In this episode, Phil Hall recalls the legacy of Mabel Normand, the pioneering cinema comedy star and filmmaker. Today’s guest is Sean Crose, author of the biography “Catholic Girl: The Life and […]
Episode 353: Mabel Normand, a Cinema Pioneer
Episode 351: The Mystery of Zeppo Marx
In this episode, Phil Hall interviews Robert S. Bader, author of “Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother.” The episode can be heard here.
Episode 339: When the Censors Went to the Movies
In this episode, Phil Hall interviews film historian Nat Segaloff, author of “The Naughty Bits: What The Censors Wouldn’t Let You See in Hollywood’s Most Famous Movies,” published by Sticking Place Books. […]
Episode 335: A Celebration of Maligned Musicals, Part 2
In this episode, Phil Hall continues his conversation with film historian Paul Brennan about the big budget musicals of the 1960s and 1970s that failed to win over critics and audiences, but […]
Episode 334: A Celebration of Maligned Musicals, Part 1
In this episode, Phil Hall is joined by film historian Paul Brennan for a lively discussion of the big budget musicals of the 1960s and 1970s that failed to win over critics […]
Episode 330: Stumbling Into Film History
In this episode, Phil Hall interviews Lon Davis, whose autobiography “Stumbling Into Film History” details his unique encounters with some of the most eclectic figures of the movie world, including two of […]
Episode 327: C’mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock
In this episode, Phil Hall explores the turbulent story behind the 1950 Judy Garland-Gene Kelly MGM musical classic with David Fantle and Tom Johnson, authors of the new book “C’mon, Get Happy: […]
Episode 323: Julian Schlossberg Rides Again!
In this episode, Phil Hall welcomes back independent film legend Julian Schlossberg, who talks about the audiobook release of his memoir “Try Not to Hold It Against Me: A Producer’s Life” and […]
Episode 321: The Films of Warner Baxter
In this episode, Phil Hall interviews film historian Dan Van Neste, author of the new book “The Accidental Star – The Life and Films of Warner Baxter,” published by BearManor Media. The […]
Episode 317: Comedy, Seriously
In this episode, Phil Hall interviews Steve Kaplan, author of “The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny,” published by Michael Wiese Productions. The episode can be heard here.
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