Podcasts about Chocolate Factory

This episode is a potpourri of things we want to share, as we recount the hilariously unpredictable Rise of Skywalker Celebrity Live Read and review Disney's live-action Moana, with some trivia thrown in for fun! The George Lucas Talk Show returned to Dynasty Typewriter on July 11 to stage a live reading of the original Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film. The production featured an incredible cast of comedians and actors putting their own spin on Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren, Emperor Palpatine, and more. The all-star cast included Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live, Single Parents), Lou Wilson (Dimension 20, Jimmy Kimmel Live!), Vic Michaelis (Very Important People, PONIES), Patton Oswalt (Ratatouille, The Goldbergs), Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers), Paul F. Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr. Show), Missi Pyle (Galaxy Quest, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), and surprise guest Rich Sommer (Mad Men, The Devil Wears Prada) as Force ghost Luke Skywalker. You can watch at swliveread.com. Sarah then shares her review of Disney's live-action Moana. How does this new interpretation compare with the beloved animated film? We discuss the cast, music, breathtaking scenery, expanded mythology, and whether this remake successfully recaptures the heart of the original. Read her full review here. Finally, we test your knowledge with a round of Disney live-action remake trivia. How well do you know Disney's reimagined classics? PODCAST SPONSORS Skywalking Through Neverland is an official Laughing Place Partner Podcast - check out laughingplace.com for Disney news and opinions. Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

Take 240: What's NewBig week. Jonathan and JP are back and there's a lot to get into.List It or Nix It kicks things off with seven fresh trailers — Mayday, I Play Rocky, The Uprising, Behemoth, The Other Mommy, Bad Apples, and Doomsday all go through the gauntlet.In What We've Been Watching, Jonathan saw The Odyssey and then apparently went on a full childhood cinema tour — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Pagemaster, Harriet the Spy, Stuart Little, Shark Tale, and Zathura. JP brings Project Hail Mary, Lawrence of Arabia, After Hours, and The Odyssey to the table, with House of the Dragon and Silo on the TV side.Then the news, and it's a good one this week.The Odyssey opened to $124.5 million domestically and $264.1 million globally — Nolan's biggest worldwide opening ever, beating The Dark Knight Rises. The only films that opened bigger this year are Toy Story 5 and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Jon Bernthal filmed the Trojan Horse sequence submerged in cold water, Nolan offered to pull him out, and Bernthal's response was essentially: try harder. The film has no real competition until Spider-Man on July 31, which gives it room to run on a $250 million budget that needs the legs.And then — the Avengers: Doomsday trailer dropped this morning. First proper look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Thor rallying heroes, closing with "we need a miracle" before turning around stunned at a "hey pal." Channing Tatum as Gambit. Cyclops, Mystique, Ant-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Wakandans. Tickets on sale now. Opens December 18. The SDCC Hall H panel is Saturday — further reveals expected.It's a good time to love movies.

If your custom fabrication facility looks like a cold, dusty, uninspired warehouse, you are actively losing high-ticket B2B architectural clients. Modern architects and design executives don't want to buy signs out of a catalog; they want to walk into a playground of spatial possibilities.In this episode of The AC Method, Aaron Clippinger sits down with Rob Stewart, a 37-year graphic industry veteran from Cincinnati's Harlan Graphics. Rob reveals how their 40,000 square foot architectural hub has been transformed into a physical "Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory" where corporate clients touch materials, test custom prototypes, and conceptualize ideas right on the floor.They break down the extreme financial risk of underutilizing your high-end print equipment, the critical sales close that preserves margins during "value engineering" negotiations, and how keeping a physical, $500k in-stock swatch book closes emergency, short-turnaround deals.

MRHS T.I.T.A.N.S. & MRJH V.O.I.C.E. proudly present Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!Dates: Friday, July 17 & Saturday, July 18Curtain Time: 7:15pm, Doors Open: 6:45pm

Podcast comes from the Greek internet radio podcast, pronouncing ice diadiktyaki radiofonikimetadosi, no seriously that's the greek pronunciation I googled itWelcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Movies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259446/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome02:19 What's it about?05:15 Opinion Time25:25 Let's get to the facts37:55 Mail Time49:32 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, Project Hail Mary, Big Fat Liar, and Shrek 2

Egypt were on the cusp of an era-defining result, but then… Argentina gonna Argentina. Marcus, Luke and Vish try to work out if the good guys won that outrageous match out in ATL or if THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT IS MASSIVELY RIGGED.In less goal-happy matters, Charlie lost out to the Chocolate Factory and so Switzerland's quest to stink out the latter stages continues. Plus, some Mariah Carey-based mind games from Thomas Tuchel leave Tony Baz utterly bemused.Get your Football Ramble x Admiral kit here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you mix the magic of Disneyland, the whimsy of classic cartoon characters, the wonder of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the absurd fun of Space Jam, and then add science fiction, horror, mystery, and a healthy dose of indie creativity?You get The Dream Factory by Pete Kramer.In this spoiler-lite review, I share why Pete Kramer continues to impress me as one of today's most creative indie authors, why I flew through this novel in just over a day, who I think will absolutely love this story, and who may want to steer clear. If you're looking for imaginative genre-bending fiction that's equal parts nostalgic, mysterious, creepy, and wildly inventive, this may be exactly the book you've been waiting for.In this video:* A spoiler-lite overview of The Dream Factory* Why I picked up Pete Kramer's newest novel* Nine reasons you may love this book* Three reasons it may not be for you* My final thoughts and rating of this unforgettable reading experienceHave you read The Dream Factory? I'd love to hear your thoughts—but please keep the comments spoiler-free so everyone can enjoy discovering the story for themselves!If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction, horror, book reviews, author spotlights, and discovering outstanding indie fiction, be sure to subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages for multiple new videos every week.

Chuy's very special day, Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, and why he won't DM you on instagram.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for your weekly dose of pop culture madness! In this episode of News It or Lose It on Afternoons with Zweli, we are diving straight into the sweetest news on television: Netflix’s brand-new competition series, Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory film. Then, we pivot to a hilarious and proud dad moment as we unpack Will Ferrell opening up about his son’s unexpected musical talents. Finally, we look at the latest installment of Spotify’s Countdown to Interview series, where pop powerhouses Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo sit down for an intimate chat about the creation, pain, and hope behind Abrams’ highly anticipated upcoming album. Spend weekday afternoons with Zweli. He keeps you in the loop with everything from music and movies to sport and pop culture. Hear what the Word on the Street is, test your skills with the high-pressure 6 Out of 6, and get ready to be entertained. Thank you for listening to an Afternoons with Zweli podcast Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 12:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Zweli broadcast on 947 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/947 For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/FeeL6wY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/pRBikjo Subscribe to the 947 Weekly Newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X https://x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947Joburg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Friday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to review:IN CINEMASKiki's Delivery Service (directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 1989). Returning to cinemas - IMAX in fact - is one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved animated films. Kiki is a witch and the rules say that when you get to 13-years-old, you have to go out on your own. With her spirit animal (a black cat named Jiji) she tries to make a life helping other people but soon discovers that independence is not all it's cracked up to be.PAID STREAMING - HBO MaxMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (Directed by Judd Apatow, 2025). This week was the one hundredth birthday of comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks. This two-part documentary was made to celebrate his 99th and riffs on one of his earliest TV characters, The 2000 Year Old Man, featuring appearances from friends Carl Reiner (and son Rob Reiner, both now gone), Ben Stiller, Conan O'Brien, Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswalt.FREE STREAMING - Three NowWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (directed by Mel Stuart, 1971). On the subject of Mel Brooks, his great collaborator the late Gene Wilder's most cherished performance is on Three Now.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOM! Hosts Dominic Lawton & Ken B Wild have a golden ticket to this week's film! They are whimsically ficklegrubering their fudge as they cover the 1971 children's classic — WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY! The lads discuss Gene Wilder's stand out performance, delicious cabbage water and Nazi grandparents! Meanwhile, Dom reads out a therapist's opinion on the Willy Wonka character, whilst Ken admires Veruca's dad's nuts! We now have PATREON! Join us HERE Visit our website for more episodes & written reviews : WWW.BADMOVIECULT.COM Follow us on TWITTER Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join us on FACEBOOK Dominic Lawton can be found on TWITTER Ken B Wild can be found on TWITTER Got a spare minute? Leave us a rating or review on iTunes!

-In its report, the panel discussed how quickly AI capabilities have evolved over the past few years. The complexity of tasks AI models can accomplish has been doubling every few months. -Conversation Focus, in particular, is only accessible at no cost for three hours per month. If you want to use it for longer than that, you'll have to pay for a $20-a-month Meta One Premium plan. -Netflix has worked with ElevenLabs to develop a recreation of Gene Wilder's voice for use in an upcoming unscripted reality show inspired by Roald Dahl's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 301: Technical difficulties kick things off mid-conversation about Brian's cotton candy machine and a questionable new Patreon tier. From there, it's Brian's birthday dinner at Wright's Chicken Farm, a sudden meltdown over Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, ranch dressing debates, and Cory's confusing breakdown of the FIFA World Cup. Somehow, Korean Dave shows up too. Listen at Wickedfunnypodcast.com #WickedFunnyPodcast #PodcastComedy #WorldCup #WillyWonka #ComedyChaos

Will Kyle's pick be more of a Puss in Boots type addition or more Justin Timberlake in Shrek the Third?Welcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Find more Kyle and The Film Reelists podcast here - https://bio.site/thefilmreelistsMovies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0298148/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome01:16 What's it about?04:58 Opinion Time40:26 Let's get to the facts58:03 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, Project Hail Mary, and Big Fat Liar

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important “legacy plan” you'll ever build is sitting right across from you at the dinner table? Tyler McCart shares a simple but jolting idea from Psalm 127: children are like arrows in the hand of a warrior. That means our role as parents, grandparents, and spiritual leaders is bigger than protection and provision. We're shaping something that can go farther than we can go, reach people we may never meet, and carry God's purpose beyond our lifetime. We connect that picture to biblical spiritual formation and practical Christian parenting: before the calling there must be character, and before influence there must be integrity. Tyler breaks down what it looks like to “shape the arrow” through obedience to the Lord, a real standard rooted in the Word of God, learning to hear and follow the Holy Spirit, and building teachability, humility, and faithfulness. If character is weak, everything built on top of it stays vulnerable. If character is strong, the arrow can fly straight. Then we bring it home with a surprising illustration from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Charlie's future doesn't unlock because he's impressive. It unlocks because he's trustworthy. That moment becomes a mirror for every family trying to build values, raise resilient kids, and leave a generational legacy that actually holds up under pressure. If you want a clear next step, we end with dinner table questions you can use this week to define what your family stands for. Subscribe, share this with a parent or mentor, and leave a review so more families can find these conversations.Support the show

The Author Events Series presents Marc Shaiman | Never Mind the Happy In Conversation with Alan Zweibel Featuring a special performance from Rob Reiner's THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT with MATTHEW GALLAGHER, Principal trumpeter of The Philly Pops Orchestra.  In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo Marc Shaiman looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs, Hollywood hijinks, and unforgettable collaborations. Along the way, he charts the personal highs and heartbreaks that have shaped him-spending his teenage years in community theater, starting a decades-long collaboration with Bette Midler in the '70s, surviving the AIDS crisis of the '80s, his award-winning film music career in the Hollywood of the '90s, right up to the peaks (and valleys) of creating Broadway musicals from 2000 on. Candid, hilarious, and deeply human, Shaiman's story is a tribute to the power of music, the pull of the spotlight, and the beat that never stops. Part showbiz tell-all, part love letter to the melancholy that fuels creativity, told with perfect comic timing-along with a few wrong notes, and plenty of standing ovations. Marc Shaiman is a renowned American composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his work across film, television, and theater. Shaiman began his career as a musical director and arranger for Bette Midler before expanding into film scoring. He gained prominence with his work on films such as When Harry Met Sally, The Addams Family, Sister Act, City Slickers, A Few Good Men, Sleepless in Seattle, The American President, and South Park, on television with SNL, and on his recordings with Harry Connick Jr. and Mariah Carey. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the Broadway musical Hairspray alongside his longtime co-lyricist Scott Wittman. The duo has also co-created the musicals Catch Me If You Can, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Some Like It Hot, and Smash. He has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys. Marc Shaiman is celebrated for his versatile, emotionally resonant music and his ability to blend classic musical theater sensibilities with modern storytelling. Born and raised in New Jersey, he currently lives in New York with his husband, Lieutenant Commander (ret) Lou Mirabal. Because you love Author Events, please make a donation when you register for this event to ensure that this series continues to inspire Philadelphians. Books will be available for purchase at the library on event night! If you'd like to purchase two tickets but only one copy of the book, please email authorevents@freelibrary.org All tickets are non-refundable. (recorded 1/29/2026)

White Chocolate is neither of those things. But he is my former cohost on the Evolve podcast I used to do. He's also a really interesting, smart and funny guy. And he picked Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A story that never quite felt like a happy little children's story. We explore that and I introduce many Garden meanders.

Shelter-in-place orders were issued in Boyle Heights on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters worked to combat a massive blaze involving an ammonia gas leak inside a cold storage facility. In recent weeks, one video portrayed Texas Senate candidate James Talarico singing a rendition of “My Favorite Things” praising transgender children, while another showed Mike Rogers, a Michigan Senate hopeful, as a Hulk-like figure rescuing people from a collapsing building. There also was a viral video of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt as Batman saving the city from an incumbent depicted as the Joker. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They’ll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions announced Tuesday and held July 13-17 also includes hats from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” hoverboards from “Back to the Future II,” rugs from “The Big Lebowski” and a pair of Rocky's boxing boots. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shelter-in-place orders were issued in Boyle Heights on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters worked to combat a massive blaze involving an ammonia gas leak inside a cold storage facility. In recent weeks, one video portrayed Texas Senate candidate James Talarico singing a rendition of “My Favorite Things” praising transgender children, while another showed Mike Rogers, a Michigan Senate hopeful, as a Hulk-like figure rescuing people from a collapsing building. There also was a viral video of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt as Batman saving the city from an incumbent depicted as the Joker. The company said Tuesday it’s bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They’ll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23. The Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction presented by Heritage Auctions announced Tuesday and held July 13-17 also includes hats from “The Wizard of Oz” and “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” hoverboards from “Back to the Future II,” rugs from “The Big Lebowski” and a pair of Rocky's boxing boots. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We thought they were children's movies... but were they really? This week on The VCR Show, Vara and Roxy revisit the films that left an entire generation emotionally scarred. From nightmare-inducing scenes in Return to Oz and The NeverEnding Story to the terrifying boat ride in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and the unforgettable Large Marge from Pee-wee's Big Adventure, they discuss the moments that had kids hiding behind the couch. Join them as they laugh, cringe, and wonder how these movies ever got labeled as family entertainment. Grab your favorite comfort blanket and relive the childhood trauma with us!

Hi We're Gab and Dylan, welcome to Podcasts!Welcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Movies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493430/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome02:46 What's it about?11:48 Opinion Time46:26 Let's get to the facts56:30 Mail Time01:01:12 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, Project Hail Mary, and Big Fat Liar

Father-daughter film critics and podcast hosts Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin team with Turner Classic Movies for the essential guide to 25 family-friendly classic films, paired with delicious and simple recipes to make movie-watching a next-level experience for all ages.Family Movie Night Menus is the ultimate guide to family-friendly classic movie viewing. In this volume, bestselling author and critic Leonard Maltin teams with his daughter and Maltin on Movies podcast host Jessie Maltin to help introduce classics in the same way he did with his own family: by sharing the best of the best that's fit for the enjoyment of a range of ages from pre-school on up. And just like in the Maltin household, enhancing the experience with easy dishes-from snacks to entrees and desserts-inspired by the films to make together only adds to the experience.Each entry includes a film profile filled with behind-the-scenes stories about the production, stars, and filmmakers; moments to watch (or watch out) for; recommended further viewing; and a recipe inspired by the film to make together before the credits roll and enjoy while watching. The movies span one silent entry (The Kid), through classic horror (Bride of Frankenstein), to legendary stories (The Wizard of Oz), musicals (The Sound of Music), can't miss adventures (Star Wars), and modern must-sees (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).Other featured titles include: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), Singin' in the Rain (1952), To Kill a Mockingbird (1963), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1973), E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982), Princess Bride (1987), Addams Family (1991), The Secret Garden (1993), Enchanted (2007), and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

This bonus episode for our season on the awesome movie year of 1971 features Mel Stuart's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum and Jack Albertson, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is based on the novel by Roald Dahl.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/willy-wonka-and-the-chocolate-factory-1971), Howard Thompson in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/07/01/archives/chocolate-factory.html), and Tony Mastroianni in the Cleveland Press.Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyearYou can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/bydavidrosen/Join the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod for more movie discussion and our Awesome Movie Year audience choice polls.All of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comSubscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year and Piecing It Together, plus music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for future episodes.

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reviews are finally here and the reactions are pouring in! Kristian Harloff breaks down the first Rotten Tomatoes scores and reviews for the highly anticipated He-Man movie from Amazon MGM Studios. Are critics embracing Nicholas Galitzine's He-Man and Jared Leto's Skeletor, or are there cracks in the Power of Grayskull? Plus, new details emerge about Jared Leto's performance as Skeletor as the Masters of the Universe director reveals whether the actor was actually on set for key scenes. What does this mean for the future of the franchise and the film's visual effects? Also on today's show, Tom Holland reveals that he'd love to make an R-rated Spider-Man appearance, sparking speculation about Spider-Man's future in the MCU and beyond. Could we eventually see a darker version of Peter Parker on screen? In other movie news, a Gene Wilder biopic is officially in development, bringing the legendary actor's incredible career back into the spotlight. Kristian discusses who could play the iconic star of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, and Blazing Saddles. And finally, the long-awaited Barbarella remake is officially moving forward. What does this mean for the classic sci-fi property, and can a modern version capture the spirit of the original? #MastersoftheUniverse #HeMan #Skeletor #TomHolland #SpiderMan #GeneWilder #Barbarella #MovieNews #KristianHarloff #MCU #AmazonMGM #EntertainmentNews SPONSORS: LIQUID IV: Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code KRISTIAN at checkout  RUGIET: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. HIMS:  Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/KRISTIAN to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. - Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A.S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit https://www.hims.com

Send us Fan MailDive into a brand-new episode of The Retro Wave as host El Tiburon teams up with Lidia and Anubis to rank the best Johnny Depp movies from his unforgettable 80s beginnings to his biggest modern blockbuster hits. From cult classics and quirky fan favorites to legendary performances in Hollywood franchises, the crew debates which Johnny Depp films truly deserve the top spots. If you love retro movies, movie rankings, film discussions, and nostalgic pop culture podcasts, this episode is for you.Expect laughs, hot takes, nostalgia, and deep dives into iconic Johnny Depp roles across decades of cinema. Whether you're a fan of classic 80s films, Tim Burton collaborations, or action-packed blockbuster adventures, The Retro Wave delivers the ultimate movie fan conversation.Featuring discussions about movies like A Nightmare on Elm Street, Edward Scissorhands, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Sleepy Hollow, Pirates of the Caribbean, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more.#JohnnyDepp #TheRetroWave #MoviePodcast #FilmPodcast #MovieRanking #80sMovies #90sMovies #PiratesOfTheCaribbean #EdwardScissorhands #RetroMovies #FilmDiscussion #MovieFans #Cinema #PopCulture #TimBurton #PodcastEpisode #ClassicMovies #MovieDebate #Nostalgia #BlockbusterMoviesSupport the showEl Tiburon's Links El Tiburon (@retrotiburon) • Instagram photos and videosEl Tiburon (@RetroTiburon) / Twitterretrotiburon (@retrotiburon) TikTok | Watch retrotiburon's Newest TikTok Videosretrotiburon - TwitchEl Tiburon | FacebookRetroTiburon - YouTubeHave any questions, comments or just wanna say what's up? Leave me a voicemail or message at The Retro Wave (retrotiburon.com)Intro and Outro music courtesy of Jo EsqYouTube Music*I do not own the rights to the music or audio clips used on this episode*

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding, Wendy Snyder will look at some of the biggest brands in American history. This week, Wendy looks at Baker’s Chocolate, founded in 1765, before the Revolutionary War.

This podcast is now less than 6 degrees separated from Kevin BaconWelcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Movies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1570728/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome03:15 What's it about?15:23 Opinion Time46:49 Let's get to the facts58:02 Mail Time01:06:42 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, Project Hail Mary, and Big Fat Liar

The hosts and callers discussed a variety of board games throughout the episode. Here are the key games mentioned:Comic Hunters: Discussed in detail as a drafting game involving comic book collections and set collection (4:00 - 11:20).Rumble Nation: A BGA (Board Game Arena) game played by the hosts and family, praised for being a light dice-based game (14:44 - 17:00).Trio: A favorite card game of the hosts, noted for being easy to teach and highly replayable (15:38 - 17:45).Way Out West, The Great Split, Chocolate Factory, Blitz Bowl, Tanks, Western Legends Showdown, and Samurai Battles: Mentioned during a discussion about favorite games with low BoardGameGeek rankings (18:59 - 22:04).Tyrants of the Underdark: Mentioned as a viewer favorite (26:20).Sangori the Pride of Mansas: Discussed in the context of strategy rankings (26:35 - 35:44).Video Game Champion: Mentioned as one of the hosts' top games with a lower ranking (26:53).Viticulture: Specifically the Viticulture Cooperative and expansion content, discussed regarding their replayability and mechanics (36:58 - 39:15).Golem: A complex game discussed for its unique "brain-melting" mechanics involving golems and wisdom (45:18 - 46:17).Flamecraft: A game the hosts have been enjoying with family members (54:42 - 58:44).Tapple: A quick, portable word-category game (59:15 - 1:00:00).Arkham Horror: The Living Card Game: Discussed in the context of playing through scenarios with family (1:10:25 - 1:11:15).King of Tokyo: Discussed in terms of its upcoming digital platform release (1:22:20).Lorenzo il Magnifico: Discussed for its digital implementation on BGA and Steam (1:25:49 - 1:26:38).Raiders of the North Sea: Mentioned regarding its transition to a digital game format (1:28:43).Stone Age: Recommended as a classic worker-placement game (1:30:31).Thursdays, we host a live call in show to chat with YOU about board games you've been playing and enjoying.* (813) 618-7099 *Call in and share what you've been playing lately.Thursdays9pm ETOur Board game Call-In Show is live streaming every Thursday night at 9pm eastern.youtube.com/beansanddicepodcastCall In Show (813) 618-7099Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/BeansAndDice/Discord Link:https://discord.gg/UZ6RxyhBeansanddice@gmail.com-------------------------------------#boardgames #boardgamegeek  #tabletopgames #tabletopgaming #tabletopcommunity #gamer #gamenight #games #boardgame  #bgg

Today's poem is You Try To Fix It by Liz Ahl. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Maggie writes… “As a child watching Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, I remember being amazed by the Everlasting Gobstopper — a candy that a child could suck on forever, and it would never get any smaller. One of them would last a lifetime! In real life, manufacturers seem to do the opposite: They intentionally design things inexpensively, with an artificially limited lifespan, so they need to be replaced with a newer version. Today's poem, though, was built to last.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation and get access to the sponsor-free version of The Slowdown today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

This season's much anticipated auctions in New York have brought some records and eye-popping prices, including for works by Jackson Pollock, Constantin Brancusi and Mark Rothko, and some more middling results. Ben Luke talks to Judd Tully, who has been reporting on some of the sales for The Art Newspaper. The largest show of the art of James McNeill Whistler in Europe for more than 30 years has just opened at Tate Britain in London, and travels later in the year to the Netherlands, where it forms two shows, at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam and The Mesdag Collection in The Hague. Ben takes a tour of the Tate show with its lead curator Carol Jacobi. And this episode's Work of the Week is the frieze made by Edvard Munch in 1922 for the women's canteen of the Freia Chocolate Factory in Oslo. The frieze remains in the collection of the Freia chocolate company today, but is on temporary loan to MUNCH, the museum in the Norwegian capital for the exhibition Edvard Munch and the Chocolate Factory. Our digital editor, Alexander Morrison, went to Oslo to speak to the curator of the exhibition, Ana María Bresciani, about the frieze.James McNeill Whistler, Tate Britain, London, until 27 September 2026; before splitting into two parallel presentations in the Netherlands, Whistler: Dandy and Disruptor, Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam; Whistler: Loving The Netherlands, The Mesdag Collection, The Hague, both 16 October-10 January 2027.Edvard Munch and the Chocolate Factory, MUNCH, Oslo, until 11 October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Dadvice series takes us to the 2000s family comedy as we look at the financially-strapped relationship between Eddie Murphy and Regina King in 2003's Daddy Day Care! Join in as we discuss Murphy's 2000s, the movie's shocking underuse of King, the Daddy Day Care franchise, and the movie's unexplained real estate crises. Plus: How did no mom call Kim (King) about the Daddy Day Care plan? How was the Veggie-O's marketing campaign supposed to work? And why were the bloopers the best part of the movie? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: The Incredibles (2004)------------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Netflix Unveils Animated Movie Charlie vs the Chocolate Factory with Kit Connor and Taika Waititi" (Deadline)"Jeff Garlin Exits The Goldbergs Following HR Investigations into On-Set Behavior" (Deadline)

The best movie ever made featuring people dyed blue and Frankie MunizWelcome to the Movies to Watch Before You Die Podcast with Gab and Dylan!Movies To Watch Before You Die merch here - https://moviestowatchbeforeyoudie-shop.fourthwall.com/Look up the movie here - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265298/Find us everywhere here - https://linktr.ee/moviestowatchbeforeyoudie00:00 Welcome00:37 What's it about?04:07 Opinion Time40:36 Let's get to the facts01:03:38 Mail Time01:11:34 VerdictsWe're a member of the Hall of Pods, find links for our podcasting friends here - https://linktr.ee/hallofpodsWho are we: A former actress and video editor but more than anything we're movie fans like you.Why listen? Why not! We're gonna talk about movies you love, movies you hate, and movies you've never heard of. We can't wait to hear what you think of them too. If you want to tell us your opinion on whether or not a movie is one we should watch before we die, tell us we're wrong, or tell us you like the show send us an email or voice message at moviestowatchbeforeyoudie@gmail.com . We can't wait to hear from you and we can't wait to talk movies!Thanks to Scott Interrante for the music in our intro!Thanks to Brian Maneely for our artwork!Movies Dylan and Gab agree you should watch before you die: Vampire's Kiss, Die Hard, Tropic Thunder, Wag the Dog, The Legend of Billie Jean, You've Got Mail, True Lies, The Room, Game Night, The Truman Show, The Great Gatsby, Whiplash, The Lost Boys, The Fugitive, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, My Cousin Vinny, Shutter Island, Starship Troopers, Big, Joy Ride, The Jerk, Alien/Aliens, Best in Show, Freaky Friday, Over the Garden Wall, North, Catch Me If You Can, Clue, Jerry Maguire, Groundhog Day, The Great Mouse Detective, Chicago, Wall-E, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Breakdown, Cool Runnings, Ruthless People, Mean Girls, Borat, A League of Their Own, City Slickers, Jingle All the Way, Saw, The Lion King, Little Big League, The Naked Gun, Young Frankenstein, Tootsie, The Changeling, The Birdcage, Superman, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Twins, Training Day, When Harry Met Sally, Jurassic Park, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clueless, and Project Hail Mary

They have been learning together, while thousands of miles apart this year, about the rich history of Air Force Pilot Gail Halvorsen, nicknamed the “Candy Bomber” or “Uncle Wiggly Wings” from his time flying candy drops in Germany during the Berlin Airlift. On this episode of the Supercast, find out what happens when students from Berlin arrive in Utah to join West Hills Middle School students as part of their Colonel Halvorsen history lessons. It all culminated in the bonding of young minds, making chocolate bars, a moving assembly, and inspiring words from Halvorsen's daughters, words that would make “Uncle Wiggly Wings” proud. Audio Transcription Mark Sanderson: You know, the Candy Bomber was all about from small things, great things come and this event today was a manifestation of that. Daughter: We're just so thrilled that his legacy could continue because of the principles he taught. Lorraine Moore: He had no idea the power of what he started, but he spent the rest of his life sharing that. [Music] Anthony Godfrey: Hello and welcome to the Supercast. I'm your host, Superintendent Anthony Godfrey. They have been learning together, while thousands of miles apart, about the rich history of Air Force pilot, Gail Halvorsen, nicknamed the Candy Bomber or Uncle Wiggly Wings, from his time flying candy drops in Germany during the Berlin airlift. On this episode of the Supercast, find out what happens when students from Berlin arrive in Utah to join West Hills Middle School students as part of their Colonel Halvorsen history lessons. You'll hear about the bonding of young minds, making chocolate bars, an impactful assembly, and the inspiring words from Halvorsen's daughters, words that would make Uncle Wiggly Wings proud. We're talking now with Mark Sanderson, the teacher who put all of this together. What a wonderful event. Introduce yourself and talk about what inspired you to bring everyone together to commemorate Gail Halvorsen today. Mark Sanderson: I'm Mark Sanderson. I teach 8th grade at West Hills Middle School, 8th grade English. The project started really two years ago. I had been doing chocolate projects before that in connection with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” But since I wasn't teaching “Charlie,” I thought, "Hey, like, I need something else." But also I had been collaborating with the Aggie Chocolate Factory up at Utah State. And I said, "Hey, like, we've done this a few times. Like, let's do something more ambitious, like something bigger. Like, what about the Candy Bomber?" And they said, "Yeah, he's connected to Utah State. He came here." So they really latched onto the idea and I said, "I'm gonna reach out the Candy Bomber Foundation and make sure they're okay with that. I want to make sure we're doing it legitimately." I emailed the Candy Bomber Foundation and they were like, "Yeah, totally. Let's do it." And the project has really, to me, the key of the project has been the collaboration. Everybody who's been involved with it has caught the vision of it and has made the project bigger and better. Through the foundation, we were connected with the Gail Halvorsen School in Berlin who also did the project and had their students fly out here today. So to me, it's just been the collaboration that's the big takeaway. Anthony Godfrey: What impact do you see this having on students and on the community? Mark Sanderson Hopefully it'll make projects like this more possible, like easier to do, more common to do. And we can take pride in some of our local heroes and celebrate them at our schools. Anthony Godfrey: Well, I really appreciate the creativity and the drive and the energy that you brought to this. These are the types of experiences that students will never forget. What is the personal impact on you of Gail Halvorsen's story? Mark Sanderson Well, I don't... well, ultimately I'd rather have my students remember the event than necessarily remember me or my name. If they can remember the event, to me, that's the main thing. But for me, you know, the Candy Bomber was all about from small things, great things come. And this event today was a manifestation of that. It started with a small idea and a bunch of other people joined in to make it happen, make it possible. I couldn't have done all this by myself. So I think it's a manifestation of his vision, his belief, his legacy. And hopefully our students will collaborate with others to make big things happen that are positive in our community. Anthony Godfrey: Well, today's activity, in my mind, honors what he did and exponentially extends the influence of his actions. I just really appreciate your providing such a unique and meaningful experience for these students. [band music] Anthony Godfrey: Talking with Lorraine Moore about the Gail Halvorsen Foundation, we're here waiting for the Candy Bomber event to happen. Tell us a little bit about what you do. Lorraine Moore: Wonderful. I appreciate the opportunity at the Candy Bomber Foundation. We're looking to carry on Gayle's legacy of kindness, service, education, and really bringing hope to people that need it because we all do. Anthony Godfrey: I remember that he was very active in the community, loved visiting schools, and I got to meet him when he visited, I think it was, Oquirrh Hills Middle School years ago. Lorraine Moore: Fun. And if you got the opportunity to speak to him for 30 seconds, you had a lifelong friend. Anthony Godfrey: Yes, that's right. Lorraine Moore: He's always like that. Anthony Godfrey: Yes, very friendly. Tell me about the work that your organization does. Lorraine Moore: Absolutely. Well, Gayle always felt that education is the power to create a life, and service is the power to create a life of joy for yourself and for those that you're serving. So we like to combine those two elements, and our programs are values-based STEM programs, not only teaching kids what they can do with science and education, but what good they can do, and helping them to see how important even a little bit of good, even just two sticks of gum or a parachute with a chocolate bar, how much that can do for people. Anthony Godfrey: Well, Gail Halvorsen is an incredible example of making the most of your circumstances and finding opportunities to do good, not just do what you're assigned to do, but to go well beyond that. Lorraine Moore: Way beyond that. He was very likely thought he was gonna get court-martialed for doing it, but he saw a whole generation of children that had never known anything but war, and there was just a light had gone out of their eyes, and he realized, "I can't do a lot, but if I can do a little, I can bring a little bit more light back in those eyes," and he had no idea the power of what he started, but he spent the rest of his life sharing that. Anthony Godfrey: When he did that, I'll bet he had no idea it was going to last a lifetime, and well beyond. For those who may not know, tell the story of Gail Halvorsen and what he did. Lorraine Moore: He grew up here in Utah, so he is a local hero. He was serving in the Berlin airlift as one of the cargo pilots, bringing in food and fuel and all of the supplies that Berlin needed to survive after the war, and when they would unload the planes, the pilots would want to get out, stretch their legs, and him just being a people person, the first thing he loved to do is go talk to the people at the fence of the airport, and usually it was young kids. A group of them there loved meeting the American pilots. He loved that he could help these kids realize that planes flying into their airport didn't mean bombs. It meant someone was here to help, and that meant a lot to him, and so one day he was at the fence and he just really felt inspired. These kids needed a little something more. He reached in his pocket and all he had was two sticks of gum. He thought two sticks of gum and 30 kids, I'm gonna start a riot. He was so worried, yeah, but he just knew he had to do it, so he gave the gum to the kids, and instead of fighting over it, they broke it into the smallest pieces they could break it into, and the kids who didn't get gum smelled the wrapper. Double mint gum. It's become the smell of freedom all over the world, and for them they knew that was the smell of freedom, and they asked him, "Don't give up on us. We can do without food for a while, but if you guys give up on us, we'll lose our freedom, and we'll never get it back," and it just really put a fire in his heart to do more to help these kids, so he told them he'd come back and he'd bring them more candy. He went that night and got everyone's candy bar rations and everyone's handkerchiefs and tied parachutes and made these parachutes with the candy. The kids asked him, "How will we know it's you because there's a hundred planes coming in every hour and we don't know who you are," so he told them he'd wiggle his wings, and that's how he got the name Uncle Wiggly Wings, and so a legend was born. Anthony Godfrey: I didn't know that part. I didn't know that part. That's cool. Lorraine Moore: Yep, he loved that. That was one of his favorite nicknames. Anthony Godfrey: And how many candy runs did he make? Lorraine Moore: I don't know how many runs, but by the time they were done, they had dropped almost 10 million pounds of candy. Anthony Godfrey: Wow. Well, thank you so much for being here, and let's join the ceremony. Lorraine Moore: Yeah. Anthony Godfrey: Stay with us when we come back. We continue to celebrate Gail Halvorsen at West Hills Middle School. Male Voice: Never miss an episode of the Supercast by liking and subscribing on your favorite podcasting platform. Find transcripts for this episode and others at supercast.jordandistrict.org. Female Voice: Are you looking for a job right now? Looking to work in a fun and supportive environment with great pay and a rewarding career? Jordan School District is hiring. We're currently filling full and part-time positions. You can work and make a difference in young lives and education as a classroom assistant or a substitute teacher. Apply to work in one of our school cafeterias where our lunch staff serves up big smiles with great food every day. We're also looking to hire custodians and bus drivers. In Jordan School District, we like to say people come for the job and enjoy the adventure. Apply today at employment.jordandistrict.org. Anthony Godfrey: We're talking now with Gail Halvorsen's two daughters who were here for the ceremony today. Thank you so much for being here. Daughter: Thank you. It's a privilege. Daughter: Happy to be here. Anthony Godfrey: Tell me about some of these events and what it's meant to carry on this legacy over the years both while your father was alive and now as you as you continue to talk about his life and his story. Daughter: Well it's a wonderful thing. We've been to many events like this with him both in Germany and here in the States. Candy drops, school visits, auditoriums full of kids and he always had them captivated and we're just so thrilled that his legacy could continue because of the principles he taught. Anthony Godfrey: I was lucky enough to meet him when he visited one of the schools here in Jordan School District and it was very inspiring. Everyone was really changed by that. Tell me what are some of the types of events that you've attended over the years and that he's attended over the years that have commemorated and extended the influence of his Candy Bomber days. Daughter: Well he dropped candy at all of our children's elementary schools and spoke at the in the auditorium; spoke about freedom and the importance of freedom and the children at the fence how they were so impressed. He was so impressed with him because they wanted freedom more than food. Because of that and he saw their gratitude he wanted you to do something nice for them and dropped from candy so he's been in schools he's been in many flyover candy drops in Sarah Park. People remember that just all over the country. Daughter: In Germany and Berlin they have an airlift memorial there and every May 12th they have a service and ceremony and I remember one particular year there they had a flyover in the original airplane C54 that he flew and they dropped candy. That might have been for the 50th or they always have a really big thing on the 50th, 55th, 60th and so on. Anthony Godfrey: Wow that's amazing. So when you were growing up did the candy flow freely in your home or was it restricted? Daughter: Gum did. We had a gum jar. The gum was there. Anthony Godfrey: Just like the two sticks of gum that started it all. Daughter: Honestly I didn't know my dad was the Candy Bomber until I was in high school. Anthony Godfrey: Oh how did you discover that your dad was the Candy Bomber? Daughter: I had to write a report and he told me a story what happened to him during the airlift and that's kind of when I found out about an experience flying into Berlin. Anthony Godfrey: What did your teacher say when you turned that in? Daughter: They probably knew before I showed up. Anthony Godfrey: Did you at least get an A on the project? Daughter: I don't remember. Anthony Godfrey: I'm sure you did. I'm sure you did. And when did you discover that your dad was the Candy Bomber? Daughter: I was also in high school. So I remember one summer we were living in California and he was invited to Berlin for the 40th anniversary of the end of the airlift and then when he came back he told us about all the things that happened. They had a candy drop at the Temple Hall airbase. They had thousands of people that would come to that and he signed autographs and sat in his airplane and showed us pictures of all this so that's when I started thinking “oh”. Then when we moved to Berlin in 1970 and he was commander there we met many of the people that had been alive during that time. They're so full of passion and gratitude. They're just speaking to him with tears coming down their faces. Their whole lives they've strived to serve and give back. We still are communicating with one another. Anthony Godfrey: It's an honor to meet you both. Thank you for sharing those stories and for being here. I'm sure these students will never forget it. Daughters: Thank you. Thanks for the opportunity. Anthony Godfrey: We're talking now with one of the German students who came to visit West Hills as part of the Candy Bomber event today. Tell us your name and tell us a little bit about why you're here. Student: I am Bayam and we are here because we won an art competition. We had to design a chocolate wrapper and yeah. Anthony Godfrey: So you designed the chocolate wrapper for the chocolate that was created for this event to be given to the students as part of this commemorative event for Gail Halvorson but you go to the Gail Halvorson school. Tell me a little bit about that. Student: Well the school has many well we have our signature speech. It's I don't really know it anymore like right now because we have it in German and we do have a picture of him, a drawn portrait, in black and white in our auditorium so we do honor him a lot and he really didn't want to be famous but he just made a small act and is now very very known for that small act. Anthony Godfrey: Tell me about the design that won you a trip to come visit us. Student: My design was I had a text it was a small rhyme I don't really know anymore but I also had the Berlin TV tower and a bit of the Berlin Wall on it. Yeah. Anthony Godfrey: Nice. Well, your English is excellent we're so glad to have you here and it meant a lot to have you and your friends and your teachers here visiting us. It really made it an important event for us so thank you for being here. Student: I'm honored to be here. Thank you. Anthony Godfrey: We're talking now with the chocolate designer and the chocolatier. Is that the right term? Student: Yeah. Anthony Godfrey: Okay. Not a Mouseketeer a chocolatier. It has the same exciting feeling. So tell me about your design and what the contest was. Student: Yeah so the contest was about who can make a chocolate bar inspired by Gail Halvorson and kind of you know market it and make a good design that represents it. Anthony Godfrey: As part of the ceremony we heard your description of why you chose the elements of the chocolate bar that you did. Talk to us about that. Student: So when I made the chocolate bar, it was kind of a cartoon idea at first not supposed to be real so I want everything to have a meaning and represent something more important, so I had caramel for its comfort and like classic and then milk chocolate because it's sweet just like Gail Halvorson's act, and then I had the honey to represent kindness. Anthony Godfrey: Have you tried the chocolate bar? Student: Yeah. Anthony Godfrey: How did it turn out? Student: It's actually really good. Anthony Godfrey: I bet it is. Now let's talk with our chocolatier who helped support this. Introduce yourself and tell us about this project. Grant Fryes: Yeah, my name is Grant Fryes. I'm the co-owner at Taste Artist and Chocolate Down in Provo and yeah Mark connected with me first and introduced the idea of having this competition and us kind of taking the role of bringing these ideas to life and I just immediately got excited you know letting the students just take the creative reins and then just turning that into something delicious and yeah, they did a great job. Anthony Godfrey: We really appreciate your support. Our German visitors went and visited this morning came down there and took a little tour. Grant Fryes: Yeah they actually made their own chocolate bar. Anthony Godfrey: They made their own chocolate bars. Fantastic. I wanted to come for that part. I just had meetings I couldn't get out of. Tell us about the results. How did the chocolate bar turn out? You're the chocolate expert. Grant Fryes: Yeah, no they really I was excited when the ideas the finalists were chosen, and they sent the ideas over because I immediately knew both of these are gonna be incredible. Ryan's idea was I saw it come in and we normally don't do fillings in our bars. We usually try to keep just solid bars. His came in and I was like no, that has to be a filling in the middle of the bar. So that was a fun fun adventure for us to make our first filled chocolate bar. Anthony Godfrey: Breaking all the rules. Making this delicious bar with Ryan. And so thank you for doing that and for supporting us in that effort. Tell us a little bit more about your business. Grant Fryes: Yeah, so we're what we what you call bean-to-bar chocolate. So we import the raw cocoa beans ourselves from all over the world and do the whole process from scratch. And then attached to the factory, we have a little cafe where we do afternoon tea service and little light lunch menu. Lots of desserts obviously with the chocolate. Anthony Godfrey: Sure. Grant Fryes: And kind of showcase chocolate from not just our factory but around the world as well. Anthony Godfrey: Thank you so much for being here. Grant Fryes: Absolutely. Anthony Godfrey: I'll be stopping by. Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Supercast. Remember, “Education is the most important thing you will do today.” We'll see you out there. [MUSIC PLAYING]

Father-daughter film critics and podcast hosts Leonard Maltin and Jessie Maltin team with Turner Classic Movies for the essential guide to 25 family-friendly classic films, paired with delicious and simple recipes to make movie-watching a next-level experience for all ages.Family Movie Night Menus is the ultimate guide to family-friendly classic movie viewing. In this volume, bestselling author and critic Leonard Maltin teams with his daughter and Maltin on Movies podcast host Jessie Maltin to help introduce classics in the same way he did with his own family: by sharing the best of the best that's fit for the enjoyment of a range of ages from pre-school on up. And just like in the Maltin household, enhancing the experience with easy dishes-from snacks to entrees and desserts-inspired by the films to make together only adds to the experience.Each entry includes a film profile filled with behind-the-scenes stories about the production, stars, and filmmakers; moments to watch (or watch out) for; recommended further viewing; and a recipe inspired by the film to make together before the credits roll and enjoy while watching. The movies span one silent entry (The Kid), through classic horror (Bride of Frankenstein), to legendary stories (The Wizard of Oz), musicals (The Sound of Music), can't miss adventures (Star Wars), and modern must-sees (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone).Other featured titles include: Meet Me in St. Louis (1944), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945), Singin' in the Rain (1952), To Kill a Mockingbird (1963), Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1973), E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982), Princess Bride (1987), Addams Family (1991), The Secret Garden (1993), Enchanted (2007), and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Jim Hill and Len Testa welcome Professor Roland Betancourt to discuss his new book, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation, which somehow connects Walt Disney, Ford factories, magnetic tape, Forest Lawn, Willy Wonka, and ride computers named Fred. They also cover big park updates, from Mythos closing at Universal Orlando to new Walt Disney World previews, Lakeshore Lodge concept art, Roger Rabbit's safer spin, and Hocus Pocus 3 heading to theaters. Naturally, milk percentages are also examined with the seriousness they deserve. NEWS • Universal confirms Mythos will close with Lost Continent, while Thunder Falls Terrace becomes a new full-service signature restaurant in 2027. • Walt Disney World sets AP preview dates for Soarin' and Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets. • Magic Kingdom prepares for a fourth ferry boat, the first new one since 1976. • Disney reveals new Lakeshore Lodge concept art, including a large pool and lazy river area. • Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin reopens at Disneyland with pre-programmed spinning. • Disney officially greenlights Hocus Pocus 3, with the Sanderson Sisters reportedly heading beyond the stage show and into the parks. FEATURE • Roland Betancourt explains how Ford's River Rouge plant helped shape Walt Disney's thinking about automation. • The discussion traces magnetic tape, Cold War technology, and the real roots of Audio-Animatronics. • Big Thunder Mountain introduces “anti-Fred logic,” a wonderfully Disney solution to button-related human creativity. • Harper Goff's work on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory reveals another strange and delightful bridge between factories and theme parks. • Why Disneyland surveyed guests like a giant postwar science experiment - and how those surveys still shape the parks today. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: ⁠⁠@JimHillMedia⁠⁠ | X: ⁠⁠@JimHillMedia⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia.com⁠⁠ • Len Testa - IG: ⁠⁠@len.testa⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠touringplans.com⁠⁠ GUEST • Roland Betancourt - Book: ⁠⁠⁠Disneyland and the Rise of Automation FOLLOW • Facebook: ⁠⁠JimHillMediaNews⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/JimHillMedia⁠⁠. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - ⁠⁠Strong Minded Agency⁠⁠ SPONSOR The Disney Dish News is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Get discounted Walt Disney World tickets and plan your next trip at ⁠⁠UnlockedMagic.com⁠⁠ If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, ⁠⁠reach out today.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Hill and Len Testa welcome Professor Roland Betancourt to discuss his new book, Disneyland and the Rise of Automation, which somehow connects Walt Disney, Ford factories, magnetic tape, Forest Lawn, Willy Wonka, and ride computers named Fred. They also cover big park updates, from Mythos closing at Universal Orlando to new Walt Disney World previews, Lakeshore Lodge concept art, Roger Rabbit's safer spin, and Hocus Pocus 3 heading to theaters. Naturally, milk percentages are also examined with the seriousness they deserve. NEWS • Universal confirms Mythos will close with Lost Continent, while Thunder Falls Terrace becomes a new full-service signature restaurant in 2027. • Walt Disney World sets AP preview dates for Soarin' and Rock ‘n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets. • Magic Kingdom prepares for a fourth ferry boat, the first new one since 1976. • Disney reveals new Lakeshore Lodge concept art, including a large pool and lazy river area. • Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin reopens at Disneyland with pre-programmed spinning. • Disney officially greenlights Hocus Pocus 3, with the Sanderson Sisters reportedly heading beyond the stage show and into the parks. FEATURE • Roland Betancourt explains how Ford's River Rouge plant helped shape Walt Disney's thinking about automation. • The discussion traces magnetic tape, Cold War technology, and the real roots of Audio-Animatronics. • Big Thunder Mountain introduces “anti-Fred logic,” a wonderfully Disney solution to button-related human creativity. • Harper Goff's work on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory reveals another strange and delightful bridge between factories and theme parks. • Why Disneyland surveyed guests like a giant postwar science experiment - and how those surveys still shape the parks today. For this episode's full show notes, click here. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: ⁠⁠@JimHillMedia⁠⁠ | X: ⁠⁠@JimHillMedia⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia.com⁠⁠ • Len Testa - IG: ⁠⁠@len.testa⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠touringplans.com⁠⁠ GUEST • Roland Betancourt - Book: ⁠⁠⁠Disneyland and the Rise of Automation FOLLOW • Facebook: ⁠⁠JimHillMediaNews⁠⁠ • Instagram: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠ • TikTok: ⁠⁠JimHillMedia⁠⁠ SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at ⁠⁠Patreon.com/JimHillMedia⁠⁠. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - ⁠⁠Strong Minded Agency⁠⁠ SPONSOR The Disney Dish News is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Get discounted Walt Disney World tickets and plan your next trip at ⁠⁠UnlockedMagic.com⁠⁠ If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, ⁠⁠reach out today.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This level of the podcast includes:Spaceballs 2 sets Apr 23, 2027 releaseCreator of the NYSNC bye bye bye dance is suing SonyDetective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway film getting 59 screenings in one dayJapanese pen with real live parasite in itThe Punisher: One Last Kill trailer - May 12Zach Lipovsky & Adam B Stein sign deal with Sony for Metal Gear Solid filmNew Wednesday S3 casting includes Lena HeadeyPeter Dinklage joins Alien Earth: S2StudioCanal reboot of Escape from New YorkGodzilla Minus Zero first look teaser - Nov 3The Mandalorian & Grogu final trailer - May 22Paramount confirms new GI Joe movie at CinemaCon 2026Live-action Call of Duty movie coming June 30, 2028Netflix announces Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory in 2027Super Troopers 3 trailer - Aug 7Jack Quaid secretly marries Claudia DoumitX-Men ‘97 S2 in Summer 2026Dedicated Simpsons exhibition at Hilbert Museum of California Art - Nov 18The Legend of Vox Machina S4 trailer - Jun 3Masters of the Universe international trailer - June 3Frank Oz on YouTube w/ Judge Boing Boing shortsLucha Underground teases comebackPrime Video confirms Gen V is done - Vought Rising in 2027Spider-Noir trailer - May 27Seth MacFarlane says Ted S3 or another movie can happenRIP Gerry ConwaySony greenlights Django/Zorro crossoverNetflix, WB, Universal, Amazon, and MGM bidding war for Battlefield movieABC renews Scrubs for S11$600 Ultimate Grogu from HasbroRIP Ted Turner Ubisoft announces Assassins Creed 2 stage show Maul: Shadow Lord S2 announced ahead of S1The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping trailer - Nov 20House of the Dragon S3 teaser - June 21Street Fighter trailer - Oct 16Coyote vs. Acme trailer - Aug 28Nintendo pitching a Metroid movieFirst look at Resident Evil - Sept 18Nintendo announces new Star Fox game for Switch 2Michael soars at the box officeStar Wars: Celebration merch available when tickets go onlineLimited edition re-release of original Galaxy's Edge comicsSteven Soderbergh definitively rules out reviving The Hunt for Ben SoloSpeculation that Filoni's wrap up movie of the Mandoverse is deadThe Mandalorian & Grogu: Danger in the Dark, an original graphic novel - Jul 22Rumor that Sadie Sink has signed for 5 films with TV options as Jean GreyScarpetta gets second seasonStar City - May 29Major Daredevil S3 spoilerShrinking S4 will move forward a year and start new arcAmazon MGM greenlight Robocop seriesA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms S2 delayed CinemaCon gives us upcoming WB release slateTed Lasso S4 - Aug 5Jerry Bruckheimer addressed Depp's return in sixth Pirates movieVoltron film with Henry Cavill in 2027James Gunn confirms that a complete reboot of the DCU was not doneEvangeline Lilly blasts Marvel Studios for firing visual artistsNew Planet Of The Apes movie to be directed by Director Matt ShakmanCongrats on completing Level 492! Feel free to contact me on social media (@wookieeriot). You can also reach the show by e-mail, laughitupfuzzballpodcast@gmail.com. All other links are easily findable on linktr.ee/laughitupfuzzball for merch, the Facebook group, etc. I'd love to hear from you. Subscribe to the feed on Spotify, Apple podcasts, Google podcasts, or any of the apps which pull from those sources. Go do your thing so I can keep doing mine. If you feel so inclined, drop a positive rating or comment on those apps. Ratings help others find the madness. Tell your friends, geekery is always better with peers. Thank YOU for being a part of this hilarity! There's a plethora of ways to comment about the show and I look forward to seeing your thoughts, comments, and ideas. May the force be with us all, thanks for stopping by, you stay classy, be excellent to each other and party on dudes! TTFN… Wookiee out!

Joe Piscopo’s guest host this morning is Col. Kurt Schlichter, Attorney, Retired Army Infantry Colonel with a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, Senior Columnist at Town Hall, and the author of the new book “Panama Red” 51:23- Salena Zito, reporter for the Washington Examiner and the Washington Post, and the author of “Butler” Topic: “Experts miss Trump’s enduring presence in American politics in Indiana races” (Washington Examiner op ed) 1:00:26- Jim Hanson, President of World Strat and Former Green Beret Topic: Military strategy in Iran 1:25:52- Liz Sheld, Editor of American Greatness Topic: News of the day 1:36:46- Tom Sauer, Veteran Advocate and Navy EOD Topic: Strait of Hormuz 2:01:57- Eli Lake, contributor to The Free Press and host of the “Breaking History” podcast Topic: “The War Isn’t Over, but Don’t Expect Trump to Say So” (The Free Press op ed) 2:13:28- Tim Young, Heritage Foundation Media Fellow, Comedian, & Commentator Topic: The legacy of Ted Turner and his impact on news & free speechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Movie of the Year: 1971The Finale, Part IIThe 1971 Film Bracket Podcast Reaches the Elite EightThis 1971 film bracket podcast returns with its most dramatic episode yet. Ryan, Mike, and Greg — the Taste Buds — work through the bottom half of the Sweet 16, producing four matchups that nobody saw coming. Furthermore, the episode hands out two major awards: Comedic Performance and Biggest Shithead. The results set the stage for Part III, where the Elite Eight will be whittled down to a single 1971 champion.If you missed Part I of the finale, start there first. The bracket has been full of upsets throughout the season. Consequently, no outcome here should be taken for granted.The Sweet 16: Bottom Half of the 1971 Film BracketThe bottom half of the 1971 Sweet 16 is stacked. These four matchups pit some of the most beloved and argued-over films in the entire bracket against one another. Moreover, the range of cinema on display — from Hollywood blockbusters to European art films to New Hollywood grit — illustrates exactly why 1971 is one of the most fertile film years ever put to a bracket.The Taste Buds debate each matchup using their standard evaluative framework: craft, cultural impact, rewatchability, and gut feeling. Above all, they trust their instincts — and their instincts have produced surprises at every turn this season. Tune in to find out which four films advance to the Elite Eight.Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory vs. WandaThis matchup pits one of cinema's most beloved fantasies against one of its most criminally underseen gems. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory needs little introduction — Gene Wilder's performance alone has kept it in the cultural conversation for over fifty years. Nevertheless, Wanda is no pushover. Barbara Loden's Wanda (1971) is a raw, naturalistic landmark of American independent cinema, and its inclusion in the bracket has been a point of pride for whoever seeded it.This is a clash of tone, scale, and intention. One film is a spectacle engineered for maximum delight. The other strips cinema down to its bones. However, the Taste Buds must pick one — and the pick will tell you something about where their tastes landed by the time the 1971 season reached its final stretch.The French Connection vs. Brian's SongTwo films that defined what mainstream American cinema could do with raw emotional and procedural intensity. The French Connection won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1971. It features one of the most celebrated car chases in film history and a career-defining performance from Gene Hackman as the relentless, morally compromised Popeye Doyle. Additionally, William Friedkin's direction remains a masterclass in gritty, kinetic storytelling.Brian's Song, meanwhile, hit American living rooms as a TV movie and destroyed everyone who watched it. The story of Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo remains one of the most emotionally devastating sports films ever made. Notably, the Taste Buds covered both films earlier this season — so this rematch in the 1971 film bracket carries the weight of all those prior arguments.The Last Picture Show vs. KluteTwo of New Hollywood's most enduring films square off here, and neither one will go quietly. The Last Picture Show is Peter Bogdanovich's elegiac black-and-white portrait of a dying Texas town — a film the American Film Institute has called one of the greatest ever made. Furthermore, its ensemble cast, including Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, and Ben Johnson, delivers some of the finest performances in the bracket.Klute, however, has Jane Fonda. Her performance as Bree Daniels earned her the first of her two Academy Awards, and it remains one of the most psychologically intricate portrayals of a woman in crisis in American cinema. Alan J. Pakula's direction is coiled and paranoid in all the right ways. Consequently, this matchup may be the most difficult call in the entire bracket.The Conformist vs. The Panic in Needle ParkThe final Sweet 16 matchup is the most arthouse of the four — and arguably the most fascinating. Bernardo Bertolucci's The Conformist is a landmark of European cinema. Vittorio Storaro's cinematography is among the most studied in film school history, and the film's meditation on fascism, identity, and moral cowardice has only grown richer with time. You can read more about the film at Roger Ebert's review on RogerEbert.com.The Panic in Needle Park, by contrast, is bracingly American — a gritty, unglamorous portrait of heroin addiction on the streets of New York. It introduced Al Pacino to mainstream audiences. Moreover, Jerry Schatzberg's unflinching direction makes the film feel almost documentary in its honesty. These two films represent opposite ends of world cinema in 1971, and the Taste Buds must choose one.Award: Best Comedic Performance — 1971 Film Bracket PodcastThe Taste Buds hand out individual performance awards throughout the season, and the Comedic Performance category drew a fascinating and eclectic field of nominees. The 1971 bracket is not short on laughs — from the anarchic fantasy of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory to the dark comedy of Harold and Maude. Furthermore, the nominees represent a range of comic registers, from broad physical performance to pitch-black wit.The nominees are:David Battley — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Mike's pick)Julie Dawn Cole — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Greg's pick)Bud Cort — Harold and Maude (Mike's pick)Michael Gothard — The Devils (Ryan's pick)Gene Wilder — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Greg's pick)David Battley's turn as the hapless Mr. Turkentine in Willy Wonka is a masterwork of bewildered reaction comedy. Julie Dawn Cole's Veruca Salt is a full-throttle comic creation — spoiled, relentless, and somehow sympathetic. Additionally, Bud Cort's Harold is a genuinely difficult comic achievement: deadpan to the point of catatonia, yet somehow enormously warm.Michael Gothard's Father Barre in The Devils is Ryan's wild-card choice — a performance of manic, committed intensity that functions as dark comedy whether or not Ken Russell intended it. Meanwhile, Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka remains one of cinema's great comic performances — menacing, whimsical, and deeply strange all at once. The winner is waiting for you in the episode.Award: Biggest Shithead of 1971One of the Taste Buds' most beloved recurring awards, the Biggest Shithead category recognizes the most memorably awful person — or entity — in the bracket. Notably, this award rewards commitment. Nominees do not simply do bad things. They do bad things with style, conviction, and a complete lack of self-awareness.The nominees are:Baron de Laubardemont — The Devils (Greg's pick)The Lady at Snakearama — Duel (Ryan's pick)The Motorcycle Cop — Harold and Maude (Greg's pick)Mr. Deltoid — A Clockwork Orange (Mike's pick)Veruca Salt — Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Mike's pick)Baron de Laubardemont, the cold bureaucratic villain of The Devils, brings state-sanctioned cruelty to the category. The Lady at Snakearama from Duel is Ryan's inspired choice — a brief but indelible portrait of someone who simply should not be in this movie. Furthermore, Harold and Maude's Motorcycle Cop is a monument to institutional pettiness.Mr. Deltoid from A Clockwork Orange is a sweaty, oleaginous masterpiece of ineffectual authority — Mike's nomination is well-argued. Veruca Salt, however, may be the category's most pure entry: a child who has elevated wanting things to an art form. The winner, as always, is in the episode.Why This 1971 Film Bracket Podcast Still MattersThe Sweet 16 is where bracket tournaments reveal their true character. By this stage, the obvious candidates are mostly gone. What remains are the films that survived not on reputation alone but on genuine argument. Moreover, the bottom half of the 1971 Sweet 16 contains some of the season's most debated films — which means every matchup result carries real emotional weight.The year 1971 is one of the most remarkable in cinema history. New Hollywood was hitting its stride. European art cinema was pushing form to its limits. Genre filmmaking was getting stranger, darker, and more personal. Consequently, any bracket drawn from this year produces matchups that feel genuinely impossible to call. The Taste Buds do not pretend otherwise — they argue, they agonize, and they vote.Part III is coming. The Elite Eight will determine the Movie of the Year: 1971 champion. Above all, this episode is the last chance to see which films survive before the final reckoning. Subscribe to PopFilter and follow along — the 1971 film...

Paul King's prequel to "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971) explores the candy man's origin. Is a light and fluffy musical version of this world, along with a solid performance by Timothée Chalamet, enough to recapture the magic of the 1970s classic? Don't miss out on this golden ticket to our former Patreon-exclusive episode! Pickup any of the novels they've covered at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Support Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects: https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com Social Media: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social Writing: https://www.lukeelliottauthor.com/publications James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

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Jim Hill and Drew Taylor break down the biggest animation and industry stories coming out of CinemaCon 2026, including Drew's early look at DreamWorks' Forgotten Island. They also dig into a surprisingly strong box office weekend, Studio Ghibli's return to theaters, and some truly unexpected developments in the world of Willy Wonka. Along the way, the two share insights on theatrical windows, upcoming animated projects, and what's really happening behind the scenes in Hollywood animation. HIGHLIGHTS • Super Mario Brothers Galaxy nears $750M worldwide as the franchise crosses $2B total • Pixar's Hoppers continues a solid run, with digital and physical release plans coming soon • Paramount commits to a 45-day theatrical window while Steven Spielberg pushes for longer exclusivity • Studio Ghibli Fest 2026 lineup revealed, including Ponyo, Spirited Away, and anniversary screenings • Warner Bros. Animation developing anime-inspired Scooby-Doo series Go-Go Mystery Magic • Drew shares his spoiler-free reactions to DreamWorks' Forgotten Island after CinemaCon screening • Netflix's Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory sets up a darker, heist-style Wonka story • Updates on Disney Animation's Hexed, including casting and creative changes HOSTS • Jim Hill (@JimHillMedia) • Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) FOLLOW • Facebook: @JimHillMediaNews • YouTube: @jimhillmedia • TikTok: @jimhillmedia • Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at https://www.patreon.com/jimhillmedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - https://strongmindedagency.com SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by UnlockedMagic.com - your go-to source for discounted Disney and Universal theme park tickets. Plan smarter, save money, and make your next trip more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. https://www.jimhillmedia.com/sponsor/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It was a sickening night for the Kingdom and our friends in the Republic of Ireland. Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland all saw their chances of World Cup glory slip away from them. Those brave boys will have to watch on from home, but not England and Scotland, they march on!Marcus, Luke & Jim are here to discuss all of last night's action, including the Bosnia manager setting us all a little puzzle. Plus, the England boys are back in action at Wembo tonight with a chance for those young cubs to grab a golden ticket from Thomas Tuchel. You might need to sell your second home for one. Just ask big Andy Milne.Get your Ramble merch HERE.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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