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It seems as if the movie comes around again about once a year on TV, and we get a chance to see that charming story called "The Wizard of Oz." What a quartet! I mean, Dorothy, the little Kansas farm girl blown into the Land of Oz. She wants to see the Wizard to get help to get home. Then remember, there's a Scarecrow, he wants to see the Wizard to get some brains. And the Tin Woodsman, well, he's looking for a heart. And last but not least, there's that lovable feline, the Cowardly Lion. Now I know some people who could use some brains, I know some people who could use a little more heart; but we're surrounded by people who could use more of what that Cowardly Lion was looking for. Remember, "I need courage." I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "Lifting People Up." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Hebrews 10, and I'm going to begin reading at verse 24: "Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Okay, so we're supposed to be in the business of spurring people on to be what they need to be, to do what they need to do. In other words, people should be better off because they've been around you. That was the effect Jesus had on the people that He was around. How will that happen? Well, it happens when we do this: "Let us encourage one another." I was thinking the other day about what encourage means. Just reverse it - courage in. It means you're putting courage in people. It's like a gasoline fill-up except it's a motivation fill-up. When you encourage someone, you literally put courage in them. You give them courage to take a risk, to trust God, maybe just to get through a very tough day. You put courage in someone when you stop and you pray with them. I said with them, by the way, not just for them. An arm around them says, "Wait, let's stop and pray about your situation right now." I have seen people literally change before my eyes when I would just take a moment to pray with them. You encourage a person when you give them specific praise for something they did or more importantly for something they are. Sometimes the courage injection comes from a scripture verse you share with them, or a spontaneous note or an email you write, or a text, maybe just a minute spent honestly inquiring how they're really doing. I can't tell you how many times someone's word, or note, or prayer of encouragement has literally put courage in me on a day when courage was really needed. And the encourager could never have known how much I needed it. But they were literally the channel for God to say to me, "Ron, I love you. It's going to be okay. Take courage, man." Encouragement restores your perspective when it's been battered and beat up by the pressures of the day. The great thing about the ministry of putting courage in people is that anybody can do it. It doesn't require any great gifts. It doesn't require any musical ability, or speaking or leadership, or a seminary degree - just a heart. It takes a genuine interest and it looks for ways to give that person encouragement, to build them up. That Cowardly Lion finally got his courage largely from being with three other friends who carried him through the tough times. People around you don't need a wizard to give them courage. But they may very well need some courage to take the next step on the road of their life. They just need somebody like you. They need the courage-giving love of a Jesus follower...maybe you.
Jon is joined by MN gubernatorial candidate Kendall Qualls to discuss the heavy opposition from Democrats both in MN and across the country. Jon discusses the planned protests this weekend and reporting on Gov. Walz's approval ratings.
Hello listeners, we had the strangest dream. We dreamed that there was a new episode, and you listened to it. The episode in question is about "the Wizard of Oz". And on that episode, John determines who is really a witch. Richard wants you to take a look at this photograph. And Eric doesn't live in the Old Timey times. So grab a heart. Pull up some courage, and listen to Plot Spackle! Music: TheFatRat - Epic https://lnk.to/ftrepic
In today's teaching, Jason dives into the concept of courage, drawing inspiration from the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. Much like the lion, many of us know courage is necessary in our lives, but we often struggle to find it. Jesus' journey to Jerusalem in Luke 13 serves as a powerful example of courage in the face of threats, bullies, and the unknown. Through examining Jesus' responses to the threats from Herod, His confrontation with bullies, and His embrace of sacrifice despite the future pain ahead, Jason challenges us to reflect on our own courage. He reminds us that real peace requires courage, and that God is always on the side of the oppressed. Will we choose to be peacekeepers or peacemakers, embracing the courage that Jesus modeled for us?
Follow the flying monkeys of facts down the Yellow Brick Road for an episode that’s Toto-ly packed with 'Wizard of Oz' trivia! In part one of the TMI’s guy’s epic two-fer on children’s cinematic classic, you’ll hear all about the origins of the original book and how author L. Frank Baum’s (who, it’s worth noting, was bullied by theater people) was inspired by office supplies, family tragedy and his childhood nightmares to develop the magical series. You'll also learn why MGM greenlit the budget-busting production to compete with the world beating success of Walt Disney's 'Snow White,' the biggest blockbuster in history at the time. This episode focuses on the cast of 'Oz,' nearly all of whom were tortured physically and psychologically. Special shout-out to original Tin Man Buddy Ebsen, who nearly died due to his wildly unsafe makeup. There's also the truly disgusting costumes required for the Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion, and the trials and tribulations of being a Munchkin on the set. (Spoiler: there were no Munchkin orgies.) The TMI duo also explain why The Wicked Witch of the West was actually the loveliest person in the production, why Toto is buried under LA's 101 freeway, and why the Ruby Slippers led to a 13-year FBI manhunt. Plus, prepare to get really bummed out when you learn about Judy Garland's childhood and all the drugs she was (allegedly) being fed by her mom. Yes, the movie making experience was less than wonderful for the cast, but the episode's pretty great. Support your friendly neighborhood TMI Guys here! https://ko-fi.com/toomuchinformationpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Teasley, Chae Tate and Mark Radulich review movies currently on streaming services: The Wiz/Purple Rain/DreamGirls Movie Review! First up is The Wiz (1978). Then we move on to Purple Rain (1984). Finally we review Dreamgirls (2006).The Wiz is a 1978 American musical fantasy adventure film directed by Sidney Lumet. Adapted from the 1974 Broadway musical, the film reimagines the classic children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum with an African American cast. Dorothy, a 24-year-old teacher from Harlem, is magically transported to the urban-fantasy Land of Oz. On her travels seeking help from the mysterious Wiz, Dorothy befriends a Scarecrow, a robot called Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion.The Wiz was theatrically released the following year on October 24, 1978, to critical and commercial failure. The film received generally negative reviews from critics, with many unfavorably comparing the film to its source material. Some critics criticized the casting of Ross as Dorothy, while others criticized the direction of Lumet, who was considered a poor choice for directing a musical. Despite its initial failure, critics have become more favorable in recent years, and it has become a cult classic among audiences, Ross's fanbase, Jackson's fanbase and Oz enthusiasts.Purple Rain is a 1984 American romantic rock musical drama film scored by and starring Prince in his acting debut. Developed to showcase his talents, it contains several concert sequences, featuring Prince and his band The Revolution. The film is directed by Albert Magnoli, who later became Prince's manager, from a screenplay by Magnoli and William Blinn. The cast also features Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos and Clarence Williams III.It grossed $70.3 million worldwide, against its $7.2 million budget. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. Publications and critics have regarded Purple Rain as one of the greatest musical films. In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the United States National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".Dreamgirls is a 2006 American musical drama film written and directed by Bill Condon and jointly produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures. Adapted from the 1981 Broadway musical of the same name, Dreamgirls is a film à clef, a work of fiction taking strong inspiration from the history of the Motown record label and its superstar act the Supremes. The story follows the history and evolution of American R&B music during the 1960s and 1970s through the eyes of a Detroit girl group known as "The Dreams" and their manipulative record executive.The film adaptation features an ensemble cast, starring Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles and Eddie Murphy with Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose and Keith Robinson in supporting roles. In addition to the original compositions by composer Henry Krieger and lyricist Tom Eyen, four new songs, composed by Krieger with various lyricists, were added for the film. The film marks the acting debut of Hudson, a former American Idol contestant.Dreamgirls debuted in four special road show engagements starting on December 4, 2006, before its nationwide release on December 15, 2006. With a production budget of $80 million, Dreamgirls is one of the most expensive films to feature a predominant African-American starring cast in American film history. The film received positive reviews from critics, who particularly praised Condon's direction, the soundtrack, costume and production design, and performances of the cast, in particular Hudson and Murphy, and was also a commercial success, grossing $155.4 million worldwide.[4] At the 79th Academy Awards, the film received a leading eight nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress (for Hudson), and Best Sound Mixing. At the 64th Golden Globe Awards, it won three awards, including for the Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59
In this episode, Harriett takes you down the Yellow Brick Road. Join her today and see what Dorothy and her 3 companions (the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion), can share regarding Purposeful Parenting.
Christmas came to bring good news of great joy to all people - particularly, all SINNERS. How do we know this? Well, because Christmas came THROUGH generations of all kinds of sinners. In this message, we study the life of the namesake Israel's most famous and important tribe. It turns out, Judah wasn't selected to be the progenitor for God's Messiah because he was good, but rather the opposite. His life demonstrated just how much the world need a Savior.
Sarah is crushing it and we celebrate what a difference a year can make. We hear why she insisted on naming all of her cats "Sam" sort of like George Foreman naming all of his kids George. We learn how the originator of the high five was discriminated against and ended up losing his job for being gay. Susie describes the Olympic moment when Greg Louganis hit his head on the diving board and how it forced him to make the ethical decision on whether to disclose his HIV+ diagnosis. We discuss an article in the New Yorker by John Lahr about what it was like to have the cowardly lion (Bert Lahr) from the Wizard oz Oz as his dad, the challenge of being a cultural icon, and how some people can be outgoing and gregarious in public and sullen and despondent in private. A man in England got three years of jail time for selling firesticks so people could illegally watch Premier League soccer (football). Susie shares the origins of the photo finish, how a horse once won because of a thread of saliva, the limits of accuracy, and how it relates to the Hawkeye system in tennis that determines whether a ball is in or out of bounds. We learn about a kayaker who had to have his leg amputated after getting it caught between two boulders, but we have some questions...Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Become the best version of yourself and get 15% off Ned products with code BRAINCANDY at https://helloned.com/BRAINCANDYGet 15% off LolaVie with the code BRAIN15 at https://www.lolavie.com/BRAIN15 #lolaviepodVisit https://www.carawayhome.com/BRAINCANDY to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(Originally released on May 30th, 2018) Close your eyes, tap your heels together three times, and join Paul & Amy as they discuss 1939's The Wizard Of Oz! Discover what makes the land of Oz so satisfyingly tactile, how the Tin Man and Cowardly Lion tormented each other on set, and whether this is the most influential film of all time. Plus: Paul & Amy talk to Walter Krueger, who owns one of the world's biggest collections of Oz memorabilia. Next week the pod will really tie the room together as we cover the 1998 crime comedy classic The Big Lebowski! You can join the Unspooled conversation on Paul's Discord at https://discord.gg/ZwtygZGTa6 Follow Paul and Amy on Letterboxd for more of their movie hot takes! https://letterboxd.com/paulscheer/ https://letterboxd.com/theamynicholson/ Paul's book Joyful Recollections of Trauma is out now! Find it at https://www.harpercollins.com/products/joyful-recollections-of-trauma-paul-scheerCheck out more of Paul's writing on his Substack https://substack.com/@paulscheer Episodic Art by Kim Troxall: https://www.unspooledart.com/ Learn more about the show at Unspooledpod.com, follow us on Twitter @unspooled and on Instagram @unspooledpod, and don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or where you listen to podcasts. Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/unspooled.
Welcome to Loan Officer Freedom, the #1 podcast in the country for loan officers, hosted by Carl White. In this episode, your hosts, Carl White and Kristin Simpson dive into the profound impact of words and encouragement, especially as we approach the holiday season. Carl shares an inspiring story from Ron Howard's autobiography about a pivotal moment in Howard's childhood that shaped his future as a legendary director. Discover how a simple comment from the Cowardly Lion actor changed the course of Ron's life and led to a ripple effect that influenced countless others. Carl emphasizes the importance of genuine words of encouragement in our daily interactions, whether with colleagues, friends, or family. Explore the power of positivity and how small gestures can create lasting change. Plus, find out how you can reach out for support and encouragement in your own journey! Don't forget to visit GetMoreLoans.com for more information and support! Schedule a one-on-one free coaching call, click here or visit LoanOfficerStrategyCall.com.
"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore..." We're diving into the wild and untamed Land of Oz for the original story that has sparked many imaginations. Join in as we see what lessons we can take from the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. -- FOLLOW THE PODCAST FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT: Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingmain Twitter: https://twitter.com/becomingmain
The Wizard of Oz is a classic film millions have enjoyed since its release in 1939. Based on the children's novel by L. Frank Baum, the movie recounts an adventure between Dorothy, her dog, Toto, a Scarecrow, a Tin Man, and a Cowardly Lion on their way to get help from a great and powerful wizard. While the movie is revered as a cinematic masterpiece, it's also infamous for its disastrous production problems. There were many severe accidents on set that almost cost multiple cast members their lives. The most amazing thing about Wizard of Oz is that it even made it to theaters in the first place. Check out our Merch shop! --> https://www.teepublic.com/stores/not-today?ref_id=35928
Can Falk prevent the murder of beloved songwriter E. Y. “Yip” Harburg? Why would a fan want to kill him? Will everyone come out of it with their childhood memories intact? Listen to find out!The Assassination of Yip Harburg by the Coward Fan Mail, episode 115 of This Gun in My Hand, was written, edited and a sung-a on the tongue-a by Rob Northrup. This episode and all others are available on Youtube with automatically-generated closed captions of dialog. Visit http://ThisGuninMyHand.blogspot.com for credits, show notes, archives, and to buy my books, such as Little Heist in the Big Woods and Other Revisionist Atrocities. What physical object represents my heart and brain and courage and love of home? This Gun in My Hand!Show Notes:1. Watch excerpts from the 1936 Merrie Melodies cartoon “I Love to Singa” starring Owl Jolson.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2y6CNuffBi02. Orson Welles produced a successful version of Macbeth with an all-Black cast in 1936.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_Macbeth3. Judy Garland led a revised cast in Lux Radio Theater's one-hour radio adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, broadcast December 25, 1950.https://www.oldtimeradiodownloads.com/drama/lux/lux-radio-theater-50-12-25-726-the-wizard-of-oz4. Wikipedia has an entry on Political interpretations of The Wizard of Oz. Wild stuff. I cribbed some of their ideas.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_interpretations_of_The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_OzCredits:The opening music clip was from The Sun Sets at Dawn (1950), and the closing music was from Killer Bait (1949), both films in the public domain. Most of the music and sound effects used in the episode are modified or incomplete versions of the originals.Music Title: Theme to Kolchak: Night StalkerComposed by Gil MelléWhistled by RobFair use excerpt, I hope.Sound Effect Title: S15-03 Good general walla with some dishes; cheer.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/675070/Sound Effect Title: G28-27-Crowd Fast Walla Applause.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/438387/Sound Effect Title: R02-06-Medium Crowd Applause.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/480682/ Sound Effect Title: Gun FireBy GoodSoundForYouLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0http://soundbible.com/1998-Gun-Fire.htmlSound Effect Title: Real Colt 45 M1911 (shot)By CarmelomikeLicense: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://freesound.org/people/Carmelomike/sounds/255216/Sound Effect Title: House Front Door Inside 3.wavLicense: Public domainhttps://freesound.org/people/saturdaysoundguy/sounds/388027/# Sound Effect Title: R28-44-Women Screaming and Rapid Talking.wav License: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/479894/Sound Effect Title: Footsteps Dress Shoes Wood Floor.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/allrealsound/sounds/161756/Sound Effect Title: S41-25 Car backfires; reverberant.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/craigsmith/sounds/675723/Sound Effect Title: footsteps cellar.wavLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/gecop/sounds/545030/Sound Effect Title: Taurus G2c Dry Trigger PullLicense: Public Domainhttps://freesound.org/people/NoonerBear/sounds/589848/The image accompanying this episode is a modified detail of the back cover of the public domain comic book Dell Junior Treasury, Number 5 (July 1956), painted by Mel Crawford.
“I'll be downstairs, asleep, without my head on” The panel of peril tie their hair in a couple of lovely plaits and don some fetching red slip-ons to watch this week's film Return To Oz (Walter Murch, 1985). Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) is plagued by memories of the wonderful land of Oz, and as such is completely unable to sleep. Shipped off to a suspiciously creepy ‘clinic' by her well-meaning Aunt Em (Piper Laurie), Dorothy soon embarks on a magical journey back to the titular fantasy land. But our plucky heroine is shocked to find that things have taken a turn for the terrifying in her short absence. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7DWx9xL23Y ********PLOT SPOILER ALERT******** The Emerald City lies in ruins, its citizens – including the Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man – turned to stone. The perpetrator is the new ruler of Oz, The Nome King (Nicol Williamson). He rules the land with a massive stony fist, ably assisted by the witch Mombi (Jean Marsh) who has a nasty habit of collecting her enemies' heads. Can Dorothy and her pals, Billina the chicken, Jack Pumpkinhead, and Tik-Tok the clockwork robot – fend off the ghastly Wheelers on their way to dethroning the gruesome twosome? What did the heck panel think of this week's movie? How in all that is holy can they improve upon the villain's masterplan? And which evil schemer will be christened this week's most diabolical? https://twitter.com/diabolicalpod https://www.instagram.com/diabolicalpod/ https://www.facebook.com/diabolicalpod Email diabolicalpod@gmail.com
Manuele Mizzi is a Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele Adrian Mizzi discovered his love for performing at a very young age. Growing up in Markham he attended Unionville High School for the Arts later obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from York University under the tutelage of renowned Canadian operatic soprano Stephanie Bogle and having also studied with renowned European soprano Galina Lumkosky. With a repertoire ranging from pop to musical theatre to opera and classical, he has performed in a wide variety of venues throughout North America. His musical theatre credits include performing the roles of Schroeder in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Japheth in Two by Two, Thomas in Emmanuel the Musical (New York City), Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Shrek in Shrek Tateh in Ragtime, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Dickon in The Secret Garden among many others.As a soloist, Manuele Adrian Mizzi has performed with The Neapolitan Connection, Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir, Greater Toronto Philharmonic, All the King's Voice's and the Burlington Civic Choir among others.Manuele Adrian Mizzi also has a long career of teaching under his belt. As an avid pianist, accompanist, musical director and director, he has been working with all ages from 3-99 for the last 23 years. His directing and musical directing credits include musicals, plays, pantos and recitals. Doctor Bird Productions is his next foray into the performing world - a place to bring his love of direction, performing and colaboration together. The doctor bird is Jamaica's national bird and his love of his heritage and love for the beauty of the animal world helped him bring this new company to life to soar like the great hummingbird. Carlos Bastarrachea is playing Jekyll/Hyde in Doctor Bird Production of Jekyll and Jyde the musical as well as "Phoebus" in The Hunchback of Notre Dame and “Pirelli” in Sweeney Todd. This is his second show after moving to Canada from his hometown in Mexico City. Prior to Doctor Bird, his previous roles include Speing Awakening (Melchior), Once on This Island (Daniel) and Lion King (Timon). Carlos and his darling wife Emilia would like to thank Manuele and Ethan for a second chance at making magic and encouraging representation from people with disabilities. Doctor Bird Productions is looking to bring something fresh and new to Toronto's performance world. We want to put on productions that stretch the imagination, that bring smiles to peoples faces and help to make people walk away with new thoughts and new ideas. We hope to put on new productions in Canada and hope to reimagine shows that have been so important to the makeup of Torontos performance world. We are committed to the practice of color-conscious casting. We recognize that considerations of race, including how race and ethnicity shape society and the stories we tell, are vital components to the casting process. Also critical to the casting process are audience perceptions of race on stage and in film.
Beleive it or not The Wizard of Oz wasn't an immediate hit when it originally released in 1939. It was only in subsequent decades that it became the pop culture phenomenon which spawned multiple spin-offs, prequels and sequels like the upcoming adaptation of the stage musical Wicked. So come with is as we journey back to the Land of Oz with Dorothy, Scarecrow, The Tin Man, The Cowardly Lion, Glinda and the Wicked Witch of the West or Elphaba as she's come to be known. Thanks for checking out our Caravan of Garbage reviewSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNHelp support the show and get early episodes ► https://bigsandwich.co/Patreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies The Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Oh, what a world! What a world! Who would have thought a good little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness?" We made it to 250 episodes and what an opportunity to bring you the end all be all of a literal Movie That Made Us Gay! We welcome back the hilarious H. Alan Scott to review this cinema classic starring Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton as two of the most iconic characters of the silver screen. This movie is woven into the fabric of our culture - from casual recognition even if you've never seen it (how?) right down to the commemorative plate collecting, memorabilia fanatics. We talk about the inherent queerness of this movie, its enduring legacy in our community and we even squeeze in an FMK with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion. Do we identify more and more with the Wicked Witch of the West as we inch toward Elder Gay status? Absolutely. We never thought of ourselves as die-hard Wizard of Oz gays but it turns out our commorative 3D Bluray and waaay to many pics from the Motion Picture Academy Museum exhibit might say otherwise. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna
We hope you're hungry! It's time to set the table for this new “BEST OF” 2-PACK! First, Nick and the late great Brandon Coffman get fruity as they reveal and discuss the Top 10 Most Popular Fruits Worldwide (Episode 134). Then, immediately following that, Nick and the meaty Dr. Buster break down the Top 10 Most Consumed Animal Meats (Episode 173). ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 134: Most Popular Fruits Worldwide, originally released June 2021 Which fruits are consumed most globally? On this episode, Nick tries to guess the Top 10 Most Popular Fruits Worldwide, ranked by the millions of tons harvested annually. PLUS ... the origins of each fruit in the Top 10, the unique history behind each fruit, our favorite and least-favorite fruits, Christopher Columbus, orange sex, “Frankenstein Banana”, the history behind fruit and racist stereotypes, Mel Gibson and the Cowardly Lion, “God's little Starburst wrapper”, erotic transformation, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- Summary of Episode 173: Most Consumed Animal Meats, originally released May 2022 Pork. Beef. Blob Fish? What animals can humans just not get enough of in their bellies? On this episode, Dr. Buster returns as sidekick host to guess the Top 10 Most Consumed Animal Meats Worldwide, ranked globally by their average annual production. PLUS... the history of humans eating animals, the most environmentally-friendly animal meats, the top countries for producing each type of meat, rabbit punching, animal eggs, obscure animal meats, and MUCH more. IMAGES: the Blob Fish a Goat's eye Gerald the angry turkey ------------------------------------------- Save 10% at https://www.10ishpod.com/merch with promo code BUTT ------------------------------------------- NEWSLETTER: https://10ishpod.com/newsletter AD-FREE EPISODES: https://10ishpod.com/plus MERCH: https://www.10ishpod.com/merch TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@10ishpod X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/10ishpod INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10ishpod ------------------------------------------- 10ish Podcast Theme Music: Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 Ad Music (10ish Pod Merch): There It Is by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0 ------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we travel to Aderbeen, South Dakota! We hope you our visit to this cool little town! Small Town News--whose headline is it, anyway? @SmallTownNewsImprov
Everybody look around, there's reason to rejoice! "The Wiz," the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm in 1975 is back. Based on L. Frank Baum's children's book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz" returns home to the stage with an all-new adaptation. This beloved Broadway musical sets Dorothy's adventures in the Land of Oz to a dazzling, lively mixture of rock, gospel and soul music. Dorothy, a restless Kansas farm girl eager to see the world, is transported by a tornado to a magical world of Munchkins, witches and a yellow brick road. On her way to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz, who she believes can help her get back home to Kansas, she encounters the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion — friends who help her battle the Wicked Witch of the West and eventually learn that there is “no place like home.” Director Schele Williams and cast members Nichelle Lewis, Avery Wilson, Phillip Johnson Richardson & Kyle Ramar Freeman make up the panel. Visit http://youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle/ to watch the video.
Tara and EmKay continue their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "A Lion Among Men"! Joined by special guest Robb Johnson, rabbit holes include pop culture of 2008, Gregory's inspiration behind the character of Brr, reader reviews, and so much more!Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.Note: Sexual abuse mentioned at 18:00.Show Notes:@rbjc_artHarper Collins Wicked Box SetElizabeth Wade StudioMaguire focuses on Cowardly Lion in return to OzGregory Maguire on A Lion Among Men'Wicked' deep interview with author Gregory Maguire, who'll be in Portsmouth TuesdayKirkus ReviewsAn Inside Look At Sendak's 'Wonderful Magic'Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader
And so we come once again to a bit of downtime, as we wind up the first half of Season 3. It's just another minisode on the eve of the solstice, to let you know where things stand and what we've been up to, plus some of our plans when we return in six weeks, give or take. We're getting our schedule of recordings together and making plans for getting through some books we want to read, and thinking ahead to our Changeling 30th Anniversary celebration next year... but mostly we're looking forward to a bit of rest and relaxation. Thanks for your continued support, and keep an eye out for our return! In the meantime, stay up to date with our summery goings-on at: Discord: https://discord.me/ctp Email: podcast@changelingthepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082973960699 Mastodon: https://dice.camp/@ChangelingPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/changelingthepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChangelingThePodcast your hosts Josh Hillerup (any pronoun) will be spending the break perfecting that flan recipe. Flan for everyone! Flan for ever. Pooka G (any pronoun/they) is typing this from the other side of the planet, due to Secret Piskey Tendencies. Vacation is what you take when you can't take what you've been taking any longer. —The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz
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Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1205, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Ad Verbs And Taglines 1: MandM's: "The milk chocolate blank in your mouth, not in your hand". melts. 2: Apple, beginning in the 1990s:"blank different". Think. 3: Target:"blank more.Pay less.". Expect. 4: Instagram: "blank and share the world's moments". Capture. 5: Jantzen swimwear:"blank into life". dive. Round 2. Category: 7 Wonders Of The Ancient World 1: Made of bronze and honoring the sun god Helios, it stood about 100 feet high in the harbor of a Greek island. the Colossus of Rhodes. 2: To irrigate this ancient wonder, water from the Euphrates was pumped to the top of the hill. the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. 3: It was the earliest built of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. the Great Pyramid. 4: Some sculptures from this marble tomb at Halicarnassus are in the British Museum in London. the Mausoleum. 5: A fire burned day and night at the top of this ancient wonder. the lighthouse at Alexandria. Round 3. Category: Rite 1: In Judaism, this rite of passage is celebrated around the time of a boy's 13th birthday. a bar mitzvah. 2: The Catholic rite for this sacrament begins with asking the parents what they name their child. baptism. 3: In this religion, a book of the dead called the "Bardo Thodol" is read to the dying to help them prepare for a favorable rebirth. Buddhism. 4: Casting 7 stones at each of the 3 pillars of Mina is a rite enacted during the pilgrimage with this name. hajj. 5: This rite is a solo vigil by a Plains Indian boy to seek spiritual power and knowledge through an apparition. a vision quest (or spirit quest). Round 4. Category: All You Need Is L-O-V-E. With L-O-V-E in quotation marks 1: A company called "London" this "tours" provides "a whirlwind tour of the history of the British public toilet". loo. 2: Bert Lahr, who played the Cowardly Lion in "The Wizard of Oz", was fittingly born under this zodiac sign symbolized by a lion. a Leo. 3: Led Zeppelin warned that this type of wall is "going to break", while Don McLean lamented that it was dry. a levee. 4: This Swedish automaker's museum features a full-sized XC90 SUV made from Legos. Volvo. 5: As Charles Darwin could tell you, to do this is to gradually change or develop over time. evolve. Round 5. Category: Differs By A Vowel 1: The pair found in the name of a large Scottish estuary that connects with the North Sea. the Firth of Forth. 2: A large, graceful tree and what a pig does in the mud to cool itself. wallow and willow. 3: A place to sit anda group of grapes. bench and bunch. 4: A mixture for making good old-fashioned pancakes and one of the ingredients. batter and butter. 5: A large British home in the country and a college student's secondary declared discipline. minor and manor. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used
This week, The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast joins forces with Down the Yellow Brick Pod hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro, two of the world's leading experts on all things Oz, to discuss one of the more bizarro films ever to be influenced by 1939's classic 'The Wizard of Oz' - the third and final installment of John Waters' trash trilogy, 1977's 'Desperate Living'. Emily and Tara come to this film with plenty of Oz-related background, and weigh in on several of the homages that Waters seems to have snuck into this film: a demented "Over the Rainbow", dropped "houses", an "effed-up" Oz/Munchkinland, witches wreaking havoc, villains having a lot of fun, and much, much more! Please check out our conversation with Emily and Tara on Down the Yellow Brick Pod about 2018's 'Crazy Rich Asians' and the Oz-related themes that its director John M. Chu, who's directing the theatrical release of 'Wicked', managed to knowingly or unknowingly incorporate. If you like what you heard, please follow us and rate/review this podcast favorably on your platform of choice. It really does help us find new listeners!Follow us on IG and Tik Tok @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats.
Insights from C.S. Lewis and George Washington on being better than we actually are. Turns out “fake it to make it” might actually be a decent mantra for self-improvement. This is Geeky Stoics. A Podcast and Newsletter about the wisdom to be found in popular culture.TRANSCRIPTI've been thinking a lot lately about imposter syndrome and when exactly I'm going to feel like the person I one day wish to be.There's a future me out there who I believe is more disciplined and entrepreneurial, creative, brave, and patient.When is he going to arrive?There's a lot that I want to say on this subject.It's one that I refer to as self-actualization, and I'm going to share two insights with you on that, one from C.S.Lewis and another from George Washington biographer Richard Brookhiser.In Mere Christianity, a book by C.S.Lewis, he lays out the practical path to being a Christian.Contrary to what many in the world teach, particularly in the church, Lewis offers a poetic case for what you might recognize as fake it to make it.At some point, we have to decide, I am an artist.I am an author.I am a Christian.I am a soldier.Declaring it so might actually be your best hope of realizing it in the real world.This is CS Lewis.When you are not feeling particularly friendly but know you ought to be, the best thing you can do very often is to put on a friendly manner and behave as if you were a nicer person than you actually are.And in a few minutes, as we have all noticed, you will be really feeling friendlier than you were.Just by pretending.Very often the only way to get a quality in reality is to start behaving as if you had it all along.Pretending.C.S.Lewis, ever the fan of imaginative play and make-believe, suggests here that to be more Christ-like, a believer's best hope is to role-play.Your heart may never be fully transformed in this life, but you're better served by pretending that it is.Do this every single day in every walk of your life that you see as important.Fatherhood, motherhood, marriage, career, creativity, spirituality.Now, in George Washington on Leadership, a book by Richard Brookhiser, he tells of how Washington would inspire his troops throughout his military career.Washington's letters and accounts of WashingtonAt war, show that the famed General and Father of America often referred to his colleagues as, quote, my brave fellows when addressing them.My brave fellows, I ask you to reenlist.My brave fellows, fight.Richard Brookhiser says, maybe they would go home or run away and not be brave at all, but Washington would get them to be brave by telling them that they are.Now imagine if you went through life like the Cowardly Lion and the Wizard of Oz, both being told that you're a coward and telling it to yourself every single day.And then someone comes along and tells you that you could be brave and even that perhaps you already are brave.Anybody who's raised kids knows that this kind of rhetorical nudge matters a heck of a lot in helping kids realize their potential.Start being the person you want to be today.Tell yourself you are that person.You might find that by saying it, you hold yourself closer to the standards of that future you that you want to one day arrive.This is a complex subject.You know, you don't want to fake.You don't want to be disingenuous.You don't want to be unreal.You also don't want to, you know, carry a sort of hubris like you're better than you are.This is, of course, the nature of balance.You want to try to get these things in balance with one another.But you do have to aspire to be that future version of yourself.And that might just mean that you have to role play it and act it out every single day.I hope you can find that balance.I'm Stephen Kent and you're listening to the Geeky Stoics Podcast.You can find out more about what we do, finding wisdom in pop culture, books, TV, and movies over at geekystoics.com.Sign up for a free subscription and do leave a kind review on this podcast.It'll help you get your day off to a good start.That's what we aim for here and hope that you have a wonderful end of the week and a great weekend.Be well and we'll see you soon. Get full access to Geeky Stoics at www.geekystoics.com/subscribe
Doctor Bird Productions is looking to bring something fresh and new to Toronto's performance world. We want to put on productions that stretch the imagination, that bring smiles to peoples faces and help to make people walk away with new thoughts and new ideas. We hope to put on new productions in Canada and hope to reimagine shows that have been so important to the makeup of Torontos performance world. We are committed to the practice of color-conscious casting. We recognize that considerations of race, including how race and ethnicity shape society and the stories we tell, are vital components to the casting process. Also critical to the casting process are audience perceptions of race on stage and in film. We strive to craft performances in ways that respect, care for, and honor individuals, cultures, and communities of color. Furthermore, we recognize that the practice of white-washing erases culturally and racially specific stories and experiences. White-washing takes away opportunities from people of color and reinforces the dangerous notion of white superiority. Therefore, we reject this practice. In light of this, we seek to be inclusive and color-conscious not only in our casting but also in the material we choose to stage. Manuele Adrian Mizzi Jamaican-Italian tenor, Manuele Adrian Mizzi discovered his love for performing at a very young age. Growing up in Markham he attended Unionville High School for the Arts later obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Voice Performance from York University under the tutelage of renowned Canadian operatic soprano Stephanie Bogle and having also studied with renowned European soprano Galina Lumkosky. With a repertoire ranging from pop to musical theatre to opera and classical, he has performed in a wide variety of venues throughout North America. His musical theatre credits include performing the roles of Schroeder in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Japheth in Two by Two, Thomas in Emmanuel the Musical (New York City), Barnaby in Hello Dolly, Shrek in Shrek Tateh in Ragtime, The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, and Dickon in The Secret Garden among many others.Manuele Adrian Mizzi also has a long career of teaching under his belt. As an avid pianist, accompanist, musical director and director, he has been working with all ages from 3-99 for the last 23 years. His directing and musical directing credits include musicals, plays, pantos and recitals. Ethan Rotenberg Ethan is a Toronto-based music director and classically-trained pianist who's has been described as "delivering all the colours of an orchestra" (Schmopera), "an accomplished accompanist" (Richard Ouzonian), and "brilliantly drawing the listener into the world of the story by using the piano as the backdrop to sweeping, emotionally nuanced melodies" (Mooney on Theatre). He frequently collaborates with both Opera and Musical Theatre singers on productions, concerts, and open mics, most recently serving as music director and performance accompanist for The No Frills Revue (Spotlight Musical Productions). Having grown up in theatre and music, he has enjoyed both sides of the stage, graduating from Queen's University with a Bachelors in Drama and Music. He currently trains with world-renowned pianist Dmitri Levkovich. In 2019, he co-founded and is current music director of Impromptu Concert Series, presenting concerts featuring the Toronto's top non-professional talent, bringing the series outdoors during the Covid-19 pandemic as The Front-Lawn Series. Previous musical credits include: Songbook VI, Songbook XII (Tapestry Opera), Dr. Silver (Musical Stage Co.) Legally Blonde, The Drowsy Chaperone, Mamma Mia (Nightwood Theatre), Masterclass (Oshawa Little Theatre), Ragtime (Encores). HEmilia Basllester Is a Mexican dancer, actor singer and photographer living in Toronto. She studied dance perfromance at Centennial College and phtography at Escuela Activa De Fotografia.
In the arms of Glinda's grand castle, where every corner glistened with the polish of a thousand transformations, one remained desired yet unfulfilled—that of a journey home. It was here, in the presence of the formidable yet gentle Glinda the Good, that our young heroine Dorothy, flanked by her valiant companions—the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the endearing Cowardly Lion—readied herself to speak the truth of a wish long harboured. Beneath the tender gaze of Glinda, whose azure eyes held the kindness of all the skies above Oz, lay the emergence of hope renewed; for Kansas and its weathered plains beckoned to Dorothy, their call a silvery echo that bore the gravity of love and the essence of belonging.Elation coursed through all present as the girl from the heartland summoned the magic that would bridge worlds in a heartbeat, her voice resonant with the invocation of home—a word replete with the warmth of hearth and embrace of kin; a single, potent incantation imbued with the power to rend the very fabric of distance, sweeping across the boundless gulf that separated the yellow brick road from the windswept prairies of Kansas.
With the malevolent Wicked Witch relegated to a memory, dissolved in her own tyranny, the Cowardly Lion breathes the air of freedom once more, his heavy heart unchained by his courageous comrades. Our brave Dorothy, key bearer of liberation, swings wide the gates of captivity, her feet sure in her path as she treads the stones of the Wicked Witch's stronghold to reclaim the spirit of justice.The yellow Winkies, whose songs had been stifled under the yoke of cruelty, now find their voices in harmonious exultation, the chains of servitude shattered at their feet as they dance upon the remnants of their captivity, their joy a palpable chorus that hums with the vibrancy of newfound liberty.Yet, even amidst the festival of freedom, an anxious whisper rustles like leaves through the merriment: the Scarecrow and the Tin Woodman are not here to share in this triumph. The Lion's noble heart, ever seeking completeness in camaraderie, stirs our collective resolve. “We must try,” a sentiment simple and profound, becomes the anthem of this chapter in our tale.
As our courageous band forges ahead, the Cowardly Lion's awakening amongst the dangerous poppies serves as a profound irony; his supposed ferocity parodied by nature's delicate, yet mighty sway. And here, Baum imparts a lesson in humility and the unexpected paths of rescue—our Lion, once a symbol of dread, now laughs at the oddity of his salvation by the tiniest of creatures. This twist of fate is not lost on us as listeners, for it only heightens the mystique of the odyssey before the travellers as they move again towards the Emerald City, with renewed vigour beneath the wide expanse of Oz's skies.A sense of wonderment is painted by the green ornamentation of every sight in the city of Oz—the uniformly coloured houses, fences, and people—in stark contrast to the familiar colours of the world Dorothy left behind. Yet, amidst such splendour lies an ambiguous tinge of isolation, as the people of this verdant land peer curiously, though maintaining their distance, wary of the formidable presence of the Lion. And it is in this verdant spectacle where the travellers cross the threshold of everyday expectation to knock upon the doors of destiny, set against the backdrop of the great Emerald City.
Embarking upon the verdant whispers of a forest's embrace, our intrepid fellowship nestled beneath the expansive arms of a great tree. The wayfarers, forming a carousel of dreams and tin, huddled close as Dorothy's flame licked at the surrounding darkness, banishing the night's chill. Their banquet of bread and nuts, courtesy of the Scarecrow's clumsy generosity, was a humble feast, yet their spirits were nourished by the camaraderie and the invisible promise of dawn.As the blaze of day peeled back the curtain of shadows, they were greeted by the relentless road that lay ahead, stretching out its yellow brick tease. It wasn't long before the travellers stood on the precipice of despair, a chasm of impossibility yawning before them. Yet, in the face of adversity, courage bloomed like a rare desert rose. The Cowardly Lion, in a mighty display of his paradoxical bravery, became an arc over the impossible, ferrying his friends across the divide.
If you haven't seen this movie, you've been living on the wrong side of the rainbow. Dan and Jon talk about the 1939 classic, round up some of the other adaptations of L. Frank Baum's Oz series, and Dan's stint as the Cowardly Lion in a 1991 Junior High production of The Wizard of Oz.Next episode: Sheba, Baby (1975) • KentuckySee what native tribes reside or resided in what is now known as KansasContact us, follow us on social media, or buy some merch at linktr.ee/RuinedChildhoods Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amidst the whispers of the foreboding forest, where the dappled sunlight scarce could kiss the earth, our intrepid companions—Dorothy and her loyal cadre—ventured forth, unsettled yet dauntless. With each step upon the yellow brick road—now obscured by the remnants of seasons past—their journey unfurled like the curling pages of a tale eagerly awaiting the fervour of its next chapter.Then a figure emerges, grand and regal in its bearing and as majestic as the forest itself—yet beneath this noble façade lurked an unexpected truth revealed in the most astonishing of manners. Out of the shadows prowled the Cowardly Lion, a paradox wrapped in a golden mane, whose fearful roar belied a timorous soul. And so the tableau was set: a gentle child confronting the supposed monarch of the forest, her hand raised in defence of the small and vulnerable against the mighty. It is within this exquisite moment that we find the heart of our tale—a tableau of presumed roles subverted, where courage is drawn from the tender and the ferocious grapple with fear, where the meek stand tall and the mighty confess their weakness.
In this episode of The Perry Pod, I look at Season 4 Episode 22: The Case of the Cowardly Lion This episode includes: Law Library: Immigration laws Plot: Episode plot Trivia: Brunhilde and adult gorillas in zoos, Carol Rossen, and Perry's expanding service area The Theme: Courage The Perry Proverb: "It's quite possible..." The Water Cooler: Deleted Scenes, last ep's Paul Prompt, PLUS listener letters Contact me at theperrypod@gmail.com. Keep on walking that Park Avenue Beat!
You have to hear J.R.'s impression of The Cowardly Lion from The Wizard Of Oz
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New hate speech law in Ireland goes farther than anything else so far in formerly free Western countries with the stated purpose of imprisoning government critics — will Irish flags be an arrestable offense by the Greens & commies who have taken over the country? Why are more whistleblowers coming forward about government using social media for censorship and propaganda narratives?It was being run by Special Forces, CIA, NSA, DARPA, funded by the same, yet they claim that by making it "public-private partnership" they could get around the Constitution This is much deeper and older than this article and the newly published info alleges, but the whistleblower document names names — so what should be done to these criminals and violators of the Constitution they swore to uphold?Ron Paul calls for "separation of tech & state". What does that mean? Will it work?A look at the "bump-stock ban" equivalents of free speech and free exercise of religion. Things that are not important in themselves except for the precedent they set and the strategies they use to take control…Self-identified pedophile tranny finally arrested after 5 years of threats to murder — he was protected by feds like the tranny-festo in NashvilleMeatless robot restaurants open as Thomas Massie pushes to make real farming legal againSports mascots, racist reporters — will the "Chiefs" mascot be the Cowardly Lion?Why is Santa always white? School pushes CRT against Christmas "Christian Privilege, Hegemony, and the Winter Holiday Season," "Dear White People, the Holiday Season is the Best Time to Tell Our Grandparents To Stop Being Racist"INTERVIEW New Founding — Building Companies That Promote Excellence, Reject DEI Nate Fisher, founder of New Founding, on building a parallel society with companies and institutions that embrace merit, American ideals, and a positive vision in a society dominated by institutions that elevate ESG/DEI in opposition to those valuesFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT
New hate speech law in Ireland goes farther than anything else so far in formerly free Western countries with the stated purpose of imprisoning government critics — will Irish flags be an arrestable offense by the Greens & commies who have taken over the country? Why are more whistleblowers coming forward about government using social media for censorship and propaganda narratives?It was being run by Special Forces, CIA, NSA, DARPA, funded by the same, yet they claim that by making it "public-private partnership" they could get around the Constitution This is much deeper and older than this article and the newly published info alleges, but the whistleblower document names names — so what should be done to these criminals and violators of the Constitution they swore to uphold?Ron Paul calls for "separation of tech & state". What does that mean? Will it work?A look at the "bump-stock ban" equivalents of free speech and free exercise of religion. Things that are not important in themselves except for the precedent they set and the strategies they use to take control…Self-identified pedophile tranny finally arrested after 5 years of threats to murder — he was protected by feds like the tranny-festo in NashvilleMeatless robot restaurants open as Thomas Massie pushes to make real farming legal againSports mascots, racist reporters — will the "Chiefs" mascot be the Cowardly Lion?Why is Santa always white? School pushes CRT against Christmas "Christian Privilege, Hegemony, and the Winter Holiday Season," "Dear White People, the Holiday Season is the Best Time to Tell Our Grandparents To Stop Being Racist"INTERVIEW New Founding — Building Companies That Promote Excellence, Reject DEI Nate Fisher, founder of New Founding, on building a parallel society with companies and institutions that embrace merit, American ideals, and a positive vision in a society dominated by institutions that elevate ESG/DEI in opposition to those valuesFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Money is only what YOU hold: Go to DavidKnight.gold for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to TrendsJournal.com and enter the code KNIGHT
In this episode, we meet the Tin Woodsman and the Cowardly Lion. They join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and her little dog Toto too, as the journey to meet with the Wizard of Oz. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ken-davis7/support
In this episode we mention a pair of missing Ruby Slippers...Correction they were officially found after the recording was done. Here is the link, Ruby Slippers Recovered — FBI The Wizard of Oz is a famous story that has been adapted into many different forms of media, such as books, movies, musicals, and games. The original story was written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1900 as a children's book titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz . The book tells the adventures of a young girl named Dorothy Gale, who is swept away by a cyclone from her home in Kansas to the magical land of Oz. There, she meets a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodman, and a Cowardly Lion, who join her on a quest to find the Wizard of Oz, who can help them fulfill their wishes and return Dorothy to her home. Along the way, they face many dangers and challenges from the wicked Witch of the West, who wants to take Dorothy's silver shoes. #love #art #podcaster #s #entrepreneur #covid #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #podcasters #podcast #itunes #applepodcasts #radioshow #comedy #bhfyp #motivation #interview #repost #radio #podcastlife #applepodcast #newpodcast #soundcloud #youtube #podcasting #hiphop #spotifypodcast #music #podcasts #spotify #AnneFrank #WW2 #follow#coronavirus#movies#business#instagram#beautiful#cute#fashion#likes#like#picoftheday#followme#followforfollowback#photo#instalike#myself#instadaily#happy#style#photography#nature#smile#likeforlikes#photooftheday#me#beauty#l#loveyourself#food#likesforlikes#travel#likeforlike#fitness#likeforfollow#followforfollow#sports#podcastsofinstagram#news#live#explorepage#podernfamily#media#artist#googlepodcasts#podcastaddict#truecrime#instagood#horror#rap#life#film#quarantine#entertainment#mentalhealth#inspiration#podcastlove#newepisode#podcasthost#funny#podcastinglife#selflove#believe#model#followback#followers#selfie#fun#lifestyle#makeup#photographer#happiness#quotes#india#amor#family#summer#friends#comment#girl#offensivememes#lol#memes#meme#tiktok#funnyvideos#edgymemes#dankmemes#comedian#dailymemes#jokes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-hudson9/message
It's another R.A.W. and Real Nuggets quickie episode!We've talked about confidence, but it's time to talk about courage! Sometimes, the courage has to come before the confidence!Also, I have an exciting announcement about a weekend retreat coming up in December 2023. It's all about learning how to be your own best friend, building up your confidence, trusting in yourself to make the right decisions for yourself, and understanding your true self-worth!Will you join me? Click the link below to get on a complimentary Love Chat, so we can see if this retreat can be the answer to what you've been looking for!https://calendly.com/denisemarshraw/let-s-connectWant to stay connected with me? Check below for ways to get in touch! DeniseMarsh.netDeniseMarshRAW@gmail.comFB: Denise MarshIG: DeniseMarsh_ Want to join my weekly newsletter and stay up to date with EVERYTHING? If that's a YES, then please click the link below. https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/141412/65423631947138907/share?fbclid=IwAR1LvIxM35KFDeUzRbLsEXor-6brTw1Y-_y-6Klnm_hc1md24tLB1Gshhk4 Also, grab a copy of my book, Do It For Your SELFIE, from my website for a signed copy, or from your favorite online retailer, such as Target.com, Barnesandnoble.com, Amazon.com, and more!As always, THANK YOU for listening, sharing, and supporting! Please share a review on Apple Podcast, or you are able to email me a review at DeniseMarshRAW@gmail.com that I can share with others. -Denise Marsh
"Hello, my name is Russell McGee, I am the writer, director, and Starrynight Productions Executive Producer of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. You are about to listen to Episode 1 – The Company of Friends. In this episode, the adventures of young Dorothy Gale and her dog, Toto, begin when their Kansas home is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in the strange land of Oz. Here she meets the good witch, Locasta Tattypoo, and the Munchkins. She is then joined by the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion on an unforgettable journey to the Emerald City, where lives the all-powerful Wizard of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (commonly known as The Wizard of Oz”), is the first book in the famous Oz fourteen book series by author L. Frank Baum. It was originally illustrated by W. W. Denslow, and published at the turn of the 20th century in the year 1900. It is also widely considered to be one of the very first official American fairytales or fables. WFIU Public Radio partnered with Starrynight Productions and Soundbooth Theater on a new four-part audio adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Writer/director Russell McGee (of Big Finish Productions Doctor Who audio plays) and producer/actor Michael Brainard (of All My Children) collaborated with Soundbooth's Jeff Hays to produce this full-cast audio play series. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz features the talents of voice actors P.J. Ochlan (known for Young Sheldon and Little Man Tate), Franc Ross (known for Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and Deadwood), Greta Lind (known for Rudy and All My Children), Bert Rotundo (known for Silicon Valley and Marvel's Agent Carter), Leraldo Anzaldua (known for Gatchaman and Highschool of the Dead), and a cast of many others. The entire series first aired on WFIU, Bloomington, in February and March of 2023. Since that time, episode one has been available to listen for free on the Starrynight Productions website. The entire series is being distributed by Soundbooth Theater on their digital distribution platform. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was made possible with support from Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations. We hope you enjoy listening to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Episode 1 – The Company of Friends." cw: cartoon violence No transcript available. http://www.starrynight-productions.com/wonderful-wizard-oz/
Your Stupid Minds whisks you away to a magical fantasy land based on the L. Frank Baum novels that no one has read in the last 100 years. It's Disney's reimagined 1985 sequel Return to Oz! In an effort to reinvigorate its flailing film releases, Disney bought the rights to the Wizard of Oz book series with the intention of revitalizing the franchise. One small issue though: the books are very dissimilar to MGM's beloved The Wizard of Oz from 1939. No worries, the bones are still there: the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Woodsman. Oh, they're barely in the sequels? Who are these guys? Gump? Jack Pumpkinhead? Tik-Tok? Also where are the ruby slippers? They're silver? We have to pay MGM royalties to use the ruby ones? Oh dear. Dorothy (Fairuza Balk) won't shut up to Aunt Em (Piper Laurie) about this magical land of Oz where she murdered two witches and saved the Emerald City and all its diminutive residents. So naturally Aunt Em sends her off to a quack psychoanalyst who plans to electroshock this 10-year-old until she stops using her imagination. She escapes the sanitarium and returns to Oz, teaming up with a talking chicken Billina (Denise Bryer), a robotic soldier Tik-Tok (Sean Barrett), Jack Pumpkinhead (Brian Henson) who is, let's face it, just the Scarecrow, and Gump (Stephen Norrington) a talking moose head strapped to a flying couch. Dorothy is determined to save the Scarecrow from the evil Nome King, and must solve a series of puzzles and challenges that were probably more interesting when they were in a children's book. Come along with us on our flying Davenport on this wild adventure!
On this week's episode, we remember William Friedkin, who passed away this past Tuesday, looking back at one of his lesser known directing efforts, Rampage. ----more---- From Los Angeles, California, the Entertainment Capital of the World, it’s The 80s Movies Podcast. I am your host, Edward Havens. Thank you for listening today. Originally, this week was supposed to be the fourth episode of our continuing miniseries on the 1980s movies released by Miramax Films. I was fully committed to making it so, but then the world learned that Academy Award-winning filmmaker William Friedkin passed away on Tuesday. I had already done an episode on his best movie from the decade, 1985’s To Live and Die in L.A., so I decided I would cover another film Friedkin made in the 80s that isn’t as talked about or as well known as The French Connection or The Exorcist or To Live and Die in L.A. Rampage. Now, some of you who do know the film might try and point that the film was released in 1992, by Miramax Films of all companies, and you’d be correct. However, I did say I was going to cover another film of his MADE in the 80s, which is also true when it comes to Rampage. So let’s get to the story, shall we? Born in Chicago in 1935, William Friedkin was inspired to become a filmmaker after seeing Citizen Kane as a young man, and by 1962, he was already directing television movies. He’d make his feature directing debut with Good Times in 1967, a fluffy Sonny and Cher comedy which finds Sonny Bono having only ten days to rewrite the screenplay for their first movie, because the script to the movie they agreed to was an absolute stinker. Which, ironically, is a fairly good assessment of the final film. The film, which was essentially a bigger budget version of their weekly variety television series shot mostly on location at an African-themed amusement park in Northern California and the couple’s home in Encino, was not well received by either critics or audiences. But by the time Good Times came out, Friedkin was already working on his next movie, The Night They Raided Minsky’s. A comedy co-written by future television legend Norman Lear, Minsky’s featured Swedish actress Britt Ekland, better known at the time as the wife of Peter Sellers, as a naive young Amish woman who leaves the farm in Pennsylvania looking to become an actress in religious stage plays in New York City. Instead, she becomes a dancer in a burlesque show and essentially ends up inventing the strip tease. The all-star cast included Dr. No himself, Joseph Wiseman, Elliott Gould, Jack Burns, Bert Lahr, and Jason Robards, Jr., who was a late replacement for Alan Alda, who himself was a replacement for Tony Curtis. Friedkin was dreaming big for this movie, and was able to convince New York City mayor John V. Lindsay to delay the demolition of an entire period authentic block of 26th Street between First and Second Avenue for two months for the production to use as a major shooting location. There would be one non-production related tragedy during the filming of the movie. The seventy-two year old Lahr, best known as The Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz, would pass away in early December 1967, two weeks before production was completed, and with several scenes still left to shoot with him. Lear, who was also a producer on the film, would tell a reporter for the New York Times that they would still be able to shoot the rest of the film so that performance would remain virtually intact, and with the help of some pre-production test footage and a body double, along with a sound-alike to dub the lines they couldn’t get on set, Lahr’s performance would be one of the highlights of the final film. Friedkin and editor Ralph Rosenblum would spend three months working on their first cut, as Friedkin was due to England in late March to begin production on his next film, The Birthday Party. Shortly after Friedkin was on the plane to fly overseas, Rosenblum would represent the film for a screening with the executives at United Artists, who would be distributing the film. The screening was a disaster, and Rosenblum would be given carte blanche by the studio heads to save the film by any means necessary, since Friedkin was not available to supervise. Rosenblum would completely restructure the film, including creating a prologue for the story that would be retimed and printed on black and white film stock. The next screening would go over much better with the suits, and a mid-December 1968 release date was set up. The Birthday Party was an adaptation of a Harold Pinter play, and featured Robert Shaw and Patrick Magee. Friedkin had seen the play in San Francisco in 1962, and was able to get the film produced in part because he would only need six actors and a handful of locations to shoot, keeping the budget low. Although the mystery/thriller was a uniquely British story, Harold Pinter liked how Friedkin wanted to tell the story, and although Pinter had written a number of plays that had been adapted into movies and had adapted a number of books into screenplay, this would be the first time Pinter would adapt one of his own stories to the silver screen. To keep the budget lower still, Friedkin, Pinter and lead actor Robert Shaw agreed to take the minimum possible payments for their positions in exchange for part ownership in the film. The release of Minsky’s was so delayed because of the prolonged editing process that The Birthday Party would actually in theatres nine days before Minsky’s, which would put Friedkin in the rare position of having two movies released in such a short time frame. And while Minsky’s performed better at the box office than Birthday Party, the latter film would set the director up financially with enough in the bank where he could concentrate working on projects he felt passionate about. That first film after The Birthday Party would make William Friedkin a name director. His second one would make him an Oscar winner. The third, a legend. And the fourth would break him. The first film, The Boys in the Band, was an adaptation of a controversial off-Broadway play about a straight man who accidentally shows up to a party for gay men. Matt Crowley, the author of the play, would adapt it to the screen, produce the film himself with author Dominick Dunne, and select Friedkin, who Crowley felt best understood the material, to direct. Crowley would only make one demand on his director, that all of the actors from the original off-Broadway production be cast in the movie in the same roles. Friedkin had no problem with that. When the film was released in March 1970, Friedkin would get almost universally excellent notices from film critics, except for Pauline Kael in the New York Times, who had already built up a dislike of the director after just three films. But March 1970 was a different time, and a film not only about gay men but a relatively positive movie about gay men who had the same confusions and conflicts as straight men, was probably never going to be well-received by a nation that still couldn’t talk openly about non-hetero relationships. But the film would still do about $7m worth of ticket sales, not enough to become profitable for its distributor, but enough for the director to be in the conversation for bigger movies. His next film was an adaptation of a 1969 book about two narcotics detectives in the New York City Police Department who went after a wealthy French businessman who was helping bring heroin into the States. William Friedkin and his cinematographer Owen Roizman would shoot The French Connection as if it were a documentary, giving the film a gritty realism rarely seen in movies even in the New Hollywood era. The film would be named the Best Picture of 1971 by the Academy, and Friedkin and lead actor Gene Hackman would also win Oscars in their respective categories. And the impact of The French Connection on cinema as a whole can never be understated. Akira Kurosawa would cite the film as one of his favorites, as would David Fincher and Brad Pitt, who bonded over the making of Seven because of Fincher’s conscious choice to use the film as a template for the making of his own film. Steven Spielberg said during the promotion of his 2005 film Munich that he studied The French Connection to prepare for his film. And, of course, after The French Connection came The Exorcist, which would, at the time of its release in December 1973, become Warner Brothers’ highest grossing film ever, legitimize the horror genre to audiences worldwide, and score Friedkin his second straight Oscar nomination for Best Director, although this time he and the film would lose to George Roy Hill and The Sting. In 1977, Sorcerer, Friedkin’s American remake of the 1953 French movie The Wages of Fear, was expected to be the big hit film of the summer. The film originally started as a little $2.5m budgeted film Friedkin would make while waiting for script revisions on his next major movie, called The Devil’s Triangle, were being completed. By the time he finished filming Sorcerer, which reteamed Friedkin with his French Connection star Roy Scheider, now hot thanks to his starring role in Jaws, this little film became one of the most expensive movies of the decade, with a final budget over $22m. And it would have the unfortunate timing of being released one week after a movie released by Twentieth Century-Fox, Star Wars, sucked all the air out of the theatrical exhibition season. It would take decades for audiences to discover Sorcerer, and for Friedkin, who had gone some kind of mad during the making of the film, to accept it to be the taut and exciting thriller it was. William Friedkin was a broken man, and his next film, The Brinks Job, showed it. A comedy about the infamous 1950 Brinks heist in Boston, the film was originally supposed to be directed by John Frankenheimer, with Friedkin coming in to replace the iconic filmmaker only a few months before production was set to begin. Despite a cast that included Peter Boyle, Peter Falk, Allen Garfield, Warren Oates, Gena Rowlands and Paul Sorvino, the film just didn’t work as well as it should have. Friedkin’s first movie of the 1980s, Cruising, might have been better received in a later era, but an Al Pacino cop drama about his trying to find a killer of homosexual men in the New York City gay fetish underground dance club scene was, like The Boys in the Band a decade earlier, too early to cinemas. Like Sorcerer, audiences would finally find Cruising in a more forgiving era. In 1983, Friedkin made what is easily his worst movie, Deal of the Century, an alleged comedy featuring Chevy Chase, Gregory Hines and Sigourney Weaver that attempted to satirize the military industrial complex in the age of Ronald Reagan, but somehow completely missed its very large and hard to miss target. 1985 would see a comeback for William Friedkin, with the release of To Live and Die in LA, in which two Secret Service agents played by William L. Petersen and John Pankow try to uncover a counterfeit money operation led by Willem Dafoe. Friedkin was drawn to the source material, a book by former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich, because the agency was almost never portrayed on film, and even less as the good guys. Friedkin would adapt the book into a screenplay with Petievich, who would also serve as a technical consultant to ensure authenticity in how Petersen and Pankow acted. It would be only the second time Friedkin was credited as a screenwriter, but it would be a nine-minute chase sequence through the aqueducts of Los Angeles and a little used freeway in Wilmington that would be the most exciting chase sequence committed to film since the original Gone in 60 Seconds, The French Connection, or the San Francisco chase sequence in the 1967 Steve McQueen movie Bullitt. The sequence is impressive on Blu-ray, but on a big screen in a movie theatre in 1985, it was absolutely thrilling. Which, at long last, brings us to Rampage. Less than two months after To Live and Die in LA opened to critical raves and moderate box office in November 1985, Friedkin made a deal with Italian mega-producer Dino DeLaurentiis to direct Rampage, a crime drama based on a novel by William P. Wood. DeLaurentiis had hired Friedkin for The Brinks Job several years earlier, and the two liked working for each other. DeLaurentiis had just started his own distribution company, the DeLaurentiis Entertainment Group, which we’ll shorten to DEG for the remainder of this episode, and needed some big movies to fill his pipeline. We did an episode on DEG back in 2020, and if you haven’t listened to it yet, you should after you finish this episode. At this time, DEG was still months away from releasing its first group of films, which would include Maximum Overdrive, the first film directed by horror author Stephen King, and Blue Velvet, the latest from David Lynch, both of which would shoot at the same time at DEG’s newly built studio facilities in Wilmington, North Carolina. But Friedkin was writing the screenplay adaptation himself, and would need several months to get the script into production shape, so the film would not be able to begin production until late 1986. The novel Rampage was based on the real life story of serial killer Richard Chase, dubbed The Vampire Killer by the press when he went on a four day killing spree in January 1978. Chase murdered six people, including a pregnant woman and a 22 month old child, and drank their blood as part of some kind of ritual. Wood would change some aspects of Chase’s story for his book, naming his killer Charles Reece, changing some of the ages and sexes of the murder victims, and how the murderer died. But most of the book was about Reece’s trial, with a specific focus on Reece’s prosecutor, Anthony Fraser, who had once been against capital punishment, but would be seeking the death penalty in this case after meeting one of the victims’ grieving family members. William L. Petersen, Friedkin’s lead star in To Live and Die in LA, was initially announced to star as Fraser, but as the production got closer to its start date, Petersen had to drop out of the project, due to a conflict with another project that would be shooting at the same time. Michael Biehn, the star of James Cameron’s The Terminator and the then recently released Aliens, would sign on as the prosecutor. Alex McArthur, best known at the time as Madonna’s baby daddy in her Papa Don’t Preach music video, would score his first major starring role as the serial killer Reece. The cast would also include a number of recognizable character actors, recognizable if not by name but by face once they appeared on screen, including Nicholas Campbell, Deborah Van Valkenberg, Art LaFleur, Billy Greenbush and Grace Zabriskie. Friedkin would shoot the $7.5m completely on location in Stockton, CA from late October 1986 to just before Christmas, and Friedkin would begin post-production on the film after the first of the new year. In early May 1987, DEG announced a number of upcoming releases for their films, including a September 11th release for Rampage. But by August 1987, many of their first fifteen releases over their first twelve months being outright bombs, quietly pulled Rampage off their release calendar. When asked by one press reporter about the delay, a representative from DEG would claim the film would need to be delayed because Italian composer Ennio Morricone had not delivered his score yet, which infuriated Friedkin, as he had turned in his final cut of the film, complete with Morricone’s score, more than a month earlier. The DEG rep was forced to issue a mea culpa, acknowledging the previous answer had been quote unquote incorrect, and stated they were looking at release dates between November 1987 and February 1988. The first public screening of Rampage outside of an unofficial premiere in Stockton in August 1987 happened on September 11th, 1987, at the Boston Film Festival, but just a couple days after that screening, DEG would be forced into bankruptcy by one of his creditors in, of all places, Boston, and the film would be stuck in limbo for several years. During DEG’s bankruptcy, some European companies would be allowed to buy individual country rights for the film, to help pay back some of the creditors, but the American rights to the film would not be sold until Miramax Films purchased the film, and the 300 already created 35mm prints of the film in March 1992, with a planned national release of the film the following month. But that release had to be scrapped, along with the original 300 prints of the film, when Friedkin, who kept revising the film over the ensuing five years, turned in to the Weinsteins a new edit of the film, ten minutes shorter than the version shown in Stockton and Boston in 1987. He had completely eliminated a subplot involving the failing marriage of the prosecutor, since it had nothing to do with the core idea of the story, and reversed the ending, which originally had Reece committing suicide in his cell not unlike Richard Chase. Now, the ending had Reece, several years into the future, alive and about to be considered for parole. Rampage would finally be released into 172 theatres on October 30th, 1992, including 57 theatres in Los Angeles, and four in New York City. Most reviews for the film were mixed, finding the film unnecessarily gruesome at times, but also praising how Friedkin took the time for audiences to learn more about the victims from the friends and family left behind. But the lack of pre-release advertising on television or through trailers in theatres would cause the film to perform quite poorly in its opening weekend, grossing just $322,500 in its first three days. After a second and third weekend where both the grosses and the number of theatres playing the film would fall more than 50%, Miramax would stop tracking the film, with a final reported gross of just less than $800k. Between the release of his thriller The Guardian in 1990 and the release of Rampage in 1992, William Friedkin would marry fellow Chicago native Sherry Lansing, who at the time had been a successful producer at Paramount Pictures, having made such films as The Accused, which won Jodie Foster her first Academy Award, and Fatal Attraction. Shortly after they married, Lansing would be named the Chairman of Paramount Pictures, where she would green light such films as Forrest Gump, Braveheart and Titanic. She would also hire her husband to make four films for the studio between 1994 and 2003, including the basketball drama Blue Chips and the thriller Jade. Friedkin’s directing career would slow down after 2003’s The Hunted, making only two films over the next two decades. 2006’s Bug was a psychological thriller with Michael Shannon and Ashley Judd, and 2012’s Killer Joe, a mixture of black comedy and psychological thriller featuring Matthew McConaughey and Emile Hirsch, was one of few movies to be theatrically released with an NC-17 rating. Neither were financially successful, but were highly regarded by critics. But there was still one more movie in him. In January 2023, Friedkin would direct his own adaptation of the Herman Wouk’s novel The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial for the Paramount+ streaming service. Updating the setting from the book’s World War II timeline to the more modern Persian Gulf conflict, this new film starred Keifer Sutherland as Lieutenant Commander Queeg, alongside Jason Clark, Jake Lacy, Jay Duplass, Dale Dye, and in his final role before his death in March, Lance Reddick. That film will premiere at the Venice Film Festival in Italy next month, although Paramount+ has not announced a premiere date on their service. William Friedkin had been married four times in his life, including a two year marriage to legendary French actress Jean Moreau in the late 70s and a two year marriage to British actress Lesley-Anne Downe in the early 80s. But Friedkin and Lansing would remain married for thirty-two years until his death from heart failure and pneumonia this past Tuesday. I remember when Rampage was supposed to come out in 1987. My theatre in Santa Cruz was sent a poster for it about a month before it was supposed to be released. A pixelated image of Reece ran down one side of the poster, while the movie’s tagline and credits down the other. I thought the poster looked amazing, and after the release was cancelled, I took the poster home and hung it on one of the walls in my place at the time. The 1992 poster from Miramax was far blander, basically either a entirely white or an entirely red background, with a teared center revealing the eyes of Reece, which really doesn’t tell you anything about the movie. Like with many of his box office failures, Friedkin would initially be flippant about the film, although in the years preceding his death, he would acknowledge the film was decent enough despite all of its post-production problems. I’d love to be able to suggest to you to watch Rampage as soon as you can, but as of August 2023, one can only rent or buy the film from Amazon, $5.89 for a two day rental or $14.99 to purchase. It is not available on any other streaming service as of the writing and recording of this episode. Thank you for joining us. We’ll talk again soon, when I expect to release the fourth part of the Miramax miniseries, unless something unexpected happens in the near future. Remember to visit this episode’s page on our website, The80sMoviePodcast.com, for extra materials about Rampage and the career of William Friedkin. The 80s Movies Podcast has been researched, written, narrated and edited by Edward Havens for Idiosyncratic Entertainment. Thank you again. Good night.
Liz Carr is most widely known for her role as the forensic examiner Clarissa Mullery in the long-running BBC TV drama Silent Witness. She appeared in more than 70 episodes, from 2013 until 2020. Last year she won the Olivier award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the National Theatre production of The Normal Heart. Her role was inspired by Dr Linda Laubenstein, a pioneer in the treatment of AIDS and a wheelchair user: Liz was the first wheelchair user to play the part, almost four decades after the premiere. Liz was brought up in Bebington, Merseyside. One of her early stage roles was as the Cowardly Lion in a primary school production of The Wizard of Oz. She became a wheelchair user at the age of 11, after a protracted illness. She studied Law at Nottingham University and after graduation worked as a disability rights adviser. She also became a disability rights activist, and more recently has been a campaigner against the legalisation of assisted dying. When she was 30, Liz decided on a career change after taking part in a drama course with the Graeae Theatre Company. She became a stand-up comedian and a member of various comedy groups, and moved on to theatre and television work, including recent roles in the TV dramas The Witcher and Good Omens. Liz lives in London with her wife. DISC ONE: Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland DISC TWO: Beautiful Dreamer - Sheryl Crow DISC THREE: Sit Down - James DISC FOUR: Rollin' Thunder - Ian Stanton DISC FIVE: 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton DISC SIX: Something Good - Julie Andrews DISC SEVEN: Palliative Clare (from Assisted Suicide The Musical) - Claire Willoughby DISC EIGHT: I Feel Love - Donna Summer BOOK CHOICE: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry LUXURY ITEM: A pair of ruby slippers CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Sit Down – James Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah Taylor
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