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It time to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of one of the most notorious movies of the century! GP Favorite and Resident Pop Music expert Tiffany Topol joins Lou to talk about Mariah Carey's Glitter! Is Mariah's Star Vehicle/Vanity Project a misunderstood masterpiece, camp classic, or just a rare misstep for a true Legend? Listen and find out! Featuring - Lou Hare & Tiffany Topol Find Tiff on Instagram @movethefurniture Find Lou on Twitter @thefakelouhare Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/

Front Row Classics ends the month of September with a very special conversation. Brandon spends some time with the incredible, Lucie Arnaz. The interview covers a breadth of topics including Arnaz's career as an actress, singer, Broadway & nightclub performer, award-winning producer and business woman. Lucie also shares personal memories of her legendary parents, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz. We also touch on the upcoming 70th anniversary of I Love Lucy. Many special Lucy projects are also coming down the pipeline and Lucie generously provides insight on several.  For more information on Lucie's upcoming performance dates, you can go to LucieArnaz.com. You can also find the Let's Talk to Lucy podcasts on your favorite podcast app. 

Do you love movies? Do you love (or are least vaguely familiar with) Survivor? Then we've got the episode for you! Our resident Survivor nerds Lou, Brandon & Ryan take you on an epic journey as we simulate an entire season of the beloved CBS reality show with the most beloved movie characters ever assembled. From Tony Stark to The Wicked Witch of the West, Norman Bates to Princess Leia, who among these icons has what it takes to Outwit, Outplay and Outlast? It's Survivor: Movie Heroes vs. Villains!  Featuring: Lou Hare, Brandon Davis, Ryan Lootens Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrownetwork YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NyawO0 Please enjoy this Special Episode and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

"Alas, poor Yorick." We were thrilled to be invited by FX to preview their upcoming series Y: The Last Man. The series will premier on FX on Hulu this Monday, September 13. Craig invites his friend, Aaron Hughes, who originally gave him the Y comic series, onto the show. They are also joined by Scott who has yet to read the comic series. The crew gives their first impressions of the show, without spoilers. "A drama based on DC Comics' acclaimed series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, Y: The Last Man traverses a post-apocalyptic world in which a cataclysmic event decimates every mammal with a Y chromosome but for one cisgender man and his pet monkey. The series follows the survivors in this new world as they struggle with their efforts to restore what was lost and the opportunity to build something better."   FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Scott McFarland and Aaron Hughes Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrownetwork YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NyawO0 Please enjoy this episode of Sneak Peek and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

The MCU is back in theaters with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shang-Chi, the master of unarmed weaponry-based Kung Fu, is forced to confront his past after being drawn into the Ten Rings organization and it's mysterious and powerful leader The Mandarin. We break down everything from the fire stunts and fights to those bonkers post-credits scenes. LET'S SPOIL SOME COMIC BOOK FILMS. FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner, Scott McFarland & Brandon Davis Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrownetwork YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NyawO0 Please enjoy this episode of FULL DISCLOSURE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

Welcome to the rock! We were very excited to be invited by Apple TV+ to get an advance stream of the Broadway hit musical turned movie, Come From Away. Craig, Brandon and Anna give a non-spoiler overview of the film, and also share their own personal reflections on the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This story of human kindness and hope lands on Apple TV+ September 10. "Come From Away is based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned in to an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted to Gander's air strip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we're all part of a global family."   FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Anna McFarland and Brandon Davis Don't forget to follow/reach us at: Website: www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network Twitter: @frontrowreviewz Email: thefrontrowmoviereviews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ Instagram: frontrownetwork YouTube: https://bit.ly/2NyawO0 Please enjoy this episode of Sneak Peek and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

We are truly honored to welcome to Beyond the Mouse, Alan Menken. Alan's work has inspired millions. Having begun his career on Broadway, he and his writing partner Howard Ashman brought their talent to The Little Mermaid. That film is credited with saving Walt Disney Animation, and ushering a new era dubbed the Disney Renaissance.  Alan has gone onto work on such Disney classics as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Tangled, Enchanted and so many more. He has earned one Emmy, 11 Grammys, eight Oscars and one Tony. This makes him one of only 16 people to have earned an EGOT. Alan became a Disney Legend in 2001. FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford and Jeremy Goeckner __________________________________________  Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________  Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

Front Row Classics kicks off September with a very special interview. Brandon and Eric welcome Natasha Gregson Wagner to the Front Row. Natasha is the daughter of Natalie Wood and stepdaughter of Robert Wagner. She has written a beautiful memoir about life with and without her mother called, More than Love: An Intimate Portrait of My Mother, Natalie Wood. The interview covers many aspects of the book including: growing up in the spotlight, finding your own voice in life and coming to peace with your own grief. We also take time to celebrate the life and talents of a woman who's death has often overshadowed her amazing accomplishments. This interview will certainly leave you feeling like you've spent time with an old friend. More than Love is available from Scribner Books, an imprint of Simon and Schuster.  Natasha Gregson Wagner has acted in such films as Another Day in Paradise, High Fidelity, Two Girls and a Guy, and David Lynch's Lost Highway, and in the television shows Ally McBeal, House MD, and Chicago Hope. In 2016, she coauthored a coffee table book titled Natalie Wood: Reflections of a Legendary Life. She is one of the producers of the HBO documentary of her mother's life: Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind. Wagner lives in Los Angeles with her family (Scribner Books).

"She's a genius, with a lot to learn." We were invited to cover the upcoming Disney+ series, Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. which will arrive on Disney+ September 8. Craig was able to participate in a virtual junket where he interviews the creator of the show, Kortney Kane, as well as many cast members from the show. We hope you join along with us to watch this original series as it hits your screens this week! Interviews feature Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jason Scott Lee, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Mapuana Makia, Matthew Sato, Wes Tian and Emma Meisel.   FEATURING: Craig McFarland __________________________________________  Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________  Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

Front Row Classics is about to take you on a journey through "Dark City" this week. We're thrilled to welcome back the "Czar of Noir" himself, Eddie Muller to discuss one of our favorite genres. Eddie has recently released a revised and expanded edition of his book, "Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir". The book covers the various destinations and colorful characters one comes across when traveling through the world of Noir.  Brandon and Eric are thrilled to discuss many of the Noir's famous & infamous people and places with one of the genre's foremost experts.  "Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir" is available from Running Press wherever books are sold.  Eddie Muller is the host of Noir Alley on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). Every Saturday, Noir Alley visits classic noir films featuring some of the best set-ups and shake downs involving iconic antiheroes and the unforgettable, fatalistic dames they fall for. Muller is a contemporary renaissance man. He writes novels, biographies, movie histories, plays, short stories, and films. He also programs film festivals, curates museums, designs books, and provides commentary for television, radio, and DVDs. He produces and hosts NOIR CITY: The San Francisco Film Noir Festival, the largest noir retrospective in the world, which now has satellite festivals in seven other U.S. cities. As founder and president of the Film Noir Foundation, he has been instrumental in preserving America's noir heritage, which to date has included restoring and preserving more than 30 nearly lost classics in partnership with the UCLA Film & Television Archive, such as Too Late for Tears (1949), Woman on the Run (1950), and The Bitter Stems (1956). He has also presented and lectured on film noir at the Cinémathèque Française in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. His debut novel, The Distance, earned the Best First Novel "Shamus" Award from the Private Eye Writers of America. Muller is a two-time Edgar Award nominee from the Mystery Writers of America and has earned three Anthony Award nominations. Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star, which he co-wrote with the actor, was a national bestseller in 2007. He has twice been named a San Francisco Literary Laureate.

We're Eastbound & Down…AGAIN!! Guilty Pleasures is teaming up with Front Row Classics to talk about the Smokey & The Bandit trilogy. On this episode, we get into 1980's Smokey & The Bandit Part II! Burt Reynolds, Sally Field & Jackie Gleason are back, this time with Dom DeLuise and an elephant. Cynical cash-grab or hidden gem? Larry Smith (Convince Me) joins Lou & Brandon to render our verdict! Find Lou on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thefakelouhare Find us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Guilty-Pleasures-A-Front-Row-Network-Podcast-103833148379753

Front Row Classics returns to bring you a discussion on one of the landmark films of the 1960s: The Graduate. Jay Hoffman, of Front Row Flashbacks, joins Brandon and Eric to discuss the timeless themes of growing up, isolation and freedom. This episode covers the flawless direction by Mike Nichols, the inspired casting of Dustin Hoffman and the iconic score by Simon and Garfunkel. The group also discusses how the film remains both timeless and a time capsule of the late 60s.

Space, time, reality. It's more than a linear path. It's a prism of endless possibility. Beyond the Mouse was invited by Disney+ to check out several episodes of What If… prior to its release on August 11. In this spoiler-free review episode, the crew breaks down the voice acting and animation design about the latest production from Marvel. They also discuss some insights into where the series may be heading, and what the impact on the overall Marvel Universe might be moving forward. "Exploring pivotal moments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and turning them on their head, leading the audience into uncharted territory." FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford  __________________________________________  Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US ON Patreon! patreon.com/frontrownetwork  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________  Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

We welcome Ethan and Kimmie back to the Network with their break down of Amazon's 2020 film, "One Night in Miami."

"The backside of water!" This week join us as we break down the latest live action film from Walt Disney Studio, Jungle Cruise. We are thrilled to bring back to the show John Saccheri from BigFatPanda.com to break down the movie. We begin with our non-spoiler thoughts on the film, and then jump into speaking about the film proper. Did we enjoy this attraction based wild ride of an adventure film? Find out as we cruise together down the Amazon with a big Rock as our guide.   FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Vanessa Ferguson, Brett Rutherford __________________________________________  Named one of the top 50 Disney Podcasts by Feedspot! blog.feedspot.com/disney_podcasts  FIND US ON Patreon! patreon.com/frontrownetwork  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz FIND US ON INSTAGRAM – https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemousepod __________________________________________  Please enjoy this episode of BEYOND THE MOUSE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

Craig and Jeremy were invited by Apple TV+ to take an early look into Ted Lasso season two. Don't worry! You'll find no spoilers in this episode to any episode except the publicly available episode one. We LOVE Ted Lasso, and we hope you come along for this ride.   FEATURING: Jeremy Goeckner and Craig McFarland  

We have the power! On this episode we bring you our review of the first five episodes of the Kevin Smith lead "Masters of the Universe Revelation" for Netflix. Up front is our non-spoiler review followed by full deep dive into Eternia.  "A radical return to Eternia, REVELATION is a direct sequel series to the classic era of MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Featuring fan favorites He-Man, Orko, Cringer, and Man-At-Arms, the story pits our heroic warriors and guardians of Castle Grayskull against Skeletor, Evil-Lyn, Beast Man and the vile legions of Snake Mountain. But after a ferocious final battle forever fractures Eternia, it's up to Teela to solve the mystery of the missing Sword of Power in a race against time to prevent the end of the Universe. Her journey will uncover the secrets of Grayskull at last. This is the epic He-Man and the Masters of the Universe saga fans have waited 35 years to see." FEATURING: Craig McFarland, Jay Hoffman and Scott McFarland __________________________________________    FIND US ON Patreon! patreon.com/frontrownetwork  FIND US ON NPR ILLINOIS! https://www.nprillinois.org/programs/front-row-network FIND US ON FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/thefrontrownetwork/ FIND US ON TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FrontRowReviewz   __________________________________________  Please enjoy this episode of FULL DISCLOSURE and as always, we'll see you in the front row!

We are thrilled to welcome Ashley Eckstein to the show! Ashley has been widely recognized and honored as an actress, entrepreneur, author and influencer. Most known as the voice of Ahsoka Tano in Star Wars, Ashley founded Her Universe in 2010 -the groundbreaking fangirl fashion and lifestyle brand. She speaks with Craig and Larry about her role as Ahsoka, the community she has helped to foster and all the details about the Her Universe Fashion show happening as part of Comic Con at Home.   "The Her Universe Fashion Show is back and virtual this year! 25 designers, 25 Geek Couture designs, and a fashion show like you've never experienced before! Stream the Her Universe Fashion Show 7/23 at 7pm CST on the Comic-Con@Home YouTube where we will announce the 2021 Judges Winner and reveal some epic designs before you get to cast your own vote for the 2021 Audience Winner!" For more information: https://blog.heruniverse.com/fashionshow FEATURING: Craig McFarland and Larry Smith

On the eve of Netflix's new Masters of the Universe series, we're using our cosmic key to open a portal between Guilty Pleasures and Flashback to talk about 1987's Live-Action Masters of the Universe! The whole crew is here to talk about Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and what is was like to be a massive He-Man fan only to get…this. Is it a missed opportunity or misunderstood classic? Listen to find out! Featuring: Lou Hare, Erin McCabe, Jay Hoffman, Ryan Lootens. Front Row Flashbacks: https://linktr.ee/Flashbacks Find Lou on Twitter @thefakelouhare Enjoy this special crossover episode, and we'll see you in the front row!!

View from the Back Row host Steve Sykes is joined by his wife Rebecca as they break down a film from Netflix called "Awake." Released earlier this summer, Awake is a sci-fi thriller that's sure to keep you guessing.  "With humankind unable to sleep and think clearly, growing increasingly irrational and violent after an unprecedented global phenomenon that wiped out all electronics, Jill, a former U.S. Army medic and widowed mother-of-two, finds herself struggling to keep her kids safe. Now, as scientists all over the world seem to fight a losing battle, the mysterious, worldwide plague of insomnia threatens to eradicate the entire human species, and undoubtedly, this is the end of the world as we know it. However, what if Jill's ten-year-old daughter, Matilda, holds the key to a cure? Can sleep-deprived Jill protect her children when everyone has only a few days to live?"