Frank Mandosa
@silverscreeners.bsky.social
Massachusetts born and bred
Film speaker (in person & virtual)
Film podcasts: “Reels of Cinema” (host) / “Movies across the Pod” (co-host)
www.frankmandosa.weebly.com
High school English and Film teacher
Film speaker (in person & virtual)
Film podcasts: “Reels of Cinema” (host) / “Movies across the Pod” (co-host)
www.frankmandosa.weebly.com
High school English and Film teacher
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Coming in ep 34: 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and 1995’s Home for the Holidays! Vote/have your comment read on the show: what’s your preferred mode of transportation for Thanksgiving week?
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
Released in the U.S. #OTD in 1956: Love Me Tender, the acting debut of Elvis Presley - or, as the poster tagline dubs him, the “Mr. Rock n Roll.”
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Released in the U.S. #OTD in 1956: Love Me Tender, the acting debut of Elvis Presley - or, as the poster tagline dubs him, the “Mr. Rock n Roll.”
Coming in ep 34: 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and 1995’s Home for the Holidays! Vote/have your comment read on the show: what’s your preferred mode of transportation for Thanksgiving week?
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
November 14, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Coming in ep 34: 1987’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles and 1995’s Home for the Holidays! Vote/have your comment read on the show: what’s your preferred mode of transportation for Thanksgiving week?
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
A.) plane
B.) train
C.) automobile
D.) staying local
Was our beloved Cary Grant plotting to kill his wife (Joan Fontaine in her Oscar-winning role) with poisoned milk? U.S. audiences found out #OTD in 1941 when Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion premiered (Nov 28 in Canada, Dec in Mexico, Australia, and the U.K.)
November 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Was our beloved Cary Grant plotting to kill his wife (Joan Fontaine in her Oscar-winning role) with poisoned milk? U.S. audiences found out #OTD in 1941 when Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion premiered (Nov 28 in Canada, Dec in Mexico, Australia, and the U.K.)
Chadwick Boseman will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard on Nov 20! His widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept on his behalf, and his co-star Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) will speak at the event.
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Chadwick Boseman will receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6904 Hollywood Boulevard on Nov 20! His widow, Simone Ledward-Boseman, will accept on his behalf, and his co-star Viola Davis (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) and director Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) will speak at the event.
Ep 33 out now! Two of the best of film noir, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity and Tay Garnett's The Postman Always Rings Twice. Happy Noirvember! Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, and interactive listener trivia! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
November 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Ep 33 out now! Two of the best of film noir, Billy Wilder's Double Indemnity and Tay Garnett's The Postman Always Rings Twice. Happy Noirvember! Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, and interactive listener trivia! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
If anyone EVER sees this on Amazon or anywhere else … send me the link. Only together can we end vampirism. #pencil #pencilonpaper #pencilart
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If anyone EVER sees this on Amazon or anywhere else … send me the link. Only together can we end vampirism. #pencil #pencilonpaper #pencilart
This is great news. Too bad, so sad, buh-bye, Kim Davis. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is great news. Too bad, so sad, buh-bye, Kim Davis. apnews.com/article/supr...
“Wherever there is injustice, you will find us. Wherever there is suffering, we'll be there. Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find…The Three Amigos!” Bring it on, you paragons of comedy.
#stevemartin #martinshort
#thethreeamigos #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding #fatherofthebride
#stevemartin #martinshort
#thethreeamigos #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding #fatherofthebride
November 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
“Wherever there is injustice, you will find us. Wherever there is suffering, we'll be there. Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find…The Three Amigos!” Bring it on, you paragons of comedy.
#stevemartin #martinshort
#thethreeamigos #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding #fatherofthebride
#stevemartin #martinshort
#thethreeamigos #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding #fatherofthebride
A grand Dame.
www.goldderby.com/film/2025/he...
www.goldderby.com/film/2025/he...
Helen Mirren to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award at 2026 Golden Globes
The Oscar and Emmy-winning actress will receive the Golden Globes’ highest honor during CBS’ new primetime special, 'Golden Eve.'
www.goldderby.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A grand Dame.
www.goldderby.com/film/2025/he...
www.goldderby.com/film/2025/he...
Well, this’ll bring home the bacon. (sorry/not sorry)
www.theatermania.com/news/cole-es...
www.theatermania.com/news/cole-es...
Cole Escola, Jennifer Lawrence, and Emma Stone Developing Miss Piggy Movie - TheaterMania.com
The film is in early development for Disney.
www.theatermania.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Well, this’ll bring home the bacon. (sorry/not sorry)
www.theatermania.com/news/cole-es...
www.theatermania.com/news/cole-es...
Happy National Donut Day - yeah, it’s really a thing. Celebrate the occasion cinematically with Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) from 2019’s Knives Out! youtu.be/VOMwqQg8FM0
Knives Out (2019) - Benoit Blanc Donut Hole Speech.
YouTube video by Ahmed The Shark
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Happy National Donut Day - yeah, it’s really a thing. Celebrate the occasion cinematically with Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) from 2019’s Knives Out! youtu.be/VOMwqQg8FM0
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about The Best Years of Our Lives (in the top ten of his CLP list submitted):
"The story of three U.S. veterans struggling to readjust to suburban civilian life after WWII is simultaneously heartwarming, heartbreaking, frustrating, and..."
1/2 #filmsky
"The story of three U.S. veterans struggling to readjust to suburban civilian life after WWII is simultaneously heartwarming, heartbreaking, frustrating, and..."
1/2 #filmsky
And at # 41 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
- featured in the top ten of the list submits by @silverscreeners.bsky.social, as well as Dana from GMOAT
#movies #filmsky
- featured in the top ten of the list submits by @silverscreeners.bsky.social, as well as Dana from GMOAT
#movies #filmsky
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about The Best Years of Our Lives (in the top ten of his CLP list submitted):
"The story of three U.S. veterans struggling to readjust to suburban civilian life after WWII is simultaneously heartwarming, heartbreaking, frustrating, and..."
1/2 #filmsky
"The story of three U.S. veterans struggling to readjust to suburban civilian life after WWII is simultaneously heartwarming, heartbreaking, frustrating, and..."
1/2 #filmsky
Released #OTD in 2005: Jarhead, directed by Sam Mendes (1917). He and star Jamie Foxx have their flowers from the Oscars, but this film is one of many examples of how Jake Gyllenhaal is unfairly long overdue.
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Released #OTD in 2005: Jarhead, directed by Sam Mendes (1917). He and star Jamie Foxx have their flowers from the Oscars, but this film is one of many examples of how Jake Gyllenhaal is unfairly long overdue.
Coming in ep 33: it’s Noirvember w/ 1944’s Double Indemnity & 1946’s The Postman Always Rings Twice! Vote/have your comment read on the show: which is cringiest?
A.) a killer approaching from the shadows
B.) a George Washington wig
C.) a killer in the back seat
D.) Lana Turner’s splits on the beach
A.) a killer approaching from the shadows
B.) a George Washington wig
C.) a killer in the back seat
D.) Lana Turner’s splits on the beach
November 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Coming in ep 33: it’s Noirvember w/ 1944’s Double Indemnity & 1946’s The Postman Always Rings Twice! Vote/have your comment read on the show: which is cringiest?
A.) a killer approaching from the shadows
B.) a George Washington wig
C.) a killer in the back seat
D.) Lana Turner’s splits on the beach
A.) a killer approaching from the shadows
B.) a George Washington wig
C.) a killer in the back seat
D.) Lana Turner’s splits on the beach
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about Some Like it Hot (in the top ten of his list submitted):
"Sometimes a combination of slapstick, parody, satire, social commentary, and bedroom fare can fall flat on its face. But sometimes it raises the bar for all cinema that..."
1/2 #filmsky
"Sometimes a combination of slapstick, parody, satire, social commentary, and bedroom fare can fall flat on its face. But sometimes it raises the bar for all cinema that..."
1/2 #filmsky
At # 42 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about Some Like it Hot (in the top ten of his list submitted):
"Sometimes a combination of slapstick, parody, satire, social commentary, and bedroom fare can fall flat on its face. But sometimes it raises the bar for all cinema that..."
1/2 #filmsky
"Sometimes a combination of slapstick, parody, satire, social commentary, and bedroom fare can fall flat on its face. But sometimes it raises the bar for all cinema that..."
1/2 #filmsky
#OTD in 1956: the perennial 1939 classic #thewizardofoz made its debut on national television in the U.S. and became an annual network broadcast for decades.
November 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
#OTD in 1956: the perennial 1939 classic #thewizardofoz made its debut on national television in the U.S. and became an annual network broadcast for decades.
Ep 32 out now! A re-edited 2022 episode from my previous podcast (Silver Screeners) with my guest @cinematictraveler.bsky.social - enjoy this rerun of us discussing 1951's The Thing from Another World and its 1982 remake, The Thing! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Ep 32 out now! A re-edited 2022 episode from my previous podcast (Silver Screeners) with my guest @cinematictraveler.bsky.social - enjoy this rerun of us discussing 1951's The Thing from Another World and its 1982 remake, The Thing! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
Ep 32 out now! A re-edited 2022 episode from my previous podcast (Silver Screeners) with my guest Chris of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast - enjoy this rerun of us discussing 1951's The Thing from Another World and its 1982 remake, The Thing! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
November 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Ep 32 out now! A re-edited 2022 episode from my previous podcast (Silver Screeners) with my guest Chris of The Cinematic Traveler Podcast - enjoy this rerun of us discussing 1951's The Thing from Another World and its 1982 remake, The Thing! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
1973 is in the books. That’s a close on season two of Almanac episode recordings.
I’ve got a great one coming your way with @silverscreeners.bsky.social on Friday, December 5th
#movies #filmsky
I’ve got a great one coming your way with @silverscreeners.bsky.social on Friday, December 5th
#movies #filmsky
November 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
1973 is in the books. That’s a close on season two of Almanac episode recordings.
I’ve got a great one coming your way with @silverscreeners.bsky.social on Friday, December 5th
#movies #filmsky
I’ve got a great one coming your way with @silverscreeners.bsky.social on Friday, December 5th
#movies #filmsky
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
All set for tomorrow evening’s recording
Time to rewrite 1973 Oscars history with @silverscreeners.bsky.social
What ‘73 films and performances do you expect us to celebrate most?
#movies #filmsky
Time to rewrite 1973 Oscars history with @silverscreeners.bsky.social
What ‘73 films and performances do you expect us to celebrate most?
#movies #filmsky
October 31, 2025 at 10:10 PM
All set for tomorrow evening’s recording
Time to rewrite 1973 Oscars history with @silverscreeners.bsky.social
What ‘73 films and performances do you expect us to celebrate most?
#movies #filmsky
Time to rewrite 1973 Oscars history with @silverscreeners.bsky.social
What ‘73 films and performances do you expect us to celebrate most?
#movies #filmsky
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about Double Indemnity (in the top ten of the list he submitted):
"Film noir at its zenith. With actors like Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck playing shady, amoral, and desperate lovers involved in a murder plot, the sharp..."
1/2
#movies #filmsky
"Film noir at its zenith. With actors like Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck playing shady, amoral, and desperate lovers involved in a murder plot, the sharp..."
1/2
#movies #filmsky
At # 47 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
@silverscreeners.bsky.social had this to say about Double Indemnity (in the top ten of the list he submitted):
"Film noir at its zenith. With actors like Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck playing shady, amoral, and desperate lovers involved in a murder plot, the sharp..."
1/2
#movies #filmsky
"Film noir at its zenith. With actors like Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck playing shady, amoral, and desperate lovers involved in a murder plot, the sharp..."
1/2
#movies #filmsky
Despite the 6-hour time difference between Austria and New England, Dani and Woifi of Collections of Cinema had me on their show to talk about 3 horror films, each of us bringing one to the table. They’re warm, real, and a helluva lot of fun. Click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
44 - Halloween Special w/ Frank from Reels of Cinema
Podcast Episode · Collections of Cinema · 10/31/2025 · 1h
podcasts.apple.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Despite the 6-hour time difference between Austria and New England, Dani and Woifi of Collections of Cinema had me on their show to talk about 3 horror films, each of us bringing one to the table. They’re warm, real, and a helluva lot of fun. Click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
About to begin my talk on this iconic Scream Queen over Zoom for the Mid-Continent Public Library in Kansas City. “It’s Halloween. We’re all entitled to one good scare.”
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
About to begin my talk on this iconic Scream Queen over Zoom for the Mid-Continent Public Library in Kansas City. “It’s Halloween. We’re all entitled to one good scare.”
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
At # 47 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
At # 47 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
- featured on the top ten of the list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
At # 42 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
October 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
At # 42 on the Cinema Legacy Poll
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky
We have a tie
First up…
- featured on the top ten list submitted by @silverscreeners.bsky.social
#movies #filmsky