The listeners responded to our latest Twitter polls to decide what films Alex and Jonathan should discuss starring Katharine and Audrey Hepburn, and the result was two films both directed by George Cukor: The Philadelphia Story (1940), and My Fair Lady (1964). We discuss what it means to be a “woman’s director,” how Cukor approaches various romantic character dynamics, and how each of these films relate to the background of their respective leading ladies.
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Skip to: The Philadelphia Story (09:44), My Fair Lady (31:33), Overall (49:59), Coming Attractions (55:17)
Resources referenced in this episode:
- Hepburn vs. Hepburn: Round 1 – Cat Fight
- Conversations with the Great Moviemakers of Hollywood’s Golden Age at the American Film Institute
- You Must Remember This Podcast
- Alex on Twitter: @AlexGeringer
- Jonathan on Twitter: @JSSatchell
Next week Aaron Johnson returns to the podcast to talk about three films by comedy director Mel Brooks:
- Blazing Saddles (1974)
- Young Frankenstein (1974)
- High Anxiety (1977)
Intro/Outro Music:
Ash by Mike Braudrick
