Episodes

  • The Power and the Glory (1933) (German Version)
    Feb 1 2025

    Bereit für eine faszinierende Zeitreise in Hollywoods vergessene Schätze? Noch bevor Citizen Kane die Filmwelt revolutionierte, gab es The Power and the Glory - ein Pre-Code Meisterwerk, das es wagte, sämtliche Erzählregeln über den Haufen zu werfen. Begleitet uns auf einer spannenden Entdeckungsreise durch Preston Sturges' geniales Drehbuch, das das Leben eines Eisenbahn-Tycoons durch ein Kaleidoskop verschiedener Perspektiven beleuchtet. Stellt euch Succession trifft Rashomon vor - aber im Jahr 1933! Dieser bahnbrechende Film hat nicht nur Grenzen verschoben, er hat sie komplett gesprengt und den Weg für Jahrzehnte des nicht-linearen Geschichtenerzählens geebnet. Glaubt uns, ihr werdet nicht glauben, dass dieser Film aus dem frühen Hollywood stammt!

    Quellen:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/692537
    • https://www.criticker.com/film/the-power-and-the-glory-1933
    • https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ucla-film-television-archive/power-and-glory-1933
    • https://wikiwand.com/en/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ThePowerAndTheGlory
    • https://www.torontofilmsociety.com/2019/the-power-and-the-glory-1933/
    • https://filmfanatic.org/reviews/power-and-the-glory-the-1933/
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    12 mins
  • The Power and the Glory (1933)
    Feb 1 2025

    Ready for a mind-bending journey into Hollywood's forgotten gems? Before Citizen Kane revolutionized cinema, there was The Power and the Glory - a pre-Code masterpiece that dared to shatter every storytelling rule in the book. Join us as we dive into Preston Sturges's ingenious screenplay that follows a railroad tycoon's rollercoaster life through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Think Succession meets Rashomon, but in 1933! This groundbreaking film didn't just push boundaries - it obliterated them, paving the way for decades of nonlinear storytelling. Trust us, you won't believe this came out of early Hollywood.

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/692537
    • https://www.criticker.com/film/the-power-and-the-glory-1933
    • https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ucla-film-television-archive/power-and-glory-1933
    • https://wikiwand.com/en/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ThePowerAndTheGlory
    • https://www.torontofilmsociety.com/2019/the-power-and-the-glory-1933/
    • https://filmfanatic.org/reviews/power-and-the-glory-the-1933/
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    15 mins
  • Little Lord Fauntleroy (1980)
    Dec 21 2024

    🎬 Ever wondered why millions of Germans can't imagine Christmas without a British-American boy lord? Dive into the fascinating story of "Little Lord Fauntleroy," the 1980 film that's not just another holiday movie, but a cultural phenomenon that's captured German hearts for over 40 years. From Alec Guinness to tradition-making television, discover how this charming tale of a young American heir and his grumpy British grandfather became Germany's ultimate Christmas must-watch. Join us for an unexpected journey into a holiday tradition that proves some stories truly know no borders! 🎄 🌟

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/406763
    • https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_kleine_Lord_%281980%29
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    17 mins