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We begin today with another edition of Midday at the Movies, our monthly look at films and filmmaking. We're joined again by two of our favorite movie aficionados: Ann Hornaday, film critic for The Washington Post and author of the great movie-goers guide, Talking Pictures: How to Watch Movies, and Jed Dietz, the founder and former director of the Maryland Film Festival and Parkway Theater. Our guests discuss a new survey showing American moviegoing crowds have still not returned in pre-COVID numbers to their local moviehouses — and the numbers suggest that a sizeable percentage of them might never return. We also consider a few of the best new holiday-season releases, including Belfast - at the Charles and area theaters only - director Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical memoir of growing up amid the sectarian violence of Northern Ireland in the 1960s; The Humans, an indie gem from director/playwright Stephen Karam (based on his Tony Award-winning play) that's now streaming on SHOWTIME; and The Power of the Dog,director Jane Campion's powerful western drama starring Benedict Cumberpatch, now showing at the Parkway and streaming on Netflix. Ann Hornaday joins us on our digital line. Jed Dietz joins us on Zoom. Some other notable new releases we didn't have time to talk about: Cmon C'mon, a movingdrama about the relationship between a troubled journalist and his young nephew, shot in moody black and white by director Mike Mills, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Woody Norman, and now playing at the Charles and local theaters; House of Gucci,director Ridley Scott's lavish tale of decadence, betrayal and murder in the family of the legendary designer, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino, now at the Parkway and other local theaters; Get Back, director Peter Jackson's 3-part, 8-hourdocumentary about The Beatles, now streaming on Disney Plus; and West Side Story, director Steven Spielberg's long-awaited remake of the 1957 hit Broadway musical (later an Oscar-sweeping 1961 film) featuring music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a new screenplay by Tony Kushner. The film opens in theaters (only) on December 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wellington actor Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie has been described as "dazzlingly talented" in Vogue, and has worked alongside such movie stars as Benedict Cumberpatch, Scarlett Johansson and Kirsten Dunst, to name a few. She was predicted to dominate the screen in 2021, and with four major movies out this year -- including Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho, which has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival -- those predictions have been on the mark. Indeed, IndieWire film critic Nicholas Barber wrote that Harcourt Mckenzie's performance as Eloise in Last Night in Soho was "so delightful and versatile that there doesn't appear to be anything that she can't do". Thomasin joins the show from the capital to discuss her latest movie projects, life and work in lockdown and what she would like to be if she wasn't an actor.
Wellington actor Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie has been described as "dazzlingly talented" in Vogue, and has worked alongside such movie stars as Benedict Cumberpatch, Scarlett Johansson and Kirsten Dunst, to name a few. She was predicted to dominate the screen in 2021, and with four major movies out this year -- including Edgar Wright's Last Night in Soho, which has just premiered at the Venice Film Festival -- those predictions have been on the mark. Indeed, IndieWire film critic Nicholas Barber wrote that Harcourt Mckenzie's performance as Eloise in Last Night in Soho was "so delightful and versatile that there doesn't appear to be anything that she can't do". Thomasin joins the show from the capital to discuss her latest movie projects, life and work in lockdown and what she would like to be if she wasn't an actor.
On this episode, the three amigos talk about the cryptic cryptid of the Richtersveld: The Grootslang. Adrian lectures about the Neopolitan wars. Chris has fun with Benedict Cumberpatch's name. Will hires good ol' Union reps for a construction job. And the three mensches discuss the mysterious and elusive Grootslang. "Gallows Hill" by Josh Woodward. (https://www.joshwoodward.com/song/GallowsHill) License:CC BY Sources: Where Men Still Dream by Lawrence G. Green The Glamours of Prospecting by Fred C. Cornell Richtersveld: The Enchanted Wilderness by Graham Williamson Secret Africa by Lawrence G. Green Einiqualand: Studies of the Orange River Frontier by Andrew B. Smith Kings, Gods & Spirits from African Mythology by Jan Knappert The Benedict Cumberpatch Name Generator:
My co-host Comedian Phil Medina and I talk about going shopping on Black Friday, the new grinch movie, the new Creed 2 movie, why does Benedict Cumberpatch sound like a porn name and old/new/current couches! Listen, laugh and share!
In Episode 4 we find ourselves reading science fiction horror that’s actually real! A real Temple of Doom, Chimera, and January movies! Horror like you never imagined is ever so real. It’ll all be ok, though. So take a wrap off and grab one of the delicious IPAs we’re drinking and enjoy a super chill, fun ride down the river of random knowledge. (Be warned, we do mention the names of several presidents in an entirely non-political way. There is a trigger alert alarm included for the safety of our listeners) We're drinking Coronado Brewing Company’s North Island IPA and Knee Deep Brewing Company's Lupulin River Imperial Indian Pale Ale (be careful, Imperial IPA is usually over 10% alcohol and WILL mess you up, like it did Dave... probably because he has weak genes). Man-Bear-Pig is coming. Well, at least the slightly less disturbing Man-Pig Chimera is coming. Indiana Jones might even get the heebie jeebies at the Temple of the Monkey God. A real Temple of Doom that was abandoned 500 years ago because it was believed to be cursed. Universal is bringing you what exactly what you never wanted! A monsters universe! That’s right, a shared universe that will include surefire hits like Godzilla vs. King Kong! A movie projected for release in 2019. Dave and Andy admit they love the Creature from the Black Lagoon. Is it possible to kill yourself with caffeine? Can you survive the “lethal dose?” Parents test the limits every day... or do they? Did you hear? An acoustically perfect concert hall has finally been built. In Germany. Empty your life savings, it’s time to take a trip. The emoji movie is coming soon. So is Sir Patrick Stewart’s shakespearian method performance as the poop emoji. We Recommend: Sneaky Pete, a new show that feels like a fusion of The Americans and Justified. An older podcast you probably missed called Limetown. Getting back in the gym. Do some cardio, lift some weights, go swimming. Find something to get those healthy endorphins going again. You won’t regret it. Successful business owners and recent Presidents all make time for it, and you can to. Whether you like them or not, they all make time to get in some exercise. It’ll help you feel better about life! We Don’t Recommend: Season 4 of Sherlock. Don’t get us wrong, we love the show with Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberpatch, but its most recent season didn’t quite cut it. The recently released movie, Split. A January movie that’s as lazy as the rest of them. It’s a B movie at best, with an ending that will make you laugh… and not in a good way. We also don’t recommend any January movie. You’re better off throwing that movie ticket money in the trash. The 3 marketing campaigns you probably never heard about. Next time that tornado strikes, don’t use your bathtub. A lucky lady just stole your shot at surviving in her accidentally aerodynamic tub.
On another exciting installment of #AllPodcastsMatter Keane and Vick had a battle to the death... with words. We stopped mid show to form a militia and occupy some government land with automatic rifles. David Crosby questions the musicianship of Kanye West. Vick is team Drake in an exciting turn of events. In movie news Shane Black's predator looks amazing. Benedict Cumberpatch reveals we will see the Illuminati in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We also wax poetic about the return of Walking Dead. This week's Top 5 is horror films. Unlearn the World is the musical guest! Follow him on Soundcloud, Twitter and Facebook.
The Jock and Nerd Weekly is back live on Blab for 2016! Anthony and Imran are joined by Rugboy and artist John Bellotti Jr. to discuss the latest in geek news! Topics include the leaked Toho Godzilla images, Benedict Cumberpatch in full Dr. Strange mode, Marvel's choice of director for Black Panther, Daredevil season 2... The post JAN 071: Comic Book Movie & TV News Roundup (01/10/2016) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.
Scott and Jon talk about stuff. HPV revisited, Give me Cake or Give Me Death, Eagle River, OSHA, Hawks and Bruins 1973, Scott is 49, Naked in a Locker Room, Scott has a gay hat, Comfortable Crocs, Scott sees a movie, Game of Thrones, Celeb, Science, NSA, and Phil's News.
In this week’s SFSN Facebook Poll, The Restaurant At The Edge Of The Universe is the finest place to have a drink on New Years Eve. The Alien Brothel. Dollhouse’s Dichen Lachman is a new character on SyFy’s Being Human. Kickstarter Project fully funded for Lachman’s film, Sunday Punch. Benedict Cumberpatch and Noel Clarke cast in […]
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