Podcast appearances and mentions of Amy Berg

Damien Echols is a bestselling American author who spent nearly half his life wrongfully imprisoned on death row as one of the West Memphis Three, documented in the three-part HBO series Paradise Lost, as well as director Amy Berg's documentary West Of Memphis. This is not a conversation about true crime... it's a conversation about how meditation, spiritual study and ritual turned his prison stay into a monastery for his spiritual awakening, leading ultimately to not only his release from prison, but one of the greatest love stories ever told, and the secret recipe for forgiveness. LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIX: Jonah LevineOPENING SONG: Tripura Subdari by Earthtones Music & Sheela BringiCLOSING SONG: Ocean Of Beauty by Earthtones Music & Sheela BringiInterested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: YERBA MADRE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yerbamadre.com⁠RAUM GOODS ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.raumgoods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠BOSSANOVA SOAP www.bossanovasoap.com⁠⁠⁠⁠TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @unconventionalgardener

The phrase "My Twitter Experience With Gabe Hoffman 'An Open Secret'" is the exact title of a prominent, multi-part podcast episode featured on The Opperman Report, hosted by private investigator Ed Opperman. [1]The episode explores the turbulent online ecosystem, targeted social media campaigns, and internal legal conflicts surrounding the controversial 2014 documentary about Hollywood child exploitation, An Open Secret. [2, 3]Context Behind the ControversyTo understand the context of the Twitter conflicts detailed in the podcast, it helps to examine the background of the documentary and its key figures:The Documentary: Directed by Academy Award-nominee Amy Berg, An Open Secret features first-hand accounts from survivors detailing systemic sexual abuse within Hollywood. Despite widespread critical interest, major digital distribution platforms like Netflix and Amazon bypassed the film, leading the creators to eventually release it for free on Vimeo. [2, 4, 5]Gabe Hoffman: A wealthy hedge-fund manager and the executive producer of the film, Hoffman financed the project through his company, Esponda Productions. [3, 6]The Core Issues Addressed in the "Twitter Experience"The podcast and broader reports document how the film's official X (formerly Twitter) presence shifted from promotional content into highly aggressive, litigious, and politically charged territory: [3, 7]Infighting and Threats of Lawsuits: The production was plagued by internal legal battles. Hoffman publicly rebuked director Amy Berg for a perceived failure to promote the film. According to reports by The Huffington Post, Hoffman threatened legal action against Evan Henzi, a sex abuse survivor featured in the documentary, after Henzi spoke out about behind-the-scenes distortions. [2, 7]Aggressive Twitter Campaigns: Under Hoffman's oversight, the official X/Twitter account for An Open Secret was frequently used to aggressively weaponize allegations. The account amassed tens of thousands of followers by posting about ongoing criminal cases, calling out specific judges, and targeting critics. [3, 6]Political Alignments and Fringe Media: Hoffman faced scrutiny for utilizing his platform to boost partisan narratives. During high-profile political events, such as the Georgia Senate runoffs, the documentary's official page was used to post insinuations against political candidates. Hoffman also frequently aligned with fringe media networks, promoting the documentary on platforms like Alex Jones' InfoWars. [3]Are you looking for a specific clip or particular interview quote from this episode of The Opperman Report, or are you researching the wider distribution history of the film?[1] https://www.spreaker.com[2] https://variety.com[3] https://www.ajc.com[4] https://variety.com[5] https://www.canadaland.com[6] https://www.huffpost.com[7] https://www.huffpost.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Amy Berg, director of It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley, on her portrait of an artist who looms large, and the challenge of telling a story shaped as much by absence as by legacy.Maryam Touzani on Calle Malaga, Morocco's official entry for the Academy Awards, an intimate exploration of place and memory set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Tangier.Director James Litchfield discusses Alphabet Lane, an atmospheric new Australian film that follows the quirky journey of a couple as they build a new life in the country.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Ross RichardsonArts editor, Rhiannon Brown

Amy Berg, director of It's Never Over: Jeff Buckley, on her portrait of an artist who looms large, and the challenge of telling a story shaped as much by absence as by legacy.Maryam Touzani on Calle Malaga, Morocco's official entry for the Academy Awards, an intimate exploration of place and memory set against the sun-drenched backdrop of Tangier.Director James Litchfield discusses Alphabet Lane, an atmospheric new Australian film that follows the quirky journey of a couple as they build a new life in the country.Presenter, Jason Di RossoProducer, Sarah CorbettSound engineer, Ross RichardsonArts editor, Rhiannon Brown

Amy Berg directs a documentary based on child-actors being sexually abused within the Hollywood film industry.  This subject matter is sensitive material.  The Actors Room will do its best to keep calm in explaining my thoughts on the subject.  Please remember these are just my opinions and people should do their own research on such matters.

Jaymee kicks off Oscar weekend in conversation with actor, director, and two-time Academy Award–nominated screenwriter Julie Delpy for a deep dive into what has motivated and inspired her craft as a filmmaker now for over four decades. Her newest film 'Meet The Barbarians' (Les Barbares) is instant classic that does the heavy lifting for the audience in exploring the complicated topic of immigration, racism, and human rights through the medium of humor, awkwardness and vulnerability. Recorded live at the historic El Roblar Hotel in Ojai, the episode gets playfully crashed by documentary filmmaker Amy Berg, Jaymee and Julie's mutual friend. LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIXED: Chris FallerOPENING SONG: “Ganstaleen” by JJ RAM (Jaymee)CLOSING SONG: “Ocean Of Beauty” by Earthtones Music. Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: YERBA MADRE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yerbamadre.com⁠RAUM GOODS ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.raumgoods.com⁠⁠⁠⁠BOSSANOVA SOAP & CANDLES ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bossanovasoap.com⁠⁠⁠⁠TOTALLY BLOWN ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INDIAN LODGE ROAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.indianlodgeroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠FAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor  / @unconventionalgardener

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

"It's never over: Jeff Buckley" by Amy Berg is finally coming out in Italy thanks to Nexo The post “It's never over: Jeff Buckley”, interview with director Amy Berg appeared first on Fred Film Radio.

The creator of Yes Minister - Jonathan Lynn - on his new play I'm Sorry Prime Minister. Griff Rhys Jones plays Jim Hacker, the octogenarian former Prime Minister. Clive Francis plays civil servant Sir Humphrey in this elegiac comedy which draws the saga to a close.Inside Aardman is a new exhibition opening at the Young V&A this week to mark the 50th anniversary of the creative company who have brought plasticine stop-motion animation to a global stage in the form of Wallace and Gromit. Tom is joined by stop-motion animator and director Joseph Wallace and Jez Stewart, curator of animation for the BFI National Archive to discuss the exhibition and the state of stop-motion animation today. And director Amy Berg talks about her archive rich documentary It's Never Over about the late singer Jeff Buckley.Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe

We begin with a very brief Super Bowl recap, where Eli was one lazy holding call away from a handful of benjamins. Then, we put some respect on some of the American athletes sweeping, skating, and skiing in Milano Cortina. Nothing cooler than being extremely good at one specific thing. And finally, Clara and Trey dive into a lively debate centered around Joshua Rothman's latest piece in The New Yorker, “Is Good Taste a Trap?” Yes. Recommended this week: It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (dir. Amy Berg)3 Women (dir. Robert Altman)The Culture Journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Douche Caravan returns! Jon Lamoreaux (Host of The Hustle Podcast),  Patrick Dupuis (Host of The EETF Podcast) and Michael Bagford join Nick to discuss Amy Berg's 2025 documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. The movie focuses on the career of the legendary Jeff Buckley, whose album Grace (1994) is considered one of the most acclaimed and influential in modern popular music. We give our thoughts on the movie, and conclude with our favorite song from his catalog.Support the show

In this quick update, Andrea shares a dream she had about Ukrainian dissident poet Vasyl Stus, killed in a Russian labor camp in the 1980s, and whose poetry and human rights campaigns helped lay the groundwork for a free Ukraine. In a time of rampant gaslighting, it's never been more important to believe our eyes and ears, and honor our intuition. Pay attention to your dreams; it will help you endure and overcome.   If you're finding moments to rest and binge this holiday season, here are two documentary recommendations: First, Amy Berg's It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, a haunting intimate tribute to the late musician whose voice and powerful songwriting are otherworldly. For something totally different, check out Murder in Monaco, a chilling true-crime documentary about the murder of mega-banker Edmund Safra. It exposes the Russian-mafia viper den of Monaco. See you at today's Gaslit Nation Salon at 4pm ET. Look for the Zoom link on Patreon.com/Gaslit.

Jason and Paul welcome filmmaker Amy Berg to the show to discuss her latest project, a documentary chronicalling the heartbreaking yet beautiful career and life of singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley -- It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Amy relates her treatment of Jeff's story to her own as a single mother and a little bit about her next project...a documentary on Chris Cornell.Please considering donating to our December 2025 fundraiser benefitting EB Research HEREBuy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterPlease a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of Kermode on Film, in which Mark talks with three exceptional actors who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025.First, Mark is joined by Tamsin Greig to discuss her role in RIOT WOMEN, the fantastic new BBC series by writer Sally Wainwright.Mark then speaks with Felicity Jones about her work in the new feature TRAIN DREAMS.Finally, he welcomes John Simm to talk about his extraordinary work across screen and stage — from HUMAN TRAFFIC to HAMLET, from LIFE ON MARS to DR WHO.If you missed Part 1, featuring Jack Howard, Caroline Goodall, Hannah Onslow, Amy Berg and Christopher Frayling, you can listen to it here: https://shows.acast.com/kermodeonfilm/episodes/jack-howards-caroline-goodall-hannah-onslow-for-the-second-tThanks for listening. Stay safe, and keep watching the skies.----Opening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are essential viewing.Watch them. Love them. Share them.They are masterpieces.Mark Kermode Live in 3D and Kermode on Film are HLA Agency productionsThis episode was edited by Alex Archbold JonesImage by Julie Edwards.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Kermode on Film features the brilliant guests who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025.First up, Mark talks to Jack Howard, Caroline Goodall and Hannah Onslow about Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying short film THE SECOND TIME AROUND. which is now available on Channel 4 television.Then, documentary filmmaker Amy Berg, who was in town to talk about her feature, IT'S NEVER OVER JEFF BUCKLEY, joins Mark on stage.The pod wraps up with Christopher Frayling discussing his brilliant new book, THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY OF ART.Make sure to tune into next week's episode where Mark talks to Tamsin Greig, Felicity Jones and John Simm. Thanks for listening. Stay safe, and keep watching the skies.----Opening title quotes from:Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)These films are essential viewing.Watch them. Love them. Share them.They are masterpieces.Mark Kermode Live in 3D and Kermode on Film are HLA Agency productionsThis episode was edited by Alex Archbold JonesImage by Ruby Bradshaw© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A highly anticipated documentary series launches on PBS this weekend. Ken Burns' "The American Revolution: An Intimate History" is a six-part series about the men and women who fought and lived through the war for America's independence. This hour, we're joined by filmmaker David Schmidt and local history professors to preview the series and to discuss what we can learn — and what we get wrong — about the Revolutionary War. Our guests: David Schmidt, co-director of "The American Revolution” Michael Jarvis, Ph.D., professor of early American, Atlantic, and digital history and archeology at University of Rochester Paul B. Moyer, Ph.D., professor of history at SUNY Brockport Sponsored ByCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

In this episode, we sit down with writer-director Spencer King to unpack his tense new thriller The Wilderness, produced by Aaron Paul and Amy Berg and starring Hunter Doohan (Netflix's Wednesday) and Lamar Johnson (The Last of Us). Set against the stark Utah desert, The Wilderness follows a group of teenage boys forced into a manipulative “wilderness therapy” program—where survival means more than just making it out alive.

Spencer King is an American Filmmaker, who is the son of director Amy Berg and musician David King of the band Mary's Danish. His new film 'The Wilderness' starring Hunter Doohan (in theaters October 17th) tackles the complicated subject of teen behavioral modification wilderness programs in America. THE WILDERNESS official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_IEFPnFGAcLITA PODCAST: hosted, producedand edited by Jaymee Carpenter. MUSIC BY: J. Carpenter Special thanks to Matt and Jess Meyer for hosting this recording at their beautiful home, and Matt Meyer for the episode cover photo.Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: TOTALLY BLOWN (⁠⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠⁠)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) YERBA MADRE (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @thewildernessmovie / @spencerking / @unconventionalgardener

We've gotten more than a few chances to talk with special guests about a particular film they're involved in, but this episode takes things to a wonderful new level.At the center of our discussion is the beautiful new documentary, It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which received overwhelmingly positive reviews after its Sundance premiere. Through never-before-seen footage of Jeff, as well as interviews with people close to him, the film becomes a graceful retrospective on the gifted musician we lost far too soon.Nobody understands that feeling better than Jeff Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, and we were honored to speak with her for this episode. She shares the origin story of this deeply personal project that was decades in the making, and how she decided to put the story of her son in the hands of director Amy Berg.We also hear about her earliest memories of Jeff's love for music, from singing Spanish nursery rhymes as a toddler to getting a Les Paul guitar that he practically slept with, and the nonprofit organization Road Recovery, which was inspired by Jeff's life to help at-risk youth turn tragedy into harmony through the power of music.Stick around to the end to hear Guibert's answer to Dori's trademark question, as she reveals what "Scotty" --- as his mom still calls him --- would say his childhood smelled like.*****Cinebuds is sponsored by Joe Wilde Co.

Amy Berg is an Academy Award nominated documentary filmmaker known for her groundbreaking storytelling in films like 'Deliver Us From Evil', 'West Of Memphis', and the new Jeff Buckley documentary 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley'. In her most revealing interview to date, Amy and Jaymee discuss loss and forgiveness, limitless empathy for the underdogs, what it was like being a rising star and a single mother in the golden age of documentary filmmaking, her unknown LA punk rock roots, the sainthood of Jeff Buckley, and the making of her next documentary on the life of Chris Cornell. Recorded in the ballroom of The El Roblar Hotel in Ojai, CA. Special thanks to Jeremy and Eric, and David Berger at the Ojai Playhouse.LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. MUSIC BY: J. Carpenter 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley':  ⁠⁠www.magpictures.com/jeffbuckley⁠⁠Ojai Playhouse: ⁠⁠www.ojaiplayhouse.com⁠⁠Interested in Trauma Counseling/Mentorship with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: TOTALLY BLOWN (⁠⁠⁠www.totallyblown.us⁠⁠⁠)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) YERBA MADRE (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: lacee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @amy_berg / @unconventionalgardener

Alors, météo ensoleillée ou maussade pour ce mois d'août 2025 dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler ? Voici la liste des 16 films abordés par Jérôme et Julien, sans spoiler, dans cet épisode : Souviens Toi... l'Été Dernier de Jennifer Kaytin Robinson (à partir de 0:03:03) Oh, Hi de Sophie Brooks (à partir de 0:21:40) War Of The Worlds de Rich Lee (à partir de 0:27:00) Les 4 Fantastiques - Premiers Pas de Matt Shakman (à partir de 0:41:07) It's Never Over Jeff Buckley de Amy Berg (à partir de 1:30:46) Brick de Philip Koch (à partir de 1:38:03) Karate Kid Legends de Jonathan Entwistle (à partir de 1:41:00) Together de Michael Shanks (à partir de 2:12:34) Nobody 2 de Timo Tjahjanto (à partir de 2:17:37) Strange Harvest de Stuart Ortiz (à partir de 2:24:54) Y A t'Il Un Flic Pour Sauver Le Monde ? de Akiva Shaffer (à partir de 2:30:52) Lurker de Alex Russell (à partir de 3:03:30) Pris Au Piège - Caught Stealing de Darren Aronofsky (à partir de 3:07:15) Libre Échange (Splitsville) de Michael Angelo Covino (à partir de 3:32:00) Évanouis (Weapons) de Zach Cregger (à partir de 3:38:01) Puis ils continuent la discussion à propos d'Évanouis à partir de 3:55:15 Et ils reviennent également sur Eddington de Ari Aster avec spoilers à partir de 4:11:58 jusqu'à 4:30:13 Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à partager votre avis sur le sens réel d'Évanouis ! Crédits musicaux : Rock You Like A Hurricane de Scorpions, issu de l'album Love At First Sting (1984), et I Think I'm Paranoid de Garbage, issu de l'album Version 2.0 (1998)

Director Amy Berg returns to the podcast to discuss her latest film, “It's Never over, Jeff Buckley”, a portrait of the gifted musician who died tragically in 1997, having only released one album. Amy shares with Tiller how Jeff Buckley appealed to both masculine and feminine audiences (2:00), the impulsive nature of artists adding to their mythology (12:00), finding the right financiers and producing partners (18:00), designing the animation style (26:00), and ultimately what she hopes people feel while watching this movie (36:00). The film is available to purchase now on Digital/VOD. Produced by: Jacob Miller Executive Producer: Tiller Russell Music by: James Carroll, Graham Tracey & Zydepunk Distributed by: Jake Brennan & Brady Sadler, Double Elvis Productions

Join us for a review of Amy Berg's documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. We discuss our thoughts on the documentary, our personal fandom of the late Gen X icon, and why he should be in the Rock Hall.

Amy Berg, the director of the just-released documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley. Jeff was, quite simply, one of the most engaging and brilliant performers. Blessed with a voice that could mimic singers such as Robert Plant and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.   His single album Grace is still considered one of the greatest ever released. Almost three decades after his death and with several posthumous releases, Jeff Buckley's legacy continues to grow, and his music lives on. His fan base includes rock legends, pop artists, loyal followers, and an entirely new generation of music lovers around the world. Jeff's only studio album in his lifetime, Grace, endures. The documentary opens on August 15. The complete Interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the Terry David Mulligan YouTube Channel.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Amy Berg's new documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley examines the life and career of the titular singer-songwriter-guitarist, who died tragically at the age of 30. Berg discusses her long effort to gain permission from Buckley's mother, Mary Guibert, to make the film and how she combined distinctive visual elements as well as Buckley's own voice to paint a portrait of a sensitive and supremely talented musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musician Jeff Buckley’s tragic early death left many shocked. Buckley found success and critical acclaim among music industry pressures, but passed away tragically after releasing only one studio album, Grace. His haunting voice and personal lyrics continue to resonate with fans. In her new documentary, It's Never Over Jeff Buckley, director and producer Amy Berg uses unprecedented access to Buckley’s archives to dispel myths around his life and death and show Buckley’s eclectic approach to music and life. Director and producer Amy Berg joins guest host Austin Cross to talk about her new documentary and Buckley’s legacy. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

In this bonus episode of Female Gaze: The Film Club, Morgan talks to documentary filmmaker Amy Berg about her latest film, “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley.” "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley" chronicles the life and artistry of musician Jeff Buckley. The film beautifully weaves together Jeff's life told through interviews with his loved one, archival footage, and interviews paired with the music from his 1994 album, "Grace." The film is a deeply moving tribute to a truly incredible musician. In the episode, Amy delves into her background with Jeff Buckley's work, some of the hurdles that come with making a music doc, and gives some of her must-see documentaries.“It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley” is in theaters Friday, 08 August 2025. For more on the film, please visit the film's site.You can also find Morgan's review of the film here. You can follow Female Gaze: The Film ClubInstagramBlueSkyWebsite

On May 29, 1997, Jeff Buckley drowned in Wolf River, Memphis, Tennessee, just as he was preparing to record the follow-up to his critically acclaimed debut album, Grace. He was only 30 years old. In the time since his tragic death, his legacy has only grown, and the music remains a unique testament to his singular voice and songwriting talent. Director Amy Berg (West of Memphis, Janis: Little Girl Blue), talks to us about her moving and emotional new documentary It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, which has its theatrical debut this week. The Record Store Day Podcast is a weekly music chat show written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, who also composed the theme music and selected interstitial music.  Executive Producers (for Record Store Day) Michael Kurtz and Carrie Colliton. For the most up-to-date news about all things RSD, visit RecordStoreDay.com   Please consider subscribing to our podcast wherever you get podcasts, and tell your friends, we're here every week and we love making new friends    

A federal appeals court upholds a ruling that blocks ICE from broad immigration stops in LA, raising questions about what this means for immigrant communities and enforcement moving forward. President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is not faring well in court. This time, the Supreme Court may not save him. COVID ticked up in parts of California and is expected to peak in the LA area in late August. Should you get boosted now? Jeff Buckley’s vocals drew comparisons to Nina Simone and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant. He died at age 30, but his fan base is still strong today. He’s the subject of Amy Berg’s new documentary.

  Acclaimed director Amy Berg (“West of Memphis,” “Janis: Little Girl Blue”) set her sights on making a documentary about the beloved singer/songwriter Jeff Buckley some 15 years ago. Now, with her finely crafted new documentary, “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” Amy delivers a fresh take on Buckley's remarkable music and a thoughtful look at his life and loves.   Amy joins Ken on “Top Docs” to discuss Jeff Buckley's meteoric rise as a dynamic musical force in the ‘90s, whose sensitive and introspective lyrics ran counter to the grunge and metal scenes ascendant at the time. Jeff's influences, from Nina Simone to Led Zeppelin and Soundgarden, were surprisingly diverse. His voice —  a powerful and haunting instrument in its own right — was unmatched. One listen of his soul-piercing version of Leonard Cohen's “Hallelujah” is all the proof you need of that. At the heart of the film is Jeff's complicated relationship with his dear mother, Mary, who granted Amy access to an incredible array of personal archival material, and with two of his girlfriends, who, collectively, provide insight into this complex young man. He took the music world by storm but had to battle his own demons… and left us all too soon.   “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley” is in release by Magnolia Films and opens in theaters nationwide on August 8th.   Follow: @amy_berg on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and X    “Top Docs” is now on YouTube!   Hidden Gem: “The Cruise”   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

Ralph welcomes Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs to discuss what's motivating anti-Palestinian extremism in Israel, how the U.S. has been complicit in Israel's theft of Palestinian territory and genocide against the Palestinian people, and what the United Nations can do to help achieve a lasting peace. Plus, we share Ralph's recent column: "Israeli Leaders' Objective All Along Has Been the Expulsion of Occupied Palestinians and Seizure of Their Remaining Land."Jeffrrey Sachs is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the rank of University Professor (the university's highest academic rank) and he served as Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University from 2002 to 2016. Mr. Sachs has also served in numerous positions at the United Nations, including as President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network.The reason that diplomacy is not happening is perfectly obvious. Which is that the core of this government does not want diplomacy, even if it were to deliver security. Their aim is not security through diplomacy. Their aim is “Greater Israel.”Jeffrey SachsI have lived through…watching the U.S. government abandon so many projects, from Southeast Asia through the Americas—these have been terrible projects often—but the U.S. loses interest, it moves on. And Israel needs to actually live in its neighborhood if it's going to survive. And counting on military might to do that is a profound mistake. It's eating away at its own fundamental capacity to act as a society—the idea that you can stand alone in the world community and have no one support you. This is a huge mistake. So I've tried to say to my counterparts in Israel…that this path is not only wrong and immoral, but doomed to fail as well.Jeffrey SachsThe Palestinians have one of the highest literacy rates—97 % — in the world. Under dire conditions, they have accomplished farmers, physicians, scientists, engineers, poets, musicians, novelists, artists, and a deep entrepreneurial tradition carried on by the Palestinian diaspora around the world. It is no accident that Israeli bombers directly target Palestinian cultural and educational institutions in their recurrent assaults on Gaza. Israeli militarists have to degrade all Palestinians… to expel them from their ancestral lands.Ralph NaderIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 4/10/241. An unsettling story in Business Insider recounts how the Israeli military uses an AI system – chillingly called “Where's Daddy?” – to track Hamas militants to their homes. As one IDF officer put it, “We[‘re] not interested in killing [Hamas] operatives only when they…[are] engaged in a military activity…On the contrary, the IDF bomb[s] them in homes without hesitation, as a first option. It's much easier to bomb a family's home.” This policy of bombing family homes “as a first option” is a major factor in why so many Palestinian families have lost unimaginable numbers of relatives in Israeli strikes. IDF officers added “human input in the target identification process…[is] essentially [to] ‘rubber stamp' the machine's picks after little more than ‘20 seconds' of consideration — which was largely to double-check the target is male.”2. As we know from the recent polling on the issue, only 22.5% of Democrats now support military aid to Israel, while 83% want a permanent ceasefire. More surprising is that only 41% of Republicans want  the U.S. to send military aid to Israel, and 58% want a permanent ceasefire. This poll is now joined by a similar poll from the United Kingdom, showing 56% of the British public – including 74% of Labour Party voters – support their government refusing to sell more weapons to Israel, with only 17% in support of continuing such sales. Pressing on this issue, progressive members of Congress Mark Pocan and Jan Schakowsky have penned a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken “strongly urg[ing them]…to reconsider [their] recent decision to authorize the transfer of a new arms package to Israel and to withhold this and any future offensive arms transfers until a full investigation into the [World Central Kitchen] airstrike is completed…to continue withholding these transfers until those responsible are held accountable [under U.S. or international law and]…to withhold these transfers if Israel fails to sufficiently mitigate harm to innocent civilians in Gaza, including aid workers, and if it fails to facilitate – or arbitrarily denies or restricts – the transport and delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza.” This letter was signed by 37 additional Democratic members of Congress – mostly the typical progressives, though with one extremely notable addition: Nancy Pelosi, signifying how mainstream this position has become.3. In yet another sign of the shifting political winds, Delaware Senator Chris Coons – a consummate moderate and perhaps President Biden's closest ally in the Senate – has come out in favor of conditioning military aid to Israel, Axios reports. Coons added “I've never said that before, I've never been here before.”4. Yet even as the Democratic Party shifts., Biden has continued his blind support for Israel – resulting in continued success for the “Uncommitted” electoral protest movement. In Wisconsin, the “uninstructed delegation” option won nearly 50,000 votes statewide – over 8% of the vote – and over 30% of votes in the precincts representing the University of Wisconsin-Madison. And it hasn't stopped with Wisconsin. In Connecticut, “uncommitted” won over 11%; in New York, blank ballots accounted for 12%; and in Rhode Island, “uncommitted” won a whopping 14.5% of primary voters statewide. John Nichols at the Nation tabulates that as of now, over half a million Democratic primary voters have given Biden a clear message: “Save Gaza!”5. The controversy surrounding Oscar-winning Zone of Interest Director Jonathan Glazer's acceptance speech continues to drag on. This week, over 150 major Jewish creatives signed an open letter supporting Glazer, per Variety. These signatories include many household names, such as Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Joel Coen, David Cross, Amy Berg, Boots Reilly, Hari Nef, Ilana Glzazer, Wallace Shawn, and many, many more. This letter states “We are Jewish artists, filmmakers, writers and creative professionals who support Jonathan Glazer's statement from the 2024 Oscars. We were alarmed to see some of our colleagues in the industry mischaracterize and denounce his remarks…Their attacks on Glazer are a dangerous distraction from Israel's escalating military campaign which has already killed over 32,000 Palestinians in Gaza and brought hundreds of thousands to the brink of starvation. We grieve for all those who have been killed in Palestine and Israel over too many decades...We honor the Holocaust by saying: Never again for anyone.”6. In some positive news, the National Labor Relations Board reports union election petitions are up 35% in the first half of Fiscal Year 2024, with unfair labor practice charges up 7%. The NLRB is quick to note that this increased caseload coincides with a long-term funding crunch that has seen their offices shrink by 50% over the past 20 years. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo writes “Congress needs to fully fund the NLRB to effectively and efficiently comply with our Congressional mandate when providing quality service to the public in conducting hearings and elections, investigating charges, settling and litigating meritorious cases, and obtaining full and prompt remedies for workers whose rights are violated.”7. In Ecuador, a diplomatic crisis is unfolding with Mexico after Ecuadorian forces stormed the Mexican embassy to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas, who had sought – and been granted – asylum at the Mexican embassy. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or AMLO, decried this as a “flagrant violation of international law and the sovereignty of Mexico.”  CNN reports this provocation prompted AMLO to suspend diplomatic relations with Ecuador and pursue a case against Ecuador at the International Court of Justice. For its part, the U.S. State Department issued a statement saying “The United States condemns any violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, and takes very seriously the obligation of host countries under international law to respect the inviolability of diplomatic missions.”8. NBC4 Washington is out with a blockbuster report on gun running within the D.C. Metro police department. Put simply, “For at least seven months in 2020 and 2021, the D.C. area's largest police department was…the only place D.C. residents could legally get a handgun.” Incredible as that may seem, that much was already public knowledge. Now, federal documents have been uncovered showing that a remarkable number of these guns ended up at crime scenes. In fact, “So many guns [were] recovered at crime scenes, in such a brief period, that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives placed D.C. police into a program designed to give extra scrutiny to dealers with higher levels of so-called crime guns.” In other words, D.C. cops, far from getting guns off the street, were in fact releasing so many guns on to the street that federal firearms regulators had to step in. So much for police improving safety.9. According to CNBC, “Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes initiated an investigation into tech magnate Elon Musk on Sunday…concern[ing] possible obstruction of justice by Musk, who said over the weekend that he would defy the court's orders to restrict or suspend some popular accounts on its platform.” This comes as part of a larger investigation into “so-called digital militias, a term applied to people accused of spreading misinformation online to attack democratic institutions in Brazil.” While the list of accounts flagged by the Brazilian government is not public, Wired reports this list includes “the fugitive far-right influencer Allan dos Santos, a supporter of president Jair Bolsonaro. (Dos Santos fled the country in 2020 to avoid investigation for disseminating disinformation.)… [and] right-wing YouTuber Bruno Aiub, known as Monark, who has over 1 million followers on X and has argued that Brazil should recognize the Nazi party, and Brazilian billionaire and Bolsonaro-supporter Luciano Hang.”10.  Finally, you might have heard that Amazon is shutting down the “Just Walk Out” technology at its grocery stores. This technology supposedly relied on an entirely automated system of cameras and sensors to track what people picked up at the stores and charge that to their Amazon accounts. Yet, Gizmodo reports “Though it seemed completely automated, Just Walk Out relied on more than 1,000 people in India watching and labeling videos to ensure accurate checkouts. The cashiers were simply moved off-site, and they watched you as you shopped.” This genre of story has become all too common – companies trumpeting ‘automation' when in fact all they're doing is outsourcing with extra steps. Just another reminder to remain skeptical of claims by big corporations. Often flashy new tech is just a smokescreen for regular old labor exploitation.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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Welcome back to The Freedom Podcast! Love the show? Make sure to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcast and share this episode with a friend! Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. —Psalm 82:3­–4 (NIV) Sexual immorality = porneia in Greek, meaning “illicit sexual activity” Changing the word sexual sin for porneia leaves us with a strong message in the New Testament: “The body is not meant for porneia but for the Lord” (1 Corinthians 6:13). “Flee from porneia. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18). “But among you there must not be even a hint of porneia, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people” (Ephesians 5:3) Jesus was always going after the heart… “But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28) What is the common theme of sexual immorality, sexual sin, pornography, and sex work/trafficking? It starts with lust & involves greed, exploitation, manipulation, and distortion of sex for one's selfish gain. Children are the most vulnerable and easily manipulated people group and we see them being targeted. From ourrescue.org: 40.3 million people are trafficked globally - 25% are children Human trafficking is the second largest illicit activity in the world - only behind the drug trade 72% of individuals trafficked were for sexual exploitation From fightthenewdrug.org: Research involving current and former porn performers suggests that exploitation and trafficking are common experiences in the porn industry, with pornography ranking as the third-most common form of trafficking reported to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Fraud, coercion, and force are all used to produce pornographic content. Porn is used to groom sexual abuse victims. Increased pornography consumption is linked to men's enjoyment of degrading, uncommon, or aggressive sexual behaviors. Approximately 91.5% of men and 60.2% of women report consuming porn in the past month, according to a 2020 study. Because of desensitization, many porn consumers find themselves consuming more porn, consuming more often, or consuming more extreme forms of pornography. Pornography and sexual sin is a warped view of what sex is intended for and has devastating consequences on the mind, relationships, mental health, and protection of women and children. Amy Berg a filmmaker created a documentary called “An Open Secret” about the child sexual abuse issue in Hollywood exposing a lot of higher-ups in the film industry.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedompodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thefreedompodcast/support

It's time! We're finishing up our series on the murder of Hae Min Lee. Today, we're talking cell tower records, Hae's car, and more. After you listen, head on over to our socials and let us know what you think!The Case Against Adnan Syed. Written & directed by Amy Berg. HBO, Disarming Films, Instinct Productions, Working Title Television, 2019.Serial PodcastUndisclosed Adnan Wiki PageImportant Locations MapSerial Podcast Story Comparison - Jay & AdnanSupport the show

It's evidence time! Today, we're diving into the case against Adnan Syed. We'll talk about Hae's boyfriend, the inconsistencies in Jay's story, and more.The Case Against Adnan Syed. Written & directed by Amy Berg. HBO, Disarming Films, Instinct Productions, Working Title Television, 2019.Serial PodcastUndisclosed Adnan Wiki PageImportant Locations MapSerial Podcast Story Comparison - Jay & AdnanSupport the show

This week, we discuss the relationship between Hae Min Lee and her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed. When did they start dating? Why was the relationship a secret? What led to their breakup? Let's talk about it!The Case Against Adnan Syed. Written & directed by Amy Berg. HBO, Disarming Films, Instinct Productions, Working Title Television, 2019.Serial PodcastUndisclosed Adnan Wiki PageImportant Locations MapSerial Podcast Story Comparison - Jay & Adnan Support the show

It's our one-year anniversary, so we knew we had to cover a big case for you guys! In 1999, Have Min Lee was murdered, and her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was convicted of the crime. He has professed his innocence ever since, and debate over whether or not he did it has raged. Today we give you the story. Next week, we dive into the evidence.The Case Against Adnan Syed. Written & directed by Amy Berg. HBO, Disarming Films, Instinct Productions, Working Title Television, 2019.Serial PodcastUndisclosed Adnan Wiki PageImportant Locations MapSerial Podcast Story Comparison - Jay & AdnanSupport the show

"Actress Evan Rachel Wood takes her experience as a survivor of domestic violence to pursue justice, heal generational wounds, and reclaim her story in this searing documentary. Directed by Amy Berg, this two-part film chronicles Wood's volatile relationship with Brian Warner – better known as rock icon Marilyn Manson – and her journey to becoming a domestic violence advocate." - HBOHere it is... the episode that took BORBs off of the roster for a couple months. Major trigger warnings for anyone who has experienced SA or DV first or secondhand, this one is real heavy.We allude to a follow up episode on Brian Warner himself, but due to the state of where the case is currently in the legal system, we're going to wait a bit.-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-We have awesome new merch, go take a look!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Gaytrice Perdue.

Academy Award nominated filmmaker Amy Berg has built a prolific career elevating the voice of the underdog, investigating systemic abuse, and shining a light in dark places. She began with Deliver Us From Evil - a shocking revelation of child abuse in the Catholic Church - and most recently created Phoenix Rising, the true story of actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood's journey passing domestic violence legislation and naming her own infamous abuser for the first time. In today's episode, she reflects on how she chooses her film topics (2:05), her approach to addressing hyper-sensitive subjects (8:45), the origin of Phoenix Rising (13:20), contending with the power of “celebrity” (18:50), how Twitter has changed the dialogue (22:00), examining Evan Rachel Wood's personal archive (27:00), constructing the animation (31:23), collaborating with Evan (34:50), what has driven her to tell these stories (43:30), and how we can stop the cycle of systemic abuse (47:00). 

This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the Wakanda Forever box office, John Leguizamo losing his mind more, Tár, some Andor news, and Warrior Nun! Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Wakanda Forever Box Office: 3:26 John Leguizamo Loses His Mind: 16:13 Tár May Not Be Woke: 22:47 Andor News: 31:10 Warrior Nun: 44:23 News Bites Wakanda Forever Box Office https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3573908993/?ref_=bo_hm_rd John Leguizamo Outraged That ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Did Not Cast An “Actor Of Color” As Title Hero: “They're Going Backwards” https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/11/19/john-leguizamo-outraged-that-the-super-mario-bros-movie-did-not-cast-an-actor-of-color-as-title-hero-theyre-going-backwards/ New Cate Blanchett Film ‘Tár' Sees Title Character Issue A Scathing Take Down Of Identity Politics https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/11/18/new-cate-blanchett-film-tar-sees-title-character-issue-a-scathing-take-down-of-identity-politics/ ‘Andor' Showrunner Admits Show Is “Chasing The Audience” After Expecting To Have a “Gigantic Instantaneous Audience” https://boundingintocomics.com/2022/11/18/andor-showrunner-admits-show-is-chasing-the-audience-after-expecting-to-have-a-gigantic-instantaneous-audience/ Warrior Nun (Season 2, Episodes 1-2) Out of 5 Angry Demon Nuns Darryl: 3.25/5 Brian: 4/5 Episode 1 Title: “Galatians 6:4-5” Directed by: Sarah Walker Written by: Simon Barry Summary: Ava and Beatrice jump into action when they meet an ally eager to take down a self-proclaimed prophet and his followers; tragedy strikes at the convent. Episode 2 Title: “Colossians 3:9-10” Directed by: Sarah Walker Written by: Amy Berg & Andréa Vasilo Summary: A mysterious nun makes contact with the...

What is the state  of the documentary film in the age of manipulative online propaganda? In the hands and eyes of a documentarian like Amy Berg we find a journalistic commitment to the truth combined with the artistry of compelling and intimate story-telling.  Along the way, her projects are guided by an obsession with  justice. In two cases—that of the West Memphis Three, and more recently the murder trial of Adnen Syed— her film-making played a role in changing the real-world narrative; leading to the release of those wrongfully convicted via cultural bias, moral panic, and conspiracy theories. In other instances Amy's work has embodied investigative journalism to show how real conspiracies hide the awful abuse of innocents, while protecting the powerful. We ask her how she measures her instincts against the evidence, how she gains the trust of people who have been ignored for decades, how she managed to log days of interview time with an abusive ex-priest, and how she keeps her mental health intact amidst all the uncertainty.  In This Week in Conspirituality, Matthew covers an example of the co-optation of trauma-informed jargon by women in the land of the Three Percenters. Show NotesPro-Trump brand is fined by FTC for incorrect ‘Made in the USA' labelsThe Lion: Sean Whalen Is Empowering Thousands to Take Accountability for Their LivesAubrey Marcus's "Code of the Sentient Savage"-- -- --Stay in touch with us on Twitter: @derekberes @julianmwalker @matthewremskiOn Instagram: @conspiripodAll original music by EarthRise SoundSystem

We talk to the magnificent Amy Berg. She tells us her journey through Hollywood - taking a step down to be an assistant, her first big break on North Shore and her start with a writing partner (and then his moment of grace and nobility that ended that partnership).She talks openly about being bullied to the point of physical illness, what happened after that boss was cancelled and what she learned from the experience.We talk about the challenges facing the industry nowadays, the cycle of boom and bust in Hollywood and how she copes with the pressure.An insightful and honest discussion with an industry veteran - full of advice, inspiration and sensitivity.

Amy Berg is a Breast Cancer and Breast Implant Illness (BII) Coach and Workshop Facilitator. She supports her clients with taking control of their health, restoring intimacy, and creating new futures after diagnosis and treatment. Amy has a background in theatre and certifications in transformational coaching, health and habit change, and creativity coaching. She lives in Wisconsin, about an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. When she isn't working with clients, she enjoys writing, reading, long walks in the woods with her dog, and traveling with her husband. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. 5 to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary. 2. Learn more about breast implant illness. https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness 3. In 2020, the FDA required a black box warning on implant boxes. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/breast-implants 4. Some symptoms of breast implant illness are headaches, hair loss, vision changes, and poor memory, and concentration.

Erik Childress and Steve Prokopy tackle seven new films this week. They include a couple from Sundance they have not talked about yet from the 2-part documentary on HBO MAX from Amy Berg about Evan Rachel Wood's traumatic relationship with Marilyn Manson (Phoenix Rising) and Regina Hall in a ghost story about racial dynamics on a college campus (Master). Steve reviews about a Buddy Guy apprenticeship (The Torch) and Erik handles an odd hostage comic thriller with Jason Segel, Lily Collins and Jesse Plemons (Windfall). There is a better example of the singular setting chess game in a thriller with Mark Rylance and Zoey Deutsch (The Outfit), but also a peculiar misfire from Adrian Lyne garnering an early reputation of “so bad it's good” (Deep Water). Finally, they dig into what makes Ti West's new film stand apart from so many other slaughterhouse tales (X).   0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Phoenix Rising 10:01 – The Torch 17:19 – Windfall 25:54 – Master 38:02 – Deep Water 59:32 – The Outfit 1:09:51 – X 1:31:50 - Outro

Another look at the case Serial made super-famous, plus a podcast about a predator guru Adnan Syed's case is back in the headlines (if we can say it's ever really left, post-Serial), and back in the true-crime-review discussion with HBO's four-part series The Case Against Adnan Syed. Eve Batey joins me to talk about the Amy Berg-directed docuseries, which, while it's well made, seemed to have a number of loose ends and missed opportunities. And it really isn't about the case against Adnan...but should it be? It isn't the case for Serial and Reddit sleuths, either...but should it be that, too/instead? Later, we go back to the middle of last year for ESPN's podcast "season" on Bikram Yoga's eponymous founder, who's apparently also a huckster, an intellectual-property thief, and a serial rapist. What is it about certain kinds of "belief communities" that allows a predator to flourish? Why is this story arc so disturbingly familiar? And can we add "co-founding the man bun" to our list of grievances against Bikram? All these questions and more in the latest The Blotter Presents. Support the pod/site on Patreon! SHOW NOTES The Case Against Adnan Syed on HBO 30 For 30 Bikram Avenues Dry Goods Special Guest: Eve Batey.

With her new film Prophet's Prey, documentarian Amy Berg takes on the polygamous, fundamentalist arm of the Mormon Church. She tells us about encountering unwilling subjects and also addresses her Hollywood child sex abuse doc, An Open Secret.