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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Ep 40 out now! The hosts of @cinematictraveler.bsky.social guest for this haunting Xmas tale that’s equally witty and suspenseful, 1974’s Black Christmas. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, & interactive listener trivia! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
Day 22 of the Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has The Sound of Music cast yukking it up by the tree. Click here to watch the real-life great-grandchildren sing “Edelweiss” in a Columbus, OH office Christmas party: youtu.be/tEjLS0OHWnQ?...
December 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Day 22 of the Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has The Sound of Music cast yukking it up by the tree. Click here to watch the real-life great-grandchildren sing “Edelweiss” in a Columbus, OH office Christmas party: youtu.be/tEjLS0OHWnQ?...
Had a great time guesting again on The Collections of Cinema Podcast to talk about 1988’s Die Hard and 1999’s Go, two unconventional Los Angeles-set holiday favorites! Just click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
@collectionscinema.bsky.social
@collectionscinema.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Had a great time guesting again on The Collections of Cinema Podcast to talk about 1988’s Die Hard and 1999’s Go, two unconventional Los Angeles-set holiday favorites! Just click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
@collectionscinema.bsky.social
@collectionscinema.bsky.social
Ep 40 out now! The hosts of @cinematictraveler.bsky.social guest for this haunting Xmas tale that’s equally witty and suspenseful, 1974’s Black Christmas. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, & interactive listener trivia! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
December 22, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Ep 40 out now! The hosts of @cinematictraveler.bsky.social guest for this haunting Xmas tale that’s equally witty and suspenseful, 1974’s Black Christmas. Plus, poll results, entertainment news, the cooking segment Cinemunch, & interactive listener trivia! Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
Day 21 of the Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Boris Karloff and his animated alter ego, the Grinch himself, standing closer to each other than a 39 1/2 foot pole. Click here to hear Karloff read the Dr. Seuss book: youtu.be/lvneGep9TPo?...
December 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Day 21 of the Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Boris Karloff and his animated alter ego, the Grinch himself, standing closer to each other than a 39 1/2 foot pole. Click here to hear Karloff read the Dr. Seuss book: youtu.be/lvneGep9TPo?...
Premiered in NYC #OTD in 1967: the seriocomic cultural phenomenon The Graduate, with Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, and a helluva lot of welcome Simon & Garfunkel. For more, revisit ep 19 of Movies across the Pod with @daveya.bsky.social and me at: open.spotify.com/episode/1k8z...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Premiered in NYC #OTD in 1967: the seriocomic cultural phenomenon The Graduate, with Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, and a helluva lot of welcome Simon & Garfunkel. For more, revisit ep 19 of Movies across the Pod with @daveya.bsky.social and me at: open.spotify.com/episode/1k8z...
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Documentary love is always welcome on RevAlmanac episodes!
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
December 21, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Documentary love is always welcome on RevAlmanac episodes!
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
Day 20 of the Reels of Cinema holiday/movie-themed daily photo precedes Chucky & Annabelle w/ 3-year-old Candice Bergen in 1949 waiting for Santa with her ventriloquist father's life-sized mannequin in tow. But who hasn't. Click here for her holiday SNL skit w/ Dan Aykroyd: youtu.be/veMiNQifZcM?...
December 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Day 20 of the Reels of Cinema holiday/movie-themed daily photo precedes Chucky & Annabelle w/ 3-year-old Candice Bergen in 1949 waiting for Santa with her ventriloquist father's life-sized mannequin in tow. But who hasn't. Click here for her holiday SNL skit w/ Dan Aykroyd: youtu.be/veMiNQifZcM?...
Released in NYC and in Poland #OTD in 1946: the cherished classic #itsawonderfullife which would go nationwide in the U.S. on January 7.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Released in NYC and in Poland #OTD in 1946: the cherished classic #itsawonderfullife which would go nationwide in the U.S. on January 7.
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It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
Final Category - Best Picture (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Final Category - Best Picture (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
December 19, 2025 at 12:22 PM
It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
Final Category - Best Picture (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Final Category - Best Picture (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Released #OTD in 1997 in Canada, Puerto Rico, and nationwide in the U.S.: James Cameron’s Titanic, which sailed to the #1 slot of top-grossing films of all time … until the double iceberg of Avatar and Avengers: Endgame knocked it down a couple of pegs. #Titanic
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December 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Day 19 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Oscar winner Grace Kelly wrapping gifts in her palace bedroom in Monaco. Click here for a promo of her narrating a televised London Players production of the Nativity: youtu.be/Q9hreg0gYf8?...
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Day 19 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Oscar winner Grace Kelly wrapping gifts in her palace bedroom in Monaco. Click here for a promo of her narrating a televised London Players production of the Nativity: youtu.be/Q9hreg0gYf8?...
Premiered #OTD in 1988 on CBS stations around the U.S. — the TV movie A Very Brady Christmas. Choice dialogue: “Now that we’re grown-up, do you mind being called Bobby?” “Don’t be sorry. Just be Wally.” “It looks like another miracle on 34th street.”
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Premiered #OTD in 1988 on CBS stations around the U.S. — the TV movie A Very Brady Christmas. Choice dialogue: “Now that we’re grown-up, do you mind being called Bobby?” “Don’t be sorry. Just be Wally.” “It looks like another miracle on 34th street.”
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
Frank surprised me in the best way with his Revised Director pick for 1973.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Frank surprised me in the best way with his Revised Director pick for 1973.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
When it came to the best directorial achievement of 1973, Terrence Malick was my clear choice for Badlands.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video on YouTube
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video on YouTube
#movies #filmsky
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
When it came to the best directorial achievement of 1973, Terrence Malick was my clear choice for Badlands.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video on YouTube
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video on YouTube
#movies #filmsky
Day 18 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Uncle Louis demanding some religious sentiment from the oblivious Aunt Bethany in 1989’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Click here for the scene: youtu.be/Aoj5qIZvwWA?...
December 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Day 18 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Uncle Louis demanding some religious sentiment from the oblivious Aunt Bethany in 1989’s National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Click here for the scene: youtu.be/Aoj5qIZvwWA?...
Day 17 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has The Beatles befriending a rather imposing snowman before a show at the Astoria Cinema in London on December 19, 1963. Click here for The Beatles Christmas Album: youtu.be/S68WrmpwcWI?...
December 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Day 17 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has The Beatles befriending a rather imposing snowman before a show at the Astoria Cinema in London on December 19, 1963. Click here for The Beatles Christmas Album: youtu.be/S68WrmpwcWI?...
Released #OTD in 2021 in the U.S., Canada, Poland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Ecuador, Cameroon, Turkey, & Romania - Spider-Man: No Way Home, bringing all 3 21st century incarnations of the webslinger (Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire) and earning an #Oscar nod for Best Visual Effects.
December 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Released #OTD in 2021 in the U.S., Canada, Poland, Estonia, Iceland, Latvia, Ecuador, Cameroon, Turkey, & Romania - Spider-Man: No Way Home, bringing all 3 21st century incarnations of the webslinger (Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire) and earning an #Oscar nod for Best Visual Effects.
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
Frank and I both came to the same conclusion when revising 1973’s Best Actress.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
December 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Frank and I both came to the same conclusion when revising 1973’s Best Actress.
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
This month’s guest: @silverscreeners.bsky.social from Reels of Cinema
Check out the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, including in video format on the YouTube channel.
#movies #filmsky
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
Next Category - Best Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Next Category - Best Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
December 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
Next Category - Best Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Next Category - Best Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Coming in ep 40: @cinematictraveler.bsky.social returns for the OG, 1974’s Black Christmas! Vote/have your comment read on the show for the scariest holiday experience for a sorority house mother.
A.) gifted an ugly nightgown
B.) a dusty attic
C.) a disapproving father
D.) phantom-like kid carolers
A.) gifted an ugly nightgown
B.) a dusty attic
C.) a disapproving father
D.) phantom-like kid carolers
December 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Coming in ep 40: @cinematictraveler.bsky.social returns for the OG, 1974’s Black Christmas! Vote/have your comment read on the show for the scariest holiday experience for a sorority house mother.
A.) gifted an ugly nightgown
B.) a dusty attic
C.) a disapproving father
D.) phantom-like kid carolers
A.) gifted an ugly nightgown
B.) a dusty attic
C.) a disapproving father
D.) phantom-like kid carolers
Day 16 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has actress-dancer Ginger Rogers making it onto Santa’s ‘nice list’ threefold in 1950. To hear her introduce a holiday medley on the radio (undated): youtu.be/o6kCkNF2EA8?...
December 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Day 16 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has actress-dancer Ginger Rogers making it onto Santa’s ‘nice list’ threefold in 1950. To hear her introduce a holiday medley on the radio (undated): youtu.be/o6kCkNF2EA8?...
Day 15 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Oscar winner Natalie Portman celebrating the Hanukkah season. A blessed, peaceful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. Click here for her opening monologue on SNL: youtu.be/eu9wIh6Q0dM?...
December 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Day 15 of the annual tradition of a Reels of Cinema holiday and movie-themed daily photo has Oscar winner Natalie Portman celebrating the Hanukkah season. A blessed, peaceful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. Click here for her opening monologue on SNL: youtu.be/eu9wIh6Q0dM?...
Reposted by Frank Mandosa
It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
1st Category - Best Supporting Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
1st Category - Best Supporting Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
December 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It’s time to start revealing our nominations and winner selections so you can prepare to cast your vote.
1st Category - Best Supporting Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
1st Category - Best Supporting Actress (1973)
Swipe right to see who @silverscreeners.bsky.social, Ralph, and I chose to nominate and give the win to.
#movies #filmsky
Ep 39 out now! A reedited 2022 episode (with a new intro!) from my former podcast Silver Screeners on 1951's Scrooge & 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol, with special guests Stu & Al of The Stu & Al Pod! For Stu and his wife on their recent wedding. Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
December 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Ep 39 out now! A reedited 2022 episode (with a new intro!) from my former podcast Silver Screeners on 1951's Scrooge & 1992's The Muppet Christmas Carol, with special guests Stu & Al of The Stu & Al Pod! For Stu and his wife on their recent wedding. Just click here: linktr.ee/reelsofcinem...
From Spinal Tap to Stand by Me to The Princess Bride to When Harry Met Sally to Misery to A Few Good Men, this man gave us so many beloved favorites. A tragic, senseless loss. people.com/2-people-fou...
2 People Found Dead at Director Rob Reiner’s L.A. Mansion
Two people, a man and a woman, were found dead at Rob Reiner's Los Angeles mansion on Dec. 14, and they were later confirmed to be the filmmaker and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner. TMZ reported that ...
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December 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
From Spinal Tap to Stand by Me to The Princess Bride to When Harry Met Sally to Misery to A Few Good Men, this man gave us so many beloved favorites. A tragic, senseless loss. people.com/2-people-fou...