4.46-Min and Bill with Maria Banson

About this episode

The episode features a discussion about the 1930 film Min and Bill with guest Maria Banson, focusing on its family dynamics and performances.

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is my conversation about the 1930 film Min and Bill I'm joined by Maria Banson who writes the The Brunello Bombshell newsletter, and we talk about the interesting family dynamics at play in this film, an incredible (and Oscar worthy) performance from Marie Dressler in the lead role, and the second half of the film that flies by once the action really gets going. You can watch Min and Bill on YouTube, Tubi, or Amazon Prime or pick up a physical copy for your ...

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Ytreberg

Guest: Maria Banson

Topics covered

• film analysis
• Oscar performances
• family dynamics
• historical film review
• Min and Bill

Keywords

• Min and Bill
• Marie Dressler
• film review
• family dynamics
• 1930 film
• Oscar worthy performance
• Maria Banson

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Books & works: Min and Bill

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