YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFMvaerXYQ0Website: ReelHollywoodland.com Instagram: instagram.com/reelhollywoodland Twitter: twitter.com/RHollywoodlandWarner Bros has been one of the few constant names in media that has survived s

The Rise and Fall of MGM

Jun 7th, 2021 18m 7s

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/k9ocxPqZJZoAs 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/reelhollywoodlandTWIT

Judy Garland: The Television Years

May 9th, 2021 31m 26s

YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/pR6nnyxr4kIThis 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 Pa

The History of the OSCARS | Academy Awards

Apr 23rd, 2021 14m 47s

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/reelhollywoodlandhttps://twitter.c

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

Apr 23rd, 2021 11m 39s

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.

Should The Wizard of Oz be remade?

Feb 16th, 2021 7m 16s

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 b

Billie Holiday: The Lady That Sang The Blues

Feb 3rd, 2021 13m 31s

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 trie

Becoming Lucy? Should Nicole Kidman play Lucille Ball?

Jan 19th, 2021 5m 34s

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 an

Anna May Wong and the Hays Code

Jan 11th, 2021 10m 38s

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-

Fred + Ginger (2021)

Dec 20th, 2020 6m 3s

This episode discusses the upcoming Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers biopic.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Z20Y6RGFgMUINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollyw

Hollywood Princess: Rita Hayworth

Dec 14th, 2020 18m 30s

This podcast discusses the life and loves of Rita Hayworth.YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/kCO7325ebsMINSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/reelhollywoodland--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reel-hollywoodland/support

Veronica Lake

Nov 23rd, 2020 13m 30s

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: http

Peg Entwistle (Hollywood sign girl)

Nov 23rd, 2020 12m 41s

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.

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

Nov 23rd, 2020 11m 10s

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 Os

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