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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From Here To Eternity (Fred Zinneman)

As featured on Arena, February 6th 2012

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'From Here To Eternity' from 1953. The film is Directed by Fred Zinneman and stars Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr and Frank Sinatra. Tony Tracy discusses 'From Here To Eternity' with Sean Rocks.

Planet of the Apes (Franklin Schaffner)

As featured on Arena, January 30th 2012

Released in 1968, 'Planet of the Apes' stars Charlton Heston as an astronaut who crashes on an unknown planet where apes are the dominant species. John Byrne discusses 'Planet of the Apes' with Sean Rocks.

Salvador (Oliver Stone)

As featured on Arena, January 23rd 2012

Tonight's Classic Movie stars James Woods as the journalist who heads off to El Salvador and discovers the truth about American corruption and intervention in Latin America. Ruth Barton discusses 'Salvador' with Sean Rocks.

The Harder The Come (Perry Henzell)

As featured on Arena, January 16th 2012

Tonight's Classic Movie is a Jamaican film from 1972 featuring Reggae singer Jimmy Cliff as a naive country boy who travels to Kingston hoping to make it as a musician. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Harder They Come' with Sean Rocks.

Sullivan's Travels (Preston Sturges)

As featured on Arena, January 9th 2012

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Sullivan's Travels' from 1941. The film was Written and Directed by Preston Sturges and stars Veronica Lake and Joel McCrea. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Sullivan's Travels' with Sean Rocks.

Brighton Rock (John Boulting)

As featured on Arena, December 28th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is one of the most important British films of the 1940's. 'Brighton Rock' stars Richard Attenborough and is Directed by John Boulting. Tony Tracy discusses 'Brighton Rock' with Sean Rocks.

E.T. (Steven Spielberg)

As featured on Arena, December 27th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is the 1982 science fiction classic E.T. the Extra Terrestrial which is Produced ans Directed by Steven Spielberg. Sinead Gleeson discusses 'E.T.' with Sean Rocks.

The Untouchables (Brian De Palma)

As featured on Arena, December 19th 2011

Directed by Brian De Palma, 1987's 'The Untouchables' stars Kevin Costner and Sean Connery battling the might of Al Capone, played by Robert De Niro. Shawn Levy discusses 'The Untouchables' with Sean Rocks.

The Sound of Music (Robert Wise)

As featured on Arena, December 12th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie has made regular appearances on our TV screens every Christmas since it was first released in 1965. 'The Sound of Music' stars Julie Andrews as Maria Von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music'. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Sound of Music' with Sean Rocks.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Henry Selick)

As featured on Arena, December 5th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' from 1993 which brings together the holidays of Hallowe'en and Christmas. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' with Sean Rocks.

The Lady Vanishes (Alfred Hitchcock)

As featured on Arena, November 28th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a comedy thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock released in 1938. Speaking about 'The Lady Vanishes' Francois Truffaut once told Hitchcock "They show it often in Paris; sometimes I see it twice in one week.'' Katrina Goldstone discusses 'The Lady Vanishes' with Sean Rocks.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Mel Stuart)

As featured on Arena, November 21st 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1971 musical film adaptation of the 1964 novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl. 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' starring Gene Wilder is about a young boy who dreams of winning a golden ticket to visit the chocolate factory of the title. John Byrne discusses ' Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' with Sean Rocks.

Badlands (Terence Malick)

As featured on Arena, November 14th 2011

Badlands is a 1973 American crime drama film written and directed by Terence Malick, starring Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Sergio Leone)

As featured on Arena, November 7th 2011

A 1966 spaghetti western about three gunslingers competing to find a fortune in buried gold. Harvey O'Brien is live in studio to discuss.

Pat and Mike (George Cukor)

As featured on Arena, October 24th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1952 romantic comedy starring Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Directed by George Cukor, 'Pat and Mike' tells the story of a brilliant athlete who teams up with a new manager. Shawn Levy discusses 'Pat and Mike' with Sean Rocks.

The Producers (Mel Brooks)

As featured on Arena, October 17th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1968 comedy written and directed by Mel Brooks. 'The Producers' stars Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder as two Broadway producers who come up with a plan to make money from a theatrical flop. Taragh Loughrey-Grant discusses 'The Producers' with Sean Rocks.

Kind Hearts and Coronets (Robert Hamer)

As featured on Arena, October 10th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is an Ealing comedy that first opened in cinemas back in 1949. Dennis Price and Alec Guinness star in 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' in which a vengeful man hatches a murderous scheme. Ruth Barton discusses 'Kind Hearts and Coronets' with Sean Rocks.

All The President's Men (Alan J.Pakula)

As featured on Arena, October 3rd 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1976 political thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula. Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman star in 'All The President's Men' as Washington journalists investigating the Watergate scandal. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'All The President's Men' with Sean Rocks.

Enter The Dragon (Robert Clouse)

As featured on Arena, September 26th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1973 martial arts picture directed by Robert Clouse. 'Enter The Dragon' stars Bruce Lee as a martial arts expert who is enlisted on an undercover mission. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Enter The Dragon' with Sean Rocks.

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (Peter Yates)

As featured on Arena, September 19th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1973 crime thriller directed by Peter Yates. 'The Friends Of Eddie Coyle' stars Robert Mitchum as a low-level Boston criminal trying to avoid jail time. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Friends of Eddie Coyle' with Sean Rocks.

Miller's Crossing (Joel and Ethan Coen)

As featured on Arena, September 12th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1990 crime drama Written and Directed by The Coen Brothers. 'Miller's Crossing' stars Gabriel Byrne as a man caught between two warring mobs during the prohibition era. Shawn Levy discusses 'Miller's Crossing' with Sean Rocks.

Distant Voices, Still Lives (Terence Davies)

As featured on Arena, September 5th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a British family drama that first opened in 1988. Written and directed by Terence Davies, 'Distant Voices, Still Lives' is set in the Liverpool of the 1940s and 50s. Ruth Barton discusses 'Distant Voices, Still Lives' with Sean Rocks.

The Incredible Shrinking Man (Jack Arnold)

As featured on Arena, August 29th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1957 sci-fi film directed by Jack Arnold. 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' stars Grant Williams as the hero who encounters a strange radioactive mist on a boating trip. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Incredible Shrinking Man' with Sean Rocks.

And Then There Were None (René Clair)

As featured on Arena, August 22nd 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1945 murder mystery based on an Agatha Christie novel. Directed by René Clair, 'And Then There Were None' features an all-star cast. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'And Then There Were None' with Edel Coffey.

Singin' In The Rain (Stanley Donen)

As featured on Arena, August 15th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is the iconic 1952 musical 'Singin' in the Rain'. It stars Gene Kelly and Jean Hagen as two famous silent movie actors making the transition to musicals. Sinéad Egan discusses 'Singin' In the Rain' with Edel Coffey.

Mildred Pierce (Michael Curtiz)

As featured on Arena, August 8th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1945 murder mystery that mixes melodrama with film noir. Directed by Michael Curtiz, 'Mildred Pierce' stars Joan Crawford as the long-suffering mother of an extremely spoiled daughter. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Mildred Pierce' with Sean Rocks.

Odd Man Out (Carol Reed)

As featured on Arena, July 25th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Odd Man Out', a 1947 film noir directed by Carol Reed and set in Belfast. Ruth Barton discusses 'Odd Man Out' with Sean Rocks.

The In-Laws (Arthur Hiller)

As featured on Arena, July 18th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1979 comedy directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Peter Falk and Alan Arkin. 'The In-Laws' is a screwball comedy. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The In-Laws' with Sean Rocks.

Chinatown (Roman Polanski)

As featured on Arena, July 11th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a noir thriller that first opened in cinemas back in 1974. Directed by Roman Polanski, 'Chinatown' stars Jack Nicholson as a PI investigating a case of adultery who stumbles across something bigger. Taragh Loughrey-Grant discusses 'Chinatown' with Sean Rocks.

Night of the Living Dead (George A. Romero)

As featured on Arena, July 4th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a zombie-horror that first opened in cinemas in 1968. 'Night of the Living Dead' is directed by George A.Romero and follows the fortunes of a group of strangers hiding out in a farmhouse. Tony Tracy discusses 'Night of the Living Dead' with Sean Rocks.

Mean Streets (Martin Scorsese)

As featured on Arena, June 27th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is an American crime drama that first opened in cinemas back in 1973. Co-written and directed by Martin Scorsese, 'Mean Streets' follows the fortunes of a small-time hood trying to succeed in New York's Little Italy. Shawn Levy discusses 'Mean Streets' with Sean Rocks.

Bonnie and Clyde (Arthur Penn)

As featured on Arena, June 20th 2011

Tonight's 'Classic Movie' is a 1967 crime drama directed by Arthur Penn. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star in 'Bonnie and Clyde'. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Bonnie and Clyde' with Sean Rocks.

The Great Dictator (Charlie Chaplin)

As featured on Arena, June 13th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a wartime satire written, directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. 'The Great Dictator' from 1941 sees him playing two opposing roles. Ruth Barton discusses 'The Great Dictator' with Sean Rocks.

The Usual Suspects (Bryan Singer)

As featured on Arena, June 6th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1995 crime thriller directed by Bryan Singer. Five career criminals are brought together to work for a mysterious boss. Sinead Egan discusses 'The Usual Suspects' with Sean Rocks.

Ryan's Daughter (David Lean)

As featured on Arena, May 30th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a romantic drama that first opened in cinemas back in 1970. Directed by David Lean, 'Ryan's Daughter' stars Sarah Miles as an Irish woman who has an adulterous affair with a British soldier. Taragh Loughrey-Grant discusses 'Ryan's Daughter' with Sean Rocks.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones)

As featured on Arena, May 23rd 2011

Tonight’s Classic Movie is a 1975 comedy that went on to become a cult favourite. Directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones, 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail' parodies the Arthurian legend. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail' with Sean Rocks.

The Naked City (Jules Dassin)

As featured on Arena, May 16th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1948 crime drama starring Barry Fitzgerald. Directed by Jules Dassin, 'The Naked City' centres on the investigation into a young woman's murder. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Naked City' with Sean Rocks.

Red River (Howard Hawks)

As featured on Arena, May 9th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1948 western directed by Howard Hawks. 'Red River' stars John Wayne as a rancher on a cattle drive - from Texas to Kansas - who ends up in a feud with his adopted son. Shawn Levy discusses 'Red River' with Sean Rocks.

The Innocents (Jack Clayton)

As featured on Arena, May 2nd 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a psychological horror that first opened in cinemas 50 years ago this year. Directed by Jack Clayton, 'The Innocents' stars Deborah Kerr as a governess looking after two orphaned children who becomes convinced that their house is haunted. Kim Newman discusses 'The Innocents' with Sean Rocks.

Breakfast At Tiffany's (Blake Edwards)

As featured on Arena, April 18th 2011

Tonight’s Classic Movie is a comedy drama that celebrates its 50th birthday this year. 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' stars Audrey Hepburn as a New York socialite who becomes interested in her new neighbour. Ruth Barton discusses 'Breakfast At Tiffany's' with Dylan Haskins.

The Maltese Falcon (John Huston)

As featured on Arena, April 11th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1941 film noir that marks the directorial debut of John Huston. 'The Maltese Falcon' stars Humphrey Bogart as private eye Sam Spade and Mary Astor as his duplicitous client, Brigid O'Shaughnessy. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'The Maltese Falcon' with Sean Rocks.

Picnic At Hanging Rock (Peter Weir)

As featured on Arena, April 4th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is an Australian mystery film that first opened in cinemas back in 1975. Directed by Peter Weir, 'Picnic At Hanging Rock' tells the tale of a party of schoolgirls that goes missing in the year 1900. Ruth Barton discusses 'Picnic At Hanging Rock' with Edel Coffey.

The Terminator (James Cameron)

As featured on Arena, March 28th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a sci-fi action thriller directed by James Cameron that first opened in cinemas back in 1984. 'The Terminator' stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as a cyborg assassin sent back from the future on a mission. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Terminator' with Sean Rocks.

Toy Story (John Lasseter)

As featured on Arena, March 21st 2011

This week's Classic Movie is an animated feature that first opened back in 1995. Directed by John Lasseter, 'Toy Story' features the voice talents of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Sinead Egan discusses 'Toy Story' with Sean Rocks.

North by Northwest (Alfred Hitchcock)

As featured on Arena, March 14th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a spy thriller that first opened in cinemas back in 1959. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason, 'North By Northwest' tells the tale of a New York advertising executive who is mistaken for a secret agent. Taragh Loughrey-Grant discusses 'North by Northwest' with Sean Rocks.

Black Narcissus (Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger)

As featured on Arena, March 7th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1947 psychological drama set in a convent in a Himalayan valley. Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, 'Black Narcissus' stars Deborah Kerr as the Sister Superior in charge of a group of Anglican nuns in India. Kim Newman discusses 'Black Narcissus' with Sean Rocks.

Body and Soul (Robert Rossen)

As featured on Arena, February 28th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a boxing film that opened in cinemas back in 1947. Directed by Robert Rossen, 'Body and Soul' stars John Garfield as the fighter forced into the ring because of financial troubles. Tony Tracy discusses 'Body and Soul' with Sean Rocks.

If (Lindsay Anderson)

As featured on Arena, February 21st 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is a British drama set in an English public school. Directed by Lindsay Anderson, 'If' stars Malcolm McDowell as a disaffected schoolboy whose anti-establishment attitude leads to violence. Ruth Barton discusses 'If' with Sean Rocks.

High Noon (Fred Zinnemann)

As featured on Arena, February 14th 2011

Directed by Fred Zinnemann, tonight's Classic Movie is a Western that first opened in cinemas back in 1952. 'High Noon' stars Gary Cooper as the marshal who turns to his town for help when he hears that a gang of killers is expected on the midday train. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'High Noon' with Sean Rocks.

Duck Soup (Leo McCarey)

As featured on Arena, February 7th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie is the Marx Brothers' anarchic comedy 'Duck Soup'. The film was first released in 1933 and stars Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly. Shawn Levy discusses 'Duck Soup' with Sean Rocks.

The Verdict (Sidney Lumet)

As featured on Arena, January 31st 2011

Tonight’s Classic Movie is a courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet. ‘The Verdict’ stars Paul Newman as an alcoholic lawyer determined to win one more big case. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Verdict' with Sean Rocks.

Easy Rider (Dennis Hopper)

As featured on Arena, January 24th 2011

Tonight’s Classic Movie is a counterculture road movie that first opened in cinemas back in 1969. Directed by Dennis Hopper, 'Easy Rider' stars Hopper and Peter Fonda as two bikers making their way from Los Angeles to New Orleans. Kim Newman discusses 'Easy Rider' with Sean Rocks.

Lost in Translation (Sofia Coppola)

As featured on Arena, January 17th 2011

Tonight’s Classic Movie is an American comedy drama written and directed by Sofia Coppola. 'Lost in Translation' stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as two strangers who form an unlikely bond during their stay at a Tokyo hotel. Sinead Egan discusses 'Lost in Translation' with Sean Rocks.

Notorious (Alfred Hitchcock)

As featured on Arena, January 10th 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie stars Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. 'Notorious' is one of Alfred Hitchcock's lesser known movies and is the choice of Tony Tracy who discusses it with Sean Rocks.

Doctor Zhivago (David Lean)

As featured on Arena, January 3rd 2011

Tonight's Classic Movie first opened in cinemas in 1965. Directed by David Lean, 'Doctor Zhivago' stars Julie Christie and Omar Sharif. Taragh Loughrey-Grant discusses 'Doctor Zhivago' with Sean Rocks.

Gone With The Wind (Victor Fleming)

As featured on Arena, December 27th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is an epic tale that has been seducing audiences for more than 70 years. 'Gone With The Wind' first opened in cinemas in 1939 and has remained popular ever since. Ruth Barton discusses 'Gone With The Wind' with Sean Rocks.

Top Hat (Mark Sandrich)

As featured on Arena, December 20th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a Depression-era musical from Hollywood's golden age. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire star in 'Top Hat' which first charmed audiences back in 1935. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Top Hat' with Sean Rocks.

The Deer Hunter (Michael Cimino)

As featured on Arena, December 13th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is the multi-award winning 1978 Vietnam film directed by Michael Cimino and starring Robert De Niro. 'The Deer Hunter' tracks the effects of war on a group of friends in a small Pennsylvanian steelworking town. Shaun Levy discusses 'The Deer Hunter' with Sean Rocks.

Kes (Ken Loach)

As featured on Arena, December 6th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1969 film set in the Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Directed by Ken Loach, 'Kes' is the story of a young boy who spends all his spare time training a pet falcon. Tony Tracy discusses 'Kes' with Sean Rocks.

Shanghai Express (Josef Von Sternberg)

As featured on Arena, November 29th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie stars one of the great screen icons of the 20th century. Josef von Sternberg directs Marlene Dietrich in the 1932 film 'Shanghai Express'. Ruth Barton discusses 'Shanghai Express' with Sean Rocks.

His Girl Friday (Howard Hawks)

As featured on Arena, November 22nd 2010

Citizen Kane (Orson Welles)

As featured on Arena, November 15th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie has often been voted the best film of all time. Co-written, directed by and starring a young Orson Welles, Citizen Kane attempts to piece together the life story of an American newspaper magnate, Charles Foster Kane. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Citizen Kane' with Sean Rocks.

The Misfits (John Huston)

As featured on Arena, November 8th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is the 1961 film that gave us the final screen performances of both Clark Gable and Marilyn Monroe. Written by Arthur Miller and directed by John Huston 'The Misfits' centres on a group of lonely characters in Reno, Nevada. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Misfits' with Mark O'Halloran.

The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger)

As featured on Arena, November 1st 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a British wartime satire made by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp' is told in flashback and examines the life of one particular army man. Shawn Levy discusses 'The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp' with Richie Beirne.

Captain Blood (Michael Curtiz)

As featured on Arena, October 18th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1935 swashbuckler and the first of eight films to star Errol Flynn alongside Olivia De Havilland. 'Captain Blood', directed by Michael Curtiz, follows the fortunes of a 17th century doctor, Peter Blood. Ruth Barton discusses 'Captain Blood' with Sean Rocks.

Shane (George Stevens)

As featured on Arena, October 11th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1953 Western in which a mysterious gunfighter becomes involved with a homestead family. Directed by George Stevens, 'Shane' stars Alan Ladd as the eponymous hero who drifts into an isolated valley in Wyoming. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Shane' with Sean Rocks.

The Most Dangerous Game (Irving Pichel & Ernest B Shoedsack)

As featured on Arena, October 4th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1932 adventure film made by the team that went on to create King Kong. Directed by Irving Pichel and Ernest B Schoedsack, 'The Most Dangerous Game' centres on a big game hunter who decides to hunt humans for sport. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Most Dangerous Game' with Sean Rocks.

Dog Day Afternoon (Sidney Lumet)

As featured on Arena, September 27th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1970s hostage drama based on a true story. Starring Al Pacino and directed by Sidney Lumet, 'Dog Day Afternoon' first opened in cinemas 35 years ago this week. Tony Tracy discusses 'Dog Day Afternoon' with Sean Rocks.

Double Indemnity (Billy Wilder)

As featured on Arena, September 20th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a Billy Wilder film noir that first opened in cinemas in 1944. Fred MacMurray stars as an insurance salesman whose wife, played by Barbara Stanwyck, wishes he were dead. Kim Newman discusses 'Double Indemnity' with Sean Rocks.

42nd Street (Lloyd Bacon)

As featured on Arena, September 13th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a Depression-era musical which takes us behind the scenes of a Broadway play. Directed by Lloyd Bacon, with choreography by Busby Berkeley, '42nd Street' first charmed audiences back in 1933. Shawn Levy discusses '42nd Street' with Sean Rocks.

Forbidden Planet (Fred M.Wilcox)

As featured on Arena, September 6th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 23rd Century sci-fi adventure. Directed by Fred M.Wilcox and starring Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon and Anne Francis, 'Forbidden Planet' first opened in cinemas back in 1956. Ruth Barton discusses 'Forbidden Planet' with Sean Rocks.

48 Hours (Walter Hill)

As featured on Arena, August 30th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is an action comedy that was a big box office success when it first opened back in 1982. Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte star in '48 Hours', which was directed by Walter Hill. Harvey O'Brien discusses '48 Hours' with Mark O'Halloran.

The Postman Always Rings Twice (Tay Garnett)

As featured on Arena, August 23rd 2010

Tonight’s Classic Movie is an erotic thriller that first seduced cinema audiences back in 1946. Lana Turner and John Garfield star in 'The Postman Always Rings Twice', which tells the tale of what happens when a drifter starts an affair with a married woman. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' with Mark O'Halloran.

This Sporting Life (Lindsay Anderson)

As featured on Arena, August 16th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie, first released in 1963, is one of the best known examples of British New Wave Cinema. 'This Sporting Life', directed by Lindsay Anderson, stars Richard Harris as a working class man whose talent for rugby affords him the opportunity to move up the social ladder. Tony Tracy looks at 'This Sporting Life' with Sean Rocks.

The Blues Brothers (John Landis)

As featured on Arena, August 9th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie brings together the acting and musical skills of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Directed by John Landis, 'The Blues Brothers' first opened in 1980, and is the choice of Sinéad Egan.

Cool Hand Luke (Stuart Rosenberg)

As featured on Arena, August 2nd 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie sees Paul Newman in vintage form as the prisoner who just won't back down. 'Cool Hand Luke' first opened in cinemas back in 1967. Richie Beirne discusses 'Cool Hand Luke' with Sean Rocks.

The Wild Bunch (Sam Peckinpah)

As featured on Arena, July 26th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is an American Western that first opened in cinemas back in 1969. Directed by Sam Peckinpah, 'The Wild Bunch' stars William Holden as the leader of a gang of aging outlaws on the Mexican-US border. Kim Newman discusses 'The Wild Bunch' with Sean Rocks.

Rebecca (Alfred Hitchcock)

As featured on Arena, July 19th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Rebecca'. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the novel by Daphne Du Maurier, the film was released in 1940 and stars Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. Ruth Barton discusses 'Rebecca' with Sean Rocks.

Casablanca (Michael Curtiz)

As featured on Arena, July 12th 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie has to be one of the best-loved films of all time. Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart star in 'Casablanca', directed by Michael Curtiz, which first won over audiences in 1942. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'Casablanca' with Sean Rocks.

Bladerunner (Ridley Scott)

As featured on Arena, July 5th 2010.

Tonight’s Classic Movie is a 1982 sci-fi thriller set in a dystopian Los Angeles. Directed by Ridley Scott, 'Bladerunner' stars Harrison Ford as a semi-retired officer in pursuit of so-called ‘replicants’. Shawn Levy discusses 'Blade Runner' with Sean Rocks.

Bigger Than Life (Nicholas Ray)

As featured on Arena, 28 June 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1956 melodrama directed by Nicholas Ray. 'Bigger Than Life' stars James Mason as a seriously ill schoolteacher who becomes addicted to prescription medication. Tony Tracy discusses 'Bigger Than Life' with Sean Rocks.

Ace in the Hole (Billy Wilder)

As featured on Arena, 21 June 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is Billy Wilder's 'Ace in the Hole' starring Kirk Douglas as a cynical reporter working on the story of his career. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Ace in the Hole' with Sean Rocks.

Suspiria (Dario Argento)

As featured on Arena, 14 June 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a 1977 horror directed by Dario Argento. 'Suspiria' follows an American ballet dancer who enrols at a European dance academy where all is not what it seems. Kim Newman discusses 'Suspiria' with Sean Rocks.

High Society (Charles Walters)

As featured on Arena, 7 June 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 1956's 'High Society' starring Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Sinead Egan discusses 'High Society' with Sean Rocks.

The Big Heat (Fritz Lang)

As featured on Arena, 31 May 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is Fritz Lang's 'The Big Heat' starring Glenn Ford, Lee Marvin and Gloria Grahame. Released in 1953, this film noir sees a tough cop taking on a powerful crime syndicate. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'The Big Heat' with Sean Rocks.

2001: A Space Odyssey (Stanley Kubrick)

As featured on Arena, 24 May 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey'. Released in 1968, a year before man first landed on the moon, the film features some pioneering special effects. Tony Tracy discusses '2001: A Space Odyssey' with Sean Rocks.

Freaks (Tod Browning)

As featured on Arena, 17 May 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is a unique piece of cinema history and something of a cult classic. Directed by Tod Browning, 'Freaks' from 1932 is set in the world of a travelling circus. Ruth Barton discusses 'Freaks' with Sean Rocks.

Superman - The Movie (Richard Donner)

As featured on Arena, 10 May 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Superman - The Movie'. Directed by Richard Donner and starring Christopher Reeve and Margot Kidder, the film was released in 1978 and wowed audiences across the world with its special effects and stirring soundtrack. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'Superman The Movie' with Sean Rocks.

Dirty Harry (Don Siegel)

As featured on Arena, 3 May 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 1971's 'Dirty Harry' starring Clint Eastwood in his first outing as 'Dirty' Harry Callahan. The film was followed by four sequels: Magnum Force in 1973, The Enforcer in 1976, Sudden Impact in 1983 and The Dead Pool in 1988. Kim Newman discusses 'Dirty Harry' with Sean Rocks.

The Incredibles (Brad Bird)

As featured on Arena, 26 April 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 2004's 'The Incredibles' directed by Brad Bird. This animated feature revolves around a retired family of superheroes trying to live a normal suburban life. Shawn Levy discusses 'The Incredibles' with Sean Rocks.

It Happened One Night (Frank Capra)

As featured on Arena, 19 April 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 1934's 'It Happened One Night' starring Clark Gable as a newspaper reporter and Claudette Colbert as a spoilt heiress. One of the original screwball comedies, the film was directed by Frank Capra. Katrina Goldstone discusses 'It Happened One Night' with Sean Rocks.

Don't Look Now (Nicolas Roeg)

As featured on Arena, 12 April 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie was the top grossing British film of 1973. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, 'Don't Look Now' stars Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie as a grieving couple who travel to Venice. Ruth Barton discusses 'Don't Look Now' with Sean Rocks.

The Bells of St Mary's (Leo McCarey)

As featured on Arena, 5 April 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'The Bells of Saint Mary's' starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman. First released in 1945, the film focuses on the rivalry between a priest and a nun at a big city Catholic school. Tony Tracy discusses 'The Bells of Saint Mary's' with Sean Rocks.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (John Hughes)

As featured on Arena, 29 March 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', written and directed by John Hughes. The film first hit cinemas in 1986 and features Matthew Broderick as a high school student who decides to skip school for the day. Sinead Egan discusses 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' with Manchán Magan.

The Hustler (Robert Rossen)

As featured on Arena, 22 March 2010

Tonight's Classic Movie is 'The Hustler' directed by Robert Rossen and starring Paul Newman. The film centres on a high stakes pool game and was first released in cinemas back in 1961. Harvey O'Brien discusses 'The Hustler' with Sean Rocks.

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. 'Wagon Master', from 1950 and 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 socialite whose wedding plans are disrupted by the arrival of both 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.