The Classic Film Club - Revisited & Re-Rated

We love the classic films. But which ones hold up and which ones should be avoided? We revisit and re-rate the classics and invite you to join our community in Facebook....join our group and take part in the conversation.

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Foreign Language Oscar Classics

The Classic Film Club With Richard Kuipers Series 01 Episode 05 Foreign Language Classics The classic films revisited and re-rated...as seen through today’s eyes. 8 1/2 (1963) A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies. Director - Federico Fellini Writers - Federico FelliniEnnio FlaianoTullio Pinelli Stars - Marcello MastroianniAnouk AiméeClaudia Cardinale - (IMDb) Z (1969) The public murder of a prominent politician and doctor amid a violent demonstration is covered up by...

Mar 21, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Gone With the Wind

The Classic Film Club With Richard Kuipers Series 01 Episode 04 The classic films revisited and re-rated...as seen through today’s eyes. Gone With The Wind (1939) (Drama, History, Romance) A manipulative woman and a roguish man conduct a turbulent romance during the American Civil War and Reconstruction periods. Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor (uncredited) Writers: Margaret Mitchell (story of the old south "Gone with the Wind"), Sidney Howard (screenplay) Stars: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh...

Dec 09, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock (Director, Producer, Actor) BornAugust 13, 1899 in Leytonstone, London, England, UK DiedApril 29, 1980 in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA (renal failure) Birth NameAlfred Joseph Hitchcock NicknamesHitch The Master of Suspense Height5' 9" (1.75 m) Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was born in Leytonstone, Essex, England. He was the son of Emma Jane (Whelan; 1863 - 1942) and East End greengrocer William Hitchcock (1862 - 1914). His parents were both of half English and half Irish ance...

Oct 27, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Marilyn

Marilyn Monroe (Actress, Icon) Born: June 1, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, USA Died: August 5, 1962 in Los Angeles, California, USA (drug overdose) Birth Name: Norma Jeane Mortenson Nicknames: The Blonde Bombshell, MM Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. She became one of the world's most enduring iconic figures and is remembered both for her winsome embodiment of the Hollywood sex symbol and her tragic personal and professional struggl...

Oct 21, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Citizen Kane (Drama, Mystery)

Citizen Kane (Drama, Mystery) (1941) Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance; 'Rosebud'. Director: Orson Welles Writers: Herman J. Mankiewicz (original screenplay), Orson Welles (original screenplay) Stars: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore - (IMDb) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033467/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Discovery Spot If… (Crime, Drama) (1968) In this allegorical story, a revolution led by pupil ...

Oct 09, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Say Hello to Richard Kuipers and The Classic Film Club

In each episode, Richard Kuipers (reviewer for Variety magazine) takes a look at the great and not so great movies from 125 years of cinema history. Which ones hold up and are still worth seeing today....and which don't pass the test of time We have answers for you. To join the Classic Film Club and the fun ahead, join our Facebook Group. Just search for The Classic Film Club podcast group. For more, visit our website at https://theclassicfilmclub.com We look forward to having your join our fami...

Sep 25, 2020•48 sec

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