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Some might call it "just Niagara Falls," but to our latest recruit Alex Song-Xia, it's the First Part of Canada. Join us up North as we meet Alex... and an unexpected fellow traveler. Topics may include: listening to Al Pacino's voice at a faster-than-recommended speed, the art of dentistry, himbo Brendan Fraser, friendship tests, being a kid on 9/11, being Franz Ferdinand, and THREE "experifierce" flavors of Kool-Aid. And if you're new here? Hey, just know that this isn't a fact-based podcast. And that's a rule. Alex is on Instagram and TikTok @alexsongxia. Go watch their Netflix set on YouTube! Want even more One of Us with Fin and Chris? Get ad-free episodes and special video episodes on Patreon, at patreon.com/GoodGet One of Us is hosted and produced by Chris Renfro and Fin Argus. It's executive produced by Myrriah Gossett and Erica Getto for Good Get. Myrriah Gossett is our sound designer, and our theme music is produced by Fin Argus and Brendan Chamberlain-Simon. Our show art was drawn by Fin Argus, and photographed by Mike and Matt McCarty. You can follow One Of Us on Instagram and TikTok at @oneofus.pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
En este episodio descubrimos qué actores han salido de las cenizas para volver a triunfar en Hollywood. Desde Ben Affleck, Nicolas Cage, John Travolta, Burt Reynolds, Lindsay Lohan y Brendan Fraser. Todos ellos han hecho una carrera más longeva y sobretodo, más feliz.
There have been a number of big summer movies like "F1: The Movie," "Superman" and "Jurrassic World: Rebirth." But these popcorn movies are not likely destined for big awards. Studios like to hold back the Oscar contenders for the fall, so in this week's episode we dive into which movies to watch for this fall and into the winter. You can also review a full list of notable films below. August releases “Honey Don’t!” – Ethan Coen continues his Margaret Qualley-a-thon with this comedy about a private investigator who looks into a series of deaths tied to a church. Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans co-star. “Splitsville” – Divorce makes strange bedfellows, particularly when the ex discovers his best friends have an open marriage. Dakota Johnson, Kyle Marvin star. “Eden” – Looking for a better life, a group of people head to the Galapagos and realize what they’re up against. Jude Law and Ana de Armas star in this based-in-fact drama directed by Ron Howard. “Relay” – Payoffs between corporations brings a broker into the line of fire. Riz Ahmed, Lily James and Sam Worthington star. “Hollywood Grit” – A private investigator has to find out what happened to his daughter. Tyrese, Max Martini star. “Lurker” – How strange is the world of stardom? A worker finds out as he gets closer to a music star. Alex Russell wrote and directed this drama starring Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. “The Thursday Murder Club” – Friends in a retirement home solve mysteries. Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley are in the home. “The Roses” – An updated look at “War of the Roses” lets Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman square off. Jay Roach directs. “Caught Stealing” – Austin Butler gets the Darren Aronofsky treatment as a baseball player caught in the underbelly of New York City. Bad Bunny is along for the ride. “The Toxic Avenger”—When a janitor is the victim of a toxic accident, a new crimefighter emerges. Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay and Taylour Paige star. “Jaws” – The first summer blockbuster returns to the big screen after months on television. Now, you can see what audiences were scared of in 1975. “Love, Brooklyn” – Friends navigate the pitfalls of life in Brooklyn. September releases “Megadoc” – Mike Figgis looks at the making of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megalopolis.” “The Conjuring: Last Rites” – Those creepy paranormal investigators say they’re taking on one last case (sure) to settle their own lives. Patric Wilson and Vera Farmiga return. “The Threesome” – A threesome leads to problems, particularly since life’s not always fantasies. Zoey Deutch and Jonah Hauer-King star. “Twinless” – Two men bond in a support group. Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham and Arkira Chantaratananond star. “Hamilton” – Celebrating its “ten-cennial,” the Broadway hit brings its performance capture version (which ran on Disney+) to the big screen. Updates about the performers make this more than a night out. “The Baltimorons” – Sobriety leads to a dental emergency which leads to a romance with the dentist. Jay Duplass directs; Michael Strassner co-writes and stars. “The Long Walk” —You thought the Hunger Games were bad, how about this: Teenage boys compete in a walking contest. If they don’t keep up, they’re shot. Based on a Stephen King story, it’s one of the year’s most harrowing. “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” – Those Smell the Glove guys reunite after a 15-year hiatus for one last concert. Rob Reiner directs; the original actors return. “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” – The Crawleys face scandal, financial ruin and social disgrace. To get out of it, they look to a younger generation. Expect all but Maggie Smith to be back. “The History of Sound” – Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor embark on a World War I project that brings them close to their country and each other. “Code 3” – One last shift for a paramedic who has to train his replacement. What could go wrong? Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery star. “Him” – What a guy won’t do to be a football star. Here, one goes to a compound where anything can happen. Tyriq Withers, Marlon Wayans and Julia Fox star. “American Sweatshop – Yup, it’s the world of social media. An insider discovers just how dark the world is (like we didn’t know). “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” – Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie bond in a unique journey (which, of course, says nothing but suggests there’s more to this than two big stars). “The Summer Book” – A girl and her grandmother become closer in Finland. Emily Matthews and Glenn Close star. (Could this be the one that finally wins Close an Oscar?) “Xeno” – Ready for another E.T.? This one finds a teenager relating to the alien. Josh Cooke, Lulu Wilson star. “Waltzing with Brando” – When Marlon Brando wants an ecologically perfect retreat in Tahiti, he calls on a Los Angeles architect. Tia Carrere, Richard Dreyfuss and Jon Heder star. “Eleanor the Great” – Scarlett Johansson directs June Squibb in this drama about a 94-year-old who has plenty of stories to tell. “One Battle After Another” – Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this dark comedy about a group of revolutionaries reuniting to save one of their group’s daughter. Paul Thomas Anderson directs; Benicio Del Toro (who starred in a Wes Anderson film earlier this year) and Sean Penn co-star. October releases “The Smashing Machine” – Dwayne Johnson tries his hand at mixed-martial arts as UFC champion Mark Kerr. The makeup may be a stretch, but Benny Safdie directs, Emily Blunt disappears in an unlikely role. “Tron: Ares” – Jared Leto gets to run the race. Jeff Bridges is here, too, but this is about a new program (Ares) that’s about to embark on a dangerous mission. “Roofman” – A robber evades authorities by hanging out in a toy store. Channing Tatum plays the thief, Peter Dinklage and Kirsten Dunst swirl around him. “Anemone” – Daniel Day-Lewis comes out of retirement for this film directed by his son, Ronan. The plot? Good question, but it will have that DD-L prestige. “Kiss of the Spider Woman” – Jennifer Lopez stars in the Tony winner fans have been asking for. The big question: Were they looking for Lopez to star in it? Bill Conden directs. “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You” – Rose Byrne gets the Oscar buzz as a woman trying to juggle multiple traumas, including a sick child and an absent husband. “Soul on Fire” – This is the story of a St. Louis native who survived burns which covered his body. Joel Courtney plays John O’Leary. William H. Macy and John Corbett co-star. “Good Fortune” – An angel meddles in the lives of a venture capitalist and a gig worker. Seth Rogen, Azizi Ansari and Keke Palmer star in this comedy written and directed by Ansari. Black Phone 2 – More trouble ensues when the phone rings. Sequel to a better-than-average horror film. “After the Hunt” – Julia Roberts plays a college professor who wonders what could happen when a student levels an accusation against a colleague. Ayo Edebiri co-stars. The Mastermind – A family man leads a double life in the 1970s. Josh O’Connor and Alana Haim star. “Pets on a Train” – Animated animals get caught up in a train heist. Hedda” – “Hedda Gabler” gets the big-screen treatment with Tessa Thompson in the title role. Blue Moon – The life of Lorenz Hart is told by Richard Linklater with Ethan Hawke as Hart. Andrew Scott plays Richard Rodgers. “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” -- Bruce Springsteen gets the Bob Dylan treatment with Jeremy Allen White in the title role. This, however, only covers the creation of the “Nebraska” album. “Regretting You” – Family issues emerge after the death of a husband and father. Based on Colleen Hoover’s best-seller, it stars Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace. “The Watchers” – M. Night Shayamalan’s daughter Ishana makes her directorial debut with this thriller about an artist who gets trapped in an Irish forest. “Anniversary” – A good cast (Diane Lane, Kyle Chandler, Zoey Deutch) in a thriller directed by Polish filmmaker Jan Komasa. “Bugonia” – Emma Stone continues her run with Yorgos Lanthimos. The film is a remake of a South Korean effort about two men kidnapping an executive, convinced she’s an alien bent on destroying Earth. “Nouvelle Vague” – Richard Linklater has another entry this year. This one’s a look at Jean-Luc Godard and actress Jean Seberg. Guillaume Marbeck and Zoey Deutch start. November releases When We Pray – Jamie Foxx directs the story of brothers who become pastors at divergent churches. Predator: Badlands – While “Alien: Earth” takes over TV screens, the “other” scary creature takes on a remote planet. The Running Man” – Glen Powell steps into Arnold Schwarzenegger’s shoes as a contestant in a game show which features killers all around the world. Nuremberg – Set during the Nuremberg trials, a psychiatrist interviews Nazi prisoners to determine if they are fit to stand trial. Rami Malek and Russell Crowe square off. Peter Hujar’s Day – What was New York’s art world like in 1974? Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw play two who know. Ira Sachs directs. “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” – The Four Horsemen get help from newbies hoping to use illusions to get away with big cash. Jay Kelly – It’s an ensemble film but it stars George Clooney as a George Clooney-level star who reflects on life with his manager (played by Adam Sandler). Noah Baumbach directs. Indecipherable – A boy, home alone, gets shaken by the things that go bump in the night. Wicked: For Good – At long last, we find out what happened to Glinda and Elphaba. Expect at least one new song and bigger roles for the men in their lives. No place like home? That’s included, too. Cynthia Orivo and Ariana Grande could double up on the Oscar nominations. Rental Family – Oscar winner Brendan Fraser plays an American actor who plays roles in other people’s lives. STZ – Zombies result when a trio of scientists launch a bio-attack on a bus filled with women. (No kidding.) Zootopia 2 – Residents of Zootopia return for more adventure and product placement. Judy and Nick are on the trail of a new resident, a snake. About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest. Theme music Thunder City by Lunareh, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: FV694ULMCJQDG0IY
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The 2026 Oscars rapidly approach! With the Venice Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Telluride Film Festival all around the corner ititss time to blindly preview the films in contention for the 98th Academy Awards! Who will win best picture? What @A24 sports film will be up for Oscar consideration? Will Adam Sandler win an Oscar for @Netflix Jay Kelly? Should Spike Lee be nominated for his film Highest 2 Lowest? Why is The Life of Chuck failing at Oscar success? Which film festival will have the most important films? And can Avatar Fire and Ash repeat previous success? Find out the questions and many more in today's episode of Oscars 2026 Predictions, brought to you by film critic Ben Friedman.Email Me: bentalksfilm@gmail.com Follow Me on Social Media: Instagram, TikTok - @BenTalksFilm Subscribe to my Podcast Channel: Ben Talks FilmTimecodes00:00 Oscars 2026 Preview03:20 The History of Sound ( @mubi )04:30 The Life of Chuck ( @neonrated )06:00 A Big Beautiful Journey ( @Sony )06:55 Nuremberg ( @Sony )09:00 Brazil's International Feature: The Secret Agent ( @neonrated )10:30 Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest Deserves More Attention ( @A24 and @Apple )11:40 Marty Supreme @A24 )12:00 The Smashing Machine is The Rock's Oscar Play ( @A24 )15:30 Nouvelle Vague ( @Netflix )16:30 After the Hunt ( @AmazonMGMStudios )18:00 Father Mother Sister Brother ( @mubi )18:30 Wicked for Good ( @UniversalPictures )19:30 F1 ( @Apple )20:00 Brendan Fraser's Rental Family looks great @searchlightpictures )21:25 Springsteen Deliver Me From Nowhere ( @20thCenturyStudios )22:45 Ella McCay ( @Disney )24:00 The Lost Bus ( @Apple )25:30 A House of Dynamite ( @Netflix )26:30 Avatar Fire and Ash ( @Disney )27:30 Is This Thing On? ( @searchlightpictures )28:20 Frankenstein ( @Netflix )29:30 Hamnet ( @FocusFeatures )30:30 Bugonia ( @FocusFeatures )32:00 One Battle After Another ( @WarnerBros )33:00 Jay Kelly ( @Netflix )33:30 Sentimental Value ( @neonrated )34:30 Sinners is the Oscar frontrunner ( @WarnerBros )#oscars #academyawards #oscars2026 #emmastone #predictions #venicefilmfestival #sinners #adamsandler #oscarpredictions
Scrump and Drew talk about; Takeshita winning the G1, WWE counter programing, AEW's Forbidden Door, Brendan Fraser, Weapons, X-Men '97 and more! Special thanks to Kenny Omega for the outro. Patreon Merchandise Social Media: Twitter Instagram
(Spoiler Section Length - 13min 6sec)After Space Jam's success, attempts were immediately made to create a sequel. None of that really panned out until close to 30 years later, but back in the early 2000s a new Looney Tunes live-action hybrid film WAS made... to much less success than Space Jam. But success, critical or financial, does not actually tell one whether a movie is good or not, and the extra screen time for the toons, casting of Brendan Fraser and world-tour vibe of the film certainly all seem promising, so... does this film hold up?
We discuss the new AMPAS President before reacting to the full NYFF63 lineup, the TIFF additions and tributes, and some Telluride deductions. Plus we review Cloud, Sorry Baby & Together while also discussing new trailers for Rental Family, One Battle After Another, etc. ACADEMY NEWS: Lynette Howell Taylor is our new President - 1:29 Will the Oscars remain on ABC after Disney makes moves? - 3:52 FILM FESTIVAL NEWS: The NYFF Closes with Bradley Cooper's latest + a Jim Jarmusch Centerpiece - 8:50 NYFF63 Main Slate is loaded + That Jay Kelly Trailer - 11:26 NY Spotlights The Boss, DDL & double Linklater + Blue Moon Trailer - 17:15 TIFF Tributes are discussed + that Rental Family trailer is working well, maybe too well - 29:30 TIFF Lineup Additions + that Left-Handed Girl Trailer - 34:05 Deducing Likely Telluride Lineup - 41:02 MORE TRAILER BREAKDOWNS: One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Cruise jokes - 43:24 Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington & Jeffrey Wright - 48:45 Ella McCay is one Mike's dream and another Mike's nightmare - 52:15 Train Dreams, starring Joel Edgerton is another huge schism betwixt us - 54:49 The Choral, starring Ralph Fiennes would win every Oscar in 1994 - 57:53 Shelby Oaks from Chris Stuckman could be just our speed - 1:0015 NON-SPOILER REVIEWS: Cloud & Folktales at IFC Center + AlsoMike's Burger Day in NYC - 1:02:29 M1 reviews Sorry, Baby, The General's Daughter + Quickies on Together & Oh, Hi! - 1:08:01 OUTRO: We try to avoid jinxing Mike1's health and fail. But if he survives, you can enjoy more Oscar Race Checkpoints in the future. As always, we appreciate all your support. Please follow us on social media, like & subscribe, rate & review - all that good stuff… and you can find a tree of all our links here. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
Russell does a shift with Perrin and Graeme. We talk latest film and tv news, thoughts on the latest film 'Weapons', why Nasa couldn't train astronauts to be oil drillers, and lots lots more.Hey did you guys see?Hulu coming to Disney+ in South AfricaFormer-Superman Dean Cain is joining ICEThe trailer for Brendan Fraser's new film, Rental FamilyThe Batman Part II finally set to start shootingThe new film from the writer of Sing Sing, Train DreamsSpinal Tap II: The End Continues trailerDylan O'Brian's new film TwinlessRon Howard's latest film EdenThe trailer for HIM, a movie they really want you to know is produced by Jordan PeeleThe trailer for horror comedy Cold StorageWhat we've been watchingWeapons | In TheatersArmageddon | Disney+LinksThat time NASA almost killed Big BirdThe weird link to St. Elsewhere & The Tommy Westphall Cinematic UniverseVideo Store LinksOfficial SiteHave a film or TV show you have recently enjoyed and want to let us know about it? Send us a voice note as if you are coming into the store to return it. Say your name, what you are returning, and what you think of it. Email it to us at the email address below, or DM us on instagram.Contact: thevideostorepod@gmail.com
Host Tasha Huo talks candidly about her writing journey on her first produced film, RED SONJA, from her first pitch to getting rewritten to final credits determination. RED SONJA releases in theaters on August 13th, and streaming on August 29th. TWIW: Josh's old script idea is now a Brendan Fraser movie, but not how Josh expected / Tasha used a placeholder for a scene when she got stuck, but how does that work? Questions / Comments: ActTwoWriters@gmail.com Edited by the GREAT Paul Lundquist
Marcia Franklin talks with playwright Samuel D. Hunter about his work, including “The Whale,” which was adapted into a movie with Brendan Fraser, who won an Academy Award. The two also discuss the role of Idaho in his works, and the importance of the humanities.
¡Ni las tecnologías de 16 bit inventadas podrán detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Maxi termina el Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, y prueba la demo de Shinobi Art of Vengance. Nico finalmente es propietario de una Nintendo Switch 2 y nos cuenta sobre Mario Kart: World, Donkey Kong: Bonanza y Fast Fusion. Además, ambos comentan sobre Titan Quest en multiplayer y las particularidades que tiene. Para el Rapid-Fire, tenemos noticias sobre la cristalización de una estrategia más multiplataforma de PlayStation, Tencent no entendiendo el concepto de “legalmente distinto”, Atari sale de compras, Warner Bros sigue insistiendo con los juegos como servicio y GOG anuncia una iniciativa contra la censura de los procesadores de pagos. En el Hot Coffee, repasamos la Nintendo Direct de la semana pasada y la THQ Nordic Showcase. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi recomienda a Hoeg Law hablando sobre los procesadores de pagos y lo peligroso que es el control que tienen. Nico recomienda que NO vean la película de la momia de Tom Cruise, pero si la de Brendan Fraser. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas
Lethal Mullet Podcast: Episode #285: Airheads On tonight's episode The Mullet heads to Nakatomi Plaza, and to the other side of the lot where KPPX are being held hostage by Brendan Fraser, Adam Sandler and Steve Buscemi as 'The Lone Rangers', and they make a hostage drama unfold into a full rock concert. One of the funniest and fun films of the nineties with an all star cast, we check out AIRHEADS. Find Lethal Mullet Podcast on: Apple / Stitcher / Spotify / Google Play / Podbean / IheartRadio / YouTube Contact: Site: fpnet.podbean.com Twitter: @fanpodnetwork Facebook & Instagram: Fandom Podcast Network Adam: @thelethalmullet (Twitter/Facebook/Instagram)
On episode 299 of the AwardsWatch Podcast, it's an all editors show as Editor-In-Chief Erik Anderson, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade and Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello look at the wealth of fall festival lineup announcements that came in this week from Venice and Toronto. In the pod, the trio start with Venice, which will be the kickoff of no less than three Netflix titles: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly and the return of Kathryn Bigelow with A House of Dynamite. With a few other Netflix titles rolling around, we talk about the impact of these three titles starting off here and where else we'll see them this season. Yorgos Lanthimos' newest collab with Emma Stone, Bugonia, will also bow at Venice, leaving Focus Features' other top title Hamnet, rip for Telluride. Mona Fastvold, fresh off The Brutalist last year (with her partner Brady Corbet), has The Testament of Ann Lee with Amanda Seyfried, something has all of us buzzing. Then there's The Smashing Machine from Benny Safdie and starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt. We also dig into the Out of Competition titles, specifically Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt, which has some internet folks thinking it means something more than it does. Onto TIFF, always the most helpful as specific designations are listed for each film, we talk about Rental Family starring Brendan Fraser, Sydney Sweeney in Christy and where the big Cannes winners from NEON and MUBI, like Sentimental Value, It Was Just an Accident, The Secret Agent, Sirāt and Sound of Falling landed. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music, YouTube and more. This podcast runs 1h14m. We'll be back next week with an Oscar retrospective of the 63rd Academy Awards, covering the films of 1990. Till then, let's get into it.
Mike 1 has returned for this Oscar Race Checkpoint, covering his Hollywood vacation stories, the TIFF Galas & Special Presentations announcements and a fun catch-up on a bunch of incredible trailers from After The Hunt & Bugonia to Project Hail Mary & Downton Abbey to Predator Badlands & Keeper. Top of the Show - Mike 1 Returns! He recaps his vacation, pneumonia & comeback. THE TIFF LINEUP (+++ More Los Angeles Anecdotes from Mike1) Hamnet (& Mike talks about Room Service in LA Hotels) - 9:07 Our Lost Bus & Wake-Up Dead Man Oscar Bets - 11:00 The Roofman will debut in Toronto & we review the trailer - 13:39 Why Rental Family with Brendan Fraser could be a sleeper contender - 16:03 Ralph Fiennes in The Choral & Agnieska Holland's Franz - 19:26 Sundance & Cannes Carryovers (+ M1 & Swell do The Grove) - 22:32 Good Fortune, Ballad of a Small Player, Frankenstein, Hedda & Smashing Machine - 29:20 Sydney Sweeny is Christie + the next from Angelina Jolie & Al Pacino - 33:28 Unlikely genre choices for Miles Teller's Eternity & Amanda Seyfried's Anne Lee - 37:09 Actors turn Directors w/ Alex Winter, James McAvoy, Brian Cox & Maude Apatow - 38:42 Saoirse Ronan's next, a Fuze lit in Hot Fuzz & Nuremberg will not be funny - 41:04 Chris Evans in Sacrifice, Scarlet for Animated Feature & Swiped on Bumble - 44:21 TRAILER BREAKDOWNS: Julia Roberts in Luca Guadagnino's After The Hunt - 47:25 Bugonia stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons & Fish Eye Lens for Yorgos - 51:49 Dakota Johnson appears perfect & awesome again in Splitsville - 54:42 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale launches its Best Picture campaign on MMO - 56:00 Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary sets trailer viewing records - 58:34 Weapons is the one script that got away from Jordan Peele - 1:01:32 Glen Powell's The Running Man feels very Purge-esque - 1:02:52 Mortal Kombat 2 is the ultimate middle aged white guy fantasy - 1:06:07 Predator: Badlands is a must see for Mike, Mike and Alien listeners - 1:07:50 Keeper puts Osgood Perkins in M. Night Shyamalan territory as a horror filmmaker - 1:10:20 OUTRO: M2 refuses to jinx future episodes. But of course, we do hope to be back soon with both Mikes on more episodes very very soon. There are a bunch of film studies, Oscar Race Checkpoints, and Boogie Mikes episodes that we want to record ASAFP, and God willing, we will do so. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
Hello, media consumers! Bryan is joined by GQ's Zach Baron to discuss every aspect of celebrity profiling: how they are “brokered”; the process of interviewing; some of his past subjects, including Martin Scorsese, Brendan Fraser, and Tilda Swinton; and more. Then Bryan asks the following question: “Is the celebrity profile dead or dying?” Host: Bryan CurtisGuest: Zach BaronProducer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas unearth The Mummy (1999) and debate whether this fan-favorite adventure deserves a spot in the official Challenge Accepted Top 100 list. Originally challenged by Australian podcast pal Aaron Brasher from Fandom Portals, the duo dives into everything from the film's wild plot and iconic action to its CGI, practical effects, and Brendan Fraser's action star moment. They unpack what holds up, what doesn't, and why this movie might be the perfect time capsule of late '90s popcorn cinema. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 Introduction & who challenged this movie 02:00 First impressions: childhood memories and DVD nostalgia 04:00 Two-minute plot rundown (with chaotic energy) 06:00 Brendan Fraser: action hero or accidental legend? 09:00 Can this franchise come back—and should Fraser lead it? 11:00 Comparing Rick O'Connell to Indiana Jones 13:00 Evelyn's character: damsel, badass, or both? 18:00 Imhotep's motivations and why he's low-key sympathetic 22:00 Side characters, comic relief, and iconic moments 24:00 Filming in Morocco and creating believable heat 25:30 The good, the bad, and the beetles of CGI 30:00 Why Brendan Fraser's fight choreography still holds up 33:00 That Egyptian score and the power of a strong soundtrack 35:00 Mid-budget movie magic: why we need more like this 38:00 Behind-the-scenes fun facts: near-death moments and more 44:00 Historical accuracy vs cinematic fun 46:00 Cast reunion and the movie's lasting cult status 47:30 Top 100 decision time—does it make the cut? Key Takeaways: Brendan Fraser choreographed much of his own action—legend. The Mummy walks the line between camp and craft, with charm to spare. This is a film that thrives on practical effects, strong chemistry, and a sense of fun. While some moments feel dated, the core still entertains in 2025. It's a solid contender for the Challenge Accepted Top 100, but is that enough? Quotes Worth Repeating: “Rick O'Connell is 90% action hero, 10% lucky idiot—and that's why we love him.” “Imhotep didn't ask to be cursed. They turned him into the villain.” “This movie feels hotter than Dune—and everyone's actually sweating.” “It's not just nostalgia, this thing's still fun start to finish.” Call to Action: Think The Mummy deserves a Top 100 spot? Let us know on social or by emailing us at challengeacceptedgfx@gmail.com. And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the show. Share the episode and join the conversation with #ChallengeAcceptedPod! Links and Socials:
On this week's episode of Pop Culture and Fandom News, Jenn from My Streaming Bubble and Paula from It's a Dean Thing join Erin to discuss meeting Brendan Fraser, K-Pop Demon Hunters, a new horror-themed burlesque show, the trailer for Project Hail Mary, a death on Bones, and the pain and joy of discovering a new ship. The panel also explores possibilities for the future of TikTok. For tickets and info on Nightmare On Strip Street, click here: https://nightmareonstripstreet.com/denver/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sc_brand&utm_campaign=371837_den&utm_content=754913350920&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22603986120&gclid=CjwKCAjwyb3DBhBlEiwAqZLe5H7DJN_0ky49iyxSNT060sz1ETiWPV8fnkumrkGMXB6j0IBdenpWXhoCVCQQAvD_BwE#tickets Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/itsafandomthingpod. You can follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/itsafandomthingpod Twitter: @fandomthingpod Instagram: @itsafandomthingpod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/7aTTCAWZRx You can follow Fergie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@schroederandfergs Cover art by Carla Temis. Podcast logo by Erin Amos. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of Portia Burch: https://patreon.com/portia_noir?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link and White Woman Whisperer: https://patreon.com/whitewomanwhisperer?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan&utm_content=join_link. Are you looking to buy some shirts that make a difference? Check out Wear the Peace: https://wearthepeace.com/pages/collections?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=flow&utm_klaviyo_id=01J35XBQFAPE052R8E3A4140TSkx=vpLEr9K3aUVqJ0N-d6KKWR608od7avLWJ2fXcHbEPI.U45QAK. Join the Here4TheKids Substack: https://here4thekids.substack.com/. To order the book, "White Women," click here: https://www.race2dinner.com/white-women Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, I'm pulling four titles off the shelf that all deal with prehistoric humans in some form. They're all very different films. Some take the subject seriously, others just go for laughs. What they share is a central idea of how humans interact with one another. Whether it's science labs, high schools, or the open world, these movies all find something worthwhile to focus on.Caveman (1981)Directed by Carl Gottlieb (who co-wrote Jaws), this one's a straight-up comedy. It stars Ringo Starr, Barbara Bach, Dennis Quaid, and Shelley Long, all speaking in a made-up language while running from stop-motion dinosaurs. It's a weird, physical, surprisingly consistent comedy that doesn't rely on much more than expression and timing. Jim Danforth handled the effects work, using the same animation style he brought to other fantasy films of the era.Quest for Fire (1981)Probably the most serious pick this week. Directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, this is a film with no real spoken language. The cast learned a constructed language by Anthony Burgess and used movement techniques developed by Desmond Morris. Rae Dawn Chong, Ron Perlman, and Everett McGill all commit fully to their roles. It won an Oscar for Best Makeup and doesn't try to explain much—it just shows a small group of early humans trying to survive. Worth seeing for the detail and the performances alone.Iceman (1984)This one takes place in a cold research facility where a frozen prehistoric man is brought back to life. John Lone plays the Iceman and gives a performance that's more nuanced than you'd expect from this kind of premise. Timothy Hutton plays the anthropologist trying to connect with him. It's more intimate and focused than a lot of 1980s sci-fi, with a steady pace and a good sense of space. Encino Man (1992)Directed by Les Mayfield and produced by Hollywood Pictures, this is the comedy version of a caveman showing up in a modern world. Brendan Fraser plays Link, and this was the role that helped launch his career. Pauly Shore plays Stoney who sets the tone for the whole movie. There's also Sean Astin, trying to use Link as a way to get popular. It's loud, strange, and very early '90s, but it moves fast and gets a lot out of the water park, fast food, and high school scenes. The soundtrack includes Queen, Infectious Grooves, Right Said Fred and a bunch of other songs that place it squarely in 1992.None of these films feel like they're trying to say the same thing. What they do have in common is how they treat the idea of prehistoric people not as monsters or jokes, but as people. Even in the comedies, there's a sense of curiosity behind the setups. They're fun to watch, sometimes surprisingly thoughtful, and all a little out of step with what people usually mean when they talk about science fiction or historical drama.Thanks for reading Video Store Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
This Week for your Daily Ratings Movie News: Sean Baker gives an update on his next film. Guy Ritchie steps away from Road House 2. Night at the Museum is getting a reboot along with Donkey Kong getting his own picture. And Brendan Fraser eyes some awards as Superman Soars. Also Ryan Johnson has HAD IT over at Netflix. All this and More!! 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!
This week we head back to 2000 to see one of our favorites showcase his acting skills! Did you know this was a remake? Why does that guy look exactly like Gabrielle Union? Can we please just have a beer with Brendan Fraser? You don't have to make a deal with the devil, just hit play and enjoy!
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Busy Weekend: No Kings protests, Army 250th Anniversary Parade, Israel v. Iran, and Minnesota lawmakers murdered. PLUS- Eli Zaret joins us, Antonio Brown wanted for attempted murder, Meghan Markle makes Father's Day about Harry, Justin Bieber's breakdown, and Paris Jackson v. critics. Tom Mazawey and Drew lost their bowling matchup with Gibby. Eli Zaret dropped by today to bore us with golf stories from the US Open, Tiger Woods commercials, the Detroit Tigers drop a series to the Cincinnati Reds, Rafael Devers traded to San Francisco Giants, Tarik Skubal's contract options, the terrible Colorado Rockies, Shohei Ohtani is back pitching, update us on the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Antonio Brown's attempted murder charge, Chris Webber allegations, Jimmie Ward accusations, a Tom Brady statue, Surviving Ohio State, stupid WNBA records, MSU's new Athletic Director, Joey Chestnut is back and more. Congrats to ______________ for winning the Legacy Partner's gift card. Meghan Markle gave tribute to only 1 of the 3 fathers in her life. Brooke Shields hates Meghan Markle. Employees are leaving left and right. Justin Bieber is popping off again. He's so badass. He needs a conservatorship. Marc burned his nutsack this past weekend. Nezza prefers the National Anthem in Spanish and not listing to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skinny Chad has entered the Dabbleverse. We check out THREE different speeches by crybaby Brendan Fraser. Israel and Iran are bombing each other. The No Kings protest is protesting the apparent King of the United States of America. A protestor in Salt Lake City was killed. ICE protests roll on. Donald Trump's military parade was a dud. Is the Trump Unity Bridge dismantled? We call Rob Cortis to get to the bottom of the rattletrap controversy. Kim Adams is battling health issues. Diddy is still looking for a mistrial thanks to ‘Juror 6'. Another juror got an odd message. Happy Father's Day to Diddy. Minnesota lawmakers murdered. Vance Boelter arrested. Drew declares Vance thinks himself hot. Paris Jackson vs Michael Jackson fans. Hey Lara Flynn Boyle… do you look different or not? Jessica Alba hates Cash Warren. Diane Sawyer is back as she interviews Eric Dane about his ALS diagnosis. Matthew Perry's doctor pleads guilty. Meghan Markel defends her pregnant dance by touting its “authenticity”. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).
It is said that there are health benefits to making your work week more exciting! Anna and Raven talk about if including this in their life is tangible. Anna tried it out and loved it! Justin Bieber was gifted some elaborate gifts for Father's Day! Raven was given something that has to be assembled, and he was never actually given it! Anna lost part of her husband's Father's Day gift! CVS is closing a ton of stores and Anna and Raven thought it was because they were wasting money on receipt tape! They asked you to send in your longest CVS receipt and they will reimburse you if it is the longest! One woman had the longest receipt by far! Do you feel like you have Mommy Brain? It is real! Dr. Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D.is a clinical psychologist and author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood- And Relax Into New Self. She can be found at DrIlyse.com. She joins Anna and Raven to talk about the symptoms of Mom Brain and how to help yourself through motherhood! Producer Julie was tasked with contacting Brendan Fraser to see if he would be on the show! She gives an update! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including the man hunt in Minnesota, the “No Kings” Protests, President Trumps Birthday, and the helicopter reporter Stu Mundel having the most unique live read broadcast! Raven goes head-to-head with Valedictorians in Can't Beat Raven: Valedictorian Edition! Find out who will win! Will he beat Allison or Henry? Anna and Raven report on the horrific man hunt in Minnesota! Anna learned why the media gives criminals three names! Teresa and Luis's cousin just saw on Facebook that they asked on their town's page recommendations for a housecleaner. They both work a lot and have decided it was time to get someone to help clean up around the house every other week. She texted them and asked if she could have the job since she's been down on work and could use the extra money. She's not a housekeeper, but said “how hard can it be? I just clean.” Teresa says we have to find a way to say no, not only does she not know what she's doing, but she feels funny having a relative be in her stuff, Luis says she's family down on her luck, it's literally mopping and wiping, she'll be fine. Whose side are you on? Rich has a chance to win $700! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!
The director receives the Made in NY award at the Tribeca Festival
The director receives the Made in NY award at the Tribeca Festival
With the Real ID policy in place at the TSA, some travelers are still attempting to use alternate forms of identification! Anna & Raven found someone using their own discount version at an airport. It's the end of the school year, and Anna & Raven hear from excited students talking about their summer plans, and find out just how different they are from their own school breaks! After hearing from some amazingly motivated students, listeners tell Anna & Raven all about their own first summer jobs…and the experiences are eye-opening! With the NBA Finals in full swing, Anna & Raven are still on the hunt for the biggest celebrity fans of the Pacers and Thunder! The quest to interview Brendan Fraser and/or Dr. Phil continues! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on what's trending, including the ongoing Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni situation! The Great Sock Challenge: Anna & Raven welcome two listeners into the studio to compete against Producer Julie for the Guinness Book of World Records title of “Most Socks Put On One Foot in 30 Seconds”. The winner gets the glory, and the losers have to rap on-air. Eric & Morgan were on vacation with their family, and after a long, tiring day, their 14-year-old son accidentally broke an ugly $68 vase in a gift shop, which they had to pay for. Eric wants to ground the son for two weeks, with time reduced for extra chores, to teach him a lesson in responsibility and the cost of things. Morgan feels the punishment is too strong with the start of summer coming up, and that the son certainly didn't mean to do it. What do you think? Lina has a chance to win $300! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!
Thanks to listener requests, Brenna and Joe dig into the fantasy world of Cornelia Funke's Inkheart and its 2008 film adaptation starring Brendan Fraser.It's...not what we expected. In addition to less driving, Joe wanted more fantasy, while Brenna wanted more famous characters.Possible reasons this didn't connect for us: translation issues and the revelation that it may have been meant to be read aloud at bedtime!Plus: Helen Mirren doing Judy Dench, obvious sequel set-up, our interest in Fenoglio (but not Elinor) and the surprising longevity of the film's FX!Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on Instagram and BlueSky @HKHSPod or use the hashtag #HKHSPod:> Brenna: @brennacgray> Joe: @bstolemyremote (Instagram) or @joelipsett (BlueSky)Have a mail bag question? Email us at hkhspod@gmail.com Theme music: Letra “Like A Bird” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the interim between recordings, the world lost George Wendt, and we start off this episode by honoring the man and what he meant to your Say Reporters by celebrating those parts of his career that have not only touched our lives but transcended to become the bedrock of the people we are.After that, Sejohn takes a brief moment to share with the group some of the particulars about his visit to Los Angeles that led to us to having an approved absence episode last. Then Devon, despite trying to get out has been pulled back into the world of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate after its release on the PS4 and PS5, and both of your hosts have some interesting things to share after the extensive testing they have put the latest version of the game through. Finally, we tease the multitude of things that will be discussed in our next episode as we prepare to catchup on all the non-Brendan Fraser fun that was had in May 2025 that was sadly preempted by Mr. Wendt's unexpected passing. Thank you for the laughs George… this episode is for you.
In this episode we discuss the Lancome Juicy Tube ads with all the 2000s crushes, lip glosses with cranks, how commercials used to be fun, YouTube vids of raking sand filled with dildos, a POW review of Rubicon, being self-conscious about our knowledge of primate species, the anxiety induced by the trapeze on Math Circus, the ethics of George having sex, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
In this episode of "Normal World," Dave Landau, 1/4 Black Garrett, and Angela unpack Hollywood's dark side, spotlighting Terry Crews' sexual assault by WME agent Adam Venit and linking it to Brendan Fraser's similar experience. They mock celebrity run-ins with paparazzi and share stories of being mobbed after shows. The focus shifts to Nancy Ruth Mace, U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st District since 2021, who stunned Congress by showing a nude silhouette she says her ex-fiancé secretly recorded. They then discuss Donald Trump's $175 billion “Golden Dome” missile defense plan, alien threats, and Canada's approval of assisted suicide for minors. RFK Jr. offers a dramatic takedown of the WHO's new pandemic treaty, while China pledges $500 million in support. The episode wraps with a tribute to "Cheers" icon George Wendt and reflections on classic sitcoms. Sponsors Blue Chew Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code NORMAL -- just pay $5 shipping. Go to https://bluechew.com/ now! Angel Studios Go to www.Angel.com/NORMAL to grab your seats for "The Last Rodeo," in theaters starting Friday, May 23. Merch Go to shop.blazemedia.com/collections/normal-world to shop our merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It has been a big and bold week for the Say Reporters and we are here to share it all with you.First we get the penultimate recap of “Suits LA” out of the way and aside from the inclusion of Louis LItt it was just another example of why this show was ultimately cancelledThen Devon has a quiz for Sejohn comprised of the four questions he got wrong when putting his Adam Sandler knowledge to the test at a local pub trivia night focused on his filmsNext a brief examination of the now common practice of offering video games a few days earlier than release date at a premium cost and how we found a way to avoid that nonsense using old access codes and Xbox Game Pass.Finally we get to the real meat of the episode when we discuss all of the Brendan Fraser films that have been discussed on the show in celebration of Brendan Fraser History Month and construct a tier list based on our feelings about his performances in each.
Join us as we take an adventure though Egypt in the 1920s in The Mummy. This film is Brendan Fraser as his most Brendan Fraseriest.... You know what I mean. Is this all just nostalgia or is this movie as good as we remember it being?
MUSICOpening statements in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial began in Manhattan on Monday. Madonna has teamed up with Netflix and director Shawn Levy for a limited series about her life. He's the guy who did "Deadpool & Wolverine" and is the executive producer of "Stranger Things". Metallica's show last Wednesday at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium rocked in more ways than one. Gene Simmons had a taker for his “Personal Assistant and Band Roadie for the Day” experience when he performed in Red Bank, New Jersey last week. Creed are heading to the Indianapolis 500.Anthony Kiedis from the Red Hot Chili Peppers now has his own coffee brand. TVAndor winding down … The highly anticipated finale of Andor Season 2 will be available for streaming on Disney+ tonight (Tuesday). Episodes 10, 11, and 12 will wrap up the Andor story – and it seems very unlikely we'll see a third season of the show, since all the action has been a prequel lead-up to everything that happens in the movie Rogue One, which was released in 2016.TV Fall Line Ups Have Been Released:NBC Universal unveiled its fall schedule yesterday. It leans heavily on the NBA . . . which NBC hasn't had the rights to since 2002. They've even hired Michael Jordan to contribute. Tuesday nights will be devoted to basketball . . . and Sunday nights will be added in 2026, once NBC's deal with the NFL is over.NBC also hyped its new comedy "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", starring Tracy Morgan as a disgraced former football star trying to rehabilitate his image. Daniel Radcliffe also stars, and Tina Fey is among the producers.There's also "Stumble", a mockumentary about junior college cheerleaders, and an untitled comedy about the staff of a Native community center in Oakland, California.NBC is bringing back "St. Denis Medical", "Happy's Place", "Brilliant Minds", and "The Hunting Party".There's also a new competition series called "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon", where contestants will work with major companies on marketing campaigns. And of course, they're bringing back "The Voice" and all their "Chicago" and "Law & Order" shows.NBC also previewed "The Paper", which is the "Office" spinoff with returning star Oscar Nunez. It's coming to Peacock in September.Fox unveiled its fall schedule yesterday, "The Floor", hosted by Rob Lowe will take the time spot for the paused ‘Masked Singer'. Other new shows include "Memory of a Killer", a dramatic thriller starring Patrick Dempsey as a hitman with early onset Alzheimer's, and "Best Medicine", a one-hour comedy starring Josh Charles as a surgeon. Tubi also got to make an announcement, since it's owned by Fox. That announcement was "Breaking Bear", an adult animation series about bears who resort to criminal behavior to save their forest. It features the vocal talents of Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elizabeth Hurley, Josh Gad, and Annie Murphy.Fox is also reviving two classic competition series: "Celebrity Weakest Link" and "Fear Factor: The Next Chapter".Fear Factor is coming back 25 years after the show debuted on NBC. Michael B. Jordan is producing a "Creed" spin-off series called "Delphi". It'll be about young boxers at Adonis Creed's Delphi Boxing Academy.There will be a "Barbershop" series. It'll follow Jermaine Fowler, who hopes to follow in his grandpa's footsteps as a barber at Calvin's barbershop in Chicago.A first look at Nicolas Cage suited up for the live-action "Spider-Noir" series was unveiled. He's a version of Spider-Man, who's a private investigator in 1930s New York.WWE's Mike "The Miz" Mizanin will host a reboot of the competition series, "American Gladiators".Michelle Pfeiffer is a mom who feels unappreciated during the holidays and decides to go on her own adventure in a teaser for "Oh. What. Fun.". It comes out December 3rd, and stars Chloe Grace Moretz, Eva Longoria, and Denis Leary. Arnold Schwarzenegger showed up to talk about his holiday movie, "The Man with the Bag". He went on a little too long so Jamie Lee Curtis came to the rescue.MrBeast's "Beast Games" was renewed for two more seasons, and "Fallout" returns for Season 2 in December. It'll also get a third season.There's a documentary on NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens in the works. Plus a docuseries called "The Home Team: New York Jets", about six players and their partners. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: The Cannes Film Festival wants celebrities to have some modesty and decorum on the red carpet. To crack down on them, YouTube has demonetized two channels, known for sophisticated fake film trailers, Screen Culture's Screen Trailers and KH Studios' Royal Trailers. Check out the trailer for Brad Pitt's racing drama "F1". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Before they were movie stars, Brendan Fraser and Adam Sandler were in a band with Steve Buscemi. Critics were particularly harsh to Airheads, and audiences failed to show up in the theaters. But this week we take a second look at The Lone Rangers to find what really rocks in this movie.Join the Best of the Rest discord: https://discord.gg/86P7jJXNPb Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/botrcast Email: bestoftherestpod@gmail.com Social Media @BotRCast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Bonus content: Youtube Theme song (vocals) by Mark Benavides: Instagram Music by Mitch: Twitter, SoundCloud Logo by Alex Brinegar: https://beardodoesdesign.com/ Additional artwork by Phillip Chacon, C7Productions: Instagram
On this week's episode, Dr. Cox struggles to support his best friend through Chemotherapy. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by Brendan Fraser! Brendan reveals his love of photography, that time he worked with Mos Def, and what it's like to be stopped by Scrubs fans nearly 20 years after his first appearance on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does The Mummy hold up to the hype 25 years later? We know one thing for sure: it has possibly the most attractive cast of characters in cinema history and our love for Brendan Fraser will never fade. From man-eating scarabs to cat gods that would put most horror icons to shame, join us as we take a trip to ancient Egypt, and may or may not ever want to return.Resources for Today's Episode:The Wild, Tumultuous Ride to Make the Beloved 1999 The Mummy MovieWhy The Mummy Still Delights, 25 Years LaterHow Cats Became Divine Symbols in Ancient EgyptShezmu: The Demon-God of Egyptian Perfume10 Lesser Known Egyptian Gods That Are Absolutely TerrifyingJoin Our Cozy Coven:Follow us on Instagram and TikTok!Watch Full Video Episodes on YouTube!Subscribe to Our Substack!Try Virtual Pelvic Physical Therapy (Ask for me! Ashley Drake, DPT)Kins Physical TherapyCredits:Music: Goosebumps by Veace D
On this week's episode, Dr. Cox's best friend (Brendan Fraser) shows up at the hospital and receives a horrifying diagnosis. In the real world, Zach and Donald are joined by writer Shea Serrano, who breaks down precisely what makes Scrubs so iconic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents a great interviews from Monstermania (www.monstermania.net)! BTB's own Al Sotto talks to actress Patricia Velasquez best known for The Mummy and The Mummy Returns. Patricia talks about working with Brendan Fraser and Dwayne "The Rock Johnson" in The Mummy films. In addition, Patricia talks about working on Satanic Hispanics with director Eduardo Sanchez. Patricia also gives some valuable gives advice as well!
Send us a textThis week Zach and Sloane along with Donny and Chelsea, of I Am the Cute One podcast, unwrap the 1997 action-adventure/romantic epic TITANIC. In this episode we will unwrap the first VHS of this masterpiece before we move over to I Am the Cute On to discuss the second VHS with Donny and Chelsea! This cross-over event will bring you endless laughs, reciting of lines, next-level-insane tangent stories, and of course the nostalgia that is Titanic. So celebrate the 113th anniversary of this tragedy with four unhinged and mentally questionable podcast hosts! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!
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Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast Zach and Sloane unwrap 2001's pre-9/11 floptina: "Rock Star". The duo discuss everything from 90's square hole gel deodorant to child performances of Riverdance. Zach insults Sloane multiple times but she honestly deserves it and they discuss what bin Laden was doing while "Rock Star" was getting ready for its release date. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!
Welcome back ragers to the best movie review podcast on the planet. The rage rolls on from the Film Rage Studio. This week the Film Rage Crew went and saw a whole bunch of underdog movies and a movie about a homicidal mouse. First up The Minecraft Movie which sounds like it should be awful but the boys will have the final say on that. Then Freaky Tales which surprised both Jim and Bryce in a good way. Next up Bryce was the only one that got the pleasure of watching Steamboat Willie slaughter a bunch of New Yorkers in Screamboat. Then Paul Walter Hauser shines again in The Luckiest Man in America. Then finally the legend of William Tell is brough to the big screen. Plus listen as Jim tries to put into words what he thought of his Rage or Dare movie, the Brendan Fraser cash grab, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. I think I blocked out the fact that said movie even existed. Introduction-0:00 The Amazing Murman Predicts-2:15 In Cinema A Minecraft Movie (2025)-5:11 Freaky Tales (2025)-14:35 Screamboat (2025)-24:22 The Luckiest Man in America (2025)-29:09 William Tell (2024)-40:23 Murman Minute-51:02 Open Rage Jim's open rage-Didn't see Screamboat-57:52 Bryce's open rage-No promo for Freaky Tales-59:35 Rage or Dare The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)-1:02:06 Jim and Bryce pull from Murray's bag-1:07:20 Outro-1:09:45 Thanks Ragers for listening to our film review podcast. Rage On!!! https://www.filmrageyyc.com/ https://filmrage.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/filmrageyyc https://nerdyphotographer.com/social/ https://www.leonardconlinphotos.com/
Get ready for a wild, surreal ride through the twisted corridors of early-2000s cinema as the Reel Comic Heroes crew dives headfirst into Monkeybone—a film that's part dark fantasy, part slapstick comedy, and entirely confusing. In this episode, we unpack the strange journey of cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser), who finds himself trapped in a bizarre limbo world filled with oddball creatures, bad decisions, and one very horny monkey. We'll explore the film's chaotic tone, the surprisingly impressive creature design by Stan Winston Studio, and ask the big questions—like “Who exactly was this movie for?” and “Was Hollywood just... okay with this?” We also look at director Henry Selick's jump from The Nightmare Before Christmas to Monkeybone, and how the film's troubled production and studio meddling might've buried its potential. Expect laughs, bewilderment, and a healthy dose of 2000s nostalgia (and regret). Spoiler warning: monkey business ahead. Discuss the episode over on the Facebook group: The Reel Comic Heroes League of Citizens Follow @ReelComicHeroes on Letterboxd Join us for our next movie review - Josie and the Pussycats Instagram | Website Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Prelude and Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Deep Haze" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) - License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Intro/Outro by Matthew S Mendoza
Send us a textRemember when blockbuster movies didn't take themselves so seriously? When they balanced action, horror, comedy, and romance without sacrificing pure entertainment value? The 1999 adventure classic "The Mummy" represents this perfect equilibrium, and we're diving headfirst into its sandy depths to uncover what makes it so enduringly appealing.Brendan Fraser's Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz's Evelyn Carnahan create magic on screen with their natural chemistry and witty repartee. Their relationship evolution feels authentic despite the extraordinary circumstances, providing an emotional anchor amid the supernatural chaos. Whether they're bickering over packing a suitcase or facing down an ancient evil, their scenes together sparkle with an energy rarely captured in today's blockbusters.The film's special effects present a fascinating time capsule of late '90s Hollywood innovation. Released the same year as The Phantom Menace, The Mummy showcases both cutting-edge CGI and practical effects that combine to create memorable sequences - from the sand face storm to the partially regenerated Imhotep. While some effects show their age, others remain impressively effective more than two decades later. The scarab beetles crawling under human skin still make us squirm, proving that sometimes imagination trumps perfect visual execution.We explore the fascinating historical liberties taken by the filmmakers, who borrowed real Egyptian historical figures separated by millennia and placed them together in a fictional narrative. Despite these creative choices, the production team's attention to detail in hieroglyphs, language, and cultural elements demonstrates a genuine appreciation for Egyptian history and mythology. The film manages to create an immersive world that feels respectful of its source material while prioritizing entertainment over strict historical accuracy.What makes this episode particularly compelling is our discussion about why Hollywood rarely produces mid-budget adventure films of this nature anymore. The Mummy represents a lost era when studios were willing to take chances on original adventure stories without the pressure of universe-building or franchise potential. Join us as we reminisce about this perfect popcorn movie that reminds us all why we fell in love with cinema in the first place.Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbATwitch (Anthony):https://www.twitch.tv/odysseywowSupport the show
Part 2 of Juliet's chat with Susanna Puisto, costume designer extraordinaire. Susanna has brought her style to commercials, editorial shoots, music videos, TV shows, and movies as diverse as Dumb & Dumber: When Harry met Llyod, How I Met Your Mother, MacGruber, Eli Roth's Hostel, and so many more. She has dressed stars such as Michael Douglas, Brendan Fraser, Kristen Wiig, Ed Harris, Dana Delaney, Samuel L. Jackson, Colm Meany, Michael Rooker, Rebecca de Mornay, among others. Susanna shares additional, never-heard-before, details about the inspiration for Xander and Cordelia and her time costume-designing season 1. This will continue to knock your socks off…Susanna's Bonus Extras coming soon on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ReVampedwithJulietLandauEditor: Patrick Sheffield Composer: Tim Steemson or as Dru calls him, “Little Lamb Timmy.” Artwork: GirlpireSend us a textYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@revampedpod Twitter/X - @julietlandauInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/juliet_landau Facebook - Juliet Landau Official (Page) https://www.facebook.com/julietlandauofficialFacebook - Fans of Juliet Landau (Group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/julietlandau/Email: revampedpod@gmail.com Juliet Landau's directorial feature debut, A Place Among The Dead Trailer: https://vimeo.com/791299045/5b5d98726a A Place Among The Dead Blu-Ray with nearly 5 hours of bonus extras: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CJJY4MB9/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
From A24 through Warner Bros, we go studio by film studio and discuss their known film slates and focus on the undated films that could vie for Film Festival love. A24: Eddington, Highest 2 Lowest, The Entertainment System Is Down, etc - 2:21 Amazon/MGM: After the Hunt, Madden, Hedda - 16:12 Apple Original Films: The Lost Bus, F1 - 18:11 Bleecker Street & Briarcliff: The Wedding Banquet, Sneaks, etc - 20:26 Disney: Deliver Me From Nowhere, The Roses, Is This Thing On? Etc - 21:38 Greenwich Entertainment & Janus: Diane Warren: Relentless, Peter Hujar's Day, etc - 32:18 IFC, Lionsgate, Magnolia: The Luckiest Man In America, Good Fortune, 40 Acres - 33:45 MUBI: Father Mother Sister Brother from Jim Jarmusch - 36:28 Neon: Sentimental Value from Joachim Trier, Alpha from Julia Ducournau, etc - 38:25 Netflix: Wake Up Dead Man, GDT's Frankenstein, Baumbach's Jay Kelly, Edward Berger's The Ballad of a Small Player, Train Dreams, etc - 41:02 Paramount: What's their top priority? Plus, some recent history - 53:34 Sony: Blue Moon, Eleanor the Great, East of Wall, etc - 56:07 Universal: The Phoenician Scheme details, Hamnet, Anemone, etc - 1:02:09 WB: The Bride! + Sinners first reax and Superman Cinemacon reactions - 1:08:17 NO DISTRIBUTION YET: Sundance Hits like Kiss of the Spider Woman, SXSW hits like The Rivals of Amziah King, Rosemead w/ Lucy Liu, At The Sea w/ Amy Adams, Sydney Sweeny as Christie Martin, The History of Sound + Greta Lee, Willem Dafoe, & Brendan Fraser vehicles - 1:11:34 OUTRO: We'll end our Year In Preview Series with the Cannes Lineup reactions and then our 100% Accurate Predictions coming up next! https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar
Send us a textHey sweet babies, this week Zach and Sloane are unwrapping the hyper-realistic/completely unrealistic 90's alien think piece, Contact! For those of you who have seen this, I'm assuming we're all on the same page regarding Jodie's hair and wardrobe during the black tie gala scene...? You guys know what happens when you give Zach and Sloane a space movie with existential dread as a theme and we really dive in, so buckle up for this wild ride into deep space... or Jodie Foster's subconscious? We love you! Zach & SloaneSupport the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!
Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast, Zach and Sloane unwrap 2006's magical sci-fi prank war rom-com: "The Prestige". This movie has it all: rival magicians, steampunk inventions, bird death, Michael Caine's indecipherable accent, Piper Perabo drowning, Hugh Jackman and a legion of clones, Nikola Tesla played by David Bowie and Scarlett Johansson as a sexy magician assistant / spy. Listen to Zach and Sloane try with all their might to decipher the meaning of this film. Will they ever understand what a prestige is? Find out by tuning into this week's episode of Mummy Dearest Podcast! Support the showVisit MummyDearestPodcast.com for merch and more!Follow the podcast on Instagram!Follow Sloane on Instagram!Follow Zach on Instagram!And most importantly, become a Patron and unlock hundreds of bonus episodes!
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