Summertime We’re celebrating Labor Day weekend with Katharine Hepburn. Brandon is joined by Scott Gardner and Peter Martin to discuss 1955’s Summertime. The three discuss the beautiful Venice locations and sensitive direction from David Lean. The discussion also focuses on the acting clinic provided by both Hepburn and Rossanno Brazzi. Don’t forget to follow/reach us … Continue reading Ep. 496-Summertime →

The Value of a Single Human Being Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most harrowing and thought provoking films in history. We’re discussing 1961’s Judgement at Nuremberg, directed by Stanley Kramer. Brandon is ,once again, joined by author and film historian Chris Yogerst. Brandon and Chris discuss the origins and … Continue reading Ep. 495- Judgement at Nuremberg →

Juliet Prowse Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome Juliet Prowse, niece to the legendary entertainer Juliet Prowse. Juliet has penned a wonderful tribute to her aunt called “Juliet Prowse: Born to Dance: The Extraordinary Life Story of My Aunt”. Brandon and Juliet chat about her aunt’s upbringing in South Africa and what led her … Continue reading Ep. 494- Celebrating Juliet Prowse →

Loving Lucy Front Row Classics welcomes television historian Thomas J. Watson. Tom is also a former publicist and production assistant who worked closely with Lucille Ball and has contributed a great deal to her television legacy. This great discussion is a celebration of the Lucy Legacy. Brandon and Tom chat about his origins as a … Continue reading Ep. 493-Loving Lucy with Thomas J. Watson →

Katharine Kramer Front Row Classics welcomes producer, actress, singer & journalist, Katharine Kramer. Brandon and Katharine are discussing the legacy of her father, legendary film director Stanley Kramer. The two discuss how films such as Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremberg and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner still have relevance in 2026. Katherine also discusses … Continue reading Ep. 492- Interview with Katharine Kramer →

Jungle Red Front Row Classics is taking a look at a true guilty pleasure this week. Brandon is joined by two friends of the podcast, Tony Maietta and Ben Burke to break down 1956’s The Opposite Sex. This misguided remake of The Women has an impressive cast, yet unfortunately failed to capture the same magic … Continue reading Ep. 491-The Opposite Sex →

Love in the Moonlight Front Row Classics welcomes back actress and content creator Cassidy Krygger. Cassidy is joined by director Jonathan Zsofi to discuss the their collaboration on the romantic short film, Love in the Moonlight. This film takes inspiration from classic Hollywood films such as The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. They take Brandon through … Continue reading Ep. 490- Love in the Moonlight with Cassidy Krygger and Jonathan Zsofi →

Portrait in Black Front Row Classics is celebrating the work of legendary producer Ross Hunter. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back Paul Walsh to discuss 1960’s Portrait in Black. This melodramatic suspense thriller stars Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn, Sandra Dee John Gavin and Anna May Wong in her final film performance. Brandon and Paul discuss … Continue reading Ep. 489- Portrait in Black →

Vanessa and Duke Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome two great friends of the podcast. Brandon welcomes James Duke Mason and Vanessa O’Neil to discuss a recent experience they shared on the Warner Brothers lot. They retraced the steps of their grandparents, James Mason and Judy Garland, during the production of A Star is … Continue reading Ep. 488- Celebrating Hollywood Legacy with James Duke Mason and Vanessa O’Neil →

Randy Haberkamp Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome film historian Randy Haberkamp. Randy recently retired as the Executive Vice President of the Library, Archive and Sci-Tech for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences where he held various positions for 23 years.  Brandon and Randy discuss some of his best memories from the … Continue reading Ep. 487- A Conversation with Randy Haberkamp →