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A charlatan. A swindler. A quack. This dizzy broad was a lot of things, including a convicted serial killer. Linda Hazzard basically ran a fat camp where she starved people to death. She would've loved Ben Stiller's character in Heavyweights. Start your free online Hims visit today at https://www.hims.com/STINKER Support Lil Stinkers at https://www.patreon.com/lilstinkers to get every episode AD FREE and a week early PLUS weekly bonus content. Get your Lil Stinkers merch today at https://www.lilstinkerspod.com Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Jon DelCollo: @jonnydelco Jake Mattera: @jakemattera Mike Rainey: @mikerainey82
MUSICZoë Kravitz and Harry Styles ignited romance rumors after being seen kissing in London, following a promotional event for Kravitz's new film, Caught Stealing, a source tells People magazine. https://people.com/zoe-kravitz-harry-styles-spotted-kissing-in-london-source-exclusive-11797000 It's two against one in The Police as Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland have reportedly filed a lawsuit against Sting, claiming they are owed millions in royalties. https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/36421649/sting-sued-royalties-ex-bandmates-the-police/ Chino Moreno feels that the Deftones new album, Private Music, is among their best -- and that it's due in part to his decision to get sober. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/arts/music/deftones-private-music.html Billy Ray Cyrus shared a snippet of an unreleased single, titled "Secrets," which was penned and performed by Miley featuring Billy's favorite band, Fleetwood Mac. https://www.tmz.com/2025/08/25/billy-ray-cyrus-shares-song-miley-wrote-for-him/ TVDevon Walker is leaving Saturday Night Live after three seasons. https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/devon-walker-exits-snl-1236498152/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:After a successful theatrical run, Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* hits Disney+ on August 27. https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/08/25/thunderbolts-is-releasing-on-disney-soon-what-to-know/85764624007/ 'Jaws' is returning to theaters over Labor Day weekend to celebrate 50 years of terrifying beachgoers and boaters alike. https://www.aol.com/jaws-returning-theaters-50th-anniversary-222608649.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9wcmVwcGx1cy5mdXR1cmltZWRpYS5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAB7OBOgAXtZ8Y3wgzNI4b3b0YLUcVry-6CDCKIrcrV47bnOgRR3BOOOHys5uUNFnYr49tEaqlGCltH6ZfTaerFuOS49c503qouV5Hek5AF4DP0BlIcoPCflk4Gf9jQcUO43xnM_d8bm9P9LxjPwLmwiyGFkHzTAzghXEjnIQvRzgHarrison Ford and Jay Leno aren't super close. But they're close enough that they can help each other out with very specific bathroom issues. https://ew.com/harrison-ford-is-getting-jay-leno-to-3d-print-him-a-toilet-seat-11795643 Would you smoke weed with a celebrity? Seth Rogan recently admitted that he will smoke with fans when they ask him to. During a podcast appearance with Ben Stiller, Seth said, quote, "If it seems like it'll really be special for the person, sometimes I will. I've had moments where I'm like, 'This is a big moment for this person. Least I could do is take a couple hits with them.'" As for Ben, he says people often shout "Focker!" at him, as a nod to his character in "Meet the Parents". Sometimes they ask him to give them the "Blue Steel" look from "Zoolander". . . and he's cool with it. https://ew.com/seth-rogen-says-sometimes-i-will-smoke-weed-with-fans-11795160 AND FINALLYThey tell us we're in the golden age of television, and Collider.com put together a list of the 25 best TV performances of the 21st Century. https://collider.com/best-tv-performances-21st-century-ranked/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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WHAT IS LUMON??? Severance Full Episode Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With Severance Season 2 garnering HUGE critical acclaim and a slew of Emmy Nominations (including Outstanding Drama Series + Lead & Supporting Actors), Greg & John return to Macrodata Refinement to continue their Severance Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis & Series Movie Spoiler Review!! Apple TV+'s Severance (2022), created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle, continues to unravel its unsettling mystery in Episodes 4, 5, and 6, deepening the psychological tension and moral dilemmas of Lumon Industries. The series explores the chilling concept of surgically separating work and personal memories, creating two versions of its employees—their “innie” and “outie” selves. These midseason episodes see Mark Scout, played by Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation, Step Brothers), struggling with the duality of his existence while encountering new clues about Lumon's dark secrets. Britt Lower (Casual, Man Seeking Woman) as Helly battles her growing desperation to escape her severed life, pushing against the boundaries of the procedure in shocking ways. John Turturro (The Batman, O Brother, Where Art Thou?) as Irving and Christopher Walken (The Deer Hunter, Catch Me If You Can) as Burt explore a surprising and tender connection, while Zach Cherry (Crashing, You) as Dylan adds layers of both humor and fear when his home and work selves begin to dangerously intersect. Patricia Clarkson's Harmony Cobel looms large as Lumon's cold and manipulative supervisor, tightening her grip as the characters inch closer to the truth. Episodes 4–6 deliver some of the most unforgettable moments of Season 1, including Helly's shocking outie reveal, Irving and Burt's growing relationship, and Dylan's discovery of the outside world—all of which set the stage for the explosive second half of the season. Greg Alba and John Humphrey dive into the conspiracies, the character arcs, and the masterful suspense that make Severance one of the most thought-provoking shows on television today. Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two comedy giants. One memorable night! Ben Stiller and Seth Rogen join Josh for a very special taping of HAPPY SAD CONFUSED to discuss SEVERANCE, THE STUDIO, the creative process, and so much more. Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WELCOME BACK, REFINER! It's time to re-open "Chikhai Bardo'!Mark is still unconscious. Other than him being a slug on the sad couch, there is a LOT happening in this episode! We're flashing back...and then forward...then back again. This time out we're going to witness the blooming love affair between Mark Scout and the woman we onliy know as 'Gemma.' We get to MEET Gemma!We're going to hang out on the testing floor. We'll have dinner with Devon and Ricken back before Ricken was so weird. We've got tons of set dec, some random trivia about Mt. Everest and...watchers!What are you waiting for, Refiner?? Open the file called "Chikhai Bardo-PT02"!! ***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.Support the show on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.
Dave and Chuck the Freak talk about National Radio Day, Hawaiian Pizza Day, woman reveals cheating husband by saying he tripped and fell in co-worker’s vagina, school song teaching kids about their private parts, woman calls out guys who like every single photo a woman posts when they have a girlfriend or wife, woman freaked out at airport after she didn’t make standby list 3 flights in a row, 4 girls out paddle boarding got stranded on island on Lake Superior, choir teacher met student on Grindr, mail carrier pepper spraying mail because he didn’t like dog, neighborhood fight over a tiki hut, teen from NY catches pope’s attention, planes blew out windows during an airshow practice, deputy saves runaway tortoise, sex toy store robbed and shames guy online, little league cheating investigation, MLB restaurant delivery service, man named Michael J. Fox arrested, Justin Bieber impersonator at club, Tom Cruise nearly broke his back while filming Mission: Impossible, Joan Collins’ swimsuit photo, Jamie Lee Curtis cleavage shot, Ben Stiller making Pickleball comedy movie, Austin Butler talks about building up his butt for baseball movie, Post Malone is new body for Kim Kardashian’s underwear brand, couple got into fight and drove off with him on hood, man arrested for taking upskirt photos at Walmart, more reports of pervs at colleges, cop caught on camera stealing woman’s underwear, man shot at neighbor because of loud music, woman shot at friend’s dad when he told her to leave, update on DoorDasher who had car damaged by customer, man pulled gun after he had to wait too long to use bathroom, old guy fell off his roof while he was trying to fix it, pen sites and Chuck’s feather quill pen, judge flubbed verdict in murder trial, umbrella impaled woman at beach, guy hits $17M jackpot but can’t get money, old guy got romance scammed, and more! This episode of Dave & Chuck is brought to you in part by Profluent http://bit.ly/4fhEq5l
In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the third episode of Alien: Earth.What do we think of MSNBC's rebrand to MS Now? Is it a bad sign that Ben Stiller won't be directing season 3 of Severance? Can YouTubers like Mark Rober successfully make the move to Netflix? And how is Alien: Earth shaping up as a series? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:Alien: Earth Episode 4 (Hulu/FX)Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 (HBO)Bonus Ep: Smoke Season 1 (Apple TV+)Shownotes:09:22 - TV NewsMSNBC Rebrand to ‘MS NOW' Draws Derision, ConfusionBen Stiller Won't Direct ‘Severance' Season 3, Plans World War II Survival Movie: ‘You Only Have So Much Time'Mark Rober and Netflix team up for competition series‘Dept. Q' Renewed for Second Season at Netflix‘Fallout' Season 2 Sets December Premiere; First Look Photos Show the Ghoul in New Vegas46:30 - Alien: EarthEpisode 3 - MetamorphosisLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For over thirty years, Adam Scott has been one of the most engaging, hilarious, versatile actors we have working today. Born in Santa Cruz, California, Scott, the son of two teachers and the youngest of three children, sent all of his schooling in The Golden State, as he was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Post college, Scott started to get acting gigs in several feature films like Star Trek: First Contact, The Lesser Evil, High Crimes, and a notable supporting role in The Aviator, sharing scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio. At the same time, he had made a name for himself on the small screen with appearances on shows like Boy Meets World, Party of Five, and as a love interest on Six Feet Under. Growing up, Scott always dreamed of becoming either the next Al Pacino or David Letterman, becoming obsessed with Pacino as a beacon of acting for a generation as well with Letterman's obscure sense of humor tickling his funny bone. It's funny how life works out, because as Scott was making his mark in more dramatic work, the summer of 2008 changed his career forever when he starred in the latest comedy from director Adam McKay, Step Brothers, and without any improve skills to his resume, was able to land giant laughs opposite the biggest comedy star of the time, Will Ferrell. From this moment, things took off for Scott, as the following summer saw the release of the cult comedy television classic, Party Down, which followed a group of caterers in Los Angeles as they hope to make it in Hollywood. The show was cancelled after two seasons in 2010 (though it was brought back in 2023 for a third season), but as that door closed for Scott, another one opened with his role as Ben Wyatt on Parks and Recreation, a state auditor who slowly becomes the love interest for Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler). As a fan of the acclaimed NBC show, I can say that the best thing to happen to Parks and Recreation was the addition of Scott as Ben Wyatt, delivering one of the funniest characters on the show as well as one of the best television couples of the last twenty years. Since his time with the gang from Pawnee, Indiana, he's continued to showcase his range as an actor, with guest comedic spots on shows like The Good Place and Veep, was part of the ensemble for Big Little Lies, appeared in the sequel to Wet Hot American Summer, and even hosted comedic physical game show called Don't in 2020. But all of this work has lead him to the biggest role of his career so far as Mark on hit Apple TV+ drama, Severance. From the mind of creator Dan Erickson, Severance follows employeesat a mysterious company called Lumon Industries that have undergone a procedure known as “severance” to ensure that they have no memories to the outside world while they are at work, with no memory of their work life once they leave the building. This creates then the idea of an “innie” and “outie” personality within one's self, which would be dangerous if the worlds crosses, but that's exactly what happens to Mark at the end of season one, as he and his other colleges at Lumon briefly are able to bring their innie selves into the real world in their outie's body. The second season grapples with the repercussions of the rebellious Lumon employee's actions, as well as goes down various rabbit holes to show that the company that Mark works for is various dangerous as well as a deeper, personal connection to him that he could've ever known. It's riveting, thought-provoking, thrilling television that has slowly become the best show on television in large part to the excellent writing by Erickson, the inventive direction by Ben Stiller, and the incredible work by the show's massive ensemble, led by Scott, who in season two, not only gives the best performance of his career so far, but the best performance by any actor on television this year. In his glowing review of the season, our television editor Tyler Doster stated that Scott was “at his best this season,” finding “a new hunger” within his performance that grows this season as the mystery around Mark and the other characters begins to take shape. In my in-depth conversation with the Emmy nominated actor and producer, we discussed the anticipation of filming season two, the differences in playing Mark S. and Mark Scout, how trust is a key theme throughout the second season, and what it is like to be part of a global television phenomenon similar to The Twilight Zone and Lost; two shows that mean a lot to him and speak to the power of character forward storytelling. We also spoke about the dueling romantic relationships Mark finds himself in, what it is like working with co-stars Britt Lower and Dichen Lachman, the technical challenges of filming the camcorder and running sequences found in first and last episode of the season, as well as his versatility as a character actor; moving from drama to comedy, and how that helped him form who Mark is. In between all of this, Scott shared his favorite flavor of Gatorade, the need for bananas when performing stunts on set, his fondness for his time on his other beloved television series Party Down and Parks and Recreation, and why he loves the Fast and The Furious franchise. From comedy to drama to everything in between, Scott can do it all, and with Severance, he's showcasing a confidence of an actor who is destiny to continue to empty the tank until it's time to punch out his time card a long time from now. Adam Scott is Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for the episode "Cold Harbor" of Severance. Music: Severance, Opening Title Sequence: Season 2 (intro) and “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).
This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Tarantino talks about his next project. Oliver Stone finally gets funding for his film and will be shooting this Fall. Ben Stiller is working on WW2 survival movie. James Gunn is fast tracking Superman 2 and Universal is moving quick on Jason Bourne. Want to check out all our Movie Scores and so much more? Stop by our Website! - The Daily Ratings! Would you'd like to support The Daily Ratings and become a Producer? Check out our Donation Page! - Support Us Here! Want to see the ratings on all the latest movies? Here are all the movies playing in theaters! - Now Playing Here! Don't forget to stop by our shop for all the T-shirts, Hoodies, and Daily Ratings Gear! - Shop the Store!
A delightful recap of a rather delightful Wes Anderson movie starring Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, and the Wilson brothers!
Marc Maron, the podcaster who set the standard is back to chat with Josh about the end of WTF, his new stand up special and his acting career. UPCOMING EVENTS! August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, & Chris Columbus in New York! -- Get your tickets here! August 15th -- Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles -- Get your tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WELCOME BACK, REFINER...READY FOR MORE 'PROP-TALK'??It's time for Part 2 of our epic discussion with 'Severance' prop master Catherine "Cat" Miller. Cat was kind enough to sit down with us for a LONG time to talk about all things 'Severance' props! There were some GREAT details. We heard our first hour last time. This time out we've got another full hour! Be listening for:"This pen is too...clicky..." - Christopher WalkenJohn Turturro - Egg Whisperer.The 30% smaller workstation...and a 30% LARGER workstation!So if you're ready, it's time to open the file called "Cat Miller Interview - PART TWO." ***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.Support the show on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.
Send us a textThis week, we're talking about a word that gets a bad rap — failure. If you've ever been on your wellness journey and found yourself saying, “I've blown it” or “I can't do this,” this episode is for you. I'm sharing stories that have inspired me — from an ancient philosopher who lost it all, to a bestselling author who almost quit — along with my own story of one last try that changed everything. By the end of our time together, I hope you'll see “failure” in a whole new light — not as an ending, but as the most surprising kind of beginning. Quote of the week:"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." — Samuel Beckett References· Beckett, S. (1983). Worstward Ho. New York: Grove Press.· Pigliucci, M. (2017). How to Be a Stoic: Using Ancient Philosophy to Live a Modern Life. Basic Books.· King, S. (2000). On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Scribner.· Yao, S., et al. (2019). “Success is not the opposite of failure: The persistence of learning.” Nature, 575, 190–194.· Stiller, B. (Director). (2022–2025). Severance [Television series]. Apple TV+.Let's go, let's get it done. Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org
Send us a textIs a creator's vision more important than fan expectations? When Dan selected Zoolander 2 to counter Tony's Happy Gilmore 2 pick, neither expected to ignite a fundamental debate about the nature of filmmaking itself.What begins as a typical movie discussion quickly transforms into a passionate philosophical standoff. Dan champions Zoolander 2 as a delightfully absurd comedy filled with machine-gun joke delivery, praising everything from Kyle Mooney's hipster character to Kiefer Sutherland's pregnancy reveal. He argues that filmmakers should follow their creative instincts rather than simply recreating what worked before.Tony, however, sees the film as a betrayal. Where the original Zoolander offered grounded fashion industry satire, the sequel's supernatural elements, fashion police, and action-movie aesthetics abandon everything that made the first film special. "This could be about any group of people that want to live forever. It has nothing to do with fashion," he argues, making the case that legacy sequels have an obligation to honor what fans loved.The conversation spirals into fascinating territory as the hosts examine specific scenes through completely different lenses. Whether discussing Benedict Cumberbatch's controversial All character, the bizarre masks sequence, or the lava pit finale, their disagreements reveal deeper questions about artistic growth versus audience satisfaction. Dan summarizes the contrast perfectly: "Happy Gilmore 2 is a perfect sequel but not a great movie, while Zoolander 2 is a horrible sequel but a fine movie by itself."Perhaps most compelling is their exploration of how creative failure shapes artistic paths. Ben Stiller's admission that Zoolander 2's poor reception propelled him toward creating acclaimed work like "Severance" raises questions about whether commercial disappointment sometimes serves a greater purpose.Whether you've seen the polarizing sequel or not, this episode delivers laugh-out-loud moments alongside thoughtful examination of what we truly want from the films we love. By the end, you'll be questioning your own stance on the eternal debate: should creators prioritize their artistic vision or give audiences exactly what they expect?Be our friend!Dan: @shakybaconTony: @tonydczechAnd follow the podcast on IG: @hatewatchingDAT
After last week's thorough breakdown of Happy Gilmore, it's time to run it back with the 2025 update, as Ryan Castle dissects the brand new Adam Sandler comedy that's got the whole world buzzing - Happy Gilmore 2! Did it live up to the hype after 30 years in the making? We break it down with 3 simple categories: What worked? What didn't work? And what the F*ck was that? Was there a different way it could've been produced? Who made the best cameo? What was the funniest scene? It's a full dissection of Netflix's brand new feature film, and it's coming up NEXT!
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Send us a textWelcome back to DMRThis week, we break down Happy Gilmore 2 exclusive to Netflix—a sequel decades in the making that's equal parts nostalgic tribute and overstuffed spectacle. While it brings back familiar faces and some laugh-out-loud moments, the film often feels more focused on cameos than character. Longtime fans may enjoy the nods to the original, but newcomers might be left wondering what all the fuss is about.We explore whether the movie captures the heart and chaos of the 1996 classic, or if it plays too safe with recycled gags and modern distractions. Does it earn its place in the Sandler legacy—or just ride the wave of nostalgia? Tune in for our mostly spoiler-free take on the hits, the misses, and where this sequel lands in the comedy hall of fame.Enjoy - DMRSupport the showThe audio clips used in this podcast, including excerpts from movie/series/documentary trailers, are used under the principles of fair use and fair dealing for the purpose of criticism, commentary, and review. All rights to the original trailer content & music belong to the respective copyright holders. DMR (Dewey's Movie Reviews) is an independent production and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any film studios or distributors.
The lovable screen actor reflects on his slow evolution from starving artist to 'Knocked Up' and 'Step Brothers' scene-stealer to TV stalwart, what he learned on 'Party Down' and 'Parks and Recreation,' and how Ben Stiller's 2013 film 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' started him on the path to playing Mark — 'Innie' and 'Outie' — on the most Emmy-nominated TV show of the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whether it's Superman or Spider-Man or Wednesday Addams, Miles Millar and Al Gough have made a career of giving their unique take on iconic characters. Here they join Josh to chat about SMALLVILLE, SPIDER-MAN 2, WEDNESDAY, their early script for IRON MAN, and more! UPCOMING EVENTS! August 13th -- John Turturro in New York! -- Get your tickets here! August 14th -- The Thursday Murder Club with Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, & Chris Columbus in New York! -- Get your tickets here! August 15th -- Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles -- Get your tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Kim Masters speaks to Severance director and cinematographer, Jessica Lee Gagné. The Quebecois filmmaker reflects on her collaboration with Severance executive producer Ben Stiller, which began on the Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora. She discusses becoming the first woman to be Emmy-nominated in the same year for both cinematography and directing in a drama series, and the major leap of faith it took to transition from a successful career as a DP into the world of directing. Plus, Disney is reshaping its sports strategy, launching a standalone ESPN app, and making billion-dollar deals with WWE and the NFL. Will the NFL's new stake in ESPN bring scrutiny from the Trump-led DOJ? Also, the Skydance-Paramount deal is done, and the Ellisons may have their sights set on Warner Bros. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni break it all down.
Send us a textIn this episode of Friday Night Beers, Tom & Vince try Kingmaker. This beer comes from Maplewood Brewing Company in Chicago, IL. They drink it and somehow compare it to things like the tale of the Eisbock, freezing cold takes, Hollywood and sports kingmakers, Ben Stiller, Max Martin and more. At the end, they rate this beer on a unique 1-5 scale. VINCE: 2.75 / 5 VincesTOM: 3.75 / 5 TomsOn Friday, August 15th - Friday Night Beers is coming to you LIVE in downtown Chicago.Join us at Standard Bar & Grill in Wicker Park as we have some cold ones, play a few games and entertain our fans with a special edition of our show. This is an event you don't want to miss.No tickets required. Just show up at Standard Bar & Grill, in Chicago, on Friday, August 15th at 7 pm. Grab your friends and be part of the action. And now…enjoy this episodeInstagram: @friday.night.beersTwitter: @fnb_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@friday.night.beersEmail: friday.night.beerspodcast@gmail.com Theme music by Billy Hansa. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts!
We're back with another 90-minute movie for a crazy busy August. We're chatting about Ben Stiller's Zoolander. Hard to believe Ben Stiller directed both this and Severance. Instagram: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINA @daniellecobianchiTwitter: @heyitstwogirls, @classicSTINATwo Girls Drink Beer Youtube
"Do it...do it." Based on the 1970s buddy cop TV series, Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson assume the roles of the two detectives tasked with taking down a drug kingpin (Vince Vaughn). Co-starring Snoop Dogg, Jason Bateman, Fred Williamson, Carmen Electra, Amy Smart and Chris Penn.
PopaHALLics #147 "Pop and Politics"Steve and Kate weigh in on "South Park" taking on Trump; the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late-night show; and the demise of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Then we talk Lena Dunham's new show; Happy Gilmore—and more! NOTE: Steve's voice is muted in spots due to recording difficulties, not interference by government overlords. We think.Streaming:"Too Much," Netflix. In this rom-com mini-series created by Lena Dunham ("Girls"), New Yorker Jessica (Megan Stalter) flees to London with a broken heart. Almost immediately she is attracted to Felix (Will Sharpe). Trouble!"Happy Gilmore 2," Netflix. In this sequel to the 1996 film, Adam Sandler's hockey player turned golfer returns to the links to help pay for his daughter's ballet training. With Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny, and more."Scrapper," Hoopla. After her mother's death, 12-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell) is living alone in London, pretending to the authorities she's being raised by her uncle. Then her estranged father shows up. This British comedy drama was named one of the top 10 independent films of 2023 by the National Board of Review.Books:"Bad Nature," by Ariel Courage. "Armed with a terminal diagnosis, a grudge and a rental car" (amazon.com), Hester sets out on a road trip to kill her father. Things don't go as planned in this bleakly funny debut novel."The Buffalo Hunter Hunter," by Stephen Graham Jones. In this much-praised novel deftly mixing history, indigenous culture, and the supernatural, a Blackfoot warrior turned vampire seeks justice for a massacre."The Lesser Dead," by Christopher Buehlman. It's 1978 in New York City, and things are going great for a group of vampires living in abandoned subway tunnels. Until the creepy kid vampires show up.Music:Our PopaHALLics #147 Playlist (Wet Leg) features new songs by British indie rock band Wet Leg; neosoul/pop/jazz singer/songwriter Olivia Dean; and singer/songwriter Eric Bettencourt. Enjoy! Click through the links above to watch, read, and listen to what we discuss.
Scott speaks with Ben Stiller, actor, director, and executive producer of the hit series Severance, to discuss the highs and lows of a four-decade career in Hollywood. They talk about growing up in a showbiz family, the lessons hidden in failure, and the creative risks that paid off. Ben also opens up about sobriety, balancing ambition with family, and why Severance almost didn't get made. Follow Ben Stiller, @BenStiller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Good One, Ben Stiller joins us for a conversation about his journey from being a comedy superstar in legendary films like Zoolander, Tropic Thunder and Meet the Parents, to the director and executive producer who brought the creepy, crazy world of Severance to life on Apple TV+. 00:00 Intro 00:01:00 Happy Gilmore 2 00:04:30 Severance 00:18:34 The Mystery of Severance 00:23:48 Severance season finale 00:31:17 The Cable Guy vs Severance 00:38:07 Tropic Thunder 00:43:40 Working with Robert DeNiro 00:46:10 Zoolander 00:48:40 Sondheim 00:52:04 Parenthood 01:05:28 The Laughening Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WE'VE GOT SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THIS EPISODE, REFINER!!Thanks to the hard work of Volunteer Researcher Vinny P (who is bucking for a promotion to Volunteer Producer) we were able to talk to 'Severance' Property Master Catherine "Cat" Miller. Catherine and her crew are responsible for everything a performer picks up, sits on, walks around...if it's 'stuff', it's a prop! She has some fascinating stories about the stuff we see every episode on 'Severance.' This is PART ONE of our extensive two-part interview. Part Two will run next Thursday (8/14). We'll be back to the "Chikhai Bardo" breakdown on 8/21.Hope you're having a great summer, Refiner! Thanks for listening to the 'Severed' Podcast even over summer break! You rock!! -Allen S.***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.Support the show on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.
92%ers welcome back to another best of episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at Draft Kings - The Crown is Yours! On today's episode, we are giving you the best of some of our incredible conversations with celebrities! You'll hear stories from Adam Sandler, Ben Affleck, Lil Dicky, Bill Murray, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Niecy Nash, Jason Sudeikis, and Scott Van Pelt.New Heights will be back August 27th with new episodes to kick off the NFL Season! For even more New Heights, check out our New Heights YouTube Membership! As a member, you'll get access to full episodes, bonus videos, badges, and other stuff that will make you stand out. You can also listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwFollow New Heights on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowSupport the Show: DRAFT KINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ (18+ DC/NH/WY) and present AZ, CO, DC, IA, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, WY. Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). $10 entry fee req. Prizes issued as cash. Entries must be submitted by 9/7/25 at 1:00PM ET. Max. 150 entries. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/pools Sponsored by DK.GENERAL MILLS: Don't miss the limited-edition boxes of Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, and REESE'S PUFFS cereal dropping in August…and catch all the Cereal Training Camp action all season long across streaming, TV and social. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
After taking the summer off, Channock and Cory are back in the studio for a brand-new episode of Two Pastors and a Mic! In this episode, they share a full summer recap - from wild travel stories in Africa and Guatemala to exciting updates with ReLife, a powerful nonprofit initiative providing housing for single moms.They also dive into the release of Channock's book, Enough Already, Cory's new emotional health ebook, and an upcoming 2026 intensive program. Plus, don't miss the hilarious Ben Stiller story, the royalty necklace ceremony that empowered 80 Guatemalan kids, and a powerful conversation about what it means to live as royalty as sons and daughters of God.00:00 – Welcome Back & Intro00:42 – Audience Feedback on Shane Willard Episodes02:15 – Shoutouts to Listeners & Supporters04:22 – Funny Aldi & Ben Stiller Story06:20 – Global Podcast Audience & Travel Updates07:14 – Summer Recap & Back to Routine09:03 – ReLife Updates: New HQ & Housing Projects11:18 – ReLife Becomes an Official Nonprofit13:07 – Book Release: Enough Already14:27 – New Emotional Health Ebook & 2026 Intensive17:00 – Africa Trip Experiences & Culture of Honor21:32 – Necklace Ceremony & Bringing African Culture Home23:59 – Empowering Orphans in Guatemala with Royalty Ceremony26:05 – Hilarious Rat Story During African Service27:21 – Reflections on Summer Ministry & Services28:38 – Living as Royalty: Empowerment Message31:58 – Closing Thoughts: You Are Loved & RoyaltyResources & Links:- Get Channock's book Enough Already: [https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Already-Private-Performance-Freedom/dp/1966818068]- Download Cory's free ebook: [https://coryrice.gumroad.com/l/emotionallywhole]- Learn more about ReLife or get involved: https://thepowerofre.comDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!
In Part 2 of "My Cougar Love Story", Jayna picks up where she left off—the most awkward "meet the parents" moment since Ben Stiller met Robert De Niro. These aren't just any parents... we're talking a pastor and his very proper wife. (Gulp.) If you could take one guess at how they might feel about their precious son dating a much older, twice divorced woman from another country....you'd probably be right. What you might not expect, however, are all the lengths Jayna would go through in order to try and win them over. Let's just say, she tried everything short of speaking in tongues- a full blown PR campaign for redemption! Was it a losing battle? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed this episode and would like to send some love, please click here: Buymeacoffee.com/BigLashEnergy Our not-so-secret goal is to create a tribe of badass women who find beauty in the messiest parts of life. We're learning and laughing as we go! If you know someone who could use a little BLE in their life? If so, could you pretty please share this show with them! ...let's grow this tribe together! HOW TO CONNECT: Find us on INSTAGRAM! BigLashPodcast Jaynas makeup and personal IG: JaynaMarieMakeup We're official! Here's our website: www.biglashpodcast.com IN THIS EPISODE: -Navigating age gap relationships -Dating older women -Interracial love -Crazy Date Stories -Unconventional love -Following your heart
This week we are beginning our random ass season of four films. The first is Ben Stiller's panned-at-the-time film, "The Cable Guy." Join us as we discuss the history of the film and its earlier days as a Chris Farley film. Then, we dive into the film itself describing what we loved and did not love so much. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44
How Jennifer Aniston's hypnotist/boyfriend won her heart and why he uses a cane. Then, Monica's secret wedding. The stunning photos and the love story 14-years in the making. Plus, Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson the real deal? Why their new relationship has Jamie Lee Curtis in tears. And, Liam's multi-million dollar real estate deal that has fans asking if they are moving in together. Then, Ozzy Osbourne didn't die of Parkinsons. What we just learned. Plus, son Jack's family bombshell about his reclusive sister Aimee. And, Clooney and Sandler team up. We've got your first look at their new movie. Then, Ben Stiller's daughter makes her “And Just Like That” debut. Wait til' you hear the real-life family connection behind her role. Plus, “Emily in Paris” is back. And Lucas Bravo's not spending his time between takes alone. New on-set snaps and the PDA with Shailene Woodley that has us buzzing. Then, our slippery slide filled interview with Bob Odenkirk. How his new role helped saved him from a heart attack. Plus, comedian Nate Bargatze makes his film debut. Only we can take you behind the scenes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Gilmore 2 is a 2025 American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck, and written by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. It is a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996), and stars Sandler alongside Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, and Ben Stiller. Sandler, Bowen, McDonald, Stiller, Dennis Dugan, and Kevin Nealon reprise their roles from the original film, with John Daly, Sunny Sandler, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Ethan Cutkosky, and Haley Joel Osment in supporting roles.The film follows Happy Gilmore (played by Sandler), a widowed alcoholic and ex-golfer who returns to professional golf to help pay for his daughter's overseas ballet school. Filming for Happy Gilmore 2 took place in New Jersey from September to December of 2024. It was released onto Netflix on July 25, 2025, and received mixed reviews from critics.
Ben Stiller joins the show and goes deep on his busy year, from filming the “daunting” new Meet the Parents movie to planning Severance season 3—right after that huge Emmy noms haul. Plus, exclusive details on the richly personal documentary he directed about his parents, coming out in October. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Send us a textIt's time to eat some hay, make things out of clay, what'd ya say as the hosts tee up with our favorite golfer on the fairway to bring you a gold jacket review, the sequel of the comedy classic, Happy Gilmore 2, starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny and directed by Kyle Newacheck. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about their anticipation for the film, the impact of cameos, the overall direction of the movie and its place in the comedy genre. The hosts pair the film with the Hole in One cocktail. Let's hop on our golf carts now and join the hosts as they celebrate the return of Happy Gilmore.Come listen and follow the hosts on their Instagram and YouTube channel @the.gentlemenpodcast
Rory's apartment is in chaos, Drew's talking about broken toes again, and somehow they end up deep-diving Midjourney TV like it's cable circa 1999. In this episode, the guys go full nerd on Midjourney's video loops, end frames, and personalized Explore Pages—plus fresh Office Hour gems on Style Explorer, V8 hints, and even video audio layers that could flip workflows on their heads. If you've ever wanted to know how to chain video keyframes without breaking your sanity (or your credits), this is your episode. Bonus: Vine nostalgia, Abercrombie comebacks, and more unsolicited fashion advice than anyone asked for.---⏱️ Midjourney Fast Hour00:00 – Drew opens with After Dark energy, Rory's apartment woes01:00 – Midjourney TV first impressions (and why it's weirdly addictive)04:30 – Personalized Explore Page walkthrough & “For You” feed09:40 – Style codes, crushed highlights, and Rory's goat obsession14:30 – Style Explorer predictions & trending token ideas19:30 – Keyframe loops explained (and why composition matters)25:30 – Midjourney's background erase + Photoshop pain flashbacks33:40 – Office Hour drops: mood board weighting & video turbo mode40:00 – Video pricing, audio layers, and sound's “Rubicon moment”46:50 – Chaos & stylize parameters coming to video prompts50:30 – Secret projects, two-second video model & Vine comeback53:20 – Abercrombie flashbacks & heavyweight tee obsession57:20 – Heavyweights (the Ben Stiller kind) + Aleph's video magic01:05:00 – Runway diagram prompting, ideogram shoutout, Mystic AI01:09:30 – Midjourney's growth curve & why you need to dive in now01:12:00 – Like & subscribe pitch + one-year podcast anniversary---#Midjourney #MidjourneyTV #MidjourneyVideo #MidjourneyAI #AIart #AIGeneratedVideo #VideoLoops #EndFrame #aiworkflow #StyleExplorer #GenerativeAI #AIVideo #CreativeAI #AItools #AImarketing #AIcontent #VideoEditing #AImotion #Keyframes #AIcommunity
With the newly released Happy Gilmore 2 hitting the streams on Netflix, Episode 141 takes on one of our most formative comedies of the 90's as we dissect the Adam Sandler classic - Happy Gilmore! We break down all the legendary moments of the '96 comedy, discuss the career retrospective of Adam Sandler, the best and worst sequels of all time, funniest movie death scenes, kick around a few fan theories, run through the epic soundtrack, and determine what we believe the overall message and theme of the movie to be. Gilmore, Happy is up NEXT - FORE!Video Podcast: https://youtu.be/XWudk-v6XFM
Taron Egerton's career is changing with both the times but also his own aspirations as an actor. He comes back to the pod to chat about honoring his acting heroes in SMOKE, going indie with SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, and why playing Wolverine might not be for him. UPCOMING EVENTS! Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! Get your tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARE YOU READY, REFINER? IT DOESN'T GET MUCH COOLER THAN THIS...The episode "Chikhai Bardo" blew a lot of people away when it premiered as the 7th episode of the second season. A brand new leader was in the Director's Chair but she was a familiar face to both cast and crew. This is Cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagne's first foray into directing. Based on the incredible success of this episode, she'll probably never be a cinematographer again. We're going back in time with a blushing Mark and Gemma. We'll see how they met and fell in love. We'll ALSO venture down to the 'Testing Floor' where a very alive Gemma is being subjected to bizarre tortures by Robby Benson and Sandra Bernhard. Mark is passed out on his couch and Reghabi and Devon are about to come to blows over his body.It's a wild one, Refiner...and this is just PART ONE. Strap in and fire up that workstation. It's time to discover the wonder that is 'Chikhai Bardo.'***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.Support the show on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.
Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesMarvel Studios fired up the Fantasti-Car with glee, as Matt Shakman's The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened to a global $218 million for its first weekend. Marvel's First Family just edged out Superman's Thursday night previews bringing $24.4 million to Superman's $22.5 million. But no fear, the DCU's first feature film is flying high - having just passed the $500 million mark globally and is potentially closing in on Jurassic World: Rebirth's $600 million global take.This year's San Diego Comic-Con may have felt a little demure with no large presences from Marvel Studios or DC Studios, but there's still plenty to talk about. Let's break down some highlights:Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will premiere this year on December 10 on Disney+. Casting for season 3 characters Nico and Bianca di Angelo was announced by author Rick Riordan - with Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie in the roles, respectively.Rob Reiner shared the first trailer for Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. The film will release on September 2 of this year.Early access footage from a range of projects was shown at SDCC. Attendees were treated to viewing bits of Peacemaker season 2, The Boys' spinoff: Gen V's second season trailer, Aztec Batman, The Long Walk, It: Welcome to Derry, Coyote vs. Acme, Star Trek Strange New Worlds, Project Hail Mary, and Five Nights at Freddy 2. Speaking of The Fantastic Four, moviegoers were treated to the first trailer to James Cameron's third Avatar film prior to the latest MCU flick. Avatar: Fire & Ash will premiere December 19, 2025 and the sweeping trailer shows us the continued expansion of the world of Pandora with Jake Sully this time facing a Na'vi antagonist. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana reprise their roles in the franchise along with many returning cast members and more storied actors have joined such as David Thewlis and Michelle Yeoh.Marvel Animation‘s Eyes of Wakanda, from executive producer Ryan Coogler, will be released earlier than expected. The four-part series, originally slated to drop on August 6, then moved to August 27, now will be released on August 1 on Disney+. The full voice cast also has been revealed, along with the first full trailer.Hot off her Emmy nomination for her work in HBO's The Penguin, Cristin Milioti is jumping into her next screen project, an independent horror thriller titled Buddy. Casper Kelly, who co-created Adult Swim shows such as Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell and the horror comedy viral sensation Too Many Cooks, is directing the feature and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules are producing via their BoulderLight Pictures, which has the upcoming film Weapons on its slate.Hulu has announced that all 10 episodes of Solar Opposites upcoming sixth and final season will drop Oct. 13 on Hulu and Disney+ and released a brief teaser trailer.Ilya Naishuller is in negotiations to take over as director of Amazon MGM Studios Road House 2, following Guy Ritchie's exit from the project for undisclosed reasons earlier this month.Hans Zimmer will compose the score for the third season of Euphoria alongside British musician Labrinth, who scored the first two seasons.Sources confirmed to Deadline that Skyler Gisondo is in talks to join the cast of Universal's next installment in the Meet the Parents franchise, now titled Focker in Law. John Hamburg is directing with the original cast including Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Teri Polo and Blythe Danner returning to star. Ariana Grande is also on board to join the cast.Hulu has announced that Season 5 of its Emmy-winning comedy Only Murders in the Building will debut on the streamer September 9 with three episodes, with the remainder of the season rolling out with new episodes weekly.Author Mike Chen is penning a prequel novel to the Star Wars: Outlaws game called Low Red Moon.
This week, the boys fire off about “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and “Happy Gilmore 2” before heading to 1941! The random year generator spoke, and we chose “The Maltese Falcon” for our featured conversation. This is our second John Huston/Humphrey Bogart collaboration after we discussed “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” a few weeks ago! linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page! Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro + News; 8:20 Dave's “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” mini-review; 15:42 Jeff & John's “Happy Gilmore 2” mini-review; 25:28 1941 Year in Review; 43:06 Films of 1941: “The Maltese Falcon”; 1:20:05 What You Been Watching?; 1:28:03 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane, Lee Patrick, Sydney Greenstreet, Ward Bond, Hal B. Wells, Henry Blanke, Matt Shakman, Josh Friedman, Ian Springer, Kat Wood, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacharach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Post Malone, Margaret Qualley, Steve Buscemi, John Daly, Benny Safdie, Bad Bunny, Haley Joel Osment, Julie Bowen. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Recommendations: The Bear season 4, The Sandman, Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway, KPOP: Demon Hunters, Picnic at Hanging Rock Additional Tags: Peter Weir, Paramount, Poop Cruise, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Netflix, Apple Film, Times Square, Formula 1, British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Austrian Grand Prix, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Shane, Stick, Peter Pan, Roman Holiday, Mission: Impossible, submarine, nuclear weapons, Top Gun: Maverick, Ben Mendelsohn, French Accents, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, The Stock Market Crash, Bear Market, Trains, Locomotions, Museums, Nazis, WWII movies, WWI Shows, Plastic ExplosivesThe Crusades, Swedish Art, Knights, Death, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, Sunset Boulevard, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike, Peter Weir, Jidaigeki, chambara movies, sword fight, samurai, ronin, Meiji Restoration, plague, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, casket maker, Seven Samurai, Roshomon, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Stellen Skarsgard, the matt and mark movie show.The Southern District's Waratah Championship, Night of a Thousand Stars, The Pan Pacific Grand Prix (The Pan Pacifics), Montana.
The summer series continues, as Dave, Mikey, and #XLessDrEarl finally gets to talk about a 90s year! Leave it to new-to-the-show Galaxy Joe from Rule the Galaxy Podcast to bringing in one of the most heralded years in the 90s - the year that brought John Travolta back... that had Jimmy Cameron making non blue people movies... had Tim Robbins crawling through a 500 yard tunnel of poop... left Ben Stiller as the responsible one... made Michael Keaton yelling "stop the presses!"... and Natalie Portman being 12. It was over 30 years ago, but gives us quite a fantastic top ten. Here are the films discussed, and where to find them streaming (at least at the time of recording) Chunking Express (HBO Max) Clerks (for rental) Dumb and Dumber (TubiTV) Forrest Gump (Peacock Premium+; Paramount+) Four Weddings and a Funeral (MGM+) Leon: The Professional (for rental) The Lion King (Disney+) The Madness of King George (MGM+) Maverick (for rental) The Paper(for rental) Pulp Fiction (Paramount+) Quiz Show (for rental) Reality Bites (for rental) The Ref (for rental) The River Wild (for rental) The Shawshank Redemption (for rental) Speed (HBO Max) Star Trek: Generations (MGM+; Paramount+) True Lies (Hulu) Wyatt Earp (for rental)
“He's a little hobgoblin in this one!” - Steve on Mickey Rooney On the season 15 finale of WHM, we're chatting about the hyper-successful, super-weird family film, Night at the Museum! How obnoxious is this day-dreamer, inventor character they have Stiller playing? Has no one else ever worked late at this museum besides the security team? Is there no overnight janitorial staff? Did anyone else have “Mickey Rooney Fight Scene” on their Night at the Museum bingo card? Could this script have cared any less about Carla Gugino's character? And dear lord, Ricky Gervais in Big Box Hollywood films, glad those days are gone! PLUS: Should we bring back Mickey Rooney Old Man insults like “hopscotch” and “hot dog” and “cement mixer”? Night at the Museum stars Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Mickey Rooney, Bill Cobbs, Jake Cherry, Ricky Gervais, Patrick Gallagher, Rami Malek, Charlie Murphy, Steve Coogan, Mizuo Peck, Paul Rudd, Anne Meara, Brad Garrett, Crystal the Monkey, Owen Wilson, and the late, great Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt; directed by Shawn Levy. Throughout 2025, we'll be donating 100% of our earnings from our merch shop to the Center for Reproductive Rights. So head over and check out all these masterful designs and see what tickles your fancy! Shirts? Phone cases? Canvas prints? We got all that and more! Check it out and kick in for a good cause! Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Vanessa Kirby is finally on the pod and it's for a good reason at last -- talking all things FANTASTIC FOUR! UPCOMING EVENTS! Ben Stiller & Seth Rogen LIVE in Los Angeles on August 15th! Get your tickets here Check out the Happy Sad Confused patreon here! We've got discount codes to live events, merch, early access, exclusive episodes, video versions of the podcast, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WELCOME BACK FOR PART TWO OF "ATILLA"!!Comb your hair and put on your best shirt, Refiner! We're headed to dinner! Would you rather have a cozy little gathering at a friend's house, or maybe a meet up at a well-known local Chinese place? Either way, this week we've got you covered on 'Severed'!Outie-Irv has accepted an invite for an evening of Ham and Wine at Outie-Burt's place. This will be the first time Irving has met Burt's significant other: Fields. It's also our first chance to meet the elusive Fields. He has some interesting information to impart, if he doesn't pass out first! We also get a chance to tour the incredible home of Burt and Fields. In reality, it's the Gerald Luss house in Ossinging, NY. We will get WAY into it!!Over at "Zufu", a favorite joint in Kier for Chinese, outie-Mark Scout is trying to curb his reintegration appetitte. As he's feeding his face, Helena Eagan walks in. She has a seat at a booth...all alone. Helena may have had plans other than dinner when she followed Mark Scout into this place. She's quite the aggressive one!! Helena does her best to seduce a confused Mark Scout, but it doesn't work.The meeting at the restaurant prompts Mark to take some serious action regarding his chip. Reghabit 'floods the chip' and Mark can't handle it. We leave him passed out in his livingroom with Devon and Reghabi trying to rouse him. It does not look good.You're okay with Cumin, right?? Good. It's time to hit 'play' on Atilla Part TWO.***A BIG 'thank you' to Research Volunteer Refiner Vinny P. Vinny has been providing outstanding research and information during the Season Two Rewatch Episodes.Huge thanks to Adam Scott, star of 'Severance' and host of the Severance Podcast for recording a custom intro for "Severed." Make sure to check out 'The Severance Podcast w/Ben Stiller & Adam Scott" wherever you found this one!A big 'thank you' to friend of the pod Kier Eagan, er I mean Marc Geller! Marc both sat for an interview (make sure to check it out) AND recorded some great bumpers as Kier himself. Follow Marc on Instagram @geller_marc.Support the show on Patreon! (Click here)APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Severed: The Ultimate 'Severance' Podcast" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more "Severance" fans find the show. Thanks!!! (Unfortunately, I can't respond to any questions or comments made in Apple Podcast Reviews. Send those to: SeveredPod@gmail.com)Season 2 of "Severance" kicked off 1/17/2025 and ran through 3/20/2025. The Second Season of the "Severed" Podcast Rewatch Episodes kicked off on April 24th, 2025. To support the Severed Podcast: (www.patreon.com/SeveredPod) Join the fun on our Facebook page @SeveredPod. I always try to keep page followers updated on news about the show. Also, let's talk!! Comments? Theories? Corrections? I LOVE 'EM!! Send to: SeveredPod@gmail.comPLEASE MAKE SURE TO SHARE THE PODCAST WITH YOUR FRIENDS WHO ARE 'SEVERANCE' FANS. THE SHOW GROWS THROUGH WORD OF MOUTH!!Needing your own copies of the Lexington Letter and Orientation Booklet? I've got you covered with downloadable PDFs of both documents:LETTER: LEXINGTONLETTER-TheLetter.pdf HANDBOOK: LEXINGTONLETTER-MDROrientationHandbook.pdfYou haven't completely watched 'Severance' until you've listened to 'Severed'.
Tramell Tillman plays Mr. Milchick on Severance, the bizarre, fascinating sci-fi workplace show on Apple TV +. Tramell Tillman is great as Mr Milchick. He shares how he collaborated with Ben Stiller to create the character. He also talks with us about his upbringing in Baltimore, his experience being raised in the Baptist church, and his early appearance on The Wire.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy