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The most rented video of 1991 came out the year previous in cinemas and is this week's pick for Dave. "Ghost" (1990) was a collaborative effort that blended romance, supernatural elements, and drama to create a timeless film. Directed by Jerry Zucker, known primarily for his work in comedy, the film marked a significant shift in his career. The screenplay, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, provided a compelling narrative that combined love and mystery, which attracted a strong cast including Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg. Swayze played Sam Wheat, a banker who is murdered and becomes a ghost, while Moore portrayed his grieving girlfriend, Molly Jensen. Goldberg's role as Oda Mae Brown, a psychic who helps Sam communicate with Molly, brought both comedic relief and emotional depth to the film. Her performance was particularly notable, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Filming took place in various locations around New York City, capturing the vibrant and sometimes eerie backdrop that added to the film's atmospheric tension. The production faced challenges, particularly in creating believable special effects for the ghostly sequences. The use of then-state-of-the-art visual effects, combined with practical effects and creative cinematography by Adam Greenberg, helped bring the supernatural elements to life. The iconic scene featuring the Righteous Brothers' song "Unchained Melody" during a pottery-making session between Swayze and Moore became one of the most memorable moments in cinematic history. "Ghost" was released to critical and commercial success, grossing over $500 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film of 1990. Its unique blend of genres and strong performances have ensured its lasting legacy. If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback Plot Summary: After an act of violence claims the life of Sam Wheat, his spirit remains tethered to the mortal realm, driven by an unyielding love for his bereaved partner, Molly Jensen. As Sam grapples with his newfound ethereal existence, he uncovers a nefarious plot behind his untimely demise. With the unlikely assistance of the vivacious and reluctant psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam endeavors to protect Molly from impending peril. thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thevhsstrikesback/support
Welcome back to Born to Watch, where we dive deep into the movies that have shaped our lives and the world of cinema. This week, we continue our Demi Moore Double Shot with a look at the 1990 supernatural romantic thriller, "Ghost." Directed by Jerry Zucker, "Ghost" has left an indelible mark on pop culture and remains a beloved classic. So, let's delve into the elements that make this film so unforgettable.Cinematography and Visuals"Ghost" is a visually stunning film that masterfully blends the ethereal with the everyday. The cinematography by Adam Greenberg captures the stark contrast between the vibrant life of New York City and the eerie, spectral world that Sam Wheat (Patrick Swayze) finds himself in after his untimely death. The film's lighting is particularly noteworthy; the scenes involving the ghosts are often bathed in a soft, otherworldly glow that enhances the supernatural elements without overwhelming the viewer.One of the most iconic visual sequences is the pottery wheel scene. The intimate, tactile nature of pottery-making, coupled with Sam's ghostly presence, creates a hauntingly beautiful moment that has been parodied and referenced countless times in popular culture. The use of practical effects, especially the translucent, glowing appearances of the ghosts, still holds up remarkably well and adds to the film's charm.Storytelling and Themes"Ghost" is a love story at its core, but it transcends the boundaries of life and death. The screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin perfectly blends romance, suspense, and supernatural elements. The narrative follows Sam Wheat, a banker who is murdered and becomes a ghost, unable to move on because of his deep love for his girlfriend, Molly Jensen (Demi Moore), and his need to protect her from danger.The film expertly weaves together themes of love, loss, and justice. Sam's journey from shock and confusion to acceptance and action is compelling, and his undying love for Molly is the emotional anchor of the story. The subplot involving Carl Bruner (Tony Goldwyn), Sam's treacherous friend, adds a layer of suspense and betrayal that keeps the audience on edge.One of the film's most profound themes is the idea of unfinished business and the quest for closure. Sam's interactions with other spirits, particularly the subway ghost (Vincent Schiavelli), highlight how people handle their unresolved issues. The film's resolution, with Sam finding peace and saying a final goodbye to Molly, is both heart-wrenching and uplifting.Character Development and PerformancesThe performances in "Ghost" are nothing short of stellar. Patrick Swayze delivers one of his best performances as Sam Wheat, capturing the character's desperation, determination, and undying love. Swayze's chemistry with Demi Moore is palpable, making their on-screen relationship believable and deeply moving.Demi Moore shines as Molly Jensen, bringing a perfect blend of vulnerability and strength to the role. Her portrayal of grief is raw and realistic, and her gradual acceptance of Sam's presence is beautifully handled. Moore's performance ensures that Molly is not just a damsel in distress but a fully realised character who finds her strength through her love for Sam.However, Whoopi Goldberg's performance as Oda Mae Brown steals the show. As a fraudulent psychic who suddenly finds herself genuinely communicating with the dead, Goldberg brings much-needed comic relief and heart to the film. Her scenes with Swayze are some of the film's highlights, and her transformation from a con artist to a true medium is humorous and touching. Goldberg's performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a testament to her outstanding work in the film.Historical and Cultural SignificanceUpon its release, "Ghost" was a box office phenomenon, grossing over $505 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film of 1990. Its success was a testament not only to its compelling story and strong performances but also to its universal themes of love and loss, which resonated with audiences around the world.The film's impact on popular culture is undeniable. The pottery scene set to The Righteous Brothers' "Unchained Melody" has become one of the most iconic moments in cinematic history. The film also brought the supernatural romance genre into the mainstream, paving the way for future films that explore similar themes."Ghost" also significantly influenced the portrayal of psychics and the afterlife in media. Whoopi Goldberg's Oda Mae Brown became a cultural icon, and the film's depiction of the afterlife as a place where spirits linger until they find peace has been echoed in subsequent films and TV shows.Relevance to Pop CultureEven decades after its release, "Ghost" holds a special place in pop culture. The film is often referenced and parodied, from sitcoms like "Friends" to movies like "Scary Movie 2." Its themes of undying love and the afterlife remain relevant, and its influence can be seen in a wide range of romantic and supernatural films that followed.The film's legacy is also evident in its adaptations. "Ghost: The Musical," premiered in 2011, brought the story to the stage with new songs and a fresh take on the beloved classic. The musical has enjoyed success in both the West End and Broadway, further cementing "Ghost's" enduring appeal."Ghost" is a timeless classic that masterfully combines romance, suspense, and supernatural elements into a compelling and emotionally resonant story. The film's strong performances, particularly by Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg, its stunning visuals, and its universal themes of love and loss have ensured its place in the pantheon of great films.As we continue our Demi Moore Double Shot on Born to Watch, "Ghost" is a perfect example of why Moore remains an enduring and beloved figure in Hollywood. Her performance and the film's lasting impact make "Ghost" a must-watch for any cinema fan. So, grab some tissues, sit back, and let yourself be swept away by this hauntingly beautiful tale of love that transcends time.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/
Bruce Joel Rubin (Brainstorm, Ghost, Jacob's Ladder) and Joseph Maddrey join Mike to discuss two new books put out by Paul Cronin's Sticking Place Books: It's Only A Movie -- Bruce's revelatory autobiography -- and Three Visionary Screenplays -- a compilation of three unproduced Rubin scripts.Find out more at https://www.brucejoelrubin.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Bruce Joel Rubin (Brainstorm, Ghost, Jacob's Ladder) and Joseph Maddrey join Mike to discuss two new books put out by Paul Cronin's Sticking Place Books: It's Only A Movie -- Bruce's revelatory autobiography -- and Three Visionary Screenplays -- a compilation of three unproduced Rubin scripts.Find out more at https://www.brucejoelrubin.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.
Bruce Joel Rubin is the Oscar winning screenwriter of Brainstorm, Ghost and Jacob's Ladder among others. His memoir It's Only a Movie is availbale here. And his book Three Visionary Screenplays is also available via this link. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/writers-on-film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For our second anniversary episode, we are finally comparing Armageddon (1998) and Deep Impact (1998), two films about manned space missions to intercept asteroids on a trajectory to impact earth and wipe out all surface life.----The Movies:Armageddon (1998)Directed by Michael BayWritten by Jonathan Hensleigh, J.J. Abrams, Tony Gilroy, Shane Salerno & Robert Roy PoolIMDb Rating: 6.7Deep Impact (1998)Directed by Mimi LederWritten by Bruce Joel Rubin & Michael TolkinIMDb Rating: 6.2-----Find us on:Discord - https://discord.gg/dxgmcfj552Facebook - @ItTakesTwoPodTwitter - @ItTakesTwo_podInstagram - @ItTakesTwo_podYoutube - @ittakestwonzTumblr - @ItTakesTwoPodOur website - ItTakesTwo.co.nz-----Content warning: Mentions of suicide, death, gun violence, climate events
The Suffering in Between: Adrian Lyne's Jacob's Ladder This week Ibrahim & I continue looking into the world of challenging and painful cinema. In 1990 Adrian Lyne directed Bruce Joel Rubin's screenplay (considered one of the great unfilmed screenplays for the ten years before the production) of Jacob's Ladder (Rubin would also write that year's Ghost). Filled with troubling imagery and an arguably confusing narrative that rewards its viewers with a dark, pained, and powerful story, Lyne's film is one that failed at the box office, found a new life on home video and (it can be argued) led towards a darker cinema of the 1990s led by directors such as David Fincher, Paul Thomas Anderson, Darren Aaronofsky, and Christopher Nolan. Not an entirely successful film, but a film that was an early trumpeting of things to come. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Questions, Comments, Complaints, and Suggestions can be directed to gondoramos@yahoo.com. Many Thanks. If you've listened to us over the years, or if you're new to the podcast, and you'd like to support us you can click on the link below and donate to this long-running labor of love. Simply click on the link below and go to the Buy Me a Coffee website. Anything and Everything is Appreciated. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/watchrickramos
On this episode of X-Ray Vision, Jason Concepcion and Rosie Knight wrangle a dead moose! In Market Moves (1:07) Jason and Rosie speedcap and analyze the latest in the Roy family saga in Succession season 4 episode 4. In the Airlock (35:13), they dive deep (deeep) into season 2 episode 4 of Yellowjackets, recapping and discussing Shauna and Callie, Walter and Misty, and many theories. Then in Nerd Out (1:13:10) they discuss a listener theory from Yellowjackets on Shauna's baby.Note: Imprecise timestamps are an unfortunate side effect of a new ads system. Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.Tune in every Wednesday & Friday and don't forget to Hulk Smash the Follow button!Nerd Out Submission Instructions!Send a short pitch and 2-3 minute voice memo recording to xray@crooked.com that answers the following questions: 1) How did you get into/discover your ‘Nerd Out?' (2) Why should we get into it too? (3) What's coming soon in this world that we can look forward to or where can we find it? If you're sending a theory, feel free to send only a summary of your theory (no audio needed) for Jason and Rosie to react to on air.Follow Jason: twitter.com/netw3rkFollow Rosie: IG, Letterboxd, & newsletterJoin the X-Ray Vision DiscordFollow Crooked: twitter.com/crookedmediaThe Listener's Guide to all things X-Ray Vision!From Hell (1989-98) – A graphic novel by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell.Jacob's Ladder (1990) – Psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne and written by Bruce Joel Rubin. One of X-Ray's newest sister podcasts – Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer, dedicated to all things horror – just covered the film. Check that episode out here.
Yaniv Eidelstein and Stephen Scarlata join Mike to look at Adrian Lyne's 1990 film Jacob's Ladder. It's the story of Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) who's platoon in Vietnam is attacked by unknown forces. He suffers from flashbacks of this horrific event in 1970s New York where he's left his wife and is living with his co-worker, Jezebel (Elizabeth Peña). He is plagued, as well, by horrific visions of demons. Is Jacob going mad? Is he a victim of a government plot? Or is it something else entirely?Special guests writer Bruce Joel Rubin and director Adrian Lyne discuss the making of the film and its fate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-projection-booth-podcast_2/support.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5513239/advertisement
Yaniv Eidelstein and Stephen Scarlata join Mike to look at Adrian Lyne's 1990 film Jacob's Ladder. It's the story of Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) who's platoon in Vietnam is attacked by unknown forces. He suffers from flashbacks of this horrific event in 1970s New York where he's left his wife and is living with his co-worker, Jezebel (Elizabeth Peña). He is plagued, as well, by horrific visions of demons. Is Jacob going mad? Is he a victim of a government plot? Or is it something else entirely?Special guests writer Bruce Joel Rubin and director Adrian Lyne discuss the making of the film and its fate.
We're looking at one of the biggest romances of the 1990s as we spin the pottery wheel of Jerry Zucker's 1990 Best Picture nominee Ghost! Join in as we discuss Zucker's career, the first trip of writer Bruce Joel Rubin, the 1990 box office, and the film's complete lack of ghost sex. Plus: Is this set in the Ghostbusters universe? What's going on with the Saturn Awards? And, most importantly, exactly how evil is Tony Goldwyn's character supposed to be?? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Rocky (1976) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/we-love-the-love/message
At age five, Bruce Rubin had a spiritual experience playing in a sandbox in the middle of the afternoon. The sun disappeared, and a dense night sky appeared in its place. Infinite galaxies were swirling in the vastness of his own head, and he sensed the entire universe was contained within him. He knew instantly he was one with all there was. In the years that followed, Bruce became an Oscar-winning screenwriter, a spiritual teacher, and, most recently, a photographer. Each aspect of his life has been a conscious effort to explore and reveal what he learned in that sandbox.Bruce was born in the middle of WWII and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Sondra and Jimmy Rubin. He has a younger brother and sister, Gary and Marci. There was very little remarkable about him. He wanted to be an actor, writer, and director but had no talent to speak of. In 1965 he took a massive (and accidental) overdose of LSD and began a journey that lasted between 3 and 4 billion years. When he returned, he knew he would have stories to tell. He also knew he needed to find a teacher, so he hitchhiked around the world for nearly two years in search of one. After living in ashrams in India and in a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu, he met his teacher Rudi in New York City just blocks from where he had begun his journey. Rudi taught a meditation practice that became the foundation for Bruce's spiritual life. He has meditated every day since. Bruce's screenwriting career began late in his life. Earlier, he had been an assistant film editor for the NBC Nightly News and Curator and Head of the Film Department at the Whitney Museum in New York. When Rudi died, Bruce gave up his museum career to continue his spiritual practice with a disciple of Rudi's in Bloomington, Indiana. While there, he was also writing movies, twice locking himself in a hotel room and refusing to emerge without a finished script. He also began teaching meditation to an expanding community of fellow seekers and continues holding classes to this day. After 44 years of daily meditation, Bruce experienced what is referred to as a spiritual awakening. For him, it was a revelation that no one could awaken. The illusion of a separate ego dissolved and left him in a state of extraordinary emptiness and inexplicable expansion. It was a profound step in a journey that began in a sandbox and continues to this moment. Bruce continues to share his evolving experience with his students. His talks can be found on YouTube and on his site. Recently, he also discovered photography as an unexpected opportunity for communicating his spiritual vision. The result of always having an iPhone in his pocket, he describes this new phase in his creative life as the discovery of seeing. As Bruce explains, “The mystery and magic of the world are not hidden. It is under our feet, on old walls, and in rusting garbage cans. The beauty, the wonder, never ends.”Please enjoy my conversation with Bruce Joel Rubin.
At age five, Bruce Rubin had a spiritual experience playing in a sandbox in the middle of the afternoon. The sun disappeared, and a dense night sky appeared in its place. Infinite galaxies were swirling in the vastness of his own head, and he sensed the entire universe was contained within him. He knew instantly he was one with all there was. In the years that followed, Bruce became an Oscar-winning screenwriter, a spiritual teacher, and, most recently, a photographer. Each aspect of his life has been a conscious effort to explore and reveal what he learned in that sandbox.Bruce was born in the middle of WWII and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Sondra and Jimmy Rubin. He has a younger brother and sister, Gary and Marci. There was very little remarkable about him. He wanted to be an actor, writer, and director but had no talent to speak of. In 1965 he took a massive (and accidental) overdose of LSD and began a journey that lasted between 3 and 4 billion years. When he returned, he knew he would have stories to tell. He also knew he needed to find a teacher, so he hitchhiked around the world for nearly two years in search of one. After living in ashrams in India and in a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu, he met his teacher Rudi in New York City just blocks from where he had begun his journey. Rudi taught a meditation practice that became the foundation for Bruce's spiritual life. He has meditated every day since. Bruce's screenwriting career began late in his life. Earlier, he had been an assistant film editor for the NBC Nightly News and Curator and Head of the Film Department at the Whitney Museum in New York. When Rudi died, Bruce gave up his museum career to continue his spiritual practice with a disciple of Rudi's in Bloomington, Indiana. While there, he was also writing movies, twice locking himself in a hotel room and refusing to emerge without a finished script. He also began teaching meditation to an expanding community of fellow seekers and continues holding classes to this day. After 44 years of daily meditation, Bruce experienced what is referred to as a spiritual awakening. For him, it was a revelation that no one could awaken. The illusion of a separate ego dissolved and left him in a state of extraordinary emptiness and inexplicable expansion. It was a profound step in a journey that began in a sandbox and continues to this moment. Bruce continues to share his evolving experience with his students. His talks can be found on YouTube and on his site. Recently, he also discovered photography as an unexpected opportunity for communicating his spiritual vision. The result of always having an iPhone in his pocket, he describes this new phase in his creative life as the discovery of seeing. As Bruce explains, “The mystery and magic of the world are not hidden. It is under our feet, on old walls, and in rusting garbage cans. The beauty, the wonder, never ends.”Please enjoy my conversation with Bruce Joel Rubin.Originally aired on my other show, the Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari.What is NLS?Next Level Soul founder Alex Ferrari is a #1 best-selling author, podcaster, speaker, conscious entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker. His industry-leading podcasts, the Webby award-nominated Indie Film Hustle and Bulletproof Screenwriting, have been downloaded 30 million+ times collectively.He has had the pleasure of speaking to icons like Oscar® Winner Oliver Stone and Billy Crystal, music legends like Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) and Moby (Grammy® Award Winning Music Icon), actors like Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3), Edward Burns (Saving Private Ryan) and Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), thought leaders like Rich Roll (Best-Selling Author & Ultra Endurance Athlete), 2X Noble Prize Nominee Dr. Ervin Laszlo, Mindvalley Founder Vishen Lakhiani, and New York Times Best-Selling authors Dan Millman (The Way of the Peaceful Warrior), Neale Donald Walsh (Conversations with God), Bruce Lipton (The Biology of Belief), Gregg Braden (The Wisdom Codes) Dr. Eben Alexander (Proof of Heaven) and Dr. Raymond Moody (Life After Life).Alex always asked the big questions; Why are we here? Is this all there is? What is my soul's mission in this life? He developed Next Level Soul to help people worldwide get closer to their higher power and look inward for the answers they are searching for.The Next Level Soul Podcast discusses all aspects of life's journey; Spirituality, Mindset, Relationships, Health & Wellness, Longevity, Creativity, Business, Entrepreneurship, and Money.We help answer those questions by having raw and inspiring conversations with some of the most fascinating and thought-provoking guests on the planet today.Learn more at Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari
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At age five, Bruce Rubin had a spiritual experience playing in a sandbox in the middle of the afternoon. The sun disappeared, and a dense night sky appeared in its place. Infinite galaxies were swirling in the vastness of his own head, and he sensed the entire universe was contained within him. He knew instantly he was one with all there was. In the years that followed, Bruce became an Oscar-winning screenwriter, a spiritual teacher, and, most recently, a photographer. Each aspect of his life has been a conscious effort to explore and reveal what he learned in that sandbox.Bruce was born in the middle of WWII and raised in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Sondra and Jimmy Rubin. He has a younger brother and sister, Gary and Marci. There was very little remarkable about him. He wanted to be an actor, writer, and director but had no talent to speak of. In 1965 he took a massive (and accidental) overdose of LSD and began a journey that lasted between 3 and 4 billion years. When he returned, he knew he would have stories to tell. He also knew he needed to find a teacher, so he hitchhiked around the world for nearly two years in search of one. After living in ashrams in India and in a Tibetan monastery in Kathmandu, he met his teacher Rudi in New York City just blocks from where he had begun his journey. Rudi taught a meditation practice that became the foundation for Bruce's spiritual life. He has meditated every day since. Bruce's screenwriting career began late in his life. Earlier, he had been an assistant film editor for the NBC Nightly News and Curator and Head of the Film Department at the Whitney Museum in New York. When Rudi died, Bruce gave up his museum career to continue his spiritual practice with a disciple of Rudi's in Bloomington, Indiana. While there, he was also writing movies, twice locking himself in a hotel room and refusing to emerge without a finished script. He also began teaching meditation to an expanding community of fellow seekers and continues holding classes to this day. After 44 years of daily meditation, Bruce experienced what is referred to as a spiritual awakening. For him, it was a revelation that no one could awaken. The illusion of a separate ego dissolved and left him in a state of extraordinary emptiness and inexplicable expansion. It was a profound step in a journey that began in a sandbox and continues to this moment. Bruce continues to share his evolving experience with his students. His talks can be found on YouTube and on his site. Recently, he also discovered photography as an unexpected opportunity for communicating his spiritual vision. The result of always having an iPhone in his pocket, he describes this new phase in his creative life as the discovery of seeing. As Bruce explains, “The mystery and magic of the world are not hidden. It is under our feet, on old walls, and in rusting garbage cans. The beauty, the wonder, never ends.”Please enjoy my conversation with Bruce Joel Rubin.
Ghost is a 1990 American romantic fantasy film directed by Jerry Zucker from a screenplay by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Vincent Schiavelli, and Rick Aviles.[5] The plot centers on Sam Wheat (Swayze), a murdered banker, whose ghost sets out to save his girlfriend, Molly Jensen (Moore), from the person who killed him – through the help of the psychic Oda Mae Brown (Goldberg). Ghost was theatrically released on July 13, 1990, to commercial success, grossing $505 million against a budget of $22–23 million and emerging as the highest-grossing film of 1990 and at the time of its release, was the third-highest-grossing film of all time. The film received positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going towards the score and performances of the cast. Ghost earned five nominations at the 63rd Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Film Editing, and winning Best Supporting Actress for Goldberg and Best Original Screenplay for Rubin. Twitter Instagram Mack's channel Intro music by Dan Mason
I was thinking about how screenwriters spend a lot of time coming up with a backstory for their characters, so I thought it would be fun to turn the tables and delve into the backstory of a screenwriter. Bruce Joel Rubin is an American screenwriter, meditation teacher, and photographer. His films often explore themes of life and death with metaphysical and science fiction elements. Jacob's Ladder, My Life, and Ghost are prominent among them, for which he received the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
This week Zach and Sloane unwrap 1998's science fiction end-of-the-world disaster film: Deep Impact. The film was released the same summer as Armageddon which seems like bad planning. It was a big summer for disaster and a big summer for jersey cotton sheets. Zach accuses Sloane of loving jersey cotton sheets and she defends her honor by insisting she does not enjoy being shrink wrapped and cocooned by sheets in a bag. Other topics of discussion involve end-of-the-word planning, slow apocalypses, and booger couches. It'll all make sense when you listen to that and more on this week's episode of Mummy Dearest podcast!Support the show
Rev. Saina Fernandez interviewed Shawn Nevins who is an author, advocate, and filmmaker, for Awakening Together's June Satsang, held Sunday, June 19. Shawn began his spiritual path in college with the Self Knowledge Symposium, which led to Richard Rose, an enlightened teacher in rural West Virginia. He spent four years on Rose's farm, meditating, reading, experimenting with celibacy, hypnosis, fasting, dream work, and many other practices, until hitting a dead end. He spent another three years delving into intuition—particularly through writing poetry. Along the way, Douglas Harding‘s suggestion to look at the space he was looking out from challenged everything he thought he knew. Finally, in a moment of complete honesty, he experienced something beyond experience—a place which is no place, where there is no flip side to the coin. His books include Subtraction: The Simple Math of Enlightenment, The Celibate Seeker: An Exploration of Celibacy as a Modern Spiritual Practice, The Resurrection of John Davis: A Screenplay, and Adventures in Caving: Kentucky and Indiana. He is co-author of the poetry collections Images of Essence (with Bob Fergeson) and Hydroglyphics: Reflections on the Sacred (with Phaedra Greenwood), as well as the forthcoming Passages: An Introduction and Commentary on Richard Rose's Albigen System (2022). Shawn's documentary film work under Poetry in Motion Films includes Closer Than Close, which caught the attention of Bruce Joel Rubin (academy award-winning screenwriter of Ghost and Jacob's Ladder), Meetings with Remarkable Women, Traveling Lighter with Paul Hedderman, and Mountain High: Touching the Void with Bob Fergeson. A frequent speaker and workshop leader at TAT Foundation events, Shawn has also spoken at San Diego State University's “Consciousness Hacking” course (2017), the Perfectly Okay online group (2021), Pittsburg Self-Inquiry Group (2022), and been featured on Conscious.tv (2018). His other endeavors include creating and curating an extensive collection of interviews and reviews of spiritual teachers and other resources at SpiritualTeachers.org. For a link to a video of this sastang, visit https://awakening-together.org/awakening-together-satsang-with-shawn-nevins. You can donate to Awakening Together at: https://awakening-together.org/donate/donate-online/ (Please note that no satsang was held in May 2022 in this series.) #ShawnNevins #RichardRose #TATFoundation
GHOST was a smash-hit 1990 supernatural romantic thriller that created an iconic and often parodied pottery scene which holds up surprisingly well. The story sees Patrick Swayze's Sam Wheat, an investment banker, struggling to articulate his feelings to his very much adored girlfriend artist Molly (Demi Moore). When Sam is murdered in a mugging gone wrong his spirit stays behind to help protect and warn Molly that this act of violence was not as random as it first seems. Bruce Joel Rubin's excellent screenplay provides the emotional backbone to an entertaining, well told story with a cast of good-looking and talented actors, a classic combination. The special effects remain mostly fairly effective and Vincent Schiavelli almost steals the movie in two scenes as the terrifying ghost of a suicidal subway victim. Not the sandwich shop in case you were wondering. If you thought AIRPLANE! Director Jerry Zucker was the obvious choice to tell the tale you're a genius because the writer cried when he found out.
Jacob's Ladder is a 1990 American psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne, produced by Alan Marshall, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Pena, and Danny Aiello.After returning home from the Vietnam War, veteran Jacob Singer (Tim Robbins) struggles to maintain his sanity. Plagued by hallucinations and flashbacks, Singer rapidly falls apart as the world and people around him morph and twist into disturbing images. His girlfriend, Jezzie (Elizabeth Peña), and ex-wife, Sarah (Patricia Kalember), try to help, but to little avail. Even Singer's chiropractor friend, Louis (Danny Aiello), fails to reach him as he descends into madness.
We're resurrecting the podcast with an all new season, starting with 2011's Ghost! This spectre spectacular stars Caissie Levy and Richard Fleeshman as Demi and Patrick - we mean, Molly and Sam. The show was directed by Matthew Warchus with music by Dave Stewart, Glen Ballard, Bruce Joel Rubin, and of course, The Righteous Brothers. Paul and Jill sit around a table, hands clasped, to ask the great beyond the important questions, like: is anyone else turned on and crying? Does this podcast need more bits? And do we really like this design, or are we just projecting?Twitter: @monkeyplaybillsInstagram: @monkeysandplaybillspodEmail: monkeysandplaybillspod@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/monkeysandplaybills Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/monkeysandplaybills
In the thirty-third episode of Season 4 (The Horror, The Horror) Kyle is joined by script supervisor Katy Baldwin and novelist Samuel Cullado (Koi Pond, The Manifestation) to discuss the purgatorial nightmare that is the pain of holding onto life in Adrian Lyne and Bruce Joel Rubin's spiritual and philosophical horror film Jacob's Ladder.
Esta semana estamos de especial aniversario. Hace un año nos juntamos para charlar de cine, y un año después aquí seguimos, comentando distintos estrenos, películas pasadas y disfrutando del septimo arte. Por eso esta semana hemos preferido echar la vista atrás, a nuestros años de nacimiento para celebrar el aniversario de cada uno. Hemos escogido alguna película pendiente, o representativa y hemos dado con cuatro películas muy diferentes de las que como siempre charlaremos. Todo ello como siempre sin spoilers. Además junto a Hector continuamos nuestro Movie Challenge, esta semana películas de pequeño presupuesto pero gran taquilla. Iniciamos nuestro viaje en 1985. Un año muy icónico para el cine en el que se estrenaba Regreso al futuro, Los goonies, La joya del Nilo o Rocky 4. Kusturica con Papá está viaje de negocios ganaba la palma de oro, pero los Oscar se decantaron por Memorias de África. El melodrama de Sydney Pollack lograba 7 Oscars pero dejaba una gran víctima, la película de Steven Spielberg “El color púrpura” que al no materializar ninguna de sus 11 menciones se convertía en la película con mayor número de nominaciones sin conseguir ningún Oscar. Así que vamos a hablar de ella, “El color purpura” 1990. El año en que se cerraban dos de las trilogías más importantes de la historia del cine: la de Regreso al futuro y la del El Padrino. Los Oscar sin embargo decidieron bailar con los lobos de Kevin Costner y Cannes se rendía a los hermanos Coen en BArton Fink. EL público pues se divirtió con Solo en Casa, se enamoró con Pretty Woman, se hizo gangster con Uno de los Nuestros, forjó amistades eternas con Thelma y Luis pero sobre todo se emocionó hasta las trancas con Ghost. LA película fue un taquillazo inesperado que le llevó a los Oscar consiguiendo dos estatuillas, para Whoopie Goldberg y para su guionista Bruce Joel Rubin, que ese año estrenaba también la película que nos ocupa, una mucho más oscura y retorcida. La Escalera de Jacob El 95 es el año en que Kusturica ganaba su segunda palma de oro por Underground y el público se rendía con Toy Story, Apolo 13, Golden Eye, Seven, Casper y Jumanji. Los Oscar por su parte tuvieron un nombre propio: el de Mel Gibson y sus cinco premios con Braveheart, incluyendo en película y dirección. Donde no consiguió Gibson estatuilla fue en interpretación porque Nicolas Cage consiguió su primer y de momento único Oscar con “Leaving Las Vegas”. Terminamos nuestro repaso en 1997 cuando La Anguila de Imanura y EL sabor de las cerezas de Kiarostami se repartían la palma de Oro, el público llenaba las salas con Men In Black, la secuela de Jurassic PArk: EL mundo perdido, La Confidential, Mejor Imposible o La Boda de mi mejor amigo. Pero sin lugar a dudas 1997 tuvo un nombre, el de un buque inhundible llamado Titanic, que arrasaba con 11 premios de la cademia y las taquillas mundiales batiendo todos los records hasta la fecha. Helados con ese iceberg se quedó todo el mundo, pero en otro pueblecito gélido en canadá Atom Egoyan deslumbraba por todos los festivales del mundo con El Dulce Porvenir
In this episode of Adapt or Perish, we're returning to the works of E.B. White to talk about his little mouseboy (boymouse?) hero, Stuart Little! In this episode we discuss: White's original 1945 novel "The World of Stuart Little," the March 6, 1966 episode of NBC's Children's Theatre, produced by George A. Heinemann and June Reig, written by Reig, and narrated by Johnny Carson Stuart Little (1999), directed by Rob Minkoff, written by M. Night Shyamalan and Greg Brooker, and starring Michael J. Fox, Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Nathan Lane, and Jonathan Lipnicki Stuart Little 2 (2002), directed by Minkoff, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, starring the cast of Stuart Little with Melanie Griffith and James Woods Footnotes: Adapt or Perish Episode 50: Charlotte's Web John Hodgman's Vacationland: True Stories from Painful Beaches (2018) Stuart Little 3: Call of the Wild (2005) You can follow Adapt or Perish on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and you can find us and all of our show notes online at adaptorperishcast.com. We're also on Patreon! You can find us at patreon.com/adaptcast. We have multiple reward levels, which include access to a patron-only community and a patron-only, biweekly bonus show! We hope to see you there. If you want to send us a question or comment, you can always email us at adaptorperishcast@gmail.com.
Horror Hangout | Two Bearded Film Fans Watch The 50 Best Horror Movies Ever!
The most frightening thing about Jacob Singer's nightmare is that he isn't dreaming.Jacob's Ladder is a 1990 American psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne, produced by Alan Marshall, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Peña, and Danny Aiello.In the film, Jacob Singer's experiences before and during his service in Vietnam result in strange, fragmentary visions and bizarre hallucinations that continue to haunt him. As his ordeal worsens, Jacob desperately attempts to figure out the truth.Podcast - https://podlink.to/horrorhangoutPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hawkandcleav...Twitter - https://twitter.com/hawkandcleaverWebsite - http://www.hawkandcleaver.comBen - https://twitter.com/ben_erringtonLuke - https://twitter.com/LukeofKondorAndy -
Listener, you in danger girl! Join us as we continue our romp through (creepy) love month by deep diving into Ghost, the classic 1990 romantic fantasy thriller film directed by Jerry Zucker, written by Bruce Joel Rubin, and starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, and Vincent Schiavelli. Watch it here: https://amzn.to/3jCbZ5j If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733! Out this Month: Week 1: Shooting the Flames: February 2021 Week 2: Rebroadcast: Top Ten Creepy Love Songs Week 3: Ghost (1990) Week 4: The Loved Ones (2009) Coming in March 2021: Day of the Dead (1985): https://amzn.to/2YotlZF Get in Touch: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733 Our Patrons: Amber Couch BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Brandon Anderson Charlotte Dan Alvarez DW Erica Huff Janis Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe Lisa Libby Loch Hightower Matthew McHenry Michael Allred Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Nina Yanez Orion Yannotti Penelope Perfecta Erecta Poodie Castle The Unknown Patron Sweet dreams... "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Orange" - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena: https://youtu.be/Vh-FWjjtcTM
Jacob’s Ladder: 30 Years of Existential Horror In 1990, Jacob’s Ladder grabbed horror fans by the throat. Thirty years late, it still won’t let us go. Directed by Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, Lolita, and yes, Flashdance), brought Bruce Joel Rubin’s intense and unyielding nightmare from page to screen. Although the movie didn’t fare well in... Read More The post THE LAST KNOCK presents: Jacob’s Ladder 30 Year Anniversary appeared first on Crash Palace Productions.
Episode 218: The Crew's taking the Sam Wheat sexy pottery course while watching Jerry Zucker's Ghost. In 1990 Ghost was a huge surprise box-office hit making $505 million worldwide. Whoopi Goldberg took home an Oscar for Supporting Actress, and Bruce Joel Rubin won Best Original Screenplay. This film has so much great filmmaking on display, and that pottery wheel scene is iconic. The Crew discusses... If you like our music intro, head over to Soundcloud and hear more amazing music from aquariusweapon. Aquariusweapon can also be found on YouTube. Contact: themoviecrewe@gmail.com
Rebobinamos a fita até o ano de 1990 para revisitar este romance fantástico estrelado por Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore e Whoopi Goldberg, dirigido por Jerry Zucker. Filme mais reprisado na história da Sessão da Tarde, "Ghost" narra a história de um casal separado por um crime que tira a vida de Sam (papel de Swayze). Na forma de um espírito, ele passa a acompanhar sua namorada Molly (Moore) e tenta descobrir o paradeiro do assaltante que o matou. Para isso, Sam conta com a ajuda da médium Oda Mae Brown, interpretada por Whoopi Goldberg. Por esse papel, ela ganhou o Oscar de Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante. O longa também recebeu o Oscar de Melhor Roteiro Original, escrito por Bruce Joel Rubin. O elenco ainda conta com Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles e Vincent Schiavelli. Pegue o seu disco de "Unchained Melody", coloque a argila para rodar e aperte o play para ouvir nosso bate-papo e descobrir se "Ghost: Do Outro Lado da Vida" resistiu ao teste do tempo e ainda é um filme tão memorável quanto na época em que o vimos pela primeira vez. O podcast De Volta Para o Sofá é produzido e apresentado por Renato Silveira e Kel Gomes. Quer mandar um recado? Escreva para contato@cinematorio.com.br - Visite a página do episódio em nosso site e confira os materiais extras. - Receba nossa newsletter e conteúdo exclusivo de cinema! Saiba mais!
Rebobinamos a fita até o ano de 1990 para revisitar este romance fantástico estrelado por Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore e Whoopi Goldberg, dirigido por Jerry Zucker. Filme mais reprisado na história da Sessão da Tarde, "Ghost" narra a história de um casal separado por um crime que tira a vida de Sam (papel de Swayze). Na forma de um espírito, ele passa a acompanhar sua namorada Molly (Moore) e tenta descobrir o paradeiro do assaltante que o matou. Para isso, Sam conta com a ajuda da médium Oda Mae Brown, interpretada por Whoopi Goldberg. Por esse papel, ela ganhou o Oscar de Melhor Atriz Coadjuvante. O longa também recebeu o Oscar de Melhor Roteiro Original, escrito por Bruce Joel Rubin. O elenco ainda conta com Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles e Vincent Schiavelli. Pegue o seu disco de "Unchained Melody", coloque a argila para rodar e aperte o play para ouvir nosso bate-papo e descobrir se "Ghost: Do Outro Lado da Vida" resistiu ao teste do tempo e ainda é um filme tão memorável quanto na época em que o vimos pela primeira vez. O podcast De Volta Para o Sofá é produzido e apresentado por Renato Silveira e Kel Gomes. Quer mandar um recado? Escreva para contato@cinematorio.com.br - Visite a página do episódio em nosso site e confira os materiais extras. - Receba nossa newsletter e conteúdo exclusivo de cinema! Saiba mais!
For the last episode in our Sci-Fi December series it's a five hour journey into Douglas Trumbull's Brainstorm (1983) which stars Christopher Walken as scientist Michael Brace who has helped in the discovery of a new technology that records the sensations of a person and allows for playback directly into another person's brain.Interviews include Trumbull, actress Louise Fletcher, screenwriters Bruce Joel Rubin, Philip Messina, Robert Stitzel, and author Joseph Maddrey.Co-hosts Samm Deighan and David Kittredge join Mike to discuss the film, the tragedy that overshadowed it, and its spiritual sequel, Strange Days (1995).Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For the last episode in our Sci-Fi December series it's a five hour journey into Douglas Trumbull's Brainstorm (1983) which stars Christopher Walken as scientist Michael Brace who has helped in the discovery of a new technology that records the sensations of a person and allows for playback directly into another person's brain. Interviews include Trumbull, actress Louise Fletcher, screenwriters Bruce Joel Rubin, Philip Messina, Robert Stitzel, and author Joseph Maddrey. Co-hosts Samm Deighan and David Kittredge join Mike to discuss the film, the tragedy that overshadowed it, and its spiritual sequel, Strange Days (1995).
For the last episode in our Sci-Fi December series it's a five hour journey into Douglas Trumbull's Brainstorm (1983) which stars Christopher Walken as scientist Michael Brace who has helped in the discovery of a new technology that records the sensations of a person and allows for playback directly into another person's brain. Interviews include Trumbull, actress Louise Fletcher, screenwriters Bruce Joel Rubin, Philip Messina, Robert Stitzel, and author Joseph Maddrey. Co-hosts Samm Deighan and David Kittredge join Mike to discuss the film, the tragedy that overshadowed it, and its spiritual sequel, Strange Days (1995).
It’s a disaster this week as the Leslie leads our fearless crew through Deep Impact. This first of two 1998 films about giant space rocks hitting the earth was written by Bruce Joel Rubin and Michael Tolkin and directed by Mimi Leder. Each week one of the Story Grid Editors—Jarie Bolander, Valerie Francis, Anne Hawley, Kim Kessler, or Leslie Watts—pitches a film as an example of a significant story principle. The rest of us explore different aspects of the story so we can all understand it better. Click here for the full show notes.
Retour sur un film fondateur du genre horrifique qui a bien failli ne jamais voir le jour. À l’occasion de sa projection au Club de l’Etoile, il était temps de revenir sur l’histoire complexe du film d’Adrian Lyne qui, ignoré par le marketing et la critique lors de sa sortie, a ensuite été sauvé par la vidéo et la diffusion sur le câble.Avant d’être un long-métrage, “L'échelle de Jacob” est longtemps resté au stade de scénario ésotérique brillant mais impossible à concrétiser. Et c’est finalement Adrian Lyne qui s'attaque en 1990 à ce “meilleur script inadaptable d’Hollywood” mis au point par le psychédélique Bruce Joel Rubin. Le réalisateur parvient à sortir du mystique et à transformer des images bibliques en visions concrètes. Un exercice complexe qui n’obtient pas de succès immédiat mais qui reste encore une référence pour les créateurs et notamment pour le jeu vidéo.Animé par Thomas Rozec avec Rafik DjoumiRÉFÉRENCES CITÉES DANS L’ÉMISSIONL'Echelle de Jacob (Adrian Lyne, 1990), Flashdance (Adrian Lyne, 1983), 9 semaines ½ (Adrian Lyne, 1986), Tim Robbins, Bruce Joel Rubin, Brian De Palma, Timothy Francis Leary, Le livre des morts tibétain : la grande libération par l'écoute dans les états intermédiaires, L'Amie mortelle (Wes Craven, 1986), Ghost (Bruce Joel Rubin), Ridley Scott, Michael Apted, Silent Hill (Christophe Gans, 2006)CRÉDITSEnregistré le 14 décembre 2018 au Club de l’Etoile. Réalisation : Seb Salis. Chargée de production : Juliette Livartowski. Chargée d’édition : Albane Fily. Direction de production : Joël Ronez. Direction de la rédaction : David Carzon. Direction générale : Gabrielle Boeri-Charles. Générique : « Soupir Articulé », Abstrackt Keal Agram (Tanguy Destable et Lionel Pierres). Production : Binge Audio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In episode 64, we talk to Bruce Joel Rubin, IU alum and Academy Award-winning screenwriter for the supernatural romance Ghost. Rubin also wrote the screenplays for the 1990 psychological horror film Jacob's Ladder and the science-fiction films Deep Impact and The Last Mimzy. #artsandhumanities
Do you feel that wind on your face, podcast listener? Or is it a ghost? Reel 90 makes their triumph return with the box office smash for the summer of 1990: Ghost. Do our hosts agree? Do they disagree? Do they take up pottery? What ever they decide it'll be an unchained melody of 90s fashion. Our Hosts Ricky Glore Eric M Hunter Nick Prince Ghost (1990) After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic. Director Jerry Zucker Writer Bruce Joel Rubin Stars Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
Bruce Joel Rubin is an Oscar-winning screenwriter for the film Ghost. His films include Jacob’s Ladder, My Life (which he also directed), Brainstorm, Deep Impact, Stuart Little 2, The Last Mimzy and The Time Traveler’s Wife, among others. His spiritual … Continue reading →
Bob Wilcox and Gerry Kowarsky review (1) NOISES OFF, by Michael Frayn, at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis; (2) ROMEO AND JULIET, by William Shakespeare, at St. Louis Shakespeare; (3) THE PRICE, by Arthur Miller, at the New Jewish Theatre; (4) GHOST THE MUSICAL, by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart & Glen Ballard, at Peabody Opera House; (5) BETRAYAL, by Harold Pinter, at Washington Univ.; (6) BRIEFS: A FESTIVAL OF SHORT LBGT PLAYS at That Uppity Theatre Co. & Vital VOICE Magazine; (7) RECKLESS, by Craig Lucas, at the Webster Univ. Conservatory; and (8) FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, by Alan Ball, at St. Louis Univ.
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