We are recognizing the 110th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy that occurred in 1912. A Night to Remember (1958) is a critically acclaimed film based off of Walter Lord's book of the same name; it has been noted for its incredible accuracy in detailing the events that lead to this ship's demise. We discuss not only elements of the movie, but the real events that took place on that devastating April night. Although this story is heartbreaking, it also features enormous stories of courage and...

Bam! Pow! We have a supersized episode for you because we are covering one of our favorite superheroes: Batman!!! Our March Madness winner, Batman (1989), was a pop culture phenomenon that inspired a whole new love for Gotham’s Caped Crusader. AND we are so lucky to be joined by our resident comic book and superhero expert: Ben! Ben walks us through the world of Batman comic storylines and their relationship to on-screen portrayals of the Dark Knight. We discuss our ideal Bruce Wayne/Batman...

Emma and Brooke visit an Academy Award Best Picture winner: Rebecca (1940)! Alfred Hitchcock's first American production (adapted from Daphne du Maurier's classic novel) is one you won't want to miss. The story of Maxim de Winter and the second Mrs. de Winter, a thrilling romance checkered with deception, will keep you on the edge of your seat. We discuss Joan Fontaine's real-life insecurities with this role, production code restrictions, artistic differences between Hitchcock and producer...

Happy 100th episode, everyone! Emma and Jack break down their favorite movies and episodes that they've covered on the podcast and also discuss what types of films they'd like to cover in future.

We are beyond thrilled to be joined this week by Dr. Angelica Lawson (Northern Arapaho), an Assistant Professor of Film Studies and Ethnic Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. In this episode, Dr. Lawson talks to us about Native American representation in films throughout Hollywood’s timeline. From her, we gain an understanding on how Indigenous identities are portrayed in silent pictures and early Westerns. We also learn the definition of revisionist Westerns and their...

They call us...THE OLD SOUL MOVIE PODCAST! After our Sidney Poitier poll tournament on Instagram, we have a winner: In the Heat of the Night (1967)! We discuss the Academy Award Best Picture-winner in this tribute to an actor who challenged the industry to tell more inclusive stories. We go over the movie's production, which was horrifically impacted by racism, historical period factors, acting talents, and thoughts on the plot's central mystery. Hold on, stay strong, it'll be alright...in...

Although its name suggests otherwise, Stormy Weather (1943) is pure sunshine! This week, we discuss our favorite songs and dances from this groundbreaking movie-musical featuring an all-Black cast. In this story, Bill Williamson is a former soldier trying to win the heart of the beautiful and talented Selina Rogers, while also trying to rise to the top of show business. The cast of Stormy Weather (1943) consisted of some of the most brilliant performers of their day; we had so much fun...

We have a jumbo-sized episode covering TWO movies: Imitation of Life (1934) and its remake Imitation of Life (1959)! We discuss the groundbreaking nature behind these movies, which highlights the focus on Black women's stories. However, these films aren't perfect (and are still very white-centric); in this episode, we critique parts of the writing and rethink how we'd liked to have seen these narratives told in the days of Old Hollywood. Imitation of Life (1934) Discussion Start Time -...

This week, we take a trip to Paris and cover the 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! From the beloved Victor Hugo literary classic to the silver screen, this timeless tale of humanity (and all of the passion, cruelty, kindness it contains) has captured hearts throughout centuries. If you're a history buff, in addition to being a film buff, you'll be fascinated to learn how the movie's screenwriters created a metaphor for real-world events leading up to World War II. We're so...

Merry Christmas Old Soul family! We are wrapping up the second half of our holiday movie double feature with The Shop Around the Corner (1940)! One December in Budapest, two rival shop workers despise one another, but they don’t realize that they’ve fallen in love with each other as anonymous pen pals! A charming Yuletide tale of love, friendship, and overcoming hardship, we can’t think of a more inspiring movie to watch this time of year. And you’ll love our co-host who is home for the...

Hop on board the nearest sleigh ride and come celebrate Christmas in Connecticut (1945) with us! Tune into the first film of our holiday double feature! We have our fill of seasonal cheer while discussing festive hijinks, the influences of World War II’s ending, and movie messages on women’s roles. This is a film for everyone to fall in love with at first sight!

Calling all Mary Poppins fans! We are accompanied by our friend Brooke, the ultimate Mary Poppins (1964) movie expert! In this episode, we are guided by movie magic as we jump into this Disney musical classic. From behind-the-scenes drama, to favorite tunes, to explanations behind the mysteries, Brooke shares a wealth of information pulled from her very own carpetbag of knowledge. We’d love for you to join us on this jolly holiday! *Be sure to stick around at the end of the episode for...

We are SO excited to finally present the winner of our social media poll: Rope (1948)!!! After overcoming several technical difficulties, we have finally been able to release our chat with two of our favorite Gen Zers, Isabella and Ben. We dive into this creepy tale that was inspired by a real murder: two former Harvard students murder a former classmate...and then serve a dinner to the victim's family and friends over his dead body. Their former teacher is on to their devious misdeed. Will...

Trick or Treat! Join the Brewster family this Halloween! Mortimer marries his brides on October 31st, before leaving for the honeymoon he discovers the aunts who raised him are serial killers! You'll laugh until the very end of this macabre comedy!

Hop on board as we embark on another nautical drama in Dangerous Crossing (1953)! This listener-recommended film is about an heiress who joins her new husband for a Halloween honeymoon cruise, however, he goes MISSING shortly after the ship sets sail. We loved exploring a B movie of the 1950s and putting on our detective caps to figure out what happened in this crafty mystery.

Thomas Ince: Was he murdered? This week we are covering one of the great mysteries of Old Hollywood. Thomas Ince- a famous silent era film producer and movie mogul- died suddenly while celebrating his birthday on a yacht with the newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. The morning he died, the media ran rampant with stories of Ince being shot to death, but later on it was officially reported that Ince died of heart failure. What exactly happened on the boat that weekend? Was his death...

Double, double, toil and trouble. Gather ’round and snuggle down as we finish up our September month of double trouble! In tandem with our Jerry Mathers interview, we thought this would be the perfect time to cover Alfred Hitchcock’s The Trouble with Harry (1955)! This zany dark rom-com is one of a kind. From beautiful Vermont foliage, to a mysterious dead body, to popping art work and a dreamy score, this is a perfect flick to turn on as we celebrate the autumn season.

Golly gee, consider us star-struck! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Jerry Mathers-the actor who portrays Beaver Cleaver from Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963)! Emma and Jerry discuss Jerry’s childhood memories of working with Sir Alfred Hitchcock on The Trouble with Harry (1955), filming the iconic “In the Soup” episode, and having fun on set at Universal Studios. Tune in and learn about the magic behind one of the most beloved American family shows in television history.

Emma is joined this week by Dr. Vincent Casaregola of Saint Louis University to cover a film that is considered one of the best of all time: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)! An iconic Kubrick film, Dr. Strangelove takes a dark, comedic look at nuclear tensions and end-of-the-world antics. Dr. Casaregola helps frame what the mindset was of the American people during the Cold War, the (very real) problems of nuclear mishaps, how Stanley Kubrick...

The Old Soul Family is headed back to school with their little sister: Isabella! Emma and Isabella encounter some other Sisters at St. Francis Academy, along with mischievous students Mary Clancy and Rachel Devery. They talk about their favorite pranks, sentimental moments, and a few behind-the-scenes fun facts that make this movie one of their personal favorites. Get ready for those happy homecoming memories as The Trouble with Angels (1966) is revisited! Please Comment, Rate, and Share...

We are closing out the summer this Labor Day Weekend with another Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift pairing: Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)! This gothic film takes you on a thrilling psychological journey as Catherine Holly tries to share her truth about what happened to her cousin Sebastian. We explore more of Tennessee Williams's writing and behind-thee-scenes drama with our guest host, Brooke!

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Join Emma and Jack as they venture to fair Verona and watch as ancient grudge breaks to new mutiny in this analysis of Baz Luhrmann’s beautiful adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Prepare to enter a world of pure imagination in this 50th anniversary celebration of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory! Join Emma and Jack as they discuss all the details of the film, along with how they would meet their demise in the factory and what their REAL thoughts are of Grandpa Joe. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this sweet episode!

With things heating up in the middle of summer, what better way to take a break than by going to the Iowa State Fair?! This Rodgers and Hammerstein film won an Academy Award for Best Original song and includes performances by Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, and more. Join Emma and Jack as they discuss Blue Boy the pig, mincemeat recipes, and vengeance on mischievous carnies.

Pack your bags because we're going on a vacation! Emma and Jack join the Hobbs family for some sun on the beach! From running gags to coming of age moments, this film will take you on a sentimental journey. This is one of our all-time family favorites and we're sure it'll grab your heart as well!