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Dracula has been rewritten as a brooding romantic lead so many times that it's easy to forget he's a rapist. Matthew sits down with AK and Marlena Chesner to ask the hard question: does giving a monster a tragic backstory change what he is, or does it just make us more comfortable rooting for him?Working through three versions of the Dracula story — Bram Stoker's novel, Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula, and the recent 2025 film — the group traces how each adaptation handles consent, female agency, and the ethics of sympathy. AK brings a sharp rhetorical lens to scenes the other guests found straightforwardly troubling, reading the 2025 film as an accidental and unnervingly accurate portrait of how abuse perpetuates itself, in particular in light of the consent allegations brought against Luc Besson, writer and director of the 2025 adaptation. Marlena's re-read of the novel keeps the conversation grounded in what Stoker actually wrote — including a Mina who is far more capable and agentive than most adaptations let her be.The conversation also takes in Castlevania and the Netflix Dracula mini-series as counterexamples, the "banality of evil" as a framework for understanding a villain who is fully convinced his violence is an act of love, and why the hallway fight scene in the 2025 film is the clearest sign that its makers see Dracula as a hero.About AK and MarlenaBig time nerd, big time philosopher, big time lover of all things sci-fi and fantasy, AK_Ahab is a recent grad with a philosophy degree and a focus on disability and rhetoric. She makes D&D art and content about a wide variety of nerdy things on TikTok.Connect with AK: TikTok • Instagram • Twitter/XMarlena Chesner is the Digital Content Development Manager at the National Kidney Foundation, shares impactful patient stories that make a difference. They are also the host of the Hot Topics in Kidney Health podcast bringing the latest in kidney care to those who need it most. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Superhero Ethics, an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Star Wars Generations.We want to hear from you! Keep up with our latest news and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.TikTok · Twitter/X · Instagram · Facebook · EmailJoin the conversation in the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.Want even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes — and you can even give membership as a gift. Sign up here.You can also support us through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers, run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master Alan.Use Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one-year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.
I'm joined by Paul Fischer on this week's episode to discuss his new book, The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg—and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema. It's a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in film history, when the breakdown of the studio system gave rise to the auteurist 1970s, the first half of which was dominated by Francis Ford Coppola, only to cede the landscape to the blockbuster entertainments that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg mastered in the back half of the decade and beyond.
What are the greatest contributions of ScarJo, George Cloony, and Francis Ford Coppola? Spike Lee? Meryl Streep? Find out what the sibs think in today's daily dose. www.orwhatevermovies.com 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Megaprogramazo exclusivo para vosotros nuestros mecenas, dedicado a Robert Duvall, nuestro homenaje TDV "gracias por todo". Y es que, Apocalypse Now, la obra maestra de Francis Ford Coppola, no se merecia menos. Presentan Carlos Cubo e Ismael Rubio. Edición Ismael Rubio. Síguenos, Comparte, Comenta y dale al LIKE, ¡¡Gracias!! ➡️ Únete gratis a nuestro grupo de Telegram https://t.me/tiemposdevideoclub ➡️ Síguenos en X (Twitter) https://x.com/TDVideoclub ➡️ Camisetas, Tazas y Merchandising https://latostadora.com/shop/TDV ➡️ Visita y comparte nuestro nuevo Videoclub de Pinterest https://es.pinterest.com/tiemposdevideoclub/videoclub ➡️ Visita nuestras RRSS https://allmylinks.com/tdvideoclub ➡️ Contáctanos en tiemposdevideoclub@hotmail.com Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Tiempos de Videoclub. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1476931
The prophesied right wing sellout moment has finally arrived. Leyla and Aaron, in an attempt to prepare for Francis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," have decided to dive into a classic of objectivist philosophy, Ayn Rand's 1943 doorstopper, "The Fountainhead." Follow us down the rabbit hole as we discuss a high schooler's ideology, explain why objectivism is appealing to lonely kids, and cut the novel in half by asking these dudes to just kiss already. --- Our theme song is "Obsolete" by Keshco, from the album "Filmmaker's Reference Kit Volume 2." Our other projects: Aaron's TTRPG Reviews aavoigt.com
Austin closes the category with a film adaptation of a John Grisham novel! The Rainmaker (1997) Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
When your film career starts out with E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and The Outsiders people expect big things to follow. C. Thomas Howell has made good on this promise by working steadily ever since those early 1980s milestones—and promoting literacy through screenings of the S.E. Hinton classic. He has scores of film and television credits, but Leonard and Jessie are most impressed with his work ethic. The quality that Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola noticed so long ago still fires his work, most recently in the features One Mile: Chapter One and One Mile: Chapter Two, both now available on digital.
Your co-hosts take a detour to explore the dark side of Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded dream project that was nearly 50 years in the making. Sex, drugs and Megalon!
I've been doing this for fifty years! Welcome to pcmc, your one-stop-shop for non-toxic fandom and pop culture ephemera. On today's episode, Mike is joined again by good friend of the show, Nadia Kader.Mike and Nadia sat down to discuss Megadoc (2025), the feature-length documentary that chronicles the disastrous production of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis (2024). Neither Mike nor Nadia have seen Megalopolis, but it's not really a prerequisite for enjoying this film. If you want to see an out-of-touch artist you once admired lose a battle of wits to Shia LaBeouf, this is the film for you! And this is the podcast for you! It's hilariously tragic and a must see for cinema lovers. If you like this episode, be sure to subscribe anywhere you get your pods so you'll get all the new drops when they come out! find us everywhere @PCMCpod
On this episode, the Jeffrey Epstein saga explodes again as billionaire Les Wexner prepares for a congressional deposition, new Prince Andrew allegations surface, and corporate fallout grows with major retirements tied to the scandal. We break down the latest Nancy Guthrie kidnapping developments including shocking ransom email demands and cryptocurrency clues, plus Anderson Cooper's sudden departure from 60 Minutes amid major CBS News turmoil. We also look at Robert Duvall's passing, Francis Ford Coppola's emotional tribute, and what these cultural moments mean for Hollywood right now. It's a packed episode covering breaking news, politics, crime, media shakeups, and entertainment headlines shaping today's conversation.#JeffreyEpstein #NancyGuthrie #AndersonCooperGet more AoA and become a member to get exclusive access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOfx0OFE-uMTmJXGPpP7elQ/joinGet Erin C's book here: https://amzn.to/3ITDoO7Get Merch here - https://bit.ly/AnthonyMerchSubscribe to the Anthony On Air Podcast here:Facebook - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirFBYouTube - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirYTApple Podcast - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirAppleSpotify - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirSpotTwitter - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirTwitterInstagram - https://bit.ly/AntOnAirInstaTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyonairpodDiscord - https://discord.gg/78V469aV22Get more at https://www.AnthonyOnAir.com
AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on actor Robert Duvall's death at 95. ((NEW VERSION DELETES PREVIOUS AGE REFERENCE, Duvall was 95))
Die Oscar-wenner, Robert Duvall, veral bekend vir The Godfather en Apocalypse Now, is op 95-jarige ouderdom dood. Hy het ʼn roemryke loopbaan van ses dekades gehad nadat hy sy debuut in die 1963-fliek, To Kill A Mockingbird, gemaak het. Duvall was veral bekend vir sy rol as mafia-raadgewer in Francis Ford Coppola se The Godfather, waarvoor hy sewe Oscar-benoemings ontvang het. Hy het in 1983 ʼn Oscar gewen vir sy vertolking van ʼn country-sanger wat beter dae geken het in Tender Mercies. Hy het die 1997-fliek, The Apostle, geskryf, geregisseer en daarin gespeel. Sy toespraak aan ‘n jonge Haley Joel Osmond in Secondhand Lions is ons gunsteling...
On today's episode: The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84. Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack. Iran temporarily closing Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills as new talks with US start. Russian and Ukrainian officials are in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war. US plans to deploy more missile launchers to the Philippines despite China's alarm. Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia. US troops arrive in Nigeria to help train its military, Nigerian military says. Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there's no evidence they've made contact. No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight. TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown. Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown. Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting. US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean. Europeans push back at US over claim they face 'civilizational erasure'. No, George Washington didn't have wooden teeth. Yes, he led the Siege of Boston. FBI Glove containing DNA found that appears to match one worn by a masked person. Behind the scenes sorting through tips in cases like the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew. Mistrial declared in the case of Stanford students charged after pro-Palestinian protests in 2024. Brazilian au pair gets 10-year sentence for scheme to kill lover's wife and another man. Journalist Don Lemon pleads not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota church protest. New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up. EU privacy investigation targets Musk's Grok chatbot over sexualized deepfake images. Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and others pay tribute to Robert Duvall, who died at age 95. Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction. LA Olympics leader Wasserman will sell talent agency in wake of Epstein emails discovery. The U.S. secures another final showdown with its rival on the ice at the Winter Olympics, a record gold for a 41-year-old American bobsledder, a clutch basket seals a top five upset in college basketball, AP Top 25 men’s and women’s poll updates and a star NFL wide receiver is released. Ilia Malinin hints at 'inevitable crash' amid Olympic pressure and online hate in social media post. A last-lap crash led to a marquee owner’s first victory at NASCAR’s biggest race. Anthony Edwards claims MVP award, leads Stars to tourney win in an entertaining NBA All-Star Game. Russian woman carries Ukraine placard at Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over tweet accusing kingdom of antisemitism. 11 soldiers and 1 child killed as suicide bomber hits security post in restive northwest Pakistan. Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say. Germany will keep supporting Lebanon after UN peacekeepers leave, the German president says. Crowds fill flower markets in Hong Kong in preparation for the Lunar New Year.. North Korea opens a housing district for families of its soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war. China grants UK and Canada visa-free entry, raising total to 79 countries. Suspect in mass shooting at Bondi Beach Jewish festival appears in court. New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up. On this week's AP Religion Roundup, monks cap a weeks-long pilgrimage to DC, a religious liberty commissioner is ousted, and the Vatican warns of schism. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX
Josh and Drusilla finally discuss one of their favorite films, Bram Stoker's Dracula. From wiki: “Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American Gothic horror film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by James V. Hart, based on the eponymous 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.[4][5][6] The film features an ensemble cast led by Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, and introducing Sadie Frost in her film debut as Lucy Westenra. Its closing credits theme "Love Song for a Vampire" was written and performed by Annie Lennox.”Also discussed: Russ Meyer double feature of Up! And Vixen!, problematic faves, Wuthering Heights (2026), Donkey Skin, The Philosophical Research Society, Porky's, the career of Winona Ryder, and more!NEXT WEEK: Deranged (1974)Bloodhaus:https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/https://letterboxd.com/bloodhaus/Drusilla Adeline:https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/https://www.instagram.com/sister__hyde/Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
I love the smell of comedy history podcasts in the morning. It smells like hilarity. This week we're watching 1979s Apocalypse Now Redux. This episode is all about talking about the Vietnam War as well as the journey that inspired the original Heart of Darkness Novella to be made. This movie stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, Laurence Fishburne and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola! Just listen to the pod, Lance. It's a good pod, and I like it. You know how hard it is to find a pod you like. Come listen and enjoy with us! We are proud to announce our NEW Patreon is available: https://www.patreon.com/reviewinghistory Please Like and Subscribe! Click the Bell to Get Notifications! Please give us a rating and a review on ApplePodcasts. It helps potential sponsors find the show! Sign up for @Riversidefm: https://www.riverside.fm/?via=reviewi... Sign up for @BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/reviewinghistory Buy Some Merch: www.reviewinghistorypod.com/merch 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 #vietnam #ushistory #war #vietnamwar #warmovies #filmbrats #coppola #apocalypsenow #MarlonBrando #film #cinema #movies #moviereview #filmcriticisms #moviehistory #hackthemovies #redlettermedia #rlm #historybuff #tellemstevedave #tesd
Count Dracula has survived such formidable filmmaking foes as Francis Ford Coppola, Dario Argento, and David Eggers. But will he shrink in fear at the might of...Luc Besson?Jacob Landry-Jones is the latest to don the cape and fangs in this umpteenth retelling of the debonair undead Drac. Could this be the definitive version--or a slightly different rehash with goofier looking makeup effects?Join us as we hang garlic and debate whether or not it's time to stake all future adaptations of Bram Stoker's classic novel!Support Kicking the Seat on Patreon, subscribe to us on YouTube, and follow us at:XLetterboxdInstagramFacebookShow LinksWatch the Dracula (2026) trailer.As mentioned in the show, you can enjoy a half-decade of Hammer Films discussions, starting with our "Hammerland" Playlist.Support all of Earth's Mightiest Critics at their various outlets:Keep up with Jeff York's criticism and caricatures at The Establishing Shot and Pipeline Artists.Check out Mark "The Movie Man" Krawczyk's The Spoiler Room Podcast.Get seated with The Blonde in Front!Follow David Fowlie's film criticism at Keeping It Reel.Get educated with Don Shanahan at Every Movie Has a Lesson…...And Film Obsessive...and the Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast.Keep up with Annie Banks at The Mary Sue....and We Got This Covered.Make Nice with Mike Crowley of You'll Probably Agree.And save your celluloid soul with Dave Canfield's Substack, "Creature Feature Preacher".
Uma antologia meio esquecida de Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese e Woody Allen. Falamos do segmento de Woody Allen, "Oedipus Wrecks"
It's a new month and a new theme for the Watchcast, and this month Alex is foisting some of his all-time favorites on the rest of the cast, starting with Francis Ford Coppola's profoundly paranoid thriller, The Conversation! Join us as we uncover this deadly plot, marvel at Gene Hackman's performance, and swoon at just about the youngest Harrison Ford we ever did see.CHAPTERS:(00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 167: The Conversation (1974)(00:00:40) - Intro.(00:01:56) - Beginning our conversation about The Conversation.(00:20:04) - Cast chat.(00:27:59) - The terrific and bewildering opening recording sequence.(00:42:09) - Break!(00:42:32) - We're back, and it's time to peek into Harry's home life.(00:54:10) - Harry gets his recording.(00:59:08) - A brief interlude with Teri Garr.(01:03:44) - Lookit baby Harrison Ford!(01:08:48) - Alienating Stan, and the last piece of the audio puzzle.(01:13:48) - Spycon '74.(01:23:22) - Never party with surveillance guys, for several reasons.(01:36:23) - Chastity is the only security you can rely on.(01:46:06) - Meeting the Director.(01:50:37) - Bugging the hotel.(01:55:21) - You ain't gonna win this one, Harry.(02:04:35) - Final thoughts.(02:11:59) - Next week's movie: Michael Mann's Thief!(02:15:14) - Outro.
068 - Dracula, Dir. Luc Besson Dracula- A monster who has been floating around in legend and lore for hundreds of years. Historians can trace the origins back to Vlad The Impaler from the 15th century Europe. Similarly, we have many books and media with different version of Dracula and his origins. This version follows the novel more closely with a great cast and a slightly different, more romantic Dracula featured. Don't forget the '92 version from Francis Ford Coppola. 0:00:00 - Introductions and Banter 0:06:00 - Box Office 0:08:45- Movie Recommendation- Van Helsing, Dir. Stephen Sommers (2004) 0:19:45 - Who Would Anchor a Shared Dark universe? 0:35:30 - Dracula, Dir. Luc Besson Hosted, produced and mixed by Grayson Maxwell and Roger Stillion. Also Hosted by Christopher Boughan. Visit the new Youtube channel, "Post Credits Podcast" to watch the video version. Thank you for listening! Check us out on many podcast services: Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean. Check is out on YouTube for the full video each week: https://www.youtube.com/@Postcreditspodcast1
Rome. 1610. A painter who sees God in the faces of prostitutes and killers is on the run for murder.His name is Caravaggio. He drinks too much. He loves recklessly. Men, women, it doesn't matter. He picks fights with swordsmen and screams at the heavens in candlelit chapels. He paints the way other men pray, except his prayers are in defiance. And the Catholic Church can't decide whether to pardon him or let the bounty hunters finish the job.This screenplay by Richard Vetere, a Pulitzer nominee and Golden Palm winner whose work has been produced by Francis Ford Coppola, follows Caravaggio from the brothels of Rome to a besieged fortress on Malta where a scarred Grand Master offers him sanctuary and something that looks a lot like love. But sanctuary has a price. And Caravaggio has never paid what he owes without bleeding for it.There are popes making deals in candlelight. Brothers hunting him across the Mediterranean for killing their own. A muse he left behind in Rome who can't wait much longer. A rival painter who despises his work and can't stop staring at it. Knights nailed to crosses and set on fire floating into the harbor at dawn. A prison cell carved into rock like a grave. And an escape across open sea in a fishing boat guided by a boy too afraid to speak.This is not a quiet period piece. This is Game of Thrones in Renaissance Italy with paintbrushes and rapiers.Craig Parker, who played Haldir in Lord of the Rings, plays Caravaggio. Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Bruce Davison plays the Grand Master. Dan Lauria, America's dad from The Wonder Years, plays the Cardinal pulling every string in Rome. Ray Abruzzo, Little Carmine from The Sopranos, plays the Pope. The cast includes Broadway veterans, stars of The Chosen, the voices behind the biggest video games on the planet, and a former Navy test pilot born in Italy playing an Italian swordsman.Fourteen actors. One genius who painted like God was guiding his hand and lived like the devil was chasing him. Turns out both were true.This is Caravaggio. This is Table Read. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
"Drácula" es una novela de fantasía gótica escrita por Bram Stoker, publicada en 1897. Publicada en castellano por Ediciones Hymsa bajo la colección La novela aventura en 1938, con portada de Juan Pablo Bocquet e ilustraciones de Femenía. Drácula fue elogiada por autores como Arthur Conan Doyle u Oscar Wilde. Hasta el día de hoy no ha dejado de publicarse, ha sido traducida a más de cincuenta idiomas y ha logrado vender alrededor de doce millones de copias. Sin embargo, era mantenida en el terreno marginal de la literatura sensacionalista y solo en 1983 fue incorporada entre los clásicos de la Universidad de Oxford. Su personaje protagonista, el conde Drácula, se volvió el arquetipo de vampiro occidental por antonomasia, siendo considerado el más famoso de la cultura popular. La popularidad de su personaje es tal que ha sido adaptado al cine, cómics, teatro y/o televisión en innumerables ocasiones; siendo la más fiel al libro y la más destacada la adaptación al cine realizada por Francis Ford Coppola en 1992. Música y Ambientación: Cosmic Horror World Dead Army Epic Halloween Music Mix Vampire Castle at Midnight Vampire Count - Piano and Cello Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu
My next short, “The Dinner” has approved for crowdfunding at Seed&Spark! Check out the link here to learn how you can be a part of the film. Since I'm building my podcast studio, I've decided to unearth some old interviews and release them unedited. The Chiodo Bro's were interviewed on June 23, 2020 and it truly was a lot of fun. Like a lot of people in their 40's and older, I grew up watching “Klowns,” “Ernest Scared Stupid” and “Critters,” so this was like interviewing my childhood icons. The brothers talk in-depth about the history of the Klowns, and where all their inspirations come from. I had a lot of technical difficulties recording this episode, so I had to hack out the first 10 mins, but eventually it all worked out. At the time, there was no talk about a “KIller Klowns” reboot or sequel. So some of the information which is stated has changed. If you're not doing so already, please like and follow Classic American Movies on Instagram and Facebook. I do free movie giveaways, mini movie reviews and more! Also, I decided to dabble in making my own slasher film called “Bishop's Day”. Check out the Instagram page for updates. Check out the blog at www.ClassicAmericanMovies.com This episode is brought to you by LiQure Gummies. We've all had a little too much to drink and regretted it the next day. LiQure Gummies provides a convenient and simple way to support your body after a night of drinking, helping to minimize next-day discomfort and promote faster recovery. With their patent-pending blend of natural ingredients like Dihydromyricetin, Prickly Pear, Milk Thistle, vitamins B6 and 12, electrolytes and Ginger Root, LiQure Gummies will ensure you can drink like Bogart and wake up feeling like Bacall. Go to https://liqure.com/discount/CLASSIC to enjoy a 20% off discount on your order or use code “classic” when checking out.
Cotton Club de Francis Ford Coppola sorti en 1984 est un film à grand spectacle qui fait revivre les années folles, lʹessor du jazz, la Prohibition, la ségrégation, les débuts du cinéma parlant et les guerres de gangs. Coppola plonge dans lʹhistoire de New York et propose un film dʹaction musical musclé. Le Cotton club, fondé par un gangster en 1923, est un club de jazz en vogue à la fin des années 20. Tous les artistes sont noirs, tous les clients sont blancs. Dans ce cabaret, la pègre, les politiciens, les vedettes du moment boivent un alcool interdit et clandestin et sʹencanaillent avec des filles pas farouches. Dans les années 20, le Cotton club de New York permet au jazz né à Chicago et à New Orleans de se populariser. Les personnages à lʹécran sont inspirés de ce microcosme multiculturel dʹHarlem. Italiens, Juifs, Russes, Irlandais, Afro-Américains, ils sont bandits, acteurs, danseurs, chanteurs. Ceux qui connaissent pourront sʹamuser à retrouver des doubles étonnants de Duke Ellington et de Cab Calloway. On y croise Charlie Chaplin et des barons de la pègre. Coppola ajoute dʹautres personnages inventés pour faire avancer son histoire. Derrière cette superproduction, on trouve Robert Evans. Il y aura de gros dépassements de budget, des tensions. Le tournage est chaotique, souvent improvisé, Richard Gere boude pendant plus dʹune semaine, Coppola menace de tout abandonner, dʹautres financiers sont contactés, on finit par retirer la production à Robert Evans. Toutes ces embrouilles participeront à la légende du film, plutôt bien accueilli à sa sortie, légende que nous allons vous raconter. REFERENCES Francis Ford Coppola & William Kennedy Discuss The Cotton Club, 2019 New York State Writers Institute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnlURHhRo24 DOUIN, Jean-Luc, Cotton club, Panache, Glamour et frénésies, in Télérama No 1825 du 2 janvier 1985
"Drácula" es una novela de fantasía gótica escrita por Bram Stoker, publicada en 1897. Publicada en castellano por Ediciones Hymsa bajo la colección La novela aventura en 1938, con portada de Juan Pablo Bocquet e ilustraciones de Femenía. Drácula fue elogiada por autores como Arthur Conan Doyle u Oscar Wilde. Hasta el día de hoy no ha dejado de publicarse, ha sido traducida a más de cincuenta idiomas y ha logrado vender alrededor de doce millones de copias. Sin embargo, era mantenida en el terreno marginal de la literatura sensacionalista y solo en 1983 fue incorporada entre los clásicos de la Universidad de Oxford. Su personaje protagonista, el conde Drácula, se volvió el arquetipo de vampiro occidental por antonomasia, siendo considerado el más famoso de la cultura popular. La popularidad de su personaje es tal que ha sido adaptado al cine, cómics, teatro y/o televisión en innumerables ocasiones; siendo la más fiel al libro y la más destacada la adaptación al cine realizada por Francis Ford Coppola en 1992. Música y Ambientación: Asylum Dark Ambient Music Dark Moonlight Sonata Epic Halloween Music Mix Interview with the Vampire - Ambient Soundscape Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu
Host Michael Azevedo is joined on this episode by first-time director Vivien Hillgrove and producer Deann Borshay Liem to discuss a truly engaging and poignant personal documentary called “Vivien's Wild Ride,” which will premiere on PBS on January 26. Vivien Hillgrove has been a film and sound editor all her adult life. She's worked with many filmmaking greats including: Francis Ford Coppola, Phillip Kaufman, Milos Forman, and Walter Murch, along with a who's who of celebrated documentary filmmakers. When Vivien's eyesight starts to deteriorate, the shame and loneliness she felt in 1964, when she was forced to relinquish her baby as a teenage unwed mother, at at time when there were few choices for women, was a loss that resonated throughout her life. Now she faces a new feeling of isolation and loss. Recalling her resilience as a young woman, Vivien summons it anew and reinvents herself as a person with a new way of being and seeing, an artist with a disability. Making Media Now is sponsored by Filmmakers Collaborative, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting media makers from across the creative spectrum. From providing fiscal sponsorship to presenting an array of informative and educational programs, Filmmakers Collaborative supports creatives at every step in their journey. About the host: www.writevoicecreative.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-azevedo/ Sound Engineer: A.J. Kierstead
n this episode I spoke with author Paul Fischer about his book "EP 397 The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola * Lucas * Spielberg and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema". The untold, intimate story of how three young visionaries Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg revolutionized American cinema, creating the most iconic films in history while risking everything, redefining friendship, and shaping Hollywood as we know it.On sale February 10, 2026. Pre-order your copy today.
THE CONTROVERSIAL FINAL CHAPTER!! The Godfather Part 3 (Coda Directors Cut) Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order THE GODFATHER (1972) Movie Reaction: • THE GODFATHER (1972) MOVIE REACTION! ABSOL... THE GODFATHER PART 2 (1974) Movie Reaction: • THE GODFATHER PART 2 (1974) MOVIE REACTION... Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Having seen Francis Ford Coppola's classic The Godfather & The Godfather Part II, Coy & Aaron RETURN to complete the trilogy as they give their Godfather Part III Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! The Godfather Part III (1990) Full Movie Reaction, Breakdown, Commentary & Spoiler Review! — with hosts Aaron Alexander & Coy Jandreau diving into the final chapter of Francis Ford Coppola's Corleone saga — a story of guilt, regret, and the inescapable consequences of a life built on violence. Aaron & Coy break down the film's most significant moments: Michael's heartbreaking confession to Cardinal Lamberto, the dangerous web of Vatican politics, the rise of Vincent Mancini (Andy Garcia — Ocean's Eleven, The Untouchables) as the next generation of Corleone power, the unraveling of Michael's relationship with Kay (Diane Keaton), and the devastating opera-house finale that seals the trilogy's tragic arc. They discuss the film's exploration of aging, remorse, and whether redemption is truly possible for a man who sacrificed everything for control. Featuring performances from Talia Shire as Connie Corleone and Joe Mantegna as Joey Zasa, the film carries a mournful tone that contrasts sharply with the ruthless rise of Parts I and II. Aaron & Coy examine how Part III reframes the saga as a cautionary tale — not about success, but about loss — and how its ending delivers one of cinema's most quietly devastating conclusions. Follow Coy Jandreau: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Drácula" es una novela de fantasía gótica escrita por Bram Stoker, publicada en 1897. Publicada en castellano por Ediciones Hymsa bajo la colección La novela aventura en 1938, con portada de Juan Pablo Bocquet e ilustraciones de Femenía. Drácula fue elogiada por autores como Arthur Conan Doyle u Oscar Wilde. Hasta el día de hoy no ha dejado de publicarse, ha sido traducida a más de cincuenta idiomas y ha logrado vender alrededor de doce millones de copias. Sin embargo, era mantenida en el terreno marginal de la literatura sensacionalista y solo en 1983 fue incorporada entre los clásicos de la Universidad de Oxford. Su personaje protagonista, el conde Drácula, se volvió el arquetipo de vampiro occidental por antonomasia, siendo considerado el más famoso de la cultura popular. La popularidad de su personaje es tal que ha sido adaptado al cine, cómics, teatro y/o televisión en innumerables ocasiones; siendo la más fiel al libro y la más destacada la adaptación al cine realizada por Francis Ford Coppola en 1992. Música y Ambientación: BSO Dracula - The Green Mist Dark Ambient Castle Music Dracula Ambient Soundscape Dracula Castle - Dark Gothic Atmosphere The Demise Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu
John Cazale is one of the most extraordinary and heartbreaking figures in film history. Despite appearing in only five feature films, every one of them was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. In this video, Chris and Gerry explore the life, career, and lasting legacy of John Cazale - from The Godfather, and The Godfather Part II to Dog Day Afternoon, The Conversation, and The Deer Hunter. We discuss Cazale's unique acting style, his collaborations with directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Sidney Lumet, his relationships with co-stars including Al Pacino and Meryl Streep, and how his untimely death cut short one of the most remarkable careers in cinema history. Was John Cazale the greatest character actor of all time? Check out the show and decide for yourself.
What is “America” not only as a political entity but in our imagination? How can we properly envision America, without repeating clichés that frame America as either reactionary or revolutionary, repressive or liberatory? I spoke with Eyal Peretz about his book American Medium, which looks at Hollywood to re-imagine the concept of "America" through the medium of film. By considering six fundamental American movies: John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette, Peretz explains how these films do more than represent America and envision a new way to ground human life in our secular age. Eyal Peretz is Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University and the author of seminal books on Melville, de Palma, Diderot, da Vinci, as well as film, art, and philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies
Francis Ford Coppola is one of the greatest directors ever. Period. Yet even his resume is not devoid of misfires and flops. Enter Jack, a dramedy about a 10-year old kid trapped in the body of a grown man. No, this isn't Big. In this 1996 film, the titular kiddo, Jack Powell, ages far faster than his peers. With that odd condition comes its own set of issues. As one may assume, yes, poor Jack would have a very short lifespan. Therein lies the problems. Not that a family film shouldn't include some moments of seriousness, but Jack generally doesn't balance the whimsy and the melancholy well. Hence its poor reception from critics. That aside, there is an earnestness to Robin Williams' performance, and the movie does have a few laughs. Are there enough for it to warrant a watch? That probably depends on the individual viewer's tastes. Now, sit back, age gracefully with a Buenos Tiempos from Belching Beaver Brewing, and save those red Gummy Bears! The Thunderous Wizard, Chumpzilla, and Bling Blake are drunkenly hashing out all our problems with Paulie. This Week's Segments: Introduction/Plot Breakdown – For some people, 40 is the new 10. For Jack Powell, it's the other way around — literally! Lingering Questions – What do we want to be when we grow up? (30:54) The "Real Rectal Rockets" Trivia Challenge – The Thunderous Wizard challenges the field to trivia about the movie. (47:42) Recommendations – We offer our picks for the week and next up: We continue our Best Director Flops series with Steven Spielberg's Hook! (59:55) And, as always, hit us up on Threads, X, Facebook, Bluesky, or Instagram to check out all the interesting factoids from this week's episode!
In 1991, Nelson founded Sound Dogs, a studio that has since grown into Canada's premier sound editing, recording, and design company with hundreds of film and television titles to their credit. Nelson has worked with renowned directors such as Darren Aronofsky on Requiem for a Dream and Guillermo del Toro on The Shape of Water, which earned Nelson both Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Nelson's other film work includes: The Breadwinner, Dual, Priscilla, Nutcrackers, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis, and Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
"Drácula" es una novela de fantasía gótica escrita por Bram Stoker, publicada en 1897. Publicada en castellano por Ediciones Hymsa bajo la colección La novela aventura en 1938, con portada de Juan Pablo Bocquet e ilustraciones de Femenía. Drácula fue elogiada por autores como Arthur Conan Doyle u Oscar Wilde. Hasta el día de hoy no ha dejado de publicarse, ha sido traducida a más de cincuenta idiomas y ha logrado vender alrededor de doce millones de copias. Sin embargo, era mantenida en el terreno marginal de la literatura sensacionalista y solo en 1983 fue incorporada entre los clásicos de la Universidad de Oxford. Su personaje protagonista, el conde Drácula, se volvió el arquetipo de vampiro occidental por antonomasia, siendo considerado el más famoso de la cultura popular. La popularidad de su personaje es tal que ha sido adaptado al cine, cómics, teatro y/o televisión en innumerables ocasiones; siendo la más fiel al libro y la más destacada la adaptación al cine realizada por Francis Ford Coppola en 1992. Música y Ambientación: BSO Dracula - The Hunters Prelude Dark Souls - Soundtrack Dracula Castle - Dark Gothic Atmosphere Vampire - Dark Fantasy Music Blog del Podcast: https://lanebulosaeclectica.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @jomategu
I KNOW IT WAS YOU, FREDO!! The Godfather Part II Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects THE GODFATHER (1972) Movie Reaction: • THE GODFATHER (1972) MOVIE REACTION! ABSOL... Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.a Having finally seen the OG, Coy & Aaron are BACK to continue the quintessential Cinematic Crime Saga, giving their Godfather 2 Reaction, Breakdown, Recap, Analysis, Commentary & Spoiler Review! Coy Jandreau & Aaron Alexander react to The Godfather Part II (1974), Francis Ford Coppola's landmark crime drama sequel that expands the Corleone saga into an operatic meditation on power, legacy, and moral decay. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels—and films—ever made, Part II deepens the tragedy of the Corleone family while mirroring past and present in devastating fashion. The film intercuts two parallel narratives: the ruthless consolidation of power by Michael Corleone (Al Pacino – Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon) in the late 1950s, and the immigrant rise of his father Vito Corleone, portrayed by Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) in a career-defining performance. As Michael tightens his grip on the family empire, paranoia and betrayal corrode his relationships, particularly with Kay Adams-Corleone (Diane Keaton – Annie Hall, Something's Gotta Give) and his brother Fredo (John Cazale – The Deer Hunter, Dog Day Afternoon). Meanwhile, young Vito's journey from Ellis Island to the streets of New York reveals the roots of the Corleone myth and the choices that shaped it. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Coy Jandreau: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MUSICBilly Gibbons of ZZ Top confirmed that Gillette offered him and Dusty Hill $1 million each in the 1980s to shave their beards on television. https://loudwire.com/zz-top-turned-down-money-shave-beards-80s/ TVThe food served at the Critics Choice Awards has attracted viral attention for two consecutive years, including jokes about the limited budget and comparisons to meals from Fyre Festival. https://www.realitytea.com/2026/01/06/critics-choice-awards-food-viral-photo/ Netflix is now the home of the WWE library in the U.S., offering premium live events and original programming. https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wwe-library-netflix-1236624328/ Severance Season 3 will feature even more shocking revelations than the previous seasons, promising "a ton of moments that surprise people and rile people up." According to Series creator Dan Erickson. https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/severance-boss-dan-erickson-teases-surprise-moments-in-season-3-excl/ The streaming premiere of "Tron: Ares" on Disney Plus is today! MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:So, Mickey Rourke did NOT start the GoFundMe campaign to raise $60,000 to pay his rent. It was his manager's assistant. And Mickey is SO not happy about it. As the GoFundMe neared its $100,000 goal, Mickey posted a video calling it "humiliating and [effing] embarrassing." https://deadline.com/2026/01/mickey-rourke-denies-gofundme-page-for-rent-1236665040/ Emma Stone and Jennifer Lawrence are producing a film centered around Miss Piggy, but neither actress will portray the iconic character. https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/emma-stone-was-asked-if-shed-play-miss-piggy-in-her-and-jennifer-lawrences-movie-and-her-answer-was-perfection COMEDYAmy Schumer has officially filed for divorce from husband Chris Fischer, nearly a month after announcing their separation publicly.The comedian submitted papers Tuesday in New York County Supreme Court to dissolve her marriage to Fischer, a professional chef, after more than seven years together.Schumer and Fischer wed February 13th, 2018, and share a son, Gene, now 6. She first revealed their decision to split in a December 12th Instagram post, describing it as a “difficult decision” but saying they still “love each other very much” and will focus on co-parenting. AND FINALLYHappy Birthday today to Nicolas Cage (Coppola) - 62 yearsThe nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola won a Best Actor Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas in 1996 and was nominated again for Adaptation in 2003.Esquire compiled a list of the best Nic Cage movieshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/g44042321/best-nicolas-cage-movies/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_esq_md_dsa_hybd_mix_us_21088834077&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21088834077&gbraid=0AAAAACq-et1GZLmf00sD5veBPifrzVww0&gclid=Cj0KCQiApfjKBhC0ARIsAMiR_Is93vZhBPHJJ_Cd21T2ehohrNZQf_rLDKerGgZYip7kMp7XFgt46UwaAtq-EALw_wcBAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!Follow The Rizzuto Show Daily Comedy Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this show, we are extending our ongoing Mike Nichols Marathon as our journey through his filmography takes us deeper into the 1990's where we finally take on the 1994 Wolf. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us talk about this movie's positioning among other classical horror archetypes explored by other filmmakers (such as Dracula directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Kenneth Branagh's Frankenstein, or Martin Scorsese's Cape Fear), whether this big budget production could be considered a comeback for the aging Nichols and how it reunited him with Elaine May. We also discuss the many readings one could apply to this film, ranging from commenting on the AIDS epidemic and corporate politics to discussions about masculinity and the director's own life trajectory, and we also explore the friction between the film's ambition and its own ability to deliver on character and theme development. Finally, we chuckle at Jack Nicholson's sharpened senses and find out that Jakub might not be able to pronounce the title of the movie correctly at all. Tune in and enjoy!Subscribe to our patreon at patreon.com/uncutgemspod (3$/month) and support us by gaining access to ALL of our exclusive podcasts, such as bonus tie-ins, themed retrospectives and director marathons!Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy BurrowsHead over to our website to find out more! (uncutgemspodcast.com)Follow us on Twitter (@UncutGemsPod) and IG (@UncutGemsPod)Buy us a coffee over at Ko-Fi.com (ko-fi.com/uncutgemspod)Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/uncutgemspod)
I KNOW IT WAS YOU, FREDO!! The Godfather Part II Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects THE GODFATHER (1972) Movie Reaction: • THE GODFATHER (1972) MOVIE REACTION! ABSOL... Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.a Having finally seen the OG, Coy & Aaron are BACK to continue the quintessential Cinematic Crime Saga, giving their Godfather 2 Reaction, Breakdown, Recap, Analysis, Commentary & Spoiler Review! Coy Jandreau & Aaron Alexander react to The Godfather Part II (1974), Francis Ford Coppola's landmark crime drama sequel that expands the Corleone saga into an operatic meditation on power, legacy, and moral decay. Widely regarded as one of the greatest sequels—and films—ever made, Part II deepens the tragedy of the Corleone family while mirroring past and present in devastating fashion. The film intercuts two parallel narratives: the ruthless consolidation of power by Michael Corleone (Al Pacino – Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon) in the late 1950s, and the immigrant rise of his father Vito Corleone, portrayed by Robert De Niro (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull) in a career-defining performance. As Michael tightens his grip on the family empire, paranoia and betrayal corrode his relationships, particularly with Kay Adams-Corleone (Diane Keaton – Annie Hall, Something's Gotta Give) and his brother Fredo (John Cazale – The Deer Hunter, Dog Day Afternoon). Meanwhile, young Vito's journey from Ellis Island to the streets of New York reveals the roots of the Corleone myth and the choices that shaped it. Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow Coy Jandreau: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First pod of the year and we just saw the Mike Figgis documentary "Megadoc" about the making of Francis Ford Coppola's troubled epic "Megalopolis". This leads to a big chat about aging as artists, delusion, and the vulnerability of taking big swings.Take a deeper dive into our world at https://weirdertogether.substack.com
What is “America” not only as a political entity but in our imagination? How can we properly envision America, without repeating clichés that frame America as either reactionary or revolutionary, repressive or liberatory? I spoke with Eyal Peretz about his book American Medium, which looks at Hollywood to re-imagine the concept of "America" through the medium of film. By considering six fundamental American movies: John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette, Peretz explains how these films do more than represent America and envision a new way to ground human life in our secular age. Eyal Peretz is Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University and the author of seminal books on Melville, de Palma, Diderot, da Vinci, as well as film, art, and philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film
What is “America” not only as a political entity but in our imagination? How can we properly envision America, without repeating clichés that frame America as either reactionary or revolutionary, repressive or liberatory? I spoke with Eyal Peretz about his book American Medium, which looks at Hollywood to re-imagine the concept of "America" through the medium of film. By considering six fundamental American movies: John Ford's Young Mr. Lincoln and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather, Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette, Peretz explains how these films do more than represent America and envision a new way to ground human life in our secular age. Eyal Peretz is Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University and the author of seminal books on Melville, de Palma, Diderot, da Vinci, as well as film, art, and philosophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Matinee Manatees is taking a stand: if they can play carols during October, we can watch spooky movies in December! We go back to the Halloween season well with Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" from 1992, the movie that dares to ask: just how horny can a person get before the rest of us need to cut their head off? Turns out: very. Float along with the manatees through OCEANS OF TIME as they ask the important questions, like: do vampires just really like empires in decline? What season did the Simpsons really jump the shark? And, of course, could Dracula run a successful mayoral campaign in the contemporary US? They also talk about the movie. You know, a little.
Mike Thompson and Rob St. Mary join Mike to step into the rubble, rhetoric, and Roman cosplay of Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed, forty-years-in-the-making cinematic fever dream. A film obsessed with power, legacy, architecture, and Great Men Thinking Great Thoughts, Megalopolis feels less like a movie than a manifesto—one that demands to be taken seriously while daring you to laugh at it. Cesar Catalina (Adam Driver), the troubled genius nobody appreciates (write what you know, Francis), strides through a New Rome built on vibes, speeches, and a miracle substance called Megalon. The episode also explores Megadoc, Mike Figgis's fly-on-the-wall documentary which attempts to chronicle the chaos, conviction, and sheer force of will behind Coppola's production. Seen together, the film and the documentary form a portrait of an artist betting everything—money, reputation, legacy—on a single idea. Love it, hate it, or remain profoundly confused by it, Megalopolis refuses to be ignored. And once it gets into your head, it doesn't leave.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
Mike Thompson and Rob St. Mary join Mike to step into the rubble, rhetoric, and Roman cosplay of Megalopolis, Francis Ford Coppola's self-financed, forty-years-in-the-making cinematic fever dream. A film obsessed with power, legacy, architecture, and Great Men Thinking Great Thoughts, Megalopolis feels less like a movie than a manifesto—one that demands to be taken seriously while daring you to laugh at it. Cesar Catalina (Adam Driver), the troubled genius nobody appreciates (write what you know, Francis), strides through a New Rome built on vibes, speeches, and a miracle substance called Megalon. The episode also explores Megadoc, Mike Figgis's fly-on-the-wall documentary which attempts to chronicle the chaos, conviction, and sheer force of will behind Coppola's production. Seen together, the film and the documentary form a portrait of an artist betting everything—money, reputation, legacy—on a single idea. Love it, hate it, or remain profoundly confused by it, Megalopolis refuses to be ignored. And once it gets into your head, it doesn't leave.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-projection-booth-podcast--5513239/support.Become a supporter of The Projection Booth at http://www.patreon.com/projectionbooth
In this episode, Andrea shares her unique journey to becoming the Director of Winemaking at Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Starting her career without the initial intention of entering winemaking, she found her path through roles in the laboratory, cellar, and bottling lines, developing a passion for the hands-on aspects of the craft. Andrea highlights the value of practical experience, local education, and her commitment to continual learning, which eventually led her to oversee the winemaking team at FFC. She discusses adapting to changes like the acquisition by Delicato Family Wines, her focus on mentorship and team guidance, and her philosophy of keeping winemaking rooted in the region's character. The conversation covers the structure and innovation at FFC, including their iconic wine programs, creative approaches to blending, and the development of new products such as low-alcohol, low-calorie wines. Andrea explains the logistics of vineyard sourcing across California, their strategies for maintaining quality and consistency, and the balance between digital tools and traditional whiteboards in managing production. She also offers insights into industry trends, the winery's club and visitor experience, and her role representing the brand through travel and events, always aiming to empower her team and stay connected to the evolving world of wine Resources from this Episode Francis Ford Coppolla Winery This podcast is sponsored by InnoVint. Wineries of all sizes rely on InnoVint's winery operating system to optimize vineyard tracking, manage wine production processes, automate compliance reporting, track costs seamlessly, and make data-driven decisions. The best part? The software is intuitive, easy to use, and mobile and offline friendly! And with the highest-rated customer service in the industry, you're guaranteed to have a smooth transition, even right before harvest. Learn more: innovint.us Get a demo: innovint.us/request-a-demo/ Join our free winemaking community: innovint.us/join-the-punchdown/ Check out the Fundamentals of Winemaking Made Easy video course The Inside Winemaking Podcast on iTunes Now on Spotify And Amazon Music
Do you buy wine based on the label? *No shame* Me too! With the holidays, literally HERE, I wanted to chat with a winemaker to give answers to my questions! We sit down with winemaker Andrea Card to make holiday wine approachable. Talking about the average day of a professional wine maker (Spoiler- it doesn't include daily charcuterie) to the process behind selecting labels this conversation is seasonal, light hearted and will lead you to you next best bottle of Prosecco *promise!* • Do wine makers get drunk at work (I know you're wondering too!) • Pairing made easy through complement or contrast • Why bubbles work with almost everything • Diamond Prosecco style, origin, and serving idea• The incredible experience that visiting Francis Ford Coppola offers! It's a season of celebration and well, this conversation is the perfect listen (and inspiration) as you set your table to celebrate! This Episode is Sponsored by: Tiny Spoon Chef- Get $100 off your customized in home personal chef service using this link! Creative Crayons Workshop- Purchase your own coloring tablecloth for the holidays (Or to keep your littles entertained while you listen to the show!) Use code KAYTY at checkout to save. Ten Boom Coffee- Order your favorite blends from a brand that supports worldwide communities and gives back with every purchase! Use code GATHER for 15% your first order Support the show
Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece The Godfather routinely tops lists of the greatest films ever made - and when it doesn't, it's often because its sequel, The Godfather II, has replaced it. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Karen Spence about her new book, The Companion Guide to the Godfather Trilogy: Betrayal, Loyalty, and Family. PLUS Elyse Graham (Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II) stops by to discuss her choice for the last book she will ever read. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England! Join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with John Shors Travel in May 2026! Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Learn more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website historyofliterature.com. Mid-December update: Act soon - there are only two spots left! The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at gabrielruizbernal.com. Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate . The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this explosive episode of Gangland Wire, host Gary Jenkins sits down with actor, entrepreneur, and mob insider Gianni “Johnny” Russo, best known for his unforgettable role as Carlo Rizzi in The Godfather. Russo pulls back the curtain on a lifetime of stories that stretch from Frank Costello and Joe Colombo to Las Vegas skimming, the Vatican Bank, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, and even Pablo Escobar. Russo discusses his new book, Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather, co-written with Michael Benson—an unfiltered account of power, violence, politics, and survival inside the criminal underworld and Hollywood royalty. This is not recycled mythology—this is Gianni Russo's personal version of history from the inside. Whether you believe every word or not, the stories are raw, violent, and utterly fascinating. This episode discusses: The Godfather, The Kennedy assassinations, Vegas skimming, Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Hoffa, the Chicago Outfit, Pablo Escobar
On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, a frank discussion with one of the most powerful women in the world of horology. Hind Seddiqi is the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Watch Week, an event that's grown and matured to become one of the few truly top-tier events on the watch sector calendar. As CEO of the biennial gathering, Seddiqi oversees the team that decides which brands get to exhibit their wares, which executives and collectors get to speak on the industry panels, and exactly how the massive show is staged, presented, and organized. This year's Dubai Watch Week was the most successful edition yet and marked a new era of international profile for an idea launched a decade ago by the United Arab Emirates retailer Ahmed Seddiqi as a way to showcase watchmaking and inform locals about the industry. Housed in a new, larger, and purpose-built venue near the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Watch Week 2025 welcomed a record 49,000 visitors this year, a 113% increase from the previous edition. The event, marking the 75th anniversary of the Seddiqi family retail empire, saw a wave of collector groups fly in from around the world to attend a show that offers up close and personal access to many of the biggest names in watchmaking, from Max Büsser to Roger Smith, to Rexhep Rexhepi, and the CEO of A. Lange & Söhne, Wilhelm Schmid. Hind Seddiqi says one of her biggest challenges now is preserving the casual, spontaneous, and intimate feel of Dubai Watch Week as demand for a place at the table continues to rise. She talks about Dubai, its torrid growth (and punishing traffic) and the city's increasingly important role in the international economy and how she plans to manage the demands and expectations of a massively popular event. Want to subscribe so you never miss an episode? This new show is being published to the original Hodinkee Podcasts feed, so you can subscribe wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or TuneIn.Show Notes: 3:08 Dubai Watch Week4:32 Ahmed Seddiqi 5:03 A Rare Look Inside The Incredible Collection Of Mohammed Seddiqi At Dubai Watch Week9:09 Dubai Watch Week Masterclasses10:31 Audemars Piguet "House of Wonders" at Dubai Watch Week 12:15 Dubai population growth (Gulf News) 16:05 Francis Ford Coppola's Personal 'FFC' Sells for $10.755 million, The Most Expensive F.P. Journe Ever Sold17:30 Dubai Mall 20:50 Rolex CEO Says Brand Won't Significantly Expand Own Retail And Will Continue To Work With Authorized Dealers23:15 Top Swiss Watch CEOs Talk Leadership And Strategy Amid Industry Challenges At Dubai Watch Week26:30 Tudor Launches New Ranger In 36MM At Dubai Watch Week
Paul Anka dishes on Sinatra's manhood, Kim Kardashian's empty brain, Luigi Mangione returns, DJ Khaled's eating habits, Me-me-Meghan's Holiday Special, and sleepless Matt Riley joins us to talk Killer Cares. Matt Riley drops by to promote Killer Cares at The Lodge in Keego Harbor this Friday. Come join us to support a good cause (our shift is at 9pm -10pm) Can't make it? Donate right here. Sports: Pat Fitzgerald is to be announced at MSU tomorrow. Ole Miss fans sent Lane Kiffin off in respectable fashion. Michigan basketball is up to #3 in the AP poll. The Detroit Lions face off against the Dallas Cowboys Thursday night. Diego Pavia's brother, Javier, was arrested again at the latest Vanderbilt game. Kim Kardashian low brain activity confirmed by a doctor. The family is too dumb to have a sitcom. Meghan Markle has a Christmas Special coming out this season. We'll hate-watch it for you. Portland, Oregon hates Christmas. Ellen and Portia de Rossi are returning to the United States after fleeing from Donald Trump. Spoiler Alert: He's still the president. Amy Schumer looks better yet still ridiculous. DJ Khaled is living a better life than you... and his cholesteral must be through the roof. A Diddy documentary is on its way to Netflix. He's loving the prison life these days. You can bet on ANYTHING through Polymarket. Carmen Thomas is looking to make millions off 23andMe. Paul Anka confirms Frank Sinatra's massive hog. Sinatra nailed plenty of women. Crime: Luigi Mangione was back in court today trying to skate on certain evidence. Camp Luigi is getting out of hand. Bryan Kohberger remains a whiny little bitch in prison. Nobody remembers Brian Thompson. Virginia High School football coach Travis Turner is still a fugitive but his football team keeps rolling. Drew vs Medicare. Jeff Pearlman is working on a book about Tupac Shakur. 2Pac is so gay now. Francis Ford Coppola lost his ass on Megalopolis and Drew can't wait to see it. FFC is selling watches now to make up for losses. Lauren Sanchez is on GMA showing off Jeff Bezos' money. Don't forget to grab your Drew Lane Show merch right here! If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).