The Old Soul Movie Podcast

Happy Autumn! We are ready for all things creepy, kooky, thrilling, and chilling this season...and what better way to kick it off than covering a horror story classic: Dr, Jekyll and Mr. Hyde! For this special episode, we are joined by Westmore family historian and great granddaughter of Ern Westmore: Christiana Benson. Christiana walks us through the techniques Wally Westmore used in special effects makeup to transform goodhearted doctor Dr. Jekyll into his evil persona Mr. Hyde. Once a heavily guarded cinema secret, we uncover all innovative artistry that made this look one of the most referenced of all time for this iconic character. We dissect our favorite scenes, brilliant acting by Fredric March and fellow cast members, and deeper meanings of this allegorical tale. What's your favorite interpretation of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Do you have any must-watches this fall? Reach out and let us know at @oldsoulmoviepodcast on Instagram!

To learn more about Christiana's family, please visit www.westmoresofhollywood.com or follow Christiana on Instagram @cbenson015

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Summer is here and so are summer blockbusters! Hold on to your potatoes, because on this very special episode, we are joined by "Top Man" Brian Cummins. We discuss the landmark adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and how the heroic cinema icon of Indiana Jones shaped the action genre. We go in-depth on our favorite scenes, characters, and details of the first film in the franchise as well as our snapshot takes on the subsequent FOUR films in the series. Indy is truly a one-of-a-kind hero and we couldn't be more thrilled to shine a spotlight on him. Do you have a favorite Indiana Jones film? Hot takes? Hopes and dreams to see more of Short Round? Let us know in the comments!

Special thanks to the brilliant Brian Cummins for making a guest appearance and sharing his expertise!

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It’s the mother of all screwball comedies…that’s right, we’re covering Bringing Up Baby (1938)! In celebration of Katharine Hepburn’s 117th birthday, we cover this classic romantic funny flick starring fabulous leading lady Katharine and one-of-a-kind leading man Cary Grant. With our guest host Colin Campbell, we break down the art of the screwball comedy and walk through our favorite laugh-out-loud scenes of this tale about a flighty heiress roping in a high-strung paleontologist to care for her pet leopard, Baby, while he attempts to secure a $1 million donation for his museum from her rich aunt. This beloved Howard Hawks film has inspired endless films through today and we are thrilled to finally give it its chance to shine! 

Huge special thank you again to Colin for sharing your wonderful insights! Can’t wait to have you on again :)

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It's Godzillapalooza!!! We are celebrating the 70th anniversary of this legendary giant monster's emergence on the big screen. Today we are joined by Emily Quartarone, Ph.D. candidate of Saint Louis University. Emily is an avid researcher of American remakes of horror films who is currently working on her dissertation under the working title "American Godzilla." Emily takes us to the very origins of Gozilla: Japan's Godzilla (1954) from Toho and the American remake Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956). We take a journey through Godzilla's evolution from the Showa era, to the 1980s revival, through the Japanese and American convergences of his portrayal through today. You won't believe how intricate this icon's history is! Tune into this masterclass to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about your favorite kaiju. 

*Note: Several of the films mentioned are featured on Max! 

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Happy Spring! What better way to kick off a new season of Old Soul than by covering one of the most beloved children's movies of all time? That's right, we're hopping aboard our fine, four-fendered friend to a magical world of zany inventions, storytelling, and Vulgarian oddities. Caractacus Potts (although we do get wild with variations of his name pronunciation lol) is a down-on-his-luck single father of two little ones who become enamored with a retired (and quite broken down) champion race car. With the help of candy heiress Truly Scrumptious, this family finds fun and adventure in hopping between reality and dreams. We loved getting into the background of this wondrous tale (did you know it has ties to James Bond??) and what the landscape of movie musicals looked like in this era of Old Hollywood. Tune in to join us for the ride of a lifetime! 

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Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas Old Soul Movie Podcast Family! Today we are celebrating two beloved classics from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment- a team that brought beloved holiday characters to life predominately throughout the 1960s-1980s. These films have been part of American families' celebration of the seasons for decades and we are excited to pay tribute to their legacy! First, we meet a young buck named Rudolph, whose "nonconformity" brings him on a journey from outcast to foggy-weathered hero. Next, we meet Frosty, a lively man made of snow who must get to the North Pole before he melts away! Pull up a cup of hot cocoa and tune into some holiday cheer as we curl up in nostalgia this Christmas <3

To support Emma's fundraiser for charity, visit this link to make a gift this holiday season! https://www.gofundme.com/f/climbing-kilimanjaro-for-project-tembo?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2B4803-donation-alert-v5

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Before the holidays fully set in, we need to say farewell for now to our horror movie kick with special guest Lex Stewart! Lex walks us through their takes on famous horror tropes, plots, and iconography. Find out more about the meaning of final girls to zombies to possession flicks and more! And don't forget to reach out to us and let us know what your favorite horror movie is! 

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HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! Today we are covering Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with our horror-movie expert guest: Dr. Solberg! This film is the sequel to the original that started it all. Boris Karloff returns as the monster unwittingly brought to life by Colin Clive's portrayal of the eponymous mad scientist. But this time, the scheming Dr. Pretorius plots to create him a mate... Dr. Solberg breaks down this film in its entirety and helps us discover why this is one of the most iconic horror films ever made -an absolute must watch for anyone who loves spooky season (or wants to appreciate the humor of Young Frankenstein even more). Stay tuned til the very end where Dr. Solberg will reveal what he considers the top 12 horror films ever made! 

Dr. Solberg's top 12 horror movie list starts at 1:35:09

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*Alas, we could not find Dr. Solberg's recommendation Terrified (Aterrorizados) (2017) on a platform other than YouTube-- but we shall keep searching!

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Join us for a cruise down the Nile as we explore another Agatha Christie classic adapted to the screen! We put on our detective hats and cross examine all the suspects of this murderous river boat cruise. Death on the Nile (1978) captures a fascinating time of a pop culture resurgence of Egypt and Egyptology interest, all while bringing to life one of the greatest literary detectives of all time: Hercule Poirot! Who killed the the dazzlingly beautiful and fabulously wealthy socialite Linnet Ridgeway? Tune in to find out!

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The moviegoing sensation that's taken over the nation has arrived...Barbenheimer. On July 21st, two of the most anticipated films of the year were released on the same day: Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Two of the most innovative directors of our time lead two incredible teams of cast and crew (both backed by husband-wife production companies) to deliver unforgettable viewing experiences. While these aren't Old Hollywood films, the two figures at the center of both stories emerged in time periods we frequently discuss, and it's amazing to see the public reexamine them now!  Emma and Jack discuss their their Barbenheimer impressions-- the order they watched them in, the logistics of watching them, first impressions, and more. Let us know your thoughts and feelings to THE summer theater event!

*Emma apologizes for saying Hans instead of Hansel in reference to Zoolander (cringe face)

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