EPISODE · Nov 26, 2019 · 1H 39M
99. You've Probably Heard of this One Before
from The Filmlings · host The Filmlings
After nearly a hundred episodes, Alex and Jonathan finally get around to some of the biggest films in cinema history, specifically in the romance genre. We take a look at Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), and West Side Story (1961) and discuss the effect of the studio system on large budget productions, elements that make a successful movie beyond the studio system, and the timeless appeal of tragic romance. Skip to: 8:12 – Gone with the Wind 44:41 – Casablanca 1:03:48 – West Side Story 1:28:06 – Overall 1:35:51 – Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: Gremlins (1984) Lethal Weapon (1987) Big (1988) For more information, visit the blog: thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/youve-heard-this-one Support the Show! Patreon: patreon.com/thefilmlings Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thefilmlings
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After nearly a hundred episodes, Alex and Jonathan finally get around to some of the biggest films in cinema history, specifically in the romance genre. We take a look at Gone with the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), and West Side Story (1961) and discuss the effect of the studio system on large budget productions, elements that make a successful movie beyond the studio system, and the timeless appeal of tragic romance. Skip to: 8:12 – Gone with the Wind 44:41 – Casablanca 1:03:48 – West Side Story 1:28:06 – Overall 1:35:51 – Coming Attractions Coming Attractions: Gremlins (1984) Lethal Weapon (1987) Big (1988) For more information, visit the blog: thefilmlings.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/youve-heard-this-one Support the Show! Patreon: patreon.com/thefilmlings Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/thefilmlings
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