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"There's only one thing more frightening than murder: High School." For the first of our "Back 2 Back to School" Series in which the movies we cover deal with life in school, we are discussing the high school comedy 'Hiding Out.' The movie stars Jon Cryer, Annabeth Gish and Keith Coogan. Directed by Bob Giraldi. Hiding Out - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093186/?ref_=tttg_ov Hiding Out - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/hiding_out Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back!! Welcome to the new season of THE CULTWORTHY! We kick things off with part one of our BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL! This episode we bring Bob Giraldi's HIDING OUT starring John Cryer and Kieth Coogan, and BIG MAN ON CAMPUS starring Allen Katz and Melora Hardin. My guest of course is Justin Henson of THE MOVIE WIRE and my other show BACK 2 THE BALCONY!Sign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comVisit THE MOVIE WIRE @ https://www.themoviewire.com
J. Ivy is an American performance poet, spoken-word artist, recording artist, songwriter and author. He is a three-time HBO Def Poet and is known for his performance on Kanye West's Grammy Award-winning debut album The College Dropout, which featured him on the song "Never Let Me Down" along with Jay-Z. He received an NAACP Image Award for his writing and on-camera narration of the BET documentary Muhammad Ali: The People's Champ. Recently, J. Ivy recorded and filmed a concert titled Catching Dreams: Live at Fort Knox Chicago, which was Nominated for the 2022 GRAMMY Awards in the Best Spoken Word Category alongside Levar Burton, Don Cheadle, Dave Chappelle, and Barack Obama. But before he was able to celebrate, J. Ivy took up the roles of Lead Writer, Voice Director, and Cast Member of Netflix's new film, jeen-yuhs A Kanye Trilogy, directed by Coodie & Chike. “Jeen-yuhs” shared a nomination for Outstanding Documentary Series in the 2022 Emmys with The Beatles' new documentary series, “Get Back”. In this episode, J. Ivy and Jack discuss sharing an Emmy nomination with The Beatles, what it's like to work with Kanye West, finding inspiration in poetry and music, changing The Grammys, and picking a Beatle to collaborate with. Check out J. Ivy's newest album on Spotify Follow J . Ivy on Twitter: @J_Ivy Follow J . Ivy on Instagram: @J_Ivy If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Or click here for more information: Linktr.ee/BeatlesEarth ----- The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time[1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form.[2] Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after signing to EMI Records and achieving their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. J. Ivy was born March 3, 1976 as James Ivy Richardson II in Chicago, Illinois to James Ivy Richardson Sr. and Pamela Richardson. His father was a Disc Jockey and On-Air Personality, who went by the name Jim Richards. Jim Richards' highlights included hosting the morning hour show on Chicago's popular radio station WVON,[2] and his mother was a registered nurse. J. Ivy grew up on Chicago's South side with his family until the age of 14 before moving to the South Suburbs of Chicago, where he attended Rich Central High School. Ivy discovered his poetry talent during his junior year when his English teacher asked him to perform a piece he had written for a routine homework assignment.[3] He performed in front of the student body and received a standing ovation. J. was heavily influenced by his mother, who supported his budding talent by encouraging him to continue writing and publish his burgeoning body of work. After his successful school performance, J took his poetry passion as a serious hobby and began regularly writing and performing well into his college years. J. Ivy attended Illinois State University, where he became known on campus as "The Poet" and delved deeper into the art form. After college, J. Ivy returned to Chicago and frequently performed on the local arts circuit. As his popularity grew, J. Ivy was featured several times on Chicago's WGCIradio station and later became the host of "Rituals," (from 1997 to 2000) the most popular poetry night in Chicago and perhaps the nation at that time. He was eventually asked to come on Russell Simmons' HBO Def Poetry Jam. He received a standing ovation for his performance of "I Need to Write"[4] and was invited back for two encore appearances in later seasons where he performed his signature poems "Dear Father" and "Never Let Me Down." Fellow Chicagoan Kanye West heard about J. Ivy from mutual friends while he was working on his debut album The College Dropout for Roc-A-Fella Records. He contacted Ivy and offered him the opportunity to be on the song, "Never Let Me Down" which also featured Jay-Z. The College Dropout album earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. The night J. Ivy recorded his verse on "Never Let Me Down," he heard music from a singer named John Stephens. J. Ivy was so inspired by John's music that he began to call him John Legend. J. Ivy is also featured in the first episode of the Kanye three part documentary Jeen-yuhs. His distinct hip-hop poetic style caught the attention of many who were not accustomed to hearing poetry incorporated into music in this manner which led him to collaborating with many artists including John Legend, Estelle, Slum Village, Maurice Brown, Smoke DZA, and more. On October 26, 2010, J. Ivy released his second studio album "HERE I AM", which features guest artists Abiodun Oyewole of The Last Poets, Jessica Care Moore, Jesse Boykins III, Blitz the Ambassador, Chris Rob, Amanda Seales, Mikkey Halsted, and more. In 2014 J. Ivy released a mixtape titled, "Diggin' in the Papes Vol.1", which features a host of collaborative records Ivy has created with Hip-Hop artist and producers like Crooked I, The Cool Kids, Ski Beatz, Slum Village, Carl Thomas, Tall Black Guy, and more. In 2017 J. Ivy released his third studio album, "My Daddy's Records", an album created for his book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain." J. Ivy is currently the Chicago Chapter President of the Recording Academy and is the first Spoken-Word Artist to hold a Chapter President seat in the history of the Recording Academy. In 2012, J. Ivy followed up his album "HERE I AM" with the release of his book "HERE I AM: Then & Now," a compilation of the album's lyrics, stories regarding the inspiration for the album, and additional poetry. In January 2014 J. Ivy inked a book deal with Beyond Words Publishing, an imprint of Atria Books & Simon & Schuster, for the January 2015 release of his new book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain",[6] which is based on J. Ivy's poem "Dear Father" (as seen on HBO Def Poetry). In addition to his voice, Ivy has been a featured in numerous ads and served as a spokesperson for national corporate initiatives. He has been a model for both Mecca and LRG's national print-ads as well as a spokesperson for Ford Urban.com alongside Tarrey Torae, Rocsi from BET's 106 & Park and MTV's VJ Sway Calloway. J. Ivy was the sole voice and face in Verizon's History in the Making Campaign, which earned him a Gold Clio Award for the campaign's commercial, which was shown in movie theaters nationwide. This campaign was directed by Bob Giraldi, who directed Michael Jackson's "Beat It." J. Ivy's musical endorsements have also included extensive work with Allstate Insurance's Beyond February initiative. J. Ivy's voice has also been heard on 2013 Benjamin Moore & Co. Paint Commercial, 2013–15 Nissan Commercials, HBO Boxing, Monday Night Football, CBS Sports, MTV's Who's Got Game, and in the 2009 and 2011 NFL seasons, he was featured on the introduction for the entire season of NBC's Sunday Night Football alongside Faith Hill. J. Ivy supports programs that bring arts into the school system. He is a regular performer in Chicago Public Schools. J. Ivy was a guest speaker/performer at Deepak Chopra's 2012 Annual Sages & Scientists Symposium and was the official MC for the 2013 & 2014 edition.[7] Additionally, J. Ivy has conducted poetry workshops and given performances for Reading Is Fundamental, The Kanye West Foundation, and Steve Harvey's Mentoring Camp For Young Men, where he presented his Dear Father Initiative, which teaches the power of forgiveness and promotes social emotional healing through the exercise of writing and journaling. J. Ivy has appeared on many programs and series, including: ER, The Martha Stewart Show, ABC's BCS Selection Show, ABC's All-America Team Show, ABC's FedEx Orange Bowl Championship Game, ABC's Monday Night Football, ABC's NBA Finals, Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam on HBO, HBO's Bob Costas Now, HBO Boxing, MTV's Who's Got Game, MTV's 2004 New Year's Eve Bash (2004), MTV's Black History Month Special (2004), MTV's My Block, VH-1's Best Year Ever (2005), B.E.T.'s Lyric Café, BET's Black Carpet Series, B.E.T.'s Harlem Nights, the independent film, Backstabbers (1999), ESPN's 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee, and B.E.T.'s "Ali: The People's Champ, which won a NAACP Image Award. In 2018 Ivy's national T.V. commercial for AARP premiered on Super Bowl Sunday during the episode of NBC's This Is Us and has run through 2019. In January of 2019 J. Ivy wrote for, starred in, and narrated B.E.T.'s documentary "Martin: The Legacy of a King." He was also featured in Episode 1 of AMC's [1] "Hip-Hop: The Songs that Shook America." After dating for six years, J. Ivy married singer-songwriter Tarrey Torae, on September 4, 2005, in Chicago, Illinois.
DONNA GROSSMAN: Donna grew up with a loving father who was a professional singer, whom she loved deeply and emulated as a singer. She became an actor and performer as a very good ventriloquist in her youth. Later she gained her Fine Arts and Teaching Degree for grades K-12, fell back to her entertaining roots taking Opera classes, and performing theatrically Off-Broadway when she auditioned for the role of “Rizzo” in ‘Grease' on Broadway. Donna then began working with the worldwide marketing and communications network, DDB, where some of her account were: IBM, Volkswagen, Hershey, Clairol and after 2 years was invited to work with film and television Director, Bob Giraldi -one of the very few directors to be inducted into the Art Directors Hall of Fame -in his company Giraldi Productions. From there Donna moved to be the primary head Casting Director of Griner/Cuesta & Schrom, for 6 Television Directors, with clients such as: Xerox, United Airlines, Arthritis Foundation PSAs, March of Dimes, Coke and more. Then in 1991, Donna opened Donna Grossman Casting with her Aqua Studios in the Flatiron District - with the staunch support of her loving husband and partner, Paul Bernstein. Aqua Studios is a warm, calm comfortable setting, casting for bicoastal clients, which then expanded to Spain, Germany, Ireland, England, South America and Iceland, for some of her favorite clients such as: Campari Red Passion for Director Joel Schumacher, Public Service projects for Farber Center for Oncology, Look Good, Feel Better Foundation and United federation of Teachers. Donna participates yearly in the 39 mile Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in New York City and has also been sought out for her portrait and headshot photography. Though a recipient of several CLIO awards for her commercials, Donna has maintained her level of care, warmth, joy, kindness, openness and listening that shines through when you are in her presence, in or out of the ‘room' which allows for the trust to do the work in a relaxed atmosphere. Admired, liked and respected by both clients and talent, she always intuitively seems to know the right questions to ask, that opens one's heart. Check out her Casting Agency at: https:www.donnagrossmancasting.com https:www.facebook.com/dgcasting/ and follow her on IG: @donna_grossman_casting --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ozzie-stewart/support
On this week's episode, the gang continues their Back to School theme with the totally ridiculous 80s comedy, Hiding Out! Why did they make Cryer's character look exactly like Lenny Luthor? Did Keith Coogan really need to beat box in this movie? And what twisted loner dances on a graveyard wall? The kind who kiss teenage girls, that's who! PLUS: Behold! John Spencer! Cinema's worst FBI agent! Hiding Out stars Jon Cryer, Annabeth Gish, Keith Coogan, John Spencer, Nancy Fish, Richard Portnow, Tim Quill, and Oliver Cotton as the Assassin that Looks Like Dracula; directed by Bob Giraldi. Catch WHM on tour this fall! WHM Merch Store Advertise on We Hate Movies via Gumball.fm Unlock Exclusive Content!: http://www.patreon.com/wehatemovies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's Friday, which means it's time for our latest Shelter en Place movie review with our favorite critical culinarians, Allison and Matt Robicelli. This week, we get into the 2000 Bob Giraldi cooks and mobsters melodrama Dinner Rush, which plays out in one tumultuous night at a Tribeca restaurant. In a first, the Robicellis and Andrew find themselves at odds--Andrew loves, loves, loves the movie and its realistic depiction of a restaurant in action, while Allison and Matt damn it with the dismissive "meh." Listen in as we hash it out and try to find some common ground.Our great thanks to S.Pellegrino for making these special reports possible.Please consider supporting Andrew Talks to Chefs via our Patreon page–pledge $10 or more per month and gain access to bonus, patron-only episodes, blog posts, polls, and more. Andrew Talks to Chefs is a fully independent podcast and no longer affiliated with our former host network; please visit and bookmark our official website for all show updates, blog posts, personal and virtual appearances, and related information.
On a particularly coastal episode, Joe and Scott survey the "sun-struck L.A. optimism of 'Change of the Guard'" and end up agreeing with (later) Donald Fagen that it "approaches a level of filler," though Skunk delivers another killer guitar solo. The boys swing east to grab a bite at Bob Giraldi's stylish and entertaining Dinner Rush (2000) before going back to Cali for a tour of the counterculture and the desert in Michaelangelo Antonioni's divisive Zabriskie Point (1970). Scott hits the flyover states to recommend rock out of Austin and jazz out of Chicago; while Joe goes global with a film out of Brazil, as well as a post-punk record and a modern Gothic horror novel out of England. We're willing to die too, but not of boredom. Email us! steelininthedan@gmail.com (mailto:steelininthedan@gmail.com) Follow us on Twitter @steelininthedan (https://twitter.com/steelininthedan) Links: Steely Dan Setlist at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA September 20, 2013 (https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/steely-dan/2013/jiffy-lube-live-bristow-va-43c7a3e3.html) KUTX - Austin, TX (https://kutx.org) WDCB - Chicago, IL (https://wdcb.org) Bacurau - 2019 (https://wmglobalfilmfestival.com/portfolio-item/bacurau/) The Dentists - Some People Are On The Pitch They Think It's All Over It Is Now (Full Album, 1985) (https://youtu.be/OvifqjfKd8A) The Fifth Child - Doris Lessing (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/100297/the-fifth-child-by-doris-lessing/)
Welcome back to another glorious episode of the GGtMC!!! This week Will, Sammy and Todd cover Serie Noire (1979) directed by Alain Corneau and Hiding Out (1987) directed by Bob Giraldi!!! Emails to midnitecinema@gmail.com Adios!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ggtmc/message
[EPISODE] Battery Park City Join me for a special journey to Battery Park City! My guests will be Rediscovering New York regular guest Joyce Gold, of Joyce Gold History Tours, and Bob Giraldi, longtime film, TV, and commercial art director who now owns and operates restaurants in Lower Manhattan including Gigino at Wagner Park. Segment 1 Jeff introduces Joyce Gold who does history tours throughout New York City . Joyce talks about how she became interested and involved in taking people onto tours around the city. Jeff and Joyce talk about the difference between Battery Park and Battery Park City. They discuss Battery Park City’s beginnings and its connection to the World Trade Center. They talk about the Battery Park City Authority, as well as the financial history of building the area. Segment 2 Joyce talks about what kind of tours she offers and how to learn more about them. Jeff and Joyce talk what the Battery Park City Authority wanted the area to look like and where the influences for the designs came from. They discuss developers involved in Battery Park City and the differences between it and Hudson Yards. They talk about interesting parks, memorials and museums located in Battery Park City. Segment 3 Jeff introduces his second guest for the night Bob Giraldi. Bob discuss how he got into directing film and advertising. He talks about teaching young people how to direct films and the inspiration he gets from it. Jeff asks Bob about how he got involved in the restaurant business and Bob talks about the challenges yet joys of it. Segment 4 Bob talks more about the restaurant business and how it ties into the real estate business. He talks about the early beginnings of his restaurant and about the beauty of having one in Wagner Park. He talks about seeing 9/11 from his restaurant. Jeff and Bob discuss the vibe of Battery Park City and what makes it a special place. Bob discusses his favorite dish at Gigino.
For the 35th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ all of December we are interviewing the Silent Giants who played a vital role in helping make the album the greatest selling album of all-time.This week’s silent giant is Bob Giraldi the director of Michael Jackson’s ‘Beat It’ music video. This was the second music video released on MTV from the ‘Thriller’ album and received 1984 American Music Award for favorite pop/rock Video and favorite soul music Video.In this interview I chat with Bob about his upbringing in New Jersey, his collegiate basketball career, how be broke into film, and the makings of Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking video for ‘Beat It’Enjoy!______________________________________________________SUBSCRIBE!Follow us on INSTAGRAM!Follow COREY and listen to his music on SPOTIFY or APPLEThis episode has been mixed by MARK BYRD of MBM Studios See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week it’s all about web series and all about winner for best supporting actress,Darcie Siciliano! We chat about her popular web series, He’s With Me (http://www.heswithme.tv/), and about how she learned to accept herself as one who does not fit in to typical “actress” molds, and how she got more comfortable about her own process. Links: He’s With Me web series (http://www.heswithme.tv/) Indie Series Network (http://www.indieseriesnetwork.org/) Indie Series Awards (http://www.indieseriesawards.com/) Darcie Siciliano is a professional actress based in NYC who has had the privilege of collaborating on stage with Academy Award winner Alexander Dinelaris, Academy Award nominee Michael Weller and renowned actress Kathleen Chalfant; and on-screen with such acclaimed directors as Joe Pytka, Bob Giraldi and Neil Kraft. She has recently completed her second season on the hit indie webseries HE'S WITH ME - for which she won an Indie Series Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, after being nominated twice. Follow her @damedacia and www.darciesiciliano.com.
Our first edition of MUSIC VIDEO TIME MACHINE the Podcast, where we discuss the Golden Age of Music Video (1976-1993), features legendary music video director Bob Giraldi, who directed Michael Jackson's "Beat It," MJ & Paul McCartney's "Say Say Say," Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield," Lionel Richie's "Running with the Night" & "Hello" and more.
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