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Medfield College Film SocietyWhat About BobThis week the society watches the 1991 Touchstone classic What About Bob, directed by Frank Oz and starring Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss. Join us as we explore the wonderful world of mental health in New England. Please leave your poor goldfish at home, that's just cruel to the goldfish. Don't hassle me, I'm local! It's the Medfield College Film Society!Follow us @medfieldfilm on social media for the latest updates.2025-01-121h 39
Medfield College Film SocietyErnest Saves ChristmasHey! It's a Christmas miracle! The Medfield boys are back with another Touchstone classic! Did they save Christmas? No, Ernest Saves Christmas, starring Jim Varney as the man himself in a wonderful Christmas present to you and yours! If you can't travel to Orlando this Christmas, we got you covered!2024-12-241h 55
Medfield College Film SocietyA History of Touchstone PicturesSeason Six begins! We take a trip to a tumultuous time in the history of the Walt Disney Company and the birth of Touchstone Pictures.We are joined by the Medfield College Players, who present the thrilling radio drama "Who's Touchin' My Stones." Follow us @medfieldfilm on social media.2024-08-2546 min
50 States of MadnessMedfield State Hospital - Medfield MassachusettsWe're back from Massachusetts!! We discuss our trip and our visit to The Medfield State Hospital. This was originally called The Medfield Insane Asylum and operated from 1890-2003. This was one of the many "poor farms" that were built in the late 1800's all over the United States and housed many, many people. Follow us and subscribe:Instagram @50statesofmadnessTik Tok @50statesofmadnesswebsite: http://www.50statesofmadness.com/Merch store: 50statesofmadness.bigcartel.comPatreon: Patreon.com/50statesofmadnessListen to us at where ever you listen to your podcasts:50 States of M...2024-07-2736 min
Medfield College Film SocietyOne Magic ChristmasHappy Holidays to you and yours from all of us at the Medfield College Film Society! This week the society celebrates the holidays by being thankful for not having tragic lives and watching 1985's One Magic Christmas, a movie that lives innocently enough on Disney Plus. Ever wonder what it would be like if everything was wrenched away from you in the cold tundra of Ontario? Well, if you don't want to find out, you'd better believe in Santa. If you do want to find out, check out this film with us.Follow us on social media @medfieldfilm...2023-12-242h 09
Medfield College Film SocietyRobin HoodThe Medfield gang is back with a movie that was near and dear to most of us - 1973's animated classic Robin Hood, directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, starring Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, and Peter Ustinov, and featuring some truly iconic Roger Miller songs. Why don't you sit and rest a spell as we discuss this peach's place in the Disney echelon? Nobody really likes Skippy, but that shouldn't hurt things too bad, right? And George "Goober" Lindsay is up in here, surely that will make Andy go bananas, right? I guess you'll just have to find out....2023-11-051h 56
Medfield College Film SocietyThe Nightmare Before ChristmasHang on all ye ghouls and spirits, we're back for another SPOOOKY HALLOWWWEEEEEN SPECIAL with 1993's The Nightmare Before Christmas, based on a concept by Tim Burton, directed by Henry Selick, and starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara. Buckle up as we handle this duel holiday classic, but beware - Andy doesn't like musicals and this thing is full of tunes. We just can't stop singing here at Medfield, and this one seems like just the ticket for this time of year. Stay tuned until the very end for a proper holiday singalong with two of the pod...2023-10-311h 33
Medfield College Film SocietyThe Happiest MillionaireThis week the society experiences the 1967 Disney spectacle The Happiest Millionaire, directed by podcast fixture Norman Tokar and starring Fred MacMurray, Tommy Steele, and Leslie Ann Warren. Experience the breathtaking musical extravaganza through the eyes of Andy, or resident critic who going into this quite-lengthy film claimed to "not like musicals." Or through the eyes of our historian, Michael Crawford, who once received the soundtrack on LP as a teenager for a birthday present. Will their opinions hold? Will minds be changed? Tune in this week as we strengthen the dwelling of the Medfield College Film Society!Follo...2023-10-012h 01
Medfield College Film SocietyFlubber!Hold on to your butts because this one very well might blow out your pants! The Medfield College Film Society is BACK in Season 5 form, ready to endure the most punishment yet for YOUR entertainment. Not even the familiar halls of Medfield College are safe this week as we watch and discuss 1997's Michael Eisner joint Flubber, directed by Les Mayfield and starring Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, and Christopher "Shooter McGavin" McDonald. This is the first season film that none of us has ever seen. Could it be good? Possibly. Will it be good? Only we know the answer...2023-09-032h 04
Medfield TVWe Are Medfield: HistoryIn our third and final episode of We Are Medfield, we went back in time to learn more about the history of Medfield and how it became the town we know today! Also, click to hear our interview with Jean Mineo to hear more about the Bellforge Art Center.
2023-05-1614 min
Medfield TVWe Are Medfield: MHS LifeIn this podcast seniors Bridget Taris and Lauren Gerardi we will be digging a little deeper into the town of Medfield. In this episode you will learn about life as a student at Medfield High School. As well as getting an inside scoop from senior athletes about their seasons.
2023-05-0407 min
Medfield College Film SocietyTreasure IslandYe come seeking adventure in salty old pirates eh? Sure, ya come to the proper place.... but keep a weather eye open! The boys from Ye Medfield College and Film Societeers are back with a true historic gem in 1950's Treasure Island, directed by Byron Haskin, and starring Robert Newton, Basil Sydney, and Disney stalwart Bobby Driscoll. Let's hit the open water with as many bad pirate voices as we can find, and enough plum duff to roll ye over into a stupor!2023-01-081h 35
Medfield College Film SocietyThe Muppet Christmas CarolSeasons Greetings from all of us here at the Medfield College Film Society! This year for our third-annual holiday special, we are bringing in reinforcements with our first SPECIAL GUEST (tm) to discuss the 1992 classic The Muppet Christmas Carol, directed by Brian Henson and starring Michael Caine, along with all our favorite Muppets. Join us as we depart for another interpretation through this classic tale with our very own Dickensian expert. Porridge, profits, pleurisy, and more, it's a wild journey - won't you join us?Follow us on @medfieldfilm on social media for the latest updates2022-12-181h 28
Medfield College Film SocietyThe Shaggy D.A.Daniels for D.A.! It's election season, and we've got the perfect candidate for you to kick off Season 4 of the Medfield College Film Society! It's the 1976 madcap comedy The Shaggy D.A., starring Dean Jones, Suzanne Pleshette, Tim Conway, and Keenan Wynn. Prepare to fill your 1970s Walt Disney Productions Bingo Card with this one, as it is a nexus of actors and places we've seen quite a bit during our time here at the society. Be sure to lock your doors and bring your clunky tape recorders, because Medfield is under seige by the corrupt Hawk... er Slad...2022-09-042h 20
Medfield TVMedfield Decarbonizer’s Webinar (07-20-2022)Medfield Decarbonizer's Webinar hosted by Medfield Environment Action and the Medfield Energy Committee held on July 20th, 2022.
2022-08-021h 07
Medfield College Film SocietyMCFS Presents: The Happiest Show On EarthThis week the society begins their summer series Medfield College Film Society Presents, where each member successively picks something for the society to watch. Robert is up first, and he will be taking us through the Disney parks classic TV episode “The Happiest Show On Earth” from the seminal series Boy Meets World. So join us and get a bit of Feeny in your diet, and a lot of continuity problems, and even more problematic DATING plot lines, it’s Boy Meets Walt Disney World!2022-07-031h 07
Medfield College Film SocietyHoney, I Shrunk The KidsIt's that time folks, the Season 3 FINALE! This week the society watches the 1989 classic comedy "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids," directed by Joe Johnston and starring Rick Moranis, Matt Frewer, and and Marcia Strassman. You simply WILL NOT BELIEVE YOUR SIZE as we delve into our childhood memories and discuss the merits of various snack cakes, and wrap up yet another great season here at Medfield. Join us!For the latest info, check out @medfieldfilm on social media2022-06-192h 25
In My Footsteps: A Gen-X Nostalgia PodcastEpisode 73: The Horrifying True Story of Medfield State Hospital; 1990's Internet; Scary TV Show Theme Songs; Camden Maine(6-16-2022)Send us a textEpisode 73 of the podcast kicks off with the horrifying true story of the scariest place I have ever visited, Medfield State Hospital in Medfield, Massachusetts. For a century patients were kept there, through various iterations of the property. Though it was used for the backdrop of a few movies the reality of this long standing hospital is stranger than fiction.There are a few places in New England that feel like home to me. One such place is Mid-Coast Maine. The town of Camden, Maine is a bi...2022-06-1654 min