Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen

Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen

Author: Kelsy Norman Language: English Episodes: 100
There’s more to Steve McQueen than the iconic car chase in Speeding Bullitt: The Life and Films of Steve McQueen. This podcast, crafted and hosted by Kelsy Norman, digs into the layers of the man who became a symbol of cool, examining how his personal history, his choices, and his era shaped each performance. You’ll hear detailed reviews of his films and television work, from the early days to his legendary roles, placed in the context of Hollywood’s changing landscape. Norman also brings in conversations with writers, actors, and directors who offer their own insights, creating a richer portrait that goes beyond the screen persona. It’s a deep, thoughtful exploration for anyone curious about the craft behind the legend and the cultural impact of his work. The podcast doesn’t just recount a filmography; it connects the pieces of McQueen’s life to the enduring image he left behind, making each episode a study in both cinema history and a fascinating, complex individual.
Episodes
Episode 39 - The Home of Thomas Crown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:01
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian and Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society joins me to discuss the historical significance of Thomas Crown's home at 85 Mount Vernon Street in Boston's affluent…
Episode 38 - A Star in Any Era [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:28
Film producer Arthur Friedman joins me to discuss his time working for United Artists in the 1960s, including his involvement with the world premiere of The Thomas Crown Affair in Boston, Massachusetts in 1968. Our conve…
Episode 37 - The Thomas Crown Affair [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:02
1968's The Thomas Crown Affair was the only film Steve McQueen had to fight to be in after becoming a star. Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill joins me to discuss why Steve badly wanted to play Thomas Crown, and how i…
Episode 36 - McQueen and the FBI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
Writer and Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill unpacks the contents of Steve McQueen's FBI file, as well as addresses rumours about Steve, including hearsay about his sexuality.
Episode 6 - From the Same Alumni REVISITED [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:44
This episode contains a new introduction with Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill. Frank Hill met Steve McQueen in 1963 as a youth attending Boys Republic in Chino, California. Over the next 17 years, Frank developed a…
Episode 35 - Standing in for McQueen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:57
In 1965, John Norris scored a job as Steve McQueen's stand-in and photo double for The Sand Pebbles. The two developed a friendship, which led to Norris working with McQueen again for 1972's The Getaway. John joins me to…
Episode 34 - Directed by Robert Wise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:57
Writer J.R. Jordan discusses his book, Robert Wise: The Motion Pictures, as well as the life and career of the director. The second half of the show features a conversation with Jerry Figgiani, one of McQueen's buddies f…
Episode 33 - The Sand Pebbles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:02
Writer and Steve McQueen expert Marshall Terrill and I explore Steve McQueen's time filming the The Sand Pebbles, an American war epic directed by Robert Wise. The second part of the show looks at the curious life of the…
Episode 32 - McQueen's Hollywood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:32
Film historian and writer Alan L. Gansberg and I discuss Steve McQueen's Hollywood, exploring various aspects of the industry that impacted McQueen's life and career.
Episode 31 - The Lost Movie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:35
In 1965, Steve McQueen and John Sturges set out to make the first authentic grand prix racing film, Day of the Champion. The movie was shelved before being completed, leaving McQueen fans with plenty of questions about t…