Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Kingsley

When the story of a movie’s financing and troubled post-production are more compelling than the movie itself, you’ve got problems. And in this case, you’ve got Desert Warrior, a 7th-century, Saudi Arabia-set — and financed — epic starring Anthony Mackie along with Sir Ben Kingsley and Sharlto Copley. Matt and Jordan review the Rupert Wyatt-directed curiosity, and use the film to recommend an American desert-set indie from the early 2000s and another (undeservedly) unloved Rupert Wyatt film. Plus, a listener request for “sad man” movies on the Criterion Channel, and a game that has Matt and Jordan remembering - or trying to remember - summer movies from the year 2012. Intro (00:00:00–00:04:10) Desert Warrior (00:04:11–00:31:57) Rec Seg! (00:31:58–00:48:14) Listener Request Seg! (00:48:15–01:08:01) Game: Mark My Words! (01:08:02–01:32:32) New to Streaming / Credits (01:32:33–01:42:15) Show Notes Now Streaming on Bazooga - A Filmspotting: SVU Archive⁠ https://letterboxd.com/samvanhallgren/list/now-streaming-on-bazooga-a-filmspotting-svu/⁠ Pre-Order Matt's book "Funny Business: The Old-School Wedding Crashers and Knocked-Up Virgins Who Changed Comedy Forever" (Coming October 6th):⁠ https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790241/funny-business-by-matt-singer/⁠ The Best and Worst Movies of Summer 2012 (According to Us) https://screencrush.com/best-worst-movies-summer-2012/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspottingSVU.com Follow Matt on Blue Sky: @mattsinger.bsky.social Follow Jordan on Blue Sky: @jhoffman.bsky.social Follow the Show:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvu⁠ Follow the Show:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/superpulse/⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/FilmspottingSvu⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Shat the Movies, we're heading to the White House with Dave (1993), where an ordinary guy who looks exactly like the president suddenly finds himself running the country. Gene and Big D break down Kevin Kline's double duty, the surprisingly sweet romance with Sigourney Weaver, and a political fantasy built around the idea that maybe common sense could actually fix Washington. Is Dave still a charming political comedy, or does its optimism feel completely insane today? Tune in and find out. Full movie info below: Dave (1993) is a political comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ving Rhames, and Ben Kingsley. Kline plays Dave Kovic, a presidential impersonator recruited to secretly stand in for the President of the United States after a medical emergency. What begins as a temporary deception becomes increasingly complicated when Dave starts taking the job seriously. The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay and became a warmhearted alternative to the darker political thrillers of the era. Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review: Savage House, a scabrous 18th-century comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy; Deep Water, a shark survival thriller; and 1979 sci-fi epic Meteor, streaming free on Tubi.Nights' resident screen critic joins Dan Slevin Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASSavage House (directed by Peter Glanz). Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy star in a scabrous comedy set in the 18th century as a social climbing couple prepare to host an important dinner.PAID STREAMING - AroVisionDeep Water (Directed by Renny Harlin). Survival thriller in which an airliner en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to ditch in the Pacific Ocean where the survivors must contend with another danger - hungry sharks. Starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.FREE STREAMING - TubiMeteor (directed by Ronald Neame, 1979). A star-studded affair about a joint USA and USSR effort to save Earth from an imminent extra-terrestrial threat.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

En este episodio les hablaremos de los estrenos de este fin de semana. Hay que tener cuidado porque, con el calor... hay un mega depredador que cada verano conquista la gran pantalla: el tiburón. Llega a los cines 'En mar abierto', una historia de supervivencia, protagonizada por Aaron Eckhart y Ben Kingsley, que sigue a los pasajeros de un avión que cae al océano y que deberán sobrevivir mientras un grupo de tiburones les acecha. Hay cine español con 'El último mono', una comedia protagonizada por Juan Dávila y Susana Abaitua que sigue a un exitoso gurú de las redes sociales que se propone conquistar a una comediante feminista en tres días; y con 'La ventana abierta', un inquietante thriller que reflexiona sobre la tecnología, la ausencia, la confianza y la fragilidad de las apariencias. Pero, si están en familia y les apetece algo para todos los públicos, los más pequeños también encontrarán una propuesta a su medida con 'La patrulla canina: la dino película', en la que los populares cachorros estarán acompañados por dinosaurios. Desde fuera de nuestras fronteras llega la francesa 'El síndrome de Rembrandt', un thriller de suspense que explora la desconexión entre la tecnología y el arte; y la islandesa 'El amor que permanece', un drama familiar sobre un matrimonio que afronta las consecuencias de una reciente separación. En 30 minutos les ponemos al día de todo.

En este nuevo episodio venimos con muchas cosas que contar. Hablamos de los estrenos porque, como todos los veranos, un tiburón llega a la cartelera estival: 'En mar abierto', protagonizada por Aaron Eckhart y Ben Kingsley. También hay cine español con 'El último mono', una comedia encabezada por Juan Dávila y Susana Abaitua en pleno auge de la "machosfera"; y 'La ventana abierta' un absorbente thriller que reflexiona sobre la tecnología, la ausencia, la confianza y las apariencias. Desde Francia llega 'El síndrome de Rembrandt', un suspense que explora la desconexión moderna entre la tecnología y el arte, y desde Islandia 'El amor que permanece', un drama familiar sobre un matrimonio recién separado. Pero hay otros muchos temas interesantes que analizar. Charlaremos con Rebeca Medina, primera coordinadora de intimidad en España, que ha venido muy preparada al programa para explicarnos la importancia de esa figura en los rodajes. Y, hablando de rodajes, nos hemos pasado por el de 'Hasta que los niños nos separen', de la directora Juana Macías. En televisión repasaremos la carrera de Ryan Murphy, que estrena su nueva serie, 'The Shards'. Y por si fuera poco... ¡nos vamos al espacio! Presentamos la nueva sección "La conquista del espacio", sobre cómo el cine ha reflejado los viajes y las misiones espaciales, y, en nuestras charlas de libros de verano, hablaremos del nacimiento de la televisión en España con Manuel Palacio.

¡Bienvenidos al Episodio 180 de A Las Muvis con Deribiu!En este episodio, Andrés Rojas, Rodrigo López, JP Chávez (y Drogu) analizan las últimas novedades del cine, los mayores chismes de la industria y sus reseñas de los estrenos más recientes.

Jacob and Jessica are back with a special episode — and Jacob is still working through some video anxiety. Meanwhile, Jessica nearly wore orange pants, and honestly that would have changed everything. This week's pick comes courtesy of returning guest Eloise Corvo, author of the Stone's Throw Mystery series. (Her sophomore novel Tunnel Vision is out now — go read it!) She recommended The Thursday Murder Club, the 2025 film adaptation of Richard Osman's beloved novel series. Eloise joins the pod before the guesses to talk about her new book, prohibition-era Chicago mob history in northern Michigan, her lifelong Halloween devotion, and why she dressed as Dracula for four years straight as a child. In the movie, four sharp-as-ever retirees at the gorgeously impractical Cooper's Chase retirement community (no nuns lived like this, Jacob insists) spend their Thursdays solving cold cases — until a real murder lands in their backyard. Stars Dame Helen F*ing Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, David Tennant in full snakey-hipped villain mode, Jonathan Pryce, and Tom Ellis, who may or may not actually know how to ice skate. The debate is lively. Tom Ellis, you are welcome on this podcast anytime to defend yourself. Did we guess correctly? Did we at least guess how many times Pierce Brosnan got to say “plonker”? Listen and find out! ⭐ Rate & Review Cluedunnit Podcast! Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cluedunnit/id1582713330 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PLXRlrkJFBTE6eE97YPwQ

Un volo da Los Angeles a Shangai precipita nel bel mezzo dell'oceano. I sopravvissuti dovranno resistere a un gruppo di famelici squali. A guidarli, il coraggioso pilota Aaron Eckhart.Pellicola estiva girata con estro e mestiere da un Renny Harlin redivivo, dopo i fiaschi dei due capitoli di The Strangers. Un film divertente, che consapevolmente non si prende sul serio, ma che ha i suoi momenti di alta tensione, con scene girate molto bene e personaggi che, seppur stereotipi, fanno il loro.Un piccolo gioiello nostalgico anni 90, che intrattiene e non annoia mai. Ben Kingsley ci lascia presto, ve lo dico...

In una settimana in cui Odissea di Christopher Nolan domina al botteghino, tra le novità in sala troviamo "Terapia di famiglia", regia di Arnaud Lemort, con Christian Clavier, Baptiste Lecaplain, Claire Chust, Cristiana Reali. In uscita anche "Deep water", regia di Renny Harlin, con Aron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Angus Sampson, Ryan Bown. Commentiamo queste due pellicole con il nostro Boris Sollazzo.Assieme a Giampiero Raganelli diamo spazio anche al cinema d'animazione giapponese con il film "A new dawn", scritto e diretto da Yoshitoshi Shinomiya.Si è concluso a Gorizia il Premio Amidei: qui abbiamo incontrato l'attore Marco Tullio Giordana, vincitore del premio per l'opera d'autore, con il quale abbiamo parlato del suo rapporto con la scrittura cinematografica e dei suoi progetti futuri.In chiusura di puntata, con Antonio Capellupo andiamo al Magna Graecia Film Festival di Soverato dove verrà celebrata la carriera del grande Lino Banfi.

Jay and Mark discuss the 2026 survival thriller Deep Water. Directed by Renny Harlin and starring Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, Lucy Barrett and a shark gang, the movie focuses on what happens when a gang of sharks attack the survivors of a plane crash. In this episode, they also talk about frisky sharks, Renny playing the hits, and beast-mode flight attendants. 

It's a very scary return for the CINEMA CHAIN GANG podcast! On this new episode, Nick and Andrew start and finish a chain with 2002's Spooky House! Take a listen! //THIS WEEK: Spooky House (2002), dir. William Sachs//CHAIN #40: Ben Kingsley → Spooky House → Mercedes Ruehl//Follow Andrew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cinema Frenzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // Follow Nick: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // Email Us: CinemaChainGang@gmail.com

Rachelle's book, The Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHJohn's book, Sort Your Property Out & Build Your Future: https://amzn.to/45l7n9MIn this episode John chats with Ben Kingsley, co-founder of Empower Wealth and the Property Couch podcast for a wide-ranging conversation. They touch on:

Lo scorso weekend a Wimbledon, durante le finali, ha attirato l'attenzione l'inaspettata presenza di Ali G, l'iconico personaggio di Sacha Baron Cohen, che sembra pronto a tornare in sala con un suo nuovo film. Intanto, è partito a Giffoni l'ormai tradizionale Film Festival dedicato al cinema per ragazzi (e non solo...). Tra le novità, è stato presentato "Oceania", la versione live action dell'omonimo film animato (noto in giro per il mondo con il titolo "Moana"). Cogliamo l'occasione per fare un viaggio tra i tanti (tantissimi!) cartoni animati che negli ultimi anni sono stati rifatti da attori in carne ed ossa. Warner Bros. ha pubblicato il trailer di "Digger": un Tom Cruise completamente trasformato interpreta l'anziano magnate del petrolio Digger Rockwell nel nuovo film di Alejandro G. Inarritu. Proprio in occasione dell'uscita del trailer, la rubrica "5 cose che non potete non sapere" è dedicata alla vita e alla carriera dell'attore. Infine, tra i film da non perdere al cinema c'è "L'Odissea" di Christopher Nolan, mentre tra le poche uscite della prossima settimana si segnalano "Deep Water", con Aaron Eckhart e Ben Kingsley e il francese "Terapia di famiglia" con Christian Clavier.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are Hollywood blockbusters, Netflix productions, and international filmmakers flocking to Hungary?In this episode of Best in Fest, we sit down with producers, studio executives, film festival leaders, and industry veterans to uncover why Budapest has quietly become one of the hottest filming destinations on Earth.From massive sound stages and medieval backlots to generous tax incentives, world-class film crews, and stories from James Bond, Rain Man, and modern Hollywood productions, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what really makes movie magic happen.Along the way, our guests share hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, career advice, hard-earned lessons about trust in filmmaking, and one truth everyone agrees on:

Welcome to PTBN Pop's Movie Review of The Day! Every weekday we will be reviewing a movie whether it be currently in theaters, featured on streaming or just a film that we hold near and dear to us. On today's episode, Steve Riddle is reviewing “Young Washington” from 2026 starring William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis & Ben Kingsley.

What better way to celebrate 250 years of America than by talking all about the father of our nation George Washington? There is no better way! Today, we're talking all about the brand new movie Young Washington and the early years of George Washington! We're talking Washington the land survey years, and his service in the French and Indian War! This movie stars William Franklyn-Miller, Kelsey Grammer, Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Mary Louise Parker, Mia Rodgers and was directed by Jon Erwin. Come join us, celebrating the early life of George Washington! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Check out The Wholly Roast use promo code RHP26 or Rhist26 Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #youngwashington #american #americanhistory #frenchandindianwar #georgewashington #virginia #angelstudio #americanrevolution #south #southern #film #warmovie #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "Young Washington". What are some of his thoughts of this historical war dramatic film inspired by the true story of the early life of George Washington starring William Franklyn-Miller, Mary-Louise Parker, Kelsey Grammer, Andy Serkis and Ben Kingsley? Check it out and see!Be a part of the conversation!E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Twitter @screennerdspodLike the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there)Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcastCheck out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcastBe sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!)Want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail!Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

It's Friday, July 3rd, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Ethiopian Christian convert from Islam attacked and forced to flee As a child in Gawo Kebe, Ethiopia, Taha Dinka faithfully attended the mosque and adhered to his community's Islamic beliefs. He never imagined his life would ever take a different direction, reports International Christian Concern. In 2019, Dinka heard the Gospel and decided to follow Jesus. He said, “When I accepted Christ, I felt peace in my life. I believed God had rescued me from darkness.”   However, the decision that brought him hope also opened the door for rejection, threats, and persecution. Soon after his conversion, Dinka began facing strong opposition from those closest to him because of his faith in Christ.    Dinka said, “People I loved turned against me, and some even told me I had betrayed my family and my religion. Others warned me that I would suffer or die if I continued following Christ.”   Christian converts from Islam in Muslim-majority areas often face violence and even death threats. In August 2025, Dinka said, “I was violently attacked and forcefully removed from my home because I had refused to renounce Christianity. The attacks left me injured and traumatized. I was beaten because I would not deny Jesus. At that moment, I realized my life was truly in danger.”  He was forced to flee in search of safety. In Matthew 10:22, Jesus said, "You will be hated by everyone because of Me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” House Speaker Johnson puts SAVE Act in budget reconciliation bill Here in the United States, On Wednesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is aiming to push the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, through a third budget reconciliation bill, reports NewsNation. Johnson's remarks came shortly after President Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a sweeping bipartisan housing package, saying he will not sign the legislation until the Senate passes the voter ID bill. The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and the presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. The bill passed the House, but has stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to oppose it, leaving it short of the votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Senate Republican Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has repeatedly dismissed Trump's calls to eliminate or reform the filibuster in order to pass the bill. Johnson talked to the president about adding the SAVE America Act to the National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA so that the entire bill including the funding of the troops and the SAVE America Act would only need a simple majority vote.  Here's Speaker Johnson at the Wednesday press conference. JOHNSON: “The SAVE America Act, as passed in February unanimously by all Republicans -- and that's components of the proof of citizenship to register to vote and voter ID when you show up to vote, that will be merged onto the [National Defense Authorization Act] and transmitted to the Senate as one bill. That's the most efficient, effective way to do it.” Call your two Senators at 202-224-3121 and urge them, whether they are Democrat or Republican, to support the National Defense Authorization Act which has the SAVE America Act added to it. Clarence Thomas: Birthright citizenship devalues what it means to be American citizen In a lengthy dissent, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took the majority to task for interpreting the Constitution to mean that citizenship is automatically conferred on anyone born in the United States, regardless of the legal status of the parents, Thomas argued that the ruling “devalues” what it means to be an American citizen. In the 6-3 decision on June 30th, the majority held that an executive order President Donald Trump issued on the first day of his second term violated the Constitution. The order directed that only children born on American soil to legal residents are automatically citizens of the United States. The Fourteenth Amendment states, in part, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” In his dissent, Thomas, joined by Justice Neil Gorsuch, noted as Trump previously argued, that the Fourteenth Amendment was passed in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War. It was in direct response to the Dred Scott v. Sandford Supreme Court decision of 1857, which held that blacks were not citizens. Thomas wrote, “Both the Civil Rights Act [of 1866] and the Citizenship Clause [of the Fourteenth Amendment] guaranteed citizenship to persons born and domiciled in the United States regardless of their race. Neither guaranteed citizenship to persons who were not domiciled in the United States.” He added, “Blacks were entitled to citizenship because they were Americans. They had no other homeland, owed no allegiance to any foreign power, and were subject to no other authority,” Under Trump's proposal, birthright citizenship would be limited to those with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Babies born to temporary visitors or people who entered the country illegally would not be citizens at birth, reports NBC News. Young Washington movie in theaters tonight On the cusp of America's 250th birthday tomorrow, Angel Studios* and Wonder Project release the movie “Young Washington” nationwide tonight. Watch the trailer. It follows the early life of George Washington as he transforms from an ambitious, awkward youth into a military commander. Facing class barriers, he secures a job surveying the Ohio Valley, only to stumble into the bloody triggers of the French and Indian War. Directed by Jon Erwin, who also produced the House of David TV series, the historical drama explores Washington's steep climb into Virginia's upper crust. William Franklyn-Miller, the 22-year-old British actor, portrays George Washington, Ben Kingsley portrays Robert Dinwiddie, and Kelsey Grammer portrays Thomas Fairfax. When setbacks shake George's faith in a kind, loving God, he gets angry. He tells his mother, “Providence placed me here. Why? For me to fail?” Focus on the Family says that Mary Washington, George's mother, serves up one of the movie's best lines. She says, “Failure is the tutor sent by God. If you don't learn from it, you fail twice. If you do learn from it, you've earned wisdom.” After George improbably survives a disastrous battle, a Native American chief—one who fought alongside the French—demands to meet George. His own warriors had George in their sights repeatedly. He claims they “never miss.” And yet, somehow, George stands before him, uninjured. The Indian chief tells him, “The Creator chose you. You have been shielded by the Spirit.” (Get the booklet entitled The Bulletproof George Washington by David Barton) Shortly thereafter, George shows up in Virginia Lt. Gov. Robert Dinwiddie's office with a bullet hole in his hat and a well-earned reputation for surviving impossible situations. Listen to the scene from the “Young Washington” movie. DINWIDDIE: “What happened, Washington? All those bullet holes in your jacket? How are you alive?” WASHINGTON: “I don't know.” Proverbs 16:9 says, "A man's heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps". The movie, Young Washington, dramatizes the events leading up to the French and Indian War, including the war's initial bloody triggers. PluggedIn.com warns that the film is not suitable for young children because there's plenty of fighting, shooting and chopping. And while none of it is particularly bloody or gory, it may come as a shock for those expecting a gentler “Christian” film. *Note: Angel Studios is owned by the Mormons also known as the “Church” of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Worldview cautions our listeners to remember that Mormons teach a false gospel and an unbiblical worldview. So, please be discerning in the viewing of any Angel Studios productions. 15-year-old listener from Eswatini, Africa sounds off Yesterday, 21 Worldview listeners took the time to send me an email about what they enjoy about this newscast. I'll be sharing their emails throughout this month. If you are one of the 21 people who wrote me, thank you! Eli McSeveney, a 15-year-old in Eswatini, Africa, bordered by South Africa and Mozambique, wrote me at Adam@TheWorldview.com. He said, “We listen to The Worldview in 5 Minutes every day, mid-morning, when we take a break from our homeschool over a cup of tea.  I love that I can trust the facts you give, unlike CNN. But my favorite part is right at the end, when you urge us to ‘Seize the day for Jesus Christ!' “Quinn, age 13, said, ‘I love how Mr. Adam McManus addresses the transgender issue.  He says a man, who is ‘pretending to be woman.'  And the regular updates on the persecution of Christians throughout the world is eye opening.' “And Bianca, my mom, said, ‘Thank you for your team's faithfulness in bringing us truth. We find that you help us make sense of the news, and we feel hopeful instead of distraught. 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Wow, it's July! We have a quick little episode to kick off the month and the second half of the year. Here's what we reviewed on the latest Breakfast All Day podcast: MINIONS & MONSTERS. The third Minion movie and the seventh film in the "Despicable Me" franchise is surprisingly hilarious, as those tiny, yellow chaos agents storm Hollywood and invent cinema as we know it. Lots of classic movie references for the adults in the audience and madcap hilarity for everyone, regardless of age. Allison Janney, Trey Parker, Christoph Waltz and Jesse Eisenberg are among the voice cast. In theaters everywhere now. YOUNG WASHINGTON. Before he was the first president of the United States, George Washington was a scrappy upstart with ambitions and mistakes to make. That's the point of this Angel Studios take on the founding father, set in 1755 Virginia. Starring William Franklyn-Miller, Kelsey Grammer, Ben Kingsley and Mary-Louise Parker. Coming soon to a middle school social studies classroom near you, but playing in theaters starting July 3. We'll be back on Friday with a review of "Enola Holmes 3," plus movie news. See you then, and thanks for sharing some of your summer with us. Subscribe to Christy's Saturday matinee newsletter: https://christylemire.beehiiv.com/  

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The Democratic Socialists of America appear to be in complete control of the Democratic Party in NYC, and they are not satisfied. This is only the beginning for them, and they are proud of it. The question is, what does this mean for the Democratic Party, and is it fair to now assume that the Democrats as a party are openly hostile to the United States?SPONSOR: Angel StudiosAngel Studios presents Young Washington, the untold origin story of George Washington at age 20, timed for America's 250th birthday and directed by Jon Erwin with Andy Serkis, Ben Kingsley, and Kelsey Grammer. Join the Angel Guild as a Premium member for the lowest price of the season and get two free tickets to see it in theaters this Independence Day.Join the Angel Guild at https://Angel.com/nick-----GET YOUR MERCH HERE: https://shop.nickjfreitas.com/BECOME A MEMBER OF THE IC: https://NickJFreitas.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickjfreitas/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NickFreitasVATwitter: https://twitter.com/NickJFreitasYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NickjfreitasTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickjfreitas3.000:00:00 – Socialists sweep three New York Democrat primaries00:05:17 – Who won, and how extreme their positions are00:08:21 – Chevalier's deleted posts: communism and anarchism00:10:10 – The left reacts: voters really do want this radical wing00:12:44 – No daylight between the DSA and the Democratic Party00:16:46 – Socialism, Marxism, and national socialism explained00:21:08 – Hassan Piker and the "decade of socialism"00:23:14 – It's not just New York: no moderate Democrats left00:28:02 – Stop pretending: win primaries and stop funding radical schools

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the upcoming feature film YOUNG WASHINGTON explores the untold origin story of George Washington before he became the Father of a Nation.  The film stars Ben Kingsley, Mary Louise Parker, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammar, and introduces William Franklyn-Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the upcoming feature film YOUNG WASHINGTON explores the untold origin story of George Washington before he became the Father of a Nation.  The film stars Ben Kingsley, Mary Louise Parker, Andy Serkis, Kelsey Grammar, and introduces William Franklyn-Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Pack your raincoat, surrender your sidearm, and whatever you do… don't go to the lighthouse. This week, 3 Guys and a Flick travel into Martin Scorsese's psychological thriller Shutter Island, where nothing is what it seems, everyone is hiding something, and Leonardo DiCaprio may or may not be the only sane person on the island. Don, Ken, and Jon break down the film's twisted plot, debate Leo's performance as Teddy Daniels, praise Ben Kingsley's eerie calm, and dig into the haunting visuals, unsettling needle-drop score, and all the clues hiding in plain sight. The Guys also explore the movie's big themes, identity, trauma, role-play treatment, conspiracy, and the gut-punch question at the center of the ending: does Andrew Laeddis choose sanity, or does Teddy Daniels choose escape? Plus, listener voicemails, trivia, final ratings, and enough paranoia to make you question whether this podcast is real or just part of an elaborate therapy session. So watch the cliffs and join us at Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane as we review Shutter Island.

Hoje vamos falar da série da Marvel menos Marvel de todas as séries: Wonder Man. A série de super-heróis com menos super-heróis já feita chegou ao Disney+ este ano para colocar o carismático Yahya Abdul-Mateen II como o Magnum do Universo Cinematográfico da Marvel. Trazendo de volta Trevor Slattery para o MCU, interpretado pelo Ben Kingsley, Wonder Man expande o universo colocando os bastidores dessa Hollywood onde os supers existem e possuem suas profissões que não salvar (ou conquistar) o mundo, por que não? Convidamos novamente Kadu Castro e Carlos Vázquez para batermos um papo com muita descontração e lembrarmos dos principais momento da série. Se ainda não assistiu, assista! Aqui vai ter spoilers. Sente-se na sua poltrona e... ação! Links relacionados: Carlos Vazquez está no Portal Mansão Wayne e você encontra as participações dele no Podcrastinadores aqui. O Kadu Castro está no Instagram, (X) Twitter e TikTok como KaduCastroHQ. Você acha todas as participações dele no Podcrastinadores aqui. Apoie a gente comprando livros, quadrinhos, blu-rays, dvds, jogos ou o que mais você quiser pelo nosso link da Amazon! Assim você também ajuda a manter o podcast no ar! Você encontra o Podcrastinadores e todos os seus participantes nas redes sociais: X (Twitter), Facebook e Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay and Mark briefly discuss (with no spoilers) the 2026 survival film Deep Water. Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Aaron Eckhart, Ben Kingsley, and a shark gang, the movie focuses on what happens when a plane crashes near a gang of hungry sharks. In this episode, they also talk about plane crash movies, pretty people, and Renny rankings. Enjoy!

Gene Simmons (KISS, Deep Water) joins us this week for a wide ranging and surprisingly tender conversation about the mother who shaped him, the bandmate he wishes he had saved, and the work ethic that still has him producing films at 77. Gene opens up about his Hungarian mother surviving the concentration camps, the moment he tasted jam for the first time in America, and why he believes the race only speeds up as you near the finish line. We also get into the painful truth about Ace Frehley, the intervention that should have happened decades ago, his new film Deep Water with Ben Kingsley and Aaron Eckhart, and the night in Belize at 62 when he dropped to his knees and finally came clean to Shannon. Thank you to our sponsors: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/inside Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee  __________________________________________________

Brenna and Joe wrap up Book 7 with a look at the 2002 Disney adaptation of Tuck Everlasting, starring Alexis Bledel and Jonathan Jackson (and his schwoopy hair!)The big change in the film is the focus on Winnie and Jesse's love story, as well as an updated time period (and no jailbreak!)Plus: Joe's movie-ruining factoid; Ben Kingsley's villainous performance; and why being abducted on a horse isn't the same as walking.Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> 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.

Lee and Daniel continue to pull on the post-Tarantino thread by checking out Paul McGuigan's "Lucky Number Slevin" (2006). This twist-heavy crime picture, featuring the talents of Josh Hartnett, Lucy Liu, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, and Ben Kingsley, just to name a few, has to be good right? RIGHT?? Lee also talks about some recent watches. "Lucky Number Slevin" IMDB  Lee on Bluesky, Instagram, and Letterboxd.   Listen to Daniel punch Nazis on the I Don't Speak German podcast. Catch Daniel on Bluesky and support his Patreon.    Featured Music: "Flute Opening" by J. Ralph & "After Laughter (Comes Tears)" by Wendy Rene.

Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island is one of the most rewatchable psychological thrillers of the 2000s, and on this episode of How I Met Your Monster, we break down exactly why. Set in 1954 at Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, Shutter Island follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) as he investigates the disappearance of a patient from a remote island asylum and slowly loses his grip on what's real. It's a film built on clues hidden in plain sight, unreliable narration, and one of the most satisfying twist endings in modern horror and thriller cinema. We cover the film's five monster reveals, the symbolism of fire and water throughout the story, Scorsese's visual references to Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss," and the real history of trans-orbital lobotomies that gives the film's ending its gut-punch weight. We also dig into the film's place in the Scorsese/DiCaprio collaboration, how it compares to Inception (also released in 2010), and why Shutter Island deserves more awards recognition than it ever received. Other topics include the psychology of trauma and repressed memory, the history of mental health treatment in mid-century America, the true crime case of Andrea Yates, the literary legacy of Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone), and how Scorsese uses classic filmmaking techniques — from Hitchcock-inspired direction to old-school rear projection — to build dread. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

Wonder Man season 2 is reportedly happening! But what does a second season of Wonder Man actually look like for the future of the MCU? Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will return as Simon Williams alongside Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, with co-creator Destin Daniel Cretton also returning after directing the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Join Jessica Clemons and Zach Huddleston as they break down the biggest implications, why a season 2 for Wonder Man, and where Spider-Man: Brand New Day fits into all of this! Sign up for a $1 per month trial at https://www.shopify.com/newrockstars We're back at the UCB Theater in Los Angeles on April 17th, come in person or stream anywhere. Tickets: https://ucbcomedy.com/show/new-rockstars-live-its-morbin-time Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Jessica Clemons Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producers: Gina Ippolito, Alex Berg, Patti Chambers Podcast Producer: Brian M Kim Post Production Supervisor: Joshua Steven Hurd Staff Editor: Abby Freel For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Marvelists spinoff Catholic Guilt, hosts Peter Melnick and Eddie Wilson kick things off with a little housekeeping: celebrating the official announcement that Wonder Man Season 2 is officially happening (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are coming back—yes, the bromance continues), geeking out over the brand-new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer that just dropped and is already breaking records, and sharing first impressions of the striking teaser poster for the upcoming Marvel Television Special Presentation The Punisher: One Last Kill (Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle returns May 12 on Disney+—get ready). Then it's time to dive headfirst into the Man Without Fear's long-awaited return. Peter and Eddie break down Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 1 – “The Northern Star,” where a hidden Matt Murdock takes the fight to the East River, infiltrating the cargo ship Northern Star to uncover and disrupt Wilson Fisk's illegal weapons smuggling operation. From the tense stealth action aboard the vessel and the dramatic sinking that strikes a blow against Fisk's regime, to the escalating political tensions in a post-martial-law Hell's Kitchen and the fresh moral dilemmas that hit extra hard for our Catholic-raised crew, they unpack the season premiere's high-stakes setup, Matt's ongoing internal struggle, and how the stakes feel even higher this time around. Expect plenty of Catholic guilt-fueled debates on justice versus power, classic Murdock self-flagellation, and the hosts wondering how Matt's faith (or lack thereof) is going to hold up against Fisk's authoritarian control and the shadows of his past. Plus, as always: spoilers, tangents, bad puns, and way too much enthusiasm for foggy New York rooftops and billy clubs. New episode of Catholic Guilt drops now—grab your rosary and your nightstick, folks. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is back in session.

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason shares his review of Project Hail Mary. Then he and Rosie break down the news that Wonder Man has been greenlit for a second season, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen and Ben Kingsley set to return, making it only the third live-action Marvel TV series to receive an additional season, alongside Loki and Daredevil: Born Again. Next, they discuss the recent announcement that Disney is backing out of a proposed $1B deal with OpenAI as the company shuts down Sora, its standalone video generation app. Finally, they wrap up with news that Sony is raising prices across the entire PS5 product line amid economic uncertainty and rising RAM and memory costs, as well as Netflix once again increasing prices across all of its subscription plans. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Nik and Charles Skaggs discuss "Yucca Valley", the Season 1 finale of the Marvel TV series Wonder Man, featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak, and Arian Moayed as Agent Cleary! Find us here:Facebook: Facebook.com/FandomZonePodcast Instagram: @FandomZonePodcast Bluesky: @CharlesSkaggs.bsky.social, @goldstandardoscars.bsky.social Email: FandomZoneCast@gmail.com  Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

EDITOR'S NOTE: In the time between the recording & posting, the Disney/OpenAI deal was scrapped, so don't "@" us. Friend of the show & Geekscape pillar Katie Hampton is back on the show with Jules, a movie starring Ben Kingsley and filmed in the gorgeous & proud state of New Jersey. It's *kind of* an alien invasion flick that Katie tricked James into thinking was a monster movie. You can follow Katie on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram. Check out her shows Napping Through Happy Hour and Christian Cringe wherever you listen to podcasts, and you can watch Katie & James on Geekscape News (usually a couple of times a week) and the Tutorial Guild: a Dungeon Crawler Carl Tunnel, alongside Jefferson & Aaron. You can find the Monstie Men on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠all of their links here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Geekscape Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Griffey and Dandino take a mental health break on Shutter Island. They discuss the film's big trick and how it plays throughout the movie, using movie star Leo to throw us off the scent, and the film's huge emotionally devestating finale. This is a bizarree blend of choices some refer to as lesser Scorsese. However on a return trip to the island you may find more to enjoy than you originally erased from your memory.  Synopsis: Two US marshals are sent to a mental institution on an inhospitable island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Emily Mortimer, Ben Kingsley, Max Vvon Sydow  Directed by Martin Scorsese Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod  

Sony didn't wait long to release the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer we've all been craving and oh, how it delivered! Unsurprisingly, the trailer now holds the record for the most-watched ever, garnering 718.6 million views in a 24-hour period. The new film shows Peter Parker banding together with familiar characters such as Bruce Banner and Frank Castle while he anonymously serves New York City as Spider-Man. Let's not delay - who wants to take a bite out of this big apple first?It's a three-for-one MCU week, with the announcement that a second season of Wonder Man is beginning production, and a title plus release date for the Punisher special presentation. All of the creatives behind Wonder Man are returning for the second season, including Destin Daniel Cretton as director and executive producer. Marvel announced the news with a social media post of the front of the script for the next season. Today, the film studio let us know that the Punisher tv special will be called “One Last Kill,” and is set to drop on May 12 the week after the finale of Daredevil: Born Again season two. So much here to bite off, what are we chewing on the most?Remember how all we can do is rave about Project Hail Mary? Well the box office agrees, as the Ryan Gosling-led film opened to $141 million globally last weekend, with $80.6 of that being domestic. In the era of sequel-verse, Hail Mary rivals only Oppenheimer for being the other film to pass this kind of benchmark that isn't a continuation of a franchise. No one here is surprised, but is the industry?Lightning RoundDisney has announced release dates for Lilo & Stitch 2 which is coming out on May 26, 2028, Memorial Day weekend, and Pixar's Incredibles 3, which debuts on June 16, 2028.Netflix has rounded out the main cast of the upcoming live action Scooby Doo series. Tanner Hagen will play Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson will portray Velma Dinkley and Maxwell Jenkins is set as Fred Jones, joining previously cast Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake. Paul Walter Hauser has also joined the cast as a series regular in an undisclosed role.Sonic the Hedgehog 4 has added Ben Kingsley and Nick Offerman to the cast in undisclosed voice roles.Sony Pictures has tapped Wonka director Paul King to write and direct its upcoming live action Labubu project, a film based on the popular line of toys. King will write the film with Tony Award-winning writer Steven Levenson.Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of the untitled Minecraft Movie sequel from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary.Chuck Norris, star of 1980s action movies like Missing in Action and the long-running CBS drama Walker, Texas Ranger, has died. He was 86.Netflix‘s live-action “Assassin's Creed” series will be an original story set in Rome in 64 A.D., the streamer revealed last week. The hotly anticipated series, directed by Johan Renck, has started filming at Rome's Cinecittà Studios. The series has also added Louis McCartney, Mirren Mack, Youssef Kerkour, and Sandra Guldberg-Kampp to the cast in recurring roles.“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” will end with its upcoming second season, Variety has learned exclusively.Disney has released the first full trailer for the upcoming live action adaptation of Moana which will hit theaters on July 10.Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali has joined the cast of season 2 of Task, a detective drama for HBO alongside Mark Ruffalo.Jumanji 3 has shifted release dates from December 11th to December 25th of this year.The HBO Harry Potter series showcased an official first look at the show via a photo posted to the show's official Instagram page. The image shows Harry with his back to camera donned in his Quidditch gear as he approaches the field.

Join comedian and pop culture expert Kristian Harloff on The Kristian Harloff Show for the latest "Stories For Today" – your daily dose of unfiltered movie news, Marvel updates, TV renewals, and Hollywood buzz with sharp wit and honest takes!In this episode, Kristian breaks down the hottest headlines:Avengers: Doomsday plans a major non-IMAX theatrical push – will Dolby, 4DX, and premium formats be enough to dominate the box office? Marvel's Wonder Man officially renewed for Season 2 on Disney+ – Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are coming back! One Piece live-action twelve-season talk resurfaces – could Netflix's hit adaptation run for over a decade? Jennifer's Body sequel update: Writer Diablo Cody confirms Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried are on board for the long-awaited horror comeback! Whether you're a Marvel fan, anime lover, or cult horror enthusiast, Kristian delivers the breakdowns, reactions, and laughs you crave. Perfect for anyone following MCU news, superhero movies, Netflix series, or upcoming blockbusters. Subscribe for more movie reviews, TV recaps, box office analysis, and weekly pop culture discussions! Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which story excites you most?#KristianHarloffShow #AvengersDoomsday #WonderMan #OnePiece #JennifersBody #MarvelNews #MovieNews #MCU #PopCulture SPONSOR: SQUARE:  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://www.square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod Please review the "AD" disclosure requirements based on FTC legal regulations here: http://ftc.gov/influencers

Try to avoid swearing at your excitement for the return of the Cinema Chain Gang podcast! On this latest episode, Nick and Andrew start a new chain and review Jason Bateman's BAD WORDS. Take a listen! // THIS WEEK: Bad Words (2013), dir. Jason Bateman//CHAIN #39: Allison Janney → Bad Words → Steve Witting → Dave → Ben Kingsley//Follow Andrew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cinema Frenzy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // Follow Nick: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ // Email Us: CinemaChainGang@gmail.com

DJ Nik and Charles Skaggs discuss "Kathy Friedman", the seventh episode of the Marvel TV miniseries Wonder Man, featuring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams, Ben Kingsley as Trevor Slattery, Zlatko Burić as Von Kovak, and Lauren Weedman as Kathy Friedman! Find us here:Facebook: Facebook.com/FandomZonePodcast Instagram: @FandomZonePodcast Bluesky: @CharlesSkaggs.bsky.social, @goldstandardoscars.bsky.social Email: FandomZoneCast@gmail.com  Listen and subscribe to us in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Two decades ago scientists sent a message to space... This... is the reply. This week we are joined by Eanna and Ande of The Queens of NC-17 podcast as MONSTER MARCH continues! Together we will cover 1995's SPECIES. After receiving extraterrestrial DNA from a mysterious transmission, scientists create a rapidly maturing hybrid who soon breaks free. As she embarks on her own mission, experts scramble to stop her before she endangers humanity.   Also this week: A ten thousand dollar toilet, Ben's time in the circus, and The Queens have their own version of the Step by Step theme. All this--and a whole lot more--on this week's episode of NEON BRAINIACS!! "More docile and controllable, eh? You guys don't get out much." ----- Check out our Patreon for tons of bonus content, exclusive goodies, and access to our Discord server! ----- Species (1995) Directed by Roger Donaldson Written by Dennis Feldman Starring Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, Marg Helgenberger, and Michelle Williams ----- 00:00 - Intro & Opening Banter 28:14 - "The Shpiel" 52:55 - Film Breakdown 02:34:30 - Stump The Brainiacs & Outro

Enjoy Stuff celebrates the 40th anniversary of the cult fantasy classic Highlander and ask the ultimate question: what would you do if you were immortal? Shua and Jay dive into the film's legacy, its unique style, and why it still resonates with fans decades later. Plus there's entertainment news, things we're enjoying this week, a look at Blade Runner 2049 for Sci-Fi Saturdays, and some awesome listener feedback!   News Harrison Ford receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at age 83, celebrating a legendary career that spans decades of iconic films.   Ben Kingsley has reportedly been cast in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 4, adding another acclaimed actor to the fast-paced franchise.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay has been enjoying the British comedy panel show Taskmaster, especially Season 19. Created by Alex Horne and hosted by Greg Davies, the series features comedians tackling ridiculous tasks and being judged with hilarious, often arbitrary scoring. The combination of clever challenges and unpredictable contestants makes it endlessly entertaining. Shua has been listening to the podcast "Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny" featuring guests Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk. Hosts Jonathan Frakes and Brent Spiner lead the conversation as the four legendary actors share stories from their Hollywood careers. The result is a fun mix of behind-the-scenes anecdotes and friendly banter that's perfect for sci-fi fans.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay highlights the visually stunning sequel Blade Runner 2049 directed by Denis Villeneuve. The film continues the themes and atmosphere of the original while expanding the universe in thoughtful ways. While its pacing can feel slow at times, it remains a worthy successor with strong ideas about identity, humanity, and the future.Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Movies!  This week the guys celebrate the 40th anniversary of the cult fantasy film Highlander. Starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown, the film tells the story of immortal warriors battling across centuries until only one remains. Shua and Jay explore the movie's unique style, memorable characters, and why its mythology captured the imagination of so many fans.   The conversation also dives into the film's unusual production history, its journey from box office disappointment to cult classic, and how the franchise grew through sequels and the popular TV series starring Adrian Paul. Along the way, the guys discuss immortality, favorite performances, the unforgettable soundtrack by Queen, and what it might actually be like to live forever.   Would you want to live forever? Don't lose your head. Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "There can be only one" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Send a textMarvel Television returns on Disney+ with a brand new series released in full - Wonder Man. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, bring a new dynamic not seen in the MCU yet as a struggling actor finds hope in a potential mentor.The pairing is an unlikely one, but it surprisingly fits extremely well. What did we think of the finale and the series as a whole? What were some standout moments? Tune in to our review and let us know what you are thinking of the show thus far! Please no spoilers in the comments as we have not watched the full series yet!We appreciate you tuning in!The ABINGERSSupport the show

Send a textMarvel Television returns on Disney+ with a brand new series released in full - Wonder Man. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, bring a new dynamic not seen in the MCU yet as a struggling actor finds hope in a potential mentor.The pairing is an unlikely one, but it surprisingly fits extremely well. What did we think of episode 7? What were some standout moments? Tune in to our review and let us know what you are thinking of the show thus far! Please no spoilers in the comments as we have not watched the full series yet!We appreciate you tuning in!The ABINGERSSupport the show

Send a textMarvel Television returns on Disney+ with a brand new series released in full - Wonder Man. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, bring a new dynamic not seen in the MCU yet as a struggling actor finds hope in a potential mentor.The pairing is an unlikely one, but it surprisingly fits extremely well. What did we think of episode 6? What were some standout moments? Tune in to our review and let us know what you are thinking of the show thus far! Please no spoilers in the comments as we have not watched the full series yet!We appreciate you tuning in!The ABINGERSSupport the show

Send a textMarvel Television returns on Disney+ with a brand new series released in full - Wonder Man. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley, bring a new dynamic not seen in the MCU yet as a struggling actor finds hope in a potential mentor.The pairing is an unlikely one, but it surprisingly fits extremely well. What did we think of episode 5? What were some standout moments? Tune in to our review and let us know what you are thinking of the show thus far! Please no spoilers in the comments as we have not watched the full series yet!We appreciate you tuning in!The ABINGERSSupport the show

Marvel's new Disney+ series Wonder Man is a sensible buddy comedy where Yahya Abdul-Mateen II plays a down-on-his-luck actor (with incredible superpowers) trying to make it in Hollywood, and Ben Kingsley plays his new friend with a dark past. Safe to say it's not what most Marvel fans are expecting – and that's a good thing.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Marvel didn't roll out a red carpet this week. No hype cycle, no countdown, no spectacle. They just quietly released all eight episodes of Wonder Man - and Jim Hill and Dan Graney think that choice says a lot about where Marvel Studios is headed. In this episode, the conversation turns to trust, restraint, and why some of Marvel's most meaningful moves right now are the ones they are making without fanfare. NEWS • Wonder Man drops all eight episodes at once, earning strong early reactions • Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to be framed as a major tonal shift • Daredevil: Born Again lines up a second season with Jessica Jones returning • Avengers: Doomsday rumors swirl, including unresolved threads from Deadpool & Wolverine • Marvel's expanding consumer strategy, including a high-profile Marvel Oreo crossover FEATURE • Why Wonder Man is one of Marvel's most intimate and character-first projects • Simon Williams, mutants, and Marvel's renewed comfort with narrative gray areas • The Department of Damage Control and what it signals about a changing MCU • Trevor Slattery, performance as survival, and why Ben Kingsley's return works so well HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Dan Graney - YouTube: @TheHubbubbery | Facebook: /thehubbubbery | Website: TheHubbubbery.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Save on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando tickets, sometimes up to 12 percent off, from the same trusted team behind the DVC Rental Store and the DVC Resale Market. Learn more at UnlockedMagic.com. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we review the new Disney+ live-action superhero miniseries from Marvel Studios, Wonder Man, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley, and Ed Harris. We discuss whether this new MCU character is someone we will look forward to seeing in future shows and films, and we debate whether Marvel is moving in the right direction with its investment in scripted television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WONDER MAN has landed on Disney+ starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley returning as Trevor Slattery bringing an actorly bro-mance that we didn't know the MCU needed! DJ and Roxy discuss the future of the character, what made this series stand out, and more! Will Simon Williams return for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY? Plus, the DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN season 2 trailer! Support!Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committeehttps://www.givemn.org/organization/Mirachttps://www.miracmn.com/More DJ!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrash⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More Roxy! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/roxystriar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers