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Cinema Sounds & Secrets

Janet Dulin Jones

Hosted by screenwriter Janet Dulin Jones and actor John Schwab, this podcast takes you on an exciting & revealing journey through the great films of over 118 years of cinema with stories, fun facts, celebrity interviews, memorable film scenes, quotes, and classic songs. We"ll pull back the curtain to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets and stories on how the best movies came to be – comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, action movies, silent movies, animation, musicals, romances, bromances,

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18:20

Encore! - Tribute 10 Mini-Sode: Sidney Poitier

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/12/26

Encore! Encore! This December Janet, John, (and Pen) wanted to revist the astounding life of the director of A Warm December, an extremely talented actor, activist, and diplomat... Sidney Poitier! Born in Miami, Florida on February 20th in 1927, this Bahamian-American actor changed the game for black actors forever in the motion-picture industry by becoming the African American to win the Academy Award for best actor and the first Black movie star. Even though he seemed destined for the stage and

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08:19

Encore! - Tribute 31 Mini-Sode: Why Marlene?

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/12/19

Encore! Encore! Some may not know her but that's why we're here to remind you of one of the most iconic, legendary goddesses of film, stage, and cabaret who has ever lived. The Blue Angel, The Scarlett Empress, Lola Lola, and The Blonde Venus - in other words…the woman who graces our logo! The legendary Marlena Deitrich. Join us as we revist the tribute to this icon and delve into why she graces our and your screens! To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds &

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37:42

Encore! - Episode 3: The Manly McQueen

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/12/12

Encore! Encore! - This winter we wanted to keep things cool and what better way then to revist the "King of Cool," himself, Steve McQueen! The iconic man's man from the 60's and 70's… broke into a bank while wooing the glam faye dunaway, got locked up with Dustin Hoffman and made the great escape on a classic Triumph motorcycle dressed up as a BMW… only in Hollywood. Join us for Episode 6: "The Manly McQueen." To find out more about this and past episodes' movies, including trivia and other fun

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33:43

Tribute 78: Michael Madsen

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2025/12/05

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career extremely talented and iconic actor... Michael Madsen! Born in Chicago to a filmmaking and author mother and a veteran/firefighting father, this actor went against the grain during his rather chaotic upbringing and got his start in theater. Specifically with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company as John Malkovich's apprentice. His first noteworthy role being that of a small role in the science fiction film, WarGames. After that he

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50:17

Episode 33: Dive In – The Water's Fine

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/11/28

Splash (1984), The Shape of Water (2017), Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid (1948). This week, Janet, John, (and Pen) explore three amazing films all swimming in the same subject pool— can you fall in love with a sentient being in the water— better yet, can they fall in love with you? This under the sea romance film craze started with an actor who was the most beloved 1930's & 40's movie detective ever, soon Tom Hanks would pick up the gauntlet 40 years later and be equally inspired to give deep sea

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34:03

Tribute 77: Richard Chamberlain

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2025/11/21

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the wonderful singer, actor, television heartthrob, and queer icon because of his heart-touching memoir, Shattered Love... Richard Chamberlain! Born in Beverly Hills in 1934, this American heartthrob didn't start off with an amazing childhood. In fact, even though he was a track star, earning four letters in both high school and college, he recounts his childhood as an unhappy one. Citing that he often struggled in

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01:06:37

Tribute 76: Diane Keaton

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2025/11/14

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the actress, director, producer, and fashion icon whose began to rise to stardom during the New Hollywood movement... Diane Keaton! With a 60-year long career in Hollywood, this actress was always destined to one day be under the limelight, but after seeing her mother win Mrs. Los Angeles her resolve to become a part of the dramatics of performing at a young age only strengthened. She participated in singing and acting

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48:03

Episode 34: Cuckoo Crazy in Love

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/11/07

The Sure Thing (1985), Something Wild (1986), Lars and the Real Girl (2007). This week, Janet, John, (and Pen) explore three amazing films starring young actors who all got their big break and became movie stars who are to this day still giving astounding performances. Their break through movies in the 80's look at love with a slightly wacky angle; one man wants to just find a girl to end his virginity, another takes off with a total stranger to his near demise while our final tale of love has a

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26:09

Tribute 75: Tony Todd

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2025/10/31

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the actor who played one of the most iconic villians in horror film history... Tony Todd! Desperately desiring to be an actor since he was a little boy, this New England native went from working at the Artisits Collective as a teen to joining the Eugene O'Neill Actors Institute to hone his acting skills. At 28, this brilliant character actor landed in New York City and in two weeks was working on stage in equity shows:

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06:29

Happy Halloween!

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/10/31

Janet, John, and Pen wish everyone a Happy Halloween! In this special episode, lets look at some spooky reccomendations to celebrate this wonderful holiday!

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50:43

Encore! - Episode 14: We Might Never Stop Laughing

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/10/24

Encore! Encore! - This fall we needed a laugh, so we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. What better way to laugh than bask in the hilarity of 3 great 1970’s comedies with some of the funniest film moments in film brought to us by; Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (1974), Arthur Hiller's Silver Streak (1976) and Animal House (1978) produced by Ivan Reitman! Join us for Episode 14: "We Might Never Stop Laughing." Where else can you have a Mary Shelley classic and mash it up with Irving Berlin

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11:09

Encore! - Extra Bits: Wilhelm Scream

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/10/17

Encore! Encore! - This fall we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. This time its a minisode! Lets take another look at one of the most famous sound effects in fim history. The scream originated in 1951 and is often used for scenarios in which someone is shot, falls from a great height or is thrown from an explosion, adding comedy to situations often thought to be to serious. To find out more about this and past episodes' movies, including trivia and other fun facts, visit the official

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36:19

Tribute 74: William Friedkin

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/10/10

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a very culturally edgy producer, screenwriter, and director of film, television, and opera who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s... William Friedkin! Inspired by Citizen Cane as a child, he threw away his "bad boy" ways from high school and began his career in media by working for his local news station at 16, moving onto directing a live television series and docuseries, The People

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01:25:31

Episode 33: Love Means

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/10/03

Love Story, Roman Holiday, and Holiday. This week, Janet, John, (and Pen) explore three love stories ranging across the eras of the 70s, the 50s, and depression era New York. One became a surprise hit because of it's "soon-to-be" leading lady's love for the book, another discovers that the only thing love between a princess and newspaperman may need is a single holiday, while the other finds out that love doesn't matter what class you are, it will always try to find a way! To learn more about this

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25:34

Tribute 73: Vangelis

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/09/29

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a revered Greek musician and composure who found success across many different genres... Vangelis! His career began in rock bands, where with Aphrodite's Child he helped create the album 666, which would become a progressive-pyschadelic rock classic. He continued to find success in the music industry before transitioning to scoring films with Charitos of Fire in 1981, for which he would win Best Original Score at the

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41:23

Tribute 72: Vel Kilmer

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/09/19

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a revered American actor who found fame in a leading role across many different genres... Vel Kilmer! His career page on the stage, beocming the youngest person at the time to be accepted into Juilliard, and get his start in an off-Broadway musical The Slab Boys (1983) with Kevin Bacon and Sean Penn. His overnight breakthrouhg came with the 1984 comedy Top Secret!, marking his first major motion picture role, launching

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30:24

Tribute 71: Robert Towne

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/09/12

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a ledgendary American screenwriter and director whose career spanned over four decades... Robert Town! After graduating college he worked many odd jobs, including being a tuna fisherman, until he started taking acting classes and became friends and roommates with none other than Jack Nicholson. His breakthrough came in the form of his assistance in the script for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), and Hollywood began to notice him

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01:04:29

Episode 32: Coming of Age

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/09/11

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) and To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). This week, Janet, John, (and Pen) explore something we all share and go through, the growing pains, teen angst, and tween heartache, memorably explored in these two award winning films. One examines what it's like moving to a new town finding it impossible to fit in, while the other explores the complexities of good and cruelty through the eyes of a young girl. Join us in celebrating these two amazing coming of age stories! To learn more

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10:23

Encore! - Tribute 31 Mini-sode: Why Marlene?

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/08/31

Encore! Encore! - This summer break, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the last year. This time its a very special Minisode: Why Marlene?

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10:12

Encore! - Extra Bits: Jack Lemmon & the 1963 Oscars

Cinema Sounds & Secrets ·

2025/08/31

Encore! Encore! - This summer we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Welcome to another minisode! Inspiration for today's minisode comes from... Jack Lemmon! He starred in over sixty films and was nominated for an Academy Award eight times, winning twice, and received many other accolades. Check out our website at cinemasoundsandsecrets.com!

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