Cinema Schmaltz: Recent Episodes
Ryan Uytdewilligen
From Christmas Carol adaptations to repeat viewings of It's a Wonderful Life, Ryan tackles the Christmas season on episode three of Cinema Schmaltz by examining some of the holiday season's most beloved movies and specials and how they changed the way we celebrate.
A profile of actors, directors, and stars who got involved with WWII - Ryan covers different aspects from Canadian soldier turned Oscar winner Harold Russell, actors turned army vets like Clark Gable and Jimmy Stewart, and directors like Frank Capra, John Huston, and John Ford, who all went to Europe to film war documentaries. Clips of their documentaries, old propaganda reels, and classic movies are showcased here.
A presentation about the perfect marriage between comedy and horror.
Have a listen as historian and author Ryan Uydewilligen dives into what makes The Munsters, Young Frankenstein, Ghostbusters, Abbot and Costello, and many other films and stars so great!