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Golden Talkies

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Golden Talkies is the weekly tangent-filled podcast where Jamie and Duncan watch films that came out exactly 50 years ago and discuss them, featuring our unique rating system and highly highly qualified opinions. New episodes every Sunday!

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Episodes

Ep.39 - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971): What is This? Some Kind of Fun House?

July 08, 2021 14:00 - 2 hours - 205 MB

It's the longest Golden Talkies episode ever this week as we watch Mel Stuart's 1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, adapted from Roald Dahl's 1964 novel Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. We also watch the 2005 Tim Burton reboot and welcome a very special guest onto the poddy.

Ep.38 - McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) and Shaft (1971)

June 28, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB

Join Jamie and Duncan for another super special Golden Talkies doublesode. This week we are watching two very historically important films, with Robert Altman's 'anti-Western' McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) and Gordon Park's blaxploitation film Shaft (1971).

Ep.37 - The Anderson Tapes (1971): It's So Beautiful I Want To Eat It

June 20, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

Join Jamie and Duncan this week for a morning edition of the Golden Talkies podcast, as we watch Sidney Lumet's The Anderson Tapes (1971), featuring Sean Connery and Christopher Walken in his first major film!

Golden Talkies Ep.36 - They Might Be Giants (1971): We Never Left the Garden

June 13, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

This week Jamie and Duncan are watching Anthony Harvey's They Might be Giants (1971), not to be confused with the band. Is this Sherlock Holmes film better than the one we watched a few months ago? Find out by tuning in to this week's Golden Talkies podcast!

Golden Talkies Ep.35 - The Go-Between (1971): Spooning's a Funny Word

June 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

This week on the Golden Talkies podcast we watch and discuss Joseph Losey's The Go-Between (1971), based on the 1953 novel of the same name. Tune in to also find out what else we have been playing and watching over the last couple of weeks!

Ep.34 - The Panic in Needle Park (1971) and The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971)

May 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 167 MB

Another late upload as we do another doublesode! This week we are watching Jerry Schatzberg's The Panic in Needle Park (1971), featuring Al Pacino in his first major role. We also watch Robert Fuest's The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971).

Ep.33 - Walkabout (1971): What's He Dancing For?

May 18, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

A couple of days late and almost exactly a year since our first episode, Golden Talkies is finally back. This week we are watching Nicolas Roeg's Walkabout (1971), starring Jenny Agutter, David Gulpilil and Luc Roeg, as well as catching up about what we have been doing for the last few months.

Ep.32 - The Music Lovers (1971): The Pathetic

February 28, 2021 19:00 - 50 minutes - 87.4 MB

This week Jamie and Duncan watch Ken Russel's 1971 Tchaikovsky biopic  The Music Lovers starring Richard Chamberlain. We also discuss what we have been watching recently, including Minari (2020), Parasite (2019) and Ran (1985).

Ep.31 - Get Carter (1971): Pissholes in the Snow

February 07, 2021 17:29 - 1 hour - 112 MB

It's Michael Caine's second appearance on the Podcast as we watch Mike Hodges' Get Carter (1971). In other news technical issues are back baby!

Ep.30 - The Statue (1971): I'd Like to See Goliath

January 31, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 74.2 MB

In this episode of the Golden Talkies podcast we watch The Statue (1971), a farcical comedy by Rod Amateau, starring David Niven and John Cleese. Highlights of this episode include our attempts to recreate its hyper catchy theme song and a grand reveal about its writer's other work!

Ep.29 - The Beguiled (1971): I Picked the Mushrooms

January 24, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

In this episode, we discuss Don Siegel's The Beguiled (1971), starring Clint Eastwood as a Yankee soldier holed up in a Confederate school for girls. Jamie also talks about Sofia Coppola's 2017 remake (or re-adaptation, as he terms it).

Ep.28 - Vanishing Point (1971): Clean as Kleenex

January 17, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

In our first 1971 episode we watch the cult classic action film Vanishing Point (1971), starring Barry Newman and Cleavon Little.

Golden Talkies Ep.27 - Top 5 Films of 1970

January 10, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 70.9 MB

In this very special end of year recapsode we discuss our favourite and least favourite of the year alongside a couple of honourable mentions.

Ep.27 - Top 5 Films of 1970

January 10, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 70.9 MB

In this very special end of year recapsode we discuss our favourite and least favourite of the year alongside a couple of honourable mentions.

Ep.26 - Love Story (1970) and El Topo (1970)

December 22, 2020 15:32 - 1 hour - 134 MB

It's a slightly late Christmas doublesode this week as we watch and discuss Love Story (1970) by The Out-of-Towners (1970) director Arthur Hiller and the Acid Western El Topo (1970).

Ep.25 - The Aristocats (1970): Humans Don't Care

December 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Golden Talkies is back baby. After a brief hiatus we are watching the Disney classic The Aristocats (1970).

Ep.24 (Cheat Week 2) - M*A*S*H: Tonight's Film is M*A*S*H

November 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Join Jamie and Duncan for their second ever cheat week, where we watch the hit film M*A*S*H (1970), directed by Robert Altman and starring friend of the podcast Elliott Gould, alongside Donald Sutherland, Sally Kellerman and Tom Skerritt.

Ep.23 - Carry On Loving (1970): She Really is a Flat Mate

November 09, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 84.6 MB

In this late upload (sorry) we watch Carry On Loving (1970), discussing its deep plot, themes and characters. We also talk about what we've been up to in  a busy week for events, with Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night and Remembrance Day.

Ep.22 (Doublesode) - The Red Circle (1970) and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)

October 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

To make up for the lack of an episode last week, we're looking at 2 films this week and uploading early. Le Cercle Rouge (1970) is a French heist film by Jean-Pierre Melville and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) is a Billy Wilder film that does pretty much what it says on the tin. Find out our opinions on these films and why we've been so damn busy in this episode of the Golden Talkies Podcast!

Ep.21 - I Never Sang for My Father (1970): I Think He's Charming

October 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Join Jamie and Duncan this week on the Golden Talkies podcast, as we watch and discuss I Never Sang for My Father (1970), the second play adaptation in a row.

Ep.20 - The Great White Hope (1970): Much of What Follows is True

October 11, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

This week on the Golden Talkies podcast we watch The Great White Hope (1970), featuring James Earl Jones of Star Wars fame as African American boxer John Jefferson.

Ep.19 - The Vampire Lovers (1970): Enough to Wake the Dead

October 04, 2020 16:00 - 44 minutes - 74.6 MB

This week on the podcast we watch a Hammer Horror cult classic with Roy Ward Baker's The Vampire Lovers (1970).

Ep.18 - Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970): One Wheel's Stuck

September 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

In this much-anticipated episode of the Golden Talkies Podcast we watch Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970). Will it live up to Duncan's hype? Will Jamie's predictions about how well it represents both sides be correct? Will we somehow talk about the same topics that we have before? Find out this week.

Ep.17 - There Was a Crooked Man... (1970) - No Peeing in the Tub

September 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

We're onto our third western now with There Was a Crooked Man...(1970), starring Kirk Douglas and, for the third time, friend of the podcast Henry Fonda

Ep.16 - Five Easy Pieces (1970): A Question of Musical Integrity

September 13, 2020 15:45 - 59 minutes - 92.4 MB

Jamie and Duncan are watching Five Easy Pieces (1970) this week following a week off. In other news audio issues have returned and we thank all of our Lesbian listeners out there

Ep.15 - The Clowns (1970): Modern Clowns Need to Be Funny

August 30, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

This episode of the Golden Talkies podcast we're off to the circus as we watch Fellini's The Clowns (I Clowns). We also make a shocking discovery about James Cameron's filmography and talk about Itunes, Tony Hawk and the Senegalese Football Team.

Ep.14 (Cheat Week) - Patton (1970): Our Blood, His Guts

August 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 151 MB

We're cheating a bit this week as we look at Patton (1970) which actually came out before we started the podcast. However, as a major Oscar winner for this year, we felt it approriate to watch rather than taking a week off.

Ep.13 (16.08.20) - A Man Called Sledge (1970): Gold Gives Off a Scent

August 22, 2020 11:48 - 1 hour - 143 MB

In this tangent-filled episode of the Golden Talkies podcast Jamie and Duncan talk about a Man Called Sledge (1970), the second Western we've discussed. Also featuring our brand new intro and outro!

Ep.12 (09.08.20) - Performance (1970): Long Hair, Beatniks, Druggers, Free Love, Foreigners

August 22, 2020 11:43 - 1 hour - 111 MB

This very special tipsy episode features a drunk introduction from Duncan and Jamie as we look at Performance (1970) featuring Mick Jagger and James Fox (not to be confused with Jamie Foxx).

Ep.11 (02.08.20) - Trog (1970): Waste of the Taxpayer's Money

August 22, 2020 11:38 - 1 hour - 108 MB

We're back after a week off watching Trog (1970), Joan Crawford's last film and quite the experience. Tune in to hear our thoughts as well as where we've been and what we've been up to.

Ep.10 (19.07.20) - Cromwell (1970): Keep Your Powder Dry

August 22, 2020 11:34 - 1 hour - 93 MB

In this week's extra long episode, we look at 1970's Cromwell, featuring Richard Harris, Alec Guinness and Timothy Dalton and directed by Ken Hughes. Please note this is in fact a minisode rather than a megasode as we were in a rush. Sorry lol

Ep.9 (12.07.20) - The Games (1970): I'd Rather Run

August 22, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Duncan and Jamie look at the Games (1970) this week, a film which follows 4 runners for different countries as they compete in the fictional 1970 Rome Olympics. Tune in to also hear Duncan's views on Cities: Skylines and the MCU, and to hear all about Jamie cracking open a cold one.

Ep.8 (05.07.20) - The Conformist (1970): A Mound of Petty Ideas

August 22, 2020 11:24 - 1 hour - 136 MB

This week Duncan and Jamie look at the Conformist (Il Conformista). Jamie also gives his final take on Spiderman PS4 and Duncan talks about his Marvel marathon.

Ep.7 (28.06.20) - Catch-22 (1970): That's Some Catch

August 22, 2020 11:18 - 1 hour - 130 MB

This week Jamie and Duncan are looking at Catch-22 (1970). If you like Duncan saying the words 'Book and TV show' whilst trying an exciting new Lucozade flavour then this is the episode for you.

Ep.6 (21.06.20) - Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970): Everyone's a Freak

August 22, 2020 11:13 - 1 hour - 135 MB

It's another two film spectacular as Jamie and Duncan watch Valley of the Dolls (1967) and its sequel/parody Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970). Also features our first video section as Duncan finally drinks his old recipe Irn Bru!

Ep.5 (14.06.20) - The Cheyenne Social Club (1970): Trouble Rides a Fast Horse

August 22, 2020 11:07 - 1 hour - 107 MB

This week Jamie and Duncan look at their first Western - The Cheyenne Social Club, starring friend of the show Henry Fonda alongside James Stewart. In other exciting news it looks like Back Home by the England world cup squad is finally leaving the charts and takemeback.to is no closer to sponsoring us.

Ep.4 (07.06.20) - Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970): Birds of Crime

August 22, 2020 11:03 - 1 hour - 104 MB

It's back to just the one film on this week's Golden Talkies podcast, as Jamie and Duncan discuss Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970) by Italian director Mario Bava

Ep.3 (31.05.20) - The Out-of-Towners (1970): Half a Box of Cracker Jack

August 22, 2020 10:57 - 1 hour - 143 MB

This third episode is a three film spectacular, featuring Watermelon Man (1970) and The Out-of-Towners (1999) as well as The Out-of-Towners (1970).

Ep.2 (24.05.20) - Too Late the Hero (1970): Next Train to Glasgow

August 22, 2020 10:48 - 2 hours - 191 MB

In this second episode of the exciting new podcast where Jamie and Duncan talk about films that came out exactly 50 years we discuss Too Late the Hero, featuring Michael Caine as Michael Caine, Marcus Brody as Captain Horny and Ronald Fraser as a filthy disgusting greedy jock. Also features opinions on Penicuik, Battle Royale and Every Frame a Painting.

Ep.1 (17.05.20) - Getting Straight (1970): Homosexuality, Lung Cancer and Crabs

August 22, 2020 10:35 - 1 hour - 130 MB

In this new and exciting podcast, Duncan and Jamie discuss films that came out 50 years ago this week. This episode is all about Getting Straight, with poorly formed opinions and audio issues abound. Also features opinions on Quebec, first years using the library and blue curtains.