Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Will you side with the expert or the enthusiast? Film historian Tony Maietta and movie lover Brad Shreve dive into the best of cinema and TV, from Hollywood’s Golden Age to today’s biggest hits. They share insights, debate favorites, and occasionally clash—but always keep it entertaining. They’ll take you behind the scenes and in front of the camera, bringing back your favorite memories along the way.
Podcasting since 2024 • 76 episodes
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Latest Episodes
Rob Reiner Remembered: "The Princess Bride" (1987) and "When Harry Met Sally..."(1989)
On December 14, 2025, Hollywood...and the world...lost a true icon. A man who was not only a gifted actor, but a once-in-a-generation filmmaker who was adept at any style, from satire to horror to romantic comedy. We also lost a true humanitari...
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The Real Housewives of 1939: “The Women”
All women, all claws. Jungle Red!Call it “The Real Housewives of New York- 1939 Edition”. For our season two finale, we tackle MGM’s 1939 classic satire “The Women”. From savage one-liners to that wild Technicolor fashion show, we ...
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Episode 37
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The Mermaid's Tale: "Miranda" (1948)
He's baackkk!!!Brad makes his return to "Going Hollywood" and we celebrate by actually letting him pick a film! And what a delightful film it is, too...from 1948 it's "Miranda." Join us as we dive into the whimsy and wonde...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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My Fair Lucy: Revisiting “Lucy in London" (1966) with Special Guest Thomas J. Watson
Think you know Lucy? You don't know Lucy. In this episode of "Going Hollywood" we dive into "Lucy in London" (1966), the most unconventional hour Lucille Ball ever made, and unpack how a TV icon tried to outrun her own legend at the...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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"The Karen Carpenter Story" (1989) with Special Guest Randy L. Schmidt
We're on the top of the world today at "Going Hollywood" as we have a truly special guest to discuss a truly special artist...Randy L. Schmidt is here to discuss the one and only Karen Carpenter! A drummer first, a once‑in‑a‑century...
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