Michael Curtiz: A Life in Film
“In a superbly researched, highly compelling account of one of cinema’s most gifted and underrated directors, Rode provides a vivid description of Curtiz’s personality and work- ing methods. It is di cult if not impossible to imagine a more complete account of his life.” —Steven C. Smith, author of A Heart at Fire’s Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann
Charles McGraw: Biography of a Film Noir Tough Guy
Books Blu-ray Discs Alan contributed numerous commentaries and special feature appearances for a variety of Blu-ray© and DVD classic film releases. Several recent releases include documentary featurettes produced by TVP Enterprises, Alan’s production company that...Criterion’s Captain Blood with Commentary by Alan K. Rode
Alan wrote and narrates a full length commentary track that accompanies Criterion’s 4K restoration of Hollywood’s greatest swashbuckling picture that made Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland instant stars! About the Blu-ray Release: The 2026 Criterion...
Front Row CLASSICS – Michael Curtiz – Interview with Alan K Rode
Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome film historian/preservationist Alan K. Rode to the podcast. Alan has been at the forefront of classic film community for many years. He has produced and hosted annual film festivals, produced documentaries & audio...
She Came from Hollywood
Film historian Alan K. Rode fondly recalls his two-decade-long friendship with the Scream Queen, actress Kathleen Hughes.
Not So Tall in the Saddle: The Borden Chase Story – Part II
Missed Part I ? . . . Go to Part I now. Borden Chase was one of the mid twentieth century’s most notable Hollywood screenwriters who gained fame for his distinctive Westerns including Red River, Winchester ’73 and Bend of the River. Drawing on a lengthy...
Not So Tall in the Saddle: The Borden Chase Story – Part I
Two-part article . . . Go to Part II now. Borden Chase was one of the mid twentieth century’s most notable Hollywood screenwriters who gained fame for his distinctive Westerns including Red River, Winchester ’73 and Bend of the River. Drawing on a lengthy...
ON FILM: Alan K. Rode on Film Noir – Part 1
Alan K. Rode is the guest of Charles Horak and Sam Cassiano, hosts of the three-decade-old On Film show for El Paso-based NPR radio station, KTEP.
Film Noir Was All About Ticking Clocks and Checking the Time
A recent article in The NY Times explores the relationship between film noir and time as described by Alan K. Rode and others.
Marsha Hunt, 1917-2022: An Appreciation of One of Hollywood’s Genuine Heroines
Film historian Alan K. Rode recalls his friendship with the actress who, beyond being one of the last great links to Hollywood’s golden age, dedicated herself to activism and service, forged in part by her experiences as a survivor of the Blacklist.
Being the Ricardos
A review of “Being the Ricardos” (Amazon Studios, 10dec2021) by Alan K. Rode.
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Alan contributed numerous commentaries and special feature appearances for a variety of Blu-ray© and DVD classic film releases.
Several recent releases include documentary featurettes produced by TVP Enterprises, Alan’s production company that he co-founded with filmmakers Steven C. Smith and Patrick Francis.
