About this episode
Send us a text Alan K. Rode, author of “Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film,” joins the podcast to discuss the re-opening of film festivals after several years of closures due to the pandemic. We start with a discussion of his work with the Film Noir Foundation and the Noir City Hollywood festival taking place April 15-17, 2022 at the Hollywood Legion Theatre. Alan previews each of the eight films and provides background on some of the newest restoration releases. We also briefly discuss the return of the TCM Classic Film Festival to Hollywood on April 21-24, 2022, and Alan highlights “The Gunfighter,” a film he is introducing, and some of the other films he is most excited to see. And finally, Alan teases his own festival, the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival in Palm Springs which is scheduled for May 12-15, 2022. Noir City Hollywood website TCM Classic Film Festival website www.alankrode.com www.filmnoirfoundation.com The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube Channel The Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases. As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. t im@theextras.tv