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Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an heir. No matriarch escapes the patriarchy.Comedy royalty Kate McKinnon returns as Queen Mortuana in Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, the highly anticipated sequel to the Audible Originals' fan-favorite, Heads Will Roll. She's flanked by costar Emily Lynne and a new star-studded ensemble including Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Mullally and Carrie Coon, plus an extensive cast of comedy greats.With her throne on the line, Queen Mo and JoJo (Lynne) embark on increasingly unhinged schemes to secure succession: magical mishaps ensue. Meanwhile, JoJo's botched wing enhancement surgery turns her into a toad, leading to unexpected romance with Dan, a kindhearted mole, and forcing her to choose between royal duty and normal life. It's hard out there for a toad.Part medieval mayhem, part skewering take on modern anxieties, Heads Will Roll serves razor-sharp social commentary as fantasy comedy for the ages. Feast your ears, the Queen is speaking. Produced by Broadway Video and created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne.Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today: www.audible.com/IPHeadsWillRollPlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features sexual content, adult language and themes, and violence against peasants and hobgoblins alike. Discretion is advised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an heir. No matriarch escapes the patriarchy.Comedy royalty Kate McKinnon returns as Queen Mortuana in Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, the highly anticipated sequel to the Audible Originals' fan-favorite, Heads Will Roll. She's flanked by costar Emily Lynne and a new star-studded ensemble including Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Mullally and Carrie Coon, plus an extensive cast of comedy greats.With her throne on the line, Queen Mo and JoJo (Lynne) embark on increasingly unhinged schemes to secure succession: magical mishaps ensue. Meanwhile, JoJo's botched wing enhancement surgery turns her into a toad, leading to unexpected romance with Dan, a kindhearted mole, and forcing her to choose between royal duty and normal life. It's hard out there for a toad.Part medieval mayhem, part skewering take on modern anxieties, Heads Will Roll serves razor-sharp social commentary as fantasy comedy for the ages. Feast your ears, the Queen is speaking. Produced by Broadway Video and created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne.Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today: www.audible.com/IPHeadsWillRollPlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features sexual content, adult language and themes, and violence against peasants and hobgoblins alike. Discretion is advised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an heir. No matriarch escapes the patriarchy.Comedy royalty Kate McKinnon returns as Queen Mortuana in Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, the highly anticipated sequel to the Audible Originals' fan-favorite, Heads Will Roll. She's flanked by costar Emily Lynne and a new star-studded ensemble including Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Mullally and Carrie Coon, plus an extensive cast of comedy greats.With her throne on the line, Queen Mo and JoJo (Lynne) embark on increasingly unhinged schemes to secure succession: magical mishaps ensue. Meanwhile, JoJo's botched wing enhancement surgery turns her into a toad, leading to unexpected romance with Dan, a kindhearted mole, and forcing her to choose between royal duty and normal life. It's hard out there for a toad.Part medieval mayhem, part skewering take on modern anxieties, Heads Will Roll serves razor-sharp social commentary as fantasy comedy for the ages. Feast your ears, the Queen is speaking. Produced by Broadway Video and created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne.Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today: www.audible.com/IPHeadsWillRollPlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features sexual content, adult language and themes, and violence against peasants and hobgoblins alike. Discretion is advised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome back to the Night Realm, where Queen Mortuana, Evil Mistress of the Night, rules with an iron fist and questionable judgment. When we last left our gloriously unhinged queen and her raven sidekick JoJo, the unlikely besties had fled to the woods for a simpler life. (Spoiler: it didn't last.) Now Mo's back on the throne, confronting her reign's greatest threat yet: turning 40 without an heir. No matriarch escapes the patriarchy.Comedy royalty Kate McKinnon returns as Queen Mortuana in Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent, the highly anticipated sequel to the Audible Originals' fan-favorite, Heads Will Roll. She's flanked by costar Emily Lynne and a new star-studded ensemble including Richard Kind, Laurie Metcalf, Jimmy Fallon, Megan Mullally and Carrie Coon, plus an extensive cast of comedy greats.With her throne on the line, Queen Mo and JoJo (Lynne) embark on increasingly unhinged schemes to secure succession: magical mishaps ensue. Meanwhile, JoJo's botched wing enhancement surgery turns her into a toad, leading to unexpected romance with Dan, a kindhearted mole, and forcing her to choose between royal duty and normal life. It's hard out there for a toad.Part medieval mayhem, part skewering take on modern anxieties, Heads Will Roll serves razor-sharp social commentary as fantasy comedy for the ages. Feast your ears, the Queen is speaking. Produced by Broadway Video and created by Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne.Listen to Heads Will Roll: Heir Apparent right now on Audible. Download the Audible app today: www.audible.com/IPHeadsWillRollPlease note: This content is not for kids. It is for mature audiences only. This audio comedy features sexual content, adult language and themes, and violence against peasants and hobgoblins alike. Discretion is advised.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nick Davis is the director of THIS ORDINARY THING, a documentary about the non-Jews who helped rescue Jews during the Holocaust. It's a collection of fascinating testimonies read by top-caliber actors (including Helen Mirren, Carrie Coon, Lily Tomlin, John Leguizamo, F. Murray Abraham, Lily Rabe) that present a time and place not so dissimilar to our own. These are ordinary people faced with the threat of genocide, the death of their friends and neighbors. Other people who they may consider friends spread hateful rhetoric. The way some people talked about the Jews in this documentary don't seem too far from the ways others will rationalize the Gazan genocide.This modernity is something Davis listed as a goal in this interview, not only as a way to keep this relevant to 2026, but also as the best way to keep these people and their stories alive. It's the ultimate goal of all history, I think, to persist when our bodies cannot.I asked Davis about the stories he couldn't shake, the process of getting Helen Mirren to say yes to the project (something he retells with an air of bewilderment, even as this movie's in the can and available to the public), and the ways which he crafted the story to breathe life back into 1940s Europe.---THIS ORDINARY THING is now available to stream on Prime or rent on Apple TV.Follow The Movies on Instagram & LetterboxdThrow a couple dollars in the tip jar!
THIS ORDINARY THING is a documentary about the non-Jews who risked the lives of themselves and their families in order to hide and rescue Jews during the Holocaust.Testimonies are read by a who's who of actors, including Dame Helen Mirren, Stephen Lang, Stephen Fry, F. Murray Abraham, Lily Tomlin, John Leguizamo and Carrie Coon. I haven't even scratched the surface.This choice is one of many that gives the documentary a modernity that's sobering, frighteningly familiar. As director Nick Davis mentioned in my interview, 1942 seems very close to 2026. These people didn't experience their lives in sepia tone with a cello accompaniment. They didn't have our hindsight; they didn't already know the Nazis would lose.When faced with the persecution and systemic slaughter of their friends and neighbors, under the threat of death by local authorities, they were tested. Do they help or turn their backs? In one of the most relieving turn of events, given the current state of the world, these people helped. If they did, there's no excuse for us, in 2026, to not do the same.---THIS ORDINARY THING is now available to stream on Prime or rent on Apple TV.Listen to my interview with THIS ORDINARY THING director Nick Davis hereFollow The Movies on Instagram & LetterboxdThrow a couple dollars in the tip jar!
Summer movie season is officially here, so Rebecca, John, and Hillary are breaking down the biggest studio blockbusters and under-the-radar gems on the horizon. From Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day to a slew of raunchy indie comedies, this season is shaping up to be a crucial test for Hollywood's recovery. Then, Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy talks with The Gilded Age stars Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector about the show's passionate fan base, the real-life relationship experiences they bring to their characters' marriage, and what comes next for one of television's most iconic couples. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Summer movie season is officially here, so Rebecca, John, and Hillary are breaking down the biggest studio blockbusters and under-the-radar gems on the horizon. From Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day to a slew of raunchy indie comedies, this season is shaping up to be a crucial test for Hollywood's recovery. Then, Vanity Fair staff writer Chris Murphy talks with The Gilded Age stars Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector about the show's passionate fan base, the real-life relationship experiences they bring to their characters' marriage, and what comes next for one of television's most iconic couples. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Gillian Flynn's novel Gone Girl defined a literary niche when it first came out in 2012, and it still defines it to this day. David Fincher's great 2014 adaptation—written in collaboration with Flynn—is one of the greatest and most fun movie thrillers of the 21st century. Now I want to present you with a terrifying scenario: What if this book had come out three years later, and instead of this glorious 2.5-hour film, we got a boring 12-hour streaming series? Come on, you can see it right now in your mind: Episode 3 is a flashback to Amy's life as a child, with none of the regular actors in it. Episode 9 is the Desi episode, and Amy finally arrives at his door right before the closing credits. No thank you. And so 1-Week Rental is here to take you through the history of that movie. How Gillian Flynn wrote her novel and then worked closely with Fincher on the production, how perfect the casting of both Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike was, how Reese Witherspoon produced the movie with the intention of playing Amazing Amy herself only to be told by Fincher she was all wrong for the part, and how this movie is loosely based on the lives of Laci Roth and Matt Stokes. Did you know that? Watch the history segment in full on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i0WuyvYAyrg We're off next week (June 5, 2026). The next episode will be out on Friday, June 12, 2026 when our summer miniseries begins. The Summer of Nolan opens with a podcast about Christopher Nolan's Memento (2000)! Time stamps: 00:05:50 — History segment: Gillian Flynn writes the Gone Girl novel; movie optioned by Reese Witherspoon and David Fincher is hired to direct; career of Rosamund Pike; career of Ben Affleck 00:51:40 — Movie discussion 02:38:20 — Final thoughts & star ratings Gone Girl (2014) was directed by David Fincher. Screenplay by Gillian Flynn, based on her novel. Starring Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Carrie Coon, Kim Dickens, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Patrick Fugit, Missi Pyle, Emily Ratajkowski, Casey Wilson, David Clennon, Lisa Banes, and Scoot McNairy. Sources: "Kansas City native Gillian Flynn emerges as a literary force with her twisted mystery 'Gone Girl'" by Steve Paul | The Kansas City Star (2012) - https://bit.ly/4dE9MTf "Gillian Flynn on Adapting 'Gone Girl,' Being Too 'Wimpy' for Crime Reporting and Her Best Advice to Writers" by Kimberly Nordyke | The Hollywood Reporter (2012) - https://bit.ly/4v9mh0i "Gillian Flynn Peers Into the Dark Side of Femininity" by Lauren Oyler | The New York Times (2018) - https://bit.ly/3Q1DV7e "Gillian Flynn on her bestseller Gone Girl and accusations of misogyny" by Oliver Burkeman | The Guardian (2013) - https://bit.ly/42X7s54 "A Surprise Hit Spawns a Movie Deal" by Stafanie Cohen | The Wall Street Journal (2012) - https://bit.ly/3RMwcud "Author Gillian Flynn says filming 'Gone Girl' went much better than expected" by Robert Butler | The Kansas City Star (2014) - https://bit.ly/431uebV "David Fincher Talks 'Gone Girl,' Avoids Spoilers (Hooray!)" by Audie Cornish | NPR (2014) - https://n.pr/4vdg1ER "Movie Sneaks: Thrills, chills for Gillian Flynn in adapting 'Gone Girl'" by Gina McIntyre | The Los Angeles Times (2014) - https://lat.ms/4vcYnB3 "Gone Girl film director David Fincher on his potential Oscar contender" by James Mottram | The Independent (2014) - https://bit.ly/4utRP0R "Reese Witherspoon Says David Fincher Told Her 'I'm Not Putting You' in 'Gone Girl': 'He Was Totally Right' and 'Rosamund Pike Is So Diabolical'" by J. Kim Murphy | Variety (2015) - https://bit.ly/49W9BBH "Ambition" (w/ Reese Witherspoon) | Las Culturistas podcast (2025) - https://apple.co/4nWEU5q "Building a New Ben" | GQ (2004) - https://bit.ly/3S4aDFy "An Actor-Director Above Suspicion" by Cara Buckley | The New York Times (2014) - https://bit.ly/4dytjpy "Jon Hamm Confirms He Almost Starred in Ben Affleck's 'Gone Girl'" by Carly Thomas | The Hollywood Reporter (2023) - https://bit.ly/434AKyF Transcript: https://1weekrentalpod.com/2026/05/gone-girl/#transcript Artwork by Laci Roth. Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/ Matt has a monthly spin-off podcast covering the James Bond films! Check out PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007). Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC). Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ Follow 1-Week Rental, a movie podcast: Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social 1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.
TV Watchers, it's very SPECIAL EPISODE time! Ken and Lisa return to their roots with a brand new discussion of the TV series that got them started on their crazy little passion pod project, The Leftovers!! They're joined by special guest, author and special friend to the pod, Paul Tremblay!! (who finally consented to watch the show after much cajoling) Get ready to join the discussion!Hosts: Lisa Carroll Tremblay and Ken Cornwell Producer: Cole T.Check out our merch! TV is Awesome at Spreadshop: tv-is-awesome.myspreadshop.com
One of Broadway's most recent new openings is BUG, a new production of The Tracy play which premiered in 1996.This production, first seen at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, stars Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood.Check out what Mickey-Jo thought of this apparently divisive play...•check out Mickey-Jo's brand new substack newsletter:www.mickeyjotheatre.substack.com00:00 | introduction03:32 | overview (no spoilers)08:34 | synopsis / themes (light spoilers)14:36 | my thoughts (heavy spoilers)22:15 | conclusionAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 95,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of “Half Hour”, we take a closer look at the Manhattan Theatre Club production of Bug at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Tracy Letts' psychological thriller about loneliness, paranoia, and conspiracy thinking. We break down how the plot unfolds in a single motel room, how David Cromer's direction shapes the tension, and why the story feels especially pointed in today's political climate. We discuss what's working with the cast, including Carrie Coon, Namir Smallwood, Jennifer Engstrom, Steve Key, and Randall Arney, and how each performance supports the play's blend of intimacy and horror. We also reflect on our own questions with the material, the production's design choices, and where we see Bug fitting into this year's Tony Awards conversation. The episode wraps with our “Half-Minute” segment, where we each highlight one specific moment that stayed with us after the curtain came down. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Share your thoughts on this production in the comments on Spotify, and let us know what you would like us to cover next. If you enjoy these post-show conversations, follow Half Hour and leave a rating and review so more theater lovers can find the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley's dog was a bad little girl and he's embarrassed! Dawn saw an amazing play at the Guthrie called Somewhere; Carrie Coon had a reaction to the fake blood in her Broadway play, Bug; One Star Reviews and the Five Star ReviewsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Declaring this week as the BIGGEST week in Broadway news - EVER! Bryn joins us to break it all down. Before we get into the major Broadway News, Lindsey and Bryn recap seeing Betsy Wolfe's debut in Death Becomes Her! Lindsey also provides a full review of BUG, the play starring Carrie Coon at MTC's Friedman Theatre. Broadway News:
Actor and playwright Tracy Letts, and actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talk with Jim Axelrod about their marriage, and their collaboration in the new Broadway production of "Bug." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Actress Carrie Coon, star of the TV series "The Gilded Age" and "The White Lotus," talks with Jim Axelrod about her return to Broadway in the play "Bug," written by her husband, Tracy Letts. She also talks about the state of Broadway today. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jane Pauley sits down with Oprah Winfrey in a two-part segment to talk about her weight-loss journey and much more. Jim Axelrod talks with acting and playwriting heavy-hitters Tracy Letts and Carrie Coon: husband and wife who are now collaborating on Broadway. Erin Moriarty investigates the challenges of navigating the health insurance system, including what happens when sick people are refused care. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Season 3 of The White Lotus gave us a new iconic female friendship group. So why is the glossy, toxic dynamic of Laurie, Jaclyn and Kate cringingly familiar? Plus, ‘Maybe you’re not actually trying’. It’s a Substack post that stopped us in our tracks and it’s reframed everything we thought we knew about energy and effort. Mia has just one question that can determine your personality type. Support independent women's media Don't miss an episode of Mamamia Out Loud Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. Watch Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: As Elon Musk’s custody battles are dragged into the spotlight, one video speaks volumes. The White Lotus just nailed the ugly friendship dynamic we all recognise. From Koh Samui to Phuket: All of The White Lotus Season 3 filming locations. Two experts just identified the three words at the core of all adult friendship issues. THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloudBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to play some catch up! In this episode, we get to meet award-winning filmmaker of His Three Daughters, Azazel Jacobs. Full disclosure: this chat (and the one that will constitute my next episode too..shh!!) was actually recorded back in the spring, but life things and other deadlines kept pushing it, and now here I am embarrassingly in early winter only publishing it now. But, as it happens, I was already playing catch up with Azazel, who had released the magnificent His Three Daughters - starring Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne - about the year prior, which had come off a nice run of awards notice, including the prestigious Robert Altman award at the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards. So it was great fun to look back on his eventful year, which felt like a bit of a breakthrough into a new echelon of visibility and acclaim for him. We talk a lot about that film, including what it was like to work with this cast, and with such a deeply heartfelt and personal story. We talk about his early foundational films he found as he was discovering his voice, his love of cinema, and how he comes at the art of moviemaking. It was a great chat, and even though it's coming out a bit late, I think you'll still find a lot to love about this deep talk with a talented filmmaker. Thanks for listening.
One-on-one pod recorded live from Jason's hotel room in New York. We chat about us hosting the GQ Man Of The Year, a Congressman getting caught looking at Twitter porn on the plane, Malibu gets a Chrome Hearts hotel, Carrie Coon and Chinese singer KUN appearing on the same red carpet, a recap of all the celebs we interviewed, toothbrushing and hotel tipping etiquette, full English at the airport, when the omelette is too French, and Timmy has gone too far with the Phat Farm and Timbs. twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For ol' times sake Jrad and Steed welcome back television aficionado Lil' Stevie to discuss the best TV shows of 2024 and 2025 on this week's Chubstep. The guys start with Steed not allowing any criticism of the Buffalo Bills and his favorite show of 2025 which is 15 years old before getting to the ranking. In 2024 the guys go over shows like Hacks, Somebody Somewhere, The Penguin, Ripley and Shogun. In 2025 the guys go over shows like Studio, The Rehearsal, Gilded Age with the Carrie Coon fan club, Adolescence, and Andor. Finally the guys talk about how to balance great shows when some are shorter vs have more seasons that trail off.
In this episode, GG Hawkins speaks with writer-director-producer Nora Fiffer about her debut feature Another Happy Day, and how she achieved a rare feat in indie filmmaking: shooting on strict eight‑hour days while providing on‑set childcare. The two explore how this family-friendly approach—driven by Fiffer's own journey into motherhood—shaped every stage of production, from scheduling and budgeting to set morale and creative decision-making. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins, and guest Nora Fiffer discuss… The personal impetus behind Another Happy Day—how motherhood inspired the story and production values Creating a collaborative, theater-informed mindset that fueled preparation and efficiency Concrete strategies for implementing eight‑hour shooting days and on‑set childcare as non-negotiables in budget and schedule How fewer setups, lean shot lists, and actor preparation maximized time and morale Using fixed creative constraints as generative tools—not limitations Securing talent like Lauren Lapkus, Carrie Coon, and Marilyn Dodds Frank through personalized writing and deep connections Pitching the film to investors with equity and inclusion baked into its DNA (childcare prominently featured, even in opening credits) The importance of making such practices visible to normalize them across the industry Lessons learned in post-production—how the same efficiency and clarity from production didn't automatically carry over How Fiffer plans to carry this ethos forward in future projects Memorable Quotes “What the priority was emerging to shoot eight‑hour days, in addition to providing childcare, this now impacted how we were going to shoot it even before we got to production.” “By prioritizing childcare and the eight‑hour days in the budget… that was untouched.” “Everyone came with fresh ideas.” “I planned every moment, every beat… I knew the script, the story, the characters and the edit in my head so well.” Guests: Nora Fiffer — Writer, director, producer, actor of Another Happy Day Resources: Nora Fiffer, Another Happy Day I Really Love My Husband Instagram Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School (https://nofilmschool.com/) Facebook: No Film School on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool) Twitter: No Film School on Twitter (https://twitter.com/nofilmschool) YouTube: No Film School on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool) Instagram: No Film School on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool)
This week, Andrew shows up for a minute before his night-night time, and then leaves Kevin and Lauren to fend for themselves to discuss Alien: Earth, Caught Stealing, Eenie Meanie, Oh, Hi!, Night Always Comes, The Gilded Age, and Peacemaker. Since Andrew is on borrowed time this week, he and Kevin quickly break down the latest episode of Alien: Earth. I have a feeling this will be a theme over the next few weeks... As with the previous episodes, this one does not disappoint. We are digging into these new characters and discovering some wild new species and skills that are making this show a must watch so far. After tucking Andrew in and singing him a lullaby, the show moves on with Lauren discussing her sneak peak of Caught Stealing. This one stars Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, and a handful of other big names. It's a solid action dramedy that seems to be exactly what the previews led us to believe - this is Darren Aronofsky channeling Guy Ritchie and it sounds like it worked pretty well. Next up, Kevin talks about the new Samara Weaving film, Eenie Meanie. This film is somehow both good and bad, corny and dramatic, and fun and sad. Trailers will definitely give shades of Gone in 60 Seconds or Baby Driver, and that's not entirely wrong, but at some point, the film siwtches up on you and tries to give to feels, which is arguably when it becomes the better film. Weaving is really solid, so if there's no other reason to watch, check her performance out. Heading out to the theater, Lauren discusses the film Oh, Hi! starring Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman. Imagine a genderswapped Gerlad's Game, but also a comedy.. If it sounds insane, well, it is a little. But with that being said, it is a lot of fun, if not chaotic. The crux of the story is that, when a woman finds out her latest love is a player, she puts him in a position where he has no choice but to face his decisions. Yeah, it's nuts, but it's fun! In an effort to kill that light mood, Kevin talks about the emotional suckage that is, Night Always Comes. It stars rising actress Vanessa Kirby as a down on her luck woman who needs to get $25,000 in a single night to save her family. In most films, this would turn into a fun caper, but here we spiral with this woman, diving deeper and deeper into her painful past. While Kirby is fantastic in the part, the film lacks any semblance of joy and ends with an odd decision, sure to leave you wishing you'd done almost anyting else with your time. As we power towards the end of the episode, Lauren brings joy back to our lives. She start watching, and quickly finished, The Gilded Age on HBO. It's a period piece, a la Downton Abbey, but in the US and a few decades earlier. Loosely based on the Venderbilt family, it's a story of new vs old money and all of the complications that come with high society. With standout performances from Carrie Coon, Christine Baransky, and Taisa Farmiga, this one is not to be missed. Kevin brings the show to a close with a quick review of the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker. If you watched season 1, this is more of the same, but in the best of ways. Gunn manages to retcon the DCEU in a fun way without disrespecting that universe. This season begins Peacemaker's multiversal journey into his own existential crisis. While absolutely hilarious, and expectedly raunchy, it has some wondeful heartfelt moments that are setting up some major decisions for Peacemaker to deal with throughout the season. As always, thank you for watching. If you haven't already, don't forget to Like & Subscribe. We love new viewers! Also, leave us comments and let is know how we are doing and what we can be doing better. Enjoy the episode and have a great week! Facebook: @apncpodcast Twitter: @APNCPodcast Instagram: AllPopNoCulture
My friend, my friend! In this episode We're Down With the Sickness & Up With the Sexts. Plus - Sandra Bullock is out, Carrie Coon is in, and the gays are horny about library ladders, bug spray, and encyclopedias. Add in some vibrator math and a monkey thief with a wig, and you've got got yourself a good time, my friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My friend, my friend! In this episode We're Down With the Sickness & Up With the Sexts. Plus - Sandra Bullock is out, Carrie Coon is in, and the gays are horny about library ladders, bug spray, and encyclopaedias. Add in some vibrator math and a monkey thief with a wig, and you've got got yourself a good time, my friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ever since the premiere episode of HBO's "The Gilded Age", viewers and historians have discussed just how close the fictitious character of Bertha Russell (played by Carrie Coon) may be to the real-life socialite steamroller Alva Vanderbilt. There certainly seems to be similarities from Bertha and Alva's mutual unrelenting drive to claw a place in society - and then there was, after all, the fact that both women married their daughters off to British dukes. The Gilded Gentleman takes a look at Alva's own story -- we have so far, been given little of Bertha's -- in an attempt to understand just why she made the choices and had the attitudes to social structure that she did. Alva Vanderbilt was complex, complicated, conflicted and endlessly fascinating as she navigated her life from a loveless marriage to a new role as a divorced woman and suffragette. Join us for this look at Alva's early life to see how it all began. This show was edited by Kieran GannonAn earlier version of this show ran in early 2022.
"The White Lotus" returned for a third season this year, once again, with all eight episodes written and directed by Mike White. The season features an ensemble cast of Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Lalisa Manobal, Michelle Monaghan, Sam Nivola, Lek Patravadi, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Tayme Thapthimthong, Aimee Lou Wood, Sam Rockwell, and Scott Glenn, with Natasha Rothwell and Jon Gries reprising their roles from prior seasons. The series follows the lives of the staff and wealthy guests at a wellness resort in Thailand. The season mainly received positive reviews from critics, garnering 10 nominations at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards and 13 nominations at the 77th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards. Isaacs was kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about his experience working on the season, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the drama series, which is now available to stream on HBO Max and is up for your consideration for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where it's nominated for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for Isaacs. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Send us a text"Take a bow, the night is over, this masquerade is getting older, the lights are low, the curtains down..." Well, thats a wrap for season 3 of The Gilded Age. Thank you all so much for joining us on this ride. We hope you'll stay with us while we continue to be completely deranged and sentimental while discussing horny period drama moments. Here's one Gilded episode until next time."...this show is over, say goodbye"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!
Send us a textJulian Fellowes... you sick son of a bitch, we love you so much. Wow another week, another audible reaction from the viewers of this low stakes but also now high stakes period drama. From a team of zany servants solving a mystery to a murder attempt, this episode did not disappoint. So clock in and lock in for our penultimate episode of our Gilded Age recaps! 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!
Send us a textBack again for our weekly period drama and boy, did they not disappoint. From using children as collateral in card games to gruesome street accidents a la Meet Joe Black this episode had us locked in. So copper your shaft and look both ways because we only have two episodes left!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!
Send us a textWelcome to a BONUS Gilded Age episode! This time we're chatting with The Gilded Age producer and friend of the pod, Luke Harlan. We ask Luke all of our burning questions, give him our predictions, and talk about what's beneath the britches of Manhattan's high society. So wind up your bushy clock and board a train for Morenci because this season is only 5 episodes in!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!
Send us a textIt's another week of impeccable TV from the creators of The Gilded Age. As usual we scream MAUDE BEATON and talk about George and Bertha's missing sex life. This episode could have easily been a filler episode after 4 episodes of drama but it was far from it. The Gilded Age gives us full drama every scene of every episode and we couldn't be more grateful. So lace up your corsets and get ready as we head into the back half of The Gilded Age season 3.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!
Send us a textWow you guys, what an episode. We raced to our microphones and recorded this episode while still vibrating from the period drama earthquake that is The Gilded Age. Every episode is better than the last and it looks like things are just starting to ramp up! We don't have an interview for you this week, but we will have our dear friend and Gilded Age producer, Luke Harlan, next week!Love you all!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!
Send us a textThis week on Mummy Dearest Podcast we're unwrapping Season 3 Episode 3 of the greatest show on television: "The Gilded Age". It's another week of defending the indefensible Bertha Russell as she tries to marry of her daughter to a Duke for social clout. Respect! The entire Russell household is going through it right now. Gladys is betrothed, betrayed, and bedecked in the best costumes we've seen her wear. Larry is caught canoodling in the study with Ms. Brook. And George is about to bankrupt his family with another railroad through the Wild West. And obviously Bertha has promised the Duke more than she can offer but that's a problem for another day! We also get a little spooky ooky stuff when Aunt Ada's cook, Mrs. Bauer, offers to help Ada talk to her dead husband, Luke. We can't wait to see what kind of witchcraft the Van Rhijin household gets into next week! All that and a very special interview with Erin Wilhelmi (Adelheid the lady maid) at the end of this 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!
Send us a textAnother week, another perfect episode of HBO's The Gilded Age. Join us as we unwrap this week's episode and it's 1000 story lines. From tailor shop homoeroticism to French kisses in the drawing, this show gives the fans nothing short of everything. Stay after the recap for an interview with Mr. Bannister himself, Simon Jones! Simon spills behind the scenes tea while sharing incredible stories and beautiful memories from stage and screen. 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!
Send us a textOh baby we are sooooooo back!!! We can't think of a better premier episode of any show, ever. It's season 3, episode 1 of "The Gilded Age" and the gentle drama has already begun! There's snowball fights, coughing fits, fights over whether or not to use the good silver, and surprise divorce! The show has truly found its footing and the relationships are so deep and beautiful. We cannot wait to see what happens this season when Bertha can't control her run away daughter! Will Gladys marry for love or will she be forced to marry for power? Will Bertha give up control and let her daughter be happy? Will Jack's big clock make him a millionaire? Will George unbutton his shirt so we can see his thick, glossy chest hair? Let's hope! All that and so much more on this season 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!
This week on the podcast, we're remembering Harris Yulin, recapping Ghostbusters Day 2025, and talking about a GBFans thread asking if Ghostbusters has gone into dormancy once again. First up, Troy and Chris pay a little tribute to Ghostbusters II's Judge Stephen “The Hammer” Wexler, played by the incredible character actor Harris Yulin, who passed last week at the age of 87. Then in somewhat of a news segment, the boys recap all the things that were revealed at Ghostbusters Day 2025 including Jason Reitman, McKenna Grace, and Carrie Coon showing up to meet and greet the fans, glowing Hasbro offerings, Crocs, and the Ghostbusters Give Back initiative, a great way for fan franchises to see their good deeds marked by the official Ghost Corps headquarters. Then, in the second half of the show, we ask each other a question that seems to be taxing our favorite message board haunt: has Ghostbusters gone dormant again? And do kids these days even know what dormancy of an IP is? Yeah, we're old. That comes up too. But doesn't it always?
As the U.S. armed forces prepare to descend on D.C. at tomorrow's military anniversary parade, the co-hosts weigh in on Pres. Trump's warning to protesters. Should couples be on the same page regarding spending? The co-hosts discuss. Carrie Coon discusses season three of "The Gilded Age" and her character Bertha Russell, getting Emmy buzz for her "The White Lotus" monologue, and weighs in today's hot topics. Alyssa Farah Griffin celebrates her birthday with a bow wow bash featuring dogs for adoption from Muddy Paws Rescue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A passenger plane headed to London crashed in India shortly after takeoff with more than 240 people on board. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest. A jury found Harvey Weinstein guilty of criminal sexual assault, but it will continue to deliberate on Thursday. CBS News' Nikki Battiste and CBS News legal analyst Caroline Polisi discuss the partial verdict and what to expect next.Meta has announced a series of measures aimed at targeting the companies responsible for "nudify" deepfake ads. They use AI-generated software to turn regular photos into sexually explicit images. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry has more. Legendary songwriter Brian Wilson, who co-founded the Beach Boys, died at the age of 82. CBS News' Anthony Mason shares a tribute to his life and legacy.In the "CBS Mornings" series "Rebuilding America," a rural community in Appalachia shows how a nonprofit group is investing in the next generation of workers by creating jobs and new opportunities. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports. Actor Noah Wyle stars in the medical drama hit show "The Pitt." On Thursday, Wyle and his mother, who has been a nurse for four decades, will be in Washington D.C. speaking with lawmakers about policy changes that could help health care workers. The two speak to "CBS Mornings" about support for medical workers. Nile Rodgers, chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the 2025 inductees. The class includes "Doobie Brothers" members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons, plus Mike Love of the Beach Boys. Actor Carrie Coon stars as Bertha Russell in "The Gilded Age," a hit series that is set in the late 19th century. Her character tries to break into high society by throwing around the wealth of her railroad tycoon husband. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the series, which returns to HBO on June 22. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of U2, one of the world's most impactful bands, stops by to talk about his new Apple TV+ film Bono: Stories of Surrender. Plus, he breaks down the band's secret sauce. And on The Treat, The White Lotus star Carrie Coon extols a harrowing 2024 Austrian film that was based on true events.
This week on The Treatment, Elvis has an extended conversation with Bono. The Grammy-winning singer and founding member of U2, one of the world’s most impactful bands, stops by to talk about his new Apple TV+ film Bono: Stories of Surrender. Plus, he breaks down the band’s secret sauce. And on The Treat, The White Lotus star Carrie Coon extols a harrowing 2024 Austrian film that was based on true events.
Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm.On June 13th, 2025, I'll do a special, one-night-only live show at the Tribeca Audio Festival in New York City, joined by two of the audiobook's readers: Carrie Coon and Lili Taylor! www.thememorypalace.us/events.The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that's a part of PRX, a not-for-profit public media company. If you'd like to directly support this show, you can make a donation at Radiotopia.fm/donate. I have recently launched a newsletter. You can subscribe to it at thememorypalacepodcast.substack.com. Music Pale by Akira Koresuma The Things Left Unsaid by Caleb Burhans VIII. Juliet by Matthew Bourne Dream House III: After Dust from Mary Ellen Child's beautiful album, Ethel. Here I Am, Two Warships, by Spirituals Notes You can listen to the whole, original recording here, and an enhanced, speed corrected version, here. One of the best places to learn about Herb's life is this documentary. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Season three of The White Lotus just wrapped up, but not before serving up a tropical buffet of sex, betrayal, violence, revenge, privilege, incest, drugs, death, and spirituality. We finally found out whose dead body was floating in the pond way back in the season premiere. From creator Mike White, this season stars Walton Goggins, Carrie Coon, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Wood, Parker Posey, and Lisa of BLACKPINK fame.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Bill, Jo, and Mal pack their bags to recap the Season 3 finale of ‘The White Lotus.' They discuss their instant reactions to the final episode, a few puzzling loose ends, and whether it stuck the landing (1:00). Along the way, they break down Carrie Coon's scene-stealing monologue and debate which actor is the most deserving of an Emmy (26:03). They close by reflecting on the season as a whole and looking ahead to the show's future (49:44). Email us! prestigetv@spotify.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Prestige TV Podcast' and so much more! Hosts: Bill Simmons, Joanna Robinson, and Mallory Rubin Producers: Kai Grady and Donnie Beacham Jr. Video Supervision: John Richter Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Loopy after their podcast conference in Chi-town, the boys chat about “real” reality TV moments, the ineffable wonder that is Carrie Coon, and why everybody should just go to the damn art museum. --- Share the gift of gay all year round! https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays/gift JOIN RealityGays+ for exclusive content + Patreon https://www.patreon.com/RealityGays or + Supercast https://realitygaysmulti.supercast.com/ + Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reality-gays-with-mattie-and-poodle/id1477555097 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hey Daddygang! I mean... Hey Wholigans! On today's episode of Who's There, our weekly call-in show where we take your questions, comments and concerns, we begin with a call about Angela Bassett's most iconic line from Contact before taking your questions about the Boy Meets World cast definitely feuding on Pod Meets World, Alex Cooper seemingly feuding with Alix Earle, Justin Trudeau's son's burgeoning music career, Matthew Broome's burgeoning Nicholas Galatzine career, Carrie Coon's marriage to Tracy Letts, Will Smith "appearing to kiss" India Martínez, and a whole lot more. As always, call in at 619.WHO.THEM to leave questions, comments & concerns for a future episode of Who's There?. Want more? Get a ton of bonus content over on Patreon.com/WhoWeekly To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the movie “His Three Daughters,” Carrie Coon's character, Katie, has rigid ideas about who her sisters are and what they're capable of. When the women reunite to care for their dying father, those ideas become a barrier to true connection and care for each other.In this episode, Coon reads the Modern Love essay “A Family Label, Ungarbled” by Harriet Brown. Growing up, the author was never sure she could feel real love. It took breaking out of her mother's ideas of her, and the birth of her daughter, to learn what love meant. Coon relates the essay to her own experience, describing her early dating life as tumultuous and recalling relationships she continued out of pity rather than love. Until one day, Coon got a letter from her grandmother that changed everything.Here's how to submit a Modern Love essay to The New York TimesHere's how to submit a Tiny Love Story Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
As someone from a working class Ohio family, Carrie Coon didn't think much about acting as a plausible career path. But her post-college work in regional theater led her to Steppenwolf in Chicago, which in turn led her to Broadway, and ultimately to a Hollywood career. Carrie and Marc talk about her first movie being being a baptism by David Fincher's unique fire, meeting her husband Tracy Letts, learning that acting is not pretending, and spending six months in Thailand for the new season of The White Lotus.Click here to submit a question for an upcoming Ask Marc Anything bonus episode on The Full Maron. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories from a live evening at Symphony Space celebrating the prolific writer Stephen King. It was hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead.The program presents King in two different modes: the legendary scare-master who entered the horror genre with Carrie, and the author of stories that draw on memory and family like “The Last Rung on the Ladder.” An excerpt from Carrie is read by Carrie Coon, and “The Last Rung on the Ladder” is read by John Benjamin Hickey. Colson Whitehead speaks briefly from the stage.