The Golden Hour Film Podcast

The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. Episodes air every Friday 6pm GMT
The Golden Hour Film Podcast is a deep-dive Classic Hollywood and world cinema podcast exploring the best films, key milestones and essential genres of Golden Age cinema. Episodes air every Friday 6pm GMT
Episodes
Episodes



Friday Jul 11, 2025
#64 The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a Mess
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
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Friday Jul 04, 2025
#63 Christopher Reeves Superman: The Birth of an Icon
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Friday Jul 04, 2025
Superman: The Movie stars Christopher Reeve, Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder and Marlon Brando in one of the most fondly remembered comic book adaptations of all time. As James Gunns' Superman approaches we thought there was no better time to cover the man of steel. We hope you enjoy! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use. Donate here to Couch to Kilimanjaro: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/CouchToKilimanjaro



Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
One of Alfred Hitchcocks best, Rear Window stars Jimmy Stewart & Grace Kelly (who makes her podcast debut!) and is one of the most iconic American films of the 1950s. We hope you enjoy! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music or whatever podcasting service you use. The Golden Hour Film Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLymXjgwYLLuKcdfKfiMEn-pIaHuV0f1Mr&si=SQjuvSBGV1ndIjey



Friday Jun 20, 2025
#61 One of Hollywoods Darkest Classics: A Streetcar Named Desire
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Based on a Tennessee Williams play of the same name, A Streetcar Named Desire features powerhouse performances from Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, Kim Hunter & Karl Malden. Its a dark drama about a toxic relationship and those affected by it that swept the Box Office & award shows that we hope you will enjoy listening to us discuss!



Friday Jun 13, 2025
#60 An Iconic Film Noir Set in Old Hollywood: In A Lonely Place
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
In a Lonely Place, directed by Nicholas Ray, is an incredible film noir set in old Hollywood and starring Humphrey Bogart & Claudia Grahame. Its one of the most interesting films noir we have covered on the podcast that you must see if you haven't already.



Friday Jun 06, 2025
#59 Why Citizen Kane Is Perfect
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Citizen Kane is described by many as the greatest film ever made. Directed by and starring (amongst many other roles) Orson Welles, 'Kane' is one of the most iconic films ever made which we are delighted to finally cover!



Saturday May 31, 2025
#58 The Perfect Sounding Movie: The Conversation
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
Starring the late great Gene Hackman, The Conversation was Francis Ford Coppola's film released in-between The Godfather & The Godfather Part II. Its got some of the best sound design in cinema history and features Harrison Ford & John Cazale amongst others in incredibly memorable roles. We hope you enjoy!



Saturday May 31, 2025
#57 The Umbrellas of Cherbourg: An Extraordinary New Wave Musical
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
An unorthodox musical from French New Wave legend Jacques Demy, 'The Umbrellas of Cherbourg' stars icons Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo and won the Palme D'or at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode as we begin to round up our Yes We Cannes arc!








