The Columbus Moving Picture Show Podcast: Recent Episodes
Caroline Breder-Watts
This podcast celebrates vintage film from the pre-60s era with a focus on the history of Cinevent and film in Columbus, Ohio through interviews with experts. Join host Samantha Glasser and interview correspondent Caroline Breder-Watts.
Hear what host Samantha Glasser is looking forward to this year at the Columbus Moving Picture Show, plus hear a profile on Canton-born actress Jean Peters.
Thomas J. Slater talks about the subject of his new book, silent era screenwriter June Mathis, who didn't let her gender stop her from becoming one of the most influential people working in the movies in the 1920s. Her affiliation with Rudolph Valentino boosted him to super stardom.
Serial expert Bob Bloom offers a spotlight on Walter Miller who hailed from Dayton, Ohio.
Randy Skretvedt is a Laurel and Hardy enthusiast who channelled his passion into a fantastic book Laurel and Hardy: The Magic Behind the Movies. He talks about his luck in doing research and the reason why he praises "the boys" over other comedy teams.
See Skretvedt in person at the Columbus Moving Picture Show where he will introduce a digital presentation of rare home movies and newsreel footage of Laurel and Hardy as well as a series of Soundies.
Richard S. Greene has written books on advertising comedians including Laurel & Hardy, Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and most recently W.C. Fields. He discusses his passion for movies that began at an early age and his longtime involvement with the Sons of the Desert.
Cleveland author Don Billie discusses his book Margaret Hamilton: From Cleveland OH to the Land of Oz. Samantha profiles character actor Walter Connolly.
Silent film accompanist group the Invincible Czars tours the country. Josh Robins talks about how they got started and their intent to support the action on screen.
Blanche Mehaffey was a Ziegfeld Girl, a WAMPAS Baby Star and a film actress who hailed from Cincinnati.
Doris Day was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood, and she hailed from Cincinnati, Ohio. Samantha Glasser profiles this bright star and the struggles she experienced in her personal life.
Michael Schlesinger reflects on his 50 years of Cinevent/Columbus Moving Picture Show and Samantha Glasser profiles author Ruth McKenney, author of My Sister Eileen, who grew up in Cleveland.
Enjoy a Capitolfest recap, an interview with Ed Lorusso who utilizes Kickstarter to release rare silent films, and a spotlight on Columbus-born actor Grant Mitchell.
As the country turns 250 years old, Ohio will be celebrating its movie heritage with a series of film screenings and festivals focusing on people with Ohio roots. Ohio Goes to the Movies program director Molly Kreuzman discusses the project.
Samantha Glasser spotlights Cincinnati born silent movie actress Marguerite Clark.
What is Samantha Glasser looking forward to at the Columbus Moving Picture Show this month? Plus, Scott Eyman, Nick Santa Maria, Mark Kearney, and Dan Van Neste discuss what they will present in their seminars at the show.
Author Geoff Dale discusses Shemp Howard, the Three Stooges and Ted Healy in association with his book Much More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard. He will introduce Malice in the Palace on May 23rd at the convention and Friday will be interviewed in the seminar room with a book signing to follow.
Author Dan Van Neste discusses his mission to spotlight unheralded stars which resulted in his book The Accidental Star: The Life and Films of Warner Baxter. Van Neste will present a seminar and introduce Shadows in the Night at the Columbus Moving Picture Show in May and sign copies of his book.
Gene Popa examines the period of time between 1937 and 1940 in Cary Grant's career, a turning point when he became a freelance actor.
Author Scott Eyman returns to talk about his latest book Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex and Politics Collided which examines the later period of the comedian's life when he was under scrutiny and accused of communist sympathies.
Author Mark Kearney discusses his new book on silent film comedy pioneer Al Christie and the process of writing a book.
Author Eve Golden discusses her latest book on Lupe Velez and how the Mexican Spitfire's reputation has been tarnished over time.
Silent film accompanist Ben Model chats with Caroline about starting Undercrank Productions ten years ago, when he was drawn to silent film and which of his releases he is proudest of.
Caroline Breder-Watts and Samantha Glasser discuss what they're most looking forward to at the Columbus Moving Picture Show this May 25-28th including films, seminars and dealer room goodies.
Bob Furmanek of the 3D Film Archive discusses the Wednesday night preview screening at the Wexner Center of the double feature Robot Monster in 3D and Abbott and Costello's Jack and the Beanstalk in restored Super Cinecolor.
Mark Kratzner is the curator at the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes, Indiana and talks about the museum's collection in anticipation of his seminar on Skelton at the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Presenter Manny Pacheco talks about the character actors he profiled in his book series Forgotten Hollywood, which he will be signing at the show.
Musicologist professor Caleb Boyd discusses Oscar Levant, the multi-talented pianist, actor and wit who appeared regularly on the Information Please radio quiz program, the film version of which we will run at the Columbus Moving Picture Show. Boyd will present a seminar at the event in May.
Actor and author Nick Santa Maria chats about his love of Abbott and Costello in anticipation of his forthcoming book.
Scott Edwards discusses his book Quintessential Jack: The Art of Jack Nicholson on Screen and the way Nicholson ushered in a new era of Hollywood.
Steven C. Smith talks about his book Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer which he will sign copies of at the show in May.
Richard Barrios discusses his forthcoming book On Marilyn Monroe: An Opinionated Guide which he will sign at the Picture Show in May.
Eric Grayson has a passion for vintage films and has been working on preserving and restoring them for years. His current project is the King of the Kongo serial and he discusses it with Caroline Breder-Watts in this episode.
Kenneth Hopkins of the Ted Lewis Museum in Circleville, Ohio talks about the famous clarinetist's life, work and loyalty to his birthplace.
SilentsAreGolden webmaster and author Tim Lussier talks about his interest in silent film. He will sign books and introduce the Silent Fragments program at the Columbus Moving Picture Show.
Lisa Stein Haven discusses her latest book Max Linder: The First Cinema Celebrity. She will introduce a rare Linder film The Little Cafe (1919) at the Columbus Moving Picture Show and do a book signing there.
Caroline chats with author Joseph McBride about his book What Ever Happened to Orson Welles and how he got started writing at a young age.
Rodney Bowcock, Eric Grayson, Samantha Glasser, Kaitlyn Haynes Cloe, Jake Wolfe, Sonia Haynes, and Bob Bloom share their memories of attending Cinevent.
Leonard Maltin discusses his latest book Starstruck: My Unlikely Road to Hollywood and shares his special connection with Cinevent.
Author Robert Matzen discusses his latest book Warrior: Audrey Hepburn which he will offer at Cinevent. He remembers his early years attending the convention.
Author and upcoming Cinevent guest Alan K. Rode discusses his childhood connections to film and his interest in film noir.
Author and Cinevent dealer Maggie McCormick discusses her book series I'll See You Again: The Bittersweet Love Story and Wartime Letters of Jeanette MacDonald and Gene Raymond.
Eve Golden discusses her latest book titled Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It.
Author James L. Neibaur discusses his latest book Clark Gable in the 1930s: The Films That Made Him King of Hollywood.
Kimberly Truhler discusses her new book Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s and her interest in costume design in the classic movie era. Michael Haynes makes an announcement about the Final Cinevent.
Luke Yankee wrote a loving tribute to his mother titled Just Outside the Spotlight: Growing Up with Eileen Heckart. He shares stories about her friendship with Marlene Dietrich, working with Marilyn Monroe, and maintaining a work/life balance.
Martin is an old time radio enthusiast and author, as well as a Cinevent dealer. He chats about how to win over new audiences and why he enjoys Cinevent.
Tommy talks about his transition into film, his friendship with Robert Blake, and how having good parents influenced his life.
Tommy Cook began his long career in show business at the Pasadena Playhouse and then began working in radio playing juvenile roles.
Caroline talks with Monika Henreid about her father Paul, what it was like growing up around other celebrity children, and why she chose to make a documentary.
Caroline talks with Monika Henreid about her father Paul's life and career in anticipation of his day on Summer Under the Stars on TCM August 28th.
Author Richard Barrios discusses his new book West Side Story: The Jets, the Sharks and the Making of a Classic.
We remember Cinevent attendees Charles Van Fossen, Mark Miller and Steve Haynes who are no longer with us.
During this time of isolation, Adam Williams, Caroline and Samantha provide movie recommendations to fill the downtime.
The Hollywood Poster Auction has worked hand-in-hand with Cinevent for decades. Caroline speaks with Morris Everett, the man who runs the auction.
Caroline Breder-Watts interviews longtime Cinevent attendee and author Scott Eyman about his involvement with the convention over the years.