

Teenage Golden Age
Teenage Golden Age
This podcast is a series of personal stories of a journey through discovering classic films. From seeing the first Alfred Hitchcock, to being delighted by the first Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire dance routine, we take you through classic films from the perspective of the next generation seeing it through new eyes.
New episodes every other Thursday.
New episodes every other Thursday.
Episodes
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Feb 23, 2023 • 15min
The Thin Man (1934): The Creation of the Stereotypical Detective
This episode is about the film The Thin Man (1934) and how it established the stereotypical detective and why the film became so popular that they created 5 more sequels!! This episode also includes the stories of both Loy and Powell's career in Hollywood and their legacy together.
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias

Feb 9, 2023 • 26min
Preston Sturges: Crooked But Never Common (feat. Stuart Klawans)
In this episode, we talk with Stuart Klawans--author of a new book "Crooked But Never Common" about Preston Sturges' films. We ask him several questions about Sturges' work and his own opinions and thoughts on his films.
Hosted by Eliana Singer with special guest Stuart Klawans
Written by Eliana Singer & Simone Elias
Produced by Simone Elias

Jan 26, 2023 • 18min
It Happened One Night (1934): The Art of Convincing Romance
In this episode, Elsie discusses It Happened One Night and how it creates romance without physical means.
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias

Jan 12, 2023 • 15min
Lauren Bacall: The Face of Film Noir (feat. Katie Wu of @lbacall_beauty)
In this episode, Elsie and Simone are joined by Katie Wu, who runs an Instagram account (@lbacall_beauty) about Lauren Bacall. Katie & Simone share their thoughts on "To Have and To Have Not" (1944), "The Big Sleep" (1946), "Dark Passage" (1947), and "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1954) while telling the story of Lauren's inspirational life from the beginning.

Dec 29, 2022 • 19min
Marilyn Monroe: Was it Acting Or Just Beauty?
In this episode, Marilyn Monroe's acting talents are highlighted through three of her more experimentally different films: "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes:" a fifties classic featuring the iconic "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend," "Bus Stop:" the film where Marilyn's persona is tested by showing all aspects of her character; sometimes even the sides that oppose the way men treat her, and finally the western from the early sixties, "The Misfits:" where you can fully see how Marilyn exists outside of her persona (this was her last film). This episode also discusses the new film about Marilyn's life, "Blonde," and how some of her irreplaceable charisma was lost in the movie. Hope you guys enjoy it!

Dec 15, 2022 • 18min
Best '60s Fashion (Part 1)
In this episode, Elsie discusses her four favorite '60s fashion movies and the different outfits and styles that particularly stand out to her from the '60s. Watch "What a Way to Go:" https://amzn.to/3HmTtM9 Watch "The Grass is Greener:" https://amzn.to/3HmTtM9 Watch "Sex and the Single Girl:" https://amzn.to/3HmTtM9 Watch "Belle De Jour:" https://amzn.to/3BnX4FX

Dec 1, 2022 • 25min
Alfred Hitchcock: The Cultivation of Emotion
In this episode, the host talks about Alfred Hitchcock, and how he not only created suspense but cultivated all emotion through his works of film! Next episode comes out in two weeks!
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias

Nov 17, 2022 • 15min
Playtime (1967): The Weirdest Movie Ever!
In this episode, Elsie switches it up a little bit and talks about the 1967 French film "Playtime" and how we can still find the beauty in such a weird movie. Tune in in two weeks for our Hitchcock episode!
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias

Nov 3, 2022 • 9min
The Issues With Old Movies
In this episode, the host discuss the many problems of old movies and how we should recognize the sexism, racism and misrepresentation of cultures while watching old films. Next episode will come out in two weeks!
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias

Oct 20, 2022 • 18min
Cary Grant: The Evolution of His Persona
In this episode we discuss about the famous old Hollywood actor, Cary Grant and how his persona on screen changed and matured throughout the decades! Make sure to follow us @teenagegoldenage on instagram and TikTok and please rate and review us if you enjoy!
Hosted by Eliana Singer
Written by Eliana Singer
Produced by Simone Elias