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He is risen! He is risen indeed! Paul Giamatti is back.Hello, Little Pauls! It's been years since this feed was active. In that time, Paul Giamatti actually started his own COVID-era podcast and has now ended it. By releasing this episode, we have officially out lasted the man, himself but... What was the cost? What happens now? Where are Sam and Dan? In this special episode, two voices from the podcast's past step into the booth. Adam Snyder (of Adam's Science Corner) and Tony Johnston (of emails) step up to the plate and break down "Straight Outta Compton" to keep the glorious name of Paul alive.Please enjoy - there may be more regular Paul soon but no promises... yet. Blessed be the Giamatti, praise be!
In this episode of The Rewatch Party, Nick, Anthony, and Dan dive into Love & Mercy, the 2014 biopic about Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson. Unlike traditional musician biopics, this film takes a unique approach, following Wilson during two pivotal periods of his life—played by Paul Dano in the 1960s and John Cusack in the 1980s. The hosts discuss how this split timeline storytelling affects the film's emotional impact and whether it enhances or distracts from the narrative. Anthony, a fan of music history, praises the film's deep dive into Wilson's genius and struggles, while Nick and Dan debate whether the dual performances truly capture the essence of the troubled artist. The conversation naturally shifts to the film's depiction of the creative process behind Pet Sounds, one of the most influential albums of all time. The hosts analyze how Love & Mercy showcases Wilson's innovative techniques and obsessive perfectionism in the studio, bringing to life the making of iconic songs. Nick argues that these scenes are the heart of the film, immersing viewers in Wilson's artistic brilliance, while Dan points out how the tension with bandmates and his domineering father adds layers to the story. Anthony highlights the film's ability to make the audience feel both the joy of creation and the weight of Wilson's mental health struggles. Of course, the discussion wouldn't be complete without addressing Paul Giamatti's chilling performance as Dr. Eugene Landy, the manipulative therapist who controlled Wilson's life in the 1980s. The hosts dissect the disturbing power dynamics between Landy and Wilson, with Elise noting that John Cusack's subdued performance contrasts well against Giamatti's overwhelming presence. They also explore Elizabeth Banks' role as Melinda Ledbetter, Wilson's eventual savior, and whether her character's arc is given enough depth. By the end of the episode, the trio reflects on Love & Mercy's rewatchability. While its emotional weight and unconventional structure might not make it an easy, casual rewatch, its powerful performances, immersive storytelling, and reverence for Brian Wilson's artistry make it a compelling experience. Whether you're a die-hard Beach Boys fan or just appreciate a well-crafted biopic, this discussion will leave you with a greater appreciation for the man behind the music. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903657/
The media says Iran is close to launching a ballistic missile attack on Israel. Mark interviews Writer/Producer Alan Zweibel from the original writing team of SNL: Mark and Alan talked about the 50th anniversary of SNL. There's a new SNL movie coming out. When SNL started, it was must-see TV. People our age are not in the SNL demo. Steve Martin turned down SNL's request to play VP Candidate Tim Walz.
Keith O'Brien, a New York Times bestselling author, joins Randy and Jack to discuss his latest book on Pete Rose and the glory days of baseball. Keith shares his memories as a Reds fan and his fascination with Pete Rose's story. He talks about the challenges of writing a biography and the importance of looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity. The conversation also touches on Rose's gambling addiction and the early signs of trouble that were hidden in plain sight. The conversation explores the themes of Pete Rose's relationships, his charisma, his lack of remorse, the impact of Bart Giamatti's death, the changing landscape of baseball, and the unconditional love of Cincinnati fans. The main takeaways include the complexity of Pete Rose's character, the lasting effects of his banishment, and the need for perspective when it comes to athletes and their off-field actions. Free Pete! TakeawaysKeith O'Brien's book on Pete Rose offers a fresh perspective by looking at Rose's story through the prism of humanity.Rose's gambling addiction was evident early on, but it was often overlooked or dismissed by the media and fans.The book explores the glory days of the Cincinnati Reds and the 1990 World Series win.Writing a biography requires pushing the subject to discuss things they haven't before and uncovering new insights. Pete Rose's relationships with friends, family, and ex-wives play a significant role in understanding his character.Despite his flaws, Pete Rose possesses a natural charisma that makes him charming and likable to many people.Pete Rose lacks genuine remorse for his actions and struggles to apologize in a way that feels genuine.Bart Giamatti's death had a profound impact on the Pete Rose saga, but it is unlikely that it directly influenced the Hall of Fame decision.The landscape of baseball has changed significantly since Pete Rose's banishment, with the sport losing some of its cultural significance.Cincinnati fans have a unique and unconditional love for their sports heroes, including Pete Rose.Sound Bites"Looking at Pete Rose's story through the prism of humanity""Pete Rose's gambling addiction was in plain sight""Favorite player from my era was Eric Davis""He is just sort of charming, you know, whether you like him or not.""He struggles to do what we want him to do or to do what we need him to do to feel like he has reckoned with it.""If Giamatti lives, Giamatti finds a way in the early 90s to coax Rose out of the corner that he has painted himself into."TitlesCincinnati's finest steakhouse and seafood restaurant! Win a $50 Gift Card from Prime Cincinnati by emailing us at freepete14@gmail.com!
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Some legitimately frightening new music.PS VR 2 headed to PCDC's Elseworlds returns with styleSome surprises in TVNew movie trailers.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsMayhem Festival - Oct 12 in Southern California with 23 bands. Full return to a touring show in 2025. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/bad-omens-parkway-drive-architects-more-announced-for-one-off-mayhem-festival-2024 New Music/VideoA Day to Remember - Feedback https://youtu.be/iXVnysmQ4e0 Always crispy production, but the song is weak.Vomit Forth - Blood Soaked Death Dream https://youtu.be/SyeGbluMm5M this is heavy as balls! Currently working on a new record.Evergrey - Cold Dreams https://youtu.be/tXWj0lEXkNc sounds a bit like emo Opeth in a way.Tours/FestivalsSoulfly - with Eyehategod, Mutilation Barbecue, and Skinflint. Albuquerque, NM Oct 19 through 11/9 in Tempe AZ.https://www.stubhub.com/soulfly-tickets/performer/348752 Carnifex - with Cryptopsy, and Mental Cruelty. 10/4 in Pomona CA, through 11/3 in Reno NV. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/35112-carnifex Signs of the Swarm - with Ov Sulfur, Cane Hill, 156/Silence, and A Wake In Providence. Aug 29 in Worcester, MA through Sept 28 in Lakewood OH.https://bnds.us/3bwbeg Reg ‘ol NewsMetal Hippie - Brian Fair has started a workout series on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFairMetalHippyWorkout Black Dahlia Murder - New music next week as teased by their socials. first new record with guitarist Brian Eschbach taking over vocal duties. https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-release-new-music-next-week SuggestsTardigrade Inferno - Burn The Circus (2023)The band define their genre as "Dark Cabaret Metal".Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsMax - subscription prices jumped to $17 a month. Or $21 a month for ultimate ad-free. Standard with ads will remain $10. Starting next billing cycle. https://www.engadget.com/max-just-raised-subscription-prices-again-160849334.html TrailersBehemoth - Skydance Interactive (Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners [VR]) is trying their hand at Shadow of the Colossus. With Souls-bourn style difficulty. For VR platforms this fall.https://youtu.be/_oX1AuoJFAI https://www.engadget.com/skydances-behemoth-brings-giant-climbable-monster-fights-to-vr-140057216.html MK1 Season 6 - https://youtu.be/ltJ_f8bpleI possibly the coolest looking skins.Halo Infinite - https://youtu.be/1BkVowEaqRU Tenrai IV June 4.Reg ‘ol NewsSilent Hill Transmission - https://youtu.be/KUWjJ1zOxwo Silent Hill 2 gameplay trailer. (WOW… the nurse re-design is pretty great!) Oct 8th on PS5 and Steam. Return to Silent Hill - movie version of Silent Hill 2?PSVR 2 - FINALLY getting a PC adaptor. $60 price tag.https://www.engadget.com/sonys-ps-vr2-adaptor-for-pc-will-arrive-on-august-7-with-a-60-price-tag-155751937.html SuggestsComic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsBatman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age - The lead book from the rebooted Elseworlds line.Written by Andy Diggle with art by Leandro Fernandez, this twelve-issue series introduces a 19th-century Justice League, featuring characters like Catwoman and a Green Lantern. The story follows their unification against a significant threat, revealing a secret Kryptonian history. The series kicks off on June 11, 2024, and aims to explore the broader DC universe within this gothic settinghttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-reveals-batman-gotham-by-gaslight-the-kryptonian-age-first-look-preview/ Witcher - Dark Horse Comics and CD Projekt Red are adapting Andrzej Sapkowski's short story "The Edge of the World" from "The Last Wish" into a graphic novel. This new adaptation will feature writer Magdalena Salik, artist Tommaso Bennato, colorist Chris O'Halloran, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The graphic novel will be available on December 17, 2024, in bookstores and December 18 in comic stores for $17.99https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dark-horse-adapting-famous-the-witcher-story-in-new-graphic-novel/ SuggestsGotham by Gaslight - one-shot by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, with inks by P. Craig Russell. The story revolves around a 19th-century version of Bruce Wayne making his debut as Batman just as Jack the Ripper has arrived in Gotham City.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Office - The reboot might not be called “The Office” after all. It is still in the same world as the Steve Carell show, this time led by Domnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore, with Greg Daniels serving as showrunner once again. The new name seems to be “The Paper” according to Daniels' bio page on the WGA website.TrailersTomb Raider: Legend of Lara Croft - https://youtu.be/6pF3ZbZRnRU oct 10Umbrella Academy - Season 4 Aug 8th https://youtu.be/s0LVj0yo308 Reg ‘ol News300 - Zack Snyder is in negotiations with WB or a prequel series to the blockbuster movie from 2006. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/300-tv-series-early-development-warner-bros-television-zack-snyder-1236017708/ Hostel - Eli Roth's torture porn franchise is being turned into a TV show with Paul Giamatti set to star. Roth and Chris Briggs will co-write and executive produce the series, which is described as a "modern adaptation" and "reinvention" of the original films. Although a platform or network hasn't been attached yet, the project is in development. Giamatti was previously considered for a role in the original film, marking his long standing connection to the franchisehttps://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/eli-roth-hostel-tv-series-paul-giamatti/ American Gladiators - Produced by MGM Alternative and Flor-Jon Films, the new series will feature classic events like Gauntlet, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/american-gladiators-reboot-amazon-prime-video/ Pixar- Inside Out, Pixar's biggest movie in recent years, is going to series, titled Dream Productions. Set for a 2025 release. Though it will be the SECOND series for the production house. The first is set to be Win or Lose, an animated series about a little league team.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/inside-out-tv-series-dream-productions-pixar-disney-plus/ Like a Dragon - A live-action series based on the Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) game series by Sega is coming to Amazon Prime Video this fall. The series, also titled "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," will have six episodes and will be released in two batches on October 25 and November 1, 2024. The show is set in Kamurocho and follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu and his friends in 1995 and 2005https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-sega-series-amazon-prime-video/ SuggestsHow I Met Your Mother - One of the last great sitcoms. created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays for CBS. The series, which aired from September 19, 2005, to March 31, 2014, follows the main character, Ted Mosby, and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. As a framing device, Ted, in 2030, recounts to his son, Luke, and daughter, Penny, the events from September 2005 to May 2013 that led him to meet their mother. MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsMasters of the Universe - Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as Prince Adam. No nerdy credits, he has mostly been in rom-coms. https://cosmicbook.news/masters-universe-nicholas-galitzine-he-man Predator: Badlands - Elle Fanning has been cast as the lead. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/elle-fanning-to-star-in-new-predator-badlands-1235913917/ TrailersMoana 2 - https://youtu.be/IcM9aj5nUI8 Nov 27.Return to Silent Hill - https://youtu.be/dSU4DtWgeLc Venom 3 - https://youtu.be/__2bjWbetsA the Klintar are coming? OctoberAlien: Romulus - https://youtu.be/OzY2r2JXsDM Aug 16.Wolfs - https://youtu.be/9hRQyb5cCA8 Brad Pitt and George Clooney together again. September 20.Reg ‘ol NewsPeaky Blinders - Netflix has confirmed a "Peaky Blinders" movie with Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby. Set to begin production later this year, the film will be directed by Tom Harper, who directed episodes of the first season, and written by series creator Steven Knight. Murphy will also serve as a producer. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/peaky-blinders-movie-netflix-cillian-murphy-tommy-shelby/ Pixar - President Jim Morris has said that they are working on THIRD installments for Finding Nemo AND The Incredibles.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/inside-out-tv-series-dream-productions-pixar-disney-plus/ SuggestsGodzilla Minus One - now available on Netflix so get your ass over there and WATCH IT!.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM - Venom 3 - Trailer seems to confirm at least SOME of the rumors from last week.New SourcesBlade - MORE sources are picking up that Mahershala Ali is leaving the project in favor of Jurassic World reboot.New RumorsTransformers X GI Joe - Chris Hemsworth rumored to be in negotiations for the live-action movie. He is voicing the young Optimus Prime in the Transformers One animated movie.New Jedi Order - Daisy Ridley's next turn as Rey has been canceled. OR it has been changed DRASTICALLY. Ridley HAS said that she STILL hasn't read the scriptFortnite - Not to be outdone by Mortal Kombat. Fortnite's next collab will apparently be with the Boys as well.XBox Game Pass - Octopath Traveler II rumored to be headed to the service by the end of June.Star Fox - The Gamecube Star Fox game, Assault, is rumored to be in development. Said to be a prequel of sorts to a new Star Fox game coming likely to the Switch 2.Giancarlo Esposito - The movie we will see him in is supposedly Captain America Brave New World. The villain is Bushman? And we will get him in the second season of Moonknight, which would be the series he alluded to at comic con.MCU - Jordan Peele is rumored to be headed to the MCU in the director's chair.SPECULATIONGiancarlo Esposito won't be Bushman, he will be someone a little more significant.Jordan Peele won't direct for the Disney types.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Some legitimately frightening new music.PS VR 2 headed to PCDC's Elseworlds returns with styleSome surprises in TVNew movie trailers.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsMayhem Festival - Oct 12 in Southern California with 23 bands. Full return to a touring show in 2025. https://metalinjection.net/tour-dates/bad-omens-parkway-drive-architects-more-announced-for-one-off-mayhem-festival-2024 New Music/VideoA Day to Remember - Feedback https://youtu.be/iXVnysmQ4e0 Always crispy production, but the song is weak.Vomit Forth - Blood Soaked Death Dream https://youtu.be/SyeGbluMm5M this is heavy as balls! Currently working on a new record.Evergrey - Cold Dreams https://youtu.be/tXWj0lEXkNc sounds a bit like emo Opeth in a way.Tours/FestivalsSoulfly - with Eyehategod, Mutilation Barbecue, and Skinflint. Albuquerque, NM Oct 19 through 11/9 in Tempe AZ.https://www.stubhub.com/soulfly-tickets/performer/348752 Carnifex - with Cryptopsy, and Mental Cruelty. 10/4 in Pomona CA, through 11/3 in Reno NV. https://www.bandsintown.com/a/35112-carnifex Signs of the Swarm - with Ov Sulfur, Cane Hill, 156/Silence, and A Wake In Providence. Aug 29 in Worcester, MA through Sept 28 in Lakewood OH.https://bnds.us/3bwbeg Reg ‘ol NewsMetal Hippie - Brian Fair has started a workout series on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFairMetalHippyWorkout Black Dahlia Murder - New music next week as teased by their socials. first new record with guitarist Brian Eschbach taking over vocal duties. https://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/the-black-dahlia-murder-to-release-new-music-next-week SuggestsTardigrade Inferno - Burn The Circus (2023)The band define their genre as "Dark Cabaret Metal".Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsMax - subscription prices jumped to $17 a month. Or $21 a month for ultimate ad-free. Standard with ads will remain $10. Starting next billing cycle. https://www.engadget.com/max-just-raised-subscription-prices-again-160849334.html TrailersBehemoth - Skydance Interactive (Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners [VR]) is trying their hand at Shadow of the Colossus. With Souls-bourn style difficulty. For VR platforms this fall.https://youtu.be/_oX1AuoJFAI https://www.engadget.com/skydances-behemoth-brings-giant-climbable-monster-fights-to-vr-140057216.html MK1 Season 6 - https://youtu.be/ltJ_f8bpleI possibly the coolest looking skins.Halo Infinite - https://youtu.be/1BkVowEaqRU Tenrai IV June 4.Reg ‘ol NewsSilent Hill Transmission - https://youtu.be/KUWjJ1zOxwo Silent Hill 2 gameplay trailer. (WOW… the nurse re-design is pretty great!) Oct 8th on PS5 and Steam. Return to Silent Hill - movie version of Silent Hill 2?PSVR 2 - FINALLY getting a PC adaptor. $60 price tag.https://www.engadget.com/sonys-ps-vr2-adaptor-for-pc-will-arrive-on-august-7-with-a-60-price-tag-155751937.html SuggestsComic Books/BooksFollow-ups/CorrectionsBatman: Gotham by Gaslight - The Kryptonian Age - The lead book from the rebooted Elseworlds line.Written by Andy Diggle with art by Leandro Fernandez, this twelve-issue series introduces a 19th-century Justice League, featuring characters like Catwoman and a Green Lantern. The story follows their unification against a significant threat, revealing a secret Kryptonian history. The series kicks off on June 11, 2024, and aims to explore the broader DC universe within this gothic settinghttps://comicbook.com/comics/news/dc-reveals-batman-gotham-by-gaslight-the-kryptonian-age-first-look-preview/ Witcher - Dark Horse Comics and CD Projekt Red are adapting Andrzej Sapkowski's short story "The Edge of the World" from "The Last Wish" into a graphic novel. This new adaptation will feature writer Magdalena Salik, artist Tommaso Bennato, colorist Chris O'Halloran, and letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. The graphic novel will be available on December 17, 2024, in bookstores and December 18 in comic stores for $17.99https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/dark-horse-adapting-famous-the-witcher-story-in-new-graphic-novel/ SuggestsGotham by Gaslight - one-shot by Brian Augustyn and Mike Mignola, with inks by P. Craig Russell. The story revolves around a 19th-century version of Bruce Wayne making his debut as Batman just as Jack the Ripper has arrived in Gotham City.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsThe Office - The reboot might not be called “The Office” after all. It is still in the same world as the Steve Carell show, this time led by Domnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore, with Greg Daniels serving as showrunner once again. The new name seems to be “The Paper” according to Daniels' bio page on the WGA website.TrailersTomb Raider: Legend of Lara Croft - https://youtu.be/6pF3ZbZRnRU oct 10Umbrella Academy - Season 4 Aug 8th https://youtu.be/s0LVj0yo308 Reg ‘ol News300 - Zack Snyder is in negotiations with WB or a prequel series to the blockbuster movie from 2006. https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/300-tv-series-early-development-warner-bros-television-zack-snyder-1236017708/ Hostel - Eli Roth's torture porn franchise is being turned into a TV show with Paul Giamatti set to star. Roth and Chris Briggs will co-write and executive produce the series, which is described as a "modern adaptation" and "reinvention" of the original films. Although a platform or network hasn't been attached yet, the project is in development. Giamatti was previously considered for a role in the original film, marking his long standing connection to the franchisehttps://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/eli-roth-hostel-tv-series-paul-giamatti/ American Gladiators - Produced by MGM Alternative and Flor-Jon Films, the new series will feature classic events like Gauntlet, Hang Tough, and The Eliminator.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/american-gladiators-reboot-amazon-prime-video/ Pixar- Inside Out, Pixar's biggest movie in recent years, is going to series, titled Dream Productions. Set for a 2025 release. Though it will be the SECOND series for the production house. The first is set to be Win or Lose, an animated series about a little league team.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/inside-out-tv-series-dream-productions-pixar-disney-plus/ Like a Dragon - A live-action series based on the Like a Dragon (formerly known as Yakuza) game series by Sega is coming to Amazon Prime Video this fall. The series, also titled "Like a Dragon: Yakuza," will have six episodes and will be released in two batches on October 25 and November 1, 2024. The show is set in Kamurocho and follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu and his friends in 1995 and 2005https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/like-a-dragon-yakuza-live-action-sega-series-amazon-prime-video/ SuggestsHow I Met Your Mother - One of the last great sitcoms. created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays for CBS. The series, which aired from September 19, 2005, to March 31, 2014, follows the main character, Ted Mosby, and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. As a framing device, Ted, in 2030, recounts to his son, Luke, and daughter, Penny, the events from September 2005 to May 2013 that led him to meet their mother. MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsMasters of the Universe - Nicholas Galitzine has been cast as Prince Adam. No nerdy credits, he has mostly been in rom-coms. https://cosmicbook.news/masters-universe-nicholas-galitzine-he-man Predator: Badlands - Elle Fanning has been cast as the lead. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/elle-fanning-to-star-in-new-predator-badlands-1235913917/ TrailersMoana 2 - https://youtu.be/IcM9aj5nUI8 Nov 27.Return to Silent Hill - https://youtu.be/dSU4DtWgeLc Venom 3 - https://youtu.be/__2bjWbetsA the Klintar are coming? OctoberAlien: Romulus - https://youtu.be/OzY2r2JXsDM Aug 16.Wolfs - https://youtu.be/9hRQyb5cCA8 Brad Pitt and George Clooney together again. September 20.Reg ‘ol NewsPeaky Blinders - Netflix has confirmed a "Peaky Blinders" movie with Cillian Murphy returning as Tommy Shelby. Set to begin production later this year, the film will be directed by Tom Harper, who directed episodes of the first season, and written by series creator Steven Knight. Murphy will also serve as a producer. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/peaky-blinders-movie-netflix-cillian-murphy-tommy-shelby/ Pixar - President Jim Morris has said that they are working on THIRD installments for Finding Nemo AND The Incredibles.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/inside-out-tv-series-dream-productions-pixar-disney-plus/ SuggestsGodzilla Minus One - now available on Netflix so get your ass over there and WATCH IT!.Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsCONFIRM - Venom 3 - Trailer seems to confirm at least SOME of the rumors from last week.New SourcesBlade - MORE sources are picking up that Mahershala Ali is leaving the project in favor of Jurassic World reboot.New RumorsTransformers X GI Joe - Chris Hemsworth rumored to be in negotiations for the live-action movie. He is voicing the young Optimus Prime in the Transformers One animated movie.New Jedi Order - Daisy Ridley's next turn as Rey has been canceled. OR it has been changed DRASTICALLY. Ridley HAS said that she STILL hasn't read the scriptFortnite - Not to be outdone by Mortal Kombat. Fortnite's next collab will apparently be with the Boys as well.XBox Game Pass - Octopath Traveler II rumored to be headed to the service by the end of June.Star Fox - The Gamecube Star Fox game, Assault, is rumored to be in development. Said to be a prequel of sorts to a new Star Fox game coming likely to the Switch 2.Giancarlo Esposito - The movie we will see him in is supposedly Captain America Brave New World. The villain is Bushman? And we will get him in the second season of Moonknight, which would be the series he alluded to at comic con.MCU - Jordan Peele is rumored to be headed to the MCU in the director's chair.SPECULATIONGiancarlo Esposito won't be Bushman, he will be someone a little more significant.Jordan Peele won't direct for the Disney types.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.
Ben Leber joins the fun and helps out with What Really Matters, Maxx does the news, Marney breaks down the Wolves comeback win against the Wizards.
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Miami Herald reporter Jacqueline Charles joins us with the latest from Haiti after armed gangs freed inmates from prisons this weekend. And, The Atlantic's Derek Thompson unpacks research about American voters' "need for chaos." Then, actor Paul Giamatti talks about his role in "The Holovers." Giamatti is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar and the film is up for Best Picture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Paul Giamatti stars in The Holdovers as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school in the '70s. He's now up for an Oscar for best actor. Giamatti spoke with Sam Briger about the role and reuniting with director Alexander Payne, 20 years after Sideways.Also, we remember comic and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis, who died Feb. 27. The Brooklyn-born comic made his standup debut in 1971. His routines were full of biting takes on love, life, and physical and mental health. Lewis spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 and 2000.Also, Justin Chang reviews Dune: Part Two.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Paul Giamatti stars in The Holdovers as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school in the '70s. He's now up for an Oscar for best actor. Giamatti spoke with Sam Briger about the role and reuniting with director Alexander Payne, 20 years after Sideways.Also, we remember comic and Curb Your Enthusiasm actor Richard Lewis, who died Feb. 27. The Brooklyn-born comic made his standup debut in 1971. His routines were full of biting takes on love, life, and physical and mental health. Lewis spoke with Terry Gross in 1988 and 2000.Also, Justin Chang reviews Dune: Part Two.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
While excelling as the nagging, self-loathing, pontificate, Paul Giamatti has embodied some of the more unique characters in film. And his latest, The Holdovers (2023) is no different. He re-teamed with writer-director Alexander Payne to attempt to recapture some of the magic they delivered with Sideways (1994). Did they succeed? Come and listen to find out. Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersGoogle Podcasts: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com
Writer/producer David Hemingson reflects on the making of 2023's THE HOLDOVERS, which is nominated for 5 Oscars. An established TV writer, David didn't take it seriously at first when iconic director Alexander Payne called him about the film. Once he realized the film was going to get made and Alex suggested Paul Giamatti, David recalled how his father and Giamatti's father were friends at Yale. Together, they crafted an authentic, moving, and funny film about generational divides and finding connection in unusual circumstances.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hollywood-gold--5670584/support.
On this week's episode of the Oh Brother podcast, Dan and Mike discuss (and surprisingly agree about) the Holdovers. Actor @missvivalee - star of "Polaris" Support the showOh Brother Podcast: Subscribe on YouTube Listen on all podcast platforms Follow us on TikTok & Instagram Leave a 5-star rating/review on Apple Podcasts
Aquesta setmana sessió contínua. Comencem amb Napoleon de Ridley Scott. La polèmica pel·lícula protagonitzada per Joaquim Phoenix. En fem la crítica, parlem del rodatge, de les escenes de batalla i de les imprecisions històriques. Ho comentem amb el mateix humor de Phoenix. Al minut 52, analitzem The Holdovers (Els que es queden) sense espòilers. En fem la crítica, la química entre Giamatti, Sessa i Da'Vine, com va ser el cast de Sessa, l'estètica dels anys setanta i l'ambientació nadalenca. A partir d'1 hora i 34 minuts, la comentem amb espòilers i comentem les millors escenes, moments i curiositats. Us acompanyen l'Ignasi Arbat, la Marta Sanz, en Paco Cavero i en Jep Soler. Web: https://www.ningunoesperfecte.cat Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ningunoesperfecte
Twenty years after Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti teamed up for Sideways (Oscar win for Payne's screenplay), they've reunited for The Holdovers, which is currently up for 5 Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Best Leading Actor for Giamatti. (Plus, both films are Best Picture nominees!) Behind-the-scenes fun facts, poll results, interactive trivia, and listener shout-outs!
On this week's episode: Jamie and James talk to New England actor Dustin Tucker and his work on the Oscar nominated films "The Holdovers" and "American Fiction." Warner Bros. is cancelling "Coyote Vs Acme," Disney announces slate of sequels, bringing Hollywood north of Boston, Cher REALLY NEEDS to talk to Paul Giamatti (he doesn't know why), and CineQuote!New England's film industry is booming with multiple projects constantly under production. Projects include commercials, television shows and full-length feature films.Jamie and James are hosts of The Hub on Hollywood. The podcast focuses on New England's growing film industry, as well as entertainment news and reviews.SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM & TikTok!
The Holdovers is a 2023 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne, written by David Hemingson in his feature writing debut. Set in 1970, it stars Paul Giamatti as a strict classics teacher at a New England boarding school who is forced to chaperone a handful of students with nowhere to go on Christmas break. Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa (in his film debut) respectively play a cafeteria administrator and one of the students who stays on campus. The Holdovers premiered at the 50th Telluride Film Festival on August 31, 2023, and was released in the United States by Focus Features on October 27, 2023. It received positive reviews and has grossed $26 million. The film was named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, and has received many other accolades, including Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actress (Randolph) and Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Giamatti). It also received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Giamatti, Best Supporting Actress for Randolph, and seven British Academy Film Awards nominations, including Best Film and Director. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/popcorn-junkies/message
Saltburn is the second movie written and directed by Emerald Fennell, following Promising Young Woman. It is a comedy-drama-thriller set mostly on the titular sprawling estate during summer break from Oxford University. Barry Keoghan and Rosamund Pike were both nominated for Golden Globes for their performances. And: The Holdovers is the eighth feature film directed by Alexander Payne and the first feature written by David Hemingson. It is the second time Payne and Paul Giamatti have worked together, following Sideways. The Holdovers is a comedy-drama set mostly during Christmas break from a fictional New England boarding school. Giamatti and Da'Vine Joy Randolph both won Golden Globes for their performances. Some other stuff that happened this week, give or take: ‘Honeymooners' Star Joyce Randolph Dead at 99 Played Ed Norton's Wife, Trixie ‘Rap Sh!t' Canceled at Max The comedy from creator Issa Rae starring Aida Osman ran for two seasons on the streamer. ‘Schmigadoon' Canceled After Two Seasons at Apple TV+ Elton John Just Got EGOT The 150 Greatest Science Fiction Movies of All Time From space odysseys to star wars, alien invaders to guardians of the galaxy — the best sci-fi films from the beginning of the movies until now Reboot Star Wars! Toward a definition of “Egg Cinema” How movies made by seeming cis people sometimes end up super trans. Lorne Michaels Says Tina Fey ‘Could Easily' Take Over ‘Saturday Night Live': She's ‘Brilliant and Great at Everything' GUESTS: Xandra Ellin: A producer at Pineapple Street Studios Sam Hadelman: Works in music public relations and hosts The Sam Hadelman Show at Radio Free Brooklyn Irene Papoulis: Teaches writing at Trinity College, and she's the author of The Essays Only You Can Write The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Un estricto profesor de internado debe cuidar a los estudiantes que se quedan allí durante las fiestas, como castigo por no "ayudar" al hijo de un acaudalado donante. El nuevo largometraje de Alexander Payne ("Entre copas", "Los descendientes") llega precedido de buenas críticas, especialmente a las actuaciones de Paul Giamatti y Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Ya disponible en salas de cine.
Actor Sterling K. Brown co-stars in the new film American Fiction. We'll talk about his role in that, as well as playing O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden. Also, we'll hear from Paul Giamatti. He just won a Golden Globe for his role in The Holdovers, as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school. The Holdovers is the second collaboration between Giamatti and director Alexander Payne. The first was the surprise hit movie Sideways.
Actor Sterling K. Brown co-stars in the new film American Fiction. We'll talk about his role in that, as well as playing O.J. Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden. Also, we'll hear from Paul Giamatti. He just won a Golden Globe for his role in The Holdovers, as a pompous and disliked teacher at a boys boarding school. The Holdovers is the second collaboration between Giamatti and director Alexander Payne. The first was the surprise hit movie Sideways.
Hosts Kenny and Mike discuss and spot faith reflected in Alxander Payne's and Paul Giamatti's latest collaboration (Sideways). Set in a northeastern boarding school in 1970, the film portrays a dishovled and grumpy classics teacher Paul Hunham (Giamatti) at Barton Academny who is assigned the unpopular duty of supervising the boys who are heldover the Christmas break at the school. Da Vine Joy Randolph (Mary Lamb) and Dominic Sessa (Angus Tully) join Giamatti in delivering strong, memorable performances worthy Academy Award and Oscar consideration. Faith Spotted: As there was no rooms for Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, for Paul and Angus, there is no room for them in the lives of family nor friends. Paul is a Christ Figure in his sacrificial act for Angus. The need to address and work through pain, loss and anger through grief, and the consequenses of letting those feelings linger, grow, and shape an individual. The nature of grace that community of broken persons can restore hope and wholeness through their care and love for one another.
Giamatti says his latest movie, filmed at various prep schools in Massachusetts and directed by Alexander Payne, triggered memories of the time he spent as a day student at a private school. He spoke with Sam Briger about his reunion with Payne after 20 years, Billions, and what he loves about acting.
Giamatti says his latest movie, filmed at various prep schools in Massachusetts and directed by Alexander Payne, triggered memories of the time he spent as a day student at a private school. He spoke with Sam Briger about his reunion with Payne after 20 years, Billions, and what he loves about acting.
What Is This Episode - Top of Show . THE 2024 GOLDEN GLOBES RECAP AND REACTION SHOW: Red Carpet Should've Been Pink - 2:04 Jo Koy Was….Oof - 3:51 Da'Vine Joy Randolph is Cemented as Front Runner - 10:22 “It's Iron Man's Time” - 13:43 Big Beef Night/The Show Itself Was Disastrous - 16:19 Ray Romano and Kerri Russell May Have Stolen the Show - 20:27 Succession's Big Night, Part 1 - 21:55 Anatomy of a Fall Beat Oppy, Others - 22:55 Jeremy Allen White had a Hair-Off w/ George Lopez - 26:33 Ricky Gervais Wins the First Stand Up Award - 28:00 . Succession's Big Night, Part 2 - 32:37 The Boy and The Heron Makes Animated Feature a Race - 33:55 Christopher Nolan Coronation Incoming - 35:10 Emma Stone Had the Crowd in Her Hand - 37:28 Cillian Wins, Bradley May Be Dead - 39:35 The Musical Categories Feel Chalky - 41:37 What to Make of the New BO Achievement Award - 44:56 The Bear and Succession's Big Night, Part 3 - 51:26 . Giamatti! - 54:13 Poor Things Upsets Barbie (to Everybody but Mike1) - 57:17 Lilly Gladstone is Excellence Personified - 58:48 Oppenheimer Wins the Big One - 1:01:13 . . Your Homework/LEAVE US 5 STARS! - 1:06:04 Words of Wisdom/What's Coming Next - 1:07:04
Steven and Ian have not recorded an episode in three weeks. Can you believe it? So there was a lot to talk about in the latest installment of Indiecast, starting with what the guys did over the holiday break. Ian won a ton of money playing fantasy football and Steven watched Paul Giamatti go full-Giamatti in The Holdovers (5:13). Once they were caught up with holiday talk, the guys paid tribute to Best Buy no longer selling CDs, finally, starting this year. They also did a "Bad Discourse Lightning Round" for all the bad discourse they missed online during the break. Topics include shoegaze music, The Smiths, and the possible wokeness of Green Day. Trust us — the discourse is very, very bad! (13:03)After that, they get into the business of soothsaying as they lay out their predictions for 2024 (34:08). While the guys kept their prognostications secret from each other, there ended up being some crossover as they talked about potential new albums from Haim and Vampire Weekend dominating the year, the possibility that [CANCELED BAND X] might make a comeback, and whether that long-delayed Sky Ferreira record will finally see the light of day this year. (Spoiler alert: Don't get your hopes up.)New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 170 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at indiecastmailbag@gmail.com, and make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
PopaHALLics #115 "Poppanew!"Happy New Year! We kick off 2024 with a chat about Paul Giamatti's Oscar-buzz performance in "The Holdovers," the discomfort of "Saltburn," Stephen King's return to a favorite character—and more!Streaming:"The Holdovers," theaters and rental. In this drama, Giamatti plays a much-disliked history professor at a New England boarding school forced to oversee a group of boys with nowhere else to go for the holidays."Saltburn," Prime. A university student's obsession with a rich classmate turns into a series of horrifying events when he's invited to the family castle. Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, and Alison Oliver star."American Symphony," Netflix. In this intimate documentary, musician Jon Batiste sets out to write a symphony as his partner, author Suleika Jaouad, struggles with the return of her cancer."Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret," Hulu, Sling, other channels. In this adaptation of Judy Blume's beloved novel, an 11-year-old girl (Abby Ryder Fortson) navigates new friends, feelings, and adolescence after her family moves to the suburbs. With Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates. "Blue-Eye Samurai," Netflix. In this French-American adult animated series, a half-Japanese/half white swordswoman seeks vengeance on four white men for their wrongs to her mother. Gorgeous visuals, violence, and sex.Books:"Holly," by Stephen King. Holly Gibney is one of King's more memorable recurring characters—a vulnerable, insecure young woman overcoming a difficult upbringing to become a private detective. Here she investigates a series of disappearances caused by an unlikely pair of serial killers.Music:Popahallics #115 Playlist features songs such as "Le Freak," "We Are Family," "Like a Virgin" and "Let's Dance" written, composed and/or produced by guitarist Nile Rodgers. If you'd like to see Nile in action, this NPR Tiny Desk Concert is great.
"The Holdovers" had its world premiere at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, where it received universal acclaim, with many claiming it to be Alexander Payne's best film since "Sideways." The film reunites him with that 2004 film's star Paul Giamatti in a role that has earned him Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor, while his co-star Da'Vine Joy Randolph has received the same nominations with both winning prizes from the National Board Of Review. The film also introduces the world to Dominic Sessa in his first film role, for which he's won a few breakout prizes this awards season and is nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Breakthrough Performance. Giamatti and the film's editor, Kevin Tent, were kind enough to spend time talking with me while Joy Randolph and Sessa spoke with Daniel Howat. Please be sure to listen to the interviews below and check out the film, which is now streaming on Peacock and is up for your consideration in all eligible categories at the 96th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/nextbestpicturepodcast Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What Is This Episode - Top of Show . GOLDEN GLOBES/OSCARS GAMBLING PREVIEW: Explaining Betting Odds - 2:04 . BEST PICTURE: Delusional Confidence in Barbie - 3:24 American Fiction Is a Mystery - 16:13 If You HAD to Bet $100 Right Now… - 20:37 Globes BP Drama: Oppy a Shockingly High Fave - 21:32 A Quick Case for Maestro - 30:02 GG BP C/M Lets You Gamble on Your Gamble - 32:00 . BEST DIRECTOR - A SAFE BET? - 43:02 . SUPPORTING ACTRESS: The Oscars Odds - 50:52 How Much of a Threat is Emily Blunt? - 54:50 Randolph a Sneaky Nolan-esque Heavy Favorite - 56:56 Beware the BIG Awards Season Upset - 1:00:08 If You HAD to Bet $100… - 1:02:29 . SUPPORTING ACTOR: The Oscars Odds - 1:03:48 RDJ in a Close One? - 1:08:30 Betting $100 on the Globes… - 1:12:28 . LEAD ACTRESS: Oscars/Globe Drama Odds - 1:14:40 Gladstone vs Stone vs Margot - 1:17:35 . LEAD ACTOR: Odds - 1:27:50 Murphy, and Jeffrey, and Giamatti, and Cooper, and… - 1:32:10 Dave is All In on Bradley - 1:38:09 . . Dave's Work/Your Homework/LEAVE US 5 STARS! - 1:45:04 Words of Wisdom/What's Coming Next - 1:47:20
If you see one movie between now and Christmas Day, make it The Holdovers! We share our love for director Alexander Payne in this episode before snuggling in for a very cozy comedy starring Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa. Set in December of 1970, Giamatti plays a curmudgeonly teacher at a boarding school in New England. He is tasked with looking after the students who have to remain on campus for the holiday break for various reasons. Giamatti is a shoo-in for at least a Best Actor nomination in a hilarious role reminiscent of his great role in Sideways (2004). See this Christmas movie! With the whole family! Before Christmas Day if you can!
Director: Alexander Payne Writers: David Hemingson Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph Runtime: 2 Hour 13 Minutes Synopsis: Paul Giamatti stars in Alexander Payne's latest about the bond that forms between a strict professor and a belligerent student he's stuck supervising over the winter holiday at an elite boarding school. Barton men don't lie. This is just one of the many rules Professor Hunham (Paul Giamatti) takes much too seriously as he hands out poor grades at an elite boarding school in 1971. As he dismisses the politics that come along with educating the children of people in high places, he's punished by the headmaster who gives him a most undesirable assignment for the winter break: to stay at the school and supervise the students who are unable to go home. Hunham resolves to have the students suffer with him, forcing them to start studying next semester's curriculum ahead of time. Among them, 15-year-old Angus (Dominic Sessa), bright but belligerent, makes a ruckus. Teacher and student become foes, antagonizing one another and tiring themselves out, as Mary (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), the school cafeteria manager, observes from the sidelines, herself alone after recently losing her son in the Vietnam War. As the petulant pair succumb to the depressing truth that they've got little else but each other this holiday season, Professor Hunham starts to soften up and they begin to see themselves in one another. Giamatti gives a career-high performance as the risible teacher who delights in doling out punishment, while newcomer Sessa makes an immediate name for himself, revealing layers of complexity to his character's rebellious nature. With The Holdovers, director Alexander Payne (Downsizing, TIFF '17) makes a delicate point about how a first impression never tells the whole truth and shows that the pains and tragedies that feel specific to us actually make us a lot more alike than unalike. The Holdovers is one of those fun, throwback films that manages to remind us of one of those Christmas films from the 80's (set in the 70's) but still has more modern sensibilities. On the surface, it would look like your typical "Teacher stuck with a rebellious teenage and they bond and learn more about each other as their misadventures go on" but there's a lot more to The Holdovers. This is really a film about the masks people wear to prevent people from getting too close. The way that people sometimes retreat into their own heads in order to not confront those things that really trouble and scare them. The three main actors/actresses of The Holdovers also form a really great ensemble that plays extremely well off of each other. This is an example of the classic "Don't judge a book by its cover". None of the characters behave how you would think after first meeting them and that also adds to how enjoyable this film is. Paul Giamatti continues to show how he is such a versatile actor who can take on any challenge presented to him. Initially he comes off as just your stereotypical hardass of a teacher that believes in following the rules over everything but as the film goes on you start seeing there's much more to who he is and why he is the way he is. Dominic Sessa plays the spoiled, asshole kid to perfection but also the audience realizes fairly quickly there's a lot more to what is behind his behavior. It's not revealed until much later in the film and when it does, it's absolutely heartbreaking. The true glue that brings this film together is Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Lesser films would have made Mary's character an afterthought and not given her a solid arc. Instead, The Holdovers recognizes her importance to bridging the gap between Hunham and Agnus but also allows her to go on her own journey with grief and loss. The Holdovers is an enjoyable surprise that will definitely hit the right emotional buttons for the holidays. Listen as Kriss and the crew talk about The Holdovers.
Director: Alexander Payne Writers: David Hemingson Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da'Vine Joy Randolph Runtime: 2 Hour 13 Minutes Synopsis: Paul Giamatti stars in Alexander Payne's latest about the bond that forms between a strict professor and a belligerent student he's stuck supervising over the winter holiday at an elite boarding school. Barton men don't lie. This is just one of the many rules Professor Hunham (Paul Giamatti) takes much too seriously as he hands out poor grades at an elite boarding school in 1971. As he dismisses the politics that come along with educating the children of people in high places, he's punished by the headmaster who gives him a most undesirable assignment for the winter break: to stay at the school and supervise the students who are unable to go home. Hunham resolves to have the students suffer with him, forcing them to start studying next semester's curriculum ahead of time. Among them, 15-year-old Angus (Dominic Sessa), bright but belligerent, makes a ruckus. Teacher and student become foes, antagonizing one another and tiring themselves out, as Mary (Da'Vine Joy Randolph), the school cafeteria manager, observes from the sidelines, herself alone after recently losing her son in the Vietnam War. As the petulant pair succumb to the depressing truth that they've got little else but each other this holiday season, Professor Hunham starts to soften up and they begin to see themselves in one another. Giamatti gives a career-high performance as the risible teacher who delights in doling out punishment, while newcomer Sessa makes an immediate name for himself, revealing layers of complexity to his character's rebellious nature. With The Holdovers, director Alexander Payne (Downsizing, TIFF '17) makes a delicate point about how a first impression never tells the whole truth and shows that the pains and tragedies that feel specific to us actually make us a lot more alike than unalike. The Holdovers is one of those fun, throwback films that manages to remind us of one of those Christmas films from the 80's (set in the 70's) but still has more modern sensibilities. On the surface, it would look like your typical "Teacher stuck with a rebellious teenage and they bond and learn more about each other as their misadventures go on" but there's a lot more to The Holdovers. This is really a film about the masks people wear to prevent people from getting too close. The way that people sometimes retreat into their own heads in order to not confront those things that really trouble and scare them. The three main actors/actresses of The Holdovers also form a really great ensemble that plays extremely well off of each other. This is an example of the classic "Don't judge a book by its cover". None of the characters behave how you would think after first meeting them and that also adds to how enjoyable this film is. Paul Giamatti continues to show how he is such a versatile actor who can take on any challenge presented to him. Initially he comes off as just your stereotypical hardass of a teacher that believes in following the rules over everything but as the film goes on you start seeing there's much more to who he is and why he is the way he is. Dominic Sessa plays the spoiled, asshole kid to perfection but also the audience realizes fairly quickly there's a lot more to what is behind his behavior. It's not revealed until much later in the film and when it does, it's absolutely heartbreaking. The true glue that brings this film together is Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Lesser films would have made Mary's character an afterthought and not given her a solid arc. Instead, The Holdovers recognizes her importance to bridging the gap between Hunham and Agnus but also allows her to go on her own journey with grief and loss. The Holdovers is an enjoyable surprise that will definitely hit the right emotional buttons for the holidays. Listen as Kriss and the crew talk about The Holdovers.
Merry Christmas, you philistines: Alexander Payne's THE HOLDOVERS charmed the socks off us. What are Giamatti's Oscar chances? How the hell was this shot on digital? Plus: a number of tangents ranging from Michael Mann to Jason Schwartzman.
Paul Giamatti joins In the Envelope: The Actor's podcast to discuss his Oscar buzz-y role in "The Holdovers," reuniting with director Alexander Payne, and how he's changed as a performer over the years. We also get to the bottom of why, exactly, the 1989 slasher "I, Madman" is listed as Giamatti's debut credit on Wikipedia. --- Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage's podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today's most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Vinnie Mancuso, senior editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ Follow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media: - https://www.facebook.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/backstage - https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope - https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast Looking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe Browse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e Check out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0 Backstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5 Special thanks to... - Host: Vinnie Mancuso - Producer: Jamie Muffett - Social media: Karen Jenkins - Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins - Additional support: Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Oriella St. Louis
Writer/director Alexander Payne joins the show to discuss his new movie “The Holdovers,” starring Paul Giamatti. He dives into some early moments of his career, reuniting with Giamatti nearly 20 years after “Sideways,” and more. Stick around after the interview for our review of the film, and we finally catch up on some movies and TV we've missed throughout the year. ReelBlend PremiumSign up for a bi-weekly newsletter from Sean, and ad-free episodes at bit.ly/reelblendpremium.ReelBlend on YouTubeBe sure to subscribe to ReelBlend on YouTube (YouTube.com/ReelBlendPodcast) for full episodes of the show in video form.Follow The ShowReelBlend - @ReelBlendSean - @Sean_OConnellJake - @JakesTakesKevin - @KevinMcCarthyTVGabe - @gabeKovacsTimestamps (approx. only)00:00 - Intro 11:41 - Interview | Alexander Payne40:33 - Review | ‘The Holdovers'51:44 - Review | David Fincher's ‘The Killer'1:06:25 - OutroSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reelblend/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
With the holidays rapidly approaching, films related to Thanksgiving and Christmas can an offer a touch of nostalgia while telling an emotional story. Think "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "A Christmas Story." This year, directory Alexander Payne ("Election," "Sideways," "Nebraska") brings us "The Holdovers" starring Paul Giamatti as teacher Paul Hunham, Dominic Sessa as student Angus Tully and Da'Vine Joy Randolph as school cook Mary Lamb. The story centers on students that can't go home for Christmas break and a teacher that is forced to chaperone the group. Co-host Bruce Miller gives his thoughts on the film, and we have interview clips with Payne, Randolph, Sessa, writer/producer David Hemingson and producer Mark Johnson. Miller also shares his thoughts on the Netflix film "Nyad," starring Annette Bening as endurance swimmer Diana Nyad and Jodie Foster as her coach, Bonnie Stoll. It tells the story of Nyad's swim through shark-infested waters between Havana, Cuba and Key West, Florida. The film is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. The pair co-directed the Oscar-winning documentary "Free Solo." Where to watch and more coverage "The Holdovers" in theaters Nov. 10 "Nyad" on Netflix Contact us! We want to hear from you! Email questions to podcasts@lee.net and we'll answer your question on a future episode! About the show Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is now the editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Headliner and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Holiday Films for Families Streamed and Screamed podcast about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises Terry Lipshetz: Welcome, everyone, to another episode of Streamed and Screened an entertainment podcast about movies and TV from Lee Enterprises. I'm Terry Lipshetz, a senior producer at Lee and co-host of the program with Bruce Miller, editor of the Sioux City Journal and a longtime entertainment reporter. Bruce Miller: I'm a holdover. Terry Lipshetz: You're a holdover. You've been here forever. You are a holdover. Bruce Miller: I am. I remember when Alexander Payne wasn't making movies. How's that for a connection? But, yeah, we are getting into Thanksgiving season. So this means that you're going to get films that maybe the whole family would go to. Because, come on, what else is there to do over Thanksgiving holiday? Eat and go to the movies, right? Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. Bruce Miller: And so you're going to start seeing some of those ones that are a little more like Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Back in the day, that was a big kind of holiday. Let's go see it because it's entertaining, and that's what we'll be getting now. I think you'll be seeing some of those before the Christmas rush and then the Oscar run, so look for the fun ones. And one that I really loved was the Holdovers. That's the newest Alexander Payne film. It's set in 1970, and it's set at a private boys' school in the East Coast. And, apparently all kids didn't go home. Some had a reason. Their parents were off on a ski trip and they didn't want to take the kid home or they didn't have the ability to get them home or whatever. And so those kids were called the Holdovers. They stayed at school, and then as a result, they had to put up with whoever they threw in their face. There was usually a teacher who got punished to be with those kids because who wants to be at home during the holidays? Nobody. Terry Lipshetz: Nobody. Bruce Miller: So, the one who gets stuck, even though he did it the year before, is played by Paul Giamatti, and he plays an ancient history teacher that nobody likes. They just hate him. He gives them all F's. He thinks that they're lazy and they don't really live up to their expectations. And this is 1970. Remind you. And so the Kids that are left back think, oh, God, this is going to be just terrible. And he plans classes for them, exercise, situations for them. And then they have all the bad food that's left over, and the cook is there, and she is going to keep him occupied over the holidays when he isn't. So it's like the worst situation you could think of. And then a group of them gets the opportunity to go on a ski trip. Except one student, he's stuck at the school with the bad teacher and the cook. And so the three of them have what they call their holiday experience. Terry Lipshetz: Sounds almost like my college. I went to a smaller private university in New Jersey. so you couldn't stay over during the winter break. They closed the dorms. They basically kick you out unless you were basically stuck there because you were, let's say, a foreign exchange. Bruce Miller: Foreign students. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah, that was it. That was it. They were the holdovers, and they got to stay in the dorms through the holidays. But that was it. Bruce Miller: I never was a holdover. God, it was, like, icy as hell. And I would still force somebody to come and pick me up because I thought, the last thing I want to do is be stuck here. So I was good. I got out. But I can imagine it would be dreadful because you see this? And this was during my time. It's set during the. That's about my period. And you go, oh, my God. They have captured so many things that are so specific. They have a pinball machine. And, the young man who is stuck back wants to play the pinball machine. Now, what they did was they put their order, their dime, whatever it cost, on the top of the pinball machine. And then that meant they were next. And the kid gets in a big fight with this guy who says, no, you're not next. My friend is next. And you think, oh, that is. I remember that. Who would have thought that that would be a part of it? But they've done a great job of capturing all those little things, even down to the clothes. And Alexander Payne said that when he was casting, he was particularly looking for young actors who had the right haircuts because he didn't want them to look like they were contemporary. They needed those 70s haircuts. And they do have those 70s haircuts. Terry Lipshetz: Kind of the moppy. Bruce Miller: Yeah, it's not quite mullet yet, because that wasn't in style. Terry Lipshetz: That's more 80s. Bruce Miller: Yeah. This was just kind of a head of hair that's post-Vietnam, where you just wanted to grow your hair out in those days. Can I tell you? I had hair that was down to the back of my shoulders. I had long, long hair because I didn't want to cut it. And my dad would always make a huge stink about that hair. He says, when are you going to cut this hair? And so I pull my hair back and hide it in the collar of my shirt. And every night at dinner, he would pull the hair out and say, you got to cut this. That kind of sentiment. That hair was a big issue for people back in those days. Terry Lipshetz: It was, yeah. I've seen photos of my parents back in the. It was an interesting time with hairstyles. Now, in 1970, that would have made me, let's see, about negative five years old. So I wasn't present at that time. Bruce Miller: You were not breaking any of those rules? Terry Lipshetz: No, I was not. Bruce Miller: But I was edging into the college years. It was a different world, a much different world. And you notice that, too, how social media and the Internet and all that has changed so much here. The kids have to look things up. And do they want to look things up? No, they do not. I think that the attitudes are still the same. You still press up against authority. But it's fascinating to see how the friendships develop. And I don't know that I would ever have been friends with a teacher of mine, but when you're forced to do it, you become a little closer. Adversity breeds friendship. Maybe that's the moral of the story. Yeah. Terry Lipshetz: and it's diverse, too. You've got different people of different eras. Bruce Miller: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, she plays the head cook at the thing. And her son, you find out early on, her son went to school there. She agreed to be the cook at the school so that her son would be able to get a good education, which is what she was hoping for. And when the movie begins, you learn very quickly that her son has died. And so she's dealing with grief over the holidays. The young man is upset because his parents aren't taking him home. And the teacher is, not liked, as they openly. Nobody likes you, so why should we? So they all have a reason to fight for something. Terry Lipshetz: But ultimately, the odd couple comes together. I can only presume. Bruce Miller: I enjoyed it so much. It has been kind of testing the market throughout. Okay. And so it has had pre screenings or previews or whatever before it actually opens this week. So you can see the audience. It kind of had a little taste of what it was all about, how they react. And I think the reaction is good. It's heartfelt. And it reminded me a lot of Green book. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: Where kind of unlikely people are thrust together and how they build a friendship out of that. You remember that with, the driver and the musician. And the musician couldn't go in certain restaurants. He wasn't allowed in certain hotels. So there was definitely a different time. And you see that same reflection here in the holdovers. Terry Lipshetz: Interesting. So you mentioned at the top of this podcast, planes, trains, and automobiles, which is to me, one of my favorite movies of all time. And we did a whole episode on John Hughes movies to begin with quite a ways back. But that one in particular is one that it's almost like a tradition in the family. Got to throw planes, trains, and automobiles on. And it's in some ways because there's not a whole lot of Thanksgiving specific movies tend to get Christmas movies, not necessarily Thanksgiving, but it was that kind of story where Steve Martin's character, John Candy's character, are two very different people, but they're put in a very strange circumstance together, and they kind of come together. It almost feels like this movie takes some of that as well. Bruce Miller: Very much so. The other thing that's interesting is that those were people who wanted to get home, right. And here's ones who can't. There isn't a home, so they have to create a home, and they bring a tree, they do presents. It's very, touching how they kind of make a family, even though there isn't a family. All three of the actors are potential Oscar nominees. That's why. Terry Lipshetz: Wow. Do you see this becoming like a traditional holiday classic? The one that we pop on Christmas. Bruce Miller: Story, playing Dominic Sessa, who plays, the young man, has never acted in films before. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: Found him at a school, and we're looking for somebody who kind of fit. Again, the hair was a big thing fit the identity that they were looking for. And they were blown away by how good he was at kind of capturing that attitude that's kind of there. And, you see it. He is easily the glue that holds this together and a really good young actor. I think someday we'll look back and we'll say that was his first film and look at how good he was. Terry Lipshetz: This film is directed by Alexander Payne, and he's, of course, known for doing a lot of kind of quirky movies like Nebraska. Bruce Miller: Yeah. Do you remember? Election was kind of the one that put him on the map, with Reese Witherspoon as that kind of dreadful girl who wanted to be student body know. She was determined. And the advisor to the student council, played by Matthew Roderick, did not want her to win and did whatever he could to try and derail her campaign by putting another student in her way. Chris Klein played that role. He shot it all in Omaha, which is where he's from. And it was very similar to this, where he went looking for real people to play these parts and look what happened to their careers. Reese Witherspoon, she won an Oscar. And Chris Klein had a long career. Look at American Pie. I mean, he has some pretty good credits behind. She wasn't necessarily, but the other ones that fill in the film. And if you go back and look at election, you'll see actor, young actors in that that have had lots of work. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: It was supposed to be a two hander between Reese Witherspoon and, Matthew Broderick. And some of those other ones are making a real big splash in that first film. So I wouldn't doubt that we'll see the same thing happen with this one. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. And even like a movie like Sideways, there's another one where. And he did it with Paul Giamatti, and that was Paul Giamatti. He's done so many movies and he's always so good in what he does, but it almost took until sideways to really get him out there. Bruce Miller: He was a great character actor who had bit parts or small parts in films and then suddenly blew up. And he was in John Adams and he was in, sideways. And. Yeah, now he's kind of your go to. If you want one of those kind of erudite people that are in your film, we'll call Paul. Terry Lipshetz: I know you weren't able to get any interviews with this film, but through the magic of you and the promotion, I happen to have know just out of the box right here. So we're going to go now to, Alexander Payne, the director of the film. Alexander Payne: Christmas break is upon us. And every year there's a number of boys with nowhere to know. The kids from foreign countries and the ones with divorced parents and stuff like that. And this year there's a boy, he's a junior and kind, of a troublemaker, kind of troubled. Damaged and troubled, but a smart kid underneath. And, his mother calls him last minute to say she's widowed, has been widowed. She has just remarried and they want to use this Christmas vacation as their honeymoon. You understand, don't you, darling? Stanley's been working so hard. The teacher selected this year to stay behind with the boys is a very disliked, curmudgeonly, ancient history teacher, Paul Giamatti. Through a kind of Deus ex machina, script, device, all the other boys find somewhere else to go at some point. And it's down to just this teacher played by Paul Giamatti and this boy and the head cook at the school. She's a single mom, and her, son attended this very same school on a charity scholarship. But did not have the wherewithal to go to college and has just been killed in Vietnam. So this movie is about the adventures of these three kind of shipwrecked people during a very snowy two weeks in Massachusetts in 1970. I've been an admirer of school, movies, loneliness of the long distance Runner and if and Peter Weir's movie. And I had seen a companion of those films, a somewhat underknown French film by a great director, but, from 1935 or 36 called Merloose by Marcel Panol. And it had that same basic premise. I saw that ten or twelve years ago and it never left me. I thought, you know, that's a pretty good premise for a film. But I personally didn't have the wherewithal to actually, I didn't have the life experience of a private school and so forth. I'm from Omaha. Nor did I have really the discipline to go research it. But a pilot came my way, set in a prep school, and it was a very fine pilot. And I called up the writer and said, thank you for sending me this wonderful script. I don't want to read it. Would you consider taking on an idea of mine? And so it was David Hemingson. That's how David Hemingson, the fine screenwriter, came into my life. So, typically I've written my own scripts and certainly I was involved in rewriting this one and conceiving it. But David Hemingson really, did an outstanding job writing it. That's what attracted me to it. It sounds hyperbolic and I'm sure it is, but I just think Paul Giamatti is the greatest actor. There's nothing he can't do. From the moment I first met him when he auditioned for sideways for me going on 20 years ago, I thought, this guy can make even bad dialogue work and he can, no matter what the dialogue. I had him in Omaha, for a public interview, and I said, you know, Paul Giamani, you can really make bad dialogue work. I'll bet you could even read the phone book. Like they say, read the phone book and make it compelling. And he laughed. And I leaned over and I pulled out the Omaha phone book and I handed it to him. I said, would you please just open up to a page? He started reading it and brought the house down. That's why I like Paul Giamatti. And he's just a lovely guy, brilliant guy, most well-read human I know and, a delight to work with. Terry Lipshetz: Up next, let's hear from Da'Vine Joy Randolph about her role. In this film. Da'Vine Joy Randolph: It's wonderful working with Paul Giamatti. He has such character as a human being, but also with what he brings to the table. And, he's so great because, know, when you work with actors, those who you really revere, for being so talented, can be very serious sometimes and stuffy. And, what is so amazing, and I think speaks even more to his talent is that he's able to snap in and out of the character. It's very seamless. But I love right before they say action, I'll peek a look, and you'll see him just, like, morph and fall into place into his character. Dominic is quite special, for having never done it before. I would say what's more impressive, even outside of his talent, which is quite natural and just very present, and non-stereotypical, I don't know if I could have done it to play this hurt, damaged teenager. Right. And it not just be this one dimensional screaming kid every 5 seconds. He's really found, the nuances, to all of it. But I would say what I'm the most impressed with is the human being that he is. He's so kind and gentle and, very intelligent. And there's an old soul about him where it feels as if he's been here before. You can tell there's a real desire to learn this industry and how things work, and he's very quick. I remember in the very beginning when we were just doing table reads, and we still had at least two, if not three weeks before filming, he was already off book. I was not off book, so I was very impressed. We're just seeing two, three individuals, which I wonder, if they weren't, under these circumstances, if they would have had the opportunity to really get to know one another and to be an unpredicted vessel of support for one another. And I think what's beautiful about that is, in this movie, in a way, it transcends ageism, racism, genDer, and that these three individuals, due to the loss and pain that they have, it's like sometimes when you've hit rock bottom, you're open to anything to seek relief wherever you can. Terry Lipshetz: We also have another star from the film, Dominic Cessa, talking about what turned into his first major film appearance. Dominic Sessa: I went in for my first audition, and, I was pretty relaxed because I wasn't expecting much out of it. And they called me back later that day, and I did some more reading. And, eventually Alexander came to my school to come meet me and audition, with him. And yeah, for the next two months it was a lot of just touch, and go email, Zoom calls and all that stuff. And by the time I had my last audition, I didn't know it was my last audition. I thought it was going to know do that two weeks later for the next one. But we sat there and it was me, Paul and Alexander on a Zoom call. And we just read the whole script through. And Paul would read the parts, know, in a scene where I was in, but he wasn't in. I would read parts for him in other scenes and by the end I got the role that day. So, yeah, it was really surreal and exciting and didn't really know what to think or what to expect. But, it was nice. The biggest challenge for me, working on a film for the first time would be, the turnaround on notes, personally, because I've done a lot of live theater before. It's all I've done before is the shows at my school. And we have after school, like two, three hour rehearsals. And you receive your notes at the end and you have your journal and you can go back to your room and internalize them and think about them for the next rehearsal or the show or whatever's coming. But in this, it's really a matter of coming in, knowing your lines and not really knowing. Maybe having an idea of how the scene may pan out, but not having the clarity that you might have in a theater setting. So, yeah, I mean, that was the hard, that's the hardest part for me, really doing this the first time doing something, receiving a note and then okay, rolling, go. So, yeah, for me, but I think I've adjusted pretty well to it. And obviously I have a lot of people around me who have been helping me prepare for that sort of thing. Being in a film with Alexander and working on one of his movies, it's incredible working with him personally. Having, the director who's sitting right there at the camera and sitting right next to you and comes up to you after every take and is in your ear. You can feel his presence and it's comforting in that sense. But I think. I don't know, outside of that, he just attracts a lot of professionalism to his movies and his work. I think, just him being a part of it. Everyone around him, sort of is extra professional and is extra hard at work and is really on top of it and more so excited about working on it because of the type of person he is. My character, Angus Tully, say, definitely very damaged kid. He's been through a lot. Yeah. Being at a boarding school, I can understand, how heartbreaking that would be to be ready for break and then have your own parents tell you that you can't come home for Christmas. I feel like, for him, he's got a lot of these, things in the past that have happened to him and, these experiences, obviously, with his father and his mother and his mother's boyfriend. And it's not explicitly said what goes on. But you can sort of understand that there's a broken family dynamic there that's going on behind the scenes for him. And yeah, I think that really comes out with his character and his daringness to say some of the things he says and to pull off some of the things he tries to pull off. But at the same time charming and innocent. And it's one of those people you love to hate because you love them. Terry Lipshetz: Up next, we have writer producer David Hemingson. David Hemingson: Alexander read a pilot that I wrote about four years ago that, was set in a prep school in 1980. And he kind of called me up out of the blue and having read it and was like, I love this pilot. And I was like, incredibly flattered because he's like a personal hero of mine, he's a brilliant director. So I was like, blown away. And then he said, but I don't really do TV. But I have this feature I want to do that's set in that world in 1970. I said, okay, sure. And I said, what is he? Well, basically I really want to do this sort of optically challenged, kind of odiferous professor, that gets stuck, at a prep school, over Christmas break, 1970 to 71, with a group of students, one of whom has sort of been stranded by his family, most definitely. And this relationship kind of evolves over the course of the movie. And so that was sort of. The genesis of the whole thing. He's a brilliant, brilliant director. And I kind of feel like I went to film school on Alexander's back in that he would make these references. He'd, want something kind of tonally or visually or he'd kind of want a narrative moment that as opposed to try to unpack it verbally, he'd just be like, John Garfield. All right, Michael Curtis pointed overturn 1950, midpoint. Forward click. Like what? Hello? And I'd have to figure out, oh, okay. He wants sort of tonally, this kind of thing. He wants to be able to, evoke certain moods, and I think for him, it's got to be the organic evolution of the characters over the course of the narrative. And so I think the reason he doesn't get specific in terms of distinct turns he wants is because he wants me to find it and then for him to reflect upon it, I mean, that's been our working relationship, and I hope to God it continues for many, many decades to come, because I would kill to work with him again. I think he's a brilliant guy. We're so blessed. I mean, Alexander can cast. I mean, he topped the bottom. The actors in this show are amazing. I love my holders. I love all those kids. Those kids are all amazing, and funny and genuine and real. I think reality is sort of one of the hallmarks of an. You know, it just feels real, and it's heightened. And he takes you on a journey, and there's a fun narrative. I mean, you have a good time. And I think that's one of his imperatives. Like, he wants people to be entertained, but he wants people to be entertained by the human comedy, by the reality of it, by the landscape of people's souls. Like, he wants you to take that journey. And that's kind of what we do. In this movie, I think. Terry Lipshetz: And now let's hear from producer Mark Johnson. Mark Johnson: I think it was very much a story about family. It's a very clever script. It's deceptive. It's deceptive. And then it's about much more than you would think at first. And it's also extremely funny. And for me, as a, time Alexander Payne Fan, I think it is arguably his most emotional movie to take what he does with his characters, sort of, the uniqueness of his characters and to put them in this situation, it was an undeniable script. Paul Giamatti is one of those wonderful actors, is really a chameleon. And he can play any number of people. So we've seen him a bunch of movies and television shows, but I don't know that I've ever seen Paul Giamatti play, the same character twice. And so he is somebody who can both put you off and yet bring you in at the same time. Dominic Cessa, who plays Angus. This is his first movie. He had been a drama student or in school, in boy school, but, didn't have an agent, didn't have a manager. We had this wonderful casting director, Susan Shopmaker, who decided to go out and find a discovery. And one of the smart places she went was the private boys school's drama department and say, all right, who do you have? Who do you offer up? And that's how Dominic came in. He didn't come in through any orthodox means. It was really from out of nowhere. And I don't know what the number is. She probably saw 600, 700 boys for this part. And Dominic, early on, we said, well, wait a minute. This is somebody to pay attention to. And Alexander put him through the paces. He had him, sort of try out and test a number of times. And finally he tested with Paul, Giamatti. And I think Alexander, Paul, all the rest of us said, no, this is the guy. I think Dominic's a good choice to play this part because he has no tricks. He's a very honest actor. He's playing it as honestly as he can. And consequently, he's completely believable. I never, in looking at the finished film and quite frankly, in all the dailies, I don't see any false moments. I don't see him at some point pretending to be something. He always seems to be that divine. Mark Johnson: Joy Randolph is an actress who's been around for a while. That makes it sound like she's been doing it for years. She's just somebody who is doing features and television right now at, quite a clip. And the interesting thing is she normally plays a comedic character. And not that she's very funny in the holdovers, but I wouldn't describe her character as Mary, lamb, as somebody who's comedic. She actually has quite a, quite amount of sorrow in her. And, is a mother who's gone through a real tragedy. We knew she had the acting chops not just because she'd gone to the Yale School of drama. But as soon as we tested her, it was clear that she knew how to play this character. And, it was great to watch her because as an actress, she discovered who Mary Lamb was. She started at one place and built the character. And you could see her do it. And she ended up with an accent that was quite original to divine, but also quite true to where her character came from. Terry Lipshetz: All right, Bruce. So we had an. Bruce Miller: You know, I got a chance to talk to Alexander Payne and David Hemingson and also some of the, behind the scenes people about this. It's based sort of, on the writer's life, sort of. It was not written by Alexander Payne, just directed by him. And he kind of understood the sensibility of this, but there is a tie. And if you look at this on a shelf, there is a statue that was also in sideways. And so it's one of those little spoiler things. If you look, it's on a shelf in, I believe it's Paul Giamatti's office. And you'll also remember that it was in sideways if you look very carefully. They had one hell of a time trying to find enough blazers that were from the 70s for all the boys in the film. Terry Lipshetz: Double knit only goes so far. Bruce Miller: A big challenge. Yeah, they have a big challenge. And so they look the right way. Yeah. So for them, a lot of them have worked with Alexander Payne for a number of films, and they kind of know his shorthand and what he's looking for, so they can anticipate what a potential problem might be or what might be looming. Wow. Terry Lipshetz: Good stuff. So, yeah, I'm looking forward to this. It wasn't really on my radar until I saw it was probably during the summer. One of the movies I saw at least had a trailer to it. It looked pretty interesting, but I wasn't sure. Is this going to be good? Isn't it? But now that you're singing its praises. Bruce Miller: Watch the ads for it, because the ads are done in 70s style. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: See them? It's like, is this an old film that they're just throwing up whenever you see those on TCM? Oh, look at the trailers they used to do for these things. Well, they want it to look like that so it looks like the 70s. So you get that whole vibey feeling. And there's one shot in the film that reminds me. Exactly. Of the graduate. Exactly. And you'll see that shorthand that he uses, and you'll think, yes, I get what you're. Gail. I see it. I understand what's happening here. There's another one I'd like to talk about is called Nyad. Okay. And this is going to be one of those ones that you'll hear the names bandied about for acting prizes. Annette Benning plays Diana Nyad. If you remember her, she was a long distance swimmer who wanted to swim from Cuba to Florida. And, everybody said, oh, you're crazy. You can't do it. You're in your 60s. You're not going to be able to do this. And she was determined that she needed to make her mark, so she got a crew together and tried it and failed. And she tried it again and failed. And she tried it again and failed. And you think after this many times, give up. It's not going to happen. But you see in the film, which will be on Netflix, the kind of drive and fortitude she had and determination, and a lot of that is fueled by her best friend, who serves as kind of the coach, so that she's in the boat while Diana is swimming by the side of the boat, and she's, like, feeding her, giving her any kind of, if she gets sick, if she needs medicine, hydrating her, and then when she starts to kind of wane, she's giving her those pep talks. And, Jodie Foster plays that role, and Jodie is. Where has she been all these years? It's like, let's get back to work. I want to give her that kind of a pep talk because she steals the film right out from underneath. Annette Benning. Fascinating, fascinating partnership. And the film was directed by the people behind Free Solo, if you remember free solo. it was about the mountain climber. Terry Lipshetz: Right. Bruce Miller: Won the Oscar for Best documentary. Yeah. Now, they're trying, the same kind of feel, but with a fictional film or dramatization. Yeah. With actors. And they do take, risks, and they also do take some liberties, with the reality of the Diana Nyad story, but they still are able to capture those beats that you're looking for. It's kind of fascinating to see how they can make swimming really interesting, because when you're just watching somebody swim laps near the side of a boat, are you interested? Do you care? You got to give it to Ned Benning for just being able to do the swimming that you need to do to pretend like you're falling. Diana, Nyad, is not a person that you could hug. I really do not think she's embraceable, even though she has that drive that you see in a lot of athletes. But, boy, Annette Benning captures that aspect really well. You think, why would I work with you? I don't want to do anything with you if you're going to be this kind of obnoxious and mean and kind of self-centered. Terry Lipshetz: Sure. Bruce Miller: And yet it works. And at the end of the film, they do show you actual footage, of her. And, man, she captures her. She's right there. Terry Lipshetz: Now, was this film mostly in the water, then? Bruce Miller: If there's a lot in the water, could it be in a pool? It could have been in a pool, because a lot of the scenes take place at night, and you realize that they had to worry about sharks because she did not want to be in a shark cage. She didn't feel that was bare. But there was a red light that apparently sharks know this for the future, if you need this. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: Sharks do not come near red light. They somehow see that as a warning to them. And so this red light kind of helped guide her along where they were going, but it also kept the, sharks away. Terry Lipshetz: Yeah. The most knowledge I have about avoiding sharks comes from the 1960s, Adam west classic Batman, the movie Shark, where he used Bad shark repellent. Bruce Miller: And Jaws. Terry Lipshetz: Yes. Bruce Miller: Jaws taught us so much about sharks. Were you really scared of sharks before Jaws? No, it was just another fish in the ocean. But now they can get a sharknado going like nobody's business. Right? Dominic Sessa: Yeah. Terry Lipshetz: Now, how does this film stack up to a film like Free Solo, which is a documentary? Because I always find it fascinating when you get, like, you take Peter Jackson, for instance, who's known for Lord of the Rings and all these big epics, and then he goes and directs a documentary about the Beatles. Bruce Miller: The thing that was so surprising about free solo was the cinematography. They were up on the mountains with him and the idea that they were able to get some of that stuff. Well, I got to rethink this. If I can't do it with the telephoto lens, I don't think I'm going up there. But I think that was what was so remarkable. Yes. his story, Alex Honnold, I think it is, his story is remarkable, but also remarkable is the idea that people would follow him, shoot his trek, and not get, you know, anytime. Terry Lipshetz: I see those mountain movies like that, whether it's mountain climbing or scaling Everest or going deep into the wilderness, I'm thinking to myself, you know, what if I'm the director of this film, my first hire is a really good second unit director. And you're going to go take care of these? I'm going to just handle. Bruce Miller: Yeah, I'll do from the ground. Terry Lipshetz: We'll be. Bruce Miller: Yeah, I think they do a great job of kind of making you feel that claustrophobia in the water. But because they're not dealing with huge visuals like they were before, that becomes, a different challenge. But you feel like you're in the water with her. So I guess that's the goal. But I don't know, do they want to do this? Is this the goal? Or maybe it was just one of those athlete films that they hadn't tried, and so that was the challenge for them. Terry Lipshetz: Well, it sounds good. It sounds like an interesting one. I'm not sure. I'm going to race out to the theaters to see it. But at the very least, it might be one where as soon as it hits streaming on. Yeah, yeah, absolutely. Anything else of note coming up is, Bruce Miller: Can I tell you what I'm going to tease? What? Maybe we'll talk about next week. Terry Lipshetz: Okay. Bruce Miller: And that's Fargo. Terry Lipshetz: Oh, yes. Bruce Miller: Fargo is coming. And Fargo, we are not holding off with anything, but I'm going to talk to people that you wouldn't necessarily talk to again. We're doing this because we don't have the access to the actors because of the actor strike, which, knock on wood, should be ending soon, we hope. Terry Lipshetz: Please. Bruce Miller: But I'm hoping to talk to the special effects and makeup people and also the costume people and how they are able to pull off, because this has a lot of those special effects that you're going to go, wow, I can't believe it. And it's very home alone, taken to extremes and scary. Okay, so that's next week. Fargo. Alexander Payne: Fargo. Terry Lipshetz: I can't wait. There's the two shows that I've been waiting for the most recently, Fargo. And then also true Detective, which is. Coming back soon on. Bruce Miller: Well, we'll be there, hopefully, and we'll get to talk to real people. Terry Lipshetz: Hopefully. That's all we can hope for. All right, Bruce, thanks again for another great episode. And we will be back again next week. Bruce Miller: Be a holdover next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ronald Young Jr. reviews The HoldoversRYJ briefly alludes to the theme of next year's holiday-themed live event. RYJ - 4 of 5 stars Follow me on IG, Threads,Twitter, and TikTok - @ohitsbigronAvailable in TheatersStarring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da' Vine Joy Randolph, Carrie Preston, Gillian Vigman, and Tate DonovanWritten by David HemingsonDirected by Alexander PayneFor more information about The Holdovers check out this linkSupport Leaving the Theater on Patreon using this link
Dan and Sam reunite after a year without Giamatti. First, they catch each other up on everything Paul has been doing over the past year including his new podcast Chinwag and his Verizon commercials. They also discuss their adventure going to the TIFF Premiere of Paul's newest film, The Holdovers, in Toronto and breakdown everything you can expect from the heartfelt, funny flick. Sam shares a harrowing story about his new professor and they reflect on the charm of 70s cinema and some of it's lesser known tropes. Feast your ears, little Pauls, for the Giamatti podcast has returned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giamattipodcast/message
Episode 271. It's back-to-back Giamatti as we watch 2004's wine nerd movie Sideways! Divorced and depressed Miles takes his buddy Jack on a bachelor's weekend to California wine country. Jack wants to score some action before his wedding, while Miles just wants to lose himself in the pinot noir, struggling to reciprocate the advances of a friendly waitress at a local restaurant he frequents on these trips. As Jack's dalliances bring chaos to their vacation, Miles has to step up to help his friend, and learn to take better care of himself.00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:04 - Welcome and banter 00:06:37 - Spoiler free thoughts: Sideways 00:23:57 - Housekeeping 00:28:24 - Spoilers!! Sideways 01:14:50 - Bingo check in 01:16:43 - Recommendations 01:28:33 - Pitching what we cover next week 01:38:37 - OutroThe Whatnauts present The Review Show, a weekly book club style podcast for all sorts of pop culture. We cover a variety of genres and mediums — movies, TV shows, comics, anime, manga, audio dramas — picking out a specific piece of entertainment that we can cover in a week's time. Every episode, your intrepid co-hosts Kyle and Melissa dive into the media of the week (with a spoiler warning!), give recommendations, and take turns pitching the next topic. For one episode a month, we check in with continuing coverage on a longer title, like a full TV series or comics run, and follow it all the way to the end. Join us for fun discussions on a wild variety of entertainment you should know!Check out our other podcasts here, or wherever you get your podcasts. If video is more your thing, then check our YouTube channel. And if you like what we do, support us on Patreon to unlock early access to most of our podcasts as well as exclusive episodes and more. You can find us on Twitter and we would love to have you join us on our Discord server as well.
Moving along in our decades series, we have reached the new millennium with 2003's American Splendor. A movie that features Paul Giamatti at peak Giamatti. Support: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/neverseenitpod/support Email: neverseenitpod@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverseenit_pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverseenitpod1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neverseenitpod1 Movie info: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0305206/
All's well that end-swell with the illustrious Paul Giamatti. Moth protection, boxing tips, the Hummus Diet, and everything in-between (colonoscopies need not apply)… we all get naughty with Mr. Giamatti. Stay tuned, Listener: it's another honeymoon with your sweetie SmartLess.This episode was recorded on June 05, 2023.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Directed by Alexander Payne from a screenplay written by himself and collaborator Jim Taylor (I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY would you believe it), 2004's SIDEWAYS is a comedy about middle-age, depression and alcoholism. Miles Raymond (Paul Giamatti) is a divorced wine aficionado and unpublished writer of a terrible sounding semi-autobiographical novel who takes best friend and former television star Jack (Thomas Hayden Church) on a road trip through California wine country ahead of Jack's impending marriage. Though his friend focuses on one final fling with wine pourer Stephanie (Sandra Oh) before getting hitched more than he does sampling the best the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer, Miles finds something deeper in the vineyards with Maya (Virgina Madsen). Giamatti has a relatable everyman charm about him which allows you to empathise with and even forgive him no matter how badly he disgraces himself which includes stealing from his own mother while fellow Spider-Man villain Thomas Hayden Church somehow manages to find some depth in the vacuous Peter Pan Syndrome suffering Jack. Character actor M.C. Gainey's penis almost steals the movie but it's the thoughtful themes about maturity, aging, male friendships and the need for patience to nurture people in relationships which lingers on the palate.We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads
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A Philosopher, Actor, and Monsters Join Forces in an Unconventional Podcast = CHINWAG! Join award-winning actor Paul Giamatti and writer/philosopher Steven Asthma in their intriguing new podcast "CHINWAG" as they explore the depths of esoteric topics from altered states of consciousness to monsters in a search for the unexpected. "It's not an interview show - it's a conversation with a weird bent on things." ** New episodes drop Wednesdays for free starting April 5th ** Make sure to follow us on YT, IG & Tik @chinwagpod or at http://chinwagpod.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All-star commissioner Bralen D. adds to Shat The Movies' Jim Carrey catalog with the 1998 film that spanned a half dozen genres and lent its name to a psychiatric disease: "The Truman Show." Reality TV expert Dick Ebert leads the Shat Crew through a tangle of topics, including: Jedi healing abilities, being watched 24/7, James and the Giant Cock, Night Owl security systems, M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village," springtime anal and HBO's "Westworld." To wrap things up, Jim Carrey fans call in about "Liar Liar," and Ash receives a dick vid from a listener. SUBSCRIBE Android: https://shatpod.com/android Apple: https://shatpod.com/apple All: https://shatpod.com/subscribe CONTACT Email: hosts@shatpod.com Website: https://shatpod.com/movies Leave a Voicemail: Web: https://shatpod.com/voicemail Leave a Voicemail: Call: (914) 719-7428 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: https://shatpod.com/support Shop Merchandise: https://shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite
Billy and Adam focus on The Fab Four. In this episode, they discuss Billy's recent trip to a Paul McCartney concert. Did he play for a long time? Did he play the hits? And was there a party bus? Plus, hikes gone wrong, trips to Mecca, an update on Giamatti google searches and fake Beatles lyrics! Theme: Send Medicine - Way to the Sea Follow Billy Scafuri: Twitter: @BillyScafuri // Instagram: @BillyScafuri Follow Adam Lustick: Twitter: @AdamLustick // Instagram: @AdamLustick See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Passan joins Buster to discuss their personal recovery time following the postseason, Buster Posey's retirement and if he's a Hall of Famer, the dearth of catchers in the Hall, Jeff's rainbow of a bruise he received after catching for his son, the time someone confused Buster with Posey, and the progress — or lack thereof — of labor talks between the union and the league. Later, Todd Radom closes the podcast with his connection to late-commissioner Bart Giamatti and the final quiz of the season. Finally, an annual tradition to end the daily podcast for the 2021 season: A reading of “The Green Fields of the Mind” by Giamatti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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