52. A Night To Remember, The Day the Earth Caught Fire, The Island(s), Scary Disney

This evening, we take a look at the other movie involving THE big sinking ship that does not involve the names, Cameron, Di Caprio or Winslet. We debate the scariest scene that Disney ever made to haunt your childhood dreams and We look at a british SciFi hidden gem that is so hidden I know squat about it. Welcome to They Don’t make ‘em like they used to.In this episode of "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To," host Tosin Ajayi is joined in the studio by Sharon Bollen and Shaun Harris for a journey through the golden era of cinema. Recording from St. Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight, the team explores timeless classics and forgotten treasures, featuring interviews with patients and staff from the Alverston Ward.Bonafide Classic: The team dives into the 1958 film A Night to Remember, a meticulously detailed account of the Titanic's final hours. They discuss its documentary-style approach, the legendary performance of Kenneth More, and how it differs from modern blockbuster adaptations.Patient’s Choice: Tosin visits the hospital ward to speak with Linda, who reminisces about seeing Walt Disney’s Pinocchio (1940) as a childhood treat after a visit to the dentist. They discuss the terrifying "Monstro the Whale" sequence that remains a core memory for many early viewers.Hidden Gem: Sharon introduces the 1961 British sci-fi thriller The Day the Earth Caught Fire. The discussion focuses on the film's unique "everyman" perspective on global catastrophe, its stunning black-and-white cinematography of a deserted London, and its surprisingly relevant environmental themes.Isle of Movies: The show wraps up with a look at the sci-fi actioner The Island (2005), directed by Michael Bay. While made after the show's usual 1980 cutoff, it is discussed for its parallels to the 1961 "Hidden Gem" and its intense action sequences.Please Note: All featured music tracks have been edited out of this podcast version due to licensing and copyright restrictions.Episode HighlightsContributors and Their FavoritesContributorMovie ChoiceMusic ChoiceShaun Harris (Studio Guest)A Night to Remember (1958)N/ALinda (Patient, Alverston Ward)Pinocchio (1940) & Love Actually (2003)"Give a Little Whistle" (Jiminy Cricket)Sharon Bollen (Studio Guest)The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)N/A