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This week, we watch the film that allowed Stanley Kubrick full creative control over all his subsequent projects. This film was out of his control, however, and he later tried to disassociate himself from it. Structured as one half war epic and the other half sappy romance, Kirk Douglases chin might not be enough to save this one. Spartacus (1960), directed by Stanley Kubrick.

We've a whale of a tale to tell ya friends! Join us as we revisit Disney's lavish live action version of Jules Verne's classic adventure 20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, starring James Mason, Kirk Douglas, Peter Lorre, and a massive angry squid!

Holey moley! This week Kieran and I discuss the ahead of it's time, man in a hole, media critique 'Ace in the Hole' from acclaimed director, Billy Wilder (who was Austrian, not- as I said in the episode- German. No need to message me to say I messed up on that piece of info).

This week, we watch the oldest Kubrick movie on the list. With a great script and the help of Kirk Douglas, Stanley made a World War 1 classic that not only started his own path to an amazing career, but created a dramatic film that stands up over 60 years after its release. Paths of Glory (1957), directed by Stanley Kubrick.

The very funny Matt Dwyer joins the show and tells me about his days living in Las Vegas as a cast member of Second City Las Vegas. Better believe they did two shows night of 9/11. We also allegedly out old Hollywood creeps, talk about the glory days of Echo Park, and Matt's album recording at Bar 107. Fun show all around please subscribe/rate/review/share so we can live past 70.

This time we look at the 1954 Walt Disney classic, "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea", what will we think about the nautical adventure film that helped craft the peak of Walt's era of the Disney legacy?

Jean Spangler was a triple threat in Hollywood, she could sing, she could dance, and she could act. She was an up-and-coming actress who was working hard to make her way in her career while raising her daughter as a single mother.

On October 7th, 1949, Jean disappeared. She was last seen at the Farmer’s Market near The Grove and her purse was found at the entrance of Griffith Park on Fern Dell Drive with a note inside that led police to question Hollywood heartthrob Kirk Douglas about the woman’s disappearance.

We're kicking off the month of November in a big way. Front Row Classics tackles the mammoth-sized epic, Spartacus. Brandon and Eric are joined by Jay Hoffman and Erin McCabe from Front Row Flashbacks to discuss Stanley Kubrick's classic film. The group discusses the film's timeless theme of the fight for human rights as well as the legendary all-star cast including the late, great Kirk Douglas.  We also spotlight how Spartacus was a timely comment on both the Civil Rights Movement and Hollywood Blacklist of the 50s and 60s. 

On this Beyond the Mouse/Classics crossover, the crew discusses the 1954 Disney live-action film, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. This movie has been beautifully restored on Disney Plus. We speak to the production design, the history, the influence on the Disney parks and more (maybe even a great James Mason impression) much lies in store for you loyal listener!

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Martin is joined by returning guest, illustrator Tony Stella. The pair discuss cinematic renderings of the artist Vincent van Gogh.

In this episode we face nurse sharks, a relatively large squid, and Kirk Douglas' bare chest as we take a cruise with Disney's live-action classic adventure 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Along the way, Tim discusses Walt Disney's quest for revenge over the loss of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit while Corinne reminisces about Disney World's clunky Nautilus ride. Warning: Contains explicit language, spoilers, and bad James Mason impersonations.

Our theme song is "Nostalgia TV" by Edward Jonathan Blakeley through Lynne Publishing.

As a tribute to the legendary actor who filmed 18 westerns in his acting career, we celebrate the life and films of Kirk Douglas.