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1940s

For all you proper film enthusiasts who would like to peruse the films of  TruStory FM’s entertainment podcasts by release decade. Get ready for a firehose of film history in these here stacks.

The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1947 Academy Award Best Writing Screenplay Nominees • Rome, Open City
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Rome, Open City

We wrap up our series on the nominees at the 1947 Academy Awards for Best Writing, Screenplay with a conversation about Roberto Rossellini’s 1945 film “Rome, Open City.” It’s a powerful film and a great entry in the early days of Italian neo-realism. Anna Magnani and Aldo Fabrizi are the standouts, but it’s really the war-torn city of Rome that lends incredible authenticity to this dark war story. Great conversation. Check it out!

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September 21, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1947 Academy Award Best Writing Screenplay Nominees • The Killers
The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Killers

We continue our series on the 1947 Academy Award • Best Writing, Screenplay nominees, looking at Robert Siodmak’s “The Killers,” adapted from Ernest Hemingway’s short story. It’s a thrill of a noir and gorgeous to boot. Plus, Burt Lancaster in his first film and Ava Gardner as a knockout femme fatale! Check it out and tune in!

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September 14, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1947 Academy Award Best Writing Screenplay Nominees • Brief Encounter
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Brief Encounter

We continue our 1947 Academy Award Best Writing, Screenplay nominee series with a conversation about David Lean’s 1945 film “Brief Encounter.” Does the drama about a never-consumed affair warrant all the, well… drama? Or does it end up feeling dated and tepid? We go back and forth on this one. Great conversation – tune in!

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September 7, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 13 • Series: 1947 Academy Award Best Writing Screenplay Nominees • The Best Years of Our Lives
The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Best Years of Our Lives

We continue looking at 1947 Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees with William Wyler’s Best Picture winner, “The Best Years of Our Lives”. A magnificent film nailing the story of veterans struggling to reconnect with society after war. Check it out and tune in!

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August 31, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: 1947 Academy Award Best Writing Screenplay Nominees • Anna and the King of Siam
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Anna and the King of Siam

We kick off our 1947 Academy Award Best Writing, Screenplay nominee series with John Cromwell’s “Anna and the King of Siam.” Despite some tough brownface and other related struggles, the story of Anna Leonowens and King Mongkut is one that’s intrigued audiences for ages. So how does this film work? And does it hold a candle to “The King and I”? Tune in!

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August 24, 2023
Movies We Like • episode 402 • Bambi with screenwriter Todd Alcott
Movies We Like

Screenwriter Todd Alcott on Bambi

Screenwriter Todd Alcott joins us to talk about the masterful Disney classic BAMBI from 1942. Why does this seemingly simple story about a passive deer growing up without a clear sense of purpose work so well? In the words of Alcott, it’s about life. It’s an unforgettable conversation. Tune in!

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April 17, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: The Thin Man • Song of the Thin Man
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Song of the Thin Man

We wrap up our time with Nick and Nora Charles (and Asta! And Nick Jr!) as we dig into their last cinematic outing together, the 1947 film ‘Song of the Thin Man’ directed by Edward Buzzell. It’s a perfect way to wrap up our time with these characters as the story balances perfectly between crime and comedy. Tune in!

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January 19, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 12 • Series: The Thin Man • The Thin Man Goes Home
The Next Reel Film Podcast

The Thin Man Goes Home

We continue our journey through the Thin Man series with Nick and Nora Charles (and Asta!) as we head to Sycamore Springs to visit Nick’s parents in ‘The Thin Man Goes Home.’ Different creatives behind it this time. How does it fare?

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January 12, 2023
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Shadow of the Thin Man

We’re back with Nick and Norah, this time at the tracks dealing with the murder of a jockey. Plus, Nick, Jr.’s older now. How’s Nick’s drinking? How are Nora’s nudges to be included in the investigations more? And how well does the murder mystery work? Tune in!

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January 8, 2023
The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: Black-and-White Cinematography of James Wong Howe / Cary Grant • Member Bonus Episode • Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
The Next Reel Film Podcast

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House • Member Bonus

It’s our January member bonus episode! We’re talking about H.C. Potter’s 1948 film ‘Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House,’ which fills in a gap in both our Cary Grant and our Black and White Cinematography of James Wong Howe series. Check it out!

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January 31, 2022