The Reel Woman

S4|Ep. 1: Universal's Classic Monsters - A Talk with Jessica Raney

In this episode author, Jessica Raney and I discuss the quality and long-lasting influence of two classics of the Universal horror series. We look at 1933’s The Invisible Man and 1941’s The Wolf Man. Pick up the Halloween issue of Stitched [http://godless.com/products/house-of-stitched-magazine-halloween-2021] magazine to read Jessica Raney’s article and short story.

S3|Ep. 6: Forbidden Hollywood - The Pre-Code Years.

A conversation with writer and photographer Mark Vieira about Hollywood’s Pre-Code era films of 1930-1934. Why did the era begin? and what brought it to such an abrupt end? We look at some of the stars of the period such as Joan Crawford, Barbara Stanwyck, Norma Shearer, Jean Harlow, and Mae West. As well as some of the movies that defined the period, including but not limited to, The Divorcee, Red-Headed Woman, She Done Him Wrong, and Baby Face. Click on the title Forbidden Hollywood: The Pre-Code Years 1930-1934 [https://www.amazon.com/Forbidden-Hollywood-Pre-Code-1930-1934-Classic/dp/0762466774/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DJ4CITQ9Z5N2&dchild=1&keywords=forbidden%20hollywood&qid=1626449243&s=books&sprefix=Forbidden%20Hollywoo%2Caps%2C179&sr=1-1]to purchase on Amazon or visit his website: markavieira.com [https://www.markavieira.com]

S3|Ep. 5: Movies About The Movies: Hollywood Reflected

A discussion with Dr. Christopher Ames, the president of Russell Sage College, about his book “Movies About The Movies: Hollywood Reflected [https://www.amazon.com/Movies-About-Hollywood-Reflected/dp/0813120187/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FHVYKTZI5CKP&dchild=1&keywords=movies%20about%20the%20movies%20hollywood%20reflected&qid=1623030051&sprefix=movies%20about%20the%20mov%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-2]”. We focus on two movies from his book - Preston Sturges’ Sullivan’s Travels (1942), and Gene Kelly, and Stanley Donen’s Singin’ In The Rain (1952). We also look at two movies not in his book - Michel Hazanavicius’ black and white, mostly silent Best Picture winner The Artist (2011), and the Coen Bros.’ Hail, Caesar! (2016). What do these movies say about Hollywood? What do these movies say about America? And why are movies about Hollywood and the moviemaking process so popular?

S3|Ep. 4: A Conversation with Intimacy Coordinator Ann James

Intimacy coordinator Ann James joins me to discuss the burgeoning field of intimacy coordination. What is it? What’s the history? The training, and what she’s doing to diversify the field. Her podcast is: Intimacy Choreography in Conversation [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intimacy-choreography-in-conversation/id1526968836] Find Ann on IG: @intimacycoordinatorsofcolor

S3|Ep. 3: Cult Films - The Warriors, Xanadu, and Clash of the Titans

Michael Niederman and Daniel McCoy, the hosts of Whiskey Flicks Live, join me to talk about three cult films that have a basis in Greek Mythology. Films discussed are The Warriors (1979), Xanadu (1980), and Clash of the Titans (1981). We get into the hair, the outfits, and the music. We try to figure out what subway The Warriors use to get back to Coney Island and of course the magic and charm of Gene Kelly. Follow my guests on IG @whisky-flicks-live and join their FB group Whisky Flicks Live!