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Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe to react to Game 1 of the WCF between the Thunder and Timberwolves (5:23). Then, Bill talks with Ariel Helwani and Sean Fennessey about the Knicks' playoff run and their excitement for the new MMA film ‘The Smashing Machine,' directed by Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (54:35). Finally, Ben Thompson joins to talk Giannis trade scenarios (01:38:53). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Zach Lowe, Ariel Helwani, Sean Fennessey, and Ben Thompson Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo This episode is brought to you by Degree Deodorant. Grab the original Cool Rush at Walmart or Target today. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For our "Two Shot" episode featuring New York City movies, Emilio, Julian and Madeline welcome on Mariquita Reese, fellow cinephile and cohost of Post Film Clarity, to talk two recent NYC based films about late night desperation that sends characters racing around the boroughs - the Safdie Brothers' 'Good Time' from 2017 and Sean Baker's 'Anora' from 2024, the current Best Picture winner.  The group discusses the depths of Connie's ineptitude and audacity, the ugly truths that the Safdies wanted to keep in the film, the shifting nature of power in both these films, compelling casting choices, why these bummer endings are actually pretty good, Mikey Madison's mastery of insulting with a Brooklyn accent, the going rate these days for a farm in Virginia, how DVD commentaries can redeem a bad movie, why Dick York is the superior Darrin, and much, much more!     Follow Mariquita on IG, Tik Tok and Letterboxd at keeta_babe - and check out Post Film Clarity, her podcast with cohost Lindsey Strickland, at postfilmclaritypodIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

In this episode, Sam and Ian will look ahead to the exciting films projects slated for release in 2025. We've got new films from Bong Joon Ho, Steven Soderbergh, Danny Boyle, Paul Thomas Anderson, Benny Safdie and Josh Safdie, Noah Baumbach, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Yorgos Lanthimos, James Cameron, and Guillermo del Toro on the horizon.

Comentado durante o podcast:01:46 - Mickey 17 (2025, Dir: Bong Joon-ho)21:06 - Beleza Fatal (2025, Novela de Raphael Montes)01:11:03 - O Intruso (2024, Dir: Bruce LaBruce)01:21:40 - Maré Alta (2025, Dir: Marco Calvani)+ O Melhor Amigo (2025, Dir: Allan Deberton)01:42:25 - The Curse (2023, Minissérie de Nathan Fielder e Benny Safdie)02:02:14 - Traição (1998, Dir: Arthur Fontes, José Henrique Fonseca e Cláudio Torres)02:10:37 - Um Terror de Parentes (2025, Dir: Craig Johnson)02:19:42 - Cate Blanchett no Las CulturistasApresentado por:Luiz Machado - @machadolue no InstagramJoão Neto - @jonetooo no InstagramAlvaro de Souza - @alllvarusdesouza no InstagramCom a participação especial de Yuri Célico - ⁠@yuri.celicoConfira o nosso site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.esqueletosnoarmario.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@esqueletosgays no Twitter e InstagramNossos perfis no Letterboxd são:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/zcomluiz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/alvarosouza/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/netodojo/

COMEBACK OR BACKTRACK?! Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau (DC Studios) dive deep into the week's biggest entertainment stories with unfiltered opinions and plenty of laughs. They kick things off by responding to feedback from last week's podcast, questioning if they've fallen into the clickbait trap, and exploring how tribalism is ruining media literacy. The conversation then shifts to Dwayne Johnson's bold career reinvention, taking on a Martin Scorsese Hawaiian crime saga (potentially alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt) and starring in Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine. Coy & Greg break down what this shift could mean for The Rock's future as a serious actor, drawing comparisons to Dave Bautista's transformative career path. They then tackle Will Smith's sequel spree—Hancock 2 and I Am Legend 2 are officially in development—as they debate whether this is a strategic comeback post-Oscars slap or a risky play to reclaim his blockbuster legacy. Smith's musical return also sparks discussion on his evolving public image and audience trust. Next, the duo dives into Amazon's acquisition of the James Bond franchise, expressing concerns about a potential Bond Cinematic Universe that could dilute the franchise's classic charm. Will Amazon respect 007's legacy, or will we see unnecessary spin-offs and forced TV shows? They also break down: Zack Snyder & James Gunn's viral photo—uniting fandoms or stirring the pot? Marvel's recent project cancellations and the latest Daredevil: Born Again updates. The potential return of The Defenders to the MCU. Coy's thoughts on name-dropping, industry insecurities, and the evolution of YouTube discourse. Matt Damon's casting in The Odyssey and the broader question of how Hollywood handles legacy characters. The growing issue of celebrity worship, media clickbait, and fandom extremism. Plus, the conversation takes some wild turns, covering Kanye West, the need to let Zack Snyder move on, and debates over Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Donnie Wahlberg, and Mark Wahlberg. The episode wraps up with big-picture thoughts on fandoms, media culture, and the evolving landscape of Hollywood.

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes Marvel finally gave us our first official look at The Fantastic Four: First Steps with the release of the teaser trailer during a special launch event Tuesday morning, for which The First Family's cast itself was on hand to present  AND WHAT A TRAILER IT WAS…Marvel led the drop with a space race-esque countdown in theme with the film's 1960s aesthetic. We met all of the four main characters and even saw a glimpse of the biggest bad of all…Galactus.  Last week we reported on Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch's statements about officially not being a part of Avengers: Doomsday. The very next day the actor recanted his claims in an interview with Business Insider, saying, "I got that wrong, I am in the next one,” adding, "Don't ever believe anything I say." Elsewhere, Chris Evans had a record of his own to set straight, denying the many reports that he has been cast to return in Doomsday while speaking with Esquire, claiming, “That's not true, though. This always happens. I mean, it happens every couple years — ever since Endgame. I've just stopped responding to it. Yeah, no — happily retired!” Finally, in an interview on Andy Cohen Live, the legendary Patti LuPone may have shed some light on the future of Disney Plus series WandaVision and Agatha All Along, saying showrunner Jac Schaeffer told her she doesn't do second seasons.  Sunday's Super Bowl LIX, where the Kansas City Chiefs will defend their title against the Philadelphia Eagles, is bound to bring a bevy of trailers for movies and series in tow, but let's talk about what exactly is confirmed, expected, predicted, and everything in between: only three motion picture studios have been willing to invest the substantial sum of $7.5 to $8 million for a single 30-second commercial spot: Disney, Paramount, and Universal. Disney plans to showcase trailers for several anticipated films, including the live-action remake of Snow White, the animated feature Lilo & Stitch, the original animated film Elio, and upcoming Marvel entries such as Thunderbolts*. Paramount is expected to promote its diverse lineup, which includes the Jack Quaid-led action film Novocaine, a musical Smurfs movie featuring Rihanna, and the latest installment in the Mission Impossible franchise, Final Reckoning. Universal may reveal trailers for How To Train Your Dragon, the horror sequel M3GAN 2.0, and Jurassic World Rebirth. Notably absent is Warner Bros and DC Studios. Actor-director Benny Safdie will join Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey, following his role as Edward Teller in Oppenheimer. Recent cast additions include Elliot Page, Himesh Patel, Bill Irwin, and Samantha Morton. Netflix is developing a new Little House on the Prairie series, 40 years after NBC's original adaptation, this time with Rebecca Sonnenshine of The Vampire Diaries and The Boys as showrunner. Jake Gyllenhaal will star in M. Night Shyamalan's upcoming supernatural romantic thriller, which Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks are collaboratively developing as both a film screenplay and a novel. Sony Pictures has set a release date of August 29th for Darren Aronofsky‘s Austin Butler-led feature Caught Stealing. The film that previously held that date, the sixth film in the Insidious franchise, has moved back a year to Aug. 21, 2026. Robert Eggers has closed a deal to write and direct a new Labyrinth film for TriStar Pictures. Plot details are under wraps, but sources tell Deadine that the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Henson's 1986 classic.

We connect the film Amores perros to this week's discussion of Good Time (Josh and Benny Safdie, 2017). Hosted by Charles Phillips. Co-hosted by Justin Morgan. Mixing and QA by Scratchin' Menace with Music by Daniel Birch and Ben Pegley Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and a dozen other popular platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review us. Every little bit helps, and more importantly, thank you for listening!

Degens Andy S and Brandon Bombay take a couple Xannie bars to try and chill out before discussing one of the most stress-inducing films of this century, 'Good Time.' Andy gets us started with a tragically hilarious tale of a friend who had the worst day imaginable that kept on getting worse and led to him being behind bars, as Andy worked desperately to get bail money together to free him before the long weekend. Then the boys talk about a true degenerate masterpiece that is elevated by a career-defining performance from Robert Pattinson, as agent of chaos Connie who wreaks havoc on the unsuspecting people of Queens. Director and co-star Benny Safdie turns in a touching performance as his gentle giant brother, and Jennifer Jason Leigh embodies the spoiled, BPD daughter of wealthy Manhattan family, but it's Buddy Duress who earns co-star MVP honors as the screw up career criminal who can't go several hours without avoiding life-ruining circumstances. This film catapulted the Safdies into the mainstream, as they employed their cinema veritas techniques by using non-actors who are very much emblematic of New York City. So sit down, relax, and enjoy an episode filled with improvised lunacy, as we swap stories and talk about a movie that belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Degen Cinema. 

Jodi, Bridget, and Philip convene prior to Thanksgiving to sneak in a quick episode about a holiday classic (Passover, in this case)--2019's 'Uncut Gems,' directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie. Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner, a jewelry dealer in Manhattan's Diamond District. He and his associates, Demany and Julia (LaKeith Stanfield and Julia Fox), work together to attract a high-profile clientele. Kevin Garnett stars as himself as an interested buyer of a mysterious black opal recently obtained by Howard. Set during the 2012 NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals, 'Uncut Gems' imagines an outcome to the series perhaps influenced by Garnett's connection to the opal, as he feels drawn to it. Howard first needs Garnett to win the opal in an auction where he hopes to gain a large enough profit to pay off a gambling debt. When this plan falters due to the opal's poor valuation, Howard sneakily uses the reduced earnings to place a bet on Garnett, now in possession of the opal, hoping KG will score big in game 7. This Rube Goldberg mousetrap of a film sees Howard go from a failed family man pleading with his wife (Idina Menzel), to uptown playboy renting helicopters, to cornered con fending off loan sharks. Follow The ThawedCast: Conversations About Animation: twitter.com/thawedcast and instagram.com/thawedcast. tiktok.com/@jodipolasky47, instagram.com/bridget5246, instagram.com/philipehlke. Visit thawedcast.com

Don't be confused! It's just gonna make it worse for me. Jack and Corey are joined by filmmaker Matt Mazany (Big Brothers, Gay of Thrones, Funny or Die) to talk the Safdie Brothers' anxiety inducing crime thriller, GOOD TIME (2017)! The three talk brothers, acting in your own work, casting non-actors, memorable movie theater experiences, white privilege, invisible filmmaking, Benny Safdie's transformative performance, MacGuffins, Octavio the clown, helicopter shots, Robert Pattinson's good looks, Eric Roberts, dogs, The Arclight Cinema, and Sprite.Support the pod by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/cinemapossessedpod and unlock the Cinema Possessed Bonus Materials, our bi-monthly bonus episodes where we talk about more than just what's in our collection.Instagram: instagram.com/cinemapossessedpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cinemapossessedpodTwitter (X): twitter.com/cinemapossessedEmail: cinemapossessedpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME MARGARET (2023), from Judy Blume's novel, the screenplay and direction are by Kelly Fremon Craig.  After her parents, Barbara and Herb (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie) surprise her with a move to the suburbs of New Jersey, Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) struggles to navigate the social pressures of 6th grade, religion, family turmoil and her changing body.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 46 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on the Starz app, but it's currently available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #AreYouThereGodItsMeMargaret  #JudyBlume  #KellyFremonCraig  #AbbyRyderFortson  #MargaretSimon  #RachelMcAdams  #Barbara  #BennySafdie  #Herb  #KathyBates  #Sylvia  #ElleGraham  #Nancy  #AmariAlexisPrice  #Janie  #KatherineMallenKupferer  #Gretchen  @Starz  #FridayFamilyFilmNight         Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jokagoge/support

Listen along as we discuss Netflix's three hundred and thirtieth film, the 2020 drama ‘Pieces of a Woman' directed by Kornel Mundruczo starring Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails and Ellen Burstyn.    Please follow us at Flix Forum on Facebook or @flixforum on X (Twitter) and Instagram and answer our question for the episode, 'Is the young girl in the apple tree at the end Martha's daughter?'   You can listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Podbean so please subscribe and drop us a review or 5 star rating.    If you're interested in what else we are watching, head on over to our Letterboxd profiles; Jesse  MJ   We also have our own Flix Forum Letterboxd page! Links to all our past episodes and episode ratings can be found there by clicking here.    Next week we have 'Stuck Apart', so check out the film before then. You can see the trailer here.   Flix Forum acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. 

This week, P.T.August continues with P.T.A.'s most recent output, and for the second time this year we're joined once again by the people's champion Matt Pollock to talk about a movie he has been smitten with since its COVID-era theatrical release: it's 2021's Licorice Pizza, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, Benny Safdie, Skyler Gisondo, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Harriet Sansom Harris, and the entire Haim family. A collection of mostly true stories from 1970s L.A. embued with the golden glow of Anderson's own That One Summer childhood nostalgia, its led by two extremely winning performances from a pair of actors both making their big screen debuts. While not without its controversies, it's a dreamlike hazy hangout movie we all loved quite a lot. If you'd like to watch the film before listening along to our discussion, Licorice Pizza is currently streaming in Canada on Crave and across the globe on the Criterion Channel at the time of publication. Other works referenced in this episode include Twisters, Targets, Scanners, Kim's Video, Michael Clayton, Saturday Night, The Ladies Man, Coneheads, It's Pat, Rebel Ridge, Hold The Dark, Green Room, Blue Ruin, Clueless, Dazed and Confused, Wild Wild West, An Evening With Kevin Smith, A Star Is Born, Maestro, Warrior, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, The Curse, Good Time, Coffee and Cigarettes, Down By Law, Rumble Fish, The Outsiders, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, Mystery Men, Domino, Seven Psychopaths, Special When Lit, Pinball: The Man Who Saved The Game, and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood..., among countless others. We'll be back next week with more P.T.August as Travis Woloshyn joins the two-timer club, returning to talk another fumblingly comic detective noir as we watch Joaquin Phoenix and Katherine Waterston in 2014's Inherent Vice! Which is shockingly not currently streaming, at least not in Canada, so... good luck. Try the library! Until then, we'll see you at the movies!!

Carmen Christopher is one of those comedians who you've definitely seen before but can't totally be sure how you know his face. Over the past several years, he's popped up in bit parts on show's like ‘Shrill,' ‘I Think You Should Leave,' and most notably—given his born and bred Chicago roots—all three seasons of ‘The Bear.' In this episode, Christopher talks about putting together his breakthrough, Chicago-themed stand-up special ‘Live From the Windy City,' which arrives on the Veeps streaming platform August 1st. He also shares stories about collaborating with alt-comedy icons including Joe Pera and Tim Robinson, why he's no longer interested in pursuing SNL after two unsuccessful auditions, that time he almost killed David Letterman, serving as a writer on Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's ‘The Curse' and more. Follow Carmen Christopher on Twitter @CarmChristopher and Instagram @carmenyescarmenFollow Matt Wilstein on Threads @mattwilsteinFollow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Myf and Zan are back and we've got heaps to unpack. Tenacious D's tour cancellation, Katy Perry's confusing comeback single, and some hot rumours about sequels and surprise appearances.We're going deep on BRATS too, the new doco on The Brat Pack, and we have thoughts. And speaking of coming of age memories, the sad death of Shannen Doherty has us reflecting on her roles in our lives.Zan has a big debrief of London fun too, including a robot ABBA review, and Balenciaga are trolling us again with their latest collection.Need something to binge? Myf is banging on about new Aussie series Fake, and Zan is raving about the Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie, and Emma Stone series The Curse.Show notes:ABBA doco: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abba-against-the-oddsV&A exhibitions: https://www.vam.ac.uk/whatsonTenacious D: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-16/tenacious-d-trump-joke-cancel-australia-tour/104105448Devil Wears Prada sequel: https://puck.news/devil-wears-prada-sequel-is-in-the-works/Celine for Olympics: https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/news/olympic-games-paris-2024/articles/314513-paris-2024-olympics-celine-dion-star-of-the-opening-ceremonyKaty Perry: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/12/katy-perry-womans-world-reviewBRATS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVNQkRM5QwShannen Doherty: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/shannen-doherty-90210-charmed-star-dies/103796370Shannen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-clear-with-shannen-doherty/id1718531401Balenciaga festival wristband: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/11/festival-wristband-balenciaga-3000-poundsWyong homework - America's Sweethearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16IBBTd9iJMFake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_1Akqhjy6MThe Curse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tui5vl13GqgBang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-liveProduced by: Ryan Young & Caitlin NienaberBang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and we've got heaps to unpack. Tenacious D's tour cancellation, Katy Perry's confusing comeback single, and some hot rumours about sequels and surprise appearances.We're going deep on BRATS too, the new doco on The Brat Pack, and we have thoughts. And speaking of coming of age memories, the sad death of Shannen Doherty has us reflecting on her roles in our lives.Zan has a big debrief of London fun too, including a robot ABBA review, and Balenciaga are trolling us again with their latest collection.Need something to binge? Myf is banging on about new Aussie series Fake, and Zan is raving about the Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie, and Emma Stone series The Curse.Show notes:ABBA doco: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abba-against-the-oddsV&A exhibitions: https://www.vam.ac.uk/whatsonTenacious D: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-16/tenacious-d-trump-joke-cancel-australia-tour/104105448Devil Wears Prada sequel: https://puck.news/devil-wears-prada-sequel-is-in-the-works/Celine for Olympics: https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/news/olympic-games-paris-2024/articles/314513-paris-2024-olympics-celine-dion-star-of-the-opening-ceremonyKaty Perry: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/12/katy-perry-womans-world-reviewBRATS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVNQkRM5QwShannen Doherty: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/shannen-doherty-90210-charmed-star-dies/103796370Shannen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-clear-with-shannen-doherty/id1718531401Balenciaga festival wristband: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/11/festival-wristband-balenciaga-3000-poundsWyong homework - America's Sweethearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16IBBTd9iJMFake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_1Akqhjy6MThe Curse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tui5vl13GqgBang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-liveProduced by: Ryan Young & Caitlin NienaberBang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Juno-winning comedian and actor Dave Merhege – who co-stars opposite Daisy Ridley in Rachel Lambert's affecting new drama Sometimes I Think About Dying – is here to praise the manic commitment of Robert Pattinson in Josh and Benny Safdie's white-knuckle drama Good Time. Your genial host Norm Wilner is totally on board with this, as long as no one gets hurt.

Nathan For Me? Why you shouldn't have. That's right, this week we are taking you to the beautiful fictional town of “Los Angeles” where our hero Nathan Fielder (played by the incomparable Nathan Fielder) will take his expert business knowledge from “Canada” and turn these local entrepreneurs to nationwide success. We see the humble beginnings of Fielder's explosion into the comedy conversation. Of course becoming the creator of HBO's The Rehearsal and The Curse (with Emma Stone and Benny Safdie). Starting from a short series on the CBC, Nathan For You became a viral hit on Comedy Central with stunts like Dumb Starbucks and Poop flavored Yogurt. Join us this week for goofs AND sound business ideas. Hosts Geoff Kerbis Max Singer Rich Inman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Uncut Gems, es una película de suspenso y crimen del 2019, dirigida por Josh y Benny Safdie, quienes coescribieron el guión con Ronald Bronstein. Plot: Con sus deudas aumentando, un joyero de Nueva York lo arriesga todo con la esperanza de mantenerse a flote y con vida. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl

How do you use sound to amplify feelings of awkwardness and discomfort? In The Curse the sound design is tasked with making the viewers skin crawl in a very unusual way. The series is not horror, but there are times you feel you have to look away. Long silences (that are never actually silent!) lead to unexpected emotions in both the characters on screen and those watching at home. The show's main characters, played Emma Stone, Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, lie to themselves and each other while their lives spiral as a result. It is quite a ride. Re-recording mixers Tim Hoogenakker and Larry Benjamin are joined by Production Sound mixer Phillip Bladh to explain how they captured and sculpted the sound to be an emotion driving force for the series. Show Notes: https://tonebenderspodcast.com/264-the-curse/ Podcast Homepage: https://tonebenderspodcast.com Tonebenders Host This Episode: Timothy Muirhead

The co-director of "Good Time" and "Uncut Gems" returns to Toolkit to discuss his collaboration with Nathan Fielder on their bizarrely fascinating series, "The Curse." Always a student of filmmaking, Benny walks us through what he learned making a show unlike anything we've ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.Season 12, Episode 2 continues TGTPTU's paired exploration of the films of Sir Christopher Nolan with his most recent film OPPENHEIMER (2023). Running the risk of being considered by critics a “bomb,” Sir Nolan boldly moves away from genre pictures for his first biopic of a man who'll/'d (pardon the time-wimey-ness) get mention in Sir Nolan's preceding film (and anteceding in our season of NOLAN VOID coverage), namely, TENT: Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy) who led the development of the atomic bomb in Los Alamos but also may have stolen a fellow professor's alcoholic wife (Emily Blunt) and had an affair with a murdered Communist (Florence Pugh) all the while really getting caught in the craw (as they say in New Mexico) of Rear Admiral Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.). This cast is supported by a murderers' row of actors, including Matt Damon, Benny Safdie, Jason Clarke, Kenneth Branagh, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Gary Oldman, and over a dozen other familiar faces. Having left Warner Brothers, his home since INSOMNIA, after its handling of the release of Tenet, Sir Nolan's first and only subsequent feature was released in the Summer of 2023 during the cultural portmanteau phenomena of BARBENHEIMER. Continuing a tradition that has not yet started in the podcast's coverage (due to the nature of its temporal pincer movement), the film was shot largely (in dual senses of the term) on Imax, which because of the noise associated with these massive cameras meant Nolan would pull again from his experiences of his first film FOLLOWING to record dialogue separately at the time of the shoot. For flashback scenes of Strauss, special black and white Imax film stock had to be created.Listen as in real time host Ken finds effective storytelling tips, co-host Thomas discovers his new drag name, and provisional host Ryan learns how to engage the mute button. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegoodthepoda1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!):Ken: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

For this episode, the beers rewind it back to a recording done the week before last, but only one person is drinking a Tropical Smash as another affirms his pledge of sobriety until further notice. Rog kicks things off with the story of an unexpected Broadway encounter. The beers dissect the classic film 'The Talented Mr. Ripley', followed by their outlook of the new Netflix show based on the title character, 'Ripley' (13:50). Dylan shares his thoughts on the new series 'The Curse', starring Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie (22:17). To wrap things up, the beers finish it off with a review of one of the Top 100 Movies You Must See before you die, 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (35:38). Now sip back and enjoy the show!Created by upStreamhttps://www.upstreampix.com/the-wrap-beers-podcastFollow The Wrap Beers Podcast!https://www.instagram.com/thewrapbeers/https://twitter.com/TheWrapBeersDylan - https://www.instagram.com/dylan_john_murphy/Roger - https://www.instagram.com/rogerzworld/Music by: Matt Kuartzhttps://www.instagram.com/mattkuartz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D

This week, we welcome Samantha Ashley, known for her recent role in the brilliant mini-series, The Curse, alongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie.Samantha plays Tonya, an assistant director on the show Fliplanthropy, working alongside Whitney, Asher and Dougie. Join us as Samantha recounts her experience on the acclaimed The Curse, collaborating with an exceptional cast, and delves into her exciting career so far.

This week, we are thrilled to welcome Alexander Gibson, known for his unforgettable performance in the acclaimed show, "The Curse," Salongside Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie.Alexander portrays Pascal, a native of Española, who is roped into the filming of "Fliplanthropy" as a faux buyer for a passive living home.Join us as Alexander shares his compelling journey, from his time in prision to his breakout role in "The Curse."

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes. Denis Villeneuve's Dune Part Two garnered an impressive $81.5 million dollars during its domestic opening weekend, Bolstered by strong critic and audience reviews. The sequel's strong performance comes during a time that Hollywood has continued to grapple with changing audience dynamics and pandemic-related, streaming challenges. Dune's success suggests there's still an appetite for big-budget, visually stunning blockbusters. James Gunn broke the internet by revealing his upcoming DCU kickoff film will no longer be titled Superman: Legacy, but simply SUPERMAN. The news came via Gunn's social media post celebrating the first day of filming that also showcased our first image of the Superman logo. Later in the week, we learned that The Wire and Suits actor, Wendell Pierce has been cast in the film as Daily Planet editor-in-chief, Perry White. This falls strictly into the unsubstantiated rumor column, but Daniel Richtman AKA DanielRPK, an industry insider with a reputation for his accuracy, has suggested the members of the Thunderbolts are ranked by order of import, with Yelena and Val at the top of the list and Bucky Barnes and Red Guardian rounding out the bottom spots. EA has canceled Respawn Entertainment's upcoming first person Star Wars game, which was recently reported to feature a Mandalorian bounty hunter. Nick Offerman and Betty Gilpin have joined Michael Shannon and Matthew Mcfadyen in Netflix's Death By Lightning, a historical drama series about the assassination of US President James Garfield. Richard Lewis, the stand-up comedian who also starred alongside Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm, has passed away at 76. Director Akiva Schaffer's untitled installment in the Naked Gun comedy franchise, featuring Liam Neeson and produced by Seth MacFarlane, is set to hit theaters on July 28, 2025. Tron: Ares star Jared Leto shared a first-look image at the upcoming sci-fi sequel via Instagram. The film is eyeing a 2025 release. Emily Blunt is in talks to join Benny Safdie's solo directorial debut The Smashing Machine, an A24 feature film starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA and UFC champion Mark Kerr. HBO's The Last of Us has added four actors to its cast: Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord. Their casting comes as the show is gearing up to begin production in the spring. Lionsgate released the trailer for the upcoming horror film The Strangers: Chapter 1, which is set to release on May 17. Paramount has announced that The action film Novocaine, starring Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder, will be released on March 14, 2025. Kumail Nanjiani has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building season 4 in a recurring role. While promoting Dune Part Two, Rebecca Ferguson ignited an Internet whodunnit when she accused a former co-star of screaming at her to the point of reducing her to tears, prompting some of her colleagues to mark themselves safe on social media. *POTENTIAL DUNE SPOILERS* Several scenes were cut from Dune Part Two including one featuring actor Tim Blake Nelson in a 'mystery role' and scenes featuring Thufir Hawat reprising his role from the first film. Denis Villeneuve has stated that the deleted scenes will never be released to the public. Austin Stowell has been cast as the younger version of Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS: Origins, which is a prequel series to NCIS set in 1991. Andor,Obi-Wan Kenobi, Moon Knight, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will all be released individually on 4K UHD and Blu-ray in collectible packaging. The individual sets will include concept art, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes extras. Director Jeff Rowe's TMNT 2, an animated feature, is slated for October 9, 2026.

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Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder y Benny Safdie deberían ser los componentes para una serie interesante; lamentablemente, The Curse se queda en elementos memorables, que no llegan a darnos un conjunto interesante. Esta semana en el podcast comentamos The Curse. ¿No sabes qué series ver? El podcast “El Stream Mató al Cable” te ayuda a decidir, comentando las series más importantes de la nueva Edad Dorada de la TV (y el Stream). Encuéntranos también en: Facebook: www.facebook.com/streammatoalcable/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/PodcastEsmac

The bros revisit episode zero of the podcast, say their goodbyes, and talk about the high intensity thrill ride that is the 2017 film, Good Time. Written by Josh Safdie & Ronald Bronstein and Directed by Josh & Benny Safdie.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmbrospodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4g9YbMBwRIKzDTV4uXt5Eg The bros Letterboxd's: @_isaiahlucas @lilabey @NickGowinPlaces

The Curse: Season 1 Review from the Ray Taylor ShowShow topic: Dive into the world of dark humor and satire with Ray Taylor's latest podcast episode, reviewing 'The Curse: Season 1.' This American satirical black comedy thriller TV series, created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, stars Emma Stone, Fielder, and Safdie themselves. Filmed between June and October 2022, the show made its debut on streaming platforms for Showtime and Paramount+ subscribers on November 10, 2023, followed by an on-air premiere on Showtime.In this season, a newlywed couple faces unexpected challenges as they embark on a journey to achieve their dream of eco-living in a small New Mexico town. The plot thickens as the series delves into how an alleged curse disrupts their lives, particularly affecting their quest to conceive a child while they co-star in their controversial new HGTV show, 'Fliplanthropy.'Ray Taylor provides an in-depth analysis of the series, from its unique narrative style to the performance of its cast. Garnering critical acclaim, including a notable premiere at the New York Film Festival, 'The Curse: Season 1' has become a topic of discussion for its blend of comedy, thriller elements, and a satirical take on modern television culture. Tune in to explore the nuances of this acclaimed series and understand why it's become a must-watch. JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Ray Taylor Show - Full Week Ad Free (Audio+Video)Live Painting ArchiveEarly Access to The Many FacesMember Only Discounts and DealsPodcast Back Catalogue (14 Shows - 618 Episodes)Ray Taylor's Personal BlogCreative WritingAsk Me AnythingDaily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links Service: Showtime - Paramount+

Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's THE CURSE (2023~2024) + Sodom and Gomorrah + the pillar of salt pinned to the ceiling + biblical ecstasies of a contemporary monotony + hell on earth. Subscribe to UNPOPULAR PODCAST on Patreon patreon.com/unpopularjp And for a bonus uncut SIRENS episode full of OnlyFans gossip, Neve Campell gossip and Artpop gossip, subscribe to the I'M SO POPULAR Patreon for locked episodes of the show and the exclusive SIRENS continuation: patreon.com/imsopopular (ISP S4.E20)

Director and actor Benny Safdie is probably best known for co-directing the film Uncut Gems, but he's also acted in Oppenheimer, Licorice Pizza, and one of host Brittany Luse's personal favorites: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. In his latest project, Safdie co-created and acts in Showtime's The Curse. It's an intensely uncomfortable examination of the smoke and mirrors behind your favorite home improvement shows, but it's also a marriage drama – and it picks apart our desire to seem like good people, rather than being good people. Host Brittany Luse sits down with Safdie to learn what makes home improvement shows both soothing and sinister — and the difference between do-gooders and seem-gooders. They also play a game where they're forced to distinguish reality from fiction.

We're discussing Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's The Curse (2023-2024), and then jump into a little bit of HBO programming - True Detective: Night Country (2024) and Euphoria (2019-2025)Join us in The Five Dollar Tier for Exclusive Episodes of the show. Join fans and fellow listeners in the LowRes Wünderbred Discord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE CURSE SERIES REVIEW Can you handle the uncomfortable cringe comedy of a show like Nathan For You or The Rehearsal? Or the heart-pounding, unbearable tension of Uncut Gems and Good Time? Both creators of those respective projects, Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, have come together to give you a perfect amalgamation of their work,… Read More »Screener Squad: The Curse

Debaser by D.S. & Durga (2015) + Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie's The Curse (2023-24) 1/15/24 S6E9 To hear this episode and the complete continuing story of The Perfume Nationalist please subscribe on Patreon. 

Benny Safdie has done work on both sides of the camera. He's starred in movies like Oppenheimer and co-written and directed films like Uncut Gems. Recently, he co-created and starred in a new series called The Curse. It's a very intense show that runs from stomach-flipping cringe to stomach-flipping actual genuine terror. Benny joins us to talk about The Curse and how it all came together. Plus, we get into his time as a stand-up comedian.

This week we're excited to present two conversations, the first from the 61st New York Film Festival with Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell director Pham Thien An and the second with Emma Stone, Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie and Executive Producer Dave McCary of the new Showtime series The Curse. Winner of the prestigious Camera d'Or for best first film at this year's Cannes Film Festival, the enthralling Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. It's a simple tale told with visual complexity: after a car accident claims the life of his sister-in-law and leaves his 5-year-old nephew an orphan, a thirty something man named Thien (Le Phong Vu) leaves Saigon for a trip back to his rural hometown. During his meditative, wandering visit, Thien wrestles with his own agnosticism in the face of others' religious beliefs, summons memories of his long-disappeared brother, and reconnects with a former girlfriend who now lives as a nun at a Christian church and school. With its drifting camera, evocative use of natural light, and gratifying perambulatory nature, this is a film with the power to readjust one's perceptions of the world around us. An NYFF61 Currents selection. In this brilliantly discomfiting collaboration between Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, Fielder and Emma Stone play married entrepreneurs (don't call them gentrifiers!) who flip houses and convert them into eco-friendly homes for the struggling residents of Española, New Mexico—all for an HGTV-style reality show. Following the world premieres of episodes 1–3 at the 61st New York Film Festival, Film at Lincoln Center is pleased to present the remaining seven episodes from this genre-defying, riotously funny series, directed by Fielder and David and Nathan Zellner. An NYFF61 Spotlight selection. Get tickets to Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell, opening at Film at Lincoln Center on Jan. 19: filmlinc.org/cocoon

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Grammy winners Billie Eilish and Finneas, who talk about their Grammy nominated song “What Was I Made For?” from the 2023 blockbuster film Barbie. Then actor and director Benny Safdie stops by to talk about his role in the Showtime series The Curse. And on The Treat, our own Elvis Mitchell talks about some unconventional Christmas favorites.

The sun might set at 3:30pm right now, but Lovett or Leave It keeps the lights on all night long over at the Sirius Garage in Los Angeles, California. Benny Safdie stops by to Curse out Lovett. McKenzie Goodwin and Rachel Scanlon give 2023 a long, lingering, lesbian look back. Zainab Johnson has twelve siblings, but only one can be the winner, and the Rant Wheel has these bottoms spinning like a top over tell-all books, swimsuits, and gift guides for the sapphic set. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

NATHAN FIELDER and BENNY SAFDIE join Tom to talk about their new hit series The Curse, the time the Safdie Brothers prank called The Best Show, and more! A GIANT DOG returns to perform a live studio set in celebration of their new album BITE! PHILLY BOY BOY weighs in on Hall v. Oates! Don't miss this jaw-dropping episode! SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES! https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShow WATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCH https://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4life FOLLOW THE BEST SHOW: https://twitter.com/bestshow4life https://instagram.com/bestshow4life https://tiktok.com/@bestshow4life https://www.youtube.com/bestshow4life THE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://thebestshow.net https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Throughout his fifteen-year moviemaking career, director and actor Benny Safdie has been drawn to naturalism and first-time performers. Fittingly, his recent collaboration with comedian Nathan Fielder (“Nathan for You”) was a perfect match. Benny joins us today to discuss their satirical black comedy series The Curse (9:10), the timely premise that inspired the show (13:35), and Safdie's history of capturing real-life personalities on film (15:58). Then, he describes his early connection to the 1979 movie Kramer v Kramer (19:00), a New York encounter with photographer Robert Frank (23:18), and how directors Robert Bresson and Frederick Wiseman opened his eyes to the possibilities of street casting (26:05). On the back-half, we dive into Benny's co-directing work alongside his brother, Josh Safdie (29:55), a heartbreaking scene from their debut feature Daddy Longlegs (34:30), and the projects that followed: Good Time (40:00), Lenny Cooke (42:45), and Uncut Gems (55:00). To close, Safdie talks about why he worked as a boom operator while directing (48:15), his recent pivot to acting (52:35), and his full circle moment of playing an astrophysicist in Oppenheimer (1:00:40). For questions, comments, or to join our mailing list, drop me a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the panel begins by reviewing The Curse, a cringe-worthy Showtime series co-produced by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. Fielder and Emma Stone star as Asher and Whitney Siegel, a newlywed couple at the center of a reality HGTV show built on narcissism, gentrification, and lies. Then, the three jump into Alexander Payne's The Holdovers, which Dana describes as a “sadsack Christmas classic,” starring Paul Giamatti as a curmudgeonly misanthrope professor alongside newcomer Dominic Sessa and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The three play misfits being held over at a prep school during the winter break of 1970. Finally, the trio is joined by Dwight Garner, book critic for The New York Times, to discuss his delightful new memoir, The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel commemorates Jezebel, the now-shuttered women-focused news and cultural commentary site, and reflects on their relationships with media geared towards women overall.    Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Life on Our Planet on Netflix, a nature documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman that tells the four-billion-year story of life on Earth. It's perfect for at-home family viewing over the holidays.  Julia: A hilarious bit Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone did on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting The Curse. In response to a less-than-glowing review of his acting skills in The New York Times, Fielder shows up in-character as a nonchalant, totally not stilted bad boy alongside Stone's non-acted self.   Stephen: “Camus on Tour,” an excellent tour de force essay by Vivian Gornick in The New York Review of Books, in which she covers Camus' Travels in the Americas: Notes and Impressions of a New World.  Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Kat Hong.    Hosts Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the panel begins by reviewing The Curse, a cringe-worthy Showtime series co-produced by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie. Fielder and Emma Stone star as Asher and Whitney Siegel, a newlywed couple at the center of a reality HGTV show built on narcissism, gentrification, and lies. Then, the three jump into Alexander Payne's The Holdovers, which Dana describes as a “sadsack Christmas classic,” starring Paul Giamatti as a curmudgeonly misanthrope professor alongside newcomer Dominic Sessa and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. The three play misfits being held over at a prep school during the winter break of 1970. Finally, the trio is joined by Dwight Garner, book critic for The New York Times, to discuss his delightful new memoir, The Upstairs Delicatessen: On Eating, Reading, Reading About Eating, and Eating While Reading.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel commemorates Jezebel, the now-shuttered women-focused news and cultural commentary site, and reflects on their relationships with media geared towards women overall.    Email us at culturefest@slate.com.  Endorsements: Dana: Life on Our Planet on Netflix, a nature documentary narrated by Morgan Freeman that tells the four-billion-year story of life on Earth. It's perfect for at-home family viewing over the holidays.  Julia: A hilarious bit Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone did on Jimmy Kimmel Live! while promoting The Curse. In response to a less-than-glowing review of his acting skills in The New York Times, Fielder shows up in-character as a nonchalant, totally not stilted bad boy alongside Stone's non-acted self.   Stephen: “Camus on Tour,” an excellent tour de force essay by Vivian Gornick in The New York Review of Books, in which she covers Camus' Travels in the Americas: Notes and Impressions of a New World.  Podcast production by Jessamine Molli. Production assistance by Kat Hong.    Hosts Dana Stevens, Julia Turner, Stephen Metcalf  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean is joined by Joanna Robinson to break down the second episode of ‘The Curse.' They discuss the surprisingly sparse use of comedy, the voyeuristic filmmaking style, and how the slowed pacing of the series heightens the discomfort in each scene. Along the way, they unpack how the show reveals Asher and Whitney's ulterior motives as well as their strange relationship dynamic. Later, they react to Benny Safdie's performance and his character's arc so far. Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Joanna Robinson Producer: Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Rupert Murdoch steps down from his position as chair and CEO of Fox, and his son Lachlan replaces him. How might Fox change under Lachlan's leadership? And how has it already changed since Tucker Carlson was fired? Today we discuss that with Brian Stelter, author of the new book Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy. Also, David Bianculli reviews the mini-series The Curse, starring Emma Stone and the series co-creators Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie.

In this episode of Decoding TV, Patrick Klepek and David Chen discuss the first episode of The Curse on Paramount+/Showtime. We'll be covering this show weekly through January 2024 and we hope you'll have a chance to join us for it!This show features a core trio of incredible talent (Benny Safdie, Nathan Fielder, and Emma Stone). How did we feel their skills were applied in this episode? Where is the show most insightful and where is it taking cheap shots? How painful of an experience did we find watching this episode to be? Why should you not play audio of this show near where your kids are hanging out? And do we have any idea of where this show is going? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Stay tuned for more announcements of what we'll be covering right here on Decoding TV. Links:Email us and let us know what you think at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplayFollow 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.

Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki' Season 2 and how in this final episode the show finally found it's pace (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘The Curse,' the supremely uncomfortable show from Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, starring Emma Stone (33:23). Finally, Chris is joined by Rob Harvilla to talk about turning his podcast, ‘60 Songs that Explain the '90s,' into a book (53:58). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Rob Harvilla Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast! This is the show where we examine some of the biggest bombs in cinematic history and see if they deserve a second chance. On this episode, we are excited to welcome back Michele Meek to the show and discuss 2021's comedy-drama - Licorice Pizza. Written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, Licorice Pizza failed to recover its modest budget of $40 million but did manage to snag a few Academy Award nominations. This period piece has stellar performances, brilliant direction, and a few controversial storylines. As usual, Michele brings her unique perspective to the episode and asks some incredibly interesting questions about Anderson's storytelling choices. Is Licorice Pizza a bomb? Is the core relationship between the leads too controversial for mainstream audiences? Does the film deserve a second look? Listen and find out!Licorice Pizza is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and stars Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie. You can find more information on our wonderful guest, Michele Meek, by visiting her website. Also, be on the lookout for her short film - Bay Creek Tennis Club. If you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.

We've got a SUPER STACKED bonus show this week with Joey and Lucas from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in studio (but NOT STU because he is not a man of his word and did not show up), yet another ice cream report from Eric Wareheim, the reactivation of Tim's Twitter account and receivership into Phil Braun's holdings, and SO MUCH MORE!! Hear another hour with Joey and Lucas, surprise zooms from actor/comedy icon Steve Guttenberg and director/indie film Benny Safdie, and much more with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive. Want MORE Office Hours content this week? Get in on the Game Night fun tomorrow night 6/23 at 6pm PT (9pm ET) ONLY at patreon.com/officehourslive. Get tickets to see Tim Heidecker live on tour in the USA this Summer! Dates and more info at timheidecker.com/live. Find everything Office Hours including the merch store at officialofficehours.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices