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Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
BONUS - The (Almost) Alfred Hitchcock Show(s)

Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 98:41


Before he thrilled television audiences with Alfred Hitchcock Presents, there were attempts to bring the master of suspense to radio in his own anthology series. We'll hear the three audition shows as we continue our salute to the great director. First, it's an adaptation of "The Lodger" - the audition show for what became Suspense - featuring Herbert Marshall and Edmund Gwenn (originally aired on CBS on July 22, 1940). Then, it's a pair of adaptations of "Malice Aforethought" - first for Once Upon a Midnight with Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, and for The Alfred Hitchcock Show featuring Joseph Kearns.  

CineNation
416 - Cape Fear (1991)

CineNation

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 112:40


"If you hold on to the past, you die a little each day..." For Episode 416, Brandon and Thomas finish their main series on the Southern Gothic genre with Martin Scorsese's CAPE FEAR. Listen as they discuss how Steven Spielberg was the film's first director, why Robert De Niro was so motivated to make the movie, which A-List actors starred in the film, how Nick Nolte convinced Scorsese for him to star in the film, how Scorsese re-ignited interest in CinemaScope in the 1990s, how Scorsese tried to make this his Alfred Hitchcock movie, and so much more! Use the code cinenation15 on thecinevault.com to get 15% off your online purchase! Also, don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive movie content: https://www.patreon.com/cinenation Opening - Kyle Chandler and Friday Night Lights (00:00:10) Recap of the Southern Gothic Genre (00:08:24) Intro to Cape Fear (00:12:30) How Cape Fear Got to Production (00:17:42) Favorite Scenes (00:36:49) On Set Life - (01:07:09) Aftermath: Release and Legacy (01:17:34) What Worked and What Didn't (01:21:36) Film Facts (01:27:52) Awards (01:30:01) Final Questions on the Movie (01:35:23) Final Questions on the Southern Gothic Genre (01:39:15) Wrapping Up the Episode (01:49:31) Contact Us: Facebook: @cinenation Instagram: @cinenationpodcast Twitter/X: @CineNationPod TikTok: @cinenation Letterboxd: CineNation Podcast

Inwood Art Works On Air
On Air Concert: Cinema Quartet

Inwood Art Works On Air

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 53:59


Welcome to a special Live N' Local concert episode featuring Cinema Quartet, a string quartet put together by local musician YoonJung Hwan specifically for our Film Works Alfresco presentation of Alfred Hitchcock's Rope recorded on July 27, 2026, at The Hudson in Inwood, NYC.

Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Episode 464 - Stars of "Lifeboat"

Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 184:53


Alfred Hitchcock put nine people in a Lifeboat in his thrilling wartime drama, and the cramped and crowded conditions are the perfect setting for some suspense. We'll hear four of the film's stars - Henry Hull, Hume Cronyn, William Bendix, and John Hodiak - in radio thrillers: "The Pit and the Pendulum" (originally aired on CBS on November 12, 1943); "Too Many Smiths" (originally aired on CBS on June 13, 1946); "The Gift of Jumbo Brannigan" (originally aired on CBS on March 1, 1951); and "The Mountain" (originally aired on CBS on March 16, 1953). Then, Tallulah Bankhead recreates her lead role in an adaptation of the film from the Screen Directors' Playhouse (originally aired on NBC on November 16, 1950).

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience
How #1 International Bestselling Author Raphael Montes Writes

The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 52:35


#1 international bestselling author Raphael Montes spoke with us about his dual career in TV and fiction, finding commercial success while maintaining authenticity, and the US publication of his hit book THE SECRET DINNER. Raphael Montes is the internationally acclaimed, #1 bestselling Brazilian thriller writer best known for The Secret Dinner, a dark and provocative novel set in Rio de Janeiro described as "a mixture of Alfred Hitchcock's suspense with Quentin Tarantino's black comedy.” He is published in over 25 countries with over 8 million copies sold. Set in Copacabana, The Secret Dinner—a biting, dark satire of foodie culture, wealth excess, and youth desperation—is landing in the US for the first time and has been named a summer most-anticipated by Crimereads, in addition to two mentions in The New York Times. #1 New York Times bestselling author Riley Sager said of the book, "The Secret Dinner is a potent combination of gallows humor, Hitchcockian suspense, and trenchant social commentary. Bold and bloody, it's a thriller with real bite."  Also a screenwriter, Raphael is the showrunner of Scars of Beauty—the most-watched original show on HBO Max in Latin America—and Netflix's award-winning series Good Morning, Verônica. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Raphael Montes, Milena, and I discussed: How he leveraged early Bookstagram and BookTok to great success The themes of power, ambition, food, and class behind The Secret Dinner Switching between screenwriting and fiction to beat writer's block Why he believes literature should provoke moral questions and self-reflection in readers How he broke into TV after producers noticed the filmic quality of his second novel Drinking dry gin martinis with Patricia Highsmith And a lot more! Show Notes: ElevenReader is a new, award-winning audio app for iOS, Android, Web RaphaelMontes.com The Secret Dinner: A Novel by Raphael Montes (Amazon) Raphael Montes Amazon Author Page Raphael Montes on TikTok Raphael Montes on Instagram Milena Gonzalez | Writer | Reader | Book Reviewer diary_of_a_book_babe on Instagram Kelton Reid Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)
Episode 463 - Stars of "Foreign Correspondent"

Stars on Suspense (Old Time Radio)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 127:19


We kick off a series saluting Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, and some of his classic films recreated for radio. First up is his wartime espionage drama Foreign Correspondent. We'll hear two of the film's stars in Suspesnse stories: Herbert Marshall in "The Beast Must Die" (originally aired on CBS on July 13, 1944) and Edmund Gwenn in "Murder in Black and White" (originally aired on CBS on April 14, 1949). Joseph Cotten steps in for the film's star Joel McCrea as the movie is adapted on Academy Award (originally aired on CBS on July 24, 1946), and we'll hear Mr. McCrea, not on Suspense but in his own radio series Tales of the Texas Rangers. He stars in "Hanging By a Thread" (originally aired on NBC on November 26, 1950).

Podcast Demastered
Happy Birthday, Alfred Hitchcock! | Strangers on a Train

Podcast Demastered

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 40:55


Alfred Hitchcock known as the "Master of Suspense" was born August 13th, 1899. In celebration of his birth month, Chelsea and Wade will be reviewing one of his films. On this episode, they discuss Strangers on a Train (1951).Don't forget to like, follow, or subscribe, and leave us a review! Let us know what you'd like us to cover next!  Follow us here!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poddemastered/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodDemasteredBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/poddemastered.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poddemasteredHave any topic requests, questions, or general comments? Send us an email at demasteredpodcast@gmail.com.Music: Switch Me On by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Trick or Treat Radio
TorTR #730 - Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Evil Dead

Trick or Treat Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 175:53


Send us a text or a voicemailAfter the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her favorite podcast. One by one the hosts transform into deadites, she comes to discover that she never even liked their show to begin with and starts listening to a more mainstream, less raunchy one. On Episode 730 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is Evil Dead Burn from director Sebastien Vanicek! We also talk about what every Evil Dead movie should have, the intersection of horror and trauma, and we react to trailers for; Ken Russell's The Devil's 4K re-release, and Parasomnia. So grab your favorite deadite maiming power tool, hail to the king, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The legends of horror, 80s horror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Nightmare on Elm St. Leprechaun, Friday the 13th, Saw, The Collector, Warwick Davis, Infested, Spider-Man, The End of Oak St., RIP Reggie Bannister, Don Coscarelli, Angus Scrimm, Phantasm, Kevin Smith, A New Hope, Star Wars vs Marvel crossover, The Archies, Police Academy Part II, Summer School, Weird Science, X-Men vs. Star Trek, The Short Man, Man of 1000 Faces, Lord of the Flies, Land That Time Forgot, Future World, Friday the 13th Part 3, Braindead, Dead Alive, Jason Goes to Hell, Terror Toons, Alien vs. Predator, Gozu, Takashi Miike, Sebastian Stan, Sebastian Shaw, Robert Shaw, Ghost Storm, Debi Mazar, Paul Reubens, Eaten Alive, Tobe Hooper, John Beal, Amityville 3D, Dark Shadows, Alfred Hitchcock, Love Connection, Punky Brewster, Ken Russell's The Devils, The Sinful Nuns, Nunsploitation, Gothic, Parasomnia, Shudder, Salo, Sam Raimi, Evil Dead Burn, Evil Dead Wrath, Francis Galluppi, Sebastien Vanicek, Ash Williams, Duke Nukem, The Crow, Edward Furlong, Dippin' Dots, Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Fred Willard, Hot Stuff, Ossie Davis, Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat, shaky cam, Raimi Vision, abusive partners and those that defend them, Within the Woods, French Extremity, David Dastmalchian, David Harbour, Nick Offerman, Tom Holland, Hundreds of Beavers, Borderline, The Furious, From the Canopy Film Podcast, Michael Rosenbaum, Bruce Campbell, Archive of Idiocy, Evil Dead Giraffe, the devils lettuce infected me, and Cherry Mortal Cobbler.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Si amanece nos vamos
Primera hora | Alfred Hitchcock

Si amanece nos vamos

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 54:09


Con Elio Castro hablamos de Alfred Hitchcock.

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO
Films in Focus with David Sterritt: The Isolate Thief; Night Nurse; Inside the Trustor Scandal 

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:03


David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

MIKE COZZI AT LARGE WITH SPORTS
Films in Focus with David Sterritt: The Isolate Thief – Night Nurse – Inside the Trustor Scandal 

MIKE COZZI AT LARGE WITH SPORTS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:03


David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

David Sterritt With Films In Focus
Films in Focus with David Sterritt: The Isolate Thief – Night Nurse – Inside the Trustor Scandal 

David Sterritt With Films In Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 16:03


David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television
Michael Tove, writer and producer of Yale Saleing

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 22:56


TVC 745.1: Ed welcomes Michael Tove, writer and producer of Yale Saleing, a thirty-minute short with elements of Alfred Hitchcock and The Twilight Zone about a young couple that find themselves embroiled in a twenty-year-old mystery after purchasing a strange box at a yard sale. Directed by Tom Logan, and starring Eric Roberts, Yale Saleing was making the film festival circuit at the time this interview was recorded; you can watch the film online at EmeraldOakProductions.com. Topics this segment include filming Yale Saleing on location in San Diego, California; the inclusive environment behind the scenes on the set; and the surreal experience Michael had hearing actors performing the words he had written.

History & Factoids about today
Aug 13-Annie Oakley, Alfred Hitchcock, Dan Fogelberg, Danny Bonaduce, South Park, Roller Derby, Filet Mignon

History & Factoids about today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 12:56 Transcription Available


National Filet Mignon day. entertainment from 2003. Azted Empire ended, South Park TV series began, Berlin Wall began being constructed. Todays birthdays - Annie Oakley, Burt Lahr, Alfred Hitchcock, Don Ho, Dan Fogelberg, Danny Bonaduce. Florence Nightengale died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran https://www.diannacorcoran.com/Filet Mignon is yummy - The Hungry Food BandCrazy in love - Beyonce  Jay ZIt's 5 o'clock somewhereBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent https://www.50cent.com/Tiny bubbles - Don hoLeader of the band - Dan FogelbergThe Partridge Family TV themeExit - Wine down - Elyse Saunders https://www.elysesaunders.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

Living for the Cinema
DEAD AGAIN (1991)

Living for the Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 21:19 Transcription Available


Just a year after he received his first two Oscar nominations for both starring in and directing Henry V, Oscar-winner writer/director Kenneth Branagh (Belfast, Thor, Murder on the Orient Express) directed and starred in this dazzling modern reinvention of the sort of suspense thrillers which Alfred Hitchcock had specialized in several decades prior.  The story focuses on a mysterious woman (Oscar-winner Emma Thompson) who has lost her memory, the private detective (Branagh) who has been tasked with helping her find out her memory, and.....how this mystery connects to the tragic passings in the 1940's of Roman and Margaret Strauss (Branagh, Thompson), a composer and musician who fell in love.  What results is passion and danger for all involved!  Also co-starring Andy Garcia, Derek Jacobi, Wayne Knight, and Robin Williams, this twisty and time-bending tale of love and loss remains an almost forgotten gem from thirty-five years ago.Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon Send us Fan MailSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/ 

The More You Nerd
All About Mel | High Anxiety

The More You Nerd

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 54:48


We're back to talk about one of the lesser discussed films in Mel's catalogue, a parody of Alfred Hitchcock!

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
Casablanca (1942) vs. Rear Window (1954) Tiebreaker

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 66:45


Dana and Tom, for their 325th episode, revisit Casablanca (1942) and Rear Window (1954) to break the tie between them. Who will come out on top?Casablanca Plot Summary: In the exotic melting pot of Casablanca during World War II, Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a jaded and enigmatic American expatriate, runs a swanky nightclub that attracts a colorful cast of characters seeking refuge from the chaos of war.When a mysterious and beautiful woman from his past, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), walks into his club with her husband, resistance leader Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), Rick's life takes an unexpected turn. As the flames of romance reignite, Rick finds himself torn between personal desires and a higher sense of duty forcing him to navigate a treacherous web of loyalty, love, and sacrifice.Rear Window Plot Summary: In Rear Window, we find ourselves confined within the claustrophobic confines of a Greenwich Village apartment, peering through the lens of LB Jefferies (James Stewart), a wheelchair-bound photographer. His summer pastime is a voyeuristic venture into the lives of his neighbors, a cross-section of urban archetypes played out in the building's courtyard. Each window frames a fragment of humanity, from the lonely Miss Lonelyhearts to the tantalizing Miss Torso.The plot pivots on Jeff's suspicion that a neighbor, Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr), has murdered his wife. This suspicion, shared and fueled by his glamorous girlfriend Lisa (Grace Kelly) and his nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter), drives the narrative forward. Hitchcock masterfully crafts tension not through action, but through the act of watching—turning the audience into voyeurs complicit in Jeff's obsessions.Chapters:00:12 Introduction to the Tiebreaker01:13 Cast, Background, and Plot Summary for Casablanca05:51 Discussing Casablanca09:50 Cast, Background, and Plot Summary for Rear Window13:48 Personal Relationship(s) with Casablanca and Rear Window18:46 Why Are These Two Films Enduring Classics?24:06 What is Casablanca About?29:10 Comparing the Masterwork Levels of Both Films30:54 GMOAT HOF Nominations - August 202633:01 First Break34:49 Tiebreaker - Legacy39:43 Tiebreaker - Impact/Sgifnicance45:15 Tiebreaker - Novelty49:36 Second Break50:14 In Memoriam53:04 Tiebreaker - Classicness57:08 Tiebreaker - Rewatchability59:47 Tiebreaker - Audience Score and Final Decision01:02:30 Final Thoughts01:05:47 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/casablanca-1942-v-rear-window-1954For the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Casablanca, Rear Window, classic films, movie analysis, Alfred Hitchcock, film history, cinematic techniques, movie ratings, film discussions, greatest movies, cinema, classic films, Casablanca, Rear Window, film analysis, art, human emotions, historical tidbits, voyeurism, iconic performances, film discussion, movie reviews, podcast, cinema, classic films, Alfred Hitchcock, Dexter, anniversary, film analysis, entertainmentRonny Duncan Studios

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits
Nick D – Dan Fienberg, TV Talk and Weird Celebrity Phobias

The Nick D Podcast on Radio Misfits

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 113:01


TV critic Dan Fienberg from The Hollywood Reporter is back to review some new shows, including USA Network’s Anna Pigeon, HBO’s reptile-trafficking docuseries Monsters of God, and Ryan Murphy’s latest exercise in excess, The Shards. Nick and Dan also catch up on the latest news from the Big Brother house and talk about what else is happening in television. Later, Esmeralda Leon and Nick catch up on the weekend, talk about Heat, and get into some truly bizarre celebrity phobias. Alfred Hitchcock couldn’t stand eggs, Tyra Banks is afraid of dolphins, and Jennifer Aniston apparently has serious issues with water…and tricycles. Yeah, it’s pretty weird. [Ep 481]

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!
Hitchcock Blueprint - James Bond: The 39 Steps to Bond

Cracking the Code of Spy Movies!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 31:13


Long before Sean Connery ordered his first martini, spy movies already had rules. This episode uncovers the Hitchcock blueprint James Bond secretly followed for decades. Hosts Dan and Tom trace espionage cinema back to the 1930s, when Alfred Hitchcock quietly invented the modern spy movie. Movies like The 39 Steps and Foreign Correspondent introduced ideas Ian Fleming would later borrow. Suspense built from uncertainty. Ordinary people caught in extraordinary plots. Villains who looked nothing like villains. Fleming studied these movie techniques closely. He even admired Hitchcock enough to suggest him as director for Thunderball. This episode connects the dots between Hitchcock's early spy movies and the world of 007. You will hear how Notorious shaped Bond's approach to romance and danger. You will learn how Sabotage taught filmmakers to build suspense from what audiences already know. And you will discover why Fleming's Bond became something Hitchcock's heroes never could. This is not just movie trivia. It is the hidden history behind one of cinema's most iconic characters. Ready to see Bond differently? Press play and find out how much of 007 started decades before Fleming ever picked up a pen. You can check out all our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website , or our YouTube channel .

Toasting the Classics
To Catch a Thief- Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant

Toasting the Classics

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 67:12


Dave McArthur welcomes guest host Jay Schweig to discuss the Alfred Hitchcock caper To Catch a Thief.

Cult Film School
A Flock of Seagulls: Beaks: The Movie (1987) & Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)

Cult Film School

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 68:10


Adrian and Dion are back again, this time watching the skies for more Hitchcocksploitation. They discuss two attempts to rework Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film The Birds with René Cardona Jr.'s Beaks: The Movie (1987) and James Nguyen's Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010). How close do these films come to Hitchcock's natural horror, and what other kinds of horrors do they unleash on audiences? Adrian and Dion try to figure out the line between loving homage and rip off, and what these films are actually doing in mining Hitchcock's film. Hopefully one of them remembered the coat hangers.   Chapters: 0:00:12 - Welcome to Cult Film School 0:08:52 - Beaks: The Movie (1987): IMDb Plot Summary 0:09:55 - Why was Beaks: The Movie made? 0:17:52 - What kind of film is Beaks: The Movie? 0:21:37 - Hitchcocksploitation - Echoes of The Birds (1963)? 0:33:04 - Beaks: The Movie (1987): Tagline 0:33:37 - Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010): IMDb Plot Summary 0:37:11 - So, how did Birdemic become Birdemic? 0:39:58 - Hitchcocksploitation and Birdemic: Shock and Terror 0:45:31 - What kind of film is Birdemic: Shock and Terror? 0:58:43 - Birdemic sequels 1:01:46 - Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010): Tagline 1:07:00 - Next Episode Preview   Connect with Adrian & Dion: Letterboxd ~ CultFilmSchool Instagram ~ @cultfilmschool  Threads ~ @cultfilmschool X ~ @cultfilmschool Facebook  ~ Follow Us! Send an Email ~ cultfilmschoolpodcast@gmail.com  Don't forget to leave a rating and review!

The Authors Show
Hitchcockian by John William Law

The Authors Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 15:50


As the Master of Suspense Alfred Hitchcock left a legacy with us of films that captured our hearts, minds and attention. Even though he's been gone nearly 50 years, his films remain with us today. As one of the foremost filmmakers of his generation, Hitchcock continues to fascinate us, not just for his talent, humor, and artistry, but for the style in which he created his films. So much so that filmmakers, film historians, journalists, and critics coined a phase for the style of films he made and how those films – even those not made by Hitchcock- were in a category all their own. They were “Hitchcockian” and even today, more than 40 years after his passing, Hitchcockian films are still being noted for having that Hitchcock touch. Hitchcockian films are those made by various filmmakers, with styles and themes similar to those of Alfred Hitchcock. That Hitchcockian way of telling a story, by luring us in and keeping us on the edge of our seats continues to challenge filmmakers.

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO
Films in Focus with David Sterritt: I Want Your Sex; Unidentified; Nightborn 

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 15:51


David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

Documentales Sonoros
Murder Maps: Terror en los locos años 20 · El destripador

Documentales Sonoros

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 88:59


Terror en los locos años 20 Edith Thompson y Frederick Bywaters estaban enamorados, pero Edith estaba casada. La joven pareja fue condenada por asesinar a su marido en un caso que conmocionó a la sociedad y fascinó a Alfred Hitchcock. El destripador Era la Segunda Guerra Mundial y Londres fue sacudida por el bombardeo de los aviones que volaban por encima. Pero abajo, en las calles, otro terrible peligro acechaba en las sombras. Un asesino en serie andaba suelto.

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves
Bookwaves/Artwaves – August 6, 2026: Robert Bloch (1917-1994), Author of “Psycho”

KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 59:59


Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   The Probabilities Archive: Robert Bloch (1917-1994), Pulp Magazine Writer and Novelist Robert Bloch (1917-1994), who died on September 23, 1994 at the age of 77, began his career writing fantasy and horror for the pulp magazines, and graduated after World War II to writing psychological thriller novels, often focusing on serial killers. He is best known today for having written the novel “Psycho,” which was adapted into the classic 1959 film by Alfred Hitchcock. From the 1950s through 1970s, he also wrote for episode television (most notably “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”) and made for television films. In all, there were countless short stories, over thirty published novels, and several non-fiction articles. On March 4, 1982, the late Probabilities co-host Richard A. Lupoff (1935-2020) ninterviewed Robert Bloch before an audience. There were no major science fiction conventions at the time, so it's not clear exactly where this interview took place). In the first part of the interview, Bloch discusses his friendship with H.P. Lovecraft, his work with the legendary Fictioneers writing group, and the creation of his Lefty Feep series of short stories. The second part of the interview takes him to his novel-writing days, with a look at the creation of his most famous character, Norman Bates of “Psycho.” Digitized and edited August 1-2, 2026 and introduced by host Richard Wolinsky. Portions of this interview found their way into “Space Ships! Ray Guns! Martian Octopods: Interviews with Science Fiction Legends,” edited by Richard Wolinskky and published by Tachyon Books in 2025.   The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – August 6, 2026: Robert Bloch (1917-1994), Author of “Psycho” appeared first on KPFA.

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
Ep. 191- Harry Dresden is Dr. Smart Ass not Mr. Smart Ass. (Turn Coat)

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 85:08


Send us Fan MailHannah and Laura are covering the middle portion of Turn Coat by Jim Butcher in today's episode, and friends, things get very zany! They also discuss some romance novels that didn't "hit" for them, a beautiful children's book, and Hannah's first foray into Alfred Hitchcock's works.*This episode contains SPOILERS for Turn Coat by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 36 min 11 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sex, guns, gore, blood, sexism, vampires, racism, sexism, immigration, climate change, incarceration, death, murderMedia Mentions:Turn Coat by Jim Butcher Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World Shell, by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery There, There by Tommy OrangeSomething Wilder by Christina Lauren Dial M for Murder---Tubi Support the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com YouTube: @owwrpodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Law on Film
Shadow of a Doubt (1943) (Guest: Daniel Ortiz) (episode 62)

Law on Film

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 60:17


Alfred Hitchcock's 1943 film, Shadow of a Doubt (1943), sets a murder story inside what seems the safest place imaginable: an ordinary American family in an ordinary American town. But as suspicion gathers around Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotton), the film slowly exposes something more unsettling than a single killer on the run. It reveals how charm, respectability, and social status can insulate wrongdoing from scrutiny — and how communities prefer comforting narratives to disruptive truths. The police investigate, but they move hesitantly; the town remains confident in its own innocence. The real drama unfolds not in the courtroom, but at the dinner table. The film explores law's capacity — and its limits. How does misogyny operate not just as motive but as ideology? What happens when loyalty to family collides with loyalty to justice? And in a film released at the height of World War II, is Hitchcock warning that the most dangerous threats to democracy are not always foreign invaders, but may also be charismatic figures embedded within everyday life?Timestamps:0:00     Introduction2:13     Teaching law students through film5:54     Shadow of a Doubt and law's inadequacies11:11   The film's setting and Santa Rosa, CA14:54   Imagining the perfect crime21:21   Misogyny in Shadow of a Doubt27:48   Playing with crime genres and narrative structures 32:58   Hitchcock's cameo35:16   Doubling and other filmic techniques48:19   Complicity in covering up the evil51:11   A critique of wartime idealism and the narrative of the enemy within56:17   Questioning American institutionsFurther reading:Eggert, Brian, Shadow of a Doubt, Deep Focus Review (Mar. 2, 2013) Hughes, Rowland, “Shadows and Doubts: Hitchcock, Genre, and Villainy,” in The Devil Himself: Villainy in Detective Fiction and Film (Stacy Gillis & Philippa Gates eds. 2001)Modleski, Tania, The Women Who Knew Too Much (1988)Scovell, Adam, “Why the sinister Shadow of a Doubt was Hitchcock's Favourite,” The Telegraph (Feb. 7, 2023)Truffaut, Francois, Hitchcock (Simon & Schuster, 1985)Wood, Robin, Hitchcock's Films Revisited (2002)Law on Film is created and produced by Jonathan Hafetz. Jonathan is a professor at Seton Hall Law School. He has written many books and articles about the law. He has litigated important cases to protect civil liberties and human rights while working at the ACLU and other organizations. Jonathan is a huge film buff and has been watching, studying, and talking about movies for as long as he can remember. For more information about Jonathan, here's a link to his bio: https://law.shu.edu/profiles/hafetzjo.htmlYou can contact him at jonathanhafetz@gmail.comYou can follow him on X (Twitter) @jonathanhafetz You can follow the podcast on X (Twitter) @LawOnFilmYou can follow the podcast on Instagram @lawonfilmpodcast

Junk Food Dinner
JFS125: Family Plot (1976)

Junk Food Dinner

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026


Your boys are back! Sean and Parker discuss some movies. Sean saw new films! But did he like them? Parker saw Evangelion with some Otaku sonsofbitches. And then the guys discuss the future of big budget blockbusters ahead of the new Spider-Man. Then it's an August movie preview and movies like "Tony," "Super Troopers" and "Insidious" are discussed. Then, Alfred Hitchcock's final film, "Family Plot," from 1976 is discussed. The film stars Karen Black, Bruce Dern and some other folks. A pair of fake mediums look for a missing heir, a quest that intersects with a couple of kidnappers and jewel thieves! All this plus voicemails and hot sweaty recording conditions! Direct Donloyd Here Got a movie suggestion for the show, or better yet an opinion on next week's movies? Drop us a line at JFDPodcast@gmail.com. Or leave us a voicemail: 347-746-JUNK (5865). Add it to your telephone now! JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Also, if you like the show, please take a minute and subscribe and/or comment on us on iTunes, Stitcher, Blubrry or Podfeed.net. Check us out on Facebook and Twitter! We'd love to see some of your love on Patreon - it's super easy and fun to sign up for the extra bonus content. We'll drum funkily for your love and support. With picks like these, you GOTTA #DonloydNow and listen in!

BLOODHAUS
Episode 229: Sisters (1972)

BLOODHAUS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 89:24


This week, Drusilla returns from San Diego Comic-Con and Josh returns from NYC. The film of the week if Brian De Palma's Sisters. From wiki: “Sisters (released as Blood Sisters in the United Kingdom) is a 1972 American neo-noir psychological horror film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, and Charles Durning. It follows Dominique Blanchion, the separated conjoined twin of a French Canadian model, Danielle Breton, who is suspected of having committed a brutal murder witnessed by Grace Collier, a newspaper reporter in Staten Island, New York City.Co-written by De Palma and Louisa Rose, the screenplay for the film was inspired by the Soviet conjoined twins Masha and Dasha Krivoshlyapova and features narrative and visual references to several films by Alfred Hitchcock.[5] Filmed on location in Staten Island, the film prominently features split-screen compositions (also present in subsequent De Palma films such as Carrie), and was scored by frequent Hitchcock collaborator Bernard Herrmann.”Also discussed: The Vampire Lestat, The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, Her Private Hell, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Beyond the Hills, Italian realism rec, Streetwise, May December, The Shards, [safe], ranking Brian De Palma, Black Christmas, and more. NEXT WEEK: Exorcist II: The Heretic (1978)Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

We Love the Love
Rear Window (1954)

We Love the Love

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 101:01


We're stuck inside in the heat of summer picking apart the romance of Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller Rear Window, starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly! Join in as we discuss watching movies while sick, the movie's incredible set, 1950s insurance care, and our favorite Grace Kelly outfits. Plus: Would Lisa (Kelly) be into true crime? Why was this movie so hard to see for thirty years? And why won't Jeff (Stewart) just marry Grace Kelly?!? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Italian Job (2003)-----------------------------------------------------------"When Hitchcock Banned Audiences from Seeing His Movies" (Mental Floss)"Hitchcock Film Treasures Resurrected from Family Vault" (Reading Eagle)Trailer for Jimmy (2026) starring K.J. Apa (YouTube)"Jeff Bezos Banned A-Lister from Met Gala 2026" (Yahoo)"Sorkinisms: A Supercut" by Kevin T. Porter (YouTube)

KPFA - Radio Wolinsky
Probabilities Archive: Robert Bloch (1917-1994), Legendary Pulp Magazine Writer and Novelist

KPFA - Radio Wolinsky

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 138:52


Robert Bloch (1917-1994), who died on September 23, 1994 at the age of 77, began his career writing fantasy and horror for the pulp magazines, and graduated after World War II to writing psychological thriller novels, often focusing on serial killers. He is best known today for having written the novel “Psycho,” which was adapted into the classic 1959 film by Alfred Hitchcock. From the 1950s through 1970s, he also wrote for episode television (most notably “Alfred Hitchcock Presents”) and made for television films. In all, there were countless short stories, over thirty published novels, and several non-fiction articles. On March 4, 1982, the late Probabilities co-host Richard A. Lupoff (1935-2020) ninterviewed Robert Bloch before an audience. There were no major science fiction conventions at the time, so it's not clear exactly where this interview took place). In the first part of the interview, Bloch discusses his friendship with H.P. Lovecraft, his work with the legendary Fictioneers writing group, and the creation of his Lefty Feep series of short stories. The second part of the interview takes him to his novel-writing days, with a look at the creation of his most famous character, Norman Bates of “Psycho.” Following a question about which Robert Bloch story is the one he'd leave for posterity, Dick Lupoff turns the interview over to the audience, and asks questions based on their input, including a couple of questions about Bloch's work in television. This 65 minute interview has never been posted or aired in its entirety, having only aired using excepts as a half-hour program on Probabilities in the 1980s. Digitized and edited August 1-2, 2026 and introduced by host Richard Wolinsky. Portions of this interview found their way into “Space Ships! Ray Guns! Martian Octopods: Interviews with Science Fiction Legends,” edited by Richard Wolinskky and published by Tachyon Books in 2025. The post Probabilities Archive: Robert Bloch (1917-1994), Legendary Pulp Magazine Writer and Novelist appeared first on KPFA.

Director's Club
Dial P for Podcast #7: Lifeboat, Spellbound, Notorious, The Paradine Case

Director's Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 141:28


Good evening. Welcome to Dial P for Podcast, Patrick Ripoll's year-long chronological voyage through the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Every month Patrick will be watching four Hitchcock features and talking about them here, from The Pleasure Garden to Family Plot, all across the year of 2026, examining the life and work of England's most famous cinema pervert.As the Selznick era comes to an end we see an Alfred Hitchcock growing in confidence, ambition and struggling against the increasing interference of the overbearing producer. With Lifeboat Hitchcock takes on a seemingly simple premise that was in fact an enormous technical challenge, Spellbound found a David O Selznick obsession with psychiatry producing a mess of a thriller, Notorious finds Hitchcock hitting a career high and pissing off every censor in Hollywood, while The Paradine Case begs the question: if a murder happens and no actors capable of emoting can't react to it, does it make a sound?You can add the mid-40's to Hitchcock's list of playmates. Check it out!0:00 - 0:32 - Intro0:33 - 40:31 - Lifeboat (1944)40:32 - 1:08:31 - Spellbound (1945)1:08:32 - 1:53:26 - Notorious (1946)1:53:27 - 2:18:54 - The Paradine Case (1947)2:18:55 - 2:21:28 - Outro

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
Lions, Towers & Shields 145: Hungry Like The Wolf

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 73:43


Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Alfred Hitchcock. OK, I’m pretty much done. What else shall I say? WWII intrigue, a love story, a well-played villain. These are also things I could say. Also, the length of the kiss between Grant and Bergman put the Production Code office all in a tizzy. Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Maynard, David J. Loehr, Annette Wierstra, Randy Dotinga and Philip Mozolak.

Lions, Towers & Shields
145: Hungry Like The Wolf

Lions, Towers & Shields

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 73:43


Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Alfred Hitchcock. OK, I’m pretty much done. What else shall I say? WWII intrigue, a love story, a well-played villain. These are also things I could say. Also, the length of the kiss between Grant and Bergman put the Production Code office all in a tizzy. Shelly Brisbin with Micheline Maynard, David J. Loehr, Annette Wierstra, Randy Dotinga and Philip Mozolak.

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO
Films in Focus with David Sterritt: Reading Lolita in Tehran; Her Private Hell; Middle Life

ROBIN HOOD RADIO ON DEMAND AUDIO

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 16:05


David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

Film Alchemist
Jonathan Breck AKA "The Creeper" at Days of the Dead - Indianapolis

Film Alchemist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 39:45


The original ending of Jeepers Creepers was supposed to continue far beyond the police station. At Days of the Dead Indianapolis, original Creeper actor Jonathan Breck and creature effects artist Brian Penikas reveal the massive 15-minute climax the production could not afford to film, including a battle atop the Creeper's truck and an oncoming train. They also share behind-the-scenes stories about: • The disturbing "puppet coach" sequence cut from Jeepers Creepers 2 • Why Jonathan Breck shaved his head before his audition • How the Creeper's face, body and weapons were designed • The real human tooth hidden inside one of his throwing stars • Why Justin Long was the first and last actor filmed in Creeper makeup • How Jaws and Alfred Hitchcock's Lifeboat influenced the first two films Recorded live at Days of the Dead Indianapolis and hosted by Griffey of Misfit Parade and the Messed Up Movies Podcast. Subscribe for more horror convention panels, filmmaker conversations and seriously messed up movie talk. Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod

Three Angry Nerds
Tremble Ep 393: Frenzy

Three Angry Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026


Kurt and Steve are joined by Mike from The Old SwitchAroo to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy. The trio explores the director's return to London, the film's darker tone, memorable suspense, and shocking violence while examining why this late career thriller deserves far more recognition among Hitchcock's greatest works.

Tremble – Three Angry Nerds
Tremble Ep 393: Frenzy

Tremble – Three Angry Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026


Kurt and Steve are joined by Mike from The Old SwitchAroo to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Frenzy. The trio explores the director's return to London, the film's darker tone, memorable suspense, and shocking violence while examining why this late career thriller deserves far more recognition among Hitchcock's greatest works.

Debut Buddies
First American Film with a Set Start Time in Movie Theaters (1960)

Debut Buddies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 135:29


Before 1960, movies just played on loops at the theater and people could buy a ticket and come and go as they pleased. Then, a film had so massive a twist that the director demanded theaters not let viewers wander in willy-nilly. We're discussing Psycho, Alfred Hitchcock's cinema-altering classic on this episode! Plus, a journey to the center of the MouthGarf Report, and I See What You Did There. Edited by: Kelly Attaway Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts!  Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.com Listen to Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster. Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books. Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025 Next time: First Pokémon

We Love the Love
North by Northwest

We Love the Love

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 70:31


We're racing away from murder accusations and towards age-gap romance as we look at Alfred Hitchcock's 1959 classic North by Northwest! Join in as we discuss the relationship between stars Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint, the iconic cropduster scene, the movie's frank sexuality, and its connection to a World War II British plot. Plus: Who would be the funniest president to be on Mount Rushmore? What happened to Roger Thornhill's (Grant's) previous two marriages? Does this movie make any sense whatsoever? And, most importantly, is Roger still wanted for murder when the movie ends? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Rear Window (1954)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:Which Lie Did I Tell? More Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman (2000)"The Making of Mount Rushmore" (Smithsonian Magazine)"Cary Grant and Randolph Scott's Hollywood Story" (Vanity Fair)

Saturday Night Freak Show
Psycho (1998)

Saturday Night Freak Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 73:04


Holly takes a film school detour to examine Gus Van Sant's experimental "remake" of Psycho (1998), a shot-for-shot, line-for-line remake of Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece. Is it the ultimate work of homage or wholesale cinematic theft? Listen as we debate the wisdom of peephole masturbation, how to improve on perfection, the folly of unchecked hubris, and more on this week's exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Projection Booth Podcast
Special Report: A Century of Hitchcock

The Projection Booth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 28:28 Transcription Available


Alfred Hitchcock remains cinema's Master of Suspense a century after directing his first film, but decades of biography have blurred the line between the man and the myth. Mike talks with author Tony Lee Moral about his sixth Hitchcock book, A Century of Hitchcock, and the archival discovery that reshaped it: a 36-page 1980 transcript of biographer Donald Spoto's own interview with Tippi Hedren.Moral traces how Spoto's personal grievances against Hitchcock — including being routinely ignored by name and bitten by the director's West Highland terrier — colored The Darkside of Genius and shaped decades of tabloid narrative. Drawing on new interviews with secretaries, screenwriters, and script supervisors who worked alongside Hitchcock, Moral makes the case for reexamining the record on Hitchcock's treatment of women, from Tippi Hedren's shifting accounts to the making of The Birds and Marnie.The conversation also revisits The Pleasure Garden on its hundredth anniversary, Hitchcock's collaboration with Salvador Dalí on Spellbound, and what a possible sixth Hitchcock book might hold. Find Tony Lee Moral's book and more of his work at tonyleemoralbooks.com.Buy the book at: https://amzn.to/4fvEBKG Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

The Projection Booth Podcast
Special Report: A Century of Hitchcock

The Projection Booth Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 28:28 Transcription Available


Alfred Hitchcock remains cinema's Master of Suspense a century after directing his first film, but decades of biography have blurred the line between the man and the myth. Mike talks with author Tony Lee Moral about his sixth Hitchcock book, A Century of Hitchcock, and the archival discovery that reshaped it: a 36-page 1980 transcript of biographer Donald Spoto's own interview with Tippi Hedren.Moral traces how Spoto's personal grievances against Hitchcock — including being routinely ignored by name and bitten by the director's West Highland terrier — colored The Darkside of Genius and shaped decades of tabloid narrative. Drawing on new interviews with secretaries, screenwriters, and script supervisors who worked alongside Hitchcock, Moral makes the case for reexamining the record on Hitchcock's treatment of women, from Tippi Hedren's shifting accounts to the making of The Birds and Marnie.The conversation also revisits The Pleasure Garden on its hundredth anniversary, Hitchcock's collaboration with Salvador Dalí on Spellbound, and what a possible sixth Hitchcock book might hold. Find Tony Lee Moral's book and more of his work at tonyleemoralbooks.com.Buy the book at: https://amzn.to/4fvEBKG Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth 

¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!
07:00H | 23 JUL 2026 | ¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!

¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 60:00


CADENA 100 ofrece la mejor variedad musical. En '¡Buenos días, Javi y Mar!', se descubre el daxofón, un instrumento de madera creado por Hans Reichel en 1987 que imita la voz humana, ideal para películas de terror. También se revela que en la icónica escena de la ducha de "Psicosis" de Alfred Hitchcock, la sangre es chocolate negro para un mejor efecto visual en blanco y negro. Fernando Martín presenta una noticia real: en Bihar, India, una mujer bloquea la señal de telefonía de su novio y de todo el vecindario al subirse a una torre tras una discusión. Además, se explica cómo un ambiente ligeramente frío favorece la productividad y el sueño, mejorando la concentración en el trabajo.

Three Angry Nerds
Tremble Ep 392: The Birds

Three Angry Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026


Kurt and Steve welcome Mike from The Old SwitchAroo to discuss Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. The trio explores the film's masterful suspense, unforgettable set pieces, groundbreaking effects, and enduring mystery while examining why this landmark thriller remains one of the most influential and unsettling horror films ever made.

BLOODHAUS
Episode 227: Diabolique (1955)

BLOODHAUS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 79:54


Josh and Drusilla discuss the French classic, Diabolique. From wiki: “Les Diaboliques (French: [le djabɔlik], lit. transl. The Diabolical Ones or Diabolical Women, released as Diabolique in the United States and variously translated as The Devils or The Fiends)[3] is a 1955 French noir psychological thriller film co-written and directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, and starring Simone Signoret, Véra Clouzot, Paul Meurisse, and Charles Vanel. The story blends elements of psychological thriller, crime drama and psychological horror, with the plot focusing on a woman and her husband's mistress who conspire to murder the man. It is based on the 1952 novel Celle qui n'était plus (lit. transl. The One Who Was No More)[4] by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac.”Also discussed: cockroach trauma, Florida, Who Can Kill a Child? (1976), Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders (2026), The Vampire Lestat, How Green Was My Valley (1941), Matewan (1987), Alfred Hitchcock, Bound (1996), Blood Simple (1984), The Kingdom (1994),  Peeping Tom (1960), and more. NEXT WEEK: In the Mouth of Madness (1994) Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/  

Binge-Watchers Podcast
Roadgames (1981) Horror Movie Reaction | Jamie Lee Curtis vs. the Outback Serial Killer

Binge-Watchers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2026 32:04


Hit the highway for one of the greatest hidden gems in horror history as Johnny Spoiler takes a spoiler-filled ride through Richard Franklin's Roadgames (1981)—the Australian cult classic that asks: What if Alfred Hitchcock made a slasher on the open road?This week, Johnny breaks down why Roadgames deserves a place alongside The Hitcher, Joy Ride, and Breakdown, explores its reputation as one of the defining films of the Ozploitation era, and reveals the behind-the-scenes stories that make this thriller legendary—including Stacy Keach learning to drive a 16-gear semi in just two days, the Sean Connery casting that almost happened, and why Quid's dingo had to be renamed Boswell.Danny McBride's gritty new G.I. Joe movie heads to Springfield... but not the Springfield you expect.Remembering the legendary Sam Neill with a look back at Possession, Jurassic Park, Event Horizon, Merlin, and Bicentennial Man.Sydney Sweeney saddles up for Hollow, a gothic reimagining of Sleepy Hollow, plus three must-watch Sweeney films.JOLT Modern Soda Bundle - JOLT Cola & JOLT Root Beer - Zero Sugar, 80mg Natural Caffeine, Alpha GPC Focus Nootropics, Prebiotics, B Vitaminshttps://amzn.to/3RLxtSGHarry's Original Shaving Kit for Menhttps://amzn.to/4yvLq7VMeatzy meat on demand and get rewarded for sharing the sizzle https://tr.ee/GetMeatzyJohnnyWhy Roadgames is basically Rear Window on Wheels.Jamie Lee Curtis as the mysterious hitchhiker "Hitch."How this overlooked thriller inspired The Hitcher, Joy Ride, Wolf Creek, and modern highway horror.Hitchcock references, Ozploitation history, and the terrifying green van that haunted a generation of genre fans.Johnny answers your questions about A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, dives into why it's become one of horror's most fascinating cult classics, and shares behind-the-scenes trivia from The Dream Master.Before Workaholics became a Comedy Central hit, it was a broke YouTube sketch group called Mail Order Comedy. Johnny tells the unbelievable story of how Blake, Adam, Anders, and Kyle turned homemade videos into one of TV's funniest comedies. Rating: SCREAM NOW!Next week, Summer Slash continues with Brain Dead (1990) starring Bill Pullman and Bill Paxton—a mind-bending psychological horror trip into corporate conspiracies, neurosurgery, and insanity.Subscribe, binge, and remember...Johnny Spoiler doesn't ruin movies. He ruins the wait.

The Front Row Network
CLASSICS-A Century of Hitchcock with Tony Lee Moral

The Front Row Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 31:48


Front Row Classics welcomes author Tony Lee Moral. Tony recently penned "A Century of Hitchcock: The Man, The Myths, The Legacy". He addressed a series of narratives regarding the Master of Suspense through new archival research and unpublished interviews.  Now available from The University Press of Kentucky wherever books are sold Tony Lee Moral is a mystery author and screenwriter with a deep passion for suspense, mystery, and the cinematic legacy of Alfred Hitchcock. Over the course of his career, he has become a leading voice in both the world of Hitchcock scholarship and contemporary crime fiction. With four critically acclaimed books dedicated to Alfred Hitchcock, including Alfred Hitchcock Storyboards (2024), The Young Alfred Hitchcock's Moviemaking Master Class (2022), The Making of Hitchcock's The Birds (2013), and Hitchcock and the Making of Marnie (2013), Tony's writing offers a unique insight into the art of filmmaking, the creative process, and the mind of one of cinema's most iconic directors. But Tony's talents don't end with nonfiction. He is also an accomplished novelist, weaving intricate plots filled with suspense, intrigue, and unforgettable characters. His novels include The Two Masks of Vendetta and its thrilling sequel The Passion of the Cross (both released in 2024) and Ghost Maven: The Haunting of Alice May (2019). These novels blend elements of mystery, suspense, and the supernatural, taking readers on unforgettable journeys that explore complex characters, twisted secrets, and the darkest corners of the human psyche. As a writer, Tony is dedicated to crafting stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His work in suspenseful thrillers, like The Two Masks of Vendetta, shows his knack for creating tension and atmosphere, while his paranormal novels, such as Ghost Maven, blend supernatural elements with heartfelt emotions, bringing a fresh approach to the genre. Drawing on his expertise in both film and fiction, Tony writes with an eye for cinematic detail, ensuring that each page feels like a scene from a gripping film. His deep understanding of Hitchcock's techniques — suspense, misdirection, and character-driven storytelling — shines through in every novel, making his books essential reading for fans of mystery, crime, and psychological thrillers.

The Next Round
The Next Reel | The Most Embarrassing Movie Blind Spots We've Never Admitted

The Next Round

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 40:33


Tyler Johns and Lance Taylor are back on The Next Reel for a movie-packed episode featuring weekend watch recaps, classic film talk and a confession-style main topic: famous movies they somehow still have not seen. Before revealing their biggest movie blind spots, Tyler and Lance break down what they watched recently, including Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train, the brand new Toy Story 5, the legacy of Toy Story, the 1984 adventure drama The Bounty, reviewing The Death of Robin Hood, the classic western High Noon, an Apple TV thriller and more. Then, the guys dive into a list of their most surprising movie blind spots — popular films, all-time classics, sports favorites, comedies, thrillers and pop-culture staples that everyone assumes they have seen, but somehow missed. Some picks are shocking because of how iconic they are. Others are embarrassing because they fit perfectly into each host's taste. And a few will make you ask: “How have you never seen THAT?” The guys also discuss how certain movies become part of pop culture even if people have never actually watched them, why some classics feel impossible to avoid, and whether knowing the quotes, scenes or reputation of a movie counts as truly knowing it. What famous movie have YOU somehow never seen? Drop your biggest movie blind spot in the comments.

Supernatural with Ashley Flowers
DARK WEB: Norman the "Psychopathic" AI

Supernatural with Ashley Flowers

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 45:42


In 2018, researchers at MIT unveiled an artificial intelligence so disturbing it earned a name straight out of a psychological thriller: Norman (as in Bates). Unlike typical AIs, Norman was exposed to some of the darkest corners of the internet, causing it to see horror in the mundane. Though designed as an experiment, Norman became a cautionary tale about how artificial minds can mirror humanity's most disturbing tendencies. For a full list of sources, please visit: sosupernaturalpodcast.com/dark-web-norman-the-psychopathic-ai   Did you know you can listen to So Supernatural ad-free? Join the Crime Junkie Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub/ to view the current membership options and policies. So Supernatural is an Audiochuck and Crime House production. Find us on social! Instagram: @sosupernaturalpod Twitter: @_sosupernatural Facebook: /sosupernaturalpod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.