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Our road trip movie list is underway, starting with 2013's Nebraska directed by Alexander Payne. Why did we choose this? Do we recommend it? And how cool is June Squibb? Join Max, Kyle, Kenny, and Doolin as we review and discuss Nebraska! Also, 100 men v. 1 gorilla, 100 gorilla's v. 1 man, same clothes every day, and so much more! —————
Send us a textScott McGee, Senior Director of Original Productions at Turner Classic Movies, previews the upcoming TCM Classic Film Festival and its theme, "Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds in Film," taking place April 24-27 in Hollywood.• Opening night features a 45th anniversary screening of "The Empire Strikes Back" with George Lucas making his first TCM Festival appearance• The festival includes sub-themes like "Pigments of Imagination" (fantasy films with animation), "Future Shock" (time travel films), and "Far, Far Away" (films set beyond Earth)• Special guests include Michelle Pfeiffer receiving the handprint-footprint ceremony, with screenings of rare films like "The Fabulous Baker Boys"• The festival will present two films projected in VistaVision, a horizontal projection technology not used publicly in nearly 60 years• World premiere restorations include "Ben-Hur" presented by the Film Foundation with Alexander Payne introducing• Tribute screenings honor recently deceased filmmakers including David Lynch and Gene Hackman• Scott discusses the Academy's addition of a Stunt Design Oscar category beginning in 2026 as a long-overdue recognitionVisit the TCM Classic Film Festival website to purchase festival passes and individual film tickets for this unique celebration of cinema history. https://filmfestival.tcm.com/attend/ The Extras Facebook pageThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv
Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Nebraska, es una película de comedia dramática estadounidense de 2013 dirigida por Alexander Payne, escrita por Bob Nelson. Plot: Un padre anciano y adicto al alcohol hace el viaje de Montana a Nebraska con su hijo para reclamar un premio de marketing de un millón de dólares en un mega sorteo. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl
We spoke to Leo Adam Biga, local freelance cultural journalist and non-fiction book author. His works have spanned many years and subjects. Many times he has traveled for his story, including when he accompanied a group of local students to President Obama's Inauguration, and when he went on the set of well-known writer, director, screenwriter, and Oscar winner, Alexander Payne. This experience resulted in two books: "Alexander Payne: His Journey In Film: A Reporter's Perspective 1998-2012" (Kindle Edition) and "Alexander Payne: His Journey in Film." Mr. Biga has also written local stories about the FIrehouse Dinner Theatre, and other performing arts productions in Omaha, as well as an array of other subjects. He wrote the book "Open Wide: about a dentist, as well as "Crossing Bridges: A Priests Uplifting LIfe Among the Downtrodden." His articles appear in local publications, and magazines, such as The Reader as well as his website. Mr. Biga has been recognized by his peers at the local, state and national levels, and we are honored to have him as a guest on the podcast! We hope he will return to share more about his work and current projects! Leo Adam Biga - Contact Info: Website: https://leoadambiga.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeoAdamBiga/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00E6HE46E/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=0bde3bb1-0805-41d6-884a-a549134f2386 HOW TO LISTEN TO THE PLATTE RIVER BARD PODCAST Listen at https://platteriverbard.podbean.com or anywhere you get your podcasts. We are on Apple, Google, Pandora, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podbean, Overcast, Listen Now, Castbox and anywhere you get your podcasts. You may also find us by just asking Alexa. Listen on your computer or any device on our website: https://www.platteriverbard.com. Find us on You Tube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCPDzMz8kHvsLcJRV-myurvA. Please find us and Subscribe! ©Platte River Bard Podcast by Chris and Sheri Berger.
ABC's "Mr. Belvedere" premiered 40 years ago this month and in this memorable conversation, comedian, movie obsessive and podcaster Doug Benson (“Doug Loves Movies”) finally reveals the sordid "truth" about the infamous on-set mishap. Also in this episode, Doug and the boys talk about bad sequels, booking dream guests, breaking into the business and the perils of meeting Hollywood heroes. Also, Harry Dean Stanton shuts it down, Doug messes with Harrison Ford, Peter Falk reunites with Alan Arkin and Gilbert (once again) rags on Ferris Bueller. PLUS: Foster Brooks! “Captain EO”! In praise of Alexander Payne! The Three Stooges in 3-D! And “The Curse of the Pink Panther!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Qui se souvient de Sideways, blockbuster des années 2000 réalisé par Alexander Payne, dont le succès aura selon certains analystes précipité le naufrage du merlot sur le marché américain ? Vingt ans après sa première projection en salle, ses effets continuent de se faire sentir, et constituent la preuve du pouvoir d'influence considérable exercé par l'industrie cinématographique sur la population américaine. Dans ce nouvel épisode de Parlons Vin, la journaliste Alicia Dorey vous dévoile les effets souvent méconnus de l'industrie du cinéma sur le marché du vin américain.Et n'oubliez pas : parlons peu mais Parlons Vin !Vous pouvez écouter Parlons Vin sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésite pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis.Montage et mixage : Antoine Lion-RantyHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
George Clooney plays patient man in Hawaii. Alexander Payne's 2011 film The Descendants provides Joe & Adam a lovely dive into his filmography and a conversation about the director's desire to hold back. Jeff Bridges' brother sparks a musical jaunt through his whole back catalogue. The well of Clooney vs Pitt is revisited once more.
Few films have left an imprint on the wine world like Sideways. Two decades later, its influence still ripples through vineyards and tasting rooms, shaping how we talk about Pinot Noir, Merlot, and the culture of wine itself. But how did a single movie change an entire industry?In this episode, Adam sits down with Mira Advani Honeycutt, a respected wine journalist, and Kirk Honeycutt, a renowned film critic, to discuss their new book Sideways Uncorked: The Perfect Pairing of Film and Wine. Together, they explore the unexpected, lasting impact of Sideways, featuring insights from director Alexander Payne, key industry figures, and winemakers.Also joining the conversation is Josh Klapper, owner and winemaker of Timbre Winery in San Luis Obispo, where this episode was recorded. As a winemaker deeply connected to the Pinot movement, Josh offers firsthand perspective on how Sideways changed the game.From behind-the-scenes stories to the lingering Sideways effect on wine culture, this conversation uncorks it all.Plus: Win Tickets to World of Pinot Noir!Adam is giving away tickets to the World of Pinot Noir's Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings happening February 28 & March 1, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara. Head to AdamMontiel.com to enter for your chance to win!Buy Sideways UncorkedPublisher Link: Rowman & LittlefieldAmazon: Buy on AmazonGuest LinksMira Advani Honeycutt – Wine Journalist & AuthorInstagram: @mira_advani_honeycuttKirk Honeycutt – Film Critic & AuthorInstagram: @kirkhoneycuttJosh Klapper – Winemaker & Owner, Timbre WineryWebsite: timbrewinery.comInstagram: @timbrewinery********Learn more about SLO Restaurant Month: Visit SLO Restaurant Month********For info on Tin City Distillery's Private Barrel Club Click Here***********The Pour is recorded, edited, produced, and hosted by Adam Montiel. Follow Adam on Instagram @AdamOnTheAir and check out his daily podcast Up + Adam as well as Where Wine Takes You. To connect with Adam, learn more, or for Spotify or other pod links, visit AdamMontiel.comAbout ‘The Pour with Adam Montiel':In 2010, Radio Host Adam Montiel combined his longtime love for broadcasting with his, then, new love for wine. He created and produced, ‘The Cork Dorks'. The show was hosted with Adam and his good friend Jeremy West. It was the first of its kind. It began focusing on central coast wineries but as the show grew, so did their ability to travel and meet other winemakers they found everywhere from Napa to Bordeaux that adopted that same Central Coast quality of people willing to share their wines, and their stories. As the area's producer's grew, soon Adam's interview's covered everything from spirits, craft beer, cider, cuisine, hospitality, and more. Fast forward to today, the spirit and enthusiasm cultivated with the award winning show, is reborn as The Pour with Adam Montiel, this time independently, and unfettered by corporate authority leaving it even more free to share the journey of making wine more approachable and fun for everyone. Here, We Taste It. We Spill It. We Leave it All On the Table. This is ‘The Pour' with Adam Montiel.__________Sincere Thanks to those who support The Pour. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Original Music, ‘Come Alive' by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective Moonshiner on Spotify HEREFollow Adam on Instagram HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
Screenwriter and actor Jim Rash and I talk about what makes him an empathetic and responsive friend, growing up in Charlotte, NC, being adopted, the Groundlings, winning an Oscar, Allison Janney, his dream of being on Friends coming true, Community, turning off your cell phone, directing his new movie, playing Snoopy, and singing and dancing in the kitchen to feel good. Bio: JIM RASH is best known for playing “Dean Pelton” on NBC's Community. Most recently, he starred opposite Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in Fly Me To The Moon. He won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Descendants alongside Nat Faxon & Alexander Payne. Rash and Faxon also co-wrote and co-directed The Way, Way Back. Rash recently finished post-production on Miss You, Love You, an independent movie that he wrote and will mark his solo directing debut. It stars Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells. Rash hopes to take it to film festivals next year.
After a little festive break, we're back with a special guest. We were joined by the actor and director Leon Wadham - you know, from The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power - to talk about something he hasn't see for ages: 1999's strangely topical black comedy, ELECTION.Good episode? You bet ... isode!END CREDITS- Presented by Robert Johnson and Christopher Webb- Produced/edited by Christopher Webb- "Still Any Good?" logo designed by Graham Wood & Robert Johnson- Crap poster mock-up by Christopher Webb- Theme music ("The Slide Of Time") by The Sonic Jewels, used with kind permission(c) 2024 Tiger Feet ProductionsFind us:Twitter @stillanygoodpodInstagram @stillanygoodpodBluesky @stillanygood.bsky.socialEmail stillanygood@gmail.comFind Leon:Instagram @leonwadhamSupport the show
In movies like “Million Dollar Baby,” "August: Osage County,” “Blow The Man Down,” and series like "The Americans,” “Justified,” and “Sneaky Pete,” “esteemed character actress Margo Martindale” loves to play people much different from herself. And she's been so good at it for so long that she only started to get truly recognized for her work in her 60s. Three Emmys later, she's able to pick and choose what she wants to do. Her latest, the Amazon series “The Sticky,” finds her number one on the call sheet and having a blast playing the bombastic maple syrup farmer Ruth Landry. On this episode she explains why the first step in her preparation process is knowing where a character was born and raised. She talks about feeling most free when she's able to “play” like she did in her backyard, what makes Alexander Payne and Robert Benton great directors, why it took some time for her to settle in to sit-com acting, and much more. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. Follow Back To One on Instagram
Life is full of sweet highs and terrible merlots on today's Script Apart as Alexander Payne – director of movies like Election, The Holdovers, Nebraska and About Schmidt – joins us to raise a glass to an indie drama that has aged like a fine wine. The brilliant Sideways was released in 2004 and soon earned four Academy Award nominations, taking home Best Adapted Screenplay. It won six Independent Spirit Awards, was picked up for Japanese remake and instigated a huge tourism boom in the California wine country that forms the film's backdrop. Co-written with frequent collaborator Jim Taylor, it told the tale of two friends on a wine tasting expedition, each struggling to break out of a certain middle-aged, middle-class male malaise (one of Alexander's screenwriting specialties). The result? A dramedy widely regarded as one of the best of its decade.The film saw Paul Giamatti play Miles – an aspiring author whose dreams of literary stardom are misfiring, much like his love life. Recently divorced, he and his old college friend Jack, played by Thomas Haden Church, hop in the car to celebrate Jack's upcoming wedding. But Jack – a washed-up soap opera actor – is intent on hooking up with women as part of one last sexual hurrah before marriage. Caught up in the mix as the pair quarrel and cause trouble is Virginia Madsen's Maya, a barmaid that Miles strikes up feelings for. Professing those feelings in a serious way, though, is difficult for the wine aficionado and English teacher – a man so mired in regret about what was, he's unable to grasp the now and what could still be. Much is often made about the recurring quote-unquote “losers” that lead Alexander's films, and what they might have to say about modern American man. The filmmaker, though, has always been pretty resolute that his movies centre the downtrodden and dopey simply because, deep down, these films are comedies – a genre the historically sides with the little guy, going all the way back to Charlie Chaplin. But how does he define the mix of pathos and hilarity that fill his characters? Where does Alexander's affinity towards road trip stories come from? What's so relatable and real about Miles' fear that his literary dreams might amount to nothing – and that a life of feeling like a loser awaits? And what was the inspiration behind the film's beautiful ending – a knock at the door that we as an audience never see answered? All is revealed across a fascinating thirty-minute sit down with the auteuer.Script Apart is hosted by Al Horner and produced by Kamil Dymek. Follow us on Instagram, or email us on thescriptapartpodcast@gmail.com.Support for this episode comes from ScreenCraft, Final Draft and WeScreenplay.To get ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon.Support the show
Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!! Happy New Year!! We're so very excited for everything we have planned for this show in 2025, starting at the very start of the year today with a new series on Social Issue Movies, titled "What's Going On?" We close out the series this week with a darkly funny, and deeply satirical look on the needless politicisation, hypocrisy, and lack of focus surrounding abortion rights in the USA; Alexander Payne's CITIZEN RUTH (1996) starring Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds & Tippi Hedren! Our YouTube Channel for all our regular videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1 IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design Sub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!! Keep up with us on (X) Twitter: Podcast: https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1 Morgan: https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon Jeannine: https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_ Keep being wonderful!!
It's for another exciting episode of Monday Night Therapy by Corn Nation! Host Minnie Hunt is ready to dive deep into all things Husker sports. This week, we're welcoming Jarek Shearer back to discuss the disappointing men's basketball loss to Wisconsin and the ongoing struggles of the team. Has the losing streak become a curse? We hope to find a way to turn things around! We'll also break down the recent departures from the football roster, including 8 seniors who could have returned and 2 younger players who won't be back. Plus, hear the latest on offensive lineman Rocco Spindler, who is visiting campus this Tuesday. There's also discussion at the end of the show about movies and their Nebraska tie-ins. What movies take place in Nebraska? What movies were filmed in Nebraska? From “Teen Wolf” to Alexander Payne's “Nebraska,” a fun but incomplete list of films is shared between the panel and the comment section. Enjoy the show and Go Big Red!
Boomer & Brandon discuss Alexander Payne's climate change sci-fi comedy Downsizing (2017) https://swampflix.com/2025/01/24/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2024/ 00:00 The Top 10 Films of 2024 02:30 Anora (2024) 12:05 Barfly (1987) 13:48 Single White Female (1992) 22:03 The Cruise (1998) 23:03 Tomie (1998) 24:28 The Thing (1982) 27:39 To Die For (1995) 34:03 Gattaca (1997) 38:36 Mulholland Drive (2001) 45:25 The Devil and Miss Jones (1941) 50:09 Closely Watched Trains (1966) 53:46 McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971) 58:17 Feels Good Man (2020) 1:03:38 Downsizing (2017)
This week on the Jan. 24 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gary Hochman's new film "Deadly Deception at Sobibor" in Omaha and Lincoln; two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra this weekend; "California Clay," a new exhibition at Hastings College; concerts in Seward and Central City by La Dolce Vita Duo; and a performance by the Homestead Harmonizers in Friend. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold, a writer's event in Fremont and a look at a concert with Alexander Payne and the Omaha Symphony.
Here she is bois, here she is world, here's June! We are here with Oscar-nominee June Squibb. You Might Know Her From Thelma, Nebraska, About Schmidt, The Humans, Hubie Halloween, In & Out, Girls, Inside Out 2, and Broadway productions of Gypsy and Waitress. We were delighted to talk to 95-year-old June about her role in the action-dramedy Thelma for which she absolutely deserves an Oscar nomination. From fearlessly driving a scooter to charming the late Richard Roundtree, June opened up about her very first “lead role” and the difference in being number one on the callsheet. We also got the intel on her time as a replacement for Electra in the original (yes, original) Broadway production of Gypsy opposite Ethel Merman, returning to Broadway in a gender-reversed casting as Josie in Waitress, her rapport with director Alexander Payne (who she had to audition for AGAIN for role in Nebraska), and her upcoming lead role in Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut Eleanor the Great. This one will go down in the books for sure. Please go stream Thelma right after you listen! Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Deh-ME Moore but DE-mee Lovato Demi Moore's name is Demetria Pam Anderson's comeback is so smart (Broadway, book, documentary, no makeup on red carpet, prestige film). She is 57 June's first starring film role is in 2024's Thelma available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ now Richard Roundtree's last film role (wears clothes so well) June did her own stunts but hasn't yet received Tom Cruise's coconut cake Headlining Eleanor the Great, directed by Scarlett Johansson (releasing 2025) Thelma written and directed by Josh Margolin Replaced in the original Broadway production of Gypsy with Ethel Merman (as Electra) and later went on the national tour with her Was auditioning for La Plume de ma Tante when the Gypsy stage manager came in and requested she audition to replace Chotzi Foley (original Electra) Only other Rose she saw was Tyne Daly in Gypsy on Broadway in 1988 Juliet Taylor was Woody Allen's casting director and she helped get her work Was in the off-Broadway production of The Boy Friend (produced by Gus Schirmer Jr) Returned to Broaday in 2018 to replace in Waitress as ‘Josie' thanks to Jessie Nelson Patti LuPone did her midnight cabaret show at Les Mouches after her performances at Evita Plays Bruce Dern's wife in Alexander Payne's 2013 film, Nebraska In & Out took forever to film since there were 3 different opinions of how the movie should go (Director: Frank Oz, Producer: Scott Rudin, and Star: Kevin Kline) Debbie Reynolds does a very odd Barbra Streisand impression and a great Meryl Streep Played an aging Broadway star in season 5 episode of Glee opposite her now friend, Chris Colfer Blood drinking leprechaun with glaucoma in anthology series, American Horror Stories Saw the nightclub act of the great Dorothy Loudon Worked at Upstairs at the Downstairs Every shirt June Squibb wears in Hubie Halloween
Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Sideways, es una road movie de comedia dramática estadounidense de 2004 dirigida por Alexander Payne y escrita por Jim Taylor y Payne. Una adaptación cinematográfica de la novela de Rex Pickett de 2004. Plot: Dos amigos se embarcan en un viaje por carretera de una semana de duración a través de la región vinícola de California, justo cuando uno de ellos está a punto de hacer un viaje hacia el altar. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl
For the last of our offbeat holiday selections this year, we're talking about an instant new classic for us, The Holdovers! This film bridges the no-man's-land time between Christmas and New Year's Day, when time stretches, everything seems a little foggy, and it's easy to forget what day it is. We're thrilled to welcome first-time guest, long-time friend, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sanjay Salomon to discuss this film, which has many personal connections to his own youth growing up in Western Mass, at Deerfield Academy (main filming location) no less! We also talk about Alexander Payne's vision of The Holdovers as a part of the 70s film catalogue that includes some of our other favorite movies like Hal Ashby's Harold & Maude and The Last Detail, the top notch performances from Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and first time film actor Dominic Sessa, Ryan Warren Smith's production design that captures the true spirit of a New England winter, and the amazing score from Mark Orton, which draws heavily on 70s influences like Cat Stevens and somehow perfectly evokes both the time and the place of The Holdovers. Pour yourself a tall drink of your choice and ring in the New Year with us!
Welcome and Happy Holidays! This episode will air on Christmas Day. Whatever that day means to you, we hope you're happy and healthy, and we thank you for spending a little of it with us. This final Christmas installment features on of our newer episodes--Alexander Payne's The Holdovers. It's much in the vein of Payne's earlier work, with moving drama and dry humor blending seamlessly together. If you're watching this on or around Christmas, prepare yourself for a rewarding--if bittersweet--experience. And some of Paul Giamatti's finest acting. We'll discuss this award-winning film, and drink some award-winning Gamay, all on this week's Cinemavino!
This week on Log It! Andy Z joins us to talk the very cozy, (not a) holiday movie, The Holdovers! We get into the very charming 2023 Alexander Payne film and talk walleyes, cherry jubilee's, and great scholarly insults. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Film & Whiskey, Bob and Brad dive into The Holdovers (2023), the nostalgic Christmas film directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti in an Oscar-worthy performance. The duo break down the movie's heartfelt storytelling, standout themes, and its blend of humor and melancholy. Later, they sip on Stranahan's Snowflake, the limited-edition Colorado single malt whiskey with a reputation as one of the best winter releases of 2023. (0:00) Intro (06:17) Brad Explains (08:22) Performances, Themes (35:24) Stranahan's Snowflake review (45:08) Two Facts and a Falsehood (49:30) Final Analysis (53:23) Let's Make it a Double and Final Scores Film & Whiskey Instagram Film & Whiskey Facebook Film & Whiskey Twitter Email us! Join our Discord server! For more episodes and engaging content, visit Film & Whiskey's website at www.filmwhiskey.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/filmwhiskey/support
Austin picks a holiday film that was released in late 2023! The Holdovers (2023) Directed by Alexander Payne
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Another unconventional Christmas movie we bring you this episode, and it's one that we didn't get chance to cover last year due to UK/US cinema release schedules - it's 2023's The Holdovers from director Alexander Payne. As we spend time talking about the likeability of the characters, we also touch upon musical responsibilities, the joys of a good meal, the importance of being a Paul, and overall how festive it makes us feel! ------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to follow us on social media in the links below, and let us know your thoughts and recommendations for the future! instagram.com/sp_filmviewers x.com/SP_Filmviewers letterboxd.com/SP_Filmviewers Rating and reviewing the show is a great help too! Please feel free to do so with these helpful links below: Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/pkE7J2T6ykb Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/users/sp_filmviewers Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sp-filmviewers/id1485548644 Lastly, we now have a Patreon you can join, for as little as £1/$1.50. More details in the link below: https://patreon.com/spfilmviewers ------------------------------------------------------- Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/magical-christmas Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/aurora License code: AC7GSU1PNZU1H387
Happy December you troglodytes! Christmas is in the air as the holiday season is finally upon us! Today, these three wise men talk about one of the best movies of the last couple years, Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" - and much like a lot of families that get together over the holidays, Chris does his best to keep things on track as Mikey and Dave yell at each other....Tis the season!
We're toasting the twentieth anniversary of a film about wine, friendship, and love among the vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley, California. Directed by Alexander Payne and based on the novel by Rex Pickett, this 2004 hangout/road comedy from Fox Searchlight became a critic's darling, sweeping the “Big Four” critics' awards and winning the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, and Critic's Choice awards for Payne and co-writer Jim Taylor. The movie also marked breakthrough performances for its entire lead cast: Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Virginia Madsen, and Sandra Oh. The corky, uh, quirky comedy even affected wine sales, causing a spike in pinot noir sales and a dip in merlot sales. But will praise of this film die on the vine with our three hosts, or will we find that it goes down easy despite its vintage? Join us as we give you the straight story on Sideways! For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com
Join Alex and returning guest host Dr. Ed Hansen in a festive discussion of a recent, but to-be-considered a holiday classic, Alexander Payne's The Holdovers (2023). This is a story of a young, ne'er-do-well (Dominic Sessa as Angus Tully) who meets an immovable force in an old, curmudgeonly boarding school classic teacher (Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham). They're both "heldover" the winter holidays at the prestigious Barton Academy, with a grieving mother played by Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Over the course of the break, the three learn more about each other and how to navigate an unforgiving landscape of adolescence and obsolescence. Psych concepts explored include generativity vs. stagnation, identity, isolation and grief, the stages of grief/death, and because Ed joined us, of course there's always some I/O psych involved. Because it's so random, we also speculate how Hunham would deal with the current wave of Generative AI taking over the education landscape! Stay for the fellowship, hold over with us! Follow Ed at several places on social media: @EdHansen_PhDAD Please leave your feedback on this post, the main site (cinemapsychpod.swanpsych.com), on Facebook (@CinPsyPod), or Threads/Instagram (@cinemapsych_podcast). We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to check out our Paypal link to contribute to this podcast and keep the lights on! Don't forget to check out our MERCH STORE for some great merch with our logo and other designs! Legal stuff: 1. All film clips are used under Section 107 of Title 17 U.S.C. (fair use; no copyright infringement is intended). 2. Intro and outro music by half.cool ("Gemini"). Used under license. 3. Film reel sound effect by bone666138. Used under license CC-BY 3.0.
Send us a textIt's hard to believe that our favorite 2004 films are turning 20 this year!So you already know we had to celebrate with a spotlight on three of our favorites from the year. But with so many incredible and timeless films to choose from, we're narrowing it down to three outstanding indie darlings of 2004!Enjoy a little recap of 2004's biggest and best movies, including the top 10 highest-grossing hits, underrated gems, personal favorites, and the most iconic movies that defined the year. After that, we're diving into three-handpicked indie favorites chosen by Nicholas Ybarra, Bella Efstratis, and our amazing guest, Ryan Lacen. Nick starts us off with Sideways, Alexander Payne's witty and emotional road trip through wine country with Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church.Ryan highlights Enduring Love, an underrated and haunting psychological thriller starring Daniel Craig.And, Bella concludes with Napoleon Dynamite, Jared Hess' hilarious cult classic that left an indelible mark on the 2000s.What are YOUR favorite movies from 2004?Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
This week Paul & Amy are re-releasing their episode on the Alexander Payne film, Election. They praise director Alexander Payne's brilliant eye for humanist detail, discuss how Matthew Broderick channels his Ferris Bueller image to subversive ends, and posit that America has only become more like high school since the movie's release. Plus: How Election almost derailed Reese Witherspoon's career. They'll be back with an all new episode next week about Heathers! You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheerCheck out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheerEpisodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/unspooled.
Editor Kevin Tent takes us through the making of Sideways in celebration of the film's 20th anniversary. Kevin dives into his early days of mastering the editing process and his long-term collaboration with director Alexander Payne. He shares captivating insights on how Paul Giamatti, the film's star, was considered an editor's best friend, making his job easy with his brilliant performances. From the unique perspective of the film's editor, Kevin shares how he was unsure of how the movie would succeed, but by the time the first screening ended, he knew they had created something special that would reach a wide range of audiences. Join us for a deep dive into the art of editing and help us honor Sideways in its 20th year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fr. Paul tells the story of a pioneer in seminary education for African Americans, a bishop, a church planter, and the first black college president in American history.
Folks, we have an election on our hands. The most important of our lifetimes, many are saying. We are talking, of course, about the battle for the president of Carver High School's Student Government Association. In one corner, it's beloved football star Paul Metzler (Chris Klein). In another corner, it's that do-gooding Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon). And in a third corner, it's Tammy Metzler (Jessica Campbell), who just wants to burn it all down. Stuck in the middle of all of this is one of cinema's great pathetic losers, Mr. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), an ordinary guy who just wants to drink Pepsi and watch his porno tapes, but that pesky election keeps calling to him. This movie rocks and rolls and owns and bones. Bonus video: We talk about our favorite fictional presidents from movies. Watch it on our Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. Next week: The Basketball Diaries (1995) Time stamps: 00:01:31 — American presidential election predictions, AND the story of the time Laci was most angry at Matt 00:16:52 — Our personal histories with Election 00:20:22 — History segment: The reevaluation of Tracy Flick over time; career overviews of Tom Perrotta and Alexander Payne 00:46:10 — In-depth movie discussion 02:00:45 — Final thoughts and star ratings Sources: “Pick Flick: An Oral History Of 'Election,' 15 Years Later” by Matthew Jacobs | HuffPost, 2014 - https://bit.ly/4f4yHz3 “What America Gets Wrong About Tracy Flick” by A.O. Scott | The New York Times, 2019 - https://nyti.ms/4hvnAk0 “How #MeToo Brought Back Tracy Flick” by David Plotz | Slate, 2022 - https://bit.ly/4f9h2Gu 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 Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9
Keeping things horror adjacent for your October viewing schedule, this week we are discussing 2022's The Menu. Originally announced as a collaboration for director Alexander Payne with Emma Stone, The Menu centers on a psycho chef and his high end clientele, who all take part in a super exclusive dining experience from Hell. The film ultimately lost that … Continue reading "313 – The Menu"
This week we're going to California wine country and we are NOT GOING TO DRINK ANY F**KING MERLOT! That's right friends – we're discussing Alexander Payne's “Sideways”. Joey couldn't make the trip to the vineyards this week, but Melissa St. John tagged in to help discuss the pathetic nature of the characters, Paul Giamatti's incredible performance, and Britt's literary corner and just how petty the author of the book was. Also, this week Adam recommends “About Schmidt” (available to rent on Amazon), Britt recommends “Il Sorpasso” (currently on The Criterion Channel), Melissa recommends “Twisters” (available on most VOD platforms), and Joey recommends “Drinking Buddies” (free on Prime, Hoopla, Tubi). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Letterboxd - https://letterboxd.com/1001by1/ You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann. Chapters (AI generated) 00:00 Wine Tasting Techniques 02:46 Introduction to the Podcast and Sideways 11:55 Overview of Sideways and Its Characters 20:14 Awards and Accolades of Sideways 30:07 Character Analysis: Miles and Jack 40:50 Thematic Elements of Sideways 51:39 Ending Discussion and Character Outcomes
After Steven Spielberg took the reins for both Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic World, it was time for some fresh meat for Jurassic Park III, which was the first to not be directed by Spielberg and not be based on a Michael Crichton novel.Jurassic Park III would start to have problems early, though. The original script was thrown out five weeks before filming was due to start, with the project already having spent $18 million. New writers Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor were quickly hired to improve the story and characters , but they never actually completed a script.Filming would start without a complete script, which would lead to a myriad of problems. It meant entire days shooting only one or two scenes, and quickly the production was behind schedule.While Jurassic Park III is mostly known for "Alan", being the shortest movie in the franchise at a lean 92 minutes, and the lowest grossing movie of the franchise, it was also quietly revolutionary with its visual effects - the practical led by the legendary Stan Winston Studio and the CG by Industrial Light and Magic. And who knew it would predict an actual scientific discovery on dinosaur behaviour?I would love to hear your thoughts on Jurassic Park III !Verbal Diorama is now an award-winning podcast! I won the Best Movie Podcast in the inaugural Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards recently. I am beyond thrilled, and hugely grateful to the Ear Worthy team. It means so much to me to be recognised by a fellow indie outlet, and congratulations to all the other winners!CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip | Buy Merch ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon E, Sade, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Vern, Cat, Andy, Mike, Griff, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Will, Jack, Dave, Chris, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Stu, Brett, Philip M, Michele, Xenos, Sean, Ryno, Russell, Philip K Adam and BRAND-NEW PATRON ELAINE!This podcast uses the following third-party
This week, the boys of HMP take a look at the last film in our Headliner: Matthew Broaderick series with Alexander Payne's ELECTION from 1999. Executive Producers: Tim (Applescruff), Derrick Copling (Sir Slick Derrick The Knight Bard), Jens W, Matthew Schnapp, Nate Stewart (King Solomon's Frog), Noah Overton (Noah of The Dark Woods), Orange Crush, Peter "Not SoBad Lookin'" Pernice, Tim Shifflet (The Longhauler)
**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS** YUP, we're certified PAYNE-HEADS! On the season 12 finale of Film is Lit, we're covering Alexander Payne's 2011 Oscar-darling, "The Descendants," based on the book of the same name by Hawaiian author, Kaui Hart Hemmings. Listen to us compare the book to the movie and discuss how George Clooney, the ultimate hunky dad, has the best run in all of cinema. We'll be back this autumn for a very spooky season 13...stay tuned! #GeorgeClooney #AlexanderPayne #KauiHartHemmings #ShaileneWoodley #TheDescendants #BookvMovie #RobertForster #MaxCherry #JackieBrown #Hawaii #Kauai #FilmisLitPod #MovieReview #BookReview #JudyGreer #DannyGaylord
In today's episode Jordan and I WILL NOT DRINK ANY FUCKING MERLOT as we breakdown the 2004 comedy Sideways directed by Alexander Payne, and starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Haden Church, Sandra Oh and Virginia Madsen! We breakdown our favorite scenes, discuss wine culture, and much, much more! Love you all, peace.
Election, the brilliantly subversive film about an ambitious high school student's run for class president, launched director Alexander Payne's career. Producers Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa believed in Alex from the time they saw his UCLA short film, but the studio took some more convincing before he was hired. Albert and Ron take us inside the struggles that went into the making of Election, and how they expertly balanced the creative and business elements of filmmaking to launch a legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Merry Christmas one and all! That's right, Hannah's picked 2023's The Holdovers, Alexander Payne's dramedy set in a posh boys' boarding school in the 1970s over the festive period. It bagged an Oscar for the glorious Da'Vine Joy Randolph and features equally stellar performances from Paul Giamatti and newcomer Dominic Sessa. Are we giving too much away in this write-up? Nah, Hannah, Yosra and Mick all agree it's fecking delightful. Come join the love-in. Bring bourbon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark and DJ Valentine discuss the 2023 comedy The Holdovers. Directed by Alexander Payne, and starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa and some hormonal vulgarians, the Academy Award winning movie is absolutely delightful. In this episode, they talk about excellent screenplays, trampoline injuries, and Paul Giamatti. Enjoy!
Alexander Payne joins us on “The Directors,” where we touch on his other Paramount gems – the road trip movie “Nebraska” and the underrated “Downsizing.” Learn how he got the studio to agree to black-and-white for “Nebraska” and why he thinks “Downsizing” should have been a television series instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of “The Directors” we are joined by Alexander Payne, who takes us through the inception and making of his early Paramount classic “Election.” Payne discusses the challenges with multiple voiceovers, working with MTV and his playful sense of continuity. If you love “Election” as much as we do (and even if you don't), this is a very fun conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GGACP celebrates the 25th anniversary of Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor's dark comedy "Election" (released April 23, 1999) by revisiting this "Colossal Obsessions" mini-ep from 2015. In this episode: "Lord Love a Duck"! Appreciating Matthew Broderick! The genius of Bruce Jay Friedman! Jerry Stiller and Jack Gilford eat a sandwich! And the not-so-guilty pleasure of “cringe comedies”! PLUS: Gilbert praises "Save the Tiger"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Giamatti stars in The Holdovers as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school in the '70s. He's now up for an Oscar for best actor. Giamatti spoke with Sam Briger about the role and reuniting with director Alexander Payne, 20 years after Sideways.Also, we remember comic and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis, who died Feb. 27. The Brooklyn-born comic made his standup debut in 1971. His routines were full of biting takes on love, life, and physical and mental health. Lewis spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 and 2000.Also, Justin Chang reviews Dune: Part Two.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Dune: Part Two. (No spoilers) SAG Awards recap. Director Chris Cassel joins Adnan to discuss his documentary “To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb”. Chris fell in love with New York. The Third Man. The Coen brothers broke up?! Adnan does some Bob Costas/Ben Mankiewicz middling. Films you won't believe Alexander Payne has contributed to. Chris' limited fake Christopher Walken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dune: Part Two. (No spoilers) SAG Awards recap. Director Chris Cassel joins Adnan to discuss his documentary “To End All War: Oppenheimer & the Atomic Bomb”. Chris fell in love with New York. The Third Man. The Coen brothers broke up?! Adnan does some Bob Costas/Ben Mankiewicz middling. Films you won't believe Alexander Payne has contributed to. Chris' limited fake Christopher Walken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Actor Sterling K. Brown co-stars in the new film American Fiction. We'll talk about his role in that, as well as playing O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden. Also, we'll hear from Paul Giamatti. He just won a Golden Globe for his role in The Holdovers, as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school. The Holdovers is the second collaboration between Giamatti and director Alexander Payne. The first was the surprise hit movie Sideways.
Giamatti says his latest movie, filmed at various prep schools in Massachusetts and directed by Alexander Payne, triggered memories of the time he spent as a day student at a private school. He spoke with Sam Briger about his reunion with Payne after 20 years, Billions, and what he loves about acting.