
Among the many things that Chet, Dee and Martin Scorsese have in common is their opinion that this is one of the scariest and most artfully crafted horror movies ever made. We try not to spoil too much of the creepy plot as we gush about all the little things that made this film a spine-tingling masterpiece.
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Oct 9, 2023
58 min

Technically, this is a sequel to 1973's The Three Musketeers, but it's really just the second half of Richard Lester's epic adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' famous novel, shot at the same time as the original. In keeping with the spirit of the film, we recorded our two podcasts in one setting, and this one picks up without introduction where the previous episode left off.
Sep 17, 2023
31 min

Action, adventure, comedy, romance, intrigue—what more could you want out of a movie? Director Richard Lester packs it all into his adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic. This story has been given the silver screen treatment numerous times, but this version is by far the best. Like Lester, we broke our podcast into two episodes, covering both the Three Musketeers and The Four Musketeers, which was released two years later but shot at the same time (which came as a surprise to the cast). Unlike the original producers, we do not charge a second admission fee to hear the second podcast.
Sep 17, 2023
45 min

Instead of reviewing a movie, we’re reviewing a TV network this time. Turner Classic Movies has just undergone a major upheaval, resulting in the firing of most of its staff. Although the new bosses say they have no plans to close up shop, we’re concerned that our favorite network (and the primary source for all the movies we review) could jettison some of the features that make it great. Here’s what we think TCM should and should not do moving forward.
Jun 26, 2023
27 min

Chet and Dee marvel at the screwiest of screwball comedies, directed by an all-time great and starring two of Hollywood's biggest stars--all before they had won over audiences and critics. Real life didn't offer much to laugh at in 1938. The country was mired in the Great Depression and fascism was on the rise in Europe. Hollywood, long under fire from the Catholic Church and Congress, had submitted to self-censorship. The movies made lemonade from lemons in the form of madcap comedies depicting the idle rich ensnared in ridiculous situations brimming with sexual tension. "Bringing Up Baby," a wild story that tosses an awkward professor, a ditzy but determined society girl and an assortment of oddballs together, along with a pair of leopards and a wire haired terrier, offers a perfect rendering of the formula. The movie didn't do all that well in its initial release but has since earned wide acclaim. Chet and Dee will tell you why you need to do yourself a favor and check out this classic. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link
Jan 18, 2023
53 min

This gem serves as the prototype for countless romantic comedies in which unlikely couples are thrown together in the warm glow of the holiday season. Superstars Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray worked together for the first time, along with a standout cast. Preston Sturges’ script is both funny and touching, offering just the right dose of nostalgia without spinning into sentimental fantasies about romantic and familial love. Chet and Dee will try to convince you that this film has more to offer than the typical holiday fare—and it’s available on TCM this December.
Dec 23, 2022
52 min

Jose Ferrer won an Academy Award for his performance in the lead role. Cyrano is a poet, a soldier, a scientist, a playwright and the most feared swordsman in Paris, but his ugliness prevents him from pursuing the woman he loves. Instead, he lends his words to a handsome but tongue-tied friend who also has his eye on the beautiful Roxanne. Edmond Rostand’s famous story is more than a romantic comedy; it’s a celebration of courage, nonconformity and idealism. We think Cyrano will inspire you as much as he does us. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link
Nov 15, 2022
41 min

Your Halloween experience won’t be complete unless you take in the 1957 horror classic, “Night of the Demon” (aka “Curse of the Demon”). Dana Andrews plays a psychology professor out to expose the leader of a satanic cult as a fraud, but viewers quickly learn the danger is all too real. Will the professor shake his skepticism in time to undo the curse that’s been placed on him? Chet and Dee talk about why they love this film and what goes into making horror work on the screen. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link
Oct 9, 2022
55 min

I’ve you’ve ever heard the term “Film Noir” and wondered what it was all about, we’ve got the perfect movie for you. “Double Indemnity” delivers brilliant writing, directing, acting, cinematography and music as it tells the tale of a lusty couple who try to pull off a murder. It’s got the gritty, poetic narration, the snappy, cynical dialogue, the shadowy scenes and characters making decisions we all know they’ll regret. Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link
Sep 5, 2022
51 min

Why is this Alfred Hitchcock thriller widely considered one of the greatest films of all time? Listen to Chet and Dee walk you through this tale of possession, obsession, the terrible things they make us do and the guilt we feel as a result, and then maybe you’ll get an idea why critics and audiences gush. Jimmy Stewart and Kim Novak star in this tale that Dee thinks is “so twisted that even my generation will be down with it.” Follow us and contact us on Twitter: @screeningroomCD Instagram: @screeningroomwithchetanddee Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210852346666226/?ref=share_group_link
Jun 20, 2022
59 min
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