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Shane Stroud - witting or unwitting Forest Whitaker expert - and surprise guest [Patreon Executive Producer] Bud Koltys watch a Vietnam refugee story about art crossing the imperial divide. Shane makes us all feel bad - on purpose - and claims a classic segment from the pod's early days: WHITAKER WATCH. Bud reveals his [REDACTED] Personal Vietnam and then withdraws until the end of the podcast, where he really nails the Swayze Scale. Thanks to our sponsor: Gordon Food Services (when you need hundreds of cups [or chicken fingers], you know who to call: GFS)

Tựa đề chữ vàng in trên bìa sách toàn một màu đen. Chỉ cần liếc nhìn qua, giới độc giả ghiền truyện trinh thám đều nhận ra ngay bộ sưu tập « Série Noire » của nhà xuất bản Pháp Gallimard. Năm 2025 đánh dấu đúng 80 năm ngày ra đời của tủ sách nổi tiếng Série Noire, mà bạn đọc ở Pháp thường gọi nôm na là « tiểu thuyết đen ».   Tủ sách « Série Noire » ra đời vào mùa hè năm 1945, theo đề xuất của dịch giả Marcel Duhamel. Ngoài đời là bạn thân của nhà văn Jacques Prévert và thi hào Raymond Queneau, ông Duhamel đã thuyết phục nhà xuất bản Gallimard cho ra mắt một bộ sưu tập hoàn toàn mới thời hậu chiến, để giới thiệu với bạn đọc ở Pháp những tiểu thuyết trinh thám tiêu biểu của Anh-Mỹ qua việc dịch các tác giả trứ danh như Peter Cheyney, Raymond Chandler hay Don Tracy …  Mãi đến 3 năm sau (1948), theo sáng kiến của giám đốc điều hành nhà xuất bản Claude Gallimard, bộ sưu tập này mới bắt đầu phát triển mạnh, tăng số lượng bản in cũng như các tựa sách phát hành mỗi năm. Nhờ vào sự hưởng ứng của bạn đọc, tủ truyện « Série Noire » đã thành công nhanh chóng. Hơn một ngàn đầu sách được xuất bản trong 2 thập niên đầu tiên, mỗi năm sách đều bán được hơn cả triệu bản.  Thành công của thể loại văn học này lúc đầu luôn gắn liền với trào lưu phim trinh thám của Mỹ, còn được gọi là « film noir » chủ yếu nói về các vụ án và tội phạm, thế giới băng đảng và xã hội đen. Trong thời hậu chiến (1945-1952) các rạp chiếu phim Pháp chủ yếu khai thác phim trinh thám do Hollywood sản xuất từ những năm trước, nhưng vì đang có chiến tranh, khán giả Pháp chưa có dịp xem.  Kể từ năm 1953 trở đi, làng phim Pháp mới bắt đầu khai thác mạnh mẽ dòng phim này. Trả lời phỏng vấn RFI ban tiếng Pháp, nhà phê bình kiêm sử gia Alban Cerisier cho biết, ngay từ những năm 1950, tủ sách « Série Noire » đã gợi hứng cho các đạo diễn Pháp thực hiện nhiều bản phóng tác, đưa các bộ tiểu thuyết đen lên màn ảnh rộng, tạo ra một sự hợp tác chặt chẽ, vẫn còn tồn tại cho đến tận ngày nay : « Đúng vậy, đó là một mối quan hệ tuyệt vời, góp phần làm nên tên tuổi và uy tín của bộ sưu tập Série Noire. Mối quan hệ giữa tủ sách trinh thám và màn ảnh lớn đã tồn tại trong nhiều thập niên qua. Khi mới được thành lập, tủ sách này chủ yếu quảng bá các tiểu thuyết “đen” và dòng phim trinh thám theo kiểu Mỹ. Trong giai đoạn này, phải kể đến phim The Maltese Falcon (Chim ưng Malta) với Humphrey Bogart trong vai chính, This gun for hire (Kẻ giết mướn) với Alan Ladd và Veronica Lake. Những thập niên sau đó, có The Unseen (Sát thủ giấu mặt) và nhất là The Big Sleep (Giấc ngủ ngàn thu), dựa theo tiểu thuyết của nhà văn Raymond Chandler qua hai phiên bản, với Humphrey Bogart, cũng như Robert Mitchum trong vai chính.  Thời hậu chiến, làng phim Pháp chủ yếu khai thác phim Mỹ. Năm 1953 đánh dấu một cột mốc quan trọng, khi điện ảnh Pháp trở nên tự lập hơn, bắt đầu chuyển thể các bộ tiểu thuyết thành phim trinh thám. Đó là trường hợp của bộ phim "Touchez pas au grisbi" (tạm dịch Coi chừng chết … vì tiền) của đạo diễn Pháp Jacques Becker. Đây là phiên bản điện ảnh của quyển tiểu thuyết đen cùng tên của Albert Simonin. Bộ phim đánh dấu ngày trở lại của Jean Gabin sau nhiều năm vắng bóng và sự xuất hiện lần đầu tiên của Lino Ventura trên màn ảnh lớn. Trong mắt giới phê bình, "Touchez pas au grisbi” là tác phẩm khởi đầu cho trào lưu quay các bộ phim noir theo kiểu Pháp, hầu hết các tên tuổi lớn sau này đều tham gia như Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Paul Belmondo hay Alain Delon … »  Nhìn lại tủ truyện « Série Noire », trong số cả chục ngàn quyển tiểu thuyết được phát hành, đã có hơn 500 đầu sách đã được chuyển thể lên màn ảnh. Có thể nói là mỗi thập niên đều có những bộ phim ăn khách, phóng tác từ tiểu thuyết trinh thám. Theo sử gia Alban Cerisier, những thập niên sau 1950, đã cho ra đời nhiều tác phẩm quan trọng của những tên tuổi hàng đầu trong làng điện ảnh :  « Kể từ sau những năm 1950, dòng phim trinh thám hình sự đã có một số thay đổi về mặt đề tài để phán ánh những biến chuyển xã hội, nội dung phim cũng mang nhiều tính thời sự hơn. Một trong những gương mặt quan trọng trong giai đoạn này chính là ngôi sao màn bạc Pháp Alain Delon. Ông quan tâm nhiều đến thể loại hình sự cũng như dòng phim đen. Trong vai trò của một nhà sản xuất (nhiều hơn là diễn viên), Alain Delon đã giúp phổ biến thêm nhiều quyển tiểu thuyết qua phim ảnh. Trong giai đoạn này có thể nhắc đến “Mort d'un pourri” (Cái chết của một kẻ hám lợi), tiểu thuyết của Raf Vallet từng được Georges Lautner chuyển thể thành phim trinh thám với Alain Delon trong vai chính.  Thật ra, kể từ những năm 1965 trở đi, dòng phim noir không còn đơn thuần nói về thế giới của những kẻ lừa đảo, những tên côn đồ đâm thuê chém mướn … Những hình tượng ấy dần dần những chỗ lại cho những nhân vật phức tạp hơn về mặt tâm lý, qua tài viết kịch bản và dựng phim của làn sóng đạo diễn với phong cách mới như Truffaut, Godard, hay Melville. Đạo diễn François Truffaut đã tặng cho Jeanne Moreau một vai diễn để đời khi chuyển thể tiểu thuyết “The Bride wore black” (Áo tang ngày cưới) của William Irish, kể lại kế hoạch trả thù của một cô dâu, sau khi chứng kiến cảnh chồng mình bị sát hại ngay trong đám cưới.  Đạo diễn Melville tặng cho Jean Paul Belmondo một vai diễn xuất sắc trong phim "Le Doulos". Trong tiếng lóng, từ này hiểu theo nghĩa đen là cái mũ phớt, còn hiểu theo nghĩa bóng là kẻ chỉ điểm. Sự xuất hiện của Melville, Lautner, hay Truffaut (rất ngưỡng mộ đạo diễn Hitchcock) đã mang đến một luồng sinh khí mới cho thể loại phim trình thám, khi họ phản ánh các chủ đề mang tính thời sự xã hội, đi sâu hơn vào các đề tài tham nhũng, khi mọi giới, nhất là những người có quyền, càng dễ bị đồng tiền chi phối ».  Sau các đề tài chính trị xã hội, tủ truyện Série Noire cũng từng gặt hái khá nhiều thành công khi khai thác mạch truyện gián điệp. Trong một thời gian dài, nhà xuất bản Gallimard được quyền khai thác tủ sách James Bond (sau này mới đến phiên nhà xuất bản Robert Laffon), có lẽ cũng vì thế nhiều đầu sách của điệp viên 007 đã được đăng trong bộ sưu tập tiểu thuyết đen Série Noire. Nhà phê bình Alvan Cerisier giải thích về các trào lưu làm phim : « Các tác giả cũng như dịch giả của tủ truyện Série Noire sống với thời đại của họ. Dĩ nhiên là bộ truyện của Ian Fleming đã có nhiều bản phóng tác sang tiếng Pháp. Về mặt phiên bản điện ảnh, có hai tựa phim James Bond mà các bạn đọc tiếng Pháp tìm thấy trong tủ sách Série Noire. Đó là bộ phim « Diamonds are forever » (Điệp vụ kim cương) với Sean Connery, và sau đó là « Moonraker » (Căn cứ không gian) với Roger Moore. Có thể nói là thành công của James Bond đánh dấu thời kỳ huy hoàng của tiểu thuyết cũng như phim gián điệp. Ngoài ra, phim ảnh có tác động tích cực trong việc phổ biến sách truyện. Tính trung bình, một quyển tiểu thuyết trinh thám được xem là rất ăn khách khi bán được khoảng 100.000 bản. Đến khi được chuyển thể lên màn ảnh lớn, bộ phim có khả năng thu hút hàng triệu lượt người xem và trong số này sẽ có nhiều khán giả tìm đọc tiểu thuyết gốc. Mối quan hệ chặt chẽ ấy vẫn tồn tại cho đến ngày nay.  Việc chuyển thể sách thành kịch bản phim, nhiều hay ít, là tùy theo nhu cầu, chứ chưa bao giờ dừng lại. Chẳng hạn như phim « Zulu » với Orlando Bloom và Forest Whitaker trong vai chính, dựa theo tiểu thuyết của Caryl Férey. Đạo diễn Guillermo del Toro từng thử sức với phim trinh thám khi chuyển thể lên màn ảnh quyển tiểu thuyết đen « Nightmare Alley » (Con hẻm ác mộng) với Bradley Cooper trong vai chính. Ngoài ra, còn phải kể đến dòng truyện trinh thám đến từ vùng đất lạnh như trường hợp của nhà văn người Na Uy JoNesbo từng thành công với « The Snowman » (Sát nhân Người tuyết) với Michael Fassbender. Trong số các nhân vật nổi tiếng thích đọc Série Noire tại Pháp, có các nhà văn Jacques Prévert, Jean Giono, hay nghệ sĩ điêu khắc Giacometti. Có thể nói là chừng nào vẫn còn nhiều bạn đọc ghiền tiểu thuyết trinh thám, thì dòng phim hồi hộp hình sự vẫn còn nhiều kịch bản hay để dựng thành phim chiếu rạp cũng như phim truyền hình ».

Tựa đề chữ vàng in trên bìa sách toàn một màu đen. Chỉ cần liếc nhìn qua, giới độc giả ghiền truyện trinh thám đều nhận ra ngay bộ sưu tập « Série Noire » của nhà xuất bản Pháp Gallimard. Năm 2025 đánh dấu đúng 80 năm ngày ra đời của tủ sách nổi tiếng Série Noire, mà bạn đọc ở Pháp thường gọi nôm na là « tiểu thuyết đen ».   Tủ sách « Série Noire » ra đời vào mùa hè năm 1945, theo đề xuất của dịch giả Marcel Duhamel. Ngoài đời là bạn thân của nhà văn Jacques Prévert và thi hào Raymond Queneau, ông Duhamel đã thuyết phục nhà xuất bản Gallimard cho ra mắt một bộ sưu tập hoàn toàn mới thời hậu chiến, để giới thiệu với bạn đọc ở Pháp những tiểu thuyết trinh thám tiêu biểu của Anh-Mỹ qua việc dịch các tác giả trứ danh như Peter Cheyney, Raymond Chandler hay Don Tracy …  Mãi đến 3 năm sau (1948), theo sáng kiến của giám đốc điều hành nhà xuất bản Claude Gallimard, bộ sưu tập này mới bắt đầu phát triển mạnh, tăng số lượng bản in cũng như các tựa sách phát hành mỗi năm. Nhờ vào sự hưởng ứng của bạn đọc, tủ truyện « Série Noire » đã thành công nhanh chóng. Hơn một ngàn đầu sách được xuất bản trong 2 thập niên đầu tiên, mỗi năm sách đều bán được hơn cả triệu bản.  Thành công của thể loại văn học này lúc đầu luôn gắn liền với trào lưu phim trinh thám của Mỹ, còn được gọi là « film noir » chủ yếu nói về các vụ án và tội phạm, thế giới băng đảng và xã hội đen. Trong thời hậu chiến (1945-1952) các rạp chiếu phim Pháp chủ yếu khai thác phim trinh thám do Hollywood sản xuất từ những năm trước, nhưng vì đang có chiến tranh, khán giả Pháp chưa có dịp xem.  Kể từ năm 1953 trở đi, làng phim Pháp mới bắt đầu khai thác mạnh mẽ dòng phim này. Trả lời phỏng vấn RFI ban tiếng Pháp, nhà phê bình kiêm sử gia Alban Cerisier cho biết, ngay từ những năm 1950, tủ sách « Série Noire » đã gợi hứng cho các đạo diễn Pháp thực hiện nhiều bản phóng tác, đưa các bộ tiểu thuyết đen lên màn ảnh rộng, tạo ra một sự hợp tác chặt chẽ, vẫn còn tồn tại cho đến tận ngày nay : « Đúng vậy, đó là một mối quan hệ tuyệt vời, góp phần làm nên tên tuổi và uy tín của bộ sưu tập Série Noire. Mối quan hệ giữa tủ sách trinh thám và màn ảnh lớn đã tồn tại trong nhiều thập niên qua. Khi mới được thành lập, tủ sách này chủ yếu quảng bá các tiểu thuyết “đen” và dòng phim trinh thám theo kiểu Mỹ. Trong giai đoạn này, phải kể đến phim The Maltese Falcon (Chim ưng Malta) với Humphrey Bogart trong vai chính, This gun for hire (Kẻ giết mướn) với Alan Ladd và Veronica Lake. Những thập niên sau đó, có The Unseen (Sát thủ giấu mặt) và nhất là The Big Sleep (Giấc ngủ ngàn thu), dựa theo tiểu thuyết của nhà văn Raymond Chandler qua hai phiên bản, với Humphrey Bogart, cũng như Robert Mitchum trong vai chính.  Thời hậu chiến, làng phim Pháp chủ yếu khai thác phim Mỹ. Năm 1953 đánh dấu một cột mốc quan trọng, khi điện ảnh Pháp trở nên tự lập hơn, bắt đầu chuyển thể các bộ tiểu thuyết thành phim trinh thám. Đó là trường hợp của bộ phim "Touchez pas au grisbi" (tạm dịch Coi chừng chết … vì tiền) của đạo diễn Pháp Jacques Becker. Đây là phiên bản điện ảnh của quyển tiểu thuyết đen cùng tên của Albert Simonin. Bộ phim đánh dấu ngày trở lại của Jean Gabin sau nhiều năm vắng bóng và sự xuất hiện lần đầu tiên của Lino Ventura trên màn ảnh lớn. Trong mắt giới phê bình, "Touchez pas au grisbi” là tác phẩm khởi đầu cho trào lưu quay các bộ phim noir theo kiểu Pháp, hầu hết các tên tuổi lớn sau này đều tham gia như Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Paul Belmondo hay Alain Delon … »  Nhìn lại tủ truyện « Série Noire », trong số cả chục ngàn quyển tiểu thuyết được phát hành, đã có hơn 500 đầu sách đã được chuyển thể lên màn ảnh. Có thể nói là mỗi thập niên đều có những bộ phim ăn khách, phóng tác từ tiểu thuyết trinh thám. Theo sử gia Alban Cerisier, những thập niên sau 1950, đã cho ra đời nhiều tác phẩm quan trọng của những tên tuổi hàng đầu trong làng điện ảnh :  « Kể từ sau những năm 1950, dòng phim trinh thám hình sự đã có một số thay đổi về mặt đề tài để phán ánh những biến chuyển xã hội, nội dung phim cũng mang nhiều tính thời sự hơn. Một trong những gương mặt quan trọng trong giai đoạn này chính là ngôi sao màn bạc Pháp Alain Delon. Ông quan tâm nhiều đến thể loại hình sự cũng như dòng phim đen. Trong vai trò của một nhà sản xuất (nhiều hơn là diễn viên), Alain Delon đã giúp phổ biến thêm nhiều quyển tiểu thuyết qua phim ảnh. Trong giai đoạn này có thể nhắc đến “Mort d'un pourri” (Cái chết của một kẻ hám lợi), tiểu thuyết của Raf Vallet từng được Georges Lautner chuyển thể thành phim trinh thám với Alain Delon trong vai chính.  Thật ra, kể từ những năm 1965 trở đi, dòng phim noir không còn đơn thuần nói về thế giới của những kẻ lừa đảo, những tên côn đồ đâm thuê chém mướn … Những hình tượng ấy dần dần những chỗ lại cho những nhân vật phức tạp hơn về mặt tâm lý, qua tài viết kịch bản và dựng phim của làn sóng đạo diễn với phong cách mới như Truffaut, Godard, hay Melville. Đạo diễn François Truffaut đã tặng cho Jeanne Moreau một vai diễn để đời khi chuyển thể tiểu thuyết “The Bride wore black” (Áo tang ngày cưới) của William Irish, kể lại kế hoạch trả thù của một cô dâu, sau khi chứng kiến cảnh chồng mình bị sát hại ngay trong đám cưới.  Đạo diễn Melville tặng cho Jean Paul Belmondo một vai diễn xuất sắc trong phim "Le Doulos". Trong tiếng lóng, từ này hiểu theo nghĩa đen là cái mũ phớt, còn hiểu theo nghĩa bóng là kẻ chỉ điểm. Sự xuất hiện của Melville, Lautner, hay Truffaut (rất ngưỡng mộ đạo diễn Hitchcock) đã mang đến một luồng sinh khí mới cho thể loại phim trình thám, khi họ phản ánh các chủ đề mang tính thời sự xã hội, đi sâu hơn vào các đề tài tham nhũng, khi mọi giới, nhất là những người có quyền, càng dễ bị đồng tiền chi phối ».  Sau các đề tài chính trị xã hội, tủ truyện Série Noire cũng từng gặt hái khá nhiều thành công khi khai thác mạch truyện gián điệp. Trong một thời gian dài, nhà xuất bản Gallimard được quyền khai thác tủ sách James Bond (sau này mới đến phiên nhà xuất bản Robert Laffon), có lẽ cũng vì thế nhiều đầu sách của điệp viên 007 đã được đăng trong bộ sưu tập tiểu thuyết đen Série Noire. Nhà phê bình Alvan Cerisier giải thích về các trào lưu làm phim : « Các tác giả cũng như dịch giả của tủ truyện Série Noire sống với thời đại của họ. Dĩ nhiên là bộ truyện của Ian Fleming đã có nhiều bản phóng tác sang tiếng Pháp. Về mặt phiên bản điện ảnh, có hai tựa phim James Bond mà các bạn đọc tiếng Pháp tìm thấy trong tủ sách Série Noire. Đó là bộ phim « Diamonds are forever » (Điệp vụ kim cương) với Sean Connery, và sau đó là « Moonraker » (Căn cứ không gian) với Roger Moore. Có thể nói là thành công của James Bond đánh dấu thời kỳ huy hoàng của tiểu thuyết cũng như phim gián điệp. Ngoài ra, phim ảnh có tác động tích cực trong việc phổ biến sách truyện. Tính trung bình, một quyển tiểu thuyết trinh thám được xem là rất ăn khách khi bán được khoảng 100.000 bản. Đến khi được chuyển thể lên màn ảnh lớn, bộ phim có khả năng thu hút hàng triệu lượt người xem và trong số này sẽ có nhiều khán giả tìm đọc tiểu thuyết gốc. Mối quan hệ chặt chẽ ấy vẫn tồn tại cho đến ngày nay.  Việc chuyển thể sách thành kịch bản phim, nhiều hay ít, là tùy theo nhu cầu, chứ chưa bao giờ dừng lại. Chẳng hạn như phim « Zulu » với Orlando Bloom và Forest Whitaker trong vai chính, dựa theo tiểu thuyết của Caryl Férey. Đạo diễn Guillermo del Toro từng thử sức với phim trinh thám khi chuyển thể lên màn ảnh quyển tiểu thuyết đen « Nightmare Alley » (Con hẻm ác mộng) với Bradley Cooper trong vai chính. Ngoài ra, còn phải kể đến dòng truyện trinh thám đến từ vùng đất lạnh như trường hợp của nhà văn người Na Uy JoNesbo từng thành công với « The Snowman » (Sát nhân Người tuyết) với Michael Fassbender. Trong số các nhân vật nổi tiếng thích đọc Série Noire tại Pháp, có các nhà văn Jacques Prévert, Jean Giono, hay nghệ sĩ điêu khắc Giacometti. Có thể nói là chừng nào vẫn còn nhiều bạn đọc ghiền tiểu thuyết trinh thám, thì dòng phim hồi hộp hình sự vẫn còn nhiều kịch bản hay để dựng thành phim chiếu rạp cũng như phim truyền hình ».

Oreo rejoins me to discuss the incredible actor/activist/filmmaker Forest Whitaker, his list off his many accomplishments & why he finds a legion of fans with his scene-stealing roles every era.   TOPICS INCLUDE: *universities he's overseen progress on *his activism efforts *some incredible TV roles he's perfected *why his voice is instantly recognizable *an analysis on his pitch-perfect Oscar acceptance speech *and some other less-discussed trivia!  

Drew and Travis hang out with Jim Jarmusch's Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai! It's the 1999 hitman flick starring Forest Whitaker, featuring original music by RZA of The Wu-Tang Clan. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 00:56:29 - The Shelf 01:02:34 - Calls to Action 01:04:22 - Currently Consuming 01:27:22 - End SHOW LINKS Perfect Days (2023) Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Predator: Killer of Killers GenreVision on Letterboxd Drew Dietsch on Letterboxd Travis Newton on Letterboxd GenreVision on Bluesky Drew Dietsch on Bluesky

Megan Lockhurst: An Analogue Soul in a Digital WorldIn this vibrant, freewheeling episode, Steve Otis Gunn reconnects with actress and all-round creative Megan Lockhurst for a wide-ranging chat that celebrates movies, nostalgia, and roller skates. After a tech-glitched first attempt, the duo dive back in with even more energy—covering everything from Tom Cruise and Jurassic Park to slushies, pickles, and the tactile joy of Blu-rays. Megan shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on Havoc with Tom Hardy and Forrest Whitaker, the charm of 4DX cinema, and how her Canadian childhood played out like a scene from Stand By Me. This episode also explores the evolving landscape of entertainment—what AI might take from cinema, and what it can never replace.Highlights include:Growing up in an analogue world in Canada before smartphonesUnexpected production twists while filming, including a broken camera crane on HavocPractical effects and why Jurassic Park is still impressiveRoller skating as therapy, rebellion, and a return to joyWhy Cinemas, DVDs, and fresh air still matter in the streaming eraThis episode is a must-listen for movie lovers, nostalgic Gen Xers and Millennials, and anyone who thinks the 90s might be the last great decade

We're back to the David Fincher series with Movie #4: PANIC ROOM with Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart (in her first featured role), Jared Leto, and Forest Whitaker. From IMDB: A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house's safe room when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune. ENJOY! Love and Rockets, Corey, Freddy, and Joseph ------------------ If you'd like to show your support for members of WGA, SAG, IATSE, as well as other workers in the entertainment industry, please take a look at the link below and maybe make a donation: Entertainment Community Fund https://entertainmentcommunity.org/support-our-work ------------------ As always, and maybe even more than ever, here are some mental health resources for North America: United States  https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ The Suicide Hotline phone number has been changed. Now, just text or call 988. Canada https://www.ccmhs-ccsms.ca/mental-health-resources-1 1 (833) 456-4566 Even though we don't say it in this episode, more NOW than ever before: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take care of yourselves and those around you. Be mindful of your surroundings. Karate in the Garage Linkages 

We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory We hope you sign up and enjoy the fun we're having over there. GOOOD MORNING PERCIEVERS. We're breaking out the comedy to help boost your spirits as you fight deep in the jungles of Nam. This week we're watching 1987's Good Morning Vietnam starring Robin Williams, Forrest Whitaker, and Bruno Kirby the movie and was directed by Barry Levinson. We discuss the real history behind the movie and Adrian Cronauer's time on the radio! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE PLEASE! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Email Us: Reviewinghistorypod@gmail.com Follow Us: www.facebook.com/reviewinghistory twitter.com/rviewhistorypod letterboxd.com/antg4836/ letterboxd.com/spfats/ letterboxd.com/BrianRuppert/ letterboxd.com/brianruppert/list…eviewing-history/ twitter.com/Brianruppert #comedy #history #podcast #comedypodcast #historypodcast #war #warmovies #goodmorningvietnam #vietnamwar #vietnam #military #robinwilliams #army #americanhistory #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd

Ramy Youssef has outdone himself with four projects to promote simultaneously: his animated Amazon Prime Video series “#1 Happy Family USA”; the second and final season of Netflix's “Mo,” which he co-created with Mo Amer; his role in Jesse Armstrong's HBO movie “Mountainhead”; and his guest appearance in “The Studio” on Apple TV+. Also on this episode, “Godfather of Harlem” star Forest Whitaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this special guest episode we are excited to have a great supporter of the show, David Shields, who has taken us to 2006 historical drama The Last King of Scotland. We arrived here through leaper Forest Whitaker who was chosen by our last guest Pete Kelly during or Rogue One episode.

On this episode of the Nonsense Podcast, we're asking the big, important questions—like why did the U.S. try to nuke the moon?!

Hurricane Season Movie review with my cuz William! We talked about everything such as Hurricane Katrina, the stars, favorite scenes & messages in the film, The movie stars Forest Whitaker, Taraji P. Henson, Bow Wow, Isaiah Washington, Lil Wayne, China Anne McClain & more black entertainers! Explore the ROAD TO WILLIAM youtube channel​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠ @roadtowilliam !Join the I Be Ballin Basketball Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/10460…   linktree: https://linktr.ee/ashleyibeballin  Distrokid Music: https://hyperfollow.com/ashleyibeballin Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@ashleyibeballinTwitter: Ashley I Be Ballin (@ashleyibeballi1) https://twitter.com/ashleyibeballi1Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/fOGo3axg  (fearlessash3) Instagram: ashleyibeballin (@ashleyibeballing) (@ibbibeballin) https://www.instagram.com/ashleyibeba… https://www.Instagram.com/ibbibeballin/ Inspirational Music By Ashley Hewing: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyH.Music/One year after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, high-school basketball coach Al Collins (Forest Whitaker) gathers displaced students & rebuilds the school team, the Patriots. Though the young athletes originally hailed from five different schools, Collins builds them into a cohesive unit & takes aim at the high-school basketball championship. #forestwhitaker #tarajiphenson #bowwow #lilwayne #shadmoss #weezy #chinaannemcclain hurricaneseason #movies #film #moviereview #filmreview #storyteller #storytelling #storytellingtime #storytimefun #storytimethreads #storytimeonline #storytime #truestory #story #basedontruestory #nba #basketball #sports #moviereviewpodcast #moviereviewer #movienight #movietime #filmrecommendation #basketballshow #highschoolhoops #basketballsports #highschoolbasketball #hsbasketball #hurricane #hurricanekatrina #highschoolboysbasketball #highschoolbasketballtournament #basketballtournament #basketballgame #blacktheme #blackculture #blackculturematters #blackmovies #blackfilmmakers #blackactors #blackhollywood #blackactress #recapfilm #reviewfilm #recapmovie #reviewmovie #sportsdrama #dramamovies #dramafilm #basketballforever #basketballislife #bballislife #ballislife #basketballseason #basketballneverstops #ilovebasketball #ilovebasketballtv #basketball #bball #hoops #ballers #ballerslife #hooper #hooplife #hoopslife #basketball4life #basketballboy #basketballplayer #hoopsnation #basketballlovers #basketballlove #basketballtime #basketballteam #hooplove #hoopdreams #balleralert #reaction #reactionvideoI BE BALLIN Basketball show's theme song. This song is the introduction to what the I BE BALLIN channel is all about. It's here to bring you basketball discussions and debates. I'm Ashley Hewing, the host of the I BE BALLIN BASKETBALL SHOW! I started this show because I love talking about and watching basketball with others. I am shy but if I'm talking about basketball I open up a lot. I started playing basketball and writing rhymes since elementary school.

Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Ron Delsener Presents is equal parts all-access pass to New York's greatest gigs - featuring some of contemporary music's most iconic artists who performed in them; and a portrait story of the legendary figure who brought these shows together, rock concert promoter and impresario Ron Delsener.The upcoming doc on the legendary concert promoter features exclusive interviews with Ron Delsener, Billy Joel, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon, Lenny Kaye, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Verdine White, Lorne Michaels, Bette Midler, Jimmy Buffett, Cher and many more.Directed by award-winning filmmaker Jake Sumner, marking his impressive feature directorial debut. Along with Ron Delsener Presents, Sumner is also directing the documentary Seaweed Stories which will be narrated by Forest Whitaker and is currently in production on a doc on contemporary artist and designer KAWS. Sumner is also known for directing the acclaimed short documentaries "Fantastic Man:Who is William Onyeabor?", Channel 4's "I Was There When House Took Over The World", and 2019's "Bob of the Park", which won the Grand Jury Prize at DOC NYC. Other short films include 2015's "The Plastic Age", featuring Pharrell Williams, and "Magic Hats", which was featured in Banksy's large scale art project 'Dismaland'.The film is produced by award-winning RadicalMedia and will be released by Abramorama in theaters beginning May 30th.Check out the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEH0-CBQVdw Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Forrest Whitaker talks “Godfather of Harlem,” The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks denim, and Lucia Micarelli talks music for The Treat.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker about season four of the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Then The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks about his fashion line that loves everything denim. And on The Treat, cellist and actress Lucia Micarelli talks about a favorite piece of music.

Many blessings this Wednesday follower of our podcast! There was not a ton released in the theaters this past week so today we chat about the Netflix Original Havoc starring Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, and Forest Whitaker. Additional topics include the Raid franchise, Rogue One, and a new incredible Blu-ray giveaway!  It's here, the last Mission Impossible film, well for now, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning starring Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, and Simon Pegg. Thank you for your continued support of our passion project. We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast! You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review.  Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you. Finally go out and catch as many movies as you can!

On This Week's episode Will, Nora and return Guest Host Stefan Kempski must battle the empire, the Government, the GALAXY to find Ian... he isn't here. He did a thing, they must venture out. A lot like Andor. Did you see it? They did, and they talk about it. Spoilers abound, so be prepared if you're just here for-ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016) 133minutes (PG-13)Directed by: Gareth Edwards. Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang, Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker, Riz Ahmed, Guy Henry, Mads Mikkelson, Jimmy Smits, Alistair Petrie, Genevieve O'Reilly, Ben Daniels, Duncan Pow and Many Other Talented People!00:00:20- No Ian :(00:00:45- BuuuuuuUUUTTTT We have returning Guest Stefan Kempski!!00:02:00- ANDOR season 2 Discussion. SPOILERS00:32:00- First Thoughts (More Spoilers)00:39:30- ROGUE ONE: A Star Wars Story00:42:00- Tasty Morsels00:45:00- Rating/Review01:13:20- Totals01:14:00- Next Week/ Thank You Stefan!/ByePatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.comNext Week: Spy Game (2001)

Braga, King, and Ski talk the new Tom Hardy movie, Havoc. Writer/director Gareth Evans is known for The Raid movies, which are legendary action flicks. Does this hold up to his standards? It has Luis Guzmán and Forest Whitaker. Is that enough? Listen!

Oasim Basir's critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival hit TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE starring Amin Joseph, Skye P. Marshall, Omari Hardwick, Cory Hardrict, Maryam Basir, Dana Gourrier, and Travina Springer will open May 16 in AMC Theaters across the country from AuthentiQ Films & CinemaStreet Pictures, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring the movie for its digital release later this year.TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE is from AuthentiQ Films, Significant Productions, CinemaStreet Pictures and Confluential Films, and produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Amin Joseph, Samantha Basir, Dana Offenbach, Cory Hardrict, and Omari Hardwick.The movie will open in the top twenty markets and roll-out to additional screens in the weeks following. Basir's feature was lauded by top critics at its Sundance Film Festival debut in 2023 and is an ode to the city of Detroit. The movie showcases the underrated and alluring architecture and vibrant life in the city. A perfect backdrop for Hollywood filmmaker Muhammad when he (Joseph) returns home to bury his stepfather and settle his accounts. But as he is thrust into old and new relationships his struggles with addiction and loss may finish him before he finishes the task.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Andor is the greatest Star Wars we've ever seen on any screen and it's not close. My close friend Alan Malfavon joins in to talk about the brilliance of this show, what it means to us, and what we hope to see next.About our guest:Alan Malfavon resituates Mexico's socio-political, cultural, and economic networks with the Atlantic World and the Greater Caribbean, and it dissects and problematizes those networks by centering the Black and Afro-Mexican experience. His research interrogates and subverts archival silences that have erased Black and Afro-Mexican agency from narratives of Mexican identity and nation-state formation, seeking to diversify these narratives by foregrounding the voices, perspectives, and actions of Afro-descendants.

Oh, you suckers knew this one was coming. First, after the intro, the guys talk one of the top movies on Netflix- Havoc starring Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Jessie Mei Li, Timothy Olyphant and more in this ultra-violent flick by Gareth Evans. Then afters news, they talk the newest Marvel movie- Thunderbolts* starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and much more. After a fair warning, we talk spoilers and easter eggs in spoiler section. Is Hacoc gonna make you want to wreak as such? What does the asterisk at the of Thunderbolts* mean? Take a listen and flex yer head. Oh yeah , if you want a 100% free sticker (we even pay postage) send us a message! www.moviesthatdontsuck.net https://w2mnet.com/category/podcasts/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do www.patreon.com/moviesthatdontsuck https://www.bonfire.com/movies-that-dont-suck-and-some-that-do-logo/ FB: facebook.com/moviesthatdontsuckpodcast Bluesky: @moviesthatdontsuck.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@moviesthatdontsuckpodcast

In this spoiler-filled episode, we dive deep into Andor Season 2, unpacking the explosive finale, character arcs, and the series' bold political storytelling. From Cassian's evolution to the show's masterful tension-building and visual storytelling, we break down every major moment and what it means for the  Rebellion. Join us as we analyze the show's standout performances, unexpected twists, and the way Andor continues to redefine what Star Wars can be.All episodes of Andor Season 2 are streaming now on Disney+ Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

Welcome one and all to another incredible episode of our movie chat podcast. This week Ma, Matt, and Mike chat about a little horror comedy that just hit the theaters, Clown in a Cornfield starring Katie Douglas and Aaron Abrams. Not killer klown topics include Happy Mother's Day Ma, chainsaws, and Tropic Thunder. Next week there really isn't much coming to your nearest theater so we opted to check out the Netflix Original Havoc starring Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, and Forest Whitaker. Thank you for your continued support of our passion project. We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast! You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Lastly we have an amazing website where you can watch trailers, read the host's bios, listen to the podcast, and get a ton more info on the movies we review.  Check out the link here https://www.ReelFilmNerds.com Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you. Finally go out and catch as many movies as you can!

Oasim Basir's critically acclaimed Sundance Film Festival hit TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE starring Amin Joseph, Skye P. Marshall, Omari Hardwick, Cory Hardrict, Maryam Basir, Dana Gourrier, and Travina Springer will open May 16 in AMC Theaters across the country from AuthentiQ Films & CinemaStreet Pictures, with Samuel Goldwyn Films acquiring the movie for its digital release later this year.TO LIVE AND DIE AND LIVE is from AuthentiQ Films, Significant Productions, CinemaStreet Pictures and Confluential Films, and produced by Nina Yang Bongiovi, Forest Whitaker, Amin Joseph, Samantha Basir, Dana Offenbach, Cory Hardrict, and Omari Hardwick.The movie will open in the top twenty markets and roll-out to additional screens in the weeks following. Basir's feature was lauded by top critics at its Sundance Film Festival debut in 2023 and is an ode to the city of Detroit. The movie showcases the underrated and alluring architecture and vibrant life in the city. A perfect backdrop for Hollywood filmmaker Muhammad when he (Joseph) returns home to bury his stepfather and settle his accounts. But as he is thrust into old and new relationships his struggles with addiction and loss may finish him before he finishes the task.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

On this week's episode Will, Ian & Nora must come to terms with their terrible decisions. The choices made have led to washing machines full of cocaine and car chases through the uncanny valley... Also, it's Christmas... it's all just-HAVOC (2025) R 107 minutesWritten & Directed by: Gareth Evans. Starring: Tom Hardy, Forrest Whitaker, Timothy Olyphant, Jessie Mei Lee, Justin Cornwell, Luis Guzman, Quelin Sepulveda, Xelia Mendes-Jones and Many Other Talented People!00:01:30- First Thoughts00:10:45- Trash Time00:22:00- HAVOC (2025)00:25:30- Tasty Morsels00:33:00- Rating/Review01:10:00- Totals01:10:30- Next Week/ByePatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/THELastActionCritics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @TheLastActionCriticsemail:   Thelastactioncritics@gmail.comNext Week: Thunderbolts*

Danny and Kevin recap the next arc of Andor Season 2. They discuss the good (Varian Skye!), the bad (recasting Basil Oregano!), and the ugly (Forest Whitaker talking!) of these middle episodes while speculating what may come next. Will General Madine make his Disney+ debut? Stay tuned!Follow us on Instagram and email us at coffeeanddeathsticks@gmail.com

Want to let us know if you agree or have a "hot take" about our show or a burning Star Wars topic, hit the Holonet and send us a text!In episode 195 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Chris dive into a spoiler-filled breakdown of Episodes 4 through 6 of Andor Season 2. Cassian infiltrates Ghorman under the alias “Varian Skye,” playing the long game while the Empire manipulates the narrative with a propaganda machine led by Director Krennic. Meanwhile, Mon Mothma walks a dangerous political tightrope, and Saw Gerrera's tragic origin story adds emotional weight to his radicalism.The Geeks also unpacks the brutal, emotionally charged moment when Bix takes justice into her own hands, the devastating loss of a key rebel, and the tense power dynamics brewing between Dedra, Syril, and the always-imperious Eedy.These episodes dig deep into the cost of rebellion — physically, psychologically, and morally — and we're here to break it all down.***The views expressed in this show are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

Xander makes his third appearance on CooperTalk. He started off playing minor roles in 1981, with appearances in Remington Steele, Miami Vice, Moonlighting and countless other series. Much later, he also appeared on The X-Files, CSI, ER and Law & Order. As for the big screen, he counts Sid & Nancy, North Country, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Gattaca, The Rock, Air Force One, Spawn, Amistad, and Timecode as some of his credentials. In 2001, he bagged a recurring spot as George Mason, head of the Counter Terrorist Unit on the hit series 24. His character was killed off in season 2. In 2009, he was cast on the NBC sci-fi series Day One, which follows apartment residents who survive an unknown worldwide catastrophe. From 2010 to 2012, he starred on The CW's Nikita as the villain Percy. In the following years, he was seen on Being Human, Longmire, Louder than Words, Salem, The Mentalist, Justified, 12 Monkeys, Aquarius and numerous other shows. Most recently he played Gregory in The Walking Dead, co-starred in LAbrynth with Johnny Depp and Forrest Whitaker, and stars in No Address. 

We made it to BBY 3! Join Travis and Kara as they break down each episode from the newest arc of ANDOR!The continued implications with the writing in this showCassian's empathy and Bix's journeyForest Whitaker's return as Saw and his incredible monologueLuthen Rael and where he's headedGhorman / Syril / DedraLonnie coming in clutchVel-CintaMon Mothma & KrennicWe gently lay SMITS WATCH to rest...And more!!Follow the show on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and BlueSky at forcetimepod! Leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoy the show!Find Kara at intoalargerworldproject on Instagram and find her podcast, Patreon, and the Celebration Database here!"Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://incompetech.com/creativecommons/by/4.0

On this episode of Challenge Accepted, Thomas and Frank break down episodes 4–6 of Andor Season 2. From the show's Cold War-style spycraft to its bold commentary on propaganda and rebellion, the hosts dig into what makes this arc one of the best in Star Wars storytelling. They explore how Bix's trauma brings emotional depth, why Luthen is playing 4D chess with everyone's lives, and how the Gorman resistance draws heavy inspiration from real-world history. Plus, they highlight the episode's most intense scenes, character arcs, and political parallels that make Andor so gripping. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Intro and structure of the arc 00:27 Reaction to episodes 4–6 as a cohesive unit 01:15 The density and emotional weight of each episode 02:07 One-year time jump and Bix's PTSD 03:25 The cost of rebellion and addiction as escape 04:19 Luthen's manipulation and cold leadership 05:52 Cassian's struggle between sacrifice and morality 06:36 The spy thriller format and deeper writing 08:07 Espionage layers and who is playing who 10:15 Gorman as the sacrificial spark 11:06 Syril's complex alignment and subtle performance 13:54 Star Wars universe tie-ins and worldbuilding 15:13 Syril's mom and media manipulation parallels 18:45 Historical inspiration from the French resistance 21:11 Willimon's role and Saw Gerrera's brutal methods 24:33 The cost of extreme leadership and terrorism debate 26:01 Bix and Cassian's revived relationship 27:14 Spy fashion and Cassian's new role 29:22 The tension-filled party and political subterfuge 33:24 Claire's risky heist and what it might cost 36:10 Cinta and Vel's fractured relationship 37:52 The devastating fallout of one fatal mistake 40:07 The armory's shadow and symbolism 42:17 Gorman's inevitable fall and the false hope 43:18 Final thoughts and next episode hopes Key Takeaways: Andor continues to push the boundaries of Star Wars storytelling with rich political themes and complex character dynamics. Luthen is playing a dangerous game, manipulating even his allies for the sake of the greater good. The Gorman resistance mirrors the real-life Maquis of WWII, making the rebellion feel historically grounded. Syril emerges as one of the most compelling wild cards, torn between loyalty and doubt. The show's choice not to spoon-feed the audience adds emotional weight and realism. Bix's arc powerfully illustrates the long-term psychological toll of war. The episodes' spy-thriller tone reinforces the stakes of espionage in a galaxy ruled by fear and control. Memorable Quotes: “Bix just has all the worst things. Between the PTSD, addiction, and everything she's endured… this is some heavy Star Wars.” “Luthen is willing to sacrifice Gorman so that others might rise. He's using the tools of the enemy to beat them.” “They're not heroes. They're kindling. They just don't know it.” “This is the spy thriller we didn't know we were missing.” “Are these rebels heroes or tyrants? It depends on which side of the coin you're on.” Call to Action: If you enjoyed this deep dive into Andor Season 2, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and share the episode using the hashtag #GormanIsAGoner. Your support keeps the rebellion alive. Links and Resources: All Star Wars news discussed in this episode can be found at:

On this episode of The Movie Podcast, Daniel and Shahbaz are joined by the legendary Tom Hardy and visionary director Gareth Evans to dive into their explosive new Netflix Original film, HAVOC. After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician's estranged son, while unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city. The film stars Tom Hardy, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Michelle Waterson, Sunny Pang, Jim Caesar, Xelia Mendes-Jones with Yeo Yann Yann, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker. Havoc is now streaming on Netflix worldwide. Watch and listen to The Movie Podcast now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, and TheMoviePodcast.ca Contact: hello@themoviepodcast.ca FOLLOW US Daniel on X, Instagram, Letterboxd Shahbaz on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd Anthony on X, Instagram, and Letterboxd The Movie Podcast on X, Instagram, TikTok, Discord, and Rotten Tomatoes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. All you have to do is breathe into your Lumen first thing in the morning, and you’ll know what’s going on with your metabolism, whether you’re burning mostly fats or carbs. Then, Lumen gives you a personalized nutrition plan for that day based on your measurements. Take the next step to improving your health: go to https://www.lumen.me/RICK to get 20% off your Lumen. TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" - Now Playing in Theaters - a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" - NOW PLAYING IN THEATERS - a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICK The Masters: Rick & Greg Try Golf | Daily Best of April 11 | The Rick Burgess Show The Masters is in full swing, so Producer Speedy took Rick and Greg out to a golf course to try their hand at golf. There's chunking, hooking, and shanking, and Rick may have injured his shoulder in the process. A helicopter crashes into the Hudson River, and it's caught on camera. President Trump says he doesn't blame China for the ongoing tariff war. And we congratulate Jelly Roll after he announces his weight is down to just 350 pounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" - NOW PLAYING IN THEATERS - a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TODAY'S SPONSOR: PATRIOT MOBILEAs America’s ONLY Christian conservative wireless provider, Patriot Mobile offers a way to vote with your wallet, without compromising on quality or convenience. Patriot Mobile isn’t just about providing exceptional cellphone service—it’s a call to action to defend our rights and freedoms.With Patriot Mobile, you’ll get outstanding nationwide coverage because they operate on ALL THREE major networks. If you have cellphone service today, you can get cellphone service with Patriot Mobile, with a coverage guarantee.Right now, go to https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code RICK. Switch to Patriot Mobile today and defend freedom with every call and text you make. Visit https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT!TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TODAY'S SPONSOR: Fast Growing Trees makes it easy to order online, and your plants are delivered to your door in just a few days. Big yard, small yard, no yard? Fast Growing Trees has over 6,000 plants to fit any space, from indoor plants to fruit trees to full-sized privacy trees and more! Every plant comes with instructions and tips to care of your new plants so they can grow to their fullest potential. This Spring Fast Growing Trees has the best deals, for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. Go to: https://www.Fast-Growing-Trees.com/ And get 15% OFF your first purchase when using the code RICK at checkout.TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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TODAY'S SPONSOR: MY PATRIOT SUPPLY - Smart Americans trust My Patriot Supply to help them prepare before crisis comes. And right now, they’re making it easier than ever. Order their 4-Week Emergency Food Supply today and get 4 72-Hour Food Kits completely free. That’s almost 2 weeks of bonus meals at no cost! Each of these kits offers over 2,000 calories per day of delicious, easy-to-prepare meals that last up to 25 years. Stock up today before this deal disappears. Because when an emergency hits, food will be the first thing to go. Go to https://www.PrepareWithBurgess.com/ to claim your kit, plus an extra 12 days of food FREE! TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICK find more at http://www.RickBurgessShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICK find more at http://www.RickBurgessShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Fast Growing Trees makes it easy to order online, and your plants are delivered to your door in just a few days. Big yard, small yard, no yard? Fast Growing Trees has over 6,000 plants to fit any space, from indoor plants to fruit trees to full-sized privacy trees and more! Every plant comes with instructions and tips to care of your new plants so they can grow to their fullest potential. This Spring Fast Growing Trees has the best deals, for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. Go to: https://www.Fast-Growing-Trees.com/ And get 15% OFF your first purchase when using the code RICK at checkout. TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TODAY'S SPONSOR: Fast Growing Trees makes it easy to order online, and your plants are delivered to your door in just a few days. Big yard, small yard, no yard? Fast Growing Trees has over 6,000 plants to fit any space, from indoor plants to fruit trees to full-sized privacy trees and more! Every plant comes with instructions and tips to care of your new plants so they can grow to their fullest potential. This Spring Fast Growing Trees has the best deals, for your yard, up to half off on select plants and other deals. Go to: https://www.Fast-Growing-Trees.com/ And get 15% OFF your first purchase when using the code RICK at checkout. TODAY'S SPONSOR: "The King of Kings" a new movie from Angel Studios. King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. This film has a high-profile cast of voices to include Oscar Isaac, Pierce Brosnan, Mark Hamill, Kenneth Branagh, Ben Kingsley, Uma Thurman and Forest Whitaker…to name a few. There is also beautiful animation, and it is the perfect film to enjoy with your family this Easter. For tickets and more info: https://Angel.com/RICK find more at http://www.RickBurgessShow.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.