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With the Empire Podcast team still in hibernation until the first show of 2026 (our live show at Kings Place, London, on Jan 9 — check kingsplace.co.uk for last-minute tickets), we're plugging the gap where the regular podcast would usually be with something a little different: a look ahead to the films of 2026, in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer sit down in the podbooth and, armed with nothing but a calendar, scant research, and some terrible opinions, talk about the films they're excited to see in the year ahead. It's all here, from the unexpected proliferation of sheep-based movies to the biggest box office double date since Barbenheimer: Dunesday. Enjoy — and Happy New Year to all our listeners!
Happy New Year, Friends ✨We're kicking off 2026 with an episode all about David Lynch films with our friend, Jamie Kirsten Howard ( 1/2 of the Bloody Broads Podcast). Tap in to hear our thoughts on David Lynch's filmography, the surrealism of it all, new favs, and so much more.Thank you, Jamie, for pulling up and sharing space✨Looking for more GTS funtivities, merch, & bonus goodies? Click HERE to tap into the things✨See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Connor Dunning Guest Host: Finishing up our resolutions for Memphis Athletics; David Cobb on all things College Football Playoffs, the CFB Calendar Issues, and NBA Rookie Classes; Trip Around the NFL: Ravens, Packers, Bengals; Small Talk: Connor's Top 5 Films of 2025.
Note: Each of our top 10 films are listed below. To preserve the surprise of our choices, listen to the episode before reading the shownotes. Or don't! Live your life the way you want to live it. Enjoy. It is that time of the year once again - The Filmcast's Top 10 Films of 2025! David, Devindra, and Jeff send off 2025 with a look back at the year in cinema news before counting down their top 10 films of the year. Stick around for all the shocks and surprises from their lists! We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) Film Stories of the Year (~00:03:09) Top Ten Films of 2025 (~00:29:35) Devindra's Top 10 Films of 2025 10. 28 Years Later 9. Black Bag 8. Hamnet 7. Sorry, Baby 6. Sentimental Value 5. Superman 4. No Other Choice 3. One Battle After Another 2. The Secret Agent 1. Sinners Jeff's Top 10 Films of 2025 10. Sinners 9. Weapons 8. Bugonia 7. Eddington 6. In Your Dreams 5. Blue Moon 4. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 3. Mountainhead 2. Predator: Badlands 1. One Battle After Another David's Top 10 Films of 2025 10. Companion 9. Bugonia 8. Left-Handed Girl 7. Black Bag 6. No Other Choice 5. Sentimental Value 4. Sinners 3. Weapons 2. One Battle After Another 1. It Was Just An Accident Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com. Credits: Our theme song is by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like to advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.
Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report returns to count our Final Top 10 Film Lists for 2025. Plus, they rundown their honorable mentions out to their top 25's, end the episode with a Top 3 Most Anticipated Films of the upcoming 2026 film year mini-list… and of course, there's A LOT of film criticism, box office analysis and Oscars prognostication along the way. Blindspots / Notable Films We Haven't Seen - 3:25 Honorable Mentions: Our Top 25 counted down to our No. 11's - 5:14 No. 10's: Two Thrill Rides - 10:28 No. 9's: A Dramedy & A Doc That Both Hit Home - 16:39 No. 8's: Extremely Emotional Films - 24:05 No. 7's: Films with great finales - 33:13 No. 6's: A Huge Studio Tentpole & A Tiny Sundance Indie - 41:56 No. 5's: Two Horror Hits - 50:34 No. 4's: Two Carryovers & Best Picture Contenders - 55:13 No. 3's: Our Favorite Genre Films of the Year - 1:03:17 No. 2's: A Hidden Gem & A Surprise Entry - 1:13:15 No. 1's: We have the same film at Number 1 - 1:20:19 Also Mike's Top 3 Most Anticipated Films for 2026 - 1:31:09 Luis Mendez's Top 3 Most Anticipated Films for 2026 - 1:35:00 OUTRO: If you enjoy our shows, please support us by rating & reviewing, hitting that thumbs up or like button and by sharing our work with your friends. Here's the MMO Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar And here are the links to everything Luis Mendez: https://linktr.ee/MendezMovieRPT
Today it's the last in our series of live episodes recorded at the Regent Street Cinema in London: David talks to film director and campaigner Beeban Kidron about Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), a much-loved film that's also chock full of interesting ideas. Is memory the same as identity? Are all relationships founded on manipulation? What happens when we try to curate our mental distress? How should we resist the tech panacea of a painless existence? Who gets to choose what we remember and what we forget? Next time: The Designated Mourner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another year gone for us at The Kyber Culture. In the pod 141, the final episode of the year, I get into my favorite movies of 2025 and touch on a few movie news topics.Check us out at the links below!Twitter: https://twitter.com/kybercultureInstagram: instagram.com/kyberculture/TikTok: tiktok.com/@kybercultureLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/kyberculture/YouTube: youtube.com/@kybercultureFor more information, follow The @ KyberCulture on all socials: https://linktr.ee/kyberculture
In our second year in review episode, we're celebrating our favorites of 2025! Was it a great year? What genre reigned supreme? Where will we rank One Battle After Another? Sinners? RETURN TO OZ?! Listen and find out!
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Every year, we see endless “Top 10” lists — but art isn't a sport, and ranking films as the best has always felt arbitrary to me. So instead, this episode is about my 10 favorite films of 2025 — the ones that lingered, surprised me, challenged me, or simply stayed with me long after the credits rolled.A few ground rules up front:-These are favorites, not an objective ranking of quality-Straight-to-streaming films don't count — this list focuses on theatrical releases and films experienced as cinema-Narrowing it down to just 10 was incredibly difficult, so variety matteredBelow is the list (from 1 to 10), along with a one-sentence snapshot of why each film stood out to me:1) Sentimental Value:A deeply human, emotionally precise film about memory, regret, and the quiet ache of unresolved relationships.2) F1 The Movie:A visceral, propulsive spectacle that understands both the danger and the obsession behind elite competition.3) Arco:A visually arresting animated film that blends myth, movement, and emotion in a way that feels both timeless and modern.4) No Other Choice:A razor-sharp thriller that weaponizes moral ambiguity and keeps tightening the screws until there's nowhere left to turn.5) Ballerina:A stylish, brutal expansion of the John Wick universe that balances elegance and ferocity with confidence.6) Weapons:A deeply unsettling horror film that understands atmosphere, dread, and the power of what's left unsaid.7) Ne Zha 2:A spectacular animated sequel that blends mythic storytelling with emotional stakes and jaw-dropping scale.8) Nuremberg:A sobering, intelligent historical drama that confronts justice, responsibility, and the cost of moral reckoning.9) Splitsville: A refreshingly honest romantic comedy that embraces messiness, modern relationships, and uncomfortable truths.10) Sinners: A haunting, morally complex drama that lingers long after it ends, asking more questions than it answers.Honorable Mentions: The Naked Gun, Rental Family, Good FortuneThese just barely missed the list, and on another day could've easily landed in the top ten.This episode isn't about consensus — it's about connection. If one of these films meant something to you (or if I left one off that stuck with you), I'd love to hear about it in the comments.What were your favorite films of 2025?
To end our run of top 7 episodes, we are finishing up in the 2000s where this run began. Dayton, Amber, Disney John, and Robert list a truly epic collection of films to keep your eyes busy for days! Enjoy!Send us a textTwitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcast https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast https://dockingbay77pod.buzzsprout.com
Let us know your thoughtsGrip the steering, take a shortcut cut and keep an eye out for the woman in white. The Horror Cut returns to The Old Hairdressers in Glasgow for another special live episode, this time diving head-first into the looping nightmare of Dead End (2003).Recorded in front of a packed audience, this episode dissects the film's unsettling blend of psychological horror, black comedy, and that lingering sense of dread that comes from being stuck in the world's worst family road trip. So buckle up. Don't fall asleep. And whatever you do… don't stop the car.IG - @thehorrorcutshow | @HewittGPro | @StephenkerrActor_Performer FB - Facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573701383591
A lot of critics have it among their best of 2025, but is WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY truly Oscar worthy? How does it stack up to the rest of the franchise? Should it have spent more time in theaters before hitting Netflix? Let's talk about it...
Lando has been crowned World Champion but what do we remember from the season? We hope you enjoy. Warning: this podcast occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humour (which may be unsuitable for adults), and the ramblings of 2 uninformed blokes who don't really have a clue what they are doing....
In this episode of Best in Fest, host Leslie LaPage sits down with Alan Green, Head of Sales & Acquisitions at 123 Media, to break down how film distribution actually works — and why most indie filmmakers misunderstand it.With decades of experience spanning 20th Century Fox, Pathé, international sales, and producing, Alan offers a brutally honest look at what sells, what doesn't, and how filmmakers can avoid costly mistakes when trying to monetize their films.In this episode, we cover:
Welcome back to The Club Podcast, we hope you all had a lovely Christmas!As we head towards the New Year, the boys return with a festive line-up for a fun, chaotic and nostalgic end to the year.The episode kicks off with the panel building The World XI of 2025, selecting the very best players from across world football. With talent stacked in every position, the debate gets heated, especially between Buvey and Karel as they clash over which players deserve to make the final XI.Next the lads turn back the clock and dive into the world of football cinema, debating the best - and worst - football films of all time, ranking them into tiers and revisiting some iconic (and questionable) classics along the way.To round off the episode, it's time for The Club's End-of-Year Awards voted for by a mix of you, the listeners, and the panel in the studio as the boys reflect on the moments, players and stories that defined the year.Tune in for a festive, fun and chaotic episode as we close out the year and look ahead to 2026.Thank you for rocking with us throughout the year — we can't wait to bring you even more in the New Year.All this and more in the latest episode of The Club.Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe wants you to dream big. Jonathan Van Dyke and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet. Hear what this group has to say about A24's determined ping pong champion story from director Josh Safdie. Plus, there's plenty of time for other movie chatter, thoughts on new previews, games, and listener comments. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:46), Trailer Talk for The Drama (28:18), the main review (32:17), Games (1:31:27), and Out Now Feedback (1:36:48). So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill…
Comprendre l'histoire du nazisme à travers le supplément de sens qu'offre l'infographie, telle est l'ambition de ce livre d'une richesse incomparable. S'intéressant tant aux incontournables de l'histoire du nazisme, comme son action pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, qu'à des questions moins traitées, Maire Moutier-Bitan et Nicolas Guillerat offrent une réflexion globale, portée par une approche graphique puissante, sur un système d'une violence inouïe. Encadrement de la société allemande, réseaux et personnalité d'Hitler, mise en place de la dictature, organisation et fonctionnement du NSDAP, désastre économique, pillages et collaborations, épuration de la société, construction du système concentrationnaire ou encore dénazification, tels sont quelques-uns des thèmes de cette infographie exceptionnelle. Appuyée sur une bibliographie et des sources internationales, construite sur des modélisations contextualisées par des textes limpides, les auteurs proposent une synthèse sans équivalent des connaissances les plus actuelles sur le nazisme, accessible à tous.Marie Moutier-Bitan est notre invitée en studio pour les Interviews HistoireHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Director Joachim Trier on his latest film Sentimental Value, which is nominated for eight Golden Globes, including Best Picture and Best Director. We take a look at the late Brigitte Bardot's three most important films, with critic Muriel Zhaga Writer John Lloyd on the 42nd anniversary release of The Meaning of Liff, the book he co-wrote with Douglas Adams. Ahead of a memorial concert for the late great pianist Alfred Brendel, Samira is joined by his son, the cellist Adrian Brendel, and the pianist Dame Imogen Cooper.Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Oliver Jones
Mrparka's Weekly Reviews and Update Week 451 (01.03.2026) (Under Siege 4K, On the Run, Men from the Gutter)www.youtube.com/mrparkahttps://www.instagram.com/mrparka/https://twitter.com/mrparka00https://www.facebook.com/mrparkahttps://letterboxd.com/mrparka/https://www.patreon.com/mrparkahttps://open.spotify.com/show/2oJbmHxOPfYIl92x5g6ogKhttps://anchor.fm/mrparkahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mrparkas-weekly-reviews-and-update-the-secret-top-10/id1615278571Time Stamps 0:00“2551.01 - The Kid” Blu-Ray Review - 0:12“Under Siege" 4K Review - 6:06“On the Run” Blu-Ray Review- 16:57“Men from the Gutter” Blu-Ray Review - 24:442025 “Cannibal Mukbang” Review - 30:162025 “Strange Harvest” Review - 33:242025 “Housemaid” Review - 36:481983 “Zu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain” Blu-Ray Review - 43:441983 “The Demon Murder Case” Blu-Ray Review - 51:38Patreon Pick “The Jerk" Review - 54:25Questions/Answers/ Comments- 59:27Patreon Drawing/ Update - 1:03:18/ 104:3022 Shots of Moodz and Horror – https://www.22shotsofmoodzandhorror.com/Podcast Under the Stairs – https://tputscast.com/podcastVideo Version – https://youtu.be/EGjolgZsLvoLinks Deaf Crocodile - https://deafcrocodile.com/Norbert Pfaffenbichler's 2551 Trilogy Blu-ray- https://mvdshop.com/products/norbert-pfaffenbichlers-2551-trilogy-blu-rayArrow Video - https://www.arrowfilms.com/Under Siege 4K - https://mvdshop.com/products/under-siege-limited-edition-4k-ultra-hd88 Films - https://88-films.myshopify.com/On the Run Blu-Ray - https://mvdshop.com/products/on-the-run-blu-rayMen from the Gutter Blu-Ray - https://www.orbitdvd.com/products/men-from-the-gutter-w-slipCannibal Mukbang Rental - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/cannibal-mukbangStrange Harvest Rental - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/strange-harvestThe Housemaid - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-housemaid-0Zu: Warriors of Magic Mountain Blu-Ray - https://www.amazon.com/Zu-Warriors-Magic-Mountain-Blu-ray/dp/B0BN71F6B4The Demon Murder Case - https://youtu.be/pHo4d9jdvzQ?si=S4bFuJRwbMx7M8qDThe Jerk Blu-Ray - https://www.amazon.com/Jerk-Blu-ray-Steve-Martin/dp/B07T2LX557Update Blu-Ray Hitch-Hike 4KPlot of Fear 4KThe Wicker Man 4K Tombstone 4KAssault! Jack the RipperThe Sorcerers Film Notes 2551.01 - The Kid 2021 Directed by Norbert PfaffenbichlerUnder Siege 1992 Directed by Andrew DavisOn the Run 1988 Directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-TingMen from the Gutter 1983 Directed by Lam Nai-ChoiCannibal Mukbang 2023 Directed by Aimee KugeStrange Harvest 2024 Directed by Stuart OrtizThe Housemaid 2025 Directed by Paul FeigZu: Warriors from the Magic Mountain 1983 Directed by Tsui HarkThe Demon Murder Case 1983 Directed by William HaleThe Jerk 1979 Directed by Carl Reiner
Sundance feature programmer Ania Trzebiatowska joins the show to talk about curation as craft, responsibility, and intuition. From her roots in Poland to running Krakow's Off Camera festival, working in acquisitions at Visit Films, and programming U.S. and world documentary features at Sundance, Ania reflects on how taste is formed and why being pleasantly surprised when viewing submissions still matters most.We discuss the realities filmmakers obsess over, including who you know, timing, marketplace “success,” and why Vimeo analytics do not tell the full story. Ania breaks down what actually happens behind the scenes at Sundance, how programmers balance limited slots with thousands of film submissions, and why being the right fit matters more than trends or agendas.She shares why festivals need balance between urgent, heavy films and work that is entertaining, humane, and emotionally alive. Drawing from examples like André Is an Idiot and Gleason, Ania explains how character-driven storytelling can carry even the most difficult subjects. Advice to filmmakers: do your research, be clear about what you are making, and remember that programmers are rooting for you, even when the answer might still be no.What Movies Are You Watching? Listen to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more, as well as at www.pastpresentfeature.com. Like, subscribe, and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature The Past Present Feature Film Festival - Nov. 20-22, 2026 in Hollywood, CA - Submit at filmfreeway.com/PastPresentFeature
Boomer & Brandon discuss the Southeastern Film Critic Association's awarded films of 2025, starting with Kleber Mendonça Filho's period-piece political thriller The Secret Agent https://www.sefca.net/winners#/2025 https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 SEFCA's Top 10 Films of 2025 15:30 The Secret Agent (2025) 43:35 Best Actor 57:33 Best Actress 1:10:13 Best Supporting Actor 1:16:52 Best Supporting Actress 1:25:06 Best Ensemble 1:29:41 Best Director 1:35:54 Best Original Screenplay 1:42:27 Best Adapted Screenplay 1:50:26 Best Animated Film 1:56:53 Best Documentary 2:13:46 Best Foreign-Language Film 2:23:00 Best Cinematography 2:34:45 Best Score 2:39:52 Best Editing 2:45:07 Best Costuming 2:49:34 Best Young Performer
1285, au temps des preux et des chevaliers.Bientôt, Philippe le Bel sera roi. Mais avant cette consécration, il accompagne son père Philippe III le Hardi dans le projet fou d'une ultime croisade, en terre du Midi. Se plaçant sous la protection de Saint Louis, Philippe III, avec le soutien du pape, veut imposer son plus jeune fils, Charles, sur le trône d'Aragon.Sur leur chemin se dresse la ville d'Elne, dont les remparts gardent l'entrée des Pyrénées. Elle est dirigée par un mystérieux gouverneur, surnommé « le bâtard du Roussillon », ou encore « Estefan le ruseur ». Aussi à l'aise avec les seigneurs qu'avec les manants, avec les chrétiens qu'avec les Maures, capable de se glisser dans la peau d'un conseiller du prince comme dans celle d'un cuisinier, quel parti cet homme imprévisible prendra-t-il ?La tension monte et le choc s'annonce gigantesque. Personne n'en sortira indemne, et c'est peut-être de cet incroyable gouverneur que viendra la surprise. En quête de vengeance, manoeuvrant dans l'ombre et en solitaire pour des motivations que lui seul connaît, il va donner un cours inattendu à cette épopée.Jacques de Villiers exhume dans ce grand roman historique une période méconnue de l'histoire de France, à travers un récit d'aventures peuplé de personnages aussi troublants que fascinants.Jacques de Villiers est notre invité en partenariat avec le Salon du Livre d'Histoire de Versailles, pour les Interviews HistoireHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Ian Stevenson, Director & Producer at Bondi Beach Productions, about how to navigate AFM with intention—prepping early, targeting the right buyers, and using networking to advance finished films and projects in development. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to American Film Market ! About Ian Stevenson With a rugged beginning as an Australian ‘jackaroo' (cowboy), Ian has 20 years of award-winning international experience in scripted and non-scripted television and film, on productions with budgets ranging from $500k-$10M. He has filmed in 20 countries including the deserts of Cairo, the canals of Venice, on top of 18,000 feet Bolivian mountains and deep inside rebel occupied jungles of Belize. Establishing his own production company, Ian's first program, “Purple Haze”, won awards and sold internationally. He then headed to Cannes to sell films. Since then, Ian has directed, produced and created several prime time, number-one rating TV shows. His Director skills draw the performance from hosts, actors, reality talent and celebrities (RuPaul, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Hart, Kristin Chenoweth, Tori Spelling, Tommy Lee, Ludacris, Linda Perry, Mel Gibson). Whether it's shooting a TV Show or Documentary or 35 mm Commercial, Ian, through his creativity, working in a collaborative style, along with his passion for the TV and Film business always delivers a high-quality result of stunning pictures and, engaging and entertaining stories. About Bondi Beach Productions Conceived on the shores of Sydney, Australia's historic Aboriginal-named Bondi Beach (“water tumbling over rocks”); Bondi Beach Productions is a multi-award-winning Film and TV production company with offices also in Los Angeles and New York. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to American Film Market ! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Joshua Berwald, Owner of Quixotic Arts Films, about attending AFM for the first time, learning the relationship-driven side of distribution, and how Quixotic builds lean, high-quality films—using community, strategy, and a slate mindset to scale sustainable independent filmmaking. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to American Film Market ! Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This week is my best of 2025 week. Starting here with my picks for the best 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray releases of the year. I always have so much fun going through these and putting together my favorite titles and reminding myself how damn good a lot of these releases are. Unfortunately, like any other yea pplr, there are some notable absences. But I am only human and I have my rules for this. As always for this one, it is very visual, so I encourage you to check out the YouTube version of this episode. The link is here -Brandon The Brandon Peters Show will return Friday, January 3rd with the Top 10 Films of 2025 with Shelby Deal of The Normies TECHNICAL INFORMATION Vocals Brandon – Shure SM58-LC (Recorded with Zoom) Post Production NCH Wavepad Masters Edition v8.38 NCH MixPad Masters v5.22The Levelator 2 RUNTIME: 28 minutes
It’s officially rom-com season on TV, and we’re diving headfirst into the world of love, laughs, and all the awkward, heartwarming moments in between.From classic comfort watches to underrated gems, this episode rounds up the romantic comedy series you won’t be able to stop thinking about. And for true fans of the genre, there are some undercover picks you probably haven’t discovered yet. THE END BITS Our podcast Watch Party is out now, listen on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Follow us on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. And subscribe to our brand new Youtube channel. Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP! CREDITS Hosts: Laura Brodnik and Em Vernem Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio Producer: Scott StronachBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hello and welcome back to the final We Needed Roads podcast of the year, our Top 10 Films of 2025 episode!And honestly, we're lucky this recording still exists because friendships were tested.Neil championed small British indie films no one else had heard of, David flew the flag for horror like it was a religion, Marie championed exactly two films, and Jose… well… Jose knows what he did and has since been formally accused of lying on the podcast.There are rants. There is swearing. There are angry looks across the screen. And by the end of this episode, we genuinely don't know if we'll all still be on speaking terms.So strap in — this is We Needed Roads' Top 10 Films of 2025, and it gets messy.This list is correct. Until you tell us why it isn't.If you love movies, TV, geek culture or listening to four people passionately argue about shows… give us a LIKE, drop a COMMENT, and hit SUBSCRIBE so we can lurk in your algorithm forever.Let us know if you agree with our Top 10 Shows of 2025 list, and if not what show you think should be there!Follow We Needed Roads Podcast on the socials:
David Long returns for Part 2 of Holiday Bets, our annual special on the Golden Globes and Oscars betting lines. In this episode, we discuss Lead Actor & Actress, Best Director, Casting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costumes, Sound and Documentary Feature. . Betting Tutorial - 1:42 . David's Annual Martingale Strategy - 4:25 . Lead Actor: featuring a big Timothee Chalamet discussion, 2 Globe categories, plus Oscar Nominations and Winner predictions - 8:11 . Lead Actress - 35:16 . Best Director - 48:09 . Other Categories: Casting, Cinematography, Film Editing, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, Costumes, Sound and Doc Feature - 1:04:05 . OUTRO: Make sure to follow David's betting tips on X: https://x.com/1DavidLong Otherwise, you can follow our work https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar and we thank you for supporting the show. Please stay tuned to our feed for several year end specials next week including our Top 10 Films of the Year and Top 10 Predictions for the next film year.
The fourth episode in our season of live recordings from the Regent Street Cinema is about another film that explores the relationship between biography and philosophy: Derek Jarman's Wittgenstein (1993), which tells the story of an extraordinary life in a way that is both light and profound. David talks to writer and philosopher Nikhil Krishnan about Ludwig Wittengenstein's ideas of war, science, truth, freedom, sexuality, language, loyalty and communism and how they are portrayed on screen. Does the life explain the ideas or do the ideas explain the life? Next time: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind w/Beeban Kidron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode of Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Unni Rav, Founder of Visual Narrative Films, and Olga Gabris, Exec. Creative Producer & Partner at Visual Narrative Films, about leveraging AFM to pitch a slate, building films with a distribution-first mindset, and their mission to take projects from script to screen—so indie films get finished, launched, and seen. This interview is part of our AFM 2025 Series. Big thank you to American Film Market ! About Unni Rav Unni Rav is an award-winning cinematographer, executive producer, and founder of Visual Narrative Films. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he's known for his striking visual style and narrative sensitivity across feature films, shorts, documentaries, and branded content. His recent work includes Lost Inside (AppleTV & Amazon), Boundaries (in post-production), Lemurian Candidate (releasing end of 2025), and Tapak (an Indonesian feature currently in production). Unni's films have received critical acclaim, and his commercial collaborations span brands like Burger King, Calvin Klein, and Harley Davidson. With a heartfelt eye for story, he brings emotion, atmosphere, and human depth to every frame. About Olga Gabris Olga Gabris is an award-winning Screenwriter, Producer, and Director based in the SF Bay Area. Her accomplishments range from bagging a Best Screenplay for her short film Effervescence, to winning Producer of the year 2025 at the BraveMaker Film Festival. While piloting her own media company Coffee Cup Productions, she has made her mark with dark humor and psychological dramas. Olga, who often finds inspiration while wandering graveyards with a cup of black coffee, uses Morbid Optimism to narrate stories that deal with technology, mental health, and the meaning of life. About Visual Narrative Films Visual Narrative Films is a full-service indie film production company based in the Bay Area, California. Founded in 2019 by cinematographer Unni Rav, the company focuses on developing and producing visually compelling narrative-driven indie feature films and shorts. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This Week on Toy Power Podcast; we are taking a close look at a few of the New Mondo TMNT Soft Vinyl Figures - namely: Baxter Stockman, Ray Fillet & Mondo Gecko! With close comparisons of how they compare with their Vintage Counterparts & just what makes these figures so unique from anything that has come before! (Plus: a bit of a wish-list too!) Then we take a look at what 2026 has in the space of upcoming Films! Aside from the obvious Sequel Heavy releases, we chat towards what we are most excited for! This is our Final ep of 2025 - see you in the New Year!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's episode: It's the final Hub on Hollywood episode of 2025! James and Jamie look at the New York Times' best movies of the year, films watched at the movie theater, breakout actors, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery review, and more! The Hub on Hollywood, hosted by Jamie and James, delves into the thriving film industry in New England. The podcast explores the production of various projects, including commercials, television shows, and full-length feature films. The podcast offers insight into New England’s growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews. Subscribers can access the podcast on the iHeartRadio app and follow the hosts on Instagram and TikTok for updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Qu'est-ce qu'un gentleman ? Un homme habillé en tweed qui passe sa journée à tirer sur des perdrix et à jouer au cricket ? Quelqu'un de particulièrement noble dans l'âme, magnanime dans les affaires et droit dans les combats ? Une personne honorée par la monarchie, la société, la littérature britanniques ? Ou un snob prétentieux doublé d'une brute vulgaire capable des pires vilenies ? Richard de Seze propose, en trente-trois tableaux, une exploration du vaste monde des gentlemen anglais, depuis les plus connus, figures de la royauté ou militaires célébrés, jusqu'aux plus obscurs, dont la trace dans l'histoire se limite à une ou deux anecdotes. On y découvrira, à travers le rire et la stupeur, la bassesse qui semble, à rebours de l'image traditionnellement reçue, être la marque de fabrique de ceux dont on a appris à saluer l'élégance et le fair-play. Journaliste, Richard de Seze est écrivain et collabore avec plusieurs magazines et journaux dans leurs colonnes culturelles.Richard de Sèze est notre invité en partenariat avec le Salon du Livre d'Histoire de Versailles, pour les Interviews HistoireHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Episode 336 Looking for something great to read or watch on TV over the festive period? We've got you covered. In a special edition of the podcast, we share our favourite books, TV and films of 2025 - for those moments when you need a break from the festivities. From pure science fiction to books exploring climate change and the history of our early ancestors, we have something for everyone. Below is a list of our top picks. Films and TV Ocean with David Attenborough Andor Season 2 The White House Effect Human with Ella al-Shamahi Pluribus My Husband the Cyborg Severance Season 2 Books Every Version of You by Grace Chan The Story of CO2 is the Story of Everything by Peter Brannen Clearing the Air by Hannah Ritchie Positive Tipping Points by Tim Lenton The Last Neanderthal by Ludovic Slimak Hello Cruel World by Melinda Moyer Hosted by Rowan Hooper with guests Bethan Ackerley and Alison Flood. Sign up to our book club for more recommendations, discussion and author interviews https://www.newscientist.com/bookclub/ To read more about these stories, visit https://www.newscientist.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode it concludes our holiday special as we rank the our personal favorite Bruce Willis films. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the FilmBrosPodcast !! Leave a message on our socials! Twitter, TIktok, IG @FIlmBrosPodcastSupport the show
In this episode, Professor Mouse and the Cosmologist discuss Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery."
A2 THE SHOW #593Join us as we welcome Cyril Aris, Lebanese director, screenwriter, and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, whose feature A Sad and Beautiful World (2025) premiered at Venice and became Lebanon's Oscar® submission. Cyril opens up about choosing filmmaking over consulting, capturing Beirut's most challenging moments, and using cinema as a political and social tool. He reflects on navigating censorship, working with first-time actors, and crafting deeply human stories of love, loss, and resilience. Along the way, he shares how life experiences shape meaningful cinema and the importance of challenging global stereotypes about Beirut and Lebanese identity.IG: @cyrilarisWEBSITE: https://www.cyrilaris.com/
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Every once in a while, a filmmaker comes along whose story redefines what's possible. On today's episode, we meet Gough, the world's first legally blind filmmaker to write, produce, edit, direct, and star in a feature film. Based in Australia, Gough's journey isn't just about overcoming obstacles—it's about rewriting the rules of what it means to create. Through his production company, Beer Nuts Productions, he's built a thriving career in comedy filmmaking, releasing over a dozen films, multiple books, and audio projects, all while turning disbelief into admiration.Gough's career began with rejection. After writing countless screenplays and sending them to production companies, distributors, and investors, he quickly realized that most people couldn't see beyond his disability. “They knew I was blind and dismissed me out of hand,” he recalls. Instead of giving up, Gough did the unthinkable—he decided to make his own films from scratch. His first feature-length project, I Will Not Go Quietly, was a 90-minute documentary on disability and mental health. He shot, edited, and funded the entire film himself, interviewing experts, comedians, and teachers to shed light on how society perceives disability. It wasn't just a film—it was a declaration of independence and proof that storytelling is about vision, not sight.From there, Gough built momentum, producing a string of comedic short films that showcase his wit and unique storytelling style. Each project became a stepping stone for the next. Beer Nuts Productions evolved into a full-fledged creative hub, featuring 14 films, 7 audio downloads, and 5 books. His films—ranging from mockumentaries on the environment and fitness to satirical takes on the entertainment industry—reflect both his humor and sharp social commentary. “I just want to make people laugh and think,” he says. “Entertainment is about making people happy. That's why I do what I do.”Gough's success didn't come without challenges. As an independent creator, he faced the dual battles of production and promotion. While technology made filmmaking more accessible, marketing became the new battlefield. To stand out in a crowded digital landscape, he built a marketing team and launched campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and traditional media outlets. His approach combines modern outreach with old-school persistence—podcast interviews, press releases, and direct audience engagement. “It's never been easier to make a film,” Gough says, “but it's never been harder to get it seen.”What makes his work even more remarkable is his hands-on directing style. Despite his visual limitations, Gough has developed an intuitive approach to editing and performance. He directs actors by focusing on vocal tone, rhythm, and emotion rather than facial expressions. “I can tell by the sound if the performance is right,” he explains. With a trusted crew who understands his creative process, including his longtime editor Simon, he ensures that every cut, cue, and line lands perfectly. The result? Films that are not only technically solid but emotionally precise and deeply entertaining.Beyond filmmaking, Gough is a storyteller, a humorist, and a living example of creative determination. He believes that ignorance about disability can be cured through education and empathy—and his films do exactly that. Whether he's producing mockumentaries about modern life or stand-up-inspired sketches, his work carries the same message: limitations only exist if you let them.From his first documentary to his recent comedy The Environment: The Real Truth, Gough continues to prove that filmmaking is an act of courage and imagination. His story is not one of pity or perseverance—it's one of power, laughter, and possibility.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.
As this weeks podcast goes out on Christmas Day we take a break from the news - and look at some Christmas songs, films and culture. Including Justin Biebers rules for life; It's a Wonderful Life; Chitty Chitty Bang Bang; Die Hard; Pride and Prejudice; Joyeux Noel; Lord of the Rings; Country of the Week - Australia; and the Last Word - Matthew 2. with music fromSlade; John Williamson; Justin Bieber; Theocracy; Enya; Steeleye Span; and Boney M.
Missing Frames is closing out 2025 with a beloved holiday classic: Stanley Kubrick's EYES WIDE SHUT. Wait…what? That's right, we're declaring once and for all that Eyes Wide Shut IS a Christmas movie. Join Shawn Eastridge and returning guest Richie Pepio as they dive into Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic final film and discuss how it offers an intriguing and disturbing glimpse into the realm of marriage and long-term relationships. They also examine how Kubrick used Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's star status to manipulate both their performance and the audience and why the film's initial lackluster response from both audiences and critics was so baffling.HOSTSShawn EastridgeRichie Pepio
durée : 00:03:44 - Le Regard culturel - par : Lucile Commeaux - Ce matin deux films comme deux options contrastées pour les fêtes disponibles sur le petit écran : "Les Filles du Dr March" dans la version enjouée et féministe de Greta Gerwig, et "Sinners" de Ryan Coogler, mélange réjouissant de film historique et de fable de vampires.
Au nom de la musique et de la liberté : un couple face à Goebbels" Ma grand-mère, Ruth Schönenberger, était la fille d'un célèbre médecin. Mon grand-père, Walter Betcke, lui, était le fils d'un riche industriel. Il a fait la Première Guerre, puis des études de droit, est devenu avocat puis a été engagé comme directeur juridique en 1928 par Deutsche Grammophon, dont il est devenu le président en 1932. Mes grands-parents se sont mariés en février 1933. À cette époque, le communisme et le nazisme leur étaient complètement étrangers et ils en condamnaient fermement la brutalité et la folie. Les nazis sont arrivés au pouvoir trois semaines après la prise de fonction de mon grand-père et ont aussitôt commencé à vouloir mettre l'entreprise au pas. C'est dans ce contexte que mon grand-père est entré en résistance contre Goebbels et le ministère de la Propagande, au point de lui faire un procès en 1935, qu'il a perdu en première instance et en appel, mais gagné en 1936 devant la cour suprême. Pendant ce temps, mes grands-parents ont subi intimidations, descentes de la Gestapo et menaces de déportation. Arrive la guerre et mon grand-père est enrôlé mais il continue de s'occuper de la société et à employer des juifs dans l'entreprise sous de faux noms. Libéré au bout d'un an, il poursuit sa résistance active pour conserver l'indépendance du répertoire musical et maintenir les salariés (dont des juifs) dans l'entreprise. Mais l'entreprise est bombardée. Il est envoyé au front dans les derniers jours de la guerre et se constitue prisonnier dans la zone américaine. Suit l'enquête en dénazification qui l'empêche de reprendre la direction de l'entreprise pendant un an. Il est totalement blanchi et redevient président de Deutsche Grammophon en 1946, jusqu'à sa retraite en 1965, pour faire de cette entreprise ce qu'elle est devenue : l'un des plus anciens éditeurs de musique enregistrée encore en activité. " C'est cette histoire qui est narrée ici à travers le récit d'un petit-fils ayant grandi à l'ombre d'une Prusse disparue et fantasmée : une traversée historique et intime du XXe siècle.Christian Curtil est notre invité en partenariat avec le Salon du Livre d'Histoire de Versailles, pour les Interviews HistoireHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
The Hallmark Channel became famous for producing low-budget, formulaic Christmas films, and this has spread to other outlets, sometimes with higher budgets and ambitions. Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al each watched a smattering of these and share their reflections on the genre and their specific experiences. Get an ad-free experience, plus bonus talking for nearly every episode at patreon.com/prettymuchpop for only the tiniest per-month financial pledge, or you can sign up directly with Apple Podcasts for a subscription for ad-free and bonus material for three of Mark's podcasts together on the Mark Lintertainment Podcasts Channel. Sponsors: Get up to 50% an annual membership at MasterClass.com/PRETTY. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/pmp.
Christmas – it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Films, TV shows, and commercials tell us that everything is great, everyone is happy, even the weather is obliging. But sometimes underneath all the sparkle, our hearts have questions, like: Can Christmas help me with my Problems? Is Christmas merely ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire’? How can Christmas make me happy forever? Join us as Dr. Josh Moody helps us discover the true joy of Christmas.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode in our season of live recordings from the Regent Street Cinema looks at the biopic of a revolutionary: Margaretha von Trotta's Rosa Luxemburg (1986), which explores the deeply unstable relationship between the personal and the political. David talks to writer and philosopher Lea Ypi (Free, Indignity) about where biography ends and philosophy begins and whether revolutionary politics requires the leading of a revolutionary life. What was Rosa Luxemburg's true cause? Who or what betrayed her and her ideas? And how does her legacy live on? Out now on PPF+: a bonus episode to accompany this series in which David and film historian Harrison Whitaker discuss the greatest Christmas film of ideas: Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life, which is much more than just a seasonal tearjerker. To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus Next time: Wittgenstein w/Nikhil Krishnan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. At #9, we have: Vladimir, STAAHP! Oscar Voters Getting SCREWED 04.25.25 In episode 1853, Jack and Miles are joined by the co-host and Executive Producer of X-Ray Vision, Rosie Knight & Joelle Monique, to discuss… At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS…, Vladimir STAAAAHHHP, The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees and more! At Least Less People Are Down For Trump’s BS… The Academy Just Realized That Oscar Voters Should Probably Watch The Oscar Nominees 'Were they just voting on vibes?’: Oscars’ new compulsory viewing rule sparks backlash Films made with AI can win Oscars, Academy says LISTEN: Persuasive (with SZA) by Doechii WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on the podcast the Bros are back to finish off the Christmas holiday with the family, kicking things off with their weekly weekend recap. That includes Terrance hosting a close friend and serving some very underwhelming wings, and Terrell unfortunately spending money on his car this holiday season, which he is not happy about at all. The Bros decided to wear matching quarter zips for this episode, so visual podcast watchers will definitely have a moment with this one. Think of it as the only gift the Bros could give you outside of the podcast itself. Of course the episode still launches with WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE, now paired perfectly with the matching sweaters. The conversation moves into the Bros talking about how excited they are to expand their Patreon content, specifically reacting to movies and television. They believe people will really enjoy watching content with them, not just listening. Next, the Bros dive into Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, the Netflix event that took over the weekend and opened a larger conversation about the next level of entertainment and what creators are willing to do to reach it. And of course, they talk about Jake's broken jaw. From there, the Bros speak on Netflix bringing podcasts to its platform after recently striking a deal with iHeartMedia. They get into whether this move signals a real expansion of the podcast wave or if Netflix is simply taking advantage of the current moment. Only time will tell. The conversation then shifts to Nicki Minaj's recent appearance and how she's perceived completely differently now, even though there may have been writing on the wall. That leads into a discussion about being a woman's first nice guy and why that role is not for the weak. Terrance also makes a hot take on women rappers being able to sustain relationships while maintaining their rap image. And of course, the most talked about topic on the timeline this past week, 21 Savage's tweets starting a “fuck the streets” movement. The Bros debate authenticity and intention. Is this really about the streets, or is it just petty hip hop beef? What are the intentions and what's next? The Bros don't have all the details, but they don't hold back. “We poddin',” Terrance says. Lastly, the Bros talk about the death of the modern comedy film and how it's shifted into a more superhero and satirical lane that focuses on politics and safe jokes rather than freely trying to get laughs. Terrell brings up Dave Chappelle's new stand up as a perfect example of the old way of comedy that doesn't seem to fit in the film world today, maybe for good reason. Another week with the Bros. Merry f'n Christmas and happy holidays.
For the second part of their Top 10 Films of 2025 conversation with Michael Phillips and Vulture critic Alison Willmore, the roundtable gets to the films that made at least two and, in one case, all four of their individual lists. Plus, thoughts on Rob Reiner's passing, and film-of-the-year picks from Aisha Harris, Scott Tobias, Keith Phipps, Tasha Robinson, Marya E. Gates, David Chen, Chris Klimek, and Aaron Neuwirth. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:00:45) Rob Reiner / Notes (00:00:46-00:11:18) Poll Results: Film of 2025 (00:11:19-00:17:26) Two-Listers (00:17:26-00:48:55) Three-Listers (00:48:56-01:30:01) #1 Films of 2025 (01:30:02-01:53:52) More ‘Outlier' Picks (01:53:53-01:58:42) Credits / New Releases (01:48:43-01:03:50) Links: -Rob Reiner Was Good | Matt Zoller Seitz https://www.vulture.com/article/rob-reiner-was-good.html -Filmspotting's 2025 Top 10 Picks https://www.filmspotting.net/top-5-lists-archive/1044-top-10-films-of-2025 Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. -Ask Us Anything and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access. http://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop. https://www.filmspotting.net/shop Follow: https://www.instagram.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting https://facebook.com/filmspotting https://twitter.com/filmspotting https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm https://www.instagram.com/larsenonfilm https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices