Classic Films - Reviews and Reflections with Stuart Fernie
Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in films and books that I have found particularly engaging, thought-provoking and inspiring.You may be interested in my YouTube channel (Fernie150) and my blog (stuartfernie.blogspot.com).Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/togetherLicense code: KVEVPPSTHACBJLGO
Podcasting since 2022 • 127 episodes
Classic Films - Reviews and Reflections with Stuart Fernie
Latest Episodes
Episode 127: Reflections on “Nuremberg” (2025) and lessons that can be learned from it.
Brief discussion of the relationship between Hermann Goring and psychiatrist Douglas Kelley during the Nuremberg Trials, how authoritarian figures can succeed in a democracy and lessons to be learned concerning the protection of democracy.
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Episode 126: Reflections on characters and themes in “Prime Cut”
Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Michael Ritchie’s “Prime Cut” starring Lee Marvin, Gene Hackman and Sissy Spacek.
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Episode 125: Characters and themes in David Lean’s “Hobson’s Choice”
Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in David Lean’s “Hobson’s Choice” starring Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda de Banzie.
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Episode 124: Reflections on characters and themes in The Wages of Fear (1953) - amended and updated.
Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Clouzot’s “The Wages of Fear”, with comparison of William Friedkin’s “Sorcerer” (1977) to the original, and mention of the 2024 version of “The Wages of Fear”
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