The Front Row Network

Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most underrated romantic epics in film history. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are commemorating the 45th anniversary of Warren Beatty's Reds. The two discuss the epic scope and big ideas on Beatty's film which also includes performances from Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Edward Herrmann and Oscar winning role from Maureen Stapleton. The mix of art and lift permeate the film's account of the 1919 October Revolution. Brandon and Emmett celebrate both the strengths and weaknesses of a film that is due for a reassessment.

Front Row Classics is taking a look the women of Film Noir. Brandon welcomes authors/film historians Alain Silver and James Ursini to discuss their book, "Film Noir Fatal Women" which provides a visual narrative of many of the most pivotal women of the genre. The book utilizes over 400 photographs to tell the story of the contributions of women in the storytelling of noir.

"Film Noir Fatal Women" is available from Silman-James Press wherever books are sold.

Front Row Classics is continuing its summer viewing by taking a look at one of the most loved films of the 1980s. Brandon and Peter Martin are discussing 1981's On Golden Pond. Based on the celebrated play by Ernest Thompson, the movie still has the power to tickle your funny bone and touch your heart. The two hosts take a look at the two Oscar winning performances of Henry Fonda (in his last film role) and Katherine Hepburn, They also chat about how art imitated life with the on and off screen father/daughter relationship with Henry and Jane Fonda.

The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome professional wrestler, Rich Port Ayala. He and Brandon chat about his origins in the ring and his journey which led him wrestling abroad recently. The two also chat about Ayala's philosophies on the wrestling business.

Front Row Classics is celebrating summer with 1948's Romance on the High Seas. The movie marked an auspicious film debut for the legendary Doris Day. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the movie showcases all of the best Warner Bros had to offer. Brandon is joined once again by Mary-Catherine Pazzano and Dana Harrison to discuss all of the fun and music from this fun, escapist musical.

The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome independent wrestler, Ripper Zbyszko. Brandon and Ripper chat about his growing up with a wrestling lineage and finding his way into the ring. We also chat about his different philosophies of wrestling and in-ring highlights so far.

The Front Row Network is pleased to welcome The Hollywood Dream, The D.R.E. Brandon and The D.R.E chat about his origins is acting and wrestling. We also chat about his in-ring highlights and ultimate goals.

Front Row Classics is happy to welcome back our friend, Tony Maietta. Tony joins Brandon for his birthday week and the two chat all things classic film. The conversation covers everything from 1940s melodramas to 1970s sitcoms.

Be sure to catch Tony's podcast , Going Hollywood, at https://www.goinghollywoodpodcast.com/.

The Front Row Network welcomes "Sweet Cheeks" Joey Silver. Brandon and Joey chat about his origins in wrestling and career highlights. They also chat about the fun side of wrestling and injecting humor into the action.

Front Row Classics is celebrating the legendary Ava Gardner. Brandon welcomes graphic designer, writer and Board Member of the Ava Gardner Museum Lora Stocker. Brandon and Lora discuss Ava's life & career and what the Ava Gardner Museum (located in North Carolina) has to offer. They also discuss Lora's background and fandom of classic film.