The Golden Hour Film Podcast

#81 Stranger on the Third Floor: The Original Film Noir

Stranger on the Third Floor (1940) review, starring Peter Lorre and featuring the incredible Elisha Cook Jr, this RKO Pictures B-movie is cited by many as the original Film Noir! This NoirVember we kick things off with the somewhat underseen Boris Ingster movie, with a new structure to the podcast and our reviews of other films such as One Battle After Another, The Wailing, Gaspar Noes Irreversible and more!

#80 The Zombie Movie That Fought Racism (By Accident): Night of the Living Dead (1968)

The Golden Hour Film Podcast dives deep into George A. Romero’s horror classic, Night of the Living Dead (1968), in our final episode of We're Under Attack! Join us as we explore the film’s groundbreaking impact on zombie cinema, its raw black-and-white cinematography, and its powerful social commentary on race, fear, and survival. We dissect Romero’s influence on modern horror, the film’s low-budget brilliance, and why this cult classic remains one of the most important independent horror films ever made. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of classic horror, a student of film history, or just love a good scare, this Night of the Living Dead review is packed with insight, analysis, and plenty of passion for all things cinema. Don’t miss this must-listen episode from one of the best film review podcasts out there! Keywords: Night of the Living Dead podcast review, George A. Romero zombie film, classic horror movie analysis, indie horror film podcast, zombie movie discussion, Golden Hour Film Podcast horror, film podcast 2025, cult horror film breakdown, 1968 horror film review

#79 Did Hitchcock Go Too Far With The Birds?

Chilling review of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds! Dive into the suspense, horror, and psychological tension of this 1963 classic. W break down the film’s eerie atmosphere, iconic bird attacks, and its lasting impact on horror cinema. A must-watch for Hitchcock fans and thriller movie lovers! #hitchcock #thebirds #moviereview

#78 Godzilla: Japans Response To World War II

Godzilla directed by Ishiro Honda spawned the Kaiju film genre, stars Takashi Shimura and is one of the most iconic post-World War 2 movies to come out of Japan. We review it this week as a part of our We're Under Attack arc on The Golden Hour Film Podcast!

#77 The War of the Worlds (1953) is a mess...

Our review of War of the Worlds (1953), the iconic adaptation of H.G.Wells' groundbreaking alien invasion novel. This Academy Award winning film was directed by Byron Haskin but we may or may not have been slightly disappointed for once. We also have a game of higher or lower and discuss the 2nd Annual Golden Hour Film Podcast Awards!

#76 How King Kong Shaped Blockbuster Cinema

Our in-depth review of the 1933 groundbreaking monster movie King Kong directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack & Merian C. Cooper. Classic audiences were taken from Skull Island to the Empire State Building for the first time when this masterpiece first came out, filled with dinosaurs, sailors, Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong, this is a movie you need to see!

#75 Is The Italian Job The Funniest Heist Movie Ever?

We review the classic British heist film The Italian Job starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill and Rossano Brazzi. Directed by Peter Collinson, this iconic 1969 crime caper is known for its unforgettable Mini Copper chase, its witty one-liners and the legendary cliffhanger ending.

#74 How Bonnie and Clyde Changed Violence In Cinema

Today we dive deep into the groundbreaking classic Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn and Starring Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow and Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker. This legendary American crime film redefined Hollywood cinema, was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and also featured screen legends Gene Hackman, Gene Wilder and Estelle Parsons.