Teenage Golden Age

In this episode, Eliana interviews director and editor Susanne Rostock, who recently directed the film Following Harry. The documentary delves into the life of actor, singer, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte, offering a window into his lived experiences and the continuation of his mission for social justice. Following Harry is one of several films Rostock has made with Belafonte to tell his story, including Sing Your Song (2011). Stay tuned for another episode in two weeks!

Welcome to season 3 of Teenage Golden Age. In this episode, Eliana interviews director Nanette Burstein about her new HBO documentary, Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. This documentary allows Elizabeth Taylor's own voice to narrate her story, using personal photos, home movies, and iconic film clips that reflect her real-life struggles and triumphs. With Nanette, we discuss all aspects of Elizabeth Taylor’s life, the making of the documentary, and more! Stay tuned for a new episode in two weeks!

In this episode, Eliana continues her discussion with Timothy Shary about his book, “Teen Movies: American Youth on Screen!” This is our last episode for season 2 but we are coming back for season 3 of Teenage Golden Age in two weeks!

In this episode, Eliana interviews Timothy Shary about his book, "Teen Movies: American Youth on Screen." They discuss how teenagers were depicted in film and its impact throughout film history. Part two of this interview will be released in two weeks. Stay tuned!

In this insightful discussion, Robert P. Kolker, a film scholar and co-author of 'Kubrick: An Odyssey', and Nathan Abrams, a Professor of Film Studies, delve into Stanley Kubrick's cinematic legacy. They explore Kubrick's themes of power and class, and how these influences shaped his iconic films. The guests share their research journey, revealing how the COVID pandemic altered their approach. They also discuss the financial aspects of filmmaking and why today's youth should engage with Kubrick's work, emphasizing its relevance in modern media.

In this episode, Eliana interviews Matthew Solomon and Murray Pomerance about their book, The Biggest Thing in Show Business: Living It Up with Martin & Lewis! They talk all about the iconic comedy duo, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and discuss their films, television appearances, and everlasting legacy.

In this episode, Eliana interviews Nicholas Shakespeare about his book, Ian Fleming: The Complete Man. A biography about the man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact. Shakespeare is an award-winning biographer who had access to the Fleming family papers.

In this episode, Eliana brings on teenager Shiven Jain to introduce the golden age of Bollywood spanning from 1948 to 1965! We also explore and analyze two films from the era, Pyassa (1957) and Madhumati (1958)!

In this episode, Eliana interviews Kelsey James, author of the historical fiction, The Women in The Castello. The story is set on the set of a 1960s Italian Giallo film. It offers a “behind-the-scenes” perspective reminiscent of cult classic films like Black Sunday, The Masque of the Red Death, The Curse of Frankenstein, The Old Dark House, and Carnival of Souls.

In this episode, Eliana interviews Jason Isralowitz, author of "Nothing To Fear: Alfred Hitchcock And The Wrong Men". We delve into the film, "The Wrong Man" (1956), which is based on the real-life arrest of Queens musician Christopher "Manny" Balestrero for two robberies he did not commit.