Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Rickman

Welcome back to another magical episode of Not A Bomb. This is the podcast where we go back and reexamine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this week's episode, the guys tackle a film that grossed over $942,000,000, only for the studio to claim it lost them money. That's right, we are talking Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the Potty franchise and one of the bigger hits of the series. So how did the studio claim they lost money on a movie that almost made a billion dollars? Some creative “Hollywood Accounting”, that's how! Brad and Troy do their best to explain how this accounting practice works and why studios use it. You also get to hear their thoughts on one of the most successful and belovied franchises of all time. Full disclsoure - Brad and Troy are novice Harry Potter fans and one of them hasn't ever really liked the films outside of a single entry. Does this discussion change all of that? Listen and find out!Timestamps: Intro - (2:04), Franchise Talk - (9:47), Box Office Results, Critical Response, Hollywood Accounting, and Movie Guide - (19:18), Behind the Camera - (39:19), In Front of the Camera - (42:19), Production and Development - (49:19), Commerical Break - (55:54), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Discussion - (57:51), Is it a Bomb? - (98:27), Listener Feedback - (99:33), and Outro - (109:36)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is directed by David Yates and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson, Richard Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Alan Rickman, Fiona Smith, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, David Thewlis, Emma Thompson, and Julie Walters.If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.Cast: Brad, Troy

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While the dominant conversation around the Magical Wizarding World nowadays is rightfully aimed towards hating J.K Rowling, the Harry Potter book and film series undeniably served as an importance piece of childhood for millions of people. With the rumors of a supposed 'reboot' in store from Warner Brothers (bleh) and the failure of the Fantastic Beasts series - we thought it'd be fun to dip into nostalgia and rank all 8 movies of this franchise from worst to best. The Harry Potter films starred: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grant, Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman, Robbie Coltrane, Maggie Smith, Tom Felton, Harry Melling, David Thewlis, and many more. Sorcerers/Philosophers Stone - Chamber of Secrets - Prisoner of Azkaban - Goblet of Fire - Order of the Phoenix - Half-Blood Prince - Deathly Hallows Pt. I & II * Consider subscribing to our show! Leave us a rating and review as well! You can also find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090425888936 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thewhitestguys TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodudesbrewsreviews?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/thewhitestguys/

Hosts Mat Bradley-Tschirgi and Thrasher, and Jersey Jason discuss Hary Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the Harry Potter show. Starring Rupert Grint, Evanna Lynch, Daniel Radcliffe, Alan Rickman, and Emma Watson. Harry Potter is expelled from Hogwarts and joins a secret society to try and stop Lord Voldemort's return. More of a legal thriller than one might suspect, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix cuts down the longest book in the series to a lean (by Harry Potter standards) 138 minutes. Imelda Staunton is especially good as the stubborn teacher Dolores Umbridge. While at times it feels a bit like filler (can't Harry Potter fight Voldemort and finish him off already?), the more adult themes make this a rather cracking entry. Sequelcast 2 and Friends is part of the Tokyo Beat Podcast Network. Follow the show on Twitter @Sequelcast2 Buy Mat's books (The Films of Uwe Boll, Podcast You Nerd!) Buy Thrasher's tabletop RPG supplements from DriveThruRPG Watch award-winning filmmaker Alex Miller's YouTube series The Trailer Project Theme song by Marc with a C Episode analytics

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"Yer a wizard, Harry." An orphaned boy enrolls in a school of wizardry, where he learns the truth about himself, his family and the terrible evil that haunts the magical world. #HarryPotterandtheSorcerersStone #wizardingworld Join the Watchers as we review the first movie from the Wizarding World franchise, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) is a British fantasy movie based on the novel by J.K. Rowling starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Rickman and Tom Felton. Brittany's Magic Trunk ✨ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrittanysMagicTrunk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittsmagictrunk/ OllivAmber's Wands ✨ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OllivAmbersWands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ollivambers.wands/ Harry Potter 20th Anniversary - Return to Hogwarts review: https://youtube.com/live/GiNW9pD_5uk?feature=share Subscribe, rate and review! Follow The Watchers in the Basement on social media! Use #WatchersBasement to comment about the show! facebook.com/watchersbasement twitter.com/WatchBasement instagram.com/watchersbasement

Episode 131 of Tom Clark's 6M Podcast focuses on Galaxy Quest. Tom and Phil Lindsey dive into the science fiction comedy starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman, with a full cast breakdown, plus character analysis and story discussion. All this and much more! For more from Tom Clark, check out the links below: 6M Podcast on Twitter Tom Clark on Twitter Tom Clark's 6M Podcast Merchandise Tom Clark's 6M Podcast on Facebook Tom Clark's Main Event Tom Clark on Wrestling Rumors   © Boink Studios 2023

Episode 99 is here, and this week, Liam and Rob look back at one of the most beloved blockbusters of the 90s. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves might well be a decidedly flawed movie, but it remains one that is arguably all the better for its idiosyncrasies - whether it be Costner's LA accent, Christian Slater's hair or the fact that, despite being quite brilliant, Alan Rickman is acting in a completely different movie to everyone else on screen. Yes, Prince of Thieves is far from perfect, but there is a reason why Costner remains the de facto Robin Hood for a generation of moviegoers. 

Bonnie and Felicia discuss the Diaries of Alan Rickman! Join us next month, the book club is open to all live last Tuesday of the month!

This memoir represents Tom Felton's reflection on his own life growing up in the film industry, including the iconic role of Draco Malfoy that he is probably most known for, though he's been in other films and in television. He focuses a lot of the memoir on his time filming the Harry Potter movies, which isn't surprising because those films took up a significant portion of his adolescence. He tells the readers about many of the actors that had significant influence on him, including Alan Rickman, who played Severus Snape, Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, who both played Dumbledore, and a few actors got more minor mentions in the memoir: Matthew Lewis who played Neville, Jamie Waylett and Josh Herdman who played Crabbe and Goyle, and of course Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson who played Ron, Harry, and Hermione. For the rest of the memoir, we get a glimpse of the projects before Harry Potter, the projects after, and some of his personal life, struggles with mental health, and friendships that meant a lot to him.What motivated Tom to share his story? How did his memoir compare to others we've read? Join us as we discuss these questions and more in episode two of season two of our spoiler-filled podcast.Questions: The questions discussed in this episode come from Oprah Daily → https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a31047508/book-club-questions/Great music huh?! The music for the intro and outro are segments from a song titled "Busy City" by TrackTribe, which was accessed through the YouTube audio library.Coming up next: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnInterested in starting your own podcast? Sign up with Buzzsprout using our referral code and we'll both get a $20 amazon gift card! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1894341

On this episode of Shelf Care: The Podcast, host Susan Maguire talks to Indianapolis (IL) Public Library's Montoya Barker about all things book group—selecting titles, leading a group, and all kinds of other stuff. Then, Susan chats with Booklist Audio Editor Heather Booth about what she's reading and loving. Here's what we talked about: The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper, by Hallie Rubenhold Miss Benson's Beetle, by Rachel Joyce The House in the Cerulean Sea, by TJ Klune The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires, by Grady Hendrix Artemis, by Andy Weir Becoming, by Michelle Obama Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, by Alan Rickman Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster, by Adam Higginbotham Suburban Hell, by Maureen Kilmer Rules of Engagement, by Christine Dodd The Rewind, by Allison Winn Scotch, read by Julia Whelan and MacLeod Andrews The Passenger, by Cormac McCarthy, read by Julia Whelan and MacLeod Andrews Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk, by Buddy Levy, read by Will Damron Dear Prudence: Liberating Lessons from Slate.com's Beloved Advice Column, by Daniel M. Lavery Paris, by Paris Hilton

Rob and Peter attempt to talk sports, a dead Alan Rickman calls in from Cuba,  Alec Baldwin gets charged and Frederick Slack hosts the "Animal Kingdom of Penises Game".Special Guests: Frederick Slack, "Alan Rickman" www.ricoandtheman.com TWITTER: @RICOANDTHEMAN EMAIL: ricomanpodcast@gmail.com EVERYTHING ELSE: https://linktr.ee/Ricoandtheman

Starring - Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell, Enrico Colantoni, Robin Sachs; Directed By - Dean Parisot; Written By - David Howard; Music - David Newman; Cinematography - Jerzy Zielinski; Editing -  Don ZimmermanWebsite: https://amoviepodcast.com/Twitter: @ItsaFilmPodcastInstagram: @toomanycaptainsproductions

Kevin peaking, Rufus with the side eye, and Alan Rickman continues to be great. special guest: Travis Bow from Warchmen Minute

In the first of 2 episodes, Hodgepod with Rob Fredette looks back at the movie Die Hard. Rob and Shawn Donovan talk about John McClane played by Bruce Willis and Hans Gruber played by Alan Rickman. Rob and Shawn discuss: -Bruce Willis cast perfectly as John McClane -Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber in his first feature film. -How Hans Gruber made the movie what it is -Movies in 1988 that Die Hard competed against -How this movie was different than most action films and how Die Hard changed the action film genre -How humor was inserted perfectly during tense scenes -How critics gave their reviews good and bad -Hans terrorist team -Great scenes that flowed perfectly https://bestlifeonline.com/die-hard-facts/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard https://www.reelviews.net/reelviews/die-hard https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/die-hard-1988 https://leonardmaltin.com/die-hard-1988/ Directed by John McTiernan Screenplay by • Jeb Stuart • Steven E. de Souza Based on Nothing Lasts Forever by Roderick Thorp Produced by • Lawrence Gordon • Joel Silver

HAPPY FREAKING NEW YEAR EVERYONE - both Alex and Austin hope that you had a great holiday season and that you've shaken off your hangovers to put your focus into your resolutions and goals going forward into 2023. With this episode we're finally talking about the classic John McTiernan action film with controversial "Christmas" status - DIE HARD. This film starring Bruce Willis as John McClane and Alan Rickman as Hans Gruber takes a simple terrorist/hostage situation in a closed location and believably delivers tons of 80's action fun with a TIGHT script. We hadn't hung out in awhile so the first 8 minutes or so is us catching up on a variety of topics - reflections on New Years, the things we got for Christmas, starting a band, Garth Brooks being "the man", and the star signs who are gonna have the luckiest 2023. Also, Austin opens up a gift from Alex ON THE AIR (spoiler, it's a vinyl of Floating Points, London Symphony Orchestra, and Pharaoh Sanders. We'd like to thank ya'll for listening to Two Dudes, Brews and Reviews. If you'd like to reach out to us - our Instagram and Twitter handle is @thewhitestguys and we're on TikTok as @twodudesbrewsreviews. Feel free to shoot us a message!

We're kicking off season 2 with a sci-fi film month, starting with one of our all-time favorites, fake Star Trek masterpiece Galaxy Quest! We welcome Katherine Pyeatt to discuss Star Trek fandom, the majestic Alan Rickman, celebrity restroom encounters, Galaxy Quest's influence on the Kelvin timeline, our love for the Thermians whether in human or octopus form, and the awesome intersection of fantasy and reality that makes this movie so great. By Grabthar's hammer, what an episode!

Hi! I am doing the stand up comedy in southeast PA on Friday Jan 13. Get tickets !  Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more   See John Fugelsang in Garrison NY on Jan 21    He's been murdered on CSI, interviewed 2 Beatles on separate continents in the same week, and famously once got Mitt Romney's advisor to call Governor Romney an 'etch a sketch' on CNN. Actor, comedian & broadcaster John Fugelsang hosts 'Tell Me Everything" weekdays on SiriusXM Insight #121. He recently performed in 'The Bill of Rights Concert" alongside Lewis Black & Dick Gregory which aired on AXS.   He's also appeared at Montreal's ‘Just for Laughs' Festival, HBO's U.S Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, hosted America's Funniest Home Videos for ABC and Bill Maher called him ‘one of my favorite comedians'.   Film/TV credits include 'Price Check' opposite Parker Posey, "Becker," "Providence," "Coyote Ugly,"  the religious standup performance film "The Coexist Comedy Tour" (which won Best Documentary at the NYC Vision Fest film festival).  He appears in the upcoming features "The Girl On The Train," "Maggie Black," and he plays two roles in the romantic comedy ‘The Whole Truth' starring Elisabeth Rohm and Eric Roberts.   He's interviewed Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Pete Townshend, Brian Wilson, Yoko Ono, Willie Nelson, Tony Bennett, Alan Rickman, Joey Ramone, Carlos Santana, James Taylor, Bo Diddley, Stevie Nicks, Robbie Robertson, Ravi Shankar, Beyonce Knowles, Olivia Harrison, Garth Brooks, William Hurt, Helen Hunt, Ashanti, John Fogerty, William Shatner, Sen. Trent Lott, Sen. Tom Daschle, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Ed Asner, Nile Rogers, Michael Moore, JK Simmons, Valerie Plame, Ethan Hawke, Brian Dennehy, Mavis Staples, Joel Grey, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Lily Tomlin,  Dave Matthews, Terrence McNally, Stanley Tucci, Michael Shannon, Noel Gallagher,  Jeff Daniels, Rita Moreno, & Carl Reiner.  His interview with George Harrison included JF persuading George to play several songs on acoustic guitar.  This proved to be George's final televised appearance and was broadcast as "The Last Performance."   His new film "Dream On," a road trip in search of the American Dream, was named "Best Documentary" at the NY Independent Film Festival.   Directed by 2 time Oscar nominee Roger Weisberg, the film examines the current state of the American Dream while retracing the journey Alexis de Tocqueville made while writing 'Democracy in America.'   The film features 200 interviews in 55 cities in 17 states, including Mike Huckabee, Barney Frank & Paul Krugman and premieres on PBS Election Day Eve.   Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page

Cassian Elwes began his producing career with 1984's Oxford Blues, starring Rob Lowe and Ally Sheedy, and has enjoyed continuing success in film. His earlier roles include Men at Work with Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen, The Chase with Charlie Sheen, Kristy Swanson, and Henry Rollins, and The Dark Backward with Judd Nelson, Bill Paxton, and Rob Lowe.In 1989 he produced the independent film Never on Tuesday, which featured a cast of cameos including Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Nicolas Cage, and Cary Elwes.The Hollywood Reporter has said that Elwes was "involved in a virtual who's who of every great independent film of the last ten years." with films such as Thank You for Smoking, Half Nelson, and Frozen River (the last two of which garnered Oscar nominations for Ryan Gosling and Melissa Leo, respectively)."What people lose sight of," Elwes said to Screen International, "is that these films cost a tenth of the films that they competed against at the Academy Awards.The privilege was the recognition." Elwes is an expert in the field of arranging financing and distribution for independent films, having done so for 283 films during his tenure at William Morris Independent.Since leaving William Morris Independent, Elwes has been involved in arranging financing and distribution for 23 films, including Lawless, directed by John Hillcoat (The Road), starring Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy, and the thriller The Paperboy, directed by Lee Daniels (Precious), starring Matthew McConaughey and Zac Efron.Elwes produced the period drama The Butler, which was directed by Lee Daniels and featured an ensemble cast, including Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Terrence Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Liev Schreiber, Robin Williams, among others.He also produced Dallas Buyers Club starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner, Ain't Them Bodies Saints starring Rooney Mara, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, and Hateship, Loveship starring Kristen Wiig, Guy Pearce, Hailee Steinfeld, and Nick Nolte.On 29 October 2013, Elwes launched the Cassian Elwes Independent Screenwriter Fellowship, in conjunction with The Black List, to award one writer an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2014 Sundance Film Festival and mentorship from Elwes. Elwes and The Black List plan to award the fellowship annually.Please enjoy my conversation with Cassian Elwes.

For December Bonnie and Felicia DOVE into the Dungeon with the lit-RPG book "Dungeon Crawler Carl" by Matt Dinniman! For January 2023 we are reading “Madly Deeply, the Diaries of Alan Rickman”. Join us live last Tuesday of the month on the Geex Discord, or here on the podcast feed shortly after! Thanks for supporting!

Merry Christmas! TOTAL MASSACRE is covering the greatest Christmas movie argument of all time, DIE HARD, with Rowan, Kev, and our very own Santa Claus Brian Smawley. We talk about copaganda, lighting, influence, Alan Rickman's sneer, and good old fashioned American masculinity, what a neat present to open!

We've made it to Digestivo and it really is an experience! Skinned face wearing. Death by eel. Pig (baby) in a blanket. Bridal carries. Angry Will and besotted yet murderous Hannibal. It's obvious why this is Jenn's favorite.  Episode links: Thread about being a published author and a fanfic author https://twitter.com/ruthiewrites91/status/1539280043163140096?t=F48t7xNLmZlvXwMPes0VOA&s=19 Mads Mikkelsen Guide to Dressing In Your 50s https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/gallery/mads-mikkelsen-style-50s KinnPorsche's Kim = Hannibal https://twitter.com/meloncholically/status/1554816559151218688?t=VRVoQRaXarhN4om5wCvhPA&s=19 I Know What You Did podcast https://www.exactlyrightmedia.com/i-saw-what-you-did It's Only Queerbaiting https://twitter.com/wildehack/status/1559982092024365057?t=PKlp0KuDE2lfKUb_8m6voA&s=19 The Yaoi Shelf podcast with Dr. Thomas Baudinette https://anchor.fm/the-yaoi-shelf/episodes/Is-this-Fetishization--With-Special-Guest-Dr--Thomas-Baudinette-e1m74qp Thomas Baudinette https://thomasbaudinette.com/ Tempo https://archiveofourown.org/works/41564694 A Clutch at Balance https://archiveofourown.org/works/42497169 Hallie Rubenhold https://www.hallierubenhold.com/books/ The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37570548-the-five Frock Flicks Mads' historical films https://www.frockflicks.com/mcm-mads-mikkelsen/ Emma Thompson on Alan Rickman https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bo9b0rLQYUc Betwixt the Sheets https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets  Black Georgians https://shows.acast.com/betwixt-the-sheets/episodes/black-georgians

For our latest episode, Gareth of Green and Andrew of Raphael are off to Nottingham Forest to shoot their arrows into Kevin Costner's Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves. Does the script live up to Alan Rickman's hilarious pantomime villain performance, or is the final film as confused as Costner's accent work? Listen on to find out!

MuggleCast returns January 10th with new episodes, but until then we're releasing one of our favorite episodes of Bonus MuggleCast that we initially recorded for Patrons earlier in the year! In this installment, we discuss the late actor Alan Rickman's diary entries about playing Severus Snape in the Harry Potter movies. As you might expect from a diary, he is very candid about his work and the cast members around him. Prepare to be surprised by how he felt while filming each Harry Potter movie! For more installments of Bonus MuggleCast, pledge to our Patreon today at Patreon.com/mugglecast. In 2023, we'll be releasing two Bonus MuggleCast episodes every month!

In this episode we discuss dreams of being a Nepo Baby, Maddy's family trip to the mall, "hilarious" car decals, not getting hit on, the opening 9/11 reference, being a Hugh Gurl, the horrendous fat shaming of Natalie and more, Colin Firth being typecast as the "Hot Cuck", the mindblowing age gap between Keira Knightley and Sam, Mia the receptionist aka the biggest villain in history, how much Liv hated the porn scenes, the horror of Aurelia's sitch, slow dancing with your boss, the creepy (cough cough incestuous) nature of Laura Linney's relationship with her brother, being a "pellow" kid, being jealous of Joanna and SO MUCH MORE!!!

Look, we apologize in advance for how long this episode is, but there is SO. MUCH. HERE. Erika and Paul are diving deep into 2003's Love Actually and, frankly, they may never recover. The highs! The lows! Everything in between! It's all on the table as That Aged Well tackles this Christmas classic!

Lock up your daughters (especially if Colin Firth is moping around with some loose papers), and keep an eye on that randy PM, as we immerse ourselves in the Christmas overindulgence that is Richard Curtis's Love Actually. Can we please stop calling totally normally proportioned Martine McCutcheon chubby? Did Mark, aka the Cue Card Guy, deserve the hate he got for his visual proclamation? And are the porn couple the only healthy relationship in this whole film? Or is it Bill Nighy's aging rockstar and his manager? We're too busy tearing up over the actual people welcoming each other home at Heathrow to come up with any answers. 

In this episode, Hannah, Maisie & Lowri unpack all 9 relationships featured in Love, Actually (2003) and debate which will be hailed the Most Toxic and the Most Wholesome.Love, Actually was written and directed by Richard Curtis and stars Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, Thomas Brodie Sangster, Martine McCutcheon, Bill Nighy and Rowan Atkinson.Next week we'll be taking a short Christmas break, but join us on January 11 where we'll be back to discuss Triangle of Sadness (2022), directed by Ruben Östlund, currently available to watch in cinemas.A transcript of this episode can be found here.Merry Christmas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jem looks into the classic Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman film, Die Hard!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/condensed-histories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kicking off our 100th Episode with a Controversial Christmas Classic — DIE HARD (1988)! For a future-franchised film jam-packed with exciting explosions, it's hard to believe this project was a gamble before it ever went into production. From its humble beginning to creating an iconic action hero, the formation of DIE HARD is nothing short of a surprise for everyone involved. 
//***Discussions include*** State of late ‘80s action films; DIE HARD's early novelization, lengthy writing process & tonality shift; studio demands, production challenges, director's influence & balancing action with comedy; casting stories, main & supporting cast breakdown/interplay; cinematography, stunts, special effects & sound/music; release, reception, sequels & the Is this a Christmas movie debate. Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia & Reginald VelJohnson star in DIE HARD (1988). Directed by John McTiernan. //***Picks of the Week*** • Lindsay's Pick: PRESUMED INNOCENT (1990). Harrison Ford, Bonnie Bedelia, Greta Scacchi, Raul Julia, Brian Dennehy. /// Director by: Alan J.Pakula. • Justin's Pick: RICOCHET (1991). Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Ice-T, Lindsay Wagner, Kevin Pollack. /// Directed by Russell Mulcahy. //***MurrayMoment*** Bill learns a secret Bruce Willis had been holding on to for over 30 years. //***Final Thoughts on DIE HARD*** Next Episode:
Jan. 31, 2023: GROUNDHOG DAY (1993) • Please rate, review & subscribe. • Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube. • //Hosts: Justin Johnson & Lindsay Reber // Music: Matt Pace // Announcer: Mary Timmel // Logo: Beau Shoulders. www.dontpushpausepodcast.com dontpushpausepodcast@gmail.com Be Kind and Rewatch // December 20th, 2022.

Join us for our final episode of 2022 as we discuss three of our favourite films that we associate with, and tend to rewatch, over the festive period. First up, Bill talks about John McTiernan's 1988 Christmas action classic 'Die Hard' starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Second up, Sam discusses Billy Wilder's 1960 film 'The Apartment' starring Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine. Lastly, Michael reminisces about first watching Robin Hardy's 1973 seminal folk horror 'The Wicker Man' on New Year's Eve and how it's become indelibly linked to the end of year celebrations.

What movies did Allen, Scott, Rich, and Hadley pick to watch this holiday? Fatman is a 2020 American black comedy action film written and directed by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms and starring Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. David Gordon Green and Danny McBride serve as executive producers of the film. Gremlins is a 1984 American black comedy horror film directed by Joe Dante, written by Chris Columbus, and starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, Polly Holliday, and Frances Lee McCain, with Howie Mandel providing the voice of Gizmo, the main mogwai character. Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan, with a screenplay by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. Based on the 1979 novel, Nothing Lasts Forever, by Roderick Thorp, it stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Alexander Godunov, and Bonnie Bedelia. Die Hard follows New York City police detective John McClane who is caught up in a terrorist takeover of a Los Angeles skyscraper while visiting his estranged wife. Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Paul Gleason, and Hart Bochner feature in supporting roles A Christmas Story is a 1983 Christmas comedy film directed by Bob Clark and based on Jean Shepherd's semi-fictional anecdotes in his 1966 book In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash, with some elements from his 1971 book Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories And Other Disasters. www.wyrdrealities.net --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wyrd-realities/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wyrd-realities/support

96. Die Hard (1988)Yippee Ki-Yay Mr. Falcon!On this holiday edition of Hate Watch/Great Watch, we tackle a blockbuster alt Christmas classic - Die Hard (1988)! Not exactly a deep cut, but in traditional HWGW fashion, the conversation covers a lot of ground including the flick's lasting influence in TV shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Rick and Morty, and Bob's Burgers; and the greatness of the cast (specifically Alan Rickman and Paul Gleeson), and the role of Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Plus - We question what exactly makes a Die Hard, Hunter invents a few Die Hards and, real talk: Al Powell definitely shot Urkel, right?

Katie and Bridget and special guest(!) our cousin Dave(!) crawl through a vent as they re-watch the classic movie: Die Hard! First and foremost this IS a Christmas movie, that really gets you in the holiday spirit with all the music, Christmas trees, and there's even snow! Well it's actually burning bonds and ash flying from the sky... But that's kind of like snow! Come along as we follow John McClane, a NYC cop who was just trying to crash his estranged wife's Christmas party. He gets roped into saving the day and squaring off against the evil Hans Gruber - a guy who makes it clear that he's a VERY GOOD THIEF! Will John be able to save the day despite being entirely shoeless!? Does Argyle deserve his own laugh track every time he comes into a scene? Released in 1988, this movie helped skyrocket Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman into movie stardom. 

Yippee-Ki-Yay, Slackers! Is it or isn't it? That's the million dollar question. In my humble opinion, "Die Hard" is absolutely a Christmas movie! The setting, themes, and overall story arc...all the ingredients are there for a Christmas movie. It's a little Hallmark, a little "Home Alone", with lots and lots of explosions and generally chaotic action fare. What's not to love? But "Die Hard" isn't the only Christmas themed action flick. A recent Mel Gibson vehicle has made its way into my holiday movie rotation, while a new release starring David Harbour is currently in theaters. Do you have a favorite Christmas action movie? Do you think "Die Hard" qualifies as a Christmas movie? Let me know!Don't forget to subscribe today!

“Benefits of a classical education.” This week we're covering one of the best action films of all time and depending on your POV one of the best Christmas films ever in 1988's “Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. We talk about our favorite scenes, the careers of Willis and Rickman, the Die Hard franchise, and some things we learned about the movie online. We close out the show with some trivia and MVP/6th man of the movie awards. You can follow Dave on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd @ddem2000, Brian is on Twitter @brianvalentine, and Glenn is also on IG and Twitter @glennthompson11. We also have an Instagram and Twitter for the show which is @wasitthatbadpod. If you want to talk movies and TV with us or many other great people join the "Movie and Television Talk" Facebook group by typing that into a group search. Thanks for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/david-demarest9/support

As cinemas return to the world of Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water, so does one of our great actresses: Sigourney Weaver! So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Addison Binek are devoting an entire Double Edged Double Bill to the legendary star of sci-fi, horror and various other genres of film. First, Sigourney Weaver sits behind a desk while the titular robot gains sentience in Chappie! Then, Sigourney Weaver joins Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and a bunch of excited aliens to see if art can imitate life in Galaxy Quest! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How far does Weaver Cred go if she doesn't have much to do? Why is it so hard to create a modern cult classic? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Brendan Fraser? Well, swear by Grabthar's Hammer that you'll cut off that terrible Hugh Jackman mullet and then listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally! We're a proud member of the Talk Film Society Podcast Network!

As cinemas return to the world of Pandora for Avatar: The Way of Water, so does one of our great actresses: Sigourney Weaver! So, Adam, Thomas and special guest Addison Binek are devoting an entire Double Edged Double Bill to the legendary star of sci-fi, horror and various other genres of film. First, Sigourney Weaver sits behind a desk while the titular robot gains sentience in Chappie! Then, Sigourney Weaver joins Tim Allen, Alan Rickman and a bunch of excited aliens to see if art can imitate life in Galaxy Quest! Together, our trio answer the crucial questions. How far does Weaver Cred go if she doesn't have much to do? Why is it so hard to create a modern cult classic? Which two films will they pick for next week's episode all about Brendan Fraser? Well, swear by Grabthar's Hammer that you'll cut off that terrible Hugh Jackman mullet and then listen to find out! Subscribe to our Patreon for $1 a month to get bonus podcasts & polls to choose episode topics and films we cover! patreon.com/dedbpod Follow the show on social media (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) via @dedbpod! Send feedback to doubleedgeddoublebill@gmail.com! Subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Podbean! Our artwork is provided by the amazing Christian Thor Lally!

Original Airdate: 12/17/2020To many, it is perfect; to others, problematic. But is this ensemble Christmas rom-com deserving of the yearly tar-and-feathering it gets from its haters? We're breaking it down in our latest podcast.If you'd like to give your thoughts on this movie or have another movie you feel like Rotten Tomatoes got wrong, email us at RTisWrong@RottenTomatoes.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Deck the halls with cake threats, one-liners and walky-talky man feelings. Set off the explosives powered by international friendship and glass shards of marriage with Die Hard this week. Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

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Neither of us realized going into this how much of a direct spoof of Prince of Thieves Men in Tights is but hey here we are and we make the rules. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves(1991) Directed By Kevin Reynolds. Starring Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Alan Rickman. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhz5aB-u77Q Robin Hood Men in Tights(1993) Directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cary Elwes, Dave Chapple, Amy Yasbeck and Roger Rees. Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX4Ik-cyp-I Twitter: @DoubledFeature Instagram: DoubledFeature Email: DoubledFeaturePodcast@Gmail.com Dan's Twitter: @DannyJenkem Dan's Letterboxd: @DannyJenkem Max's Twitter: @Mac_Dead Max's Letterboxd: @Mac_Dead Executive Producer: Koolaid --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/doubledfeature/message

It's our fourth Harry Potter holiday gift guide episode! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they share their latest favorites Harry Potter-adjacent merchandise. Autobiographical works from several of the films' biggest stars are now published, and certain handcrafted and fan-made items are too good to resist. Looking for the gift that your HP-obsessed friend doesn't already have? Start here, with us, on this week's MuggleCast! This year's holiday gift guide episode features largely Harry Potter-adjacent items for the HP-obsessed friend who has everything, or so they think! We'd like to draw attention to BookShop.org, where with their special Store Locator page you can support your local bookstore through the purchase of books mentioned on this episode, and all books in general. Check it out! This year's fiction recommendations include 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman, the 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan, the 'Simon Snow' trilogy of books by Rainbow Rowell, Michael Scott's 'Immortal Nicholas Flamel' series, and the 'Eerie-on-Sea' mystery books by the delightful Thomas Taylor. MuggleCast Patrons chime in with their favorite fiction recommendations, including a series by a familiar name for some of us. In our "From the Stars" category, Evanna Lynch's Kinder Beauty Box subscription service, her deeply personal autobiography, Bonnie Wright's how-to book 'Go Gently', the posthumously released diaries of Alan Rickman, and Tom Felton's hilarious memoir. Friend of the show Tylor Starr has recently released The Unofficial Harry Potter Vegan Cookbook, with over 75 mouth-watering recipes we can't wait to try. Our fanmade recommendations include Heartwood Wands on Etsy, customized HP Bobbleheads for you or your friends, Expedition Roasters' 'Accio Coffee', Frostbeard Studio's magical assorted candle line, and even these flameless floating candles for your home decoration. Finally, we go truly wild with celebrity prayer candles, celebrity Cameo videos, toilet decals, vintage HP merch from eBay, and more favorites from The New York Puzzle Co.! If you want even more gift ideas, check out our previous gift guides on Episode 444, Episode 493, and Episode 540. If you want to support us, consider asking someone to gift you a subscription to our Patreon! Next week: We return with Chapters 3 and 4 of Chamber of Secrets Chapter-by-Chapter! This week's episode is brought to you by MeUndies! Visit MeUndies.com MuggleCast for 20% off your first order, and free shipping, with a 100% moneyback guarantee!

It was so great talking with Lisa Eichhorn that I asked her about a lot more than Cutter's Way. We discussed her work with John Schlesinger, her friendship with Alan Rickman, and more.

It was so great talking with Lisa Eichhorn that I asked her about a lot more than Cutter's Way. We discussed her work with John Schlesinger, her friendship with Alan Rickman, and more.

Galaxy Quest - Episode 219: Never Give Up, Never Surrender! Get your Beryllium Sphere's ready, listeners, because on a very special episode we're taking a break from our Trek through the Stars and instead taking a Quest through the Galaxy - with Galaxy Quest! The Sci-Fi Parody Film is beloved by Trekkies alike, but does the film still stand out? Tune in to find out! By Grabthar's Hammer - click these links. Insta @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @JoeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/joehasinsta/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/

This person died in 2016, age 69. In an acting career of more than 40 years he played a panoply of characters. He had his early successes in stage works involving the Royal Shakespeare Company. Though he was never nominated for an Academy Award, he shrugged off the value of awards in general. He gained a worldwide audience in “Die Hard,” playing Hans Gruber, the devious, well-spoken terrorist who took over of the fictional Nakatomi Plaza. Today's dead celebrity is Alan Rickman.  Famous & Gravy is created and co-hosted by Amit Kapoor and Michael Osborne. This episode was produced by Jacob Weiss. For updates on the show, please sign up for our mailing list at famousandgravy.com. Also, play our mobile quiz app at deadoraliveapp.com   Links: Transcript of this episode Famous & Gravy official website Dead or Alive Quiz Game Follow our show on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn New York Times obituary for Alan Rickman Emma Thompson tribute to Alan Rickman Kevin Smith tribute to Alan Rickman Hans Gruber fall in Die Hard Alan Rickman's voicemail bit on Family Guy Alan Rickman takes Jimmy Fallon to task Alan Rickman behind the scenes of Harry Potter as Snape

This week the hosts are joined by Andy of Harry Potter Fan Zone, and Chapter by Chapter continues with chapters 13 and 14 of Sorcerer's Stone. Listen as we discuss the real-life origins of Nicolas Flamel, debate whether 'Sorcerer's Stone' or 'Philosopher's Stone' is a better title, and revisit a fan theory about what Dumbledore did with alchemy. Then, the trio visit Hagrid's Hut and Harry uses his powers of persuasion that he may or may not have inherited from Voldemort?! All this and more, including: Welcome back, Andy! Check out Harry Potter Fan Zone, the top Australian HP fan site. News: Many new books are now available including Tom Felton's autobiography, Alan Rickman's posthumous diary, and Order of the Phoenix illustrated by Jim Kay. The hosts discuss which ones they'll be checking out. Main Discussion #1: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 13: Nicolas Flamel 7-Word Summary: Secrets are revealed when chocolate is eaten. We never did find out what work Dumbledore and Nicolas did on alchemy. Did Fantastic Beasts reveal more? We review an old fan theory that we love about Credence's origins. In talking about the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, Andrew explains who was responsible for the title change. Which is better, saying "Sorcerer's Stone" (snappy, alliterative) or "Philosopher's Stone" (boring)? Andy and the American hosts all debate. The hosts review some early Mary GrandPré artwork including an alternate cover that Andy shares with the title "Harry Potter and the School of Magic". In fact, Harry Potter Fan Zone has the most impressive gallery of official artwork, exhaustingly sourced and categorized by Andy. Worth your time to check out! Main Discussion #2: Sorcerer's Stone, Chapter 14: Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback 7-Word Summary: Hagrid reveals illegal practices inside his hut This rare chapter is, in many ways, completely self-contained. The conflict presented is resolved at the end. Life lessons from HP #???: Flattery will get you ev-erywhere! Andrew's new proposal of an HBO Max television show features Hagrid and his pet dragon. We're in love. Hagrid clearly has a soft spot for clearly dangerous creatures. Is this intentional foreshadowing to his plotline in Chamber of Secrets? Is it reckless for Ron not to be honest with Madame Pomfrey about his bite? What if it's magically infected? The scene with Charlie's friends is unspoilt by adaptation. What do we see when we see it in our heads? We close out the chapter with our MVPs of the Week Next Week: It's a MuggleMail episode! Send us your thoughts on our recent chapters or tell us what's on your mind! Quizzitch: Which real-life Wizard Rock artist wrote a classic spurned love ballad titled "1991 - Charlie Weasley" This week's episode is brought to by Stamps.com (Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/mugglecast. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!), BetterHelp (Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/mugglecast), and Shudder (Get your first 30 days free by using code 'mugglecast')!

This week, Liberty and Tirzah discuss Seven Empty Houses, Maybe an Artist, The Diaries of Alan Rickman, and more great books. Enter to win the giveaway for Reading the Stars: Astrology for Book Lovers by Book Riot! Follow All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. And sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Seven Empty Houses by Samanta Schweblin, Megan McDowell (Translator) The Employees: A workplace novel of the 22nd century by Olga Ravn and Martin Aitken Maybe an Artist by Liz Montague Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman Drizzle, Dreams, and Lovestruck Things by Maya Prasad Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken by Nita Tyndall Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura, Philip Gabriel (Translator)  The Wolf Suit by Sid Sharp We Are the Scribes by Randi Pink For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we're busting open our MuggleMail bag as listeners send in owls about the first several chapters of Sorcerer's Stone! We entertain a few What Ifs about Petunia and Dudley and get some enlightening perspectives on Narcissa and Lupin! Hey, Apple Podcast users! You can now subscribe to the show right within the Apple Podcasts app. For $2.99/month, you'll receive early episode releases and ad-free MuggleCast! Thanks in advance for your support. We're opening up our Chapter-by-Chapter MuggleMail bag! Why was Hagrid sent for Harry? How big is the student body at Hogwarts? What happened to both sets of Harry's grandparents? How did Dudley's pigtail finally get removed? Did Harry's Horcrux impact the Dursley's treatment of him? What if... Petunia had magical ability and had been accepted at Hogwarts? What if... Dudley was a wizard? Would Vernon have disowned him? Could House-Elves be responsible for sending the Hogwarts letters? Other MuggleMail covers Leta Lestrange, The Elder Wand, Narcissa Malfoy and Remus Lupin Should Dumbledore have been sorted into Slytherin? Why wasn't Dobby asked to be in The Order? Quizzitch: In one of their very first History of Magic classes, which two famous wizards do the students in Harry's class get mixed up? On next week's episode: Chapters 9 & 10 of Sorcerer's Stone: The Midnight Duel and Halloween In this week's Bonus MuggleCast available exclusively to Patrons, we discuss excerpts from Alan Rickman's recently released diary, Truly Madly! This week's episode is brought to you by The Happiness Lab Podcast, BetterHelp (get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/MuggleCast) and HelloFresh (use code muggle65 for 65% off plus free shipping at HelloFresh.com/Muggle65)!