It's Godzillapalooza!!! We are celebrating the 70th anniversary of this legendary giant monster's emergence on the big screen. Today we are joined by Emily Quartarone, Ph.D. candidate of Saint Louis University. Emily is an avid researcher of American remakes of horror films who is currently working on her dissertation under the working title "American Godzilla." Emily takes us to the very origins of Gozilla: Japan's Godzilla (1954) from Toho and the American remake Godzilla, King of the...

Happy Spring! What better way to kick off a new season of Old Soul than by covering one of the most beloved children's movies of all time? That's right, we're hopping aboard our fine, four-fendered friend to a magical world of zany inventions, storytelling, and Vulgarian oddities. Caractacus Potts (although we do get wild with variations of his name pronunciation lol) is a down-on-his-luck single father of two little ones who become enamored with a retired (and quite broken down) champion...

Ho ho ho and Merry Christmas Old Soul Movie Podcast Family! Today we are celebrating two beloved classics from Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment- a team that brought beloved holiday characters to life predominately throughout the 1960s-1980s. These films have been part of American families' celebration of the seasons for decades and we are excited to pay tribute to their legacy! First, we meet a young buck named Rudolph, whose "nonconformity" brings him on a journey from outcast to...

Before the holidays fully set in, we need to say farewell for now to our horror movie kick with special guest Lex Stewart! Lex walks us through their takes on famous horror tropes, plots, and iconography. Find out more about the meaning of final girls to zombies to possession flicks and more! And don't forget to reach out to us and let us know what your favorite horror movie is!

HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! Today we are covering Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with our horror-movie expert guest: Dr. Solberg! This film is the sequel to the original that started it all. Boris Karloff returns as the monster unwittingly brought to life by Colin Clive's portrayal of the eponymous mad scientist. But this time, the scheming Dr. Pretorius plots to create him a mate... Dr. Solberg breaks down this film in its entirety and helps us discover why this is one of the most iconic horror...

Join us for a cruise down the Nile as we explore another Agatha Christie classic adapted to the screen! We put on our detective hats and cross examine all the suspects of this murderous river boat cruise. Death on the Nile (1978) captures a fascinating time of a pop culture resurgence of Egypt and Egyptology interest, all while bringing to life one of the greatest literary detectives of all time: Hercule Poirot! Who killed the the dazzlingly beautiful and fabulously wealthy socialite Linnet...

The moviegoing sensation that's taken over the nation has arrived...Barbenheimer. On July 21st, two of the most anticipated films of the year were released on the same day: Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Two of the most innovative directors of our time lead two incredible teams of cast and crew (both backed by husband-wife production companies) to deliver unforgettable viewing experiences. While these aren't Old Hollywood films, the two figures at the...

Hello Old Soul Family! Long time no see... we have been SO busy in the exciting world of movie lovers, so our March Madness Tournament Winner episode is coming in a bit later than expected. But better late than never for this international adventure!! Spring is here and love is in the air. In this special, we cover Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn's one and only rom-com/mystery- Charade (1963)! In this French-set tale of thievery, spies, and love, a widow is pursued by several men who want the...

Top of the morning to you, Old Soul Family-- and a Happy St. Paddy's Day!! ☘️ We are welcoming this springtime holiday with a tale that celebrates the joy and beauty of Ireland! This picture is STUNNING...and a huge departure from John Wayne and John Ford's typical collaborations. This Western team explores the juxtaposition of cultures and traditions for an American abroad, all while highlighting an amazing ensemble of Irish artists. We also explore the realities of Ireland's 1920s history...

In this very special Old Soul episode we discuss the amazing worlds of Sci-Fi and Horror with Dr. Roger Solberg! Dr. Solberg is a Professor Emeritus of English at Pennsylvania Western University-Edinboro. Before retiring in June 2022 he taught at Edinboro since 1989. In addition to teaching Literature and Film courses, he is also a three-time Jeopardy! champion (aka he knows A LOT!). Dr. Solberg walks us through the earliest creations of Horror and Sci-Fi novels/novellas and the transition to...

And weeeeeeee'lllllllllllllllll always love Frank Farmer!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentine's Day Old Soul Family! We cover the iconic 90s movie The Bodyguard (1992). Kevin Costner takes the reins as a leading man alongside Whitney Houston in her very first acting role! Lawrence Kasdan initially dreamed of this movie being made in the 1970s. Through twists and turns, much like the suspense this movie offers, it came to fruition at exactly the right time. Join us in the love as we discuss our...

Happy Ja-noir-y Old Soul Family! We are kicking off the New Year by visiting an Old Hollywood favorite...Double Indemnity (1944)! This sordid tale was unlike any other in its day. Between themes of murderous schemes (from the murderer's perspective), sexual temptation, and manipulation, this film set the gold standard of noir entertainment...all while pushing the production code guidelines. We revisit an old favorite topic of the PCA and how Double Indemnity (1944) marked a turning point in...

Merry Christmas! We have a DOUBLE FEATURE this holiday season! We are covering The Bishop's Wife (1947) featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven and its remakeThe Preacher's Wife (1996) featuring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. In both of these holiday classics, a suave angel named Dudley comes to earth to help a religious leader save his church and community...but starts to develop feelings for the leader's wife in the midst of the Christmas season! We...

Obsession, mystery, and MURDER - all of these themes and more are covered in our latest episode: Laura (1944)! In Otto Preminger's classic noir, we uncover the drama behind-the-scenes and analyze how the story's onscreen tangled webs of truths and mistruths unfold. We are so excited to celebrate this Noirvember winner with you before the holidays!

Happy Fall Old Soul Family! In this week's episode we explore The Night of the Hunter (1955) - a critical and commercial failure when it was released but has now been appraised as one of the greatest films ever made. In Charles Laughton's one and only directed film, Robert Mitchum a nightmare-provoking spooktacular performance that will chill you to the bone!

This week, we are joined by Dr. Vincent Casaregola of Saint Louis University to discuss the iconic film From Here to Eternity (1953). While everyone is familiar with Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster's famous kiss on the beach, what you might not know is how the film explores masculinity, femininity, and military culture from James Jones's novel of the same name. Dr. Casaregola also walks us through various post-war written materials how they have been adapted to the screen from 1946 through...

We're taking a spontaneous trip to Bodega Bay! Ahhhh fresh sea air, idyllic farms, friendly townsfolk...what could go wrong? That's right, we're covering an Old Hollywood classic: The Birds (1963)! Tippi Hedren captivates us as a San Fransisco socialite who follows a charming lawyer (and perfect stranger) to his childhood home, but soon finds herself to be the target of avian aggressors. We soar in and out of theories as to what this mysterious Hitchcockian movie means and why it's considered...

Bring some snacks and buckle up because we're hittin' the road with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz! That's right, we're covering a quintessential summer classic: The Long, Long Trailer (1954)! A newlywed couple decides to take their honeymoon on a trip across the western country in a new mobile home...only for it to become a pretty "rocky" adventure. We touch upon how the "I Love Lucy" comedians conquered the big screen, why the road movie genre is a recipe for success, and what we love about...

We're back, Old Soul family! And we are covering an audience recommendation of a classic novel adaptation: David Copperfield! One of Charles Dickens's own favorite characters, the story of young David is a coming-of-age tale with lovable (and hate-able) characters that influence his life in becoming an aspiring author. This movie came to be out of producer David O. Selznick's love and devotion to his own father...and much to the opposition of his father-in-law (who was head of the studio)! We...

Talk to me, Goose. During this holiday weekend we are discussing an American classic: Top Gun (1986)! We jump into all the behind-the-scenes and complex debates of this movie as well addressing the military-entertainment complex. And how could we not touch upon the smash hit sequel that came out this year? Top Gun: Maverick (2022)! We share all of our thoughts on this brand new film about second chances that's sweeping the hearts of audiences all over the nation (and spoiler alert - Emma may...

Around Fathers' Day, we are celebrating with a tale of paternal misadventures: Life with Father (1947)! In this Michael Curtiz classic, we watch the redheaded Day family navigate entertaining out-of-town guests (including Mary Skinner played by a young Elizabeth Taylor!), recruiting household employees (which usually ends in failure), being scammed into a sales scheme, and the biggest issue of all... convincing their husband/father to get baptized so he can potentially join them in the...

June is here and wedding season is in full swing! With love in the air, we were inspired to create a list of all our favorite wedding dresses featured in films! We give Old Soul Awards in the following categories: Best Church Wedding Dresses Best Elopement Wedding Dresses Best Runaway Bridal Looks Best Destination Wedding Dresses Best Non-White Colored Wedding Dresses Sexiest Wedding Outfits Best Animated Wedding Dresses Best Period Piece Wedding Attire Best Medieval and Fantasy Wedding...

Hear ye, hear ye! We are celebrating a member of the Old Soul community's birthday by watching Camelot (1967)! In this fabulous musical, we learn about the story of King Arthur, Lady Guenevere, and Sir Lancelot: a classic love triangle that could change the fate of a kingdom. With such a fabulous cast, which includes Richard Harris (before he was Dumbledore!), Vanessa Redgrave, and Franco Nero, we were whisked away to the idyllic land in search for establishing truth and honor. In addition to...

This week, we had the privilege of talking with the Westmore family historian and great grandaughter of Ern Westmore: Christiana Benson! The Westmores were some of the most prominent makeup artists of Old Hollywood; they created looks for films such as Gone With the Wind (1939), Casablanca (1942), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), The Creature from the Black Lagoon (1957), and soooooooo much more. Christiana tells us about how patriarch George Westmore established the first Hollywood hair and...