348 - Casablanca (1942)

"Here's looking at you, kid." For Episode 348, Brandon and David conclude the Romantic Drama series with CASABLANCA. The two discuss how a European trip inspired the story, the early casting rumors, how the war affected the production, and how the film's final scene came about. Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening Banter - Julia Roberts and What We're Watching - (00:00:10) Recap of the Romance Drama Genre (00:07:48) Intro to Casablanca (00:11:38) How Casablanca Got to Production (00:16:51) Favorite Scenes (00:37:38) On Set Life - (01:11:09) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:23:59) What Worked and What Didn't (01:32:00 ) Film Facts (01:34:34) Awards (01:39:46) Final Questions on the Movie (01:43:32) Final Genre Questions (01:50:21) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:57:32) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast