Thursday 24 December 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 111



1 hour 12 minutes 14 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Tributes to Gene Barry and Jennifer Jones.
Maria's TCM USA Guide

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Main feature : It's A Wonderful Life (1946)

Derek and Maria discuss the Christmas classic starring James Stewart and directed by Frank Capra.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 18 December 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 110



1 hour 52 minutes 17 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Main feature : Bing Crosby

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 11 December 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 109


1 hour 54 minutes 17 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Classic Movies on DVD (Part 2)

Derek and Maria discuss the past, present and future of classic cinema on home video.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 4 December 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 108



1 hour 57 minutes 39 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Main feature : Classic Movies on DVD (Part 1)

Derek and Maria discuss the past, present and future of classic cinema on home video.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Saturday 28 November 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 107


1 hour 45 minutes 11 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Maria's TCM USA Guide

Main feature : Joan Crawford

Derek and Maria discuss one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 20 November 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 106


1 hour 20 minutes 8 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

Classic Movie DVDs/Blu-ray

Main feature : Cary Grant

Derek and Maria discuss one of the greatest stars of classic Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 13 November 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 105



1 hour 55 minutes 30 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciaccia.

TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : The Jolson Biopics
Derek and Maria discuss the classic musical biographies : The Jolson Story (1946) and Jolson Sings Again (1949).

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 6 November 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 104



1 hour 15 minutes 22 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movie DVDs

Main feature : All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
Derek and Maria discuss one of the greatest anti-war films of all time.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 30 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 103



1 hour 45 minutes 9 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Karloff and Lugosi

Derek and Maria discuss the careers of the two greatest horror stars of the sound era in a special show for Halloween.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 23 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 102



Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movie DVDs

Main feature : Edward G. Robinson
Derek and Maria discuss the career of the great character actor star most famous for his gangster roles.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 16 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 101



2 hours 12 minutes 10 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

TCM USA

Main feature : D.W.Griffith

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the great pioneer director and why he has come to be regarded as the "Father of Film".
If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Monday 12 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 100 - Part 3


1 hour 43 minutes 29 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Main feature : GAOH Top 100 Movies
Derek and Maria discuss the final 18 (ranging in date from 1975 to 2009) in their list of 100 best movies specially created for the 100th show.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Saturday 10 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 100 - Part 2



1 hour 45 minutes 53 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Main feature : GAOH Top 100 Movies

Derek and Maria discuss the second 32 (ranging in date from 1946 to 1974) in their list of 100 best movies specially created for the 100th show. Due to length the list will be completed in a third part.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Thursday 8 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 100 - Part 1


2 hours 6 minutes 19 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Welcome to our very special 100th edition !

Main feature : GAOH Top 100 Movies

Derek and Maria discuss the first 50 (ranging in date from 1915 to 1946) in their list of 100 best movies specially created for the 100th show. Watch out for the second 50 in Part 2.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 2 October 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 99


1 hour 21 minutes 10 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
TCM USA

Main feature : Hazard of the Game

Derek and Maria discuss the remarkable stuntmen and women who risked their lives in the early days of Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 25 September 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 98



1 hour 34 minutes 36 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
DVDs

Main feature : The Philadelphia Story (1940) / High Society (1956)
Derek and Maria discuss two film versions of the Broadway play, The Philadelphia Story.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 18 September 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 97



1 hour 19 minutes 38 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Femme Fatales

Derek and Maria discuss those evil women of film noir.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 11 September 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 96

1 hour 39 minutes 11 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
DVD News

Main feature : George Cukor

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the great directors from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 4 September 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 95


Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Fred Astaire

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th century and his contribution to the Hollywood musical.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 28 August 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 94

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
Main feature : Stagecoach (1939)

Derek and Maria discuss the classic western directed by John Ford.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 21 August 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 93

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Laurel and Hardy

Derek and Maria discuss the great comedy duo of classic cinema.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Thursday 13 August 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 92

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Warner Brothers

Derek and Maria discuss the studio and the famous brothers who made movie history.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 7 August 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 91

1 hour 46 minutes 1 second
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : 1939

Derek and Maria discuss the year usually considered the greatest in Hollywood's history.

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Friday 31 July 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 90


Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Judy Garland

Derek and Maria discuss the life and career of one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 24 July 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 89

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.
Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights
Main feature : Henry Fonda

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the great actors of classic Hollywood.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 17 July 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 88

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : The General (1927)

Derek and Maria discuss the classic silent comedy considered by many Buster Keaton's masterpiece.

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Friday 10 July 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 87

1 hour 37 minutes 53 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : North by Northwest (1959)

Derek and Maria discuss Hitchcock's classic chase thriller.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 3 July 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 86


Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : The Man You Will Love To Hate

Derek and Maria discuss the notorious and extraordinary director of the silent era - Erich Von Stroheim.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 26 June 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 85

1 hour 22 minutes 44 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Ziegfeld on Film

Derek and Maria discuss the three film tributes to Broadway's greatest showman : The Great Ziegfeld, Ziegfeld Girl and Ziegfeld Follies.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 19 June 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 84


Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Errol Flynn

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the classic swashbuckling movie star on the centenary of his birth.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 12 June 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 83


1 hour 43 minutes 15 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Funny Ladies

Derek and Maria discuss the Funny Ladies of the Silver Screen from Mabel Normand to Goldie Hawn.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 5 June 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 82

1 hour 30 minutes 27 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : James Cagney

Derek and Maria discuss the career of that angel with the dirty face - James Cagney.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 29 May 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 81


1 hour 19 minutes
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Rouben Mamoulian

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the innovative director of films like Applause (1929), Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (1931), Love Me Tonight (1932) and The Mark of Zorro (1940).

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at


Friday 22 May 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 80

1 hour 15 minutes 4 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Maurice Chevalier

Derek and Maria discuss the remarkable career of one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th Century.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 15 May 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 79

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Mutiny on the Bounty

Derek and Maria discuss the various film versions of one of the most famous incidents in British naval history.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at


Thursday 7 May 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 78

1 hour 57 minutes 22 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : British Film Comedy

Derek and Maria discuss the history of British film comedy from the music hall comedians such as Gracie Fields, George Formby and Will Hay to the Ealing comedies.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at


Friday 1 May 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 77

1 hour 16 minutes 6 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Laura (1944)

Derek and Maria discuss one of the greatest of film noirs.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Saturday 25 April 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 76

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.
Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Adaptations

Derek and Maria discuss film adaptations of classic novels and plays including the works of Shakespeare, Dickens, Hemingway etc.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at


Friday 17 April 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 75

1 hour 28 minutes 32 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Singin' In the Rain (1952)

Derek and Maria discuss one of the greatest musicals in film history.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 10 April 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 74

1 hour 48 minutes 9 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Cecil B. DeMille

Derek and Maria discuss the career one of the great classic era directors most famous for his biblical epics though he made many other types of films.

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Friday 3 April 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 73

2 hours 9 minutes 27 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Harold Lloyd

Derek and Maria discuss the career of the great silent comedian, one of the funniest men ever to appear on the screen.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 27 March 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 72

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Howard Hawks

Derek and Maria discuss the career of one of the greatest directors of classic cinema : Howard Hawks famous for Scarface,Bringing Up Baby,Only Angels Have Wings,His Girl Friday,Sergeant York,The Big Sleep,Red River,Rio Bravo and many other fine films.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 20 March 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 71

1 hour 32 minutes 31 seconds
Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Greta Garbo
Derek and Maria discuss the life and career of the greatest stars of classic cinema : Greta Garbo.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 13 March 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 70

1 hour 25 minutes 40 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Tin Pan Alley in Hollywood

Derek and Maria discuss the golden age of Tin Pan Alley in Hollywood : the songs and films of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter and others.
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Friday 6 March 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 69

1 hour 14 minutes 19 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Vertigo (1958)

Derek and Maria discuss one of Alfred Hitchcock's greatest films.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

Friday 27 February 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 68

1 hour 57 minutes 25 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : W.C. Fields

Derek and Maria discuss one of the great film comedians.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 20 February 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 67

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights
Main feature : The Searchers (1956)
Derek and Maria discuss one of the best Westerns ever made, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at

Friday 13 February 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 66

1 hour 23 minutes 31 seconds

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News

New Classic Movie DVDs

TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : Rudolph Valentino

Derek and Maria discuss the latin lover of the silent screen in our Valentine's special.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

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Friday 6 February 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 65

Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.

Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : The MGM Story - Part 2

Derek and Maria complete their two part history of the biggest studio in Hollywood - Metro-Goldwyn Mayer.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me atmailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

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Friday 30 January 2009

Golden Age of Hollywood 64


Another packed edition of THE Podcast on classic movies.
Presented by Derek McLellan with renowned film historian Maria Ciacca.

Classic Movies News
New Classic Movie DVDs
TCM USA Highlights

Main feature : The MGM Story - Part 1

Derek and Maria discuss the early years of the biggest studio in Hollywood - Metro-Goldwyn Mayer in the first of a two part history.

If you have any comments on the show feel free to email me at
mailto:normanmclellan@aol.com

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