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Welcome back to Morgan Hasn't Seen with Jeannine Brice & Morgan Robinson!!Nannies Know Best this month as Jeannine has curated a series of movies themed around babysitters, caregivers, and nannies for Morgan to discover! Expect genre whiplash!The series gets extremely twisted this week with a hugely suspenseful psychological thriller in that oh-so-particular early 90s dark thriller style as Jeannine & Morgan talk Curtis Hanson's THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE (1992) starring Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson & Julianne Moore!Our YouTube Channel for all our regular videos:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vowDonate:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1Join our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE:https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9designSub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast:https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1Morgan:https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDonJeannine:https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean_Keep being wonderful!!
Det blåser upp till RAP BATTLE mellan Mike Foxtrot och Coma Cop. Svenskfinland håller andan. Och du också. Följ med podden på en detaljerad resa om den dolda rap-battle-talangen Bunny Rabbits historia, en oförglömlig skådis-insats av självaste Eminem. Filmen regisseras av den fantastiske, men tyvärr framlidne, Curtis Hanson. Dessutom det vanliga tugget om minnenas Vasa med nuggets och iakttagelser som du knappast visste att du ville känna till. Men du vill. Hitta oss hos allehanda podd-appar och även hos streamingjätten Spotify. Välkomna alla UG-lyssnare. 313.
Spring has sprung so it’s time to get into the greenhouse! In this episode, Alex and Andrea investigate the differences between mother and caretaker, the privilege of home upkeep, and why yuppies love windchimes. More content over on our Patreon! REQUIRED READING The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. Dir. Curtis Hanson, 1992. EXTRA […]
Joe, Kyle, and Rick are joined by ScottByScott from A New Low to review the hip-hop biographical drama, 8 Mile. Directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Scott Silver. The film stars Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, Omar Benson Miller, and Anthony Mackie. We ranked 11 performances from the film and picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!
Mase & Sue discuss some must see Broadway shows, The Eagles at The Sphere, a wedding in St. Petersburg, Salvatore Dali, and an incident in a LYFT. Plus, Paul Guilfoyle chats about his new oddball art heist film, ANY DAY NOW, The Actor's Studio, working with Al Pacino, Curtis Hanson's directing style, and his long run on CSI. 00:00 Introduction and Jacob Emrani Message00:40 Vacation Stories and Wedding Fun08:17 Saturday Night Live Experience12:32 Broadway Musicals Review18:04 Vegas Trip and The Sphere Experience25:44
This week we explore two movies where danger comes not from a stranger, but someone much closer to home. First, Julia Roberts must escape the “Husband from Hell” in SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY (1991). Then we encounter the “Nanny from Hell” in Curtis Hanson's THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE (1992) starring Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy and Ernie Hudson.
Throwback episode -- originally recorded for GlobeScreen in 2023: Dante Spinotti is both a member of the ASC (American Society of Cinematographers) and the AIC (Association of Italian Cinematographers). In a recent conversation from LA, he spoke to us about his distinguished career as a cinematographer. He recalled how Dino Di Laurentiis helped start his career in the US on Michael Mann's 1986 film ‘Manhunter'. Later in the discussion he shared many on-set stories working with Mann on four additional films 1992's Last of the Mohicans, 1995's Heat, 1999's The Insider and 2009's Public Enemies. He also talked about shooting 1997's LA: Confidential for Curtis Hanson. Dante also offered his views on shooting film versus digital. GlobeScreen Podcasts would like to thank Murtha Skouras Agency, for arranging this episode. Hosted by Zef Cota
For their 193rd episode, two suburbanite film critics, two nanny-gawking dads, and two accosted school teachers, Will Johnson and Don Shanahan, circle back to a cinematic cottage industry found in the 1980s and 1990s of so-called domestic terror: stories that preyed on the pearl-clutching fears of the upper middle class. One of the best to get the audience's blood boiling was 1992's "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" directed by the late Curtis Hanson and starring Rebecca De Mornay. It's time to steal a baby, but this show won't steal yours. Come learn more and stay for the mutual love and respect that fun movies encapsulate. Enjoy our podcast!https://discord.gg/N6MKWXU2https://www.teepublic.com/user/ruminationsradionetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/cinephilehissyfit/https://www.instagram.com/casablancadon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CinephileFitwww.RuminationsRadioNetwork.comwww.instagram.com/RuminationsRadioNetworkTwitter: RuminationsRadioNetwork@RuminationsNProduction by Mitch Proctor for Area 42 Studios and SoundEpisode Artwork by Charles Langley for Area 42 Studios and Soundhttps://www.patreon.com/RuminationsRadiohttps://everymoviehasalesson.com/https://ruminationsradio.transistor.fm/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week we have a pair of thrillers about guys who meet a “New Friend from Hell” and pay the consequences. Explore the dark side with BAD INFLUENCE (1990) from writer David Koepp and director Curtis Hanson, starring James Spader and Rob Lowe. Then it's time to get way to close to the creepy new neighbors in CONSENTING ADULTS (1992) starring Kevin Kline, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Kevin Space, and Rebecca Miller.
Twenty-five years ago, director Curtis Hanson (8 Mile, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) followed up his widely acclaimed crime drama classic LA Confidential with this quirky adaptation of the Michael Chabon novel of the same name. This tells the simple story of Professor Grady Tripp (Michael Douglas) who wrote ONE great novel several years and is having.....some difficulties....writing the follow-up. Beyond that, he has one headmaster's wife (Frances McDormand) who he's been having an affair with, a highly impressionable much younger student (Katie Holmes) who is enamored with him, a nebbishy editor/publisher (Robert Downey Jr.) who keeps hounding him for that next book, and.....a wayward student James Leer (Tobey Maguire) whom he gets mixed up with in some incident involving a dog that gets shot. James Leer also looks up to Grady and also just might be The Next Great American Writer. And there's more plot and several more characters to boot....plot is almost incidental as this Pittsburgh-set character comedy has more to it than plot. How about interesting characters, comical situations, and loads of fun dialogue to boot!Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a texthttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/
En este episodio de La Inicial Escarlata, analizamos L.A. Confidential, una de las grandes obras del género negro tanto en la literatura como en el cine. 📚🔥 La novela de James Ellroy, publicada en 1990, es un laberinto de corrupción policial, crimen organizado y oscuros secretos de Hollywood, mientras que la película de Curtis Hanson (1997) logró una adaptación brillante, aunque con varios cambios importantes. 🔎 ¿Qué diferencias hay entre la novela y la película? 📌 ¿Cómo se simplificó la trama en la película? 📌 ¿Qué personajes cambiaron y cuáles desaparecieron? 📌 ¿Cuál tiene un final más impactante? Puedes leer el artículo completo en este enlace: https://alejandromorenosanchez.com/la-confidential Si te apasiona el género noir y el cine de detectives, este análisis te encantará. ¡Déjanos tu opinión en los comentarios! ¿Eres más de la novela o de la película? 🎥📖
This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian welcome back piano man extraordinaire and film aficionado Matt Friedman to discuss 'L.A. Confidential', the 1997 Neo-noir directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, and Kim Basinger in an Oscar-winning supporting role. The group discusses how this movie hits differently if you knew who Crowe and Pearce were upon first watch, how depictions of corrupt police from the 1950s read in 2025, how the film satisfyingly affirms and upends cop archetypes, whether or not Kim Basinger's performance as Lynn Bracken is truly Oscar worthy, and much more!You can check out Matt's incredible band, and see where he is playing next, by visiting their website: https://stilettobandnyc.com/You can also follow Matt and the band on Instagram @stilettobandnycIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats
Welcome back to The Video Store Podcast. This week, I've curated a lineup of films that capture different aspects of Los Angeles: its humor, its struggles, its danger, and its intrigue. Whether you're a longtime fan of these movies or discovering them for the first time, I think they're worth your time. Here's what we're watching this week:L.A. Story (1991)Steve Martin stars in and wrote this quirky romantic comedy that doubles as a love letter to Los Angeles. It's full of surreal humor, like talking freeway signs, and it pokes fun at the city's obsession with image and trends. But it's also heartfelt, exploring how we connect with others in a place that can feel isolating. Keep an eye out for some great cameos, including Patrick Stewart as a hilariously serious maître d'. The film was shot all around L.A., including Griffith Park and Venice Beach, which really adds to its sense of place.Born in East L.A. (1987)Cheech Marin wrote, directed, and stars in this comedy about a Mexican-American man who gets mistakenly deported to Mexico. It's packed with laughs, but it also has a lot of heart as it explores cultural misunderstandings. Make sure to check out Paul Rodriguez and Daniel Stern both have memorable roles here, adding to the film's charm.To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)If you're into crime thrillers, this one's a must. Directed by William Friedkin (The Exorcist, The French Connection), it's a gritty and intense look at the darker side of Los Angeles. The film follows a Secret Service agent, played by William Petersen, as he becomes obsessed with catching a counterfeiter (Willem Dafoe). Friedkin's commitment to authenticity shows, especially in the car chases, which are some of the best ever put on film. The movie also features an amazing soundtrack by Wang Chung, which perfectly complements its tense, stylish vibe.L.A. Confidential (1997)Curtis Hanson's neo-noir is a masterpiece. Set in the 1950s, it dives into corruption, scandal, and ambition within the LAPD. The ensemble cast, including Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce, Kim Basinger, and Russell Crowe, delivers some of their best work. Basinger even won an Oscar for her performance. The screenplay, co-written by Hanson and Brian Helgeland, is a brilliant adaptation of James Ellroy's novel. The production design and costumes perfectly recreate the glamour and grit of post-war Los Angeles, making it as visually striking as it is narratively gripping.That's the lineup for this week. Each of these films captures something unique about Los Angeles, from its humor and charm to its danger and complexity. If you decide to check out any of these, let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by The Video Store Podcast, and we'll see you next time with more movies to add to your watchlist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.videostorepodcast.com
There are lies, affairs, copious pot-smoking, stolen memorabilia, Michael Douglas in a dressing gown, and a dead dog this week, as we watch Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys. But what do Mickey, Hannah and Jen make of it, 25 years on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On our inaugural episode of Tarantinoesque Film Review, The Reverend and his guest, Ryan Rebalkin (One More Round: Rocky Series Podcast) review and discuss Curtis Hanson's 1997 neo-noir crime film, “L.A. Confidential," to see if it deserves to be designated as a "Tarantinoesque" film. Listen To Ryan's Podcasts: One More Round: The Rocky Series Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-more-round-the-rocky-series-podcast/id1614091989 The Worst of the Best Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-worst-of-the-best-podcast/id1257600144 It's A Long Road: The Rambo Series Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-a-long-road-the-rambo-series-podcast/id1612195887 Become a member of The Church of Tarantino: Patreon: patreon.com/TheChurchofTarantino Follow us on our socials: Facebook / Instagram / X(Twitter) & Letterboxd: @ChurchOfQTPod Email: TheChurchOfTarantino@gmail.com We're also on the Rabbit Hole Podcast Network: https://rabbitholepodcasts.com/the-church-of-tarantino/
In this episode, Masie & Stuart return to the aisles of 2000's feminine cinema with the 2005 film adaptation of Jennifer Weiner's sibling drama novel In Her Shoes. Perusing the film's selection of pairs, our hosts discover a shockingly compelling family melodrama that thoughtfully tackles themes of mental illness and generational trauma in a way uncommon for other films of its era. Listen as our hosts discuss the film's compelling central sibling relationship as well as its weird 2000's beauty standards and portrayal of Toni Collette's character. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cinema_bones Follow Us on Social Media @ Cinema_Bones on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd and Cinema-Bones on Tumblr for podcast updates. Additional Reading/Sources: In Her Shoes - Screen Queens Retrospective Curtis Hanson NPR Interview
This week on the Erotic Thriller Club Steve Guttenberg wants to sleep with his bosses wife but also be a crime solving hero. Can he have his cake and bang it too?
Gay homosexuals Nick and Joseph discuss L.A. Confidential - a 1997 American neo-noir crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Curtis Hanson, starring Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe, Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger, and Danny DeVito. Additional topics include: -Jennifer Lopez's 1998 Vanity Fair interview -IG Stories -Erewhon's raw cinnamon roll -The deaths of Tony Todd and Quincy Jones Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FishJellyFilmReviews Want to send them stuff? Fish Jelly PO Box 461752 Los Angeles, CA 90046 Find merch here: https://fishjellyfilmreviews.myspreadshop.com/all Venmo @fishjelly Visit their website at www.fishjellyfilms.com Find their podcast at the following: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/fish-jelly Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/388hcJA50qkMsrTfu04peH Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fish-jelly/id1564138767 Find them on Instagram: Nick (@ragingbells) Joseph (@joroyolo) Fish Jelly (@fishjellyfilms) Find them on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/ragingbells/ https://letterboxd.com/joroyolo/ Nick and Joseph are both Tomatometer-approved critics at Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/nicholas-bell https://www.rottentomatoes.com/critics/joseph-robinson --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fish-jelly/support
Audra and Raymond are back from an unintentional sabbatical to discuss Neo Noir films from the 1990s. Not to be confused with “Erotic Thrillers,” Neo Noirs echo the first wave of Film Noir in both content and style. Certain American crime thrillers of the ‘40s and ‘50s were dubbed Film Noir by French critics for their similarities: dark subject matter (usually crime mixed with fateful romance), anti-heroes with confused morals, and stylistic use of shadows and low-key lighting. These were often B-movies and almost certainly featured a Femme Fatale to lure the hero down a dark moral alley. Her appeal and danger stemmed from her empowerment. Neo Noir films are intentionally made in this model, dating 1960s to nowsville. In the period of 1989 to early 2001, Neo Noirs surged, paying homage to the classics yet everything was more extreme: explicit sex and violence, and new moral dilemmas with a heightened focus on urban decay and consumerism. Join us as we discuss Michael Man's HEAT (1995), the Wachowskis' BOUND (1996), and Curtis Hanson's L.A. CONFIDENTIAL (1997). Note: we recorded this a couple of months ago. Since then, Audra's wrist has healed and she's had time to fall down the James Ellroy rabbit hole.
If L. A. Confidential (1997) were two degrees campier, it would seem like Dick Tracy–but Curtis Hanson made sure to capture the spirit of James Ellroy's novel while making its labyrinth plot understandable to viewers. Join us for a conversation about how the film examines the need for heroes yet seems to only offer them in a way to which the movies have made us accustomed. Sunlight may be the best disinfectant, but how much sunlight do we really want illuminating the institutions that hold society together? Do we want to live in Chinatown or on the set of Badge of Honor? If you haven't read James Ellroy's novel, you can find it here, as well as Steven Powell's new biography of James Ellroy, Love Me Fierce in Danger. You can also listen to Dan's interview with Steven Powell here on the New Books Network, as well as a conversation between Dan and Steven about L. A. Confidential on the page and screen. Follow us on X and Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Also check out Dan's new Substack site, Pages and Frames, for more film-related material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
If L. A. Confidential (1997) were two degrees campier, it would seem like Dick Tracy–but Curtis Hanson made sure to capture the spirit of James Ellroy's novel while making its labyrinth plot understandable to viewers. Join us for a conversation about how the film examines the need for heroes yet seems to only offer them in a way to which the movies have made us accustomed. Sunlight may be the best disinfectant, but how much sunlight do we really want illuminating the institutions that hold society together? Do we want to live in Chinatown or on the set of Badge of Honor? If you haven't read James Ellroy's novel, you can find it here, as well as Steven Powell's new biography of James Ellroy, Love Me Fierce in Danger. You can also listen to Dan's interview with Steven Powell here on the New Books Network, as well as a conversation between Dan and Steven about L. A. Confidential on the page and screen. Follow us on X and Letterboxd–and let us know what you'd like us to watch! Incredible bumper music by John Deley. Also check out Dan's new Substack site, Pages and Frames, for more film-related material. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
Paul and Erin review two films about vengeful stalkers out to destroy seemingly picture-perfect households: Martin Scorsese's pulpy 1991 drama CAPE FEAR, and Curtis Hanson's 1992 domestic thriller THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE. Music: "Stalkin'" by Duane Eddy
Hold your little one's close... as we take on the 1992 classic, Hand That Rocks the Cradle. Directed by Curtis Hanson, and Written by Amanda Silver. This thriller features the 1992 MTV Movie Award best actress Rebecca De Mornay, along with Julianne Moore (in her breakout role) as well as fan favorite Earnie Hudson, in a daring role!
Joe & Adam delve into L.A. Confidential, the Curtis Hanson directed adaptation of a story by James Ellroy. There's plenty of stars on show, including Rusty Crowe, Kim Basinger, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell and Kevin Spacey.
EPISODE #424-- We continue to celebrate Pride Month by going to. . . Canada? Huh. That can't be right. Anyways, we talk the Hitchcockian thriller THE SILENT PARTNER from Daryl Duke and Curtis Hanson, starring Elliot Gould and Christopher Plummer. It's properly sleezy-- just like us! We also talk the BAD BOYS saga (including the latest feature RIDE OR DIE), the BEVERLY HILLS COP saga (including the latest film, AXEL F), as well as the documentary GOODNIGHT, OPPY (2022), the Oscar-nominated AMERICAN FICTION (2023), MURIEL'S WEDDING (1994), and, finally, the insane and illegal RAP WORLD (2024). Big week for movies. And queer people. And Canada. Something for everybody. Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on Twitter @kislingtwits, on Bluesky at kislingconnection.bsky, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in "They Live Together." Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag (http://www.juliustanag.com) and Sef Joosten (http://spexdoodles.tumblr.com). The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!
“How well do you know yourself? How far would you go to get what you wanted?” “Bad Influence is a 1990 American psychological thriller film directed by Curtis Hanson starring Rob Lowe and James Spader.” Show Links Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCUzYCUouMA Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Influence_(film) Just Watch: https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/bad-influence Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@moviewavepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moviewavepod Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/moviewavepod/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/moviewavepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moviewavepod Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/moviewavepod Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/moviewavepod Intro/Outro Sample Credits “Aiwa CX-930 VHS VCR Video Cassette Recorder.wav” by Pixabay “Underwater Ambience” by Pixabay “waves crashing into shore parkdale beach” by Pixabay Movie Wave is a part of Pie Hat Productions.
Our exit today has us trying to finish up our follow up novel that we have been working on for the past 7 years. This week, we are discussing Wonder Boys, written by Steve Kloves based on the book by Michael Chabon and directed by Curtis Hanson. It also happens to be one of Tripp's favorite movies of all time. Along the way, Tripp and Ross get to discuss Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Robert Downey Jr., Gilmore Girls, 70s dad rock, lots of bizarre Spider-Man connections, and why people keep releasing Christmas movies in March. Theme music by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM.
The sixth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2000 features Josh's personal pick, Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys. Directed by Curtis Hanson from a screenplay by Steve Kloves (based on the Michael Chabon novel) and starring Michael Douglas, Tobey Maguire, Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr. and Katie Holmes, Wonder Boys was nominated for three Oscars and won one.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/wonder-boys-2000), David Ansen in Newsweek (https://www.newsweek.com/meaning-middle-age-162263), and A.O. Scott in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2000/02/23/movies/film-review-marijuana-manuscript-and-marriage-are-a-mess.html).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2000 installment, featuring our foreign film pick, Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
In honor of Mac's 35th birthday - We discuss one of our favorite movies growing up - '8 Mile'Directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Eminem, Kim Basinger & Brittany Murphy - '8 Mile' follows a young rapper in the Detroit area, struggling with every aspect of his life; he wants to make it big but his friends and foes make this odyssey of rap harder than it may seem.Does the movie hold up? Where were you in 2002? How satisfying is the ending?We also discuss hot chicken, freeze pops & MUCH MORE!Join the conversation on social media - @MACandGUpodcast
The fifth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 2000 features our documentary pick, Agnes Varda's The Gleaners and I. Directed by and featuring Agnes Varda, The Gleaners and I is considered one of the greatest documentaries of all time.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Ebert (https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-gleaners-and-i-2001), Kevin Thomas in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-apr-06-ca-47419-story.html), and Stephanie Zacharek in Salon (https://www.salon.com/2001/03/08/gleaners/).Visit https://www.awesomemovieyear.com for more info about the show.Make sure to like Awesome Movie Year on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear and follow us on Twitter @AwesomemoviepodYou can find Jason online at http://goforjason.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Twitter @JHarrisComedyYou can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/ and on Twitter @signalbleedYou can find our producer David Rosen's Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod and the Popcorn & Puzzle Pieces Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/piecingpod.You can also follow us all on Letterboxd to keep up with what we've been watching at goforjason, signalbleed and bydavidrosen.Subscribe on Patreon to support the show and get access to exclusive content from Awesome Movie Year, plus fellow podcasts Piecing It Together and All Rice No Beans, and music by David Rosen: https://www.patreon.com/bydavidrosenAll of the music in the episode is by David Rosen. Find more of his music at https://www.bydavidrosen.comPlease like, share, rate and comment on the show and this episode, and tune in for the next 2000 installment, featuring Josh's personal pick, Curtis Hanson's Wonder Boys.
This week Justin and I tackle Curtis Hanson's BAD INFLUENCE!Los Angeles marketing analyst Michael Boll (James Spader) struggles with insecurity despite his successes -- until he meets a mysterious man, Alex (Rob Lowe), who promises to help him gain confidence. However, Alex's guidance becomes toxic when he introduces Michael to sex, drugs and crime. When Michael's life begins collapsing, he comes to realize that his mentor is a sociopath. Is it too late, or can Michael escape Alex's sinister web of machinations?Be sure to subscribe on your favorite pod platform and our YOUTUBE channel!Visit thecultworthy.comVisit https://www.themoviewire.comVideo: https://www.youtube.com/@back2thebalcony
**THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FULL SPOILERS** We're back from our unplanned hiatus to discuss James Ellroy's sprawling neo-noir about the sprawling city of Los Angeles, "L.A. Confidential." Later adapted into a film by Curtis Hanson in 1997, "L.A. Confidential" takes place in 1950s Los Angeles, where three policemen, each with a distinct brand of justice, cross paths after a deadly massacre takes place at a Hollywood diner. This story has everything you could want from a gritty noir - dames, murder, mystery - combined with the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood. But be careful; behind all that glitz and glam lies a dark underbelly that swallows people whole.... #LAConfidential #CurtisHanson #RussellCrowe #GuyPearce #KevinSpacey #KimBasinger #DannyDeVito #JamesCromwell #DavidStrathairn #BrianHelgeland #Noir #movieAdaptation #1997 #Booktoscreen #Titanic #FilmisLitPod #bookvsmovie #bookworm #LosAngeles #1950s #detectivestory #murdermystery #dirtycops
This week the boys discuss ‘Dune 2' a week after digesting Denis Villeneuve's epic film, we offer a few brief Oscars thoughts, then head back to film school for ‘Adaptation': Films of 2002. They discuss Charlie Kaufman writing himself into his script, Spike Jonze blessing the script during the filming of ‘Being John Malkovich'- How did he have time to read a script while directing a movie??- John's close connection to Jonathan Demme's former producing partner, Jeff's college essay on the film, Brad Pitt's self-tape for the Chris Cooper role, Meryl Streep winning an AARP award, Nic Cage giving his two best performances, and whether or not Dave thinks the film is crap. We drink beer and keep it positive! Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro + ‘Dune 2'; 17:52 Oscars Reflections; 22:05 2002 in Film + ‘Adaptation'; 01:10:37 What You Been Watching?; 01:16:19 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Timotheé Chalomet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Hans Zimmer, Stellan Skarsgård, Charlotte Rampling, Léa Seydeux, Christopher Walken, Dave Bautista, Florence Pugh, Roger Yuan, Frank Herbert, Greig Fraser, Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage, Brian Dennehy, Chris Cooper, Susan Orlean, Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Malkovich, Spike Jonze, Judy Greer, Curtis Hanson, David O'Russell, Litefoot, Doug Jones. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: The Lion King, Pivot, Ross, Friends, Couch, NASA, Killers of the Flower Moon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Martin Scorcese, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemmons, David Ellison, David Zazlav, Al Jolson, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, The Crown: Season 6 part 2, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, The Weekend, Clifford Odets, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, 101 Dalmatians, The Parent Trap, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike.
Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the Canuxploitation bank heist thriller The Silent Partner (1978), written by Curtis Hanson and starring Elliott Gould. https://swampflix.com/2024/01/21/swampflixs-top-10-films-of-2023/ 00:00 Welcome 01:38 Swampflix's Top 10 Films of 2023 16:16 Total Recall (1990) 19:01 Minority Report (2002) 23:20 The Not-So-New 52 24:07 Earth Girls are Easy (1988) 28:00 The Prince of Pennsylvania (1988) 31:38 Soy Cuba (1964) 34:04 The Cranes are Flying (1957) 37:57 The Book of Clarence (2024) 42:11 Robot Dreams (2024) 45:09 Destroy All Neighbors (2024) 49:00 The Beekeeper (2024) 55:38 The Silent Partner (1978)
The boys are back, ready for whiskey, beer and movies! After briefly discussing John and Elizabeth's wedding and catching up on some quick Oscar nominations highlights, John gives a mini review of THE IRON CLAW, Jeff and Dave gripe, then we head into our featured segment: 1997 + LA Confidential. We highlight the highs of the 1997 film year, world events, and then get into a deep discussion about Curtis Hanson's incredible Neo-noir, filmed bright like a gossip column, and acted with masterful perfection. The movie is streaming on Netflix. Grab some beer and join us! Find all of our Socials at: https://linktr.ee/theloveofcinema. Our phone number is 646-484-9298, it accepts texts or voice messages. 0:00 Intro, Gripes + THE IRON CLAW Mini Review; 20:52 1997 + LA CONFIDENTIAL; 01:03:46 What You Been Watching? Additional Cast/Crew: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Kate Beckinsale, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, James Cromwell, David Straithairn, Jerry Goldsmith, James Ellroy, Brian Helgeland. Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Calum Turner, Sean Durkin. Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ Dasein on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dasein/1637517407 Additional Tags: Oscars, Academy Awards, Los Angeles, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, The Holiday, The Crown: Season 6 part 2, Napoleon, Ferrari, Beer, Scotch, The Weekend, Clifford Odets, Travis Scott, U2, Apple, Apple Podcasts, 101 Dalmatians, The Parent Trap, Switzerland, West Side Story, Wikipedia, Australia, Queensland, Melbourne, Indonesia, Java, Jakarta, Bali, Guinea, The British, England, The SEC, Ronald Reagan, Stock Buybacks, Marvel, MCU, DCEU, Film, Movies, Southeast Asia, The Phillippines, Vietnam, America, The US, Academy Awards, WGA Strike, SAG-AFTRA, SAG Strike.
Jason Thompson is our resident expert on crime author James Ellroy. So it surprises no one when he leapt at the chance to join Dennis to discuss Curtis Hanson's critically-acclaimed “L.A. Confidential” from 1997. This muscular, exquisitely crafted thriller about celebrity, crime and police corruption not only pays homage to classic noir of the 40's and 50's, but confidently earns its place alongside it. Life is good in Los Angeles, it's paradise on Earth...that's what they tell you, anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The First Part in our Stuck at School Trilogy High above the mucky-muck, castle made of clouds There sits Tobey boy sitting oh so proudly Not much to say when you're high above the mucky-muck. I'd like to continue the show notes in such a fashion but it would be disrespectful to Curtis Hanson's impressive followup to the all-time classic L.A. CONFIDENTIAL. To do so he needed more than just one Wonder Boy by casting a great ensemble that includes Frances McDormand, Robert Downey Jr, Rip Torn, Katie Holmes and Michael Douglas as one of the title characters in the Michael Chabon adaptation of WONDER BOYS. Oh, and also Tobey Maguire. Enjoy (as much as you can with Mr. Maguire present.) We hope you join us by supporting our Patreon Movie Book Club episodes and not deciding to read! Threads/Instagram/Facebook: @trilogyintheory Letterboxd: @projectingfilm & @webistrying Artwork by: @nasketchs Find out more at https://trilogyintheory.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
A bonus episode this week as Liam is joined by film producer Gaylyn Fraiche! Gaylyn started her career as an assistant to Curtis Hanson on THE RIVER WILD. On this episode, she tells us sorts of stories from the set, how working on this movie has shaped her career, and the time Curtis Hanson, Meryl Streep, and David Strathairn asked what she thought of a scene.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
For this episode, Phil and Liam are joined by special guest Blake Howard, film podcaster extraordinaire and the disruptive innovator behind One Heat Minute productions, to discuss the 1994 action-thriller THE RIVER WILD.Married couple Gail and Tom Hartman (Meryl Streep and David Strathairn) are in the middle of a relationship crisis and on the verge of separation, when they take their young son Roarke (Joseph Mazello) on a whitewater rafting trip. However, their vacation turns into a nightmare when they encounter Wade and Terry (Kevin Bacon and John C. Reilly), two criminals on the lam, who take the family hostage and force them to aid their escape through the notoriously treacherous Idaho rapids.This is a hugely significant film for multiple reasons. Not only was it one of the first major action movies of the era to have a female lead, but that lead happened to be none other than Meryl Streep! The guys start by discussing the film's ‘Die Hard DNA', and debate whether it's actually closer in spirit to DIE HARD or DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE. They also talk about where this movie fits in among the popular 90s subgenre of ‘yuppie in peril' thrillers, and discuss director Curtis Hanson's eclectic filmography, along with his mastery of suspense and tension. They talk about the gravitas that Meryl Streep brings to this fast-paced ‘divorce drama', and expound the virtues of David Strathairn, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly, Joseph Mazello and Benjamin Bratt. They dig into what the film is really saying about family dynamics, and how it was ahead of the curve with its exploration of concepts such as gaslighting, toxic masculinity and micro-aggressions. The guys then take their raft down the L.A. river to get to the ‘Die Hard Oscars', before Blake and Liam go mano-a-mano in the ‘Double Jeopardy Trivia Quiz'! THE RIVER WILD trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWew8lWYhtIAt the time of release, THE RIVER WILD is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu, Redbox, Direct TV, Spectrum TV and all the usual platforms.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/die-hard-on-a-blank/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
EPISODE #975 ROCK JOURNALIST HARVEY KUBERNIK ON THE ROLLING STONES Richard welcomes music historian/Rock Journalist Harvey Kubernik who wrote d the introduction to a new collection of photographs and essays, "The Rolling Stones: Icons." He discusses his own personal history with the individual members of the group as well as the legendary band's history and legacy. GUEST: Harvey Kubernik is the author of 19 books, including "Canyon Of Dreams: The Magic And The Music Of Laurel Canyon" and "Turn Up The Radio! Rock, Pop and Roll In Los Angeles 1956-1972." Sterling/Barnes and Noble in 2018 published Harvey and Kenneth Kubernik's "The Story Of The Band: From Big Pink To The Last Waltz." For summer 2021 the duo has written a multi-narrative book on Jimi Hendrix for the publisher. Otherworld Cottage Industries in July 2020 published Harvey's 508-page book, "Docs That Rock, Music That Matters," featuring Harvey's interviews with D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus, Albert Maysles, Murray Lerner, Morgan Neville, Curtis Hanson, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Andrew Loog Oldham, Dick Clark, Ray Manzarek, Travis Pike, Allan Arkush, and David Leaf, among others. Harvey is active in the music documentary and TV/film world. In 2020 Kubernik served as Consultant on "Laurel Canyon: A Place In Time" documentary directed by Alison Ellwood which debuted in 2020 on the EPIX/MGM television channel. Kubernik's writings are in several book anthologies, most notably "The Rolling Stone Book Of The Beats" and "Drinking With Bukowski." WEBSITE: https://www.otherworldcottageindustries.com/KUBERNIK'SCORNER.html BOOKS: The Rolling Stones: Icons Jimi Hendrix: Voodoo Child DOCS THAT ROCK, MUSIC THAT MATTERS 1967: A Complete Rock Music History of the Summer of Love Turn Up the Radio!: Rock, Pop, and Roll in Los Angeles 1956 1972 BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/
This week we cover Curtis Hanson's ode to 50s-era Hollywood with "L.A. Confidential." We discuss the scandal of hiring two hardly known Australians in the lead roles as well as the long path to getting this film made. We then unravel the mysteries of "L.A. Confidential" by going through the plot of the film. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of delightful double bills.Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44
This week I am joined by my pal PATRICK of THE VINTAGE VIDEO PODCAST. We discuss the shamefully underseen Canadian Classic THE SILENT PARTNER directed by Daryl Duke and written by Curtis Hanson. What a perfect way to kick off the Christmas Season - as in Christopher Plumber playing a violent psychopath dressed as Santa Claus!Try NOM NOM TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKejMMH3kG31Hc8ShXDUV0BWMSign up for Zencaster TODAY! https://zen.ai/Ax2lLiOypAMyn_rp4eoKemgLq-YYFcUzPdCT19xZh1EOFFER CODES: cultworthyVisit thecultworthy.comVisit Vintage Video @ https://vintagevideopodcast.com/
The year is 2000 and Brad Garoon and Jake Ziegler have swapped movie recommendations, resulting in wildly varying degrees of satisfaction. Jake asked Brad to watch Wonder Boys, Curtis Hanson's charming film about Michael Douglas getting a third (or perhaps fourth or fifth) chance at love (with Frances McDormand) if he can only get over his bad habits and help his misfit friends and students. Said circle of friends is played by Robert Downey Jr., Tobey Maguire, and Katie Holmes. They talk about the terrific cameos present, Douglas's rare turn as a nicer guy, and where this ranks in Downey and Maguire's filmographies. Brad then assigns Jake Bring It On, and Jake isn't happy about it. They discuss how Peyton Reed's movie fails when compared to other high school snapshots of the era, and how Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst don't "bring" the level of quality we've come to expect of them. Can you guess which scene Brad thinks belongs in Tommy Wiseau's the Room? Other movies discussed in this episode: The Last Detail (1973), Wall Street (1987), Clueless (1995), Election (1999), GAEA Girls (2000), Princes and Princesses (2000), Almost Famous (2000), Keeping the Faith (2000), Shadow of the Vampire (2000), High Fidelity (2000), The Contender (2000), Memento (2000), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Best in Show (2000), Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), You Can Count on Me (2000), Requiem for a Dream (2000), Castaway (2000), The Emperor's New Groove (2000), Traffic (2000), Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015), The Edge of Seventeen (2016), Eighth Grade (2018), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), Bottoms (2023).
This week, we head south of the border with Curtis Hanson's 1983 sex comedy Losin' It.
The logical endpoint of Film Noir, Curtis Hanson's L.A. Confidential stands apart as a buffet of Noir tropes devoured by a masterful cast. It serves as the ultimate movie of its genre, mashing together institutional corruption, prostitution, drugs, the seedy Hollywood underbelly, racism, and ethical policing. Upon re-viewing, Richard, Thorin, and Monte agree that it must be one of the most criminally underrated movies and possibly deserving a place on lists of the 100 best films of all-time. They discuss the intricate interplay between the three leading actors, played by Russell Crowe, Guy Pierce, and Kevin Spacey, the superb location scouting and cinematography, the intelligent complexities of the plot, and more.
We're going back to the 1950s (well…the 1990s…) and we're going back to L.A. for the last time this season to discuss the Curtis Hanson masterpiece “L.A. Confidential”. Join Britt, Joey, and Adam as they discuss ensemble casts of the 1990s, variations from the James Ellroy novel (and what a s**t he is), and all things technical (the cinematography, production design, and score get some specific love). Also, this week Joey recommends “Transformers: Rise of the Beast” (currently on Paramount +), Adam recommends another Curtis Hanson film “Wonder Boys”(currently on Paramount + & Hoopla), and Britt recommends “Hard Boiled” (available to rent on Prime). You can listen to us on Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, & Google Play. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, & Facebook at facebook.com/1001by1. You can send us an email at 1001by1@gmail.com. Intro/Outro music is “Bouncy Gypsy Beats” by John Bartmann.
This week, author of Love Me Fierce In Danger: The Life of James Ellroy, Steven Powell, joins the guys to talk about the 1997 Ellroy adaptation "L.A. Confidential", directed by Curtis Hanson. Everyone is drinking cocktails so get your mixers and little umbrellas ready as we take you through the history and mystery of the City of Angels, better known as, Los Angeles. On the qt and very hush, hush...
linktr.ee/CatchingUpOnCinema This month is “Action August” at Catching Up On Cinema! All month long, we'll be reviewing high concept action thrillers that involve environmental gimmicks in some fashion. This week, Kyle returns to the podcast to help Trevor review Curtis Hanson's, The River Wild (1994)! An excellent wilderness adventure-thriller set on a raging river, The River Wild (1994) is headlined by Meryl Streep, and also features Kevin Bacon as a terrific villain. Follow us on Instagram @catchinguponcinema Follow us on Twitter @CatchingCinema
Stephen and Parker reminisce about losing it, and about Woody (Tom Cruise) LOSIN' IT to Kathy (Shelley Long) in Curtis Hanson's splashy, sixties take on Tijuana. Hosted by Stephen Kuhn + Parker Smith Produced by Sam Robinson Theme song vocals by Stephen Kuhn with music by Trevor Dowdy Show Art designed by Jaime Justen https://www.WeMadeItForTom.com everywhere as @WeMadeItForTom --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wemadeitfortom/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wemadeitfortom/support
It's the return of One Trashy Summer! After her disgraced husband commits suicide which results in a late-term miscarriage, the embittered widow embarks on a mission of misguided vengeance against a woman and her family. Directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Amanda Silver. Starring Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson and Julianne Moore. FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD - Zach1983 & MattCrosby Thank you so much for listening! E-mail address: greatestpod@gmail.com Please follow the show on Twitter: @GreatestPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Podbean This week's recommendations: I Think You Should Leave (Season 3 now streaming on Netflix)
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