Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with Roger Solberg, Ph.D. (+ his top 12 horror films!)

HAPPY (almost) HALLOWEEN! Today we are covering Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with our horror-movie expert guest: Dr. Solberg! This film is the sequel to the original that started it all. Boris Karloff returns as the monster unwittingly brought to life by Colin Clive's portrayal of the eponymous mad scientist. But this time, the scheming Dr. Pretorius plots to create him a mate... Dr. Solberg breaks down this film in its entirety and helps us discover why this is one of the most iconic horror films ever made -an absolute must watch for anyone who loves spooky season (or wants to appreciate the humor of Young Frankenstein even more). Stay tuned til the very end where Dr. Solberg will reveal what he considers the top 12 horror films ever made! </p>Dr. Solberg's top 12 horror movie list starts at 1:35:09</p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>*Alas, we could not find Dr. Solberg's recommendation Terrified (Aterrorizados) (2017) on a platform other than YouTube-- but we shall keep searching!</p>—<br />Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>

01:52:43

Death on the Nile (1978)

Join us for a cruise down the Nile as we explore another Agatha Christie classic adapted to the screen! We put on our detective hats and cross examine all the suspects of this murderous river boat cruise. Death on the Nile (1978) captures a fascinating time of a pop culture resurgence of Egypt and Egyptology interest, all while bringing to life one of the greatest literary detectives of all time: Hercule Poirot! Who killed the the dazzlingly beautiful and fabulously wealthy socialite Linnet Ridgeway? Tune in to find out!</p> </p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p> </p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook: The Old Soul Movie Podcast</p>X (formerly Twitter): @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p><br /> </p><br /> </p>

02:00:02

Barbenheimer

The moviegoing sensation that's taken over the nation has arrived...Barbenheimer. On July 21st, two of the most anticipated films of the year were released on the same day: Greta Gerwig's Barbie (2023) and Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer (2023). Two of the most innovative directors of our time lead two incredible teams of cast and crew (both backed by husband-wife production companies) to deliver unforgettable viewing experiences. While these aren't Old Hollywood films, the two figures at the center of both stories emerged in time periods we frequently discuss, and it's amazing to see the public reexamine them now!  Emma and Jack discuss their their Barbenheimer impressions-- the order they watched them in, the logistics of watching them, first impressions, and more. Let us know your thoughts and feelings to THE summer theater event!</p> </p>*Emma apologizes for saying Hans instead of Hansel in reference to Zoolander (cringe face)</p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p> </p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook: The Old Soul Movie Podcast</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod... we're working on getting a Threads account!</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p>

01:36:31

Charade (1963)

Hello Old Soul Family! Long time no see... we have been SO busy in the exciting world of movie lovers, so our March Madness Tournament Winner episode is coming in a bit later than expected. But better late than never for this international adventure!! Spring is here and love is in the air. In this special, we cover Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn's one and only rom-com/mystery- Charade (1963)! In this French-set tale of thievery, spies, and love, a widow is pursued by several men who want the money her dead husband stole years ago! In what's dubbed "the greatest Hitchcock film Hitchcock never made" we explore the wonderful mastery of suspenses all while laughing along the way. Thank you for your patience! We can't wait to cover more audience-picked movies soon!</p> </p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p>

01:20:59

The Quiet Man (1952)

Top of the morning to you, Old Soul Family-- and a Happy St. Paddy's Day!! ☘️ We are welcoming this springtime holiday with a tale that celebrates the joy and beauty of Ireland! This picture is STUNNING...and a huge departure from John Wayne and John Ford's typical collaborations. This Western team explores the juxtaposition of cultures and traditions for an American abroad, all while highlighting an amazing ensemble of Irish artists. We also explore the realities of Ireland's 1920s history and how themes of fighting anchor this film.  Between the gorgeous visuals and stellar performances from stars like Maureen O'Hara, this is one picture you don't want to miss. Sláinte!</p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook: The Old Soul Movie Podcast</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p>

01:27:58

The Wonderful Worlds of Sci-Fi and Horror with Roger Solberg, Ph.D.

In this very special Old Soul episode we discuss the amazing worlds of Sci-Fi and Horror with Dr. Roger Solberg! Dr. Solberg is a Professor Emeritus of English at Pennsylvania Western University-Edinboro. Before retiring in June 2022 he taught at Edinboro since 1989. In addition to teaching Literature and Film courses, he is also a three-time Jeopardy! champion (aka he knows A LOT!). Dr. Solberg walks us through the earliest creations of Horror and Sci-Fi novels/novellas and the transition to adapting these works into early films. We overview some of his favorite features and how the genres have evolved throughout the years. We are so grateful to learn more from him on the highlights (and lowlights) of some of Hollywood's most creative, inventive films!</p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p> </p><strong>Movies</strong></p>Frankenstein (1910) – Thomas Edison</p>Life without Soul (1915)</p>Frankenstein (1931)– Boris Karloff </p>Nosferatu (1922)</p>Dracula (1931) – Bela Lugosi </p>The Phantom of the Opera (1925) – Lon Chaney</p>Island of Lost Souls (1932) </p>Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)</p>Doctor X (1932)</p>London After Midnight (1927)</p>The Mummy (1932) – Universal</p>(Westworld Series (2016-) / Jurassic Park (1993))</p>Bride of Frankenstein (1935)</p>Young Frankenstein (1974)</p>This Island Earth (1955)</p>The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)</p>The Mole People (1956)</p>The Deadly Mantis (1957)</p>The Quatermass Xperiment (1955) / aka The Creeping Unknown</p>Quatermass 2 (1957) / aka Enemy from Space</p>The Curse of Frankenstein (1957) - Hammer</p>Horror of Dracula (1958) - Hammer</p>The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) - Hammer</p>The Mummy (1959) - Hammer</p>The Phantom of the Opera (1962) - Hammer </p>The Brides of Dracula (1960) - Hammer</p>The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)</p>Psycho (1960)</p>Night of the Living Dead (1968)</p>2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)</p>Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) – Frances Ford Coppola </p>Dracula (1979) - Frank Langella</p>Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994) – Kenneth Branagh / Robert De Niro</p>(Henry V (1989) - Kenneth Branagh / Hamlet (1996) – Kenneth Branagh)</p>Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) – Fredric March</p>The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)</p>Island of Lost Souls (1932) – Charles Laughton [Note – Yes! Wally Westmore was involved with makeup!]</p>The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) – Burt Lancaster</p>Hardware (1990) </p>(The Manchurian Candidate/The Birdman of Alcatraz/The Train)</p>The Time Machine (1960)</p>(Back to the Future (1985))</p>The War of the Worlds (1953)</p>The Thing from Another World (1951)</p>The Time Machine (2002)</p>War of the Worlds (2005)</p>2005 – H.G Wells’ War of the Worlds / Pendragon Pictures </p>The Great Martian War – YouTube </p>2005 – H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds or The Worlds in War or Invasion/ Asylum Pictures </p>Carnival of Souls (1962)</p>Spider Baby (1964)</p>Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)</p> </p><strong>Books</strong></p>Frankenstein – Mary Shelley</p>Dracula – Bram Stoker</p>Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde – Robert Louis Stevenson</p>The Turn of the Screw – Henry James</p>The Time Machine – H. G. Wells</p>The Island of Doctor Moreau  – H. G. Wells</p>The War of the Worlds  – H. G. Wells</p> </p>

01:36:54

The Bodyguard (1992)

And weeeeeeee'lllllllllllllllll always love Frank Farmer!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Valentine's Day Old Soul Family! We cover the iconic 90s movie The Bodyguard (1992). Kevin Costner takes the reins as a leading man alongside Whitney Houston in her very first acting role! Lawrence Kasdan initially dreamed of this movie being made in the 1970s. Through twists and turns, much like the suspense this movie offers, it came to fruition at exactly the right time. Join us in the love as we discuss our favorite scenes and songs of this modern-age classic. We have nothing if we don't have Frank and Rachel together <3</p><br /> </p>

01:45:54

Double Indemnity (1944)

Happy Ja-noir-y Old Soul Family! We are kicking off the New Year by visiting an Old Hollywood favorite...Double Indemnity (1944)! This sordid tale was unlike any other in its day. Between themes of murderous schemes (from the murderer's perspective), sexual temptation, and manipulation, this film set the gold standard of noir entertainment...all while pushing the production code guidelines. We revisit an old favorite topic of the PCA and how Double Indemnity (1944) marked a turning point in classic movies. The prolific Billy Wilder's first thriller is one you can never forget. So create an alibi and come conspire with us as we spy into the lives of Walter Neff, Keyes, and the Dietrichsons...</p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p>

01:16:17

The Bishop's Wife (1947) & The Preacher's Wife (1996)

Merry Christmas! We have a DOUBLE FEATURE this holiday season! We are covering The Bishop's Wife (1947) featuring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven and its remakeThe Preacher's Wife (1996) featuring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. In both of these holiday classics, a suave angel named Dudley comes to earth to help a religious leader save his church and community...but starts to develop feelings for the leader's wife in the midst of the Christmas season! We open up our favorite scenes and themes in these yuletide stories (and we decide which rendition we like better ;) ).</p>We can't wait to see you at our party!</p> </p>Please Comment, Rate, and Share our episodes and tell us what you like and what you want to hear more of!</p>—</p> </p>Be sure to check us out on</p>Our website: https://the-old-soul-movie-podcast.simplecast.com/</p>Facebook</p>Twitter: @oldsoulpod</p>Instagram: @oldsoulmoviepodcast</p>

01:34:10

Laura (1944)

Obsession, mystery, and MURDER - all of these themes and more are covered in our latest episode: Laura (1944)! In Otto Preminger's classic noir, we uncover the drama behind-the-scenes and analyze how the story's onscreen tangled webs of truths and mistruths unfold. We are so excited to celebrate this Noirvember winner with you before the holidays!</p>And for those of you curious as to the origin of the Gene Tierney quote about her beauty, this reference was taken from a trivia note on IMDB :  </p>"According to his daughter Victoria, Vincent Price felt that Gene Tierney had as much to do with this movie's success as Producer and Director Otto Preminger's direction: 'In his opinion, it was Gene Tierney's 'odd beauty' and underrated acting ability that made 'Laura' so popular', she said. 'He felt her beauty was both timeless and imperfect.'"</p>...so it was Vincent Price who made that reference-mystery solved!</p>

01:06:54