Classic Movies on Arena

The films below were featured in the Monday night Classic Movie slot on Arena. Click on a film title to listen back to the item.

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Wagon Master (John Ford)

As featured on Arena, 15 March 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a Western directed by one of the masters of the genre. 1950's 'Wagon Master' - directed by John Ford - tells the tale of two drifters guiding a wagon train through Utah back in the 19th century. Shawn Levy discusses 'Wagon Master' with Sean Rocks.

The Philadelphia Story (George Cukor)

As featured on Arena, 8 March 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie stars Katharine Hepburn as a socilaite whose wedding plans are disrupted by the arrival of a reporter and her ex-husband. The film co-stars Cary Grant and James Stewart and was released in 1940. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'The Philadelphia Story' with Sean Rocks.

The Night of the Hunter (Charles Laughton)

As featured on Arena, 1 March 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie stars Robert Mitchum as a preacher with a murderous plan. 'The Night of the Hunter' was first released in cinemas in 1955 and co-stars Shelley Winters. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Night of the Hunter' with Sean Rocks.

Sweet Smell of Success (Alexander MacKendrick)

As featured on Arena, 22 February 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a sinister New York tale, crammed with witty one-liners. 'Sweet Smell of Success' from 1957 stars Burt Lancaster as a scheming newspaper columnist. Tony Tracy discusses 'Sweet Smell of Success' with Sean Rocks.

Alien (Ridley Scott)

As featured on Arena, 15 February 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Alien' directed by Ridley Scott. Released in 1979, this sci-fi horror features an extraterrestrial creature who stalks the crew of a spaceship. The film stars Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt and Ian Holm. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Alien' with Sean Rocks.

Broadcast News (James L. Brooks)

As featured on Arena, 8 February 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Broadcast News' directed by James L. Brooks. Released in 1987, the film takes a wry look at television news and stars Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt. Sinead Egan discusses 'Broadcast News' with Sean Rocks.

Hail The Conquering Hero (Preston Sturges)

As featured on Arena, 1 February 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Hail The Conquering Hero' written and directed by Preston Sturges. Released in 1944, the film follows the fortunes of a returning soldier mistakenly hailed as a hero. Shawn Levy discusses 'Hail The Conquering Hero' with Sean Rocks.

Sunset Boulevard (Billy Wilder)

As featured on Arena, 25 January 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Sunset Boulevard' directed by Billy Wilder, starring Gloria Swanson. The film was released in 1950. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Sunset Boulevard' with Sean Rocks.

Tarzan The Ape Man (WS Van Dyke)

As featured on Arena, 18 January 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Tarzan The Ape Man' directed by WS Van Dyke, starring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O'Sullivan. Released in 1932 the film proved a big box-office success. Ruth Barton discusses 'Tarzan The Ape Man' with Sean Rocks.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (John Huston)

As featured on Arena, 11 January 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' with Sean Rocks.

Goodfellas (Martin Scorsese)

As featured on Arena, 4 January 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Goodfellas' directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro. It was released in 1990. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Goodfellas' with Sean Rocks.

Broadway Danny Rose (Woody Allen)

As featured on Arena, 28 December 2009

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Broadway Danny Rose' written, directed by and starring Woody Allen. It was released in 1984. Film critic and author Shawn Levy discusses 'Broadway Danny Rose with Sean Rocks.

White Christmas (Michael Curtiz)

As featured on Arena, 21 December 2009

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'White Christmas' starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye and featuring songs by Rosemary Clooney. It was released in 1954. Sinead Egan discusses 'White Christmas' with Sean Rocks.

The Red Shoes (Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger)

As featured on Arena, 14 December 2009
Tonight’s Classic Movie is a British technicolour classic based on a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale. ‘The Red Shoes’ first opened in cinemas back in 1948. Much championed by film director Martin Scorsese, amongst others, the film has just been restored and re-released. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Red Shoes' with Sean Rocks.

The Public Enemy (William A Wellman)

As featured on Arena, 7 December 2009
Directed by William A Wellman, 1931's 'The Public Enemy' starring James Cagney tells the tale of a young man who rises up through the ranks of the Chicago underworld. Tony Tracy examines 'The Public Enemy' with Sean Rocks.

Radio Days (Woody Allen)

As featured on Arena, 30 November 2009
Written and directed by Woody Allen, 1987's RADIO DAYS is a nostalgic coming-of-age tale, and an affectionate portrait of the golden age of radio. Harvey O'Brien examines 'Radio Days' with Sean Rocks.

Wall Street (Oliver Stone)

As featured on Arena, 23 November 2009
This week's Classic Movie is Oliver Stone's 'Wall Street' from 1987, starring Michael Douglas. Sinead Egan discusses 'Wall Street' with Sean Rocks.

Bringing Up Baby (Howard Hawks)

As featured on Arena, 16 November 2009
Bringing Up Baby is a screwball comedy that first hit the cinema screens back in 1938. Directed by Howard Hawks, it stars Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Ruth Barton looks at 'Bringing Up Baby' with Sean Rocks.

Do The Right Thing (Spike Lee)

As featured on Arena, 9 November 2009
This week's Classic Movie is Spike Lee's 'Do The Right Thing' from 1989. Tony Tracy discusses 'Do The Right Thing' with Cormac Battle.

The Conversation (Francis Ford Coppola)

As featured on Arena, 2 November 2009
Written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, 'The Conversation' was first released back in 1974. Gene Hackman stars as a solitary surveillance expert who eavesdrops on more than he bargained for. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Conversation' with Sean Rocks.

West Side Story (Robert Wise)

As featured on Arena, 26 October 2009
Tonight's Classic Movie is 'West Side Story'. The film centres on two rival gangs - the Jets and the Sharks - and features the music of Leonard Bernstein. Sinead Egan discusses 'West Side Story' with Sean Rocks.

Imitation of Life (Douglas Sirk)

As featured on Arena, 19 October 2009
Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Imitation of Life', a 1950s melodrama starring Lana Turner as a widow struggling with the demands of an acting career and a lonely young daughter. Tony Tracy discusses the 1959 version of 'Imitation of Life' with Sean Rocks.

The Bridge on the River Kwai (David Lean)

As featured on Arena, 12 October 2009
Ruth Barton joins Sean Rocks to discuss 'The Bridge on the River Kwai', a WWII epic first released back in 1957, centred around a battle of wills in a Japanese POW camp.

'Assault on Precinct 13' (John Carpenter)

As featured on Arena, 5 October 2009
This week's Classic Movie is John Carpenter's 'Assault on Precinct 13' - the original version from 1976. Harvey O'Brien looks at 'Assault on Precinct 13' with Sean Rocks.

'The Bad and the Beautiful' (Vincente Minnelli)

As featured on Arena 28th September 2009
This week's Classic Movie is 'The Bad and the Beautiful' starring Kirk Douglas and Lana Turner. The film was released in 1953. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Bad and the Beautiful' with Sean Rocks.

'All About Eve' (Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

As featured on Arena 21st September 2009
This week's Classic Movie could be described as a masterclass in bitchiness and wit. 'All About Eve' from 1950 stars Bette Davis. Tony Tracy discusses 'All About Eve' with Sean Rocks.

'The Third Man' (Carol Reed)

As featured on Arena 14th September 2009
This week's Classic Movie is 'The Third Man'. Released in 1949 and set in Vienna, the film is regarded as one of the best in the film noir genre. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Third Man' with Sean Rocks.

'Bullitt' (Peter Yates)

As featured on Arena 7th September 2009
This week's Classic Movie is 'Bullitt'. Released in 1968 and starring Steve McQueen, it features a famous car chase sequence through the streets of San Francisco. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Bullitt' with Sean Rocks.