Festive favourite 'It’s a Wonderful Life' originated as a short story transcribed into Christmas cards by its author Philip Van Doren Stern. But it received disappointing box office returns following its premiere on 20th December, 1946 - and was not considered ‘a classic’ for decades.
In the 1970s someone at Paramount forgot to renew its copyright, so the fi ... Show More
Jan 16
Shooting 'Dr. No'
It had a budget of just $1 million, a lead actor wearing a toupee, and the baddie in the first draft of the script was a monkey. But the first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No’, which began shooting in Jamaica on 16th January, 1962, kicked off a phenomenally successful franchise that’s s ... Show More
11m 58s
Apr 2020
The Movies of 1999: Part 1 I 21
During this time of self-isolation, we thought you might need some viewing recommendations to help fill the time and take your mind off COVID-19. So, on this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora is looking back at some of the best movies from 1999. The last year of t ... Show More
47m 54s
May 2024
Some Like It Hot (1959)
Grab your skirt, wig, and saxophone, it’s time for a Hollywood classic! Mailyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon bring the laughs in the well-loved comedy Some Like It Hot. The film was written and directed by Hollywood legend, Billy Wilder. Join Jim and A.Ron as they dive int ... Show More
1h 18m