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Podcast Stardust
Episode 893 - Star Wars Actor Movie Marathons

Podcast Stardust

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 30:59


We are playing a game by creating mini-marathons of movies featuring Star Wars actors in their non-Star Wars roles.   With a lack of Star Wars news as of the time of the recording, we decide to try something new. Many Star Wars actors are known for roles outside of their performances in Star Wars. Other actors famous for their roles in Star Wars don't have as extensive a career.   In this game, we are challenging ourselves to create mini-movie marathons by pulling three actors' names out of the proverbial hat and then picking one other movie each of those actors have appeared in. Some of the picks (we're looking at you Harrison Ford) resulted in easy choices. Other picks (hello, Joel Edgerton) are a bit more challenging.   So, what do you think of our picks? Would you have picked different movies? Download or stream this episode and then let us know what you would have done by reaching out at one of our social media contacts listed below.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Foxhole Companion
Malta Story

The Foxhole Companion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 50:37


Dan and Simon take a dive into the mediterranean heat in this 1953 Alec Guiness classic. The British are back!! And they're being frightfully British.

Sci-Fi Talk
Sci-Fi Talk Blocks Episode 2

Sci-Fi Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 35:08


This episode has Filmmaker Gino McKoy on his new film, Lumina plus Mark Hamill at SDCC talking Alec Guiness a few years back and two Harry Potter lists on spells and wizards.  Subscribe To Sci-Fi Talk Plus 

History & Factoids about today
Aug 5-Oysters, Neal Armstrong, Loni Anderson, Marcia Brady, Dead or Alive, the Beastie Boys, Terri Clark

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 12:41


National Oyster day.  entertainment from 1998. William Wallace captured by the English, First electric traffic light installed in Cleveland, Civil War naval battle at Mobile Bay.  Todays birthdays - Anita Colby, Neal Armstrong, Vern Gosdin, Sammi Smith, Loni Anderson, Maureen McCormick, Pete Burns, Adam Yauch, Terri Clark.  Alec Guiness died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard    https://defleppard.com/The oyster is our friend - Lloyd VivolaThe boy is mine - Monica  BrandyTheres your trouble - The Dixie ChicksBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    https://www.50cent.com/I can tell by the way you dance - Vern GosdinHelp me make it through the night - Sammi SmithWKRP in Cincinnati TV themeGolden Throats - Maureen McCormickBrass monkey - Beastie BoysPoor poor pitiful me - Terri ClarkExit - Its not love - Dokken     https://www.dokken.net/Picture is of Anita ColbyFollow Jeff Stampka on facebook and cooolmedia.com

Kill James Bond!
S3E19: The Quiller Memorandum

Kill James Bond!

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 73:30


In a rare turn of events, we encounter an actually good movie—not just a good Eurospy movie, but just a flat-out banger of a movie—very late in the season and after we've become expert witnesses on just how bad and formulaic pretty much every Eurospy movie is. That's right, we're reviewing the 1966 film THE QUILLER MEMORANDUM featuring some cast you might have heard of, such as: Alec Guiness, Max von Sydow, George Segal, with a screenplay by... Harold Pinter? And it's good. It's great! What the hell is going on? ----- FREE PALESTINE Hey, Devon here. Give money to people crowdfunding for passage out of Rafah first and foremost, then purchase ESIMs, then donate to this link if you feel you need a big name attached to the fund to trust it. Please don't only donate money. You have to do other things now. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate ----- A New place to listen! Our entire backlog has been ported over to youtube, and can be found here! ----- Consider supporting us on our reasonably-priced patreon! https://www.patreon.com/killjamesbond ------ WEB DESIGN ALERT  Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/   Kill James Bond is hosted by November Kelly, Abigail Thorn, and Devon. You can find us at https://killjamesbond.com

History & Factoids about today
April 2-Ride your horse into a bar day, Jed Clampett, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean (2023)

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 10:33


National Ride your horse into a bar day.  Entertainment from 1957.  Ponce De Leon arrived in Floriday, 1st person shot out of a cannon, Tv show Dallas debuted.  Todays birthdays - Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guiness, Jack Webb, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Karen Woodword, Christopher Meloni, Billy Dean, Pope John Paul II died.

2ndlookcinema's podcast
Oscar Special 22 (1957) The Bridge on the River Kwai

2ndlookcinema's podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 42:03


Tyler talks about one of the greatest adventure films ever made in The Bridge on the River Kwai. As well as the cultural and sociological impact of what happens when East meets West through a forgotten nominee, Sayonara. Also included are the other nominees, Peyton Place, Witness for the Prosecution and 12 Angry Men. 

The Tragedy of Cinema
Episode 174: The Bridge on the River Kwai

The Tragedy of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 55:16


Jimbo and Kyle take on one of the greatest movies of all time, The Bridge on the River Kwai starring Alec Guiness, William Holden, and Jack Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Breath Of Fresh Movie
The Port is With You: Kind Hearts and Coronets with Sally Faerber

A Breath Of Fresh Movie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 54:22


We love to watch a lizard man do his cold-blooded thing. SUPPORT THE SHOW  https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84434074 FOLLOW THE SHOWhttps://www.instagram.com/freshmoviepod/https://twitter.com/freshmoviepodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@fresh.movie.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFOLLOW CHELSEA https://www.instagram.com/chelseathepope/https://twitter.com/chelseathepopeFOLLOW VICTORIA https://letterboxd.com/vicrohar/  EMAIL THE SHOWabreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com  SHOP THE SHOWhttp://tee.pub/lic/bvHvK3HNFhk  YouTube Channel  

Load Bearing Beams
100. Star Wars

Load Bearing Beams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 127:23


Once there was a time when Star Wars was just the name of a movie, and not the most toxic subject ever to hit the internet. Well, we yearn for that time, listener... so go with us on this journey back to the Skywalker homestead and get ready to harvest some moisture as we return to the very first movie we ever discussed on the show: Star Wars (1977). Among other things, Matt reiterates for the thousandth time that this movie should only ever be called Star Wars. You may be tempted to call it something else, perhaps some sort of chronological designation, or a fragmentary expression of some sort of new hopeulness. Resist this temptation. Also: We unpack why Laci has never been able to get into the original Star Wars movies, and why that is perfectly reasonable. Next week: The Whole Nine Yards (2000)!   Time stamps: 00:01:51 — Big-picture thoughts on the Star Wars franchise 00:10:25 — Our personal histories with Star Wars 00:22:28 — Pre-movie predictions 00:25:25 — History segment: Career overview of George Lucas and the development of Star Wars; career overviews of stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Alec Guiness; quotes taken from George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones 00:56:46 — In-depth movie discussion 02:01:34 — Final thoughts and star ratings     Artwork by Laci Roth.  Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).    Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode:  “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Sources: George Lucas: A Life by Brian Jay Jones — https://amzn.to/47xTVk3 Power of Story: Visions of Independence at 2015 Sundance Film Festival (George Lucas interview w/ Robert Redford) — https://www.youtube.com/live/YX-9QCkwHiI?si=7wj7qgLqQhKRLIQo

Idle Matinee
Jimmy, Brighton & Beach Jobs

Idle Matinee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 59:19


On this episode - Greg's brother "Jacamo" makes a special guest appearance and kicks things off by squabbling with his brother about the state of the guest? toilet, Johnny goes to see Jimmy Carr with his mum, Steve Coogan's Jimmy Saville docudrama 'The Reckoning', Johnny's Jimmy Saville experience, Greg & Jacamo's family meal, Johnny & Maxine go to Brighton, GoggleBox, The Morning Show, Four In A Bed, working as a lifeguard that can't swim, the origin of the hand shake, thick people, Genealogy, beggars in Brighton, improv of a long lost son visiting his dad, Arnie in Aylesbury, confident builders, Mr Beast, an interview with Barack Obama & Alec Guiness and a whole lot more!

Screen Test of Time
Episode 205: The Bridge on the River Kwai

Screen Test of Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 49:17


The winner of the 1957 nominees, The Bridge on the River Kwai stars Alec Guiness, in what David calls “the role he was born to play” (please don't get mad at us, Star Wars fans…), and William Holden (also arguably in the role he was born to play). It's long, and ambitious, and cost a lot of money to make, which hasn't necessarily been the mark of a movie that stands the Screen Test of Time. Will this one be more of the same, or will your hosts finally enjoy a big, bold, and expensive movie?

History & Factoids about today
April 2nd- Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guiness. Joe Friday, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Bananarama, Billy Dean

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2023 10:33


National ride your horse to a bar day. Pop culture 1957. Ponce de Leon arrived at Florida, 1st person shot out of a cannon, TV show Dallas premiered. Todays birthdays - Buddy Ebsen, Alec Guiness, Jack Webb, Marvin Gaye, Emmylou Harris, Keren Woodword, Christopher Meloni, Billy Dean. Pope John Pual II died.

Seaside Pod Review (A Queen Podcast)
In the Lap of the Gods

Seaside Pod Review (A Queen Podcast)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 44:22


This week, Randy and Kev get their first song from Sheer Heart Attack. It's the opener from side two, which isn't related to the closer from side two with kinda the same name. The boys are split in their eventual unscientific opinions on this one but both feel that they made valid points. So they agreed to disagree, raised a glass to each other's health and vowed to come back to do it all again next week. Lots of talk about vocal shifting, high-vocals, and a little bit of chat about Alec Guiness for good measure!Thanks to everyone who tuned in to the last episode and left us some comments on Twitter! We'll always try to answer any questions you have and seriously appreciate any corrections you make to anything we get wrong. And thanks so much for all your support as usual. We're loving diving into the Queen fandom a little more deeply as much as we're enjoying recording the podcasts!Huge thanks to Corey Morrissette and Mark Camire for letting us copy and paste the format from their gold-standard podcast, And the Podcast Will Rock. You can find them at @PodcastWillRock on Twitter. Don't forget to check out the Deep Dive Podcast Network website, to see the shows in the network here: http://deepdivepodcastnetwork.com/You can also check them out on twitter at @deepdivepodnetFollow us onTwitter: @queenseasideFacebook: @seasidepodreview Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Monkey Off My Backlog
11 Days of Star Wars: 'Star Wars'

Monkey Off My Backlog

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 135:35


It's that time of year where Sam and Tessa tackle one of their favorite franchises for the holiday season! Join them this year as they watch all eleven of the Star Wars films. In this episode, Lozy joins the gang to talk about the film that started it all: Star Wars. 00:01:42 - Holidays in the After Times 00:11:34 - Is Star Wars good? First impressions of Episode IV 00:30:48 - But really, is it good? Deep Dive into Star Wars 01:29:07 - Meanwhile, Somewhere that Isn't Tatooine...Icons Unearthed: Star Wars, Light & Magic, Marvel Star Wars comics, and Andor 01:42:45 - Max Rebo's Retcon Corner 01:59:53 - The Light(er) Side of the Force Our theme song is "Jingle Bells" by Scott Holmes and can be found on https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Cine Millonario - El Podcast
189 - La guerra de las galaxias con El Mentors

Cine Millonario - El Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 101:50


¡El día ha llegado! ¡Tras analizar los episodios I, II y III por fin llegamos a la película original, la que dio inicio a la saga! ¡Viajamos a una galaxia muy, muy lejana junto un invitado de lujo, El Mentors, que pudo ver en 1977 en el cine esta obra magna! ¿Te marcó cuando la viste por primera vez? ¿Eres fan de la saga? ¿Te parece la mejor? ¿Qué versión viste? ¿Cuál es tu personaje favorito? ¿Eres de los que prefieres a Han Solo disparando primero? ¿Luke es demasiado llorón al principio? ¿Alec Guiness fue algo faltoso durante el rodaje?

Acting for Others Presents...
Miriam Margolyes and Sir Derek Jacobi

Acting for Others Presents...

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 45:57


Our favourite uproarious octogenarians come together for a very entertaining episode, taking in everything from Derek's late-onset stagefright, Miriam's first years out of the closet, being mentored by Laurence Olivier, working with Alec Guiness, Harold Pinter's sizable member, an embarrassing moment involving Boris Karloff's widow, a tale about Oscar Wilde, being broken by sadistic directors, spending time on location with Joaquin Phoenix and Russell Crowe, Miriam's Jewish ancestry and so much more… Introduced by Samantha Bond. Music by Dan Gillespie Sells. To make a donation to help UK theatre workers in financial need, please click on this link: https://actingforothers.co.uk/donate/Produced by Robert Rees and executive produced by Kevin Mundye and Rich Evans. Artwork by Ollie at Feast Creative.Editing by Matt and Scott at Podmonkey. Acting for Others Presents… is a Simple Beast Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast Stardust
Episode 468 - Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Podcast Stardust

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 38:37


We go behind the scenes of Obi-Wan Kenobi and discuss our favorite reveals and details from Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return. In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: How Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return differs from Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian and Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett, Some of the legacy footage of Alec Guiness, Ewan McGregor, and Hayden Christensen, The use of the Volume and StageCraft and the use of other sets, The relationship of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen and their characters, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, and Revelations from Deborah Chow, Moses Ingram and other actors and actresses from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-Audio Commentaries with Jeremy Arnold

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 63:15


Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back author & historian, Jeremy Arnold. Jeremy and Brandon discuss the art of preparing audio commentaries for blu-ray releases of classic films. They also take time to highlight two films in which Jeremy has provided commentary.  The first film discussed is Sudden Fear from 1952 starring Joan Crawford, Jack Palance and Gloria Grahame. The conversation, then, turns to The Lavendar Hill Mob (1951) starring Alec Guiness and Stanley Holloway. We hope this episode will inspire our listeners to discover these two lesser known gems.  

The History of England
English Revolution Poll Results and HiT Cromwell

The History of England

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 61:52


The Results of the poll - and Prize winners announced! Then HiT review of Cromwell the 970 film starring Richard Harris and Alec Guiness. Massive in scale and ambition, in its attempt to present Oliver as a democratic hero of the people. Does it manage it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

History in Technicolor

Cromwell was a 1970 film starring Richard Harris as the eponymous, and Alec Guiness as Charles I. Massive in scale and ambition, in its attempt to present Oliver as a democratic hero of the people. Does it manage it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

C'est plus que de la SF
Que reste-t-il d'Obi-Wan Kenobi ? Débat #126

C'est plus que de la SF

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 58:49


Alors qu'elle vient de se terminer sur Disney +, que reste t'il de la mini-série sur ce personnage iconique de Star Wars ? Nous débattons avec le journaliste Antoine Desrue, l'éditrice Lucile Galliot et l'essayiste Nicolas Allard sur Obi-Wan.  " Que la Force soit avec toi… à jamais"   Elle était attendue de pied ferme sur Disney + et le pari semble réussi ! La mini série Obi-Wan Kenobi s'impose comme le programme le plus populaire de la jeune plateforme de streaming aux grandes oreilles. Le héros, imaginé par George Lucas, incarné par Alec Guiness en 1977 et Ewan Mc Grégor depuis 1999, continue de fasciner les amoureux de La Guerre des Étoiles. Diffusés entre mai et juin, les six épisodes de la série ont fait beaucoup parler d'eux que ce soit en bien ou en mal. Les ratés du Livre de Bobba Fett étaient encore dans toutes les têtes, accentuant une méfiance de certains spectateurs. Le come-back de l'inoubliable maître Jedi de la franchise Star Wars, interprété par un Ewan McGregor au sommet, a séduit les fans malgré des critiques souvent justifiés. Les trois premiers épisodes du show offrent un scénario très classique et finalement sans surprise. La réalisation pataude de Déborah Chow a mis du temps à convaincre. Heureusement, la force du personnage d'Obi-Wan, le retour d'Hayden Christensen ainsi que le final flamboyant de la série ont répondu aux promesses.  Après avoir débattu sur Batman, Dune et Matrix Ressurection, notre podcast vous propose un nouveau débat qui laisse les gens donner leurs arguments !  

Aspects of History
Mark Turnbull on The English Civil War

Aspects of History

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 60:08


This week's pod is on the brutal English Civil War, or War of the Three Kingdoms. Historian and novelist Mark Turnbull joins me to discuss. Mark is the author of The Rebellion Series, a trilogy of novels set during the Civil War, We chat Charles I, Henrietta Maria, Prince Rupert, Cromwell and the Earl of Essex, as well as Edgehill and Naseby. Was Charles I really a tyrant? Were the Levellers the Corbynistas of their day? Am I a Roundhead or Cavalier?Mark Turnbull LinksMark's Trilogy of Novels: The Rebellion Series, the latest of which is The King's Cavalier.Mark's podcast, CavalierCast, where you'll find more episodes with star guests discussing the Civil War.Mark on TwitterCromwell, starring Alec Guiness and Richard Harris.Aspects of History LinksBefore the Civil War, by Leanda de Lisle - Aspects of HistoryJonestown: Living through History - Aspects of HistoryOllie on Twitter

I went to films
Star Wars: Episode IV – Eine neue Hoffnung / Krieg der Sterne

I went to films

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 124:34


Im zweiten Teil unserer Star-Wars-Retrospektive gehen wir ganz den Anfang und besprechen „Krieg der Sterne“, bzw. „Episode IV – Eine neue Hoffnung“. Zentrales Thema ist diesmal, wie der Film nicht nur als Auftakt der ersten Trilogie funktioniert, sondern auch, wie er als Beginn der Gesamtreihe funktioniert und wie er mit den Prequels verbunden ist. Daneben besprechen wir auch intensiv, welche Einflüsse George Lucas in seine Weltraum-Oper integriert hat und wie diese hier zusammenwirken. Die Frage, ob dieser Film wirklich von Beginn an als Auftakt einer Reihe gedacht war und wie weit die späteren Episoden zu diesem Zeitpunkt eigentlich ausgearbeitet haben, wird ebenfalls ein Thema sein. "I went to films" erscheint einmal pro Monat mit einem neuen Audiokommentar zu einem Film. Unterstützt uns mit einem kleinen Beitrag: https://steadyhq.com/iwenttofilms/ > Den Film gibt es hier: https://tidd.ly/3LWH9Bq In der kommenden Ausgabe besprechen wir "Star Wars Episode VII - Das Erwachen der Macht": https://tidd.ly/3rgyeTu Hinweis: Die Affiliate-Links entsprechen nicht automatisch der Version, die wir im Podcast besprechen. Mit den Kauf könnt ihr uns aber unterstützen!

BankofMarquis Movies Podcast
Episode 36 - BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957)

BankofMarquis Movies Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 66:11


A deep dive and reminiscence of the David Lean classic World War II thriller BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI, starring Alec Guiness, William Holden, Jack Hawkins, Sessue Hayakawa and James Donald. ***Warning...SPOILERS*** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Around the Galaxy - A Star Wars Fan Talkshow
DITF: A Force to be Reva'd With

Around the Galaxy - A Star Wars Fan Talkshow

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 5:20


Ruthless Reva from Obi-Wan Kenobi speaksAhsoka starts productionAnd the Feige Star Wars is on the runwayGive us 5 minutes and we'll give you the galaxy.www.ATGcast.comPatreon.com/ATGcast@ATGcast(c) 2022 Pete in the Seat StudiosAnother week, another flood of news rumors, clickbait and conversation. This is Pete Fletzer and welcome to disturbances in the Force. All the links to the original sources can be found in the notes and I urge you to check them out. 1.The Obi-Wan Kenobi series will debut in less than two weeks on Disney Plus and the press tour surrounding it is in full swing. This past week Director Debora Chow and stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christense and Moses Ingram were seen in Berlin and London. In talking about her character, an Imperial Inquisitor named Reva, Moses Ingram said QUOTE “She is ruthless. She doesn't care about what people think about the way she does things. She'll cut people down and get the job done whatever it takes.” The actress went on to say about her costars, “even on set there were lifelong fans who would just get so moved by being around Ewan or Hayden. I think it's going to be a big deal for fans to see them at the center.” There have been no new nuggets of information about the story shared so far on the press tour but Ewan did say that it took him some time to get back to the Alec Guiness style of speaking for the title role. Obi-Wan Kenobi debuts on Disney plus on Friday, May 27th with the first two episodes of the six-part series.2.Video game industry insider Jeff Grubb said on a recent Grubbsnax stream that the title for the sequel to the wildly popular Jedi: Fallen Order game will be Jedi: Survivor. Grub has also said in previous scoops that gameplay footage from the sequel to the EA RESPAWN game would be shared at Star Wars Celebration later this month. The video game reporter also claims that Jedi: Survivor will be a next-gen console game only. There is no release date or confirmation of the title at this time.3.Keeping with video game news, Lego, the Skywalker Saga continues to make waves in the industry. According to the website GamesBeat, the brick-based Star Wars game is already ranked as the number two selling video game of 2022 so far ahead of the latest Pokemon offering and the epic Horizon Zero Dawn sequel trailing only Elden Ring in sales. 4.Bryce Dallas Howard was interviewed by friend of the podcast, Germain Lussier at io9 recently and of course the topic of Star Wars came up. The daughter of Solo 2 director Ron Howard, has been behind the camera for two episodes of the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett episode titled “Return of the Mandalorian.” When asked if there was a story that would spark her interest in direting a Star Wars film she said quote “Oh my goodness, I think it would take someone asking me.” Bryce will next be seen ON screen reprising her role as Claire Dearing for the third time when Jurassic World Dominion hits theaters June 10th.5.Speaking of directors on Disney Plus Star Wars shows, this week, in a simple photo of a an Ahsoka-logo emblazoned directors chair and a signature cowboy hat belonging to one Dave Filoni, the official star wars twitter account revealed that production has officially begun on the Ahsoka live-action series. Shortly thereafter, rumors emerged from movie scooper Daniel RPK and Adam Frazier that actor Mathew Law has been brought on to the show in a quote “big role.” The Six-foot one Law is best known for a role in four episodes of Agents of Shield. This unconfirmed casting joins other rumored actors including Natasha Loo Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, and Mary Elizabeth Winsted, Ivanna Sahkno (SOK-NO) and Ray Stevenson in unidentified roles. The Ahsoka series does not yet have an official release date.6.Michael Waldron, the writer who worked on Loki and Doctor Strange among other Marvel projects, is finally turning his attention to the long rumored Kevin Feige Star Wars film. He told Variety QUOTE ““We're finally into it in earnest. I mean, I'm writing away. It's a lot of fun…It just doesn't have a bunch of TV shows and movies that you're servicing on top of it, the way I did with Doctor Strange. So it's nice..” The Feige film was first mentioned in 2019 and is expected to be a one-off project. There is no title or release date from Lucasfilm for the movie at this time.7.In Star Wars book news, friend of the show Mike Chen is officially a Star Wars novelist. His new book hit shelves on May 10 called Brotherhood and it chronicles events at the start of the Clone Wars and features the relationship between Anakin and Obi-Wan. Included in the book are familiar characters Padme Amidala and Asajj Ventress. You can buy the book now at the link in the show notes from Amazon. 8.Also this week, the cover for Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel was revealed featuring Han Solo and Leia Organa in a romantic pose with the Halcyon Starcruiser and the ewok village on Endor in opposing corners. But trouble lurks in the form of stormtroopers charging in at the edge of the artwork. Beth Revis' novel is expected to hit shelves on August 16 this year.That wraps it up for this week's Disturbances in the Force. Make sure to check out the ATGcast podcast stream for weekly one-on-one interviews with the people behind the fandom. This Thursday Around the Galaxy talks to Ryan Arey from Screen Crush. Please subscribe for regular updates, follow us on all your social media channels at ATGcast and visit our website at ATGcast.com to keep up with us, find our merch and get information about supporting the show as an ATG patron.Thanks for listening and may the force be with you!

La Fragua de Beskar
41. Obi-Wan Kenobi, la previa

La Fragua de Beskar

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 107:37


Nuevo episodio del podcast de “La Fragua de Beskar” hicimos la previa al bombazo televisivo que se avecina, la serie de Obi-Wan Kenobi: hablamos del personaje, de inquisidores, de Darth Vader, de Alec Guiness, John Williams entre otros temas. - La Fragua de Beskar es un podcast colombo-español especializado en todo el universo de Star Wars, para más información y actualidad seguidnos en redes sociales. - Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBeskar?t=oQ9crBpcNKYcnEeEj16ueg&s=09 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCozJkvORqB4gNP4iLtFyURQ Edición de Cristian Torres

Le Ciné Des Confinés
Films à emporter – Episode 8 – Lawrence d'Arabie

Le Ciné Des Confinés

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 53:18


Aujourd'hui on vous parle du film Lawrence d'Arabie ou Lawrence of Arabia en version original. Un film américain de 1962 réalisé par David Lean avec Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, Alec Guiness, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Quayle et Claude Rains. Lien youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZ2SO6oei4 Lien Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034738136802 Lien Twitter : https://twitter.com/LDeconfine/status/1510397427169255431 Remerciements: Calaveyre pour la musique du générique : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC38irZpj_ipDWRVIhuC1QbA https://www.facebook.com/calaveyre Et à Jipègue pour le logo : https://instagram.com/ji_pegue?utm_medium=copy_link N'hésitez pas à commenter pour donner votre avis. Si vous avez aimé, Likez et abonnez-vous pour ne pas manquer nos prochains épisodes. 

Podlings Podcast
ALEC GUINESS...MORE LIKE ALEC GENIUS

Podlings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 16:59


We've now got a Kenobi teaser, and we're getting closer and closer to the show being released. Alec Guiness, the OG Obi-wan was not only majestically mystical and mysterious, but played a pinnacle part in the Star Wars universe and played an even HUGER role in the time before the originals...which wasn't known at the time. BUT, through Alec's brilliant acting, he was able to portray the good times he had, the PTSD of the clone wars, losing a friend to the dark side all in a deep, blank stare. Incredible acting.

KNGI Network Podcast Master Feed
Molehill Mountain Episode 275 – The Mother of All Bad Ideas

KNGI Network Podcast Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 64:17


This won't end well. 0:38 - I love Superhero movies. But I haven't seen them all. Maybe I should fix that? On the other hand... 26:59 - I started Horizon: Zero Dawn again and forgot how to play! 36:02 - The Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers movie is a sequel to Roger Rabbit. No really! 52:38 - Boba Fett bad but Peacemaker good! If you missed Saturday's live broadcast of Molehill Mountain, you can watch the video replay on YouTube.  Alternatively, you can catch audio versions of the show on iTunes. Molehill Mountain streams live at 7p PST every Saturday night! Credits: Molehill Mountain is hosted by Andrew Eisen.  Music in the show includes “Albino” by Brian Boyko. It is in the public domain and free to use. Molehill Mountain logo by Scott Hepting. Chat Transcript: 6:52 PManime momo​❤ 7:00 PMaddictedtochaos​Hello 7:01 PMLynndy Lee​hi hi 7:01 PManime momo​275 7:04 PMaddictedtochaos​From what I gather about Uncharted, just go in with lowered expectations and just take it for what it is. 7:06 PMCafeFox​Hey Hey 7:07 PMaddictedtochaos​Aside from a small handful, they all suck. 7:10 PMaddictedtochaos​I'll watch anything with Emma Stone. 7:15 PMaddictedtochaos​Days of Future Past and Dark Knight Rises are good. 7:16 PMCafeFox​I liked Days of Future Past too 7:16 PMaddictedtochaos​Okay, if you didn't like the first two Nolan films then Dark Knight Rises won't win you over. 7:17 PManime momo​(: 7:19 PMSheekago​Hey Andew et all. 7:19 PMCafeFox​Her character does get lazier with every following movie 7:20 PMCafeFox​hey Sheekago 7:23 PManime momo​I really enjoyed your Valentine's Day video Andrew…it was excellent!❤(: 7:23 PMaddictedtochaos​Batman v. Superman is a mess, but Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck are good. 7:24 PMSheekago​You need to do more all Andrew barber shop quartet songs 7:24 PMaddictedtochaos​Physically, Affleck is the most imposing and intimidating Batman. 7:25 PMSheekago​Gerlta Rivera... Geraldo Rivera? 7:25 PMaddictedtochaos​Mission Impossible: Fallout 7:26 PMcaleb723​Jerry of Seinfeld 7:27 PMPhyre Lite​Hello everyone! 7:28 PMaddictedtochaos​A Barbershop song should be one of the donation goals for this year's Extra Life. 7:31 PMaddictedtochaos​It could be a video for after the Extra Life. 7:32 PMaddictedtochaos​Yeah Horizon was just a few days before BOTW. 7:33 PMaddictedtochaos​Doesn't even have to be a Barbershop song, could be a current song in Barbershop style. 7:34 PMSheekago​What about the smokey mountain song from The Hobbit? 7:34 PMSheekago​Your voice would be good for that, I think 7:36 PMPhyre Lite​yep! love that song! 7:37 PMCafeFox​lol 7:38 PMSheekago​I saw that trailer 7:38 PMSheekago​Dale got "CGI surgery" 7:38 PMSheekago​I hope it's as good as Roger Rabbit 7:41 PMReverend Werewolf​i would like to see a movie like roger rabbit but with anime characters that live in the real world. 7:43 PMLynndy Lee​Oh Peacemaker series is already out? Need to check that out 7:43 PMSheekago​Can you imagine Netflix Witcher show starting with song and dance? 7:45 PMLynndy Lee​Tanjiro 7:46 PMLynndy Lee​lol 7:49 PManime momo​[message retracted] 7:50 PMaddictedtochaos​They did confirm other locations. 7:50 PMSheekago​I wonder if the finale Obi Wan episode will have old Obi Wan. Alec Guiness face will be CGI remastered. 7:53 PMSheekago​I hope that Obi Wan will be visiting other planets investigating rumors of Jedi 8:03 PMPhyre Lite​But they can show a ratings bump for Bobafett and boast how all their Star Wars shows are a hit 8:03 PMSheekago​You expanded energy eating 8:03 PMLawson Herrera​VUr .LiFE 8:03 PMSheekago​Have a great night 8:04 PManime momo​276!

Podcast Filmes Clássicos
Episódio #167 - Dicas Triplas do PFC #21

Podcast Filmes Clássicos

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 96:00


Tá na hora de mais um dicas triplas e desta vez Fred e Sergio recebem o jornalista e podcaster Hugo Harris (Cinefilia & Companhia) para mais este ótimo papo sobre cinema. O primeiro indicado da vez é um clássico da era de ouro de Hollywood, o filme que deu o primeiro Oscar ao diretor Leo McCarey, “Cupido é Moleque Teimoso” (The Awful Truth, 1937 – acesse no marco temporal 00:04:05), ótima comédia com Cary Grant e Irenne Dunne. A segunda produção que comentamos é a deliciosa comédia inglesa “O Mistério da Torre” (The Lavender Hill Mob, 1951 – Acesse em 00:29:25), filme de assalto estrelado por Alec Guiness e dirigido por Charles Crichton. Para fechar o episódio trazemos o primeiro longa-metragem de Jan Svankmajer, o Tcheco que é um dos papas da animação em stop-motion e na década de 80 fez “A Viagem de Alice” (Neco z Alenky, 1988 – acesse no marco temporal 00:55:55), baseado na obra de Lewis Carroll, “Alice no País das Maravilhas”. Se você quiser pular para o trecho do episódio onde lidamos com os spoilers destes filmes, acesse o marco temporal 01:21:45. ---------------------- Acesse nosso site: http://www.filmesclassicos.com.br Acesse nossa página no Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/podcastfilmesclassicos/ Nos procure no seu aplicativo de podcast do celular, no Spotify, YouTube, Anchor ou iTunes.

WN MOVIE TALK
#44 - THE LADYKILLERS (1955 / 2004) - Alec Guiness / Peter Sellers / Tom Hanks / Coen Brothers

WN MOVIE TALK

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 60:41


Its two for the price of one today, as Rob and Trev discuss both cinematic incarnations of The Ladykillers. First an absolute classic, the Ealing Studios comedy from the 1950's, then for its modern remake by the talented Coen Brothers, but how do they compare. The Ladykillers (1955) - https://amzn.to/3KTSMZUA gang of criminals posing as a string quartet rent a room from a little old lady to plot a heist, but have to reconsider her role as their plans unravel.Starring Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, Katie Johnston, Hebert Lom, Cesil Parker and Danny GreenThe Ladykillers (2004) - https://amzn.to/3GdUvpwA gang of hapless criminals posing as a string quartet rent a basement off of gospel loving old lady as they plot an elaborate robbery. Starring Tom Hanks, JK Simmons, Irma P. Hall and Marlon WayansSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wnmovietalk)

POP ART
POP ART: Episode 71, The Bridge on the River Kwai/King Rat

POP ART

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 49:30


POP ART, WHERE I FIND THE POP CULTURE IN ART AND THE ART IN POP CULTURE: CARRY ON CAMPING-The Bridge on the River Kwai/King Rat “What have I done?” People do it different ways. Some use sleeping bags under the stars. Some use tents. Some use air mattresses and bring along TVs. Some dress up in drag. Others do it spending time as POWs. Sounds like it's time for Episode 71 of Pop Art, the podcast where we find the pop culture in art and the art in pop culture. On Pop Art, my guest chooses a movie from popular culture, and I'll select a film from the more art/classic/indie side of cinema with a connection to it. For this episode, I am happy to welcome back as my guest, blogger and podcaster movierob, who has chosen as his selection the David Lean/Alec Guinness epic The Bridge on the River Kwai, while I have chosen the more cynical Bryan Forbes angry young man film, King Rat, both about prisoners in a Japanese internment camp during World War II. And in this episode we answer such questions as: Who was the first actor considered for the Alec Guiness role in The Bridge on the River Kwai? What happened to George Segal's career? What mistake did Pierre Boulle make about the location of the river and what did the government of Burma do in response? Where was King Rat filmed? Where did the Corporal Bogey march come from and how did it end up in the movie? Are both films about being at war, or are they really about the British class system? What did William Holden have to do to his body to take the role in …Kwai? What game show host appeared at the end of King Rat? What horror film did author James Clavell write that launched his screenwriting career? Check out Movierob's The Great Escape Minute Podcast aka MovieRob Minute Season 1 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/podomatic71335 And his blog at https://movierob.wordpress.com/ Check out my blog at https://howardcasner.wordpress.com/ My books, More Rantings and Ravings of a Screenplay Reader, The Starving Artists and Other Stories and The Five Corporations and One True Religion can be found at https://www.amazon.com/s?k=howard+casner&ref=nb_sb_noss --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/howard-casner/support

Gutting the Sacred Cow
Episode 115: JL Cauvin BURIES Lawrence of Arabia in a sand dune Episode 115 GTSC podcast

Gutting the Sacred Cow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 82:34


@JL-Cauvin is a master Donald Trump impressionist as well as a master at making us watch LONG films and continues the streak in our latest episode.  JL has us view the nearly FOUR HOUR spectacle known as Lawrence of Arabia.  Does he convince @KevinGootee and @KevinIsrael_NJ that this classic holds water like a desert does?Looking to sell your product, advertise your services, or raise brand awareness? We'd love to help you and we can be reached at guttingthesacredcow@gmail.comDon't forget, you can find us on all podcasts platforms: apple iTunes, Spotify, google, spreaker, stitcher, iheartradio, castbox. You name it and we're on it! And you can also see our handsome yet smug faces on Youtube as well. https://guttingthesacredcow.com/where-to-listen-see-us/ Hello to our new friends! We love it when you click "subscribe", like us on social media, and most importantly when you tell your friends/family about our podcast. Thank you ALL for continually shouting us out on social media, we love when you do that as well as leave us those 5 star rating and 2-3 sentence reviews. Guttingthesacredcow.com is where you find us every day giving YOU those movie quotes, movies news, THAT DOESN'T HAPPEN, and more!  We're at Patreon now: patreon.com/guttingthesacredcow so if you're feeling so inclined to throw a few bucks in the bucket, we'd love you long time.  Social media for the gang: @KevinGootee on Twitter, FB, IG. www.kevingootee.com@kevinisrael_NJ on twitter, FB, @Kevin_israel_comedy on IG www.kevinisrael.com @JL-cauvin on twitter.  www.jlcomedy.com

TwoFiveOh
#166 - The Bridge on the River Kwai

TwoFiveOh

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 63:54


A grand epic told by same director behind Lawrence of Arabia, Douglas & Jonathan see if they can just wriggle their way along the treacherously entertaining 1950's classic, David Lean's The Bridge on the River Kwai.For more information about the podcast, visit twofiveoh.com

Kinotomic
S02 E11 - The Bridge On The River Kwai (1957) & Escape To Victory (1981)

Kinotomic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 74:15


Dani and Nick return for the eleventh episode of season two of KINOTOMIC.This episode we talk about 'The Bridge On The River Kwai', directed by David Lean, and starring Alec Guiness and William Holden; and 'Escape To Victory', directed by John Huston, and starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone.In an eisode which will forever be known as the one where Nick snuck a football film onto the podcast, Dani talks about the genius of Alec Guiness, Nick talks about Football in movies, and there is discussion about 'Lawrence Of Arabia'.'Escape To Victory' on Bleacher ReportLeave a rating and a review, and THANK YOU for listening!!Twitter: @kinotomicContact us: kinotomic@gmail.com

The World Is Wrong
BONUS: Intro to KIDMANIA

The World Is Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 60:33


Kicking off a month long celebration of the films of Nicole Kidman with a general career overview. Andras & Bryan kick off a month-long celebration of the work of NICOLE KIDMAN with a brief discussion of her overall career, as well as an explanation of how the world can be wrong about someone as famous and successful as she is. How is the world wrong about Nicole Kidman? From Andras: It’s easy to forget that behind all the fame and riches and overtly blonde beauty, Nicole Kidman is one of the greatest actors on the planet. We’re going to spend the month focusing on four of her best and least appreciated films: Bewitched, Fur: An Imaginary Portrait Of Diane Arbus, Birth & Destroyer. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Côte Saint-Luc Podcast
#245 Four Alec Guiness Comedies

The Côte Saint-Luc Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 33:15


In this episode: - TV and movie librarian Steven Tomlinson presents Lockdown Viewing. He discusses four comedies from British actor Alec Guiness. Dans cet épisode : - Le bibliothécaire TV et cinéma Steven Tomlinson présente Lockdown Viewing. Il discute de quatre comédies de l'acteur britannique Alec Guiness. 2021-02-25

The World Is Wrong
...about The Horse's Mouth (1958)

The World Is Wrong

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 89:57


Alec Guinness wrote and starred in this very funny and inspirational film about a painter who is connected to, and driven by, a strange mystical force called art. Directed by Ronald Neame. Starring Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renee Houston, Mike Morgan. Screenplay by Alec Guinness based on the book by Joyce Cary. How is the world wrong about this movie? From Andras: This is my favorite Alec Guinness performance. Even though it was filmed in ‘57 and released in ‘58 “The Horse’s Mouth” feels like the beginning of the 60’s with its anarchic exuberance and rebellion in the name of art. More beatnik than hippie, I can’t help but feel like it influenced, or at least entertained, The Beatles and the rest of that generation of young British rockers and comedians when they were just inspired English kids like the one played by the poor doomed Mike Morgan in this film. Find all of our episodes at www.theworldiswrongpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram @theworldiswrongpodcast Check out: The Director's Wall with Bryan Connolly & AJ Gonzalez & The Radio8Ball Show hosted by Andras Jones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mark Hastings Experience
Episode #58: "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" (1983 Film)

The Mark Hastings Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 65:31


In another Star Wars themed episode Mark talks about the 1983 epic science-fiction/fantasy film: "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi" directed by Richard Marquand and written by Lawrence Kasdan George Lucas. The film is last film of the "Original Trilogy" of Star Wars films starring Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Anthony Daniels as C3PO, Kenny Baker as R2D2, Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calarision, Alec Guiness as Obi-wan Kenobi, and which introduced the menacing Emporer Palpatine played by Ian McDiarmid. The film introduces characters and plot points that would recur and become staples of all the stories set within the Star Wars universe in every form of media. Within the story of "Return of the Jedi" we witness the ongoing struggle of a father and a son - Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker - as they attempt to stay upon their opposing sides, while all the while being manipulated by the embodiment of the dark side of the force, as they fulfil their destiny to bring galactic balance and bring an end to the ongoing galactic conflict. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markthepoet/message

Living in the USA
Mike Davis: Covid-19; Amy Wilentz: Trump Kids; Ella Taylor: le Carré on film

Living in the USA

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 52:15


This week the US began vaccinating people against covid-19, and we consider proposals to establish a coronavirus commission, empowered to investigate the many failures in the fight against covid-19: is that something progressives should fight for? Mike Davis says “Yes” – and explains what's at stake. Also: Will Donald Trump pardon Ivanka and Jared—and Don Junior and Eric? What exactly are their crimes? It sounds like it's time for another episode of The Children's Hour—with Amy Wilentz. Plus: John le Carré died on Saturday—he was 89 and one of the greats, author of two dozen books about the cold war and after; people called them “spy novels,” although they were much more than that. Ella Taylor reviews the best of the movies and TV mini-series based on the books, especially Alec Guiness as George Smiley.

Trump Watch
Mike Davis: Covid-19; Amy Wilentz: Trump Kids; Ella Taylor: le Carré on film

Trump Watch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 52:20


This week the US began vaccinating people against covid-19, and we consider proposals to establish a coronavirus commission, empowered to investigate the many failures in the fight against covid-19: is that something progressives should fight for? Mike Davis says “Yes” – and explains what’s at stake. Also: Will Donald Trump pardon Ivanka and Jared—and Don Junior and Eric? What exactly are their crimes? It sounds like it's time for another episode of The Children’s Hour—with Amy Wilentz. Plus: John le Carré died on Saturday—he was 89 and one of the greats, author of two dozen books about the cold war and after; people called them “spy novels,” although they were much more than that. Ella Taylor reviews the best of the movies and TV mini-series based on the books, especially Alec Guiness as George Smiley.

The Mark Hastings Experience
Episode #45: "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" (1977 Film)

The Mark Hastings Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 64:57


In this Star Wars themed episode Mark talks about one of his favourite films and the film that began the cultural phenomenon and franchise that is "Star Wars" immediately after it premiered on May 25th, 1977: "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope", which was written and directed by George Lucas. The film stars Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Alec Guiness as Obi-wan Kenobi, David Prowse and James Earl Jones as Darth Vader, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Anthony Daniels as C3PO, and Kenny Baker as R2D2. It was the first installment of the original "Star Wars" trilogy and it broke the mold in terms of cinematic storytelling, special effects, and it was immediately embraced by a new generation of movie-goers. "Star Wars" effectively invented the genre of the "Space Opera" and it has entertained and influenced many fans and filmmakers in their endeavours - and as a result of this film there has been many other stories told featuring the iconic characters that this film first introduced and there will undoubtedly be many more to come in the future. "Star Wars" continues to have a legacy and a fanbase that draws people to it because of its unique and compelling characters and stories that could only be told in a galaxy far, far away. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/markthepoet/message

STAGES with Peter Eyers
'They're Playing His Song' - Actor/Musician, John Waters

STAGES with Peter Eyers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 76:32


John Waters is one of Australia’s most recognised and favourite actors. His theatre credits span productions in Australia and the United Kingdom. Demonstrating terrific versatility, John has taken lead roles in an array of plays and musicals. He made is debut as Claude in Harry M. Millar’s production of Hair. Subsequent performances include Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, They’re Playing Our Song, An Ideal Husband, The Woman in Black, A Little Night Music, Talk, The Sound of Music, The Graduate, Oliver!, The Rocky Horror Show, My Fair Lady and The Addams Family. As well as his 20-year involvement with the iconic Australian children’s show Play School, his other television credits include City Homicide, The Mystery of a Hansom Cab, The Man from Snowy River, Singapore Sling, All The Rivers Run, Rush, All Saints, Underbelly: The Golden Mile and Division 4 for which he was awarded the TV Week Silver Logie for Best New Talent in 1975.More recently John starred as Darcy in five seasons of the hit series Offspring and Travis James in Mystery Road.His impressive list of feature film credits includes Stealth, The Sugar Factory, High Country, Breaker Morant, Eliza Frazer and Pino Amenta’s Boulevard of Broken Dreams for which he received the AFI (AACTA) Best Actor Award.For 30 years he has been touring the self-penned Looking Through a Glass Onion - a part monologue, part concert that celebrates the man and phenomenon of John Lennon. The show has played throughout Australia, the U.K. and New York.As an accomplished musician, John has released a number of recorded albums and EPs, adding to his illustrious career.The Stages podcast is available from Apple podcasts, Spotify, Whooshkaa and where all good podcasts are found.

The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars Podcast
Ep.191: We Would Like to See the Baby

The Bad Motivators: A Malfunctioning Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 140:16


Birthdays, video games, the living force, our The Mandalorian rewatch enters the god tier episodes, and more! Here's what happens: Happy Birthday Dallas! Luke has a near death experience with nature. Who Got What: Birthday Edition. The second week of Star Wars Squadrons. More video game talk. Bang bang. Ewen McGregor talks channeling his inner Alec Guiness. The High Republic gets into the minds of the Jedi.  Disney is dead focused on streaming. But to what end? Watch S01E07 of The Mandalorian, Ch. 7: The Reckoning, with us. We know you too, want to see the baby.   WE HAVE MERCH! You can get t-shirts and the like at TeePublic.com and Redbubble.com . Eric has a Bandcamp page where you can get uncompressed stereo versions of some of the great podcast themes and bumpers you've come to know and love! I know, right?!? Check it out here! A big thank you Xurxo (@laseraw) for the killer artwork! Dig the show? Consider leaving us a 5-star review on iTunes! Robbo said you should. Follow us on Instagram: @badmotivators Follow us on Twitter! The Bad Motivators: @bad_motivators Luke Cruser: @lukecruser Eric Strothers: @ericstrothers Dallas Wood: @tarkintangents

The Basement
Episode 0008: "Wonder Twin Powers…ACTIVATE!"

The Basement

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 125:10


Introduction! Thanks for the warm and overwhelming support on the return! Chapter 007 Recap Parzival has an epiphany that his home school planet of Ludus is actually the resting place of the Tomb of Horrors. After exploiting away to travel there without zero credits, he manages to find the entrance and makes his way in, ready for the perils that lie ahead. Chapter 0008 Summary With the help of a map from the Tomb of Horrors module, Parzival makes his way through the treacherous tomb avoiding traps and monsters and collecting a heavy amount of gold pieces along the way. He's eventually confronted by Acererak who challenges him to a best 2 out of 3 game of Joust, the classic arcade game. Parzival bests Acererak winning the copper key along with a clue to the first gate but before he's able to leave the Tomb of Horrors, he's stopped short of the entrance by a mysterious figure who making their way inside as well… Chapter 0008 Narrative  Parzival uses his map to navigate through the ToH and avoid most of the traps and monsters Levels up like a few types of classes; monster xp vs GP xp; gp xp converts to OASIS credits He eventually makes his way to the Pillared Throne Room where he sees a throne and Acereak sitting there which is a break from the D&D module The voices inside our heads here - what did you hear when you read the booK? "Not horses," he replied, stepping away from his throne. "Birds." The rules to win a copper key, best two out of three. Of course, Parzival had honed his skills over time and credits Aech as it was his favorite (and former) game used to settle asinine pop culture disputes, but did you ever take issue with just how good Wade/Parzival was at everything? I've seen some of the negative criticism from people who didn't paritcularly like the novel and it's a go-to for a lot of those people. Parzival gets his arse handed to him in match #1; but then asks to play on the other side in order to win games 2 and 3 After the second win, Acererak pounds on the side of the cabinet smashing into pixles and graciously congratulates Parzival before taking the form of Anorak. Anaorak hands him the copper key, and Parzival notice two lines of text etched into the key reading, “What you seek lies hidden in the trash on the deepest level of Daggorath.” He immediately knows exactly what this hints refers to and has a hunch that he needs to travel to Middletown, a re-creation of Halliday's hometown as a boy. There, in Halliday's old home, he would find a "Dungeons of Daggorath" game and somehow that would lead him to the first gate to use the copper key on. All he needed to do now was get out of the Tomb of Horrors and make his way immediately there, but just as he was leaving the tomb, he is confronted by the silhouette of another avatar… The Pop!  Reference: “My flashlight reached into the darkness ahead, flickering off the damp stone walls. My surroundings made me feel like I was in a low-budget sword-and-sorcery flick, like Hawk the Slayer or The Beastmaster.” Hawk the Slayer (1980) Directed by Terry Marcel Starring Jack Palance, John Terry, Bernard Bresslaw Movie Synopsis Trivia The Beastmaster (1982) Directed by Don Coscarelli Starring Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos Movie Synopsis Trivia Excalibur (1981) Reference: “When I put on the suit of magical armor, it shrank to fit my avatar perfectly. Its gleaming chrome appearance reminded me of the bad-ass armor worn by the knights in Excalibur.” Directed by John Boorman Starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, a bunch of other guys, but more importantly Liam Neeson and Patrick Stewart!   Movie Synopsis Trivia Joust (1982) Reference: “He waved a skeletal hand at his throne. There was a brief flash of light, accompanied by a transformation sound effect (which I was pretty sure had been lifted from the old Super Friends cartoon). ” Developed by Williams Electronics Designed by John Newcomer Game premise. Released on nearly every game system, ever. World record holder and meeting John Newcomer in 2018. The All New Super Friends Hour (1977 - 1978) Reference: “He waved a skeletal hand at his throne. There was a brief flash of light, accompanied by a transformation sound effect (which I was pretty sure had been lifted from the old Super Friends cartoon). ” Produced by Hanna-Barbera and aired on ABC Based on DC Characters Premise of the show and characters Street Fighter 2 (1991) Reference: “The last time we'd played (Joust), I'd rubbed his nose in defeat so mercilessly that he'd flipped out and vowed never to play me again. Since then, we'd used Street Fighter II to settle our disputes.” Developed by Capcom Produced by Yoshiki Okamoto Trivia Reference: “It suddenly occurred to me just how absurd this scene was: a guy wearing a suit of armor, standing next to an undead king, both hunched over the controls of a classic arcade game. It was the sort of surreal image you'd expect to see on the cover of an old issue of Heavy Metal or Dragon magazine.” Heavy Metal (1977 - 1992) (1992 - 2014) (2014 - Present) Founder: Leonard Mogel Premise Trivia Dragon Magazine (1976 - 2007) Created by TSR Premise Trivia Star Wars: “The Throne Room and End Title” (1977) Reference: “I recognized the music. It was the last track from John Williams's original Star Wars score, used in the scene where Princess Leia gives Luke and Han their medals (and Chewbacca, as you may recall, gets the shaft).” Directed by George Lucas Stars Mark Hammill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guiness, Peter Cushing, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, James Earl Jones, Trivia Dungeon and Dragons Cartoon (1982 - 1985) Reference: “And before I could ask what I was supposed to do next, or where I could find the first gate, his avatar vanished in a flash of light, accompanied by a teleportation sound effect I knew was lifted from the old '80s Dungeons & Dragons cartoon.” Co-produced by Marvel Productions and TSR Voices of Willie Aames, Don Most, Katie Leigh, Adam Rich, Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Frank Welker (Megatron), and a number of others Premise Trivia Lord of the Rings (elvish language - Quenya) Reference: “Dagorath was a word in Sindarin, the Elvish language J. R. R. Tolkien had created for The Lord of the Rings. The word dagorath meant “battle,” but Tolkien had spelled the word with just one “g,” not two." Started in 1910 Primarily made up of Finnish, but has some Latin, Greek, Welsh, and older Germanic languages as well. Quenya, Sindarin, and the origins Trivia "May It Be" - Enya, 2002 The Tomb of Horrors (1978) Written by Gary Gygax For characters level 10-14 Premise The Traps The Sphere of Annihilation  Magic Items +1 Flaming sword A gem of seeing +1 Ring of Protection +3 Full Plate mail armor Bag of Holding Areas of Interest Chapel of Evil  Pillared Throne Room  The Scoreboard iTunes Review: 5 stars! "Keep it coming. RP2 is on the way!" - JDR2000 Patreon: Danny P - Crystal Key Holder 3-2-1 Contact! Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch: @TheBasementRPO Facebook: /TheBasementRPO Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheBasementRPO TeePublic: http://tee.pub/lic/mjtTM-nrguo

Sci-Fi Talk Time Capsule
Time Capsule Episode 100

Sci-Fi Talk Time Capsule

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 11:37


Katie McGrath on Merlin, Walking Dead's Danai Gurira on swordplay, and Being Human's Anna Fricke on hunting. Flashback segment has Mark Hamill doing impressions of Christopher Lee and Alec Guiness.

Bowie Book Club Podcast
The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot

Bowie Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 36:44


The last known photo of the great poet. Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot, and tried to talk about anything else beside the poem (and you know...that other thing that's going on). Apologies again for the recording weirdness! We're such a bunch of fireworms (that'll make more sense after you listen to this one). We'll get it together at some point. Subscribe! iTunes | RSS | Stitcher Follow us! (Not in a creepy way) Twitter Facebook Instagram Web Presence Stuff we Mentioned From Ritual to Romance How the Wasteland Sounds Now We didn't mention this (Greg spaced), but the British library has a cool webpage about the influences on The Waste Land. The source of the whole green face powder thing - an article about "Low" and T.S. Eliots influences. TS Eliot, midfield enforcer, tamed by marriage TS Eliot was a bad boyfriend William S. Burroughs and the Cult of Rock Twelve Moons by Mary Oliver Post-Colonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz Loitering by Charles D'Ambrosio Degrees of Grey in Phillipsburg by Richard Hugo The Hugo House in Seattle The Last Good Kiss by James Crumley Did Bowie Pinch a Cactus from T.S. Eliot? - well, did he? How to Do Nothing OMG, Alec Guiness is the best What's Up Next Sexual Personae by Camille Paglia What Song Did We Choose?

Man Tools Podcast
CORONAPOCALYPSE WEEK 3 - Good News | Man Tools Podcast #58

Man Tools Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 35:19 Transcription Available


Contains paid promotion. Man Tools is brought to you by: https://exoautoworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mortyspage/ https://www.facebook.com/enharmonicstudios/ https://www.facebook.com/madridmaintenance/ Tonight was supposed to be our “Show us Your Pet Rats” giveaway, but that didn’t work out right and it became a “Show us Your Italian Greyhounds” contest. In the news we cover the good news that’s coming out of COVID-19 including how “My Pillow” is retooling to make protective masks for healthcare workers and how the film “Little Women” has a glaring mistake in it. In sports we look at the delays in strongman events and the olympics due to coronavirus. This week in His Story we learn about the birth of Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Alec Guiness, the Pony Express, and the start of the modern Olympic Games. Man Tools Around the Web https://mantoolsmedia.com/ http://www.facebook.com/mantoolsmedia https://twitter.com/ManToolsMedia https://www.instagram.com/mantoolsmedia/ Music: I Domine (Intro Theme) & Cutting Edge (Sports Theme) by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Stock Footage: https://www.videvo.net © Man Tools Media LLC --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/man-tools-podcast/message

Films(trips)
Episode 102: THE LADYKILLERS (1955)

Films(trips)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 112:45


Andrew and Dave may not be able to travel outside of their respective homes right now, but that doesn't mean they can't visit London, England via the power of cinema! This time out, the podcasting duo take a look at Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 comedy THE LADYKILLERS, starring Katie Johnson and Alec Guiness. Will Andrew and Dave enjoy the film, or find it a bit dry for their tastes? Which future star of A SHOT IN THE DARK reigns supreme here: Peter Sellers, or Herbert Lom? And what connection did Dave's not-exactly-a-film-fanatic father notice right off the bat about THE LADYKILLERS? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: Ted. Freaking. Wass. All music by Andrew Kannegeisser. Editing by Dave Babbitt. Stay safe, everyone!

Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture Podcast
Episode 56: Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker

Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 60:13


Episode 56: Star Wars - The Rise of Skywalker The Gang talk about the Rise of Skywalker, the last of the latest Star Wars Trilogy. Was it good? Was it bad? I think there's an Alec Guiness impression in there somewhere. Check us out on twitter, instagram, and facebook!Our intro/outro is “Comedic Juggernaut” and our break music is "Loopster" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thanks for joining us! Josh, Ralph, Alan, and LeanneCheck us out on Facebook!! Follow us on TwitterSupport SCaPC by listening with the free RadioPublic app for iOS or Android. When you listen to our show on RadioPublic, everyone benefits. bit.ly/SCaPC_RPSupport Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture Podcast by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/snap-crackle-and-pop-culture-podcastThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-7ec767 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Snap, Crackle, and Pop Culture Podcast.

THE SANDCRAWLER
The Sandcrawler #77 - Chancellor Usurped!

THE SANDCRAWLER

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 104:09


First off we want to thank everyone that sent in an iTunes review since our last episode. We're overwhelmed by your kindness! Thanks also to the folks we mentioned on the show that have recently contributed to our website! You've helped us build the Sandcrawler.net into a true home for Action Figure Therapy!Listener contributions to TheSandcrawler.net•Haslab Sail Barge Lighting•Watto Prototype Photos •PLAY OUTSIDE: Scarif Trooper Photo Set And here's Mac's entry • R5-X2 A Star Wars StoryThis week we discuss our Father's Day festivities including road trips to Alec Guiness' Star in Stratford Ont, cool flea market finds and a celebratory fishing expedition for Dan. We then go WAY of script and have a great talk about the 30th anniversary of Tim Burton's Batman. Dan's Childhood Batman Toy Photos Mac's Visit to Alec Guiness' Star in Stratford, OntarioCelebration Anaheim 2020 ain't happenin' for your hosts and we discuss what the future could hold for the biggest Star Wars event in the galaxy. We take a look at recent news about Anovos, classic Star Wars video games returning (thanks to TechnoRetro Dads for the head's up) & talk about the Black Series “Dorito” stands.In our continuing look at the figures from The Phantom Menace line, we pick six more favourites-what do you think of the ones we covered so far? Head over to our Instagram where we've been posting photos of the figures as we go.

The Talking Pictures TV Podcast

Hello and welcome along to the very first episode of the all-new official Talking PIctures TV Podcast hosted by Adam Roche.In this episode, we’ll be taking you through some of the delights headed your way in February on the biggest independent television channel in Great Britain!We’ve got Boris Karloff, Sid James, Arthur Askey, Morecambe and Wise, Petula Clark, Eric Portman, John Le Mesurier, Alec Guiness, Celia Johnson, Sabu, Miles Malleson, Laurel & Hardy, Dirk Bogarde, Charlie Chaplin, Robert Donat, Honor Blackman, Googie Withers, Anthony Newley, Edward G. Robinson, Richard Burton and many, many more!Plus a whole brigade of special guests, a competition, some glorious music, a boy, a girl, a bike, and a very warm welcome to the very first episode of The Official Talking Pictures TV Podcast!Come on in!To become a Co-Producer and Patron of the show CLICK HERETo support this show CLICK HEREFor Adam's other shows CLICK HERETo enter the competition CLICK HERE

The Talking Pictures TV Podcast

Hello and welcome along to the very first episode of the all-new official Talking PIctures TV Podcast hosted by Adam Roche. In this episode, we’ll be taking you through some of the delights headed your way in February on the biggest independent television channel in Great Britain! We’ve got Boris Karloff, Sid James, Arthur Askey, Morecambe and Wise, Petula Clark, Eric Portman, John Le Mesurier, Alec Guiness, Celia Johnson, Sabu, Miles Malleson, Laurel & Hardy, Dirk Bogarde, Charlie Chaplin, Robert Donat, Honor Blackman, Googie Withers, Anthony Newley, Edward G. Robinson, Richard Burton and many, many more! Plus a whole brigade of special guests, a competition, some glorious music, a boy, a girl, a bike, and a very warm welcome to the very first episode of The Official Talking Pictures TV Podcast! Come on in! To support this show CLICK HERE For Adam's other shows CLICK HERE To enter the competition CLICK HERE

SNOBS ON FILM
Episode 14: Spyfall

SNOBS ON FILM

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 62:57


Has the spy genre gone stale? SOF takes a look at the past and present of the classic spy thriller and wonders about its future. From Bond to Bourne, and from Smiley to Red Sparrow, the crew debates the finer points of cinematic espionage and tries to determine if our favorite spies are headed toward a requiem or a renaissance.

Hans Shot First
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - You Could Use a Good Podcast!

Hans Shot First

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 83:24


#232 - Set your nav computer to Dagobah cuz the gang is talking about Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back! Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy DEE Williams, Frank Oz, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Anthony Daniels, and Alec Guiness! Watch out for Exogorths!   Category: Movies HSF Rating Alex-7, Scott-7, Jeff-7   Please follow and contact us at the following locations: Facebook:Hans Shot First Twitter: http://twitter.com/hansshot1st Email: hansshotfirst@outlook.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hans-shot-first/id778071182 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/I5q2th5tzsucvpzgmy3kmzgtd44?t=Hans_Shot_First

Indeed Podcast
Indeed_Movies_#86_Kind_Hearts_and_Coronets

Indeed Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2018


Welcome to episode 16 covering entry 86, Kind Hearts and Coronets from 1949 with Dennis Price and Alec Guiness. Keefe, Chris and Paxton as we get to take a peak a young jedi and his ability....no wait wrong movie. We are looking at murder, death and those who plan it.

Basketball BS
Basketball BS - S1-014

Basketball BS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 50:40


Episode 14 Topics covered* Hello, We're back..... finally !!!* Shoutouts !* Facts, stats and sir Alec Guiness ( unfortunately corrupted recording sesion so we lost the Alec guiness drinking guiness with sherbert sketch )* Does Franek know his Hinny from his Ninny ?* Can a hen be transgendered ? Intro/Outro Music - Daenine - Deformingtonhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DaenineMusic

Neverland: To Disney and Beyond
160 The Muppets and Obi Wan Save Scrooge!

Neverland: To Disney and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2016 65:48


Welcome back to the Neverland Podcast! If you've ever seen the classic musical, Scrooge starring Albert Finney and Alec Guiness, you may have noticed it bears some resemblence to The Muppet Christmas Carol. This Christmas get the family together and listen to some music from both films and enjoy the holiday with some great fun. Our prayers and pixie dust are with Carrie Fisher in hopes for her recovery! Grab your pixie and let's fly to Neverland! Podcasters! Get your show out in front of new listeners with Kiss My RSS! Hire me for voice over work on Fiverr! Be sure to visit iTunes to purchase your copy of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Michael Giacchino The Jungle Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Debney and of course Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Williams Please also pick up your copy of Journey to the Stars - Tom Ameen Katie Leigh's (Sunny Gummi, Honker from Darkwing Duck new audio book with Will Ryan (Willie the Giant, Pete-Mickey's Christmas Carol, Rabbit-Welcome to Pooh Corner) Adventures in Oddity. Be sure to purchase some great music from Yehaa Bob Jackson! Bob Jackson's Sunset Sky on iTunes Bob Jackson's Original Compositions on iTunes Bob Jackson's The Saddest Poem on iTunes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme - Single - The Ninja Turtles Help Neverlander @biggyirk with his new and improved Pinocchio LEGO Marionette! LEGO Ideas! Please rate and review The Neverland Podcast! iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Twitter Facebook Facebook Group Email Us! Leave a Voicemail (816) 226-6492 Visit our shop! http://neverlandpodcast.spreadshirt.com/ Become a patron! https://www.patreon.com/neverlandpodcast We are part of the We Be Geeks Network  

The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast
Sci Fi Movie Podcast - Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones

The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2015 58:15


Help support The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast by becoming a Patron! Hosted by Remi Lavictoire,  Ian Fults and Jonathan Colbon Get the Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Archive for 5 Bucks! This week on The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast, Jonathan and Rem dig deeper into "Star Wars Episode III Attack of the Clones" from 2012 and directed by George Lucas. The PositiveWhen talking about the Star Wars, it's important to distinguish between the prequels (1-3) and the original trilogy (4-6). When discussing the prequels, the conversation usually turns to 'which one was least bad', and you'll find most people split, half think 'Clones' was better than 'Sith', but the other half hold the opposite opinion.  Jonathan thought Clones was the best of the bunch, and Rem prefers 'Sith'.  If we were to remove the awful attempt at a romance between Anakin and Padme, Clones actually becomes a tolerable story about an attempt to assassinate Senator Padme and the search for the culprit. John Williams turns out a fantastic music score as usual, and there were some very interesting sound desgin. The NegativeAs we said, the romance between Padme and Anakin was poorly written, and the actors did their best with very poor dialogue. We'd love to have had more development of the Count Dooku character and his story line. Even though there was less Jar Jar Binks, there was a noticeable increase in the annoyance factor of C-3PO. Over all, Clones is a film that wasn't necessary, and didn't understand what it was trying to accomplish. The VerdictConsidered one of the least worst of the prequels, "Attack of the Clones", like the other prequels really isn't required viewing. If you've not seen the prequels, good for you.  Best to keep it that way.   Listener Feedback Kevin McVeyBy far, the WORST of the series! Corey BlantonI still cringe thinking about the scene where Anakin and Padme are in that field and Anakin starts riding on the back of some kind of giant cow-beetle. The special effects looked horrible here and I feel sorry for Natalie Portman having to share the screen with one of the worst actors ever in Hayden Christiansen. Brian CampbellI loved this episode! The realistic CG environments really pull you into the action plus we get the benefit of watching the chemistry between Hayden and Portman just sizzle on-screen. Just watching Anakin leer at Padme while monotoning: "From the moment I met you, all those years ago, not a day has gone by when I haven't thought of you. And now that I'm with you again... I'm in agony." Well that doesn't give me the creeps at all! Anthony FarnsworthEpisode 2 made me want to try some "Deathsticks" Doug FergusonI'm finding as time goes on, this is the episode that's the hardest to defend. George Lucas should never be let anywhere near a screenplay when romantic dialogue is needed. Just... no. Padme and Anakin's story the worst until it gets to Tatooine and it's no longer just them. BUT, there are some cool things this film has to offer. I enjoy the story following Obi-wan as he investigates the clone army and chases Jango Fett. And I really love the battle in the arena at the end. That whole sequence progressing from execution to huge Jedi battle is actually one of my favourite scenes in a Star Wars movie, second only to the battle on Hoth. The major downside is I feel that there was a missed opportunity here. I would have really loved it if it turned out that Count Dooku was actually a renegade Jedi who knew where the Republic was heading and turned out to be the beginning of the Rebel Alliance! In this movie he would be treated as a bad guy, but as an audience member, we see tragedy unfold as his attempts to expose Palpatine are thwarted by Obi-Wan and Anakin as those two try and do the right thing. I think that would have been a much stronger, bolder choice. But alas... I mean, come on, since it's a prequel and we know how things are going to play out, might as well use that as an advantage. Jennifer RobertsonI believe this episode inspired the documentary film The People vs. George Lucas. Balbinder BhatiaGentlemen and possible guest of any gender, I'm not sure if this is worse than Episode 1, (at the very most it is on par with that trainwreck). I remember when I went to see this at the Cinema, thinking how it was better and how cool the Yoda fight scene was, having revisited the film as a more discerning adult, I can't believe I was ever so naïve, maybe it was just the hopefulness of youth. With the exception of Ewan McGregor turning himself into Alec Guiness playing Obi Wan, there wasn't much to like about this film. Hayden Christensen was stiff and boring most of the way through, they didn't need to bring in baby Bobo Fett, and yes they had less Jar Jar Binks, but then went and added more of the second most annoying character in the series C3PO. Yes I said it. Deal with it and keep up the great work Ton de WitteI enjoyed the action scenes. The romantic stuff? Well, not the strongest stuff by Lucas. What I liked was count Dooku trying to recruit Obi Wan to the dark side. Those Siths are always busy trying to become the big boss and betraying the other Sith, just like Vader wanted to recruit Luke and Sidious having Anakin kill Dooku. Overall this movie is a victim of having to be a bridge, like I and III to the original trilogy. Nick JensenOh man, this is probably the hardest Star Wars movie for me to watch. Like Episode I there are a few good things to enjoy, I like the battle at the end with all of the Jedi (and can't complain about how Natalie Portman and her costume look during their "execution") and the really metropolitan world at the beginning I enjoyed. However, the good parts of this film are few and far between, and nothing as cool as Darth Maul shows up. Lucas makes these prequels focus on Anakin, but somehow finds the worst actors to play him...a huge failure considering this shifts the whole view of the original trilogy as well. I can forgive Jake Lloyd more than Hayden Christensen, because Jake was just a kid and it's harder to find good child actors I guess but ugh Hayden Christensen wtf. How could anything that Lucas saw in auditions make him want to cast this guy with no likability or charisma, then again I'm making the assumption that Lucas knows what to look for in actors. History shows that Lucas doesn't know how to direct actors and it really shows, also a lot of the effects are pretty bad so quite a fail all around on this one. Also to answer the question you asked...no, this is not better than Episode I to me. Hayden Christensen's horrible acting really tips the scale and makes this the worst of the series for me. On the flip side Darth Maul helps me enjoy Episode I more, even if he was criminally underused. Trevor LaboucaneI've been re-watching these with my daughter. Every time I see any of Episodes I, II or III I have a harder time listening to the dialogue. I think I would describe the feeling as increasing disappointment. Ray RI think this was the best of the prequels. If you ignore the love story (no aspect of which isn't horrible) then it's a really good film. It has a real film noir mystery component which admittedly is hard to recapture on subsequent viewings but Obi-Wan as the gumshoe (a bizarre cross between Sam Spade and a Priest which I think really works) trying to unravel a mystery all leading up to an epic battle is a real strength of the film. I don't care how cool you were on the outside, when Yoda showed up and said "Around the survivors, a perimeter create" your inner child was yelling "F yea! Kick some ass Yoda!". And then he follows up this brigade commander badass-ery with a person lightsaber duel unlike any other. And the cinematic moment before that when Mace reveals himself by activating his purple lightsaber from just out of frame...these are some great Star Wars moments. Don't let that horrifically written and performed love story totally kill the film. I want a Phantom Edit that removes the love story and then you'll have a truly great film. I'd do the edit myself if I wasn't a year behind in editing on my YouTube Channel Vacation Impossible and deathly afraid of a lawsuit Mitch ToddI'm waiting with baited breath for the new movie - Star Wars: The Return of Jar Jar Binks! Geoff Adamsworst of the prequels by a lot.   The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast is a member of the Podcastica Network, visit Podcastica.com The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast is partially funded by Patreon. You can help make the Sci-Fi Movie Podcast even better by becoming a support. Go to our Patreon page and show your support! Please share your comments and thoughts on The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Facebook page or send us Email and we'll add your feedback to the show! Subscribe to The Sci-Fi Movie Podcast Newsletter!           Sci Fi Movie Podcast Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones  

The Frances Farmer Show
Episode 55: Doctor Zhivago and Darling

The Frances Farmer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2015 93:52


This Oscar weekend, Mike and Sean count down their favorite films of 2014 and make their picks for the various Acting, Writing and Directing Awards. They also take a look back at two of the Best Picture nominees of 1965, both of which star Julie Christie: David Lean's epic romance Doctor Zhivago, with Omar Sharif, Alec Guiness and the always-menacing Rod Steiger and John Schlesinger's Swingin' 60s Darling, with Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Harvey.

Podthingy
Episode 27: “And Then We'll Be Dead”

Podthingy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2014 59:25


In our Halloween episode we discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Bourne franchise, how Alec Guiness got shafted for millions of dollars by Star Wars, the pros and cons of Kevin Smith as a filmmaker, Kevin Smith's idea for a Jaws reboot, Universal's new horror movie universe, our favorite scary movies, and the return of the Lightning Round! DRINK OF THE WEEK: Italian Chainsaw Massacre Shot In a large cup, add 4 oz sprite splash of cranberry splash of sweet and sour drop in a shot of Amaretto and drink

How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner
Joan Rivers, Patton Oswalt, Holly Schlesinger, Neko Case, Billy Eichner, James Urbaniak "Best of HWYW Vol. 1" Episode 25

How Was Your Week with Julie Klausner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2011 81:09


It's a clip show-palooza this week, also known as a "best of" show! The 25th episode of How Was Your Week features all-new content from Julie, who is still recovering from her summer cold, and does not wish to infect new interview subjects with it, because she is a nice and civilized person. Plus, old favorites and never-before heard footage from some of the best guests on the show so far, including JOAN RIVERS, PATTON OSWALT, HOLLY SCHLESINGER, NEKO CASE, BILLY EICHNER and JAMES URBANIAK! This is a treat for newcomers to How Was Your Week and old-timey HWYW veterans alike. A "Trial and Travel" aisle grab-bag of comedy entertainment. Also in this episode, Julie discusses Gloria Steinem's joyless tap dancing, Rose MacGowan's arc from cult baby to Boston Terrier owner, how nobody is prepared for the Video Music Awards at all, the difference between certain baboons, and what celebrity she associates with the term "Moon Face." Plus, Patton Oswalt on the hubris of niche stand-ups! Joan Rivers on the desirability of Martin Mull! Neko Case on masturbating walruses! Billy Eichner on Oprah's arms! James Urbaniak on Alec Guiness's attitude toward Tarot cards! And Holly Schlesinger on French Stewart's break-out role on "Private Practice." And! Mario Lopez's baby! The premiere episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, uncut! And another Geena Davis-related plea.