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Cinema 100

Cinema 100

Robert Gifford / William Delzeith 68 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Join hosts Robert Gifford and William Delzeith on a chronological journey through cinema, from 1927 to the present. Each episode explores a film's narrative, themes, and historical context, connecting movies to the socio-political landscapes of their time. The podcast covers silent era classics to modern digital innovations, offering deep dives into cinematic masterpieces.

Episodes

Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Grand Illusion" & "Stella Dallas" Jun 24, 2026 01:33:45 1937 Ep 4 (18)"Stella Dallas" Directed By: King VidorRelease Date: August 6th, 1937"The Grand Illusion" Directed By: Jean RenoirRelease Date: June 8th, 1937Imagine it’s 1937. The world is still clawing its way out of the Great Depression, while across the Atlantic, Europe drifts closer and closer toward war. And somehow, Hollywood gives us two films that couldn't seem more
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Saratoga" & "Captains Courageous" Jun 10, 2026 01:32:40 1937 Ep 3 (17) "Saratoga" Directed By: Jack ConwayRelease Date: July 23, 1937"Captains Courageous" Directed By: Victor FlemingRelease Date: June 25th, 1937Today we're stepping into 1937 with a pair of films that showcase two very different sides of Hollywood storytelling. First, Captains Courageous, starring Spencer Tracy in his Oscar-winning role, tells the moving story of
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Make Way for Tomorrow" & "The Awful Truth" May 20, 2026 01:39:54 1937 Ep 2 (16) "Make Way for Tomorrow" Directed by: Leo McCarey Release Date: April 30, 1937"The Awful Truth"Directed By: Leo McCareyRelease Date: October 21st, 1937Our latest double feature captures two sides of love, marriage, and the fear of growing old in 1937 Hollywood. On one side, Leo McCarey’s deeply human Make Way for Tomorrow — a quiet, heartbreaking story about an el
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs" & "A Star Is Born" Apr 29, 2026 01:42:50 1937 Ep 1 (15) "A Star is Born Directed By: William WellmanRelease Date: April 27, 1937"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Directed by: Walt Disney Release Date: December 21, 1937We’re stepping into 1937 for a double feature that feels like Hollywood discovering its own reflection in two very different mirrors.First up, we’ve got Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—Disney’s first full-len
Cinema 100 - 1937 Draft Apr 22, 2026 01:12:38 Rob and Will sit down deciphering through countless amounts of films from the year 1937. Discussing all genres and what is the proper and most effective way to find the best 8 films from each year. Stick around to find out what movies they select.
Cinema 100 - 1936 Oscars Episode - *MINI EPISODE* Apr 8, 2026 00:39:11 S3 E13 Will and Robert discuss the 8 movies they watched from the year and make their choices for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Supporting roles. Will their picks match yours? Listen and find out!
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "After the Thin Man" & "My Man Godfrey" Mar 26, 2026 01:38:36 1936 Ep 4 (12)" After the Thin Man" Directed By: W.S. Van DykeRelease Date: December 25th, 1936"My Man Godfrey"Directed By: Gregory La CavaRelease Date: September 6th, 1936What if I told you the smartest, sharpest commentary on the Great Depression came wrapped in cocktails, chaos… and some of the funniest dialogue ever put on screen?Tonight, we’re diving into two of 1936’s mos
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Fury" & "The Crime of Monsieur Lange" Mar 11, 2026 01:39:09 1936 Ep 3 - S3 (11)"Fury" Directed By: Fritz LangeRelease Date: June 5th, 1936"The Crime of Monsieur Lange" Directed By: Jean RenoirRelease Date: January 24th, 19361936 a year when filmmakers around the world began wrestling openly with justice, power, and the responsibility of ordinary people.In Fury, director Fritz Lang brings his dark European sensibilities to Hollywood. Sta
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Petrified Forest" & "Story of Louis Pasteur" Feb 25, 2026 01:33:52 1936 Ep 2 - S3E(10) "Story of Louis Pasteur" Directed By: William DieterleRelease Date: February 22, 1936"Petrified Forest" Directed By: Archie MayoRelease Date: February 6th, 1936Tonight we step into 1936 — a year where cinema wrestled with both violence and virtue.First, in The Petrified Forest, a lonely desert diner becomes a pressure cooker of desperation and destiny. Humph
Cinema 100 - ONE BIG EPISODE: "Top 10 Movies of 2025 & Oscar Predictions" Feb 23, 2026 02:05:27 S3E(9) Robert and Will sat down and talked about over 35 films from the year 2025 and gave their lists for their respected Top Ten. Did your favorites make the cut, listen and see. They also spoke in great detail about this years upcoming Oscars and gave their predictions for each category and who they think will win. Always fun to talk about contemporary films for a change. Enjoy!
Cinema 100 - DOUBLE FEATURE: "Modern Times" & "Mr. Deeds Goes To Town" Feb 4, 2026 01:45:38 1936 Ep 1 - S3E(8) "Modern Times" Directed By: Charlie ChaplinRelease Date: February 25th, 1936"Mr. Deeds Goes To Town" Directed By: Frank CapraRelease Date: April 12th 1936In 1936, two films proved cinema could do more than entertain it could defend the dignity of the little guy and remind the world what hope looks like. A year when Hollywood balanced laughter with a sharp loo
Cinema 100 - "1936 Draft" Selection Show Jan 20, 2026 01:03:41 It’s 1936, and Hollywood is sitting at the absolute peak of its studio power. The Great Depression still hangs over the country, but the movies are booming—palaces filled every night with audiences looking for escape, glamour, and hope. The studio system runs with factory precision: MGM sells polish and prestige, Warner Bros. leans into grit and social realism, and directors are becoming stars in

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