The Golden Hour Film Podcast

1. #143 The Devil in a Film Noir? - Alias Nick Beal (1949) Review

   November 13, 202639 minSeason 1 · Episode 143Play next

   Harry & Shane discuss Alias Nick Beal, starring Thomas Mitchell and Ray Milland, the film noir in which a district attorney makes a deal with (possibly) the devil. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic …

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   Harry & Shane discuss Alias Nick Beal, starring Thomas Mitchell and Ray Milland, the film noir in which a district attorney makes a deal with (possibly) the devil. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

2. #142 An Underrated Film Noir Everyone Should See - The Big clock (1948) Review

   November 11, 202632 minSeason 1 · Episode 142Play next

   Harry and Shane continue NoirVember with this underrated gem from John Farrow, with a stacked cast featuring Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester and Ray Milland! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic …

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   Harry and Shane continue NoirVember with this underrated gem from John Farrow, with a stacked cast featuring Charles Laughton, Elsa Lanchester and Ray Milland! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

3. #141 An Essential Film Noir? - The Killers (1946) Review

   November 6, 202657 minSeason 1 · Episode 141Play next

   Harry & Shane kick off NoirVember with Robert Siodmak's 1946 adaptation of Ernest Hemingways The Killers, which also happens to be the Hollywood debut of the great Burt Lancaster! Its also Ava Gardners long …

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   Harry & Shane kick off NoirVember with Robert Siodmak's 1946 adaptation of Ernest Hemingways The Killers, which also happens to be the Hollywood debut of the great Burt Lancaster! Its also Ava Gardners long awaited return to the podcast! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

4. #140 2001: A Space Odyssey EXPLAINED (sort of...)

   November 1, 202646 minSeason 1 · Episode 140Play next

   In this weeks episode Harry and Shane break down the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey from the legendary Stanley Kubrick. How hard could that be? The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and …

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   In this weeks episode Harry and Shane break down the sci-fi classic 2001: A Space Odyssey from the legendary Stanley Kubrick. How hard could that be? The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

5. #139 The Original Slasher Movie - Peeping Tom (1960) Review

   October 25, 202653 minSeason 1 · Episode 139Play next

   This week Harry & Shane discuss the film that ended the career of Michael Powell, only to be re-evaluated as a classic of its time, the slasher before even Psycho (1960), Peeping Tom! The Golden Hour Film …

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   This week Harry & Shane discuss the film that ended the career of Michael Powell, only to be re-evaluated as a classic of its time, the slasher before even Psycho (1960), Peeping Tom! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

6. #138 The Greatest Folk Horror Movie Ever Made? Night of the Hunter (1955) Review

   October 18, 202654 minSeason 1 · Episode 138Play next

   We review the only film Charles Laughton ever directed, starring the incredible Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell... its The Night of the Hunter The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic …

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   We review the only film Charles Laughton ever directed, starring the incredible Robert Mitchum as Preacher Harry Powell... its The Night of the Hunter The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

7. #137 Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1931) was way ahead of its time

   October 11, 20261 h 1 minSeason 1 · Episode 137Play next

   In 1931 Frederich March took home the academy award for best actor for his role as both Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, marking the first ever win for a horror movie at the Oscars. This week Harry & Shane discuss this …

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   In 1931 Frederich March took home the academy award for best actor for his role as both Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, marking the first ever win for a horror movie at the Oscars. This week Harry & Shane discuss this horror classic! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

8. #136 Is Dr Mabuse the Gambler The GREATEST VILLAIN in Cinema?

   October 4, 202655 minSeason 1 · Episode 136Play next

   Dr Mabuse the Gambler is credited as one of cinemas greatest villains. Christopher Nolan even cited him as inspiration for The Joker in The Dark Night! Harry and Shane go through his 4+ hour on-screen debut …

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   Dr Mabuse the Gambler is credited as one of cinemas greatest villains. Christopher Nolan even cited him as inspiration for The Joker in The Dark Night! Harry and Shane go through his 4+ hour on-screen debut, directed by the great Fritz Lang! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

9. #135 The Beatles Movie Everyone Must See - A Hard Days Night (1964) Review

   September 27, 202654 minSeason 1 · Episode 135Play next

   John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all star in this 60s hangout comedy classic from Richard Lester. Harry & Shane discuss the film, album and all the antics involved. The Golden Hour …

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   John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all star in this 60s hangout comedy classic from Richard Lester. Harry & Shane discuss the film, album and all the antics involved. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

10. #134 Is the original West Side Story the better film?

    September 20, 202636 minSeason 1 · Episode 134Play next

    One of the most succesful films on Oscars history, the 1961 West Side Story stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. Regarded as one of the best movie musicals ever and …

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    One of the most succesful films on Oscars history, the 1961 West Side Story stars Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, George Chakiris and Russ Tamblyn. Regarded as one of the best movie musicals ever and directed by both Jerome Robbins and the great Robert Wise, this week Harry & Shane ask whether its the best version of the film! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

11. #133 Is Singin' In The Rain (1952) The Greatest Movie Musical Ever?

    September 13, 202638 minSeason 1 · Episode 133Play next

    Harry & Shane discuss what might be the greatest musical ever made, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donens Singin in the Rain (1952) The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast …

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    Harry & Shane discuss what might be the greatest musical ever made, Gene Kelly and Stanley Donens Singin in the Rain (1952) The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

12. #132 How does The Wizard of Oz hold up after all these years?

    September 6, 20261 h 4 minSeason 1 · Episode 132Play next

    Is the Wizard of Oz still one of the greatest movies of all time after all these years? Harry & Shane discuss the iconic Judy Garland and Victor Fleming film, 1939 in cinema and the incredible Wicked Witch of …

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    Is the Wizard of Oz still one of the greatest movies of all time after all these years? Harry & Shane discuss the iconic Judy Garland and Victor Fleming film, 1939 in cinema and the incredible Wicked Witch of the Wesr. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

13. #131 Professional Film Editor Richie Cody Breaks Down Jason & The Argonauts (1963)

    August 30, 202657 minSeason 1 · Episode 131Play next

    Award-winning film editor Richie Cody, known for his work with Cartoon Saloon on projects such as Wolfwalkers and Star Wars: Screachers Reach joins Harry to discuss Jason & The Argonauts (1963), Ray …

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    Award-winning film editor Richie Cody, known for his work with Cartoon Saloon on projects such as Wolfwalkers and Star Wars: Screachers Reach joins Harry to discuss Jason & The Argonauts (1963), Ray Harryhausens greatest film! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

14. #130 Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) Review - The Bleakest Boxing Movie Ever?

    August 28, 202649 minSeason 1 · Episode 130Play next

    Harry & Shane discuss the great 'Requiem for a Heavyweight', starring Anthony Quinn, Mickey Rooney and the incredible Jackie Gleason. Its known for its controversial depiction of pro-wrestling, its bleak story …

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    Harry & Shane discuss the great 'Requiem for a Heavyweight', starring Anthony Quinn, Mickey Rooney and the incredible Jackie Gleason. Its known for its controversial depiction of pro-wrestling, its bleak story and its phenomenal lead performances. Its also our last film of Hollywood Heavyweights! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

15. #129 How Cleopatra (1963) Nearly Bankrupted Hollywood

    August 23, 20261 h 2 minSeason 1 · Episode 129Play next

    Cleopatra may be the biggest disaster in Hollywood history, from affairs to sacked directors, the over 4-hour epic is one of the most infamous films in Hollywood. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive …

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    Cleopatra may be the biggest disaster in Hollywood history, from affairs to sacked directors, the over 4-hour epic is one of the most infamous films in Hollywood. The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

16. #128 Humphrey Bogarts Final Performance - The Harder They Fall (1956) Review

    August 21, 202645 minSeason 1 · Episode 128Play next

    Harry and Shane look at the final performance of Humphrey Bogart, opposite Rod Steiger in the boxing-noir 'The Harder They Fall' The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema …

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    Harry and Shane look at the final performance of Humphrey Bogart, opposite Rod Steiger in the boxing-noir 'The Harder They Fall' The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

17. #127 Is Spartacus (1960) The Greatest Gladiator Movie?

    August 16, 202657 minSeason 4 · Episode 127Play next

    Harry & Shane discuss Stanley Kubricks 1960 collaboration with Kirk Douglas, Spartacus!

18. #126 Why everyone should watch The Set-Up (1949)

    August 14, 202636 minSeason 1 · Episode 126Play next

    Harry & Shane discuss one of the best boxing movies of the 1940s, Robert Wise and Robert Ryans The Set-Up (1949). The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring …

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    Harry & Shane discuss one of the best boxing movies of the 1940s, Robert Wise and Robert Ryans The Set-Up (1949). The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

19. #125 Ben-Hur (1959) Review - The Greatest Movie in Oscars History

    August 9, 20261 h 6 minSeason 1 · Episode 125Play next

    One of the biggest films we've ever covered, it's our review of William Wylers Oscar-winning masterpiece Ben-Hur! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring …

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    One of the biggest films we've ever covered, it's our review of William Wylers Oscar-winning masterpiece Ben-Hur! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

20. #124 The Champ (1931) Review - The Greatest Child Performance in History?

    August 7, 202643 minSeason 1 · Episode 124Play next

    The Champ, directed by King Vidor, is one of the best 1930s we've covered. Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery are sensational in this classic boxing drama, one you all need to watch! The Golden Hour Film Podcast …

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    The Champ, directed by King Vidor, is one of the best 1930s we've covered. Jackie Cooper and Wallace Beery are sensational in this classic boxing drama, one you all need to watch! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

21. #123 Stagecoach (1939) Review - Cinemas Greatest Early Western

    July 31, 202660 minSeason 1 · Episode 123Play next

    Somehow this is the podcast debut of both John Ford and John Wayne... Crazy!

22. #122 The Most Realistic War Movie Ever Made? - The Battle of Algiers (1966) Review

    July 24, 202647 minSeason 1 · Episode 122Play next

    Our review of Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 masterpiece The Battle of Algiers, maybe the most documentary-like war movie ever made.

23. #121 Is High & Low (1963) Kurosawa's best drama?

    July 17, 202660 minSeason 1 · Episode 121Play next

    Harry & Shane review Akira Kurosawa's High & Low (1963)

24. #120 South Korea's Greatest Classic - The Housemaid (1960) Review

    July 12, 202640 minSeason 1 · Episode 120Play next

    South Korea's Greatest Classic - The Housemaid (1960) Review

25. #119 The Greatest Political Thriller You've Never Heard Of - Z (1969) Review

    July 3, 202648 minSeason 1 · Episode 119Play next

    The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. Z came out in 1969 and was directed by …

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    The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. Z came out in 1969 and was directed by the great Costa-Gavras. Is it the greatest political thriller ever?

26. #118 Is The Red Shoes (1948) The Greatest British Film Ever?

    June 26, 202639 minSeason 1 · Episode 118Play next

    The Archers, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger make their podcast debut with this incredible ballet drama. Is it Britains greatest ever film? The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood …

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    The Archers, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger make their podcast debut with this incredible ballet drama. Is it Britains greatest ever film? The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema.

27. #117 The Most Important Sci-Fi Movie EVER - Metropolis (1927) Review

    June 19, 202651 minSeason 1 · Episode 117Play next

    Metropolis is Fritz Lang's 1927 Sci-Fi masterpiece. One of the most expensive German expressionist films, its influences on Star Wars, Blade Runner, Dune and other sci-fi classics can be felt. It is the second …

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    Metropolis is Fritz Lang's 1927 Sci-Fi masterpiece. One of the most expensive German expressionist films, its influences on Star Wars, Blade Runner, Dune and other sci-fi classics can be felt. It is the second film of our Classic Film World Cup and the fourth German silent film we've covered on the show! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

28. #116 Santo & Blue Demon vs the Monsters (1970) Review - Lucha Libre Cinema at its strangest? w/ Snowboiii

    June 12, 202658 minSeason 1 · Episode 116Play next

    Our first episode of the Classic Film World Cup takes us to Mexico, where El Santo takes on (definitely not) the Universal Monsters! This week Harry will be joined by streamer and pro wrestling expert …

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    Our first episode of the Classic Film World Cup takes us to Mexico, where El Santo takes on (definitely not) the Universal Monsters! This week Harry will be joined by streamer and pro wrestling expert Snowboiii! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

29. #115 The Best Classic Spy Thriller? - North By Northwest (1959) Review

    June 5, 20261 h 11 minSeason 1 · Episode 115Play next

    Bond before Bond, this Cary Grant spy thriller is one of the most iconic Hitchcock films ever. Its our final film of the 1950s Hitchcock arc!

30. #114 Is Vertigo (1958) The Greatest Crime Thriller of All Time?

    May 29, 202654 minSeason 1 · Episode 114Play next

    Vertigo, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is arguably the greatest crime thriller ever made. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, its our penultimate film in our 1950s Hitchcock arc. Enjoy! The Golden Hour Film …

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    Vertigo, starring Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak, is arguably the greatest crime thriller ever made. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, its our penultimate film in our 1950s Hitchcock arc. Enjoy! The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use.

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