Podcast appearances and mentions of emily vanderwerff

It's our 200th Episode and we're finally doing the thing we've been talking about doing for 200 episodes! A full deep dive into one of our favorite — or possibly our favorite! — romcoms…Moonstruck! Moonstruck was released December 18th, 1987, one day after Sarah turned nine…auspicious Sagittarius energy! It's set in Brooklyn, is a perfect romance novel on film, and features more than one wolf, bewitched by the full moon. It is everything.Go watch it (you won't be sorry), then come back here and listen to us wax poetic about it. Thank you for being with us for 200 episodes…you're the moonlight in our martini. Show NotesMoonstruck was released on Dec 18, 1987. It was nominated for several oscars. Cher won for best actress, Olympia Dukakis for best supporting actress, and Best Original Screenplay for John Patrick Shanley.Everyone loves Moonstruck and there are lots of fun listicles and essays about the movie. Here's a great thread from Vulture where a movie critic named Rachel Handler live-tweeted a rewatch.Most of the film's exteriors were filmed in Brooklyn, but many interiors were shot in Toronto.Sarah mentioned an essay by Emily VanDerWerff, Moonstruck: Life in the In-Between, about the beauty shop scene and how it can be analyzed as showing the power of the female gaze in Moonstruck.The last scene at the breakfast table is a good example of farce. An article about the making of Moonstruck and the ending scene played in the style of a farce, with lots of cool info on Loretta's grandfather, played by Feodor Chaliapin Jr.Jen liked all that moon stuff. When Cher won the Oscar, she was wearing a very memorable dress. May we all vow to live our 40s with her as our guide.

MOONSTRUCK is a perfect film made in 1987 by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley. Loretta (played by Cher), a neurotic Italian woman in her mid-30s, is set to marry Johnny (Danny Aiello), a neurotic Italian man in his mid-40s, even though she doesn't really love him. She meets his brother Ronny (Nic Cage) and falls into a whirlwind romance that starts to crumble her idea of what she wants from her life. MOONSTRUCK was acclaimed at release and is considered a classic romantic comedy, having won three Academy Awards (Best Actress for Cher, Best Supporting Actress for Olympia Dukakis as her mother, and Best Screenplay for John Patrick Shanley). Kick off the Trylon's Nic Cage: National Treasure series with MOONSTRUCK and our accompanying episode – the best discussion you'll find on the internet! Links: - “Moonstruck: Life in the In-Between” by Emily VanDerWerff for The Criterion Collection: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/7192-moonstruck-life-in-the-in-between - Buy tickets to EDDIE MURPHY (June 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/eddie-murphy/ - “NIC CAGE, NATIONAL TREASURE” (June - Aug 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/national-treasure/ - “GENE TIERNEY” (July 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/gene-tierney/ - “YAPHET KOTTO” (Aug 2022 at the Trylon): https://www.trylon.org/films/category/yaphet-kotto/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/trylovepodcast and email us at trylovepodcast@gmail.com to get in touch! Buy tickets and support the Trylon at https://www.trylon.org/. Theme: "Raindrops" by Huma-Huma/"No Smoking" PSA by John Waters. Closing song: “That's Amore” written by Harry Warren and Jack Brooks and performed by Dean Martin from the MOONSTRUCK soundtrack. Timestamps 0:00 - Episode 177: MOONSTRUCK (1987) 4:40 - The Patented Aaron Grossman Summary (under exclusive license from AG Enterprises) 6:11 - The ridiculous, romantic tightrope MOONSTRUCK walks 24:57 - Practical emotion and Loretta's transformation 40:14 - Nic Cage's ‘earnest commitment to absurdity' 53:04 - Perry, Cosmo, and infidelious foils 59:56 - The Junk Drawer (Magical realism and John Patrick Shanley) 1:04:20 - Cody's Noteys: That's A Garage Sale

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

Why use old code to mirror something new? Writer/producer Tilly Bridges is back to continue last week's discussion of The Matrix series. This time, she joins Paul and Arlo to chat about 2003's anime anthology The Animatrix, which fits surprisingly well into the series' trans allegory; and, for the bulk of this episode, The Matrix Resurrections. Lana Wachowski's triumphant return to her signature co-creation is strikingly similar to the original films…and strikingly different. The gang discusses Neo/Trinity's self-actualization, Wachowski's freer and more open approach to filmmaking, Jonathan Groff's take on Agent Smith, and so much more.   NEXT: we'll be back, or we won't. We probably will be.     BREAKDOWN 00:00:55  -  Intro / Guest 00:03:00  -  The Animatrix 00:41:32  -  The Matrix Resurrections 01:51:20  -  Outro / Next     LINKS Tilly & Susan Bridges How The Animatrix Set the Bar For What If…? and Star Wars: Visions by Kayti Burt, Den of Geek Too many movies right now are “about trauma.” The Matrix Resurrections actually does the work by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox       MUSIC “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow (1967) “Wake Up” by Brass Against, Brass Against (2018)     GOBBLEDYCARES Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/  US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366 National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org Resources for Transgender Youth in Texas: https://www.txtranskids.org/  Transgender Education Network of Texas: https://www.transtexas.org/  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org/ Support Black Lives Matter and find anti-racism resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

From the producers of Dark Air comes Lets Make A Sci-Fi: An eight-part adventure through the creative process as three comedians try writing a successful sci-fi pilot— with help from scientific experts and Hollywood screenwriting pros like Rainn Wilson (The Office), astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Vox Media's Emily VanDerWerff and director Neill Blomkamp (District 9). At the end, the audience will get to hear professional actors perform the script—for better or worse. Subscribe to Let's Make a Sci-Fi : Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Unfortunately, no one can be told what Gobbledygeek is. You have to listen to it for yourself. Writer-producer Tilly Bridges joins Paul and Arlo for the first of a two-part discussion of Lilly & Lana Wachowski's revolutionary Matrix franchise. This week, the gang discusses the original Matrix trilogy, which was released from 1999-2003 and shattered moviegoers' preconceived notions of the world around them. In turn, Tilly shatters Paul and Arlo's preconceived notions of these films by touching on the Wachowskis' many choices–from dialogue to set design to costuming–that serve to reflect the trans experience.   NEXT: we plug back in to explore The Animatrix and The Matrix Resurrections.     BREAKDOWN 00:00:32  -  Intro / Guest 00:13:47  -  Main Topic 01:55:40  -  Outro / Next     LINKS   Tilly & Susan Bridges   How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox     MUSIC “Dissolved Girl” by Massive Attack, Mezzanine (1998) “Wake Up” by Rage Against the Machine, Rage Against the Machine (1992)     GOBBLEDYCARES Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/  US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/  Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-Asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org/ Support Black Lives Matter and find anti-racism resources: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from a middling peacetime president to a heroic wartime president. Kyiv Independent's Oleksiy Sorokin explains from an undisclosed location in western Ukraine. Vox's Emily VanDerWerff also explains, but from her home in Los Angeles. This episode was produced by Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Efim Shapiro, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, is a political outsider fighting for his nation's democracy, but his rise to power involves a hit Ukrainian sitcom about… a political outsider fighting for his nation's democracy. Yes, we're here to review the pilot of our new favorite anxiety-ridden satire: Servant of the People. ———

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

Can three comedians create a legit sci-fi show? Comedians Ryan Beil, Maddy Kelly, and Mark Chavez are going to find out. Over eight episodes, they'll try to write a serious, and seriously nerdy, pilot script. When they run into trouble they'll consult Hollywood experts who have worked on things like Star Trek, Star Wars, and Firefly and science fiction superstars like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Rainn Wilson, Emily VanDerWerff and Neill Blomkamp. And in the final episode, professional actors will read their script, bringing it to life — for better or worse. More episodes are available at: smarturl.it/letsmakeascifi

In December 2021, writer and director Lana Wachowski delivered the fourth movie in the Matrix universe, The Matrix Resurrections, after a 20-year wait.  Shanny invited Kelly Wilz, Professor of Communications, and Cary Elza, Associate Professor of Media Studies, to chat about the the new film and the entire Matrix saga.  What made the original film so impactful?  Why did Lana Wachowski return to the world she co-created with her sister?  Which narrative themes have changed, and which have stayed the same, since the original Matrix film?  And why do we love Keanu Reeves?  That's what this conversation is all about.Extra credit readings for this episode:Emily VanDerWerff, "The Matrix 4," https://www.vox.com/culture/22847558/the-matrix-resurrections-4-spoilers-review-neo-therapy-mental-health-traumaConnie Hanzhang Jin, "Why Trans Fans Connect to 'The Matrix'" https://www.kqed.org/arts/13907504/trans-fans-the-matrix-lilly-lana-wachowskiJohn Wilmes, "The Twisted, Stolen Legacy of the 'Matrix' Red Pill," https://www.theringer.com/movies/2021/12/21/22847157/the-matrix-red-pill-legacyWhat did you think of The Matrix Resurrections?  Share your thoughts  on our Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/NoCureforCuriosityPodcast.  Or send comments to nocureforcuriosity@outlook.com.Our intro music was written by UWSP music student Derek Carden and our logo is by artist and graphic designer Ryan Dreimiller.

Ryan hosts a sci-fi movie marathon for inspiration. Director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and critic Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) advise on how to create engrossing fictional worlds. The gang develop their universe and even design a spaceship—but is world-building the right place to start?

"The Matrix Resurrections" is the fourth installment in the 'Matrix' film series, seeing Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Ann Moss return to the screen as Neo and Trinity for the first time since 2003's "The Matrix Revolutions." Critic at large for Vox, Emily VanDerWerff, joins us to talk the legacy of the Wachowski sisters' film franchise, which she has discussed in multiple articles, including, "Why The Matrix never stopped being relevant" and "How The Matrix universalized a trans experience — and helped me accept my own."

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Emily St. James (Vox, "Arden") for the Wachowskis' sprawling 2012 epic. Topics covered this week include: pervasive queerness through themes of revolution, the power of art, Emily's incredible scripted podcast, Old Georgie's top hat, the Showtime series "Yellowjackets," "Happiest Season" discourse, and Kaylor conspiracy theories. Par for the course!Follow us on Twitter!Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to Arden!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

It's time to go back to the Matrix! Join us and David Chalmers (Professor of Philosophy at NYU) to discuss the fourth Matrix film, and distinguish what we like and don't about its meta- and first-order narrative interpretations. We bring in past and future guest Emily VanDerWerff to provide some broader context about the film and what makes it great, before turning to discuss whether what happens in a simulation is real and whether we can live a good life in a simulation. We also consider whether we are computer programs, what obligations we might have to computer programs, and the nature of human/computer program sex and procreation inside of the Matrix. Buy Chalmers' new book Reality+! Justin's review of The Matrix Resurrections Emily VanDerWerff on The Matrix Resurrections and trauma

"Nothing Comforts Anxiety Like A Little Nostalgia"Three years after covering the 1999 film that changed cinema forever, Phil, Kenny, and critic Emily VanDerWerff enter the Matrix one more time.Podcast Like It's 1989: patreon.com/podcastlikeits1989Twitter: twitter.com/podcastlike1999Instagram: instagram.com/podcastlike1999Reddit: reddit.com/r/podcastlikeits See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we cover perhaps Lisa's most celebrated episode, we're joined by the great author/host of the Arden podcast, Emily VanDerWerff! The Simpsons get a new substitute teacher voiced by a pseudonymous Dustin Hoffman, and it exposes the deep pains in Lisa's relationship with Homer. All that plus Bart demands more asbestos in school in this very heartfelt classic episode of TV! Support this podcast and get dozens of bonus episodes by visiting Patreon.com/TalkingSimpsons and becoming a patron! And please follow the official Twitter, @TalkSimpsonsPod!

Happy holidays, Arden family! We present you three tales of yuletide cheer. In The Grunch, Andy Wheyface tells a story we all know and love. In Party Line, Pamela Pink takes a call while at a holiday party. And in Four Solstices, Brenda and Rosalind race to make it to all four Solstice parties they've been invited to. Praise be to old one-eyed Wodin! CONTENT WARNING: Fireworks/loud noises at the 27-minute mark Created and Executive Produced by Emily VanDerWerff, Christopher Dole, and Sara Ghaleb Written by Andrew Sianez De La O, Eli Barraza, and Sara Ghaleb & Emily VanDerWerff Directed by Christopher Dole & Sara Ghaleb Edited and Sound Designed by Christopher Dole Starring: Michelle Agresti as Bea Casely Tracey Sayed as Brenda Bentley Shannon Estabrook as Rosalind Ursula Charlita Gaston as Pamela Pink Benjamin Watts as Andy Wheyface With Special Guest Stars: Mia Drake as Lorena Christopher Jennifer Liao as Teresa Hollandaise Saoirse Ó Súilleabháin as Olivia Breckenridge Nelinda Palomino as Red Dutton Lindsay Zana as Julie Capsom Support the show at patreon/com/ArdenPod, buy merch at TeePublic, and Happy Holidays from the Good People!

Special guest Emily VanDerWerff (Vox.com, ArdenPod, @emilyvdw) joins Samantha for what has become a yearly December one-on-one, this time to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the “Community” Christmas episode “Regional Holiday Music.” Also discussed: the two other “Community” Christmas specials, Joe Biden writing Amtrak fic, famous Hollywood eggs, and much more. Libby Hill (IndieWire, @midwestspitfire) also makes a (very) brief appearance.

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Vox editor-at-large and co-creator of the podcast Arden, Emily VanDerWerff. Twenty years after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, Thomas Anderson, also known as Neo (Keanu Reeves) is once again confronted with a decision to forgo his ordinary life and open his mind to The Matrix.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Slate is having a holiday sale! For a limited time, we're offering our annual Slate Plus membership at $25 off for your first year. With Slate Plus, you can listen to Spoiler Specials and other Slate podcasts with zero ads, read unlimited articles on Slate.com, and support Slate's journalism. Sign up for Slate Plus now. And if you're already a member, consider giving the gift of Plus to a fellow Slate fan and they'll receive all the benefits of membership." Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Asha Saluja with help from June Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Vox editor-at-large and co-creator of the podcast Arden, Emily VanDerWerff. Twenty years after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, Thomas Anderson, also known as Neo (Keanu Reeves) is once again confronted with a decision to forgo his ordinary life and open his mind to The Matrix.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Slate is having a holiday sale! For a limited time, we're offering our annual Slate Plus membership at $25 off for your first year. With Slate Plus, you can listen to Spoiler Specials and other Slate podcasts with zero ads, read unlimited articles on Slate.com, and support Slate's journalism. Sign up for Slate Plus now. And if you're already a member, consider giving the gift of Plus to a fellow Slate fan and they'll receive all the benefits of membership." Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Asha Saluja with help from June Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Spoiler Specials podcast, Slate critics discuss movies, the occasional TV show, and, once in a blue moon, another podcast, in full spoiler-filled detail. This week, Slate movie critic Dana Stevens is joined by Vox editor-at-large and co-creator of the podcast Arden, Emily VanDerWerff. Twenty years after the events of The Matrix Revolutions, Thomas Anderson, also known as Neo (Keanu Reeves) is once again confronted with a decision to forgo his ordinary life and open his mind to The Matrix.  Note: As the title indicates, this podcast contains spoilers galore. Slate is having a holiday sale! For a limited time, we're offering our annual Slate Plus membership at $25 off for your first year. With Slate Plus, you can listen to Spoiler Specials and other Slate podcasts with zero ads, read unlimited articles on Slate.com, and support Slate's journalism. Sign up for Slate Plus now. And if you're already a member, consider giving the gift of Plus to a fellow Slate fan and they'll receive all the benefits of membership." Email us at spoilers@slate.com. Podcast production by Asha Saluja with help from June Thomas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

the galaxy and the ground within van Becky Chambers, met Savitri van der Velden In deze aflevering duiken we de ruimte in, met het laatste deel van de heerlijke queer sci-fi reeks The Wayfarers. In dit vierde deel van de serie, the galaxy and the ground within, bescrijft Becky Chambers de avonturen van een groep aliens die vast komen te zitten op een onbeduidende planeet. Onze eigen Savitri, winkelmanager bij Savannah Bay, is te gast om te vertellen over haar liefde voor sci-fi in het algemeen en Backy Chambers in het bijzonder. Wil je meekletsen met Lola en Suzanne? Laat het ons weten op Instagram, Twitter en Facebook en gebruik #RadioSavannah. Voor (lees)tips en fanmail zijn we ook te bereiken op info@savannahbay.nl.  Tijdens de aflevering verwijzen we naar twee artikelen over Becky Chambers. Het interview van Emily VanDerWerff op Vox vind je hier, het interview van jason Kehe voor Wire vind je hier.  With no water, no air, and no native life, the planet Gora is unremarkable. The only thing it has going for it is a chance proximity to more popular worlds, making it a decent stopover for ships traveling between the wormholes that keep the Galactic Commons connected. If deep space is a highway, Gora is just your average truck stop.At the Five-Hop One-Stop, long-haul spacers can stretch their legs (if they have legs, that is), and get fuel, transit permits, and assorted supplies. The Five-Hop is run by an enterprising alien and her sometimes helpful child, who work hard to provide a little piece of home to everyone passing through.When a freak technological failure halts all traffic to and from Gora, three strangers—all different species with different aims—are thrown together at the Five-Hop. Grounded, with nothing to do but wait, the trio—an exiled artist with an appointment to keep, a cargo runner at a personal crossroads, and a mysterious individual doing her best to help those on the fringes—are compelled to confront where they've been, where they might go, and what they are, or could be, to each other.Vind het boek hier in onze webshop. Op zoek naar andere Savannah Bay-vriendelijke scifi en fantasy? Probeer dan een van deze titels

The Trial of Kimberly Potter The Takeaway spoke to Associated Press reporter Amy Forliti to discuss the charges being deliberated by the jury and how Minnesotans may react to the verdict.  How Love and Relationships Have Changed in the Time of COVID-19 Dr. Lexx Brown-James, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, and Logan Ury, the author of the book, “How To Not Die Alone” and director of Relationship Science at Hinge, talk about the changes the pandemic has brought about, give advice for making time for intimacy, and give tips on how to get out there and date for those folks who are looking.  Parenting During the Pandemic The Takeaway spoke with Yasmeen Khan the host and managing editor of a new podcast about parenting called “Childproof,” from Ten Percent Happier, about how parents can raise their kids without losing track of themselves.  The New Matrix is About More Than the Movie The Matrix Resurrections is set to be the first blockbuster directed by an openly trans filmmaker. Emily VanDerWerff, critic at large for Vox joins us to discuss The Matrix franchise. For transcripts, see individual segment pages.  

The Trial of Kimberly Potter The Takeaway spoke to Associated Press reporter Amy Forliti to discuss the charges being deliberated by the jury and how Minnesotans may react to the verdict.  How Love and Relationships Have Changed in the Time of COVID-19 Dr. Lexx Brown-James, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of the Institute for Sexuality and Intimacy, and Logan Ury, the author of the book, “How To Not Die Alone” and director of Relationship Science at Hinge, talk about the changes the pandemic has brought about, give advice for making time for intimacy, and give tips on how to get out there and date for those folks who are looking.  Parenting During the Pandemic The Takeaway spoke with Yasmeen Khan the host and managing editor of a new podcast about parenting called “Childproof,” from Ten Percent Happier, about how parents can raise their kids without losing track of themselves.  The New Matrix is About More Than the Movie The Matrix Resurrections is set to be the first blockbuster directed by an openly trans filmmaker. Emily VanDerWerff, critic at large for Vox joins us to discuss The Matrix franchise. For transcripts, see individual segment pages.  

On this episode, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Emily VanDerWerff get unplugged from the simulation and discuss The Matrix (1999). (This episode contains spoilers) Here is our guest Emily VanDerWerff's Vox piece, "How The Matrix universalized a trans experience -- and helped me accept my own" - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/30/18286436/the-matrix-wachowskis-trans-experience-redpill Here is the Will Smith video "Why I Turned Down The Matrix": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hm2szuXKgL8 Here is the Gap Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ735krOiPo For Bechdel bonuses, sign up for our Patreon at patreon.com/bechdelcast Follow @@emilyvdwn on Twitter. While you're there, you should also follow @BechdelCast, @caitlindurante and @jamieloftusHELP Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

CONTENT WARNING: Like all our episodes, this episode takes place in prison.   In the final part of our miniseries, Julie prepares to leave prison... and to say goodbye.   Created and Executive Produced by LaToya Ferguson and Mara Woods-Robinson Written by Emily VanDerWerff Directed by Emily VanDerWerff and Mara Woods-Robinson Edited and Sound Designed by Christopher Dole   Julie Capsom created by Christopher Dole, Sara Ghaleb, and Emily VanDerWerff Starring: Lindsay Zana as Julie Capsom Randahl Briscoe as Chase Maggie Mae Fish as Butcher Bob Gaylynn Baker as Velma the Vermonter and Lindsay Seim as Natalie Thomas   Get bonus Arden content at patreon.com/ArdenPod!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode takes place in prison and features a truly disgusting joke about poop, skip ahead to 1:55 to avoid.   In our penultimate episode, the smuggling plan faces an unexpected speedbump, and Julie and Chase must plan for the future.   Executive Produced by LaToya Ferguson and Mara Woods-Robinson Written by Mara Woods-Robinson Directed by Emily VanDerWerff and Mara Woods-Robinson Edited and Sound Designed by Christopher Dole Starring: Lindsay Zana as Julie Capsom Randahl Brisco as Chase Maggie Mae Fish as Butcher Bob Gaylynn Baker as Velma the Vermonter Winston Shaw as News Anchor Emma Sherr-Ziarko as Co-Anchor Emily VanDerWerff as Tik Toker Julian Mundy as Fortinbras Scientist Tal Minear as Wendy Leslie Gideon as Another Girl and Lindsay Seim as Natalie Thomas   Get all the Arden content you crave at patreon.com/ArdenPod!

Vox's Emily VanDerWerff talks about the 1999 film The Matrix as an allegory for the trans experience.  Donate to House of Tulip: https://www.gofundme.com/f/housing-for-tgnc-people-experiencing-homelessness Read Emily's piece on The Matrix: https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/3/30/18286436/the-matrix-wachowskis-trans-experience-redpill Hello@Tangoti.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Hallmark Channel has found a cash cow with their Countdown to Christmas, attracting around 80 million viewers during the 8-week event. These films are a cultural phenomenon. Why are they so popular? After all, they are predictable and a little cheesy. Why do we love them so much? Catherine has a theory on that, which is both enlightening and entertaining. The answer is very significant both culturally and spiritually. In this episode of CHRISTIAN PARENT/CRAZY WORLD, Catherine identifies what we are really looking for when we imbibe hours of this fluffy, feel-good entertainment. And then she points us towards what we really need. ARTICLES REFERENCED: “Why Are So Many People Obsessed with Hallmark Movies?” https://bit.ly/3swRhdL “Hallmark Christmas Movies: Five Reasons To Be Careful”: https://bit.ly/3E7qPJK “Should Christians Be Concerned by the LGBTQ Direction in Hallmark Movies?”: https://bit.ly/3e7wWDl “How Should Christians Talk to Their Kids about LGBTQ Issues?”: https://bit.ly/3EeMTSP “Is It Possible to Be a Christian and a Modern Feminist?”: https://bit.ly/3Ee14az STATISTICS MENTIONED: “How Hallmark Takes Over Your TV Every Christmas” by Emily VanDerWerff, Vox https://bit.ly/3H06cB6 “Why Netflix Is Making Hallmark Christmas Movies” by Caroline Fox, Screenrant https://bit.ly/3GVQHKr “The Impact of Coronavirus on Cable TV is Mixed” by Brad Adgate, Forbes https://bit.ly/3padw76 PODCASTS & BLOGS REFERENCED: CPCW Episode 13: “Four Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know”: https://bit.ly/30Hpz2a “I Want to Live in a Hallmark Film”: https://catherinesegars.com/2019/11/26/i-want-to-live-in-a-hallmark-film/ *** Follow Catherine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesegars/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motherhoodfaithandculture/ Episode Image Credit: Getty/Svitlana Tytska

It's the coldest time of the year, which means we need community more than ever to help us stay warm and remind us of the ongoing project of humanity and our part in it. So consider us the luckiest Peanuts on block, since we get to welcome back Emily VanDerWerff (Vox & Arden Podcast)! We talk about endings, opportunities for renewal, and the melancholy that comes with our experiences of the holidays. We also delve into our personal religious beliefs (or lack thereof) and how they interact with our feelings about Christmas and choosing our communities. And, of course, no conversation about Charlie Brown would be complete without a discussion about Charles Schulz and his complex feelings about Christmas and droopy trees. So, don't be blockhead -- hitch a ride on our sleigh and recite the annunciation to the shepherds with us! Read Emily on the modern family! Follow Emily on Twitter!

We are once again celebrating holiday season, this time by talking all about queer Christmas movies with our special guest Aubrey Gordon, writer and co-host of the wonderful podcast Maintenance Phase. We discussed a few specific movies: Under the Christmas Tree, Christmas at the Ranch, Syed Family Xmas Eve Game Night, and the horny commercial for Norway's postal service, When Harry Met Santa. In addition to discussing these specific movies, we also talked about more broadly what it means to portray queer intimacy, how queer cinema has evolved over the years, the absolutely delightful weirdness of Hallmark movies, and—and we can't stress this enough—a lot more.This episode was produced by Rachel and Sally and edited by Lucas Nguyen. Our logo was designed by Amber Seger (@rocketorca). Our theme music is by Tiny Music. MJ Brodie transcribed this episode. Follow us on Twitter @OhILikeThatPod.Things we talked aboutUnder the Christmas TreeChristmas at the RanchSyed Family Xmas Eve Game NightWhen Harry Met SantaSingle All the WayHow Hallmark takes over your TV every Christmas by Emily VanDerWerff for VoxThe perfect storm that created Hallmark's current ratings boom by Gwen Ihnat for the AV ClubWhat it's really like to write made-for-TV Hallmark Christmas movies by Ruth Kinane for EW.comHot tub boat tourBonus video: Drag Queens Trixie Mattel & Katya React to Single All The WayTransanta: Deliver gifts to trans youth in need, safely and anonymouslyTaskmaster

When you think of Santa Claus, what do you picture? The big guy in red is this malleable, larger than life figure that has origins that might surprise you. Luckily, we have Emily VanDerWerff to guide us through the labyrinth of who Santa is.   Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of illness, racism, religious persecution, violence, child death, cannibalism, family dysfunction, economic anxiety, and sex.     Guest Emily VanDerWerff is Critic at Large for Vox and co-creator of the podcast Arden. Follow her on Twitter @Emilyvdw.   Housekeeping - MERCH! Get the Mothman Crewneck at spiritspodcast.com/merch! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests' books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/books - Call to Action: Have you heard about the MultiCrew?! This is our membership program that lets you help us invest in Multitude as we try weird new stuff. Plus, you get a members-only weekly podcast: Head Heart Gut, our weekly friendly debate show. Join for as little as $5 a month at multicrew.club and get access to Head Heart Gut!   Sponsors - Doordash is a fast, convenient food delivery app. Get 25% off and zero delivery fees on your first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code creepycool.  - Skillshare is an online learning community where you can learn—and teach—just about anything. Explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/spirits and get a free trial of Premium Membership. This week Julia recommends “Unlocking Your Potential: 5 Exercises to Build Creative Confidence” by Emma Gannon. - Brooklinen delivers luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, & blankets straight to your door. Go to Brooklinen.com right now and use promo code “spirits” to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping.   Find Us Online If you like Spirits, help us grow by spreading the word! Follow us @SpiritsPodcast on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. You can support us on Patreon (http://patreon.com/spiritspodcast) to unlock bonus Your Urban Legends episodes, director's commentaries, custom recipe cards, and so much more. We also have lists of our book recommendations and previous guests' books at http://spiritspodcast.com/books. Transcripts are available at http://spiritspodcast.com/episodes. To buy merch, hear us on other podcasts, contact us, find our mailing address, or download our press kit, head on over to http://spiritspodcast.com.   About Us Spirits was created by Julia Schifini, Amanda McLoughlin and Eric Schneider. We are founding members of Multitude, an independent podcast collective and production studio. Our music is "Danger Storm" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

The first couple of culture writing, Emily VanDerWerff (Vox) & Libby Hill (IndieWire), join us to rank the 7 best "Christmas-Adjacent" movies ever made!

CONTENT WARNING: This episode takes place in prison. It also features disgusting "meat farming" sound effects, loud noises, alarms, and screaming. In this 10-part new miniseries, follow Julie Capsom during the events of Arden S2 as she serves out her prison term. In our premiere, Julie begins a new work detail and makes a new acquaintance. Executive-Produced by LaToya Ferguson and Mara Woods-Robinson Written by Mara Woods-Robinson Directed by Emily VanDerWerff and Mara Woods-Robinson Edited and Sound Designed by Christopher Dole Starring: Lindsay Zana as Julie Capsom Randahl Brisco as Chase Maggie Mae Fish as Butcher Bob Julian Mundy as Guard #1 Gaylynn Baker as Guard #2 and Lindsay Seim as Natalie   EPISODE SPONSORED BY "Orphan Black: The Next Chapter" https://www.realm.fm/shows/orphan-black Listen to more episodes at https://www.patreon.com/ardenpod!

In another of Succession's trademark bad vacations, "Chiantishire" moves the season's plot, and maybe Kendall, towards an endgame. Anna Golez joins the Fly Guys to discuss the direction of Mark Mylod, new Nicholas Britell cues, the season's theme of historical change, Greek tragedy, deadbeat dads spanning multiple generations, Peter Munion, Kendall's fate, water imagery, John Berryman, podcasts, the Roys as analogues for the Kennedys, Shiv and Tom renegotiating their relationship, Roman's sicko moment, Logan's prejudices, Connor's proposal, Greg's flailing storyline, Lukas Matsson's true motives, and more. Anna Golez is the proprietor of no context Succession (Twitter: @nocontextroyco) who you can find tweeting even more about Succession at @waystarceo. Emily VanDerWerff on the episode's final shot: https://www.vox.com/culture/2021/12/7/22822667/succession-episode-8-season-3-chiantishire-kendall-recap-dead Jesse Armstrong on the season 2 finale and John Berryman: https://www.vulture.com/2019/10/succession-season-2-finale-jesse-armstrong.html RoyCast is a passion project and we incur minor ongoing expenses related to producing and hosting the podcast. However, we have no intention of paywalling the show. For those who would like to support you can do so here: https://roycast.square.site/

At the much-anticipated Waystar shareholder meeting, "Retired Janitors of Idaho" finds the cast of Succession in a madcap scramble as they try to salvage a last-minute settlement with Sandy and Stewy while dealing with an incapacitated Logan. Emily VanDerWerff joins the RoyCast to discuss this episode's farcical energy, its visual and narrative form, the show's political themes, Shiv's redpilling, childhood traumas, the prospect of Roy-Wambsgans offspring, and Ken's Sermon on the Marriott. Emily VanDerWerff (Twitter: @emilyvdw) is critic-at-large for Vox and the co-creator of the fiction podcast Arden. Emily's piece on "Retired Janitors of Idaho": https://www.vox.com/culture/22777228/succession-episode-5-season-3-recap-review-retired-janitors-of-idaho-logan-abuse

It is the inaugural episode of the Feeling Seen podcast, and we're starting things off with a BANG. We have writer and podcaster Emily VanDerWerff (Vox, The A.V. Club, Arden Podcast) on to talk about seeing herself in the character of Dani from Ari Aster's ‘Midsommar.' She discusses how Florence Pugh's character finds community within a circle of women, and how that touched Emily as she was on her journey of coming out as trans. Plus, Emily writes a little fan fiction about Dani's character after the events of ‘Midsommar.' And in the final segment ‘One Quick Thing Before I Go,' Jordan discusses what does and does not qualify as “Girl-Boss Action Cinema.”Check out Emily's work over at VoxAnd if you haven't seen Midsommar – get to it!With Jordan Crucchiola and Emily VanDerWerff

This episode we're discussing Y the Last Man, the first two volumes of the collected trade paperbacks for the original VERTIGO* comic series, and the new FX on Hulu series. *Jarret incorrectly remembered the publisher. Thanks for Ryan from Movie Jawn for pointing this error out!   https://wildprettythings.podbean.com/ grrnoise.com > podcast   https://www.patreon.com/wildprettythingspod  THANK PATRONS! New and upcoming content: Blockers & Scream   email: wildprettyanimals@gmail.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeb-r1oOdLwhyRGl_QVWyA  instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildprettythingspod/ twitter: @WildPrettyPod https://twitter.com/WildPrettyPod  Jarret: https://letterboxd.com/GrrNoise/ ; https://twitter.com/GrrNoise and on Instagram Melissa: @mellooyellow on Twitter; mmsloter on Instagram;  https://letterboxd.com/mellooyellow/  Melissa's other show: Still Great, Bob? http://stillgreatpod.com/ a Mad Men rewatch podcast   0:06:55 Hulu/FX Series Spoiler-free Evaluations   https://blackgirlcouch.podbean.com/    0:23:00 Crew    0:29:00 Cast   0:36:00 Random Details    0:41:00 Sharp Objects: we recommend a similar property   0:44:00 Y the Last Man comic Spoiler-free Evaluations vol 1 & 2 (Unmanned ; Cycles) 2002-2008; 60 issues   0:53:20 Creators  Pia Guerra Brian K. Vaughan (co-wrote several LOST episodes, showrunner of Under The Dome)   1:02:00 Jarret's recommended reading list   1:00:25 Plot analysis Vol 1 (1-5) Emily VanDerWerff for Vox: The tricky trans politics of FX's Y: The Last Man    1:29: Vol 2 (6-10)   Upcoming Episodes: Halloween Kills https://letterboxd.com/grrnoise/list/wild-pretty-things-2021/    songs: Cross Bone Style Precious Things I'm Not Waiting Cruel

Cancel culture is real. It happens on Twitter and it makes money off of us. This week's introduction is a passionate essay Gaby has been stewing on for a long time. Then, Gaby interviews reporter Emily Vanderwerff about the tragic story of trans woman Isabel Fall who was bullied into a mental hospital because of a bad faith reading of a sci-fi story she wrote. They also discuss the difference between "cancellation" from within your community vs outside your community and the difference between prominent people being attacked or criticized versus private citizens experiencing the same. How much money is social media making off of us coming for each other? And lastly, Tiktok's Serena Shahidi aka GlamDemon2004 chats making money from her cancellation and how Gen Z is turning bullying into cash. (That's right. Your hate engagement makes that person money.) This episode includes transphobia, suicide, and sexual assault. Please take care while listening. IMPORTANT ADD: Read this thoughtful article by a Black comedian Ashley Ray on the Jessica Kirson controversy, which actually began over a racist bit she was rightfully called out over https://ashleyray.substack.com/p/im-not-going-to-let-you-cancel-jessica For a transcript of the show: https://bit.ly/BWMS8E10Transcript Follow Gaby Dunn on Instagram: @GabyRoad Follow Bad With Money on Instagram: @BWMpod Join the Bad With Money Community on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/398914378105641/ Shop gabydunn.com/shop for merch! Follow Serena Shahidi everywhere @GlamDemon2004 Be sure to read Emily's piece "How Twitter Can Ruin A Life" on Vox.com Follow Emily on Twitter @EmilyVDW Bad with Money is produced and edited by Lindsey Floyd. It is sound engineered and mixed by Joey Salvia. The Executive Producer is Lindsey Floyd. The theme song was performed by Sam Barbara and written by Myq Kaplan, Zach Sherwin, and Jack Dolgen. Additional music by Joey Salvia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're talking about Ted Lasso. SOURCES: "Why Ted Lasso became the hit that put AppleTV+ on the map" (Emily VanDerWerff, Vox, 02/24/21), "Why 'Ted Lasso' is a feel-good show that's winning over viewers" (Drew Weisholtz, Today.com, 02/26/21), "The Real Reason Why Audiences Love Ted Lasso So Much" (Eammon Jacobs, Looper, 07/26/21), "Why is 'Ted Lasso' so popular? Here's why Apple TV+ show resonates with viewers" (Aayush Sharma, Meaww, 07/22/21). MUSIC: "Ted Lasso Theme" (Marcus Mumford, Tom Howe). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Join our co-hosts Caroline Thompson and Carson Betts as they ask Carson How Have You Not Seen Paddington? Carson watches it for the first time and immediately has a new best friend, we give a shot out to our favorite film critic Emily VanDerWerff, and we play everyone's favorite game, the Untitled Letterboxd Game. It's a real good time. Follow us on Social Media- Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HHYNSPodcast Twitter- @HHYNSMovies Instagram- @hhynsmovies Letterboxd- HHYNSPod

This week Katelyn and Oliver-Ash interview Emily VanDerWerff about her article about the fallout from the story "I Sexually Identify as an Attack Helicopter" and the devastating impact it had on the talented writer Isabel Fall. The conversation touches on the way the Twitter algorithm encourages these kinds of pile ons, what our responsibility is, transmisogyny and so much more. You can read Emily's piece in Vox here: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22543858/isabel-fall-attack-helicopter Isabel is asking anyone who wants to support her donate to Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/donate/

Our esteemed colleague, "Pot Ledom"-ologist, and Long Island native Dan Rogge returns to analyze Edward Burns's thoroughly mediocre Bridge & Tunnel, about the post-college lives and loves of six suspiciously hot high-school friends...none of whom can seem to master the accent. A huge music budget (and equally large commitment to the sex scenes) can't make up for stilted dialogue, anachronistic argot, and Burns's Lena Dunham-esque estrangement from the real-world problems of his characters. We went Around The Dial with Perfect Life, Walker, an America's Next Top Model book, Everwood, and 9-1-1 Lone Star before contemplating our ideal 2024 presidential tickets in an Extra Credit, and then Dan proposed burning down Riverdale's fourth-season musical episode "Wicked Little Town" in his Nonac presentation. Jane Lynch won, Seventeen lost, and none of us had perfect 2020 vision in a mash-up Game Time from Dan Cassino. Chuck that EZ-Pass tag out the window: it's an all-new Extra Hot Great. GUESTS

Is Harper actually the best character in ‘Happiest Season'? Should she have been the protagonist? Special guest Emily VanDerWerff (Vox.com, Arden Podcast) sits down with a lonely Samantha to revisit the already discoursed-to-death lesbian Christmas rom-com for another hour and a half. We lay out a case for Harper, swap coming out stories, and worry about the state of art more generally. And then somehow, we end up discussing Amtrak, trans stuff, and the boutique 2017 horror film ‘It Comes At Night.'

Kieran Moreira is a filmmaker whose latest sci-fi short, GILL, is now streaming. His next short, MERIT BADGES, drops June 4th. Also, here's a really cool article on BACK TO THE FUTURE by Emily VanDerWerff. And check out the Netflix Party app to watch movies and shows with friends!The BACK TO THE FUTURE theme is by Alan Silvestri. All film excerpts belong to Universal Pictures.Theme by J-Mac of Fourth Quarter Entertainment.Have an idea for an episode or just want to get in touch? Shoot us an email at hello@filmnutspodcast.com.Support the showGet in touch by emailing filmnutspodcast@gmail.com or following us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @filmnutspodcast.The Film Nuts Podcast on YoutubeJoin The Nut House Discord community!Support The Film Nuts Podcast on Patreon!

In this eighth episode of ‘You Should See The Other Guy,' Jenn, Sadie, and Samantha are joined by special guest Emily VanDerWerff (Vox.com, Arden Podcast) to make the case for the beleaguered and overlooked Bruce (Ralph Bellamy) over the be-dimpled Walter (Cary Grant) in the classic 1940 screwball comedy ‘His Girl Friday,' which features Rosalind Russell wearing splendiferous stripes.