Reel Hollywoodland

Family Feud: The History of Warner Bros

July 06, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFMvaerXYQ0 Website: ReelHollywoodland.com Instagram: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland Twitter: twitter.com/RHollywoodland Warner Bros has been one of the few constant names in media that has survived since practically the inception of Hollywood. Although it has changed directions and ownership away from the Warner family over the years, remarkably, the family name remains relevant even today. This episode will discuss the founding of the stud...

The Rise and Fall of MGM

June 07, 2021 02:12 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/k9ocxPqZJZo As it looks like Amazon is going to purchase MGM, this episode discusses the founding of MGM, its golden age, years of turmoil and where it is today. INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RHollywoodland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

12. Judy Garland: The Television Years

May 09, 2021 16:04 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pR6nnyxr4kI This episode covers Judy Garland’s career on television. From her early specials, the Ford Star Jubilee and General Electric Theater, to The Judy Garland Show, to her final television appearances on Jack Paar, The Tonight Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Judy’s career had its ups and its downs. THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-1-judy-garland-on-television/id1538397654?i=1000497708373 THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW EPISO...

Judy Garland: The Television Years

May 09, 2021 16:04 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pR6nnyxr4kI This episode covers Judy Garland’s career on television. From her early specials, the Ford Star Jubilee and General Electric Theater, to The Judy Garland Show, to her final television appearances on Jack Paar, The Tonight Show, The Merv Griffin Show, Judy’s career had its ups and its downs. THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-1-judy-garland-on-television/id1538397654?i=1000497708373 THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW EPISO...

11. The history of the OSCARS | Academy Awards

April 23, 2021 18:53 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Academy Awards, where the name Oscar comes from, and how they have changed over the years. #oscars #academyawards #oldhollywood FOLLOW: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland https://twitter.com/Rhollywoodland SOURCES: https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/89aa_oscar_history.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/history-of-academy-awards-oscars-facts-when-first-cere...

The History of the OSCARS | Academy Awards

April 23, 2021 18:53 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

In this episode, we discuss the history of the Academy Awards, where the name Oscar comes from, and how they have changed over the years. #oscars #academyawards #oldhollywood FOLLOW: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland https://twitter.com/Rhollywoodland SOURCES: https://www.oscars.org/sites/oscars/files/89aa_oscar_history.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Awards https://www.historyextra.com/period/20th-century/history-of-academy-awards-oscars-facts-when-first-cere...

10. What The United States vs. Billie Holiday Didn't Tell You

April 23, 2021 18:45 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

This episode is not a review, but more of a companion video to The United States vs. Billie Holiday, starring Andra Day. We talk about the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, why they chose to target Billie Holiday, and how it impacts society today. BILLIE HOLIDAY VIDEOS TO WATCH: Billie Holiday: The Lady That Sang The Blues https://youtu.be/DnMJdljGoHU Top 10 Things The United States vs. Billie Holiday Got Factually Right & Wrong https://youtu.be/0tyU4QAzXl0 Billie Holiday Singing S...

What The United States vs. Billie Holiday Didn't Tell You

April 23, 2021 18:45 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

This episode is not a review, but more of a companion video to The United States vs. Billie Holiday, starring Andra Day. We talk about the Federal Bureau of Narcotics, why they chose to target Billie Holiday, and how it impacts society today. BILLIE HOLIDAY VIDEOS TO WATCH: Billie Holiday: The Lady That Sang The Blues https://youtu.be/DnMJdljGoHU Top 10 Things The United States vs. Billie Holiday Got Factually Right & Wrong https://youtu.be/0tyU4QAzXl0 Billie Holiday Singing S...

9. Should The Wizard of Oz be remade?

February 16, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.25 MB

When I first heard that New Line Cinema was in the process of doing a Wizard of Oz remake, like many people, my initial reaction was “No.” Why are we doing this? In my mind, The Wizard of Oz is a classic and does not need to be remade. I have been watching the 1939 version for literally as long as I can remember. However, as I thought about it more, my opinion started to evolve to think that maybe it’s not the worst idea in the world. In this episode we’ll talk about the history of the Wi...

Should The Wizard of Oz be remade?

February 16, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MB

When I first heard that New Line Cinema was in the process of doing a Wizard of Oz remake, like many people, my initial reaction was “No.” Why are we doing this? In my mind, The Wizard of Oz is a classic and does not need to be remade. I have been watching the 1939 version for literally as long as I can remember. However, as I thought about it more, my opinion started to evolve to think that maybe it’s not the worst idea in the world. In this episode we’ll talk about the history of the Wi...

Billie Holiday: The Lady That Sang The Blues

February 03, 2021 13:20 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

This is the first episode in a series of videos I'm making around Hulu movie "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday." This episode focuses on Billie's life, her rise to fame and how her life intersected with Old Hollywood. This episode also tries to fill in some of the holes that are in her autobiography "Lady Sings The Blues." YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DnMJdljGoHU INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RHollywoodland --- Support this podcast: ht...

8. Billie Holiday: The Lady That Sang The Blues

February 03, 2021 13:20 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

This is the first episode in a series of videos I'm making around Hulu movie "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday." This episode focuses on Billie's life, her rise to fame and how her life intersected with Old Hollywood. This episode also tries to fill in some of the holes that are in her autobiography "Lady Sings The Blues." YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DnMJdljGoHU INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RHollywoodland --- This episode is sponsore...

7. Becoming Lucy? Should Nicole Kidman play Lucille Ball?

January 19, 2021 18:41 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

In this episode, we’ll discuss Lucy’s early career, the “I Love Lucy” show, and actresses that may have, well probably, have been a better choice to play the legend. The Aaron Sorkin project about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, their marriage and their iconic 1950s television show “I Love Lucy” has actually been in the works for a while and was originally supposed to star Cate Blanchette. Cate is no longer associated with the project for unknown reasons. However, Nicole Kidman is now in negot...

Becoming Lucy? Should Nicole Kidman play Lucille Ball?

January 19, 2021 18:41 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MB

In this episode, we’ll discuss Lucy’s early career, the “I Love Lucy” show, and actresses that may have, well probably, have been a better choice to play the legend. The Aaron Sorkin project about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, their marriage and their iconic 1950s television show “I Love Lucy” has actually been in the works for a while and was originally supposed to star Cate Blanchette. Cate is no longer associated with the project for unknown reasons. However, Nicole Kidman is now in negot...

6. Anna May Wong and the Hays Code

January 11, 2021 19:16 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

This episode discusses actress Anna May Wong and her rise to fame as well as the impacts of the use of yellowface and the Hays code on her career. The Toll of the Sea: https://www.filmpreservation.org/preserved-films/screening-room/the-toll-of-the-sea-1922# --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reel-hollywoodland/support

Anna May Wong and the Hays Code

January 11, 2021 19:16 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MB

This episode discusses actress Anna May Wong and her rise to fame as well as the impacts of the use of yellowface and the Hays code on her career. The Toll of the Sea: https://www.filmpreservation.org/preserved-films/screening-room/the-toll-of-the-sea-1922# --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

5. Fred + Ginger (2021)

December 20, 2020 23:42 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MB

This episode discusses the upcoming Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers biopic. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Z20Y6RGFgMU INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reel-hollywoodland/support

Fred + Ginger (2021)

December 20, 2020 23:42 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MB

This episode discusses the upcoming Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers biopic. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Z20Y6RGFgMU INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

4. Hollywood Princess: Rita Hayworth

December 14, 2020 04:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

This podcast discusses the life and loves of Rita Hayworth. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kCO7325ebsM INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reel-hollywoodland/support

Hollywood Princess: Rita Hayworth

December 14, 2020 04:30 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

This podcast discusses the life and loves of Rita Hayworth. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kCO7325ebsM INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

Veronica Lake

November 23, 2020 00:11 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Whatever happened to Veronica Lake? She was one of the brightest stars in the 1940s but would die in obscurity at the age of 50. This video discusses her fast rise to fame, her tumultuous years in Hollywood, and her tragic ending. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UQcHtaGROQQ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

3. Veronica Lake

November 23, 2020 00:11 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

Whatever happened to Veronica Lake? She was one of the brightest stars in the 1940s but would die in obscurity at the age of 50. This video discusses her fast rise to fame, her tumultuous years in Hollywood, and her tragic ending. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UQcHtaGROQQ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reel-hollywoodland/support

2. Peg Entwistle (Hollywood sign girl)

November 23, 2020 00:06 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

If you know anything about the Hollywood sign, you may know about the tragic story of Peg Entwistle, the girl who jumped off of the Hollywood sign to her death. We'll discuss the sign itself, who Peg was, and her legacy. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WkpORxgdtgM INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reel-hollywoodland/support

Peg Entwistle (Hollywood sign girl)

November 23, 2020 00:06 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

If you know anything about the Hollywood sign, you may know about the tragic story of Peg Entwistle, the girl who jumped off of the Hollywood sign to her death. We'll discuss the sign itself, who Peg was, and her legacy. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WkpORxgdtgM INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

1. Judy Garland Biopic (2019) - Why it's so problematic

November 23, 2020 00:01 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Judy Garland was undoubtedly a legend and the 2019 movie "Judy" tried to capture that. However, as far as biopics go this movie falls pretty short. This video discussed what the movie got right and what it got wrong. Renee Zellweger won the Oscar for this movie, but does she deserve it? Judy's daughters, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft didn't bother to watch this movie, and I understand why. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l2dQVQ-mQt8 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- This episode ...

Judy Garland Biopic (2019) - Why it's so problematic

November 23, 2020 00:01 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Judy Garland was undoubtedly a legend and the 2019 movie "Judy" tried to capture that. However, as far as biopics go this movie falls pretty short. This video discussed what the movie got right and what it got wrong. Renee Zellweger won the Oscar for this movie, but does she deserve it? Judy's daughters, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft didn't bother to watch this movie, and I understand why. YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/l2dQVQ-mQt8 INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland --- Support this ...