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Front Row Classics kicks off July by stepping into the world of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Top Hat was one of the biggest blockbusters of the 1930s and our crew is breaking down all of the legendary musical numbers & comedic moments that make this film enjoyable nearly 90 years later. Brandon and Eric are joined, once again, by Beyond the Mouse's Brett Rutherford and Vanessa Ferguson. Topics include the amazing chemistry between the two stars, the unflappable supporting cast and the memorable score. You'll even hear which particular song is a persistent ear worm for Brett! So, kick back this month and enjoy a film that ,even during a Depression, lifted the spirits like few films could.

It's time to hit the road....The ICE ROAD!! Guilty Pleasures is back and we're doing a Full Disclosure on Netflix's newest action thriller. Liam Neeson, Laurence Fishburne and all the jargon you can handle! We drill deep into this one!

Guests - Tara Erickson, Sam Weller

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"We underdogs have to look out for each other, right?"

This week we break down the latest installment from Pixar, Luca. Set in a beautiful Italian seaside town, Luca explores issues of belonging, identity and Vespas. Available to all Disney+ subscribers, the crew begins the episode with a spoiler free review. This includes some insights from followers of the Beyond the Mouse Podcast Pals Facebook page. After that, we dive (pun intended) deep into the film for those who have already seen the beauty that is Luca.

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford

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"Holy podcast, Batman!" We are thrilled to welcome The Boy Wonder himself, Burt Ward to the show. Craig and Brandon are joined by special guest co-host Gus Gordon to talk all things Batman with the co-star of the enormously popular 1960's series Batman. Burt shares stories of his time on screen and off with Adam West and the cavalcade of special guest stars on the show. He also speaks about his love for rescue dogs and his Gentle Giants pet food. Sit back, listen for the red phone and be ready in a moments notice to head to the bat cave!

Featuring: Craig McFarland, Brandon Davis and Gus Gordon

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We had the privilege to interview director Paul Weitz about his upcoming Netflix release, Fatherhood, starring Kevin Hart. Paul is known for directing movies such as American Pie, About a Boy, Little Fockers, and Admission. His latest directorial effort, Fatherhood, is based on the book "Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love" by Matthew Logelin. This movie explores the difficulties in single-parenthood and really shows why it takes a village to raise a child. Join us as we talk to Paul about his methods as a director and how his own experience as a parent guided him in making this film.

Featuring: Jay Hoffman

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Front Row Classics brings a dose of classic slapstick to the summer with one of the legendary comedies of the 1960s. The Pink Panther introduced the world to Inspector Jacques Clouseau played by the one-and-only Peter Sellers. Brandon and Eric are joined by ,Convince Me host, Larry Smith to explore this introductory film in the iconic franchise. The hosts discuss the collaboration between Sellers & director Blake Edwards as well as the many sight gags that keep this film hilarious nearly 60 years later.

On a very special episode of Guilty Pleasures (no, we're not learning about the dangers of drugs), we're going through the archives and revisiting some moments from our favorite guests and episodes. It's The Best Of Guilty Pleasures: Volume One!

Episode clips: Grease 2, No Holds Barred, The Poseidon Adventure, Dick Tracy, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, The Christmas Chronicles, Road House, Fear, The Haunted Mansion, Overboard, The Replacements, Rocky IV, Wild Wild West.

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Front Row Flashbacks has a need for speed as we re-visit the epic 1980's arial-battlin', macho cheese-fest that is Top Gun. Join us as we fly high with the dynamic duo of Maverick and Goose. Is this movie just a giant Navy recruitment ad? Is this movie sweatier than Cool Hand Luke? To find out, let's take a deep dive into the Danger Zone!

FEATURING: Jay Hoffman, Ryan Lootens, & Erin McCabe

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"Darling, if I'm going to need to repeat myself a lot, this isn't going to work out."

The Beyond the Mouse crew breaks down everything you need to know about the most recent Disney prequel Cruella. If you haven't watched the film yet, either in the theater or on Premier Access through Disney+, listen to our non-spoiler review upfront. You'll also hear the opinions of some of our listeners from the Beyond the Mouse Podcast Pals Facebook group. After our initial thoughts, we go into full spoilers and discuss in great detail our love of the costumes, the production design, the soundtrack and the Emmas!

FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford

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Front Row Classics kicks off Summer 2021 with a touch of science fiction. We tackle the 50s sci-fi masterpiece, The Day the Earth Stood Still. Ryan Lootens, of Front Row Flashbacks, joins Brandon and Eric to break down one of the most popular films of the decade. The hosts discuss the legendary performance of Michael Rennie as Klaatu as well as the many classic genre tropes this film helped to inspire. The political climate of the early fifties also plays a major part in the discussion of a movie that still feels relevant 70 years later.