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It's Arthouse Tuesday on a Friday here at Breakfast All Day, with reviews of a couple awards contenders: PILLION. Harry Melling stars as a meek Brit who finds himself serving as the sub to Alexander Skarsgård's biker dom. Director Harry Lighton is up for a DGA award for best first feature. This is pretty graphic but it's also surprisingly sweet. In theaters. SIRĀT. Oliver Laxe's haunting and harrowing desert journey has been nominated for Academy Awards for best international feature and best sound. It follows a father searching for his daughter at a series of Moroccan raves. Warning: This film is shocking at times. In theaters. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! We're back after a few weeks with lots to talk about, including the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, early "Wuthering Heights" reactions, Kristen Stewart and Pedro Pascal. Join us on Fridays at Noon Pacific. Thanks for sharing some of your weekend with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

Remember Brat Summer? Charli xcx has turned the aftermath of her mainstream success into a movie called The Moment. It's a hyperpop faux documentary commenting upon the intense response to her album, Brat, and Charli's fickle relationship with stardom. Can Charli keep the Brat momentum going? Does she even want to? The film also features Alexander Skarsgård, Hailey Benton Gates, and Kylie Jenner.Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureSubscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhourLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Let's get statistical! SNL By The Numbers is here for Week #12, and we are continuing our analytics coverage with the Alexander Skarsgård & Cardi B episode! Host Mike Murray and guests Halle Dowden-Parrott and Jon Schneider take you through the power rankings, screen time metrics, and more in our data-driven show!The video version of our By The Numbers show is available here: https://youtube.com/live/hCqe0tPMTsg-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on more S51E12 coverage:⁠Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B Roundtable (Feb. 2, 2026)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B Hot Take Show (Jan. 31, 2026)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch up on more Season 51 By The Numbers:S51E11 - Teyana Taylor / Geese (Jan. 28, 2026)⁠S51E10 - Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky (Jan. 21, 2026)⁠⁠⁠S51E9 - Ariana Grande / Cher (Dec. 26, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E8 - Josh O'Connor / Lily Allen (Dec. 17, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E7 - Melissa McCarthy / Dijon (Dec. 10, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E6 - Glen Powell / Olivia Dean (Nov. 19, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E5 - Nikki Glaser / Sombr (Nov. 12, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E4 - Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile (Nov. 5, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E3 - Sabrina Carpenter (Oct. 22, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E2 - Amy Poehler / Role Model (Oct. 15, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E1 - Bad Bunny / Doja Cat (Oct. 8, 2025)

Come join us to dive deep into all of the most interesting moments from the Saturday Night Live Season 51 episode with host Alexander Skarsgård and musical guest Cardi B (S51 E12). This week on our roundtable podcast, Jon Schneider is joined by Amanda Barkin, James Stephens, & Rich Tackenberg!The video version of our roundtable is available here:⁠https://youtube.com/live/qItQlKJNorA-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on more S51E12 coverage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alexander Skarsgård / Cardi B Hot Take Show (Jan. 31, 2026)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Catch up on more S51 Roundtables:Teyana Taylor / Geese Roundtable (Jan. 26, 2026)⁠Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky Roundtable (Jan. 19, 2026)⁠⁠⁠Ariana Grande / Cher Roundtable (Dec. 22, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Josh O'Connor / Lily Allen Roundtable (Dec. 15, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Melissa McCarthy / Dijon Roundtable (Dec. 8, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Glen Powell / Olivia Dean Roundtable (Nov. 17, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nikki Glaser / Sombr Roundtable (Nov. 10, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile Roundtable (Nov. 3, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sabrina Carpenter Roundtable (Oct. 20, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amy Poehler / Role Model Roundtable (Oct. 13, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bad Bunny / Doja Cat Roundtable (Oct. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We went LIVE right after the Alexander Skarsgård & Cardi B Saturday Night Live episode to talk about the best and funniest moments from the night! Host Jon Schneider was joined on this Hot Take Show by panelists Bill Kenney and TJ Randolph!The video version of our Hot Take Show is available here:https://youtube.com/live/hJsjiIW-F88-----Welcome to the official Saturday Night Network podcast feed, where you will hear audio from our weekly roundtables discussing all things SNL. Podcast hosts, journalists, and superfans will look back at the entire history of Saturday Night Live and talk about how the legacy of Season 51 compares to all eras of the show.Make sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and subscribe on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thesnlnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to never miss an episode!Catch up on other Season 51 Hot Take Shows:S51E11 - Teyana Taylor / Geese (Jan. 24, 2026)⁠S51E10 - Finn Wolfhard / A$AP Rocky (Jan. 17, 2026)⁠⁠⁠S51E9 - Ariana Grande / Cher (Dec. 20, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E8 - Josh O'Connor / Lily Allen (Dec. 13, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E7 - Melissa McCarthy / Dijon (Dec. 6, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E6 - Glen Powell / Olivia Dean (Nov. 15, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E5 - Nikki Glaser / Sombr (Nov. 8, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E4 - Miles Teller / Brandi Carlile (Nov. 1, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E3 - Sabrina Carpenter (Oct. 18, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E2 - Amy Poehler / Role Model (Oct. 11, 2025)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S51E1 - Bad Bunny / Doja Cat (Oct. 4, 2025)

We're coming to you on a Saturday for a change because we took part in Friday's national shutdown to protest ICE. We realize it's a small contribution, but we hope every little bit of action or awareness helps. Here's a quick episode of Breakfast All Day to keep you company over the weekend: REMEMBERING CATHERINE O'HARA: We're heartbroken over the loss of this comedy legend. O'Hara died Friday at age 71 after decades of incredible, consistent work. There was no one like her and there never will be. We discuss her varied career here and ponder the impossible question: What's your favorite Catherine O'Hara performance? Let us know. THE MOMENT. Charli xcx blows up the idea of the pop-star concert film, as well as Brat summer, with this shrewd and satirical mockumentary. The British singer-songwriter plays a version of herself alongside Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette and Kylie Jenner. This got mixed reviews of of Sundance last week, but we enjoyed it. In theaters. Thanks for sharing some of your weekend with us! Subscribe to Christy's Saturday Matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in a horror comedy ‘Send Help' in theaters this weekend. A Jason Statham movie is also out now. ‘If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' is now on HBO. Alexander Skarsgård is hosting SNL this weekend. Matty is recommending ‘Wonder Man' on Disney+, and Bob is STILL recommending ‘Heated Rivalry.' There might be another Hollywood Writers' strike on the horizon - oh no! A new reality show is asking the age-old question: Does age matter? Are these insane reality shows real or fake? Vinnie says oatmeal is even better for us than we thought. Teen boys are being lured into gambling. Ask Grandma to babysit! It's good for her!

Hour 1: Lindsey Vonn, the American downhill skiier, has been injured just one week before the Olympics. Rob Gronkowski says he's never spent his NFL paychecks. Cardi B and Robert Kraft are teaming up for the big game. Joshua is the new Karen. 10 bucks isn't what it used to be. Awh, poor Matty. Disgusting habits that everyone secretly has. Hour 2: The President of San Francisco Bay Coffee, Lisa Smoot, joins Sarah and Vinnie to solve your problems! Today's Bad Advice council is talking about friendships - how to lose them and how to keep them. Why aren't people pumped about the Winter Olympics this year? MORE disgusting habits that everyone secretly has. How often are we all having sex? (50:14) Hour 3: Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien star in a horror comedy ‘Send Help' in theaters this weekend. A Jason Statham movie is also out now. ‘If I Had Legs I'd Kick You' is now on HBO. Alexander Skarsgård is hosting SNL this weekend. Matty is recommending ‘Wonder Man' on Disney+, and Bob is STILL recommending ‘Heated Rivalry.' There might be another Hollywood Writers' strike on the horizon - oh no! A new reality show is asking the age-old question: Does age matter? Are these insane reality shows real or fake? Vinnie says oatmeal is even better for us than we thought. Teen boys are being lured into gambling. Ask Grandma to babysit! It's good for her! (1:32:53) Hour 4: What the heck is Cigarette mom rock? The antithesis of divorced dad rock. TikTok is apparently hosting a Live festival. Congratulations to our sister station, Live105!! Waymo is now taking people to/from the airport! A Florida man makes the news… shocking. A truck full of beer rolled over spilling hundreds of beers and dozens of kegs onto the highway. Plus, a riveting game of When Did That Happen?! (2:18:10)

The Boss dropped a fiery anti-ICE protest song, the people of Milan don't want Trump's DHS thugs to provide security at the Winter Olympics, the president's latest MAGA fundraising email is bizarrely threatening, and no one wants to see the First Lady's movie. Stephen surprises Emmy- and Golden Globe-winner Alexander Skarsgård with a special Late Show gift before deep-diving into the sexy world of Skarsgård's latest film. “Pillion” is in select theaters February 6th and opens nationwide on February 20th.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Heated Rivalry,” a low-budget Canadian series that began streaming on HBO Max late last year, quickly made the leap from unexpected word-of-mouth success to full-blown cultural phenomenon. The show, which follows a pair of professional hockey players who fall for each other, has been name-checked by everyone from the N.H.L. commissioner to Zohran Mamdani; its two young leads, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, just served as Olympic torch-bearers. On this episode of Critics at Large, Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz unpack “Heated Rivalry” 's appeal, considering its embrace of earnestness and its place in a broader lineage of stories about gay love. The way the protagonists are forced to hide their relationship recalls dramas set in earlier eras, from E. M. Forster's “Maurice” to Annie Proulx's “Brokeback Mountain”—but the function of the closet in art is ever-evolving. The hosts also discuss “Pillion,” a new film starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling, which features parents who are supportive of their son's gayness but in the dark about his life as a sub. “It's interesting, these contemporary stories where gay relationships are, in the larger culture, totally accepted—and that there are sort of closets within closets,” Cunningham says. “There's a deeper place that others cannot go.”See Critics at Large live: the hosts will be discussing “Wuthering Heights” onstage at the 92nd Street Y on February 19th. Both in-person and streaming tickets are available. Buy now »Read, watch, and listen with the critics:“Heated Rivalry” (2025–)“Pillion” (2026)Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan NovelsEsther Perel's response to “Heated Rivalry”The novels of Sally Rooney“The Delicious Anticipation–and, Yes, Release—of ‘Heated Rivalry,' ” by Naomi Fry (The New Yorker)“Maurice,” by E. M. Forster“Brokeback Mountain” (2005)“The Price of Salt,” by Patricia Highsmith“Carol” (2015)“My Own Private Idaho” (1991)“The Swimming-Pool Library,” by Alan Hollinghurst“The Loves of My Life,” by Edmund White“I Love L.A.” (2025–)New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.Critics at Large is a weekly discussion from The New Yorker which explores the latest trends in books, television, film, and more. Join us every Thursday as we make unexpected connections between classic texts and pop culture. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ep. 367: Sundance 2026 – Sam Adams on Josephine, Wicker, The Moment, Kogonada's Zi Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. The 2026 Sundance Film Festival is in progress, and I sat down in Park City with festival veteran Sam Adams, Slate writer and senior editor, to talk about a few highlights of the lineup so far. Among the films discussed are The Moment (directed by Aidan Zamiri, starring Charli xcx), Josephine (Beth de Araujo, starring Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan), Wicker (Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård), and, briefly, Kogonada's briefly titled new film, zi. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

Alexander Skarsgård (“Pillion”) on earning acclaim for a daring performance in a small British indie film tackling subject matter most studios avoid, while director Kaouther Ben Hania (“The Voice of Hind Rajab”) on watching her film reach new audiences as awards season unfolds and how she remains focused on ensuring Hind Rajab's voice is not forgotten. Also, the Roundtable dissects the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, while giving final predictions for this weekend's Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1: The next Bob's Movie Club assignment is here. You have one week to watch ‘The Social Network' to join the discussion next Thursday. Mickey Rourke is being problematic and possibly asking for money? Bad Advice is back tomorrow @ 7am. Email us: BadAdvice973@gmail.com. Here's your two minute update on College Football. TLDR: It's chaos because the players are now getting paid. Vinnie has an update on the Northern Californian mom who was throwing parties for her son and his friends. Someone asked Chat GPT what they would do if it were alive for a day. Hour 2: ‘The Traitors' is back tonight on Peacock along with a new mystery show called ‘His & Hers' on Netflix. Plus, the upcoming SNL lineups. Ashley Tisdale left her “toxic mom group” - the internet is discussing. Does lip syncing have the same stigma as it used to? Do kids today come out of the womb knowing how to type? Gambling platform Polymarket will not be paying bets on the invasion of Venezuela. This shows a major flaw in the ability to bet on anything. Here's stuff that was socially acceptable in the 90s and definitely isn't anymore. (53:25) Hour 3: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Alexander Skarsgård - let's discuss! Matt Damon got down to his high school weight for The Odyssey. Plus, the Olympics are coming! Why do Americans love curling so much? The best hot sauce debate. Girl Scout cookie season is back! Support your local young women in business. Which is scarier: Feeling older or looking older? (1:39:01) Hour 4: New Bruno Mars music is coming! The Palisades wildfires were exactly 1 year ago, and now Spencer Pratt is running for mayor. What should we really be doing to stay healthy as we age? Plus, a lot of nonsense, giggles, and a totally fair game. (2:19:59)

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Alexander Skarsgård - let's discuss! Matt Damon got down to his high school weight for The Odyssey. Plus, the Olympics are coming! Why do Americans love curling so much? The best hot sauce debate. Girl Scout cookie season is back! Support your local young women in business. Which is scarier: Feeling older or looking older?

I årets sista avsnitt av Yada Yada summerar Carin Falk och Fanny Ekstrand modeåret 2025 i en personlig årskrönika. De pratar om trenderna som dominerade året, från Chloé-revival och bohemisk spets till heritage- och jaktstilen med tweed, Barbour och workwear, samt maximalismens comeback efter flera år av stram minimalism. Djurmönster, pop of red, scarfs, brunt som nytt svart och de enorma solglasögonen får sitt utrymme, liksom mikrotrender som Pucci-hysterin, polkadots och Isabel Marant wedge sneakers. De rundar av med att prata om trender de gärna lämnar i 2025, samt minnesvärda mode- och kulturögonblick som Louvren-heisten, chefsdesigner-byten och Alexander Skarsgårds internationella modeögonblick.

On this special episode, we revisit some of our favorite moments from Monday episodes in 2025. Nikki Glaser relays the risks of a roast, Brad Pitt commits a non-union extra faux pas, Dominic Fike drops his mixtape in jail, Dove Cameron tries to mend her relationship with her dad, Alexander Skarsgård finds his way as an actor post-Zoolander, Jennifer Aniston talks kids and SNL, Adam Scott discovers grief for his mom while filming Severance, Mindy Kaling writes nerdy women who desire, and Charlie Sheen keisters an ice cube after falling asleep on camera.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Pillion" is a romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Harry Lighton, based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones. The film stars Harry Melling as a timid gay man and Alexander Skarsgård as an enigmatic biker who starts a BDSM relationship. The film had its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the section's Best Screenplay prize and the Palm Dog for Mutt Moment, alongside nominations for the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm. The film received further critical acclaim after screening at the Telluride and New York Film Festivals, receiving several nominations and awards, including two British Independent Film Award wins for Best British Independent Film and Best Debut Screenwriter, and a Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Melling was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is playing in the UK from Picturehouse and Warner Bros. Pictures UK and will be released in the US by A24 on February 6th, 2026. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Possibly the sweetest and lightest gay BDSM biker film ever made, Pillion opens up conversations on power dynamics, consent and boundaries, and made Mike cry. Everything about it is so assured, particularly Harry Melling's understated protagonist, meek and new to BDSM; Alexander Skarsgård's commanding, mysterious lover; and Harry Lighton's direction, the control of tone he exhibits a remarkable achievement for a first feature. We explore the film's themes, offer different interpretations of events, and ask what's good and bad about the relationship depicted. Pillion is a wonderful film, with, given the subject matter, a surprisingly funny and wholesome spirit. Highly recommended. Recorded on 11th December 2025.

This week's episode is a special one: Christina's interview with actor/producer Alexander Skarsgård! The interview was recorded live at the Stockholm International Film Festival (Nov 2025), where he received the 2025 Stockholm Achievement Award.The audience was packed and about to see Alexander's fantastic new film Pillion. In this wide-ranging conversation they talk about the movie, the research behind his wildly funny and emotional new rom-com with BDSM themes, career highlights, campaigning at the same time as Stellan, fashion, and much more. You can also watch the interview on the Stockholm Film Festival's YouTube channel or on the Pop Culture Confidential YouTube channel.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0pQyGajgvU&t=1s Photos courtesy of Anton Isiukov: https://www.antonisiukov.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Felicity Beckett talks to writer and director Harry Lighton and co-stars Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling about their new film Pillion, in cinemas now.  Wallflower Colin (Harry Melling) leads a humdrum existence until he meets the impossibly handsome Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a mysterious biker he is soon desperately devoted to. As Colin submits to Ray and enters an exciting new world of desire, he must decide the limits of his devotion. Hilarious, subversive and sexy, PILLION is the acclaimed and surprisingly tender love story from writer-director Harry Lighton, starring Melling and Skarsgård in fearless performances as a mild young man and his leather-clad lover. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

Nancy Durrant and Michael Donkor join Tom Sutcliffe to review Richard Linklater's Broadway break up film Blue Moon, starring Ethan Hawke as Lorenz Hart, whose former writing partner Richard Rodgers had just made Oklahoma with Oscar Hammerstein. They also discuss Tate Britain's exhibition about how the lives of Turner and Constable were entwined. And they talk about Pillion, a surprising award-winning romantic drama starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård, adapted from Adam Mars-Jones' novel Box Hill.Plus entertainment journalist Al Horner on potential buyers for the Warner Discovery entertainment conglomerate, and why the sale is significant.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Claire Bartleet

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo.  Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time.  American indie darling director Noah Baumbach joins Simon in the guest spot this week to talk ‘Jay Kelly', his new film starring George Clooney as the titular aging movie star in crisis. On an unexpected European tour, he looks back on a life of stardom and its effects on those around him—not least the long serving entourage who trail after him. Noah sits down with Simon to unpack his writing process and more on this sweeping showbiz tale.   Jay Kelly is out on Netflix next week, so listen out for Mark's review then. In the meantime, we've got this week's biggest releases reviewed for you right now. First up, ‘Pillion'—whose star Alexander Skarsgård was our guest on last week's show. It's an unbashful BDSM biker drama, following the unconventional romance between Skarsgård's Ray and Harry Melling's Colin. Does Mark think it's a pleasure or a pain? Either way—maybe not one to watch on family film night...  Plus, ‘Christy'--the boxing drama based on the true story of women's boxing trailblazer Christy Martin, played by Sydney Sweeney—and ‘Zootropolis 2', the long-awaited sequel to the animated animal cop drama for all the family.   All the best of the Box Office Top 10, and top correspondence too, including some excellent ‘Pluribus' discussion—keep the emergency-mails coming, folks!   AND Don't miss our upcoming LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 7th December—with special guests Nia DaCosta, Jason Isaacs beaming in from the USA, and more! Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo      Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free)  Pillion review: 12:33   BO10: 27:34  Noah Baumbach Interview: 47:45  Christy review: 01:01:38  Laughter Lift: 01:10:39  Zootropolis 2 review: 1:12:57       You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo  Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.      Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. A leather-clad Alexander Skarsgård is riding into this week's Take as our very special guest. That's because he's here to talk about ‘Pillion', the one-of-a-kind comedy drama where he stars as mysterious BDSM biker Ray. The film follows his unfolding relationship with Colin, a shy small-town boy played by Harry Melling—who you might have heard on the show a few months back chatting to Simon about ‘Harvest'. Colin begins to discover his submissive streak under Ray's dominant hand, as their complex relationship develops. Alexander sits down with Simon to unpack the film—a ‘Dom-Com', as he calls it—and gives us the lowdown on what a Skarsgård Christmas looks like too. Don's miss Mark's review of ‘Pillion' on next week's show. This week we've got his verdicts on three more juicy new releases for you as usual. First up, ‘Sisu: Road to Revenge'--the Finnish action sequel to 2022's ‘Sisu', where seemingly unkillable action man Aatami Korpi goes on a revenge rampage against the Red Army. Plus, Bizarre biblical horror ‘The Carpenter's Son', starring Nicolas Cage going full Nicola Cage yet again—and ‘Wicked: For Good' – the sequel to last year's musical smash spectacle. The Good Doctors run down the box office top 10 too—and from the top of the charts to the bottom of the barrel, there's the Laughter Lift. Plus your excellent and erudite correspondence answered. AND Don't miss our upcoming LIVE Christmas Extravaganza at London's Prince Edward Theatre on 7th December—with special guests Nia DaCosta, Gurinder Chadha, and more! Tickets here: fane.co.uk/kermode-mayo Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free) Sisu: Road to Revenge Review: 13:44 BO10: 22:21 Alexander Skarsgard Interview: 37:37 The Carpenter's Son Review: 51:15 Laughter Lift: 01:01:28 Wicked: For Good Review: 01:05:51 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You've had your Jamie and Ellie episode. You've had your Peter and Anahit episode. Now it's a Peter and Jamie combo – possibly sponsored by everyone's fave streaming service, Tubi. They'll be discussing the sub-dom-rom-com Pillion, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as a dom biker who takes a shine to Harry Melling's shy traffic warden. They also dig into the third film in Rian Johnson's Knives Out series, Wake Up Dead Man, which sees Daniel Craig's detective investigating some strange goings on at an Upstate New York church.  And in honour of Wake Up Dead Man, we take a look at what's required to create a good whodunnit.  CHAPTERS: What We've Been Watching: Pennies from Heaven, Speed Racer, Hard Boiled (1:40) Pillion review (12:05) Wake Up Dead Man  review (20:30) The art of the whodunnit (31:05) If you like The Cineskinny, tell your pals! Leave us a five-star review! Share the episode on socials! Follow us on Instagram @thecineskinny, email us at cineskinny@theskinny.co.uk Music: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod  (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Alexander spelar läderklädd gay-biker med ett BDSM-förhållande i nya filmen Pillion Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Alexander Skarsgård får Stockholm Achievment Award på Stockholms Filmfestival där hans nya film ”Pillion” visas. En film som väckte stor uppmärksamhet vid världspremiären på Cannes Filmfestival. Alexander Skarsgård berättar om inspelningen av sexscenerna och om milstolparna i den egna karriären för Björn Jansson.

November is prostate cancer awareness month in Sweden with the prostate cancer society running its' blue moustache campaign using women bikers to shed light on the most common cancer among men in Sweden. We hear from Sweden's intelligence service Säpo after prosecutors announced they've charged an 18-year-old with planning a suicide bomb attack which would have targeted a large music and arts festival which takes place in central Stockholm.We're also discussing the latest cooperation agreement between Sweden and Ukraine and hear about Alexander Skarsgård who'll be appearing at the Stockholm International Film Festival.Presenters: Dave Russell and Michael Walsh.Producer: Kris Boswell

Sink your fangs into this, costume nerds—it's the Halloween finale of Hot Vampire Month, and we're heading straight to Bon Temps for the steamy, bloody, gloriously unhinged world of True Blood. In this highly anticipated episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth explore the iconic HBO series with none other than costume designer Audrey Fisher, the brilliant mind behind the show's unforgettable Southern-goth looks. They explore fangs, fairy telepaths, buckets of blood, Sookie and Bill's star-crossed romance, and yes… working with Alexander Skarsgård in all his Viking-vampire glory.And because Halloween demands one last twist, we close with a special epilogue from costume designer Danny Glicker, who crafted the original looks that set this supernatural world in motion.So pour yourself a glass of O-positive and join us for a wickedly fun celebration of one of the hottest vampire sagas ever to grace our screens.

Sink your fangs into this, costume nerds—it's the Halloween finale of Hot Vampire Month, and we're heading straight to Bon Temps for the steamy, bloody, gloriously unhinged world of True Blood. In this highly anticipated episode of The Art of Costume Podcast, Spencer and Elizabeth explore the iconic HBO series with none other than costume designer Audrey Fisher, the brilliant mind behind the show's unforgettable Southern-goth looks. They explore fangs, fairy telepaths, buckets of blood, Sookie and Bill's star-crossed romance, and yes… working with Alexander Skarsgård in all his Viking-vampire glory.And because Halloween demands one last twist, we close with a special epilogue from costume designer Danny Glicker, who crafted the original looks that set this supernatural world in motion.So pour yourself a glass of O-positive and join us for a wickedly fun celebration of one of the hottest vampire sagas ever to grace our screens.

Idag ska vi bege oss in i en värld av läder, latex och piskor. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Eller, rättare sagt – vi ska ta en titt på hur modet samspelar med den subkultur i vilken den typen av fetischer förekommer, BDSM. Inte minst tack vare just mode. Modeskapare som Thierry Mugler, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Versace, Helmut Lang, Alexander McQueen och – förstås – Vivienne Westwood är bara några som har inspirerats av själva stilen, och på så sätt bidragit till att göra den mer mainstream. På årets upplaga av filmfestivalen i Cannes höjdes till exempel ett och annat ögonbryn längs röda mattan när Alexander Skarsgård stövlade in i skjorta, kostym, slips – och lårhöga läderboots. Stövlarna (som även hade vissa likheter med de vadarstövlar som hobbyfiskare bär) kom från Saint Laurent. Att stövlarna var en direkt blinkning till den film han var där att göra PR för, ”Pillion”, var det ingen tvekan om. Skribenten, författaren och fetischisten Anastasiia Fedorova recenserar Skarsgårds BDSM-stil. Det finns de som menar att John Sutcliffe borde vara en minst lika berömd modeskapare som Mary Quant. För även han förändrade modet under 1960-talet i London. Hör om den bortglömda läder och latex-pionjären. När Amanda Romares självbiografiska bok, ”Halva Malmö består av killar som dumpat mig”, nyligen kom ut som tv-serie på Netflix, så syntes Amanda Romare, med sitt entourage, på bilder från premiärfesten hållandes i en liten ridpiska. Hör den verkliga berättelsen om hur det kom sig att piskan blev hennes favoritmetod för att ragga killar.

Babs bodyshamear, sluta säg att du har upplevt något övernaturligt och kuppen som skämmer ut Frankrike. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Hela veckans Morgonpasset i P3 hör du i Sveriges Radios app.David Druid blir konfunderad men trygg över djurparker. Linnea Wikblad åskådar pastabråk. I manligt och kvinnligt: Ska man ghosta vid dejting? Folk som har haft övernaturliga upplevelser: Sluta säg att du har haft övernaturliga upplevelser. Alexander Skarsgårds nya kläder! TikTok-kreatören Martin Skålander är aktuell i SVT-dokumentären "Starkast vinner" och berättar om sina erfarenheter med ätstörningar. Stephen Lessard, a.k.a. Stephen in Sweden märker på märkliga saker svenskar gör (och vi svenskar älskar det så klart). Babs Drougge på P3 Nyheter rapporterar om den fräcka juvelkuppen på Louvren och att prins Andrew avsäger sig alla sina kungliga titlar. I det privata hålet: Obekväma baby body-tryck.Tidpunkter i avsnittet:15:54 Nyhetsfördjupning: Den fräcka Louvren-kuppen.22:50 Martin Skålander led av ätstörningar.46:05 Nyhetsfördjupning: Prins Andrew avsäger sig kungliga titlar.1:04:07 Babs privata hål: Bodyshamear baby bodies.1:18:41 Stephen in Sweden.Kapitellänkarna ovan leder till avsnittet utan musik i Sveriges Radios app.Programledare: David Druid och Linnea Wikblad.

Today on The Social, our favourite celebrity looks from the 2025 Academy Museum Gala. And, Alexander Skarsgård wears a backless halterneck while channeling his latest character – the leader of a biker gang with a taste for BDSM. Then, some protestors wore silly costumes to the “No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Does dressing up like a chicken successfully protest fascism?

☕️Hollywood is mourning the loss of the legendary Diane Keaton, with heartfelt tributes from Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Reese Witherspoon celebrating her brilliance, wit and originality. ☕️ Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have been spotted kissing on a yacht — yes, really — confirming one of the most surprising celebrity pairings we’ve seen in years. ☕️ And Kylie Jenner is making her acting debut in A24’s upcoming film The Moment, alongside Charli XCX and Alexander Skarsgård. Once you’ve devoured this morning’s celeb stories, get your daily news headlines from The Quicky here. Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. THE END BITS Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. CREDITS Host & Producer: Ash London Executive Producer: Monisha IswaranBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie xcx, Kylie Jenner, and Alexander Skarsgård will star in A24's new movie. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is sure to be a star-studded event with special guests like Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, Killer Mike, and more. The Fate of Ophelia breaks Miley Cyrus's Spotify record. Vinnie's got stories about bats and mole rats. Floridiots are passing their culture to their kids. A woman is being accused of using dating apps to burglarize men. Don't be a hero today.

Alice in Winterland is officially on sale! Don't miss your chance to party with us this December 4th. If you're craving live music this weekend - here's who's playing, including "An Evening with Morrissey" at The Greek. D4vd has not yet been arrested after a young woman's body was found in his Tesla last month. Jennifer Aniston has revealed why she never had kids, and it's not what you think. ‘Survivor' is off to an emotional start, and we're locked in. A man and his thermos will make your jaw drop. When you get home from Fleet Week, here's what's new in theaters this weekend. Jared Leto's ‘TRON: Ares' opens. Freakier Friday is also available to rent at home now! The next Game of Thrones prequel is coming in January! Charlie Sheen's 21-year old daughter, Sami, talks about her EXTENSIVE plastic surgery. It's World Mental Health Day - let's keep removing that stigma! Did your parents have any weird rules like these? Ahh, childhood. Sarah's got a Kiss, Marry, Kill that might get the gang cancelled. A right-winged organization founded by Charlie Kirk is hosting a counterprogramming half-time show in protest of Bad Bunny. ‘The Witcher' is coming back for season 4, but they're subbing out Henry Cavill for Liam Hemsworth. ‘Oceans Eleven' is getting another sequel! And a prequel! ‘A Minecraft Movie' is getting a sequel, and ‘Dexter: Resurrection' has been renewed for a second season. Fruit is a delicious part of life, even peaches in a can. 25% of people in relationships say they're polar opposites of their partner - how does that work? Plus, the gang is pumped about Matty's date. Charlie xcx, Kylie Jenner, and Alexander Skarsgård will star in A24's new movie. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is sure to be a star-studded event with special guests like Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Questlove, Killer Mike, and more. The Fate of Ophelia breaks Miley Cyrus's Spotify record. Vinnie's got stories about bats and mole rats. A woman is being accused of using dating apps to burglarize men. Don't be a hero today.

Harry Lighton and Alexander Skarsgård discuss Pillion with NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim at the 63rd New York Film Festival. In his unorthodox queer romance, Harry Lighton crafts a film about a sadomasochistic relationship that is both transgressive and disarming, starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård in fearless performances as a mild young man and his leather-clad dom lover. The 63rd New York Film Festival is presented in partnership with Rolex.

'Murderbot' star Noma Dumezweni joins the show. Over pumpkin curry and pad see ew, Noma reflects on the joy of finding success in mid-life and why it's never too late to dream bigger than you imagined. She opens up about tough days growing up as a refugee in the UK, her unexpected and acclaimed turn (and Tony nominated role) as Hermione Granger in ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' and the lessons she's learned about trusting timing, family, and herself. Noma also talks about becoming a familiar face in prestige TV dramas (‘The Undoing,' ‘Presumed Innocent'), what it's like to spar on screen with Alexander Skarsgård in the Apple TV+ sci-fi hit ‘Murderbot,' and why she loves being in awe of her fellow actors. This episode was recorded at Sukh in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apple TV+'s Murderbot might just be the best sci-fi adaptation no one's talking about. Based on Martha Wells' cult-classic series The Murderbot Diaries. Alexander Skarsgård brings to life everyone's favourite depressed & anxious robot —we all relate to way too much.Marie break down the biggest differences between the books and the show, while Neil and Jose give their unbiased thoughts on the series. We discuss what Apple TV+ nailed — and what could have been better.Whether you're a longtime fan of the books or just meeting our space opera loving SecUnit for the first time, this one's for you.Follow us on socials for more bookish and pop culture chaos:https://bsky.app/profile/neilg78.bsky.socialhttps://twitter.com/NeededRoads (run by Neil)https://www.instagram.com/neil_gregory78/ (Neils Insta)https://www.instagram.com/weneededroads (run by David)https://bsky.app/profile/llongd.bsky.social@llongd.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/Life_onMarsz (Maries Twitter)https://t.co/VEzFUG3ObX (Maries Podcast 2 Girls 1 Reusable Cup)https://x.com/aspanishjoe (Joses Twitter)https://www.jlopezphotos.com/ (Joses Photography Site)https://www.instagram.com/joselopezphotos/ (Joses Insta)https://open.spotify.com/show/0E31ucDQy7Ha5PRdtahAjbFund our quest for a Deloreanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/WeneededroadsSubscribe for more plutonium-powered pop culture breakdownsDid Apple TV+ do Murderbot justice? Let us know in the comments! #Murderbot #MurderbotDiaries #AppleTV #AlexanderSkarsgard #WeNeededRoads

Author Martha Wells joins LIVE at Seattle Worldcon 2025 to discuss “Murderbot” season 1, adapted by Paul and Chris Weitz for Apple TV+. In episode 356, Luke Elliott & James host their first live-recording in front of a packed room of Martha Wells fans, adding to their “Creative Conversations” series. They kick things off with a special video message from the show's cast for Martha Wells: Noma Dumezweni, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, Tattiawna Jones, David Dastmalchian, and Alexander Skarsgård! Topics include: the original idea that led to Murderbot's creation, surprise insights into herself after reader reactions, her input and thoughts on the casting of the series' biggest role, her visit to the set (and what she got to take home), and why she pushes back at fans surprised by the show's more comedic tone. Pickup All Systems Red or any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Martha Wells Website: www.marthawells.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marthawellswriter/ Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/marthawells.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Alexander Skarsgård (Murderbot, Melancholia, True Blood) is an Emmy Award-winning actor. Alexander joins the Armchair Expert to discuss accidentally signing up for a month-long cross country ski trek in the South Pole, gaining 25 pounds and long hair in the final season of True Blood because he was prepping to play Tarzan, and how everyone in Sweden exhibits symptoms of No Tall Poppy Syndrome. Alexander and Dax talk about why a sprinkle of anarchy would be good in Sweden, growing up around actors and artists he longed for a dad that drove a Saab, and joining the military as a response to being raised by bohemians. Alexander explains booking his first Hollywood audition for Zoolander, playing AI gone rogue in Murderbot, and whether as a Swede he's liberated from the hedonic treadmill of obsessing about money.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/armchair-expert-with-dax-shepard/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Murderbot showrunners Chris and Paul Weitz join to discuss their sci-fi series' blend of chamber thriller, workplace satire, and reluctant hero tale—all orbiting a security unit who just wants to be left alone to binge his stories. They talk robot servitude, world-building exhaustion (“every chair must be a space chair”), and how Alexander Skarsgård's performance brings Scandinavian placidity to a roiling interior monologue. Also: the GOP goes ball(point)istic over Biden's legal use of an autopen. Produced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thegist@mikepesca.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠GIST INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Gist List at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pesca⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠

Alexander Skarsgård decided acting wasn't for him at age 13 and he went in a completely different direction with his life. But after time in the Swedish Navy and a false start at university in England, he couldn't fight the pull of acting. Alexander talks with Marc about his career-making roles in Generation Kill and True Blood, the difficulty of making The Northman, the ease of making Big Little Lies, and why he loves doing offbeat comedy, whether it's something goofy like Zoolander, pitch black like Succession, or sci-fi satire like his new series Murderbot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alexander Skarsgård joins Seth and Josh on the pod! Alexander talks all about growing up in Stockholm (where he also joins the podcast from), what it was like having a more “hippie” upbringing, his experience growing up with a ton of siblings, one of his family's favorite vacation spots that's filled with islands, his memories from skiing to the South Pole with Prince Harry, and so much more! Plus, he chats about his TV show, Murderbot! Watch more Family Trips episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlqYOfxU_jQem4_NRJPM8_wLBrEEQ17B6 Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- Support our sponsors: BeamFor a limited time, you can get UP TO 35% off plus 2 FREE gifts when you go to shopbeam.com/TRIPS and use code TRIPS at checkout Visit BaltimoreBaltimore is just a short drive or train ride from New York, Philly, and D.C. Plan your visit today at Baltimore.org Baltimore: You won't get it ‘til you get here! ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz (creators, Murderbot; American Pie; About a Boy) discuss working with actors and what Alexander Skarsgård brought to the titular role of Murderbot, who your audience is, writing and directing together after a two-decade break, and lots more.THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.comCome see Paul F. Tompkins, Paget Brewster, Busy Philipps, Joshua Malina, Janet Varney, and more in The Thrilling Adventure Hour live in a city near you! https://thrillingadventure.live for details.SOCIALS:Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benblacker.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bablacker/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murderbot is a killing machine in the far future that would rather spend its time binging an intergalactic soap opera. Shooting bad guys with lasers is much less stressful than making eye contact or engaging in small talk with humans. Murderbot is also the main character of Martha Wells' best-selling series of books, The Murderbot Diaries. The books have been adapted into a fun new show on Apple TV+ starring Alexander Skarsgård. I talk with Martha Wells, and the showrunners Chris and Paul Weitz, about the challenges of adapting the books for television -- from casting choices, to translating Murderbot's anxious inner monologue into voice-over narration, to finding the right balance of comedy, action, and sci-fi. This week's episode is sponsored by ShipStation. Go to shipstation.com and use the code IMAGINARY to sign up for a free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexander Skarsgård joins us to talk about the new Apple TV + sci-fi series Murderbot. He also gets into his upbringing and what it was like growing up around different artists and performers. Plus, he'll chat with us about some of his most memorable red carpet outfits.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sarah is obsessed with a book series ‘Murderbot' - watch the new TV adaptation on AppleTV+ starring Alexander Skarsgård. ‘King of the Hill' and ‘Parks and Rec' actor was shot and killed by his homophobic neighbor. David Fincher to direct ‘Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood' sequel. A Manson Family member was granted parole after 55 years in prison. Plus, a Tinder story sparks a meaningful discussion: IIs it wrong to have a height preference in dating?

If you need to see a beautiful man on your TV, Alexander Skarsgård is starring in a new AppleTV+ show. A ‘King of the Hill' and ‘Parks and Rec' actor was shot and killed by his homophobic neighbor. A Manson Family member was granted parole after 55 years in prison. A Tinder story sparks a meaningful discussion: Is it wrong to have a height preference in dating? A deep dive into the best Pixar films and, more importantly, Disney Adults! Miley Cyrus gets us chatting about our tattoos. Vinnie is sharing his most desperate Dad moments from lockdown. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter has us lost for words, and Taylor Swift has inspired John Fogerty!

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Murderbot is a very smart, very funny new sci-fi comedy series on Apple TV+. It stars Alexander Skarsgård as a cyborg who works security for a team of hapless, bumbling scientists exploring a dangerous planet. He's hacked his own system and gained free will – a fact he tries to hide from them, even as he sardonically judges their naïve and foolhardy actions, and craves nothing more than to be left alone to watch his soap operas.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy