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Cinema Sounds & Secrets

Cinema Sounds & Secrets

By: Janet Dulin Jones
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Hosted by screenwriter Janet Dulin Jones and actor John Schwab, this podcast takes you on an exciting & revealing journey through the great films of over 118 years of cinema with stories, fun facts, celebrity interviews, memorable film scenes, quotes, and classic songs. We'll pull back the curtain to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets and stories on how the best movies came to be – comedies, dramas, thrillers, mysteries, action movies, silent movies, animation, musicals, romances, bromances, grimances – you name it – we'll talk about it. You'll hear fantastic trivia about your favorite movies and learn about great films from the 20th and 21st centuries you've never seen – but will see after hearing our podcast. Subscribe to Cinema Sounds & Secrets and learn everything you ever wanted to know about movies but had no one to ask!Janet Dulin Jones Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Tribute 83: Norman Jewison

    Tribute 83: Norman Jewison
    May 29 2026

    In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the exceedingly talented filmmaker... Norman Jewison! Born and raised in Toronto, this extraordinary director began his career at CBC Television. He later moved to the USA to work at NBC. This legend made his feature film debut in 1962 with 40 Pounds of Trouble and continued his motion picture career for another 40 years. Interested? Come and learn more about this director's journey to stardom in this episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets!

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!
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    39 mins
  • Tribute 82: Tom Stoppard

    Tribute 82: Tom Stoppard
    May 8 2026

    In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the extremely talented playwright and screenwriter... Sir Tom Stoppard! Born in Zlin, Czechoslovakia, this absloute legend was considered on par with both William Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. At 17, this playwright left school to work as a journalist for the Western Daily Press in Bristol. Soon after he was offered a position as a feature writer, humor columnist, and secondary drama critic for Bristol Evening World— this leading him to his life in the theatre. Interested? Come and learn more about this literary genius' journey to fame in this episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets!

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!
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    43 mins
  • Tribute 81: Diane Ladd

    Tribute 81: Diane Ladd
    May 1 2026

    In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of the extremely talented actress, singer, dancer, and comedian... Diane Ladd! Born in Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. this quadruple threat always knew she was destined for stardom! Graduating high school at 16 and going to finishing school right after for singing, dancing, fencing, modeling, and community theater, Ladd committed fully to her search for the limelight. Even going so far as to turn down an LSU scholarship to move to New York City to be on Broadway! Interested? Come and learn more about this Starlet's journey to fame and fortune in this episode of Cinema Sounds & Secrets!

    To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!
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    22 mins
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