Podcast appearances and mentions of David Fincher

American film director

  • 3,719PODCASTS
  • 6,308EPISODES
  • 1h 8mAVG DURATION
  • 1DAILY NEW EPISODE
  • Oct 31, 2025LATEST
David Fincher

POPULARITY

20172018201920202021202220232024

Categories



Best podcasts about David Fincher

Show all podcasts related to david fincher

Latest podcast episodes about David Fincher

La Nuit Des Sorties
LES NEWS : Le FLOP de KAAMELOTT ? Le méchant de MAN OF TOMMOROW, STAR WARS par DAVID FINCHER

La Nuit Des Sorties

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 43:03


Bienvenue dans ce 81ème épisode de LDNS ! LDNS, c'est quoi ?Ce sont les initiales de LA NUIT DES SORTIES mais aussi de LES NEWS DE LA SEMAINE, LNDS c'est le format news de la nuit des sorties.Disney, Netflix, Warner, Paramount, Universal, on analyse l'actualité de l'industrie du cinéma sous toutes ces coutures !Au programme :Infos Warner/HBO (MAN OF TOMMOROW, RACHAT PARAMOUNT…): 0:00Infos Marvel/Disney (HAWKEYE S2, STAR WARS par DAVID FINCHER…): 18:36Infos Plateformes (JAMES BOND, TRANSFORMERS X GIJOE…): 27:25Les autres trucs (TAYLOR SHERIDAN, STEVEN SPIELBERG…): 37:04Chronique Box-Office !: 39:39Acast: https://shows.acast.com/650efd10f66c690011960c1aSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UydxAKx8fGt2v8dHbPtLUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-nuit-des-sorties/id1709018669Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/fr/show/1000297301Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaNuitDesSortiesTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lanuitdessortiesTwitter/X: https://x.com/LanuitdesortiesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/lanuitdessorties.bsky.socialTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@la.nuit.des.sorties Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

InSession Film Podcast
Episode 660: Movies for Halloween

InSession Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 80:25


This week on the InSession Film Podcast, with spooky season upon us, we discuss our Top 5 movies for Halloween! We also discuss the latest Star Wars/Soderbergh update, Spike Jonze possibly coming back and Netflix sending David Fincher's new movie into theaters next year. Big thanks to ISF writer James Williams for filling in for Brendan on this episode! - Opening Banter (0:30) - Star Wars / Steven Soderbergh (3:51) - Spike Jonze (13:51) - David Fincher / Netflix (17:43) - Best Supporting Actor Race (26:38) - Top 5 Hangout Movies (38:09) Visit https://insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Visit this episode's sponsor: koffeekult.com - Get 15% OFF with the code: ISF25 Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content! Follow us on Twitter! @InSessionFilm | @RealJDDuran | @BrendanJCassidy

Star Wars Sessions
DAVID FINCHER Almost Made a Star Wars? Plus Interview with Hasbro's CHRIS REIFF // #316

Star Wars Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 67:49


We're discussing the news that DAVID FINCHER wanted to create a Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Lucasfilm said 'no thanks mate' (...another defunct Star Wars film coming out of the woodwork!?). Later, we talk about the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: A New Hope on IMAX, and interview Chris Reiff from Hasbro about the latest figure announcements LIVE from MCM London Comic Con. We also answer a very cheeky Patreon question...Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
STAR WARS: Fincher Movie? Ben Solo Film Fallout!

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 34:14 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- David Fincher had a movie idea?- The Ben Solo movie was green lit before it was cancelled?- Listener emails SUPPORT JON JUSTICE: https://ko-fi.com/jonjusticeOr PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

The Weekly Planet
598 Cancelled Kylo Ren Movie & Gen V Season 2

The Weekly Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 96:47


HUGE week for corporate nonsense. Just unbelievably bad decision. We're talking one company buys another company with Warner Brothers officially up for sale, the low low price that the James Bond rights sold for and Bob Iger stepping in to stop a Star Wars Kylo Ren solo movie at Disney. Plus we talk Batman and Darkseid updates in the DCU, a Transformers/GI: Joe animated series in the style of Invincible, Gev V Season 2 and more! Thanks for listeningNew bonus let's play video out now! Entire back catalogue also available now with let's play videos, exclusive pods, Q&As, ad-free feeds and early access on bigsandwich.coMaso on Two in the Think Tank Episode 500: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZ2TvELVDe4Maso on The Mish & Zach Podcast for Two Eps: https://www.youtube.com/@mishandzachPLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start07:21 First Batman Movie in New DCU13:02 James Gunn on Darkseid Possibilities15:26 Warner Bros Officially For Sale26:36 What's Happening with James Bond29:47 Cancelled Kylo Ren Star Wars Movie Details39:44 David Fincher's TROS Sequel Pitch41:09 Energon Series Announced (GI Joe, Transformers, Void Rivals)45:08 Gen V Season 2 Full Season and Full Spoiler Review59:41 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:09:05 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The 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.

The Next Reel Presents: Movies We Like
Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth on Blade Runner

The Next Reel Presents: Movies We Like

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 48:07 Transcription Available


“All those moments will be lost in time... like tears in rain.”A Legacy of Light and ShadowCinematographer Jeff Cronenweth joins Movies We Like hosts Andy Nelson and Pete Wright to explore Ridley Scott's groundbreaking 1982 film Blade Runner. As the son of the film's original cinematographer Jordan Cronenweth, Jeff brings a unique perspective on both the technical achievements and lasting influence of this sci-fi noir masterpiece. With his recent work on Tron: Ares hitting theaters, Cronenweth reflects on how Blade Runner continues to inspire filmmakers and cinematographers four decades later.From early experiences on film sets with his father to becoming David Fincher's go-to cinematographer on films like Fight Club, The Social Network, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Cronenweth has built a career focused on visual storytelling that serves character and narrative. He describes his approach as seeking human stories within any genre, whether period drama or science fiction. His transition from film to digital cinematography reflects broader industry changes, while maintaining his commitment to thoughtful, story-driven imagery.The conversation explores how Blade Runner created its influential neo-noir aesthetic with remarkably limited technical resources, including just three xenon lights for its iconic beam effects and borrowed neon lights from Francis Ford Coppola's One from the Heart set. Cronenweth shares insights into the film's production challenges and creative solutions, from practical lighting techniques to Ridley Scott's visionary production design. The discussion examines how the film balances its high-concept science fiction premise with intimate character moments, creating a template for genre storytelling that continues to resonate. Cronenweth also offers perspective on the various cuts of the film and its 2017 sequel.Through this engaging conversation, Cronenweth illuminates not just the technical mastery behind Blade Runner, but its enduring impact on cinema. His unique connection to the film through his father, combined with his own distinguished career, offers viewers fresh insights into this landmark work of science fiction and its continuing influence on visual storytelling.

Soldiers of Cinema - Exploring the Works and Philosophies of filmmaker Werner Herzog
Zodiac (2007) – Film Analysis | Soldiers of Cinema

Soldiers of Cinema - Exploring the Works and Philosophies of filmmaker Werner Herzog

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 70:57


ZodiacHosts: Clark Coffey & Cullen McFaterDirected by David Fincher, Zodiac is a mystery thriller that has the elements of both a newspaper and a police procedural film. The film tells the story of the Zodiac Killer, a serial killer who terrorized Sand Francisco in the 1960-1970's and was never caught by police. As always, Clark and Cullen discuss their personal experiences with the film and breakdown nearly every element of it in a thorough deep five into one of Fincher's best films.Subscribe to Soldiers of Cinema for honest, wide-ranging conversations on film, from cult favorites to award-winners - with two filmmakers, decades apart.TrailerDirector: David FincherStarring:Jake GyllenhaalMark RuffaloAnthony EdwardsSocials:FacebookTwitterInstagram

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast
#231 over The Hunt for Ben Solo, Splinter Cell & It: Chapter One

Nerd Culture - A Gamekings Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 83:33


In Nerd Culture #231 duiken we diep in de galaxy far, far away, letterlijk én figuurlijk. Adam Driver onthult dat hij samen met Steven Soderbergh een Kylo Ren-film pitchte die door Disney werd afgewezen, terwijl Jim Carrey bijna de rol van Jack Sparrow speelde in Pirates of the Caribbean. Daarnaast bespreken we de toekomst van Star Wars (inclusief een on hold gezette Rey-film en Finchers bijna-project), de komst van een Horizon Zero Dawn-film in 2027, en het bizarre nieuws dat Netflix, Amazon en Apple interesse hebben om Warner Bros over te nemen.Verder checken we nieuwe trailers van Devil in Disguise, Predator: Badlands en Pluribus, plus een crossover tussen Transformers en G.I. Joe. En ja — er zijn zelfs SpongeBob-sneakers. Het wordt weer een aflevering vol filmnieuws, nostalgie, en een flinke dosis nerdy verwondering.Disney wees The Hunt for Ben Solo afIn een alternatieve galaxy far, far away hadden we misschien een Star Wars-film gekregen van Adam Driver en Steven Soderbergh. In een interview met AP onthulde Driver dat hij samen met Soderbergh en scenarist Scott Z. Burns twee jaar werkte aan een script getiteld The Hunt for Ben Solo. De film zou zich afspelen na The Rise of Skywalker en draaien om Ben Solo's zoektocht naar verlossing.Lucasfilm zou enthousiast zijn geweest over het plan, maar Disney trok uiteindelijk de stekker eruit. Volgens Driver zagen Bob Iger en Alan Bergman “niet hoe Ben Solo nog kon leven.” Een gemiste kans, want volgens de acteur was het “één van de vetste scripts” waar hij ooit aan meewerkte. In de podcast bespreken we waarom juist dit project fans had kunnen verzoenen met de sequel-trilogie — en of Disney te bang is geworden om risico's te nemen met Star Wars.Jim Carrey als Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean?Voordat Johnny Depp zijn iconische rol als Captain Jack Sparrow kreeg, was niemand minder dan Jim Carrey in beeld voor Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Producent Jerry Bruckheimer en regisseur Gore Verbinski zagen in hem de perfecte mix van humor en charisma om Disney's nieuwe piratenfilm te dragen. In de vroege jaren 2000 was Carrey immers een gegarandeerde box office-hit.Maar Carrey sloeg het aanbod af om te werken aan Bruce Almighty, wat uiteindelijk ook een enorm succes werd. Volgens insiders zou zijn versie van Jack Sparrow een meer cartooneske, over-the-top piratenheld zijn geweest — meer Bugs Bunny dan Keith Richards. Uiteindelijk koos Disney voor Johnny Depp, wiens excentrieke interpretatie de film naar miljardenstatus katapulteerde. In de podcast bespreken we hoe anders Pirates of the Caribbean eruit had gezien met Jim Carrey aan het roer… en of dat misschien beter was geweest.Timestamps:00:00:00 Nerd Culture #23100:00:14 Kunst van een kijker00:03:40 Volgende Nerd Culture Watchparty00:05:45 Wat hebben we gekeken/gelezen/geluisterd?00:07:00 Splinter Cell00:10:37 IT: Chapter One00:18:01 Gen V00:21:12 9-1-1: Nashville (helaas nog niet)00:24:12 Devil in Disguise Trailer00:27:34 Horizon Zero Dawn-film komt in 202700:35:48 Jim Carrey bijna Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean00:42:01 Netflix, Amazon & Apple azen op Warner Bros00:48:35 Adam Driver's afgewezen Kylo Ren-film00:52:48 David Fincher's geannuleerde Star Wars-project00:54:50 Rey-film tijdelijk on hold00:56:00 Winstgevendheid Star Wars eindelijk onthuld00:59:28 Predator: Badlands Trailer01:02:27 Transformers X G.I. Joe crossover?01:05:58 SpongeBob-sneakers voor Huey01:08:00 First look: ‘A dude playing a dude who's acting another dude'01:11:12 John Lithgow als Dumbledore01:14:20 Nieuwe NECA Turtle-figurines voor Halloween01:20:54 Pluribus Trailer

The Making Of
"Fight Club" Cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth ASC on his Career, Working with David Fincher, Shooting "Tron: Ares," & More

The Making Of

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 59:59


In this episode, we welcome two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth, ASC. Jeff has shot films including Fight Club, One Hour Photo, The Social Network, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Hitchcock, Gone Girl, Being the Ricardos, and Tron: Ares. In our chat, Jeff shares his origin story, experiences working with David Fincher — and all about his latest movie, Tron: Ares. He also offers extensive insights and recommendations for today's cinematographers and filmmakers.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:UDC-4K: More than just an average 12G-SDI and HDMI up/down/cross converterAJA's newest Mini-Converter boasts powerful 12G-SDI and HDMI 2.0 I/O, 4K/UltraHD/2K/HD scaling, frame sync, frame rate conversion, and more. Unlocking an expansive range of conversion possibilities, UDC-4K enables teams to get disparate sources into a common format and timing reference. Explore how UDC-4K solves some of the most common production and post challenges.TMO Presents…The Making Of “Halloween”: An Exclusive Evening with Dean Cundey, ASC, CSCWed., Oct. 29 | Los AngelesJoin us in-person for a conversation with legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey, ASC, CSC as he discusses his work on this landmark horror film!ZEISS Cinema Showroom | 5:00 - 8:00pm PDTFree Tickets hereNext-Gen DIY Storage, UnleashedThe OWC Express 1M2 80G delivers over 6000 MB/s real-world performance using the latest USB4 v2 (80 Gb/s) interface, with Thunderbolt 5 compatibility for next-gen workflows. Choose a ready-to-run or DIY enclosure—upgradeable to 8 TB using NVMe M.2 SSDs. Its passive heatsink design ensures silent, consistent speeds, all in a bus-powered, palm-sized form factor. Explore hereVimeo Chicago Event:Wed., Oct. 29 • Siskel Film CenterA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary!6:30pm Doors7:30-9pm Films + commentary 9-10:30pm Reception (complimentary drinks + bites)Free tickets hereIntroducing Ninja TX:Introducing Ninja TX, the all-new addition to the Ninja family. It's equipped with 12G-SDI and HDMI, so now you can monitor & record from any pro camera to ultra-fast CFexpress media or external USB-C storage. You also get built in Wi-Fi for C2C workflows and AirGluTM timecode for multicam projects, all in a lightweight, compact 5-inch form factor. Atomos Ninja TX is available for pre-order for only $999 at Videoguys.com. Learn more herePodcast Rewind:Oct. 2025 - Ep. 100…Advertise in “The Making Of” and reach 250,000 filmmakers, TV production pros, and content creators every week. For more info, email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe

The Reel Rejects
The Sequels We NEVER Got But Should Have! (Marvel, DC, Star Wars, & Horror)

The Reel Rejects

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 191:00


THE GREATEST SEQUELS NEVER MADE! Dive into the ultimate "what if" rabbit hole with Reel Rejects' Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau as they unpack cancelled sequels and unmade movies that could've rewritten Hollywood history! From Kylo Ren's scrapped Star Wars solo film and David Fincher's dark Star Wars vision to epic follow-ups like Alita: Battle Angel 2, The Amazing Spider-Man 3 with Andrew Garfield's Sinister Six showdown, and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4 featuring Vulture and Anne Hathaway's Black Cat— these abandoned movie sequels had killer plots, A-list talent, and game-changing concepts that got shelved for good (or bad) reasons.In this unmade movies deep dive, we break down Darren Aronofsky's gritty Batman: Year One, Neill Blomkamp's District 10, Dredd 2 with Judge Death, Edge of Tomorrow 2: Live Die Repeat and Repeat, the terrifying E.T. 2: Nocturnal Fears, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, The Godfather Part IV with Leo DiCaprio as young Sonny, Gremlins 3 in Vegas, Joel Schumacher's Batman Unchained, the wild Jurassic Park 4 dino-human hybrids, Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol. 3, Man of Steel 2 with Brainiac and Supergirl, the original Matrix 4 pitch, The Nice Guys 2, Roger Rabbit 2: Who Discovered Roger Rabbit, Tim Burton's Batman 3, Tim Miller's Deadpool 2, David Fincher's World War Z 2, and Zack Snyder's Justice League sequels complete with Darkseid, Knightmare timelines, and a Bruce Kent epilogue! Follow Coy Jandreau:  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast
Bob Iger Killed Ben Solo Again! Will Adam Driver Return to Star Wars?

The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 100:11


Adam Driver sent shockwaves through the galaxy this week, revealing he and director Steven Soderbergh pitched a fully scripted Star Wars movie ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo' to Disney that was rejected by Bob Iger and Alan Bergman. James Baney returns to the base to discuss this massive story that has left many Star Wars fans stunned. But what, there's more? David Fincher also had a movie tossed by the Disney execs? We'll also hear from YOU as we read your responses to this news in #ResistanceTransmissions, plus Aaron Pierre checks in from the set of Starfighter! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for listening to our show and supporting our podcast!

Park Views With Brad Hughes
The Hunt For Ben Solo's Profitability

Park Views With Brad Hughes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 47:23


Episode 411! https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk This week's episode is mostly about the recent news from Adam Driver himself about the failed "Hunt for Ben Solo". Why would Bob Iger say no to this?  David Fincher was close to creating a post Episode 9 movie as well that fell through.  When Brad returns, we will do our Top 3 Changes to The Original Trilogy! Thank you for listening! https://lnk.bio/Jeditalk

Ca me fait penser
Ca me fait penser. Episode 14: Le Coeur Révélateur (entre folie et poésie)

Ca me fait penser

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 19:22


Un dangereux criminel confesse son crime et tente, par son récit détaillé, de prouver au lecteur qu'il n'est pas fou... Meilleur moyen de confirmer l'étendue de sa folie? On va parler Folie, poésie et alignement de l'être. Envie de venir y penser avec moi?Idée originale Amélie Damelincourt.Musique originale de John LKL.Visuel Clotilde Philippe.ça me fait penser, lire, regarder (et même écouter):Florence Foresti, Je ne suis pas folle vous savez, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqhzZYq0rVELe seigneur des anneaux, TolkienDahmer, Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan (2022, Netflix)Mindhunter, David Fincher, Liz Hannah, Mark Winemaker (2017, Netflix)Making a Murderer, 2018 NetflixPlaton, La RépubliqueEdgar Poe, sa vie, son œuvre, étude psychanalytique, préfacé par Freud, Marie BonaparteHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Movie Trivia Schmoedown
James Gunn Addresses A Potential Exit From DC Studios?!

Movie Trivia Schmoedown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 107:17


James Gunn Seemingly Addresses A Potential Exit From DC Studios! On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest reports surrounding James Gunn and the future of DC Studios following Warner Bros. Discovery's sale announcement. What could this mean for the DCU's long-term plans — and will Gunn stay on board? Plus, new Star Wars rumors are swirling! Reports claim the Rey movie has been put on hold while a long-delayed Star Wars spin-off might finally return to development. We also discuss the surprising reveal that David Fincher was once developing a Star Wars movie post–Rise of Skywalker that ultimately fell through. And in animation news, Hasbro is officially bringing “GI Joe” and “Transformers” together in an all-new animated crossover event! Topics include: James Gunn Seemingly Addresses A Potential Exit From DC Studios Following WBD Sale Announcement RUMOR: As Rey Movie Is Put On Hold, A Long-Delayed Star Wars Spin-off May Be Back On The Table David Fincher Was Also Developing a Star Wars Movie Post–Rise of Skywalker That Ultimately Fell Through GI Joe & Transformers Animated Crossover Set Sponsors: RUGIET:  Ready to level up your confidence in the bedroom? Head to http://www.rugiet.com and use my promo code KRISTIAN for 15% off your first order. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at http://www.trueclassic.com/KRISTIAN! #trueclassicpod Head to http://www.Strawberry.com/KRISTIAN to claim a special offer and get started. That's Strawberry dot M-E slash KRISTIAN. Stop settling. Start building the career you actually want.

Following Films Podcast
Jeff Cronenweth on Tron: Aeres, The Social Reckoning, Fight Club, and The Social Network

Following Films Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 42:55


Today, I'm joined by two-time Oscar-nominated cinematographer Jeff Cronenweth.Jeff joins me to talk about his work on Tron: Ares, which is now in theaters. He also shot Amazon's Being the Ricardos for director Aaron Sorkin, starring Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. Kidman was so impressed with Jeff's work that she later asked him to shoot her now-famous AMC Theatres commercial.We also dive into his long-running collaboration with David Fincher on films like Fight Club, The Social Network, and Gone Girl. Plus, Jeff gives us a glimpse into his latest project — the just-begun follow-up to The Social Network, titled The Social Reckoning. Aaron Sorkin is not only writing but also directing this one, with a stellar cast that includes Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison, Jeremy Strong, Betty Gilpin, and Bill Burr.When I first heard about The Social Reckoning, my initial reaction was, “Why on earth would they make that?” But the more I've thought about it, the more I've realized it's an essential story — a vital piece of modern history that deserves to be explored and cemented in the public consciousness.Today's episode of the Following Films Podcast is brought to you by Google Workspace. We use Google Workspace to keep things running smoothly and efficiently here at Following Films, and I can't recommend it enough. Try it for your business and see how it can help you stay organized and connected. If you sign up using my link, you'll get a discount — and you'll be supporting the show: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/G6uF.Tron: Ares is now playing in theaters everywhere. Go see it on the biggest screen you can — it's an incredible cinematic experience.I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Reviewing History
Episode #176: Zodiac

Reviewing History

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 79:02


Crack the cypher! This week spooktober continues with Zodiac! This week we're diving deep into the killer that was never caught Zodiac as we go into 2007's Zodiac! Zodiac stars Jake Gyllenhall, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Chloë Sevigny and was directed by David Fincher! Come help us crack the code of Zodiac, as we descend into madness and obsession! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #horror #horrormoviepodcast #horrorpodcast #horrormovies #americanhistory #zodiac #halloween #spooky #spooktober #sanfrancisco #robertydowneyjr #davidfincher #truecrime #serialkillers #00s #film #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

A24 On The Rocks
Se7en (1995) Film Review with Bill Holland from The Morally Offensive Podcast

A24 On The Rocks

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 95:42


On a special Halloween episode and A24 Vibe Discussion, these A24 fans invite on fellow sinner Bill Holland from The Morally Offensive Podcast (https://www.morallyoffensive.com/) to review an all-time David Fincher classic in Se7en (AKA Seven) and give the history of the seven deadly sins. Starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, Se7en and The Silence of the Lambs are often credited as making the serial killer crime/horror genre famous. Does it still hold up 30 years later? And given the current climate with religious extremism in America, is there anything to take from the character of John Doe that may seem relevant today? Press play to find out what's in the box. Caution: movie spoilers.Intro- 0:00 to 2:37.Film Discussion- 2:37 to 1:22:18.Film Ratings/Outro- 1:22:18 to End.Upcoming Podcast Release Schedule-October 29th- The Elephant Queen.November 5th- One Battle After Another.November 12th- The Kill Team.November 19th- We're All Going to the World's Fair.

Back To The Blockbuster
Episode 259 - BTTB Presents: Tales of Horror - “Se7en” (30th Anniversary)

Back To The Blockbuster

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 116:36


WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!?  Join us for a special Tales of Horror episode in celebration of Se7en's 30th anniversary. We dive into David Fincher's dark, groundbreaking thriller from 1995, scripted by Andrew Kevin Walker and starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kevin Spacey. We explore how the film's rain-soaked cityscape, meticulous craftsmanship, and audacious narrative reshaped the thriller genre. From its relentless pacing and unforgettable visuals to its thematic obsession with the seven deadly sins, we dissect what makes Se7en endure as a modern horror classic. We'll also look at behind-the-scenes stories, the performances that defined a generation, and the film's lasting influence on pop culture, style, and storytelling in cinema. Joining in on this discussion is one of the co-hosts of our upcoming spin-off, The Movie Vault, Ty Ippolito, who is ready to share his knowledge and love for this classic serial killer thriller. Whether you're revisiting the crime-scene-forensics vibe or discovering it for the first time, this episode invites you to unpack the artistry, controversy, and lasting bite of Se7en.

The Actors Room
Ep150 - Zodiac (2007)

The Actors Room

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 79:40


David Fincher directed this entertaining and mysterious film in 2007 called "Zodiac."  The Actors Room podcast highlights both the movie and the case.  Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo give memorable performances to a very underrated classic.

Dev Game Club
DGC Ep 447: Deadly Premonition (part two)

Dev Game Club

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 70:52


Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 2010's Deadly Premonition. We revisit the Twin Peaks of it all, and then discuss some of the more mechanical aspects of the game, particularly the profiling and the combat. And then there's that open world. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Past/to the Sawmill (Tim/Brett) Issues covered: schedule of the next couple weeks, rewatching the Twin Peaks pilot, homage or theft?, leaning into the uncanny valley, things in video games we don't want to show people, technical limitations, localization issues, copying the diner, pricing items, music choices and tones and creepiness, adaptation and filters, conversations about rain, an artifact, survival horror elements, profiling, going through the clues, York putting together the profile, putting the player in the crime scenario, who is Zach?, hot take from Tim: "serial killers are bad news," having confidence in the story, dipping into the combat, aiming and lock-on, failing QTEs, random QTEs vs not, picture-in-picture, talking to Zach in the car, walking around the town after dark, the horrible map and how it interacts with driving conversations, a mechanic to help you understand the game that you don't understand, learning the space, car/character relativity, peeking into buliding windows, zombies after midnight and the blood moon, similarities to Silent Hill 2, the difficulty of making this at AAA scale, unorthodox mechanics, good moment-to-moment gameplay, publisher cachet, hearing about the games.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Welcome Back Kotter, Portal 2, Defeating Games for Charity, Phil Salvador, Video Game History Foundation, KyleAndError, Twin Peaks, Nintendo Switch, Swery, Yakuza: Like A Dragon, Waitress, Mark Frost, David Lynch, Naomi Watts, Batman (series), Golden Idol (series), Return of the Obra Dinn, Heavy Rain, Mindhunter, David Fincher, Zodiac, Se7en, Jaws, Miguel Ferrer, Fire Walk With Me, Chris Isaak, Kiefer Sutherland, God of War (2004), Shenmue, Alien: Isolation, Beyond Good and Evil, PhysX, Don't Look Now, Nicolas Roeg, Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Fred Ward, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, Joel Gray, Jennifer Gray, Olivia Newton-John, Xanadu, Audrey Hepburn, GTA 3, Silent Hill 2, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid (series), Death Stranding, Suda51, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, Shadows of the Damned, Remedy Entertainment, Sam Lake, Far Cry, Sony, Spelunky, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More Deadly Premonition! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Monster Party
'90s HORROR VOL. 2!!! With DAVID WEINER!

Monster Party

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 122:19


MONSTER PARTY REVISITS THE ERA OF ROLLERBLADING, BEANIE BABIES, THE MACARENA… AND TERROR!!!! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD honor the last part of a decade that brought us so many seminal films. If you thought our previous '90s HORROR episode was “da bomb,” you're guaranteed to go nuclear when you hear… '90s HORROR VOL. 2!!! The 1990s were an exciting and innovative time for horror films, with the latter half of the decade boasting some downright game-changers. With THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, we saw the explosion of the found footage genre that is still popular to this day, and the Japanese showed us the dangers of sitting too close to the TV with RINGU! If that didn't change your horror movie game enough, David Fincher gave us the ultimate worst-case mystery box scenario in SEVEN, Wes Craven made horror meta with SCREAM, and M. Night Shyamalan peaked early with THE SIXTH SENSE. But we're not even close to this episode's EVENT HORIZON! We'll also look at a creepy ice cream vendor (aren't they all?), a castle freak, some self-improvement cannibals, a Rubik's Cube of death, an evil genie, Chucky's better half, a Hardrock Cafe for vampires, and so much more! Too bad all of it was lost in the devastation caused by Y2K. Joining us for this second dose of '90s chills is an award-winning friend of the show, and really, the only guest for this subject. He was the editor in chief of the legendary FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND magazine, the genius behind the blog, IT CAME FROM..., the writer/director/producer of the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS longform documentary series, as well as the '80s sci-fi documentary IN SEARCH OF TOMORROW. His latest project is the shockingly episode appropriate mega doc, IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS: 1995-1999! Honestly, what were the odds?! Please welcome back the always scintillating… DAVID WEINER!! '90 HORROR LIVES! AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, TALK TO THE SEVERED HAND!

Pop Culture Five
Pop Culture Game Changers: The Social Network

Pop Culture Five

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 112:42


This week, the guys are celebrating the 15-year anniversary of one of the best and most important movies of the 21st century. Thomas and Deremy are breaking down their favorite aspects of David Fincher's fantastic The Social Network. Why do they think this movie deserves Game Changer status? Who turned in standout performances? Join them to find out their thoughts on those questions and much more.Let us know what you think and send us a request!Twitter (X): @popculturefiveInstagram: Pop Culture Five PodcastEmail: popculture5pod@gmail.com

Uncut Gems Podcast
The 50-30 Series 10 - Se7en (teaser)

Uncut Gems Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 15:48


In this tenth instalment of our 2025 series where we talk about iconic movies from 1995 and 1975, we finally take on the David Fincher-directed Se7en. Joined by the all-star guest Hillary White we leave no stone unturned as we talk about Se7en as a cultural touchstone, with a great tangent on how movies used to be cool and their cultural primacy has since been diminished, how it immediately entered the cultural conversation where it persists to this day and how it was a rebirth both for David Fincher and Brad Pitt, as the former needed a win after Alien 3 and the latter sought a rebrand from becoming a romantic leading man. We also talk about the film's incredible worldbuilding, its aesthetic anchoring to noir and serial killer thrillers, Kevin Spacey's overacting and the occasional heightened moments more at home in music videos than movies of the time. Tune in and enjoy!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsFeaturing: Hillary White⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Head over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Twitter (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) and IG (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@UncutGemsPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)

It Came From The Midwest: A Horror Movie Podcast
Episode 132: Space Prison!-Alien 3 with Screams from the Basement!

It Came From The Midwest: A Horror Movie Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 85:39


Send us a textWelcome back to the Alien Vs. Predator Retrospective Series! This week, we are joined by Screams from the Basement Podcast to discuss Alien 3! We discuss everything from the film's reception to how good David Fincher is and a bald Sigourney Weaver!

90 Under 90
90 OVER 90 #18: Zodiac

90 Under 90

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 109:30


Originally published 10/31/22 This month we discuss one of Dan's all time favorites, and a first-timer for Jer, "Zodiac" directed by David Fincher.

The VHS Strikes Back
FearDotCom (2002)

The VHS Strikes Back

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 52:38


FearDotCom (2002) was chosen by supporter Mike, and it stands as one of the more infamous entries in early-2000s horror cinema. Directed by William Malone, the film attempted to ride the wave of techno-horror thrillers that followed in the wake of The Ring and other Y2K-era internet scare stories. Produced on a budget of around $40 million and shot in Luxembourg to cut costs, the film leaned heavily into dark, industrial set design and unsettling visual effects. Its creative team aimed to blend supernatural horror with the growing unease surrounding online culture and the dangers lurking in the digital world.Unfortunately, what ended up on screen was a messy, incoherent slog that quickly earned a reputation as one of the worst horror films of its decade. Critics tore into its lack of story, overreliance on cheap shock tactics, and shameless recycling of ideas from better movies. Rather than building a cult following, FearDotCom has largely been remembered as an embarrassing misfire — a reminder that big budgets and flashy visuals can't save a film when the script is dead on arrival.Check out Mike's channels for Genuine Chit Chat and Star Wars Chit Chat.If you enjoy the show, we have a Patreon, so become a supporter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:⁠⁠NordVPN⁠⁠⁠⁠NordPass⁠⁠Trailer Guy Plot SummaryA mysterious website, a string of gruesome deaths, and a detective racing against time — FearDotCom! When people log on, they don't just surf the web… they sign their own death warrant. Now, with only 48 hours to crack the case, the question isn't who's behind the killings… but whether anyone can survive clicking the wrong link.Fun FactsFearDotCom was filmed almost entirely in Luxembourg, making it one of the most expensive movies ever shot there at the time.The movie had a budget of around $40 million, but grossed less than $20 million worldwide, marking it as a huge box office flop.Director William Malone previously worked on another horror movie, House on Haunted Hill (1999), before tackling FearDotCom.The film holds a rare 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its reputation as one of the worst-reviewed horror movies ever made.Screenwriter Josephine Coyle came up with the concept after being inspired by fears of the internet in the late 1990s.The movie's cinematography leaned heavily on shadows and industrial set design, inspired by German expressionism and the works of David Fincher.Critics often compared it unfavorably to The Ring, which was released just months later in 2002.FearDotCom was one of the last major horror films to receive a wide theatrical release before studios shifted many similar “dot com” thrillers to direct-to-DVD.Despite its failure, the film has developed a small following of horror fans who admire its eerie visual style, if not its storytelling.Stephen Dorff, the film's lead actor, admitted in later interviews that he felt the script was weak but took the role because of the big production budget and studio backing.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevhsstrikesback@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast Ningú no és perfecte
NNEP 25x04 - Weapons i entrevista Ángel Sala #Sitges2025

Podcast Ningú no és perfecte

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 116:01


Weapons, un dels millors títols de terror d'aquest any, no podia faltar en aquest programa. Comencem amb un especial en què en fem la crítica sense espòilers i repassem la trajectòria professional de Zach Cregger, el director, així com les influències que el van portar a fer la pel·lícula. En l'espai de producció, desvetllem quant ha costat el guió i quin paper hi ha jugat David Fincher en aquesta història. A partir del minut 27, ens endinsem dins la pel·lícula amb espòilers: comentem com es produeix la fugida dels nens i repassem les trames de cada personatge seguint una estructura similar a la de la pel·lícula. Òbviament, li dediquem també una estona a la tieta Gladys. Tanquem amb un debat sobre l'espectacular final i la teoria que podria connectar Weapons amb Barbarian. A una hora i 28 minuts, entrevistem l'Ángel Sala, director del Sitges 2025, que ens comenta quines són les pel·lícules que no ens podem perdre d'aquest any. També parlem dels talents que visitaran Sitges, dels premis i de tot el necessari per gaudir-ne al màxim. Us hi acompanyen l'Ignasi Arbat, la Marta Sanz i l'Agus Izquierdo. Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecte

Sidebar Forever
Must-See Movies: Did They Live Up to the Hype? | SIDEBAR FOREVER

Sidebar Forever

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 76:18


As die-hard cinephiles, we all have those legendary films that somehow slipped under our radar. This week, we're finally tackling some of our biggest blind spots. Join your hosts as we review a trio of iconic, must-see movies we definitely should have seen by now—but somehow hadn't. Dwight sat down with Goodfellas (1990), Martin Scorsese's mafia masterpiece. Swain checked out Fight Club (1999), David Fincher's gritty, genre-defining thriller. And Adrian took on Magnolia (1999), Paul Thomas Anderson's sprawling ensemble drama. In the conversation, we dive into each film's standout cast (and where they went next), reflect on how these movies were received when they premiered, and ask the big question: do they actually live up to the hype? (With just a bit of healthy scrutiny, of course.) To wrap things up, each of us recommends a must-see film we think deserves more love. Tune in for fresh insights, surprising takes, and maybe even a few overlooked classics to add to your watchlist.

The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast
Seven (with Adam Nayman)

The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 52:28


Happy 30th birthday to David Fincher's Seven (1995). Joining us to celebrate is special guest Adam Nayman, Toronto-based critic, lecturer, and author of, among other books, David Fincher: Mind Games (2021). We get into: boy movies, the intersections of art and trash, Fincher as mad designer and marketing guru, Veronica can't do math, canceling Det. Mills, how a spark of ambiguity can incite a book-length study, the undersung editing of Richard Francis-Bruce, the undersung producing prowess of Michael De Luca, what is and is not in the box, and more.References: Tony Zhou on David Fincher (“And the Other Way is Wrong”), Richard Dyer's BFI book for Seven, and of course, Adam's terrific book on Fincher, Mind Games, from Little White Lies/Abrams Books.The Bright Wall/Dark Room Podcast is co-hosted by Veronica Fitzpatrick and Chad Perman, and produced by Eli Sands. Our theme music is composed by Chad.Find all 142 issues of Bright Wall/Dark Room at brightwalldarkroom.com, and please consider subscribing to the site, which directly helps support this show! We welcome feedback, inquiries, and sponsorship opportunities at podcast@brightwalldarkroom.com.

Cinematic Reviews

"What's in the box?" - Fright Nights has arrived to Cinematic Reviews! Chris dives into the 7 deadly sins with David Fincher's masterpiece

Mike, Mike, and Oscar
The Boogie Mikes Award Show - One Great PTA Movie After Another - Ep 497

Mike, Mike, and Oscar

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 85:41


Part 11 and the finale of Boogie Mikes, our Paul Thomas Anderson rewatch series leading up to and reviewing One Battle After Another is here. And like we do with all our series, we wanted to celebrate it with one of our Homemade Awards shows, where we enjoy a slew of fun categories. NON-SPOILER SECTION: Though to be fair, we do allude to some often memed about scenes that are fully in the zeitgeist these days. So… it's light spoilers and we do suggest watching ALL of these films regardless. Wildest Anecdote from a PTA Production - 3:05 Match the unofficial premise to the PTA film - 6:52 Most / Least Californian Stories - 9:08 Characters You'd Most Like To Hangout With - 11:30 Performance by a Non-Actor - 14:05 Cameo Sized Actress Performance - 15:22 Cameo Sized Actor Performance - 17:00 The Overacting Oscar - 18:16 Mr. Congeniality - 18:55 Miss. Congeniality - 20:29 Supporting Actor - 21:50 Supporting Actress - 25:03 Best Duo - 26:44 Lead Actor Categories - 28:08 Lead Actress - 29:50 Best Costumes, Editing, VFX, Sound Design & Best Cinemagraphy- 31:19 - Production Design + Best Makeup and Hairstyling - 33:36 Best Soundtrack & Original Score - 35:05 Our Top 10 Rankings of PTA Films - 38:42 SPOILER WARNING - 46:42 SPOILER SECTION: all 10 movies including One Battle After Another are fair game. Some Informal Processing - 47:27 Best & Worst Parent Character Awards - 51:26 Theme Declarations Sections - 53:58 PTA Characters You'd Least Like To Party With - 55:25 Best / Worst PTA Movie Scene At A Restaurant - 59:26 Most Evil AND Funny Scene - 1:03:15 Hardest We've Laughed At a PTA Movie - 1:06:15 Most Badass Scene - 1:09:24 Most Thrilling Sequence - 1:12:11 Craziest and 2nd Craziest Final Acts - 1:15:22 Wildest Final Shots and Weirdest Epilogues - 1:17:31 What are PTA's Trademark Scenes? And what is our PTA Movie cinematic bliss?? - 1:19:10 OUTRO: If you've enjoyed this episode, make sure to click on our entire playlist for Boogie Mikes, our PTA Rewatch Series. And maybe check out one of our other Rewatch Series. We've done Halloween/Michael Myers, MMO Screams, Mike Mike and Alien, the Conjuring Universe, 2 Mike 2 Furious, the Mission Impossible Films, the MCU, Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, the Joker Character Study, the James Bond Character Study and more. You can find all of these playlists under that tab in our Soundcloud RSS Home feed. Otherwise, if you've enjoyed our work, please rate & review us positively, like & subscribe and most of all, please tell your friends and relatives about our show. We truly appreciate everybody who have been tuning in and we hope to bring you more rewatch series in the future. If you have an idea for our next series, also let us know! https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

Podcast Filmes Clássicos
Episódio #251 - Seven - Os Sete Crimes Capitais

Podcast Filmes Clássicos

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 93:48


Para este episódio, Fred Almeida e Sergio Gonçalves recebem a ajuda internacional de Felipe Pecci para juntos desvendar "Seven - Os Sete Crimes Capitas" (Se7en, 1995), thriller criminal dirigido pelo - quase - estreante no cinema, David Fincher.  Com auxílio de atores experientes e talentosos  como Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt e Kevin Spacey, o cineasta produz um dos seus melhores filmes, inesquecível para quem há exatos 30 anos atrás, resolveu arriscar uma ida ao cinema sem saber muito o que esperar do longa.-------------------------------LINKS PARA ADQUIRIR O LIVRO DO PFC ("Uma Jornada pelo Cinema - Anos 1950"):UICLAP - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://loja.uiclap.com/titulo/ua98290/⁠⁠⁠⁠AMAZON - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/6501481376⁠⁠⁠⁠E-BOOK AMAZON KINDLE - ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/7byWaju⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------Acesse nosso site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.filmesclassicos.com.br⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @podcastfcProcure "Podcast Filmes Clássicos" no seu aplicativo de podcast do celular, no Spotify, YouTube, Anchor ou iTunes.

Bald Movies
Seven (1995) - 30th Anniversary Rerelease

Bald Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 86:58


In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the release of Seven (1995), we're rereleasing the coverage! Special thanks to our community commissioners Fernando Rodriguez, Flash Gordon, Jefferson B, Katie Gutierrez, cocoa2mc, pooljedi, Martin K, shockg11, Keith Alejandro, Ryan L, and jmyjnstn67 for coming together and making this podcast on the 1995 David Fincher helmed "Seven" possible. Neither Jim nor I had seen this movie in it's entirety, though some of us were more spoiled than others. We were surprised at how well the movie held up and managed to entertain despite the various exposure to spoilers. We discuss the film, it's message, our own bleak/positive worldviews, and much more. Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greatest Movie Of All-Time
Se7en (1995) ft. Peterson W. Hill

Greatest Movie Of All-Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 161:59


Dana and Tom with 5x Club Member, Peterson W. Hill (Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast) discuss the crime noir thriller, Se7en (1995) for its 30th anniversary: directed by David Fincher, written by Andrew Kevin Walker, cinematography by Darius Khondji, music by Howard Shore, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Gwyneth Paltrow, R. Lee Ermey, John C. McGinley, and Kevin Spacey.Plot Summary: Se7en, directed by David Fincher, is a dark crime thriller about two detectives trying to stop a serial killer. Detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman), an older cop close to retirement, is partnered with Detective Mills (Brad Pitt), a younger officer new to the city. They begin investigating a series of murders where each crime represents one of the seven deadly sins: gluttony, greed, sloth, lust, pride, envy, and wrath.The killer, John Doe, carefully plans each murder as a twisted lesson about human corruption. Somerset and Mills struggle to keep up as the crimes grow more shocking and disturbing. The case takes a personal turn when Doe finally surrenders, leading the detectives to a final trap that tests their morals.The movie explores themes of justice, morality, and the darkness of human nature. Its bleak atmosphere and shocking ending leave a lasting impact, making Seven one of the most powerful crime films of the 1990s.Guest:Peterson W. Hill - Co-Host of the War Starts at Midnight podcast@petersonwhill on IG, Letterboxd, and TwitterPrevious Guest on Gone Girl (2014), Parasite (2019), Fight Club (1999), Ben-Hur (1959), Up in the Air (2009), The Shop Around the Corner (1940), La Dolce Vita (1960), The Social Network (2010) Revisit, Pather Panchali (1955)Chapters:00:00 Introduction, Cast and Background for Se7en04:57 Welcome Back Peterson09:11 The Impact of Se7en on the Crime and Horror Genres17:09 Relationship(s) with Se7en21:52 Plot Summary for Se7en23:10 What is Se7en About?29:41 All-Time Film Twist...

Manu dans le 6/9 : Le best-of
Info aléatoire : David Fincher, réalisateur du film Fight Club et Seven a aussi réalisé le clip de Bamboléo des Gipsy Kings !

Manu dans le 6/9 : Le best-of

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 3:43


Tous les matins à 8H10, on vous donne des infos aléatoires du monde.

Not Actually Film Critics
WarGames (1983): Fincher Tangents, Demon Slayers, and Cold War Nerds

Not Actually Film Critics

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 94:14


This week on NAFC, Izzy's late—but that doesn't stop Gibbs and Mox from going deep. Gibbs kicks things off with a full-on rant about David Fincher's The Game and why it might be the original gaslight simulator. Mox and Gibbs also continue their running obsession with Alien Earth, throwing around more speculation than science. Once Izzy finally rolls in, he brings fresh takes on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1—yes, it's hype, yes, people cried, and yes, scalpers are still the worst. The crew closes things out with their review of WarGames (1983), the Cold War classic that asks: what if a teenage hacker accidentally started World War III with a dial-up modem? Support us on Patreon!

The Love of Cinema
"The Game": Films of 1997

The Love of Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 86:30


This week, the boys head back to 1997 to figure out what the hell is going through David Fincher's head while torturing Michael Douglas in “The Game”. His follow-up to “Alien3” and “Se7en”, as well as lots of peak-MTV music videos, Nolan kept his mystery streak going, and we're still wondering, what did he want from us? First, after John tells everyone to go see “TWINLESS”, we had some beef to settle featuring 11 callers! So grab a drink, enjoy the ride, and listen to a bunch of callers give us crap, courtesy of our friends at The Matt & Mark Movie Show.  linktr.ee/theloveofcinema - Check out our YouTube page!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 6:22 Gripe Calls; 17:33 1997 Year in Review; 33:51 Films of 1997: “The Game”; 1:17:44 What You Been Watching?; 1:24:26 Next Week's Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: David Fincher, Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, James Rebhorn, Michael Ferris, John Brancato, Deborah Kara Unger, Carroll Baker, Peter Donat, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Dylan O'Brien. 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 Recommendations: Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, Alien: Earth,  Additional Tags: The Dallas Cowboys, Short-term memory loss, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Netflix, AMC Times Square, Tom Cruise, George Clooney, MGM, Amazon Prime, Marvel, Sony, Conclave, Here, Venom: The Last Dance, Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, Oscars, Academy Awards, BFI, BAFTA, BAFTAS, British Cinema. England, Vienna, Leopoldstadt, The Golden Globes, Past Lives, Apple Podcasts, West Side Story, Adelaide, Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Melbourne, 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, Peter Weir, Jidaigeki, chambara movies, sword fight, samurai, ronin, Meiji Restoration, plague, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, casket maker, Seven Samurai, Roshomon, Sergio Leone, Clint Eastwood, Stellan Skarsgard, the matt and mark movie show.The Southern District's Waratah Championship, Night of a Thousand Stars, The Pan Pacific Grand Prix (The Pan Pacifics). 

Bloody Broads
Panic Room - 103

Bloody Broads

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 81:15


Join your horror hosts and director Viktor Hermann as they lock in to David Fincher's PANIC ROOM . Connect with ViktorConnect with the BroadsChapters00:00 Introduction to Panic Room and Guests01:58 First Impressions and Memories of the Film04:51 David Fincher's Directing Style and Techniques09:49 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics14:48 Production Challenges and Filming Techniques19:29 Themes of Paranoia and Home Invasion22:47 The Evolution of Panic Rooms24:30 The Realities of Home Invasion26:25 Character Dynamics and Tension28:28 The Role of Violence in Storytelling30:25 The Complexity of Criminal Characters32:23 The Art of Screenwriting and Pacing34:27 Cinematic Techniques and Audience Engagement42:03 The Art of Coverage in Filmmaking44:30 Exploring Perspectives in Horror46:07 The Role of Law Enforcement in Tension48:54 Character Dynamics and Realism51:54 The Complexity of Fincher's Endings01:01:19 Character Empathy and Backstory01:01:56 The Impact of Fincher's Direction01:03:47 Subtle Changes in the 4K Version01:05:04 Kirsten Stewart's Acting Skills01:06:45 Fincher's Commentary and Special Features01:07:13 Quotes from Fincher's Commentary01:08:12 Double Feature Recommendations01:10:48 Exploring Themes of Power and Vulnerability01:13:54 Fincher's Unique Directing Style01:17:08 Astrology Insights on David Fincher01:19:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Projects

Project Geekology
Alien³ (1992)

Project Geekology

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 66:48 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe xenomorph evolves yet again as our hosts dive into the troubled waters of Alien 3, the controversial third entry in the Alien franchise that divided fans and critics alike. What happens when a promising concept meets corporate meddling? We explore this fascinating cinematic train wreck with equal parts disappointment and admiration.Our journey begins with immediate heartbreak as we confront the film's most controversial decision—the unceremonious off-screen deaths of beloved characters from Aliens. We track Ripley's arrival on Fiorina "Fury" 161, a maximum-security prison populated by male inmates who've formed a religious cult. This fascinating setting creates a unique atmosphere unlike anything seen in previous installments, combining post-apocalyptic religious fervor with classic xenomorph horror.The episode digs deep into the film's new contributions to alien lore, particularly the quadrupedal xenomorph born from a dog (or ox, depending on which cut you watch). Does an alien take on characteristics of its host? Is this new variant less intelligent than its human-born counterparts? And what about the queen embryo gestating inside Ripley herself? We unpack all these questions while examining how the film builds on established mythology.Behind the scenes, we explore the troubled production history that led director David Fincher to disown the film entirely. From script problems to constant studio interference, Alien 3 became a cautionary tale of Hollywood meddling—ironically mirroring the evil corporation Weyland-Yutani's own destructive pursuit of the perfect organism. Despite these challenges, we highlight the film's impressive cast (including a pre-Game of Thrones Charles Dance) and striking visual aesthetic that somehow emerged from the chaos.Whether you consider Alien 3 a fascinating failure or an underappreciated gem, join us for this juicy dissection of a film that, for better or worse, changed the trajectory of the Alien franchise forever. And stay tuned—our Alien marathon continues next week with Alien Resurrection!Twitter handles:Project Geekology: https://twitter.com/pgeekologyAnthony's Twitter: https://twitter.com/odysseyswowDakota's Twitter: https://twitter.com/geekritique_dakInstagram:https://instagram.com/projectgeekology?igshid=1v0sits7ipq9yYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@projectgeekologyGeekritique (Dakota):https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwciIqOoHwIx_uXtYTSEbASupport the show

Art and Jacob Do America
434 Fight Club

Art and Jacob Do America

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 96:09


This week we welcome back to the show , Mr Vincent Cruz! We kicked this topic down the road enough times and we're finally coming together like butt cheeks to bring you the 1999 classic "Fight Club" by David Fincher starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meatloaf, and a really huge penis spliced in at the end! As always follow us on the stuff Merch Store- http://tee.pub/lic/doEoXMI_oPI Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Artandjacobdoamerica Website- https://artandjacobdoamerica.com/ Network- https://podbelly.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/artandjacobdoamerica YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rT6h3N2pWtlkxaqgIvaZw?view_as=subscriber Twitter- https://twitter.com/ArtandJacobDoA1 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/artandjacobdoamerica/  

Culture Shocked
Fight Club Minute Collab (Minute 54)

Culture Shocked

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 33:20


Awhile back, Corey and Adrian guest starred on a podcast called Fight Club Minute. A podcast hosted by the very talented Bubbawheat. They break down the cult classic Fight Club, one minute at a time. With each few minutes being guest starred by many different talented podcasts. We were slated for minutes 52, 53, and 54. We have released these in three parts, over the last couple of weeks. Here is minute 54, our conclusion...enjoy!Want to follow Bubbawheat to see this and his many other amazing projects? You can find him on Instagram @bubbawheatAnd on Twitter (X) @BubbawheatClick here to send us a message! If you would please go follow us on all the socials? We would love you all forever...in a friend way...don't be weird!!!Please go rate and review us anywhere you get your podcastsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/CultureShockedPodcastTwitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/cspodcast21TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cspodcast21?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/cultureshockedpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultureshocked21YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cultureshocked21Website: https://cultureshocked.buzzsprout.com/

CRWN Cinema Podcast
#122 - "The Social Network" - What Makes This Movie a Modern Classic

CRWN Cinema Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 57:19


In this episode, we break down The Social Network. We dive into David Fincher's directing style, Aaron Sorkin's razor-sharp script, and the way the film explores themes of ambition, betrayal, friendship, and greed. We analyze the layered performances of Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, and Justin Timberlake, as well as the brilliant use of music and pacing. More than a story about Facebook, this is a film about obsession, power, and the cost of success.   Chapters: 00:00 Mark Zuckerberg is doing alright 12:44 Full screenwriting & filmmaking mastery 22:45 Mark just wants to be frat guy 30:47 Justin Timberlake you doucher 36:15 The Hollywood star on the OG facebook 38:43 The sketchy behavior of Mark Zuckerberg 41:16 How they somehow made this story interesting 45:41 Disney was not happy with Brenda Song 48:30 Andrew Garfield is too likable 52:02 Our official rating & final thoughts 56:09 Cue the music

Nick and Dave Deep Dive the Metaverse
50. Se7ven (Fincher, 1995) Gwen's Head In A Box

Nick and Dave Deep Dive the Metaverse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 107:55


Cultists, it's been 30 years since David Fincher's Se7en first shocked and disturbed audiences. Blurring the line between crime thriller and psychological horror, the film remains incredibly influential to this day. Please join us for the Dissection.  #se7en, #seven, #se7enmovie, #davidfincher, #bradpitt, #morganfreeman, #gwynethpaltrow, #kevinspacey, #whatsinthebox, #becomewrath, #johndoe, #sevendeadlysins, #gluttony, #greed, #sloth, #lust, #pride, #envy, #wrath, #neonoir, Dissection Topic  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114369/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/thriller/se7en/4173c1aa-3389-3358-bfcc-e1a8826c27c8  Unholy Sacrament  Devil's Workshop, Double West Coast IPA, Great Notion Brewing in collaboration with Grains Of Wrath https://untp.beer/OvzXD  Vault of Darkness  Billy The Kid:An Autobiography by Daniel A Edwards https://a.co/d/gWlnCBc  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23534946-billy-the-kid Alien 3 (Fincher, 1992) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103644/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.hulu.com/movie/alien-3-a69c932d-881a-40b8-b154-dd913923feee  Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (Reynolds, ‘91 ) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102798/?ref_=ext_shr  https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B008ROG0FA/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r 

The Media Slayers
Movie Madness: Highest 2 Lowest VS Fight Club

The Media Slayers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 70:25


Send us a textThe Media Slayers are back with another Movie Madness edition! This week, the crew dives into a cult classic and a brand-new release. First up: David Fincher's iconic Fight Club (1999), a film that challenged audiences with its dark humor, layered storytelling, and unforgettable twist. The cast breaks down its themes, performances, and enduring impact on film culture.Then it's on to something fresh—Spike Lee's latest Apple TV Original, Highest 2 Lowest. The Media Slayers discuss the director's bold vision, the film's storytelling style, and how it stacks up against his previous work.As always, expect plenty of hot takes, sharp insights, and the crew's final ratings on both movies. Whether you're revisiting a classic or checking out a brand-new release, this episode has you covered.Support the showhttps://instagram.com/weaintdonepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Living for the Cinema
SE7EN (1995)

Living for the Cinema

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 20:23 Transcription Available


The premise is almost deceptively simple: two police detectives - a rookie and a veteran - hunt a serial killer around an unnamed city who has been who has apparently been using the seven deadly sins as his motives for each victim, each one also displayed at the murder scene to signify that one particular sin.  Of course as directed by three-time Oscar-nominee David Fincher (Fight Club, Zodiac, The Social Network, Gone Girl), it became a highly influential phenomenon.....a grisly horror classic featuring one of the most talked-about gut-punch endings of all time.  It also helped that it starred two movie stars at the peak of their powers: Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman as the veteran Detective Somerset and Oscar-winner Brad Pitt as the rookie Detective Mills.  Plus Oscar-winner Gwyneth Paltrow as Tracy Mills....AND Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey as John Doe.  Now approaching this film's thirtieth anniversary, let's join our two intrepid detectives on the trail to find out........WHAT'S IN THE BOX. :o   Host: Geoff GershonEdited By Ella GershonProducer: Marlene GershonSend us a textSupport the showhttps://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

Rogues Gallery
Case File 118: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Rogues Gallery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 126:12


Lisbeth Salander had already become an international icon before David Fincher brought her to Hollywood with his visceral and uncompromising retelling of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, but is this the definitive interpretation of this character and story? That's what we're digging into this week. So join us as we discuss Fincher's exacting craft, Rooney Mara's transformation, the major differences between this and the previous adaptation, the sequels that never materialized, the enduring pop culture legacy of everyone's favorite hacker vigilante, and much more! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram Chris's Instagram | Kristen's Instagram Chris & Kristen's Web Series: The Strange Case of Lucy Chandler

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 2, 2025 is: carp • KAHRP • verb To carp is to complain in an annoying way. // They're always carping about their boss. See the entry > Examples: “David Fincher and Brad Pitt are together again with the sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood—written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher. ... And while I hear people carping about the wig on Brad Pitt—to quote Caddyshack, ‘you'll take what you get and like it' …” — Sasha Stone, AwardsDaily.com, 29 July 2025 Did you know? Though someone might hypothetically carp about the fish known as carp, the similarity between the words is wholly coincidental. Both entered the English language in the 15th century but from different sources. Like many terms for plants and animals adopted at that point in the language's history, the fish's name traces back to Late Latin, but the verb is of Scandinavian origin. It shares an ancestor with the Icelandic verb karpa, meaning “to dispute.” We promise there's nothing fishy about that.

Is This Good?
Alien: Earth Ep 3 Was a Headache (Literally) | Full Recap & Review

Is This Good?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 75:27


This week on Thumb War, we dive into Alien: Earth Episode 3, breaking down the mysterious bond between Marcy, Queen Wendy, and the Xenomorphs — plus all the chaos that came with the flashing lights, wild sound design, and that divisive Maggot Brain music cue. But first, in our Trailer Trash / Entertainment News segment, we cover: New details on Stranger Things 5 and the Duffer Brothers' upcoming projects The Burrows and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Quentin Tarantino's “final” film plans, David Fincher stepping in for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 2, and why Tarantino might never really retire Eddie Murphy stepping into the role of Inspector Clouseau in a new Pink Panther reboot The upcoming Highlander remake starring Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, and Dave Bautista First impressions of Netflix's Black Rabbit with Jude Law & Jason Bateman Then, we circle back for a full Alien: Earth Ep 3 recap & review — including what's working, what's frustrating, and where we think the story is headed. If you're into Alien franchise lore, sci-fi TV recaps, and offbeat entertainment takes, you're in the right place. Subscribe to our Patreon! http://bit.ly/44Mo8xU Send us an email! ThumbWarPod@gmail.com