3.42-The Broadway Melody with Kevin Pettit

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film The Broadway Melody. My friend Kevin Pettit from the See You at the Movies newsletter joins me to discuss the film and we talk about whether the film was there just to support the music being played, the degree to which this film is was considered scandalous at the time, and whether or not the film earns the love triangle (quadrangle?) that serves as the centerpiece to the "action."You can watch The Broadway Melody on YouTube or purchase a copy for your collection and be sure to check out Kevin's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Glorious Betsy directed by Alan Crosland and Gordon Hollingshead (listen to the episode discussing the film)Tombstone directed by George P. Cosmatos and Kevin JarreMy Darling Clementine directed by John FordAll Quiet on the Western Front directed by Lewis MilestoneWings directed by William A. WellmanSinners directed by Ryan CooglerAnora directed by Sean BakerPolice Story directed by Jackie ChanOld Boy directed by Park Chan-wookOur Dancing Daughters directed by Harry BeaumontThe Artist directed by Michel HazanaviciusY tu mamá también directed by Alfonso CuaronSingin' in the Rain directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley DonenAvatar directed by James CameronPocahontas directed by Eric Goldberg and Mike GabrielThe Wizard of Oz directed by Victor FlemingGone with the Wind directed by Victor FlemingThe White Lotus (series)Intolerance directed by D. W. GriffithWicked directed by Jon M. ChuEmilia Pérez directed by Jacques AudiardLa La Land directed by Damien ChazelleWest Side Story directed by Stephen SpielbergOther referenced topics:All Quiet on the Western Front (novel) by Erich Maria RemarqueMotion Picture News reviewVariety reviewGone with the Twins reviewSupport the show