
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Will you agree with the esteemed film historian, or the regular guy who has a passion for movies? Tony Maietta and Brad Shreve have conversations about cinema and television from Hollywood's Golden Age to contemporary hits. They discuss—and sometimes disagree on—their favorite films and TV shows. Listen for insightful discussions that blend expertise with passion, and they'll take you behind the scenes of Hollywood as they explore storytelling, casting, characters, and more.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Podcasting since 2024 • 37 episodes
Going Hollywood - Movies and Television from the Golden Age to Today
Latest Episodes
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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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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A Cruel Inheritance: "The Heiress" (1949)
S1 E34 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...
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A Bucket of Hyacinths: "Keeping Up Appearances"
S1 E33 Ever wondered what it would be like if Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced "Bouquet") had a social media account in today's world? We promise you'll laugh your socks off as we explore the timeless humor of "Keeping Up Appearances,"(BBC,...
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Classic Hollywood #101: Our "Lost" Pilot
S01 E32 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 docume...
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