Podcast appearances and mentions of Barry Jenkins

Brenna and Joe return to inspirational sports movies with The Fire Inside (2024), but this is secretly two movies in one! The first is the story of Clarissa "T-Rex" Shields fighting for boxing gold at the Olympics; the second is what happens upon her return to Flint, Michigan.Anchored by two stellar performances from Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry, we prefer the second, more interesting movie and speculate the stronger film that could have been if writer Barry Jenkins and director Rachel Morrison had just avoided the familiar, trope-y underdog part altogether.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray (BlueSky)> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with an Oscar winner this week. Regina King came to prominence in the early '90s for her roles in Boyz n the Hood, Jerry Maguire and Enemy of the State. She only became more prominent through the 2000s with roles in A Cinderella Story and The Boondocks. An accomplished director in her own right, King has directed multiple TV episodes and the film One Night in Miami... In 2018, she won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role in Barry Jenkins' If Beale Street Could Talk. King has continued to act and direct, with great success in the likes of Netflix's The Harder They Fall and Shirley. Andrew Twitter: @Andrew_Carroll0 Stephen Twitter: @StephenPorzio I Know That Face Twitter: @IKnowThatFaceP1 / Instagram: @iknowthatface / Facebook: @iknowthatfacepod Edited by Andrew Carroll and Stephen Porzio Intro and Outro Music: No Boundaries (motorik groove) by Keshco. Licence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Non-stop movie news this week! We're breaking down the latest on “Avengers: Doomsday,” the casting of Zendaya as Ronnie Spector in Barry Jenkins' new film with A24, the power players behind the next James Bond movie, and the battle for “Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which could have the interest of Glen Powell! We also dive into the “Snow White” box office controversy, “Coyote Vs. Acme's” new home, and dissect the latest trailers for Paul Thomas Anderson's “One Battle After Another, Final Destination: Bloodlines,"Ballerina,” and “Together,” starring Dave Franco and Alison Brie.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the Avengers Doomsday cast announcement excited people and left questions, Sneider's CinemaCon predictions, The Passion of the Christ 2 is filming this year, PTA's new trailer, Rachel Zegler controversy grows behind the scenes, Nick Frost rumored to be in consideration for Hagrid in Harry Potter series, Amy Pascal and David Heyman tapped as James Bond producers, Final Destination official trailer, Mikey Madison to lead Resident Evil rumors, Blade updates, Barry Jenkins and Zendaya for a Ronnie Spector biopic and more!#marvel #Avengers #Spiderman #RachelZegler #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:Follow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  

In this week's episode, Victor and Carl challenge each other to say something nice about things they don't like, from movies to wrestling matches and more! Victor also reviews Barry Jenkins's 2021 TV adaptation of The Underground Railroad and A24's The Brutalist... Carl discusses season three of What If...?, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, the comic One World Under Doom, and a Tubi movie called... The Grinch Who Stole B***es. Go and GET IT, folks! Recorded March 25, 2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Catch Codex Prime on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or other podcast platforms. Email: CodexPrimePodcast@gmail.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: www.facebook.com/codexprime Instagram: instagram.com/codexprimepodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDMNJNgnM6y3WB3fA1a1HA SoundCloud: @codex-prime Victor Omoayo - Do the Film Thing Podcast: https://dothefilmthing.podbean.com/ - Do the Film Thing Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dothefilmthing - Email: dothefilmthing@gmail.com Carl Byrd - Instagram, TikTok and Mixcloud @mrbyrd1027

Mark and Matt are joined by special guest EJ to discuss "Moonlight" the 2016 American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Barry Jenkins, based on Tarell Alvin McCraney's unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue.A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. At once a vital portrait of contemporary African-American life and an intensely personal and poetic meditation on identity, family, friendship, and love, Moonlight is a groundbreaking piece of cinema that reverberates with deep compassion and universal truths.Join our listener's group The BQN Collective on Facebook.Follow the network on Instagram & Flashes @BQNPodcastsFind us on BlueSky:  The Network: @BQNpodcastsMark: @MW207Matt: @1701blerdEJ: @EoconMusic: https://freemusicarchive.org/ https://files.freemusicarchive.org/storage-freemusicarchive-org/tracks/5bYo2CCQrTvlatjormsG0jHuaNUPE6OC2aIUiXI8.mp3?download=1&name=Ketsa%20-%20Dancing-Dead.mp3  BQN Podcasts are made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Patreon patrons, whose support has been instrumental in producing the podcast! AnonymousJerry AntimanoVera BibleSusan L. De ClerckRyan DamonDavidChrissie De Clerck-SzilagyiLars Di ScenzaThad HaitMatt HarkerPeter HongWilliam JacksonSamuel JohnsonJim McMahonJoe MignoneMahendran RadhakrishnanTom Van ScotterJJ SeastrumJonathan SnowCarl WondersJoin the Hive Mind Collective at https://www.Patreon.com/BQN and become an integral part of our podcast. Your unique perspective and support will help us continue to produce high-quality content that you love!Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. STAR TREK and all related marks, logos and characters are owned by CBS Studios Inc. “BQN” is not endorsed or sponsored by or affiliated with CBS/Paramount Pictures or the STAR TREK franchise.

Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to 2019s The Lion King from Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, I talk about it on this podcast enjoy! 

Josh Bradley chats with us about Barry Jenkins coming of age masterpiece. They unpack how Florida becomes synonymous with A24, the aging of the infamous best picture presentation debacle and if this really is the best movie of the decade? 

Tom Luddy was a quiet titan of cinema. He presided over the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley for some 10 years, co-founded and directed The Telluride Film Festival for nearly 50 years, produced some 14 movies, match-made dozens of international love affairs, and foraged for the most beautiful, political, important, risky films and made sure there was a place for them to be seen in the world. And that the people making this powerful work were known and knew each other. Tom Luddy with his photographic memory, his infinite rolodex, his encyclopedic knowledge of global cinema and his catalytic ability to connect people, caused the most unusual of collaborations to come to be. Tom championed the French New Wave, the Czech New Wave, Brazilian cinema novo, dissident Soviet cinema, directors Francis Coppola, Jean-Luc Godard, Werner Herzog, Agnes Varda, Les Blank, Paul Schrader, Agnieszka Holland, Barry Jenkins, Laurie Anderson and countless others.Tom passed away on February 13, 2023. There's a giant hole in the screen without him here. But his DNA is in the hundreds of filmmakers, musicians, writers and activists he nurtured and inspired.The Tom Luddy Connection: The Man, The Movies, The Rolodex was produced by Evan Jacoby and The Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson & Nikki Silva) in collaboration with Brandi Howell and Nathan Dalton. Mixed by Jim McKee.

MUFASA & SCAR ORIGINS!! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Download the PrizePicks today at https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/RE... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! Mufasa: The Lion King Full Reaction Watch Along!! https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/thereelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Mufasa: The Lion King Reaction, Commentary, Analysis, Easter Eggs, & Full Movie Spoiler Review!! Another Animation & Musical Monday is here as Aaron Alexander, Andrew Gordon & John Humphrey RETURN for a roaring reaction & review to Disney's epic Mufasa: The Lion King! Join us as we journey back to the majestic Pride Lands, where the legendary legacy of Mufasa (originated by the great James Earl Jones, Star Wars) is reimagined in stunning visuals and unforgettable musical moments. From Moonlight & If Beale Street Could Talk director, Barry Jenkins, featuring music by Lin Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Moana), Mufasa tells the tale of the eponymous would-be King (voiced by Aaron Pierre - Rebel Ridge, Lanterns) as he is swept from his home onto an incredible adventure to what will eventually become Pride Rock.. along the way, he finds a brother in Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr. - It Comes at Night, Elvis), the lion who will one day come to be known as Scar... The film also features a wraparound that includes Simba (Donald Glover - Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Smith), Nala (Beyonce - Dreamgirls, Austin Powers in Goldmember), Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter), Timon & Pumba (Billy Eichner - Bros, The Angry Birds Movie) & (Seth Rogen - Superbad, Pineapple Express), & Rafiki (John Kani - Black Panther). Other voices include Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal, Doctor Strange), Tiffany Boone (Hunters), Thandiwe Newton (Westworld, The Pursuit of Happyness), Lennie James (The Walking Dead, Snatch), Keith David (The Princess and the Frog, The Thing), & MORE! Aaron, Andrew, & John REACT to all the Best Scenes & Most Rousing Musical Moments including Mufasa Visits Scar, I Always Wanted a Brother, Bye Bye, Tell Me It's You, Milele, & Beyond! Can this latest update on the Disney Animated Classic live up to the legacy & ignite the Pride Lands for a new age?? Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Music Used In Manscaped Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 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 on demand program kicks off soon for the 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival so we looked at two of the fabulous films on offer that will be available to... LEARN MORE The post Unusually Normal, Drive Back Home and ‘Moonlight' with Barry Jenkins appeared first on Out Takes.

Hey peeps, how y'all doing?! After our semester break, we are starting season 7 of the podcast with an episode on "Mufasa: The Lion King" (2024, dir. Barry Jenkins). In this delightful episode, Colleen is joined by Ada Özduran and Adnan Şahin to discuss the controversial prequel.

Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week's episode has been in the making since Episode 122 (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/122) guest, Natasha Moore (https://glocalcitizens.fireside.fm/guests/natasha-d-moore). I'm joined by interdisciplinary artist, choreographer, scholar and educator, specializing in dance forms of the African Diaspora, Winston Benons, Jr. He has extensive training in Afro-Cuban, Haitian, Afro-Brazilian, and Bomba dance, complemented by studies in Horton and Dunham modern dance techniques. He has curated and led intensive programs in culture and dance techniques in both New York City and Cuba. He is the Founder and Director of tRúe Culture & Arts, an organization dedicated to facilitating cultural exchanges, workshops, and academic residencies. His works and studies have explored the intersections between Theater and Performance Studies, Curation and Visual Culture culminating in his graduate thesis entitled Marked: The Racialization Of African Phenotypes And Creation Of An Embodied Archive. Also an educator, he served as a lecturer at Pace University and an adjunct faculty member at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. He has also held guest faculty positions at Ballet Hispánico, Peridance, Djoniba Dance & Drum, and Cumbe. He is currently the US/MS IB Dance educator at Brooklyn Friends School (https://brooklynfriends.org). Recent choreography and direction credits include Amahl and the NIght Visitors (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amahl_and_the_Night_Visitors) and What Lies Beneath (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Lies_Beneath) with On Site Opera (https://osopera.org/), where he also served as the cultural advocate. Most recently, he developed and performed part 1 of a series entitled Conversations with Rothko at the SMART Museum (https://smartmuseum.uchicago.edu/) in Chicago. Where to find Winston? the-culturalist.com (https://www.the-culturalist.com/) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/winston-benons-jr-b131074/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wbenonsjr/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tRueCultureArts/?view_public_for=142096181671) What's Winson watching? Barry Jenkins, Moonlight (https://a24films.com/films/moonlight) and other works Dianne Reeves (https://diannereeves.com) Other topics of interest: From British Guiana to Guyana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyanese_people) The Country of Five People (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guyanese_people) Madeira Islands (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeira) What's The Highline (https://www.thehighline.org)? How Chemical Bank became Chase Bank (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_Bank#:~:text=In%201996%2C%20Chemical%20acquired%20Chase,be%20better%20known%2C%20particularly%20internationally.) ASWAD - Assocation for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (https://www.aswadiaspora.org/) Wideman Davis Dance (http://widemandavisdance.org/) Special Guest: Winston Benons, Jr..

Cameron Carr is not just a director—he's a force of nature, reshaping the future of storytelling with a sharp focus on the human experience and Black-led narratives. Born and raised in Harlem, Carr's cinematic journey began with childhood VHS tapes and blossomed through years of working in the fast-paced advertising world at agencies like Wieden+Kennedy and BBDO. Now, after years of honing his craft in the commercial space, he's making his indelible mark on film, blending Afro-futurism, drama, and social commentary into work that's as visually compelling as it is emotionally resonant.  His directorial debut, 'Harlem Fragments', is a visceral exploration of family dynamics during the 2008 recession, telling the story of a Harlem Black family's unraveling with staggering beauty and devastating truth. Backed by FUJIFILM with a production budget of $100K, 'Harlem Fragments' doesn't just mark a new chapter for Carr—it signifies his commitment to telling deeply personal stories that speak to the broader Black experience. Shot in the very brownstone his family lost, it's an act of reclamation and self-expression, a vulnerable but powerful PSA for emotional transparency within families, especially in the Black community.  Carr's passion for storytelling is matched only by his dedication to collaboration. For him, directing is about more than just calling the shots—it's about building a village, from cinematographers to editors, all working together to deliver a piece of work that resonates. His background in advertising taught him the importance of efficiency and creativity under pressure, but it's in film where his heart truly lies. Whether it's television, branded content, or narrative features, Cameron Carr is charting a course through Hollywood with a focus on genre-defying work that highlights the complexities of Black life and culture.  As he moves forward, Carr's focus on pushing boundaries remains unwavering. Drawing inspiration from visionary directors like Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, and Donald Glover, he's determined to redefine what's possible in filmmaking. His trajectory is clear: continue elevating Black voices, bridging artistic disciplines, and using film to challenge societal norms. With a rapidly growing body of work, including multiple festival award-winners and collaborations with top-tier talent, Cameron Carr's future in film is as bright and innovative as the stories he creates. Cameron Tyler Carr's Website: https://www.cameroncarr.com/Cameron Tyler Carr's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamcam30/?hl=enCameron Tyler Carr's IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9270559/Cameron Tyler Carr's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bycameroncarrCameron Tyler Carr's Twitter: https://x.com/cameroncarr30Support the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

On en a presque fini avec l'année 2024 dans 24FPS, le podcast ciné avec ou sans spoiler, puisque vous retrouverez dans cet épisode les films vus en fin d'année ! Voici la liste des films abordés sans spoiler par Jérôme et Julien dans cet épisode : Planète B de Aude Léa Rapin (à partir de 0:08:14) Elevation de George Nofi (à partir de 0:14:01) Carry-On de Jaume Collet-Serra (à partir de 0:20:03) Venom - The Last Dance de Kelly Marcel (à partir de 0:30:08) Kraven The Hunter de J.C. Chandor (à partir de 0:37:32) Homestead de Ben Smallbone (à partir de 0:41:41) Heretic de Scott Beck et Bryan Woods (à partir de 0:49:35) Here - Les Plus Belles Années De Notre Vie de Robert Zemeckis (à partir de 1:05:04) The Return de Uberto Pasolini (à partir de 1:26:34) Mufasa de Barry Jenkins (à partir de 1:33:58) Y2K de Kyle Mooney (à partir de 1:41:32) Red One de Jake Kasdan (à partir de 1:54:06) Un Parfait Inconnu de James Mangold (à partir de 2:07:56) Le Seigneur Des Anneaux - La Guerre Des Rohirrim de Kenji Kamiyama (à partir de 2:17:06) The Order de Justin Kurzel (à partir de 2:36:54) Gladiator II de Ridley Scott (à partir de 2:41:48) A Real Pain de Jesse Eisenberg (à partir de 3:32:04) Conclave de Edward Berger (à partir de 3:38:11) The Substance de Coralie Fargeat (à partir de 3:51:00) Anora de Sean Baker (à partir de 4:37:28) Nosferatu de Robert Eggers (à partir de 4:55:51) Bonne écoute, et n'hésitez pas à partager votre avis sur le dernier grand film de Robert Zemeckis ! Crédits musicaux : Pump It Up (Extended Mix) de Endor (2024) 24FPS est un podcast du label PodShows

We make the transition from lions to piranhas this week. Barry Jenkins, you have much to atone for.  Mufasa: The Lion King: 00:00 Piranha: 46:33 Patreon YouTube

Kelsi and Trey explore the career of Barry Jenkins starting with a reaction to Mufasa: The Lion King. We then transition to the masterful career of Jenkins, whose groundbreaking work in Moonlight redefined modern queer cinema. From the intimate, poetic storytelling of Chiron's life to Jenkins' profound ability to capture the defense mechanism and prison of masculinity on screen. ⁠⁠The Extra Credits YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a member of The Extra Credits+ on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to link Patreon to Spotify and Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd: ⁠The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: The Extra Credits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit: r/TheExtraCredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠@theextracredits⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Send requests, questions, and thoughts to our email: extracreditspod@gmail.com

Josh is joined by Animal Correspondent Daniel Lima and Animal Corresopndent Joe Morgan for a cat-themed double feature. First, they talk about Barry Jenkins' "Mufasa" (Beginning-36:22) and whether Disney improved on the quarlity of its animation of lions since its 2019 LIon King remake, if they found a Mufasa origina story to be sufficiently interesting, the quality of the songs produced by Lin-Manuel Mirana and much more! Then, they discuss the Latvian animated film "Flow" (36:23-End) including how impressive its animation was, the ways in which it made its animals interesting characters without anthropomorphizing them and much more! Edited and Produced by Daniel Lima.

Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the musical drama, Mufasa: The Lion King. Directed by Barry Jenkins, and written by Jeff Nathanson, with music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, Dave Metzger, and Nicholas Britell. The film stars Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandie Newton, Blue Ivy Carter, and Kagiso Lediga. We ranked 7 of the songs from the soundtrack, as well as picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!

Looking for something to watch? Host Kim Singleton discusses a few of her favorites of 2024.REASONABLE DOUBTA Hulu series starring Emayatzy Coreanaldi and McKinley FreemanDAUGHTERSA documentary about girls who participate in a father/daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers.Directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, it can be streamed on NetflixTHE PIANO LESSONBased on the August Wilson play, this film centers around a family trying to decide what to do with a family heirloompiano. It stars an ensemble cast: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, CoreyHawkins, Micheal Potts and Skylar Aleece Smith.MUFASA: THE LION KINGThis film is the pre/sequel to the original Lion King. It was directed by the Academy-Award Winning Barry Jenkins.Thank you for listening and consider yourself Blacklit!Connect with Consider It Blacklit on Social Media:IG @Consider_It_BlacklitThreads @Consider_It_BlacklitFacebook @ConsiderItBlacklitTik Tok @ss2kmedia

The Author Events Series presents Carrie Rickey | A Complicated Passion, The Life and Work of Agnès Varda  REGISTER In conversation with Gary Kramer Born in Los Angeles, Carrie Rickey is an award-winning film critic, art critic, and film historian. She was the film critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer for twenty-five years and has also written for Artforum, Art in America, Film Comment, the New York Times, the Village Voice, and Politico. She has taught at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Philadelphia. A Complicated Passion, The Life and Work of Agnès Varda is the first major biography of the storied French filmmaker, who was hailed by Martin Scorsese as ''one of the Gods of cinema.'' Over the course of her sixty-five-year career, the longest of any female filmmaker, Agnès Varda (1928 – 2019) wrote and directed some of the most acclaimed films of her era, from her tour de force Cléo from 5 to 7 (1962), a classic of modernist cinema, to the beloved documentary The Gleaners and I (2000) four decades later. She helped to define the French New Wave, inspired an entire generation of filmmakers, and was recognized with major awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice Film Festivals, as well as an honorary Oscar at the Academy Awards. In this lively biography, former Philadelphia Inquirer film critic Carrie Rickey explores the ''complicated passions'' that informed Varda's charmed life and indelible work. Rickey traces Varda's three remarkable careers - as still photographer, as filmmaker, and as installation artist. She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, using the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie industry. She demonstrates how Varda was years ahead of her time in addressing sexism, abortion, labor exploitation, immigrant rights, and race relations with candor and incisiveness. She makes clear Varda's impact on contemporary figures like Ava DuVernay, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, the Safdie brothers, and Martin Scorsese, who called her one of the Gods of cinema. And she delves into Varda's incredibly rich social life with figures such as Harrison Ford, Jean-Luc Godard, Jim Morrison, Susan Sontag, and Andy Warhol, and her nearly forty-year marriage to the celebrated director Jacques Demy. A Complicated Passion is the vibrant biography that Varda, regarded by many as the greatest female filmmaker of all time, has long deserved. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night The views expressed by the authors and moderators are strictly their own and do not represent the opinions of the Free Library of Philadelphia or its employees. (recorded 9/16/2024)

Two enigmatic icons with enduring holds on the Western imagination are currently lighting up multiplex screens: fearsome Transylvanian vampire Dracula and Nobel Prize–winning American treasure Bob Dylan. Both released on Christmas Day, Robert Eggers's Nosferatu and James Mangold's A Complete Unknown are ambitious efforts at crafting new and absorbing tales out of these two mainstays of pop culture. Nosferatu stars Bill Skarsgård, Lily Rose-Depp, and Nicholas Hoult in the latest adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, joining a cinematic canon established by filmmakers like F.W. Murnau, Francis Ford Coppola, and Werner Herzog. A Complete Unknown features Timothée Chalamet as the young Dylan, tracing his arrival in New York in 1961 to his set at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, where he famously decided to “go electric.” On this week's Podcast, Film Comment editors Devika Girish and Clinton Krute invited Lovia Gyarkye, film critic at The Hollywood Reporter, and FC's very own Michael Blair (a Dylan aficionado) to debate the successes and failures of the two films—for both loyalists and neophytes of Dylan & Dracula. The group also discussed a few other Christmas Week releases, including Barry Jenkins's Mufasa and Rachel Morrison's The Fire Inside—and if you stay till the very end, you can also listen to their thoughts on Peter Watkins's monumental La Commune (Paris, 1871) (2000), which the Film Comment team viewed this past weekend at Anthology Film Archives. Sections: A Complete Unknown (7:25) Nosferatu (31:20) Mufasa (48:00) The Fire Inside (52:16) La Commune (Paris, 1871) (55:56)

For this week's third podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte & Josh Parham to review and discuss the feature directorial debut from Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Rachel Morrison, "The Fire Inside," starring Ryan Destiny & Brian Tyree Henry. The film tells the true underdog story of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a boxer from Flint, Michigan, who trained to become the first woman in her country's history to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the sport. What did we think of Barry Jenkins's screenplay, the direction from Morrison, and the performances by Destiny and Tyree Henry? Please tune in as we discuss these elements, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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

Robert Winfree and Mark Radulich present their Mufasa The Lion King 2024 Movie Review!Mufasa: The Lion King is a 2024 American musical drama film directed by Barry Jenkins from a screenplay written by Jeff Nathanson. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film is photorealistically animated and serves as both a prequel and sequel to The Lion King (2019), the remake of the 1994 animated film of the same name. Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, and John Kani reprise their roles from the remake; new cast members include Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, and Blue Ivy Carter in her feature film debut.Development on a prequel to The Lion King was confirmed in September 2020, with Jenkins attached to direct and Nathanson finishing a draft of the script. Pierre and Harrison were announced as the voice cast in August 2021, followed by further casting between September 2022 and April 2024. The film was officially announced when its official title was revealed in September 2022 at the 2022 D23 Expo announcement. Production on the film slowed down in July 2023 due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The film is dedicated to James Earl Jones, who voiced Mufasa in the 1994 film and the remake, died before the film's release, and whose voice is heard briefly during the opening titles.Mufasa: The Lion King premiered on December 9, 2024, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and was released in the United States by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures on December 20, 2024. The film received mixed reviews from critics and has grossed $328 million.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

"The Fire Inside" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive reviews for Rachel Morrison's direction, Barry Jenkins's screenplay, and the performances from Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry. The film is about the early boxing career of Claressa "T-Rex" Shields, a fighter from Flint, Michigan, including her competing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and it's evident a ton of heart and hard work was put into making this film. Morrison, Destiny, and Tyree Henry were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work on the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Amazon MGM Studios and is up for your consideration for this year's Academy 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

Sergio Pérez entrevista al Barry Jenkins, director de Mufasa: El Rey León.

Mufasa didn't open with a roar, but under Barry Jenkins' direction, it's a visually beautiful movie that is worth seeing on a big screen. If you haven't already, become a “Reel Friend” and follow us on Twitter, @reelgay and Instagram, @reelgaymovieshow and like our page on Facebook. Also, wherever you listen from, please subscribe and give us some feedback. You can also send questions or comments to reelgaymovieshow@gmail.comWe have merch! Go to http://tee.pub/lic/reelgaymovieshow and pick up something today!

Daniel and Erwin review the prequel to the remake of The Lion King, Barry Jenkins's "Mufasa: The Lion King." They talk about the 2019 movie, the original animated movie, the music, and if this justifies the need to exist. Is it a story worth telling? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!Description: Lost and alone, orphaned cub Mufasa meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destinies.Release date: December 20, 2024 (USA)Director: Barry JenkinsDistributed by: Walt Disney Studios Motion PicturesAdapted from: The Lion KingBox office: $125.6 millionMusic by: Dave Metzger; Nicholas Britell (score); Lin-Manuel Miranda (songs)

Happy holidays, Weekly Pop listeners! We're giving you a new episode a few days early so you can spend your holidays with us! In this episode, hosts Ema Sasic and Kevin Schwaller discuss Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins' new film, "Mufasa: The Lion King," starring Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Blue Ivy Carter. Later on, they yap about their favorite Christmas movies, like "Love Actually," "The Holiday," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." Disclaimer: Copyright notice: (Intro/outro) She's The Greatest Dancer by Ryan Andersen is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/MORE/Shes_The_Greatest_Dancer?fbclid=IwAR1TDCO9eT6TxmDrTaJr9HRQVk2gUu00cNXeG8oik3avXVEhbSGqsqUfLko Copyright notice: (Break) Extremely Tik-tok compatible for slow videos by Lundstroem is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lundstroem/the-happiest-songs/extremely-tik-tok-compatible-for-slow-videos/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kevin-schwaller9/support

On this episode, Matt & Eric review Barry Jenkins' Mufasa: The Lion King starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter, and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

On this episode, JD and Brendan review Barry Jenkins' latest film MUFASA: THE LION KING! Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe on your podcast app of choice! https://insessionfilm.com/subscribe Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

For this week's main podcast review, I am joined by Nadia Dalimonte, Josh Parham & Tom O'Brien to review and discuss the latest film from director Barry Jenkins, "Mufasa: The Lion King," starring Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Tiffany Boone, Donald Glover, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Blue Ivy Carter & Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. We say it's the latest film from Barry Jenkins, but it doesn't look or feel like any of his previous works, as he decided to undertake the sequel to the poorly received but financially successful 2019 remake of "The Lion King." What did we think of Jenkins's direction? Was he able to elevate this material? How did we feel about the visuals, music, and voice performances? Tune in as we discuss these topics, its awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening, 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

  Rachel Morrison and Barry Jenkins come together beautifully here to craft a big screen polished adaptation of the 2016 PBS Documentary, "T-Rex: Her Fight For gold".  The chemistry between Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry portraying Claressa Shields and Coach Jason Crutchfield is so palpable.  A lot of heart and care went into this project.  So, while it may feel like the film doesn't tell enough of Claressa's story,  which continued far beyond her Olympic years, the gritty biographical story of a naturally gifted boxing phenom we do get here is unapologetically as inspirational as the real life boxing champion herself.  This is the story of T-Rex. Streaming now on Youtube, Apple TV, FandangoAtHome, Amazon Video, etc ♦♦   Director: Rachel Morrison Writers: Barry Jenkins Starring: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry Runtime:  1 Hour 49 Minutes Synopsis: Based on the PBS Documentary "T-Rex: Her Fight For Gold", The Fire Inside tells the story of Claressa Shields, a young black female boxer from Flint, Michigan who's will and determination take her all the way to the Olympics yet somehow not far enough away from the dangers of her home life.    Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Phenomblak @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic.  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

  Rachel Morrison and Barry Jenkins come together beautifully here to craft a big screen polished adaptation of the 2016 PBS Documentary, "T-Rex: Her Fight For gold".  The chemistry between Ryan Destiny and Brian Tyree Henry portraying Claressa Shields and Coach Jason Crutchfield is so palpable.  A lot of heart and care went into this project.  So, while it may feel like the film doesn't tell enough of Claressa's story,  which continued far beyond her Olympic years, the gritty biographical story of a naturally gifted boxing phenom we do get here is unapologetically as inspirational as the real life boxing champion herself.  This is the story of T-Rex. Streaming now on Youtube, Apple TV, FandangoAtHome, Amazon Video, etc ♦♦   Director: Rachel Morrison Writers: Barry Jenkins Starring: Ryan Destiny, Brian Tyree Henry Runtime:  1 Hour 49 Minutes Synopsis: Based on the PBS Documentary "T-Rex: Her Fight For Gold", The Fire Inside tells the story of Claressa Shields, a young black female boxer from Flint, Michigan who's will and determination take her all the way to the Olympics yet somehow not far enough away from the dangers of her home life.    Like what you hear? Subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow us on Twitter: @Phenomblak @InsanityReport @TheMTRNetwork   Our shirts are now on TeePublic.  https://teepublic.com/stores/mtr-network   Want more podcast greatness? Sign up for a MTR Premium Account!  

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Barry Jenkins and Lin Manuel Miranda, who join us to discuss their work on Mufasa, which serves as both a sequel and a prequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 classic. Set after the events of the original, it sees Rifiki the Mandril recount Mufasa's origin story to Simba's daughter Kiara, with a little help from Timon and Pumbaa. We follow a young orphaned Mufasa as he befriends the prince Taka and is adopted by Taka's family.

On Truth & Movies this week, we discuss our favourites of the year, its biggest turkeys and its hidden gems. Plus we spoke to one of LWLies' favourite directors, Barry Jenkins.Joining host Leila Latif are David Jenkins and Hannah Strong.Truth & Movies is the podcast from the film experts at Little White Lies, where along with selected colleagues and friends, they discuss the latest movie releases. Truth & Movies has all your film needs covered, reviewing the latest releases big and small, talking to some of the most exciting filmmakers, keeping you across important industry news, and reassessing great films from days gone by with the Truth & Movies Film Club.Email: truthandmovies@tcolondon.comTwitter and Instagram: @LWLiesProduced by TCO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a special interview with Aaron Pierre (Mufasa) and Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka/Scar) from Disney's MUFASA: The Lion King. We dive into their reactions to seeing the final film, the process of finding their voices for these iconic characters, and how Aaron drew inspiration from James Earl Jones to bring young Mufasa to life. Plus, the duo reflects on the lessons they've learned after spending three years bringing these beloved characters to the screen. “Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in theatres on Dec. 20, 2024.Watch the Full Interview on YouTube Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Ya tenemos nominaciones a los Goya y hay mucho, mucho, que comentar. En este episodio analizamos las candidaturas de los grandes premios del cine español y comentamos los estrenos de la semana. Hay para todos los gustos. La precuela de 'Mufasa' con imágenes por ordenador de Barry Jenkins, el thriller 'Cónclave' con Ralph Fiennes intentando poner orden en El Vaticano, el documental palestino 'No other land' y, por supuesto, 'La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés', el debut de C. Tangana como director. En televisión, nos visita Aura Garrido con dos series de estreno, 'Invisible' y 'Santuario', para charlar sobre el oficio, la exposición y cómo sobrevivir en esta carrera de fondo.

Finalizamos una semana complicada cinematográficamente hablando, con buenas y malas noticias, nos dejaba una grande, la actriz Marisa Paredes a la que rendimos un cariñoso homenaje con nuestra colaboradora Ángeles González Sinde, pero el curso de la vida seguía y la Academia de Cine nos desvelaba los nominados y nominadas a los 39 Premios Goya y Allí estaba De película.Viajamos a la Sabana dónde nos esperaba 'Mufasa: El Rey León', la gran apuesta de Disney para estas navidades. La precuela del rey León que en 2019 nos sorprendió a todos, el cineasta Barry Jenkins con el que hemos charlado firma esta historia que ya no es la de Simba, sino la de su padre, Mufasa. Otra de las películas en la que nos tenemos es la Guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés, la ópera prima de Antón Álvarez, más conocido como C tangana, con él y su protagonista Yerai Cortes charlamos de este documental que nos lleva a la complicada vida de uno de los más grandes de la música flamenca, Yerai Cortés.Otra de la película que llega a las salas y a de película es un lío de millones, la comedia de Susan Béjar, un remake de la película francesa Mes Très Chers Enfants de Alexandra Leclère de la hablamos con su directora y los protagonistas, Antonio Resines, Gracia Olayo, Clara Lago y Alberto Olmo. Y nos detenemos en Cónclave, un emocionante thriller protagonizado por Ralph Fiennes y con la firma de Edward Berger.Todo esto además de las series habituales y las mejores series con Pedro Calvo.Escuchar audio

In this special episode of No Film School, GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman delve into the often-overlooked role of producers and the essential work they perform behind the scenes. They are joined by Emmy-nominated producer Carolina Groppa, who shares insights from her remarkable career. The episode also highlights key films from the newly announced Sundance 2025 slate, offering reflections on the festival's evolving influence. Meet Carolina Groppa: Carolina is an Emmy-nominated producer who was previously the Executive in Charge of Production at Issa Rae's HOORAE Media and ColorCreative. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Carolina moved to the US as a child, and her immigrant upbringing inspired her to work hard to build the career of her dreams. Carolina produced the 2017 Emmy-nominated feature documentary AUTISM IN LOVE, which explores how adults with autism find and navigate romantic relationships. Passionate about supporting female filmmakers, she was a co-producer on Netflix's MISS VIRGINIA, starring Uzo Aduba, and IFC's THE FEMALE BRAIN, Whitney Cummings' directorial debut. She was a physical producer on Amazon's SYLVIE'S LOVE, starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha, and the UPM/EP on Adamma Ebo's 2022 Sundance hit HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL, starring Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown. She also produced the documentaries HYSTERICAL (2020) for FX and THE HONORABLE: SHYNE (2024) for Hulu. Additionally, she is the creator, host, and producer of ANGLE ON PRODUCERS, a podcast spotlighting producers across entertainment. A love letter to the creative community, the show boasts over 95 episodes and has featured notable guests such as Eva Longoria, Stephanie Allain, Lynette Howell Taylor, and Cynthia Erivo. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, Jason Hellerman, and Carolina Groppa discuss: Carolina Groppa's career journey, from her early days as an actor to becoming a producer and podcast host The invisible yet critical role of producers and why their contributions are often misunderstood Practical advice for emerging producers, including navigating challenges and building strong collaborations Reflections on the 2025 Sundance slate, including standout films like Sorry Baby and Dead Lover How trust and leadership shape successful filmmaking partnerships Memorable Quotes: “Producing is about choices. It's never just about saying no; it's about saying, ‘Here's what we can do with what we have.'” “The only thing people remember is how you made them feel on set. If you can lead with kindness and clarity, that's what sticks.” “Sundance is where you see the future of storytelling take shape, and this year's slate is no exception.” Resources: Carolina Groppa's Podcast: Angle on Producers Carolina's IMDb: Carolina Groppa Carolina on Instagram: @carolinagroppa Learn more about the Sundance Film Festival: Sundance 2025 Highlighted Sundance Films: Sorry Baby: A heartfelt indie produced by Pastel, Barry Jenkins' company Dead Lover: Directed and written by Grace Glowicki, featuring Ben Petrie, and described as “genre-bending and unforgettable” Lose: A poignant drama set in Hong Kong about a man searching for his daughter Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram Send us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Tiny and I review Barry Jenkins' new film, Mufasa: The Lion King in a non-spoiler and spoiler feature review. Then, in this week's secondary review, I'm joined by Sam Watermeier for a review of Clint Eastwood's Juror #2.   Timestamps Show Start - 00:28 Lola's First Movie - 04:05 News - 08:50   Feature Review Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) - 17:15 Spoiler - 36:05   Secondary Review  Introducing Sam - 53:47 Juror #2 (2024) - 1:00:33 Spoiler - 1:28:50   Closing the Ep - 1:53:38 Patreon Clip - 1:55:08   Related Links   Start Your Podcast with Libsyn Using Promo Code OBSESS Support Allie's Fight Against Leukemia Odd Trilogies - Episode 91: Kurosawa's Shakespeare Trilogy (with Matt Hurt) ‘The Substance' dominates Indiana critic awards The Waiting Game – Watch Digitally   Sam's Letterboxd Sam's Writing on Midwest Film Journal Sam's Essay on Fallen (1998)   Indianapolis Theaters   Alamo Drafthouse Indy Obsessive Viewer - Alamo Drafthouse Indianapolis Preview Kan-Kan  Living Room Theaters Keystone Art  Flix Brewhouse   My 2024 Podcast and Writing Archive One Year of Criterion Channel - Dec 24, 2023 - Dec 23, 2024 Movies I Own But Haven't Watched/Rated Yet   Support Us on Patreon for Exclusive Content Official OV Merch  Obsessive Viewer Obsessive Viewer Presents: Anthology Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies As Good As It Gets - Linktree   Follow Us on Social Media My Letterboxd | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter/X Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | TikTok | Tiny's Letterboxd   Mic Info Matt: ElectroVoice RE20 into RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.4.4) Tiny: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet Sam: Samson Q2U via USB in Google Meet   Episode Homepage: ObsessiveViewer.com/OV458   Next Week on the Podcast OV459 - IFJA Ten Best Films of 2024

Barry Jenkins is best known for indie films like "If Beale Street Could Talk" and "Moonlight." Now he's helming Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King." He talks to Rachel about the connections he sees between his old work and the new movie, and he also tells her about the place he sought refuge as a child and why he's compelled to believe that there's no order in the universe.To listen sponsor-free, access bonus episodes and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wassail Wassail Wassail! Christmas is almost upon us, and we've got a gift of a guest for you this week: Barry Jenkins, AKA Mr. Moonlight. He chats to Simon about ‘Mufasa', the origin story for Simba's father and the long-awaited prequel to 2016's live action animation Lion King. When a flood washes the cub-Mufasa away from his homeland and parents, he finds himself an outsider in an altogether new territory—where he stumbles across young lion Taka and begins a life-changing new journey to becoming the King of the Pride Lands we all know and love. Simon asks the Oscar winning indie director how he ended up helming this huge Disney musical, and what he's learned from the four-year journey to its release. We'll hear Mark's take on ‘Mufasa' too, along with reviews of two more animation releases this week. We've got ‘Sonic 3', where the speedy blue hedgehog and friends face new adversary Shadow—and Aardman's Christmas gift to us all, the new Wallace & Gromit adventure ‘Vengeance Most Fowl'. The nation's favourite plasticine pair are up against their old glove-headed adversary Feathers McGraw in this noirish stop-motion treat. You can hear Mark and Simon in conversation with co-directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham in last week's episode, recorded live at our Christmas Spectacular. Plus one more review of ‘Alien Onstage'—a gloriously oddball documentary about a group of Dorset bus drivers creating a theatrical version of the 1979 sci-fi film classic. We absolutely promise this is the wholesome if slightly madcap holiday viewing you didn't know you needed—but you really, really do. Top correspondence from you all as usual—including this year's bespoke Christmas wassail number – don't miss it! Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free): Review: Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – 08:13 Review:  Alien on Stage – 58:09 Review: Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – 52:59 Interview: Barry Jenkins – 26:10 And normally this is just for the Vanguardistas, but as we're feeling festive – here are 50 Christmas TV films of the holidays for everyone: WATCHLIST: FREE FESTIVE FIFTY 1. Easter Parade – December 23, 9.25am BBC TWO 2. Meet Me in St Louis – December 23, 11.05am BBC TWO 3. Coco – December 23, 3.15pm BBC ONE 4. Ghostbusters (1984) – December 23, 4.50pm BBC ONE 5. Chicken Run – December 24, 10am BBC ONE 6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind – December 24, 11.25am CHANNEL 4 7. A Christmas Carol (1984) – December 24, 2.10pm CHANNEL 4 8. White Christmas – December 24, 2.15pm BBC TWO 9. Moana – December 24, 2.20pm BBC ONE 10. It's a Wonderful Life – December 24, 2.30pm ITV 11. The Snowman - Christmas Eve – 3pm CHANNEL 4 12. Shrek – December 24, 3.55pm BBC ONE 13. Home Alone – December 24, 6.05pm CHANNEL 4 14. Beetlejuice – December 24, 10.45pm BBC TWO 15. The Rocky Horror Picture Show – December 25, 00.15am BBC TWO 16. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – December 25, 6.10pm BBC ONE 17. Toy Story 3 – December 25, 11.20am BBC ONE 18. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York – December 25, 3.10pm ITV 19. North by Northwest – December 25, 5.05pm BBC TWO 20. On Her Majesty's Secret Service – December 26, 9.25am ITV For the remaining films on the list, go to 33:10 in Take 2 and listen for Mark's pick and reaction as well! You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. < Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel, Shahbaz, & Anthony review Barry Jenkins' MUFASA: THE LION KING, a prequel and sequel to the 2019 remake of the 1994 film The Lion King. Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe. It stars the voices of Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Braelyn Rankins, Theo Somolu, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Mufasa: The Lion King releases December 20, 2024 exclusively in theatres. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh from his success as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing, comedian and actor Chris McCausland joins us to talk about his new TV film Bad Timings, his forthcoming solo tour and of course triumphing in TV's biggest dance contest. Singer Lauren Mayberry, best known as the frontwoman of Scottish synth pop band Chvrches, talks about her debut solo album, on which her songs examine themes societal pressures, the mother-daughter relationship and her experiences as a female musician in a band alongside two men. And the Oscar-winning director of Moonlight, Barry Jenkins, speaks about his experiences making Mufasa, the prequel to Disney's hugely popular Lion King, which is in cinemas from this weekend. Presenter: Kate Molleson Producer: Mark Crossan

This is our spoiler-free review of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King. Join us as we share our thoughts on the film's look and feel, which blends live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery. We also discussed Lin-Manuel Miranda's music, the performances, and the overall story, which left us wanting more but with fewer distractions.“Mufasa: The Lion King” opens only in theatres on Dec. 20, 2024. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This week we're excited to present a conversation from the 62nd New York Film Festival with Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross and Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk director Barry Jenkins. The Opening Night selection of NYFF62, Nickel Boys is now playing in select theaters, courtesy of Orion Pictures/Amazon MGM Studios. Director RaMell Ross has crafted something of a new American masterpiece with the NYFF62 Opening Night selection Nickel Boys. Adapted from Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize–winning novel about two Black teens at a barbaric juvenile reformatory in Jim Crow–era Florida (inspired by the real-life Dozier School for Boys), Nickel Boys brings Ross's extraordinary felicity and radical sense of perspective as a photographer of Black life in the South to a historical fiction that is as much about the trauma of racism in the U.S. as about the politics of subjectivity and spectatorship. We were thrilled to welcome RaMell Ross for a wide-ranging conversation with Barry Jenkins—another masterful filmmaker known for his visionary and lyrical approach to depicting Blackness and the American South onscreen, including in his own Colson Whitehead adaptation, 2020's The Underground Railroad series. NYFF Free Talks are presented by HBO. This Free Talk between RaMell Ross and Barry Jenkins was sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter.

Check out our in-depth review of ‘Y2K.' Beforehand, we'll discuss the week's top entertainment news during our signature segment: the Toms. This week's stories include our reactions to the trailer for ‘The Gorge;' Viggo Mortinson's potential return to LOTR; casting rumors for HBO's ‘Harry Potter' series; and more! Enjoy! TIMECODES…  Intro (0:00) The Toms: Entertainment News (1:56) ‘The Gorge' Trailer Reaction (2:12) Viggo Mortinson may return for ‘The Hunt for Gollum' (8:49) A ‘Violent Night' Sequel is in the works (11:34) ‘White Lotus' Season 3 gets a release date (14:34) Casting rumors for HBO's ‘Harry Potter' series (15:46) ‘Scrubs' is getting a reunion season (23:03) Barry Jenkins doesn't want to make another digital movie (24:57) TOMPeyes: Weekly Popeyes Chicken Review (27:19) ‘Y2K' Spoiler-Free Review (28:39) *SPOILERS* for ‘Y2K' (43:42) What Are Ya Doin'? (1:03:31) SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS... Email: tomppodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU2jjOm3gwTu2TVDzH_CJlw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/That-One-Movie-Podcast-535231563653560/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOMPPodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tomppodcast INTRO MUSIC... "Constellation" by Brian Hanegan

Director Steve McQueen discusses his new film, Blitz, with fellow Director Barry Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses portraying the hidden voices of all those affected by the real life London Blitz, casting the lead child actor as a silent vessel for the audience while being a distinctive character, and utilizing music and dancing throughout the film as a way to reclaim humanity in the face of war. The film tells the story of George, a nine-year-old boy who is separated from his mother, Rita, amid the devastation of the London Blitz capital bombings. As George embarks on a journey to find the family he left behind, Rita embarks on her own journey to track down her son.

André Holland has spent the past decade stealing scenes in projects by the likes of Barry Jenkins, Steven Soderbergh, and Ava DuVernay. But on this week's Little Gold Men, the versatile actor talks about his thrilling shift into lead roles—including in the acclaimed Sundance debut Exhibiting Forgiveness (in theaters October 18) and, hopefully, a new season of The Knick: "I'm not going to rest until we get it done."