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The Front Row Network

Front Row Movie Reviews

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The best movie site for people who actually LIKE movies are now casting those pods! Enjoy any of our various shows, including FULL DISCLOSURE, FRONT ROW NEWS and FRONT ROW FLASHBACK. And as always, we'll see you in the front row!
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Screams & Streams

Chad, Mike, & Sam

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What if you could get a front row seat on a journey through the best and worst horror movies of the past half-century, all rated on Rotten Tomatoes? Brace yourself for an eerie tour with your hosts, Chad Campbell, Mike Carron, and Sam Schreiner, as they dissect each film with a surgeon's precision and a fan's passion. Our story began on a mundane work day, when two colleagues, Chad and Mike, decided to start a podcast centered on their shared love for horror films. The search for a genre was ...
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Front Row Flashbacks

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Here on Flashbacks we like to get all nostalgia-like about the movies of our past. Movies from the 80’s, 90’s, and early 2000’s that have shaped the way we look at cinema and pop culture today, and how those movies have given us insights and hope in our everyday lives.
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Guilty Pleasures

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Let's be honest, we all have movies that we love despite what our common sense tells us. It's not so much a question of why that we're interested in, but how embarrassed are you to defend your love of one of these terrible films! Join host Lou Hare and his merry band of cinematic masochists as they review the movies we love to hate!
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CLASH OF THE TITLES sees two movies with something in common go head to head in a fight to the death! Well, not death. We just decide which one is better. Then kill the other! Or not. Every week Alex Zane, Vicky Crompton and Chris Tilly thrust a pair of films with a connection into the arena of combat – or, com-chat - with only one emerging as the winner! Remakes Vs Originals, Alien Rip Off Vs Alien Rip Off, Film with Talking Animal Vs Film with Talking Animal, Massive Ruddy Volcano Movie Vs ...
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Take two aspirin and prepare for a lethal dose of 90s medical horror as we dissect "Dr. Giggles," the 1992 cult slasher that transforms everyday medical tools into weapons of destruction. Larry Drake delivers a maniacal performance as the titular villain whose high-pitched laugh and cringe-worthy puns accompany each of his uniquely gruesome kills. …
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TCM Film Fest 2025 Brandon is out in LA and ready to celebrate the 16th annual TCM Film Festival. Before he left Illinois, he was able to chat with Scott McGee. Scott is the Senior Director of Original Programming for Turner Classic Movies and is one of the original architects of the Festival. Brandon and Scott discuss many of the highlights that w…
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Brandon is out in LA and ready to celebrate the 16th annual TCM Film Festival. Before he left Illinois, he was able to chat with Scott McGee. Scott is the Senior Director of Original Programming for Turner Classic Movies and is one of the original architects of the Festival. Brandon and Scott discuss many of the highlights that will be featured thi…
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300th Episode Front Row Classics is celebrating its 300th episode with one of the most celebrated film authors working today. Brandon is thrilled to welcome historian, author & publisher, Sam Wasson. We discuss Sam’s origins as a film fan and what inspired him to write about film. We also discuss his two latest books, “The Big Goodbye” and “The Pat…
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Front Row Classics is celebrating its 300th episode with one of the most celebrated film authors working today. Brandon is thrilled to welcome historian, author & publisher, Sam Wasson. We discuss Sam's origins as a film fan and what inspired him to write about film. We also discuss his two latest books, "The Big Goodbye" and "The Path to Paradise"…
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Peter Jackson's outrageously gory 1992 splatter comedy "Dead Alive" surprised us all with its impressive 89% Rotten Tomatoes score. While we initially struggled through the slow-paced first twenty minutes, the film quickly transforms into a wild, blood-soaked roller coaster that had us simultaneously laughing and gagging. "Dead Alive" follows timid…
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Dark City Dames Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Czar of Noir himself Eddie Muller. Brandon and Eddie chat about the newly revised and expanded edition of “Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir”. The book chronicles Eddie’s interviews with 6 of noir’s greatest ‘dames’: Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, Evelyn Keyes, Jane Greer,…
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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back Czar of Noir himself Eddie Muller. Brandon and Eddie chat about the newly revised and expanded edition of "Dark City Dames: The Women Who Defined Film Noir". The book chronicles Eddie's interviews with 6 of noir's greatest 'dames': Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, Evelyn Keyes, Jane Greer, Ann Savage and …
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It Should Happen to You Front Row Classics welcomes Spring with one of the most charming romantic comedies of the 1950s. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are discussing George Cukor’s It Should Happen to You from 1954. The film features one of the best film performances from the effervescent Judy Holliday. We also celebrate the 100th birthday of Jack Lem…
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Front Row Classics welcomes Spring with one of the most charming romantic comedies of the 1950s. Brandon and Emmett Stanton are discussing George Cukor's It Should Happen to You from 1954. The film features one of the best film performances from the effervescent Judy Holliday. We also celebrate the 100th birthday of Jack Lemmon by commemorating his…
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The killer doll that launched a franchise continues to haunt our collective nightmares. Child's Play (1988) introduced us to Chucky, a seemingly innocent "Good Guy" doll harboring the soul of serial killer Charles Lee Ray. When young Andy Barclay receives the doll as a birthday present, his excitement quickly turns to terror as Chucky reveals his t…
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McCabe and Mrs Miller Front Row Classics is celebrating the 100th birthday of Robert Altman by taking a look at one of his greatest works. Brandon is joined by Spencer Davis to discuss 1971’s McCabe and Mrs, Miller. Brandon and Spencer discuss this classic anti-Western which features stellar performances from Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. The h…
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Front Row Classics is celebrating the 100th birthday of Robert Altman by taking a look at one of his greatest works. Brandon is joined by Spencer Davis to discuss 1971's McCabe and Mrs, Miller. Brandon and Spencer discuss this classic anti-Western which features stellar performances from Warren Beatty and Julie Christie. The hosts also discuss the …
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A white-faced puppet with blade hands, a tiny strongman with oversized fists, and a doll that vomits killer leeches—welcome to the bizarre world of "Puppet Master." This 1989 cult classic might have only scored 50% on Rotten Tomatoes, but somehow spawned an empire of 14 sequels, comic books, and even a video game. The film draws us into the mysteri…
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Connecticut in the Movies Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actress & filmmaker Illeana Douglas to the show. Brandon and Illeana discuss her love of the movies which led to her becoming a professional in the business. Her love of the movies has led her to many exciting projects including her recent book, “Connecticut in the Movies”. We talk …
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Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actress & filmmaker Illeana Douglas to the show. Brandon and Illeana discuss her love of the movies which led to her becoming a professional in the business. Her love of the movies has led her to many exciting projects including her recent book, "Connecticut in the Movies". We talk about her love of the stat…
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Love, Queenie Front Row Classics welcomes author Mayukh Sen to celebrate the life of Merle Oberon. Mayukh recently penned “Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star”. The book captures the complicated life of Oberon while also providing a picture of the political atmosphere of the first half of the 20th century. Brandon and Ma…
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Front Row Classics welcomes author Mayukh Sen to celebrate the life of Merle Oberon. Mayukh recently penned "Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood's First South Asian Star". The book captures the complicated life of Oberon while also providing a picture of the political atmosphere of the first half of the 20th century. Brandon and Mayukhk discuss …
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From the depths of 90s horror cinema comes "Critters 3" – a film so critically panned it earned a 0% Rotten Tomatoes score, yet somehow launched the career of one of Hollywood's most celebrated actors. Before becoming a global superstar and Oscar winner, Leonardo DiCaprio made his film debut battling furry alien monsters in this bizarre creature fe…
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at an unsung western classic from 1946. Brandon is joined by film historian & producer Daniel Marino to discuss Canyon Passage. The film, directed by Jacques Tourneur, embodies the post-war feelings of American in the forties. It features stunning Technicolor cinematography and an unlikely Oscar nominated song by…
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Welcome Back Duke Front Row Classics is excited to welcome back James Duke Mason this week. Brandon and Duke catch up on everything happening in the last year. They also touch on some of Duke’s grandfather’s (James Mason) best performances. The discussion turns to films like A Star is Born, The Last of Sheila, Lolita and Heaven Can Wait. We also pr…
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Front Row Classics is excited to welcome back James Duke Mason this week. Brandon and Duke catch up on everything happening in the last year. They also touch on some of Duke's grandfather's (James Mason) best performances. The discussion turns to films like A Star is Born, The Last of Sheila, Lolita and Heaven Can Wait. We also preview Duke's parti…
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A vampire with impossibly long fingers, three American students in Romania, and finger-demons that moonwalk across the screen - welcome to the bizarre world of "Subspecies" (1991), a film that somehow earned an 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes despite being what we collectively agreed was a spectacular failure. Diving deep into this peculiar vampire t…
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His Girl Hollywood Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author & entertainment journalist Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen discuss her origins as a classic film fan favorite film genres and most memorable writing assignments. The conversation, then, turns to her latest book, “His Girl Hollywood”, an historical fiction romance set in Clas…
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Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author & entertainment journalist Maureen Lee Lenker. Brandon and Maureen discuss her origins as a classic film fan favorite film genres and most memorable writing assignments. The conversation, then, turns to her latest book, "His Girl Hollywood", an historical fiction romance set in Classic Hollywood. Maur…
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Garbo Talks! “Garbo Talks!”. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most promoted events in film history. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to break down 1930’s Anna Christie. The two discuss Clarence Brown’s adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize winning play. This early talkie helped to cement Greta Garbo as a screen icon. Brandon a…
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"Garbo Talks!". Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of most promoted events in film history. Brandon is joined by Peter Martin to break down 1930's Anna Christie. The two discuss Clarence Brown's adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize winning play. This early talkie helped to cement Greta Garbo as a screen icon. Brandon and Peter also…
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Are classic horror films always as thrilling as we remember? In our latest episode, we explore the nature of fear, character dynamics, and the lore surrounding werewolves through the lens of Joe Dante's "The Howling." This 1981 film attempts to carve out a place in the horror genre with the franchise it spawned but leaves us grappling with issues o…
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Miss Grant Takes Richmond Front Row Classics is taking a look at an underrated comedy gem in the career of Lucille Ball. Brandon welcomes back Sarah Royal, author of “AKA Lucy”, to take a look at Miss Grant Takes Richmond from 1949. This film came two years before Lucy reached superstardom on “I Love Lucy”. Yet, the film shows seeds of the birth of…
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at an underrated comedy gem in the career of Lucille Ball. Brandon welcomes back Sarah Royal, author of "AKA Lucy", to take a look at Miss Grant Takes Richmond from 1949. This film came two years before Lucy reached superstardom on "I Love Lucy". Yet, the film shows seeds of the birth of Lucy Ricardo. The movie a…
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We’ll Always Have Casablanca Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author, professor & historian Noah Isenberg. Noah penned one of Brandon’s favorite film books, “We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie”. Brandon and Noah discuss their initial discovery of the film as well as their favorite…
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Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome author, professor & historian Noah Isenberg. Noah penned one of Brandon's favorite film books, "We'll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood's Most Beloved Movie". Brandon and Noah discuss their initial discovery of the film as well as their favorite moments. The legacy, afterli…
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Get ready to uncover the shocking realities behind Sleepaway Camp, the 1983 horror film that has left its mark on the genre. In this exciting episode, we dive into the film’s unexpected twists that will keep you guessing. Angela Baker, portrayed as “the quiet one,” joins a summer camp with a dark secret that unravels amidst gripping suspense. As we…
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Dial M for Murder Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most underrated classics. Brandon is joined by Emily Nesbitt to talk 1954’s Dial M for Murder. The hosts discuss Hitchcock’s unique storytelling and camera work. The performances of Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings & John Williams are also celebrated. FEATURING…
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That's a wrap on movie awards season 2025! The 97th Academy Awards have come and gone and we have a brand new reigning movie champion! Anora joins the ranks of films to be crowned Best Picture and it brought alot of winners in its wake as it goes a 5 for 6 night. In many ways it was a night of expected outcomes but also some genuine surprises. On t…
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It's been an eventful awards season with many front-runners still up in the air as we approach the biggest night in the film industry; The Academy Awards. As is our tradition at the Front Row Network we are once again bringing you a comprehensive rundown of the 10 Best Picture nominees to give you our take on what will happen on the big night! We'r…
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It's been an eventful awards season with many front-runners still up in the air as we approach the biggest night in the film industry; The Academy Awards. As is our tradition at the Front Row Network we are once again bringing you a comprehensive rundown of the 10 Best Picture nominees to give you our take on what will happen on the big night! We'r…
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What happens when a drifter faces off against a monster in a Maine textile mill, and the result is a film with a notorious 0% Rotten Tomatoes rating? "Graveyard Shift" is full of absurdity, and we are here to dissect every gruesome and laughable moment. We kick things off with a Rat’s Tail Cocktail—a quirky concoction that might just make the movie…
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Welcome Jacqueline Stewart Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline Stewart. Brandon and Jacqueline discuss her career in film scholarship and origins as a film fan. The two also discuss her passion for African American film history and silent film. The conversation, then, turns to TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar. Bran…
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Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome Turner Classic Movies host Jacqueline Stewart. Brandon and Jacqueline discuss her career in film scholarship and origins as a film fan. The two also discuss her passion for African American film history and silent film. The conversation, then, turns to TCM's 31 Days of Oscar. Brandon receives Jacqueline's t…
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The Public Enemy Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Hollywood’s most famous gangster films. 1931’s The Public Enemy set the stage for so many films that followed. Brandon is joined by writer, Sophia D’Aurelio to break down the movie. Sophia is versed in many areas of classic film, especially topics involving pre-code films and Jean Harlo…
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of Hollywood's most famous gangster films. 1931's The Public Enemy set the stage for so many films that followed. Brandon is joined by writer, Sophia D'Aurelio to break down the movie. Sophia is versed in many areas of classic film, especially topics involving pre-code films and Jean Harlow. Brandon and So…
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Ever watched a film that made you question your deepest fears? We certainly did as we revisited the 1990 horror-comedy gem "Arachnophobia." With the film's unexpected suspense and a gin cocktail in hand, we'll unravel how a seemingly innocent spider invasion could amplify our own fears of the eight-legged creatures. We share our first encounters wi…
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The Big Carnival Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most cynically biting films ever made. Brandon is happy to welcome back author/historian Chris Yogerst to take a look at Billy Wilder’s Ace in the Hole. This 1951 film is one of the most audacious films in Wilder’s canon. Brandon and Chris pay tribute to the amazing performance by K…
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Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most cynically biting films ever made. Brandon is happy to welcome back author/historian Chris Yogerst to take a look at Billy Wilder's Ace in the Hole. This 1951 film is one of the most audacious films in Wilder's canon. Brandon and Chris pay tribute to the amazing performance by Kirk Douglas in on…
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Front Row Classics is celebrating the 90th birthday of Elvis Presley with one of his most popular movies. Brandon welcomes back Tristan Tapscott to chat about 1961's Blue Hawaii. Elvis was at the peak of popularity and magnetism when he made this escapist musical romp. Brandon and Tristan discuss the many colorful locations and musical numbers that…
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Remember those classic horror films that kept us glued to our seats as kids? Chad revisits those nostalgic jump scares in our latest episode of "Screams & Streams," where we take a deep, fun-filled dive into the 1981 slasher flick, "Friday the 13th Part 2." Join us as we unravel the chilling return of Jason Voorhees to Camp Crystal Lake and share o…
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