Melanie and Ed discuss SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER (1959) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift and suggest novels that relate to the film.

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Popular episode from June 2020...Melanie and Ed watch and dish on A SUMMER PLACE (1959), give Pride Month book selections and revisit Gone With The Wind.

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Melanie (for the 900th time) and Ed (for the first time) watch and discuss the 1972 film adaptation of the award-winning Broadway Musical. Our hosts give recommendations for novels about the American Story.

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In honor of Pride Month, Melanie and Ed watch and discuss THE BOYS IN THE BAND (1970), the groundbreaking LGBT drama film directed by William Friedkin, screenplay by Mart Crowley. Both hosts recommend novels with memorable gay characters.

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Melanie and Ed discuss Pride Month and THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES (1946) Starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Virginia Mayo, and Harold Russell.

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Melanie and Ed meet for hugs...REAL HUGS! This week's movie is Stage Door (1937) starring literally *everyone*. Send comments and show topic suggestions to [email protected]

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Melanie and Ed host author Renée Rosen to discuss her latest novel, THE SOCIAL GRACES, which throws back the curtain on one of the most remarkable feuds in history: Alva Vanderbilt and the Mrs. Astor's notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age.

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Ed contemplates adding a new family member; Melanie talks about entering the post-covid restaurant scene; Both forget next week's special guest. This week's movie discussion topic is The Boy Friend (1971), starring Twiggy and Tommy Tune. Mel and Ed recommend books about "backstage."

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Ed is gardening, Melanie's brain is not functioning, both reminisce about drive-ins. This week's movie is TO SIR, WITH LOVE (1967) starring Sidney Poitier. Mel and Ed recommend books with a similar theme.

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Melanie broadcasts with a live audience as Ed begins planning for the gardening season. Mel and Ed discuss FOR ME AND MY GAL (1942) starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, George Murphy and recommend books about WW I and Vaudville.

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