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Director Chris Pine discusses his new film, Poolman, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses working with Actors as a Director who came from acting, his preference of shooting on film instead of digital, and learning to be intuitive when working with a small budget. The film tells the story of Darren, an unwavering optimist who spends his days looking after the pool of  an LA apartment block. But when a femme fatale asks him to look into a shady business deal, Darren uncovers hidden truths about his beloved city and himself. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://dga.org/Events/2024/July2024/Poolman_QnA_0524

Welcome to Multiverse News, Your one-stop-shop for Info about all your favorite fandoms. Lucasfilm released the first trailer for their upcoming live action Star Wars series titled The Acolyte. The show will premiere with two episodes on June 4. Though the trailer is a little more than a minute long, it doesn't show its hand too much other than to imply that someone - or something - is hunting and killing Jedi. Marvel Studios head of streaming, television, and animation, Brad Winderbaum, confirmed that the character of Richard Rider/Nova has a project in development. Winderbaum qualified the statement by saying that Marvel Studios is running more like a traditional tv studio and that things can change. Director Patty Jenkins revealed that she is back on board to helm the Rogue Squadron movie after making a new deal with Lucasfilm. Originally announced back in 2020, the project has shifted around due to changes with Jenkins, the potential of it being made into a television show, and more. Jenkins has long wanted to make what she calls a fighter pilot movie for Star Wars DC Studios is going all-in on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow writer Ana Nogueira who will also pen the live-action adaptation of Teen Titans.  While the original Teen Titans were introduced in the 1960s in DC Comics, the characters have grown and expanded and found a popular audience with the animated show Teen Titans Go! on Cartoon Network. Venom 3 is officially titled Venom: The Last Dance and the release date for the film has scootched up from November 8 to October 25. Ari Aster has assembled an all-star cast for his next film Eddington, which began production last week. Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler are set to star in the A24 feature. In April 2023, Variety reported that a Twilight series was in early development. Last week, Lionsgate Vice Chairman Michael Burns confirmed that the project is currently being shopped and that it has shifted to an animated series. New Line's adaptation of Stephen King's Salem's Lot has been removed from Warner Brothers theatrical release schedule and will now debut on Max sometime later this year. It and Annabelle writer Gary Dauberman wrote and directed the film, which has been in flux since the Warner Brothers and Discovery merger. Netflix anthology series Black Mirror will return in 2025 with six new episodes including a sequel to the sci-fi adventure episode, USS Callister. FX's The Bear has quietly been renewed for a fourth season, which will film back to back with the third season. Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the filmmaking team behind the $1 billion grossing It movies and last year's The Flash, have teamed up with Skydance to launch a brand new horror division, named Nocturna. The Muschiettis will co-own the label and run its creative direction. According to industry insider Jeff Sneider, Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been offered the lead role for the upcoming Jurassic World film, currently scheduled for 2025. AMC picked up rights to all four seasons of the post-apocalyptic drama Snowpiercer, including the completed but never aired fourth season. The first three seasons will begin streaming on AMC+ later this year, with the final season set to premiere on both AMC and AMC+ in early 2025. Universal announced the release date for its latest action flick With Love, starring Everything Everywhere All at Once Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan. This marks Quan's first major leading role in his 40 years in Hollywood. With Love is scheduled to hit theaters February 7, 2025. Lionsgate released the first official trailer for the remake of The Crow, which stars Bill Skarsgard. The film releases in theaters on June 7th. CBS Studios announced the voice cast for the upcoming Among Us animated series, which is based on the popular video game. Randall Park, Elijah Wood, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Ashley Johnson will voice the main characters. At this time, the series does not have a release date.

Welcome back random ranters! First off, after a long break, thanks for returning with us. Part 3 of X men fan cast is currently in the oven, so stay tuned. In this episode we dive into Jennifer Lawrence's comments, is she the first female lead action star?we also dive into Director Patty Jenkins' departure from Wonder women 3 and what that means for DC moving forward.Speaking of shake up, Marvel is also heading in a new direction, how will there future look?Get your Free Fantasy Book!Lost in time, found by war,In 2069, an accident leaves a pragmatic scientist Jeff Grant stranded in 3,000 BC Puerto Rico. After he's taken in by a Taino tribe, Jeff spends the next few months in the shadows, studying these people and working on a way to return home.When a war breaks out, Jeff must confront every truth he knows about the world and refuse to believe it. He must decide whether to allow history to play out or intervene and prevent the destruction of those who made him feel like family. The problem is, the war is between gods.https://www.diamondwolfpress.com/free-book/@extrapointsuckYouTube /www.youtube.com/channel/UCK3rYTMT2mH6NoLD02xRN5gInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/randomrantspodcast_/#Movies #Film #DCEU #MCU #JenniferLawrence

Steve talks us through working on the Oscar winning film Monster with (Director) Patty Jenkins and Charlize Theron and what he learned from such a focussed and intense film set. How did that compare to working with Jon Favreau or Taylor Hackford? Listen as Steve tells us the difference for him between working on a big budget movie vs a smaller budget movie - which one gives him the most work satisfaction? Find out why writers don't always have to explain everything in an image, the importance of actors loving the material they are working with and how difficult it is to produce a film; something most people don't realize until they try to produce a film. Hear why a director should know about lighting, camera angles and every aspect of filmmaking. Learn about the importance of lighting and color in film and why working in digital is so different to working with film.  Why does Steven think that Dylan Thomas was the cinematographer of poetry? Why was Decoding Annie Parker such an important film and how did it change people's lives? Why is technology that supports art so good for artists and art? Don't miss this fantastic discussion about filmmaking to learn so much about the art of filmmaking. Steve Bernstein IMDB Instagram Facebook Linkedin Music is the difference between a good film and a great one. Music Songs included in this episode are: Lionel Bart – Happy Endings (from Abbey National UK advert) SYNC SESSION FEATURING: Vinx De'Jon Parrette - Kayce Armstrong - Ulysses Perez - Zo Duncan - Trent Cokley – Heather Ragnars Songs  Blue Sky Psalm by Aceskully Turn Up the Vibe by Zo Duncan Love Me & Don't Let Me Go by Trent Cokley 2 Sense  Music presents The Sync Report, where you will meet industry experts and top level songwriters as we pull the curtain back on music placement and scores, build vital relationships and provide real opportunities to our listeners. Listen to indie filmmakers present their latest productions and describe specific scenes as they consider music submitted by our audience. Please tell your friends about us, and remember to rate, comment, & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and across all platforms.  And find us at The Sync Report here TSR Website  Facebook  Instagram Twitter Youtube Linkedin Tik Tok  The Sync Report podcast is:   Hosted By: Colin O'Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg Featuring: Kevin Sharpley - Paula Flack and Willow - Heather Ragnars Produced By: Jason P. Rothberg - Paula Flack - Robert Cappadona - Kevin Sharpley Executive Producers: Colin O'Donoghue - Rose Ganguzza - Jason P. Rothberg - Kevin Sharpley - Gianfranco Bianchi - Dean Lyon Writers: Jason P. Rothberg - Lisa Dunn - Paula Flack Editors: Jason P. Rothberg - Milfredo Seven - Paula Flack - Edgar “Edge” Camey - Adam McNamara Marketing Director: Paula Flack Music Supervisors: Phill Mason Music Department: Heather Ragnars - Lisa Dunn Foley: Phill Mason Research: Lisa Dunn Art Director: Gianfranco Bianchi Graphic Design: Jodylynn Talevi College Programs: Dr Stacy Montgomery College interns: Angela Nicastro – Drift – Princess Arga – Sean Jeon

Director Patty Jenkins is known for her work on the two most recent 'Wonder Woman' films, and the 2003 film 'Monster.' The latter is a biographical film about the life of Aileen Wuornos. Rasha And Yvette sit down with Patty Jenkins to discuss Aileen, as well as Patty's connection to the Hodel family story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Resident reviewer Annabel is back and more opinionated than ever and she sets out to critique the first half of the newest DC instalment 'Wonder Woman 1984'. Director Patty Jenkins pulls out all the stops in this kitschy action packed blockbuster starring Hollywood heavy weights Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig and Chris Pine. But did it do enough to earn itself a glowing review? Listen to find out. WARNING: Detailed spoilers ensue.

Wonder Woman 1984 star Kristen Wiig & director Patty Jenkins on comedy, Cats & handsome Irishmen by JOE

Wonder Woman was the film that turned the reputation of DC Comics’ foray into big budget movies around in 2017. Director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot return for the sequel which sees Wonder Woman and her love interest, played by Chris Pine, transplanted from the trenches of World War I to the technicolour world of the 80s. Can they repeat the success of the first instalment? Critic Leila Latif reviews. On the hundredth anniversary of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, violinist Jennifer Pike, who has been playing the piece professionally for over half her life, joins Liv to pull it apart, reveal its mysteries to us, and see what makes it a firm favourite in the British musical consciousness. We know that literature plays a huge role in how we develop our understanding of other people, places and cultures. But a recent survey revealed that of the 11 books the average person reads each year, 33% are either from the same genre or written by the same author and that just 13% of British adults had knowingly read a book from an author of colour over the course of the past year. Liv is joined to explore how we can read differently by two people who’ve been seeking inspiration from unusual sources this year: Stig Abell, who has just published Things I Learned on the 6:28, a diary of his reading over a year, and Amrou Al-Kadhi whose work is featured in an innovative book club which encourages its members to read across borders. Presenter: Liv Little Producer: Tim Prosser Studio Manager: John Boland

TONIGHT! Entertainment Tonight is breaking massive movie news. The big plans for the “Black Panther” sequel. The return of “Indiana Jones,” “The Little Mermaid” and the Marvel hero stepping into the live-action role of “Buzz Lightyear.” Plus, just revealed projects coming in the “Star Wars” universe. Plus, “Wonder Woman Week” has everything we know about Chris Pine’s surprise return and what Director Patty Jenkins says about a third movie. Then, Emily Blunt, Jon Hamm and Jamie Dornan chat about the new romantic drama “Wild Mountain Thyme.” Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin talk about their end of the world thriller “Greenland.” Sofia Carson shares her experience working with Demi Moore and KJ Apa on “Songbird.” Then, We’re talking a holiday road trip with “MacGyver” star Tristin Mays. Plus, Chris Harrison dishes about the upcoming season of “The Bachelor” and drops details about “The Bachelorette” Tayshia Adams.

Episode 361 (32 mins 41 secs) What is Director Patty Jenkins trying to warn us about? Why should we actually be concerned? When is Wonder Woman 84 going to be released? Albert, Ruthy, and Jiaming, talk about this once again, because it's apparently one of the go-to topics of this podcast. Show Notes and Contact Info can be found at… https://www.whowhatwhereswhy.com/stuffjunk/2020/10/21/361

Patty Jenkins is committed to release her upcoming film, Wonder Woman 1984, in the theatres

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Details for HBO Max have been revealed, including announcements for Green Lantern, Strange Adventures, and DC Superhero High. We discuss that plus news on a Superman & Lois possibly joining The CW.   Director Patty Jenkins seemingly reveals Pedro Pascal's character in Wonder Woman 1984 will be Maxwell Lord on Twitter “Well hello…Max” with a […]

Details for HBO Max have been revealed, including announcements for Green Lantern, Strange Adventures, and DC Superhero High. We discuss that plus news on a Superman & Lois possibly joining The CW.   Director Patty Jenkins seemingly reveals Pedro Pascal’s character in Wonder Woman 1984 will be Maxwell Lord on Twitter “Well hello…Max” with a […]

Find us at: iTunes Spotify Patreon STRONG CW: Discussions of rape, child abuse, sexual abuse, violence against women, murder, mental illness, serial killers. This week, we take a hard turn into true crime with a then-rising-star Charlize Theron and true blue movie star Christina Ricci. Theron donned prosthetic makeup and a dark persona to portray Aileen Wournos, a sex worker-turned-murderer whose story is complicated, tragic, and unique in true crime. Director Patty Jenkins, who went on to helm the updated Wonder Woman (2015) does an amazing job of humanizing Wournos without excusing her crimes, and Theron and Ricci dive deep into their characters’ inner lives. The result is a movie that, while messy and rough, packs a huge emotional punch that forces you to dig deeper than the headlines and ask, what actually drives a person to evil? This week, we watched 2003’s Monster. Macintosh & Maud have started a Patreon! Any little bit you can contribute helps, and we have special contributor-only content if you donate at the $2 level, including our review of Patrick Swayze's surfing classic with the majestic Keanu Reeves, Point Break! You can email us with feedback at macintoshandmaud@gmail.com, or you can connect with us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher, and tell your friends. Clips from Monster are © 2003 Zodiac Productions, All Rights Reserved. Intro music taken from the Second Movement of Ludwig von Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Hong Kong (CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 HK) license. To hear the full performance or get more information, visit the song page at the Internet Archive.

Director Patty Jenkins is, almost any way you cut it, the most successful female director in Hollywood. Her latest film, Wonder Woman, earned over $820 million at the box office. And for the upcoming sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, Jenkins negotiated a salary that's unprecedented for a female director. Hear her conversation with LinkedIn's Daniel Roth as they discuss her start in Hollywood, how she's fighting for equal pay, and what her life is like on set. 

You can help to support this show and the rest of the Suicide Squadcast Network through Patreon at this link!  Thank you for your support! In this episode, Tim and Scott are joined by special guest Johnathon to talk about: Why is Warner Brothers is skipping Hall H at the San Diego Comic Con? What is the future of the DC Universe streaming service? What changes coming to Warner Brothers will affect DC content in the coming years? Margot Robbie talks a little bit about Birds of Prey! Director Patty Jenkins releases a new promotional image of Wonder Woman! Director Matt Reeves promotes Robert Pattison as his Batman! We get some information about how the Pattinson casting process concluded! Directory Jaume Collet-Serra is in talks to direct the upcoming Black Adam film! We talk about the reasons behind the cancellation of the Swamp Thing series after season 1. We talk about all of these things and much, much more! Where to find us: Follow The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter at @SuicideSquadcst Follow Tim on Twitter at @Allenfire Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottDC27 Follow Johnathon on Twitter at @Run_Barry_Run_ Email us at SuicideSquadcast@gmail.com Subscribe to The Suicide Squadcast Network: The Suicide Squadcast:  iTunes / Spotify / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DCTV Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DC Comics Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS Fans Without Borders: iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS The show's intro music was composed by Tim Yoko. The show's outro music was composed by Jordan Funk. We are a proud member of the Batman Podcast Network! Please go check out the other great shows that can be found there!

Director Patty Jenkins joins Anthony to discuss her new television series 'I Am The Night'.

You can help to support this show and the rest of the Suicide Squadcast Network through Patreon at this link!  Thank you for your support! In this episode, Tim and Scott talk about: Screenwriter Henry Gayden gives some insight into the making of Shazam! Jared Leto talks about his potential role in Birds of Prey! Director Patty Jenkins reveals a new image from Wonder Woman 1984! We get a small update on the status of The Batman film! David Dastmalchian has been cast in The Suicide Squad! Daniela Melchior is being eyed for a role in The Suicide Squad! The Suicide Squad signs on a production designer! We get a great motion poster for Krypton season 2! Epix releases more stills from Pennyworth! HBO teases three more short videos for the upcoming Watchmen series! We review Doom Patrol Episode 12! We talk about all of these things and much, much more! Where to find us: Follow The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter at @SuicideSquadcst Follow Tim on Twitter at @Allenfire Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottDC27 Email us at SuicideSquadcast@gmail.com Subscribe to The Suicide Squadcast Network: The Suicide Squadcast:  iTunes / Spotify / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DCTV Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DC Comics Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS Fans Without Borders: iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS The show's intro music was composed by Tim Yoko. The show's outro music was composed by Jordan Funk. We are a proud member of the Batman Podcast Network! Please go check out the other great shows that can be found there!

Director Steven Spielberg discusses his new film, The Post, with fellow Director Patty Jenkins. The film tells the true story of Katherine Graham, the first female publisher of the Washington Post, and editor Ben Bradlee who risked their careers and their freedom when they decided to report on the classified Pentagon Papers, a collection of documents released by Daniel Ellsberg revealing government secrets that spanned three decades.

What Patty Jenkins learned from walking away from Marvel's "Thor" that shaped "Wonder Woman."

You can help to support this show and the rest of the Suicide Squadcast Network through Patreon at this link!  Thank you for your support! In this episode, Tim and Scott talk about: Justice League box office results leading into the end of week 3. What are the projected final box office receipts for Justice League? Some insiders are beginning to point fingers at what went wrong at Warner Brothers. Director of Photography Fabian Wagner would like to see a director's cut! We talk about what we know about a Snyder cut of Justice League. What are the clues about what the state of the director's cut was in from social media posts during production? We sort through semantics of a director's cut. Doc Awkward explains why we shouldn't believe everything we hear, son. Link: Don't Be As Gullible As Kevin Smith We give an update on the petition to Warner Brothers for a director's cut. Director Patty Jenkins asks the fans to relax when it comes to the details about what to expect in Wonder Woman 2. Henry Cavill is still under contract to play Superman for one more film! Matt Reeves is reportedly in discussion for a new actor to portray his version of Batman! The Titans TV show reveals our first look at Robin! We discuss all of this, and much, much more! Where to find us: Follow The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter at @SuicideSquadcst Follow Tim on Twitter at @Allenfire Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottDC27 Email us at SuicideSquadcast@gmail.com Subscribe to The Suicide Squadcast Network: The Suicide Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DCTV Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Pl!y / Stitcher / RSS DC Comics Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS Fans Without Borders: iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS The show's intro music was composed by Tim Yoko. The show's outro music was composed by Jordan Funk. We are a proud member of the Batman Podcast Network! Please go check out the other great shows that can be found there!

In this episode, Tim, Scott, and Brent talk about: Wonder Woman has earned over $800M worldwide! Director Patty Jenkins is reportedly very close to completing a major deal to direct Wonder Woman 2! Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, and Chris Pine win the Teen Choice awards! We get more description of the Flying Fox! Ben Affleck comments more on his Batman in Justice League! Casey Affleck stirs up more Ben Affleck as Batman controversy! Joe Morton talks more about his role as Cyborg's father! Willem Dafoe talks about playing Vulko on Justice League and the Aquaman solo film! Director David Sandberg has more to say about Shazam! The Flash, Grant Gustin, and Melissa Benoist win Teen Choice awards! Arrow season 6 gets more details! All of this and much more! Where to find us: Follow The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter at @SuicideSquadcst Follow Tim on Twitter at @Allenfire Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottDC27 Follow Brent on Twitter at @brentacPrime Email us at SuicideSquadcast@gmail.com Subscribe to The Suicide Squadcast Network: The Suicide Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DCTV Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Pl!y / Stitcher / RSS DC Comics Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS Fans Without Borders: iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS The show's intro music was composed by Tim Yoko. The show's outro music was composed by Jordan Funk. We are a proud member of the Batman Podcast Network! Please go check out the other great shows that can be found there!

In this episode, Tim and Scott talk about: What will be Zack and Deborah Snyder's involvement in the DCEU going forward? Has David Ayer been removed from Gotham City Sirens? What does Geoff Johns say about the future of the DCEU and the connected Batman Family of films? Wonder Woman 2 has a release date! Warner Brothers is planning an Oscar campaign for Wonder Woman and Director Patty Jenkins! Scott talks about his love for the new Wonder Woman Steelbook artwork! What is the extent of the Justice League additional photography? Why has Henry Cavill's mustache caused an issue with the additional photography? Who will get directorial screen credit for Justice League? What are Zack Snyder's rights to the final cut of the Justice League film? What does Geoff Johns say about the Batgirl film? There are plot details for the SyFy show Krypton! All of this and much more! Where to find us: Follow The Suicide Squadcast on Twitter at @SuicideSquadcst Follow Tim on Twitter at @Allenfire Follow Scott on Twitter at @ScottDC27 Email us at SuicideSquadcast@gmail.com Subscribe to The Suicide Squadcast Network: The Suicide Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS DCTV Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Pl!y / Stitcher / RSS DC Comics Squadcast:  iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS Fans Without Borders: iTunes / Google Play / Stitcher / RSS The show's intro music was composed by Tim Yoko. The show's outro music was composed by Jordan Funk. We are a proud member of the Batman Podcast Network! Please go check out the other great shows that can be found there!

I love stories. We all do. We're hardwired to react to them. But, I really get hooked into them. I can't deal with an audio book, TV or anything that could be construed as even a micro story on when I'm trying to think or fall asleep. Even song lyrics will engage and distract me from whatever I'm trying to do. I'm also very visual. Movies, in their larger than life visual and auditory immersive storytelling, really affect me. I don't think I'm quite normal in this. Maybe it's because I never have time to watch TV anymore, so I'm no longer desensitized. Maybe it's because I've become more available emotionally as I get older (and smarter). Maybe it's because I'm just wired that way, I'm not sure. But, I have to be kind of careful these days about what movies I see and when I go. They can wreck me for days. I went to see Wonder Woman last Monday night with a friend and her daughter. Someone later asked me if it was a fun evening and I answered, "Well. I guess so." That seems like a weird response to a movie that's a fun, summer comic-based, hero movie. But, it really got to me. It's not a heart-wrencher. It's not a scary, horror show. I'm really glad I went. But, fun seems lighthearted and it wasn't a lighthearted night for me. I share things that are on my mind each week, the things I'm processing through in my life. I have a lot going on my head right now, I'm struggling with some big questions about my future. And I was going to share about those this week, but instead, I'd rather chat about Wonder Woman. First, let me say that I've always been a Wonder Woman fan. I have a pair of Havianna Wonder Woman flip flops that a dog bit through the strap and I still wear them duct taped together, because I love them. One of my close friends has a vintage, sequined Wonder Woman t-shirt that I've coveted for something like 20 years. Every so often I go hunting Ebay for something similar and I strike out, which is so frustrating! But, also know I'm a very casual fan. I'm not a rabid comic, DC and Marvel follower. I love them, their history and the new realm of superhero movies, I enjoy that stuff, but I don't do cosplay, I'm not really a fangirl and I'm not here to talk about authenticity of the character, the movie or even the quality of the film making. I never watch a movie as a critic, Actually, I try to never read a book, eat a meal or listen to a friend as a critic. That's a whole 'nother podcast, perhaps. I think if you're busy looking for things to evaluate and tear down, you miss the experience of it. So, this isn't meant as a typical review, just a few things the movie made me think about. A Strong Lead Unafraid To Be Herself First, I'm a strong female character, and unfortunately, I've spent my whole life being hyper aware of how that affects other people. And spending a significant amount of energy pulling back on the reins in order to make my way in the world. Maybe that's why, but I love seeing strong female leads in stories and movies. It somehow seems to authenticate the fact that some females are created to be strong leads in life. But, here's what I liked most about Gal Gardot's Wonder Woman:  she was unafraid. Unafraid of who she is. Unafraid to jump into a new, unfamiliar world. Unafraid of speaking her mind. Unafraid to share her opinions and world view. Undaunted by others' positions and authority. Unfazed by obstacles. Undaunted by the staggering amount of what she didn't know. Maybe naive is a word you would use, and maybe that's true. But, regardless. She stepped forward unafraid and undaunted. Believing in herself and in her purpose. That's inspiring. And strong. And I loved it. Helping The People In Front Of You A lot has been written about the No Man's Land scene. In the words of Director Patty Jenkins, when she was arguing for the scene not to be cut, "This is a scene about her becoming Wonder Woman." And it is. It's the best part of the movie. Seeing Diana come into her own and understand her mission is both beautiful and inspiring. But I loved it for another reason. If you haven't seen the movie, there is a series of scenes in the middle of the film where she and her group are on their quest toward destroying the Germans' new weapons. They get to a point where they're in the trenches in an area that has seen action but no change for a year and there's a French village caught in the middle. Diana, (Wonder Woman) wants to stop and help the people of the village who are starving. Those she's with insist that she can't. She can't do anything to help. It's not their mission. They don't have time. They don't have resources. They can't save everyone. They can't cross No Man's Land. They need to stay on mission and complete the task they're working towards. But, Diana disagreed. People are her mission. She takes time out of her schedule to help the people right in front of her who need help. I hope I never need to make my way across a no man's land into a nest of German artillery. But, I hope and pray that every day as I work down my to-do list and I rock my schedule...that every moment, I remember that people are the most important thing. And that when someone comes across my path that I can help, encourage or love on. That I take the time to do that. That I see with a heart that remembers that priority. That acknowledges with words and deeds that the people in my path are more important than my task list and my schedule. Love Prevails In the climactic moments of the movie, in her final fight scene with Ares, Diana has a mini speech about the human race. I'm going to seriously paraphrase here: That yes, we humans have darkness in us. Anger, pride, jealously, cruelty, arrogance and a whole host of other awful things. But, there is more, much more than that. We also have great capacity to love and the key to fighting hatred is love. It was a bit cheesy, but this is a superhero movie. There are moments in a few movies that as I watch them, they just reverberate through my heart as Truth with a capital T. And this is one of those moments. Friends, Love wins. Only love can win. Hate can clash with hate and strength can prevail. But, hatred cannot destroy hatred. Only love can do that. Unfortunately, special effects, kicking enemy butt all over Europe and superhuman strength, speed and amazing truth-inducing lasso's aren't the kind of love that overcomes hatred in real life. It's too bad, because that glowing lasso could be really fun. In real life, it's the difficult. Sacrificial. Gritty. When-it-hurts. When-it's-not-popular. Inconvenient kind of love that melts hatred. So, let the truth that love overcomes hate echo in your heart and inspire you. But, remember that the hard work of that truth is what is really meaningful to your neighbors, social circle, critics, enemies and community. Look for the opportunities to love people in your path. Not just the easy people. But the ones that are hard to love. In situations that are hard to love. When there is no reason to, other than, love melts hatred and heals hearts. Episode Artwork You can see that I cheated on the artwork this week. It's a quote set on one of my painted papers. At least I used my own painted background, right? First I wanted to do a piece about love conquering hate and then I wanted to do a cool piece of Wonder Woman. But, the time I had set aside for podcast art this week got eaten up by doing some things in love for other people. And I'm ok with that. I made a choice that the people in front of me were more important than getting a particular type of piece done for this episode. So. I'm practicing what I'm preaching today! Emma Stone's quote, "I can't think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself. " seemed to fit today. I believe there are a few other important components of beauty that Emma didn't mention, but it certainly seemed to fit this episode. If you haven't seen the movie, go see it while you can still catch it on the big screen. What's Coming Up I also want to give you a quick heads up about what's coming down the pike on my show. I'm going to be taking a break for about six weeks. I'll release a short episode, based on a quote, each week. Probably just a few minutes instead of my typical 8 - 10 minute episodes. The artwork will be the quote similar to this week and there will be no daily Coffee Talk. I will be in touch on Monday's with the new episode and a few thoughts if you're used to getting to the episode that way, but it will be one email a week until Labor Day-ish when I'll kick off a new season. What am I going to do with all that time off? Well, I'm going to get those six episodes together, then take a week or maybe 2 weeks completely off. After that, I'll be working on the upcoming episodes in advance, some episodes for times when I'm sick or have an emergency, a few new writing projects and re-thinking how I approach the podcast and what I need to change or revise. So, if you have any thoughts on that...what you love, what you really don't care about, what you really wish I'd change, feel free to get in touch by email at  or the audio voice recorder on the side of my website. I probably should spend some of that time updating my website too. But, as it is, all the sudden it's sounding like I need way more than a month off! Episode Downloads Want to process the ideas in this podcast further? Download the Coffee Talk Worksheet or put this week's art on your phone:  Episode 42 Downloads

PATTY JENKINS is an award winning writer/director, best known recently for directing the highest grossing film by a woman in history ("Wonder Woman") and for her debut feature “Monster,” based on the life of convicted serial killer Aileen Wuornos.  The film was named best first feature by the 2004 Independent Spirit Awards, one of the ten best films of the year by the AFI, and # 3 film of the decade by critic Roger Ebert.   The movie also earned star Charlize Theron an Oscar, Golden Globe, SAG award, and numerous critics awards in the best actress category for her stunning performance. Jenkins has also directed a plethora of TV, including the Emmy award winning Fox series “Arrested Development," HBO’s "Entourage,” and was nominated for an Emmy and won the DGA award for helming the TV pilot of “The Killing."

Director Patty Jenkins discusses her new film Wonder Woman with fellow Director Richard Donner. The film tells the story of Diana, princess of the Amazons, who travels on an adventure after an American pilot suddenly crashes on the shore of her island and tells of a war to end all wars raging in Europe. Convinced she can stop the threat, she leaves home to fulfill her destiny.

Director Patty Jenkins joins the DC Comics world with her take on Wonder Woman.

The Greatest striker to never exist He's won everything in world football, a cult hero with a significant social media following, now he's helping people tackle the issue of mental health. But the most extraordinary thing about striker Ivica Strok is... He doesn't exist! Strok came to 'life' in computer game Football Manager and for gamer Jonny Sharples, Strok helped him through a personal tragedy and believes he can help other too. Boxing champion turned Wonder Woman warrior Wonder Woman is this year's Hollywood blockbuster! It's broken all box office records for a film by a female director, but that's not the only way it's empowering women. Director Patty Jenkins decided that she wouldn't cast actors for many of the minor roles, but athletes. Former world champion boxer Anne Wolfe was one of them... Becoming one of the Warrior Women in the film is just the latest episode in her remarkable life. Why Adidas and Puma really don’t get on In the 1940's an argument between German brothers Adolf and Rudolph Dassler helped create two of sportswear biggest companies. Before they fell out they co-owned a shoe company but after the Second World War Rudolf was interned by the American's. He believed that Adolf had provided the information that lead to his imprisonment. After Rudolph was released the brothers acrimoniously split the company. Adolf created 'Adidas' and literally across the river, Rudolf founded 'Puma'. The men and their families didn't speak for decades, and even to this day relations are somewhat frosty between the two companies The Va’a and Furious Tahiti will host the Va’a World Championships later in the month. Va’a is a traditional boat dug out from a single log. Simon Parker explores the history behind the boat and why it’s important to the Polynesian people. Court of Public Opinion Margaret Court is one of tennis’ greatest ever players, However, her comments about the LGBT community have caused controversy. We hear from four time grand slam winner Rennae Stubbs, who is gay, says she doesn’t agree with her fellow Aussies beliefs. Photo: Computer generated striker Ivica Strok

  The Needless Commentary team convenes live in the Phantom Zone to discuss DC's newest blockbuster – Wonder Woman!   The modern era of films based on the DC Universe has received mixed reviews, to say the least. Man of Steel, Dawn of Justice, and Suicide Squad while profitable, were far from universally loved. Even within the ranks of the Needless Things Irregulars.   To the point where discussion of said films is strictly verboten.   Fans saw Wonder Woman as an opportunity to leave behind the controversial style that Zack Snyder had brought to the DC films and start anew with a tone of hope, humor, and inspiration. Director Patty Jenkins and star Gal Gadot were almost literally carrying the weight of DC on their shoulders with this new film.   Listen in as Phantom, Rad Ranger, Ryan, and Arian figure out whether or not DC films are back on track in the newest episode of the Needless Things Podcast!   Be sure to join the Needless Things Podcast Facebook Group and get in on the conversation for this week’s episode! Let us know what you think! “Procrastibate” by LeSexoflex.com    You can follow Phantom Troublemaker on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for all the latest on pop culture!   If you enjoy spies, exotic locales, or Needless Things, you might enjoy SupportPhantom.com. Huge thanks to our super cool Patrons Zack, Gary, Lucas, and Beau!

Director Patty Jenkins was given an enormous challenge when she took on the blockbuster adaptation of superhero staple Wonder Woman. We ask whether it was worth the long wait. Plus: a special look at the handcrafted side of movie-making with poster designer Sam Smith and meet the curators of London’s ArchFilmFestival.

In the lead-up to the new movie Brad, Richie, The Q and Denver discuss all things Wonder Woman, including: -Gal Gadot's appearances in Dawn of Justice and Justice League. -Director Patty Jenkins being the first female to head a tent pole superhero movie. -Wonder Woman's portrayals in the New 52, Rebirth and Injustice comic books. Also in Super Friends and the Warner Brothers animated movies. -And of course Linda Carter's classic take on the iconic character. We round out the on speculation as to who the main villain will be in the new movie and whether we'll get a Justice League tie-in at the end. For more check out our social sites: https://www.facebook.com/comicsbeerscifi/ https://twitter.com/comicsbeerscifi https://www.youtube.com/user/comicsbeerscifi https://soundcloud.com/comics-beer-sci-fi https://www.instagram.com/comicsbeerscifi/ http://www.comicsbeerscifi.com/