About this episode

The episode features a discussion on 'The Broadway Melody' with guests from Shea Cinema, revisiting past debates on classic films.

This is Part one of a two part return series epiosde for Episode 8: Broadway Melody: A Gangs of Goodfellas defense. Back in April 2020 The Broadway Melody never got its full due as we briefly discussed the film and moved on to our Goodfellas Gangs of New York Panel. This week Broadway Melody gets it's full time to shine as Kieran and Grant are joined by wonderful guests Sara and WIlliam Shea from Shea Cinema in a true BPC episode. Nexct week Artie Chris Grant and Kieran are back as we revisit our Goodfells/Gangs of New York debate from 6 years ago and see where we all stand today. Check out Shea CInema on all the socials and wherever you get your podcasts. Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/BestPictureCast

People in this episode

Hosts: Kieran, Grant

Guests: Sara, William Shea

Topics covered

• film analysis
• podcast series
• Goodfellas debate
• Broadway Melody
• cinema discussion

Keywords

• Broadway Melody
• Goodfellas
• Gangs of New York
• film discussion
• podcast
• Shea Cinema
• cinema history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shea Cinema

Books & works: The Broadway Melody, Goodfellas, Gangs of New York

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