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Welcome to September everyone! As I type that my brains scream what?!?!?! This week Ma, Mike, and Matt discuss Ridley Scott's newest dystopian sci-fi thriller, The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney. Not end of the world topics but maybe include AI, jet fuel, and more forced vacations. For next week's review we hit the theaters to check out a historical film that is not getting a ton of press, By Any Means starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Wahlberg, Nicole Beharie, and Giancarlo Esposito. You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.
Even in his 80s, Ridley Scott refuses to slow down...except in tone. This week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk the melancholy, quiet post-apocalyptic THE DOG STARS. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: The film tells the story of Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley, has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal postapocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist. Directed by: Ridley Scott Written by: Mark L. Smith (based on the novel by Peter Heller) Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong, and Guy Pearce *Image from THE DOG STARS courtesy of 20th Century Studios. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk
In the new post-apocalyptic film The Dog Stars, a virus has wiped out most of humanity and the survivors eke out a meager existence trying to stay alive. Sound like an oh-too-familiar tale? What if it featured stars like Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Allison Janney? And was directed by Ridley Scott and based on a best-selling novel? Would it be enough to pull you in? Should it be? Want more action from Hollywood's biggest directors? Check out these episodes: Spielberg revisits aliens and alienation in ‘Disclosure Day''Gladiator II': Are you not entertained? Still? Again? Some more?‘The Odyssey' is an ancient tale on a modern budgetConnect with Pop Culture Happy Hour:Letterboxd / FacebookOur weekly newsletterSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
For this week's main podcast review, Katie Johnson and Giovanni Lago join me to review and discuss the latest film from legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott, "The Dog Stars," starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Allison Janney, and Benedict Wong. The film follows the survivors of a global flu pandemic as they adjust to the new world around them in the wake of this disaster. Ridley Scott may be a masterful technician with an iconic resume of many classic films, but how is his latest? Please tune in, either on video or audio only, as we discuss the story, performances, Ridley's direction, the writing by Mark L. Smith, the crafts, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, and enjoy! https://youtu.be/EnD9JRaL_58 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
The Dog Stars Movie Review. Another miss from Ridley Scott. Experience The Dog Stars in D-BOX at Cinemark here: https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-d... Greg Alba shares his spoiler-free The Dog Stars movie review and out-of-the-theater reaction to Ridley Scott's new post-apocalyptic survival film! Jacob Elordi stars as Hig, a grieving pilot surviving at an abandoned airport alongside Josh Brolin's hardened survivalist, Bangley, following a virus that devastated humanity. Greg discusses the film's slower, more meditative approach, its stacked cast—including Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney—and whether Ridley Scott delivers the intense apocalyptic epic promised by the trailers. Let's get into Greg's immediate reaction! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dog Stars Movie Review. Another miss from Ridley Scott. Experience The Dog Stars in D-BOX at Cinemark here: https://www.cinemark.com/movies/the-d... Greg Alba shares his spoiler-free The Dog Stars movie review and out-of-the-theater reaction to Ridley Scott's new post-apocalyptic survival film! Jacob Elordi stars as Hig, a grieving pilot surviving at an abandoned airport alongside Josh Brolin's hardened survivalist, Bangley, following a virus that devastated humanity. Greg discusses the film's slower, more meditative approach, its stacked cast—including Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, and Allison Janney—and whether Ridley Scott delivers the intense apocalyptic epic promised by the trailers. Let's get into Greg's immediate reaction! Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Congratulations you found an incredible movie and chat podcast! For this week's discussion Ma, Mike, and Matt deconstruct Jason Statham's latest attempt at a paycheck, Mutiny also starring Annabelle Wallis, Adrian Lester, and Ramon Tikaram. Not money grab topics include 80's action films, Gary Busey, and Deadpool & Wolverine gets dethroned. As summer winds down and fall finally starts to appear, fear not the Reel Film Nerds trio will continue going to the theater every week for you! Next week the crew checks out Ridley Scott's newest dystopian sci-fi thriller, The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, and Allison Janney. You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.
THE MINIONS CONQUER HOLLYWOOD—THEN ACCIDENTALLY UNLEASH THEIR OWN MONSTER MOVIE! Limited Time Offer: Make healthy eating simple! Get Huel today with our exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with code REJECTS at https://huel.com/REJECTS — New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering with and supporting our show! Tara Erickson, John Humphrey & Greg Alba enter 1920s Hollywood for their Minions & Monsters full movie reaction, review, and breakdown of Illumination's latest Despicable Me prequel! New Minions James and Henry crash a silent-film set, become unexpected silver-screen stars, and eventually decide to create their own monster epic using a magical spellbook and some very real creatures. From the Minions' accidental screen debut and outrageous Hollywood mansion parties to the arrival of "talkies," Goomi's summoning, and a chaotic monster production spiraling completely out of control, Tara, John & Greg experience the animation, slapstick, and cinematic mayhem! Minions & Monsters Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Directed by Pierre Coffin (Despicable Me, Minions) and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch (The Secret Life of Pets), Minions & Monsters features Pierre Coffin as James, Henry, and the Minions, Trey Parker as Goomi (South Park, Despicable Me 3), Allison Janney as Olivia (I, Tonya), Christoph Waltz as Max (Inglourious Basterds), Jeff Bridges as Frank and Elwood (The Big Lebowski), Jesse Eisenberg as Dort (The Social Network), Zoey Deutch as Debbie (Zombieland: Double Tap), Bobby Moynihan as Phillips (Saturday Night Live), and Phil LaMarr as Howard (Futurama). Tara, John & Greg discuss James and Henry's dynamic, the vibrant Old Hollywood setting, silent-film homages, Pierre Coffin's iconic Minion performances, Trey Parker's Lovecraftian Goomi, John Powell's score, the creative monster designs, and how this adventure compares with Minions, The Rise of Gru, and the broader Despicable Me universe! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lead actors Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin, alongside director Ridley Scott, sit down with Screen Off Script's Chamatkar Sandhu to discuss The Dog Stars — from working together on set and bringing their characters to life, to the film's themes and which Ridley Scott movies film fans should watch if this is their first time discovering his work.Based on Peter Heller's captivating bestseller, The Dog Stars features a critically acclaimed ensemble including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Benedict Wong and Guy Pearce.Mark L. Smith wrote the screenplay, based on Peter Heller's novel. The producers are Ridley Scott, p.g.a., Michael Pruss, p.g.a., Mark L. Smith and Cliff Roberts, p.g.a., with Lily Brooks-Dalton, Brandon Scott Smith, Peter Heller and Aidan Elliott serving as executive producers.The film tells the story of Hig (Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with military survivalist Bangley (Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world. But when Hig receives a mysterious radio transmission, he ventures into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exist.The Dog Stars opens in theatres on August 28, 2026.Hosted by Chamatkar SandhuListen to Screen Off Script:Spotify ➡️ http://bit.ly/Spotify-SOSApple ➡️ http://bit.ly/Apple-SOSEmail us: screenoffscript@gmail.comFollow us on social media: linktr.ee/ScreenOffScript#TheDogStars #JacobElordi #MargaretQualley #JoshBrolin #RidleyScott
Tonya Harding loved skating. The skating world never loved her back — and I, Tonya (2017) is the mockumentary-style biopic that dares to ask: who's actually the villain here? Brian sits down with KT Baldassaro (MovieRunTime & What If I Don't Like It) to break down Margot Robbie's snubbed performance, Allison Janney's Oscar-winning turn as the worst mom in cinema, Sean Eckhardt's delusional hitman fantasy, and why the Academy has a track record of punishing dark comedy. CHAPTERS: Introduction [00:00] Why I, Tonya makes a surprisingly fun rewatch [02:17] A biopic that refuses to play by the rules [03:52] When every narrator tells their own truth [05:54] The uncomfortable comedy of Tonya's abuse [07:16] How the media rewrote the Nancy Kerrigan attack [09:49] The skating world's perfect underdog villain [12:59] Lavonna Harding and the making of a monster [15:20] The performances that turn cruelty into character [18:56] Jeff's obsession fuels the entire nightmare [21:18] Why leaving an abuser is never simple [23:53] Talent, trauma, and the coach who stays [28:00] When talent loses to image and corruption [30:45] Sean is the movie's most gloriously delusional creation [31:40] How the media turned a young woman into spectacle [36:56] Learning to recognize when the media is selling bullshit [39:00] The manufactured rivalry that ruined Tonya's life [42:47] We all helped make Tonya the punchline [44:30] Why dark comedy can lose the awards race [48:01] 1. Margot Robbie's unforgettable transformation [55:22] 2. The makeup scene where madness takes over [57:32] 3. Breaking the fourth wall with devastating precision [59:25] Sean's confidence is built entirely on delusion [01:02:04] The hidden craft behind I, Tonya's skating effects [01:03:47] What's coming next on Movie Runtime [01:07:43] Where to find the show and keep the conversation going [01:14:50] FOLLOW THE SHOW:
The Kennedy Center puts Trump's name up in lights, Karoline Leavitt gives her final bow, and ICE's electric gloves steal the show. This week, Congressman Ted Lieu and David Pakman debate an AI Kill Switch and consider algorithmic clickbait. Jim Rash pays respects to Allison Janney, Barbie 2, and Woke 1.0. We spin the Rant Wheel on Captcha, tipping, AI writing ticks, and singing Happy Birthday. And we snuggle in for the night with a cozy round of Second Thoughts.Hate listening to ads? Become a Friends of the Pod subscriber for ad-free episodes of Pod Save America, Pod Save the World, Lovett or Leave It, Runaway Country, Offline with Jon Favreau, and more—plus exclusive content, including bonus episodes of Pod Save America. Subscribe now at crooked.com/friends, on Apple Podcasts, or through the Pod Save America YouTube channel.You can request a transcript by emailing transcripts@crooked.com. Include the podcast name, episode title, and air date. Please allow 48 hours for delivery.
Ian is solo this week, reviewing the biggest new films and bingeable shows on UK streaming services for the week beginning Friday 14th August 2026, including: Ex-Cop Jack "Call Me Reacher" Reacher is back for another adventurous season full of twists and turns and narrative plots that definitely don't get old in season four, on Amazon Prime Video. Warren jumps into his shed's glittering vortex after his daughter, leading them into weird parallel dimensions and wild trouble (including killer refrigerators) in the appropriately titled Warren's Vortex on NOW TV. A blunt, grieving widow is forced to plan her husband's funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son's assistant. Allison Janney and Oscar from The Office star in Miss You, Love You on HBO Max. Netflix's latest trophy-packed, insider-fuelled documentary charts the iconic rise of one of the world's top footballing managers, in the three-part Mourinho. Follow Bingewatch on all major podcast players for your weekly rundown of the best binge-worthy shows across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more. You can also stay in touch with the team via Twitter AND if you like Bingewatch but you're looking for a specific review, check out BITESIZE BINGEWATCH, our sister show making it easier to get the bits you want! For ad and sponsorship enquiries, email matt@mercurypodcasts.com now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Munsons are thrilled to welcome back guest Munson Mike Van de Voort for a celebration of one of modern comedy's most recognizable stars: Anna Faris. We trace Faris's path from children's theater in Washington to the audition that changed her life, when she used her mother's airline miles to fly to Los Angeles and land the role of Cindy Campbell in Scary Movie. That leap launched a billion-dollar franchise and a career built on fearless timing, strange voices, committed physical comedy, and an uncanny ability to remain the grounded center of total absurdity. Along the way, Mike shares a spectacularly uncomfortable childhood experience watching Scary Movie, we debate whether Waiting… is a disgusting masterpiece or simply a restaurant-industry documentary, defend Brokeback Mountain from the cultural shorthand that has followed it for two decades, and discover that The House Bunny may be Faris's true movie-star performance. We also explore her natural fit for voice acting, her chemistry with Allison Janney on Mom, Case's increasingly convincing Goldie Hawn comparison, and a filmography that critics often dismiss even as its modest budgets and enormous returns make Faris one of the strongest financial performers we've covered. We're also forced to confront Mama's Boy and the cinematic crime scene known as Movie 43 before finding an Anna Faris performance Aubrey loves inside a romantic comedy he absolutely hates. Is Faris an underrated comedic star whose projects never fully showcased her range, or did she simply find the profitable entertainment lane that suited her best? How does she rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out.
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Seven-time Emmy winner Allison Janney chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about her return to the White House, now occupying the Oval Office, on 'The Diplomat,' playing President Grace Penn. She also looks back on roles in 'The Help,' 'I, Tonya,' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous,' and more. Plus, Gerrad and EW Sr. Editor Joyce Eng are recapping Comic-Con, including the big announcements by Marvel — the new stars Black Panther and Ghost Rider! — and we're talking about Tom Holland's return as Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
Kathleen W. Taylor Kollman has a new book out that focuses on the reality of women running for president in the United States, and the fictional representations of this idea that we have seen over the past hundred years. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 (Bloomsbury Academic, 2026) takes up a number of different and intriguing examples of this idea, a woman serving as president, and unpacks the various narratives to help us understand what popular culture may be communicating about this concept and what those narratives may be teaching the audience (viewers or readers). Taylor Kollman comes at her research from a variety of perspectives, including Media Studies, Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, and American Studies. This makes the research particularly rich – since it explores these ideas from a host of analytical viewpoints, helping the reader to consider different genres (television, film, literature) and different approaches. Undergirding all of this is an interrogation of the idea of women and power, which is a controversial concept for many voters, even if it remains unacknowledged. Taylor Kollman goes through the decades, with a focus on examples of female presidents in a variety of different cultural artifacts. In tracing this concept through almost a hundred years of different narratives, the research highlights some interesting themes, including the accidental way in which women become president within the fictional framework. One of the points Taylor Kollman makes is that, in all the different genres and contexts, there seems to be something wrong with this idea of a woman as president. Often the characters are presented as deceptive, evil, corrupt, illegitimate, or they are seen as incapable of doing the job and are often torn between work and homelife/family life. In tracing these examples, Taylor Kollman also provides the reader with an understanding of the different iterations (waves) of feminism and feminist thought, as well as noting the various backlashes to feminism. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature takes the reader through a host of different examples, fleshing out these feminist and backlash imaginary spaces that focus on women and power. Another part of the equation, that is often overlooked in the research on this topic, is that there are fewer female film and television producers, directors, and showrunners, thus often constraining the opportunity to present these ideas of woman and power. This also influences the narratives that come before audiences, since women are not generally “trusted” in the same way that men are to helm major film releases with multi-million dollar budgets. This is another form of reality influencing the imaginary, but in a less expected way. The Fictional Female Presidency in Film, Television, and Literature: Representations from 1932 to 2024 takes the reader from Betty Boop for President to Allison Janney as President Grace Penn in The Diplomat and many other fascinating examples of fictional portrayals of women as president of the United States. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-host of the New Books in Political Science channel at the New Books Network. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume I: The Infinity Saga (University Press of Kansas, 2022), and of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe Volume II: Into the Multiverse (University Press of Kansas, 2025) as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). She can be reached @gorenlj.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/book-of-the-day
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to DRM!We will be mixing it up with traditional, shorter audio only reviews, 4K video reviews for larger films and of course the 4K Hollywood Interviews. Minions & Monsters is a 2026 animated comedy set in 1927 Old Hollywood, where a new trio of Minions—James, Henry, and Ed—accidentally become silent‑era stars after crashing a film set. Their fame collapses once sound movies arrive and expose their inability to follow scripts, pushing them to chase a new dream: making their own monster movie. Armed with a spellbook from a former evil sorcerer boss, they summon creatures to act in their film, befriend a cute Lovecraftian monster, and unintentionally unleash a chaotic, world‑threatening horde.The Minions must then band together to fix the disaster they created, blending slapstick mayhem with colorful Old Hollywood flair. Directed by Pierre Coffin, the film features an all‑star voice cast including Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, and Jeff Bridges. It celebrates creativity, teamwork, and the lovable chaos that defines the Minions' misadventures.Remember to grab your 30 Day Free Audible Trial - Link in the show!Support the showThe audio/video clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.
We're deep in the chaos of Rosslyn and we have THOUGHTS. In this episode of Only Show Fans, your favorite TV recap comedy podcast, we're breaking down The West Wing Season 1 Episodes 21 and 22 and Season 2 Episodes 1 and 2, aka the episodes that had the entire nation asking "who got shot?" Here's what we're getting into: Aaron Sorkin literally did not know who was going to get assassinated when he wrote it. We're not kidding. The man was making it up as he went and somehow it's one of the greatest cliffhangers in television history. A cast member actually got run over filming the Rosslyn scene. Yes, really. We have feelings about this. The eternal debate: Sam Seaborn vs Josh Lyman. Pick a side. We did. Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford are simply built different. We break down why every single scene they're in becomes instantly iconic regardless of who they're talking to. Whether you're a die hard West Wing fan doing a rewatch, discovering the show for the first time, or just here because you love a good TV recap with your favorite sisters-in-law, this episode is for you. Listen to Only Show Fans on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. And don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review. It genuinely helps more than you know.
The dog days of summer continue! This week Mike continues his torture of Matt with our second of three kids films this summer, Minions & Monsters starring Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges. Bonus topics include Shrek 5 is coming, Team USA loses, and bored kids. Well next week guess what, we review yet another kids film! Yep it's almost over folks, hang in there. We hit the theaters to check out the live action remake of Moana starring Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams. You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.
Tonight on Damn You Hollywood we review Minions & Monsters (2026), the latest entry in Illumination's billion-dollar franchise and the seventh film overall in the Despicable Me series. Directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch, the film features the familiar Minions alongside a voice cast that includes Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr. Set in 1927—more than four decades before the events of the first Minions film—the story follows Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and the gang as they head to Old Hollywood with dreams of making their own monster movie. Since the first Minions surprised us with an unexpectedly thoughtful story about purpose, belonging, and finding something larger than oneself to serve, and The Rise of Gru shifted toward a lighter coming-of-age adventure, the question becomes whether this latest prequel recaptures the philosophical weight of the original or settles for slapstick and spectacle. We'll break down the story, animation, performances, themes, and where Minions & Monsters ranks within Illumination's remarkably successful franchise.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
Minions & Monsters is an animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination, it is the third installment in the Minions prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the Despicable Me franchise. The film stars Coffin as the Minions, alongside Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr. Taking place in 1927, 41 years before the events of Minions (2015), the film follows the Minions as they aim to make a monster movie of their own in Old Hollywood.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
"Minions & Monsters" is a 2026 American animated comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin and written by Coffin and Brian Lynch. Produced by Illumination, it is the third installment in the "Minions" prequel series and the seventh installment overall in the "Despicable Me" franchise. The film stars Coffin as the Minions, alongside Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan, and Phil LaMarr. Taking place in 1927, 41 years before the events of "Minions" (2015), the film follows the Minions as they aim to make a monster movie of their own in Old Hollywood. The film has received positive reviews, with many deeming it the best in the franchise since the first "Despicable Me." Coffin was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can watch or listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Universal Pictures. 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
Minions and Monsters es la nueva entrega de la franquicia Minions. Una precuela ambientada en el Hollywood de los años 1920, en la que los Minions tratan de conquistar el mundo del cine. Protagonizado por Pierre Coffin como los Minions, Trey Parker como Goomi y Allison Janney como Olivia. Minions and Monsters ya está en cines.
Wow, it's July! We have a quick little episode to kick off the month and the second half of the year. Here's what we reviewed on the latest Breakfast All Day podcast: MINIONS & MONSTERS. The third Minion movie and the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise is surprisingly hilarious, as those tiny, yellow chaos agents storm Hollywood and invent cinema as we know it. Lots of classic movie references for the adults in the audience and madcap hilarity for everyone, regardless of age. Allison Janney, Trey Parker, Christoph Waltz and Jesse Eisenberg are among the voice cast. In theaters everywhere now. YOUNG WASHINGTON. Before he was the first president of the United States, George Washington was a scrappy upstart with ambitions and mistakes to make. That's the point of this Angel Studios take on the founding father, set in 1755 Virginia. Starring William Franklyn-Miller, Kelsey Grammer, Ben Kingsley and Mary-Louise Parker. Coming soon to a middle school social studies classroom near you, but playing in theaters starting July 3. We'll be back on Friday with a review of "Enola Holmes 3," plus movie news. See you then, and thanks for sharing some of your summer with us. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/
Happy 250th Birthday America!!!! This week we should have done a patriotic film but instead we watched the new James Gunn DC Universe film Supergirl starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, and Jason Momoa. Bonus topics include a review of Jackass: Best and Last for Superfan Eric, a new amazing giveaway, and the Scotts drink all the beer in Boston! For our next episode Mike continues his torture of Matt with his latest animated kids film, Minions & Monsters starring Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges. You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review. Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.
A doctor? Somebody call a podcast! Ryan, Ron and Lindsey review Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999).Get ready to tease your hair and dodge exploding tractors with this deep dive into the 1999 cult classic Drop Dead Gorgeous. In this episode of our movie review podcast, we dissect the ultimate 90s dark comedy mockumentary, exploring how the fiercely competitive Sarah Rose Cosmopolitan Teen Princess Pageant perfected political satire and Midwestern humor. Join us as we break down the brilliant, endlessly quotable script and the star-studded ensemble cast—including unforgettable performances by Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, Allison Janney, and Amy Adams in her iconic film debut. Whether you are a die-hard fan of mockumentary movies or discovering this feminist cult masterpiece for the first time, hit play for the ultimate retrospective on why Drop Dead Gorgeous remains ahead of its time.
Swear an oath and enjoy the latest episode of the CINEMA CHAIN GANG podcast! On this latest episode, Andrew and Nick talk about the 90's comedy DAVE! Take a listen! // THIS WEEK: Dave (1993), dir. Ivan Reitman//CHAIN #39: Allison Janney → Bad Words → Steve Witting → Dave → Ben Kingsley//Follow Andrew: Twitter | Letterboxd | Cinema Frenzy // Follow Nick: Twitter | Instagram | Letterboxd // Email Us: CinemaChainGang@gmail.com
“We're all Minions!” - ChrisOn this week's show, we welcome back our buds and Animation Experts, Talking Simpsons' Bob Mackey and Henry Gilbert to help us chat about our little yellow guys' first solo outing, Minions!How did these little guys come to exist before humanity? What were the Minions up to between 1933 and 1945? Why did we need to hear all these insufferable needle drops? Why couldn't we have stayed longer on the Minions working for Dracula? Should they have done a Take Two on some of these Big Celebrity Voice Castings? And doesn't all this work much better without Gru and them kids? PLUS: Were the Minions just God's perfect mistake? Minions stars the voice talents of Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geoffrey Rush, Steve Carell, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Pierre Coffin as The Minions; directed by Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin.Come hang out in Vegas with us this summer as we do a three-night stand at ST:LV to celebrate 60 years of Star Trek and 10 years of The Nexus! We'll be at the convention Thursday, Friday and Saturday night doing three Nexus shows on Wrath of Kahn, Generations, and First Contact! Best part is, you don't need to have a convention pass to attend, each show is ticketed separately. Click through to snag your tix now!This episode is sponsored in part by Square! Right now, listeners can get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up atsquare.com/go/whm – that's S-Q-U-A-R-E dot com slash go slash whm.And by Pestie! Keep the bugs away with Pestie. Go to pestie.com/WHM for an extra 10% off your order.Be sure to visit the WHM Merch shop over on Dashery and check out all the latest show-related designs you can slap on t-shirts, hats, coffee mugs, stickers, whatever! Make your friends jealous by flaunting some WHM merch today! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Allison Janney has played many memorable roles, including CJ Cregg on The West Wing, Bonnie on the CBS sitcom Mom , and as Tonya Harding's mother in I, Tonya. These days, you can catch her in the new movie Miss You, Love You, as well as the Netflix drama The Diplomat. When Allison Janney joined us back in 2014, she was starring on two TV shows – Showtime's Masters of Sex and CBS's Mom. She talked with us about her time on those shows, her early days of acting, and much more.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
The ultimate yellow mayhem is back! Minions Movie Reaction — First Time Watching! With Minions & Monsters hitting theaters this summer, Roxy & John are going back to the beginning of the Minions' solo movie chaos with Minions, the 2015 Illumination prequel that follows Kevin, Stuart, and Bob before Gru! As the Minions and Monsters movie trailer brings the little yellow agents of chaos back for a brand-new 2026 adventure, this Minions 2015 full movie reaction revisits the origin of the Minions, their search for the most despicable master in history, and the rise of one of Illumination's biggest animated franchises. In this Roxy and John Minions reaction and Minions movie review, they react to Kevin, Stuart, and Bob leaving the tribe, the Minions banana song, Villain-Con, Scarlet Overkill, Herb Overkill, Queen Elizabeth, King Bob, the London chase, giant Kevin, and the young Gru ending that connects everything back to Despicable Me. From the stacked voice cast with Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, and Geoffrey Rush to the 60s soundtrack, slapstick comedy, banana chaos, and Scarlet Overkill movie scenes, this First Time Watching Minions reaction sets up the perfect comparison between Minions 1 vs Minions and Monsters. Roxy & John also discuss the New Minions movie 2026, the Minions and Monsters full trailer, Illumination's Minions and Monsters, and how this Reel Rejects Minions watch-along fits into the road toward Minions & Monsters 2026 release hype. Follow Roxy Striar YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matt and Jordan review HBO’s Sundance acquisition Miss You Love You. And while Jordan finds it to be a handsome, moving, and well-acted "filmed play", Matt finds too modest and predictable. For Rec Seg, Matt revisits the grueling, ice-cold dread of corporate culture with a 2019 workplace thriller, while Jordan counters with a classic 1982 Sidney Lumet thriller packed with more twists, turns -- and smooches! Finally, Jordan takes the reins as Dungeon Master for a game called On a Wing and a Prayer. Chapters / Timecodes (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00–00:7:27) Miss You Love You (00:7:28–00:26:54) Rec Seg!: (00:26:55–00:43:49) Personalized Recs (00:43:50–01:04:34) Game: On a Wing and a Prayer (01:04:35–01:23:04) Wrap-Up & Credits (01:23:05–01:35:02) Show Notes Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/ Matt's appearances on our sister podcast, The Next Picture Show, discussing Shogun Assassin and The Mandalorian and Grogu. https://www.filmspotting.net/nextpictureshow Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspottingSVU.com Follow Matt on Blue Sky: @mattsinger.bsky.social Follow Jordan on Blue Sky: @jhoffman.bsky.social Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"The Diplomat" is an American political thriller television series created by Debora Cahn. First airing in 2023, it stars Keri Russell as a veteran US diplomat who is unexpectedly appointed as the ambassador to the United Kingdom amid an emerging international crisis. It has aired for three seasons, with a fourth one announced. The drama series has received critical acclaim for its writing, pacing, and performances, particularly those of Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell, and Allison Janney (beginning in season 2). At the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025, the series was nominated for Outstanding Drama Series. Russell has won an Actor Award and has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. The show has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of foreign policy and the often invisible work of diplomacy, as well as its character-driven storytelling that blends political intrigue with personal drama. Sewell was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the show, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the show, which is available to watch on Netflix and is up for your consideration for this year's Emmy Awards in all eligible categories. 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
In this week's LGBTQ+ headlines: • The LA Dodgers honored Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, former Dodgers and the first Major League Baseball players to come out as gay • Cities around the country are finding new ways to show Pride colors after rainbow crosswalks were removed • An appeals court has ruled Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender troops is likely unconstitutional • The new film “Miss You, Love You” starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells is a winner thanks to the stars' top-shelf performances • Plus, new music from country power trio The Cowgays "Kids Like Us" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
In this week's LGBTQ+ headlines: • The LA Dodgers honored Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, former Dodgers and the first Major League Baseball players to come out as gay • Cities around the country are finding new ways to show Pride colors after rainbow crosswalks were removed • An appeals court has ruled Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender troops is likely unconstitutional • The new film “Miss You, Love You” starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells is a winner thanks to the stars' top-shelf performances • Plus, new music from country power trio The Cowgays "Kids Like Us" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
'The View' co-hosts weigh in after President Trump compared his proposed White House arena to the Eiffel Tower, sparking debate over his rhetoric and whether today's political climate is contributing to polls showing many Americans feeling less pride in the country. Andrew Rannells joins the show to talk about his busy season — reuniting with the original 'Book of Mormon' cast for a special Tony Awards performance and starring alongside Allison Janney in 'Miss You, Love You'. He shares what it's been like revisiting one of Broadway's most iconic shows while taking on new roles. Plus, 'The Book of Mormon' celebrates 15 years on Broadway by taking the stage for a special performance of 'Two by Two' on 'The View'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew Rannells joins Kevin Fallon for a candid, hilarious, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his new HBO film Miss You, Love You alongside Allison Janney. From grieving parents and processing loss to behind-the-scenes stories from Girls, The Book of Mormon, and Big Mouth, Andrew opens up about the deeply personal experiences that shaped both his performance and his life. The two dive into queer representation on screen, Allison Janney's status as a gay icon, awkward Hollywood intimacy stories, and why some of the hardest moments in life can also be the funniest. It's a moving, chaotic, and wildly entertaining episode full of Broadway gossip, emotional honesty, and the kind of unfiltered humor only Andrew Rannells can deliver. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week we're grabbing our crowns, polishing our tap shoes, and heading to Mount Rose, Minnesota, for a review of Drop Dead Gorgeous, the 1999 dark comedy mockumentary where a teen beauty pageant turns into sabotage, scandal, suspicious accidents, and small-town chaos. Don, Jon, and Ken talk about the film's stacked cast, including Kirsten Dunst, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards, Brittany Murphy, Amy Adams, and Will Sasso. They dig into the mockumentary style, over-the-top Minnesota accents, cult classic status, and whether the comedy still works today. From exploding threshers and “bad wiring” to pageant politics, creepy judges, and Allison Janney stealing scenes, the guys break down the good, the bad, and the absurd before wrapping things up with trivia, plenty of banter, and their final ratings.
Oscar-winner Allison Janney, Andrew Rannells and writer-director Jim Rash sit down with Newsweek's H. Alan Scott to talk about HBO's ‘Miss You, Love You,' a dark comedy about grief, estrangement and the unlikely bond between two strangers at a funeral. Janney and Rannells break down how they prepared for the role, why they memorized the entire script before day one and what made this one of the most satisfying projects of their careers. Rash opens up about the personal loss that inspired the story and the delicate balance of making audiences laugh and cry at the same time. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.com Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In 2011, director Tate Taylor adapted Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel into a feature film with an all-star cast including Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jessica Chastain, Allison Janney, Cicely Tyson, and Sissy Spacek all getting a piece of the pie. Set among upper-class white families in early 1960s Jackson, Mississippi, aspiring journalist Skeeter (Stone) chronicles the lives of the black maids who play pivotal roles in running households and raising children, against the backdrop of segregation and the struggle for civil rights. The film sliced off a decadent $222 million against its $25 million budget, and scored multiple Oscar nominations including Best Picture, Best Actress (Davis) and two nods for Best Supporting Actress for Chastain and Spencer, with the latter actress taking home the statue. However, the film left a bad taste in some critics' mouths, who called out "white savior" tropes and the film's playbook "awards bait" scripting. Now we're taking out our notebooks, pouring ourselves a glass of sweet tea, and washing down a second helping of dessert for The Help! For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
On today’s episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with Broadway alum Stacia Fernandez, who is currently in Florida leading the Riverside Theatre’s production of “9 to 5” as Violet, the role originated on screen by Lily Tomlin and on stage by Allison Janney. Despite her six Broadway credits, including many read more
Try to avoid swearing at your excitement for the return of the Cinema Chain Gang podcast! On this latest episode, Nick and Andrew start a new chain and review Jason Bateman's BAD WORDS. Take a listen! // THIS WEEK: Bad Words (2013), dir. Jason Bateman//CHAIN #39: Allison Janney → Bad Words → Steve Witting → Dave → Ben Kingsley//Follow Andrew: Twitter | Letterboxd | Cinema Frenzy // Follow Nick: Twitter | Instagram | Letterboxd // Email Us: CinemaChainGang@gmail.com
Oh yaah (read in a Minnesota accent) this week we are talking about Drop Dead Gorgeous! Listen in as we discuss Sarah Rose American Teen Princess Pageant, killer stage moms, Allison Janney, and more! Check out our Instagram (@yamIlykethispodcast), and visit our Facebook fan page. Tune in every other Thursday (maybe) for new episodes.
It's an honor for Phil & David just to be nominated to bring you this special episode featuring their great "Lunch" conversations with Oscar-winners -- Billy Bob Thornton, Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Cameron Crowe (with a cool question from Kate Hudson, nominated this year for "Song Sung Blue"), Allison Janney, Brie Larson and Elaine May. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Whitford, a classically trained stage actor, gained fame as “Josh Lyman,” on NBC's 'The West Wing,' which earned him his first Emmy award in 2001. He went on to win Emmys in 2015 and 2019 for his work in 'Transparent' and 'The Handmaid's Tale' and is grateful to have had the opportunity last year to direct the show's fifth season penultimate episode, “Allegiance.” He is currently filming “The Diplomat” alongside his West Wing co- star, Allison Janney. Whitford appeared in AMC's limited series 'Parish' alongside Giancarlo Esposito, a drama about a taxi driver whose life is upended after picking up a Zimbabwean gangster. He also starred in the independent film 'I'll Be Right' There with Edie Falco and completed work on Netflix's limited series 'The Madness,' opposite Colman Domingo. He is also known for his work in the Oscar-nominated films 'Get Out,' 'The Post,' 'Scent of a Woman,' and Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'tick, tick… BOOM!' Whitford also produced the documentary, 'Not Going Quietly,' about the life of progressive activist Ady Barkan. Other notable film credits include Warner Bros' 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters,' Disney's 'Saving Mr. Banks,' and HBO's Lyndon B. Johnson biopic, 'All The Way,' among many others. TV credits include Apple TV+'s 'Echo 3,' NBC's 'Perfect Harmony,' which he executive produced and starred in; FOX/Netflix's 'Brookline Nine-Nine,' Showtime's 'Happy-ish,' ABC's 'Trophy Wife,' CBS' 'The Mentalist,' FOX's 'The Good Guys,' and NBC's 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip,' among others. Growing up in Wisconsin, Whitford studied theater and English literature at Wesleyan University and attended the Juilliard Theater Center. He has appeared on Broadway in Aaron Sorkin's 'A Few Good Men' and in 'Boeing, Boeing' with Mark Rylance. Off-Broadway credits include 'Curse of the Starving Class,' 'Measure for Measure' at Lincoln Center, and 'Three Days of Rain' at Manhattan Theatre Club. Regional credits include the title role in 'Coriolanus' at the Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C., and Oberon and Theseus in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' at Hartford Stage. In 2021, Whitford starred in the Old Vic's production of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Ahmanson in Los Angeles as “Ebenezer Scrooge.” Also at the Ahmanson, in 2023, Whitford recently played the scene-stealing “Narrator” in the hit farce 'Peter Pan Goes Wrong.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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