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The 2000s have officially arrived, and they've brought invisible flying saucers, depressed reverends, and some very mean green creatures who hate water. It's our very first M. Night Shyamalan movie this week, and a favorite of UFO heads and baseball fans alike. Swing away!Next week, we round out the Spielberg alien invasion trilogy with WAR OF THE WORLDS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.ReferencesSpecial FeaturesLooking For SignsBuilding SignsMaking Signs: A Commentary By M. Night ShyamalanThe Effects of SignsLast Voices: The Music of SignsFull CircleDisneyWar by James B. StewartThe Hollywood Reporter Shyamalan InterviewThe Ringer Shyamalan InterviewAin't It Cool News Shyamalan InterviewPrairie Miller Joaquin Phoenix InterviewBBC Shyamalan InterviewNerdtropolis Rory Culkin InterviewGQ Shyamalan InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Seth-vember continues with a hard turn into the bowels of human misery with Paris, Texas! Michelle and Seth are joined by Felicia Maroni of the Seeing Faces In Movies podcast to discuss Wim Wender's 1984 masterpiece. They discuss shower songs, taking the pill of this movie to feel pain, the logistics of the plot and the oddly large poster of Yentl. It's a place of dreams and neon landscapes and we hope you'll join us in our misery. Check out Felicia's website and Instagram For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram You scrolled this far? That's impressive.
Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.Following our conversation with the film's director Pascal Plante, we dive into one of the year's best films, Red Rooms: a thriller tailor made for our disaffected, hyper-mediated moment that asks many unsettling questions about the way emerging technologies sever us from empathy, create parasocial complexes, and push toward frightening new modes of nonconsensual connectivity and surveilance.We continue our contemplations on Haneke's "Violence and the Media", and how Red Rooms explores notions of equivalency amongst the images on our screens. Then, we praise Plante's formal control and ethics, how he constructs his 21st century milieu, what he chooses to show and how he shows it. Finally, we caution against passivity when engaging with mediated forms and why our moment demands that we make meaning of our realities, even as powerful forces work toward our mindless complicity in ever-expanding horrors.Red Roomsis available now on VOD and on Region A Blu Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Send us a textThe holiday season box office excitement has kicked off with the launch of Amazon's "RED ONE," featuring the talented Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans! This action-packed adventure revolves around the thrilling kidnapping of Santa Claus, played by J.K. Simmons, and our heroic duo, The Rock and Chris Evans, is on a mission to save him just in time for Christmas. Plus, it comes with a staggering budget of $250 million!Research for the episode includesBox Office: ‘Red One' Has Itself a Fairly Little Opening Day With $10.9 Million by J. Kim Murphy
Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase) & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf) For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Reflecting on 'Past Lives' - A Deep Dive 01:05 Welcome to Get Reelisms Podcast 02:01 Oscars Excitement and Red Carpet Stories 03:40 Discussing Best Picture Nominations 05:09 The Emotional Impact of 'Past Lives' 14:30 The Beauty of Simple Stories in Film 24:48 Exploring 'The Zone of Interest' 32:15 Emma Stone's Stellar Performance in 'Poor Things' 34:37 Analyzing 'Anatomy of a Fall' 35:45 Analyzing the Courtroom Drama 36:15 The Kid's Perspective and Experiment 38:08 French Legal System and Defense Tactics 40:10 Bias and Personal Beliefs in Court 42:17 Final Thoughts on the Film 43:51 Reviewing 'Maestro' 49:11 Critique of 'Oppenheimer' 57:13 Discussion on 'Barbie' 59:46 The Holdovers and Its Unique Style 01:02:51 Thoughts on 'Killers of the Flower Moon' 01:09:17 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark is joined by the Reardon Roundtable which includes Jane Dueker, Jeff Rainford, and Jean Evans. They discuss Donald Trump's new cabinet additions, the changes in the Democratic party, Mike Kehoe's process of adding his cabinet members, and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending news stories, music anniversaries, and the fun fact of the day. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall from Common Guy Film Reviews as he discusses the upcoming Christmas time releases and more. He is then joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who previews Mizzou vs South Carolina, the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match, and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Michele Tafoya, the host of the Michele Tafoya Podcast and a former sideline reporter that covered the NBA, NFL, Olympics, College Football, and College Basketball. They discuss her take on Trump's big election victory, his cabinet picks so far, and what it means for women's sports. They're then joined by Gary Stromberg, a producer and writer. They discuss the "Rumble in the Jungle" Music Festival with Mike Tyson back in the ring on Friday night. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Filmmaker Pascal Plante (director of Red Rooms, one of our favorite movies of the year) joins to discuss Spanish filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar's 1996 debut, Thesis. While riveting simply at the topical level of its tense genre thrills, the movie also metatextually concerns itself with the moving image as a mediated reflection of our corporeal realities, the push-pull of commercialism and artistry, and the ethics of satisfying a violent culture's sublimated desires for shocking, exploitative imagery. We discuss Amenábar's preternatural capacity behind the camera; how his ability to mystify with the language of cinema allows viewers to recognize their complicity in the film's graphic scenarios as spectators while never sacrificing the raw thrills of moviegoing. Then, citing Michael Haneke's writing, we discuss the nature of violence in media, the responsibilites of the artist, and the morbid concept of mindless entertainment. Finally, we connect the film's subject matter to that of Pascal's latest, discussing parallels, distinctions, and the reward of watching films that assume their audience's intelligence. Red Rooms is available now on VOD and on Region A Blu Ray from Vinegar Syndrome.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.
While the gang takes a minute to catch up and prepare to get further into the 90s, we present a special mini-episode of Dan's Extra Credit Corner. A quick and dirty ranking of the Predator franchise, a look into why no film since our next entry has managed to win the Big Five Oscars, and for the feature presentation, an excerpt from Dan's deep dice into Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, one movie guaranteed not be a Best Picture or Box Office Champ, and why it's the most fascinating failure of a movie in five years. It's a speed run of sidebars, take a listen!Find all of our episodes and the rest of Writing Therapy Productions' various entertainments at www.writingtherapyproductions.com
Dr. Sheri Chinen Biesen is Professor of Film History at Rowan University and author of Through a Noir Lens: Adapting Film Noir Visual Style (Columbia University Press, 2024), Blackout: World War II and the Origins of Film Noir (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2005), Music in the Shadows: Noir Musical Films (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2014), and Film Censorship: Regulating America's Screen (Columbia University Press, 2018). She received her Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin, M.A. and B.A. at the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television and has taught at USC, University of California, University of Texas, and in England. She has contributed to the BBC documentary The Rules of Film Noir, Turner Classic Movies' Public Enemies, NPR, Warner Bros. Gangster Collection, Film Criticism, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Film and History, Film Noir: The Directors, The Netflix Effect: Technology and Entertainment in the 21st Century, Hollywood on Location, Literature/Film Quarterly, Netflix Nostalgia, Quarterly Review of Film and Video, Film Noir: The Encyclopedia, Gangster Film Reader, Film Noir Reader 4, The Historian, Television and Television History, Popular Culture Review, served as Secretary of the Literature/Film Association, Founding Chair of the ‘Stars & Screen' Film & Media History Conference, serves on the editorial board of Film Criticism, and edited The Velvet Light Trap.
Teachers stink! It's our very first Robert Rodriguez joint this week. And perhaps the most ‘90s movie ever made. Come for the deep dive on alien imposter horror…and stay for the very academic discussion of Josh Hartnett's terrible haircut.Next week, it's another first for us — M. Night Shyamalan! We're unrolling our tinfoil hats for one of his all-time greats, SIGNS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:The Faculty Making OfLos Angeles Times Production HistoryClea DuVall On Robert RodriguezDigital Trends Robert Rodriguez InterviewAustin Filming LocationsJosh Hartnett on Zeke vs CooperHartnett on The Weinstein CompanyCollider Jordana Brewster InterviewAOL Salma Hayek InterviewHarry Knowles on The FacultyHartnett Needs a Hairnet (To Cover Up His Horrible Haircut)Credits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending stores, music anniversaries, and the fun fact of the day. Mark is then joined by Paul Hall with Common Guy Film Reviews to discuss some of the trending movies set to hit theaters and release. He is then joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano where they preview Mizzou v Oklahoma and discuss some of the Cardinals latest announcements.
Mike and Doc interview Oscar-winning director, animator, writer and Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, Pete Docter! Docter wrote and directed some of your favorite Pixar movies including Inside Out, Up, Soul, and, discussed in detail here in the interview, Monsters, Inc. About this podcast: MONSTERS! They haunt our days and chill our dreaming nights, to paraphrase Emily Dickinson. There's not a population on earth that does not have its own unique monster stories to tell to frighten, but also to instruct on the nature of good and evil, right and wrong. But what happens when monsters get out of control, when the monstrous imagination starts to bleed over into the real world? What are the effects of monsters on real people's real lives? This podcast examines the histories and mysteries of some of our favorite monsters to unlock their secrets and expose their influence on our lives. About the hosts: Michael Chemers (MFA, PhD) is a Professor of Dramatic Literature in the Department of Theater Arts at UC Santa Cruz. His work on monsters includes The Monster in Theatre History: This Thing of Darkness (London, UK: Routledge 2018). Dr. Chemers is the Founding Director of The Center for Monster Studies. Formerly the Founding Director of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramaturgy Program at Carnegie Mellon University, he joined the faculty of UCSC in 2012. He is also the author of Ghost Light: An Introductory Handbook for Dramaturgy (Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 2010) and Staging Stigma: A Critical Examination of the American Freak Show (New York: Palgrave MacMillan, 2007). Dr. Chemers is also an actor, a juggler, and a writer of drama. Mike Halekakis is an entrepreneur, business owner, internet marketer, software engineer, writer, musician, podcaster, and hardcore situational enthusiast. He is the co-founder of What We Learned, a company that specializes in compassionate training courses on complex adult subjects such as caregiving for people who are sick, planning for death, and administering after the loss of a loved one. He is also the CEO of Moneyfingers Inc., a company that trains people on how to successfully create, market, and sell products on the internet. When not burning the candle at both ends with a blowtorch, Mike loves video games, outdoor festivals, reading comics and novels, role-playing, writing and playing music, hanging out with the world's best cats, and spending time with his amazing wife and their collective worldwide friend-group.
This week, Melissa kills a husband, Austin gets what's coming and Kyle teaches them about cinema.
The Willenium is here, y'all. We're hitting yet another Will Smith classic this week with the Barry Sonnenfeld buddy-alien-cop caper, MEN IN BLACK.Aliens are here among us, and it turns out, the majority of them are weird little guys who live inside other bigger weirder guys. Listen in before we all get neuralyzed.Next week, it's another gnarly cult favorite (and our very first Robert Rodriguez), THE FACULTY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.ReferencesSpecial FeaturesMetamorphosis of Men in BlackComic Book Movies by David HughesThe Men Who Would Be King by Nicole LaPorteCall Your Mother: Memoirs of a Neurotic Filmmaker by Barry SonnenfeldBest Possible Place, Worst Possible Time by Barry SonnenfeldEd Solomon Profit PointsDen Of Geek Production HistoryDavid Schwimmer Turns Down Men in BlackThe Verge Mark Setrakian InterviewVFX Blog VFX BreakdownInverse Production HistoryWill Smith Brutal FartCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us as Wes & Chris return to the studio with a review for 1968's ‘ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST.' + Pop culture news and weekly recommendations. Thanks for listening! Mixed and edited by: Wesley Swanson.
Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.George Washington University ungergrad and Liberal Currents contributor Sami Gold just informed us that there's an election coming up in the good ol' US of A, so we decided to discuss a foundational text of presidential cinema - Oliver Stone's brilliant, frenetic JFK. Meticulously composed on several different film formats, masterfully edited in a radical, experimental style, and structured as a steady unraveling of institutional footings, the film stands as one of the finest formal evocations of political radicalization ever made for the silver screen.We discuss the film's groundbreaking formalism, how it creates an unmooring effect on behalf of its viewers, and charts the cacophonous frenzy of conspiracy thinking. Then, we talk about where Stone sits in relation to the film's protagonist Jim Garrison, what the film gets very wrong, and why the minutiae doesn't ultimately matter in the borader context of its critique of empire. Finally we look to the upcoming election, share our personal thoughts on the outcomes, and what it means for Palestinian resistance and political movements in our own country.Follow Sami Gold on Twitter.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Dr. Jason Barr, FHSU History M.A. student, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban. Jason explores the cultural setting of the 1940s and 50s, including perceptions of race and juvenile delinquency, that led to Public Law 85-623. Jason also discusses popular media like films, novels, and magazine articles that led to ideas about who was using switchblades and how, creating a frenzy about teen gangs in the era.
On a particularly swampy and sweaty episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast, Brandon and Stoney reminisce about 1998's campy and flimsy cult classic, Wild Things.
The Writers' Hangout is thrilled to provide an update on Elisabeth Finch, who produced and wrote for Grey's Anatomy for eight seasons. Once a captivating grifter, she was later uncovered for lying on an epic scale. Previously, we released four episodes based on Elisabeth Finch: Episode 17 The Unbelievable Story of Elisabeth Finch: Part 1Episode 18 The Unbelievable Story of Elisabeth Finch: Part 2Episode 48 Update - Elisabeth Finch The GREY'S ANATOMY Writer Accused Of Faking CancerEpisode 70 Rewind The Unbelievable Story of TV Writer Elisabeth Finch and Grey's Anatomy – Combines all episodes for an easy listen.In today's episode, we dive into the Peacock-exclusive documentary ANATOMY OF LIES, a three-part docu-series investigating Elisabeth Finch's life. And the Instagram post released by Elisabeth Finch on the same day the docu-series debuted on Peacock. As a bonus, we have included Episode 70 and all three previous episodes, diving deep into Elizabeth's unbelievable story.
Hosts: Adam Rani (@adamthechase) & Christine Chen (@cchenmtf) For more information about Christine Chen: christinewchen.comFor more information go to getreelisms.com For more information on ERZULIE go to: erzuliefilm.com HOSTS:Adam RaniChristine Chen WEBISODE version of the Podcastgetreelisms.com 00:00 Introduction to Filmmaking Education 00:54 Meet the Hosts: Adam and Christine 01:32 Power Outage Story 03:10 Podcast Setup and Backgrounds 09:39 Industry Challenges and Strikes 14:37 Personal Reflections and Writing 17:10 Future Plans and Goals 23:35 Microphone Troubleshooting 26:21 Recent Projects and Work Updates 27:18 Deep Dive into the Rust Incident Case 33:52 Film Industry Safety Practices 38:26 Upcoming Events and Networking 41:13 Encouragement and Writing Tips 45:52 Concluding Remarks Official Get Reelisms PageGet Reelisms Amazon StoreInstagram
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses Donald Trump's ability to embrace Joe Biden's "garbage" remarks. Mark is then joined by Kurt Bahr, the Republican Election Director for St. Charles County. They discuss how in person no excuse absentee balloting is going. He also explains the recent legal confusion over election watchers at the polls. He is then joined by Carl Cannon, the Washington Bureau Chief for Real Clear Politics. They discuss President Trump's brilliant "garbage" marketing as well as the latest from the polls. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the Dodgers winning the World Series, the financial success of Halloween, & more. Mark is then joined by Milwaukee Talk Show Host Dan O'Donnell who discusses Donald Trump's garbage truck visit in Green Bay following Joe Biden's remarks as well as the pathway to victory in Wisconsin. He is then joined by Chris Smith, a friend of Mark's that was shot in the head several years ago and survived. His story is being featured on 48 Hours on CBS television on Saturday night titled, "Fatal First Date". In hour 3, Mark is joined by Scott Jennings, a 97.1 Political Insider and CNN Political Contributor. Five days out from the Presidential Election, he discusses what the race is looking like and more. Mark is then joined by J. Peder Zane, an editor at Real Clear Investigations and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. They discuss how each side of the political aisle will respond if they were to lose and more. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
An impromptu decision to do something "Halloween-y" led us to 1994 meta-slasher Wes Craven's New Nightmare, the seventh installment in the long-running A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise, which sees Craven returning to the director's chair for the first time since the original installment and OG Nightmare final girl Heather Langenkamp returning, playing a semi-fictionalized version of herself. Several layers more complex than the premise initially suggests, New Nightmare brings the franchise back to its roots, examining childhood trauma and ideation and offering thoughtful considerations about Craven's legacy as a storyteller and how his films have affected those who participate in bringing his nightmarish visions to life - a full two years before Craven's smash hit Scream would go on to mine similar thematic territory with its meta explorations of genre. We discuss the film's self-reflexive look at the Nightmare franchise, and how Craven attempts to ellicit new fears from purposefully identifiable rehashes of his work. Then, we discuss the film's surprisingly intricate exploration of Langenkamp as performer and icon - how the film reckons with audience expectations and seeks atonement for turning its star into curio for our own catharsis. Finally, we discuss reference, reflexivity, and homage and consider why Craven's self-quoting offers more than the empty nostaligia-laden iconography of so many current films. 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.
With Halloween around the corner, Ali & Cev foolishly offered Smokey a chance to talk about a horror film and he brought along the Kevin Smith romantic comedy "TUSK" (2014) instead."He's living the rest of his ife as a fucking walrus with a floating beach ball""He's actually crossing his legs and kicking his left leg. Not like Sharon Stone.""We kinda have the slow progression of Howard turning Wallace into a walrus - the bizarrest sentence I've ever said on a podcast"Edit & Music By Cevin Moore https://linktr.ee/filmguff"He was in Galaxy Quest!"
In hour 2 of The Mark Reardon Show, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses her hatred for candy corn, National Cat Day, the fun fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. They discuss what the SCOTUS could say about attempts by Virginia to purge its voter rolls and more. He is then joined by Rick Stream, the Republican Elections Director for St. Louis County. He discusses how no excuse absentee voting is going as well as wait times and more.
In this segment of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark shares his own voter guide. He takes a dive into the state amendments and propositions, explains them, and shares how he voted for them.
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses Donald Trump joining Joe Rogan's podcast and questions why the media isn't discussing it. Mark is then joined by Scott Faughn, the host of "This Week in Missouri". They discuss the surge of Republicans voting early, the big state issues on the Missouri ballot, and more. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses her hatred for candy corn, National Cat Day, the fun fact of the day, and more. Mark is then joined by Ilya Shapiro, the Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. They discuss what the SCOTUS could say about attempts by Virginia to purge its voter rolls and more. He is then joined by Rick Stream, the Republican Elections Director for St. Louis County. He discusses how no excuse absentee voting is going as well as wait times and more. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News Contributor, a retired NYPD inspector, attorney, and the founder of the OpsDesk.org. He attended Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. He shares his take on all the Democratic allegations that this was comparable to a Nazi rally there decades ago. What did he see? Mark then shares his own voter guide. He takes a dive into the state amendments and propositions, explains them, and shares how he voted for them. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
We're fighting for our right to live this week! It may not be July but we are very much celebrating Roland Emmerich's All-American UFO disaster epic that's sometimes called "ID4."Joining us is returning champion and co-host of the very good Die Hard on a Blank podcast, Liam Billingham! Want to know why the heck this film is called ID4? Free yourself from annihilation and listen in! Next week, it's the one, the only, MEN IN BLACK! Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Special FeaturesCommentaryCreating RealityThe Making of Independence Day by Rachel Aberly & Volker EngelEntertainment Weekly Production HistoryEntertainment Weekly 1996 Summer Movie PreviewThe Hollywood Reporter Production HistoryThe Guardian Production HistoryComplex Production HistoryThe Hollywood Reporter VFX BreakdownEthan Hawke Turns Down Independence DaySci-Fi Bulletin David Arnold InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and the crew discuss John Kelly's latest accusation against Donald Trump. Mark also plays audio of a lady confronting her neighbor over supporting Donald Trump from a Ring doorbell. Does this prove what is wrong with the left? Mark is then joined by Brian Kilmeade, the co-host of Fox and Friends, the host of One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, and the host of The Brian Kilmeade Show on KFTK every morning. He discusses interviewing Former President Donald Trump this morning as well as John Kelly's latest accusations against Trump and Kamala's comments on it. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the iPod's 23rd birthday, today's music anniversaries, and much more. Mark is then joined by Ken Dubinsky, the President of Haystack Sourcing Solutions and Jason Reid, a Category Manager for Schnuck's. They discuss Mizzou's NIL partnership with Schnuck's and their new line of coffees featuring top Mizzou student athletes now in Schnuck's. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Scott Morefield, a writer and opinion columnist for Town Hall. He discusses his latest thoughts on the election. Mark is then joined by Brenda Talent, the Executive Director of the Show Me Institute. She discusses her reasoning for opposing Proposition A would proposes a $15 minimum wage in Missouri. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
Justice Warrior Ben Clarkson returns to discuss the 1997 action thriller The Jackal, starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and Sidney Poitier in his final film role. Ostensibly a remake of the the 1973 Fred Zinneman film The Day of the Jackal (itself an adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 debut novel of the same name), the film attempts to update the story of lethal methodology and intrigue to a contemporaneous post-Cold War, "End of History" milieu that sees a collaboration between US intelligence, Russian police, and a former IRA sniper to stop Bruce Willis's titular shapeshifting hitman from assassinating (spoilers) an analogue of Hillary Clinton. While there are some fun bells and whistles, and a heaping of Bruce Willis disguises, the movie ultimately represents diminishing returns on the promise of this type of movie, forsaking procedural thrills for something far more rote and predictable. We begin with an extended discussion of form and film language, why it's meaningful in the context of our current media landscape, and what an illiteracy toward formalism suggests about the way culture engages with everything we see via a screen. Then, we discuss the distinctions between Fred Zinneman's 1973 thriller and its 90s update: what it does well, and where it goes very, very wrong. Finally, we expound on the film's sociopolitcal moment, and what its moralizing of its most compelling character says about the broader cultural trends of nationalism in the mid-90s.Justice Warriors Vol. 2: Vote Harder is out now. Find your copy HERE.Follow Ben Clarkson on Twitter. Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Laurel and Hardy were a comedy team that is widely regarded as the greatest in film history. Stan Lauren and Oliver Hardy made more than 100 comedies together between 1921 and 1950. Danny Bacher and Berine Hogye co-authored an upcoming publication, Collecting Laurel and Hardy. Bacher has always been fascinated by old silent film stories. “We would sit and watch these old silent film strips of like, you know, comedians like Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, Charlie Chaplin, of course, Laurel and Hardy, because my brother and I, there were two of us. We got into Laurel and Hardy. And, you know, I just I guess my cousin had given us a set of Laurel and Hardy dolls when we were really little, and we played with those. Then it was between that and the films. I just said, I want to try and find more of this. So, I really kind of started and amassed a huge collection of all these years, “said Bacher. Bacher realized the comic duo Laurel and Hardy were timeless when his brother showed an old film to his kindergarten students in Jersey City. “I was amazed by how much they laugh and how much they enjoyed this. And it almost was like, again, they weren't thinking of it like this was these were filmed like, you know, 80, 90 years ago. They were looking at them as a, you know, fresh audience. And this was something very new to them. And I don't think they had an idea of the timing of it. So that's the beauty of their comedy and their appeal is that they really were great, “said Bacher. The book features more than 1,000 artifacts from film history, fun stories, and research to create a veritable encyclopedia of Laurel and Hardy Memorabilia. The inspiration of the book came when Bacher and Hogye realized they both were collecting Laurel and Hardy memorabilia. “A couple of decades later, Danny now has the largest collection of Laurel Hardy memorabilia in the world. Bigger than anybody's collection. I've got a meager collection now compared to what Danny has. But you see that behind me is in his room. He has a lot of his artifacts. But several years ago, maybe 5 or 6 years ago, I'm an art director by trade. And so Danny asked me, Hey, would you do me a favor? I'm thinking I've got some cool stuff, one of a kind things, you know, be photograph some of these things. And so I went down, photograph them for him. And at some point he said, Do you think there's a book in this? And the answer was yes. We decided to keep photographing and put together a book, “said Hogye. The book has been published and will be on the shelves November 28, 2024.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack…ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack! Ack ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack! Ack ack ack Ack Ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack ack.[Translated for our earthly listeners]: The earth is overrun with weird little guys from Mars…and only Tom Jones can save us! It's our first Tim Burton and we couldn't be more excited to unpack this truly deranged blockbuster comedy for this miniseries.Next week, it's the behemoth action disaster film, INDEPENDENCE DAY. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.References:Fangoria #159 Production HistoryFangoria #160 Production HistoryAlex Cox Mars Attacks! ScriptsBurton on Burton by Mark SalisburyWarner Brothers Production NotesVice Roger L Jackson InterviewJack Nicholson Cast In Mars Attacks!Entertainment Weekly Production HistoryVFX Blog VFX BreakdownInverse Production HistoryDavid Andrews Animation TestCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Forget the mustard and take off those clothes, it's The Invisible Man time! James Whale and Una O'Connor enter our 3 timers club! We discuss the effects, the monocaine, the voice and the question on everyone's mind: to be naked or not to be naked? Also: Seth makes a lot of Joker comparisons, Michelle gets giddy and both hosts lost their mind over footprints in the snow. Check it out! For all of our bonus episodes and to vote on upcoming episodes check out our Patreon Patreon supporters help pick episodes, monthly themes and get access to all of our additional shows and our Patron exclusive Discord. It's only the price of a single cup of coffee ($5 a month!) Visit our website and send us an email! Follow Movie Friends on Twitter and Instagram The Invisible Man is a 1933 film directed by James Whale. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Starring Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William Harrigan, Henry Travers and Una O'Connor. You scrolled this far? That's impressive.
Ali & Cev are joined by their good friend Smokey from The House of Hammer and All The Best Lines podcasts to talk about a firm favourite: Guest House Paradiso.The discussion takes some unexpected and sometimes wanky turns as they unpick everything from French film references to space unicorns.If you have a delicate nature, why are you listening to this?Edit & Music By Cevin Moore https://linktr.ee/filmguffPheeb!
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses Mizzou's comeback win over Auburn and Donald Trump serving french fries in a McDonald's Drive Thru in Pennsylvania this past weekend. Mark is then joined by Charles Lipson, a professor emeritus at the University of Chicago and a regular writer for The Spectator magazine, Real Clear Politics, and others. He discusses Trump's continued climb in the polls, the latest in the Middle East, and CBS News' journalist malpractice. They wrap up the hour discussing the start of Daniel Penny's subway manslaughter trial in New York City. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the anniversary of Thomas Edison inventing the light bulb, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Halloween candy prices going up, and more. Mark is then joined by Brad Young, 97.1 FM Talk's Legal Analyst and a partner with Harris, Dowell, Fisher, and Young. He discusses the jury selection beginning today in the NYC Subway trial for Daniel Penny and the Texas shaken baby case. He is then joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano. Frank discusses Mizzou's big homecoming win over Auburn, the Dodgers vs Yankees World Series matchup, Tommy Edman winning the NLCS MVP, and the Cardinals big coaching change. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Frank Miele, a retired editor for The Daily Inter Lake in Montana and a columnist for Real Clear Politics. He discusses his latest piece, "Two Weeks Before the Meltdown Begins". Mark is then joined by Steven Malanga, a contributing editor to City Journal and a Senior Fellow at The Manhattan Institute. He discusses his latest piece, "No, You're Not Imagining a Migrant Crime Spree". He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark and Sue discuss Kamala Harris' interview with Bret Baier on FOX News, the media's response to it, and more. Mark is then joined by Duane Patterson, a writer for HotAir.com and the Host of the Duane's World Podcast. He discusses his thoughts on yesterday's interview on FOX with Kamala Harris. In Hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses Cadillac's birthday, the latest anniversaries in music, and more. He is then joined by Paul Mauro, a FOX News contributor, a retired NYPD inspector, attorney and the founder of the OpsDesk.org. They discuss his biggest takeaways from Kamala Harris' interview on Fox News. Mark wraps up the hour previewing his upcoming interview with Dave Strom. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Dave Strom, an associate editor with HotAir.com. He discusses Kamala's interview with FOX News' Bret Baier and his biggest takeaways. Mark is then joined by Robert Bryce from Substack. They discuss Big Tech and Big Banks jumping on the nuclear energy bandwagon. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
This week we enter into prestige Stephen King films with Frank Darabont's highly lauded "The Shawshank Redemption." We discuss the background of the film and the novella which inspired the film. Frank Darabont's early career and road to getting to direct this film is covered as well. After discussing the background, we talk about all the things we loved from the film and its characters. Finally, we each pair the film with another for a pair of double bills!Thank you so much for listening!Created by Spike Alkire & Jake KelleyTheme Song by Breck McGoughFollow us on Instagram: @DoubleBillChillLetterboxd: FartsDomino44
Writer, curator, and author of the upcoming book Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene, Xuanlin Tham joins us to discuss the work of Taiwanese New Wave director Tsai Ming-liang and his 1994 film Vive L'Amour. It's a quietly devastating exploration of longing, desire, and urban alienation about a trio of young Tapei residents who, unbeknownst to one another, all occupy the same luxury model apartment.We discuss the context of early 90s Tapei, its status as a bustling center of rapid economic growth and a hub for global commerce, and how this unique urban setting coupled with Tsai's outsider status as a Malaysian-born transplant inform his cinema. Then we explore the distinctive formal components of Tsai's filmmaking, its radical underpinnings, and its rejection of commodifying language or labels. Finally, we look to Tsai's evolution across the decades since Vive L'Amour and how his self-referential and increasingly sparse approach has further liberated his cinema from the strictures of capitalist impulses. Follow Xuanlin Tham on TwitterPre-Order Revolutionary Desires: The Political Power of the Sex Scene from 404 InkGet 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.
Episode SummaryChicken Little (2005), the modern retelling of the classic folk tale, will make you wish the sky was falling so the movie would end. Erin and Rachel discuss the gender dynamics and fatphobia in this story about a father and son (and also baseball and aliens). Episode BibliographyÅström, B. (2015). The symbolic annihilation of mothers in popular culture: Single Father and the death of the mother. Feminist Media Studies, 15(4), 593-607. DOIi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2014.994100Åström, B. (2017). The absent mother in the cultural imagination: Missing, presumed dead. Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-49037-3_15Ball, R. (2005, June 28). Chicken Little to Christen Disney Digital 3D. Animation Magazine. https://www.animationmagazine.net/2005/06/chicken-little-to-christen-disney-digital-3d/Berardinelli, J. (2005). Chicken Little. ReelViews. https://preview.reelviews.net/movies/c/chicken_little.htmlBurr, T. (2005, November 4). Chicken Little Movie Review. Boston Globe. https://web.archive.org/web/20060427230618/http://www.boston.com/movies/display?display=movie&id=6925Carroll, L. (2005, November 2). Zach Braff Calls ‘Chicken Little' ‘Garden State' On A Farm. MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20160302153142/http://www.mtv.com/news/1512812/zach-braff-calls-chicken-little-garden-state-on-a-farm/Chicken Little. (n.d.). Box Office Mojo. https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl1615562241/Chicken Little (2005 film). (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_Little_(2005_film)Desowitz, B. (2005, November 4). 'Chicken Little' & Beyond: Disney Rediscovers its Legacy Through 3D Animation. Animation World Network. https://www.awn.com/animationworld/chicken-little-beyond-disney-rediscovers-its-legacy-through-3d-animationDindal, M. (Director). (2005). Chicken Little [Film]. Walt Disney Animation Studios, Henny Penny. (2024, August 15). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henny_PennyJoe Grant. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_GrantMcEachern, M. (2005, November). The Sky's the Limit. Computer Graphics World. https://www.cgw.com/Publications/CGW/2005/Volume-28-Issue-11-November-2005-/The-Skys-the-Limit.aspxMousefiles. (2007, August 10). Chicken Little [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/p_GaYdae4j0Ness, M. (2016, May 12). An Inauspicious Start to Computer Animation: Disney's Chicken Little. Reactor. https://reactormag.com/an-inauspicious-start-to-computer-animation-chicken-little/Randall, L. (2005, November 2). `Chicken Little' a big deal 3D animated film is a milestone for Garry Marshall & Disney. Pilly.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304145945/http://articles.philly.com/2005-11-02/entertainment/25430998_1_traditional-hand-drawn-animated-films-first-disney-film-latest-animated-featureRichards, O. (2006, January 27). Chicken Little Review. Empire Magazine. https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/chicken-little-review/Scott, A.O. (2005, November 4). A Chick Flick With Aliens Falling From the Sky. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/04/movies/a-chick-flick-with-aliens-falling-from-the-sky.htmlTaylor, D. (2020, November 9). Chicken Little: Inside the History of Disney's First CGI Movie. Collider. https://collider.com/disney-chicken-little-history-explained/WonderLand. (2020, November 8). Chicken Little 2005 Behind The Scenes. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvkGUZTr47YYoung, R. (Host). (2023-present). Weight for it [Audio podcast]. Radiotopia. https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/weight-for-it
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses a citizen's reasoning for voting for Donald Trump despite not liking his personality. Mark is then joined by Brett Velicovich, a U.S. Army special ops veteran, drone expert, and member of Red Cat Holdings board of advisors. They discuss an unknown drone fleet breaching a US military base airspace in Virginia for 17 straight days. What's going on? Is this comparable to the China balloon? How big of a concern is this? He is then joined by Rafer Weigel, the Chief Communications Officer at VetComm, which helps veterans dealing with disabilities. They discuss what you need to know about California's Proposition 36 which increases penalties for theft and drug trafficking. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News". They discuss the latest anniversaries in shows and movies, a dogs heroic act saving a child from the Hurricane Helene wreckage, the name for the smallest fraction of time, and more. Mark is then joined by Missouri Congressman Jason Smith. Jason just held a "Ways and Means Tax Teams" event in St. Louis. He discusses what this is and why it's needed. He also shares his concerns with Kamala's tax hike plan, the real state of the economy, and more. He wraps up the hour discussing the demolition of Chesterfield Mall and what is next for the area. In hour 3, Mark is joined by Kaitlyn Wheeler, an Ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center and a former Kentucky teammate of Riley's. She discusses players from a fifth team saying they will not play their scheduled volleyball match against San Jose State University's women's volleyball team over allegations that one of their players was born a male. Mark then discusses Donald Trump's town hall from last night that took a unique turn and what the media isn't telling you about it. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
This week, we're going full tin foil hat mode to investigate the mysterious (and “true”) abduction of Travis Walton.Did he really get probed? Are polygraph tests conclusive? Why didn't Henry Thomas get any lines in this movie?! Joining us to answer these questions and more is our old friend and co-host of the Mostly Horror podcast, Sean Parker!Next week, it's Tim Burton's disgustingly hilarious MARS ATTACKS. Join the conversation on Eye of the Discord https://discord.com/invite/RssDc3brsx.ReferencesSpecial FeaturesCinematic AbductionTouched by LightWe Gotta Go BackBorrowed TimeThe Companion Production HistoryAFI Production HistoryThe Action Elite D.B. Sweeney InterviewCredits:Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.This episode was edited by Michael Gaspari.This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shopThe "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Letterboxd or join the conversation at Eye of the DiscordLearn more at eyeoftheduckpod.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Get access to this entire episode as well as all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.We take a moment away from the 90s to share our thoughts on Coralie Fargeat's latest brash body-horror festival darling The Substance, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley. It's a stylish, blunt provocation ostensibly targeting the oppressive brutality of patriarchal beauty standards that feels completely at odds with its own intentions, often reinforcing the very ideology it purports to be railing against. We discuss the film's formal elements, and how they so frequently contradict the film's messaging. Then, we talk about the the movie's many (empty) reference points and why they are indiciative of the diminishing returns of a generation of filmmakers interested in aesthetic homage to great filmmakers without seriously contending with their themes. Finally, we consider some troubling rhetoric around who the movie is for, who "genuinely" understands it, and who is excluded from this understanding. ....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show with Ryan Wrecker guest hosting, Ryan discusses liberal media's growing concerns as Kamala Harris continues to trend downward. Wrecker is then joined by Steve Milloy, a former Trump/Pence EPA transition team member and founder of Junk Science. He's also a Senior Legal Fellow at the Energy & Environment Legal Institute. He discusses climate alarmists now being put in a frenzy over a suddenly active hurricane season. He is then joined by Jim Robb, the Vice President of Alliances and head of polling for Numbers USA. He discusses the importance of the Latino vote and new polling showing a shift among them to President Trump. In hour 2, Fred hosts, "Fred's News" where he discusses the birthday of Saturday Night Live, Air Heads' new Feet Spray, Tesla's new car designs, and more. Ryan is then joined by Paul Hall, with Common Guy's Film Reviews. They discuss some of the trending releases including "Piece By Piece", "Blink", "Disclaimer", & "Mr. Crockett". He is then joined by KSDK Sports Director Frank Cusumano who discusses the Blues hot start, the MLB Postseason, the upcoming weekend of College Football, and more. In hour 3, Ryan is joined by Curtis Houck, the managing editor of News Busters. He discusses CBS News' tough week including the editing of Kamala Harris' 60 Minutes interview and more. He is then joined by Daniel Turner, the CEO of Power the Future. They discuss Kamala's electric vehicle mandate and its impact on the auto industry as well as the entire economy. They wrap up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.