Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

Laughs and Lessons from Hollywood’s Golden Age

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Sep 7, 2022 · 2 hr 19 min
Ep. 74: Radio Revue- The Shadow or ‘Clouded Minds in Anthracite Alley’
Zach welcomes back podcaster and photographer Brent Ballard (Poptimistic Media Photography) to find out who exactly knows what evil lurks in the heart of men... give up.... it's THE SHADOW! (Boy that was a tough one) Gather around the radio and get ready for one of the Shdows most thrilling adventures, THE SILENT AVENGER! After the show, settle in as the boys learn more about the scattered history of Radio's greatest crime fighter, marvel at the commitment to the shows script writing process under Walter B. Gibson, revel in the plot as and its sure handed approach to true life horrors, and finally ponder in what ways the Shadow has left its mark on both radio and pop culture at large. PLUS: Batman is mentioned... a lot... cause of course. Radio Program Info: The Shadow- 'The Silent Avenger' Originally Broadcast : March 13th, 1938 Starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead --------- To see more of what Brent is up to, check out his photography work by following him on Instagram @poptimisticmedia ( https://instagram.com/poptimisticmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )
Aug 22, 2022 · 2 hr 35 min
Tour de Tati- Chapter 4: PlayTime (1967)
The Tour de Tati has hit The Big City, but will Sterling and Zach get as lost as Hulot? Luckily they have enlisted the help of their friend and fellow film lover lover, Henry Jarvis, to help them navigate the immense spectacle and organized madness surrounding Tati's ambitious 1967 outing, PlayTime. Tune in to hear more about the dream of Tativille, its unfortunate demise, and the lessons that can be learned from such a massive undertaking. Plus: Cardboard Cutout Cannibals! ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!
Aug 15, 2022 · 2 hr 34 min
Ep. 73: A Thousand Clowns (1965) or “Yes Sir, It’s a Podcast. No Sir, Don’t Say Broadcast.”
Zach welcomes musician and podcaster Nate Runkel (Yo, That's My Jawn) onto the show amid the chaos of a bustling New York City and the quirky revelations one can find about life and love as they dive deep into the 1965 Fred Coe picture, 'A THOUSAND CLOWNS'. After you've admired that naughty light up lamp (shame on you), settle in for a discourse in appreciation as the two uncover more information around the production of this Broadway adaptation, find themselves in awe of the innovation brought on by necessity, fawn over the wonderfully fleshed out world inhabited by Murray and Nick (Or whatever he call's himself that day), and muse at great length over the many ways in which the film has influenced the works we see today (mostly Kevin Smith allusions, but there are more. Trust Us). PLUS: A BALLYHOO FINALE FOR THE AGES ----- Do not delay, hop over to the world of 'YO, That's My Jawn' to listen to Nate interview personalities with passions to share and maybe play a song or two each and every episode. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/yothatsmyjawn Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yo-thats-my-jawn/id1528065034 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2KgsoseBniTJA8h8EolJXG and Follow Him on Social! Twitter: https://twitter.com/yothatsmyjawn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yothatsmyjawn/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yothatsmyjawn
Aug 8, 2022 · 2 hr 8 min
Ep. 72: Double Bill Dunne- Show Boat (1936) & My Favorite Wife (1940)
Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) to unfurl the legend of one of Golden Age Hollywood's most consummate talents, the one and only IRENE DUNNE, by diving into SHOW BOAT (1936) and MY FAVORITE WIFE (1940) Dial in as the boys dig further into Dunne's rise above rejection by one art form to her ascendance in another, learn how hats played a key role in how she landed her big breaks, marvel at her range from comic to dramatic, and find great respect for her post-film life accomplishments. But its more than just Dunne. The boys will also learn more about the shaky productions of both films, learn how Gail Patrick's law experience played a key role in fixing MY FAVORITE WIFE, and will come to terms with the problematic and outdated elements of SHOW BOAT while taking time recognize the brilliance and genius of its shining star, PAUL ROBESON. ------------------------- Listen to Ryan each and every week on REEL NERDS PODCAST Website: https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reel-nerds-podcast/id442184939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NMZkh3WRDuIgIGuFRraEV and Follow the Reel Nerds on Social Twitter: https://twitter.com/reelnerds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReelNerdsPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelnerds/?hl=en
Aug 1, 2022 · 2 hr 56 min
Ep. 71: Radio Revue- ‘Lux Radio Theater’ and The Legend of Gloria McMillan
Zach welcomes Radio Personality and Old Time Radio Curator Walden Hughes (Yesterday USA, REPS, SPERDVAC) onto another turn of the old radio dial as they listen to and then breakdown an episode of the legendary Golden Age Radio staple, LUX RADIO THEATER. Tonight's Presentation: Betty Grable, Dan Dailey, and Gloria McMillan in 'MOTHER WORE TIGHTS'. Listen to the show along with the boys and then kick back as the boys learn how Lux Radio came to be, marvel at the ways the show manages to neatly package a feature film in under an hour, have a hearty laugh at some wonderful stories from Walden's long career in interviewing Old Time Radio subjects, and have a loving look at the life of a radio legend who recently left the world. ----- Tune into YESTERDAY USA to listen to Walden as he spins Old Time Radio and chats with his many pals Listen Here: https://yesterdayusa.net/ For more about the work of SPERDVAC and REPS, give them a visit and your support! SPERDVAC: https://www.sperdvac.com/ REPS: https://www.repsonline.org/
Jul 23, 2022 · 2 hr 41 min
Ep. 70: Can-Can (1960) or ‘Pod and Let Pod, Cast and Let Cast’
Zach welcomes back filmmaker and film lover Matt Willocks (The Colorado Batcave) for a trip through the Montmartre district of Paris to witness a forbidden dance as they unpack the spectacle and melody around Walter Lang's 1960 movie musical, 'Can-Can'. Pull up a chair inside the Bal du Paradis and settle in as the boys talk about the long development process the film underwent, extrapolate the power and pull Frank Sinatra had at the time of its making, become stunned by how the film was the center of a international diplomacy, laugh and sing along through a detailed plot break down, and ponder upon the ways films like 'Can-Can' carry on trends we see to this very day. PLUS: Plug your ears folks, Zach sings in this episode. ------ Be sure and follow Matt's filmmwatching journey on Instagram by following The Colorado Batcave https://www.instagram.com/colorado.batcave/ And give him a follow on Twitter https://twitter.com/craving_brains
Jul 9, 2022 · 2 hr 28 min
Ep. 69: Pride and Prejudice (1940) or ‘The Unbearable Absence of Masterful Hand Flexing’
Zach is joined by journalist and podcaster Corinne Westeman (Reel Nerds Podcast) for an excursion through Ma and Pa Bennet's Betrothal Barn as they dive deep into MGM's 1940 adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE. After you have entered with hilarious music cues like Mr. Collin's, sit yourself down and listen as the two discuss the fandom surrounding Austen's work and adaptations of it, learn more about the films long and at times rocky production, crack into an oft told tale's plot from the stand point of Hollywood condensing and re-imagining, ponder the things that feel slightly out of step with our two leads, and wax philosophical on the influence of the film as the first in a long line of "Costume Films" such as 'P&P' that carry on to this very day. ------- Check Out Corinnes Writings and Musings by visiting Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/author/corinne/ and be sure to follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/CatchingClassic
Jul 1, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min
Ep. 68: The Body Snatcher (1945) or ‘Burkin’ Around with Cabman Gray’
A rather sickly Zach welcomes back a far livelier Cev Moore (Here Lies Amicuss, House of Hammer, Film Guff) for the collision of Robert Wise and Val Lewton as they dissect (wink) the happenings within the 1945 terror masterpiece, THE BODY SNATCHER. They'll show you how they did it... no, not the way Burke and Hare did it, but how Lewton and Wise did. Settle in as they discuss the true life inspiration for the story and film, learn more about the turbulent production and Lewton's struggle to see the film doe his way, dive deep into the plot and unearth the many innovations it brings to the horror genre, marvel at the performances all around from Karloff to Daniell, and ponder the many ways in which the films influence can be seen to this day. ----- Be Sure to Check out All Of Cev's Amazing Endeavors: Film Guff: https://www.filmguff.com/ Here Lies Amicus: https://t.co/xm2WgGsYhe?amp=1 and of course... HOUSE OF HAMMER:https://t.co/Ut0mnG8ayS?amp=1 which you can now support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/househammerpod and follow it all on Twitter: Film Guff: https://twitter.com/filmguff?s=21 Here Lies Amicus: https://twitter.com/amicushere?s=21 House of Hammer: https://twitter.com/househammerpod?s=21 and be sure to give his music a listen: cevinmoore.bandcamp.com
Jun 10, 2022 · 2 hr 14 min
Ep. 67: Hitch On The Run: A Look At The Themes Of ‘The 39 Steps’ (1935) & ‘North By Northwest’ (1959)
Zach welcomes back podcaster and master of brew Andrew Sanders (Pop Culture Brews, Surrounded by A**holes) to chat about the master of suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock, with a deep dive into the concurrent themes and tropes found in 1935's 'THE 39 STEPS' and 1959's 'NORTH BY NORTHWEST'. Settle in for an extraordinary episode for ordinary blokes as the two circle around the way Hitch used prior work as a training ground for later films, learn more about his approach to 'Man on the Run' stories, dive deeper into the 'Hitchcock Blonde' trope, and analyze the benefits and detriments that each version of the same story contains. PLUS: James Mason won't leave any of us alone. --------- Be Sure to Check Out Andrew on his wonderful show POP CULTURE BREWS, where he and Tyler Maybee brew a beer inspired by the nerdy subject of each episode. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6fsQfjZaTTJe0iB6zhR6k6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/Pop%20Culture%20Brews Twitter: https://twitter.com/popculturebrews also check him out on his new show, The Homebrew Pub! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-homebrew-pub/id1609142886 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehomebrewpub?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor AND be sure to listen to Andrew, Zach, and Tyler on their Mel Brooks podcast, 'I'm Surrounded by A**holes'. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surrounded-by-a-holes-the-life-and-works-of-mel-brooks/id1617941720
May 31, 2022 · 2 hr 25 min
Ep. 66: The Tingler (1959) or ‘Vincent V. Tingler: Dawn of Screaming’
Zach welcomes podcaster and former comic writer Steve Noble (Talking Pictures TV Podcast) to the show for a night dedicated to things that make your spine shiver as they tackle William Castle's 1959 Horror Classic, THE TINGLER! SCREAM FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!! Then once the Tingler in you has been paralyzed, settle in as the boys learn more about the origins of William Castle, marvel at the early gimmicks that made him the King of Ballyhoo (hey... wait a minute!), revel in the noir goodness mashed into a creature feature as they break down the plot, shriek in delight over the design and execution of the Tingler and it's most famous scene, come upon the many ways The Tingler has influenced works we see today, and discover what the world is lacking these days without a William Castle. PLUS: Steve wins the award for Best Pun Ever. ----- To Check Out More of Steves Podcasting, be sure listen to Talking Pictures TV Podcast Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-pictures-tv-podcast/id1450567584 TPTV Website: https://talkingpicturestv.co.uk/ and listen to his latest appearance on previous guest Cev Moore's show, FILM GUFF where he talks the terror and pleasure of watching LIFEFORCE https://www.filmguff.com/2021/05/27/episode-118-railsbacks-bottocks-lifeforce/ and of course follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/stevesalesnoble
May 22, 2022 · 3 hr 11 min
Tour de Tati- Chapter 3: Mon Oncle (My Uncle) (1958)
The Tour de Tati cycles on as Zach and Sterling get lovingly lost in the sweet, poignant, and hilarious story set amid plastic Suburban complacency as they dive into 1958's Mon Oncle (My Uncle). Tune in to listen to an analysis surrounding the film that brought Hulot closer to reality and brought Tati to the Oscar stage. ------- To learn more about Colorado Film and Video Association, please visit https://www.cfva.com/ -------- For More YBR PRESENTS, including Tour de Tati and The Shamley Silhouette, please visit https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents and subscribe on iTunes and Spotify!
May 9, 2022 · 2 hr 49 min
Ep. 65: The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) or ‘It’s Not All True’
On a very special episode, Zach welcomes podcasters Chloe Riggs and Erin Mullane (Required Viewing with Erin and Chloe) to suss through the rubble of a great cinematic injustice as they examine with great vigor what is left of Orson Welles' 1942 motion picture, 'THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS'. Once the gaiety and hearty laughter settles to a tempered state, the three intrepid broadcasters shall learn more of Orson's life up until the production of the film, discover the turbulent history of the physical and post production, analyze and scrutinize what is left of the plot and what has been cast into oblivion, do their very best to fill in the gaps made by RKO and others, and find themselves faced with the troubling reasons the film was butchered. Within it all, they shall learn a hard lesson that history has far too often experienced time and time again in the pursuit of the cinematic arts versus the domination of the business motive. But within all of this, there is still much revelry and BALLYHOO provided as the trio ponder over the modernism's that could have served as dialogue, discover Foods that Orson would have enjoyed in today's mass selection of stoner foods, and find more than one way to tell George Amberson Minafer to 'Go to Hell' as the vernacular would ultimately assume. Plus: Zach stands up for House of Gucci, much to the rightful dismay of everyone. ----------------------- Be sure to listen to Erin and Chloe on 'The Required Viewing Podcast- With Erin and Chloe', now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Listen in as they examine the films you should have within your healthy and hearty film education! Site: https://anchor.fm/therequiredviewingpod Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-required-viewing-podcast-with-erin-and-chlo%C3%A9/id1606537821 Spotify:
May 2, 2022 · 2 hr 7 min
Ep. 64: You and Me (1938) or ‘The Lyrical Lament of Lang’
Zach welcomes back filmmaker and podcaster Henry Jarvis ('Reel Nerds Podcast', 'Artery and Vain') in an emergency broadcast situation as they dissect and discuss Fritz Lang's 1938 gangster-fueled musical love story, YOU AND ME. Pull up a chair ya mugs and get comfortable as the two catch up with Lang since his fleeing to America, learn more about the film's multi-talented star George Raft, break into the chaos of the film production, break down the plot in great detail, marvel at the visual acumen stuck in a standard story, find themselves in rapture over the Sylvia Sydney storyline, revel in the un-traditional approach to musicals the film takes, and finally expounding upon the many lessons the film teaches about filmmaking and film business that one can find happening to this very day. PLUS: Fritz Lang sings Henry a lullaby. ------------ Be Sure to Listen to Henry Jarvis on Reel Nerds Podcast https://reelnerdspodcast.com/ and check out Henry's films on his YouTube Page: Creative Hell Entertainment: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCScezobjbq6Kt88So8lAmvA
Apr 22, 2022 · 2 hr 38 min
Ep. 63: Winchester ’73 or ‘Mann of the West’
Zach enlists podcaster Darrel Lantz (Buck Benny OTR Podcast) to help him track down the trail of a "One of A Thousand" rifle and all those who had a claim to it as they saddle up for a deep dive into Anthony Mann's 1950 Western Classic, 'Winchester '73'. Store your arms at the door of Wyatt Earp and be nice and friendly like while you listen to these two cowhands discuss the wild origins of the project, become fascinated with the history of Anthony Mann and his prior works, revel in how those prior works influenced his approach to the western, marvel at the films every angle from camera to performance, reckon with more than one troubling issue of the past, become aghast at the deal Jimmy Stewart made to make the picture, and find themselves cheery over the many ways in which the film has influenced all kinds of film ventures seen today. PLUS: Jimmy Stewart in 'A Christmas Story'. --------- Be sure to check out Darrel's work by subscribing to and enjoying Buck Benny OTR Website: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/jack-benny Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-benny-show-otr-podcast/id291367201 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BuckBennyOTR/featured?app=desktop and be sure to support him on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4279967
Apr 4, 2022 · 2 hr 48 min
Ep. 62: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957) or ‘Pod Help Us… In The Future’ or ‘Your Stupid Podcast! Stupid! Stupid!’
Zach welcomes back podcaster Phil Vecchio (The Mandarian Orange Show, Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend) to unravel the mysteries of flying saucers, re-animated bodies, and humanities STUPID MINDS as they revel in the glory of Edward D. Wood Jr.'s masterpiece, PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE. Criswell predicts that you will have a marvelous time listening as the guys break into the origins of Ed's life and films prior to Plan 9, learn more about the many associates throughout Ed's career, get emotional over the tragic end of Bela Lugosi, revel in the plot and its many missteps, admire the ambition in spite of its many errors, and unearth the lessons Wood's filmmaking has taught us that carry into today. ------- Be sure to listen to Phil's podcasts The Mandarian Orange Show https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mandarian-orange-show/id1080110607 Alex P. Keaton Is My Friend https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alex-p-keaton-is-my-friend/id1166024776 and Follow Him on Social Instagram: @mandarianorangeshow
Mar 27, 2022 · 2 hr 52 min
Ep. 61: The Lost Weekend (1945) or “Theremin on Tap” or “Billy Wilder is F***ing Great”
Zach welcomes podcasters Jeff and Cory (Switch the Envelope) to help soft through the demons found in Don Birnam's bottle as they wander through Billy Wilder's 1945 Oscar winning triumph, THE LOST WEEKEND. Grab a theremin and watch out for bats as the guys learn the unusual origins of the film, get taken a back by many Wild(er) stories from behind the scenes, marvel at the highlights of the many moments that form Don's journey, swoon over the cinematography, and reveal the ways the film has broken ground for films surrounding addiction to this day. PLUS: A BONUS RADIO SHOW THE JACK BENNY PROGRAM Broadcast: March 10th, 1946 With Special Guest: Ray Milland ------ Be sure to check out Jeff and Cory on each and every episode of their wonderful show SWITCH THE ENVELOPE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0CuLHa3fTpmW9Kx2LA9ww7 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/switch-the-envelope/id1434111870 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/switch-the-envelope and be sure to follow them on social media Twitter: @switchenvelope Instagram: @switchtheenvelope
Mar 21, 2022 · 2 hr 38 min
Ep. 60: Here Comes Cookie (1935) or ‘The Logic of Illogic’
Zach welcomes back podcaster Jon Eckstrom (Jon of a All Trades) to engage in a rousting rumble with the logic of illogic as the two unpack the daffy and dizzy delight one may find courtesy of Burns and Allen in their 1935 film, HERE COMES COOKIE! Grab your lamb chops and settle in for a time as the boys unpack the origin of George Burns and Gracie Allen, marvel at the frenetic pace and madness within the film, dissect the brilliance of Gracie as a performer, delight in the madness of the many Vaudevillians strewn about the picture, get awestruck by the drumming prowess of Jack Powell, and discuss how the film and the comedy of George and Gracie inspires folks to this day. ---------- Be sure to check out Jon on his show, JON OF ALL TRADES. Website: https://jonofalltrades.us/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jon-of-all-trades/id847604575 Stitcher:https://www.stitcher.com/show/jon-of-all-trades Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jsq5bMMN3YPPGOlN3dOwi and follow him on social media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joatpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joatpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoATPod
Mar 13, 2022 · 3 hr 46 min
Ep. 59: Disney in the 40’s : A Fun and Fancy Fhyuckin Free Episode
Zach enlists the help of return guests Tyler Maybee (Podcaster,'Pop Culture Brews') and Matthew Merback (Actor and Film Critic, 'The Bipolar Critic') to break into the Disney Vault and unearth the many laughs and lessons found in the story of the struggles and triumphs that faced the Walt Disney studios during the 1940's! The boys find themselves swirled in a madness that beats any Motor Cor Mania a Toad could ask for. So get ready for a Fun and Fancy free time as you hear the boys learn about how the failures of larger artistic efforts pushed the studios into safer waters, analyze the impact that the animators strike had upon the studios history going forward, break down the many package features produced and how they stand against other Disney classics, and appreciate the noble attempts of the films made following Walt's trip to South America. List of Films Discussed: Fantasia (1940) The Reluctant Dragon (1941) Saludos Amigos (1943) Victory Through Air Power(1943) The Three Caballeros (1945) Make Mine Music (1946) Fun and Fancy Free (1947) Melody Time (1948) The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) Plus several WWII era shorts such as Der Fuhrers Face, The New Spirit, Education for Death, Reason and Emotion, Chicken Little, and Victory Vehicles. --------- Be sure to listen to Tyler Maybee on POP CULTURE BREWS, now available wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pop-culture-brews/id1477714941 and follow the show on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/popculturebrews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/popculturebrews/ and be sure to check out Matthew Merback on his show THE BIPOLAR CRITIC YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCeaj8tsmw3_KfH0U3c3EtLA and follow him on Instagram: @mad.mattigan
Mar 3, 2022 · 2 hr 26 min
Ep. 58: The Horn Blows at Midnight (1945) or ‘Love in Doom…sday’
Zach is joined by podcaster Cheryl Jones (Movies Made Me, It's on My List) to see the end of days for Jack Benny's film career unfold as they try to unpack the light, frothy, apocalyptic romp that is 1945's THE HORN BLOWS AT MIDNIGHT. Put down the Paradise Coffee and stay alert as the two unpack the strange saga of the films production, break into the madness of the plot itself, unveil the complicated legacy the film has as both beloved and despised, and show true affection for the film as they discuss how it and other film like it have impacted the way we watch films today. PLUS: A RADIO REVUE SURPRISE! Stay tuned after the discussion for an adaptation of 'The Horn Blows at Midnight' presented by THE FORD THEATER on March 4th, 1949, featuring Jack Benny and Claude Rains! ----- Be sure to go back and listen to Cheryl's 5 year podcasting triumph, 'Movies Made Me' Website: https://mmmpodcast.com/author/speedwaycj/ Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movies-made-me/id983131607 and listen to her latest podcasting endeavor, 'It's On My List' Website: https://itsonmylistpod.com/ Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-on-my-list/id1437584354?mt=2 ----- To Assist those affected by the Ukranian Crisis, please visit the following: CARE: https://my.care.org/site/Donation2?df_id=31071&mfc_pref=T&31071.donation=form1&s_src=172220UCFM00&s_subsrc=FY22UkraineCrisisFundMO International Medical Corp: https://give.internationalmedicalcorps.org/page/99837/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=DP~UA22~DPHHU2202 UN Refugee Agency: https://give.unrefugees.org/220224ukr_emer_d_4983/ Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org/us/where-we-work/ukraine?cid=Paid_Search%3AGoogle_Paid%3AEmer_Ukraine%3ANonbrand%3A022422&s_kwcid=AL%219048%213%21584222768599%21e%21%21g%21%21help+ukraine&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiA9tyQBhAIEiwA6tdCrN5J3JtK0-fyWIFjL_0FIsC
Feb 19, 2022 · 2 hr 24 min
Ep. 57: ‘What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)’ or ‘Davis V. Crawford: Dawn of Hagsploitation’
Zach welcomes back Abella Bala (Deadly Illusions, Antlers) to help referee the battle to end all battles in Golden Age Hollywood in its waning days as Bette and Joan face off in 1962's 'WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE?'. Pull up a chair and dine on cellar rats while you listen to the two unveil the origins of Davis and Crawford, discover how their paths to ascendance and decline carry heavy similarities, learn more about the Hagsploitation genre, extrapolate the way this film handles campy humor with moments of sheer terror, analyze the way the films tackling of mental health translates to a more enlightened era in the present, and learn about how this films impact thematically and tonally has shaped films of today and the industry itself as it currently exists. ------- To keep up with Abella's many endeavors, be sure to follow her on Instagram: @abellabala.tv Visit her website: abellabala.com Check out her work on the Netflix film 'Deadly Illusions': https://www.netflix.com/title/81346196 and be sure to watch her in all 6 episodes of John Strelec's Webseries, 'Antlers': https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXbVoRBGRlTqHDJZcavncA