Hosts Debbie and Janna of “Let’s Get Lost in Classic Movies” discuss the 1967 romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park, directed by Gene Saks and starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

They highlight the film’s nonstop humor, fast, witty dialogue, and the leads’ strong on-screen chemistry, recalling the opening New York City scenes at The Plaza and the couple’s transition to a cramped, run-down walk-up apartment with no heat, little furniture, and a skylight hole.

They talk about key supporting characters - Cory’s mother Estelle and the eccentric neighbor Victor - plus standout comedic moments like the bath-in-the-sink joke, the Albanian restaurant sequence, and Paul’s gradual drunk acting. The conversation also touches on marriage themes of compromise, timing in arguments, and how differences can both attract and irritate partners.

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00:00 Welcome and Hosts

00:24 Why This Comedy Works

01:44 Movie Clip Plaza Arrival

02:44 Back for Discussion

03:59 Chemistry and NYC Vibes

05:15 The Crummy First Apartment

07:17 Marriage Clash and Lessons

09:30 Meet Mom and Victor

12:38 Neil Simon and Fun Details

15:25 Favorite Scenes and Quotes

17:35 Relationship Advice Talk

19:24 Martini Shot Picks

21:05 Wrap Up and Subscribe

Mother and Daughter hosts Debbie and Janna are back with Let's Get Lost in Classic Movies - this week to discuss John Ford’s 1962 Western The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, starring John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart, Vera Miles, Lee Marvin, and framed as a flashback told to a newspaperman.

They recap how Eastern attorney Ransome Stoddard arrives in the lawless West, is brutalized by Liberty Valance, and faces a cowardly sheriff and a territory pushing toward statehood and law and order, opposed by cattlemen who employ Valance. They compare Wayne’s tough yet tender Tom Doniphon with Stewart’s underestimated but resilient Stoddard, note key scenes (the steak-floor confrontation, paint-can incident, beatings, the flowering cactus), praise supporting characters like Poppy and Mr. Peabody, and highlight the ending where Stoddard is honored as “the man who shot Liberty Valance” despite the secret truth.

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00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:21 Movie Setup and Cast

00:47 Plot Primer and Flashback

02:25 Watch and Enjoy

02:53 Clip Arrest Liberty Valance

03:42 Post Movie Reactions

04:33 Wayne vs Stewart Dynamic

06:18 When We Got Lost

09:42 Steak Scene and Poppy

11:05 Town Characters and School

13:53 Statehood and Open Range

14:54 Hallie and Romance

18:01 Comedy and Daily Life

21:08 Cinematography and John Ford

23:10 Villains and Martini Shots

25:43 Ending Twist and Legacy

28:20 Final Thoughts and Goodbye

Welcome to Let's Get Lost in Classic Movies. Janna and Debbie discuss the 1944 film Gaslight, starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, and 19-year-old Angela Lansbury in her first role, directed by George Cukor.

They introduce the premise of a young girl whose aunt is murdered and who later marries a man with a hidden motive tied to jewels and the house. In their discussion, they explain how the term “gaslighting” comes from the 1938 play by Patrick Hamilton and describe gaslighting as psychological manipulation that makes someone doubt their sanity, memory, or reasoning, citing examples from the film like missing objects, denied reality, isolation, and blame shifting.

They note the film’s heavy tone, makeup and cinematography choices, Angela Lansbury’s comedic relief, award nominations, Bergman’s Best Actress win, and share favorite “martini shot” moments from the ending and the confrontation scene.

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00:00 Welcome and Film Pick

00:46 Spoiler Free Setup

02:42 Iconic Gaslight Clip

03:30 Post Movie Reactions

03:51 When We Got Lost

06:10 What Gaslighting Means

08:53 How Gregory Manipulates

13:52 Cast Awards and Highlights

16:44 Favorite Scenes Breakdown

21:19 Martini Shot Moments

24:41 Closing and Call to Action