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Twenty years ago, the boy wizard that defeated He Who Shall Not Be Named as a baby took over the world with Pottermania, but how does the first in this eight-film series hold up? Harry and his crew start their first year at Hogwarts where they learn to become witches and wizards, battle for wizard house supremacy, and survive threats of a growing evil. Let's Flashback to the Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

HOSTS: Ryan Lootens, Jay Hoffman, & Erin McCabe

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Front Row Classics commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with the Best Picture winner of 1953, From Here to Eternity. Brandon and Eric are joined by Mia Tiffany. Mia is the host of her own classic movie reaction channel on YouTube called Movies with Mia. The discussion includes the Oscar-worthy performances of the legendary cast, the tasteful direction of Fred Zinnemann and the subtle way Pearl Harbor is introduced into the story. The hosts also cover the legendary beach scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr which kept the censors on their toes.

You can find Mia's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/MiaTiffany/featured.

It's Christmastime again, and that means our favorite season at Guilty Pleasures....Christmas Movie Season!! We're kicking off the season in style with the latest installment of the Netflix Christmas Universe...The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star. Where does this latest Vanessa Hudgens outing rank in the canon? Are there even other people in this movie? How horny can a G-rated movie get? We answer these questions and so much more!!

Featuring: Lou Hare, Tiffany Topol, Sam Weller

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Get ready for Turkey Day as we Flashback 20 years to Wes Anderson's dysfunctional family classic, The Royal Tenenbaums. A family full of child prodigies, a caring mother, a neighbor kid that wants to be a member of the family, and an estranged patriarch that left them all in disarray as an adult. Royal Tenenbaum hits rock bottom and tries to pull a fast one on his family, but in the process of conning his own family he learns their love is what he has truly been seeking all these years.

Can this top-notch con man prevent his family's ship from sinking, or is he destined to hit the figurative iceburg?

HOSTS: Ryan Lootens, Jay Hoffman, & Erin McCabe

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We are thrilled to welcome Laura D'Asaro, Rose Wang and Heather Alexander to talk about their book series Eat Bugs. Inspired by the incredible true story of two friends who landed a deal on Shark Tank. Sixth-grade students-turned-entrepreneurs are on a mission to save the world, one bug at a time, in this fun and empowering illustrated novel filled with facts! Vanessa and Anna chat with them about their experience on Shark Tank, as well as their business "Chirps Chips" and how they started their company.

Visit https://eatchirps.com for more information

Featuring: Vanessa Ferguson and Anna McFarland

Happy birthday, Mickey!

What better time to catch up with the voice of Mickey Mouse than Mickey's birthday! Bret Iwan has voice Mickey since 2009. We speak to him about stepping into that role, and the interesting backstory that comes with it. Bret is also a talented graphic artist, we talk about his new clothing line available on ShopDisney.com. He stays busy creating and restoring projects. Really we aren't sure he sleeps. Such a fun conversation, we hope you enjoy!

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson

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Brett's Birthday Bash Classics Crossover Who Framed Roger Rabbit Extravaganza!

It's that time of year again! Brett is turning another year older and we are celebrating with Brett's Birthday Bash Classics Crossover Noirvember Who Framed Roger Rabbit Extravaganza! Brandon Davis and Eric Flick from the Front Row Classics podcast join in on the fun as we discuss the legendary movie from 1988. Roger Rabbit was a landmark technical and storytelling achievement and we all have opinions on the greatest moments & performances. We're sure you'll also enjoy Vanessa teaming up with Eric to summarize the plot. So, sit back and enjoy this tribute to one of the most groundbreaking films in the Disney canon. Happy Birthday Brett!

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson, Brandon Davis and Eric Flick

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Front Row Classics celebrates Veterans Day with a special interview. Brandon welcomes award-winning journalist, Christian Blauvelt, to discuss the time Hollywood helped win World War II. Blauvelt is the author of the new book, "Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II" . Both Brandon and Christian consider this era of film to be their favorite. The book highlights the movies' impact on both the battlefield and home front during the war years. The topics highlighted include: stars in the military, entertaining the troops and the surprising inclusion & diversity that permeated the era. The discussion includes a wide variety of films including Casablanca, Mrs. Miniver, The Human Comedy and The Best Years of Our Lives. Blauvelt also discusses the impact of the Hollywood Canteen, which made Hollywood more accessible to the everyday man.

"Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars and Stories of World War II" is available from Running Press and Turner Classic Movies wherever books are sold.

Christian Blauvelt is an entertainment journalist, who serves as the managing editor of leading film and TV industry website IndieWire. He regularly appears on CBS New York to give previews of upcoming films and awards season analysis; has hosted films on Turner Classic Movies; and has presented at South by Southwest and San Diego Comic-Con. Blauvelt is the author of books including Cinematic Cities: New York. He lives in New York City.

Front Row Classics celebrates Noirvember with one of the most celebrated mysteries of the 1940s, Laura. This elegant murder mystery has cast its spell on multiple generations of film fans thanks to the performances of Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Oscar-nominated, Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker. Brandon and Eric are joined by Jacqueline and Meghan of "I Think You're Gonna Like This" podcast. The duo add to the fun of discussing the various one-liners, 1940s fashions and plot twists. So, join us as we celebrate a movie that still has the power to surprise and entertain nearly 80 years later.

"Kindness matters… Final Answer"

We are thrilled to bring you our conversation with Yvette Nicole Brown. Not only has she been a mainstay on Disney+, actually she introduced Disney+ to the world at D23 Expo 2019, but she is also a huge Disney fan! It is so much fun to chat with her about the upcoming second season of Big Shot, as well as getting just a bit of insight into DisEnchanted. This interview truly feels like a conversation amongst friends and fans of all things Disney. We hope you enjoy!

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson

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