Janna and Debbie discuss the 1942 John Huston film In This Our Life, starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, George Brent, Dennis Morgan, and Hattie McDaniel. They describe Davis’s character as a selfish, “wretched” woman who runs off with her sister’s husband and triggers escalating consequences in a fast-moving, detail-rich melodrama that rewards a second viewing.

They highlight themes of passivity, delusion, privilege, responsibility, and how consequences eventually catch up, including a fatal car accident that kills a mother and child and leads to blame being shifted onto Perry, a young Black man, while noting Hattie McDaniel’s role as Perry’s mother. They praise de Havilland as the grounded, strong sister and share favorite “martini shot” scenes, including Davis’s fiery car crash ending.

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00:00 Welcome and Movie Intro

00:35 Plot Setup and Expectations

01:54 Clip and Transition Back

02:31 Bette Davis Appreciation

05:46 Getting Lost and Key Details

07:51 Family Themes and Uncle Trouble

11:48 Pacing, Tragedy, and Consequences

15:09 Race, Perry, and Supporting Cast

15:48 Olivia de Havilland Spotlight

17:32 Martini Shots Favorite Moments

20:41 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

Hosts Janna and Debbie discuss the 1967 film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, directed by Stanley Kramer and starring Sidney Poitier, Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Katharine Houghton.

They summarize the plot: Joey Drake meets John Prentice in Hawaii, they fall in love, and return home to announce their plans to marry, confronting reactions to an interracial couple at a time when it was still illegal in 17 states. They highlight emotional and humorous moments, including the cab driver’s reaction, Tracy’s boysenberry ice cream scene, and Tilly’s warning to John.

They share behind-the-scenes facts about Hepburn and Tracy’s 27-year relationship, Tracy’s severe illness during filming, and how Hepburn and Kramer insured the film and prepared two scripts. Favorite “martini shots” include Tracy’s final speech and Hepburn firing Hilary.

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00:00 Welcome and Film Intro

00:25 Plot Setup and Expectations

01:53 Post Movie Reactions

02:32 1967 Context and Prejudice

04:20 Family Stories and Upbringing

06:22 Seeing Classics in Theaters

08:19 Hepburn and Tracy Backstory

11:06 Favorite Scenes and Humor

13:25 Confronting Beliefs and Hilary

18:59 Love Story and Age Gap

20:57 Key Quotes and MLK Reference

24:28 Martini Shots and Wrap Up

27:25 Final Thanks and Next Episode

Hosts Debbie and Janna discuss the 1933 pre-Code film Baby Face, directed by Alfred Green and starring Barbara Stanwyck with George Brent, Teresa Harris, and an early appearance by John Wayne.

They explain that pre-Code movies explored topics later censored by the Motion Picture Production Code and summarize the plot as an out-of-town woman who rises in a New York bank by using men and sex. Their debate centers on whether Stanwyck’s character is primarily intelligent and seeking opportunity or mainly motivated by money and luxury, with discussion of her abusive upbringing, mentorship that urged her to use men, and bringing along Harris’s character.

They note key scenes, Brent’s suicide and indictment amid a failing bank, and the character’s decision to give Brent money because she loved him. They invite viewers to comment and subscribe.

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00:00 Intro and Setup

00:41 Pre Code Context

01:15 Plot in a Nutshell

02:23 Back for Discussion

02:48 Brains or Body Debate

04:07 Mentor and Hard Origins

11:56 Stanwyck Spotlight

13:51 Love Money and Ending

16:12 Modern Parallels

18:56 Favorite Scenes

22:32 John Wayne Cameo

23:58 Wrap Up and Subscribe