CLASSICS- A Summer Place

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In 1966, two Brazilian men were found dead on Vintém Hill under bizarre circumstances that continue to perplex investigators and conspiracy theorists alike. Lying side by side, their bodies were discovered wearing matching lead masks—shields with no eyeholes—alongside cryptic notes. Were they victims of a cult ritual, a failed experiment, or something even more otherworldly? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

circa un anno fa 58:54

Front Row Classics is taking a look one of the most popular love stories from the late 1950s. Brandon is joined by film historian & author Sloan De Forest to take a look at 1959's A Summer Place. The two discuss the origins of the film and how it pushed the envelope with it's coming-of-age themes. Brandon and Sloan also discuss how the film walks the line between serious drama and campy time capsule. We also take some time to highlight the iconic "Theme from a Summer Place" by Max Steiner.

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The Front Row Network

CLASSICS- A Summer Place

The Front Row Network

published circa un anno fa

MP3•Pagina principale dell'episodio

1202 episodi

#Society #Commentary #Film #Front #Row #Trailers #Cinema #Front Row Movie Reviews #News #Movies #Row Network #Oscar #Review

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