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THIS WEEK: The Net (1995) and The Net 2.0 (2006)Lord knows why, but we've decided to discuss the very relevant tech anti-thriller, The Net. And its pitiful DTV sequel.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
„Was ist das für eine traurige Religion“ entgegnete der Sohn dem Vater, als der seinen Sohn aus religiösen Gründen hätte umbringen dürfen. Sein neuestes Buch heißt: Der Preis der Freiheit: Eine Warnung an den Westen.
Die unbequemen Thesen, der Streit, die riskante Auseinandersetzung. Der Publizist ist Gast im MDR KULTUR Café mit seinem jüngsten Buch Der Preis der Freiheit. Eine Warnung an den Westen .
Donald Trumps Zollpolitik wird derzeit gern als erratisch bis irrsinnig beschrieben, aber es gibt ein historisches Vorbild. Schon einmal setzte die US-Regierung massiv auf Zölle: 1930 unterschrieb Präsident Herbert Hoover den Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act, der Zölle auf Tausende Güter erhob und eine Kettenreaktion nach sich zog. Länder wie Mexiko, Frankreich, Großbritannien und Kanada vergelten den Protektionismus Amerikas mit Gegenzöllen. Hinzu kommt die herrschende Deflation. Die Große Depression macht sich breit. Die Weltwirtschaft schrumpft rapide, und auch Situation in den USA bessert sich keineswegs. Ursprünglich sollte der Smoot-Hawley Act vor allem Farmern zugutekommen, doch der Kampf um Mehrheiten führte dazu, dass immer mehr Güter mit Zöllen belegt werden sollten. Was damals von einzelnen Abgeordneten auf den Weg gebracht wurde, geschieht heute zentral gesteuert – durch Donald Trump im Oval Office. Es gibt noch weitere Unterschiede, aber die entscheidende Parallele liegt auf dem Feld der Geopolitik. Mehr dazu von Ole Nymoen und Wolfgang M. Schmitt in der neuen Folge von „Wohlstand für Alle“! Unsere Zusatzinhalte könnt ihr bei Apple Podcasts, Steady und Patreon hören. Vielen Dank! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/wohlstand-f%C3%BCr-alle/id1476402723 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oleundwolfgang Steady: https://steadyhq.com/de/oleundwolfgang/about Literatur: Milton Friedman: Outdoing Smoot-Hawley. https://miltonfriedman.hoover.org/internal/media/dispatcher/214378/full Douglas A. Irwin: The Smoot-Hawley Tariff: A Quantitative Assessment. https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w5509/w5509.pdf Charles Kindleberger: Die Weltwirtschaftskrise 1929-1939. Dtv. Branko Milanovic: Warum Mainstream-Ökonomen Trumps Lose-Lose-Politik nicht verstehen. https://makronom.de/warum-oekonomen-trumps-lose-lose-politik-nicht-verstehen-48996 Florian Pressler: Die erste Weltwirtschaftskrise. Eine kleine Geschichte der Großen Depression. C.H. Beck. Termine: Ole ist am 28. Mai in Würzburg: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJT1GUCNgff/?img_index=1 Wolfgang ist am 6.6. in Zürich: https://arthouse.ch/movies/bekenntnisse-des-hochstaplers-thomas-mann-210879 Wolfgang am 7.6. in Kilchberg: https://www.maison-du-futur.ch/jubilaeum-thomas-mann Ole ist am 11. Juni in Berlin: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ1q0GisyBk/?hl=de Wolfgang am 11.6. in Berlin: https://lfbrecht.de/events/2025-06-11/
In this episode Mike, Rich and Steve tackle five new DTV releases - as usual, click the links to watch the trailer for each film! We kick off with FEAR BELOW (Signature Entertainment) - a period thriller from Australia, where a team of divers have to salvage a submerged truck under the watchful eye of a bull shark! Next is IT FEEDS (Signature Entertainment), in which a teenage girl and her psychic mother must help a young girl who is being drained by a demon! THE NORTH WITCH (High Fliers Films) attempts to recreate The Blair Witch films as a conventional production rather than a Found Footage movie... FIRST SHIFT (Plaion Pictures) marks the return of director Uwe Boll, and deals with a lone wolf cop being forced to take on a newly promoted partner... HERETICS (High Fliers Films) is Asylum's second foray into the Found Footage format and sees some partying teens wind up in a haunted house, only to be picked off by a group of robed figures... Our Short Shot is BENEATH LONDON, a documentary about Alien War, a theme-park ride set up in the heart of London back in the mid-90's. Click the link to see the whole 23 minute film! Finally, in light of Arrow Video releasing the 4K remaster, we take a look at JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY, which sees Jason Voorhees lose his corporeal body and move from host to host to continue his violent rampage! Follow the Short Shots on X (formerly Twitter) where you will find hundreds of links to awesome short films! Don't forget to also check out our main show, the DTV DIGEST on X and FACEBOOK! We are also now on Bluesky! Follow us here: @thedtvdigest.bsky.social and @dtvshortshots.bsky.social
THIS WEEK: Dracula 2000 (2000), Dracula II: Ascension (2003) and Dracula III: Legacy (2005)Our run of episodes on the stunted hopes of aughts horror gradually morphs into a look at secret franchises as we look at the undisputed king of the 3D horror revival, Patrick Lussier. Before there was Drive Angry, there was Dracula 2000. And two DTV sequels that apparently exist.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon
We are delivering some Hard Justice on Episode 148 of The Bulletproof Podcast! Join Chris the Brain, Ryan Campbell and "The Toyman" Chris DePetrillo as they discuss one of David Bradley's finest films, the hard to find, Hard Justice! From the big warehouse action set piece with some John Woo inspiration, to the series of prison flick tropes, we celebrate the top tier DTV action from the fine folks at Nu Image. Also discussed, the supporting cast of familiar faces that included Charles Napier, Yuji Okumoto, Vernon Wells and Professor Toru Tanaka! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Returning friend of the show Comrade Yui swings by to discuss the 1994 Full Moon direct-to-video masterwork Dark Angel: The Ascent. The story follows the exploits of a bored, beautiful young demon Veronica Iscariot (Angela Featherstone) as she defies the orders of her parents and the rules of hell to visit Earth and walk among the humans. It's not long before she realizes that humanity has forsaken its God-given gifts and descended into all manners of evil, which must be brutally punished. Written by Freeway director Matthew Bright and directed by Linda Hassani (her sole feature directorial effort), the film defies all expectations of the DTV format with an unusually rich premise, emotional depth, and style to spare.We begin with a discussion of the film's unique theology, offering a vision of Heaven and Hell working in concert to do the bidding of the Almighty. Then, we explore how Bright's script searingly antagonizes many of society's ills, especially those germane and topical to the mid-90s - anti-welfare rhetoric, police brutality, antisexualism. Then, we uncover the film's depthful look at the notion of fallenness, and how its characters perceive of complacency and disregard for evil as tantamount to evil itself. Follow Comrade Yui on Twitter.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
On this week's show we look at a Ford Motor patent that has potential implications for home entertainment. We preview a potential Homepod 3 and we finish off with a listener review of DirecTV MySports. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news News: Bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max Has a Strong Hold on Viewers NESN 360 slashing price by nearly $100 per year Roku Channel reveals MLB Sunday Leadoff schedule for 2025 Others: What Does Q Think? - YouTube Ford Seeks Patent For Multi-Vehicle Audio System Big tech companies like Apple file patents all the time. Some of these, like Apple's patent for an AirPods case with a built-in display, or the one for an iPhone that folds in half, could easily become products if Apple thinks they'll make money. But sometimes, these patents outline technologies that seem impossible, or at least unlikely. Full Story … Apple HomePod 3: Everything We Know So Far (From Tom's Guide) Apple is anticipated to launch the HomePod 3 later in 2025, marking a significant upgrade from its predecessors. Key rumored features include the introduction of a touchscreen, which could position it against competitors like Amazon and Google's smart displays. Full article here… Rumored Release Date: Analysts speculate that the HomePod 3 could be unveiled in either spring or summer 2025. However, there are rumors of a possible delay to the third quarter, coinciding with Apple's WWDC. Potential Price: No official pricing information has been released, but the current HomePod 2 retails for $299. Given the competitive landscape, analysts speculate the HomePod 3 might be priced around $249, but if bundled with accessories, the total could elevate to $499 or more. Display and Design: The standout feature of the HomePod 3 is expected to be its 6 to 7-inch OLED display, which would function as a smart home control hub. The device is anticipated to be slightly smaller than an iPad mini and could include a FaceTime camera for video calls and possibly act as a home security camera. Additionally, the HomePod 3 may incorporate presence sensors for smart home automation and feature a new custom-made Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip. Interface:The Apple HomePod 3 is primarily designed as a smart home hub, with an interface focused on controlling HomeKit devices, possibly resembling the Apple TV's layout based on recent code findings. Reports suggest a strong emphasis on security, enabling users to view live feeds from compatible security cameras and interact with visitors, though compatibility with HomeKit remains limited compared to competitors. While the HomePod 3 will prioritize smart home functionality over audio, users will still be able to manage playlists. Interaction will occur through both touch and Siri voice commands for tasks like setting timers and family communication, and the integration of Apple Intelligence will enhance its smart capabilities, the specifics of which are yet to be clarified. What We Want to See: For the HomePod 3, there are several desirable features that users would like to see, starting with a larger interface, as a 6-inch screen feels limited compared to similarly sized smart displays from Amazon that support a variety of streaming services. Users hope for an interface akin to the Echo Hub, which visually represents the layout of a home and displays smart devices in their respective rooms for easier interaction. Additionally, an ambient mode that showcases images from Apple Photos would allow the device to function as a digital photo frame when not in use for controlling smart home devices. If Apple Intelligence is a prominent feature, it is desired that users can create smart home routines effortlessly, such as setting commands to turn on lights and play music simultaneously upon unlocking the front door. Updates regarding the HomePod 3 will follow as more information arises. DirecTV MySports (A Listener Review) Listener Quincy of, What Does Q Think? - YouTube Channel, tried the five day trial of DirecTV's MySports and has written us a brief review. I tried the 5-day trial of DTV's MySports and it's not bad, but not good enough for me to switch from YouTube TV. Although I'm paying $84 for YTTV against the 3-month promo price of $50 for DTV, I still love the convenience of YTTV. I won't bore you with a long essay, but in a nutshell I'll list some of my pros/cons. MySports Pros: The Sports Central section gives you nothing but sports-related material. You can set your favorite teams and easily follow/record their games as well as hide the scores to avoid spoilers. You also get all of the DTV free streaming channels, so there are over 100 channels available at sign-up (from what I've heard. I didn't count). You can get 3 months at $49.99/mo. before it goes to the regular price. Last day for the promo is 2/28. Unlimited DVR will keep your programming for up to 9 months. Two free 4K sports channels. MySports Cons: The two free 4K sports channels only offer a game or two per week. Some of them require a subscription to another package. I was only offered two local stations (FOX and NBC), so I have to rely on other apps in order to get ABC and CBS programming. The screen layout is not bad, but I still see a lot of non-sports stuff on the home page. You have to go to the Sports Central section to get away from most of that. You can only do a Season Pass/Wishlist for teams in men's sports. I tried to set a season pass for a women's college basketball team and a WNBA team and it forced me to record the entire league instead of just one specific team. It doesn't have Key Plays/Rapid Replay options to speed you through highlights to catch up to live TV for games. It would only allow me to fast-forward 15 seconds at a time instead of a continuous fast-forward other programs give you when you hold down the FF button. I just felt like I was stepping back into the past by switching to MySports, so I decided against it. Hopefully, they'll improve and modernize their features a bit. Although YouTube TV has its faults and a high price, as a sports fan, I love the Key Plays and the ease in finding any sports team or event and setting a season pass/wishlist. -Quincy Ridgeland, Mississippi