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Hitchcock Happy Hour

Lydia Jordan & Sara Shaw

A podcast analyzing the influence of films, one cocktail at a time.

tv & film film history

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00:57:20

Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/07/25

We drank a weird lemon cocktail for this episode (that is not worth repeating), but it was as chaotic as this screwball classic. It has everything from fast talking transatlantic accents, to the scandalous box office poison, to the ever so rare and important intercostal clavicle dinosaur bone. If you know, you know. Starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Cheers!

01:06:18

Modern Times (1936)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/07/11

We drank a cocktail so good we forgot the name! Join us as we begin our Screwball Comedy month with a whole lotta laughs as we discuss Charlie Chaplin's iconic farewell to the beloved Tramp character in Modern Times. We're talking a classic use of the rule of threes, amazing optical illusions, and a whole section where we just praise Paulette Goddard. Starring Charlie Chaplin and (you guessed it) Paulette Goddard. Cheers! Paddington Cocktail from PDT: 1 1/2 parts Rum; 1/2 oz Lillet Blanc (or St

00:38:20

Minisode: What's New in Hollywood?

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/07/04

Welcome to our first minisode (featuring our trusty glass of wine)! This week is full of hot takes and deep thoughts as we round up some current events in the film industry. We're talking about everything from Jennifer Hudson's EGOT to Tom Cruise's return as Maverick. We like modern film too! Cheers!

01:11:51

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/06/27

We're ending our classic classics month with one of the most blasé and glamorous movies to grace the silver screen...the iconic Breakfast at Tiffany's. This movie is very personal for us, so join us as we discuss the influence on fashion and pop culture, the differences between the film and the novella, and some of the scenes that require a more critical discussion in the twenty-first century. Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Cheers! This week we made a gin and tonic with our Mixy

01:01:01

Citizen Kane (1941)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/06/20

It's martini time folks! We're talking about the movie many filmmakers call the greatest movie ever made...Citizen Kane. Praised for it's technical achievements and allegory to the life of William Randolph Hearst, Orson Welles made his Hollywood debut by directing, producing, and co-writing one of the most famous films ever made. This movie inspired many directors to come and also has a scene with pterodactyls (you read that right). Produced by Orson Welles, Directed by Orson Welles, written by

01:08:02

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/06/14

Pour yourself a Cuban Almond Cigar and take a trip somewhere over the rainbow and down the Yellow Brick Road with us as we spend a chaotic episode discussing a chaotic classic. We cover everything from groundbreaking three-strip technicolor and political allegories, to aluminum paint and gelatin horse dye...yes you read that right. We know you didn't come here for the linear storytelling. Starring Judy Garland, Burt Lahr, Margaret Hamilton, Frank Morgan, Jack Haley, and Ray Bolger. Cheers! Cuban

01:18:45

Gone with the Wind (1939)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/06/03

Fiddle dee dee, the time has come for us to absolutely shred this American classic to bits. We urge everyone join us in reexamining the cultural implications of this movie, and maybe consider that it is time we remove it from classic film status...if a four hour film about the Civil War is too much to take on alone, consider washing having some Ranch Water to keep you company like we did! Starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Hattie McDaniel, Olivia de Havilland, and Leslie Howard. Cheers! Ranch

00:48:41

The Princess Bride (1987)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/05/26

Put away your video games, Timmy because we are here to discuss one of the funniest cult classics of all time, the iconic and wholesome Princess Bride. We're sipping on our new favorite summer cocktail, the Amaro and Tonic as we talk about everything that went into making this sweet, fun, and swashbuckling movie. Starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Petinkin, and Andre the Giant. Cheers! Or as they say...As you wish! Amaro & Tonic: pour 1.5 oz Amaro and 1/2 oz of lime into a Tom Collins

00:54:27

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/05/19

We attempted (but alas did not yet perfect) a marmalade old fashioned this week for our episode on this hilarious, brilliant, dark, witty, arbitrary, and chaotic film, the Big Lebowski. We think this movie is an absolute must watch. Whether you think this movie has some spiritual deeper meaning, or is just a bundle of pure unhinged joy about a man in search for his rug....that's just like, your opinion, man. Starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, John Goodman, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Steve Buscemi,

00:57:53

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/05/12

Dammit, Janet! We LOVE the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Join us in drinking the NYT-claimed summer cocktail, a Dirty Shirley and listen (or sing) along to our quirky, fun, and random analysis on the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. It has aliens, it has doctors, it has castles, it has amazing music, and it has a loving community of fans that have kept this film alive for over forty years. Starring Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. Cheers! Dirty Shirley: 1 oz vodka, 1/2 oz grenadine,

00:59:54

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/05/03

In honor of the mistake that was McCarthyism, we're drinking a Sbagliato (Italian for mistake) to talk about Invasion of the Body Snatchers as our first film of Cult Classics Month! It has everything from crazy pod people, political allegories, and commentary on the gender norms of post-war America. Stick around until the end for a true treat about the title of this film. Starring Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter. Cheers! Sbagliato: mix 1 part Campari, 1 part Sweet Vermouth, 1 Part Champagne, and 1

01:07:31

Special Episode - The History of the Academy Awards

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/03/30

Join us in drinking one of Lydia's new creations a Bridgerton Bee's Knees (in honor of the new season), as we don't really talk about Bridgerton at all but discuss a breakdown of the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, what the Oscars gets right and what the Oscars gets wrong. Most importantly WHO is Oscar? Bridgerton Bee's Knees Recipe: 3 sprigs thyme; 1/2 oz lilac syrup; 1/4 oz honey; 2 oz Empress Gin; 1/2 oz meyer lemon; 3 drops of lavender bitters. Muddle Thyme, mix all

01:00:30

The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (2003)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/03/21

We have been introduced to a Trinidad Sour and we're so happy about it. The time has come...this week we discuss Sara's all-time favorite film, Return of the King, as we talk about revolutionary visual and cinematic effects, the pristine story and depth of this film, what a movie going experience should be, and why we think the Academy has started to lose it's way in recent years. Directed by Peter Jackson, and starring literally everyone in Hollywood. Cheers! Trinidad Sour Recipe: 1.5 oz Angostura

00:51:02

Parasite (2019)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/03/15

Continuing our negroni energy this week as we dive into one of the best films of the 21st century, the genius, stunning, and haunting Korean film, Parasite. Starring Song Kang-ho; Lee Sun-kyun; Cho Yeo-jeong; Choi Woo-shik; Park So-dam; Lee Jung-eun; Jang Hye-jin, and directed by Bong Joon-ho. Cheers!

00:57:05

Chicago (2002)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/03/07

Don't forget to rouge your knees and roll your stockings down as you indulge in a sultry espresso Negroni for the glitz and glam musical spectacle that is Chicago. We're giving OUR rendition of the Cell Block Tango as we discuss this Best Picture winner, the musical genre, the real life inspiration behind this story, and of course, the six merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail. Starring Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, and John C. Riley. Cheers!

01:03:31

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/02/28

We're sipping a Clover Club Cocktail and talking about jams and jellies, the civil rights movement, and Dr. Doolittle all packed into our analysis on the cultural context of the brilliant film, In the Heat of the Night. Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. Cheers!

00:59:51

All About Eve (1950)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/02/21

We're indulging in a Michelin star cocktail for a Michelin star movie with the Happiness cocktail for our conversation on All About Eve. Join us as we talk Academy Awards, Bette Davis, agism and sexism in Hollywood, and how this movie is probably a film noir. Bonus points if you can tell us once and for all how to pronounce Zanuck. Starring (spoiler) Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Thelma Ritter, Celeste Holm, and Gary Merrill. Cheers!

01:03:51

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/02/14

We have come to the end of our studio system (and dry January) series with this controversial yet electrifying film. We're drinking chai blossoms and discussing Rebel Without a Cause as we navigate Hollywood's first attempt at a youth culture film, and the rise of method acting. We even have some surprising switch blade facts to share. Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo. Cheers!

00:55:57

On the Waterfront (1954)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/31

We're calling it "a hibiscus situation" for our drink in this episode as we discuss the gripping departure from studio system traditions in this humanistic approach to moral conflicts in the face of adversity. We love On the Waterfront and consider it required viewing as it marks the beautiful, revolutionary, and slightly tragic beginning of the end of the Golden Age of Hollywood. So better get watching! Starring Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, and Karl Madden. Cheers! Check us out on the socials

00:48:29

Some Like it Hot (1959)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/24

Join us in sipping on a refreshing summer twang and listen as we cackle our way through the pristine Billy Wilder comedy classic, Some Like it Hot. We're discussing this chaotic, witty, and progressive film, and analyzing early representation of LGBTQ+ themes in Hollywood as the industry's studio system structure and Hays Code enforcement began declining. Staring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. Cheers!

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