Love Will Keep Us Together
Season 2: Episode 44
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Roman Polanski written and directed American debut based on the novel by Ira Levin was a box office smash. Polanski would lift dialogue and scenes from the book for his script.
William Castle originally took the galley proofs to Robert Evans, head of production at Paramount. He already a few successes under his belt such as The Odd Couple and Barefoot in the Park. It was agreed that William Castle would act as producer and Robert Evans went after Roman Polanski for the role of director.
After Polanski read the book, he jumped on board and cast Mia Farrow, John Cassevetes, and older actors such Ruth Gordon, Sidney Blackmer, Maurice Evans, Elisha Cook, Peggy Kelly and Charles Grodin to round off the cast. The film is an inspiration for all film buffs and the book is still selling extremely well to this day. Ira Levin wrote a sequel to the book in 1997 called ‘The Son of Rosemary’ which sold well but was a critical failure.
We are joined by our special guest co-host Rob Kirby, award winning cartoonist and Duane Scott Cerny, author of Selling Dead People’s Things.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (4.18); Debut of a Podcast (8.58); Forming the Plot (11.46); Film Trailer (43.59); Page to Page (47.02); Lights, Camera, Action (47.45); Epilogue (1;43.47); End Credits (1:47.02); Closing Credits (1:49.48)
Opening Credits: Rosemary’s Baby Main Theme - by Krzysztof Komeda– From the original soundtrack album Rosemary’s Baby.
Closing Credits: Devil’s Song by Big Pig – Taken from the album Bonk!
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Season 2: Episode 45
Stepford Wives (1975)
Based on the Ira Levin film with script by William Goldman, Bryan Forbes science fiction horror film has received its well-deserved cult film status. It has even penned the term, Stepford Wife.
Bryan Forbes would over saturate the film with light and give it an over cheery appearance. All the filming was done on location with no sets built for the film. The film would suffer from numerous rewrites with a horrific ending rewritten at the last minute and not to Goldman’s appreciation.
The film would star Katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Peter Masterson, Nanette Newman and Tina Louise. A special note is that this is Mary Stuart Masterson’s first film as the daughter of Eberhart.
Get Out (2017)
Written, directed John Peele, this film gives a nod and update to the Stepford Wives but changes it so it is minority lead social message. After being pitched the film, Peele would write the script in two months.
The film exposes liberal ignorance and hubris are allowed to fester. It's an attitude, an arrogance which in the film leads to a horrific final solution, but in reality, leads to a complacency that is just as dangerous.
The film would star Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Christine Keeler, Bradley Whitford and Erika Alexander. The film would go on to be nominated for Academy Award, Golden Globe and a Screen’s Actors award.
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (3.26); Forming the Plot (18.27); Commercial Break (30.01); Film Trailer (32.52); Scene by Scene (34.51); Forming the Plot (1:49.52); Commercial Break (2:03.44); Film Trailer (2:04.14); Lights, Camera, Action (2:08.48); Epilogue (3:25.38); End Credits (3:30.51); Closing Theme (3:32.58)
Opening Credits – Theme from the Stepford Wives – by John Barry from the album Stepford Wives - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Closing Credits – The Stepford Wives – by The Mayflies USA from the album Summertown
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Season 2: Episode 46
Marnie (1964)
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, screenplay by Jay Presson Allen which is based on the 1961 novel by Winston Graham. The film would mark the end of collaboration for Alfred Hitchcock which would include Bernard Herrman (Score), Robert Burks (Cinematography) and George Tosasini (editor who died shortly after completion of Marnie).
The film was originally going to star Grace Kelly but after the citizens of Morocco objected, she declined. Other actresses where sought after before Hitchcock decided to go with Tippi Hendren after working together on The Birds.
Marnie would be a moderate success. It would mark the last for the Hitchcock Blonde. The film starred Sean Connery, Tippi Hendren, Diane Baker, Louise Lantham and Kimberly Beck (Friday the 13th: Final Chapter).
Opening Credits (.20); Introduction (2.30); Forming the Plot (7.53); Commercial Break (16.38); Film Trailer (17.12); Lights, Camera, Action (23.05); Epilogue (52.56); End Credits (54.50); Closing Credits (56.10)
Opening Credits: Main Title of Marnie from the soundtrack Marnie composed by Bernard Herrmann
Closing Credits: Love Will Keep Us Together – by Captain and Tennille – Taken from the album Scrapbook
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Season 2: Episode 47
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