Episodes

  • Tribute 55: Dabney Coleman
    Nov 22 2024

    Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) explore the life and career of American actor Dabney Coleman. Born in Austin Texas in 1932, Coleman excelled at tennis, playing across Europe and serving in the army before deciding to pursue acting. He appeared in over 175 films and television programs, recognized for comedic and dramatic roles, including 9 to 5 (1980), On Golden Pond (1981), Tootsie (1982), WarGames (1983), Cloak & Dagger (1984), and You've Got Mail (1998).

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!

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    32 mins
  • Episode 27: Who Needs Words?
    Nov 15 2024

    The General (1926), Sunrise (1927), and City Lights (1931)

    Join Janet, John, (and Pen), this week to explore three films that set the bar for comedy, music, and drama with not one word spoken.

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website and check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!

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    57 mins
  • Tribute 54: Shelley Duvall
    Nov 8 2024

    Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) take a look at the career of the truly remarkable actress and producer Shelley Duvall. Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1949, the oldest of four children (and only daughter) Duvall would go on to collaborate with Robert Altman and gain prominence as a one-of-a-kind performer. Known for her iconic roles in McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971), Nashville (1975), Annie Hall (1977), Popeye (1980), The Shining (1980), and many more, the actress would later produce television programs like Faerie Tale Theatre, Tall Tales & Legends, Nightmare Classics, and Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories.

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!

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    34 mins
  • Tribute 53: James Earl Jones
    Nov 1 2024

    Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) explore the life and career of brilliant American actor James Earl Jones. Born in Arkabutla, Mississippi in 1931, Jones served in the army before pursuing acting, eventually gaining international fame for his voice role as Darth Vader in the Star Wars franchise, and later achieving EGOT status for his extensive work. He made his acting debut in Dr. Strangelove (1964) and is known for films like The Man (1972), Conan the Barbarian (1982), Matewan (1987), Coming to America (1988), Field of Dreams (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Sneakers (1992), The Sandlot (1993), The Lion King (1994), and Cry, the Beloved Country (1995).

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!



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    42 mins
  • Happy Halloween
    Oct 25 2024

    Janet and John suggest a few of their favorite films (both scary and non-scary) to watch during this spooky season!

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    8 mins
  • Tribute 52: Albert Finney
    Oct 25 2024

    Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) explore the life and career of English actor Albert Finney. Finney Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art before attaining fame in the early 1960s, and is known for his roles in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960), Tom Jones (1963), Annie (1982), The Dresser (1983), A Man of No Importance (1994), Erin Brockovich (2000), Big Fish (2003) and many more.

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!

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    41 mins
  • Happy Halloween
    Oct 18 2024

    Janet and John suggest a few of their favorite films (both scary and non-scary) to watch during this spooky season!

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    8 mins
  • Saturday Matinee with Mike Newell Live Show
    Oct 18 2024

    Live at the Twenty Two Club, Director Mike Newell does the BAFTAS! This week Janet and John are joined by special guest Mike Newell to compare six of this year's BAFTA-nominated movies with six of the greatest British films.

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!

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    1 hr and 16 mins