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Dana and Tom with returning guests, Adam Freed (Managing Editor and Senior Film Critic at MovieArcher.com) and Adam Vanderwerff discuss the last of the original trilogy of Star Wars films with Return of the Jedi (1983): directed by Richard Marquand, written by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas, cinematography by Alan Hume, music by John Williams, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: Return of the Jedi is the epic conclusion to the original Star Wars trilogy. It follows Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford) as they battle to overthrow the oppressive Galactic Empire.After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance prepares for a final assault on the Empire's ultimate weapon, the second Death Star. Meanwhile, Luke confronts Darth Vader, hoping to redeem his father from the dark side and put an end to Emperor Palpatine's tyranny. With thrilling battles, emotional reunions, and the power of hope, the Rebels fight to restore freedom to the galaxy.Guests:Adam FreedManaging Editor and Senior Film Critic at (MovieArcher.com)@moviearcher on Twitter and InstagramPreviously on Batman (1989), Pulp Fiction (1994) RevisitAdam Vanderwerff (Duncan Disability Law)Previous Episodes: Office Space (1999), Ghostbusters (1984), M*A*S*H (1970)Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to Adam and Adam02:04 Vanderwerff's Favorite Movie05:26 Cast of Return of the Jedi06:20 Relationship(s) with Return of the Jedi14:52 Star Wars as a Whole19:47 What is Return of the Jedi About?27:46 Background for Return of the Jedi29:04 John Williams Appreciation34:31 Plot Summary for Return of the Jedi35:27 Did You Know?45:47 First Break46:32 What's Up with Freed and Vanderwerff53:19 GMOAT Hall of Fame01:08:52 Best Performance(s)01:19:24 Best Scene(s)01:29:57 Second Break01:30:38 In Memoriam01:36:05 Best/Funniest Lines01:40:20 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:47:09 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:53:35 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty02:00:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness02:08:27 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability02:17:58 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total02:20:01 Remaining Questions for Return of the Jedi02:24:59 Thank You to Our Guests02:27:28 Remaining Thoughts02:29:18 Just for Andrew Corns02:37:18 CreditsThis episode is also available in full video on YouTube.You can now...

Dana and Tom with 10x club member, Robb Conlon (Founder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business Class), and 5x club member, Andrew Corns (Host and Creator of the Revisionist Almanac), discuss the sequel to Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back (1980) for its 45th anniversary: directed by Irvin Kerschner, written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan, music by John Williams, cinematography by Peter Suschitzky, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: After their triumphant but costly victory against the Empire, the Rebel Alliance struggles to evade Darth Vader's relentless pursuit. Forced into hiding on the remote ice planet Hoth, they soon find themselves under attack, prompting a desperate escape across the galaxy. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), guided by visions of wisdom, seeks out the reclusive Jedi Master Yoda to sharpen his abilities and prepare for the battles ahead. As Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fischer) attempt to evade Imperial forces, they seek refuge in the seemingly safe Cloud City—only to find betrayal lurking within. When Luke abandons his training to confront Vader, he faces a chilling revelation that will shake the foundation of his destiny and alter the course of the Rebellion forever.Guests:Robb ConlonFounder of Westport Studios and Host of B2B Business ClassLinkedIn: Robb / Westport StudiosPreviously On: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Die Hard (1988), The Godfather (1972), John Wick (2014), The Dark Knight (2008), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Man on Fire (2004), The Incredibles (2004), Gladiator...

Dana and Tom with 5x club member, Shane Rogers (Comedian and Host of Midnight Facts for Insomniacs) and Jesse Sertle (fellow group member of CineMadison) discuss the movie that created the biggest film franchise of all-time, Star Wars (1977): written and directed by George Lucas, cinematography by Gilbert Taylor, music by John Williams, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, and James Earl Jones.Plot Summary: Star Wars is set in a galaxy far, far away under the oppressive rule of the Galactic Empire. The story follows a young farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who discovers his destiny when he comes across a pair of droids carrying secret plans for the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. With the guidance of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi as well as the help of a roguish pilot, Han Solo, his co-pilot Chewbacca, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, Luke embarks on a daring mission to rescue Princess Leia from the clutches of Darth Vader and to aid the Rebel Alliance in their fight for freedom. The film is a tale of heroism, hope, and the battle between good and evil.Guests:Shane RogersComedian and Host of Midnight Facts for InsomniacsPreviously on Broadcast News (1987), The Big Lebowski (1998), Superman: The Movie (1978), There's Something About Mary (1998), This Is Spinal Tap (1984), Ex Machina (2015)Jesse Sertlefellow group member of CineMadisonpreviously on Rounders (1998), Easy Rider (1969), and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)@jsertle on IGChapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back to Shane and Jesse02:31 A Significant Movie in the History of GMOAT03:13 Cast and Background for Star Wars08:18 Relationship(s) with Star Wars18:25 What is Star Wars About?23:43 Will Star Wars Ever Be at the Peak of Culture Again?34:15 Plot Summary for Star Wars35:19 Did You Know?37:11 First Break38:00 What's Up with Shane Rogers and Jesse Sertle39:29 Best Performance(s)48:45 Best/Favorite/Indelible Scene(s)01:00:08 Second Break01:00:47 In Memoriam01:04:04 Best/Funniest Lines01:08:24 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:14:04 The Stanley Rubric -...

This morning on the show, a listener drops an amazing video game revelation, there's a Californian Stechford Tiles in the Social Ammo with Matt Dyson and Glenn Moore becomes Alec Guinness in Beat The Intro.

Nuestro Insólito Universo ¦¦ Alec Guinness En los cinco minutos de duración que tiene este programa se narran historias asombrosas referentes a cualquier tema.La primera transmisión de este programa se realizó por la RadioNacional de Venezuela el 4 de agosto de 1969 y su éxito fue tal que, posteriormente, fue transmitido también por Radio Capital y, actualmente, se mantiene en la Radio Nacional (AM) y en los circuitos Éxitos y Onda, de Unión Radio (FM), lo cual le otorga una tribuna de red AM y FM que cubren todo el país, uno de los programas radiales más premiados y de mayor duración en la historia de la radio de Venezuela.

Welcome to Reel Britannia-a very British podcast about very British movies ...with just a hint of professionalism. Back to 1949 this week and a darkly witty masterpiece of British cinema! An Ealing comedy blending sharp humour, class satire, and Alec Guinness playing eight roles. A timeless classic! Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) A Delightfully Dark Comedy of Class and Revenge Kind Hearts and Coronets, the crown jewel of British cinema's dark humour. If you haven't yet basked in its glory, let me paint the scene for you. Picture this: Edwardian England, an impeccable sense of manners, and a protagonist who's as calculating as he is charming—all wrapped in a story about climbing the social ladder by…murdering every single person standing in the way. Yes, murder. And somehow, it's positively delightful. The plot centers on Louis Mazzini (played by Dennis Price), who is probably cinema's most likable sociopath. Born into a working-class life, Louis has always resented his mother's noble family, the D'Ascoynes, who cast her out for marrying “beneath her station.” But when Louis's mother dies penniless and the snobbish D'Ascoynes refuse her last wish of burial in the family crypt, the gloves come off—Louis vows to avenge his mother's disgrace and reclaim his rightful place among the aristocracy. There's just one minor snag: eight D'Ascoynes stand between him and the title of Duke. A daunting task? Perhaps. But for Louis, it's all in a day's work. Now, what makes Kind Hearts and Coronets so uniquely brilliant is its approach to murder. This isn't your run-of-the-mill bloodbath; it's murder with panache, style, and an undeniable charm. Each of Louis's victims is played by the inimitable Alec Guinness, who dons eight different personas—from pompous aristocrats to eccentric eccentrics, each more absurd than the last. Guinness's performance is a cinematic tour de force, bringing every D'Ascoyne to life with precision and wit, ensuring no two murders feel the same. Louis may be methodical, but he's never boring—whether he's engineering an explosion or a “tragic” drowning, each act of homicide is artfully executed with a dose of dark humor. One of the joys of Kind Hearts and Coronets is its unashamed cleverness. The film wields irony like a rapier, slicing through social norms and class pretensions with a gleeful grin. Louis's ascent from working-class obscurity to the dizzying heights of the aristocracy is as much a critique of class inequality as it is a comedy of manners. His steely resolve to eliminate his relatives is matched only by his ability to deliver dry, razor-sharp commentary along the way. Dennis Price's impeccable delivery transforms Louis into a character you can't help rooting for—despite his penchant for, well, homicide. Of course, no tale of ambition and revenge is complete without a touch of romance. Louis's love life is deliciously complicated, involving a love triangle between Sibella (Joan Greenwood), his childhood sweetheart, and Edith (Valerie Hobson), the widow of one of his victims. Sibella is wonderfully wicked—a femme fatale with a voice like melted honey and an unapologetic thirst for social status. Edith, on the other hand, is all grace and dignity, providing a stark contrast to Sibella's conniving charm. Louis, being the opportunist that he is, juggles both women with alarming ease, adding an extra layer of intrigue to his already twisted pursuits. The film's finale is a masterstroke of irony and poetic justice. Just when Louis seems to have achieved everything he set out to accomplish, fate intervenes with one final twist—a testament to the film's commitment to keeping its audience thoroughly entertained until the last frame. Without spoiling too much, let's just say that Louis's razor-sharp intellect proves to be both his greatest strength and his Achilles' heel. Visually, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a treat for the eyes. Director Robert Hamer uses cinematography to accentuate the film's satirical tone, juxtaposing the grandeur of the D'Ascoyne estate with the cold, calculated reality of Louis's crimes. The costume design and period details immerse viewers in Edwardian England, while the film's score lends an air of sophistication to even its most macabre moments. It's a film that looks as good as it feels, capturing the essence of a bygone era with wit and style. What truly elevates Kind Hearts and Coronets is its audacity. It dares to make us laugh in the face of murder, to cheer for a protagonist whose moral compass is utterly skewed, and to see the absurdity in the rigid class structures of the time. It's a film that revels in its own wickedness, inviting viewers to join in the fun. And fun it is—rarely does a film blend darkness with levity so effortlessly, crafting a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. In summary, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a masterful dark comedy that stands the test of time. With unforgettable performances, sharp wit, and a plot that keeps you on your toes, it's a cinematic experience that delights in its own cunning brilliance.  "The D'Ascoynes certainly appear to have accorded with the tradition of the landed gentry, and sent the fool of the family into the church."   This and previous episodes can be found everywhere you download your podcasts Follow us on Twitter @rbritanniapod    Thanks for listening   Scott and Steven

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Look, I know it sounds crazy, but Star Wars has all kinds of Arthurian elements: an orphan boy with a secret destiny; a magic sword; a crazy magician; a princess who needs rescuing; and a big bad guy. Obviously the original film was influenced by all sorts of things (The Hidden Fortress; Lawrence of Arabia; Dune; even Lord of the Rings) but it's no surprise that the stories of King Arthur are a pretty prominent influence on the original movie about a farm boy who wants to be a hero, takes up with a space-wizard and a pirate, and helps bring down an evil empire. Starring Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Peter Cushing, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, David Prowse, and James Earl Jones. Written and directed by George Lucas.   This is a preview of the latest episode of our series Hollywood Avalon. To hear the entire episode, join the Mary Versus the Movies patreon for $3/month to hear this and the entire series Hollywood Avalon: https://www.patreon.com/maryvsmovies. 

How do you follow an industry-shaking debut like SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE? If you're Steven Soderbergh, the answer is obvious: a weird, downer sort-of-biopic of Franz Kafka shot in black and white. We're joined by filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell (MISS ME YET, THE WINDS THAT SCATTER) to talk 1991's KAFKA, Soderbergh's influence, and Chris's outstanding new film FAILED STATE. Great ep! Further Reading: "In the Penal Colony" by Franz Kafka The Trial by Franz Kafka The Castle by Franz Kafka Los Angeles Times article by David Gritten Further Viewing: THE THIRD MAN (Reed, 1949) THE TRIAL (Welles, 1962) AMERICAN GIGOLO (Schrader, 1980) BRAZIL (Gilliam, 1985)   Follow Chris: https://linktr.ee/christopherjasonbell Watch the trailer for FAILED STATE   Follow Pod Casty For Me: https://www.podcastyforme.com/ https://twitter.com/podcastyforme https://www.instagram.com/podcastyforme/ https://www.youtube.com/@podcastyforme Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PodCastyForMe Artwork by Jeremy Allison: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallisonart  

Luke, I am your father. Only... feeling the full 'Force' of the Mandela effeect - that wasn't even the line. AND EVEN BETTER- originally it was going to be: OBI WAN KILLED YOUR FATHER. More easter eggs and wonderful Star Wars chat to come on this weeks ep.Welcome back to the pod - we're going full nostalgia mode after the Oscar's, back front and centre again is Star Wars this time episode V. No nonsense, let's say it, it's the GOAT Star Wars film. It just is. No messing around. And that's for so many different reasons which we will get into.If you're enjoying the pod and fancy leaving us a rating and a review that would be VERY much appreciated - breakdown of all the chapter timecodes below for those that want to skip ahead.00:00 Somehow we start on South Park and the Hunchback of Notre Dame05:07 Why is The Empire Strikes Back A Cinematic Masterpiece12:11 Character Development and Iconic Lines18:14 The importance of having a lead creative28:19 Alec Guinness 2 percent31:08 The Impact of Iconic Performances32:33 Han Solo and Princess Leia's Dynamic36:14 C3PO's Role and Costume Malfunctions38:54 Is Yoda amazing/An annoying frog 39:50 Lando Calrissian: The Underrated Character44:03 Cliffhangers and Narrative Structure46:31 Iconic Lines and Their Legacy48:22 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From a list of eight blind spots for the shepherd, the community went with the oldest film on the list. Perhaps as a way of mocking the age of the birthday of your host. "Kind Hearts and Coronets" is a dark comedy of manners that was release in the U.S. in 1950. Famous for Alec Guinness playing eight parts, it is a showcase for character actor  Dennis Price as the star. Three of the guests this week were old hands at this serial killer comedy, David Brook, James Wilson and Howard Casner had all been slain by this before. Only Matthew Simpson joined Richard as fresh victims of this drool Ealing product that is considered one of the greatest British films of all time. Set your headphones on stun because spoilers start flying immediately. 

On this week's Film Seizure, the fellas talk about the 1949 crime comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets featuring Alec Guinness playing eight distinct characters. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

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Welcome back to Myopia Movies the show where we boldly go—wait, wrong franchise—where we dive headfirst into the galaxy far, far away! And today, we're talking about Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, the movie that taught us three very important lessons: 1) Always check if someone's your dad before you start a fight, 2) Tauntauns may smell bad, but they're lifesavers, and 3) Never kiss your sibling—even if you don't know they're your sibling. That's right! We're breaking down the movie where the good guys lose, the bad guys win, and we're left screaming, ‘LUKE, DON'T DO IT!' louder than Darth Vader in a parenting seminar. So grab your lightsabers, bundle up for Hoth, and let's jump into the movie that made us all question our family trees and our ability to trust small green swamp creatures!” Make sure to like and subscribe where ever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us on Bluesky, Reddit, and Facebook! This week, we dig deeper into the cold to talk about Star Wars and one of the frostiest beginnings to a movie in cinematic history. We watched Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back! Do you love us? We know.... How will Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren, Nur, Keiko, Matthew Directed by Irvin Kershner Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness, Jeremy Bulloch

Welcome back to Myopia Movies the show where we boldly go—wait, wrong franchise—where we dive headfirst into the galaxy far, far away! And today, we're talking about Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, the movie that taught us three very important lessons: 1) Always check if someone's your dad before you start a fight, 2) Tauntauns may smell bad, but they're lifesavers, and 3) Never kiss your sibling—even if you don't know they're your sibling. That's right! We're breaking down the movie where the good guys lose, the bad guys win, and we're left screaming, ‘LUKE, DON'T DO IT!' louder than Darth Vader in a parenting seminar. So grab your lightsabers, bundle up for Hoth, and let's jump into the movie that made us all question our family trees and our ability to trust small green swamp creatures!” Make sure to like and subscribe where ever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us on Bluesky, Reddit, and Facebook! This week, we dig deeper into the cold to talk about Star Wars and one of the frostiest beginnings to a movie in cinematic history. We watched Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back! Do you love us? We know.... How will Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Lauren, Nur, Keiko, Matthew Directed by Irvin Kershner Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Peter Mayhew, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Alec Guinness, Jeremy Bulloch

Welcome Back Everyone! Thank You for joining us once again! Join the STF crew as they return from Christmas/New Years break to discuss the next two moves to jump on the review board. Also in todays discussion -  Johnnie Reviews Sonic 3 and why we should probably just go direct to streaming Tim and Jacob talk about What If! and if it ended on a high note. The crew talks about the new Superman trailer that dropped...the day after they recorded their last episode. and RANKERS!   1st Film: Johnnie's Pick Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) Directed by: Joe Dante Starring: Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, John Glover, Robert Picardo and Howie Mandel as the voice of Gizmo 2nd Film: Star Wars Series Review Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope (1977) Directed by: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Peter Cushing Thanks for Listening! Email:   Strangerthanflicktion@gmail.com Twitters:  Podcast- @SFlicktion Joey - @SpaceJamIsMyjam Jacob - @Jabcup Johnnie- @Shaggyroaddogg Tim - @timbohh4l Time Stamps: Gremlins 2: The New Batch -  Rate and Review - 01:16:30 Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope  - Review and Rate  -  01:46:10 Music Credits:  New York New York by Brain Gremlin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGJwVLoNLgo Star Wars Main Theme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D0ZQPqeJkk

It's the musical version of A Christmas Carol, featuring one of the more surprising diss tracks in all musical cinema. Join us as we dissect Dickens' classic one more time. Starring Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, Edith Evans, Kenneth Moore, and Laurence Naismith. Directed by Ronald Neame. Written and with music by Leslie Bricusse.

Just in time for the holidays, Chad and Justin sit down to take in the 1970 musical comedy known as Scrooge, an adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, starring Albert Finney, Alec Guinness, and Edith Evans!   Download and listen today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon, Stitcher, Goodpods, and more of your favorite podcast services! Find more fun at GeekCavePodcast.com!

Welcome back as we answer the questions that nobody bothered to ask about our our episode covering the 1984 classic buddy cop action comedy, Beverly Hills Cop. Zack tries to figure out who Eddie Murphy was and how big of a star he was in 1984 (spoiler alert:  HUGE).  We dig into the numbers and discuss how this is one of the most successful movies ever made.  We also look at the very limited number of roles for women in this film. We talk about how Mythbusters ripped this movie a new tailpipe and go over the reviews of the time. Zack digs into newspapers and men's magazines from December of 1984 to discover a Christmas shrimp sale at the Holiday Motel, the Supreme Court hearing a case about the morning moment of silence at schools, a nude pictorial of Suzanne Somers, an article by Steve Martin, Alec Guinness as the spokes model for a tuxedo designer, a 4 color graphing typewriter, a 2-inch flat-screen TV, and pictorials of Lee Major's wife and daughter.

MUSICKanye West and Bianca Censori are headed for divorce after less than two years of marriage, TMZ reportsCharlotte “Bowie” Drozd, daughter of longtime Flaming Lips multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd, has been reported missing. Attorney Tony Buzbee says superstars will pay for being involved with Sean "Diddy" Combs and his alleged sex parties. In other Diddy news: Diddy is about to have a major honor taken away from him ... a symbolic key to Miami Beach. Nirvana, Live at the Paramount, originally released as a concert video in 2011, will be shown on AXS TV at 3pm on October 26th as part of the channel's Halloween programming schedule.      RIP:Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91. TVEwan McGregor shared the potential for a second season of the Star Wars series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' at an appearance at LA Comic Con, “Obviously, between the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and when Alec Guinness is Obi-Wan Kenobi, there's got to be another few stories in there,” he said during the panel.Matthew Broderick who has been married to Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997, revealed that he was offered parts on SATC during it six season-run. However, his schedule often got in the way. He also mentioned that the roles he was being offered were kind of embarrassing. “Sometimes it was like, ‘Do you want to do two days as the premature ejaculator?' And I'd be, you know, ‘Well, I don't know.'”       MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Al Pacino nearly died due to COVID-19 back in 2020. The comic book empires Marvel and DC have lost their long-held trademark for the term “super hero,” making it free for everyone to use. The change came after a legal challenge from the creators of the comic series Superbabies, who argued that no one should own the term. The Superbabies lawyers won. So now, the term “super hero” is in the public domain, opening up new possibilities for storytellers everywhere.AND FINALLYA recent survey of 2,000 Americans found that 65% saw their first scary movie before the age of 11. It also found that we watch an average of five scary movies during the Halloween season. So what are the best horror movies to watch? According to voters on ranker.com, these are the 10 greatest horror movies of all time. Happy horror viewing! The Exorcist The Silence of the Lambs The Shining The Conjuring Halloween A Nightmare on Elm Street Psycho The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Alien Jaws  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC Kanye West and Bianca Censori are headed for divorce after less than two years of marriage, TMZ reports Charlotte “Bowie” Drozd, daughter of longtime Flaming Lips multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd, has been reported missing.  Attorney Tony Buzbee says superstars will pay for being involved with Sean "Diddy" Combs and his alleged sex parties.  In other Diddy news: Diddy is about to have a major honor taken away from him ... a symbolic key to Miami Beach. Nirvana, Live at the Paramount, originally released as a concert video in 2011, will be shown on AXS TV at 3pm on October 26th as part of the channel's Halloween programming schedule.       RIP: Cissy Houston, the mother of the late Whitney Houston and a two-time Grammy winner who performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, has died. She was 91. TV Ewan McGregor shared the potential for a second season of the Star Wars series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi' at an appearance at LA Comic Con, “Obviously, between the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and when Alec Guinness is Obi-Wan Kenobi, there's got to be another few stories in there,” he said during the panel. Matthew Broderick who has been married to Sarah Jessica Parker since 1997, revealed that he was offered parts on SATC during it six season-run. However, his schedule often got in the way. He also mentioned that the roles he was being offered were kind of embarrassing. “Sometimes it was like, ‘Do you want to do two days as the premature ejaculator?' And I'd be, you know, ‘Well, I don't know.'”        MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Al Pacino nearly died due to COVID-19 back in 2020.  The comic book empires Marvel and DC have lost their long-held trademark for the term “super hero,” making it free for everyone to use. The change came after a legal challenge from the creators of the comic series Superbabies, who argued that no one should own the term. The Superbabies lawyers won. So now, the term “super hero” is in the public domain, opening up new possibilities for storytellers everywhere. AND FINALLY A recent survey of 2,000 Americans found that 65% saw their first scary movie before the age of 11. It also found that we watch an average of five scary movies during the Halloween season.  So what are the best horror movies to watch? According to voters on ranker.com, these are the 10 greatest horror movies of all time. Happy horror viewing! The Exorcist The Silence of the Lambs The Shining The Conjuring Halloween A Nightmare on Elm Street Psycho The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Alien Jaws  AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams > Check out King Scott's band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Lachlan Page, author of Magical Disinformation, slam back shots and play a high stakes game of checkers against Alec Guinness while decoding the 1959 Graham Greene adaptation Our Man in Havana.   Directed by Carol Reed. Starring Alec Guinness, Burl Ives, Maureen O'Hara, Ernie Kovacs, Noël Coward, Ralph Richardson, Jo Morrow and Grégoire Aslan.  Learn more about Lachlan's work over at his website. All of his books, including Magical Disinformation, are available on Amazon.  You can also follow Lachlan on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes. Theme music by Doug Astley.

Send us a textThis week, Jeff introduces Sara to a very British, very dark comedy which features Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, Alec Guinness, starring in 8 different roles!*Spoilers Ahead*  Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) - IMDb Alec Guinness - IMDb Dennis Price - IMDbTheme Music:  Happy Way to Start the Day By Pressmaster – license purchased on AudioJungle 

It's a 4K-packed week with classics of the genuine and cult variety with Peter Sobczynski catching you up on the week's physical media releases. There are titles from the emerging queer cinema of the ‘90s as well as, arguably, the best of the Todd Solondz oeuvre. There will be little argument about the best of British comedies and Peter makes one for what he considers may be the finest final film of any directorial career. Sidney Lumet does Agatha Christie justice and John Carpenter remakes a sci-fi classic. There is Woody Allen, Bob Hope and Elisabeth Shue facing off against a chimpanzee. Finally, Brian DePalma gets an upgrade on one of his most underappreciated, albeit controversial, films.  0:00 - Intro 1:08 – Criterion (Happiness 4K, Gregg Araki Teen Apocalypse Trilogy 4K) 27:08 – Mediabook (Go Fish 4K) 33:42 – Paramount (Stardust 4K) 38:44 – Kino (My Favorite Spy, The Ladykillers 4K, Murder on the Orient Express 4K, Link 4K) 1:11:16 - Warner Archive (Journey Into Fear, Conflict, A Prairie Home Companion) 1:29:51 – Shout Factory (Village of the Damned 4K) 1:37:25 – MGM (A Midsummer's Night Sex Comedy, September) 1:52:04 – Sony (Body Double 4K) 2:12:43 – New TV & Theatrical Blu-ray Releases 2:19:33 – New Blu-ray Announcements 2:22:09 - Outro

In 1953, Stratford, Ontario opened its first festival under a tent with Alec Guinness speaking the first lines of Richard III. From there, Stratford became the centre of theatre in Canada. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: https://www.ohcanadashop.com/collections/canadian-history-ehx Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craigu Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cdnhistoryehx Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food Friday! Chef Juan Almanza of Taco Rustico. Chef Juan brings a feast for the crew! Check out their two locations at tacorustico.com Movies with Mark Van Buren! Top Alec Guinness movies

Mark Van Buren continues his list of Alec Guinness movies. Jason Bedrick with the Heritage Foundation. Despite Governor Katie Hobbs' repeated claims that school vouchers (aka ESA's) would break the state's budget...they DID NOT. In fact, school vouchers save the state money. For more information: heritage.org

Highlights this week. Interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note (0:00) Dr. JoAnn di Filippo on Pima County and fiscal agent role in migrant grant money [Sept 3, Hr 2] (14:16) Ted Maxwell with the latest on the Regional Transportation Authority [Sept 3, Hr 3] (26:49) Shelley Kais, former GOP Chair for Pima County on the 2024 General election dynamics [Sept 4, Hr 2] (40:17) April and Kate from the Presidio Museum about the museum and upcoming special events [Sept 4, Hr 3] (56:41) US Representative David Schweikert on polling and advertising in the 2024 election [Sept 5, Hr 2] (1:13:20) Food Friday! Juan Almanza of Taco Rustico. Two locations. Hungry yet? [Sept 6, Hr 2] (1:23:12) Movies with Mark Van Buren! Opening segment of Alec Guinness movies [Sept 6, Hr 2] (1:27:53) Jason Bedrick, Heritage Foundation…School vouchers SAVE Arizona money [Sept 6, Hr 3]

Originally released on Patreon, December 7, 2018 “To me, the idea of Brian De Palma watching Star Wars is like Abraham Lincoln reading Watchmen.” - Steve On this We ❤️ Movies episode, the gang is chatting effusively about the beloved, action-packed space opera, Star Wars! There's no point in telling you three measly plot points covered in this episode like we normally do in descriptions, though. This is the longest recording in show history* and we had a ton of fun talking about one of our greatest loves! Do keep your eyes peeled for the entire backstory of fan favorite gleep-glop, "that werewolf"! Star Wars stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Peter Cushing, and William Hootkins as Perkins; directed by George Lucas. *EDITOR'S NOTE: We now believe our longest-running episode to be our We ❤️ Movies episode on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, clocking in at three hours and five minutes! - Andrew Be sure to catch us on the road for our final live shows of the year in Seattle, Portland (Oregon), and Boston! Head to our website now for all ticketing information. Thanks so much for checking out this unlocked We ❤️ Movies episode! Each month we drop a new W❤️M for our Patreon subscribers at the $5 level & up! On that show, we've goofed on some of our favorite films like The Fugitive, Oppenheimer, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, Robocop, Iron Man 3, Alien, Escape from New York, and more! Head over to our Patreon to subscribe today—instantly unlock all We ❤️ Movies episodes, along with countless hours of exclusive shows you can't get anywhere else! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.

Hannah and Mick are finding glimmers of good in the bad news this week, as they celebrate the brave women seeking justice in cases involving sexsomnia (sure, yer Honour) and, separately, mesh complications. And what's that? Extreme misogyny being recognised by the Government as an ideology dangerous to women and girls? There have never been such times. Like, literally; it's a new dawn and we're glad to see it. There's also critical thinking, beavers, the ghost of Alec Guinness and a rendition of R Kelly's Bump n' Grind for which Mick cannot apologise enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our exit today has us trying to become more cultured with the help of Hugh Grant. This week, we are discussing Small Time Crooks, written and directed by Woody Allen. Along the way, we also defend Ishtar, talk about the terrific ensembles Woody is able to put together, lament a wasted Elaine Stritch, as well as wonder why Hugh Grant keeps playing art dealers. Plus, Tracy Ullmann, Jackie Chan, Alec Guinness, Edward G. Robinson more Road Trip slander, forgotten Disney films, and a long debate as to whether Woody Allen convinces us as a felon. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CFF Films⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Ross and friends. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies We've Covered on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Movies Recommended on the Show⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Letterboxd.

The Wiz RECOMMENDS Lawrence of Arabia Lawrence of Arabia is one of the few films that you can just watch 30 seconds of the film and go "ohh, this is on a whole different level of filmmaking". David Lean's grand desert epic has some of the most exquisite production you could ever see in a film. Cinematography and visuals are astounding especially the way it uses space and the environments to tell a story. The music is also incredible to listen to. The blend of both classical and music from the region fits incredibly well to make the audience feel every scene. And two performances are also outstanding. Omar Sharif as Sherif Ali is a great performance, even when compared to legends like Alec Guinness and Anthony Quinn. And the performance by Peter O'Toole gets better and better as the film goes forward, from the charismatic leader to the person who is exhausted and broken from all the time at war. But as beautiful as the film is, the near four hour length definitely gets felt after the intermission. Pre-intermission, it's an incredible war story that excites and feels satisfying as it concludes. Post-intermission, it's good, but it does feel overlong and feels like it should have been its own film. Lawrence of Arabia is a film I am glad I finally experienced and it's evident as to why it's so beloved. It's a great movie that, despite it being a little too long for me, is something I'd love to experience again.

Diane and Sean discuss the one that started it all, Star Wars Episode IV - A New Hope. Episode music is, "The Throne Room" by John Williams from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:-  IG: @whydoweownthisdvd- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplants- Watch Sean be bad at video games on TwitchSupport the Show.

It is a bit on the lackluster side of physical media releases this week but there are a few gems to get your wallets involved. Peter Sobczynski and Erik Childress talk about the final film from Rainer Werner Fassbinder and the final appearance of Alec Guinness. As series with four entries goes there is more love for Shrek than Species. The T&A teen comedy of the ‘80s gets a double feature and there are also stellar early efforts from Luc Besson and Denzel Washington. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Criterion (Querelle) 9:26 - Arrow (Mute Witness 4K) 15:17 – Shout Factory (Species II 4K) 22:30 - Universal (Shrek 4K collection) 25:34 - Unearthed (Homework) 32:15 - MGM (Class, Betrayed, The Mighty Quinn) 56:04 - Sony (La Femme Nikita 4K) 1:05:18 – New Theatrical Titles on Blu-ray 1:09:21 -  New Blu-ray Announcements

EPISODE CORRECTION: George Lucas attempted to make "Flash Gordon" not "Buck Rogers". It's much more normal if you didn't even notice. All May long we're discussing STAR WARS movies in chronological order and dictating absolute canon from here forth. Your thoughts? Meaningless. Our thoughts? They are now your new thoughts. One last ride with Star Wars before we emotionally retire it and watch only movies like “On Golden Pond” and “Bridges of Madison County”. You will believe you can love again. OK, so our month's theme of FORCED is riding on the bandwagon of that “May the 4th Be With You” stuff but don't say that phrase to us in person unless you want to elicit a “Manchurian Candidate” type response where we attack you. This episode is one of the few we are actually looking forward to as it is the one that started it all, “STAR WARS” by George Lucas from 1977 and starring Mark Hamill, Alec Guinness, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Peter Cushing. You pretty much already know a lot about it I'm sure. It's a strange trip to behold when carrying around prequel knowledge but you gotta revel in the fairly simple space adventure romp after watching five convoluted movies that are all reference films to the one we're finally discussing today. They didn't let George Lucas make Buck Rogers so he took some Kurosawa inspiration and whipped up a big allegory to the Vietnam War. People split so many hairs over this franchise but the core concept of it was all as simple as that. I would like to think I would do a little more if somebody was going to destroy my planet right in front of me. I would have throat chopped Tarkin and then turn around and knock out Darth Vader in one punch for real. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

Big things have small beginnings, so let's ride into the sunrise as the hosts travel through the deserts once more to continue their new season format to review one of the most celebrated epics in the history of cinema, the winner of seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Lawrence of Arabia, starring Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn and directed David Lean. The film that inspired generations of directors and the movie that had set the standard for visual storytelling in cinema. The hosts paired the film with the Blood & Sands Cocktail. So join the hosts as they get ready for the greatest adventure of the season and celebrate this one of a kind film experience.Come listen and follow us on Instagram @the.gentlemenpodcast and our website thegentlemenpodcast.comDiscover The Power of Sound!Keeping a consistent sound in how you present your company really is the "hidden gem"...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse" for a special presentation of "The Little Prince." Originally aired on May 25th, 1956, by the CBS Radio Workshop, this beloved radio play brings to life the enchanting story of a young prince who travels the universe, gaining wisdom as he explores various planets and meets intriguing characters. This timeless tale, adapted from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novel, captures the imagination and hearts of both young and old. Featuring the talented voices of Richard Beals as The Little Prince, Alec Guinness as the Narrator, and a full cast including Evelyn Rudie, Karl Swenson, and Norman Lloyd, each brings a unique depth to their characters, from the inquisitive prince to the array of whimsical beings he encounters. Don't miss this magical journey through space and life, which continues to resonate as a profound exploration of love, friendship, and what it truly means to be human. Tune in this Sunday to experience the wonder and charm of "The Little Prince."

With no big new releases, James Cameron-Wilson explains that the UK box office is down 36%, with Back to Black still #1. At #5 is horror film Abigail about a kidnapped ballerina. Extremely gory, it is also increasingly clichéd. James was impressed by Sometimes I Think About Dying at #19, a minimalist drama in which Daisy Ridley is a shy loner. Nuanced, it makes the audience work but is moving and sticks in the memory. Out for home viewing is 1951's A Lavender Hill Mob, with Alec Guinness a meek bank clerk with nefarious ambitions. The beautifully-restored disc is packed with fascinating extras. It is a must, says James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone loves gut-busting belly-laughs in a film. But sometimes, big laughs slow things down. There's something to be said for films that amuse us for their duration. Join us for a conversation about a film that makes us smile from its first moment to its last: The Ladykillers, Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 dark comedy starring Alec Guinness as the creepiest criminal and a young Peter Sellars as one of his gang. Dan praises the film's economy and compares it to John Cheever's “Reunion”; Mike explains how it reminds him of Gilbert & Sullivan. And while they dissect the film and how it manipulates the viewer, they still cannot answer the question, “Are those really Alec Guinness's teeth?” If you'd like to read “Reunion,” the terrific story by John Cheever to which they compare The Ladykillers, you'll find it in this collection—which, incidentally, is a book everyone should have. Follow us on X or Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Everyone loves gut-busting belly-laughs in a film. But sometimes, big laughs slow things down. There's something to be said for films that amuse us for their duration. Join us for a conversation about a film that makes us smile from its first moment to its last: The Ladykillers, Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 dark comedy starring Alec Guinness as the creepiest criminal and a young Peter Sellars as one of his gang. Dan praises the film's economy and compares it to John Cheever's “Reunion”; Mike explains how it reminds him of Gilbert & Sullivan. And while they dissect the film and how it manipulates the viewer, they still cannot answer the question, “Are those really Alec Guinness's teeth?” If you'd like to read “Reunion,” the terrific story by John Cheever to which they compare The Ladykillers, you'll find it in this collection—which, incidentally, is a book everyone should have. Follow us on X or Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves gut-busting belly-laughs in a film. But sometimes, big laughs slow things down. There's something to be said for films that amuse us for their duration. Join us for a conversation about a film that makes us smile from its first moment to its last: The Ladykillers, Alexander Mackendrick's 1955 dark comedy starring Alec Guinness as the creepiest criminal and a young Peter Sellars as one of his gang. Dan praises the film's economy and compares it to John Cheever's “Reunion”; Mike explains how it reminds him of Gilbert & Sullivan. And while they dissect the film and how it manipulates the viewer, they still cannot answer the question, “Are those really Alec Guinness's teeth?” If you'd like to read “Reunion,” the terrific story by John Cheever to which they compare The Ladykillers, you'll find it in this collection—which, incidentally, is a book everyone should have. Follow us on X or Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

If you really like Alec Guinness, then this film is for you.  Two Alec Guinness for the price of one.  Throw in a deranged Bette Davis, and you have yourself a deal!Recommendations:Glenn: Aliens directors cut (1986 film)Sarah: The Da Vinci Code (2006 film)Cameron: Feud: Betty and Joan (2017 television series)

This is part 1 of our next series, which delves into the actors who have brought the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi to life and all they bring to the table in their version of Obi-Wan. We begin first with the original Obi-Wan Kenobi: Sir Alec Guinness. Alec set the bar for all the portrayals of Obi-Wan to come, and in this episode we honor his legacy of acting, the minuscule details of his skill, and the way he really set the standard for Obi-Wan as we know it today. We salute you, Sir Alec Guinness! Next week we will explore Ewan McGregor, so be sure to tune in as we continue the series! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/most-things-kenobi/support

Episode 67: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA This week we discuss David Lean's sprawling 1962 historical epic, Lawrence of Arabia. Peter O'Toole stars as British WW1 officer, TE Lawrence, who gains fame by uniting Arab tribes against the Ottoman Empire. The huge supporting cast is headlined by Omar Sharif, Anthony Quinn, Alec Guinness, and Claude Raines. It won Best Picture over To Kill a Mockingbird. We debate that and its placement here as number 3 on our countdown.* Spoiler Alert: We talk about the movie in its entirety, so if you haven't yet seen it, check it out. Or not. That ball is in your court. Come back next week as we play it again with Casablanca. *What is this list? We explain it in more detail in our Trailer and its Description, but as a high-level answer: we aggregated several different lists that rank the ninety-four winners of the Best Picture Academy Award in a rough attempt to get a consensus. It is not intended to be rigorous or definitive. It's just a framework to guide our journey through cinema history.

Random movie 61 on our list of Best Picture Oscar winners was "Lawrence of Arabia," directed by David Lean and released in 1962. It is an epic historical drama that tells the story of T.E. Lawrence, played by Peter O'Toole, and his adventures in the Arabian Peninsula during World War I. Alongside O'Toole, the film boasts performances by Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, and Omar Sharif. Will Lawrence's audacious tactics and charismatic leadership be enough to unite the Arab tribes against the Ottoman Empire? Listen on and find out! Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: https://www.tiktok.com/@15krandommoviereviews We are Colin and Niall, two movie enthusiasts from Ireland who wanted to take a different approach to movie watching and reviewing. So we came up with the idea to randomly choose a movie from Metacritic's all time movie list (which at the time of starting our podcast was over 15,000 movies, hence the title!). We take pleasure in bad movies as well as good! We hope you enjoy our podcast and follow us on your favourite podcast platform (or Youtube). Follow, rate, and review our podcast on all audio platforms here: https://linktr.ee/15krandommoviereviews Follow us on Tiktok to see our favourite (and least favourite) scenes: https://www.tiktok.com/@15krandommoviereviews See all our review ratings for all our movies in all our episodes in spreadsheet form! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BLin0MnPslu13i003F9PE9c6CBOCs4RQfWcblt65PhI/edit?usp=sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/15krandommoviereviews/message

I hear that Alec Guinness made a couple of movies in the 1970s or 80s that you may know. This is not that. This is a classic Ealing Studios comedy in which Alec plays eight characters. Because it’s a British comedy, I was not surprised to find that it dealt with social class. Robert Hamer directs, and Dennis Price is the actual star. This episode is full of connections to other things we like. Everyone brought the trivia. Shelly Brisbin with Erika Ensign, Randy Dotinga, Micheline Maynard and David J. Loehr.

I hear that Alec Guinness made a couple of movies in the 1970s or 80s that you may know. This is not that. This is a classic Ealing Studios comedy in which Alec plays eight characters. Because it’s a British comedy, I was not surprised to find that it dealt with social class. Robert Hamer directs, and Dennis Price is the actual star. This episode is full of connections to other things we like. Everyone brought the trivia. Shelly Brisbin with Erika Ensign, Randy Dotinga, Micheline Maynard and David J. Loehr.

Tour starts tomorrow, Sept 7th! Tix here: https://linktr.ee/cbcthepod A long time ago, in an English garden far, far away.... we finally read Alec Guinness's delightful romp of essays "A Positively Final Appearance." A thespian of the utmost gravitas, Alec was furious that most of the world knew him only for his role as wise Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' blockbuster claptrap, and now we're adding insult to injury with this episode title. Lily finally watches Star Wars. A recipe for nursing a sick dog back to health. Tony Blair, the Iraq War, Princess Diana's conversational prowess, The Duke of Windsor's temper, and lots of tea. Put a kettle on!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ELITE 8 through CHAMPIONSHIP! For weeks, we have debated what is the best summer blockbuster of all time. We took the highest grossing *summer* movie of every year from 1980-2019 (plus Jaws and Star Wars), and we had them battle to the death until only one remains! Damn! We re-watched over 40 movies. We gave them all consideration. We debated historical and cultural importance, what was the better "movie", what made the most money, and we set up dozens of head-to-head battles that all come down to this episode. Which will stand victorious?? Please like and subscribe to keep up with our bracket!*** Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema. 
Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro/Grips; 4:22 ELITE 8; 50:51 CHAMPIONSHIP; 1:03:16 Whatchu Been Watching? Cast/Crew: Jaws, Steven Spielberg, John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Heath Ledger, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carey Fisher, Alec Guinness, Robert Shaw, James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Conner, Elton John, Tim Rice, Will Smith, Roland Emmerich, George Lucas. Additional Tags: Disney, Pixar, WB, DCEU, DC, Iron Man, Batman Begins, Quantum of Solace, Disney, Warner Bros, Chinatown, Australia, Melbourne, Queensland, The Philippines, Writer's Strike, WGA, Adelaide, Spotify, residuals,  Apple+, Apple TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime, TikTok, Twitch, Concord, NC, New Jersey, Method Acting, Jeremy Strong, Brando, Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Summer Movies, Star Wars, E.T., Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Return of the Jedi, The Empire Strikes Back, ILM, 

Brace yourself for an exciting rollercoaster ride as the hosts Dax Holt and Adam Glyn dig deep and uncover astonishing facts about the entertainment industry that will leave you quite surprised. Get some behind the scenes facts about your favorite movies, your favorite star's real names, and more! Don't miss a thing! Follow Hollywood Raw on Insta, Facebook, and Twitter. Dax Holt - Insta / Twitter Adam Glyn - Insta / Twitter A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com. (00:00) – Intro Banter (03:57) – What is this Episode All About? (04:44) – Fan Review (05:37) – Buying a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (09:40) – Seeing David Hasselhoff at his own star (14:05) – The Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time (22:10) – Box Office vs Streaming (24:50) – Top Grossing Movies of All Time (26:45) – The Hollywood Sign Story (31:50) – Celebrities Real Names: The Game (40:30) – Arnold and the Terminator (43:50) – Will Smith and Alfonso Ribeiro (46:37) – Random Facts: Matthew Perry, Harry Styles, and Mark Wahlberg (50:56) – The Alec Guinness and Star Wars (55:55) – Banter/Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices