Podcast appearances and mentions of Chiwetel Ejiofor

Weekly Comic Reviews: DC DC K.O.: Boss Battle 1 by Jeremy Adams, Ronan Cliquet, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Kieran McKeown, Pablo Collar, Hi-Fi DC x AEW 1 by Steve Orlando, Travis Mercer, Andrew Dalhouse Superman: Chains of Love 1 by Leah Williams, Ig Guara, Fabi Marques Dan Slott, Rosi Kampe, Trish Mulvihill Marvel Godzilla Infinity Roar 1 by Gerry Duggan, Ig Guara, Javier Garron, Jesus Aburtov Magik and Colossus 1 by Ashley Allen, German Peralta, Arthur Hesli Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four 1 by Josh Trujillo, Andrea Di Vito, Erick Arciniega Storm: Earth's Mightiest Mutant 1 by Murewa Ayodele, Federica Mancin, Java Tartaglia Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comics: Symbie 2 by Jacob Chabot Dark Horse Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Dynamite Archie x Army Of Darkness 1 by Erik Burnham, Bill Galvan, Ben Galvan, Ellie Wright Supernatural Valentine's Day Special 2026 by Preeti Chhibber, Pasquale Qualano, Arancia Studio Thundarr the Barbarian 1 by Jason Aaron, Kewber Baal, Jorge Sutil ThunderCats: Lost in Time by Ed Brisson, Vincenzo Federici, Alessandro Miracolo, Chris Campana, Gerardo Gambone, Ellie Wright Image D'Orc 1 by Brett Bean, Jean-Francois Beaulieu Oni Autumn Kingdom: The Wraithbound Queen 1 by Cullen Bunn, Christopher Mitten, Francesco Segala, Sabrina Del Grosso OGN Countdown Everybody by Jim Benton Startup Squad: One for the Dogs by Brian Weisfeld, Bonnie Bader, Nadia Hsieh LEGO Ninjago: Strike of the Serpentine by Cameron Chittock, Will Morris, Sara Antonellini Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes Vol 1: Krypto's Big Break by Rob Justus Lost in the Future Vol 3: Save the Planet by Damian Campanario, Alex Fuentes Going Under by Lauren Zside, H.E. Caldwell, Kelly Skovron, Nel Robinson Pi-Rats Vol 1: Set Sail For Adventure by Alexis Vivallo, Fernando Munoz I Survived Vol 13: The California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshis, Georgie Ball, Cassie Anderson Action Cat and Adventure Bug Vol 1: Let's Do This! by Art and Franco Snowlands Vol 1: Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, Collin Fogel Space Chasers Vol 2: To The Moon by Joe Caramagna, Leland Melvin, Alison Acton Kid Flash: Going Rogue by Steve Foxe, Jerry Gaylord HILO Presents Vol 1: The Mighty by Judd Winick Camp Monster by Kate Messner, Falynn Koch Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino Steam by Shaenon Garrity, Emily Holden Additional Reviews: I Am Their Silence graphic novel But I'm a Cheerleader A Knock At the Cabin Starfleet Academy ep5 Knight of the Seven Kingdoms ep3 New Helluva Boss short Muppet Show News: Imperial Guardians to be 5 issue miniseries, new Disney CEO, Man on the Inside renewed, Chiwetel Ejiofor playing lead in Flanagan's Exorcist, DSTLRY troubles, Balder's Gate 3 adaptation in the works, new Alex Ross OGN, IDW woes, Flanagan remaking The Mist, Matt Braly and Rebecca Sugar's movie not moving forward Trailers: The Dinosaurs, Rooster, Supergirl, Minions and Monsters, Mandalorian and Grogu, Super Mario Galaxy Comics Countdown (04 Feb 2026): Nice House By the Sea 7 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire Department of Truth 35 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Absolute Superman 16 by Jason Aaron, Juan Ferreyra Absolute Green Lantern 11 by Al Ewing, Jahnoy Lindsay Event Horizon: Dark Descent 5 by Christian Ward, Tristan Jones, Pip Martin Knight City 1 by Matt Kindt, David Lapham, Sophia Hilmes Space Scouts 3 by Matt Kindt, David Rubin Wynd: The Power of the Blood 7 by James Tynion IV, Michael Dialynas DC K.O.: Knightfight 4 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Triona Farrell Batman 6 by Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez, Tomeu Morey

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universesSo many trailers premiered on and around the Super Bowl that we're going to make a meal of it for today's episode! Let's break down every new trailer that recently dropped.Starting with a not-trailer, The Mandalorian & Grogu subverted expectations with a shorter advertisement rather than a full trailer.Illumination's new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie showed longer looks at Bowser, Jr. and Yoshi.James Gunn and DC Studios released a new trailer for Supergirl.Project Hail Mary gave us another heartfelt look with a different trailer starring Ryan Gosling.Universal continues to go hard in the Minionverse, releasing a trailer for Minions and Monsters.Last week, a trailer for Scream 7 was released and was shown before the Super Bowl.Finally, another look at Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day dropped during the Super Bowl.After a competitive bidding situation that unfolded over the past few months, A24 has landed rights to horror franchise The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The indie studio will first tackle a series based on the franchise with Glen Powell among the executive producers and The Long Walk writer JT Mollner attached to direct. Powell, it's noted, will only have a producing role in the project and isn't slated to appear on screen.HBO is developing Baldur's Gate, a drama series based on Wizards of the Coast's video game franchise set in the world of Dungeons and Dragons with The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin attached to create, write, executive produce and showrun the TV adaptation. Unlike HBO's The Last Of Us, which retold the story from the PlayStation games, the Baldur's Gate TV series will be a continuation to the games, telling a story that takes place immediately after the events of Baldur's Gate 3.Callum Vinson has been cast in Prime Video's God of War adaptation series as Atreus, the 10 year old son of the main character Kratos.Chiwetel Ejiofor has joined the cast of Mike Flanagan's reboot of The Exorcist for Blumhouse alongside Scarlett Johansson.Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster is set to join the cast of Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon 2 in the role of Eret.The David Fincher-directed follow-up to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood called The Adventures of Cliff Booth delivered a surprise trailer during the Super Bowl this weekend. Currently a release date on Netflix is unknown, although the trailer did end with 'Coming Soon.'Netflix has released the first trailer for season 2 of One Piece and set a release date of March 10th for the series.Warner Bros. Pictures is reuniting frequent collaborators Mike Flanagan and Stephen King on a new adaptation of The Mist, based on King's 1980 novella.Universal has set a release date of May 19, 2028 for The Mummy 4, which is set to return Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz to the franchise.

Movie: Life of Chuck Cast:  Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill, with narration by Nick Offerman. Plot: A life-affirming, genre-bending story about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.- www.imdb.com Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider discuss Disney selects Josh D'Amaro as new CEO, Pirates of the Caribbean reboot is on with Depp and Robbie, A24 acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise, Adam Driver confirmed for Heat 2, Doomsday to decide if Secret Wars split into two, Pedro Pascal replaces Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Haynes's film, Scream 7 TV spot teases darker entry, Netflix WBD Deal Senate hearing was a joke, Super Bowl trailers, new Nancy Myers film cast and budget, Adam Sandler replacing Christian Bale for Scott Cooper's Time Out, Laurence Fishburne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Diane Lane for new Exorcist movie, Sneider's Send Help review, Timothee Chalamet forced to distance himself from Woody Allen story, trailers of the week- Exit 8, FUZE, War Machine and more!PLUS, John and Jeff answer all your questions. To send in a question or comment for Jeff and John, go to: streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tip#marvel #avengers #avengersdoomsday #starwars #disney #WB #netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown3:25 Dan Trachtenberg Signs 3 Year Deal with Paramount - Will He Take Over World War Z?12:58 Disney Names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden CCO19:01 Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot is One With Margot Robbie, Jack Sparrow's Son27:45 A24 Acquires Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise with JT Mollner, Glen Powell33:25 The Exorcist Movie Casts Laurence Fishburne, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Diane Lane37:21 Are Rumors of Doomsday Deciding Secret Wars Split True or Not?43:10 Adam Driver Confirmed for HEAT 2 by Deadline44:37 Nancy Meyers Lines Up Cast for First Film in 11 Years48:11 Trailers and Reviews of the Week57:38 'MELANIA' Box Office Sparks Profit Controversy1:01:20 Netflix's Ted Sarandos Answers Useless Questions from Congress Over WB Deal1:04:28 Catherine O'Hara Remembrance and Tribute1:07:46 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions1:35:12 Has Angelina Jolie Ever Made a GREAT Film or Just Really Good Ones?1:38:03 Streamlabs and Superchats ContinuedFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Eine Gesellschaft, die verarmt, starke Umweltzerstörung, Einwanderer als Sündenböcke, die in Käfigen gehalten, deportiert oder getötet werden von bis an die Zähne bewaffneten Einsatzkräften, ein autoritärer Polizeistaat – klingt vertraut? Jedesmal, wenn ich diesen Film von 2006 anschaue, rückt der Film näher an die Realität und kommt er mir weniger wie ein Science-Fiction und mehr wie eine Reportage vor.Aber CHILDREN OF MEN ist nicht nur eine große und berührende Erzählung über die Zerbrechlichkeit von Zivilisation und das Bewahren von Hoffnung, er ist auf vielen Ebenen auch ein herausragender Film. Vielleicht das realistischste World Building der Filmgeschichte, ein fantastisches Drehbuch mit einer Dramaturgie, die einen nicht mehr loslässt, atemberaubende Kameraarbeit, vielschichtige Charaktere und herausragende Schauspieler von Hauptrollen bis in die exzellent geschriebenen Nebenrollen.Wir haben CHILDREN OF MEN in einer Wiederaufführung im Capitol in Mainz gesehen – und auch die Unterbrechung durch einen Feueralarm im Kino konnte unsere Begeisterung nicht schmälern. Am Mikrofon direkt nach dem Kino: Johanna und Thomas. (Ausnahmsweise spoilern wir von Anfang an.)

PopaHALLics #158 "Pop Goes the Globe!"We look at two movies with Golden Globe awards—"One Battle After Another" and "Marty Supreme"—as well as the movie "Life of Chuck," the rom-com "People We Meet on Vacation" and Tulsa-set crime comedy drama series "The Lowdown."In Theaters:"Marty Supreme." Timothee Chalamet won a Golden Globe (best actor, musical/comedy) by playing a talented jerk determined to be a world-champion ping pong player at all costs. With Gwyneth Paltrow, Fran Drescher, Penn Jillette, and more.Streaming:"One Battle After Another," various streaming channels. This intense political thriller won Golden Globes for best musical/comedy, Teyana Taylor (best actress, musical/comedy), best screenplay and best director (Paul Thomas Anderson). Leonardo DiCaprio plays a former revolutionary trying to protect his daughter from a villainous Army captain (Sean Penn)."The Life of Chuck," Hulu. This adaptation of a Stephen King novella was written and directed by Mike Flanagan. Tom Hiddleston stars in the life-affirming tale of an ordinary man, whose story is told in reverse chronological order. With Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara and Mark Hamill."People We Meet on Vacation," Netflix. In this romantic comedy, Emily Bader and Tom Blyth play best friends/polar opposites who have gone on vacation together for a decade. Based on an Emily Henry novel."The Lowdown," Hulu and other streaming channels. Ethan Hawke plays a "truthologist" trying to get to the bottom of the death of the black sheep (Tim Blake Nelson) of a prominent Oklahoma family. With Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kyle Maclachlan, and Peter Dinklage."Emily in Paris," Netflix. In season 5, Emily (Lily Collins) travels to Rome to launch an Agence Grateau office there. She also handles a new relationship with a luxury fashion heir (Eugenio Franceschini). What could go wrong?The Fair Use doctrine of U.S. copyright law allows for the limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as comment, criticism, news, and research.

Ben and Rob chart the final moments of ‘Life Of Chuck', Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation that has quickly become one of the most talked about life affirming films of the year. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard, Jacob Tremblay and Mia Sara, Life Of Chuck tells the story of an ordinary man whose existence unfolds backwards through collapsing worlds, childhood dance lessons and the small moments that define a human life.Why has Life Of Chuck become such a powerful Stephen King adaptation for modern audiences; how did Mike Flanagan turn a strange, non linear short story into a deeply emotional and life affirming film; and why are so many viewers calling this one of the most moving movies of the year? How do Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill and Chiwetel Ejiofor anchor a story built on memory, grief and joy; what do the attic and the cupola really represent; and how do the recurring objects across timelines quietly rewrite what the film is saying? And finally, what does Life Of Chuck really mean about connection, mortality and the fear of forgetting what made life beautiful? CONSUUUME to find out all this and much, much more!PLUS! We have a Patreon with EXCLUSIVE content just for you starting at just ONE POUND a month - click the link below!Find us on your socials of choice at www.linktr.ee/everymovieeverpodcast

In this episode of Cinema D'Amore, Chuck and Justin break down Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck, unpacking its reverse structure, standout performances from Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara, and Benjamin Pajak, and the film's meditation on memory, mortality, and the quiet power of everyday joy. They dig into Flanagan's direction, Nick Offerman's measured narration, the use of visual callbacks, and how the film translates King's short story to the screen. It's a film for fans of thoughtful, character-driven adaptations that linger long after the credits roll. Hosted by Charles Phillips Co-hosted by Justin Morgan Mixing and Music by Scratchin' Menace Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky for updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate the support!

Steve & Izzy continue 2025 the Year of the Apocalypse celebrating movies after the fall of man, as they are joined by Craig of the Matinee Heroes Podcast to discuss 2015's "Z for Zachariah" starring Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Pine & more!!! Would the better title be Zzzzzz for Zachariah? How many times do we get bath time? What happened to the dog? Did he turn into Chris Pine?!? Let's find out!!! So kick back, grab a few brews, check it before you wreck it, and enjoy!!! This episode is proudly sponsored by Untidy Venus, your one-stop shop for incredible art & gift ideas at UntidyVenus.Etsy.com and be sure to follow her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Patreon at @UntidyVenus for all of her awesomeness!!! Try it today!!! Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.twitter.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/eilfmovies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Etsy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.untidyvenus.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TeePublic - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.teepublic.com/user/untidyvenus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Akinola Davies Jr sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor to discuss the making of his powerful feature directorial debut My Father's Shadow. Akinola shares insights from the development process, taking inspiration from the archive, and his process collaborating with cast and crew.

This week on Forgotten Cinema, the Mikes head back to the gritty mid-2000s with "Four Brothers" (2005), John Singleton's revenge-fueled action drama.Mike Butler has a soft spot for this one; partly out of nostalgia for the early-00s wave of gritty, street-level action movies, and partly because "Four Brothers" still delivers a certain messy charm. The energy, the brother dynamics, and the rough-edged style all hit the way they're meant to.Mike Field, however, isn't buying it. He struggles with Mark Wahlberg's improvisational approach, finds the action too over-the-top to fully suspend disbelief, and thinks the movie's drama doesn't land strongly enough to justify the chaos.What the Mikes do agree on is the standout performance from Chiwetel Ejiofor, who elevates every scene he's in and gives the film a much-needed dose of grounded menace.So is "Four Brothers" a gritty throwback worth remembering, or a chaotic blend of tones that doesn't come together? The Mikes break it all down—brotherhood, bullets, and all.

Welcome to The Reel Schmooze with ToI film reviewer Jordan Hoffman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan, where we bring you all the entertainment news and film reviews a Jew can use. This week, the pair speaks about two films, "Eleanor the Great," directed by Scarlett Johansson, and the documentary, "Son of a Seeker," by first-time filmmaker Kai Balin. But first, we hear in this week's "Jangle" segment, Hoffman recounts the recent votes of the New York Film Critics Circle for their annual "best-ofs," which are also known as the “Elite Oscars.” Next, we turn to two news items surrounding "Eleanor the Great." The first is that first-time director Scarlett Johansson said in an interview that she was asked by a would-be financial backer to change her film’s plot away from the Holocaust. And then we also heard this week that one of the Holocaust survivors featured in the film, Sami Steigmann, was asked not to speak at a Brooklyn middle school about antisemitism due to his pro-Israel views. We then review the film "Eleanor the Great," directed by Johansson and written by Tory Kamen. It stars the great June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Then we turn to the independent documentary "Son of a Seeker," which is being shown at some Jewish film festivals, and learn about the unusual story of a third-generation Holocaust survivor who learns, after attending Jewish day school and contemplating immigration to Israel, he may not be Jewish after all. Hear who gave both films a seal of approval on this week's The Reel Schmooze. The Reel Schmooze is produced by the PodWaves and can be found wherever you get your podcasts. IMAGE: June Squibb, left, and Scarlett Johansson attend the special screening of "Eleanor the Great", hosted by Sony Pictures Classics and The Cinema Society, at Village East by Angelika on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Catherine turns Westminster Abbey into Britain's most heart-warming Christmas event, honouring the late Duchess of Kent with music, readings and a celebration of love “in all its forms.” With Kate Winslet, Hannah Waddingham, Chiwetel Ejiofor, brass players, wreaths, woodland entrances and the rumoured secret after-party (hors d'oeuvres confirmed?), this is the royal feel-good moment of the season. We preview the concert, Kate's message of generosity and hope, and the final day of the German state visit — all before the Top 25 Royal Stories of 2025 begins later today!Hear our new show "Crown and Controversy: Prince Andrew" here.Check out "Palace Intrigue Presents: King WIlliam" here.

Send us a textIn today's episode, I interview Phil Mazo, director of the short film "Replay," a short docucomedy that explores a memory from his own past.Listen to hear about the challenges of making a documentary film about yourself, how Phil went about reaching out to the original interviewer to involve him in the project, and how certain memories can become lasting images in your mind even decades later.Books mentioned in this episode include:The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Man Who Left Newark for the Ivy League by Jeff HobbsHustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis "50 Cent" JacksonBe Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold SchwarzeneggerAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:"Replay" directed by Phil MazoGoodfellas directed by Martin ScorseseSchindler's List directed by Steven SpielbergFargo directed by Joel and Ethan CoenBack to the Future directed by Robert ZemeckisRob Peace directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor"Medusa" directed by Courtney Podraza"What the Heck Is Going On." directed by Greg RubnerMouse directed by Kenny RichesFollow the Phil on Instagram @philmazo.Support the show

In this fascinating episode, Elisabeth speaks with Jo Katsaras, a world-renowned Costume Designer whose visionary work has graced some of Hollywood's beloved films and series.Born in Cyprus, Jo moved to South Africa at the age of five — a cultural fusion that would later define her unique artistic style. Growing up in vibrant 1970s Johannesburg, Jo's creative journey began early. She spent her childhood summers in Cyprus, cutting fabric scraps from her aunt's sewing projects to make dresses for her dolls. By the time she was a teenager, she was already cutting patterns around her friends, driven by an instinctive flair for design.After studying at the National School of Arts in Johannesburg, Jo briefly considered architecture but decided instead to explore the world, a decision that ultimately shaped her creative destiny. At her father's insistence, she pursued a qualification in fashion, completing a three-year diploma in just one year thanks to her extraordinary talent.Jo's career began in the fashion industry as a Senior Designer, but her passion for storytelling through clothing soon drew her to the world of film. Her debut as a Costume Designer came with the South African box office hit There's a Zulu on My Stoep (Yankee Zulu internationally), and from there, her rise was nothing short of meteoric.She went on to design for acclaimed international productions including:

For the fourth documentary in the A24 distribution chronology, the A24 Rocks crew visits the African Savannah and a herd of elephants. Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this nature documentary is about a 50 year old Elephant Queen named Athena and her family who are struggling through a historic drought. The family searches for water while also attempting to maintain milk for their children, who need to keep their strength up if they want to trudge into the mud-holes to stay hydrated. The A24 Rocks crew asks the question: does The Elephant Queen break the mold of the average nature documentary? Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 3:28.Film Discussion- 3:28 to 1:09:05.Film Ratings- 1:09:05 to End. Upcoming podcast release schedule-November 5th- One Battle After Another.November 12th- The Kill Team.November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.November 26th- Waves.

Acaba otro festival, el de Sitges, y precisamente desde allí llega el primer estreno que presentamos esta semana: La vida de Chuck de Mike Flanagan con Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill y Chiwetel Ejiofor. Adapta un relato corto de Stephen King. También hablamos de la nueva de Julia Roberts Caza de brujas, que se vio en Venecia y dirige Luca Guadagnino. Ayo Edebiri y Andrew Garfield le acompañan en el reparto. Un simple accidente ganó la Palma de Oro en el festival de Cannes. El director es Jafar Panahi. Good Boy es la historia de un perrete que ve cosas extrañas. De miedo. Y acabamos con La deuda. Dirigida por Daniel Guzmán, combina thriller y cine social. Recordando a Diane Keaton os decimos adiós, hasta la semana que viene.

Dana and Tom with colleague, Braden Ganter, discuss The Martian (2015): directed by Ridley Scott, written by Drew Goddard, cinematography by Dariusz Wolski, music by Harry Gregson-Williams, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kristen Wiig, Jeff Daniels, Michael Pena, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Donald Glover.Plot Summary: The Martian is a science fiction drama about astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon), who is stranded on Mars after his crew believes he died in a storm. Alone on the hostile planet, he must use his skills as a botanist and engineer to grow food, create water, and survive until rescue is possible. Back on Earth, NASA and its crew race against time to bring him home. The film showcases human resilience, ingenuity, and the power of teamwork in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.Guest:Braden GanterAttorney at Duncan Disability LawPreviously on Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Godfather - Part IIChapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast, and Background for The Martian03:16 Welcome Back Braden Ganter05:15 Relationship(s) with The Martian and Dana's First Impression13:44 Plot Summary for The Martian14:27 What is The Martian About?17:16 Ridley Scott's Best Film Since Gladiator?23:43 Did You Know?27:16 First Break28:02 The Cinema Legacy Poll Reveal - #88-8138:20 Best Performance(s)44:54 Best Scene(s)50:46 Second Break51:25 In Memoriam52:56 Best/Funniest Lines55:33 The Stanley Rubric - Legacy01:00:35 The Stanley Rubric - Impact/Significance01:06:48 The Stanley Rubric - Novelty01:11:59 The Stanley Rubric - Classicness01:17:45 The Stanley Rubric - Rewatchability01:20:06 The Stanley Rubric - Audience Score and Final Total01:21:55 Remaining Questions for The Martian01:26:00 Thank You to Braden and Final Thoughts01:29:34 CreditsYou can also find this episode in full video on YouTube.You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast).For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-martian-2015-ft-braden-ganterFor the entire rankings list so far, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/greatest-movie-of-all-time-listKeywords:The Martian, Ridley Scott, Matt Damon, science fiction, film analysis, movie review, Oscar nominations, character development, perseverance, cultural impact, Jeff Daniels, soundtrack, best scenes, legacy, humor, originality, classicness, rewatchability, Jessica Chastain, Kate Mara, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Donald Glover, Sean Bean, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Wong, Kristen Wiig, Nick Mohammed, Michael PenaRonny Duncan Studios

"Eleanor The Great" is a drama film directed by Scarlett Johansson (making her feature directorial debut) and written by Tory Kamen, which had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival where it received positive reviews for June Squibb's lead performance. It stars Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Squibb and Kellyman were kind enough to spend time speaking with us about their work and experiences making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in theaters from Sony Pictures Classics. 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

In this episode, we dive into Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut Eleanor the Great (2025), a 98-minute drama starring June Squibb, Erin Kellyman, Jessica Hecht, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Premiering at Cannes' Un Certain Regard before its September release, the film follows a ninety-year-old widow navigating grief, memory, and belonging in New York City. We unpack Johansson's...

In which Miss Angie returns and along with the Mister join me in reviewing THE POD GENERATION (2023), from writer/director Sophie Barthes.  In a not-so-distant future where artificial intelligence and technology have become a central part of human life, a young couple, Rachel and Alvy (Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor), decide to start a family using an artificial womb, or "pod," to avoid the inconveniences of a natural pregnancy. As Rachel's career at a tech company flourishes, her botanist husband Alvy grows increasingly attached to the pod and its natural life within, while Rachel struggles to form a bond with the baby that's been made using technology. The film becomes a satirical exploration of our society's reliance on technology, questioning the true meaning of connection, nature, and what it means to be a parent in a world of manufactured convenience.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 50 m, is rated PG-13 and is streaming on Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.ADDENDUM: this review was recorded before Disney's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel. While we like and recommend the film, we ask viewers to use alternate streamers to access the film as we are in solidarity with creatives at this time.The @TheDiaryOfACEO episode talked about in the review can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclrVWafRAI&t=13sThe book reference in the review [Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder by Richard Louv] can be found here:  https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9781848870833/last-child-in-the-woods-saving-our-children-from-nature   #ThePodGeneration #SophieBarthes #EmiliaClarke #Rachel #ChiwetelEjiofor #Alvy #VinetteRobinson #Alice #AslinFarrell #HRDirector #JeanMArcBarr #PegazusFounder #RosalieCraig #WombCenterDirector #AlixDunmore #Eliza #MeganMaczko #Elena #RitaBernardShaw #Rebecca #DystopianSciFi #Satire #Comedy #Romance #SciFi  @Hulu  @DisneyPlus  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

Director Ridley Scott returned to outer space with the 2013 Alien prequel Prometheus, set on a distant world, and two years later, when he adapted Andy Weir's best-selling 2011 novel, Scott visited another extraterrestrial destination, albeit one relatively closer to home: Mars. On the Red Planet, Matt Damon plays an astronaut stranded by fate who must survive in the harsh environment while his NASA colleagues come up with plans to rescue him. With an ensemble cast, including Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sean Bean, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, Aksel Hennie, Mackenzie Davis, Donald Glover, and Benedict Wong, the film was an interplanetary success, premiering at Number One and going on to top the box office for multiple non-consecutive weekends. Just a month after its release, the film surpassed Gladiator to become Scott's highest-grossing film at the domestic box office. With Weir's novel Project Hail Mary set to get the big screen treatment next year, we're visiting The Martian for its tenth anniversary, and we promise to bring him home when we're done!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com    You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Aug-Heist: The Getaway Theme features beats produced by Anabolic Beatz https://www.anabolicbeats.com | Remixed with lyrics and vocals by Jonolobster   Normal Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

We celebrate movie no. 400 on The Rewatchables by revisiting Ridley Scott's 2007 crime thriller, ‘American Gangster,' starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Ronak Nair, and Chia Hao Tat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of those bumper-sized guest-filled jamborees in which we specialise, this week's Empire Podcast sees John Nugent sit down on Zoom to interview Eddington star, Joaquin Phoenix... or does Joaquin Phoenix interview John Nugent? All will be revealed. [18:52 - 35:59 approx] Elsewhere, Chris Hewitt has a lovely chat about The Life of Chuck with co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, in which they try desperately not to give anything away about Mike Flanagan's Stephen King adaptation; [59:45 - 1:18:06 approx] and he also has a chaotic Zoom with the stars of the excellent Eenie Meanie, Samara Weaving and Karl Glusman. [1:45:11 - 1:56:04 approx] Either side of that little lot, Chris is joined in the podbooth by Helen O'Hara and Harry Stainer to talk about the movies that bring them joy in times of darkness; discuss the week's movie news, in which they say a sad but fond farewell to the legendary Terence Stamp; and review Eddington, The Life Of Chuck, Eenie Meanie, and Sorry, Baby. Oh, and Harry comes up with a novel use for custard. Enjoy.

This week on Screentime John Fardy talks to Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor about their roles in the new film 'The Life of Chuck'. Plus, John also talks to Suranne Jones about playing the 'PM' in Netflix's new series 'Hostage' along with the show's creator Matt Charman.

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don't already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you'll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you. And if you're already a Vanguardista, we salute you.  Supersub Ben Bailey Smith joins Mark this week for reviews of the freshest cinema releases. We've got the Good Doctor's verdicts on ‘Eddington', Ari Aster's much-discussed western starring Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Austin Butler, and Emma Stone. Plus, indie black comedy ‘Sorry, Baby', and ‘The Life of Chuck', whose stars Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor are our very special guests this week.   We recorded this one with them a while back with Simon, so it's him you'll be hearing sit down with the two of them to unpack it. It's a Stephen King adaptation following one man's ordinary life and the multitudes it contains, and we can't say too much more than that without giving it away. Best leave it to Tom and Chiwetel...   All the usual silliness and profundity to be found too as usual in another top Take. Don't miss it!     Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free):  Eddington Review: 07:58  BO10ish: 15:28   Tom Hiddleston & Chiwetel Ejiofor: 28:53  Life of Chuck Review: 42:20  Sorry, Baby Review: 52:22    You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo  Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.      Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soar with us, leaves on the wind! It's 2005's sci-fi western/continuation of a beloved canceled TV property SERENITYSERENITYRELEASED: September 30, 2005DIRECTED BY: Joss WhedonSTARRING: Nathan Fillion, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Alan Tudyk, Summer Glau, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, Sean MaherBUDGET: $39MBOX OFFICE: $40.4MESTIMATED LOSS: $20M NEXT EPISODE: We could all use a cute cat right now, couldn't we? It's the Key And Peele led comedy KEANUSHOW NOTESSNL Papyrus shorthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVhlJNJopOQAcademic paper on Papyrus and the Serenity logohttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/376553666_The_Serenity_Logo_Otherness_and_InauthenticityJason Pargin video essay on Gamergatehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJU8xGudhnI0:00 Intro 4:12 Show & tell9:03 This week's movie 

We're diving into A24's brand-new film Sorry, Baby . James also sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor to talk all things The Life of Chuck, and George catches us up on his take on the film.00:00:00 - Intro00:11:50 - Sorry, Baby00:26:03 - Chiwetel Ejiofor00:33:05 - The Life Of Chuck00:49:18 - Emails01:16:12 - GameBuy your tickets for Pulp Kitchen's LIVE 200th episode: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/pulp-kitchen-podcast-live/ Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/

If you knew the world was about to end, what would you do? That's the dilemma Karen Gillan's character faces in new film, The Life of Chuck, in which she stars opposite Chiwetel Ejiofor. Karen tells Nuala McGovern about her latest role, her evolving relationship with the Marvel films and her hope to return to directing.'This report must act as a line in the sand…it should be read as a snapshot of what rock bottom looks like.' That's the warning from the Children's Commissioner, two years on from her landmark report on the scale of children's exposure to pornography online. Research out today from the Commissioner's Office finds that more children are being exposed to pornography, with a growing number stumbling across it by accident, some younger than six. Much of the content children encounter is violent. The report also reveals troubling attitudes towards women and girls: nearly half of 16- to 21-year-olds agreed with the statement, 'Girls may say no at first but can be persuaded to have sex.' Joining Nuala in the studio is the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza.As excitement builds ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, we hear from endurance athlete Lexi Chambers. The five-time world record holder is in the middle of another epic challenge, wheeling 322 miles from Twickenham Stadium to Sunderland's Stadium of Light to deliver the official match whistle in time for Friday's opening game between England and the USA. Lexi, who lives with multiple chronic pain conditions, is aiming to complete 10 ultramarathons in 10 days using her every day, non-sport wheelchair. She takes a break to fill Nuala in on her progress and explain why she's taken on such a challenge.When Ukrainian President Zelensky went to the White House this week, he handed over a letter to President Trump. It was a message from his wife Olena Zelenska to Melania Trump, thanking the First Lady for the letter she had sent to Vladimir Putin highlighting the issue of the Ukrainian children removed by Russian forces. It's believed that at least 20,000 Ukrainian children have been taken to Russia or Russian-occupied territory without the consent of their parents since the full-scale invasion. Nuala is joined by Ukrainian filmmaker Shahida Tulaganova and BBC Ukraine journalist Irena Taranyuk to discuss.

"That's a deep cut"Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor chat to Dave about their movie, 'The Life of Chuck'.

Our latest guests on Soundtracking are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, who join us ahead of the release of the quite wonderful The Life Of Chuck. Based on a short story by Stephen King, it tells the story of 'everyman' Chuck Krantz, charting his life in reverse order, chronicling a death that coincides with the end of the universe to his formative years.

The Life of Chuck is a Stephen King adaptation from writer-director Mike Flanagan, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan I talk about the film on this podcast enjoy! 

LOVE TO GO THE COOL AIR CONDITIONED MOVIES, FOLKS! TIME TO TALK ABOUT THE MOVIES OF JUNE AND JULY 2025 JUNE The Phoenecian Scheme- dir. Wes Anderson; Benicio del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Benedict Cumberbatch Predator: Killer of Killers- dir. Dan Trachtenberg; Lindsay LaVanchy,Louis Ozawa, Rick Gonzalez, Michael Biehn, Doug Cockle, Damien C. Haas, Lauren Holt, Jeff Leach Materialists- dir. Celine Song; Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, Zoe Winters Life of Chuck- dir. Mike Flanagan (aka Mike Northcoate); Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill 28 Years Later- dir. Danny Boyle; Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Ralph Fiennes, Edvin Ryding, Jack O'Connell JULY Superman - dir. James Gunn; David Cornswet, Rachel Brosnhan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo Eddington - dir. Ari Aster; Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Luke Grimes, Michael Ward, Austin Butler, Emma Stone I Know What You Did Last Summer - dir Jennifer Kaytin Robinson; Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Sarah Pidgeon, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prinze Jr., Billy Campbell Gabbriette Fantastic Four: The First Steps - dir Matt Shakman; Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Joseph Quinn, Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner , Paul Walter Hauser, Natasha Lyonne JULY (have not seen,will prob talk about next time) Together Oh, Hi August The Bad Guys 2 The Naked Gun Weapons Freakier Friday Nobody 2 Americana Honey Don't! Ne Zha 2 Caught Stealing The Toxic Avenger The Roses --------------------------------------------------- iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movi…el/id1082173626 Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2VE15E5fS0Z…75eb550499c&nd=1 Jurge - twitter: twitter.com/jcruzalvarez26 Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/jcruzalvarez26/​ Ryan- twitter: twitter.com/MrPibbOfficial Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/filmpiece/​ Karrie - twitter: twitter.com/kar_elyles Letterboxed: letterboxd.com/karrie/

Forrest, Conan Neutron, Kristina Oakes and Zach Marsh talk about Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck. Starring Tom Hiddleston, Mia Sara, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill. Narrated by Nick Offerman. Based on the Stephen King Novella "The Life of Chuck" published in the 2020 anthology "If It Bleeds" The third Stephen King adaptation written and directed by Mike Flanagan after Gerald's Game and Dr. Sleep The Life of Chuck is a story in 3 parts in reverse chronology, each with a very different style and genre. Charles "Chuck" Krantz is an accountant with a secret passion for dance that he learns from his Bubbe (Mia Sara) and numbers that he learns from his Zaide (Mark Hamill) We watch Chuck deal with grief, love, loss, and eventually his own death at the age of 39. Though tragically short, Chuck's life contains multitudes. It is large. "39 great years. Thanks, Chuck."

On the week of its release, Jordan and Brooke talk this rocky sequel to 2020's actioner, including oddly dated homoeroticism, Uma Thurman with a katana, what Chiwetel Ejiofor is up to these days, catch up on the cinema of 2025, and some miscellaneous good tweets.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/

"The Old Guard 2" is a sequel to 2020's "The Old Guard" starring Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli, Veronica Ngô, and Chiwetel Ejiofor reprising their roles from the first film while Henry Golding and Uma Thurman join the cast. Director Victoria Mahoney was kind enough to speak with us about her work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now streaming on Netflix. 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

Mike and Kenny review and spot faith elements reflected in the film The Life of Chuck. Written and Directed by Mike Flannigan (Dr. Sleep) and starring Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers) as the adult Chuck Krantz. Based on the Stephen King novella of the same name, The Life of Chuck examines the life of Chuck through formative moments of his life.as a child, youth and adult. Benjamin Pajak and Jacob Tremblay (Room) portay Chuck as a child and a older teenager.  The film co-stars Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years  Slave), Mia Sara (Ferris Bueller's Day Off), Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Karen Gillan (Avengers: Endgame). The film is presented in three acts that go backwards and forwards in time unveiling the person and life of a man, Chuck Krantz, amdist natural disasters and disruptions facing the world.  Faith Notes: In the midst of tragedy and personal and societal loss, joy and peace can still be experienced. Two psalms speak to the theme of The Life of Chuck, Psalm 8, given the wonders of creation, the vastness of the stars and the heavens, God still knows and treasures every person intimately. The film also calls for rejoicing in every day as it is a gift of God, Psalm 118:24, and there is no guarantee of tomorrow. These themes also reflect the teachings from Ecclesiastes 3, that there are seasons of life and living. These themes also reflect the teaching of Christ in Matthew 6 not to worry about tomorrow, but focus on the joy in/and of challenges today.  The freedom that comes when we release control of our lives and the world to God. The implications of the reality that all creation belongs to God. 

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast: Sean and Jeff kick things off by gleefully roasting the trailer for the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel—which looks more like a parody than a follow-up. From there, they split on one of the more polarizing new releases before coming together for an emotional deep-dive into one of the year's best films. Materialists Directed by Celine Song Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal A high-end New York City matchmaker finds herself caught between a lucrative life with the “perfect” client and unresolved feelings for her flawed, but compelling, ex. One of our hosts appreciated the charm, the other… not so much. The Life of Chuck Directed by Mike Flanagan Starring Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Hamill, Mia Sara, and Carl Lumbly Flanagan dials back the horror to deliver a deeply personal, existential love letter to life and memory. Based on a Stephen King short story, The Life of Chuck is haunting, beautiful, and profoundly moving. Both Sean and Jeff were all in on this one. Classic Review: A Good Marriage We didn't linger too long on this 2014 thriller based on another Stephen King short story. Following the emotional resonance of The Life of Chuck, returning to a run-of-the-mill King adaptation just didn't quite hit.

Stephen King's work has often contemplated the inevitability of death. But his latest adaptation, The Life of Chuck is a life-affirming film that challenges the cynic in everyone. It has a big cast including Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, and Nick Offerman. The film was directed and written for the screen by Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass). Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopcultureLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian dives deep into some hot Hollywood news you won't want to miss! James Gunn drops a major bombshell, confirming that Warner Bros. actually wanted to recast Henry Cavill before Gunn even took the reins of The Suicide Squad. What does this mean for Superman and the future of the DC Universe? We also cover some exciting rumors and updates, including Sabrina Carpenter being eyed to play Dazzler in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the official casting news for DC Studios' Clayface — plus, which Clayface we can expect to see brought to life. Tom Hiddleston shares an update on Avengers: Doomsday filming, and we discuss whether Chiwetel Ejiofor will be joining the cast. Plus, James Gunn reveals his thoughts on Marvel Studios' current corporate challenges and the real chances of a future MCU/DCU crossover. And don't miss Roxy's TV picks to round out the show! Topics include: SUPERMAN: James Gunn Confirms Warner Bros. Wanted To Recast Henry Cavill Before He Helmed THE SUICIDE SQUAD RUMOR: Sabrina Carpenter Is Being Eyed To Play Dazzler In The Marvel Cinematic Universe DC Studios' CLAYFACE Has Officially Found Its Lead Star (And We Know Which Clayface He's Playing) Tom Hiddleston Confirms He Hasn't Started Shooting AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY - Will Chiwetel Ejiofor Join The Cast? James Gunn Says Corporate Mandate "Killed" Marvel Studios; Reveals Likelihood Of Future MCU/DCU Crossover Plus roxy's tv picks Make sure to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for all your superhero and Hollywood updates! #jamesgunn #superman #clayface #marvelstudios  SPONSORS: TRADE COFFEE: Right now, Trade is exclusively offering our listeners 50% off your one month trial at https://www.drinktrade.com/KRISTIAN That's drinktrade, T-R-A-D-E.com/KRISTIAN for 50% off your one month trial.  https://www.Drinktrade.com/KRISTIAN HYDROW: Skip the gym, not the workout—stay on track with Hydrow! For a limited time go to https://www.Hydrow.com and use code KRISTIAN to save up to $475 off your Hydrow! That's H-Y-D-R-OW dot com code KRISTIAN to save up to $475. https://www.Hydrow.com code KRISTIAN.

THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL REVIEW. Please check out the full podcast review on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture For this week's second podcast review, Megan Lachinski, Josh Parham, Dan Bayer, and Cody Dericks join me to review and discuss the latest film from beloved filmmaker Mike Flanagan, "The Life of Chuck" starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay & Mark Hamill. Based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King, the existential film premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the coveted People's Choice Award. Now that more people have seen it, what do we think of it? Please tune in as we discuss the themes, reverse chronological structure, performances, score, awards season chances, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Thank you for listening. We hope you enjoy it! 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

For this "Quick Screen" episode, Michael checked out the brand new theatrical film "The Life of Chuck". What are some of his thoughts of this science fiction dramatic film based on a short story from Stephen King starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill? Check it out and see!Be a part of the conversation!E-mail the show at screennerdspodcast@gmail.comFollow the show on Twitter @screennerdspodLike the show on Facebook (Search for Screen Nerds Podcast and find the page there)Follow the show on Instagram and Threads just search screennerdspodcastCheck out the show on Bluesky just search screennerdspodcastBe sure to check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods, Overcast, Amazon Music or your podcast catcher of choice! (and please share rate and review!)Want to share your thoughts on the podcast? Send me an e-mail!Thanks to Frankie Creel for the artwork

Film critic and podcast bon vivant (and Steven King movie buff) William Bibbiani (Critically Acclaimed Network) joins us to take a look at the latest King adaptation, a movie told in three parts, backwards (and in heels). Then we get Hall of Excellence results and draw inspiration from a listener's unexpected movie tattoo.What's GoodAlonso - anti-ICE protests in “Red” statesDrea - Bentonville Film Festival (screening Heightened Scrutiny)Bibbs - Maximum Film! hostsKevin - Cinespia seasonITIDICPedro Almodovar's Next Film will be a Christmas MovieWarner Bros. Discovery to Split into Two CompaniesVariety Editorial: No One in the Movies Stays Dead AnymoreStaff PicksAlonso - Cobra Woman (see him screen it in person on June 14, 2025!)Drea - DropBibbs - River (don't watch it on Amazon, the subtitles get out of sync)Kevin - Silver Streak Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, or InstagramWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

"The Life Of Chuck" had its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, where it won the People's Choice Award and received positive reviews for Mike Flanagan's adaptation of the Stephen King novella, direction and performances from the cast, which includes Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay. Other members of the cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Kate Siegel, Matthew Lillard, Mia Sara, and Annalise Basso, were all kind enough to spend some time speaking with us about their work and experiences making Flanagan's film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is now playing in limited release and will expand nationwide on June 13th from NEON. 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

Interview with stars Karen Gillan and Chiwetel Ejiofor regarding their new movie The Life of Chuck.

Send us a textKathy and Burk react to the trailer for LIFE OF CHUCK,  a 2024 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It is based on the 2020 novella by Stephen King. The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill.Support the show

We're kicking off the lusty month of MAy24 (see what we did there?) with our regular Shooting The Flames episode, where we cover all your comments and questions, along with all the latest horror news and trailers! 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!     News: ‘Carrie,' ‘Dream Warriors' Actress Priscilla Pointer Has Passed Away at 100, RIP: https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3866312/carrie-dream-warriors-actress-priscilla-pointer-has-passed-away-at-100/  Overlook Film Festival Announces Winners:  Audience Award: Best Feature - The Ugly Stepsister, Honorable Mention - It Ends Jury Award: Best Feature - Touch Me, Honorable Mention - Redux Redux; Scariest Film - Best Wishes to All, Honorable Mention - Good Boy  ‘Ready Or Not' Sequel Gears Up With Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood & More: https://deadline.com/2025/04/ready-or-not-sequel-sarah-michelle-gellar-elijah-wood-1236372986/  Karl Urban possibly Returning In ‘Dredd' Series At Amazon From ‘The Boys' Team: https://cosmicbook.news/karl-urban-returning-dredd-series-amazon-the-boys    Trailers Life of Chuck (directed by Mike Flanagan, written by Stephen King, starring Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, in select Theaters in June): https://youtu.be/dOyXdwXt8d4?si=7j7rL3YqJTfk9VvN&t=6  I Know What You Did Last Summer (in theaters July): https://youtu.be/9QABNfDhSxs?si=p3y5GsUQBxn8wXbM  The Toxic Avenger (starring Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, Elijah Wood, Jacob Tremblay, in theaters Aug): https://youtu.be/gsijxbTd9Z8?si=ujKj0i4jN_15EL74  Weapons (directed by Zach Cregger of Barbarian fame, starring Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Amy Madigan, Benedict Wong, et al - in theaters August): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpThntO9ixc  Alien: Earth teaser (Summer on Hulu): https://youtu.be/rgsbVuMdtZo?si=wGzoEVsagkM7iP2U  HIM (producer Jordan Peele, in theaters September): https://youtu.be/ccmQETThJgs?si=-tg2NwnGIJRtP_SE  Predator: Killer of Killers (directed by Dan Trachtenberg, on Hulu in June): https://youtu.be/s2XXEbtT1fo?si=x2tr_G8alHw226_I  Predator: Badlands (directed by Dan Trachtenberg of Prey fame, starring Elle Fanning, in theaters November): https://youtu.be/oFkbsEKaoSE?si=BF014mMTsYSpQb90  28 Years Later trailer 2 (directed by Danny Boyle, written by Alex Garland, starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell and Ralph Fiennes, in theaters in June): https://youtu.be/Iy2ACMkwG1U?si=p7Z20v5tGvYBFDZ5     Out this Month: Babadook Relic Patreon: ???      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://the-film-flamers.printify.me/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefilmflamers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/  (NEW!) SCANS Movie Rating Calculator: https://scans.glide.page/  Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons:    Alex M Andrew Bower Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BattleBurrito Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter BreakfastChainsawMassacre Brittany Bellgardt Call me Lestat. Canadianmatt3 CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson Dan Alvarez Dirty Birdy Gia Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Joanne Ellison Josh Young Karl Haikara Kimberly McGuirk Kitty Kelly Kyle Kavanagh Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Lisa Söderberg Livi Loch Hightower M Hussman Mac Daddy Marissa E Matthew McHenry Mel Starmer Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Nimble Wembley Orion Yannotti Pablo the Rhino Penelope Nelson random dude Richard Best Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King SHADOW OF THE DEAD SWANN Sinesthero Thomas Jane's gun Walstrich William Skinner   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/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

“Movies Without Spider-Man” Max Fun drive continues (please consider supporting our show!) with the thrilling (?) conclusion (??) of the Venom saga -- Venom: The Last Dance, the touching story of a boy and the black sentient goo he wears on his body that sometimes eats people's heads.There's one more week of Max Fun Drive — check out our event calendar!Wikipedia page for Venom: The Last DanceRecommended in this episode:Dan: Windy Day (1967)Stuart: One of Them Days (2025)Elliott: The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On (1987) MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Are you able to balance being resilient with being vulnerable? Actor Chiwetel Ejiofor has spent time figuring out when to keep moving forward, and when to let painful emotions wash over him. In this chat with Fearne, Chiwetel reflects on how a childhood trauma has shaped his character – everything from his fierce ambition to his optimistic outlook. He also reveals the moments self-doubt has almost proved insurmountable (including when he first got the script for 12 Years A Slave...!) Plus, is ‘acceptance' of your past ever truly possible, or is the simple realisation that life WILL go on regardless good enough? And, do you worry you've let your own life pass in a blur? Chiwetel explains how he's learnt to live in the present.Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is out in UK cinemas now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Lenny HenryDavid TennantNorah Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.