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Watching Classic Movies

K Cruver

An interview podcast featuring conversations with fascinating guests who love classic movies.

tv & film film interviews

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00:31:04

Eve Golden, Author of Strictly Dynamite: The...

Watching Classic Movies ·

2023/11/15

Biographer Eve Golden returns to the show to discuss her latest . This vivacious star deserves a reputation overall. Lies, rumors, and misperceptions have clouded Velez’ legacy. While she didn’t have the opportunities and regard that her talent and starpower should have brought her, she had a remarkable, decades-long career and was a beloved, fascinating woman. Content warning: we discuss Lupe’s suicide from 21:04 to 24:58 if you would prefer to skip that part of the conversation. Strictly

00:35:16

Classic Film Picks from Brian Sauer of Pure Cinema...

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2023/11/08

I love the movie suggestions Brian Sauer shares as co-host of the Pure Cinema Podcast and as host of Just the Discs podcast and YouTube show. He always comes up with intriguing films I haven’t seen for my ever expanding to-watch list. In this episode, Brian shares five classic film picks and two spares, that would be his selections if he were scheduling the TCM Classic Film Festival. I loved the element of surprise in our conversation, especially because some of his picks sounded great and I

00:33:06

The Wild World of Sixties Film Fashion with Fashion...

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2023/07/26

Fashion Instagrammer and actress Rachel Boyce lives her love of 60s and 1700s fashion. While we tend to refer to previous decades when talking about fashion trends, Rachel looks back centuries when sharing her extensive knowledge about how past looks influence the present. We talked about how many years of different styles found their way into the cultural explosion of the sixties, including the wide variety of films made in that decade. Follow Rachel Boyce on Instagram Listen to our previous

00:33:58

Talking Cult Movies with Millie de Chirico Co-Author...

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2023/07/19

Millie de Chirico has long been a knowledgeable and accessible champion for classic film in her work programming for TCM and the TCM Classic Film Festival, as co-host of the essential I Saw What You Did podcast, and now as co-author with Quatoyiah Murry of the amazing book TCM Underground: 50 Must-See Films from the World of Classic Cult and Late-Night Cinema. I loved having her back on the show to talk about how changing access to films has widened the landscape for cult flicks and dig into some of

00:23:10

The Fact and Fiction of True-Crime Masterpiece...

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2023/07/12

The 1989 film Chameleon Street, written, directed by, and starring Wendell B. Harris Jr. won the grand jury prize for a dramatic film at Sundance Film Festival in 1990. But that honor didn’t lead to the accolades and long directing career that it should have. This quirky masterwork tells the true crime story of William Douglas Street, Jr., a con artist from Detroit who has successfully impersonated athletes, lawyers, reporters, and doctors over a long career of scamming. He is currently in prison

00:34:46

Bogie, Bacall, and The Hollywood Home Front Trilogy...

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2023/07/05

I was happy to welcome back novelist Martin Turnbull, my most popular guest on the podcast to date. We talked about Bogart, Bacall, Hollywood and Warner Brothers Studios during World War II and how they are featured in his Hollywood Homefront Trilogy including the recently released finale to this fascinating blend of fact and fiction You Must Remember This. You can learn more about Martin Turnbull’s many books, including his Hollywood Home Front Trilogy, at his official website. I also highly

00:33:11

Classic Film Travel Destinations: The Stoogeum with...

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2023/05/10

My guest is Michelle Squiccimara, registrar and outreach coordinator of The Stoogeum in Ambler, Pennsylvania. This three-story museum dedicated to the 3 Stooges contains thousands of artifacts and works of art. It’s also the home of the 3 Stooges fan club, one of the largest and most enduring in the nation. We talked about the many surprises the Stoogeum holds, the supportive fan community that has helped it to thrive, and a new book that reveals the underseen history of the Stooges extensive career

00:24:09

Classic Film Travel Destinations: The Jimmy Stewart...

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2023/05/03

My guest is Janie McKirgan, Executive Director of the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania We talked about the long history of this museum that seems humble from the outside, but has an extensive collection within and a movie theater that shows Stewart films every day. It’s a beloved institution in a town that still shows a lot of love for its most famous native. You can learn more about the Jimmy Stewart Museum at their official website. Check out their Jimmy Stewart podcast. There

00:29:49

Classic Film Travel Destinations: The Barrymore Film...

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2023/04/26

My guest is Nelson Page, Executive Director of the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, the birthplace of the United States film industry. The center is an evolving cultural institution, featuring a reparatory movie theater that brings back the comforts and style of classic cinema and a museum that is free to the public and has already been a source of great fascination to its visitors in the five months it has been open. We talked about what the center has to offer, the history of film in

00:37:36

Classic Film Travel Destinations, The Ava Gardner...

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2023/04/19

My guests are Lynell Seabold, Executive Director of the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina and Lora Stocker a longtime volunteer for the museum who has served as a social media consultant and board member. We talked about what the museum has to offer both as a physical and virtual experience, including the many ways the museum celebrates Ava Gardner and unites fans and collectors from around the world. Explore the Museum's virtual offerings at the Official Ava Gardner Museum

00:32:28

Classic Film Travel Destinations: The James Dean...

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2023/04/12

My guest is Dorothy Schultz, curator of the James Dean Museum We had a great talk about this thriving tribute to an actor who burned bright in his short life and left an enduring legacy. The museum is home to the largest collection of Dean artifacts and attracts visitors from around the world. It is also deeply loved and supported by the surrounding community, which includes Dean’s family. Dorothy shared stories about the museum and the annual festival it hosts, tips about how to make the most of a

00:00:39

Season Six Preview: Classic Film Travel Destinations

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2023/03/29

Watching Classic Movies podcast returns on April 12 and this one’s going to be special. I wrote a travel guide for classic movie fans, full of destinations sure to delight lovers of vintage Hollywood. At the heart of The Classic Film Fan USA Travel Guide: Over 500 Attractions for Road Trips and Online Exploration are good people running fascinating places that bring the movies to life. This season I’m going to talk to several of them and shine a light on some of the most fascinating

00:42:14

Talking Fleischer Studios Cartoon Restoration and The...

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2022/11/16

When I saw that a social media filter featuring the dancing ghost of Koko the Clown had gone viral, I had to know the story behind it. What I found was a great team that is working to preserve the timeless ‘toons of Max Fleischer, which featured Betty Boop, Popeye, Koko the Clown, and consisted of hundreds of fascinating animated shorts. This is my first dual interview on the show. Ray Pointer has been a Fleischer scholar for decades. He is the author of the essential Fleischer Studios tome The Art

00:30:20

Author of Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion...

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2022/11/09

My guest, Lara Gabrielle is the author of Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies. We talked about Davies career, which was more successful than rumor would have it, her unique and mysterious long-term relationship with William Randolph Hearst, the enormous good she did for friends, family, and the community, and how unraveling the myths about her is a crucial part of telling her story. You can learn more about Lara’s book and how to buy it at University of California Press. Films

00:36:40

Talking the Anna May Wong Quarter and The...

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2022/11/02

My guest, Paula Yoo is a screenwriter, producer, violinist and author of several books for young readers including the gorgeous picture book Shining Star: The Anna May Wong Story, with illustrations by Lin Wang. We talked about the significance of the new quarter featuring Wong, the first Asian American to be on US currency, her difficult, but fruitful career as a movie actress and how her story relates to the challenges we face as a society today. Learn more about Paula Yoo’s books on her official

00:32:45

Talking Queen of Technicolor: Maria Montez in...

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2022/10/26

My guest, Tom Zimmerman is the author of The Queen of Technicolor: Maria Montez in Hollywood. Montez was a unique star, imperious, but warm, not known for her acting ability, but skilled in committing completely to a role, whether in a skimpy costume for the six legendary Neverland films she made for Universal, or in a grittier setting, such as for her more noirish European roles. We talked about the magnetism, determination, and integrity of this remarkable woman. The Queen of Technicolor: Maria

00:30:49

Talking Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and...

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2022/10/19

My guest, Luis Reyes, is the author of Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Film. We talked about the changing representation of this varied and vibrant group in Hollywood, and artists from the popular to the underseen, while celebrating the fact that Latin and Hispanic people in film have long been an integral part of the industry with many towering accomplishments and innovations to offer. Viva Hollywood: The Legacy of Latin and Hispanic Artists in American Film is

00:28:09

George Stevens Jr. Talks About His Memoir My Place in...

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2022/08/10

I was honored to spend time with my guest, director, writer, producer, and playwright George Stevens Jr., founder of the American Film Institute, creator of the AFI Life Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors, and winner of honors including the Emmy, Oscar, Peabody Award, and Writers Guild Award. He began his career helping his father, Hollywood director George Stevens make films and later moved to Washington D.C. to make films for Edward R. Murrow, where in addition to his eventual work

00:35:08

The Many Phases of Ava Gardner With Ava Gardner...

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2022/08/03

My guest, Lora Stocker is a graphic designer, artist , and illustrator who has worked with Turner Classic Movies social media. She’s also a board member of and social media strategist for the Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina. We talked about the different phases of Gardner’s five decade career, how she went from an untrained discovery to an accomplished actress, and both her popular films and some lesser known suggested picks. Films featured in this episode: Ghosts on the Loose

00:30:23

Talking Elizabeth Taylor's Mid-Sixties Through...

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2022/07/27

My guest is Millie De Chirico, programmer for Turner Classic Movies, including TCM Underground, and co-host of the essential movie podcast I Saw What You Did. While it is a period in her career that many find lacking, Millie and I are big fans of the movies Elizabeth Taylor made from the mid-sixties through the seventies. We had a talk about the unique magic of Taylor in middle-age, still beautiful and outrageously famous, but making bolder choices in her performances and choice of roles. Films

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