Blue Moon

August 11, 2026 00:03:31
Blue Moon
Flicks with The Film Snob
Blue Moon

Aug 11 2026 | 00:03:31

/

Show Notes

Depicts one night in the life of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart, when his partner Richard Rodgers premiers a new hit musical “Oklahoma!” done with a new lyricist, Oscar Hammerstein. The Austin, Texas based director Richard Linklater is always trying new things. His latest movie is about the lyricist Lorenz Hart, who paired with composer Richard Rodgers to make 26 Broadway musicals in the 1920s, ‘30s, and ‘40s, featuring many songs that became classics, including “My Funny Valentine;” “The Lady is a Tramp; “Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered,” and the one he’s made the title of the film: Blue Moon. Blue Moon’s smart,…

Other Episodes

Episode 0

July 19, 2024 00:03:28
Episode Cover

The Bikeriders

A drama about the evolution of a motorcycle group in the ’60s, from club to gang. Jeff Nichols’ films are known for their gritty...

Listen

Episode 0

June 02, 2024 00:03:20
Episode Cover

Trouble in Paradise

A classic film about lovers who are jewel thieves represents the height of style from director Ernst Lubitsch. A fortunate director can point to...

Listen

Episode

November 07, 2018 00:03:55
Episode Cover

The Organizer

Mario Monicelli’s 1963 comedy/drama about a strike by factory workers in 19th century Turin is not as well known as it should be. The...

Listen