Podcast appearances and mentions of Diane Venora

On this week's episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched the (rightfully) forgotten thriller The Jackal, a loose adaptation of The Day of the Jackal directed by Michael Caton-Jones and starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier and Diane Venora.In The Jackal, Willis plays the titular assassin, a feared hitman who has been hired by Russian mobsters to assassinate the director of the FBI, in retaliation for American activity in Russia. As the Jackal makes his arrangements, FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston (Poitier) and Russian Police Major Valentina Koslova (Venora) scour their sources for leads in a search that leads to imprisoned IRA sniper Declan Mulqueen (Gere). Mulqueen knows the Jackal and will help the FBI find him — if he gets his freedom in return. What follows is a chase across the world, as Carter, Koslova and Mulqueen race to stop the Jackal, whose ultimate target is the First Lady of the United States.The tagline for The Jackal was “How do you stop an assassin who has no identity?”You can find The Jackal to rent or purchase on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.Episodes come out roughly every two weeks, so we'll see you then with an episode on Tomorrow Never Dies, the second entry in Pierce Brosnan's run as James Bond.Over on Patreon, we have an episode on the first Mobile Suit Gundam compliation film. We're also doing a weekly politics show on the news of the day. Joining us by heading over to patreon.com/unclearpod. Our producer is Connor Lynch and our artwork is by Rachel Eck.

August 1999's The 13th Warrior was (mostly) directed by legendary Predator and Die Hard director – and occasional felon – John McTiernan, and released just three weeks after his other (far more successful) 1999 film The Thomas Crown Affair. Based on the 1976 novel "Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton (who also took over to direct several scenes), The 13th Warrior stars Antonio Banderas, Vladimir Kulich, Dennis Storhoi, Diane Venora, Richard Bremmer, Tony Curran, and Omar Sharif It took two decades to finally get Crichton's reimagining of "Beowulf" to the screen, and the film is best remembered as a fascinating failure – a $160 million epic that earned about $100 million shy of that globally, making it the biggest flop of the year. But over the years The 13th Warrior has achieved cult status, with many defenders arguing that, while imperfect, what actually winds up on the screen is still very worthwhile. We took that theory to task with writer/critic Peter Raleigh, who you can find on Bluesky at @petreraleigh You can also listen to Graeme Revell's vastly superior original score to The 13th Warrior here, thanks to YouTube user deavonw: The 13th Warrior (Rejected Score)

This week on Myopia Movies, Antonio Banderas plays a muslim explorer discovering Vikings...yup. We watched The 13th Warrior, based on the much better titled Michael Crichton book, The Eaters of the Dead.  This is a dusting off of an old, behind the Patreon Paywall episode, so be kind about the fact that my voice has aged terribly.  Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us everywhere! How will the 13th Warrior hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Madison   Directed by John McTiernan Starring: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif, Anders T. Andersen

This week on Myopia Movies, Antonio Banderas plays a muslim explorer discovering Vikings...yup. We watched The 13th Warrior, based on the much better titled Michael Crichton book, The Eaters of the Dead.  This is a dusting off of an old, behind the Patreon Paywall episode, so be kind about the fact that my voice has aged terribly.  Make sure to like and subscribe wherever you are getting this! Please leave us a review and follow us everywhere! How will the 13th Warrior hold up? Host: Nic Panel: Matthew, Daniel, Madison   Directed by John McTiernan Starring: Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, Dennis Storhøi, Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif, Anders T. Andersen

Send us a textNearly 30 years later, Michael Mann's 'Heat' remains a cinematic titan. Join us as we dissect this sprawling crime epic, exploring the iconic performances of Pacino and De Niro, the film's meticulous craftsmanship, and its enduring influence on the genre. Did 'Heat' stand the test of time, or has its legacy become more myth than reality? We delve into the film's lasting impact, its thematic depth, and whether it still resonates with audiences today. Val Kilmer, Diane Venora, and Tom Sizemore also star. This episode of the ​⁠@ohbpodcast was recorded prior to the public announcement of Val Kilmer's passing. Actress Karissa Lee Staples Support the showOh Brother Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube Listen on all podcast platforms Follow us on Instagram Leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts

This episode - the Bronx is burning and there are wolves out, we are talking about Wolfen (1981).   Screenplay and Screen Story by David Eyre & Michael Wadleigh with an uncredited rewrite by Eric Roth. Based on the novel 'The Wolfen by Whitley Strieber. Directed By Michael Wadleigh. Starring Abert Finney as Detective Dewy WIlson and Diane Venora as Detective Rebecca Neff.   Weird Kid Video is hosted by Keean Murrell-Snape, Kira Jade Oppitz and Brodie McDonald.  Each sold separately.   New full-length episodes every two weeks. (or so)  Don't follow us on Instagram & Tik ok at @weirdkidvideo This podcast was recorded on Dharawal Country.

A master criminal (Robert De Niro) and a police detective (Al Pacino) square off to find out if the criminal can pull off one more giant heist before riding off into the sunset. An all-star supporting cast includes Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Natalie Portman, Amy Brenneman, Mykelti Williamson, Dennis Haysbert, Diane Venora, William Fichtner, Hank Azaria, Danny Trejo, Henry Rollins and Jeremy Piven.  Directed by Michael Mann.

Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks!     In this episode of Trillith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft kicks off Season Two of the pod with guests actress Diane Venora, known for films like Michael Mann's Heat, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo & Juliet, and John McTiernan's The 13th Warrior, as well as Casting Director, Jack Kelly. Together, with students Anabeth and Mia, they discuss life, passion, and the craft of acting. Diane shares her journey through Juilliard and her experiences in the film industry, emphasizing the importance of classical training and the challenges actors face. The conversation also touches on mental health, the significance of community, and navigating careers in acting and filmmaking.       Episode Timestamps     00:00 Introduction to Trillith Institute Talks 00:20 Meet the Guests: Diane Venora and Jack Kelly 02:19 Diane Venora's Journey to Juilliard 04:11 Jack Kelly's Path to Acting 04:58 Mia and Anabeth's Inspirations 06:35 Diane's Family Support and Juilliard Experience 13:43 The Importance of Classical Training 17:37 Diane's Experience in Film and Television 27:46 The Role of Vulnerability in Acting 30:18 The Value of Humility and Training 33:15 The Mental Health Side of Acting 33:42 Navigating Fame and Personal Struggles 34:23 Auditioning for Bob Fosse 36:36 The Importance of Self-Confidence 39:33 Living a Better Life and Telling Better Stories 43:00 Advice for Young Actors 45:58 The Importance of Knowing Your Craft 47:06 The Role of Passion and Effort in Acting 50:51 Encouragement for Aspiring Actors 57:59 Final Thoughts and Shakespeare Recommendations     About Trilith Institute Support The Next Generation of Storytellers Take A Professional Education Course Get Involved With Trilith Institute Contact Us Follow Us On Social Media! Trilith Institute Talks Instagram Trilith Institute Instagram Trilith Institute Facebook Trilith Institute LinkedIn  

Closing out a decade comprising two iconic hits (Heat, The Last of the Mohicans), Oscar-nominated director Michael Mann decided to next collaborate with Oscar-winning writer Eric Roth (Forest Gump) on this docudrama about a controversial story which ran at the highly-rated news-program "60 Minutes" just a few years prior.  This news segment focused on an interview with "Big Tobacco" whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand (Russel Crowe) and what damaging secrets he was able to review about the questionable business practices of his former employer, Brown & Williamson.  Unfortunately this segment didn't air right away resulting from various complicating factors including political concerns at the network (CBS) airing it, ongoing litigation from Brown & Williamson, and Wigand's own personal history coming to light.  The producer on this segment and the other key "insider" in this story was 60 Minutes' Lowell Bergman played by Oscar-winner Al Pacino.  And what results is a stirring film which was beloved by critics though not by audiences....it would also receive seven Oscar nominations including for Best Picture.  It remains one of the best films from a sterling year (1999) for cinema and also featured a stacked cast including Diane Venora, Christopher Plummer, Phillip Baker Hall, Michael Gambon, Debi Mazar, Gina Gershon, and Bruce McGill.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/

It's Die Hard in a hitman movie!This week it's the DIE HARD ON A BLANK 50 th episode bonanza, and Phil and Liam aretracking down THE JACKAL, the 1997 action-thriller starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, SidneyPoitier, Diane Venora and J.K. Simmons!After an FBI raid results in the death of a vicious Russian gangster, the mobster's aggrievedbrother hires an elusive international assassin known as ‘the Jackal' (Bruce Willis) for aretaliatory killing against a high-profile American target. But because so few people have everseen this wily hitman in the flesh, FBI Deputy Director Carter Preston (Sidney Poitier) decides tobring one of the Jackal's former cohorts - imprisoned IRA sniper Declan Mulqueen (RichardGere) - onto the task force assigned to stop him. Can Carter, Declan and the team track downand take out the Jackal before he completes his deadly mission?With its high-stakes terrorism plot and escalating action, THE JACKAL shares strong DNA withthe DIE HARD series, providing ample material for comparison. Phil also uncovers somefascinating information about alternative casting choices for both films, that spark somecaptivating thought experiments. Did you know that Richard Gere was formally offered the roleof John McClane, and that producer Joel Silver aggressively pursued him for the part?Phil loves this film, whereas Liam is not so hot on it, so they each present the case for thedefense and the prosecution. They discuss the performances of the lead actors, particularlyBruce Willis' portrayal of the cold-blooded assassin, and Richard Gere's complex, reluctanthero, as well as the excellent supporting turns from Sidney Poitier and Diane Venora (Venora-Cast anyone???). The episode also explores the film's reception, examining its critical reviewsand box office performance, (and controversies), and the guys discuss how it fits within thebroader action-thriller genre of the late 1990s. The late appearance of the Marine heavyhelicopter in the film's finale ticks the ‘Philly Special' box and sends Phil into delirious rapture!As always events culminate with the DIE HARD Oscars and the Double Jeopardy trivia quiz, butstay tuned for a very exciting announcement at the end of the show!THE JACKAL trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszMBbCZKo4At the time of release, THE JACKAL is available to watch on Tubi and Starz, and is available torent or buy on Prime Video, YouTube, Apple/iTunes, Fandango, and all the usual platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

País Estados Unidos Dirección Michael Caton-Jones Guion Chuck Pfarrer, Kenneth Ross. Historia: Chuck Pfarrer Reparto Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier, Diane Venora, Mathilda May, J.K. Simmons Música Carter Burwell Fotografía Karl Walter Lindenlaub Sinopsis A un asesino sin escrúpulos, conocido por el pseudónimo de "Chacal", lo contrata un jefe de la mafia rusa para que elimine a un alto mandatario del gobierno de los Estados Unidos como represalia por la muerte de su hermano. El director del FBI se enfrenta al reto más grande de su carrera: con la ayuda de Valentina Koslova, una agente de la inteligencia rusa, tendrá que localizar a "Chacal" y echar por tierra sus planes. Pero, para ello, necesita la colaboración de alguien que piense como él: Declan, un antiguo activista del IRA.

Justice Warrior Ben Clarkson returns to discuss the 1997 action thriller The Jackal, starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier in his final film role. Ostensibly a remake of the the 1973 Fred Zinneman film The Day of the Jackal (itself an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 debut novel of the same name), the film attempts to update the story of lethal methodology and intrigue to a contemporaneous post-Cold War, "End of History" milieu that sees a collaboration between US intelligence, Russian police, and a former IRA sniper to stop Bruce Willis's titular shapeshifting hitman from assassinating (spoilers) an analogue of Hillary Clinton. While there are some fun bells and whistles, and a heaping of Bruce Willis disguises, the movie ultimately represents diminishing returns on the promise of this type of movie, forsaking procedural thrills for something far more rote and predictable. We begin with an extended discussion of form and film language, why it's meaningful in the context of our current media landscape, and what an illiteracy toward formalism suggests about the way culture engages with everything we see via a screen. Then, we discuss the distinctions between Fred Zinneman's 1973 thriller and its 90s update: what it does well, and where it goes very, very wrong. Finally, we expound on the film's sociopolitcal moment, and what its moralizing of its most compelling character says about the broader cultural trends of nationalism in the mid-90s.Justice Warriors Vol. 2: Vote Harder is out now. Find your copy HERE.Follow Ben Clarkson on Twitter. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

This isn't your mama's werewolf movie... in fact, it isn't a werewolf movie at all! It's Wolfen, based on the Whitley Streiber novel, directed by Michael Wadleigh, in his only feature film directing foray. Starring Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines, Tom Noonan, and Dick O'Neill. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegenxfiles/support

Welcome back to Not A Bomb! This is the podcast where we dive into some of cinema's biggest box office failures and explore whether they deserve a second chance!Sadly, Listener Request Month has reached its final full moon, but don't worry—Troy and Brad are still howling with excitement for the last suggestion. Dedicated pack member Philip sank his fangs into Wolfen, a horror crime thriller often mistaken for a werewolf flick. But surprise—Wolfen is more of a police procedural than a howling night of lycanthropic mayhem. The guys sniff out why Wolfen didn't quite sink its claws into audiences, bask in the coolness of Gregory Hines, and even sink their teeth into 10 horror films they're gearing up to devour in October.Wolfen is directed by Michael Wadleigh and stars Albertt Finney, Diane Venora, Edward James Olmos, Gregory Hines and Tom Noonan.Not A Bomb has just unveiled new designs in our Merch store! We're thrilled to share these with you. Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy

Greg, Joe, Producer Marc and special guest and co-founder Paul return to discuss Michael Mann's 1995 crime drama epic "Heat," starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Danny Trejo, Ashley Judd, Diane Venora, Natalie Portman, Wes Studi... E-mail Prime Cut Podcast at theprimecutpodcast@gmail.comPrime Cut is on TikTok @PrimeCutPodcastFollow and Subscribe to the Prime Cut Podcast on YouTube at - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeCutPodcastFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/prime_cut_podcast/

On This week's Episode Will, Ian & Nora do a tight Michael Mann 170. They take a fair amount of time, but don't worry, they finish all plot points, develop characters, work their way from A to Z while making sure to fully explore and develop all characters and their relationships. All the women are well written, all characters have their place and make sense, and are never just pieces of plot or exposition. Oh and they mic up the guns..... No, actually they just talk about- HEAT (1995) 170 minutes. Rated R (available on Showtime) Directed by: Michael Mann. Starring: Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Natalie Portman, Dennis Haysbert, Danny Trejo, William Fichtner, We Studi, Mykelti Williamson, Ted Levine, Hank Azaria, Tom Noonan, Kevin Gage, Jeremy Piven And Many Other Talented People! 00:01:30- First Thoughts 00:09:30- Whatcha Been Watchin'? (Nora- One Crazy Summer, Valley Girl, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, The Perfect Couple. Ian- For Those About to Die, Sonny, NFL- Will- Trap.) 00:19:00- HEAT (1995) 00:22:30- Tasty Morsels 00:25:30- Rating/Review 00:59:00- Totals 01:00:50- From Will to the Listeners 01:02:00- Nora to Arizona 01:02:40- Next week.... It's just Ian, so WHO KNOWS! Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @TheLastActionCritics Twitter:     @THE_Lastcritics email:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.com Next Week: something unexpected.......

Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - continues Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 4, Scene 7, Part 2, Gertrude describes Ophelia's death. Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Credits: Theme: "Fanfare" from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2009 Hamlet, starring David Tennant; and the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi. Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Julie Christie; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Eileen Herlie; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Claire Bloom and David Robb; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Glenn Close; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Diane Venora and Liev Schreiber; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Penny Downie; and "La Mort d'Ophélie" by Johnny Hallyday. Leave a comment, I love to read!

This week on Myopia Movies, we buy Sword brand guns! We watched Romeo + Juliet, where the Hawaiian shirts are flowing, Mercutio is recreating Rocky Horror and the music is silly. Where for art thou, Postlethwaite? How will Romeo + Juliet hold up? Directed by Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Brian Dennehy, John Leguizamo, Pete Postlethwaite, Paul Sorvino, Diane Venora, Harold Perrineau

Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - continues Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 4, Scene 5, Part 2, Laertes returns from France, incensed. Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Credits: Theme: "Fanfare" from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2009 Hamlet, starring David Tennant; and the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi. Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Derek Jacobi and Kate Winslet; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Basil Sydney, Jean Simmons and Terence Morgan; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring David Robb and Lalla Ward; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Nathaniel Parker; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Liev Schreiber and Diane Venora; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Tallulah Sheffield; Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Mariah Gale; and In a Bleak Midwinter by Kenneth Branagh, starring John Sessions and Nicholas Farrell. Leave a comment, I love to read!

Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - continues Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act 4, Scene 5, Part 1, Ophelia's madness is revealed. Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Credits: Theme: "Fanfare" from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with a clip from that film, starring Ray Fearon; the 2009 Hamlet, starring David Tennant; and the 1980 Hamlet, starring Derek Jacobi. Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Kate Winslet; Slings & Arrows, starring Paul Gross and Rachel McAdams; Hamlet 1948 by Laurence Olivier, starring Jean Simmons; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Lalla Ward; Hamlet 1990 by Franco Zeffirelli, starring Helena Bonham-Carter; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Diane Venora and Julia Stiles; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Tallulah Sheffield; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Penny Downie and Mariah Gale. Leave a comment, I love to read!

Bird [ the Movie] Clint Eastwood   Bird is a 1988 American biographical musical drama film about jazz saxophonist Charlie "Bird" Parker, directed and produced by Clint Eastwood from a screenplay by Joel Oliansky. The film stars Forest Whitaker as Parker, and Diane Venora as Chan Parker. It is constructed as a montage of scenes from Parker's life, from his childhood in Kansas City, through to his early death at the age of 34.The film moves back and forth through Parker's history, blending moments to find some truth to his life. Much of the film revolves around his only grounding relationships with wife Chan Parker (Venora), Bebop pioneer trumpet player and band leader Dizzy Gillespie (Wright), and his influence (both musically and into the world of heroin addiction) on trumpet player Red Rodney (Zelniker). From WikipediaThis is our website This is our InstagramThis is our Facebook group

Watch this movie review podcast where Kade, Gray, & Scott give their movie review of Michael Mann's classic film, HEAT, starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, & Val Kilmer. As always their candid conversation starts moments after watching the film together for the most genuine reaction. Sit back and relax as you enjoy this episode of the CRWN Cinema Podcast!  HEAT is about: Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans. Chapters: 00:00:00 Post movie rating & review 00:10:36 Perfect character introductions + very long s*x scenes 00:14:33 Breaking down Al Pacino's character & his family dynamic 00:22:27 Breaking down Robert De Niro's character 00:26:26 Southern accents & bad acting 00:28:59 Bad green screen & weird aspect ratio 00:34:09 Al Pacino reveals he was coked out 00:42:26 Reviewing the ending 00:50:11 Our favorite lines 00:56:21 Would you be a hero in a bank robbery? 00:59:37 Gunfights, minimal reloads, and lucky shots 01:04:42 Reviewing Allstate actor's misleading storyline 01:09:52 Reviewing the twist and turns 01:11:41 Final thoughts 01:15:10 Outro --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crwncinema/support

Oooooo yall don't even KNOW. Okay. This is a longer one because there is a lot to talk about. Obviously, if you have an italian relative, then this one is a classic. There's so so so much happening in this movie and let me tell you, good or bad, it's so worth watching. Unconvinced? LISTEN UP. LET US INFORM YOU WHY.Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

"Rollie Tyler is the movies' best special effects man. Now somebody wants him to do it for real. But is he the weapon or the victim, Is it murder or is it... F/X" In this week's episode, we are discussing the 1986 action thriller 'F/X' starring Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy and Diane Venora. Directed by Robert Mandel. F/X - IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_5_tt_5_nm_3_q_fx F/X - Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fx Filming Location for F/X: https://nycinfilm.com/2024/01/16/f-x-1986/ Bill's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/bill_b/list/bills-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Jason's Letterboxd Ratings: https://letterboxd.com/jasonmasek/list/jasons-all-80s-movies-podcast-ratings/ Website: http://www.all80smoviespodcast.com X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/podcastAll80s Facebook (META): https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100030791216864 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@all80smoviespodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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WIPE THAT SMIRK OFF YOUR FACE! Because we've got a head-to-head showdown between two high stakes thrillers made by two masterful American auteurs. Representing the arthouse, it's Steven Soderbergh's The Limey starring Terence Stamp, Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren, and Luis Guzmán. Representing the mainstream, it's Michael Mann's The Insider, nominated for 7 Academy Awards and starring Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, and Diane Venora. Which will win and enter the canon? Which will lose and we can never watch it again for the rest of our lives??? NEXT WEEK: Fight Club vs Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace FOLLOW US ON LETTERBOXD: https://letterboxd.com/weekendbergman/lists https://letterboxd.com/breyyyattt https://letterboxd.com/joecilio FOLLOW WEEKEND AT BERGMAN'S https://twitter.com/weekendbergman https://www.instagram.com/weekendbergman https://www.tiktok.com/@weekendbergman FOLLOW MOVIES BABYYYYY: https://www.youtube.com/@moviesbabyyyyy https://www.instagram.com/moviesbabyyyyy https://twitter.com/moviesbabyyyyy https://www.tiktok.com/@moviesbabyyyyy BUY MERCH https://www.teepublic.com/user/weekend-at-bergmans WEEKEND AT BERGMAN'S IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/weekend-at-bergmans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the crew from The Popcorn Time Machine Podcast as they rewind, rewatch, and review the 1995 Action/Crime film Heat.   Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and his professional heist crew set out to score big money targets and are, in turn, hunted by Lt. Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) and his LA PD associates in the Robbery/Homicide police division. Action packed and an amazing cast including Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, and Ashley Judd. Let's rewind this one together.

It's Die Hard in an epic crime saga!For this suitably epic episode, Phil and Liam are joined by special guest Katie Walsh - top Los Angeles film critic and co-host of the Michael Mann-themed podcast Miami Nice - to discuss the sprawling 1995 masterpiece Heat!When a team of elite professional thieves led by Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) pull off an audacious armored car robbery that leaves three guards dead, hard-charging Robbery-Homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) is assigned to the case. In the process of investigating and surveilling the culprits, Hanna comes to admire McCauley's tremendous skill and discipline, and even starts to identify with him personally, while still pursuing him and his crew relentlessly across LA. Phil, Liam and Katie discuss their respective relationships with the movie over time, and debate whether it deserves to be considered one of the greatest films ever made. They explore its surprisingly high amount of ‘Die Hard DNA', before delving deep into Heat's storied production history, a section that also includes a detailed sidebar on Mann's 1989 TV movie LA Takedown, which became the blueprint for the final film. As always, they analyze the ‘hero' and ‘villain' of the piece, unpacking what makes these two iconic central characters so compelling, unique and enduring, and they also discuss the ladies of Heat (such as Ashley Judd, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Natalie Portman and Kim Staunton) and their respective roles in the tapestry of this complex and multi-faceted story. They parse through the various spectacular action set-pieces in the film, debate whether Heat would meet the definition to be considered an action movie, and talk about what Henry Rollins looks like in shorts (Google it). After a trip to the ‘Die Hard Oscars' to hand out some action movie awards, events culminate with a suitably intense showdown between Liam and Katie during the Double Jeopardy trivia quiz!HEAT trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpAhjOvQVj0At the time of release, HEAT is streaming on Hulu in the US and on Netflix in the UK and is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Apple/iTunes, YouTube, Vudu 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

Welcome back to your favorite podcast about some of the biggest bombs in film history. On this week's show, we welcome Michael Mann back to the podcast and discuss his 1999 biographical drama - The Insider. The film is a fictionalized telling of whistleblower Jeffery Wigand's dealings with “Big Tobacco.” The Insider was praised by both the audience and the critics and was even nominated for seven Academy Awards. However, this did not translate to financial success and the film went home with zero Oscar statues. Do we agree with the critical response, or is The Insider a Bomb? Download to find out.The Insider is directed by Michael Mann and stars Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall, Lindsay Crouse, and Debi MazarIf you want to leave feedback or suggest a movie bomb, please drop us a line at NotABombPod@gmail.com or Contact Us - here. Also, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcast.Cast: Brad, Troy

This week we have a look at the 1981 film Wolfen.  This is Episode #427! Wolfen is a 1981 American crime horror film directed by Michael Wadleigh in his only directional feature film, based on Whitley Strieber's 1978 novel The Wolfen. It stars Albert Finney, Diane Venora, Gregory Hines and Edward James Olmos. The film follows a city cop who has been assigned to uncover what is behind a series of vicious murders. Originally, it is believed the murders are animal attacks until the cop discovers an indigenous legend about wolf spirits.

Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans.

For this week's episode of the podcast, we watched the 1996 action thriller slash high school drama The Substitute, directed by Robert Mandel — a prolific television director — and starring Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson, Diane Venora, Marc Anthony, Luis Guzmàn and William Forsythe.In The Substitute, Berenger plays Jonathan Shale, a Vietnam veteran and mercenary who takes a break from the business of wet work after a botched operation in Cuba where several of his men were killed. He returns home to Miami to stay with his girlfriend, Jane Hetzko played by Venora, who is a teacher at a local, troubled high school.Jane becomes a target of the largest and most dangerous gang at the school, Kings of Destruction, and its leader Juan, played by Anthony, directs his men to attack her. She is seriously injured and while in the hospital, Shale maneuvers to become her substitute. His plan? To take down the gang, which is using the school as essentially an open air drug market.As he moves to confront Juan, Jonathan discovers that the gang is working with the school's ambitious and corrupt principal, played by Ernie Hudson, to move and distribute ever larger shipments of drugs from foreign supplies. Eager for revenge after a friendly teacher is killed by Juan, Jonathan gathers his men to make an assault on the gang, its suppliers and their allies.The tagline for The Substitute is “The most dangerous thing about school used to be the students.” You can watch The Substitute for free on Amazon Prime or on Tubi or Pluto or one of those services.Our next episode will on Brian DePalma's 1996 espionage thriller, Mission: Impossible.Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.Contact us!Follow us on Twitter!John GanzJamelle BouieUnclearPodAnd join the Unclear and Present Patreon! For just $5 a month, patrons get access to a bonus show on the films of the Cold War, and much, much more.

Public/Private is Gail's memoir about her life with famous producer/director Joe Papp as they founded the Public Theater in NYC. Over their 26-year relationship, Gail and Joe established a legendary partnership that built the famous theatrical institution. In her memoir, Gail gives you an inside look at the early years of the Public when plays such as A Chorus Line were just starting and then little-known actors were making their way in show business. Gail and Joe's production genius was responsible for an extraordinary body of work that launched the careers of dozens of actors, including James Earl Jones, Colleen Dewhurst, Gloria Foster, Morgan Freeman, Raúl Juliá, Kevin Kline, Mandy Patinkin, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Meryl Streep, and Diane Venora, all of whom make an appearance in the book.Opening in the early Sixties, Gail's narrative spans the years she and Joe worked, then lived together until Joe's death in 1991. During most of that time, Gail was the Developer of New Plays and Musicals at The Public while it staged hundreds of productions, ranging from the free Shakespeare in Central Park series to new plays, such as Ntozake Shange's for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, and musicals like Hair and A Chorus Line. Gail Papp paints a comprehensive picture of the ways that The Public was driven by Joe's ambition to create a democratic theater whose artists and audiences would reflect the city's population. Also highlighted are unfamiliar aspects of his many battles with the establishment, from tilts with Robert Moses to theater critics the scourge of AIDS, its impact on the many friends, family and colleagues close to Joe and Gail, and the toll it exacted on Joe's son, Tony.At a time when America remains divided over issues of equality, identity, and freedom of expression, Public/Private is an important chronicle of how The Public Theater became a transformative beacon for social change and of the couple who created it.

Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 602 With Public Theater Legend Gail Papp Public/Private is Gail's memoir about her life with famous producer/director Joe Papp as they founded the Public Theater in NYC. Over their 26-year relationship, Gail and Joe established a legendary partnership that built the famous theatrical institution. In her memoir, Gail gives you an inside look at the early years of the Public when plays such as A Chorus Line were just starting and then little-known actors were making their way in show business. Gail and Joe's production genius was responsible for an extraordinary body of work that launched the careers of dozens of actors, including James Earl Jones, Colleen Dewhurst, Gloria Foster, Morgan Freeman, Raúl Juliá, Kevin Kline, Mandy Patinkin, George C. Scott, Martin Sheen, Meryl Streep, and Diane Venora, all of whom make an appearance in the book.

Hyperion to a Satyr - The Fire and Water Podcast Network's Hamlet Podcast - continues Siskoid's scene-by-scene deep dive into Shakespeare's masterwork, discussing the text, but also performance and staging through the lens of several films, television, comics and even a rock opera. In Act III, Scene 1, Part 1, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern brief the King and Queen, then Ophelia is given instructions for her upcoming meeting with Hamlet. Listen to the episode below or subscribe to Hyperion to a Satyr on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water WEBSITE: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com Follow Fire & Water on TWITTER – https://twitter.com/FWPodcasts Like our Fire & Water FACEBOOK page – https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Use our HASHTAG online: #FWPodcasts Credits: Theme: "Fanfare" from 1996 Hamlet, by Patrick Doyle, with clips from that film, starring Ray Fearon and Kenneth Branagh; and the 1948 Hamlet, starring Lawrence Olivier. Bonus clips: Hamlet 1996 by Kenneth Branagh, starring Derek Jacobi, Timothy Spall and Richard Bryers; Hamlet 1980 by Rodney Bennett, starring Geoffrey Bateman and Patrick Stewart; Hamlet 2000 by Michael Almereyda, starring Steve Zahn, Dechen Thurman and Diane Venora ; Hamlet 2007 by Alexander Fodor, starring Lydia Piechowiak; and Hamlet 2009 by Gregory Doran, starring Penny Downie. Leave a comment, I love to read!

The 13th Warrior is a 1999 American historical action film based on Michael Crichton's 1976 novel Eaters of the Dead, which is a loose adaptation of the tale of Beowulf combined with Ahmad ibn Fadlan's historical account of the Volga Vikings. The film stars Antonio Banderas, Diane Venora, and Omar Sharif. The film was directed by John McTiernan and written by William Wisher, Jr and Warren Lewis.  Michael Crichton served as producer, as well as directing a few uncredited reshoots. Jerry Goldsmith composed the score. If you have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hesitate to do so by reaching out to us on social media @TheFilmFlamers, or call our hotline and leave us a message at 972-666-7733!            Watch The 13th Warrior: https://amzn.to/46rVLDB         Out this Month: Week 1: Shooting the Flames Week 2: Thirteen Ghosts Week 3: 13th Warrior Week 4: Top 13 X-Files Episodes Patreon: 13 Ghosts (original)     Coming in November 2023: Wizard of Oz Return to Oz Patreon: Gateway Horror Poll (continued!)      Get in Touch:  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheFilmFlamers  Visit our Store: https://teespring.com/stores/thefilmflamers  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFilmFlamers  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefilmflamers  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFilmFlamers/ Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/thefilmflamers/ Our Website: https://www.filmflamers.com  Call our Hotline: 972-666-7733     Our Patrons: #ExiledTexan Alex Mendoza Anthony Criswell Ashlie Thornbury BarbieDolly BattleBurrito BelleBeignet Benjamin Gonzalez Bennett Hunter Big Dave Bonnie Jay BreakfastChainsawMassacre Call me Lestat CenobiteBetty Christopher Nelson CJ Mcginnis Dan Alvarez Gia-Ranita Pitt Gillian Murtagh GlazedDonut GWilliamNYC Incognicat Irwan Iskak James Aumann Jessica E Josh Young Kimberly McGuirk-Klinetobe Laura O'Malley Lisa Libby Livi Loch Hightower Mary Matthew McHenry McKenna Hirschmann Nicole McDaniel Nikki (phillyenginerd) Niko Allred Orion Yannotti Paul Perez Penelope Nelson random dude Robert B. Robert Eppers Rosieredleader Ryan King Sean Homrig The Dean Swann William Skinner   Sweet dreams...      "Welcome to Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Includes music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio

Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories featuring famous villains, real and fictional. A woman writes a letter to a former president—now residing in Hell—in “Thank You, Mr. Nixon,” by Gish Jen, performed by Cindy Cheung. And a man in recovery faces off against a former Roman leader with a really bad rep in "Playing Ping-Pong with Pontius Pilate" by Greg Ames, performed by Nate Corddry. Finally, Moby Dick has a say in its own epic in “Captain Ahab, A Novel by the White Whale,” by Paul West, performed by Diane Venora. Author Gish Jen provides on-stage commentary about her work.

Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Another solo episode this week as we discuss Michael Mann's thriller 'The Insider', based on the true story of whistleblower Jeffrey Wigand and his explosive 1996 interview with 60 Minutes that exposed secrets about the tobacco industry and their complicity in manipulating their product with known carcinogens to increase the addictive effect of nicotine. The film is at once the story of the the tremendous power of corporate entities to take down those who seek to share the truth with the American public and an expressionist masterpiece that showcases some of Mann's most disciplined and mature directorial work. We discuss the film's seismic lead performances from dual leads Al Pacino and a career-best Russell Crowe. Then, we praise the Michael Mann & Eric Roth script, and its critical portrayal of its subjects, avoiding lionization. Finally, we discuss the story's terrible prescience, and how the film's shock at corporate media interests overruling the efforts of journalists can sometimes feel quaint by today's standards. Read Marie Brenner's profile of Jeffrey Wigand "The Man Who Knew Too Much" in Vanity Fair. ....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish 

Elaine and Mark from The Honeymoon Period podcast return to Flixwatcher to review Elaine's choice Heat. Heat (1995) is a heist drama written and directed by Michael Mann. Its ensemble cast features Al Pacino as Lieutenant Vincent Hanna, LAPD, Robert De Niro as Neil McCauley, Val Kilmer as Chris Shiherlis, Jon Voight as Nate, Tom Sizemore as Michael Cheritto, Diane Venora as Justine Hanna, Amy Brenneman as Eady, Ashley Judd as Charlene Shiherlis, Mykelti Williamson as Sergeant Bobby Drucker, Wes Studi as Lieutenant Sammy Casals, Ted Levine as Detective Mike Bosko, William Fichtner as Roger Van Zant, Natalie Portman as Lauren Gustafson, Tom Noonan as Kelso AND Hank Azaria as Alan Marciano. Neil McCauley leads a gang of elite criminals, but when a robbery of bearer bonds goes sour when one of the crew kills a guard he ends up in the path of Lieutenant Vincent Hanna, a hardened and obsessive detective. McCauley discovers Hanna on his tail but doesn't spook and agrees to one last heist. Heat is widely considered a masterpiece, the now iconic coffee scene marked the first time Pacino and De Niro shared the screen together and it is one of Christopher Nolan's favourite films. Recommendability scores reflected some of the criticisms (particularly around the role of women) but were still high. Lower scores for small screen reflected that it is one of those films best watched the big screen and gives an overall rating of 3.75.   [supsystic-tables id=328] Episode #315 Crew Links Thanks to Episode #315 Crew of Mark (@mark_greg) and Elaine (@elainegwrites) from The Honeymoon Period podcast Find their Websites online at https://t.co/CiX1Wv5dyH and at https://twitter.com/guardian and at https://twitter.com/bbcnewcastle Please make sure you give them some love   More about Heat For more info on Heat, you can visit Heat IMDb page here or Heat Rotten Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diane and Sean discuss the very compelling Michael Mann heist action drama, Heat. Episode music is, "God Moving Over the Face of the Waters" by Moby, from the OST.-  Our theme song is by Brushy One String-  Artwork by Marlaine LePage-  Why Do We Own This DVD?  Merch available at Teepublic-  Follow the show on social media:- Tumblr: WhyDoWeOwnThisDVD-  Follow Sean's Plants on IG: @lookitmahplantsSupport the show

It's here, finally dropped from behind the paywall! It's Episode 9 and the film that made Michael Mann a legit awards threat, one of the most information-based thrillers ever made, THE INSIDER. How do DARREN FRANICH and I feel about yet another over-the-top Diane Venora performance? Join our Patreon Army to receive exclusive access to special series like Burn Baby Burn with Mitchell Beaupre, our popular Cut As You Go series, our monthly State of the Union, and our upcoming Because of John Hughes limited series. All of this for as little as $5 per month! To join our Patreon Army visit ⁠www.patreon.com/incineratorpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/incinerator-podcast/support

This week Gary and Iain review and discuss, Wolfen (1981) by Director, Michael Wadleigh. Starring, Albert Finney, Diane Venora and Edward James Olmos. Merch: https://off-the-shelf-reviews.creator-spring.com For more Off The Shelf Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChWxkAz-n2-5Nae-IDpxBZQ/join Podcasts: https://offtheshelfreviews.podbean.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/@OTSReviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheShelfReviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OffTheShelfReviews Support us: http://www.patreon.com/offtheshelfreviews Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/offtheshelfreviews Discord: https://discord.gg/Dyw8ctf

We may never have given our substitute teachers the respect they deserved, but Tom Berenger is here to demand that respect! Drugs trafficking? Check. Luis Guzmán? Check. Florida? Oh yeah. Pop Legend Marc Anthony? Stop the car, get out, grab a pen because this one is out of ink... check check and CHECK!DISCLAIMER: LANGUAGE AND SPOILERS!!THE SUBSTITUEdir. Robert Mandelstarring: Tom Berenger; Ernie Hudson; Diane Venora

For us, the action is the juice with a double feature for the ages, the very sort of pairing that fights for freedom and lives for love (IYKYK): Heat & Max Keeble's Big Move! But before we explore these insane moves- large and small- this edition's Blue Plate Special digs into recent ticket price hikes at AMC Theatres, M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller Knock at the Cabin, the 2000 hyperlink landmark Amores Perros, and an Amazon order mix-up (not once but twice!!) that's destined to forever live in infamy. But the men of the hour (Pacino, De Niro, and Linz) inevitably make their presence felt in an action-packed discussion that covers the innumerable ways in which Heat is a classic, Max Keeble's Big Move is not, Jon Voight's hair, Larry Miller's lack thereof, and how both films, in their own way, serve as generational touchstones to criminals and dreamers in equal measure. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review us on all of our channels, which include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Contact us at huffmanbrothersproductions@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests.

M3GAN is surely to be a cult classic, if is int already.  James Wan and Blumhouse sure have cracked the code for both horror and saucy, fun horror, which is great!  M3GAN is also a cautionary tale of what may happen when we let AI get too far ahead of us.  Scary in a way.  Scary but fun!   0:09:00 Box Office and upcoming releases. 0:17:00 *** What's Streaming  *** HULU HEAT, Dir Michael Mann – Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Diane Venora, Amy Brenneman, Ashley Judd, Wes Studi, Dennis Haysbert.  1995 THE MUMMY, Dir. Stephen Sommers – Brenden Frasier, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Jonathan Hyde, Oded Fehr, Erick Avari. 1999 THE PRESTIGE, Dir. Christopher Nolan – Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Hugh Jackman, Scarlette Johansson, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall, David Bowie, Andy Serkis. 2006.  0:27:00 - Trailers:   ANTMAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (Trailer 2) - Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Michael Douglas, Bill Murray. SHOTGUN WEDDING (Amazon) - Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, Lenny Kravitz. YOUR PLACE OR MINE - Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Wesley Kimmel, Steve Zahn.   0:40:00 - M3GAN, Dir. Gerard Johnstone  ( Grayson 6.5 / Roger 7 / Chris 6.5 )   Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion.  Guest appearance by Christopher Boughan.  Music by Chad Wall. Quality Assurance by Anthony Emmett. Visit the new Youtube channel, "For the Love of Cinema" to follow and support our short video discussions.  Roger wears aviators!  Please give a like and subscribe if you enjoy it.   Follow the show on Twitter @lovecinemapod and check out the Facebook page for updates.  Rate, subscribe and leave a comment or two.  Every Little bit helps.  Send us an email to fortheloveofcinemapodcast@gmail.com

This week we blow the dust off Dennis' pick - highly influential 1995 crime drama Heat. Spoilers throughout this one - it's 27 years old.Directed by Michael Mann. Starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and Val Kilmer.Timestamps00:00 Intro / Initial Reviews50:05 Final Reviews"Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman). McCauley and Hanna discover a mutual respect, even as they try to thwart each other's plans."FOLLOW US ON SOCIALSInstagram - @thelitterboxpodLetterboxd - thelitterboxpodTwitter/X/Elon's Land of Lawlessness - @litterboxpod

Serge Bodnarchuk of Cold Crash Pictures joins us as we explore a wild time in New York City's history: the 1980s! Back then, real estate moguls and their fur-and-pearls-wearing wives were savaged in Battery Park by an unknown, monstrous assailant. Luckily, Albert Finney, Diane Venora and Gregory Hines are on hand to solve the case and uncover the secret of Wolfen – a non-werewolf movie released in 1981, the year of the werewolf movie, and directed by Woodstock documentarian Michael Wadleigh in what would be his first... and last... feature film. But is it any good, or is it a shaggy dog tale? Find out! Follow Serge on Twitter and check out Cold Crash Pictures on Youtube! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Support us on Patreon to nominate future films and access exclusive bonus content

Happy Birthday to us! To celebrate, get strapped and iamb your pentameter as we revel in Baz Luhrmann's deliciously over-the-top Romeo + Juliet (1996), one of the first episodes we ever recorded—and producer Randall's personal white whale. Did this soundtrack ever leave your Discman? Are we the biggest Shakespeare dorks who ever lived? Is Harold Perrineau's Mercutio pure sex in platform heels? (No question he carries this film.) Or is John Leguizamo's Tybalt the true snack? Don't get us wrong, Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes are adorable portraying young love, but we could do with less screaming. Now please excuse us as we listen to The Cardigans on loop. Read Randall's full episode notes at yourenofun.com.And follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter.

If one were to carve a Mount Rushmore of bad moms out of someone's holy mountain, Diane Venora's character from this SVU would certainly be on it. This lady sucks a lot. While we get deep into her antics, we also talk about Adam's sickness (spoiler alert: he shouldn't have gone to that Yankees game), Belizean airports, nonsexual hygge snuggling, trashcan chicken, and Kenny Rogers. Music: Divorcio Suave - "Munchy Business" 11:55 - Jan Bradley - “Mama Didn't Lie” - from Chess Soul: A Decade Of Chicago's Finest (1997) 25:44 - Alvin and the Chipmunks - “The Gambler” from Urban Chipmunk (1981) 41:23 - Phyllis Dillon - “Don't Touch Me Tomato” from One Life To Live (1972) Thanks to our gracious Munchies on Patreon: Jeremy S, Jaclyn O, Pedro H, Amy Z, Emily L, Nikki B, Louise M, Whitney C, D Reduble, Tony B, Zak B, Jessica W, Barry W, Karen D, Madelin K, Sara L, Miriam J, and Drew D - y'all are the best! Be a Munchie, too! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/munchmybenson Follow us on: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit (Adam's Twitter and Josh's Twitter) Check out Munch Merch: Munch Merch at Zazzle Check out our guest appearances on: …These Are There Stories (Adam and Josh), both of us on FMWL Pod (1st Time & 2nd Time) and Chick-Lit at the Movies Visit Our Website: Munch My Benson Email the podcast: munchmybenson@gmail.com Next Week's Episode: Season 7, Episode 6 "Raw"

On this SELECTED SHORTS, bad guys.  Host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories featuring famous villains, real and fictional.  A woman writes a letter to a former president—now residing in Hell, in “Thank You, Mr. Nixon,” by Gish Jen, performed by Cindy Cheung.  And a man in recovery faces off against a former Roman leader with a really bad rep in "Playing Ping-Pong with Pontius Pilate" by Greg Ames, performed by Nate Corddry.  Finally, Moby Dick has a say in its own epic in “Captain Ahab, A Novel by the White Whale,” by Paul West, performed by Diane Venora.   Join and give!: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/symphonyspacenyc?code=Splashpage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.