Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Zach welcomes Natalie Gordon Beiser (Film Scholar/ Podcast Pal) aboard MGM musical train whose destination is a tribute to cinema itself as they unpack and revel in Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen’s 1952 masterpiece, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’.

If you can stan ’em, follow our podcast duo as they marvel at the long journey the film took from idea to screen, become fascinated with the process of sewing in previously published songs into the fabric of a filmmaking tribute, revel in the performances from Don to Lina , sift through the ups and downs the film has as a plot trying to balance its musical components, and then finally settle upon the many MANY ways the film has influenced the world of cinema and musicals we inhabit today.

PLUS: Jean Hagan was robbed by the Academy, and we CAN’T STAN EM!

Zach welcomes aboard regular Ballyhoo contributor Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) and new contributor Ken Sowder on board the beginning of a journey through the history of the high adventure genre.

Plus: George Lucas finally snaps back.

The BallyBOO concludes for this year as Zach is joined by return guest Rashmi Menon (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ YBR Presents Co-Host) on a journey to deep in the heart of Texas where unspeakable mutants made by science terrify your soul as they dive into Ray Kellogg’s 1959 Creature Feature, THE KILLER SHREWS.

Hold onto your seat as the duo unpack the film’s origins, shudder in terror as they walk through history of Kellogg and the films producer Gordon McLendon, repulse in agony as they dissect a simple and stupendous silly plot, and finally hop aboard the boat to safety with them while they discuss the many ways films like The Killer Shrews permeate cinema and pop culture to this day.

PLUS: Zach and Rashmi write a country song.

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Discussed in today’s episode is the Film Master’s release of The Killer Shrews. You can find the copy of it here: https://www.filmmasters.com/giant-gila-monster-killer-shrews

To hear more of Rashmi and horror talk, dig back to our YBR Presents KOWAI series covering the wide world of Japanese cinema

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ybr-presents/id1580678508

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6QoRdbnAWobbDcFM0jYkxp

And stay tuned on the YBR Presents feed for Noir Mondial, where Rashmi and Zach will go through the wide world of international Noir cinema

Zach welcomes back actress/writer/ craft artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) for a journey to Mushnick’s Floral Shop on Skid Row and a dive into the most astounding and outrageous tale of terror and comedy to ever be told: Roger Corman’s THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!

Follow them along as they travail through the shocking story behind the films rapid creation, tremble with them as they sift through a plot that’s both of its time and timeless, giggle along as they analyze the supreme humor found from the film’s script, and finally follow them to the exit at Mushnick’s while they settle upon the many ways the film has permeated pop-culture to this very minute.

PLUS: It’s a secret Christmas episode thanks to Jonathan Haze

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinmullaneofficial/

and be sure to follow and support Erin’s fabric art and craft work by visiting her at VELVET VOID CREATIONS using her Linktree

https://linktr.ee/velvetvoidcreatoins

Zach welcomes back Amy Cornell (Hammer Fan/ Ballyhoo Correspondant, ‘The War of the Worlds’) as the two take the BallyBOO across the pond and into the depths of Bray Studios as they unpack the terror unleashed there by Hammer Films in 1957: THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN!

Join our monster loving hosts as they asses the status of Hammer in a pre-gothic world, shudder with them as they learn of the many hoops and hurdles taken to get the film made, gasp as they do when finding immense depth and characterization backed into less than 90 minutes, and finally depart with them to safe passage with the many lessons and legacies the film and its studio have had on our film world today.

PLUS: We reveal to the world Christopher Lee’s greatest fear.

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Be sure to listen to more of Amy by going back to our ‘war of the Worlds’ Radio Revue from last year

and be sure to follow her adventures on Twitter: https://x.com/MoAmy3715

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And if you want more Hammer goodness, visit our pals at HOUSE OF HAMMER

and if ya like what you hear, show your support on their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/househammerpod/posts

The BallyBOO returns this week to kick off a month of spooky programming in podcast land.

To kick things off, Zach welcomes podcaster and pun-master Frankie Pellatt (‘The Labours of Hercule’ & ‘Read and Buried’) onto the program for the rigin of a terrifying grin that launched a sea of cosplay as they dive into Paul Leni’s 1928 gothic melodrama chiller, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS.

Shudder in terror as you learn more about the make up process that gave Claude Veidt the permanent grin!

Become aghast at the long process it took for this Victor Hugo novel to reach the American silver screen!

Find yourself in gloom and doom as the duo deconstruct a plot that says drama but plays like horror!

And finally find safe passage with our heroes as they unpack the many ways the film has shaped the film and pop culture landscape we see today.

PLUS: Frankie and Zach create the British Clint Eastwood that everyone has wanted!

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Be sure to listen to Frankie on her fabulous podcasts

The Labours of Hercule: https://linktr.ee/labourshercule

and Read and Buried: https://readandburiedpodcast.com/

and be sure to follow her on social media

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frankieisswell/

Zach welcomes aboard film fan Robert Stroude for a short film bonanza centered around Hollywood’s legendary bowler-hatted Cuckoo’s, LAUREL & HARDY!

Tune in as the boys explore the respective origins of Stan and Ollie, learn more about their entry into film and how they came to be a comedy team, analyze and pontificate about the brilliance of their comedy through a curated list of short films starring the pair, and finally settle upon the many ways their work has shaped the world of cinema today!

Films Discussed:

To hear more of Robert, listen to his episode on ALL THE BEST LINES, where he and our pals Smokey and Adam dissect IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

This week the Ballyhoo becomes a part of a new universe as Zach and Matt Willocks begin their journey through the Golden Age of Hollywood’s dense and magnificent PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE!

This journey through pulp and comic characters from yesteryear begins with a return to the world of Lamont Cranston with a deep dive into Columbia’s 1940 serial, THE SHADOW, followed by a look at its more modern adaptation, 1994’s THE SHADOW!

Settle in as the boys trace the characters origins and many mythologies, learn more about how the serial managed to stay fairly loyal to much of the spirit of the character, marvel and giggle at the many facets of a serial, ponder how much the latter counterpart manages to expand and fully embrace all the pulp mythologies, and then finally settle upon how the character of The Shadow has influenced the pop culture world we live in.

Zach welcomes film professional and podcaster Michael Holland (From Out of the Past) aboard a stagecoach that’s about to enter a town filled with daring, action, and self aware hilarity as they take a closer look at David Butler’s 1945 Technicolor western, SAN ANTONIO!

Kick up your feet in the Ballyhoo saloon and listen as the boys trace the production history of the film, learn more about director David Butler’s insights on how production flowed from acting to stunt coordination, marvel at the deft balance of comedy and action, revel in the technicolor glory, and finally settle upon the many ways in which the film shaped many other westerns and action films to come.

PLUS: We love S.Z. ‘Cuddles’ Sakall! Who doesn’t? Stay Tuned to find out!

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