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Greatest Movie Of All-TimeFinding the Greatest Movie Ever Made Author: Thomas Duncan
Hosts Tom and Dana Duncan take a new approach to finding the answer to the question: "what's the greatest movie of all-time?" Each week, Dana and Tom will review a classic movie, and grade it out based on a six-part rubric scale to determine what the greatest movie of all-time is. For the complete list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-list To contact us, please email the show at Greatestalltimemoviepodcast@gmail.com Language: en Genres: Film History, Film Reviews, TV & Film Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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City Lights (1931)
Episode 296
Tuesday, 27 January, 2026
Dana and Tom discuss the silent classic, City Lights (1931) for its 95th anniversary: written and directed by Charlie Chaplin, cinematography by Roland Totheroh and Gordon Pollock, music by Arthur Johnston and Alfred Newman, editing Charlie Chaplin and Willard Nico, starring Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia, and Hank Mann.Plot Summary: City Lights, written, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin, is a silent romantic comedy about a kind-hearted Tramp who falls in love with a blind flower girl. When she mistakes him for a wealthy man, the Tramp goes to great lengths to help her, including befriending a troubled millionaire who only recognizes him when he is drunk.As the Tramp struggles with poverty and bad luck, his love for the flower girl pushes him toward quiet acts of sacrifice. The film blends slapstick humor with deep emotion, building to a famous final scene that reveals the Tramp’s true identity and captures Chaplin’s belief in compassion, dignity, and human connection.Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for City Lights05:07 Our Relationship(s) with City Lights10:30 Why Does Chaplin Resonate So Much with Critics?14:51 Plot Summary for City Lights15:43 What is City Lights About?19:05 Did You Know?23:13 First Break34:43 Best Performance(s)36:59 Best Scene(s)39:25 Second Break40:10 In Memoriam41:48 Best/Funniest Lines42:50 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy46:12 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance50:45 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance53:58 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness58:11 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:00:30 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:02:50 Remaining Questions for City Lights01:07:18 Remaining Thoughts01:13:35 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/city-lights-1931For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:City Lights, Charlie Chaplin, silent film, romantic comedy, film analysis, movie review, cinematic legacy, film history, emotional storytelling, classic cinemaRonny Duncan Studios
