
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 • 40 episodes
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Latest Episodes
Dames at Sea: Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile” (1978)
S2 E39 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...
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Episode 39
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Foxy Lady: Bette Davis in “The Little Foxes” (1941)
S2 E38"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,...
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Episode 38
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Blazing Anxiety: Celebrating Mel Brooks' "Blazing Saddles"(1974) and "High Anxiety"(1977)
S2 E37 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:...
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Episode 37
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1:33:10

Merry Christmas, “Auntie Mame!” (1958)
S1 E36 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...
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Episode 36
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49:42

Beale's-mania: The Mad Prophecy of “Network” (1976)
S1 E35 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 be...
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