We're peeling back the curtain on Warner Archive's March releases, with a special nod to the unexpected Blu-ray revival of the classic TV Western "Colt .45."  Next we review the John Ford and John Wayne western "3 Godfathers" (1948) and its redemption story for the outlaws.  Three modern classics are next, with the timely "The Little Drummer Girl," (1984), the inspiring "Stand and Deliver," (1988), and the action-comedy "Money Talks" (1997).  We jump back to the 1920s  with a review of the delightful silent double feature "The Boob/Why Be Good" and a hint at future silent film releases. We wrap up with director Raoul Walsh's "They Drive By Night" (1940), which is loaded with terrific performances by classic Hollywood favorites George Raft, Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, and Ida Lupino. We provide a review of each film,  the restoration, and all of the extras to help you decide if you want to add it to your physical media collection.Purchase links:COLT .45 (1957-1960) THE COMPLETE SERIES Blu-ray3 GODFATHERS (1948)  Blu-rayTHEY DRIVE BY NIGHT (1940)  Blu-rayTHE BOOB and WHY BE GOOD? (1926/29) Blu-raySTAND AND DELIVER (1988) Blu-rayMONEY TALKS (1997) Blu-rayTHE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL (1984) Blu-ray 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Scott McGee is TCM's Senior Director of Original Productions and co-programmer of the TCM Classic Film Festival.  He joins the podcast to talk about the 30th anniversary of TCM and how the network is celebrating this milestone event through short documentary videos and on-air programming.  He also previews the 15th TCM Classic Film Festival.  This year's theme is "Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film" and Scotthighlights some of the films and stars that will attend.  We also discuss the films that are programmed for the 100th-anniversary celebrations of both Columbia Pictures and MGM Studios.  If you plan on attending the festival, this is a great preview of what you can expect.  If you can't attend, you'll still enjoy our celebration of TCM's 30th anniversary and the network's continued mission to preserve and celebrate classic cinema.Link to video:  The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: 30 Years of TCMTCM Classic Film Festival website with ticket and programming informationTCM Website 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Animation historians Jerry Beck and George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive  join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 3 Blu-ray, which released on March 10, 2024. We talk about the selection process, discuss a few key restorations, and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect.  Cartoons discussed in detail in the podcast include "Honeymoon Hotel," "Mr. and Mrs. Is the Name," "Cinderella Meets Fella," "Pre-Hysterical Hare," "Riff Raffy Daffy," "War and Pieces," Wet Hare," "Mexican Joyride," and more. If you’re a fan of Looney Tunes or Warner Bros. Animation, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.Note: Hare-Breadth Hurry is on LTCC Vol. 2Support more Looney Tunes Collector's Choice releases by purchasing Volume 3 right away!Available on Amazon:LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 3 Blu-ray Also available:LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 2 Blu-ray LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 1 Blu-ray  46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

This Warner Archive 15th Anniversary BONUS episode is chocked full of listener calls of appreciation for George Feltenstein and the Warner Archive. Each story shared in this episode is a thread in the rich tapestry of our collective film heritage—a heritage that Warner Archive has been meticulously weaving for 15 years, bringing joy, inspiration, and a sense of community to movie buffs everywhere. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a brief update to the Warner Archive April release schedule. Three films -  'Friendly Persuasion,' 'The Nun's Story,' and 'You're a Big Boy Now' are now moving from April 30th to a May 14th release. The other three titles - 'The Mask of Fu Manchu,' "The Rain People,' and the 'Scooby-Doo Zombie Island' double feature will still be released on April 30th.  George also announces the unexpected treat of 'Devil's Doorway' arriving ahead of schedule on April 30th, and he provides background on the film, the restoration, and the extras that are included.Pre-orders will be posted when available. The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Warner Archive.  George retraces the early history and honors several Warner Bros executives who initiated the concept and development of WAC.   He recalls the launch event on March 23, 2009 with Debbie Reynolds.  And he shares his gratitude for the devoted fans who have championed Warner Archive's mission, propelling it from a fledgling DVD on-demand service to an industry leader revered for its Blu-ray collections and commitment to restoration excellence.We then end the podcast with some of the many heartfelt phone calls left by Warner Archive devotees sharing what the archive means to them, and their appreciation of George Feltenstein and the staff at the Warner Archive. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Hear directly from George Feltenstein as he announces the Warner Archive's six April Blu-ray releases, ranging from a long-requested 1932 pre-code horror film to a 2019 animated film.  George provides background on each film, the new HD master, and all of the extras that are included.  And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. And for Hanna-Barbera and classic horror fans, George drops a hint about future releases you’re going to want to hear. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George.Purchase links are not yet available. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein joins the podcast for a fun-filled look at the Hanna-Barbera Superstars 10 Blu-ray collection and a full review of what it has to offer HB fans. Prepare to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey, celebrating iconic characters and discussing how these films were ingeniously reintroduced to capture hearts across new generations. We're not just retracing animated history; we're exploring the meticulous efforts by the Warner Archive to polish these classics for high-definition glory, diving into special features, pricing strategies, and the ultimate value for die-hard fans. From Yogi Bear's pic-a-nic escapades, the stone-age shenanigans of The Flintstones, those meddling kids from Scooby-Doo, and everyone's favorite family of the future in The Jetsons, this collection is designed to dazzle both the character loyalists and those devoted to the entirety of Hanna-Barbera's magical universe. Purchase Links:HANNA-BARBERA'S SUPERSTARS 10 Blu-ray Box SetTHE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE HUCKLEBERRRY HOUND Blu-ray TOP CAT AND THE BEVERLY HILLS CATS Blu-ray THE JETSONS MEET THE FLINTSTONES Blu-ray ROCKIN' WITH JUDY JETSON Blu-ray YOGI'S GREAT ESCAPE Blu-ray YOGI BEAR AND THE MAGICAL FLIGHT OF THE SPRUCE GOOSE Blu-ray YOGI AND THE INVASION OF THE SPACE BEARS Blu-ray SCOOBY-DOO MEETS THE BOO BROTHERS Blu-ray SCOOBY-DOO AND THE RELUCTANT WEREWOLF Blu-ray SCOOBY-DOO AND THE GHOUL SCHOOL Blu-ray Links to win a FREE Blu-ray of one of the INDIVIDUAL film releases:Sign up for our mailing list at our website Or email the correct answer to the question "What is the most popular Hanna-Barbera release from the Warner Archive?" to info@theextras.tv 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review six films from the 1990s to 2000 that released for the first time on Blu-ray. We start with the animated "Rover Dangerfield," (1991) where Rodney Dangerfield's hallmark humor is impeccably tailored to tickle the funny bones of both kids and adults alike.  Next we review the first film released by MTV Films, "Joe's Apartment," (1996) starring a young Jerry O'Connell and a host of singing cockroaches.  From December we start with the excellent, "Saving Grace" (2000), a Indie darling that should not be forgotten, with standout performances from Brenda Blethyn and Craig Ferguson.  We then review the romp "A Midwinter's Tale" (1995), directed by Kenneth Branagh.  This mock-u-mentary style film is a delightful look behind-the-scenes of indie Shakespearean theater.We wrap up our reviews with two films released in November.  First is the historical drama "Rapa-Nui" (1994) from Kevin Costner's Tig Productions and directed by Kevin Reynolds.  Filmed on location on Easter Island, this story of Polynesian history is a visual  and dramatic delight.  And our last film is the historical romance "In Love and War" (1996) starring Sandra Bullock and Chris O'Donnell and directed by Richard Attenborough.  This beautifully shot film is based on the true-life romance of a young Earnest Hemingway and his experiences in Italy during World War I.We provide a review of each film,  the restoration, and all of the extras to help you decide if you want to add it to your physical media collection.Purchase links:ROVER DANGERFIELD (1991)  Blu-rayJOE'S APARTMENT (1996) Blu-raySAVING GRACE (2000) Blu-rayA MIDWINTER’S TALE (1995) Blu-rayRAPA-NUI (1994) Blu-rayIN LOVE AND WAR (1996) Blu-ray 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's late March Blu-ray releases.  George provides background on each film or TV series, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included.  And he always drops some knowledge about what is being worked on for the future. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyMovieZyng AffiliateThe BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-raysDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Celebrate a century of cinematic splendor with us as film historian Steven C. Smith and fashion expert Kimberly Truhler peel back the curtain on Columbia Pictures' illustrious history. From Harry Cohn's strategic cunning to the studio's transformation under the guiding hand of Frank Capra, this episode promises a treasure trove of insider knowledge. We'll reflect on the indelible mark left by "His Girl Friday"—a film that continues to sparkle with wit and wisdom 84 years after its debut.  With Steven and Kimberly's expertise, we'll also discover the crucial role of fashion in film, celebrating Robert Kalloch's contributions to some of the era's most iconic looks.Steven C. Smith websiteKimberly Truhler GlamAmore websiteAmazon purchase links: Columbia Classics 4K Ultra HD Collection Volume 4Film Noir Style: The Killer 1940s bookMusic by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood's Most Influential Composer BookA Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann Book 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti, aka THE ARCHIVE GUYS, are back for part two of their podcast takeover where they share more stories from their time working at the Warner Archive.  They also discuss the current landscape of physical media and streaming, share their insights and projections for the future, and update us on what they are currently up to.  It's another hour plus of laughs and insights and yarns that reflect their unique brand of humor and movie knowledge.Follow Matt Patterson on FacebookFollow DW Ferranti on Facebook 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWarner Archive Store">Warner Archive Store on AmazonSupport the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review four classic films released in January for the first time on Blu-ray. We're shining the projector light on the pre-code film "Faithless," (1932) where Tallulah Bankhead's riveting performance will grip you as we unravel the fabric of her character's tumultuous journey from riches to rags.  Next, we waltz through the restoration brilliance of "The Prince and the Pauper" starring the charismatic Errol Flynn and the Mauch twins.  Then we horse around with the timeless hilarity of the Marx Brothers in "A Day at the Races." We wrap up with the jazzy musical "A Cabin in the Sky," starring Ethel Waters, Eddie Anderson, and Lena Horne, and with appearances by Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.  It's a fantastic start to 2024 for fans of classic films.  We provide a review of each film,  the restoration, and all of the extras to help you decide if you want to add it to your physical media collection.Purchase links:A DAY AT THE RACES (1937) Blu-rayTHE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER (1937) Blu-rayCABIN IN THE SKY  (1943) Blu-rayFAITHLESS  (1932) Blu-ray 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein announces the Warner Archive's February and early March Blu-ray releases.  George provides background on each film or TV series, the remaster, and all of the extras that are included.  And he drops a special announcement at the end of the podcast. There is no better way to learn about what is on the Warner Archive schedule than to hear directly from George. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyMovieZyng AffiliateThe BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-raysDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Mayhem ensues as Matt Patterson and DW Ferranti aka THE ARCHIVE GUYS take over the podcast.  We get the scoop on their early days working for Warner Bros, the development of the Warner Archive Podcast, and the unique business model that paved the way for the Warner Archive's continued success.  Along the way, they drop some stories about George Feltenstein, celebrity meetings, and what it meant to them to work at a major Hollywood studio.  You'll laugh, you'll cry and maybe you'll even learn a thing or two you didn't know about the Warner Archive.  Ok, you won't cry, but you may laugh.Follow Matt Patterson on FacebookFollow DW Ferranti on Facebook 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWarner Archive Store">Warner Archive Store on AmazonSupport the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate linkDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive joins the podcast to review five all-time great classic films released on Blu-ray in December.  We go through each of the films and the included extras to help you decide if you want to add these films to your home collection.We start with the highly requested  TARZAN, THE APE MAN (1932) from MGM starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan.  This terrific casting made this film a hit on its initial release and led to a series of films.  But this is the one that started it all and the new 4K scan means that you now get to see and hear the film in the best condition since its initial release.  The same can be said for our next film, ANNA CHRISTIE (1930) starring Greta Garbo in her first "talkie" film.  Garbo shines, and the film still packs a punch 93 years after its initial release.  Next is the Academy Award-winning film THE GREAT ZIEGFELD (1936) starring the irrepressible William Powell, Best Actress winner Luise Rainer, and Myrna Loy in the biopic on the famous entertainer.  We review all of the extras on this packed disc and George details the restoration and many of the stars of the film.  Our fourth film is the powerful drama MADAME BOVARY (1949), starring Jennifer Jones, Van Heflin, Louis Jourdan, and James Mason.   We discuss the powerful teaming of director Vincente Minnelli and composer Miklos Rozsa and their importance to the film.  And we detail the extras, especially the MGM 25th Anniversary retrospective film.  We wrap up our discussion with the fan favorite GENTLEMAN JIM (1942) starring Errol Flynn in his favorite role and directed by one of his favorite collaborators, director Raoul Walsh.  This is pure entertainment at its best, combining drama, comedy, and sport. The disc is loaded with extras and makes for a tantalizing release.Purchase links:TARZAN, THE APE MAN (1932)MADAME BOVARY (1949)THE GREAT ZIEGFELD  (1936)GENTLEMAN JIM (1942)ANNA CHRISTIE (1930) 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein of Warner Bros. joins the podcast to take a look back at some of the highlights of the year for the Warner Archive.  Host Tim Millard provides some of his thoughts on the prevailing themes of the year.  Then George reveals some of the year's most popular sellers.  And George sneaks a few details of what might be ahead in 2024.If you are a fan of the Warner Archive, this is one episode you don't want to miss. 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyWarner Archive Store">Warner Archive Store on AmazonSupport the podcast by shopping with our Amazon Affiliate linkMovieZyng AffiliateThe BEST place to buy all of your Warner Archive and Boutique DVDs and Blu-raysDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Producer Jason Hillhouse joins the podcast for a discussion of the summer blockbuster OPPENHEIMER, directed by Christopher Nolan.  Now approaching one billion in worldwide box office, the film is a testament to the power of evocative filmmaking. Jason produced the extras documentary on the physical media release, THE STORY OF OUR TIME: THE MAKING OF OPPENHEIMER. He shares stories from the set and some of the many things he learned about the filmmaking process that make this film such a compelling visual experience.  OPPENHEIMER has also been a huge physical media success, with the 4K selling out on the release date.  We discuss how the film is an example of the relevance of physical media at a time when the studios seem to be losing faith in the medium.  Purchase on Amazon:OPPENHEIMER 4KOPPENHEIMER SCRIPTAMERICAN PROMETHEUS Book 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

George Feltenstein of the Warner Archive and animation historian Jerry Beck join the podcast to discuss the LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 2 Blu-ray releasing December 12th. We talk about the selection process, the decision to arrange the cartoons alphabetically and preview some of the 25 cartoons to give you an idea of what you can expect. PLUS George hints at plans for future volumes and what is needed to ensure they continue. If you’re a fan of Looney Tunes or Warner Bros. Animation, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.Purchase on Amazon:LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 2 Blu-ray Also available on Amazon:LOONEY TUNES COLLECTOR’S CHOICE VOL 1 Blu-ray  46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv

Are you ready to step into the shadows and explore the mysterious world of film noir with our guest, Eddie Muller, host of TCM's Noir Alley? Savor the intrigue as we discuss his involvement in film preservation, his enlightening books, and his thoughts on the future of TCM. We also delve into the rise of interest in noir and the timeless appeal of classic cinema.Brace yourself for a twist as we mix classic films with modern mixology. Muller, a trained bartender, shares his passion for film noir through his cocktail creations inspired by noir classics, detailed in his book "NOIR BAR." Then we discuss a refreshing perspective on introducing young minds to the world of noir through Muller's new "Kids Noir" book, "KITTY FERAL AND THE CASE OF THE MARSHMELLOW MONKEY." We tackle the art of writing for children without condescending to them and the importance of introducing them to black and white storytelling. We round off the discussion by navigating the future of TCM in light of its recent acquisition by Discovery. So, buckle up for a thrilling journey filled with insightful conversations, nostalgia, and a dash of noir.Amazon Purchase links:NOIR BAR bookKITTY FERAL bookDARK CITY book, revised and updatedFollow Eddie Muller on Facebook 46s Film Making 46s: Filmmakers talk origins, challenges, budgets, and profits.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyThe Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog GroupOtaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. www.otakumedia.tv