Vintage Century Idle Hour
Hi, there. Jennifer here. This show is about old movies and stuff. It's the cure insomniacs have been begging for, and the virtual companion for those who are really bored at work. Take it from my mom: "This is incontrovertibly the best podcast the world has ever known."
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Podcasting since 2020 • 29 episodes
Vintage Century Idle Hour
Latest Episodes
Wuthering Heights (1939) | How to Watch the Hollywood Gothic Romance | Classic Film Commentary
In this episode we explore the classic film in anticipation of the 2026 adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. Topics covered include:What are moors anyway?Defining characteristics of gothic sto...
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Season 2026
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Episode 28
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58:36
Joan Crawford vs. Norma Shearer | Hollywood Rivalry & Their Oscar-Winning Roles Explained
Joan Crawford vs. Norma Shearer — Old Hollywood rivalry, Oscar glory, and the beauty standards they defied.In this episode, we explore the real-life tension between two MGM legends and their Academy Award–winning performances in <...
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Season 2026
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Episode 27
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1:01:30
The Women (1939) | Joan Crawford vs. Norma Shearer | Classic Hollywood Film Review
In this episode, we dive into The Women (1939), one of classic Hollywood’s most unconventional studio-era films. Featuring an entirely all-woman cast, this comedy-drama pulls back the curtain on marriage, fri...
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Season 2026
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Episode 26
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1:13:32
Four Daughters | Alternatives to New Year's Goals | Jennifer Attends a Retreat | A Brief History of the Golden Globes
Happy new year! Four Daughters is tonight’s featured story, and if it hasn’t been on your radar, you should get it on there! Jennifer is also going to talk about new year's goals--and an alternative she has come up with.&nb...
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Season 2026
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Episode 25
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1:19:57
A Star is Born | Disney's Laugh-O-Gram Studio | Monetizing Hobbies | Dorothy Parker
A Star is Born has been remade three times. It must be the greatest story ever told…right? We’re going to find out in tonight’s show. Also, Jennifer has some Disney news from her home town of Kansas City, Mis...
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Season 2025
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Episode 24
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54:49