Movie Nights & Matinees
Bill Groves
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Episode 15 - My Pal Hal
Movie Nights & Matinees
08/27/23 • 64 min
Recent guest Jim Reid returns to co-host as we talk with author Craig Calman about legendary producer Hal Roach as documented in Craig's book 100 Years of Brodies With Hal Roach: The Jaunty Journeys of a Hollywood Motion Picture and Television Pioneer. Listen in as we discuss the likes of Harold Lloyd, Laurel & Hardy, Charley Chase and Our Gang, among others.
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Episode 0 - Lower the House Lights
Movie Nights & Matinees
01/23/23 • 16 min
An introduction to host Bill Groves and preview of what's to come in future episodes.
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Episode 1 - Nothing But Amok
Movie Nights & Matinees
02/05/23 • 59 min
Rediscovering the Marx Brothers with Joe Adamson, film historian and author of the book Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Sometimes Zeppo.
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Episode 13 - Collecting and Projecting Classics
Movie Nights & Matinees
07/30/23 • 56 min
I pay a virtual visit to my longtime friend Jim Reid to talk about his massive collection of classic films and his experiences projecting them for audiences ranging from however many can fit into his home theatre to hundreds seated in historic cinemas in various cities.
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Episode 1.5 - Son of Nothing But Amok
Movie Nights & Matinees
02/12/23 • 68 min
I conclude my conversation with author Joe Adamson as he relates the evolution of his landmark book on the Marx Brothers, Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Sometimes Zeppo.
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Episode 2 - Conjugating Umgawa
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02/19/23 • 61 min
Talking Tarzan with the author of Tarzan On Film and Tarzan: the Centennial Celebration, Scott Tracy Griffin, the go-to expert on all things Edgar Rice Burroughs.
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Episode 16 - Days of Episodic Excitement
Movie Nights & Matinees
09/10/23 • 75 min
Jim Reid and I talk to author and publisher Ed Hulse about the history of cliffhanger serials, a subject about which Ed has written multiple outstanding books. We go back to the literary and theatrical origins of the serial format, and talk about silent and sound serials such as The Perils of Pauline, The Green Archer, Daredevils of the Red Circle and Spy Smasher, among others.
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Episode 22 - The Projector Stops
Movie Nights & Matinees
12/03/23 • 61 min
Join me and Jim for a fascinating discussion with documentary filmmaker Peter Flynn regarding the demise of film as a mainstream exhibition medium, as chronicled in his 2015 film The Dying of the Light, and the impact of that change on generations of projectionists. The conversation also includes his prior documentary Blazing the Trail (2011) and his forthcoming Film is Dead. Long Live Film!
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Episode 3 - Voyage to the Third Dimension
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03/05/23 • 57 min
My guests are Bob Furmanek, founder of the 3-D Film Archive, and his Technical Director, Greg Kintz. We discuss some of the technical aspects of the medium as well as some specific films from the Golden Age, including upcoming releases of 3-D movies that the Archive has restored.
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Episode 32 - All About WB (No, the Other One)
Movie Nights & Matinees
06/09/24 • 57 min
Film historian Dan Van Neste joins me to discuss one of Hollywood's unjustifiably forgotten leading men as chronicled in Dan's latest book, The Accidental Star: The Life and Films of Warner Baxter. Listen in as we chat about Baxter's life, personal struggles, and roles in such pictures as 42nd Street, the Crime Doctor series, and Baxter's first, Oscar-winning outing as the big screen's Cisco Kid in In Old Arizona.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Movie Nights & Matinees have?
Movie Nights & Matinees currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Movie Nights & Matinees cover?
The podcast is about Classics, Film History, Film, Visual Arts, History, Podcasts, Movies, Arts, Interviews, Tv & Film and Cinema.
What is the most popular episode on Movie Nights & Matinees?
The episode title 'Episode 1 - Nothing But Amok' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Movie Nights & Matinees?
The average episode length on Movie Nights & Matinees is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Movie Nights & Matinees released?
Episodes of Movie Nights & Matinees are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Movie Nights & Matinees?
The first episode of Movie Nights & Matinees was released on Jan 23, 2023.
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