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This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, FreakyRO, InigoMontoya80   Show Discussion - The hosts hit the Xbox news section hard with special edition everything being released… but especially at the friendly Swedish furniture store. Then, in an exciting new feature the hosts execute a visual medium in an audio format. To finish it up they mention the even crappier theme system on TA, and then yell at the clouds about 24 hour stores.   Games Mentioned: ElroyOMJ - Mexican Ninja, Ben Hur, Hidden Cats in Barcelona, Angels with Scaly Wings (Enter the Dragon), A Winter Daydream (Enter the Grandma), Mario Lemieux Hockey (Sega Genesis) FreakyRO - Mavrix by Matt Jones (of Jacksonville Jaguars), Arc Raiders InigoMontoya80 - Mahjong Everything, USA Hockey 2026, Mr. Massagy: Mayo Edition (actually a game)   ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube

Hora de renovar o seu feed com o giro semanal das notícias mais bizarras, curiosas e importantes do mundo do cinema, entretenimento, tecnologia e cultura pop! No CO2 #423, comentamos desde o desinteresse total dos animais num eclipse solar até a crise nos bancos de queijo na Itália por causa do aquecimento global, passando por novidades de grandes franquias de Hollywood! Neste episódio você vai ouvir: Bizarrices da Semana: O eclipse solar em Lisboa que foi totalmente ignorado pelos animais do zoológico e a onda de calor na Itália que coloca em risco reservas de €300 milhões em queijo Parmigiano Reggiano usadas como garantia bancária! Bilheterias e a Resposta do Cinema: Mais de 8 filmes ultrapassaram a marca de US$ 1 Bilhão após declarações polêmicas sobre o cinema ser "ultrapassado"! Além dos números de Homem-Aranha: Um Novo Dia, A Odisséia e Toy Story 5. Rapidinhas Nerd: Nathan Fillion como Guy Gardner na série Mister Miracle, Seinfeld renovado na Netflix, Coyote vs Acme brilhando nas críticas, Wagner Moura gravando a prequela de Onze Homens e um Segredo com Bradley Cooper, a sequência do live-action de Yu Yu Hakusho, o possível retorno de Mulder e Scully no reboot de Arquivo X e Morgan Freeman revelando seu desejo de ser ator de ação! Lançamentos da Semana: Estreias no cinema com a comédia nacional O Shaolin do Sertão 2, o relançamento de Túmulo dos Vagalumes e La La Land. Nos streamings, novas temporadas de Outer Banks na Netflix, a franquia Missão: Impossível no catálogo, novas produções na HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+ e Paramount+. Túnel do Tempo: Relembrando os 10 anos do remake de Ben-Hur, estrelado por Jack Huston e Rodrigo Santoro! Aperte o play e venha se informar e dar risadas com a gente!

A Jesus Entrepreneur Collective Commentary with Stan Hustad   There is a version of Jesus that almost everybody can live with. Gentle Jesus. Welcoming Jesus. Compassionate Jesus. Jesus with the children gathered around him. Jesus healing the sick, feeding the hungry, forgiving sinners and telling frightened people not to be afraid. That Jesus is real. But he is not the whole Jesus. And in this challenging edition of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective, Stan Hustad asks his audience to confront another side of Jesus—the strong, courageous, sometimes confrontational Jesus who was willing to say things that made powerful people uncomfortable. This is Jesus, the Man of the Millstone. And his warning concerning the vulnerable—especially children—is difficult to dismiss. Jesus said that whoever causes one of the "little ones" to stumble would be better off having a great millstone hung around his neck and being cast into the sea. Those are not gentle words. They are not politically convenient words. And they certainly do not sound like the harmless, perpetually agreeable Jesus sometimes presented by modern culture. They are the words of someone who took the protection of the vulnerable with extraordinary seriousness. Jesus Was No Wimp Hustad begins the program with an observation he has made repeatedly throughout his years of broadcasting, teaching and coaching: Jesus was not weak. He was compassionate without being timid. He could welcome a child, touch a leper, forgive a sinner and comfort a grieving family. But he could also challenge religious authorities, confront hypocrisy, overturn tables and stand before political power without surrendering his convictions. Hustad recalls the famous scene from the classic film Ben-Hur. A Roman soldier attempts to prevent Jesus from giving water to the exhausted prisoner. Jesus simply rises and looks at him. No speech. No violence. No threat. Just presence. And the soldier backs away. Whether or not the cinematic scene tells us precisely what the historical Jesus looked like, it captures something important about him: Strength does not always have to shout. Real authority does not require bullying. Courage does not require cruelty. And conviction does not require hatred. That distinction becomes especially important when Christians enter the difficult moral arguments of their time. Don't Mess With the Children The program then moves directly into one of the most contentious issues in American public life: abortion, particularly political efforts to permit abortion very late in pregnancy. Hustad makes no attempt to hide his position. He believes unborn children possess profound human worth, and he believes Christians should speak clearly in their defense. But the challenge goes deeper than a political argument. His question is: What does Jesus' warning about protecting the vulnerable require of people who claim to follow him? That question cannot simply be handed to politicians. It belongs to pastors, business leaders, entrepreneurs, parents and grandparents, teachers, broadcasters and communicators, and ordinary Christians sitting quietly in church pews. The millstone passage is disturbing precisely because Jesus intended it to be disturbing. He deliberately chose an image his listeners would understand: an enormous grinding stone, potentially so heavy that an animal was required to turn it. Then Jesus attached that image to a warning about harming or corrupting the vulnerable. Whatever one's politics, those words should stop a follower of Jesus long enough to ask: Do I take the protection of vulnerable human life as seriously as Jesus apparently did? That is the challenge. Not hatred. Not harassment. Not threats. Not personal condemnation. A challenge of conscience. Conviction Without Cruelty There is another challenge here for the Christian entrepreneur. It is possible to believe something strongly and still behave badly while defending it. Christians do not receive permission to become cruel simply because they believe their cause is righteous. Jesus demonstrated another way: strong convictions, courageous words, compassion for people. Those three belong together. The Jesus Entrepreneur Collective therefore does not call people to attack those with whom they disagree. It calls people to become courageous enough to speak, thoughtful enough to listen, disciplined enough to understand the issue, and compassionate enough to remember that every person in the argument remains a human being. The unborn child matters. The frightened mother matters. The father matters. The physician matters. The person who profoundly disagrees with you matters. Truth and love are not competitors. The difficult task of Christian leadership is learning to practice both. Jesus the Marketplace Man Hustad then returns to one of the recurring themes of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective: before Jesus became an itinerant teacher, he spent many years in the ordinary world of work. He knew customers. He knew deadlines. He knew workmanship. He knew expectations. He knew what it meant to make something useful and have another person judge its value. Whatever modern occupational title we apply to the ancient tekton, Jesus knew the marketplace. That matters to Hustad because Christianity should never be confined to Sunday morning. If Jesus is Lord, then Jesus belongs in Monday morning too—in the office, in the shop, in the sales meeting, in the boardroom, in the classroom, behind the microphone, and in the difficult public conversations that respectable people would sometimes prefer to avoid. The Jesus Entrepreneur Collective exists in part to recover that connection between faith, courage, work, enterprise and public responsibility. Become an Apprentice Perhaps the most important word in the program is not entrepreneur. It is apprentice. Christians traditionally call the followers of Jesus "disciples." Hustad suggests that modern people might better grasp the idea if they thought of themselves as apprentices. An apprentice watches the master. Studies the master. Practices what the master does. Learns how the master thinks. Makes mistakes, receives correction and tries again. So Hustad poses a far more demanding question than simply, "Do you believe in Jesus?" He asks: Are you apprenticed to Jesus? Are you learning his courage? His compassion? His way of dealing with people? His willingness to challenge conventional wisdom? His concern for the vulnerable? His ability to combine strength and grace? And his willingness to accept the consequences of telling uncomfortable truths? That is considerably harder than simply claiming a religious identity. What's Your MOU With the MOU? Hustad closes with one of his memorable plays on words. Businesspeople know the term MOU—Memorandum of Understanding. So he asks: What is your MOU with the MOU—the Master of the Universe? What exactly is your understanding with Jesus? What have you agreed to do? What responsibilities come with calling yourself his follower? What happens when his teaching conflicts with your politics, your profession, your comfort, your financial interests—or even your friends? Perhaps every Christian entrepreneur needs a personal memorandum of understanding: This is what I believe. This is whom I follow. These are the people I will protect. These are the principles I will not sell. This is how I will treat people who disagree with me. And this is the courage I intend to practice when remaining silent would be easier. That may be what apprenticeship to Jesus looks like in the modern marketplace. And perhaps that is why the image of the millstone still matters. It reminds us that the Jesus who welcomed children was also fiercely serious about what happened to them. Grace was real. Love was real. And so was accountability. THINGS TO REMEMBER Jesus was compassionate, but he was not weak. His love included courage, confrontation and moral seriousness. Protecting the vulnerable is not merely a political issue. For followers of Jesus it is a matter of conscience and discipleship. Conviction does not excuse cruelty. Christians should be able to defend what they believe without dehumanizing those who disagree. Christianity belongs in the marketplace. Faith that disappears when business, money, reputation or controversy enters the room is worth examining. A disciple is an apprentice. Following Jesus means more than admiring him. It means learning to live differently because of him. THINGS TO SHARE Share this program with someone who believes Jesus was merely "nice." Share it with a Christian business leader who is trying to determine how faith should influence difficult decisions. Share it with someone who disagrees with Stan. In fact, that conversation may be particularly worthwhile. The goal should not be to create another shouting match. The world already has plenty of those. The better goal is to create an uncomfortable but honest conversation about human dignity, courage, responsibility, children, conscience and what following Jesus actually requires. THINGS TO DO Before criticizing somebody else, examine your own MOU with the Master of the Universe. Ask yourself: Where am I remaining silent because speaking might cost me something? Where have I confused being loving with being agreeable? Where have I confused being courageous with being angry? Who are the vulnerable people around me whom I have a responsibility to protect? If someone watched my business life for a month, would they discover evidence that I am actually apprenticed to Jesus? Then choose one action: Speak. Serve. Protect. Give. Apologize. Learn. Challenge. Encourage. Or simply refuse to remain comfortably indifferent. AND NOW, A CHALLENGE Stan Hustad has made his argument. You are welcome to challenge it. If you believe he has gone too far, tell him. If you believe he has not gone far enough, tell him that too. If you think his interpretation of Jesus is wrong, make your case. And if this program caused you to reconsider something you had comfortably stopped thinking about, tell him that as well. Write Stan at stan@witradio.net. Better yet, don't keep the conversation between Stan and you. Share this article. Share the program. Start a conversation. And if the idea of becoming an apprentice to Jesus—in your life, profession, business and marketplace leadership—strikes a chord, talk with Stan about becoming part of the Jesus Entrepreneur Collective. Because perhaps the world does not need more people who merely admire Jesus. Perhaps it needs more people willing to apprentice themselves to him—and then have the courage to live like it.

This week on ClapperCast, Jakub Flasz joins Carson Timar to continue ClapperCast's Best Picture Rewind series by discussing 1959's Ben-Hur and what the film represents as a Best Picture winner! Subscribe on Patreon for Bonus Episodes & Early Access: https://www.patreon.com/clappercastpodEmail us at ClapperCast@gmail.com- Social Media Links -Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClapperPodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/clappercast/Carson Timar: https://bsky.app/profile/carsontimar.bsky.socialJakub Flasz: https://letterboxd.com/jakubflasz/Create Your Podcast on Zencastr Today: https://zencastr.com/?via=clappercastThanks for Watching!

Antes de Internet, antes de los algoritmos y antes de que la crítica llegara antes que la película, había una época gloriosa en la que bastaba una buena portada para vender cualquier cosa. Y en esa época, medio mundo descubrió que copiar un éxito de Hollywood era mucho más rentable que inventar uno nuevo. Bienvenidos al cine trampa. En este episodio repasamos 9 casos de plagio, robo y descaro cinematográfico organizados por técnica: cambiar el título (el falso Mazinger que tenía el nombre del robot original escrito en el hangar y el doblaje español sin inmutarse llamándolo Mazinger de todas formas), copiar la portada y vender humo (el King Kong coreano rodado con 23.000 dólares cuyo gorila le hace una peineta a un helicóptero, o el E.T. español protagonizado por los Hermanos Calatrava), robar metraje y música (el Star Wars turco que usó metraje real de Lucas sin permiso y la banda sonora de Raiders, Moonraker, Flash Gordon y Ben-Hur todo junto), y secuestrar personajes ajenos sin pedir permiso a nadie (un Spider-Man convertido en jefe mafioso en Estambul, y un espía filipino de 83 centímetros con jetpack de juguete y pistola a medida regalada por Imelda Marcos). Porque antes de Sharknado ya existía gente viviendo del "si cuela, cuela". Con Mon Suárez. Y los memes de @diamocasin. Con El Selenita a cargo de la creatividad digital. Y el Dictador Supremo Frikimalismo se meterá con vosotros por ver esta maravilla de programa y para recordaros que hay que mandar MX Dollars. Haz eso que no haces nunca de darle la LIKE y SUSCRIBIRTE. Twitter: @frikimalismofm Instagram: @frikimalismofm

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is a genuine cultural moment — but could it become the most-nominated film in Oscar history? Dylan and Craig break down the full awards race case for The Odyssey, including whether it can beat Sinners' all-time record of 16 nominations, how the Anne Hathaway lead-vs-supporting decision could push the count to 17, and what history says about Ben-Hur's blueprint for blockbuster Oscar dominance.They also debate every major performance — Robert Pattinson vs. John Leguizamo for Best Supporting Actor, why Tom Holland is the weak link, and the one category (costume design?) where The Odyssey might shockingly miss. Plus: fall festival lineups for Venice, TIFF, and NYFF — what Paper Tiger, Wild Horse Nine, and Dune III mean for the race.Films discussed: The Odyssey, Sinners, Oppenheimer, Ben-Hur, Dune III, Digger, Paper Tiger, Cliff Booth, I Am Rocky, Bucking Faster, Prime Time, Ink. Categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Anne Hathaway), Best Supporting Actor (Pattinson/Leguizamo), Best Supporting Actress (Samantha Morton), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Costume Design.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:00 Festival news: Venice, TIFF & NYFF13:35 The Odyssey: the film & its moment25:54 Cast & performances32:54 Oscar prospects: nominations record & category odds50:51 Dune III threat & final thoughts

Anschnallen: Dank Christopher Nolans DIE ODYSSEE reden wir über heute mal über SANDALENFILME. Also darüber, woher der Begriff eigentlich stammt, was eigentlich mal damit gemeint war und wie das Genre heute weiterlebt. Zu diesem Zweck haben Thilo, Gregor, Andi und Schröck jeweils fünf Filme aufgelistet, die zu ihren Favoriten gehören oder eben ihrem Verständnis nach gute Aushängeschilder dieser Filmsparte sind. So begleiten wir noch einmal DIE FAHRTEN DES ODYSSEUS (dem DIE ODYSSEE doch erstaunlich ähnlich ist) oder JASON UND DIE ARGONAUTEN, gehen auf SINDBADS GEFÄHRLICHE ABENTEUER, treten dem KAMPF UM ROM bei, während DER KOLOSS VON RHODOS Feuer auf seine Feinde regnen lässt oder VAMPIRE GEGEN HERAKLES antreten. Daneben gilt es auch zu klären, ob DIE SIEBEN SAMURAI oder KÖNIGREICH DER HIMMEL eigentlich zu dem Genre gehören, ob BEN HUR von 1925 oder der von 1959 besser ist oder warum sich DIE LIEBESNÄCHTE DES HERKULES wirklich lohnen. Und natürlich kommen wir auch nicht an ein paar üblichen Verdächtigen und moderneren Titel vorbei, so dass wir noch mit SPARTACUS, dem GLADIATOR und 300 Spartiaten nach TROJA ziehen, um uns ein bisschen zu benehmen wie DIE BARBAREN. Da sollte hoffentlich ein wenig Anregung mit dabei sein. Oder zumindest gute Unterhaltung. Die wünschen wir Euch, und dass Ihr so gesund wie gut drauf bleibt. In diesem Sinne: Salve. Rocket Beans wird unterstützt von Holy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana and Tom with guest, Kristin Battestella (A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies), revisit Aliens (1986), celebrating its 40th anniversary: written and directed by James Cameron, cinematography by Adrian Biddle, score by James Horner, editing by Ray Lovejoy, starring Sigourney Weaver, Paul Reiser, Michael Biehn, and Bill Paxton.Plot Summary: Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), awakens after 57 years in hypersleep to learn that contact has been lost with the colony on LV-426 — the same moon where her crew first encountered the alien. Against every reasonable instinct, she goes back — this time accompanied by a squad of Colonial Marines who are cocky, heavily armed, and almost immediately in over their heads.Guest:Kristin Battestella - A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies@kbatzkrafts on IG, @thereforereview on Twitter, Letterboxd, @kbatzreviews on YouTubePreviously on Ben-Hur (1959), The Searchers (1956)CLP ContributorChapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Aliens04:05 Welcome Back, Kristin Battestella05:00 Flashback to the Original Discussion on Aliens09:09 Relationship(s) with Aliens13:07 Alien or Aliens?18:31 Franchise Fatigue?28:45 Are Producers to Blame?32:17 Plot Summary for Aliens32:51 What is Aliens About?39:30 Did You Know?42:14 First Break42:54 What's Happening with Kristin?43:39 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy51:27 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance58:31 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:09:52 Second Break01:10:30 In Memoriam01:12:19 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:17:59 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:21:25 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:24:54 Remaining Questions for Aliens01:26:56 Thank You to Kristin and Final Thoughts01:29:58 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the original episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/aliens-1986For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/aliens-1986-revisit-ft-kristin-battestellaFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Aliens, James Cameron, Ripley, sci-fi, film analysis, movie franchise, movie legacy, film critique, 40th anniversary, sci-fi horror, film discussion, Alien, movie legacy, impact of movies, movie scoring, cinematic history, xenomorph, Paul Reiser, James Horner, podcast, movie, film, episodeRonny Duncan Studios

In questo episodio di Tango in Nero: Winni ci porta nella Hollywood del cinema muto, dove Ramón Novarro, protagonista di Ben-Hur e uno dei più grandi divi della sua epoca, viene trovato brutalmente assassinato nella sua casa di Laurel Canyon. Mentre, Mary ci conduce in Australia, nella casa di Rita Camilleri, dove un conflitto familiare si trasforma in uno dei delitti australiani più sconvolgenti.Dicci cosa ne pensi di questi casi scrivendoci su Instagram, commenta la puntata su Spotify o Apple Podcast, oppure entra nel nostro canale Telegram. Buon ascolto e grazie per essere qui con noi.

Les Misérables by Victor Hugo w/Jesan Sorrells & Libby Unger---Jesan Sorrells and Libby Unger explore Victor Hugo's masterpiece Les Misérables, examining its insights on moral authority, the impact of historical trauma, and the power of redemption in leadership. They discuss Hugo's romanticism, the enduring influence of French history on civic institutions, and how individual heroism still inspires contemporary audiences. The episode also draws parallels between Les Misérables' characters, modern social issues, and the necessity of aligning leadership values with virtuous action.Book Title: Les MisérablesAuthor: Victor HugoGuests: Jesan Sorrells, Libby Unger---Time-Stamped Overview---00:00 Introduction to a Classic Book06:31 Discovering French history through Les Mis13:15 European influence and historical trends17:10 Victor Hugo's impact on France26:14 Moral authority in leaders and characters27:34 Ben Hur and themes of revenge36:57 Monsignor Bienvenue's isolating virtue42:19 Life after prison struggles42:58 The power of small kindnesses49:50 Perceptions of America through the FIFA World Cup (2026)58:02 Discussing political candidates' solutions59:35 Consequences in a democratic republic01:07:35 Populism and public sacrifice01:12:55 Valjean's transformation through grace01:17:16 Reflections on Waterloo's aftermath01:23:54 Impact of Waterloo on French psyche01:28:57 Napoleon crowns himself emperor01:33:13 Understanding homelessness as a human issue01:39:34 Discussing poverty in Les Misérables01:45:57 Unexpected performance sparks epiphany01:48:24 Lessons on being heroic---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Friends, Romans, Countryfolk . . . lend me a dollar, won't you? No? Well, fine, we're doing a new series anyway! So quo that in your vadis! This time we're choosing a random year every two episodes and discussing the most successful movie of that year and the biggest bomb of that year. At Mike's direction, we're calling it “Tops and Bottoms.” Personally, I don't see what bathing suit components have to do with cinema, but Mike was very insistent about this title . . . although he kept giggling every time he said it, so I'm not sure how serious he was. Tops and Bottoms . . . nossir, I don't get it. Anyway, this time we're using the highly sophisticated Max-O-Tron 9000000 to generate the year (ignore any rumors that you might hear regarding the fact that the Max-O-Tron 9000000 is, in fact, a six-sided die and a set of percentile dice. Lies, I tell you, lies!) and through this incredibly complex algorithm (it would take a scientist to explain it), we settled on 1959. And what was 1959's biggest cinematic success? A small-scale family drama involving a nice Jewish family called “Ben-Hur.” There's love, spear-throwing, a friendly little chariot race and a few appearances by a young Jewish fella who broke his parents' hearts by refusing to become a doctor and didn't HE live to regret it! And remember: you'll take Ben-Hur's chariot when you pry it from his cold, dead hands, you damn dirty ape! Give a listen! Poll question: when you hear that a movie is a multi-Oscar winner, does that influence your desire to see it? Positively or negatively? Leave a comment or call our Oscar-nominated hotline at 617-398-7266

The arena is set. He will face his betrayer, Messala, in a chariot race where the prize is pride and the cost is death. But will his quest for revenge lead him to ruin, or to a life-changing encounter with the Prince of Peace? Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” on the next UNSHACKLED!

Looking for the true story behind the Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Jie)? There's much more to it than dragon boat races and sticky rice dumplings (zongzi).Many know the standard origin story of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan, but Formosa Files uncovers the less-tidy roots of the holiday. The Dragon Boat Festival date falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month; once feared as the dangerous "Month of a Hundred Poisons." Discover how people responded with temple rituals, protective herbs, and even arsenic-laced wine.John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith also chat about what marks the arrival of summer in modern Taiwan, from peak mango season to the blooming of the yellow golden shower and red flame trees right around when schools celebrate graduations. Plus, Eryk shares ancient wisdom from Ben-Hur ("Row well, and live" – 1959) as he recounts his own dragon boat racing glory.

Leaders, we almost never examine the assumptions that underlie the scaffolding of the decisions we make.---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace w/John Hill & Jesan Sorrells---In this episode, the hosts dive deep into Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, exploring the novel's themes of sacred vs. profane worldviews, the challenges of re-sacralizing modern Western culture, and how historical shifts in meaning affect society today. They examine the influence of religion, technology, and literature on leadership and personal identity, drawing parallels between ancient struggles and contemporary moral dilemmas. The episode also addresses America's unique cultural experiment in pluralism, the role of skepticism, and the power of books to transmit ideas across generations.Book Title: Ben HurAuthor: Lew WallaceGuest: John HillHost: Jesan Sorrells---Time-Stamped Overview---00:00 Transformation of Western Society12:23 Introducing Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace24:03 The struggle of modern times38:52 Understanding your target audience52:36 Why I Avoid Politics Here55:36 Evolution from Ethnos to Race01:08:21 Hannah Arendt on the Eichmann trial01:16:01 Discussing morality without religion01:34:24 Balancing work, productivity, and purpose01:36:17 Questioning traditional approaches01:51:21 Discussing cultural criticism and religion02:02:44 Discussing sales motivation and beliefs02:10:01 Gen Z's religious beliefs shifting02:24:01 Embracing change and personal growth02:30:05 Meaningful conversations at rallies---Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air"  from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!---Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A young prince is stripped of his family, his freedom, and his name—and cast into chains by the power of Rome. Driven by injustice and fueled by hatred, Judah Ben-Hur fights to survive…unaware that a brief encounter with a man from Nazareth has already set his destiny in motion. Don't miss Part One of Ben-Hur—a powerful story of loss, vengeance, and the first stirrings of grace on the next Unshackled!

Dieses Mal muss es einfach klappen. Nach drei Jahren voller BoP-Missstände erwartet jeder, dass die 24 Stunden von Le Mans in diesem Jahr wieder spannend werden. Und die ersten beiden WM-Läufe vor dem Klassiker an der Sarthe lassen genau das auch erhoffen: Das Feld liegt so eng zusammen wie zuletzt zu den gewaltigen LMP1-Zeiten. PITWALK-Chef und Podcaster Norbert Ockenga ist in Le Mans vor Ort, war auch schon bei den WM-Läufen in Imola und Spa – und hat sich ein umfassendes Bild verschafft. In der ersten Folge der großen Podcastwoche aus Le Mans erörtert er die Besonderheiten zwischen Hypercars und LMDh – und geht bei einer Schalte live in die Box von Peugeot Sport der Frage nach dem Umgang mit den für 2026 neuen Reifen, den Unterschieden zwischen Qualifikation und Rennen sowie den Eigenheiten des Peugeot 9x8 auf den Grund. Als Gesprächspartner hat er dazu Emmanuel Esnault am Mikrofon – den Teamchef von Peugeot. Mehr zu den 24 Stunden von Le Mans, die dieses Jahr erstmals wieder echt das größte Wagenrennen seit Ben Hur werden könnten, lest Ihr auch in der aktuellen Ausgabe der Zeitschrift PITWALK: https://shop.pitwalk.de/magazin/127/ausgabe-84?c=6

Jeff interviews Ken Valles from Karate Plus! He also has a collection of artifacts from the Ben Hur film, and has them organized into his Ben Hur Supershow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Week's Panel - ElroyOMJ, FreakyRO, InigoMontoya80   Show Discussion - With so many amazing games coming out seemingly every day on the xbox that people cannot wait to hear discussed, the panel decides on an in depth discussion of all the ones that are no longer available to purchase.       Games Mentioned: ElroyOMJ - Turtles Quest, Sacred Citadel, A bunch of ACA crap and other delisted stuff FreakyRO - Warboats (not a game), King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder! (not an xbox game), and a bunch of delisted stuff (not available to purchase) InigoMontoya80 - Quantum Rush: Champions, Ben Hur, and a bunch of delisted stuff   ----- AH101 Podcast Show Links - https://tinyurl.com/AH101Links Intro music provided by Exe the Hero. Check out his band Window of Opportunity on Facebook and YouTube

Michaela steps into the ring with the "the Ben-Hur of karate movies," The Quest (1996), writer-director-star Jean-Claude Van Damme's ambitiously expensive passion project, that finds him on a globetrotting odyssey from the streets of 1925 New York to the hidden temples of Tibet to compete in a legendary, secret tournament. Listen as we pack our bags, log frequent flyer miles via pirate ship, elephant, and horse, wrap our knuckles and experience every fighting style known to man on this week's exciting episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Många av filmhistoriens mest kända verk har historien som tema – Ben-Hur, Gladiator, Ivanhoe, Braveheart, De tre musketörerna med flera. Andra filmer har blivit så ryktbara att de själva har blivit en del av historien och omgivits av myter, vilket gör det svårt att skilja sanning från bluff. Hit hör inte minst några av de stora Hollywoodfilmerna på 1940-talet, som Casablanca och Riddarfalken från Malta. I det här avsnittet ger vi oss i kast med några av dessa filmer och granskar deras historiska aspekter i detalj.Särskilt intressanta är de individer som förekommer i filmerna. Har de funnits eller inte? När vi tittar närmare på flera av dem visar det sig snart att förvånansvärt många faktiskt har verkliga förlagor. När Orson Welles skapade huvudpersonen i Citizen Kane utgick han från tidningsmagnaten William Randolph Hearst, som fortfarande levde – och som försökte stoppa filmen när han förstod hur nära förebilden låg.I andra fall är det mer komplicerat. Tarzan har en förlaga – men inte i form av en verklig person, utan som en litterär föregångare: Mowgli i Djungelboken nämns ofta som en viktig inspirationskälla. Zorro är, åtminstone delvis, knuten till legenderna kring den mexikanske banditen Joaquín Murrieta. Men hur är det med Ben-Hur, Röda nejlikan och d'Artagnan – har de också funnits på riktigt?I detta avsnitt av podden Harrisons dramatiska historia samtalar Dick Harrison, professor i historia vid Lunds universitet, och fackboksförfattaren Katarina Harrison Lindbergh om historia på film: vad är sant och vad är falskt?Bild: Ben-Hur-affischen från 1959, med Charlton Hestons Judah Ben-Hur i centrum och stridsvagnsloppet som filmens dramatiska höjdpunkt. Konst: Reynold Brown. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yoshi! This week Nando DJ and Diggins blast off to all three planets of the universe to watch the movie that inexplicably has Starfox, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. They nitpick the powers, the princesses, and of course the babies.   Recommendations DJ - Age of Attraction (series) Diggins - Pulse (movie), Gothic (movie), Ben Hur (movie) Nando - Invincible (series), West Coast Avengers (comic), Silly Silly Fun Boy (comedy special)   Plugs Mostly Nitpicking on Bluesky The Nando v Movies Discord Roses and Rejections Diggins' Substack - A Little Perspective All of Nando's Links   Mostly Nitpicking theme by Nick Porcaro Logo by Michelle Chapman

Anne Miller joins Dan, James and Andy to discuss beans, Blackbeard and Ben Hur. Visit nosuchthingasafish.com for news about live shows, merchandise and more episodes. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreonHead to www.squarespace.com/FISH to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FISH.

Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of gun violence, intimate partner violence, poisoning, and discussions of coercive control in same-sex and heterosexual relationships. Crisis resources are listed at the end of these notes.Historical ContextIn Indiana, public pressure forced an exhumation four months after Hattie's death. Organs shipped to Chicago forchemical analysis revealed large quantities of strychnine. Pettit was arrested and charged with murder. The trial in Crawfordsville drew journalists from across the Midwest. Lew Wallace — the author of *Ben-Hur*, a former Union general, and a member of the military commission that tried the Lincoln assassination conspirators — attendedregularly from the gallery. The jury convicted Pettit and sentenced him to life in prison at hard labor. He died oftuberculosis in 1893, the same day the Indiana Supreme Court granted him a retrial. Elma Whitehead, who funded his defense and fled the state to avoid subpoenas, was never tried.Lilly Duer was captured in Baltimore and tried at the Worcester County courthouse in Snow Hill, Maryland, in May 1879. She was housed not in jail but at the National Hotel across the street — jail being unsuitable for a woman of her standing. The jury convicted her of manslaughter. The sentence: a five-hundred-dollar fine and no prison time. For shooting a woman in the face.The InvestigationsIndiana, 1889: While Hattie Pettit visited a friend in South Bend, her husband moved into the home of Elma Whitehead — the wealthiest woman in the county, daughter of church patron David Meharry. Pettit proposed to Elma, and she accepted. When Hattie returned on July 12, she was poisoned with strychnine on at least three separate occasions over five days. The poison produced violent convulsions — the body arching, the muscles seizing, the face drawn into what the Victorians called the risus sardonicus. Hattie told her doctor she believed she had been poisoned. He did nothing. She died July 17, 1889. The official cause: malaria.Maryland, 1878:On November 5, Lilly Duer walked into the Hearn family home in Pocomoke City with a revolverconcealed in a specially sewn pocket of her dress. She shot Ella Hearn in the face. The bullet passed through Ella's lip, shattered a tooth, and lodged in her skull. Through the blood, Ella spoke: "Don't, Lilly, please don't. I'll marry you." Lilly fled to Baltimore disguised in her brother's suit with her already-short hair cropped shorter.The CrimesHattie Sperry Pettit: was a schoolteacher who married the Reverend William Pettit through church connections inNew York. In 1889 Indiana, teaching was one of the very few professional callings available to educated women, andHattie was practical, self-sufficient, and disciplined. She did not know that the man at the head of her table had oncebeen jailed for theft, had lied his way into the Masonic Brotherhood, and had used those connections to secure his ordination. The minister she married was a fabrication.Ella Hearn was nineteen years old in the autumn of 1878, the daughter of an established merchant family in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Quiet, gentle, trusting — she had graduated from a boarding academy where she shared a room with the woman who would shoot her. She observed what the newspapers called a delicate, unassuming grace. That grace made her extraordinarily vulnerable.The VictimsBoth cases are about desire that could not be spoken aloud and justice systems that decided the people who caused harm deserved more mercy than the people who were harmed.In a river town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, a nineteen-year-old woman is shot in the face by her closest companion— and through the blood and agony speaks five words that have echoed for nearly a century and a half. In the farming country of western Indiana, a minister poisons his wife with strychnine so he can marry the richest woman in the county — and the dying woman figures out exactly what is happening to her. No one lifts a finger.Season 40 of Foul Play begins a year-long journey across all fifty states, pairing two historical crimes per episode —connected by a single thread. Tonight: Maryland, 1878, and Indiana, 1889. Two women trusted the people closest to them. Both paid for that trust with their bodies.Crisis Support ResourcesIf you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence:-US: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233-US: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741-UK: National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247-UK: Victim Support: 0808 1689 111Our Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Easter probably called for a chat about the silent version of either The Ten Commandments or Ben-Hur, but no. I'm talking about a 1932 Ernst Lubitsch rom-com that's excellent with the rom, yet only smile-inducing with the com. Covering Trouble In Paradise also gets Miriam Hopkins, Kay Francis and Herbert Marshall on Have you Ever Seen for the first time. They're all well-served by the infamous Lubitsch Touch. Here a rich, pampered, unworthy fail-daughter (Francis) is set up to be ripped off by clever thieves (Hopkins and Marshall). But they're all likable, the romance(s) work great and you even end up rooting for all the characters, even though each of them could easily seem despicable. Lubitsch: one of the greats in this genre. So cue up Trouble In Paradise in this 730th edition of HYES, where I give you the info about some pre-Code lovin' and stealin' European shennanigans. Jot down some thoughts about classic movies and tell me about them. My email is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com", my Twitter is "@moviefiend51" and my Bluesky is "ryan-ellis." Also, tickle that subscribe button and then take some time to write a review and rate the podcast as well. Last thing? Follow me on Letterboxd: RyanHYES.

La tabarraque de hoy se la lleva Pascu con Ben-Hur. Hemos empezado a hablar sobre las cosas que siempre siempre hacemos en Semana Santa y Pascu nos ha leído la parrilla de programación de la tele. Y ya os avisamos: tenemos 7 horas y media de romanos a nuestra disposición para este viernes santo. 

This week, we're breaking down everything we watched recently and then debating the top 5 greatest movie villains of all time. First, we review a wide range of films, from timeless classics to recent releases. Tyler Johns gives his thoughts on Ben-Hur (1959), The Mummy (1999), They Will Kill You, and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, while Lance Taylor weighs in on Hoosiers, M (1931), Send Help, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. Some of these movies are easy recommendations, some are fun but flawed, and a couple get absolutely buried. Then we reveal our personal top 5 movie villains ever. Names like Darth Vader, The Joker, Anton Chigurh, John Doe, Calvin Candie, Nurse Ratched, Alex Forrest, and Godzilla all make the conversation. Who is the most iconic villain in movie history? Who is the most terrifying? And who deserves the number one spot? We also talk about a couple of upcoming releases worth watching, including The Drama from A24 starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, and the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy movie. If you love movie reviews, classic cinema, thriller talk, and ranking the greatest villains in film history, this episode is for you. Comment below with your top 5 movie villains of all time and let us know which movie we reviewed that you'd most want to watch next. SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Robert Ray comes on to discuss Ben-Hur (1959) in 4K for the Easter season.

Dana and Tom with 5x Club member and CLP contributor, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast), discuss Inside Man (2006) for its 20th anniversary: directed by Spike Lee, written by Russell Gewirtz, cinematography by Matthew Libatique, music by Terence Blanchard, editing by Barry Alexander Brown, starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Willem Dafoe.Plot Summary: Inside Man follows a tense bank robbery in New York City that quickly becomes a battle of wits. Denzel Washington plays a sharp detective sent in to negotiate when a group of masked robbers, led by Clive Owen, take control of a crowded Manhattan bank. As the police try to understand the robbers' plan, the situation grows more complicated. A powerful banker played by Christopher Plummer secretly hires a smooth and mysterious fixer, played by Jodie Foster, to protect a dangerous secret hidden inside the bank.Guest:Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast@petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and TwitterPrevious Guest on Gone Girl (2014), Parasite (2019), Fight Club (1999), Ben-Hur (1959), Up in the Air (2009), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), La Dolce Vita (1960), The Social Network (2010) Revisit, Pather Panchali (1955), Se7en (1995), Spartacus (1960), Rebel Without a Cause (1955)Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for Inside Man02:26 Welcome Back Peterson W. Hill05:17 Relationship(s) with Inside Man11:35 Who is the Antagonist of Inside Man?22:47 Plot Summary for Inside Man23:41 What is Inside Man About?28:32 Did You Know?33:06 What's Happening with Peterson W. Hill?38:48 Best Performance(s)54:15 Best Scene(s)01:00:32 In Memoriam01:02:29 Best/Funniest Lines01:05:06 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:10:39 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:18:57 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:22:37 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:27:25 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:31:41 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:34:31 Remaining Questions for Inside Man01:44:09 Thank You to Peterson and Final Thoughts01:48:02 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/inside-man-2006-ft-peterson-w-hillFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:Inside Man, Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, film analysis, heist movie, movie review, film legacy, character development, film impact Inside Man, Spike Lee, film analysis, heist movies, Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, film trivia, movie review, cinematic techniques, crime thrillersRonny Duncan Studios

Espido Freire deja las canciones a un lado para analizar este martes la serie canadiense Heated Rivalry. La colaboradora de Cuerpos especiales se ha dejado seducir por esta serie a la que ve claros paralelismos con Ben-Hur. Los mismos chicos guapos, la misma rivalidad desmedida y la misma tensión sexual. La diferencia es que en la película de 1959 se queda en el aire y en la serie actual se revuelve... ¡y  muchas veces!

Ginebras presenta su disco Cuando nada es para tanto, Espido Freire analiza la serie canadiense Heated Rivalry a la que ve claros paralelismos con Ben-Hur y Jorge Yorya trae la historia de Eurovisión. Además, La Patrulla Chiquilla comparte sus trucos para pasárselo bien en el recreo y en la sección Arden las musics se habla de grupos que empiezan con la letra P.

Check out this encore show from March 26, 2025 Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Movies (4:06) what are the dangers of movies the spiritual life Father shares a movie which he really enjoys (13:52) Sean - The Adventures of Robinhood from 1938. It's a very Catholic movie. Had a good impression on my life. Saw it when I was 6. Greg – Nefarious outstanding movie. Certain groups played it off as a horror film. It's good vs. evil. Some have avoided it because it deals with evil. The guy who did it also did God is Not Dead. One priest said every priest should see it for giving advice for confession. Mark - Calvary...Irish Film. 10 years old. About a priest who really lays down life for his flock. (22:47) Break 1 John - Of Gods and Men...French film. About monks serving souls in north Africa. Based on a true story. Barb - The Shack...about what it's like to be God and sacrifice your son. It shows God sacrificed his son as this guy sacrificed his daughter. Bring your tissues. (29:50) Nels - The Last Supper....newly released film. Emphasis on Judas in that movie. Miriam - 7th Heaven...1930's. Star5ring Jimmy Stewart. Unlikely love story ever told. Mention of God in the movie. He's an atheist and then things happen. My favorite movie. (35:43) Break 2 Roland - Journey to Bethlehem....nativity story. Silence...the story of the Japanese Martyrs. Ignition Martyrs (39:16) Matt - Beckett, and the Cardinal. Excommunication scene in Beckett is most powerful scene. The Cardinal being more recent. Pope Benedict was advisor for this movie. Came out when V2 was written. Patrick shares some movie recommendation from listeners who write in. Roxanne - The Most Reluctant Convert...untold story of CS Lewis. Very good. (43:02) Jean - King of Kings...1925. It's a silent movie and beautiful. Eric - The Scarlet and the Black. Based off the Scarlet Pimpernel. Hides thousands of Jews during WWII. I think it's a must see. Resources - Spiritual Movies: Babette’s Feast (1987) The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) Nefarious (2023) Calvary (Irish film) (2014) Of Gods and Men (2010) The Mission (1986) Arrival (2016) The Blue Kite (Chinese) (1993) The Shack (2017) The Last Supper (2025) The Chosen (series) (2017 – present) Seventh Heaven (1937) A Hidden Life (2019) A Man for All Seasons (1966) All That Remains: Dr. Takashi Nagai (2016) Journey to Bethlehem (Christmas) ( Nativity Story (Christmas) Silence (2023) Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) The Ten Commandments (1956) Ben Hur (1959) The Robe (1953) Becket (1964) The Cardinal (1963) Gattaca (1997) The Most Reluctant Convert: the Untold Story of C.S. Lewis (2021) The King of Kings (1927) The Scarlet and the Black (1983) The Sound of Metal (2019) Life is Beautiful (1997) The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) The Lord of the Rings (2001-03) Groundhog Day (1993) A River Runs Through It (1992)

Send a textWe sit down with Bill Hunt of The Digital Bits to unpack the Paramount–Warner twist and his thoughts on the merger's impact on physical media. We also discuss how replication bottlenecks and layoffs are reshaping the industry. Then we review Warner Bros' entire 2026 4K slate, their boutique licensing partners, and why there is an urgency to keep buying physical media.Purchase BEN HUR 4KPurchase EXCALIBER 4KFollow Bill Hunt on The Digital BitsLearn more about The Digital Bits PatreonMore purchase links: ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4KALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN 4K STEELBOOKSPEED RACER 4K Steelbook The Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases. As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv

Dana and Tom with returning guest, Kristin Battestella (A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies), discuss the layered Western, The Searchers (1956): directed by John Ford, written by Frank S. Nugent, cinematography by Winton C. Hoch, editing by Jack Murray, music by Max Steiner, starring John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond, and Natalie Wood.Plot Summary: The Searchers is a powerful Western directed by John Ford. The film stars John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, a bitter and restless Civil War veteran who returns to his brother's Texas home after years away. When a Comanche raid destroys the family and kidnaps his young niece Debbie, Ethan sets out on a long, obsessive search to find her. He is joined by his adopted nephew, Martin Pawley, played by Jeffrey Hunter.As the years pass, the search takes Ethan and Martin across harsh desert landscapes and through dangerous encounters. Martin begins to question Ethan's growing hatred and his true intentions if they ever find Debbie, now played as a teenager by Natalie Wood. The film explores themes of revenge, racism, and redemption, building toward a final confrontation that tests Ethan's humanity.Guest:Kristin Battestella - A Film Critic for In Session Film, Search Magazine, and Keith Loves Movies@kbatzkrafts on IG, @thereforereview on Twitter, Letterboxd, @kbatzreviews on YouTubePreviously on Ben-Hur (1959)CLP ContributorChapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for The Searchers03:40 Welcome Back, Kristin Battestella05:30 Kristin's Favorite Film13:22 Relationship(s) with The Searchers22:05 Plot Summary for The Searchers23:15 What is The Searchers About?28:41 Did You Know?34:41 First Break35:27 What's Happening with Kristin Battestella36:20 GMOAT Hall of Fame - February 202646:42 Best Performance(s)01:02:28 Best Scene(s)01:16:14 Second Break01:16:55 In Memoriam01:23:13 Best/Funniest Lines01:25:55 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:30:17 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:33:25 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:38:53 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:50:15 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:53:35 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:57:02 Remaining Questions for The Searchers02:01:21 Thank You to Kristin and Final Thoughts02:13:31 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, Threads, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-searchers-1956-ft-kristin-battestellaFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:The Searchers, John Ford, John Wayne, Western films, film analysis, cinematic legacy, film history, American cinema, classic movies, film critique film analysis, Westerns, cinema legacy, film history, societal attitudes, film impact, accessibility, film interpretationRonny Duncan Studios

In this episode, Alice interviews Professor Konstantinos Nikoloutsos, based at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, and Professor Lee Brice, from Western Illinois University. Konstantinos' research focuses on the afterlife of ancient Greece and Rome in the Western world, and several of his publications examine the representation of ancient history on stage and screen. Lee is a military historian, focusing especially on military unrest and indiscipline during the time of Alexander the Great and in the early Roman empire. He contributed a reflective conclusion to a collection of essays which Konstantinos masterminded, published in 2023 as Brill's Companion to ancient Greek and Roman Warfare on Film. As Konstantinos puts it, ‘Celluloid antiquity is saturated with images of combat'. In our discussion, we dig deep into how ancient war and peacemaking have been depicted in film from the 1960s to the present day. We track changes across time in the cinematic representation of ancient violence and heroism, in relation to developments in film history and contemporary socio-political contexts. Films such as Ben-Hur, Spartacus, Troy, 300, Gladiator, and Hercules are all unpicked; and along the way we discuss the ways in which they construct masculinity, humanise action heroes, stigmatise Others, and normalise war as a pathway to 'greatness'. We consider how political and military events have influenced the representation of ancient warfare on the one hand, and how films depicting ancient warfare have become commentaries on contemporary contexts on the other. Konstantinos and Lee also discuss the future of 'sword-and-sandel' movies, including the role that AI may increasingly play, and the real-world impacts of evolving trends in cinematic depictions of ancient warfare.We hope you enjoy the episode. For a version of our podcast with close captions, please use this link. For more information about individuals and their projects, please visit the University of St Andrews' Visualising War website and the Ancient Peace Studies Network.Music composed by Jonathan YoungSound mixing by Zofia Guertin

William Wyler's sweeping historical epic Ben-Hur is one of the OG blockbusters. It took home Best Picture for the 1959 Academy Awards, along with 12 other statues--making it one of the most awarded and beloved dramas of all time.This week, Earth's Mightiest Critics look at the story of Judah Ben-Hur (Charlton Heston), a Jewish prince who is betrayed and forced into slavery. His winding journey of vengeance and redemption lands him front and center with the most significant event in human history.Join us for a spoilerific look at Charlton, chariots, and the changing nature of blockbusters. We also make a case for this being a perfect film, and take your questions, comments, and SuperChats!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Ben-Hur (1959) trailer.Pick up the new Ben-Hur 4K UHD from Warner Bros.As mentioned in the show, Warner Bros also released a new 4K of All the President's Men! Check the disc out here.And listen to Ian and Don Shanahan's "Reelpolitik" review of the film from few years ago.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".

Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" mentions "Ben-Hur" for a reason—it was the cinematic event of 1959. In this episode of History Ignited, we explore the massive scale of William Wyler's production, the legendary chariot race that took months to film, and how it became the first movie in history to sweep 11 Academy Awards. Join us as we discuss why this tale of betrayal and redemption resonated so deeply with audiences and why it remains a pillar of Hollywood's Golden Age. Send a text

Sa carrière d'acteur est peut-être la plus belle qu'ait connu Hollywood ; mais qui fut, derrière Ben-Hur, Charlton Heston ?Entrez dans l'univers fascinant de Charlton Heston, l'un des acteurs les plus emblématiques d'Hollywood !

Tim Shearcroft,  CEO and Co-Founder of BP Silver Corp. (TSXV: BPAG), joins me for a review of the results from the first two drill holes of its initial eleven-hole Phase I drill program at the Cosuño Silver Project, located in the prolific Bolivian silver belt. Additionally, the Company is working on finalizing the title at their Titiri Project, located in a major under-explored silver belt with Tier 1 discovery potential.   The Phase I drill program tested four initial targets in the southern portion of Cosuño, selected as initial targets because they were outcropping, in an area that is covered by surficial overburden.  Drill Holes CO-0001 and CO-0002 were drilled in the Jalsuri target, a northwest-southeast trending ridge formed by a prominent mineralized structure.  These results validated that the lithocap at Cosuño is mineralized with precious metals and base metals.   CO-0001 intercepted 62 meters of 56.96 silver equivalent (AgEq), including 29 meters of 80 AgEq, and 4 meters of 150 AgEq CO-0002 intercepted 33 meters of 62.86 silver equivalent (AgEq), including 3 meters of 124.95 AgEq   The remaining 9 holes from Phase I will have more holes returned from the Jalsuri, Benhur, Pocalleta, and Pocañita Chica target areas.   We also discussed the potential for future drilling at the other portion of Jalsuri, and the Pocañita Grande targets.   We discuss the prospectivity of Bolivia for mineral exploration and exploitation, the handful of companies that have made solid advancements on their projects in country, and how the political administration has recently changed to become more amenable to foreign business investment and mineral extraction.   Additionally, their team is working with the government to finalize obtaining the title to begin exploration on their Titiri Project.   Titiri was staked over a large land concession containing outcropping mineralization historically explored by ASARCO.  This Project contains a 2.5km-long silver-lead-zinc zone, with excellent historical trench results, that was never drilled. Titiri is a very High Priority structural setting at the intersection of several major crustal-scale faults, along which multiple deposits occur.  There is a MOU in place with local communities, and they'd like to get on the ground for exploration in mid-2026.     If you have any questions for Tim regarding BP Silver, then please email those into me at Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from BP Silver Corp     For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:   The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/     Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Fritz Lang's Metropolis In 1927 Cinema was still in its relative infancy. Nearly eleven years earlier D.W. Griffith had established the "grammar of cinema" with his epic masterpiece, The Birth of a Nation. The subsequent decade would showcase spectacles (Ben-Hur, Intolerance), comedies (The Gold Rush, The General), and dramatic classics (Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, The Last Laugh). Cinematic Science Fiction would be attempted as early as 1902 with Melie's A Voyage to the Moon, however it would take nearly a quarter of a century for Sci-Fi to reveal its technical brilliance and possibilities with 1927s Fritz Lang masterpiece Metropolis. While an incredibly innovative, beautiful, and groundbreaking film, Lang's narrative (from a treatment and screenplay by his wife and artistic partner, Thea von Harbou), continues - or is the beginning - of the lazy and apologetic "White Savior" cinematic trope that has continued from Lawrence of Arabia thru Dances with Wolves, and most recently, Avatar and Dune. This week Mr. Chavez & I go back to the argument that we have made before and will continue to make regarding this insulting and problemtic cinematic trope. Each generation seems to want to tell its own version of this story without recognizing the inherent hypocrisy of a society and culture victimized by the elite while simultaneously needing to be saved by a blonde-haired, blue-eyed messiah (in this case a billionaire suddenly aware of his "mediator destiny" and responsibility to his "brothers"). Yes, we recognize the technical and production brilliance of this film, while at the same time being unable to ignore (or excuse) the obvious and insulting simplicity of its narrative. It is possible to simultaneoulsy admire and take issue with a work of art. Take a listen and ask yourself if you agree. Let us know what you think. As always, we can be reached at gondoramos@yahoo.com - Many, Many Thanks.  For those of you who would like to donate to this undying labor of love, you can do so with a contribution at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos - Anything and Everything is appreciated, You Cheap Bastards.

Christmas either came a little late or very early this year.

In this episode we discuss and learn some new things about the birth of Jesus; the shepherd's experience; the visit of the magi; and....Ben Hur?!?

The boys are back with a pre-Christmas couple of hours and talk about the validity of Gremlins as. Christmas film, Jesus popping up a few times in Ben Hur, green screen spoiling modern films and Bridgette Macron being a man. The lads talk about Neil Armstrong fake moon rock, the World Cup ticket fiasco, the pilot who survived Black Hawk Down, the incredible P Diddy documentary series and  horror of the 78th floor of the twin towers on 9/11 plus much much more….@ambitioniscritcal1997 on Instagram @TheAiCPodcast on Twitter

This week Harrison will review "Ben-Hur (1959)"#benhur #charltonheston #williamwyler #reelyoldmoviesJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-kQg1mJOVRRy6J53p4rbQ/joinSocial Media Links: https://linktr.ee/reelyoldmovies

BEN-HUR An aristocratic Jew living in Judaea incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Forced into slavery on a galley and made to witness the brutal persecution of his family, he survives, silently nurturing a relentless dream of vengeance. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Derek McCaw talk about historical fiction, intermissions, inner fat kids and the movie “Ben Hur” on this week's Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 1:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek McCaw talk about their inner and outer fat kids. 10:04 Craig, Elisabeth and Derek discuss "Ben-Hur" 47:30 Recasting 1:10:09 Double Feature 1:13:09 Final Thoughts 1:20:09 A preview of next week's episode "The Deer Hunter" Our next no-ender is the post-Vietnam drama "The Deer Hunter"

TITANIC A young aristocratic woman named Rose, suffocating in a rigid engagement, falls for free-spirited third-class passenger Jack Dawson aboard the unsinkable ocean liner - Titanic. Their secret romance defies class and her possessive fiancé as the ship sails toward disaster. When it hits an iceberg, their struggle to survive reveals love, sacrifice, and the brutal divide between those rescued and those left behind. Craig, Elisabeth and guest Ryley Brown talk about touchstone cinema, historical fiction, PCP chowder and the movie “Titanic” on this week's Matinee Heroes. Show Notes 1:20 Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley Brown talk about boats. 7:37 Craig, Elisabeth and Ryley discuss "Titanic" 1:08:03 Recasting 1:44:36 Double Feature 1:47:42 Final Thoughts 1:56:31 A preview of next week's episode "Ben-Hur" Our next no-ender is the biblical fiction "Ben-Hur"

durée : 00:52:29 - Le Cours de l'histoire - par : Xavier Mauduit, Maïwenn Guiziou - Film à grand spectacle, démesuré et impressionnant, "Ben-Hur" est le péplum par excellence dans l'imaginaire collectif. Immense succès populaire en même temps qu'un témoignage de l'âge d'or d'Hollywood, "Ben-Hur" est-il un film sur la Rome antique ou le reflet de l'époque qui le produit ? - réalisation : Louise André - invités : Laury-Nuria André Docteure en littérature ancienne, directrice artistique et experte historique à l'Arcreoz de Toulouse; Jean-Paul Thuillier Étruscologue et historien, professeur émérite de l'École normale supérieure

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