Here it is, one of the most iconic movies of old Hollywood, a movie that some people can quote without ever having watched it, a movie that will never grow old. “Casablanca”, released in 1942, directed by Michael Curtiz and starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart among other wonderful actors. What makes it such a classic, though? And is it really that good? I hope you enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.sparknotes.com/film/casablanca/motifs/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casablanca_(film)
https://www.gradesaver.com/casablanca/study-guide/themes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC_kfwa5-kg
Credit for theme song:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Morocco", the oldest movie I have talked about up to this point! And what a conflicting movie... couldn't tell if I was in awe or supremely disappointed. I guess a bit of both? Apologies for the more rambly structure of this episode, I suppose I wasn't quite ready to take on the challenge of speaking about concepts of gender in a coherent way but I sure gave it a go! There was also some more rambling than usual because this movie confused the hell out of me, if that doesn't become apparent by the end. If you aren't sure you want to listen to a rambly episode, I'll just say this: Marlene Dietrich. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco_(film)
http://parallax-view.org/2011/01/02/savoir-etre-josef-von-sternbergs-morocco/
Credit for theme:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"How did they ever make a movie of Lolita?" Scratch that, how did they ever make a movie of Lolita in the early 1960s with an actual 14 year old playing the role of the "nymphet"? Good question. Today I dive into the movie adaption of the 1955 infamous novel by Vladimir Nabokov. With nothing more explicit than a kiss on the cheek, Kubrick manages to convey exactly what is going on in this disturbing story. If anything to do with hebephilia upsets you and makes you very uncomfortable, I do not recommend listening.
Sources:
https://plotandtheme.com/2017/04/30/stanley-kubricks-lolita-a-most-ambitious-fantasy/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lolita_(1962_film)
Credit for theme song:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sunset Boulevard is a movie that cannot easily be labeled, which is part of what makes it so good. As reality and fiction blur, the audience starts feeling the slight suffocation so present throughout the movie... and find that they are unable to break away from it. Enjoy!
Sources:
https://www.gradesaver.com/sunset-boulevard/study-guide/is-sunset-boulevard-really-a-film-noir
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Boulevard_(film)#Contemporary
Credit for the theme song:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
"Rope" is the first Alfred Hitchcock movie I talk about, perhaps not as well known as his other movies but definitely worth talking about! Join me as we delve into a disturbing story about murder and the insane justification behind it.
Sources:
https://www.gradesaver.com/rope/study-guide/imagery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rope_(film)#Homosexual_subtext
Credit for theme:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today I talk about the iconic "The African Queen," the movie which won Humphrey Bogart his only Oscar (and with good reason!). With the help of Katherine Hepburn, this movie becomes thrilling, funny, and an all-around unforgettable adventure, and features some of the best acting of the 20th century. Can you tell I like the movie? Enjoy!
Sources for the episode:
https://www.gradesaver.com/the-african-queen/study-guide/imagery
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_African_Queen_(film)
http://www.filmreference.com/Films-A-An/The-African-Queen.html
Credit for the theme:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Today we look at a movie from the 1930s, "Mr.Deeds Goes To Town" (1936), starring Jean Arthur and Gary Cooper, and directed by none other than Frank Capra. This movie explores the idea of what it means to be human, and how to navigate peculiar times, which is quite relevant to this day and age!
Sources:
https://www.filmsite.org/mrde3.html
Credit for the theme:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
This week's episode I look at the classic screwball comedy "His Girl Friday" (1940). Although it is presented as a comedy, the more one looks into it, the more disturbing it gets. There are issues of racism and sexism that are hard to ignore, and that really should not be ignored.
Sources:
https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/movie/his-girl-friday/summary
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Girl_Friday
Credit for theme song:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Hi everyone! Welcome to "At The Drive-In", a podcast where I talk about movies from the 30s to the 60s. I will be looking at the plot, themes, characters, funny anecdotes, and anything worth knowing about the movies! I am just here to have some fun and share my interest in these oldies with people who also enjoy watching them. Today I discuss Jason and the Argonauts (1963). I recount the pretty complicated plot, go over the iconic stop-motion animation scenes, compare the movie version with the actual myth of Jason (especially concerning the role of Medea), and overall have a great time!
The information for the podcast comes from:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_and_the_Argonauts_(1963_film)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057197/
Information on the myth:
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby :https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Mj7QgJMeaR2MCSwuKRyNh?si=GNmgVs8yRNebzj5433BEbg, https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YIXHLt0z1EnNRSbRMug4H?si=rgAqd-6PTaeunR7ypqSO3g
Credit for the theme goes to:
Hot Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3885-hot-swing/
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/