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.
Episodes
47 episodes
“The Judy Garland Show”, Part One: Rainbow High
In the fall of 1963, television audiences witnessed something extraordinary – the legendary Judy Garland starring in her very own weekly variety show on CBS. What should have been a triumphant venture and crowning achievement to an alread...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:11:31
Every Inch a Stephen King: "Misery" (1990)
Listen, mister man! We don’t want to get all “oogly” about it, but Kathy Bates went from a relatively unknown, but respected, stage actress to an Academy Award winner when she portrayed one of cinema's most unforgettable villains in 1990's "Mis...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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50:47
Solitary Man: “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)
In our final “Mother's May” episode, we explore what may be the most psychologically disturbing maternal figure in film history - Angela Lansbury as Eleanor Shaw Iselin in “The Manchurian Candidate”, a brilliantly prescient political thriller t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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55:10
A Sitcom Like "Alice" (1976-1985)
Well, kiss our grits! Our "Mother's May" celebration continues with a TV Mom-- a widow with a young son who became one of television's most beloved mother figures, Alice Hyatt. "Alice" wasn't just another sitcom—it was a cultural touchsto...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:14:38
Selective Memories: “I Remember Mama” (1948)
It’s an interesting Mother’s Day celebration today, as we discuss our two very different experiences with George Steven’s 1948 masterpiece, “I Remember Mama”, the story of the everyday struggles and triumphs of a Norwegian immigrant family in 1...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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57:34
Immaculate Mary: “Ordinary People” (1980)
Happy Mother's May everyone! In our first episode for our special "Mother's May" celebration, we discuss one of the seminal dramas of the 1980s- Robert Redford's Oscar-winning film, "Ordinary People" (1980).Mary Tyler Moore delivers the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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57:52
“My Best Girl” (1927) : Mary Pickford and the Sound of Silents
It's Tony's birthday and we commemorate the event by celebrating one of the greatest romantic comedies of the silent film era, Mary Pickford's final silent masterpiece…from 1927, “My Best Girl". Far more than just another romantic comedy, this ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:18:40
Dames at Sea: Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile” (1978)
The butler didn't do it! Then again, Dame Agatha Christie never wrote that tired cliche. Join us as we embark on a glamorous, deadly journey down the Nile as we dissect the 1978 adaptation of Dame Agatha Christie's masterpiece, "Death on the Ni...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:10:13
Foxy Lady: Bette Davis in “The Little Foxes” (1941)
"Nobody's as good as Bette when she's bad!" So heralded a famous movie tagline from the 1940s, and nothing could be more appropriate for today’s film, Lillian Helman's tale of mendacity in the moonlight, 1941's T...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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56:28
Blazing Anxiety: Celebrating Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles"(1974) and "High Anxiety"(1977)
As we launch into our second season, we couldn't think of a better filmmaker to celebrate than the masterful comedic genius of Mel Brooks. We give our take on two iconic films that showcase different facets of his boundary-pushing humor: "Blazi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:33:10
Merry Christmas, “Auntie Mame!” (1958)
It’s our Christmas episode! And what could be more appropriate than celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with one of the most joyous films ever made? From 1958, it’s “Auntie Mame.” This classic film starring the magnificent Ros...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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49:42
Beale's-mania: The Mad Prophecy of “Network” (1976)
We’re finishing off our first season of “Going Hollywood” on a high with a true masterpiece of chilling prophecy... from 1976, Paddy Chayefsky's "Network”! We explore how the film foretold the merging of news and entertainment long it became a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:01:03
A Cruel Inheritance: "The Heiress" (1949)
We explore the 1949 masterpiece "The Heiress," starring Olivia de Havilland, Ralph Richardson, Montgomery Clift, and Miriam Hopkins. Discover how de Havilland's break from Warner Brothers led her to a role that would define an era, as we unrave...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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1:04:48
A Bucket of Hyacinths: "Keeping Up Appearances"
Ever wondered what it would be like if Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet") had a social media account in today's world? We explore the timeless humor of "Keeping Up Appearances,"(BBC, 1990-1995) drawing parallels between Hyacinth's ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:31:57
Classic Hollywood #101: Our "Lost" Pilot
Revisit a special moment with us as we relive Tony's second appearance on Brad's podcast, "Queer We Are," a conversation so rich we like to think of it as the "lost pilot" of our own show, "Going Hollywood." We discuss Tony's new documentary, "...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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52:08
Unraveling “Rope” (1948), with Special Guest Stephen Dolginoff!
Renowned playwright and composer Stephen Dolginoff joins us to unravel the chilling narrative behind Alfred Hitchcock's "Rope" and its connection to the real-life crime of Leopold and Loeb. We promise a captivating journey through the film's th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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56:23
Mama Mia! Pray for "Rosemary's Baby" (1968)
Uncover the secrets behind "Rosemary's Baby" and explore its eerie brilliance with us. From the haunting lullaby composed by Krzysztof Komeda to the fascinating fiction of Tannis root, we promise a new appreciation for the film's chilling scene...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:04:14
Rats in the Cellar: “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” (1962)
It's Halloween night in 1962, and an unsuspecting world is not quite prepared for what it is about to experience...two legendary stars from Hollywood's Golden Age unleash decades of resentment, rage, and recrimination on each other and on the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:02:56
Hilarious Homicide : Neil Simon’s “Murder by Death” (1976)
It’s our “Trick or Treat” episode! And no movie is full of more tricks, or treats, than Neil Simon’s 1976 classic “Murder by Death” Packed with wit and an oddball cast of literary detectives, this 1976 film offers more than just mystery; it ser...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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48:51
Bride's Dead Revisited: Unearthing "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935)
Is "Bride of Frankenstein" the greatest horror film ever made? Join us as we dissect this 1935 classic, inspired by a listener email from Susan, and saved for our special Halloween month episode. We promise you’ll gain fresh insights into James...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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46:45
Beckett in Bucolia: The Absurd Delights of “Green Acres”
Ever wondered how a simple farm life could be so hilariously absurd? Get ready to unravel the quirky world of "Green Acres" as we dive deep into its brilliant mix of comedy and surrealism. From a Sesame Street-inspired game to the surprising li...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:05:47
Happy Birthday, "Bewitched"! Part Two - The Magic Ends
All good things must come to an end, and that goes Darrin-double in this episode as we wrap up our "Happy Birthday, Bewitched!" episodes with the tales of Morning Glory Circle's final three years...a/k/a "The Dick Sargent Era". Join us as we ce...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:34:33
Happy Birthday, "Bewitched"! Part One- The Magic Begins
Join us for a special 60th-anniversary celebration of the classic TV show "Bewitched" as we discuss the beloved sitcom's place in television history. In this first of 2 episodes, we'll concentrate on the show's first 5 years, a/k/a - the Dick Y...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:25:32
Isn’t it Bromantic? Newman & Redford in “The Sting” (with guest Bob LeMent)
Today we take on romance and discuss one of the greatest romantic pairings in cinema history...Paul Newman and Robert Redford, specifically in "The Sting" (1973). What makes this Best Picture Oscar-winner such an endur...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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56:12
The Kate Debate: Triumph or Torture in "Alice Adams”?
Did Katharine Hepburn truly shine in "Alice Adams," or was it one of her more excruciating performances? Join us for “The Great Kate Debate” as we passionately discuss the 1935 classic, starring Hepburn alongside Fred MacMurray. While one of us...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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51:51
