The Secret History Of Hollywood

This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever heard, in any genre. The host of The Art of Crime recommended it as a must-listen pod, and he wasn’t wrong. I started with the series on Val Lewton. It was so thoroughly researched and compelling written. And the production values are through the roof. The host does all of the voices with incredible psychological insight and skill. This is the best movie history podcast, hands down.

The whole series has been excellent so far. The 11 part miniseries Shadows covers the history of iconic writer/ producer Val Lewton. It is a masterpiece, with intros of tales and histories that inspired Lewton’s tales read by guest Mark Gatiss. Lewton’s rich history is then dramatized by host Adam Roche doing voices for each person. ❤️

This is my second time listening to “Shadows”, one of the Secrets of Hollywood Series. It held me spellbound—I laughed, I cried, and I spent a lot of time pondering what I’d listened to afterward. I’m an appreciator of Val Lewton’s films, but thanks to Adam Roche’s brilliant storytelling, I’ve now watched all of his horror films and appreciate them and the sensitive, extraordinary man who brought them into being on a much deeper level. The “Shadows” series is an incredible tribute, a great artistic achievement and, happily, one of many from Secrets of Hollywood. Thank you!

Fascinating stories narrated so beautifully!