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Lions, Towers & Shields

Lions, Towers & Shields

By: Shelly Brisbin
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 A celebration of films from the classic Hollywood era. Shelly Brisbin leads a merry band through recaps and reviews of great old movies from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.Copyright © The Incomparable Art
Episodes
  • 133: Clown Car Full of Raincoats

    133: Clown Car Full of Raincoats
    Dec 11 2025
    Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly. Gotta be a musical, right? Actually, it’s a film noir, whose connection to Christmas is limited at best. So much misdirection, and I haven’t even told you the plot.

    Shelly Brisbin with Randy Dotinga and Micheline Maynard.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 132: Clothes, Cars and Acreage

    132: Clothes, Cars and Acreage
    Dec 4 2025
    Tracy and Hepburn do “battle of the sexes” and help Judy Holiday launch her film career. There’s a random Cole Porter song, and T & H are adorable. George Cukor directs a great script.

    Shelly Brisbin with David J. Loehr, Nathan Alderman and Micheline Maynard.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 131: Temu Cary Grant

    131: Temu Cary Grant
    Nov 13 2025
    Billy Wilder tells the story of a man’s (Ray Milland) alcoholic weekend, and the lies he tells to family and friends about his drinking. Surprisingly gritty and emotional for the era, and photography that heightens the mood. Also, Jane Wyman, Philip Terry, and Frank Faylen again.

    Shelly Brisbin with Nathan Alderman and Micheline Maynard.
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    59 mins
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