Let's Jaws For a Minute

In this episode, Sarah and MJ are joined by Matthew Germenis for a WIDE ranging discussion about 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still.

In this episode, Sarah and MJ discuss the film most notable for beating Citizen Kane and The Maltese Falcoln for Best Picture, How Green Was My Valley. They discuss John Ford's influence on Spielberg, whether it deserved the award, and lots and lots and lots of worker's/union rights.

This week, Sarah's world's collide as her and MJ are joined by her former co-host, Barry Levitt to talk about 1940's Pinocchio. They run the gamut through the film's astonishing animation, its simple but effective storytelling, and all the subtle and not so sublte ways the film has seeped into the DNA of Spielberg's films over the decades.

As the seasons change irl, so do the seasons of LJFAM. This week we kick off a brand new season! This time around we are focused on the films that inspired Steven Spielberg. Many of these will be first time watches for your illustrious hosts, and all of them came out before 1970, so if you're watching along, this is a good way to get some early film education under your belt. Dedicated listeners will know the format of this season will mirror that of our other show, Let's Party with Marty. Now, without further ado, we present a rollicking high seas adventure that inspired our favorite guy, Captains Courageous!

On this very special episode of LJFAM, Sarah (and Thelma), are live in the field, speaking with Jon Fieldhouse, creator and steward of the full size Orca replica, Orca II. They talk about the legacy of the film, what led him to pursue such a lofty goal, the trials and tribulations of securing screen accurate (and in some cases screen used) props, and what fan reaction has been to stepping onto the iconic boat. Keep in mind that this was literally recorded ON Orca II, so there is a bit of an Attenborough quality to the recording.