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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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01:00:37

His Girl Friday (1940)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/19

We're talking at 100 mph this week drinking a delish no-booze penicillin as we discuss the witty, snappy, fast-talking, hard-boiled comedy, His Girl Friday, as we analyze gender politics on and off screen. Starring Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, and Ralph Bellamy. Cheers!

01:05:32

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/12

The Best Years of Our Lives? More like the best MOVIE of our lives! We are drinking a Nilsson this week as we discuss this epic and heartwarming post-war homefront drama, and boy does it deliver. We laughed, we cried, we learned a lot, and then we talked about it. We think this should be required viewing, do you agree? Starring Myrna Loy, Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Teresa Wright, Harold Russell, Virginia Mayo, and Cathy O'Donnell. Cheers!

00:59:14

Casablanca (1942)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/10

We're drinking a Ramos Tzatziki Fizz this week as we talk (and cry) about the ultimate classic movie, Casablanca. We love this timeless film and consider it a must watch for anyone who wants to dabble in the classics. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Raines, Conrad Veidt, and Peter Lorre. Cheers!

00:37:35

Grand Hotel (1932)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/05

We're sipping on a refreshing (alcohol free) cherry vamp as we discuss the glamour of the most beautiful art deco film, Grand Hotel. Tune is as we discuss how this movie revolutionized the "the look" of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the revolutionary innovation of the MGM art department, and of course, do what we actually came here to do: spend as much time as possible talking about the top star of MGM, and the undisputed queen of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Greta Garbo. Starring (you guessed it)

01:08:05

Special Episode - The Rise and Fall of the Hollywood...

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2022/01/03

We're kicking off 2022 (and dry January) with...a nice tall glass of water as we start this month's series with a crash course on the iconic, dark, glamorous, and revolutionary Hollywood Studio System - the American film industry model that effectively created the Golden Age of Hollywood. We're discussing this fascinating moment in film history from the peak of Studio power to the hubristic downfall. What are our thoughts on screwball comedies and biblical epics, you ask? Spoiler: love the former,

01:04:06

It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/27

For our holiday season finale we are sipping on a Snow Day Sour and watching the ultimate Christmas classic, It's a Wonderful Life. Join us as we talk about the initial failure of this film, the surprise help of the Public Domain, the first time Lydia ever saw her sister cry, and how this movie helped Sara get through the Bar Exam. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, and directed by Frank Capra. Cheers!

00:35:35

Christmas in Connecticut (1945)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/23

Drink a (holiday) negroni with us as we discuss the underrated classic, Christmas in Connecticut. Listen in as we justify our swearing, talk about the little known niche genre of post-war Christmas American propaganda films, pancake flipping, and basically just use this episode as a vessel to talk about our undying love of Barbara Stanwyck. Starring the queen herself, along with Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, and S.Z. Sakall. Cheers!

00:46:59

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/21

We're back with one of the most classic Christmas movies of all time, and we're drinking a variation of a fun Christmas sour today as we discuss the sweet, brilliant, and heartwarming Miracle on 34th Street. Listen now to hear both of us cry tears of joy at all the fun facts about this film. Starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, and John Payne. Cheers!

00:48:47

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/15

What's this? This is (not) halloween. It's a fun stop motion spooky Christmas this week as we drink a pomegranate sour and discuss the iconic animated film, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Bonus: Sara teaches us how to properly eat a pomegranate, and Lydia expresses her love for Chicago the musical. Directed by Henry Selick, music by Danny Elfman, and produced by Tim Burton. Cheers!

00:24:47

The Insect's Christmas (1913)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/13

Yuletide Greetings to all! To help us kick off December we are sippin' on margs and watching the absolutely delightful little stop-motion silent short film, the Insect's Christmas. A perfect palette cleanser going into the holidays with some sweet summersaulting beetles, a backflipping frog, and a tiny Santa bringing the forest bugs some Christmas cheer. Directed by Władysław Starewicz, and starring the insects from the Lithuanian Natural History Museum. Cheers!

01:03:48

Laura (1944)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/12/06

'Tis the season (almost) for one more film noir and a fun holiday cocktail. To wrap up Noirvember (in December) we are drinking a fabulous Holiday Aperol Sour and discussing the quirky yet classic film noir, Laura. Listen as we actually debate about whether we like this movie. We're always down for an entertaining film and Aperol. Starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews, Clifton Webb, and Vincent Price. Cheers!

01:11:06

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/11/29

This week we're indulging in the decadent Ramos Gin Fizz for the decadent film noir classic, Sunset Boulevard as we discuss a masterful critique of Hollywood, the gold standard of acting, and how life sometimes imitates art. Starring Gloria Swanson, William Holden, and Erich von Stroheim. Cheers!

00:56:17

The Big Sleep (1946)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/11/22

This week we're sipping on a classic Vesper and discussing the sultry, smokey atmosphere of the iconic film noir, The Big Sleep. With firecracker dialogue, two leads with explosive chemistry, and a plot that just won't give up (even when everyone else has), this movie truly has it all, and is pure entertainment every step of the way. Starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Cheers!

01:10:19

The Third Man (1949)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/11/15

Noirvember continues with a Tom Collins and some good ol fashioned distressed American trying to find his maybe dead friend in post-war Vienna. We're analyzing European noir this week with a look at one of the most layered and reflective films from of the genre, the Third Man. Starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, and Alida Valli. Cheers!

01:23:23

Double Indemnity (1944)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/11/08

Welcome to the Noirvember special! It's straight down the line for us with an Old Fashioned; an iconic cocktail for an iconic movie. This week, we are analyzing the structure of the Film Noir genre through the lens of one of the best Films Noir, Double Indemnity. Snappy dialogue, murder, betrayal, femme fatales, and Venetian blinds ? Count us in. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. Cheers!

00:37:53

Bonus Episode - October Cocktail Rankings!

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/11/05

As we wrap up our spooky szn special, we wanted highlight the cocktails we drank last month with our rankings from least favorite to favorite. All we will say right now is that we would like to issue a formal public apology for the blight that is the cider margarita. Drink responsibly, and enjoy. Cheers!

01:44:14

The Fear Street Trilogy (2021) feat. Austyn Adams

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/10/31

Hey! Must be the DEVIL between us...because it is time for the spooky szn special finale. The full moon rises before nightfall as we sip on an Applejack Sour with special guest Austyn Adams to discuss the epic three-part supernatural slasher extravaganza, Fear Street. These movies have it all: epic 90s music, bread slicers, summer camp, dehydrated teens being chased by dead serial killers, a witch (aka a misunderstood woman), and some serious smashing of the patriarchy. Starring Kiana Madeira,

00:59:59

Get Out (2017)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/10/26

For this episode we are drinking a delicious New England Express as we dive deep into the analysis of one of the most chilling, intricate raw, and real horror movies we've ever discussed: The cinematic masterpiece written and directed by certified genius Jordan Peele, Get Out. Starring Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, and Catherine Keener. Cheers!

01:00:42

The VVitch (2015) feat. Paris Conner

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/10/25

It's the season of the WITCH in every way....so naturally we had to drink a Rye Witch from our favorite autumnal Bon Appétit article as we discuss the game-changing elevated horror film from A24, the VVitch. We have a very special witchy guest host, Paris Conner, to discuss the patriarchy, feminism, social constructs in 1630 vs. 2021, and of course, living deliciously. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Kate Dickie, and Ralph Ineson. Cheers!

00:55:46

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

Hitchcock Happy Hour ·

2021/10/19

We're sipping on a tasty Earl Grey Punch this week as we discuss this strictly assembly line slasher film filled with crabs, hooks, grudge-holding fishermen, fake ice, and 90s teen icons. Too many bad decisions, not enough of blood. Starring Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Ryan Phillippe. Cheers!

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