The Golden Hour Film Podcast

#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.

#73 Does Ocean's 11 Only Exist To Stroke Sinatras Ego?

The original Oceans 11 stars Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr (aka The Rat Pack) in one of the most boring heist films in human history. Seriously, this film is not very good, but we had a lot of fun discussing it this week in what will probably be one of our shortest ever episodes.

#72 When Film Noir Met The Heist Genre: The Asphalt Jungle

The Asphalt Jungle is directed by the legendary John Huston and stars Sterling Hayden and Louis Calhern. This heist-noir is also the podcast debut of one of cinemas greatest ever icons, Marilyn Monroe. She may only be in a supporting role, but as well as it always being a pleasure to cover Huston, its an unbelievable pleasure to finally get to one of Hollywoods most famous ever stars.