# Max Steiner

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XHM #763 - "Years booking with Euclid" (2025 November 10)

We tried this last year but station upgrades around that time meant things went sideways so it's take two of our Remembrance Day profile tied to Max Steiner's score from the legendary 1942 film Casablanca. Less political, limited repetition and new memories will be made. You must remember this, ‮…

One big Hollywood drama

Warner Bros. Discovery - the revered studio behind Barbie and Casablanca - is up for sale. A bidding war has emerged between Netflix and Paramount. But could either acquisition change the film industry forever? And are these bids even legal? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of‮…

Good Time Watching " Arsenic and Old Lace" | 136

Sends us a comment or question! Frank Capra brings to life Joseph Kesselring’s 1941 stage farce Arsenic and Old Lace. Written in the late 30’s , the film follows the Brewster family, descendants of the Mayflower “settlers”. To some like scholar Matthew C. Gunter the film acts as a commentary on th‮…

The Searchers (1956) ft. Kristin Battestella

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Kristin Battestella (A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies), discuss the layered Western, The Searchers (1956): directed by John Ford, written by Frank S. Nugent, cinematography by Winton C. Hoch, editing by Jack Murray, music‮…

Warner Archive April Announcement: 7 Classic Films, a 4K Documentary, PLUS An Update on Last Summer

Send us Fan Mail We break down Warner Archive’s packed April slate and explain what makes each Blu-ray worth owning, from new 4K scans and rescued film elements to the shorts, cartoons, and radio extras that turn discs into time capsules. We also tease a hard-won restoration update on Last Summer ‮…

CLOAK AND DAGGER - Decoded: The Most Realistic Spy Movie of the 1940s?

Cloak and Dagger (1946) is one of the most overlooked spy films ever made — and this episode proves it deserves a second look. Dan and Tom decode this gritty WWII thriller starring Gary Cooper and directed by Fritz Lang. It's raw, tense, and surprisingly realistic. Before James Bond made espionag‮…

Story of Writing May 10, 2026

Victoria Woodhull becomes the first woman to be nominated to be U.S. President, Winston Churchill becomes Prime Minister of the UK, and the very first issue of Marvel Comics' "The Hulk" was published. The birthday club includes Max Steiner, Ariel Durant, and Bel Kaufman - with a reading from Kaufm‮…

Episode 170: Steven C. Smith

Steven C. Smith is an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker who specializes in Hollywood history and profiles of contemporary filmmakers.A four-time Emmy nominee and 16-time Telly Award winner, Steven has produced and written over 200 documentaries. They include The Sound of a C‮…

"The hardest thing in film scoring is to know when to start and when to stop" with author Tim Greiving | The Movie Racket

Film music historian and journalist ⁠Tim Greiving⁠, author of John Williams: A Composer's Life, joins Michael Phillips to explore one of the foundational dilemmas of movie music, courtesy of legendary composer Max Steiner: "The hardest thing in scoring is to know when to start and when to stop." F‮…

Surprise Cast #277 Dave Karger (TCM Host, Author and Entertainment Journalist)

Dear Dave, It made me smile to speak with you about your work as an author and entertainment journalist. Thank you for sharing your memories of being at the Toronto International Film Festival when 9/11 happened. What a story! I also enjoyed retracing your journey through John Hughes’ films and ap‮…