EPISODE · Jul 24, 2015 · 50 MIN
34. Enter the Dragon, A Star is Born, The Man with Iron Fists
from They Don't Make 'em Like They Used To - Movie Nostalgia · host Toes In Video Production Podcasts
This week, Friend of the show Doris Day pops up again, this time, courtesy of Patricia in the Alverstone Ward, we discuss a movie legend who we can’t believe has not shown up on this show before. One clue, WWWAAAATAAA!!, and we tackle a movie that have been remade three times, but defying all logic, remains good each time. Intrigued yet? You will be. Welcome to they don’t make ‘em like they Used To.Note: music tracks edited out due to licensing issuesSunshine Radio at St. Mary's Hospital: Tosin broadcasts from the Isle of Wight, sharing ways to contact the show through their website, Facebook, or by phone.The Legend of Bruce Lee: The team discusses the iconic status of Bruce Lee, his breakthrough film Enter the Dragon, and his influence on Western and East Asian cinema.Martial Arts Movie Evolution: A look at how Bruce Lee’s career paved the way for other stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and influenced 80s American martial arts films.Cinema Memories with Patricia: Patricia from the Alverston Ward shares her first cinema memory and her love for the versatile Doris Day, specifically in Calamity Jane.A Star is Born Comparison: Sharon leads a discussion comparing the 1954 version of A Star is Born starring Judy Garland and the 1976 version with Barbra Streisand, exploring the timeless appeal of the story.Exceptions to the Rule: Tosin and the team highlight The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) as a modern homage to classic kung-fu cinema."It's a classic Hollywood story... about the woman who's on her way up and the guy who's on his way down and how they're in this relationship... how do they handle that?"Website: www.toesin.com/liketheyusedto.htmlFacebook: Search for "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To"Phone: 07748701525How do you feel about movie remakes? Do you think the 2018 version of A Star is Born lived up to the legacy of the ones we discussed today?In this EpisodeMovie LegendBruce LeeClassic FilmEnter the Dragon (1974)Remake SpotlightA Star is Born (1954 & 1976)Hidden GemThe Man with the Iron Fists (2012)Guest/ListenerPatricia from Alverston WardMusic IconDoris Day
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This week, Friend of the show Doris Day pops up again, this time, courtesy of Patricia in the Alverstone Ward, we discuss a movie legend who we can’t believe has not shown up on this show before. One clue, WWWAAAATAAA!!, and we tackle a movie that have been remade three times, but defying all logic, remains good each time. Intrigued yet? You will be. Welcome to they don’t make ‘em like they Used To.Note: music tracks edited out due to licensing issuesSunshine Radio at St. Mary's Hospital: Tosin broadcasts from the Isle of Wight, sharing ways to contact the show through their website, Facebook, or by phone.The Legend of Bruce Lee: The team discusses the iconic status of Bruce Lee, his breakthrough film Enter the Dragon, and his influence on Western and East Asian cinema.Martial Arts Movie Evolution: A look at how Bruce Lee’s career paved the way for other stars like Jackie Chan and Jet Li, and influenced 80s American martial arts films.Cinema Memories with Patricia: Patricia from the Alverston Ward shares her first cinema memory and her love for the versatile Doris Day, specifically in Calamity Jane.A Star is Born Comparison: Sharon leads a discussion comparing the 1954 version of A Star is Born starring Judy Garland and the 1976 version with Barbra Streisand, exploring the timeless appeal of the story.Exceptions to the Rule: Tosin and the team highlight The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) as a modern homage to classic kung-fu cinema."It's a classic Hollywood story... about the woman who's on her way up and the guy who's on his way down and how they're in this relationship... how do they handle that?"Website: www.toesin.com/liketheyusedto.htmlFacebook: Search for "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To"Phone: 07748701525How do you feel about movie remakes? Do you think the 2018 version of A Star is Born lived up to the legacy of the ones we discussed today?In this EpisodeMovie LegendBruce LeeClassic FilmEnter the Dragon (1974)Remake SpotlightA Star is Born (1954 & 1976)Hidden GemThe Man with the Iron Fists (2012)Guest/ListenerPatricia from Alverston WardMusic IconDoris Day
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