Real Old Reels
Classic Movie Fans! Join our community to talk about our favorite noir, screwball comedies, science fiction, and others directed by notable masters, such as Hitchcock, Frank Capra, Ernst Lubitsch, John Ford, and Fred M. Wilcox. We'll span genres, actors, and directors. If you love movie trivia, would like to learn more about some classic films, or want to introduce them to friends and family, we're the podcast for you.
Episodes
45 episodes
Freaky Friday
It's Friday the 13th, and have we got a cautionary tale for you! The 1976 film *Freaky Friday* is a hilarious family comedy where a mother and daughter magically swap bodies, leading to a wild and fun adventure! Starring Barbara Harris and Jodi...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:31
One Year Anniversary Episode--The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
We did it! Happy Anniversary and thank you to all our listeners for getting us here. We've truly enjoyed talking about our favorite films! Please share and comment for us!Take a journey with Captain Sinbad to far-off islands with one-ey...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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30:05
Cat Ballou
Robin and Lisa discuss another Western, but this one can't be taken seriously. "Cat Ballou" is a wild Western romp where schoolteacher Cat Ballou turns outlaw to avenge her father's murder. With a drunken gunslinger, Kid Shelleen, by her side, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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24:33
The African Queen
Welcome to our Season 4 Premiere! Robin and Lisa have a great lineup of movies that you won't want to miss. Starting us off is one of the greatest of Humphrey Bogart's and Katharine Hepburn's careers! You won't want to miss the amazing story of...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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38:09
Chariots of Fire
Two athletes compete for Olympic victories with completely different approaches: one runs with his heart and for the glory of God, the other with a calculated study to shave off any unnecessary movement. Chariots of Fire, based on a true story,...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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31:13
Tremors
Before the aliens in The Quiet Place there were Graboids! This creature feature from the not-too-distant past became a mega-cult classic, starring Kevin Bacon. Residents of Perfection, a town of 14, are terrorized by an unseen threat. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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29:18
Field of Dreams
It's Week 2 of our "Not Really Old Reels" in July! All baseball legends go to heaven in what Kevin Costner called, his generation's "It's a Wonderful Life." Field of Dreams is about following the illogical but undeniable urges to follow a dream...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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30:44
Jaws
"Jaws," directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, is a suspenseful thriller about a massive great white shark terrorizing a small beach town. As the body count rises, a local sheriff, a marine biologist, and a grizzled fisherman team u...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:25
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a timeless tale of idealism and integrity. James Stewart shines as Jefferson Smith, a naive yet passionate man who becomes a U.S. Senator. Amidst political corruption, Smith’s unwavering belief in democr...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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27:53
Double Indemnity
Shadows from Venetian blinds, cigarette smoke, a dangerous woman, and a gullible insurance salesman all combine for one of the most beloved film noirs of all time. Double Indemnity has all the mood, suspense, and personal narration you'd come t...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:57
Bye Bye Birdie
Laugh out loud at the fan-girl drama on full display in the film Bye Bye Birdie! This classic 60's musical pokes fun at the ravenous adoration of teens when mega rockstar Conrad Birdie is about to go into military service. He has one last TV ap...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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27:37
Witness For the Prosecution
Another slam dunk from director Billy Wilder, Witness for the Prosecution is the combined genius of humorous Wilder, a brilliant cast, and the world's favorite mystery writer, Agatha Christie. Witness for the Prosecution may not be the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:51
The Horn Blows At Midnight
Heaven's above! Jack Benny is an angel sent on a mission to end the world by playing his trumpet on the top of a hotel at midnight, and if he fails he can't come back to play in the celestial orchestra. Despite his purest intentions, he's met w...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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27:50
Invaders From Mars
Known for scaring the socks of countless Baby Boomers during the 1950s, Invaders From Mars tells the story of starstruck David MacLean, the young sole witness of aliens noisily landing in his backyard in the wee hours of the morning. His father...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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34:00
Oklahoma!
In the heart of the American Midwest, "Oklahoma!" unfolds with romance, rivalry, and the promise of a new frontier. Set in the early 1900s, the musical follows the love story between cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey, amidst a backdrop of commu...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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30:39
Dial M For Murder
Scheming husband, Tony Wendice plots the murder of his adulterous wife, Margot, to free himself of their unhappy marriage but keep her money. In "Strangers on a Train" fashion, he lures an old acquaintance to his apartment to blackmail hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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24:03
Season 3 Premiere! Sunset Boulevard
Dark and unsettling, Sunset Boulevard casts a shadow over Hollywood's regard for past idols and what happens when the sun goes down on an actress' career and the price of fame. Real-life Gloria Swanson plays an aging silent film star whos...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:29
Bringing Up Baby
Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn team up for a hilarious comedy involving dinosaur bones, leopards, and constant wardrobe changes! Robin and Jenn discuss how Grant and Hepburn became the dream team for four legendary films, the amazing characte...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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32:31
2001: A Space Odyssey
Well, shoot. Here it is 2024 and Pan Am isn't booking commercial flights to space and I can't tour the moon after spending the night at a Hilton Hotel in the sky!However, Stanley Kubrick was considered to make some of the most cutting-e...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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29:44
Paper Moon
Starring father-daughter duo Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, Paper Moon is a captivating Great Depression Era film that follows a con man and Addie, who may or may not be his daughter. Filled with laughs and heart, Robin and Jenn discuss all their favor...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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26:22
Cool Hand Luke
Robin and our next guest host for this month, Jenn, talk about one of Paul Newman's greatest films from the 1960s, Cool Hand Luke. The gut-wrenching story of indomitable inmate, Luke, who creates a loyal following withi...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:39
To Be Or Not To Be
Along with Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator, To Be or Not To Be is one of the greatest WWII films to mock Hitler during the war. Made by German director, Ernst Lubitsch and starring Jack Benny and Carole Lombard, this dark com...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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28:50
All About Eve
Robin and guest host Chris discuss All About Eve, a historical landmark of a film with a meticulous screenplay, matchless performances by all the cast, and hand-wringing tension! There's plenty to unpack behind the scenes of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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31:07