Podcast appearances and mentions of Ben Lewin

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of scientific breakthroughs? Is the future of science at risk in the digital age? Like many fields, science is undergoing rapid changes in the digital era that could compromise integrity and innovation. As consumers of scientific knowledge, we all have a vested interest in an effective system. Join us in episode 99 as we explore the evolving world of science in the digital age, with insights from biochemist and former Cell editor, Ben Lewin. In this episode, you'll: Gain insight into flaws in the scientific publishing process involving peer review, preprints, and the "publish or perish" paradigm. Understand concerns over reproducibility, questionable research practices, and the influence of money in shaping projects. Learn how technology and A.I. are transforming science into a data-driven numbers game obsessed with quantity over quality. Don't miss this illuminating discussion on the complex forces that could undermine science in the 21st century. Transcript Takeaways 1. Science is not a linear, seamless process. Despite the perception of scientific progress as a smooth and consistent journey, it is often messy and characterized by zigzagging developments. The public needs to understand the principles and limitations of the scientific process to demystify the black box image of science. 2. There are emerging concerns about the influence of artificial intelligence, the shift towards "big science," and the potential lack of revolutionary ideas in scientific research due to the pressure to publish safer and more reliable work. Scientists are also at risk of becoming data-generating technicians rather than pursuing innovative questions and answers. 3. Criticisms have been raised regarding the hierarchy of scientific journals, the peer review system, and the prevalence of predatory journals. Despite its flaws, the current system of scientific publishing is considered the best available option for disseminating scientific knowledge. Resources Lewin B. Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and its Impact. Long Island, NY: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. 2023. Time Stamps (02:47) - Introducing Ben (06:33) - What we should be understanding about science (08:20) - Inside Ben's book, Inside Science: Revolution in Biology and Its Impact (10:04) - The art of presenting scientific work (12:15) - The pressure to publish in science (14:23) - His thoughts on how science should proceed in the future with publishing (17:51) - Ben's view on peer review (19:48) - His take on the peer review process (22:30) - His thoughts on the preprint problems during the pandemic (24:16) - The path for young scientists to get published in appropriate journals (26:26) - The key changes in scientific conduct that Ben's been able to trace (29:37) - Concerns in modern science (35:13) - Ben's key takeaways from Inside Science (37:09) - Highlights from today's episode Subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast! Don't forget to subscribe to the Write Medicine podcast for more valuable insights on continuing medical education content for health professionals. Click the Follow button and subscribe on your favorite platform.

Lewin brings these general principles to life by considering the history of the genetics revolution, from the discovery of the double helical structure of DNA to the sequencing of the human genome and the possibilities of gene editing today. History shows us that each period of progress in science relied on dogmas that often advanced but sometimes retarded progress, and that views of reality often changed suddenly and dramatically. Join us when Ben Lewin concludes by asking if the reductionist manifesto that has dominated biology for the past half century can continue to hold, on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large.

For centuries, science has been driven by human intellect. But what will science look like with AI at its creative center?While the world begins to grapple with the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence, its potential impact on science and medicine is fast becoming the subject of discussion. As the use of AI techniques to analyze data become more widespread, it raises the question of how long science and medicine will even continue to be driven by human intellect.But before we try to imagine the future of these fields, we need to take an honest look at how science and medicine are currently practiced. That's what Ben Lewin does in this book, covering everything from the "grant game" that doctors and scientists have to play (doing the research they think can get funded rather than the research they think will most benefit mankind), to the "publish or perish" mentality that permeates both teaching hospitals and universities (despite the fact that the papers are a "myth" in that they present the research process as linear even though that's not how science works), to the way politics can stall even the most promising fields of study (like stem cells, which keep facing roadblocks even after demonstrating the potential for building replacement organs).

FOR CENTURIES, SCIENCE HAS BEEN DRIVEN BY HUMAN INTELLECT – BUT WHAT WILL SCIENCE LOOK LIKE WITH A.I. AT IT'S CREATIVE CENTER? A NEW BOOK ANSWERS THIS (AND MANY OTHER) QUESTIONS. WE SPEAK WITH BENJAMIN LEWIN, THE AUTHOR OF: “INSIDE SCIENCE.”

Katie S. Sanders (www.katiessanders.com) is a freelancer based in New York City who writes about innovation, history, and fascinating people/things overlooked by history and media. She joined this podcast this week to discuss the enigmatic and mysterious Moe Berg, a long-time back-up catcher for five Major League teams in the 20s and 30s who later earned a Medal of Honor for his spy efforts for the Office of Strategic Services  during World War II. Sanders, whoThe documentary, "The Catcher  Was A Spy," directed by Aviva Kempner: https://spybehindhomeplate.org/The Ben Lewin directed motion picture "The Spy Behind Home Plate," starring Paul Rudd and Sienna Miller.The Nicholas Dawidoff book, "The Spy Behind Home Plate" is available at our Bookshop.org link below.Katie Sanders' article, "How Moe Berg went from playing for 5 MLB teams to being a US spy in WWII who thwarted Nazi efforts to build a nuclear bomb."Katie Sanders' article discussed in the episode on the spy Pierre Julien Ortiz.-->Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/tT8d3pVUsN-->You can support Hooks & Runs by purchasing books, including the books featured in this episode, through our store at Bookshop.org. Here's the link. https://bookshop.org/shop/hooksandrunsHooks & Runs - www.hooksandruns.comHooks & Runs on TikTok -  https://www.tiktok.com/@hooksandrunsHooks & Runs on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thehooksandrunsAndrew Eckhoff on Tik TokLink: https://www.tiktok.com/@hofffestRex von Pohl (Krazy Karl's Music Emporium) on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/people/Krazy-Karlz-Music-Emporium/100063801500293/ Music: "Warrior of Light" by ikolics (Premium Beat)  

Danielle Macdonald was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. At the age of 18, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. Audiences know Danielle for her breakout role as ‘Patti' in Fox Searchlight's PATTI CAKE$as well as the title character opposite Jennifer Aniston in DUMPLIN'. She also stars in the romantic comedy FALLING FOR FIGARO from director Ben Lewin which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in the Industry Selects section. Macdonald stars alongside Jamie Dornan in the new HBO Max Thriller THE TOURIST. The series also debuted internationally on Stan in Australia and on BBC in the UK to rave reviews. Macdonald also won the Breakthrough Actor award for her role in THE TOURIST at the Edinburgh TV Festival's TV awards. The series recently got picked up for a second season and set to start production in April. Audiences can also seeMacdonald as a guest lead in Rian Johnson's new Peacock anthology series POKER FACE alongside Natasha Lyonne. Macdonald also appeared opposite Sandra Bullock in Netflix's runaway hit, BIRD BOX. Additionally, she appeared in Fox Searchlight's Oscar-winning short film, SKIN, opposite Jonathan Tucker. She also appearedin the feature version of A24's SKIN, with Jamie Bell, as well asPARADISE HILLS with Emma Roberts and Awkwafina. Jess and Jenn dive into Danielle's journey as an actor, how she prepares for her roles and the kinds of projects she's looking forward to taking on in the future. - Coffee with Casting - Danielle's Whine of the Week - How Danielle Prepares for Her Work - Danielle's Origin Story - Embracing the industry in the U.S. - Handling the Heartbreak of Losing Jobs - Finding the Right Representation - The Sundance Director's Lab - PattiCake$ - The Casting of Dumplin' - Trusting Your Gut When Picking Projects - Falling for Figaro - Working with Jamie Dornan - Danielle's Dream Role - The Multi-Layered Issue of Self-Tapes & Zooms Resources - Danielle's IMDB Danielle's Instagram ──────────────────────────── ⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠ Watch the ⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠ Learn More About ⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsycastingpodcast/message

Ben Lewin is an Australian writer and director. Despite contracting Polio at the age of 6, he's had a long and distinguished career in both TV and film. His TV credits include Rafferty's Rules and his best known films include Paperback Romance (1994) and The Sessions (2012), which starred John Hawkes and Helen Hunt, receiving an eye-watering number of award nominations.

Director Nick Hamm discusses his new film, Gigi & Nate, with fellow director Ben Lewin in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, Hamm speaks about why he decided to take on the project, his approach to the rehearsal process, and the effect of Covid-19 on the production. Based on true events, the film tells the story of Nate Gibson, a young man whose life is turned upside down after he suffers a near-fatal accident. Although moving forward seems impossible, he finds much needed hope with the assistance of Gigi, a curious and intelligent monkey trained to assist Nate with his basic needs. Please note: spoilers are included. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/Events/2022/October2022/GigiAndNate_QnA_0922.aspx

In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the loss of David Warner, the latest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever trailer and Peter Dinklage joining the new Hunger Games prequel. Plus hear James' recommendation for the week. Then Eden chats with Australian director and writer Ben Lewin on how he quit being barrister to study film, finding recognition in Hollywood after The Sessions with Helen Hunt and directing his new opera-based comedy drama Falling for Figaro.

Uplifting, beautiful Falling for Figaro, is irresistible, Directed by Ben Lewin, the man behind one of my reasonably unknown, favourite films ever, The Favor, The Watch and the Very Big Fish (1992). Ben talks with movie analyst Shane, recalling making Figaro and casting Dani. 

Every Sunday morning we chat with movie buff Shane A. Bassett to get you up to speed with everything you should be watching at the movies and on streaming platforms. Luke Grant spoke with Shane about this week's recommendations: Falling for Figaro Infinite Storm Phantom of the Opera And a bonus exclusive interview with Falling for Figaro director Ben Lewin, on filming in icy cold Scotland, and working with Australian lead actress Danielle MacDonald. Make sure to follow Shane on Twitter so you never miss any movie news.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's rare that one gets to speak with a true raconteur. It's a fitting description for Ben Lewin.His film "The Favour, The Watch and The Very Big Fish" with Jeff Goldblum and Bob Hoskins was one of the seeds that began my journey into watches. Featuring a JLC Reverso, it showed that watches could be something more than just a tool for telling the time. We refer quite a bit to his 2002 documentary "Hollywood Gold", linked to below, which beautifully captures the characters in the Hollywood watch and jewellery scene at the time.The L.A. based Australian film maker, watch trader, and story teller extraordinaire joined me to discuss what motivates people to collect watches, some of the amazing pieces Ben has come across, and to tell some of the most incredible tales of watch trading you'll hear anywhere.If you enjoy the FineWatches podcast, please rate and review! It helps us reach more people and is greatly appreciated.You can find " Hollywood Gold" here: Watch on YouTubeWe'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, and who or what you'd like to hear next. You can reach me any time on Instagram @finewatchesau or via email hello@finewatches.com.auMore content: www.finewatches.com.au

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with writer/director Ben Lewin and producer Judi Levine of the Oscar-nominated film "The Sessions" about their new romantic comedy "Falling for Figaro," now in movie theaters and on demand. The film stars Danielle Macdonald ("Patti Cake$," "Dumplin'") about an aspiring opera singer.

J comme Jouir. Et si on parlait de sexualité des personnes en situation de handicap?On en parle:Marcel Nuss, autour du handicap et de la sexualité:https://www.dunod.com/sciences-humaines-et-sociales/handicaps-et-sexualitesThe Sessions, un film réalisé par Ben Lewin en 2013:https://www.senscritique.com/film/The_Sessions/8109729/vodGabrielle, un film réalisé par Louise Archambault en 2013:https://www.universcine.com/films/gabrielleAbonnez-vous, partagez et parlez-en autour de vous, et surtout, n'hésitez pas à me contacter pour vos retours sur mon Insta @mastuvu.podcast https://www.instagram.com/mastuvu.podcast/Merci à Alexandre Teneze pour la musique de générique créée par ses soins! Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.

Matt West and Andrew Cartmel discuss "Please Stand By", in which a young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her 500-page manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition at Paramount Pictures.

Despite the apparently heavy subject of disabled people and prostitutes (a dinner table classic), director Ben Lewin's wonderful and under-seen film is full of warmth and easy to get sucked into, thanks to awards worthy central performances from John Hawkins and Helen Hunt (!!!!).

The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) Directed by Ben Lewin. A Boston Red Sox player in search of a Nazi scientist in World War II.

The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) Directed by Ben Lewin. A Boston Red Sox player in search of a Nazi scientist in World War II.

On today's episode, host Tom Breen and New Haven Independent reporter Allan Appel review two movies: THE CATCHER WAS A SPY, Ben Lewin's new biopic of professional baseball player-turned-WWII spy Moe Berg, and WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?, about the Fred Rogers and the legendary PBS children's program, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

A fascinating look behind the scenes of the making this award-winning film, including great stories about working with the amazing cast, including, Paul Rudd, SiennaMiller, Paul Giamatti, Guy Pearce and others. Lewin also reveals never-before-heard stories about the amazing true life story behind this film.

You might want to call this episode of BEHIND THE LENS, "Six Degrees of Separation of Paul Rudd" as all of our filmmakers today are connected to Paul Rudd. . .and let's not forget that Paul Rudd has two films currently out in theatres and/or on VOD and digital – THE CATCHER WAS A SPY and "Ideal Home" – with one of the most anticipated films of the year opening up this week – ANT-MAN AND THE WASP! First up, we dive into the quantum realm of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP and hear a bit from writer/director PEYTON REED as he talks about the award-worthy editing of the film as cast and crew traverse the streets of San Francisco, going from micro to macro to huge and back again, wth rapier precision and edge of your seat intensity. And you'll hear film critic debbie elias' take on the heartfelt family humor filling the film. (Come on! Who doesn't love silly dad jokes!) Then we move into some world history and particularly that of WWII and the story of former baseball player, Moe Berg, with THE CATCHER WAS A SPY. A multi-degreed intellectual, fluent in at least 12 languages, Berg was solicited by the OSS and tasked with uncovering the truth about German physicist and 1932 Nobel Prize winner Werner Heisenberg and whether he was developing the atom bomb for the Nazis. If Berg believed Heisenberg was close to achieving the impossible, his mission was to kill him. The US, of course, was deep into The Manhattan Project. With a script by "Saving Private Ryan" scribe Robert Rodat, and Paul Rudd in the starring role as Moe Berg, take a listen to our exclusive interview with director BEN LEWIN ("The Sessions", "Please Stand By") as he goes in-depth on THE CATCHER WAS A SPY talking everything from history to casting to production design to locations to expanding his own directorial skills with battle sequencing and multi-camera lensing, and a personal favorite, getting to play with a real Sherman tank. A fascinating conversation about a fascinating film. THE CATCHER WAS A SPY is in theatres and On Demand. A "Must See Film." As a side note, a documentary on Moe Berg from Aviva Kempner is in the works and anticipated to hit the festival circuit in 2019. As Paul Rudd himself said to me last week, "Can you believe it? Isn't this story something? Isn't [Moe] an interesting guy?" Absolutely. Lastly, we take a look at UNDER THE TREE. From Icelandic writer/director HAFFSTEIN GUNNAR SIGURDSSON (whose first film "Either Way" was remade by David Gordon Green as "Prince Avalanche" starring Paul Rudd), UNDER THE TREE is a dark dark comedy about what being neighborly is all about. . .or not. At its heart, a metaphor for war and geopolitical conflict, listen as Haffstein talks not only about story development, but casting "The Tree." Yes, filmmakers, there was tree casting. Take a listen and learn all about it! http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

Adnan reviews Incredibles 2 (3:48), ranks his Top 10 Father-Son films (7:38), and chats with director Ben Lewin (19:39).

In this episode, Joel Manzer interviews Ben Lewin, who directed the film"Please Stand By" - Starring Dakota Fanning. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autisable/support

In his introduction speech prior to the premiere of "The Catcher Was a Spy," Sundance Director of Programming John Cooper described the film’s director Ben Lewin as the “nicest director you'll ever meet.” When you’ve got four decades of dealing with the chaos of filmmaking under your belt and can still be described as such, you know you must be doing something right. While Lewin may describe his career as a “career built on accidents,” in reality, it is his attitude and personality that keep people coming with projects again and again. The greatest lessons Lewin’s learned don’t come from a technical, professional or even filmmaking level. They’re personal lessons. These are the type which help to maintain a working personality, sanity, level-headedness and leadership when the shit around you has hit the fan. His philosophy is to stay positive, especially between projects. Everyone knows it's hard to make a movie, so why gripe about it? "The Catcher Was a Spy" is a film that not only Lewin, but Hollywood at large, has been trying to bring to the big screen for years. It tells the story of Moe Berg, a queer Jewish major league baseball player, who was hired by the US government during WWII as a spy. His mission: to kill Werner Heisenberg before he could finish creating the Atomic Bomb for the Nazis. While it may sound absurd, the story is one hundred percent true. The film made its premiere at Sundance where No Film School's Jon Fusco sat down with Lewin to discuss his career, coping with the post-production blues, and most importantly, how to maintain your sanity when making a living as a director.

BEHIND THE LENS just keeps on rolling along as we welcome MARIO VAN PEEPLES and LISA FRANCE to this week's show. A powerhouse in the industry, writer/director/actor/producer MARIO VAN PEEPLES is live talking about his latest series on SyFy Channel- SUPERSTITION. A riveting chilling thriller, you'll enjoy hearing Mario talk about creating the series' big screen feel with exemplary production values, complex characters, and fascinating storylines steeped in historical fact and legend. With the Season One finale just aired, the fate of Season Two hangs in the balance with a rapidly growing fanbase. Involved at every level of production (including directing 8 episodes), it's a joy to hear Mario talk about this incredible journey from script to screen. Then pro basketball player turned stuntwoman turned filmmaker LISA FRANCE joins us talking about her new documentary ROLL WITH ME. Fresh off a successful showing at Slamdance, as you will learn in this conversation with Lisa, ROLL WITH ME is the very definition of guerrilla filmmaking as Lisa and a ragtag skeleton crew embark on a cross-country journey with the film's subject Gabriel Cordell who is attempting a 3000 mile roll from Santa Monica, California to Long Island, New York. But this isn't just any journey. Cordell is a paraplegic, recent drug-addict, and is riding his wheelchair across the country. While moviegoers will be gobsmacked on hearing Lisa talk about the filmmaking journey, filmmakers will find Lisa's experience particularly inspiring as she goes in-depth talking about securing equipment, financing, and yes, editing 4000 hours of footage. But before our special guests come onboard, hear director BEN LEWIN talk about his latest film, PLEASE STAND BY, starring Dakota Fanning. (Lewin previously directed Helen Hunt to an Oscar nomination for her work in the Lewin written/directed "The Sessions" co-starring John Hawkes.) Written by Michael Golamco, PLEASE STAND BY is the story of a young autistic girl who experiences the world on her own (with her dog Pete) for the first time as she heads to Los Angeles to hand deliver a "Star Trek" script contest submission. In today's exclusive clips, you'll hear Ben talk about what led him to this story and the film's visual tone. http://behindthelensonline.net http://eliasentertainmentnetwork.com

From Sundance, I interview director Ben Lewin of The Catcher Was A Spy movie, featuring Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti, about the life of Moe Berg. I also interview actor Hiroyuki Senada, review the movie Lizzie starring Chloe Sevigny and Kristen Stewart, and dish on The Game Changers premiere after-party. For more information or to view the video, visit TheDinnerParty.tv/Podcast .

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in an attempt to submit her manuscript to a "Star Trek" writing competition. Check out my interview with director of Please Stand By - Ben Lewin and my review of this movie.  Finally, here is the link to my survey. By filling this out, you are truly supporting me and this podcast. 

Welcome to the latest installment of The worn&wound Podcast. On the heels of a successful launch of their new series of GMTs, Farer co-founders Paul Sweetenham and Ben Lewin join us for today's episode to discuss their young brand, how it came to be, their inspirations, and what the future may hold in store.  For more coverage of your favorite watches check us out on www.wornandwound.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. For a great assortment of American-made watch straps and other accessories, head on over to shop.wornandwound.com. And if you like what you hear, leave us a review on iTunes. Also, don't forget to shoot us an email at info@wornandwound.com or message us on any of our social media accounts to ask us a question or suggest a topic for future discussion.   Enjoy!

Ken and Todd tackle Ben Lewin’s The Sessions. Can a priest ever give you permission to sin? Does calling something therapy change what it is? Is God a bully who hates us and wants us to be miserable? Is it possible to be compassionate while still having standards?

Ken and Todd tackle Ben Lewin’s The Sessions. Can a priest ever give you permission to sin? Does calling something therapy change what it is? Is God a bully who hates us and wants us to be miserable? Is it possible to be compassionate while still having standards?

Opposing development. The one and only William H Macey solves a Double Feature problem. Ben Lewin, Mark O’Brien, and The Sessions. A serious conversation about this outlandish plot. John Hawks, humor, and playing someone with a disability. Sex surrogates. How … Continue reading →

SEX SURROGACY, DISABILITY & JUICY BEHIND-THE-SCENES DETAILS! "The Sessions" writer/director/powerhouse Ben Lewin & sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen Greene talk live on-stage with Sandra on the making of the movie, with a special after-interview with Cheryl on the ins & outs of her hands-on work. TOPICS: Funding the film, Being "Differently Abled," Cheryl's relationships, How to Find a Sex Surrogate, Lots of Film Making Talk, John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, Sandra's William H Macy Crush & the Difference Between a Sex Surrogate & "a Hooker."  Cheryl Cohen Greene is a Certified Sexologist, with a doctorate in Human Sexuality, a 20 year member of the San Francisco Sex Information Training Staff, and have been a surrogate partner for over 30 years. I have helped hundreds of men, women and couples overcome the most common obstacles to good sex and deep intimacy. As a surrogate partner I take a hands-on approach to addressing anxiety, body-image issues, sexual dysfunction, communication difficulties, and other common problems that hinder intimacy. I am also an expert on alternative sexual lifestyles and safer sex. I have appeared on Larry King Live and other major media and have spoken at events, conferences, and colleges across the country. Ben Lewin's career as a writer and director is spread across three continents and includes award-winning documentaries, feature films, TV movies, mini-series and episodic programs. Born in Poland in 1946, he migrated to Australia with his family in 1949. As a young man, Lewin showed great passion for photography and creative writing, and also studied and practiced law. His breakthrough project as a writer/director was The Case of Cruelty to Prawns, a comedy-drama that won the Best Television Film Award at the prestigious Melbourne Film Festival. Ben Lewin is best known in the US as the writer and director of comedy features; Paperback Romance, a love story about slightly damaged people starring Anthony LaPaglia and Gia Carrides, and the messianic farce The Favor, the Watch and the Very Big Fish, starring Bob Hoskins, Jeff Goldblum and Natasha Richardson. 

With Mark Lawson. Columnist Bel Mooney reviews The Sessions, a film based on the true story of poet and journalist Mark O'Brien. O'Brien was paralysed by polio as a boy and at the age of 38 set out to finally lose his virginity with the help of a sex-worker. The Sessions is directed by Ben Lewin who himself is a survivor of childhood polio. The Kennedy dynasty is the focus of a new documentary Ethel, in which Ethel Skakel gives a candid interview about life with her late husband Robert Kennedy. The couple married in 1950, and the film charts their married life together and beyond, including the McCarthy hearings, Vietnam, John F Kennedy's election as president and his assassination, and Bobby own's assassination in 1963. Mark Damazer reviews the HBO documentary. Francesca Segal, who won the Costa First Novel Award for The Innocents, inspired by Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence, discusses her novel which tells the story of the relationship between Adam and Rachel who live in the Jewish community of north-west London. No Quarter is the latest offering from 26-year-old playwright Polly Stenham. The play is the conclusion to a trilogy which began with That Face, her multi-award-winning debut written when she was just 19. The playwright reflects on how, like the other two plays in the trilogy, No Quarter examines the damaging impact of dysfunctional parent-child relationships. Producer Stephen Hughes.

Ken and Todd tackle Ben Lewin's The Sessions. Can a priest ever give you permission to sin? Does calling something therapy change what it is? Is God a bully who hates us and wants us to be miserable? Is it possible to be compassionate while still having standards? SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro, summary. "Not a prostitute." 05:15 - "God will give you a pass on this one..." 11:32 - Erring on the side of love. 14:20 - Sinning against conscience and Mark's religious life. 23:00 - Of course sex has consequences. 29:00 - The great hubris of intellectualization. 31:00 - Overall assessment. DON'T FORGET: You can contact us by emailing thethinplace@filmgeekradio.com. Thanks for listening!

Polio survivor/director Ben Lewin's film on a man in an iron lung who wants to lose his virginity...