Yesteryear Ballyhoo Revue

The police unit of Noir Mondial reaches its conclusion with a trip to China where Moonlight Sonata is set to the atmosphere of crime in the 90’s with the 2023 Wei Shujun crime film, ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS.   Tune in tomorrow as Rashmi & I dive deep into this compelling & trippy tale of […]

This week Zach welcomes back Robert Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ Blogger, ‘My Year With Mickey’) for another fine mess with Laurel and Hardy as they unpack and analyze the International Versions of the duo’s famous early 30’s shorts.   Tune in and listen to the boys unpack how International Versions of the shorts were made before […]

The Police Unit on Noir Mondial finds itself sifting through the history and pain therein of a notorious killer through the eyes acclaimed director Bong Joon-Ho as Rashmi & Zach unpack his 2003 crime masterpiece, MEMORIES OF MURDER. Tune in tomorrow to hear us examine the ways Director Bong manages to utilize Film Noir tropes […]

Zach welcomes back historian and writer Craig Shemin (Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show) for a trip to post-war Germany where neither East or West Berlin can contain the Madness and Mayhem of Billy Wilder’s 1961 Comedy Classic, ‘ONE TWO THREE’ Join the duo as the unpack the history surrounding […]

Zach welcomes back podcaster, historian, & film lover Jack Hanley (Blindspotting: A Film Discovery Podcast) to the show where the two will journey to South America in search of the many truths captured  by Orson Welles & his camera in 1942 as they unpack his incompleted 1942 film IT’S ALL TRUE and the 1993 documentary/re-assembly […]

Rashmi and Zach are returning to Hong Kong to figure out who the informants are as they unpack the 2002 crime classic from Andrew Lau Wai-keung & Alan Mak, INFERNAL AFFAIRS. Tune into today to hear how the tropes of noir & Hong Kong cinema are utilized and in many cases evolved from as they […]

Zach welcomes back podcast pal and comedian Hope Sears (All The Classics) get lost in the sound of Edward R. Murrow’s responsible voice to tune into his innovative news program See It Now & learn more about how the program took on Senator Joseph McCarthy   Follow along as they sift through the learning and […]

Zach ventures to the Dark Carnival of cinema that was the collaboration of  Tod Browning & Lon Chaney as  he and guests Sterling Cook (Tour de Tati) and filmmaker Jake Algier (Writer/Actor/Performer, Doctor Tenn) unpack THE UNHOLY THREE (1925) and THE UNKNOWN (1927)   Join the trio as they learn a bit more about the formation of the collaboration, unpack production stories that range from the heartfelt to the absolute craziest, and settle upon how this combo managed to create films that not only work today but also influenced the works of others as the history of cinema has progressed.   Be sure to follow Jake and her filmmaking journey on Instagram & Threads Insta: https://www.instagram.com/horrormoviejake/?hl=en Threads: https://www.threads.com/@horrormoviejake?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== To Hear Sterling and Zach extrapolate Jacques Tati on the ‘Tour de Tati’series , please visit YBR PRESENTS at https://anchor.fm/ybrpresents . Subscribe and Enjoy!   and follow the journey of Sterling & Matt Cassani’s upcoming project,  ‘Pleasure Chest’ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pleasurechestmovie?igsh=cWo2d3c3MzY4MWc1 and Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pleasurechestmovie?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  

Zach welcomes back actor & artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) on a Trolley trip to 5135 Kensington Avenue, where they’ll deep dive into Vincent Minelli’s 1944 classic, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS.   Follow the duo along as they sift through the long journey of Sally Benson’s book to the silver screen, marvel at […]

Rashmi & Zach return after a long absence to continue their Noir Journey alongside special guest Stephen Palmer (Podcaster, ‘Asian Cinema Film Club’). The trio take the Police Noir unit all the way to Norway as they unpack the nihilist daytime noir from Erik Skjoldbjærg, INSOMNIA Tune in today to hear them analyze and assess […]

Zach is joined by pod pal Rob Stroude ( Ballyhoo Correspondent & Blogger, ‘My Year With Micky’) to witness the Greatest Trial in Holiday History as they dive deep into the 1947 George Seaton Masterpiece, MIRACLE ON 34th STREET!   Follow this intriguing case with fervency as the duo sift through the origins of the […]

Zach welcomes back Ken Sowder (Ballyhoo Contributor, ‘The History of High Adventure) on an expedition through the  jungle where upon they will encounter its mighty monarch as they dive deep into the 1932 Pre-Code adventure classic, TARZAN THE APE MAN !   Join the duo as they unpack the history of the Tarzan character in […]

The BallyBOO concludes as Zach welcomes actor & musician Spencer Kane (X-Presidents) on the show to unpack the crates at McDougal’s House of Horrors and get caught up in the chaos that ensues as they chat about the 1948 comedy chiller, ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN!   Get ready to laugh & scream as the […]

The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcaster & Peanuts fan Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) abord the show for the greatest animated Halloween special that’s also a harrowing WWI drama, ‘It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Huddle together in the pumpkin patch as the duo sift through the making of the special, shudder in […]

The BallyBOO continues as Zach welcomes back podcast pal Robert Stroude (Blogger/Laurel & Hardy Correspondent) to probe the hidden mysteries of a man brought back from death to bear judgement among the living as they unpack Michael Curtiz’s 1936 Horror  film, THE WALKING DEAD. SHUDDER in terror as they dare to unpack the production stories […]

The BallyBOO arrives better late than never as Zach welcomes back podcast pals Amy Cornell & Smokey ( House of Hammer, All The Best Lines) for an uncommonly terrifying time at Ealing Studios as they unpack their 1945 horror anthology, DEAD OF NIGHT! BEWARE as you dive in with them unpacking each story with meticulous […]

Zach welcomes aboard podcaster & educator Michael Boyce (Geek4 Podcast) onto the program for a historical analysis of the  Battle of Ballard’s Wharf  as they unpack Charles Crichton’s 1947 triumph for Ealing Studio’s , HUE & CRY! Once you hear the words “Operation Seagull”, prepare to join the duo on the Blood & Thunder Boys […]

Zach welcomes back Ballyhoo contributors Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) & Ken Sowder for another thrilling chapter in the journey through the history of the high adventure genre as they unpack the gripping 1943 John Farrow wartime film, CHINA.   Grab your adventure hat and join the trio as they unpack the historical context surrounding […]

Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit with a stop in France and a time jump to 1981 where they unpack the grittiest crime story involving media piracy and bread buttering, Jean-Jacques Beineix’s DIVA Tune into to hear the duo unpack how Beineix weaves old trick of noir under a color fueled new spirit […]

Zach welcomes back Pod Pal Robert Stroude for another round of Laurel & Hardy shorts with their on going film festival, ANOTHER FINE FEST. Tune in for more production stories surrounding the making of these comedy classics, exploration into the sub-topic of Laurel & Hardy remaking silent efforts for the dawn of sound, and where […]

Zach welcomes film blogger Zoë Kaperonis (The Film Around the Corner) aboard a gondola that takes them straight to art deco Italy in their top hats and white ties as they unpack the 1935  Astaire & Rogers classic, TOP HAT!   Settle in as the two delve into the origins of the Astaire & Rogers […]

Rashmi & Zach continue their Police Noir unit by traveling back to Japan and the world of Kurosawa as they unpack his phenomenal 1949 noir, STRAY DOG   Tune in to learn more about the production of the film and to follow our hosts as they unpack how Kurosawa takes contemporary Noir influence to create […]

The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE  returns with a long awaited trip to Metropolis as Zach, Matt Willocks, & special Superman correspondent Matt Merback (Actor/ Freelancer for the Daily Planet Drama Section) take a look at the early Film & Radio adventures of the Man of Steel, SUPERMAN! Get ready to take flight for fun fueled ride […]

The PULP CINEMATIC UNIVERSE returns as Zach, Matt, and special guest Natalie Gordon Beiser assemble to tackle the Golden Age routes and journey of the very first Avenger, CAPTAIN AMERICA!   Settle in and listen as the trio unpack the origins of the characters creation, sift through the strange tale of the 1944 Republic Serials […]

Rashmi & Zach begin Unit II of their International Noir Journey with a look into Police Noir. The unit kick’s off back in Hollywood with the legendary Fritz Lang and his 1953 crime classic, THE BIG HEAT. Tune in to hear about the many ways Lang’s masterwork establishes many of the noir tropes & portrayal […]

Zach is joined by return pod-pal Smokey (Podcaster, ‘The House of Hammer’ & ‘All The Best Lines’) on a trip to the legendary Ealing Studios to discuss and delight in the comedy titans 1955 classic, THE LADYKILLERS. Settle into Mrs. Wilburforce’s world with our podcasters as they discuss the origins of the darkly comic script, […]

Rashmi & Zach reach the end of their “One Last Job” unit of Noir with a trip to Australia and unspool the glory of Julius Avery’s 2014 outing, SON OF A GUN. Tune in to hear them breakdown how the film draws upon its Noir ancestors & indie filmmaking savvy to create a tight crime […]

Zach welcomes back podcaster Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a Top Ten Countdown dedicated to the greatest year in Golden Age Hollywood as they present to you: THE DIVINE ’39 All last year, Ryan and Zach celebrated the year of 1939 in film by watching the classics and the underseen gems. Now join along […]

Zach welcomes back return guests & Ballyhoo correspondents Andrew Bueno (Stand-Up Comedian, Writer), Matt Willocks (Filmmaker & Podcaster, ‘Pulp Cinematic Universe’ and ‘History of High Adventure’), and Jace Perrodin (Filmmaker) to unpack a true crime case turned controversial motion picture from Warner Bros. in 1939 as they dive deep into CONFESSIONS OF A NAZI SPY! […]

Rashmi & Zach pay a visit to the cinematically oft neglected country of Chad on their international Noir tour as they unpack  Mahamat-Saleh Haroun’s 2013 tale of dance and danger, GRIGRIS.   Tune in as the duo unpack the many ways the film is picking up very familiar tropes and traits of Noir past while […]

Rashmi & Zach’s tour through the wide world of noir lands this week in Mexico as our hosts navigate the bleach bypassed world of Alejandro González Iñárritu and his 2000 debut feature, ‘Amores perros’. Tune in as the duo unpack this crime anthology that embraces its noir roots and comes across the unique ways that […]

Zach welcomes Craig Shemin (Author & Historian, ‘Sam & Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show’) onto the program for an inspirational, celebration-al, & Muppet-tational chat about Jim Henson and his first outing into Television, SAM & FRIENDS. Grab your favorite Esskay Meat Product and your thermos filled with Wilkins Coffee as the […]

Rashmi & Zach’s trek through the noir alley’s of the world continues with a stop in Hong Kong; where with the twist of your hand and a flock of doves, noir and action combine in John Woo’s THE KILLER! Tune in to hear more about the making of the film, hear them deconstruct the crime […]

Zach welcomes aboard Jack Hanley, Shay Westcott, & Bryan Bonner (Founders of REEL WEIRD HORROR COLLECTIVE) to celebrate Horror Cinema with a Top 10 countdown of their favorite films of fright from yesteryear in… THE TERROR-FUL TEN!!!!   Tune in as everyone round robins ten to one with their favorite horror films made up into […]

Rashmi & Zach’s tour through the wide world of noir lands them in Fance and at the door steps of an old friend, Jean-Pierre Melville, and his 1970 heist spectacular, LE CERCLE ROUGE!   Tune in to hear more of how Melville homages and updates the Noir genre of Hollywood that entranced him, thrill alongside […]

Zach welcomes back podcaster Michael Holland (From Out of the Past) for a night in a creepy bayou mansion filled as much laughter as there is terror with deep dive into the 1939 Horror-Comedy, THE CAT AND THE CANARY!   Grab your scotch and get ready to make rye faces as the duo dissect how […]

Rashmi & Zach move along the map in their Noir journey and find themselves back in Japan to unravel the amazing heist and aftermath of Takumi Furukawa’s 1964 caper, CRUEL GUN STORY (Kenjū zankoku monogatari)!   Tune in today to unpack all the glorious ways Furukawa blends together the various strands of noir in such […]

Zach welcomes back podcaster and Cary Grant aficionado Ryan Frost (Reel Nerds Podcast) for a trip to the port of Barranca to explore the lives and perils of its daring air mail pilots as they dig deep into Howard Hawks’ 1939 spectacular, ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS.   Buckle up for quite a wild flight as […]

Rashmi & Zach set upon their first trip abroad in their international noir journey with a stop in France as they deep dive into the gritty world of Jules Dassin’s 1955 caper, RIFIFI.  Tune in to hear about the films unusual origin story, stories from the production, and how the film’s influence has permeated the […]

Zach welcomes back pod-pal Ryan Frost (Podcaster, ‘Reel Nerds Podcast’) to celebrate the holidays with the Peanuts gang as the two celebrate their classic 1965 television debut, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS. Stop by the Ballyhoo’s podcast booth and listen as the boys explore the intriguing journey Peanuts took from funny pages to the TV Screen, […]

Zach welcomes back pod-pal Rob Stroude (Ballyhoo Correspondent) for a fine holiday mess with Laurel and Hardy as they unpack the delightful and bonkers 1934 holiday classic, BABES IN TOYLAND.   Hitch a ride with them aboard a Zeppelin driven by a capuchin monkey dressed as Mickey Mouse as the duo explore the tumultuous production […]

Zach welcomes back Marshall Rosales (Filmmaker, Ballyhoo Correspondent) to help sift through the remains of a butchered Noir masterpiece as the duo take an extensive look at Orson Welles’ 1958 classic, TOUCH OF EVIL. Pull up a comfy chair and get ready for a heavy exploration as the boys unpack the making of the film […]

Welcome to the wide world of noir as Rashmi and Zach introduce the newest YBR Presents series: NOIR MONDIAL The duo inaugurate this new series studying film noir here and abroad with their first study unit, ‘One Last Job’. As a starter they dig into one of film lands most beloved noir heists, John Huston’s […]

Zach welcomes Natalie Gordon Beiser (Film Scholar/ Podcast Pal) aboard MGM musical train whose destination is a tribute to cinema itself as they unpack and revel in Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen’s 1952 masterpiece, SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’.   If you can stan ’em, follow our podcast duo as they marvel at the long journey […]

Zach welcomes aboard regular Ballyhoo contributor Matt Willocks (Pulp Cinematic Universe) and new contributor Ken Sowder on board the beginning of a journey through the history of the high adventure genre. On this episode, the trio take a trip to the Alabama Hills of California in 1939 to witness George Steven’s influential RKO epic, GUNGA […]

The BallyBOO concludes for this year as Zach is joined by return guest Rashmi Menon (Ballyhoo Correspondent/ YBR Presents Co-Host) on a journey to deep in the heart of Texas where unspeakable mutants made by science terrify your soul as they dive into Ray Kellogg’s 1959 Creature Feature, THE KILLER SHREWS. Hold onto your seat […]

Zach welcomes back actress/writer/ craft artist Erin Mullane (Velvet Void Creations) for a journey to Mushnick’s Floral Shop on Skid Row and a dive into the most astounding and outrageous tale of terror and comedy to ever be told: Roger Corman’s THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS! Follow them along as they travail through the shocking […]

Zach welcomes back Amy Cornell (Hammer Fan/ Ballyhoo Correspondant, ‘The War of the Worlds’) as the two take the BallyBOO across the pond and into the depths of Bray Studios as they unpack the terror unleashed there by Hammer Films in 1957: THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN! Join our monster loving hosts as they asses the […]

The BallyBOO returns this week to kick off a month of spooky programming in podcast land. To kick things off, Zach welcomes podcaster and pun-master Frankie Pellatt (‘The Labours of Hercule’ & ‘Read and Buried’) onto the program for the rigin of a terrifying grin that launched a sea of cosplay as they dive into […]

Zach welcomes aboard film fan Robert Stroude for a short film bonanza centered around Hollywood’s legendary bowler-hatted Cuckoo’s, LAUREL & HARDY! Tune in as the boys explore the respective origins of Stan and Ollie, learn more about their entry into film and how they came to be a comedy team, analyze and pontificate about the […]