Podcasts about Academy Awards

The Worthy Boys are lying on the couch and confronting our past traumas, because Ordinary People won Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards! Robert Redford's directorial debut stunned Hollywood by beating out heavyweights like Raging Bull and The Elephant Man. But maybe it was the right call. Ordinary People didn't shout—it listened. It told the story of a family drowning in grief, trying—and failing—to connect. With devastating performances, restrained direction, and emotional honesty, the film resonated with audiences and critics alike. It went on to win four Oscars: Best Picture for producer Ronald L. Schwary, Best Director for Robert Redford, Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Alvin Sargent. Too quiet for some. Just right for others. What do you think—did Ordinary People deserve the crown?

On episode 297 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Dan Bayer, Josh Parham, and Jay Ledbetter to go back 50 years and take a look at the 48th Academy Awards, covering the films of 1975. On this retrospective, the AW team take a look back at what might've been the greatest Best Picture lineup of all time, featuring the films One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Barry Lyndon, Nashville, Dog Day Afternoon, and Jaws. This group of five films collectively encapsulate the type of films audiences clamored for fifty years ago and are all considered all-time classic in their own right, some being the best film within their respected director's filmography. But the interesting exercise with this line-up is looking at the lackluster films surrounding these masterful films. But this is the fun part of the process of looking back and talking about a year like this, if it is a landmark year like others in the 1970s or if it just top heavy. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1975, briefly discuss talk about One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h40m. We will be back in next week for a review of the latest film from Marvel, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

I want to hear your thoughts about the show and this episode. Text us here...What if we stopped living in the boxes the world puts us in—and started choosing our identity for ourselves?In this powerful and soul-stirring conversation, Julie sits down with interdisciplinary artist and dialogue facilitator Sharyll Burroughs to explore the intersection of race, identity, creativity, and humanity. From reclaiming autonomy to dismantling inherited belief systems, this episode invites you to reflect on how your story is shaped—and how you can rewrite it.Sharyll also shares the inspiration behind The Hattie Project, a four-episode podcast that brings to life the untold story of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black actress to win an Academy Award. Her take? Hattie wasn't just a character actress she was a woman of power, vision, and deep humanity who used her privilege to uplift others.This conversation is for you if:You've ever felt boxed in by labels or expectationsYou want to lead with curiosity instead of fearYou're ready to explore creativity as a path to freedomYou're craving more humanity-first conversations in your life and workTopics We Explore:Why identity is more than gender, race, or professionThe cost of living for approval vs. authenticityCreativity as a tool for healing and reinventionHow boundaries can sometimes be fear in disguiseThe life and legacy of Hattie McDaniel beyond the Academy AwardWhy curiosity may be the antidote to divisionQuote to Remember: "I'd rather make $700 a week playing a maid than $7 a day being one." — Hattie McDanielConnect with Sharyll:This is an invitation to join a supportive community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are creating an impact in the world.A mastermind is a community of peers who exchange ideas, provide support, and offer sound advice for running a successful business.Join the Confident YOU Mastermind now at https://goconfidentlyservices.myflodesk.com/confidentyoumastermindSupport the showOther helpful resources for you: For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Are you ready to get some help with:Podcast launch/re-launchPodcast growth, to increase your authority and position yourself as the thought leader you are. Or Leveraging your podcast to build your online biz and get more clientsSign up for a FREE 30 minute Confident Podcast Potential Discovery Call In this session I will: Identify the pain point that is holding you back. Suggest a next step strategy for solving the pain point.https://calendly.com/goconfidentlycoaching/30-minutes-free-coaching-sessioin Then we will talk about working together to accelerate the process. Do you want a podcast audit? Check out this link If you're looking for support to grow your business faster, be positioned as an authority in your industry, and impact the masses, schedule a call to explore if you'd be a good fit for one of my coaching programs. ...

"Eddington" had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it received mixed reviews for its story of the fictional town of Eddington, New Mexico, set during 2020, where a rivalry between Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix) and Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal) reaches a combustible state of political and social turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Director and writer, Ari Aster, the masterful filmmaker behind films such as "Hereditary," "Midsommar" and "Beau Is Afraid" is not unfamiliar with this kind of polarizing response to his provocative films and in fact, he welcomes the debate, discussion and reflection in hopes that his work will bring us closer together during a time where we're more divided than ever before. Aster and Academy Award-winning star Joaquin Phoenix were kind enough to speak with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters nationwide from A24. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We delve into what actor John Goodman thinks about his former "wife" Roseanne Barr. These two shared the small screen for many years in the 90's as a married TV couple on "Roseanne" and even got a chance for a reboot before things went south and now you'll find out exactly what John feels for his former co-star. Kelly and Sharon also celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film Ghost including giving a shout out to one of its stars Whoopi Goldberg and her Oscar winning performance. Have your hand at Kelly's Trivia and Sharon takes us back to 1993 with your 90's Rewind. Thank you for listening to 90's NOW! 

We are finishing up our discussion of the 5th Academy Awards or the films of 1931/32. We cover the winners from our 10-movie mini-tournament in this episode. The nominees were: Arrowsmith, Bad Girl, The Champ, Five Star Final, Grand Hotel, One Hour With You, Shanghai Express, The Smiling LieutenantThe films we added were: Scarface and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeNote: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:1:50 - Bad Girl12:00 - Shanghai Express21:05 - The Champ30:45 - Five Star Final46:45 - Grand Hotel - Conclusions58:55 - Did the Oscars Get it Wrong?1:00:25 - Top 5 Films1:01:15 - Jake Gyllenhaal Corner1:02:10 - Come back to any of these films?1:02:30 - Patterns1:03:35 - Best Best Picture Ranking1:05:55 - Next Time--------------------------Want to know what episode we're currently prepping and suggest non-nominees that we should watch? Check us out on instagram at oscarswrongpod.Enjoying the podcast? Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app of choice

There are small, medium, and big films ... and then there are HUGE ones. Those epic films. that are grandiose spectacles. Gladiator was made to be one of those larger-than-life films. The battles, the colosseum, and everything are huge.  Ridley Scott was the perfect director to bring this film to life, and Russell Crowe and Joaquim Phoenix are perfect foes battling it out. Gladiator is a lot of fun ... and there is a lot of heart and emotion to it as well. But does it still deserve to be recognized as the best of 2000? Does it still resonate after all these years?Listen to film critic Jack Ferdman's take on it as he analyzes everything about Gladiator, as well as many other films from that year, and hear which film he gives his Rewatch Oscar of 2000.Download, listen, and share ALL Rewatching  Oscar episodes.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW Rewatching Oscar:Website: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comApple Podcasts/iTunesSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeart RadioPodchaserPodcast AddictTuneInAlexaAmazon Overcasts Podcast Addict Player FMRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1815964.rssWebsite: https://rewatchingoscar.buzzsprout.comSocial Media Links: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, BlueSkyShare your thoughts and suggestions with us through:Facebook Messanger or email us atjack@rewatchingoscar.com or jackferdman@gmail.comMusic by TurpacShow Producer: Jack FerdmanPodcast Logo Design: Jack FerdmanMovie (audio) trailer courtesy of MovieClips Classic TrailersMovie (audio) clips courtesy of YouTubeSupport us by downloading, sharing, and giving us a 5-star Rating.  It helps our podcast continue to reach many people and make it available to share more episodes with everyone.Send us a text

Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo! Yo!!!! On this episode of Latinos Out Loud, RachelLaLoca chats with veterans of the showbiz game, Anna Chlumsky and John Leguizamo, whom star in the Apple TV+'s new crime drama “Smoke” that debuted June 27. Inspired by true events and a podcast, “Smoke” follows a troubled detective and an enigmatic arson investigator as they pursue the trails of two serial arsonists.  Starring Egerton as arson investigator ‘Dave Gudsen' and Emmy Award nominee Jurnee Smollett as police detective ‘Michelle Calderone,' the cast of “Smoke” also features Rafe Spall, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Hannah Emily Anderson, Emmy Award nominee Anna Chlumsky, Adina Porter, Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Greg Kinnear, and Emmy Award winner John Leguizamo. Hailing from Apple Studios, “Smoke” is created by Lehane, who also serves as writer and executive producer. The fictional series is inspired by truth.media's acclaimed “Firebug” podcast, which was hosted by the Oscar and Emmy-winning Kary Antholis, who executive produces for Crime Story Media, LLC. Emmy Award winner Marc Smerling serves as executive producer for Truth Podcasting Corp. Series directors include Skogland, Chappelle, and Jim McKay. Check out the series today...it's HOT! Follow Rachel Follow the podcast And while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road... #Smoke #AppleTV #JohnLeguizamo #AnnaChlumsky #Comedy #Podcast #LatinoOutLoud #RachelLaLoca

Academy Award-winning actor Octavia Spencer joins Jenna as co-host for the day. The two are joined by Tony Goldwyn to catch up and play a fun game. Also, in honor of Octavia's Food Network show, ‘Family Recipe Showdown,' two listeners go head-to-head in a family recipe contest of their own. Plus, chef Dook Chase cooks a tasty meatloaf and mashed potatoes recipe. And, interior designer Nathan Turner shares a few easy and elegant dinner recipe ideas.

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Our 2009 retrospective continues with another Best Picture nominee, "Precious: Based On The Novel 'Push' By Sapphire" starring Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey & Lenny Kravitz. Directed by Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels (the first openly gay Black nominated director) and written by Academy Award-winner Geoffrey Fletcher (the first Black screenwriter Oscar winner), the film was an indie sensation following its premiere at Sundance and festival run, leading to a wave of Black centered stories that had both positive and negative impacts on the industry. How does the film hold up today? Please join Josh Parham & Dan Bayer, and me as we discuss the incredible performances, Lee's direction, the writing, editing, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Thank you! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony McNamara is an Academy Award-nominated screenwriter and playwright, whose most recent film, POOR THINGS, earned his second Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. POOR THINGS marked the second creative collaboration between McNamara and director Yorgos Lanthimos, and it is the third collaboration for McNamara and star Emma Stone. The film was released in theaters in December 2023 and was the second-most Oscar-nominated film of the year. McNamara's unique blend of humor, drama, and social commentary can also be seen in the Academy Award-nominated film THE FAVOURITE, which was also directed by Lanthimos and starred Stone. The film earned him a BAFTA Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. In his latest project, THE ROSES, the picture-perfect facade of a couple crumbles, igniting a tinderbox of competition and resentment, after the husband's professional dreams are shattered. In this interview, we talk about his approach to historical and adapted material, the state of comedy films, advice for writers, his latest project, THE ROSES, and much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Are you ready to be inspired by a journey of perseverance and reinvention? In our new episode of Late Boomers, Cathy and Merry dive into the remarkable life of Grammy and Academy Award-nominated Jan Daley. Join us as we explore Jan's early days in music, her rise to fame, and her courageous battle with stage four cervical cancer. Discover how a chance encounter with a Motown producer reignited her passion for music, leading to new albums that resonate with women everywhere. Jan's story is a testament to pursuing dreams at any age. Tune in for an unforgettable conversation!Jan Daley's Bio:Early Life and BeginningsJan Daley, born and raised in Inglewood, California, showed an early passion for music and performance. She began taking piano and singing lessons as a child and participated in various musical productions, setting the stage for a lifelong career in entertainment.Career BreakthroughDaley's big break came when she joined Bob Hope's USO tours, performing for American troops around the world. Her participation in these tours, including the famous "Bob Hope Christmas Shows" in Vietnam, brought her significant exposure and acclaim. She performed for over 100,000 GIs, earning a place in the hearts of many servicemen and women.Music CareerAdored for her singular magic of making what's classic contemporary again, Jan Daley is the most multi-talented and beautiful "Best Kept Secret" in entertainment today. The multi-talented singer-songwriter and actress is well known as one of the music industry's “best-kept secrets.” Taking the iconic sound of traditional Jazz and reinventing it for the modern audience to enjoy, her impact has been global. She hits the sweet spot between authentic, personal presentation with just the right amount of razzle-dazzle.Jan is a highly prolific artist, often juggling multiple projects at once. She's currently working on a “Best of” album which pulls a number of smash hits from her top-selling CDs. The versatile singer has already landed a Billboard No. 1 for her album “The Way of a Woman,” (penned by Jan herself, among 5 other songs), including tracks from her acclaimed “Where There's Hope” CD which was backed by the Les Brown Jr. Swinging Big Band and the Springfield Symphony. Not to mention featuring songs from her “Broadway Memories” CD that Broadway World Magazine raves, “Daley is a mastery of dynamic vocal range… she delivers these gems in a whole new & refreshing way… Be prepared to be enthralled!” Jan has a few surprises for us, similarly from her “Live” CD, with the beautiful “The Prayer” duet and to top it off, a few Christmas Songs from her Billboard's No. 4 "Home for Christmas" CD. Expect timeless tracks, beautiful duets, and an impressive vocal range in this show-stopping CD that shows us why Jan remains center stage in the traditional Jazz world. “The Best of Jan Daley CD” has something for everyone!Miss Daley made her major breakthrough in the music industry in 2017 and 2018. Working with legendary Motown producer and writer Michael B. Sutton, she put out her first EP “When Sunny Gets Blue.” It was a worldwide hit, landing her a top spot on the AOL Smooth Music Jazz Chart. She followed it up with Billboard No. 1, “The Way of a Woman” and months later “Home for Christmas,” which rode No. 4 on the Billboard Top 10 Jazz Charts for over two months — receiving rave reviews on radio stations across the world.Recent AccomplishmentsIn 2023, Jan Daley was inducted into The Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in Washington DC. Her song "Way of a Woman" became their official song for 2023, riding the Pop charts for three months alongside Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Miley Cyrus. Her album, "Way of a Woman," became Billboard's No.1 album on the Traditional Jazz Chart. The dance remix of "Way of a Woman" went global, further cementing her international acclaim. Her new song, "The Girls in Love," caught fire and went No. 1 on the International Country, Roots, and Top 40 Chart, reaching an audience of over 4 million. Miss Daley set records as the No. 1 Independent Artist for 10 weeks. The country remix of "Way of a Woman" topped out at No. 24 on the Country Music chart. Both "Way of a Woman (Smooth Jazz Remix)" and "Girls in Love" continue to ride the Jazz and Country Charts, reaching an audience of over 6.3 million.Connect with Jan:Website: JanDaley.comYouTube: youtube.com/jandaleymusicInstagram: instagram.com/jandaleymusicFacebook: facebook.com/jandaleymusicX: x.com/jandaleymusicThank you for listening. Please check out @lateboomers on Instagram and our website lateboomers.us. If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to watch it or listen to more of our episodes, you will find Late Boomers on your favorite podcast platform and on our new YouTube Late Boomers Podcast Channel. We hope we have inspired you and we look forward to your becoming a member of our Late Boomers family of subscribers.

What if everything you thought about trauma and healing was missing one simple truth—that you are not broken?In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Academy Award-winning Hollywood veteran turned trauma recovery expert, Chana Studley, to explore a radically different approach to healing. After surviving three brutal muggings, battling severe PTSD, and struggling with chronic pain for years, Chana discovered something life-changing: true healing doesn't come from doing more—it comes from understanding more.Chana shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from years of physical and emotional suffering to a thriving life of purpose, peace, and creativity.She introduces us to a powerful new paradigm rooted in the understanding that we are not our thoughts, and that well-being isn't something to chase—it's something we already have within us.We talk about:The moment that sparked Chana's healingWhy trying to “fix” ourselves can keep us stuckThe truth about anxiety, chronic pain, and the stories we carryWhat it really means to “settle” the mindHow insight, not effort, opens the door to lasting peaceWhether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to improve, this conversation is your invitation to breathe, let go, and remember who you truly are.Because healing isn't hard when you realise—you were never broken to begin with.Chana Studley is a coach, counselor, international speaker, and author with over 35 years of experience in the field of mental health.After surviving three violent muggings in the 1980s and living with severe PTSD, Chana went on to build an award-winning career in Hollywood, including receiving an Academy Award for her work in special effects.Her personal journey from trauma to healing eventually led her to train as a counselor with the Manchester Women in Crisis Center and later become a certified Life Coach and Three Principles Practitioner.In 2018, Chana graduated from The One Thought Institute and has since become a leading voice in the field of mind-body health, particularly through her pioneering work with the Three Principles and the connection between psychological and physical well-being.She is also a World Health Organization Psychological First Responder and holds diplomas in both Psychology and Pharmacology.Chana is the founder of the Beyond Chronic Pain Masterclass, an accessible six-hour online course designed to empower individuals suffering from chronic pain through a new understanding of healing.Chana is the author of four books, including Beyond Diagnosis: A Paradigm Shift from Pathology to Innate Health, and three Amazon #1 bestselling novels—The Myth of Low Self-Esteem, Painless, and Very Well—which blend storytelling with insights on trauma, chronic pain, and hormonal health.Her work has been praised for offering fresh hope and clarity to those overwhelmed by pain and psychological distress. She is also a proud member of United Hatzalah and continues to support individuals and communities around the world through her coaching and writing.Find out more and connect with Chana online:Book website: beyond-diagnosis.comWebsite: chanastudley.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanastudley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/understandinganxietystressandtrauma

As two Oscar snubbed films with excellent female leads from earlier in the year become available to watch via streaming, a highlights program featuring Dutch writer-director Halina Reijn on Babygirl, a sexual thriller starring Nicole Kidman as a powerful CEO who embarks on an affair with her much younger intern, played by Harris Dickenson; Plus, Academy Award winning director Pablo Larrain discusses Maria, in which Angelina Jolie is stupendous as the world's greatest opera singer - Maria Callas.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Ross RichardsonExecutive producer, Rhiannon Brown

Now wait a minute. (Bryan) has a sudden work obligation and can only stay for the introduction (such is the life of a Hollywood A-Lister), but boy is he missing out. We suppose it's only fair, though, since Ronna missed out the first time this absolute literary legend was previously in The Carriage House. Joining us this week is the Queen herself, Susan Orlean! Of course you know Susan as the best-selling author of THE ORCHID THIEF, which was adapted into the Academy Award winning film ADAPTATION with Meryl Streep. She's also the author of THE LIBRARY BOOK as well as a staff writer for THE NEW YORKER. Her new book, JOYRIDE, comes out in October! You can also find her Substack at susanorlean.substack.com Susan and Ronna tackle one question this week, but it's a Dooze McBooze involving someone coming into a large inheritance debating how, or even whether, to help their less well-off siblings.  (Bryan)'s Edinburgh show, ARE YOU MAD AT ME, is coming up at the end of the month and plays the Edinburgh Fringe for most of August. Are you going to be anywhere near Scotland in August? Go see (Bryan)! Tickets at bryansafi.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, James L Brooks talked about The Simpsons, Mary Tyler Moore ,Terms of Endearment, having a million lunches to cast parts,  his difficult beginnings and how the fear of survival and women's shoes drove him to his success. We also talk about what an amazing mentor he is, incredible writer, the worst notes he's ever gotten from a network, and now he likes to have drool days.Bio:James L. Brooks is a three-time Academy Award®-winner and eighteen-time Emmy® Award-winner.  He began his television career as a writer who also produced such beloved television hits as Taxi, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Tracy Ullman Show, and The Simpsons. Brooks began working in film in 1979 when he wrote the screenplay for Starting Over which he co-produced with Alan J. Pakula. In 1983, Brooks wrote, produced and directed Terms of Endearment for which he won three Academy Awards. In 1987, he wrote, produced and directed Broadcast News, which was nominated for seven Academy Awards® including Best Screenplay and Best Picture. Brooks then directed I'll Do Anything starring Nick Nolte, Albert Brooks, and Julie Kavner.  In 1997, Brooks co-wrote, produced, and directed As Good As It Gets, starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards® including Best Picture, and both Nicholson and Hunt won Oscars® for their performances. In 2004, Brooks wrote and directed the film Spanglish, starring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni and Paz Vega. In 2010, Brooks wrote and directed the film How Do You Know, starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson.Brooks's company, Gracie Films has produced numerous films and television shows since it was formed in 1990. On the television side, the company produces the long-running hit, The Simpsons, as well as producing the Tracey Ullman Show, What About Joan?, and The Critic. On the feature side – Brooks has executive produced the feature film, Say Anything, produced War of the Roses, and co-produced Big. In 1996, Brooks executive produced the film Bottle Rocket, directed by Wes Anderson, and produced Cameron Crowe's Oscar®-winning Jerry Maguire, starring Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Renee Zellweger. In addition, Brooks produced Penny Marshall's Riding in Cars with Boys, starring Drew Barrymore, and produced the film Edge of Seventeen, written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig for STX Productions. In addition, Brooks co-wrote and produced The Simpsons Movie, the movie version of the Fox hit.

It's still warm from the heat of the nominations this morning for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where Apple dominated the competition, leading both the drama and comedy fields with the long-awaited second season of Severance (27) and the first season of The Studio (a record-setting 23). On episode 296 I am joined by The Ankler's Katey Rich to break down this year's nominees. From the ongoing strength of The White Lotus, continuing to dominate the acting categories, to buzzy new shows like The Pitt, Rich and we look at how and why certain shows remain strong in the minds of Emmy voters, why The Bear fell dramatically, and talk about some of the biggest snubs and surprises of the day. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 34m. We will be back in next week for an Oscar retrospective on the 48th Academy Awards and the films of 1975. Till then, let's get into it.

Academy Award actor and avid baseball fan J.K. Simmons joins to discuss his trips to GABP, his beloved Tigers & beloved Ohio State Buckeyes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Apocalypse In The Tropics" is a 2024 documentary film directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Petra Costa, serving as a spiritual sequel to her 2020 Oscar-nominated documentary, "The Edge of Democracy." Her latest film examines the influence of evangelical Christianity on far-right politics in Brazil. The film premiered out of competition at the 81st Venice International Film Festival to positive reviews and later screened at the 2024 Telluride and New York Film Festivals. Costa, along with producer Alessandra Orofino were both kind enough to speak with us about their work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now available to stream on Netflix. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolas Coppola/Cage is an artistic force in the entertainment industry.  The Actor's Room will highlight the Academy Award winning actor by giving insight into his childhood, early career and other acting accolades.

In the final episode of the Gilded Films podcast, Zā joins Brett and Christian to discuss six films from 1955 that were not nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more episodes and content! The theme music provided for this podcast was composed by Joshua Arnoldy.(4:00) - Gilded Films Trivia(31:25) - Les Diaboliques (44:30) - Kiss Me Deadly(55:15) - The Moon Has Risen(1:05:05) - The Night of the Hunter(1:21:05) - Smiles of a Summer Night(1:33:00) - Summertime(1:45:55) Honorable/Dishonorable Mentions(2:07:35) Personal Awards(2:20:20) - Final Thoughts on Gilded Films

Jena Friedman is an Academy Award-nominated writer, comedian, and creator behind critically acclaimed series such as TRUE CRIME STORY: INDEFENSIBLE on AMC+, SOFT FOCUS on Adult Swim, and co-writer of BORAT 2: Subsequent Movie Film, which garnered her an Oscar nomination. Her writing credits include Netflix's NOBODY WANTS THIS, ABC's THE CONNERS, and she served as a field producer for THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART and writer for THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. A contributing writer to THE NEW YORKER, Jena's bestselling debut book, Not Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera., was published by Simon & Schuster in 2023. She has appeared on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT, CONAN, THE NIGHTLY SHOW WITH LARRY WILMORE, and in the Sundance hit film PALM SPRINGS. Her first stand-up special and Edinburgh show, AMERICAN C*NT, was named one of the Top Ten Comedy Specials by Paste Magazine in 2016, and her sold-out follow-up, MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE, was critically-acclaimed. Her 2022 show, LADYKILLER, was ranked #2 in Decider's "Ten Best Stand-Up Specials of 2022." Her new show MOTHERF*CKER is now out, also performing in Edinburgh so check it out! We chat about her new comedy shows in Edinburgh, fake copies of her book, not playing the ‘game', John McAfee, grief, writing for Roseanne*, working on Jon Stewart, life changing moments from Conan, being kicked out of improv, working on Borat 2 plus plenty more!   Check Jena out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenafriedman Website: http://www.jenafriedman.com/ Tickets including Edinburgh: http://www.jenafriedman.com/tour.html Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Not-Funny/Jena-Friedman/9781982178291?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac1mm--WCiwGjnjAeZhpZalCe-0A66YNFrdA6iA6QSWflvK-r0wpxmyBFqqGw_aem_NEQ4unGsoT17fMPMGVCbDg   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jenafriedman   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JenaFriedman2 John McAfee interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfe4Fjf3sds Substack: https://jenafriedman.substack.com/ ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/ and @Michael_Kahan on Insta & Twitter to keep up to date with the latest info. https://www.instagram.com/michael_kahan/ https://twitter.com/Michael_Kahan

fWotD Episode 2992: William Hanna Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 14 July 2025, is William Hanna.William Denby Hanna (July 14, 1910 – March 22, 2001) was an American animator, voice actor, and musician who is best known for co-creating Tom and Jerry and providing the vocal effects for the series' title characters. Alongside Joseph Barbera, he also founded the animation studio and production company Hanna-Barbera.Hanna joined the Harman and Ising animation studio in 1930 and steadily gained skill and prominence while working on cartoons such as Captain and the Kids. In 1937, while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Hanna met Barbera. In 1957, they co-founded Hanna-Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, creating or producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna-Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained heads of the company until 1991. At that time, the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.Tom and Jerry won seven Academy Awards, while Hanna and Barbera were nominated for two others and won eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoons have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna-Barbera's shows had a worldwide audience of over 300 million people in their 1960s heyday, and have been translated into more than 28 languages.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:54 UTC on Monday, 14 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see William Hanna on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Joanna.

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On episode 295 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson and AwardsWatch contributor Griffin Schiller to review the latest film from director James Gunn, Superman, starring David Corenswet as the Last Son of Krypton (and Clark Kent, of course), Rachel Brosnahan as intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as evil real estate tycoon turned government-overthrowing villain Lex Luthor. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h38m. We will be back in next week for an Oscar retrospective on the 48th Academy Awards and the films of 1975. Till then, let's get into it. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Ever wonder what it's like to have your film nominated for an Academy Award? Krushan Naik walks us through his experience as a producer/editor of the Oscar-nominated short film Anuja.Support the showFor more information on Lovinder Gill's best-selling book "Scriptcake Secrets" or his public speaking schedule, please check out www.lovinder.com.

Vulture and New York Magazine film critic Bilge Ebiri returns to discuss Bernardo Bertolucci's stunning mood piece Little Buddha, a rich and evocative story of an American family who travel to Bhutan after learning their son may be the reincarnation of the spiritual leader of a group of Tibetan Buddhist monks. The film also chronicles chapters in the life of Siddartha (played by Keanu Reeves) who rejects his life of sheltered privilege after learning of human suffering in order to seek a path of spiritual enlightenment. Exhibiting Berolucci's customary visual richness - emboldened by breathtaking images from Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vittorio Storaro - and an otherworldly emotional frankness, Little Buddha conjures the sensation and grandeur of a personal spiritual awakening. We discuss the career of Bertolucci and his "Eastern Trilogy" beginning with 1987's Best Picture winner The Last Emperor, in which Bertolucci's fascination with the spiritual and cultural practices of the Asian continent became a personal endeavor into a deeper understanding of his own artistic ethos. Then we unpack the splendid uncannines of Little Buddha and how Bertolucci's directorial mastery allows for a film of constant settling and de-escalation to feel thrilling and proulsive through it's evocation of a preternatural emotionality. Finally, we discuss the west's fascination with the Tibetan independence movement in the 1990s and the American films it inspired during the decade.   Follow Bilge Ebiri on TwitterOrder Little Buddha on 4K or Blu-ray from Kino LorberGet access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish

En el audio de hoy haremos una ruta por la costa pacífica de los Estados Unidos a razón de un reciente viaje. Hablaremos de Los Ángeles, Hollywood, Los Estudios Warner en California y el Olympic National Park y Seattle en el estado de Washington. Hablaremos cine, baloncesto y música y como siempre de comida. Finalmente haremos una reflexiones personales.  Foto: Discovery Park by Fernando Espí Forcén.  Música: Hotel California by The Eagles; Play It Again Sam, Casablancal; Warner Bros; Academy Awards; Outshined by Soundgarden; Something In The Way by Nirvana; Even Flow by Pearl Jam; Man In The Box by Alice in Chains; Where Did You Sleep Last Night performed by Nirvana; Hunger Strike by The Temple of The Dog; Wanderer by Max Richter; To The Stars by Max Richter. 

The U.S. Supreme Court just ended its 2024-2025 term. And along with issuing big decisions in big cases — they also had — in some oral arguments — big laughs. So, time now for our annual end-of-term Supreme Court comedy festival! Hear the top 8 laugh lines from this Supreme Court term – then find out why they were funny — then, find out how they could have been made even funnier still — Then, hear the jokes ranked. How are we going to pull of this daunting comedy feat? Simple: we'll be joined a very special guest — an actual comedy professional - to walk us through all this year's SCOTUS humor. It's legendary — and hilarious — comedy writer, Jon Macks. You've heard Jon Macks' work on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," the Academy Awards – and his jokes told by Chris Rock, Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Ricky Gervais … and, over the years, by many, many politicians. And now you can hear him in this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly." • What got big Supreme Court laughs this term – and why? • What does Jon Macks think of the jokes – rated and ranked? • Would the joke have worked at a comedy club? • And how would Jon Macks have told the joke if he were a Justice on the Supreme Court? Find out in "The Weekly." So - throw your head back and roar in laughter with Supreme Court justices — and find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack It was an fantastic to be rejoined by Academy Award nominated filmmaker, former stuntwoman and fellow troublemaker, Lexi Alexander, to discuss the role of art, acts like Kneecap, Bob Vylan, the use and misuse of cultural capital and the distraction theatre that Govts use in order to not address the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Lexi is the best of us! The Prof Richard Murphy podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-133571593 Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-132827532

Colbert jumps on the podcast to play another round of "Celebrity Boss" and reveals what life is really like in the limelight. And verified celebrity and Academy Award winner Julia Roberts returns to The Late Show to tell Stephen about playing Martha Mitchell in the Starz series, “Gaslit,” which takes place in the Watergate era. Julia Roberts' interview originally aired April 18th, 2022. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, the boys get trippy with the 1980 psychedelic sci-fi transformation drama “Altered States”, a film so divisive that writer Paddy Chayefsky put his three Oscars in a closet and penned his adaptation of his own novel under a pseudonym. The Ken Russell-directed film introduced the film world to William Hurt and let Bob Balaban keep his beard, and it also unleashed Bigfoot on major metropolises. We also revisit F1: The Movie, give some context to the film year 1980, before engaging in our featured conversation. Grab a beer and give us a listen!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro + News; 6:55 Jeff's mini-reviews of “F1: The Movie”; 18:08 1980 Year in Review; 37:30 Films of 1980: “Altered States”; 1:17:14 What You Been Watching?; 1:24:55 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Jordan Cronenweth, Blair Brown, Charles Haid.  Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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Julian, Madeline and Emilio pop some Asti Spumante and welcome back podcast favorite and social media maven Jamie Homs to talk 'Moonstruck', the beloved 1987 romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.  A "Suggestion Box" entry from Madeline, the group makes time to highlight the film's musician-turned-actor Cher, and her lauded and iconic turn as Loretta Castorini.  The group also dives into the film's universal themes of family, relationships and love, breakdown the multiple love triangles, rave about other sensational performances, enjoy the witty script, and share some of their favorite moments and small details.   How many times can we say we were "struck" by something while talking about this film?  More than we realized!     Listeners... Is there a movie that you make a point to watch at least once a year? Let us know here, and we'll share your responses on an upcoming episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfR_LEmL8gn-ZVTYtZ30OY-BK3o5rxUEgTKk1PPj_8dF7ILw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102380210702143385882Be sure to follow Jamie Homs!  Her awesome film-related content can be found on Tik Tok and Instagram at jamie.homs If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

This week on "The Dana Buckler Show," host Dana Buckler sits down with veteran cinematographer Jordy Klein Jr. for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career and the enduring legacy of his father, the legendary Jordan Klein Sr. The episode features a significant focus on Klein Jr.'s work on the 1987 cult classic, "Jaws: The Revenge."Listeners will be treated to a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the world of filmmaking through the eyes of a second-generation Hollywood professional. Klein Jr. shares heartfelt anecdotes about his father, an Academy Award-winning pioneer in underwater cinematography, painting a vivid picture of a life steeped in cinematic innovation.The conversation then navigates through Klein Jr.'s own impressive career, from his early days in the industry to his current role as a sought-after director of photography for major films, television shows, and documentaries.The deepest dive of the episode is reserved for a detailed discussion of Klein Jr.'s experience as an underwater camera operator on "Jaws: The Revenge." Fans of the iconic franchise will be captivated by the inside stories and technical challenges involved in bringing the vengeful shark to life. This segment offers a unique perspective on one of the most talked-about films of the 1980s.Jordy's Website : https://www.jordy.com/      https://xcamaerials.com/Join our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/danabucklershowJoin my Patreon for early access to all episodes, plus a new exclusive podcast, go to Patreon.com/howisthismovieHelp Support our work : Cash App $DanaBuckler or Venmo @DanaABuckler Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast platform by going to https://linktr.ee/DanaBucklerShowJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/danabucklershowJoin Our Patreon for early access to all episodes, plus a new exclusive podcast, go to Patreon.com/howisthismovie

Writer/Activist Steve Skovan talks about his work with Ralph Nader, his substack “Bits and Pieces”, his dad being a comic inspiration, the trouble with politics, Public Citizen a progressive consumer rights group, starting as a stand-up, and how a football coach changed his life without molesting him.Bio:  ​​Steve Skrovan has worked as a stand-up comedian, actor, and TV comedy writer since the early eighties. He has written for many shows, most notably, Seinfeld, Hot in Cleveland, Til Death, Wendell and Vinnie, School of Rock, and the entire nine-year run of Everybody Loves Raymond, a show which he has also adapted internationally in Russia, Israel, and India. He is also co-director/writer/producer of An Unreasonable Man, a documentary about the career of legendary consumer advocate and third-party presidential candidate, Ralph Nader, which was not only an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival but also made the “shortlist” for Academy Award consideration in the documentary category. In 2005, he co-produced the TBS environmental special “Earth to America.”  In addition, Steve co-hosts the weekly radio show Ralph Nader Radio Hour, which runs on the Pacifica network and various other independent radio stations as well as being available on all podcast platforms. He is a board member of the non-partisan public interest organization Public Citizen in Washington DC.

Send us a textElse Jerusalem's Red House Alley is a riveting exposé of the sex industry in fin-de-siècle Vienna. A bestseller upon its 1909 publication, the novel was banned by the Nazis in 1933 (along with its 1928 film adaptation) and fell into obscurity. Boiler House Press published the first full English translation of this landmark work last year, and translator Stephanie Gorrell Ortega joins us to discuss Jerusalem's richly-drawn account of brothel workers (based on accounts from real prostitutes). We also draw comparisons with this year's Academy Award-winning “Best Picture,” Anora. Mentioned in this episode:Red House Alley by Else JerusalemLife and photos of Else JerusalemAnoraThe Diary of a Lost Girl by Margarite BöhmeThe DIary of a Lost Girl filmYoung Vienna movementRebellion in the Brothel documentary about the Regina Riehl trialCelestina TruxaFelix SaltenHermann BahrArthur SchnitzlerKarl WittgensteinLudwig WittgensteinPretty BabyDavid CopperfieldLost Ladies of Lit Episode No. 106 on Dirty Helen CromwellLost Ladies of Lit Episode No. 197 on Helen Tracy Lowe PorterSupport the showFor episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comSubscribe to our substack newsletter. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

Send us a textBrothers Paul & Pete review "Ballerina: From the World of John Wick", starring Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves, and Ian McShane.Next, they review "How to Train Your Dragon", the live-action remake of the Dreamworks Animation classic, starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler.Then, they review "Materialists", the new Romance drama written and directed by Academy Award nominated Celine Song, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.Next, they review "28 Days Later", starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes.Then, they review "The Unholy Trinity", a western starring Pierce Brosnan, Samuel L. Jackson, and Brandon Lessard.Next, Pete reviews "Life of Chuck", starring Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, and Benjamin Pajak.Then, they review "Echo Valley", a new thriler on Apple TV+ starring Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, and Domhnall Gleeson.Next, Paul reviews "Final Destination: Bloodlines", starring Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Rya KihlstedtThen, they review "Deep Cover", the Amazon Prime comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed.Lastly, Pete reviews "Mountainhead",  starring Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Corey Michael Smith.To listen on Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aaaction-podcast/id1634666134To listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L78fn3C6RlKKdUihtiLyR?si=f31450db95724290Please make sure to like and subscribe to the Aaaction Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJFoiUHvdbaHaiIfN37BaQ#aaactionpodcast #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #moviepodcast #newmovie  #amc #amctheatres #alist #amcpass #ballerina #johnwick #anadearmas #keanureeves #howtotrainyourdragon #dreamworks #materialists #28dayslater #finaldestinationbloodlines #mountainhead #deepcover #amazonprime #echovalley #lifeofchuck #unholytrinity

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová of The Swell Season feel no need to write every day. They both wait patiently for a spark. "I have no worries if I don't write anything. I'm available 24/7," Hansard says. "I never noodle, never rehearse, never just play around." For Irglová, she feels a current. "There's something calling me to the piano. There's a feeling. I plant the seed, then let it ruminate by doing something else like taking a walk," she says. Both can write most anywhere. Hansard wrote his song "Her Mercy" while waiting at a baggage claim in New Zealand. Irglová only needs space: she can't write in a busy place, which is why Iceland, where she lives, is ideal.The Swell Season won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly". Their latest album is Forward.

Damon has had series regular roles in The Big Door Prize, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey starring Samuel L. Jackson (both for Apple TV), Black Lightning (CW), Criminal Minds (CBS), The Player (NBC), The Divide (AMC), Prime Suspect (NBC), Dick Wolf's Deadline (NBC), Strange Brew (FOX), and Finkleman (NBC), as well as guest star/recurring appearances on Happy Face (Paramount+), as well as Your Honor (Showtime), Super Pumped (Showtime), The Comey Rule (Showtime), Dirty, John (Bravo), Goliath (Amazon), Bates Motel (A&E),The Newsroom (HBO), Suits (USA), Empire (FOX), Rake (FOX), Law & Order (NBC), Law & Order Criminal Intent (NBC), Conviction (NBC), The Unusuals (ABC), Hack (CBS), Third Watch (NBC), and Drift (ABC). He appears in the upcoming Lear Rex, starring Al Pacino and The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli, as well as Damien Chazelle's Academy Award-winning films Whiplash and LaLa Land, This is Forty, The Last Airbender, Helen at Risk, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, Unfaithful, The Loretta Claiborne Story, and Nicki Micheaux's Summer of Violence. As a conductor, he was appointed the first-ever Principal Guest Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops. He served as American Conducting Fellow of the Houston Symphony and held the post of assistant conductor of the Kansas City Symphony. His conducting appearances include the Boston Pops, Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Detroit Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Toledo Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony, Florida Orchestra, San Diego Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Princeton Symphony, Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, NHK Orchestra of Tokyo, Orquesta Filarmonica de UNAM, Charlottesville Symphony, Brass Band of Battle Creek, NYU Steinhardt Orchestra, Kinhaven Music School, Vermont Music Festival, Michigan Youth Arts Festival, Brevard Music Center, and Sphinx Symphony as part of the 12th annual Sphinx Competition. 

Once again the NYTimes crossword has set a new high bar, thanks to the dynamic duo of Zhou Zhang and Kevin Curry. This magnificent opus featured a puzzle within a puzzle, surrounded by a sea of crisp and amusing clues -- just a delight. If there was an Academy Award for best crossword in a major newspaper, this would definitely get the nom.Show note imagery: GIZA, home of the SphinxWe love feedback! Send us a text...Contact Info:We love listener mail! Drop us a line, crosswordpodcast@icloud.com.Also, we're on FaceBook, so feel free to drop by there and strike up a conversation!

Welcome back to another episode of the Video Store Podcast, where we love sharing about the films that mean the most to us. Today, in honor of my fortieth birthday, I'm going to share with you four of the films that have shaped my life in varying ways. I hope you enjoy these films as much as I do, or at minimum, appreciate why I appreciate them. Sleeping Beauty (1959)First up is the 1959 Disney animated classic, Sleeping Beauty. This is perhaps the most gorgeous animated film Disney has ever produced. Nearly a decade to create, it is a genuine testament to the commitment to quality that Disney had at the time. With a leading lady from my hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, Sleeping Beauty has a certain intangible draw for me and influenced my view of art, animation, and aesthetics, which is why it makes the staff picks wall this week. Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) A combo of animation, live action, film noir, and comedy, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a laugh-a-minute satire full of puns, double entendres, and sheer joy. It gave me my sense of humor, an appreciation for satire, and a lifelong desire to be a cartoon character, or at the very least, act like one. It was nominated for 7 Academy Awards and won 4 of them, making it perhaps one of the silliest films to win an Oscar. Star Trek (2009)J. J. Abrams' 2009 Star Trek reboot literally changed my life and career trajectory. This film breathed life into the Star Trek franchise, and for me, gave me my biggest fandom. I am a better human being because of my love for Star Trek, and it's all because of this film. Live long and prosper, and join me on the couch for the film that began my deep dive into the Star Trek fandom. The Marvels (2023)A Marvel film that puts women at the forefront, is directed by a woman, written by women, where the women are allowed to be women, is exactly what this lifelong nerd girl needed. A film about family, personal responsibility, fandom, and hero worship, Nia DaCosta's The Marvels is fun and silly, while simultaneously thoughtful and refreshingly different from the majority of the superhero film genre. If you missed this one, give it a look, or at least try to understand why this film matters so much to me and to so many other women and girls. It's my Barbie. Thanks for joining me for my fortieth birthday celebration today on the Video Store Podcast. Since you were kind enough to hear out four of my favorite and most influential films, I would love to hear about the films that helped shape you, too. Leave me a comment and tell me all about them. Happy my birthday to you, from all of us at the Video Store Podcast. Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com

ENTERTAINING SHORT FILMS is a new category on the RPA Network, which features indie short films for your enjoyment! We applaud these creators! A series of failed Captcha tests plunges a woman into a strange new reality. Winner of the 2025 Academy Award for Best Live-Action Short.

We meet John Cameron Mitchell, groundbreaking American actor, writer and director best known for creating, directing and starring in the Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), a film adaptation of the off-Broadway stage production he co-wrote with composer Stephen Trask. In 1998, he co-created Hedwig and the Angry Inch, a genre-defying rock musical about a genderqueer East German singer navigating identity, love, and fame. The show became an off-Broadway sensation, earning a cult following. In 2001, Mitchell directed and reprised his role as Hedwig in the film adaptation, which won the Best Director Award and Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. The film's success cemented his status as a visionary filmmaker.Following Hedwig, Mitchell directed Shortbus (2006), a provocative indie film exploring sexuality and relationships through an ensemble cast. In 2010, he directed Rabbit Hole, starring Nicole Kidman, a deeply emotional drama about grief, which earned Kidman an Academy Award nomination.Marking 25 years since the London premiere of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, theatrical icon John Cameron Mitchell presents a spectacular one-night-only celebration of his career and of the cult classic that rocked the foundations of music theatre forever. On Tuesday 8th July, the two time Tony Award-winning star of stage and screen will take to the West End stage for the very first time, joined by a host of incredible special guests including Boy George, Divina de Campo, Michael Cerveris, Nakhane, Martin Tomlinson and Mason Alexander Park.Expect the unexpected – from the glittering glam that rocked him as a boy living in early 70's Scotland, to gut-punching ballads spanning Off-Broadway, Broadway, Hollywood and beyond — as Mitchell opens his heart and history to the city that first embraced Hedwig a quarter-century ago.Dress to Express as we celebrate the transformative power of music, love and radical self-expression. London, it's been a long time coming, are we ready to ‘Pull that wig down off the shelf'?! Visit: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/john-cameron-mitchell/Follow: @JohnCameronMitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Sinise's stage, film and television career has spanned more than four decades. In 1974, at 18 years old, he co-founded Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company. 20 years later, for his performance as Lt Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump, he received nominations for Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild and Academy Awards, and earned the Best Supporting Actor Award from the National Board of Review and the Commander's Award from the Disabled American Veterans. Other film credits include Apollo 13, Ransom, Snake Eyes, Impostor, The Green Mile, Mission to Mars and The Human Stain. For over 40 years, Gary has stood as an advocate on behalf of America's service members. In 2003, after several USO handshake tours, he formed the “Lt. Dan Band” and began entertaining troops serving at home and abroad. Over the years, the 13-piece cover band has performed hundreds of shows for charities and fundraisers supporting wounded heroes, Gold Star families, veterans and troops around the world. In 2011, to expand upon his individual efforts, he established the Gary Sinise Foundation with the mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, Gold Star families and those in need. The foundation remains committed to finding new and exciting ways to give back to those who sacrifice for our nation and encouraging others to do the same has become his personal quest and what he hopes will endure as a legacy of service to others. In 2008, he was given the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian honor awarded to citizens for exemplary deeds performed in service of the nation. He is only the third actor ever to receive this honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karate chop those picket fences and watch out for that severed head because we're discussing Steven Spielberg's Academy Award®-winning blockbuster 'Jaws' (1975) for its 50th anniversary! Tagging in for the conversation is Joe's Murder Made Fiction co-host Jenn Adams, making this a super-sized podcast crossover event!Join us as we go all in on this gem of aquatic horror history, from the source novel's origins (including a review from Fidel Castro???) to the infamously troubled film production and the real-life stories that inspired the story.Plus: a queer reading of our three male leads, discussing the importance of John Williams' score, sympathy for Mr. Mayor (huh?), and the ultimate question: can sharks commit murder?References: > Matthew Belinkie. "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Phallic Symbol: Jaws As a Journey from Impotence to Manhood." Overthinking It.com> Jen Corrigan. “Three Men on a Boat” It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror. Accessed via Electic Lit.Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on BlueSky, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, Bloody FM or join the Facebook Group or brand new Horror Queers Discord to get in touch with other listeners.> Trace: @tracedthurman (BlueSky)/ @tracedthurman (Instagram)> Joe: @joelipsett (BlueSky) / @bstolemyremote (Instagram) > Jenn: @jennferatu (BlueSky) / @jennferatu (Instagram) / Losers Club (Apple) / Lady Killers (Apple)> Murder Made Fiction: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Bloody FMBe sure to support the boys on Patreon!  Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada 

Meet Jim Rash - actor, comedian, screenwriter, and filmmaker. You may recognize him as his role as Dean Craig Pelton on Community, a role which he was nominated for at the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2012. He co-wrote The Descendants (2011), for which he received the Academy Award, Independent Spirit Award, and Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. We had an absolutely wonderful conversation and I hope you enJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patricia Arquette is a 4th generation actor. She received the Academy Award for her work in “Boyhood,” the critically acclaimed 12-year project from Richard Linklater, for which she also won the Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG, New York Film Critics Circle, Los Angeles Film Critics, and Independent Spirit Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture.Patricia will make her directing debut this summer with GONZO GIRL, a feature film based on the best-selling novel by Cheryl Della Pietra, which will star Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone, Ray Nicholson and Patricia Arquette.  Her credits include: Severance, Boyhood, Medium, and Escape at Dannemora.Camila Morrone recently received her first Emmy Award nomination for her performance in Amazon's hit limited series DAISY JONES & THE SIX, produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and based on the popular book of the same name. Her other credits include Mickey and The Bear, Never Goin Back, and Bukowsi.GONZO GIRL - Set in 1992 in Aspen, Colorado, and inspired by a true story, GONZO GIRL follows Alley Russo (Camila Morrone), an aspiring writer who takes on an assistant job to the iconoclast and founder of gonzo journalism, Walker Reade (Willem Dafoe). Alley is thrown headfirst into his psychedelic, drug-fueled world that blurs the boundaries between co-dependence and addiction. Witnessing her literary hero's fading glory, she falls deeper into his chaotic world and tries to help him finish his long-awaited novel – by any means necessary.” Starring: Willem Dafoe, Camila Morrone, Patricia Arquette, Elizabeth Lail, Ray Nicholson, Leila George, James UrbaniakDirected by: Patricia ArquetteIn this episode, we talk about:First role in the Entertainment industryWhat drew both of these women to their roles in Gonzo GirlHow was it for Patricia to direct Camila in the filmHow Camila changed her approach to auditions that had her booking morePatricia's advice for actors who are auditioning nowWhat made Patricia want to direct this feature filmHow Gonzo Girl is a dramatized adaptation of a highly fictional book based on the experiences of Cheryl Della Pietra who was Hunter S. Thompson's assistantGuest: Connect with Patricia ArquetteConnect with Camila MorroneHost:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out ⁠TRIBECA: Tim Blake Nelson, Andrew Liner and Vincent Grashaw for "BANG BANG"

With July 4th right around the corner, we've got a quartet of radio mysteries involving great figures and moments of American history. Henry Fonda recreates his role of Young Mr. Lincoln in a radio version of the classic film on Academy Award (originally aired on CBS on July 10, 1946). Honest Abe is a lawyer who must clear his wrongfully accused clients of murder. Lee Bowman plays Allan Pinkterton, one of America's most celebrated detectives, as he investigates a case of robbery and murder in “The Pinkerton Man” from The Cavalcade of America (originally aired on NBC on November 18, 1946). A recently released convict falls in with a gang that forges correspondence from historical figures in “Letters from Aaron Burr” from The Whistler (originally aired on CBS on November 20, 1949). And “the man with the action-packed expense account” hunts for a stolen original copy of the Gettysburg Address. Bob Bailey stars as Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in “The Meek Memorial Matter” (AFRS rebroadcast from March 3, 1957).

Brad Pitt (F1 The Movie, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Fight Club) is an Academy Award-winning actor and producer. Brad joins the Armchair Expert to discuss whether it makes him nervous to talk to Dax in public, holding two realities about people he knows that are famous actors, and leaving school one week shy of completing his degree for Hollywood. Brad and Dax talk about getting shut down trying to get his SAG card, still feeling like the kid from Oklahoma learning his way through this whole thing, and why his favorite humor is the most irreverent kind. Brad explains that there's no bummer about being in a Tarantino movie, having to work up a case for insurance that it's actually safer to drive at higher speeds while filming F1 The Movie, and the visceral high of delivering lines at 180 miles per hour.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.