Podcast appearances and mentions of Rian Johnson

Reposted from Murder Magnets: A Poker Face Podcast, which you can find at https://podcastica.com/podcast/murder-magnets-a-poker-face-podcast —Join Penny, Becky & Jason as they discuss the ups and downs of heists and rom coms. Next up: Poker Face S2E8 “The Sleazy Georgian.” Let us know your thoughts!You can email or send a voice message to bullshit@podcastica.com. Or check out our Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica.Links:Natasha Lyonne and Rian Johnson on Why ‘Poker Face' Scared Hollywood Execs, Ignoring Internet Hate and How the Show Is a Bold ‘Act of Feminism': https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/poker-face-natasha-lyonne-rian-johnson-scare-hollywood-hate-1236413625/ Check out all our other shows at podcastica.com. Check out Becky's podcast “What's On Tonight” at https://www.facebook.com/people/Whats-On-Tonight/61566882612402/ Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode Hannah, Chris and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jeff White as they catch up on all the latest Star Wars news! First they share their thoughts on Mark Hamill's recent comments and whether or not he will return as Luke Skywalker in the future. Plus, will Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck succeed Kathleen Kennedy as co-presidents of Lucasfilm? Is a Ryan Reynolds-helmed R-rated Star Wars movie a good idea? And is Rian Johnson's Star Wars trilogy ever going to see the light of day? We'll attempt to answer all of those questions and more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com

School's out, the heat is on, and Summer Camp June is officially underway at So Many Sequels! Josh, Garrett, and David kick things off by previewing next week's review of Wet Hot American Summer and swapping first‑impressions of A24's unsettling Bring Her Back, Netflix's campy Fear Street: Prom Queen, Apple's adventure flick Fountain of Youth, and the chilling Titan sub doc Implosion.Then it's headline time: the trio react to the eerie teaser for Rian Johnson's Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man, debate Netflix's full‑tilt trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, size up Guillermo del Toro's gothic Frankenstein, and brace for a fourth trip to the Fockerverse (yes, really). David closes the show with a bullish post‑Memorial‑Day box‑office report, spotlighting Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch, and Sinners.If you dig movie‑club vibes, spicy sequel news, and laid‑back laughs, smash that follow button, leave us a five‑star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tell a friend—because summer camp is more fun with a bunkmate. 00:00 Intro and What We're Watching01:15 Bring Her Back, Fear Street, and Fountain of Youth06:45 Implosion and Other Streaming Picks10:50 Netflix Tudum Recap and Happy Gilmore 214:55 Knives Out 3 Teaser and Theories20:40 Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein Preview23:30 Meet the Fockers 4 and Sequel Overload26:10 Box Office Report: Minecraft, Lilo & Stitch, and Sinners30:45 Summer Camp June Preview and Garrett's Pick Challenge33:30 Outro and What's Next on the Show

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your source for Information about all your favorite fictional universes.In a fairly shocking move, Marvel Studios will not have one of its classic Hall H presentations at San Diego Comic Con this year. Due to Avengers: Doomsday filming, the studio is opting not to pause production to fly actors to California. Marvel will still have panels and events throughout SDCC, just not the spectacle of Hall H, which has become a mainstay for the MCU particularly. This news is coupled with a recent appearance from the cast of The Fantastic Four: First Steps at the CCPX promotional fan event in Mexico City last weekend, as well as buzz surrounding a supposed test screening for the fast approaching filmAt the TUDUM fan event this weekend, Netflix finally revealed the final season of Stranger Things will air in three parts late this year. The first will premiere November 26, followed by part two on Christmas and the series finale on New Year's Eve .Netflix also unveiled trailers for two of its anticipated upcoming films, Frankenstein - directed by Guillermo del Toro - and Knives Out 3: Wake Up Dead Man - directed by Rian Johnson. The films premiere in November and December, respectively, and both feature star-studded casts - something we've come to expect from Johnson's Knives Out films and what makes sense for a filmmaker as storied as del Toro. Frankenstein features Oscar Isaac in the titular role, as well as Jacob Elordi as the Monster, plus Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. Knives Out 3 is helmed once again by Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc, and has a list of A-lister stars including Jeremy Renner and Kerry Washington.The second full summer box office weekend was favorable, with Disney's live action Lilo & Stitch up 51 percent from the prior week, and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning climbing up 55 percent. Sony's Karate Kid Legends opened to a $20 million domestic weekend as well. Seems like it's all sequels all the time right now for the summer box office.If insider Jeff Schneider's latest scoop is to be believed, Laura Linney has joined the cast of HBO's Lanterns series in an undisclosed role.HBO Max has renewed Emmy award winning series Hacks for a fifth season, which will make the series the longest-running live-action show in HBO Max's history.The highly-anticipated Elden Ring movie at A24 helmed by Alex Garland may be zeroing on a familiar face to lead the epic adaptation. Sources tell Deadline the director is in talks with Kit Connor, who recently appeared in his war pic Warfare, to star in the adaptation.Chris Hemsworth set Marvel twitter ablaze last week after posting a heartfelt message to MCU fans, which many took as a suggestion that Thor would not make it through Avengers: Doomsday. The post read: "Playing Thor has been one of the greatest honors of my life. For the last 15 years I've held Mjolnir and then Stormbreaker as the God of Thunder, but what made it truly special… was sharing it with all of you. Your passion, your cheers, and your love for this character have meant everything to me. Thank you for making my journey through the Marvel Cinematic Universe unforgettable. Next up, Doomsday!"Electronic Arts is canceling its planned Black Panther game and shutting down developer Cliffhanger Games according to IGN.Scott Caan and Elizabeth Debicki have been cast in David Fincher's sequel to Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and will be joining Brad Pitt in the feature that is being made by Netflix.Oscar nominee and Grammy winner Ariana Grande has joined the cast of the next installment in the Meet the Parents franchise, which will hit theaters on November 25, 2026.

Anniversary to the Future! Marty and Doc celebrate important dates for two of their movies. Join Enjoy Stuff as we compare two different eras of the legendary trilogy.  Back to the Future parts I and III are having birthdays this year. So we look at the parallels of two of our favorite films.    News Kermit the Frog gives an inspirational commencement speech at the University of Maryland Indy is returning to theaters, and this time he's bringing his Dad for Father's day The CIA once used a Star Wars fansite to spy. How do you think it went? (Hint: Many Bothans died)   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay found a very eclectic old show from USA's Night Flight 1983 series called “Firesign Theater: Nick Danger, the Case of the Missing Yolk” He describes it as Monty Python meets Police Squad meets Devo. That alone sounds interesting enough to check it out on YouTube. Shua powered through all the Mission: Impossible movies to prepare for the “Final Reckoning” in theaters. It was a fun, spy, Tom-Cruise-Running, full-fueled ride.      Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays explores the mind-bending chronal perils of time travel with Rian Johnson's 2012 Looper. Time travel may not be the career you're looking for. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Time Travel!  Forty years ago we experienced the release of a movie that would become legend. Back to the Future was a tremendous success for Robert Zemeckis, Michael J. Fox, and Christopher Lloyd. (But maybe not Biff, so much) Of course, movie success demands sequels, so a few years later we got more. The trilogy ended in the old west with the third installment which is celebrating 35 years. The BTTF movies have many parallels, so we decided to find a bunch of them and compare the first and third movies. Join in on the fun and see how many you've spotted.   Did you spot any more parallels? What is your experience with Back to the Future? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Great Scott!” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Andor is some of the best television Disney Plus has produced and is almost assuredly the best Star Wars product on the platform. Ahsoka is up next, but is easily a year away.Jake Tropper is probably hard at work on the Star Wars: Starfighter movie now that Your Friends & Neighbors has concluded a first season on Apple TV Plus. Rian Johnson said he wants to revisit Star Wars (Nooooo!). Popcorn buckets came to Florida's Disney Parks. Collectibles are still being announced almost a month after Star Wars Day. Fortnite has one more week of content from a galaxy far, far away, and there's a new VR game coming...eventually.May sometimes has a bit more in store for our news updates, but every now and then all the big news comes out in April, as it seemed to do this year. If you want to take part in contributing ideas and commenting on our podcasts, you can do so here on Spotify, on YouTube, or Amazon's podcast portal, and you can listen to this podcast for our This is the Way Podcast HQ email address. May the Force be with us!

Hoy es viernes de CORTADO, nuestro segmento mañanero donde discutimos todo tipo de cosas como:.00:00 Introducción 03:05 Tony jugando Dungeons & Dragons12:01 Casting de Harry Potter19:58 Regreso de Tropic Thunder y Top Gun?29:09 Novedades en el mundo de Hunger Games36:34 Regreso de Rian Johnson a Star Wars?42:43 Junte de Xbox y Steam48:00 Trailer de 'The Thursday Murder Club'50:49 Elon Musk fuera del gobierno01:04:35 El FBI y Teorías de Conspiración.Todo esto y MUCHO MUCHO más... .https://www.youtube.com/@FilmNotIncluded?sub_confirmation=1.Este podcast está disponible en Spotify, Apple Podcast, Amazon Music y donde sea que hayan podcasts..Si nos escuchan en Apple Podcast, o en Spotify, recuerden dejarnos una reseña de 5 estrellas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.Recuerden comentar, darnos "subscribe", dejarnos una reseña, decirnos qué quieren escuchar en futuros episodios, etc..Manténganse al tanto con nosotros ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AQUÍ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Pueden seguir nuestro podcast de Star Wars, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El Podcast de Estar Güars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y nuestro podcast de DOCTOR WHO, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bad Wolf Broadcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Joining us in the base this week is Spencer Jawitz of the Virtual Cantina Network! Rian Johnson would be the happiest person in the world to come back and make a new Star Wars movie, but will he? In other Ryan news, Ryan Reynolds apparently pitched an R-rated Star Wars idea to Lucasfilm. We give our thoughts on that and more, including wondering whether the reason for the season, George Lucas, will appear in person at Star Wars Celebration 2027. We also talk to Spencer about how he became a Star Wars fan and what he's working on with the Virtual Cantina Network and his upcoming Boonta Eve party at Rebel Scum Con! Please checkout our new site trbpodcasts.com for easy access to our podcasts and our brand new merch shop! 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!

Peter & Jason breakdown the latest coming and going in a galaxy far far away with talking points including:- Ryan Reynolds talks writing and producing a R rated Star Wars project.- Rian Johnson talks the war between fans in both the prequel and sequel trilogies + his hopes of returning to Star Wars once his Knives Out universe stops.- Tony Gilroy talks resisting the urge to include Jyn Erso in Andor season 2.- Andor season 2 gets ready for awards season with 23 EMMY submissions and is also up for 3 NTA's.- Natalie Portman talks waiting or that Star Wars cal and what prop she took from set.Follow us:Patreonhttps://patreon.com/StarBoresX (twitter)https://twitter.com/BoresStarTikTokhttp://tiktok.com/@starborespodcastInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/starborespodcast/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLmtO6_i6WBBlVIm2h0V-qwFaceBookhttps://www.facebook.com/StarBoresPodcast

Pol, Kirsten, Bud, and ghost Art geek out about soundwaves, delays, and zom-bays. Bud’s Weekly Geek-out 08:18 – soundwave fire extinguisher Coming Soon 11:26 – Good Fortune (Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, Sandra Oh, Keke Palmer, in theatres October 17) 16:06 – Smoke (Apple TV+ series, June 27) 18:32 – Elden Ring film adaptation by Alex Garland confirmed by A24 (Zoner Spenny) NOT Coming Soon 19:27 – Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars delayed to December 2026 and December 2027 (Zoner Mary) 21:20 – Game of Thrones fans furious as George R. R. Martin confirms two more jobs that aren’t Winds Of Winter 24:53 – Rian Johnson would be the happiest person if he could go back to Star Wars Geek News Proper 28:44 – HBO’s Harry Potter Series Casts Harry, Ron & Hermione (Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Alastair Stout as Ron, and Arabella Stanton as Hermione) 32:25 – US Memorial Day box office: Mission: Impossible scores series-best $77 million / Lilo & Stitch debuts to massive $183 million 37:28 – AAA24 (paid membership, companion app, US-centric, $10 USD/mo or $100 USD/yr, trailer) 40:05 – Victoria takes centre stage for Canada’s Movie Industry Conference 44:26 – Nintendo fans worry Switch 2 packaging will cause confusion RUMOURS and HEARSEY 47:03 – Jason Momoa (and WWE wrestler Roman Reigns) iN taaaAAAaaaLkS to star in Street Fighter movie (source: Discussing Film dot net) Reviews and Recommendayshes 48:25 – Friendship (Pol) 51:36 – The Last of Us S02E07 – Convergence 1:00:15 – Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning 1:20:45 – Andor Join The Geek-out Podcast’s Facebook page (where we’ll release new episodes, and where you can talk with us) and Facebook group (where fans of the podcast can gather and talk geeky stuff)! Questions? Comments? Corrections? Suggestions? e-mail geekout@TheZone.fm Subscribe to The Zone’s Geek-out Podcast on Apple Podcasts. Or, copypasta this link to subscribe using your podcatcher of choice: https://omny.fm/shows/the-geek-out-podcast/playlists/podcast.rss And, get more Zone podcasty goodness at TheZone.fm/podcast

With Poker Face returning on Peacock, creator Rian Johnson discusses the case-of-the-week crime drama and collaborating with star Natasha Lyonne [01:39]; Spotter president Nic Paul on working with Dude Perfect and Mr Beast to help build the creator economy [18:32]; former ITV Studios exec Pascal Dalton shines a spotlight on new formats venture Shimmer Media [39:28].

In this episode of Fortress of Comic News, hosts Chris and Travis Gibb discuss a variety of topics including Travis's upcoming cruise, his Kickstarter projects, and a tribute to a late friend. They delve into Marvel's future, including the anticipated Daredevil Season Two and the new Vision Quest show, as well as the delays of major Marvel movies. The conversation also touches on the potential of a Magic the Gathering show and speculations surrounding the Fantastic Four and Galactus. In this conversation, Travis Gibb and Chris delve into various topics surrounding the current state of comic book adaptations and new series announcements. They discuss the redemption of Kang in the Marvel universe, the future of Star Wars under Rian Johnson, and the challenges faced by Marvel's new Thor series. The duo also explores the return of the Punisher amidst controversies, the launch of DC's new webcomics initiative, and the revival of Dark Horse's Powers series. Each topic is examined with a critical lens, reflecting on the implications for fans and the industry as a whole. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes within the comic book industry, discussing the impact of political narratives, the evolution of beloved franchises like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the exciting new series from Mad Cave Studios. They explore the balance between escapism and real-world issues in storytelling, the gritty edge of modern comics, and the resurgence of Dune adaptations in the comic world. The discussion also highlights the importance of seizing opportunities to collect niche comics and the shifting dynamics of superhero narratives. In this conversation, Travis Gibb and Chris delve into various comic book recommendations, discussing notable titles and their impact on the comic book landscape. They explore the challenges of writing iconic characters like Superman, the excitement surrounding indie comics, and the future of major comic characters. The discussion wraps up with reflections on the current state of the comic industry and the importance of storytelling.In this engaging conversation, Jon Westoff shares his journey from a lifelong comic fan to a creator, discussing his various projects including 'Bulletproof Chicken', 'Drumsticks of Doom', and 'Child Possession Services'. He reflects on the evolution of comic publishing from webcomics to Kickstarter, the challenges of indie publishing, and the importance of collaboration in storytelling. Jon emphasizes the significance of creativity and community in the comic industry, while also promoting his current Kickstarter project, 'Final Heist'.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/parttimecomix/final-heisthttps://linktr.ee/ParttimecomixJon Hestoff's Socials X - @Anti_Drummer Instagram - @Part_Time_Comix BlueSky – @parttimecomix.bsky.socialComics we discuss in this episode:Amazing Spider-Man #4Superman Unlimited #1DC x Sonic the Hedgehog #3Batman: Dark Patterns #6Godzilla vs. X-Men #1Superior Avengers #2One World Under Doom #4Bug Wars #4The Ultimates #12Foolkiller #3The Federalist AshcanGet your Fortress Comics merchandise with the link belowhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/fortress-comicsFortressofComicNews.comhttps://chriscomicscorner.substack.com/YouTube.com/FortressComicsFind Chris: https://bio.site/chrisrundtTravis Gibb X - @jesterlouTravis Gibb Comics: https://orangeconeproductions.com/Patreon.com/FortressComicshttps://www.tiktok.com/@chriscomicscornerThanks for Listening!#marvel #marvelcomics #mcu #dccomics #comicbooks #comicnews #podcast #indiecomics #batman

Rian Johnson still wants to make more Star Wars movies, but it sounds like he's being DENIED. Could this be part of Disney trying to pivot back to PROFIT? Watch this podcast episode on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. D/REZZED News covers Pixels, Pop Culture, and the Paranormal! We're an independent, opinionated entertainment news blog covering Video Games, Tech, Comics, Movies, Anime, High Strangeness, and more. As part of Clownfish TV, we strive to be balanced, based, and apolitical. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://news.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Matt is joined by regular contributors Dawn Glen and Mo Walker to review four new shows available this week. First, there's the second season of Rian Johnson's exquisite procedural Poker Face, which finally returns after a long wait. Next, the BBC has their take on the Lockerbie disaster in the calmly told The Bombing of Pan Am 103. On ITV, there's new crime drama Code of Silence, whilst on Apple TV +, there's an adaptation of the Murderbot book series. There's also discussion around the surprises at the BAFTA's as well as a new TV quiz to finish which will have you screaming as you listen!

It might come as a surprise to some folks that Steven Spielberg directed the pilot for Columbo, titled Murder By The Book, but that he did and it turned out to be one of the most important projects of his early career as his success with this episode is what got him the gig directing Duel. If you're going to talk about Columbo and Spielberg then you're going to need a guest who knows their whodunnits and howcatchems. Writer/Director Rian Johnson has made a name for himself in the murder mystery realm with his Knives Out films and the currently airing Poker Face, a sort of modern day take on the Columbo formula. We discuss the differences between a whodunnit and a howcatchem, the stengths and weaknesses in both forms of mystery storytelling, and what Spielberg's cinematic eye brings to this pilot that helped him stand out as a young, upstart 24 year old trying to make his mark in the industry that he loves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back on the wellness beat with Nicole Kidman in Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 on Prime (1:16:15), Facing off against a machine with chess wizard Gary Kasparov in Rematch on Disney+ (1:26:03), and re-examining the Lockerbie disaster with The Bombing Of Pan Am 103 on BBC1 (1:06:32). Plus Rian Johnson drops by to discuss Poker Face (36:44-53:00) and we even manage to slip some Star Wars questions in there as well. (Episode 337)Note: time stamps are approximate as the ads throw them out, so are only meant as a guide. If you want to avoid this and would like the podcast entirely ad-free (as well as 17 hours early, with a second weekly show and spoiler specials) then sign up to Pilot+!

🛸 ¡Bienvenidos a Frikingos de la Galaxia! En una galaxia muy, muy lejana... donde los fans peleaban más que los Jedi... donde los foros ardían más que Mustafar... llegó una película que dividió a la Fuerza en dos: The Last Jedi... también conocida como: El episodio que dejó a Luke con cara de 'me quiero ir' y a Yoda lanzando rayos como si a Pikachu le hubiesen echado droja en la bebida. 😜 Hoy, en este Frikingos de la Galaxia especial, nos sumergimos en el agujero negro emocional que fue el troleo maestro de Rian Johnson. ¿Fue arte incomprendido o sabotaje con sable láser? ¿Deconstrucción genial o destrucción gratuita? ¿Una película valiente... o el mayor plot twist desde que Jar Jar sobrevivió a tres películas? En este programa hablaremos detenidamente sobre: 🌀 Luke Skywalker en modo: viejo gruñón que toma leche azul. ☄️ Leia flotando en el espacio a lo Mary Poppins. 🎲 El Casino Planet, también conocido como “perdimos media hora de nuestras vidas”. 🤦 Decisiones absurdas de los personajes. 🎙️ Y como no podía ser de otra manera, el Capi de la Friking Express no estará solo en esta travesía por los restos de la saga. ¡Contará con su tripulación de élite! O… al menos, con los únicos lo bastante valientes (o insensatos) como para volver a ver Los Últimos Jedi sin necesidad de terapia previa. ✨ Joseja, el Bécquer Millennial del Frikiverso, nos recitará una desgarradora oda a Snoke… aunque solo le dio tiempo a escribir la mitad (como al personaje, vaya). Versos que sangran midi-clorianas. 🎮 Desde el rincón gamer del Halcón Frikiano llega el Jugón de la Friking Express, y firme defensor de Jar Jar Binks (sí, aún quedan). Nos contará por qué esta película le hizo abandonar el universo Star Wars más rápido que el Halcón en salto hiperespacial. Spoiler: no volvió hasta que el Mandaloriano le devolvió la fe… y el WiFi. 🧠 Rulo, el Vigilante del Multiverso Freak, se enfunda hoy la toga del abogado del diablo. Viene decidido a defender Los Últimos Jedi con capa, espada y argumentos... aunque reconoce que se le rompió la espada en cuanto vio a Luke tirando el sable. Pero eh, lo intenta, que eso ya es heroico. 🦾 Y aunque no podrá subirse a bordo esta vez, tenemos una grabación exclusiva del legendario Julwiki, el podcaster de adamantium. Su voz, templada por los años y endurecida por el trauma, nos ofrece una reflexión sosegada sobre el filme. ¿Habrá hecho las paces con Rian Johnson? ¿O seguirá gritando su nombre cada vez que se pisa una LEGO del Halcón Milenario? 🎙️ Todo esto y mucho más en el programa donde la Fuerza se ríe contigo. 👉 Dale al play, suscríbete y comenta cuál fue tu trauma o carcajada favorita del Episodio P(ocho). Porque aquí no hay haters… ¡solo frikingos con cicatrices emocionales! Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales y echa un vistazo a nuestro vídeo-podcast en YouTube: -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@frikingosdelagalaxia4365 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrikingosGalaxy?locale=es_ES - X (antes Twitter): https://x.com/FrikingosGalaxy - Instagram: https: //www.instagram.com/frikingosdelagalaxia/ - Ivoox: https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-frikingos-galaxia-cine-y_sq_f1417787_1.html - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/frikingos-de-la-galaxia-cine-y-ocio/id1479825939 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LCxVBSt3Kt9cDhlcLKeZc

This week, we check out the first four episodes of Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne's awesome throwback detective series, POKER FACE! We loved the first season (you know it's the truth) and can't wait to see what's next on the show.  1:00-28:00 TV Diaries 28:30- Poker Face S02 #PokerFace #PeacockTV #TheTVDudes

After more than two years, Rian Johnson's Poker Face -- aka "What if Columbo, but a lady named Charlie who's a human lie detector" -- is back for its second season on Peacock. Does it still deliver a pleasing throwback mystery vibe? David J. Roth returns to discuss. Around The Dial takes us through the second season of Conan O'Brien Must Go and Netflix's special Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize For American Humor; Killing It; and Untold: Shooting Guards. Mike presents the episode "A Mercy" from The Terror for induction into The Canon. Then, after naming the week's Winner and Loser, we kick off a new season of Game Time with a very long drive between fictional TV cities in America -- hey, kind of like Charlie! Gas up and join us! GUESTS

Será que os unicórnios existem? Fomos ao velório de um para ver com os nossos próprios olhos. Neste episódio falamos de notícias, o que andamos a ver, fazemos a review do filme 'Death of a Unicorn' e terminamos com spoilers.NOTÍCIASLázaro fala sobre o IndieLisboa (URL);Erick fala sobre os grandes falhanços de 2024 (URL), um comentário de Rian Johnson sobre o próximo filme de ‘Knives Out' (URL), o regresso de ‘Miami Vice' (URL) e o regresso de uma 2ª temporada da série ‘Nine Perfect Strangers' (URL).O QUE ANDAMOS A VER?LázaroTarget (1985)Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)The Score (2001)LuisThe Monkey (2025)Locked (2025)The Righteous Gemstones (1ª Temporada)ErickA Simple Favour (2018)Another Simple Favor (2025)The Four Seasons (1ª Temporada)Para a semana vamos fazer review do filme 'Final Destination: Bloodlines'.Até lá, bons filmes.**Música Original produzida por António Capelo (https://capelo.me)Sigam-nos em:https://twitter.com/peliculapodcasthttps://instagram.com/peliculapodcasthttps://facebook.com/peliculapodcast

Dentro de nuestro ciclo dedicado a la trilogía de secuelas de Star Wars, llegamos a un punto álgido con la película tal vez, más divisoria de la historia de la franquicia. Un film que dividió a los fans, que generó multitud de polémicas y que no deja indiferente a nadie. Rian Johnson recogió el testigo de JJ Abrams y llegó dispuesto a ponerlo todo patas arriba, y vaya si lo hizo. Los últimos Jedi a examen con unos acalorados debates, donde las opiniones van a sobrevolar cual Halcón Milenario esquivando disparos láseres. Se vienen al planeta minero de Crait para esta lucha encarnizada, Ale Oñate y Juandi, bajo el control riguroso del Líder Supremo, Salva Vargas. Este programa cuenta con la producción ejecutiva de nuestr@s mecenas, l@s grandes, l@s únicos Kamy, Lobo Columbus, Enfermera en Mordor, Javier Ramírez, La Casa del Acantilado, Shinyoru, José Percius, Diana, Josemaria1975, Francisco Javier Chacón, Kal-el__80, David, Cohaggen, Elena Gómez, Álex El Cimerio, Iván Alonso, Javi y Belethparmaiel. ¿Quieres ayudarnos a seguir mejorando y creciendo? Pues tienes varias opciones para ello. Dándole Me gusta o Like a este programa. Por supuesto estando suscrito para no perderte ninguno de los próximos episodios, y ya para rematar la faena, compartiendo el podcast con tus amigos en redes sociales y hablando a todo el que te cruce en la calle de nosotros…. Y todo esto encima, GRATIS!!! Y si ya nos quieres mucho, mucho, mucho y te sobra la pasta…. Puedes hacerlo económicamente de varias formas: Apoyo en iVoox: En el botón APOYAR de nuestro canal de iVoox y desde 1,49€ al mes: https://acortar.link/emR6gd Invitándonos a una birra en Ko-Fi: por solo 2€ nos puedes apoyar en: https://ko-fi.com/criterioceropodcast Patreon: por sólo 3€ al mes en: https://patreon.com/CriterioCeroPodcast PayPal: mediante una donación a criterioceropodcast@gmail.com También nos podéis ayudar económicamente de forma indirecta si tenéis pensado suscribiros a las modalidades Premium o Plus de iVoox al hacerlo desde estos enlaces: Premium Anual: https://acortar.link/qhUhCz Premium Mensual: https://acortar.link/gbQ4mp iVoox Plus Mensual: https://acortar.link/y7SDmV Con cada rupia que nos llegue sufragamos los costes del programa al mes, invertiremos en mejorar los equipos y por supuesto, nos daremos algún que otro capricho . Las recompensas por apoyarnos se explican en nuestro blog: https://criterioceropodcast.blogspot.com/2023/08/quieres-ayudar-criterio-cero-mejorar.html También puedes hacerte con algo de merchandising de Criterio Cero. Camisetas, Sudaderas, tazas o mochilas en el siguiente enlace: https://www.latostadora.com/shop/criteriocero/?shop_trk Y también puedes seguirnos en nuestras diferentes redes sociales: En Telegram en nuestro grupo: https://t.me/criteriocerogrupo En Facebook en nuestro grupo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/630098904718786 Y en la página: https://www.facebook.com/criterioceropodcast ✖️ En X (el difunto Twitter) como @criteriocero En Instagram como criterioceropodcast En TikTok como criteriocero ✉️ Para ponerte en contacto con nosotros al correo criterioceropodcast@gmail.com De paso aprovechamos para recomendaros podcasts que no debéis perderos: Hudson´s Podcast, Puede ser una charla más, Luces en el horizonte, La Catedral Atroz, La guarida del Sith, Crónicas de Nantucket, Más que cine de los 80, Fílmico, Tiempos de Videoclub, Sector Gaming , El Dátil de ET, La Casa del Acantilado, Kiosko Chispas, Just Live it, Filmotecast, La Tetera

There has been a lot of talk around Sinners. Good, bad, or ugly, everyone seems to have an opinion about it. Is it really the best movie of the young year? Is it grossly overrated? Something else entirely? Whatever the case, audiences are going out to see it in drovers. What is being overlooked by many is the biggest irony surrounding it.We spend a lot of time talking lovingly of the theater experience. It was a big part of growing up and still remains fun even as adults. So it sucks to hear when the CEO of Netflix says theaters are outdated. It is not so much his opinion that matters, but the fact that he actually has the power to make movie theaters obsolete.Which makes it all the better when someone like Rian Johnson talks about how he wants Knives Out 3 in as many movie theaters as possible for as long as it can. Since he has a deal with Netflix, we all know where the movie will eventually end up. The fact that he wants a run that is longer than a week or two is nice to hear. The detective noir is a genre that does not get the love it used to. A part of this may be due to burnout. The 1930s - 1950s saw a huge number of them released. Many of them are considered classics. There has not been a good one in quite a while so when one bills itself as a triumphant return, we were all in.Exaggeration is a part of marketing. We get that. But Dark My Light has no film noir elements, at all. There are exactly zero moments. Instead, it is a science fiction movie that wants to be about a character. The question is not why did they market as something it is not. It is not even whether what they ended up doing worked. The real question is did this movie even have a script?Karate tournament movies were all the rage back in the day. Jean-Claude Van Damme was able to build a career off of them while the legacy of The Karate Kid still lives on. We could not wait to see Absolute Dominion. Sure, the idea may be the flimsiest excuse ever to have a globe spanning battle for supremacy, but nostalgia is a powerful draw.Regrettably, Absolute Dominion lacks any of the charm of the movies from our childhood. It is way more confusing than it has to be, ignores its most interesting subplot, and lacks any of the tension these types of films need. We also try to figure out who Alex Winter owes money to. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

Alan Alda's The Four Seasons gets a modern glow-up with Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Colman Domingo on Netflix this week (40:53), plus Rian Johnson's Poker Face comes crashing back with its second season on Sky (51:04), and Malpractice returns with more embattled medics on ITV (1:00:05). Meanwhile, Kay manages to completely hijack the listener question with a stealthy soap query. It's okay to be disgusted.(Episode 335)Note: time stamps are approximate as the ads throw them out, so are only meant as a guide. If you want to avoid this and would like the podcast entirely ad-free (as well as 17 hours early, with a second weekly show and spoiler specials) then sign up to Pilot+!

In this episode, we break down Knives Out and why it's one of the smartest mystery movies in recent years. We dig into how Rian Johnson brilliantly subverts the classic whodunnit formula, hides the plot twist in plain sight, and uses structure to shift audience expectations. We also highlight the layers in the writing, the standout performances, and how Johnson's script turns a familiar genre on its head without ever losing its suspense or charm.Chapters:00:00:00 Intro Convo: Why this movie is so good00:14:26 "It's what you do with the truth" is key to this story00:17:13 Perfectly depicting the family as bad people but real00:22:50 The opening scene is writing masterclass00:25:43 Rian Johnson's biggest change right before filming00:26:59 Back to: Why the opening scene is perfect00:30:46 Stories of why the characters were perfectly cast00:34:24 Returning to why the opening scene is perfect again00:38:27 What is was like on set filming with big stars for Rian Johnson00:39:34 What makes the script so phenomenal00:42:06 Benoit Blanc piano key explained00:44:46 What makes Benoit Blanc such a great character00:47:00 Chris Evans going back to his acting roots00:48:08 The beautiful details in this movie00:52:35 The theme of playing games00:55:40 How they made this movie look so beautiful00:58:18 Our official rating of Knives Out01:04:36 Final thoughts01:05:41 Cue the music

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!! Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Full Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Grabbing Yourself Our Star Wars Inspired Apparel: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Start your online business with a $1 per-month trial when you visit https://www.shopify.com/rejects! Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Tales of the Underworld Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Easter Eggs, Analysis, Breakdown, Spoiler Review, & Ending Explained! Greg Alba & Michael Tessler react to Tales of the Underworld, the newest Star Wars anthology series on Disney+. The animated event dives deep into the criminal underworld, giving us the resurrection of Asajj Ventress after Dark Disciple, the origins of Cad Bane, and cameos from Quinlan Vos and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The series is packed with western and samurai cinematic influences in its lightsaber duels and Force lore. All Star Wars movies & series so far: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One, Solo, The Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, Rebels, Resistance, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Tales of the Jedi, Tales of the Empire, Ahsoka, Visions, Young Jedi Adventures. Upcoming confirmed & rumored projects: The Mandalorian & Grogu, Andor Season 2, Ahsoka Season 2, The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, Dawn of the Jedi (James Mangold), Rey Skywalker movie (Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy), Dave Filoni's crossover film, Maul: Shadow Lord, Lando (movie), Rogue Squadron, Taika Waititi's untitled Star Wars film, Shawn Levy's film, Rian Johnson's trilogy, A Droid Story. Time for our Star Wars Theory to commence! Follow Michael Tesslerr:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ 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

Das Wochenende ist da und ihr sucht noch einen heißen Serientipp? Wir empfehlen euch eine der interessantesten Krimi-Serien der letzten Jahre: Poker Face könnt ihr aktuell bei Sky/WOW und Amazon Prime Video streamen. In der von Knives Out-Regisseur Rian Johnson kreierten Serie spielt Natasha Lyonne eine Hobby-Detektivin, die sofort erkennt, wenn eine Person lügt. Mit dieser Gabe löst sie zahlreiche Kriminalfälle. Warum kein Serienfan Poker Face verpassen sollte, verraten euch Jenny und Esther. *** Dieser Podcast wird gesponsert von MagentaTV – dem TV- und Streaming-Angebot der Telekom. Abonniere und bewerte Streamgestöber bei der Podcast-App deines Vertrauens! Wenn du mit deiner Meinung im Podcast landen willst, schick uns eine Sprachnachricht oder einen Kommentar per Mail an podcast@moviepilot.de.

Is the Force still with us? In this episode, we're joined by long-time Star Wars fan Bhaskar to break down the current state of the franchise—from the highs of Andor to the lows of The Acolyte. We talk about the Disney+ overload, the trilogy that derailed itself, the missed opportunities, and whether it's time for a creative hiatus. There's plenty of fun, frustration, and fandom to go around—this one's for the galaxy brains. ✨Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MDgfxhURWtg

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Hello, and welcome to an all-new Films for the Void, episode #102! In this episode, Landon has his first collaboration with a member of The Rolling Tape staff: Cameron Ritter, coming to us live from North Carolina! The pair talk about two noir-specific films: Rian Johnson's 2005 film BRICK and Carl Franklin's 1991 film ONE FALSE MOVE, as well as discuss which movies coming out this summer - all on the latest episode of Films for the Void!Next Episode: Kenneth Branagh's 1994 film MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN and Neil Jordan's 1994 film INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE with special guest Megan Loucks!TIME STAMPS00:02:08 Summer Movie Preview00:28:43 Brick00:48:46 One False MoveTWITTER: @films_void$3/MONTH PATREON: patreon.com/films_voidLANDON'S TWITTER @igotdefevermanLANDON'S INSTAGRAM @duhfeverLANDON'S LETTERBOXD @landondefeverArtwork by Annie CurleTheme Music by Meghan GoveEdited by Landon Defever

The Searchers are back with another episode, this one starting off the next arc: "the philosophical hitman." Chris picked Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis, directed by the now-infamous Rian Johnson. Does this movie hold up, or not? Listen and find out! Next up will be a new Cinema Crusade episode followed by a review on Crying Freeman.  If you like what you heard, please rate us a 5/5 on Apple, Spotify, or Podbean, and review us on Apple. Submit your mailbags to us at thesearcherspodcast@gmail.com. We'll read both on air. Follow us on Letterboxd.com if you'd like to see what we've recently watched and/or reviewed. Ben, Chris, & Kevin Our episode catalogue: https://searchersfilmpodcast.podbean.com/

Recorded live following Filmspotting Fest's opening night screening of BRICK, writer/director Rian Johnson reflects on his high school-set neo-noir classic. Plus Josh's review of A24's new DEATH OF A UNICORN and Round 2 of Filmspotting Madness–Best of the 21st Century (So Far). This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Intro (00:00:00-00:02:57) "Brick" Setup (00:02:58-00:12:22) "Brick" Q&A (00:12:23-01:03:07) Filmspotting Family (01:03:08-01:06:44) Review (JL): "Death of a Unicorn" (01:06:45-01:11:01) Next Week / Notes (01:11:02-01:16:05) Filmspotting Madness: Round 2 (01:16:06-01:52:40) Credits / New Releases (01:52:41-01:56:46) Notes/Links: -Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness -RSVP for Boulder Meetup https://forms.gle/qHxez1HRFNiufYKeA -2025 Ebert Interruptus https://www.colorado.edu/cwa/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and complete archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts (and more) on sale at the Filmspotting Shop. https://filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://twitter.com/larsenonfilm https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brick. The Brothers Bloom. Looper. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi. Knives Out. Glass Onion. Oh, and maybe the most well-regarded episode of television in modern history. Join Devin Diazoni and Paola Zavala as they journey through the first 20 years of two-time Academy Award-nominee Rian Johnson's career!Support Film Literate on Patreon!Guest: Paola Zavala (Instagram|Letterboxd)

This Friday, The Film Buff dives into Control Freak, the latest Hulu release that signals the rise of a bold new direction in horror. But what exactly is this emerging genre? Why does it matter? And most importantly, why should you experience this film for yourself? Join us as we break down the film's chilling themes, its genre-defining impact, and why Control Freak is a must-watch for horror fans. Those who broughht is Control Freak Cast Kelly Marie Tran – Val Kieu Chinh – Aunt Thuy Scott Takeda – Dr. Chen Callie Johnson – Crystal Miles Robbins – Robbie Zack Gold – Mason Apollo Bacala – Abbot Monk Chelsea Parsons – Rachel Chrissy Morgan – Film Crew Christina Pope – Makeup Artist to Motivational Speaker Ian Choi – Dying Vietnamese Boy Joshua Henry – Monk Justin Piaoan – Young Sang Mikah Fikes – Film Crew Milton Saul – Security Guard Noel Morales – Photographer Nova Mai Murillo – Young Val Samantha Coppola – Ashley Stanley White Jr. – Sanshi Steven Hudson – Monk Toan Le – Sang Vincent Dean – Audience Member Crew Shal Ngo – Writer, Director Arbi Pedrossian – Producer David Brooks – Producer Hatuey Rodriguez – Producer Jenna Cavelle – Producer Miles Alva – Executive Producer Shaum S. Sengupta – Producer More about Control Freak ‘Control Freak' (2025): A Chilling Descent into Supernatural Terror Hulu's Control Freak (2025), directed by Shal Ngo, is a gripping psychological horror film that blends the terror of demonic possession with the high-stakes world of self-help culture. Starring Kelly Marie Tran as Val, a successful yet troubled motivational speaker, the film follows her downward spiral after she becomes infected with a malevolent parasitic entity from her ancestral homeland. As Val's once-perfect life unravels, her struggle to maintain control mirrors the sinister force overtaking her mind and body. With a career built on self-empowerment, she faces the ultimate test: can she conquer a force that thrives on fear and insecurity? The film's tense atmosphere, combined with Ngo's sharp direction, crafts an unnerving portrait of ambition, identity, and the dark forces that lurk beneath the surface. With a supporting cast including Kieu Chinh, Scott Takeda, and Miles Robbins, Control Freak delivers a harrowing journey into the supernatural, pushing the boundaries of psychological horror. The film is set to premiere on Hulu on March 13, 2025, marking one of the streamer's most anticipated horror releases of the yea More about the Kelly Marie Tran Star Wars Drama The Kelly Marie Tran Star Wars controversy stemmed from the intense online harassment she faced after her role as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). Tran, the first Asian woman to have a leading role in the Star Wars franchise, was targeted with racist and sexist abuse by a subset of fans who disliked her character. The harassment became so severe that she eventually deleted her social media accounts and withdrew from the public eye. In response to the bullying, Tran wrote a powerful essay for The New York Times, stating that she had internalized the negativity and began to believe the racist narratives directed at her. She later compared the experience to an "embarrassingly horrible breakup" and spoke about how therapy helped her reclaim her self-worth. Many industry figures, including Mark Hamill and director Rian Johnson, defended her against the online trolls, but the backlash still affected her career, as her character's screen time was significantly reduced in The Rise of Skywalker (2019)​

This Friday, The Film Buff dives into Control Freak, the latest Hulu release that signals the rise of a bold new direction in horror. But what exactly is this emerging genre? Why does it matter? And most importantly, why should you experience this film for yourself? Join us as we break down the film's chilling themes, its genre-defining impact, and why Control Freak is a must-watch for horror fans.Those who broughht is Control FreakCastKelly Marie Tran – ValKieu Chinh – Aunt ThuyScott Takeda – Dr. ChenCallie Johnson – CrystalMiles Robbins – RobbieZack Gold – MasonApollo Bacala – Abbot MonkChelsea Parsons – RachelChrissy Morgan – Film CrewChristina Pope – Makeup Artist to Motivational SpeakerIan Choi – Dying Vietnamese BoyJoshua Henry – MonkJustin Piaoan – Young SangMikah Fikes – Film CrewMilton Saul – Security GuardNoel Morales – PhotographerNova Mai Murillo – Young ValSamantha Coppola – AshleyStanley White Jr. – SanshiSteven Hudson – MonkToan Le – SangVincent Dean – Audience MemberCrewShal Ngo – Writer, DirectorArbi Pedrossian – ProducerDavid Brooks – ProducerHatuey Rodriguez – ProducerJenna Cavelle – ProducerMiles Alva – Executive ProducerShaum S. Sengupta – ProducerMore about Control Freak ‘Control Freak' (2025): A Chilling Descent into Supernatural TerrorHulu's Control Freak (2025), directed by Shal Ngo, is a gripping psychological horror film that blends the terror of demonic possession with the high-stakes world of self-help culture. Starring Kelly Marie Tran as Val, a successful yet troubled motivational speaker, the film follows her downward spiral after she becomes infected with a malevolent parasitic entity from her ancestral homeland.As Val's once-perfect life unravels, her struggle to maintain control mirrors the sinister force overtaking her mind and body. With a career built on self-empowerment, she faces the ultimate test: can she conquer a force that thrives on fear and insecurity? The film's tense atmosphere, combined with Ngo's sharp direction, crafts an unnerving portrait of ambition, identity, and the dark forces that lurk beneath the surface.With a supporting cast including Kieu Chinh, Scott Takeda, and Miles Robbins, Control Freak delivers a harrowing journey into the supernatural, pushing the boundaries of psychological horror. The film is set to premiere on Hulu on March 13, 2025, marking one of the streamer's most anticipated horror releases of the yeaMore about the Kelly Marie Tran Star Wars Drama The Kelly Marie Tran Star Wars controversy stemmed from the intense online harassment she faced after her role as Rose Tico in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). Tran, the first Asian woman to have a leading role in the Star Wars franchise, was targeted with racist and sexist abuse by a subset of fans who disliked her character. The harassment became so severe that she eventually deleted her social media accounts and withdrew from the public eye.In response to the bullying, Tran wrote a powerful essay for The New York Times, stating that she had internalized the negativity and began to believe the racist narratives directed at her. She later compared the experience to an "embarrassingly horrible breakup" and spoke about how therapy helped her reclaim her self-worth. Many industry figures, including Mark Hamill and director Rian Johnson, defended her against the online trolls, but the backlash still affected her career, as her character's screen time was significantly reduced in The Rise of Skywalker (2019)​

Welcome back to Franchise Me! This week, THATS NOT STAR WARS!!!!! Its the most divisive movie in the Star Wars Franchise as we break down "Star Wars: Episode VIII- The Last Jedi. We discuss the hate surrounding the film, Rian Johnson's direction, and why we think this is actually a masterpiece. Share your thoughts and opinions with us on Bluesky and Instagram @FranchiseMePod, see our rankings on Letterboxd (FranchiseMe) and email us at FranchiseMePod@gmail.com. Check out our website franchisemepodcast.com to see all of our episodes and more.

This week on The Decision Reel, we're putting on our detective hats and diving into Knives Out!

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Questions for the week: What planet in Star Wars would you want to live on? Which of these pleasure places would you visit and what would you do while you're there: Jabba's sail barge or palace, Canto Bight, Dryden's Voss's yacht, Morlana One, Port Borog, Maz Kanata's castle, the pirate planet of Lanupa or somewhere else? If you could have any Star Wars character as your roommate, who would it be and why? Which upcoming Star Wars project are you most excited about? Andor Season 2 The Rey movie The Mandalorian and Grogu movie Or is it any one of the rumored Star Wars projects featuring directors such as Simon Kinberg, Taika Watiti, Dave Filoni, James Mangold, Rian Johnson, Patty Jenkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello! Today on the show Kieran, Paul and I have a focused chat on the Holdo maneuver sequence from Rian Johnson's 'The Last Jedi'. It's a scene we were all big fans of when the film came out and remain so today, and there was a lot to chew on with this (one) perfect scene. Expect talk on the career of Laura Dern too!

Jack finally gets her wish as we look at the Rian Johnson debut film Brick, the movie that asks the question "What if high school was actually interesting?" Panelists: Jack, David

Some interesting quotes coming out of Marvel this past week. First, the new spider-man was concerned his NY neighborhood might be too woke. Then Anthony Mackie questioned whether or not America should be a term that defines Sam Wilson. Jason declares Netflix the winner of the streaming wars. Introducing del Toro's Frankenstein! Plus, Rosie sits down with an interview with the director of The Companion, Drew Hancock. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does film and TV make time travel real? Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode take a quantum leap into the world of time travel and time loops on screen, from Back To The Future to Groundhog Day. Mark speaks to theoretical physicist Sean Carroll about how movies like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Interstellar have handled the science of time travel - and whether it really is just the stuff of fantasy. And he talks to Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Knives Out director Rian Johnson about the dramatic allure of playing with time, and about Rian's 2012 film Looper, which starred Bruce Willis as a criminal sent back to the past to be eliminated by his younger self. Meanwhile, Ellen explores a sub-genre less concerned with mechanics and physics, and more with emotion and moral dilemmas - the time loop story. She speaks to Black Doves screenwriter Joe Barton about his time loop TV series The Lazarus Project. And film critic Anne Billson runs her through some examples of the genre she finds most - and least - captivating, from Palm Springs to About Time.Produced by Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

In this week's episode of Born to Watch, Whitey and Damo tackle one of the most polarising blockbusters in cinematic history—Star Wars: The Last Jedi. You've heard it before: The Last Jedi either reignited the saga with bold creativity or sent it careening off a cliff into a galaxy far, far away from anything recognisable. For Whitey and Damo, it's the latter, and they aren't afraid to say it. If you're tuning in for a spirited debate, prepare for a critical breakdown of what went wrong in the eighth chapter of this iconic franchise in they're The Last Jedi Review.A Bold Direction, But At What Cost?There's no denying that director Rian Johnson set out to craft something new. From the opening moments, it's clear that The Last Jedi wants to subvert expectations. But sometimes, as Whitey and Damo point out, subversion isn't enough. It's one thing to challenge the audience and twist the familiar beats of a beloved saga, but The Last Jedi feels like it's actively rebelling against its own DNA.Despite its criticisms, The Force Awakens almost worked because it carefully balanced nostalgia with new storylines. It honoured the past while paving the way for new heroes; if honouring is completely copying the original movie, then it did an exceptional job. Johnson, however, appears to toss all of that aside in The Last Jedi. Characters you thought would be key players are sidelined. Moments that seem set up for major payoffs are ignored or reinterpreted in ways that feel detached from the series' core.Whitey and Damo's frustration comes down to one fundamental gripe: legacy. The Last Jedi isn't just telling a new story—it feels like it's actively undoing everything that came before it. The legacy characters—Luke, Leia, and even Han, by extension—are treated in ways that left fans scratching their heads. “Why bother bringing them back at all if you're just going to dismantle their arcs?” asks Whitey, echoing a sentiment that has been brewing since the film's release.The Luke Skywalker DilemmaOne of the biggest sore spots for fans (and for Whitey and Damo) is the treatment of Luke Skywalker. Mark Hamill famously voiced his concerns over Johnson's interpretation of Luke, and many fans, including our podcast duo, couldn't agree more. Gone is the hopeful, idealistic Jedi we last saw in Return of the Jedi, replaced by a brooding hermit who has cut himself off from the Force.Character evolution is important, and no one expects Luke to remain static. But The Last Jedi doesn't show us how Luke got to this point—it simply drops us into a version of him that feels unfamiliar and alien. Whitey and Damo argue that there's a difference between developing a character and fundamentally altering them. The Luke in The Last Jedi is so far removed from the original trilogy's hero that it's hard to connect with him on an emotional level.Wasted PotentialAnother major issue that Whitey and Damo have with The Last Jedi is its handling of certain story arcs set up in The Force Awakens. Love or hate J.J. Abrams' mystery box approach established several intriguing threads: Who are Rey's parents? What's the deal with Supreme Leader Snoke? Will Finn's stormtrooper past play a bigger role? Instead of building on these mysteries, Johnson seems to sweep them aside entirely.Without diving too deeply into spoiler territory, let's say that the answers (or lack thereof) are underwhelming at best. Rey's parentage? A twist that feels less like a revelation and more like a dismissal of everything The Force Awakens set up. Snoke? Well, let's just say his story ends abruptly, leaving many wondering why he was even introduced in the first place. Finn? Regrettably reduced to a side plot that feels more like filler than a meaningful continuation of his arc.Whitey and Damo can't help but feel that The Last Jedi wastes its potential. It introduces interesting ideas—new Force powers, morally grey dilemmas—but fails to develop them satisfactorily. Instead, we're left with a film that feels disjointed, unsure of whether it wants to be a part of the larger Star Wars saga or stand apart as something entirely different.The Bright Spots - The VisualsIt's not all doom and gloom, though. Even Whitey and Damo admit that The Last Jedi excels in some areas. Visually, the film is stunning. Johnson and his cinematographer, Steve Yedlin, deliver breathtaking set pieces from the salt plains of Crait to the lush greenery of Ahch-To. The film's colour palette is rich and vibrant, and the space battles are as thrilling as ever.A Divided FanbasePerhaps the most lasting impact of The Last Jedi is the rift it created within the Star Wars community. Fans are still arguing about it to this day, and while some appreciate Johnson's bold approach, others—like Whitey and Damo—see it as a betrayal of what made Star Wars special in the first place.The guys make an interesting point: The Last Jedi isn't a bad movie in a vacuum. It's well-directed, well-acted, and technically impressive. But as a chapter in the Star Wars saga, it falls short. It disconnects from the past in ways that feel disrespectful rather than innovative. And that's where the disappointment lies.Final ThoughtsIn the end, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is a film that tries to do something different. For some, that boldness was refreshing. For Whitey and Damo, it was a misstep—a film that lost sight of what makes Star Wars timeless. As always, they bring their trademark humour and honesty to the discussion, making for an entertaining listen whether you agree with them or not.So, if you're a fan of heated debates and unapologetic opinions, don't miss this week's episode of Born to Watch. Whether you loved or loathed The Last Jedi, one thing's for sure: Whitey and Damo aren't afraid to tell it like it is.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/#BornToWatch #TheLastJedi #StarWarsDebate #WhiteyAndDamoUnfiltered #LegacyMatters #SubversionGoneWrong #LetThePastDie #BornToCritique #PodcastLife #SciFiFrustration

Legendary Emmy and Tony-winning performer Judith Light joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul and we couldn't be more excited. The Who's the Boss? lead discusses kindness to others and yourself, life-changing acts of kindness, researching spooky occurrences for her new Apple show BEFORE and more in this heart-lifting conversation. JUDITH LIGHT is known for her extensive body of work onstage, as well as in television and film, recently receiving a star on the Hollywood walk of fame. Her recent projects include Peter Hedge's film The Same Storm, “Julia,” HBO Max's drama series on Julia Child, Starz' horror comedy “Shining Vale” and Searchlight's dark comedy The Menu, alongside Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes. Second seasons of both “Shining Vale” and “Julia” are currently available for streaming. Light starred in The Young Wife and Down Low for FilmNation, both of which premiered at SXSW, and Out of My Mind for Disney+ which premiered at Sundance and can now be streamed on Disney+. Her 2019 film Ms. White Light also premiered at SXSW. She can also be seen in the second season of “American Horror Stories” and Rian Johnson's series “Poker Face” for Peacock, for which she won the Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Primetime Emmy. She currently stars in the Apple TV+ series “Before” alongside Billy Crystal. The full season can now be streamed. Next up, she stars in “The Terror: Devil in Silver” for AMC and Scott Free Productions. Additionally, she is working on a series of producing projects with her production company and Brillstein Creative Partners. Light also co-starred in Ryan Murphy's “Impeachment: American Crime Story” on FX, appeared in Lin Manuel Miranda's film, tick, tick…Boom! for Netflix as well as “The Accidental Wolf,” created by Arian Moyad and now streaming on Topic. In addition to her current projects, Light starred in the anthology series “Manhunt: Deadly Games,” which can currently be found on Netflix, as well as Ryan Murphy's Netflix series “The Politician,” and in the musical finale series of “Transparent,” Amazon Prime's Golden Globe–winning show, created by Joey Soloway, for which Light received a Golden Globe nomination and multiple Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations. Her role in Ryan Murphy's “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” garnered her an Emmy nomination and Critics Choice nomination.  In 2012 and 2013, Light won two consecutive Tony and Drama Desk awards for her performances in Other Desert Cities and The Assembled Parties; these two performances made her the first actress in nearly two decades to win consecutive Tony Awards. Light also received the 2019 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her extensive philanthropy work. She was also recently awarded the Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD in May 2022. Light sits on the board of directors of the MCC Theater in New York. Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul youtube.com/@artofkindnesspodcast Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Got kindness tips or stories? Want to just say hi? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the seventh anniversary of the release of The Last Jedi, and with a little distance from the discourse, the evidence is clear - by box office dollars, ticket sales, DVD sales, critics ratings, and audience surveys, TLJ is one of the most successful Star Wars movies of all time. And that's even when you consider the kind of storytelling corner Rian Johnson was backed into by J.J. Abrams and The Force Awakens. We'll talk about those measures, the movie itself, and the moment it got caught up in that has tainted honest discussion of the movie. We'll also touch on the current United HealthCare situation, the Iraq War, the Howard Stern autobiography, Battlestar Galactica, and more. Punch it! Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been making it for more than ten years: https://patreon.com/sw7x7) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, giving a rating or review on that app would be super helpful, too. :-) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Follow the Show: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sw7x7 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sw7x7 And may the Force be with you, wherever in the world you may be.

Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney leave their family behind to revisit the ‘Breaking Bad' episode “Ozymandias.” They discuss why it's such an important piece of TV history, the Rian Johnson of it all, and their relationship with the AMC drama (1:49). Along the way, they talk about how the show would've been remembered had this episode been its series finale and its lasting legacy on how dramatic television is structured (12:11). Later, they give out a handful of awards, including best line, most iconic shot, favorite overlooked detail, best fit, and much more (28:22). Email us! tiptopinthepink@gmail.com Hosts: Joanna Robinson and Rob Mahoney Producer: Kai Grady Additional Production Support: Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Because, you know, Life, this week we present a classic ep from the Deucecast Movie Show archives... its Christmas Gifts 2018, first released on December 19th, 2018, with Mikey, Earl, d$, and a returning Clay Shaver...  The original show notes: But joining Mikey, Dave, and #Twitterless Dr Earl, is Friend of the Show, back for his fourth Christmas Gifts episode, "No Just" Clay Shaver! A little chit chat and catch up on movies and documentaries, and then the guys start handing out the merth and merry of Christmas gifts. Amongst those opening Christmas gifts underneath the Deucecast Movie Show tree include Disney head honcho Bob Iger... busybody Tiffany Haddish... a Netflix Oscar of major proportions... Jennifer Garner getting more serious... Rian Johnson a real non-sci fi franchise... and much, much more. Oh, and Clay has a new idea for the masses along the lines of his legendary 30 year reboot rule

Sweet beans! There's been a murder (not really, relax)... Brian, Steven and Andy kick off the second half of this season with Rian Johnson's 2019 whodunit Knives Out. Joined by returning guest Iris, they're determined to get to the bottom of what makes this murder mystery such a great movie. Some takes will be quite...suspicious... Grab a pen, a notepad, and rule no one out. Enjoy!Timestamps:Introduction – (00:00)Story Time – (02:06)No Cap Recap – (05:30)Opening Lines – (11:26)Best Thing I've Ever Scene – (19:37)Behind the Scenes – (27:32)Winners and Losers – (50:25)grp. Discussion – (01:07:35)Egg Drops – (01:23:52)Cast Away – (01:34:30)grp. Takes – (01:39:16)Last Looks – (01:50:00)