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How Bette Davis Saved My Life

"How Bette Davis Saved My Life: Life Lessons From Classic Hollywood" (not original name), the ultimate in "kitchen table" critiquing comes to life in the form of two former co-workers turned podcast hosts, Georgia and Moiya, (Bette's Ladies) sharing their love for not only the one and only Bette Davis, but classic Hollywood movies in general with their take on what can be gleaned from them if not just looked at as solely entertainment.
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Episodes

"FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans": The Final Word

You've heard the rest... now listen to the best as we give our take on the latest FX Networks' miniseries-featuring The Ultimate Fashion History's Norman B. YouTube Catch all of our lives, 1pm CST every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month! Facebook/Meta

Apr 06, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 104

Strong, White Women Series: "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991)

Comedy and friendship ensues when ladies reminisce and daydream about everyday life's challenges. The movie stars Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker and Cicely Tyson. YouTube Facebook

Mar 09, 202432 minSeason 3Ep. 102

A White Woman Travels Back in Time to An Unfamiliar World

Diversity entertainment at its finest! "Uptown Saturday Night" (1974) and "Silver Streak" are top notch buddy comedy films starring Bill Cosby and Sidney Poitier and Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder respectively. Pryor appears in both! YouTube Facebook

Feb 24, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 101

"Taxi Driver" (1976)=> "Harry Potter"

PTSD, insomnia and being an incel before incel was a thing leads a Vietnam vet to vigilantism on the dirty, unforgiving streets of the 70's NYC. Starring Robert DeNiro and Jodie Foster. YouTube Facebook

Jan 29, 202437 minSeason 3Ep. 99

Taxi Driver (1976) Extra| Betsy Is A Queen!

Here's our show after the show about Betsy's place in Travis Bickle's tragic life! Don't forget to catch our 100th episode this Saturday, 2/3 on Facebook Live 1PM CST. YouTube

Jan 27, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 1

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Bette!: "A Stolen Life" (1946)

Bette Davis co-stars with Glen Ford in this drama as twin sisters (Pat and Katie) who are rivals in love and life. What happens when one of them switches identities with the other to capture the other's man's love?! YouTube Facebook

Jan 13, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 98

Our Christmas Gifts to You: Perfume, Flowers, and A Home

Three non-traditional Christmas movies for your holiday enjoyment! "Perfume" (1991) One wild soap opera; sex, women in biz , infidelity, mental illness, addiction just to get started! But the early 90's fashion is gorgeous and over the top! They all look like black Barbie dolls! "Daphne Laureola" (1978) Sir Lawrence Olivier and Dame Joan Plowright star. Joan plays Lady Pitts to Olivier (real life hubby) Baronette Pitts and she is odd to say the least as she flirts with a way younger man she does...

Dec 30, 202351 minSeason 3Ep. 97

All The Single Ladies...Beware!: "The Night of The Hunter" (1955)

Robert Mitchum does the most...acting and scaring in this classicly underrated at the time, Charles Laughton directed masterpiece. Watch Shelly Winters and her children become victims of one of thee most psychotic villains ever on film. Facebook YouTube

Nov 18, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 94

Ya Mama!: "Tarnished Lady" (1931)

Can Tallulah Bankhead's, Nancy, survive: Her manipulative mother? A frenemy? A lost love? And, a SUPPORTIVE RICH HUSBAND?! Wait...one of these things is not like the other! Find out in this pre-code melodrama. Facebook YouTube

Nov 04, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 93

Kay Slays: "In Name Only" (1939)

Kay Francis is an ice queen playing 3-D chess with Cary Grant and Carole Lombards's emotions (and everyone else's) as she refuses to grant him a divorce that will grant him happiness with the woman he truly loves. YouTube Facebook

Oct 21, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 92

“Shadow of A Doubt “ (1943)

 Will, niece Charlie, survive, uncle Charlie?! Listen as we dive into this underrated Hitchcock thriller! Starring Theresa Wright and Jospeh Cotten. YouTube Facebook

Oct 07, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 91

Are All Mistresses The Same?: 1950s v. 1980s

"About Mrs. Leslie" (1954) stars pre TV's "Hazel" Shirley Booth and Robert Ryan. "His Mistress" (1984) stars Robert Urich and Julianne Phillips. Let's compare and contrast the similar paths these two women took to be the "other woman" in these gorgeous High Value Men's lives. We have pre and post sexual revolution scenarios movies. Which relationship works or not? Facebook YouTube...

Sep 30, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 90

"Footloose" (1984:) Deeper Than Dance

This 80's iconic musical, comedy, drama starring Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow still rocks today! Join us for our next Facebook Live this Saturday, 9/16, 11am CST for an all new "Late To The Party" episode featuring Robert Urich cheatin' self in the scandalous, romance, 90's drama"His Mistress". YouTube Facebook

Sep 23, 202336 minSeason 3Ep. 89

STEELLLAAA!!!!...Dallas (1937)

Yes! Get the tissue ready for tears of sorrow and laughter because Georgia and I have a blast with Tom and Norman from Ultimate Fashion History! Listen to our recent Facebook Live as we talk about how Barbara Stanwyck's acting and her clothes make you laugh and cry at the same time as a mother whose sacrifice costs her everything she ever wanted! We have a special Facebook live this Sunday, 9/10 on "Footloose" starring Kevin Bacon! 1pm CST. Link is below. Facebook YouTube...

Sep 09, 20231 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 88

Bette vs. Joan: Almost 100 years later... Why Do Fans Still Need This?

The feud between these two classic Hollywood acting titans was epic and literally brutal. Fans still engage in this battle-with positions and sides clearly drawn. Will it ever end? Do we want it to? Join us for our next Facebook Live on Saturday, 9/2, 1pm CST featuring Barbara Stanwyck in "Stella Dallas"! YouTube Facebook

Aug 26, 202333 minSeason 3Ep. 87

Bette's Back!: "Ex-lady" (1933)

We were live on Facebook! Bette Davis and Gene Raymond steam up pre-code Hollywood in this sensual taboo, romantic drama about a progressive, unmarried career woman and her beau testing the boundaries of their love. The themes were and are still quite controversial-even for today's sensibilities! Don't miss the fun times! Next Facebook live is August 19, 1pm CST. Youtube...

Aug 12, 202334 minSeason 3Ep. 86

"Spring Time For Hit..." Well...You Know: "The Producers" (1967)

Only Mel Brooks could've taken WWII and made it a cinematic comedy classic! Gene Wilder, Zero Mostel and Dick Shawn are just a few who assist Brooks in making us uncomfortably, gleeful with this rip snorter! YouTube Facebook

Jul 29, 202332 minSeason 3Ep. 85
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