the origins of this tale, the stellar performances and why this film holds up so well some 13 years later compared to more effects-filled modern fare.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK is available NOW on Paramount+.

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Brandon welcome Emmett Stanton back to the podcast to take a look at one of the most successful comedies of the 1980s. 9 to 5 placed a comedic spotlight on the plight of working women in America. The film, directed by Colin Higgins, segues from satire to full out farce. Brandon and Emmett discuss the powerhouse trio of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton (in her film debut). They also pay tribute to the late, great Dabney Coleman whose portrayal of Mr. Hart walks the line between villain and sympathetic scoundrel.