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Real Old Reels
by Robin and Lisa
Classic Movie Fans! Join our community to talk about our favorite noir, screwball comedies, science fiction, and others directed by notable masters, such as Hitchcock, Frank Capra, Ernst Lubitsch, John Ford, and Fred M. Wilcox. We'll span genres, actors, and directors. If you love movie trivia, would like to learn more about some classic films, or want to introduce them to friends and family, we're the podcast for you.
Episodes
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Freaky Friday
Send us Fan Mail It's Friday the 13th, and have we got a cautionary tale for you! The 1976 film *Freaky Friday* is a hilarious family comedy where a mother and daughter magically swap bodies, leading to a wild and fun adventure! Starring Barbara Harris and Jodie Foster, this lighthearted film is...
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One Year Anniversary Episode--The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
Send us Fan Mail We did it! Happy Anniversary and thank you to all our listeners for getting us here. We've truly enjoyed talking about our favorite films! Please share and comment for us! Take a journey with Captain Sinbad to far-off islands with one-eyed monsters, two-headed birds, shrunken...
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Cat Ballou
Send us Fan Mail Robin and Lisa discuss another Western, but this one can't be taken seriously. "Cat Ballou" is a wild Western romp where schoolteacher Cat Ballou turns outlaw to avenge her father's murder. With a drunken gunslinger, Kid Shelleen, by her side, (not to mention, a farm hand…
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The African Queen
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Season 4 Premiere! Robin and Lisa have a great lineup of movies that you won't want to miss. Starting us off is one of the greatest of Humphrey Bogart's and Katharine Hepburn's careers! You won't want to miss the amazing story of the making of The African Queen....
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Chariots of Fire
Send us Fan Mail Two athletes compete for Olympic victories with completely different approaches: one runs with his heart and for the glory of God, the other with a calculated study to shave off any unnecessary movement. Chariots of Fire, based on a true story, follows their paths as they cross…
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Tremors
Send us Fan Mail Before the aliens in The Quiet Place there were Graboids! This creature feature from the not-too-distant past became a mega-cult classic, starring Kevin Bacon. Residents of Perfection, a town of 14, are terrorized by an unseen threat. These monsters live underground and are…
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Field of Dreams
Send us Fan Mail It's Week 2 of our "Not Really Old Reels" in July! All baseball legends go to heaven in what Kevin Costner called, his generation's "It's a Wonderful Life." Field of Dreams is about following the illogical but undeniable urges to follow a dream, a voice, a journey that others…
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Jaws
Send us Fan Mail "Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, is a suspenseful thriller about a massive great white shark terrorizing a small beach town. As the body count rises, a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and a grizzled fisherman team up to hunt the deadly predator…
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Send us Fan Mail Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a timeless tale of idealism and integrity. James Stewart shines as Jefferson Smith, a naive yet passionate man who becomes a U.S. Senator. Amidst political corruption, Smith’s unwavering belief in democracy and justice inspires hope, reminding us…
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Double Indemnity
Send us Fan Mail Shadows from Venetian blinds, cigarette smoke, a dangerous woman, and a gullible insurance salesman all combine for one of the most beloved film noirs of all time. Double Indemnity has all the mood, suspense, and personal narration you'd come to expect from the genre, and Robin…
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Bye Bye Birdie
Send us Fan Mail Laugh out loud at the fan-girl drama on full display in the film Bye Bye Birdie! This classic 60's musical pokes fun at the ravenous adoration of teens when mega rockstar Conrad Birdie is about to go into military service. He has one last TV appearance where he'll sing a brand…
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Witness For the Prosecution
Send us Fan Mail Another slam dunk from director Billy Wilder, Witness for the Prosecution is the combined genius of humorous Wilder, a brilliant cast, and the world's favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie. Witness for the Prosecution may not be the most famous of Agatha Christie's film...
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The Horn Blows At Midnight
Send us Fan Mail Heaven's above! Jack Benny is an angel sent on a mission to end the world by playing his trumpet on the top of a hotel at midnight, and if he fails he can't come back to play in the celestial orchestra. Despite his purest intentions, he's met with distractions and obstacles along...
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Invaders From Mars
Send us Fan Mail Known for scaring the socks of countless Baby Boomers during the 1950s, Invaders From Mars tells the story of starstruck David MacLean, the young sole witness of aliens noisily landing in his backyard in the wee hours of the morning. His father goes to investigate but is dragged...
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Oklahoma!
Send us Fan Mail In the heart of the American Midwest, "Oklahoma!" unfolds with romance, rivalry, and the promise of a new frontier. Set in the early 1900s, the musical follows the love story between cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey, amidst a backdrop of community tension and the challenges of…
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Dial M For Murder
Send us Fan Mail Scheming husband, Tony Wendice plots the murder of his adulterous wife, Margot, to free himself of their unhappy marriage but keep her money. In "Strangers on a Train" fashion, he lures an old acquaintance to his apartment to blackmail him into doing the job for him. Things go…
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Season 3 Premiere! Sunset Boulevard
Send us Fan Mail Dark and unsettling, Sunset Boulevard casts a shadow over Hollywood's regard for past idols and what happens when the sun goes down on an actress' career and the price of fame. Real-life Gloria Swanson plays an aging silent film star whose despair and desperation to become…
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Bringing Up Baby
Send us Fan Mail Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn team up for a hilarious comedy involving dinosaur bones, leopards, and constant wardrobe changes! Robin and Jenn discuss how Grant and Hepburn became the dream team for four legendary films, the amazing characterization of the Bringing Up Baby...
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2001: A Space Odyssey
Send us Fan Mail Well, shoot. Here it is 2024 and Pan Am isn't booking commercial flights to space and I can't tour the moon after spending the night at a Hilton Hotel in the sky! However, Stanley Kubrick was considered to make some of the most cutting-edge films in more ways than one. 2001: A...
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Paper Moon
Send us Fan Mail Starring father-daughter duo Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, Paper Moon is a captivating Great Depression Era film that follows a con man and Addie, who may or may not be his daughter. Filled with laughs and heart, Robin and Jenn discuss all their favorite scenes and the heart-breaking...
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Cool Hand Luke
Send us Fan Mail Robin and our next guest host for this month, Jenn, talk about one of Paul Newman's greatest films from the 1960s, Cool Hand Luke. The gut-wrenching story of indomitable inmate, Luke, who creates a loyal following within a prison work camp. The other prisoners look to Luke for…
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To Be Or Not To Be
Send us Fan Mail Along with Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator, To Be or Not To Be is one of the greatest WWII films to mock Hitler during the war. Made by German director, Ernst Lubitsch and starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, this dark comedy tells the story of a Polish theater troupe on…
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All About Eve
Send us Fan Mail Robin and guest host Chris discuss All About Eve, a historical landmark of a film with a meticulous screenplay, matchless performances by all the cast, and hand-wringing tension! There's plenty to unpack behind the scenes of this one: Bette Davis' temperamental reputation…
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It Happened One Night
Send us Fan Mail This episode features Lisa's favorite comedy of all time, It Happened One Night with the dashing Clark Gable and darling Claudette Colbert. FINALLY, the moment we've been waiting for. We love lots of old movies, clearly, but this is really one of the best and sweetest. Poor rich...
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Roman Holiday
Send us Fan Mail Audrey Hepburn plays the lovely Princess Anne who, after reaching the end of her rope with tedious royal tasks, goes AWOL to wander amongst the hoi polloi. Listen to Robin and Lisa discuss one of film's greatest romantic comedies and Audrey's remarkable life that led her to…
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Casablanca
Send us Fan Mail Set against the backdrop of World War II, "Casablanca" follows Rick Blaine, a cynical expatriate and nightclub owner in Morocco, who must choose between his love for a former flame, Ilsa Lund, and helping her resistance leader husband escape the Nazis. Love, sacrifice, and...
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An Affair to Remember
Send us Fan Mail If you haven't seen the gold standard of chick flicks, An Affair to Remember, now's your chance! Starring Deborah Kerr and Cary Grant, two people comfortably engaged to their respective millionaires discover there may be more to life and love than the nice things. Against their...
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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Send us Fan Mail Like onions and ogres, this movie has layers, but what do you expect with a film starring John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart and directed by John Ford? Robin's favorite Western, this one has everything, even for those who are hesitant to watch the genre. Ransom Stoddard (Stewart), a...
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A Raisin in the Sun and Hansberry v. Lee
Send us Fan Mail Listen as Robin and Lisa discuss "A Raisin in the Sun," written by Lorraine Hansberry, a seminal American play that explores the dreams and struggles of a Black family on the cusp of change. Set in 1950s Chicago, it delves into issues of race, identity, and the pursuit of a…
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Our Favorite Elvis Movies
Send us Fan Mail It's time to round out your research of Elvis Presley by perusing his Hollywood pieces! The King of Rock and Roll did 31 films in 13 years, and Robin and Lisa discuss three of his most popular! King Creole, Viva Las Vegas, and Blue Hawaii, with their hit songs, beautiful costars,...
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How to Marry a Millionaire
Send us Fan Mail In How to Marry a Millionaire, three savvy women hatch a plan: ditch the "average Joes" for deep-pocketed gents. From glamorous escapades to comedic mishaps, they navigate high society's pitfalls in stilettos and wit. Join Robin and Lisa as we discuss Marilyn Monroe, Lauren…
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It's a Wonderful Life and Shop Around the Corner
Send us Fan Mail It's not Christmas without It's a Wonderful Life and James Stewart charming us with his boy-next-door persona and distinctive voice. Join our discussion about how this legendary Christmas classic was made, his harrowing war experiences, and his early stardom. Don't miss this very...
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Miracle on 34th Street and The Quiet Man
Send us Fan Mail One of Hollywood's most renowned stars from its Golden Age, Maureen O'Hara lights up the screen in not one but two of her most celebrated classic films! Join Robin and Lisa's discussion of a holiday classic that almost wasn't made and why it remains entrenched in our hearts.…
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White Christmas and The Inspector General
Send us Fan Mail You've probably seen Danny Kaye in White Christmas, but have you seen him in his comedy, The Inspector General? You'll bust a gut watching Danny Kaye's antics in this one, and be sure to listen to Robin and Lisa as we discuss more about this legendary entertainer and renaissance...
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The Sting (1973)
Send us Fan Mail Listen to Robin and Lisa gush about “The Sting”, a cinematic rollercoaster of crime and laughs, directed by George Roy Hill. Paul Newman and Robert Redford team up for a roaring ‘30s escapade, pulling off cons sharper than their perfectly tailored suits. With a soundtrack that...
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Bells Are Ringing (1960)
Send us Fan Mail "Hello, Mom?" This week we talk about "Bells Are Ringing," a musical from 1960, in the typical Minnelli style: bright colors, swinging dance numbers, and unlikely romance. Robin and Lisa discuss Judy Holliday, a comedienne who won us over completely, and director Vincent…
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Yours, Mine, and Ours (1968)
Send us Fan Mail Eighteen and counting 60's edition! "Yours, Mine and Ours" is a heartwarming 1968 family comedy film starring Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda. Based on a true story, it follows the hilarious chaos that ensues when a widow with eight children marries a widower with ten, creating a...
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The Nanny
Send us Fan Mail Happy Halloween from Robin and Lisa at Real Old Reels! Celebrate the holiday with a 1965 psychological thriller starring Bette Davis as the devoted nanny with a dark secret. Considered a grim response to Disney's Mary Poppins, Bette Davis' standout performance as the nanny of a...
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Wait Until Dark
Send us Fan Mail Audrey Hepburn's iconic performance in "Wait Until Dark" captivates as she plays a blind woman pitted against a trio of ruthless criminals. Robin and Lisa discuss this suspenseful thriller, in which darkness becomes Hepburn's ally, creating a tense and nail-biting cat-and-mouse...
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Them!
Send us Fan Mail Hide your sugar! Ants of unusual size, mutated by nuclear bomb testing in the desert, are threatening humankind and your city may be next! Join Robin and Lisa as we spill the tea about monster movies, 1950's horror, and Leonard Nimoy. And beware of Them!...
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Arsenic and Old Lace
Send us Fan Mail Life gets complicated for Mortimer Brewster when he finds out his aunts are killing people for charity and his psychotic brother and evil plastic surgeon sidekick stop by for a surprise visit, all on Mortimer's wedding day. Cary Grant stars in another Capra favorite of ours,...
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Rebel Without a Cause
Send us Fan Mail Ah, high school. When you and your hoodlum gang used to pile into your Chevrolet Bel Air, and slash some square's whitewall tires. Those were the days. Relive the glory days by watching Nicholas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause with America's cool kid, James Dean!...
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Forbidden Planet
Send us Fan Mail Shakespeare does space, in this 1950's twist of his classic play, The Tempest! One of the most important pioneering science fiction films ever has stood the test of time as an engrossing story of a distant planet with some dark secrets. A monster with a grudge, a scientist with...
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You Can't Take It With You
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a monastery? Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You is a heart-warming screwball comedy starring legends, such as Jean Arthur, Jimmy Stewart, and Lionel Barrymore! The timeless squabble of the prioritization of wealth and accumulation versus enjoyment and...
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Alfred Hitchock's Strangers on a Train
Send us Fan Mail How many of you have struck up a conversation with a stranger? Hopefully, it has never led to a discussion filled with as many red flags as this one! We're talking about Hitchcock's Strangers On A Train, a discussion of trivia, favorite scenes, actors that really shine, and what...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Classic Movie Fans! Join our community to talk about our favorite noir, screwball comedies, science fiction, and others directed by notable masters, such as Hitchcock, Frank Capra, Ernst Lubitsch, John Ford, and Fred M. Wilcox. We'll span genres, actors, and directors. If you love movie trivia, would like to learn more about some classic films, or want to introduce them to friends and family, we're the podcast for you.
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Robin and Lisa
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Classic Movie Fans! Join our community to talk about our favorite noir, screwball comedies, science fiction, and others directed by notable masters, such as Hitchcock, Frank Capra, Ernst Lubitsch, John Ford, and Fred M. Wilcox. We'll span genres, actors, and directors. If you love movie trivia,...
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