Cold War & Cinema
Hosted by Ian Nathan, this series features the cinematic stories of the Cold War era: propaganda, nuclear fear, a change in the US society; the spy games; and the rise and fall of the USSR and East Germany (and everything in between). Film critics and historians examine the industry both as it was happening in real time, and how films from this period have become seminal classics.
Seasons & Episodes
E1The Cold War Begins 1945-1960
May 6, 2021
Recall the early days of post-WWII Europe through the nuclear arms race, American paranoia, the Korean War and the Soviet movement into Europe as well as McCarthyism, NATO and the Warsaw PACT leading up to the building of the Berlin Wall. Highlighted films include The Third Man, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, Soldier Of Fortune, The Manchurian Candidate, and Bridge Of Spies.
E2Cuba & A New Dawn
May 13, 2021
Paranoia dominates the 1960’s from the Cuban Missile crisis, Post-Wall Berlin, spies and the assassination of JFK and others, to the early days of Vietnam and the proxy wars being fought on foreign soil. Highlighted films include From Russia With Love, Dr. Strangelove, JFK, Fail Safe,Seven Days In Mayand The Right Stuff.
E3Vietnam, Pershing & The Fall of The Soviet Union
May 13, 2021
The height of the nuclear hysteria, the true fear of possible annihilation and the beginning of the decline of the Soviet Union. Highlighted films include The Quiet American, Apocalypse Now, War Games, No Way Out, Charlie Wilson's War, and The Hunt For Red October.
Storyline
Hosted by Ian Nathan, this series features the cinematic stories of the Cold War era: propaganda, nuclear fear, a change in the US society; the spy games; and the rise and fall of the USSR and East Germany (and everything in between). Film critics and historians examine the industry both as it was happening in real time, and how films from this period have become seminal classics.
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