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This is an Encore Presentation of my July 2023 interview with Jeremy Swift, who shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directed by Roman Polanski, and “Gosford Park” directed by Robert Altman. He's also worked with the National Theater and in the West End. And he was in “Downton Abbey”. My featured song is my reimagined version of “I'm So Glad” by Cream from the album “IT'S ALIVE!”. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Send us a textThree time BAFTA winning cinematographer, Andrew Dunn, joins Ragan & Poxy to discuss his recent work on the film, Killer Heat and revisit his career as DOP for films such as United States VS. Billie Holiday, Downtown Abbey, Gosford Park, Monkeybone, The Bodyguard, and so many more!Support the showThe Ghost of Hollywood Website The Ghost of Hollywood Instagram
THAT DUMBLEDORE DEATH SCENE!! - Head To https://www.factor75.com/ & USE CODE 50REELREJECTS For 50% OFF + FREE SHIPPING on Your First Order! Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Full Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects As casting rumors continue to trickle out for Warner Bros.' new Harry Potter series, Greg & Tara give their Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review!! Join Greg Alba and Tara Erickson as they dive into the dark and captivating world of the 2009 film adaptation, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In this installment, the wizarding world is thrust into greater peril as Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe, Swiss Army Man, Now You See Me 2) embarks on a journey to uncover crucial secrets about the origin of the Dark Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes, Conclave, The Menu, Schindler's List). Under the wise guidance of Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon, Gosford Park, The King's Speech), Harry delves deep into the mysteries hidden within a mysterious potions book once owned by the enigmatic Half-Blood Prince... The film also shines a spotlight on pivotal characters such as Hermione Granger (Emma Watson, Beauty & The Beast) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint, Snatch, Get Shorty). Tom Felton's (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes portrayal of Draco Malfoy adds a layer of tension and complexity as his character grapples with dangerous secrets, while Alan Rickman's (Die Hard, Galaxy Quest) ever-mysterious Severus Snape continues to captivate audiences with his ambiguous loyalties. Greg & Tara break down every unforgettable moment—from the discovery of the Half-Blood Prince's annotated potions book to the intense, suspenseful scenes that reveal the mounting threat of dark magic at Hogwarts. ! Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we welcome three-time Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Jenny Beaven. Jenny has brought her talents to films including A Room with a View, Howards End, Swing Kids, The Remains of the Day, Sense and Sensibility, Jane Eyre, Gosford Park, The Gathering Storm, Alexander, Defiance, Sherlock Holmes, The King's Speech, Mad Max: Fury Road, Cruella, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. In our chat, she shares about her upbringing, path into costume design, and her experiences working on a variety of award-winning films. In addition, Jenny reveals many of her influences — and offers advice for up-and-coming Costume Designers today. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA:How Cromorama solves HDR production challenges with AJA ColorBoxCromorama is transforming HDR workflows for live production across the globe, using AJA ColorBox and its integrated ORION-CONVERT pipeline to power SDR/HDR transforms, quality control checks, and more for high-stakes productions like the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship. Find out how in this interview with Cromorama CEO and CTO Pablo Garcia hereIgelkott Studios: Redefining Driving PlatesSay goodbye to the limitations of array rig plates. Igelkott's precision-crafted single-lens driving plates deliver perfect parallax, seamless stitching, and true-to-life depth—no mismatched angles or post headaches. The choice of top filmmakers for flawless in-camera realism. Experience the future of driving plates at www.igelkottplates.comExplore the OWC Jellyfish Nomad:Discover how the OWC Jellyfish Nomad turned a desolate location in the Utah Salt Flats into a fully equipped, mobile production studio. This compact, powerful device allows video professionals to manage, share, and collaborate on high-resolution projects in remote environments. Click through to see how you can streamline your workflow, no matter where your next shoot takes you! Read hereIntroducing Atomos Sun Dragon: A Rope Light Made for Filmmakers.The world's first full sun-spectrum rope light, Sun Dragon offers creatives more options. It's uniquely flexible, so it fits into places other lights can't. You can wrap it around objects for creative highlighting and special, colour-controllable effects including dramatic underlighting. The world's first sun spectrum, HDR, waterproof, DMX controlled, 2000 lumen 5-color LED, mount-anywhere, lightweight flexible production and cinema rope light.Learn more hereCSS Music Presents Your 1-Stop Source for Royalty Free Music:Unlimited Uses In Unlimited Productions — 8 Power Searches including 2 AI applications, Pay As You Go pricing or choose from 2 subscription plans with rollover feature, a Playlist Tool, and E-Z Cue Sheet App.Browse here or call 1.800.468.6874ZEISS Introduces the Otus ML:The ZEISS Otus ML lenses are crafted for photographers who live to tell stories. Inspired by the legendary ZEISS Otus family, the new lenses bring ZEISS' renowned optical excellence combined with precise mechanics to mirrorless system cameras. Thanks to the distinctive ZEISS Look of true color, outstanding sharpness and the iconic “3D-Pop” of micro-contrast, your story will come to life exactly like you envisioned. A wide f1.4 aperture provides outstanding depth of field directing attention to your focus area, providing a soft bokeh that elegantly separates subjects from the background. The aspherical design effectively minimizes distortion and chromatic aberrations. Coupled with ZEISS T* coating that reduce reflections within a lens, minimizing lens flare and enhancing image contrast, and color fidelity.Learn more herePodcast Rewind:March 2025 - Ep. 70…“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.To advertise your products or services to 130K filmmakers, video pros, TV, broadcast, live event production pros, & photographers reading this newsletter, email us at mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Dave and Jeremy encounter the sublime, the ridiculous, and the achingly mundane as they unravel the interwoven passions of Millie, Pinky, and Willie, whose destinies tangle in Robert Altman's 3 WOMEN, a curious and beguiling exploration of shifting identities and wayside desperation. Will Altman pull off a K-Mart-coded mashup of Ingmar Bergman and Sam Shepard? Did Olive Oyl and Stephen King's Carrie once room together in an alternate timeline? Can a director really shoot half of a mid-career art film through a Lava Wave Motion Machine™ and then go on to make GOSFORD PARK? Join Dave and Jeremy as they wade through the shallows and plunge into the deep end with the titular trio of Shelley Duvall, Sissy Spacek, and Janice Rule. Listen as they pluck at loose ends, trace the development of motifs, and pick out core influences in the Cool Whip fever dream that is 3 WOMEN. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, leave a rating or review, and share this show with your friends. We'll be back next month with Dave's reply. Music by Jeremy Donald. Find Dave here: https://linktr.ee/davedwelling
Greg takes Richard into classic Agatha Christie territory with a French director's Hollywood take on a British novel. After examining the British class system, they finish with a largely forgotten whodunnit film written by Psycho actor Anthony Perkins and West Side Story composer Stephen Sondheim. And if that doesn't get you in, nothing will. What is Richard's problem with filmic murder? And is it OK for Death to be funny? And Then There None (1945) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-none Gosford Park (2001) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-gosford The Last of Sheila (1973) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-sheila OTHER RESOURCES Watch “The Ninth Guest” (1934) https://tinyurl.com/9thguest Watch “Charlie Chan in London” (1934) https://tinyurl.com/london-chan Read the 2021 article about “The Last of Sheila” https://tinyurl.com/sheilabyjulia Glass Onion (2022) http://tinyurl.com/fmfw-05-08-onion
Brandon and Stoney relive 2002's Gosford Park on the latest episode of The Movie Review Rewind Podcast!
Gosford Park de Robert Altman sort en 2001. Cʹest la quintessence du film à énigme dans le style Agatha Christie mais à la sauce altmanienne, cʹest-à-dire dans un manoir anglais, en 1932, avec une multitude de personnages qui se croisent et bien sûr, un meurtre. Ça vous fait penser à la série Downton Abbey, cʹest normal, cʹest le même scénariste, Julian Fellowes. Lʹhistoire de Gosford Park est surtout celle dʹun milieu, une société anglaise bipartite entre les domestiques et leurs maîtres. Ils se croisent tous les jours, mais les classes ne se mélangent pas. Et si les secrets des domestiques sont partagés uniquement entre eux, les secrets des maîtres sont connus de toutes et de tous. Car qui connaît mieux son maître que son valet ? Robert Altman, réalisateur américain, choisit la Grande Bretagne et ses châteaux, pour planter le décor de ce film, une énigme policière à lʹanglaise, un " Whodunit ", un genre qui lʹa toujours passionné mais quʹil nʹavait jamais osé traité. Et il se lance enfin à 76 ans avec son producteur Bob Balaban. Cʹest dʹailleurs sur une idée de Bob Balaban et de Robert Altman que le scénariste britannique, Jullian Fellowes développe une intrigue à tiroirs dont lʹintérêt tient principalement au fait que toute lʹhistoire est montrée du point de vue des domestiques. Le casting de ce film est aussi royal que la demeure qui habite lʹintrigue : Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas, Camilla Rutherford, Tom Hollander, Stephen Fry, Clive Oven, Emily Watson, Helen Mirren, Eileen Atkins, Alan Bates. A sa sortie, le film est unanimement célébré par la presse et plébiscité par le public. Il obtient 7 nominations aux Oscars et remporte celui du meilleur scénario. Quant à Robert Altman il repart avec un Bafta et le Golden Globe du meilleur réalisateur. REFERENCES NIEMI, Robert, The Cinema of Robert Altman: Hollywood Maverick (Directors' Cuts) 2016 Robert Altman and Julian Fellowes interview (2002) chez Charlie Rose https://charlierose.com/videos/9799 Robert Altman on The Medium Of Film | The Dick Cavett Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd9FQ6zKz5k Stephen Fry On Gosford Park & Robert Altman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkTMw4_oiA8 Robert Altman chapiter 4 https://www.dga.org/VideoHTMLNew.ashx?id=%7B61E2E31E-F5A5-4D83-A24C-17B10E8B2765%7D&db=web Un sujet après la mort de Maggie Smith sur CBS https://www.cbs.com/shows/video/G8B5k8F1h_8MnUb9BDKUWX2NFGfRIhF_/ Maggie Smith chez Charlie Rose le 03.01.2002 https://charlierose.com/videos/18267 In conversation with Maggie Smith: "I led a perfectly normal life until Downton Abbey" | BFI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=detAlTL9sbM La sortie du film en France, émission du 17 mars 2002 https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/video/1973877001/20-heures-le-journal-emission-du-17-mars-2002
In this episode, we welcome Andrew Dunn, BSC. Andrew is a three-time BAFTA Award winning cinematographer who has shot films including L.A. Story, Threads, The Bodyguard, The Crucible, Gosford Park, The Count of Monte Cristo, Sweet Home Alabama, Hitch, Precious, Crazy, Stupid, Love., The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Butler, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Downton Abbey: A New Era, and Killer Heat. In our chat, he shares about his early days in England, filmmaking education, and behind-the-scenes stories of making countless critically-acclaimed films. Andrew also offers priceless advice for cinematographers and filmmakers alike.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:IP, HDR, and cloud advancements have unlocked new workflow possibilities. Stay ahead of the curve with AJA solutions like the KONA IP25, a SMPTE ST 2110 I/O card for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and OG-ColorBox for color management and conversion, and more. Get the full rundown on AJA's latest gear here.Introducing Eddie AI:Craft rough cuts in seconds with text prompts. Eddie is the AI video editing assistant for video professionals. Iterate with Eddie: reverse the topic order, ask for a stronger hook, make this punchier. With Eddie, you can easily export to MP4 or polish in Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer. Explore hereFeatured Resource:Film ParliamentGot a script you want to produce?Film Parliament offers a self-paced, step-by-step online course that guides you through the process of scheduling and budgeting your feature film. Level up your 2025 filmmaking skills with 25% off when you use code “NewYear25”. Learn more hereNetflix Hit Series “The Helicopter Heist” Employs Igelkott StudiosOne of Netflix's standout series in 2024 is undoubtedly "The Helicopter Heist," which centers on a daring bank robbery in Stockholm. In episode six, titled "Showtime," the filmmakers made a strategic choice to partner with Igelkott Studios, leveraging their advanced technology and top-tier craftsmanship for the helicopter sequences. Founded and led by Eric Hasso, Igelkott Studios is the definitive leader in In-Camera Visual FX. To explore this cutting-edge studio and its capabilities, visit here.From our Friends at Anton/Bauer:Today's episode is also powered by Anton/Bauer — batteries built with no compromise for filmmakers and creators. From blockbuster sets to solo projects, Anton/Bauer batteries deliver high-performance power with unmatched reliability so your story never misses a beat. Trusted by industry pros worldwide, Anton/Bauer keeps your gear ready when it matters most. Visit hereOWC Atlas Cards:Kick off your creative 2025 with OWC Atlas Cards — from stunning 8K video to fast transfers, these memory cards and readers deliver unmatched performance. Perfect for photographers, filmmakers, and tech enthusiasts. Explore hereZEISS Introduces Supreme Zoom Radiance:The new ZEISS Supreme Zoom Radiance set includes three purpose-built T2.9 high-end cine zooms: 15-30mm, 28-80mm and 70-200mm. Featuring the same T* blue lens coating as the popular Supreme Prime Radiances, they offer a similar look with consistent flares and warmer color rendition. Learn more hereNew Solutions from Videoguys:The SanDisk Professional G-RAID PROJECT 2 drive is a high-performance, 2-bay enterprise-class storage system. Pre-configured in RAID 0 and equipped with Thunderbolt™ 3 connectivity, it's designed for your most demanding applications. With expansive capacities up to 48TB, this massive storage solution is the trusted ally for managing your 4K, 8K, and VR video workflows with ease and reliability.Visit herePodcast Rewind:Dec. 2024 - Ep. 61…“The Making Of” is published by Michael Valinsky.Advertise your products or services to 108,000 filmmakers, TV, broadcast, photo & live event production professionals reading this newsletter. Email us: mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe
Curtis Smith, author of Deaf Heaven (available May 2025) and The Lost and The Blind, is a professor who loves 70s Hollywood. Leah and Curt talk about his new book, favorite movies and directors. Build your own 70s To Watch list from this episode. Leah is still collecting voice memos for the best of 2024 episode slated for January 12th. There's still time to send in a 1-5 minute clip highlighting some of the things you found and loved in 2024. Follow Curtis online Short stories collections: https://www.press53.com/curtis-smith Curtis on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/contributors/curtis-smith-4ddf66b4-7838-4c5b-a813-010b2772f1a7 Deaf Heaven: https://bookshop.org/p/books/deaf-heaven-curtis-smith/22029558?ean=9781960018786 The Magpie's Return: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-magpie-s-return-curtis-smith/17051877?ean=9781947041615 The Lost and the Blind: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-lost-and-the-blind-curtis-smith/19735398?ean=9781955062619 Show Notes Jen Michalski: https://bookshop.org/contributors/jen-michalski JMWW: https://jmwwblog.wordpress.com/ Ben Tanzer: https://www.tanzerben.com/ This Podcast Will Change Your Life: https://tbwcylinc.libsyn.com/ Flannery O'Conner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannery_O%27Connor The Graduate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061722/ The Twilight Zone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052520/ Vivian Maier: https://www.vivianmaier.com/ Mary Ellen Mark: https://www.maryellenmark.com/ The Center for Creative Leadership: https://www.ccl.org/ Running Wild Press: https://runningwildpublishing.com/ To Sir, with Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062376/ The Godfather: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/ The Conversation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071360/ Dog Day Afternoon: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072890/ Nashville: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073440/ Robert Altman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000265/ McCabe & Mrs. Miller: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067411/ The Long Goodbye: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070334/ Francis Ford Coppola: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000338/ Apocalypse Now: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078788/ Martin Scorsese: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000217/ Mean Streets: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070379/ Taxi Driver: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/ Raging Bull: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081398/ Brian De Palma: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000361/ Blow Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082085/ Sisters: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070698/ Terrence Malick: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000517/ Days of Heaven: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077405/ Badlands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069762/ The Candidate: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068334/ Robert Redford: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000602/ The Parallax View: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071970/ Warren Beatty: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000886/ John Cassavetes: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001023/ A Woman Under the Influence: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072417/ Regal Unlimited: https://www.regmovies.com/unlimited The Substance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17526714/ Demi Moore: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000193/ The Exorcist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/ Gene Hackman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000432/ Dustin Hoffman: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000163/ Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064115/ Three Days of the Condor: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073802/ Shampoo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073692/ Reds: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082979/ Faye Dunaway: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001159/ Robert De Niro: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000134/ Al Pacino: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000199/ Woody Allen: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000095/ John Travolta: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000237/ Urban Cowboy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081696/ Tree of Life: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478304/ Gosford Park: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280707/ The Player: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105151/ Megalopolis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10128846/ 2001: A Space Odyssey: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062622/ Lawrence of Arabia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056172/ RRR: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8178634/ The Jungle Book: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061852/ Bonnie and Clyde: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061418/ Bette Midler: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000541/ Ruthless People: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091877/ Poltergeist: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084516/ The Wizard of Oz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/ "The War of the Worlds" radio broadcast: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama) Goodfellas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099685/ Finding Favorites is edited and mixed by Rob Abrazado. 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The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: Which actress has appeared in films including Gosford Park and The Queen? Question 2: Which of the following describes Jean-Jacques Rousseau? Question 3: Which of these quotes is from the film 'Psycho'? Question 4: Which film first featured a character later named Pinhead? Question 5: What is the term given to the act of lying in court? Question 6: Who was the model born Lesley Hornby known for her appearance in the "Swinging 60s" London? Question 7: Which of these Latin phrases means 'Deeds, not words'? Question 8: A mysterious cloud of pesticide and radiation causes a disturbing reversal for Scott Carey in which classic 50s film? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, the Mullets are still stressed, but persevere through a conversation in the style of Robert Altman himself about his mystery classic. They also discuss too many utensils and all-time bad accents.All kinds of awesome, bonus content is available on our Patreon! Rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Welcome to another Cinema Sounds & Secrets Tribute episode! This week Janet, John, (and Pen) explore the extensive career (spanning over seven decades) of the truly remarkable British actress Maggie Smith. Born on December 28, 1934, in Ilford Essex, England, despite never having gone to the theater and being considered "too common" to be onstage, Smith grew up with a love for Shakespeare and was encouraged to act by her English teacher. In 1952, at 17 years old, her career began as Viola in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night.” Smith received international fame for her role as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey (2010–2015) and is known for films including Othello (1965), The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969), Travels with My Aunt (1972), California Suite (1978) A Room with a View (1985), Gosford Park (2001), the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011), Death on the Nile (1978), Hook (1991), Sister Act (1992), The Secret Garden (1993), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), Quartet (2012) The Lady in the Van (2015) and more. To learn more about this episode and others, visit the Official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website. And check out our Instagram, @cinemasoundspod!
Send us a text Last month, the film industry lost one of the most prolific actresses in history, Dame Maggie Smith. With a stage and screen career that spanned seven decades, it was nearly impossible to pick only three films to highlight Maggie Smith's outstanding career, but we did our best. We start with Maggie Smith's Academy Award Winning performance as the enigmatic school teacher in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. We switch gears with one of the most revered comedies of the 1990s, where Smith dons a habit in Sister Act.Finally, we discuss how tremendous she is in an ensemble piece in her Academy Award-nominated performance in Robert Altman's Gosford Park. Obviously, these three films are just scratching the surface of Dame Maggie Smith's career, so please let us know your favorite performance. Support the showSign up for our Patreon for exclusive Bonus Content.Follow the podcast on Instagram @gimmethreepodcastYou can keep up with Bella on Instagram @portraitofacinephile or Letterboxd You can keep up with Nick: on Instagram @nicholasybarra, on Twitter (X) @nicholaspybarra, or on LetterboxdShout out to contributor and producer Sonja Mereu. A special thanks to Anselm Kennedy for creating Gimme Three's theme music. And another special thanks to Zoe Baumann for creating our exceptional cover art.
The Oscar Grouches continue their trek along best original screenplay with "Gosford Park"
This week on Comfort Eating, Grace is joined by one of the most successful and enduring film stars of the past 40 years: Richard E Grant. The Swaziland-born English actor made his film debut as Withnail in the comedy Withnail and I, and has since starred in the likes of Star Wars, Gosford Park and Saltburn. Richard and Grace chew over the food he ate when he ran away from home as a child, the breakfast he eats every single day but hates, and what exactly he cooked Melissa McCarthy for brunch before the Oscars ceremony. If you liked this episode then have a listen to Grace's conversations with James Norton, David Harewood and Tamsin Greig
It's nearly thirty years since Kelly Macdonald made her acting debut as the sharp-witted 15 year old schoolgirl Diane in the classic film Trainspotting. Since then, the award winning actress has starred in critically acclaimed films like No Country for Old Men, Gosford Park, as well as Harry Potter franchise, and voiced the fearless Princess Merida in Pixar's Brave. Now, she's taking on a new role in the vampire comedy thriller, The Radleys.Scientists at the University of Oxford are creating OvarianVax, a vaccine which teaches the immune system to recognise and attack the earliest stages of ovarian cancer. The hope is that the jab could be given to women preventatively on the NHS with the aim of eliminating the disease. We talk to Professor Ahmed Ahmed from the university of Oxford, who is leading the research into the jab, and Cary Wakefield CEO of Ovarian Cancer Action, to find out when exactly we might see this becoming available.Hundreds of women have recently been protesting in Turkish cities after the killing of two young women in Istanbul – followed by protests every day for a week across the country, notably on university campuses. Recently the "We Will Stop Femicide Platform" reported that in Turkey, 34 women were murdered by men and 20 more died under suspicious circumstances in September alone. We hear from Elif Shafak - award-winning British-Turkish novelist and storyteller, and Times Turkey Correspondent Hannah Lucinda Smith.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Laura Northedge
pWotD Episode 2705: Maggie Smith Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 2,038,345 views on Friday, 27 September 2024 our article of the day is Maggie Smith.Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (28 December 1934 − 27 September 2024) was a British actress. Known for her wit in comedic roles, she had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades and was one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. She received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for six Laurence Olivier Awards. Smith was one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting.Smith began her stage career as a student, performing at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952, and made her professional debut on Broadway in New Faces of '56. Over the following decades Smith established herself alongside Judi Dench as one of the most significant British theatre performers, working for the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company. On Broadway, she received Tony Award nominations for Noël Coward's Private Lives (1975) and Tom Stoppard's Night and Day (1979), and won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for Lettice and Lovage (1990).Smith won Academy Awards for Best Actress for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) and Best Supporting Actress for California Suite (1978). She was Oscar-nominated for Othello (1965), Travels with My Aunt (1972), A Room with a View (1985) and Gosford Park (2001). She portrayed Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series (2001–2011). She also acted in Death on the Nile (1978), Hook (1991), Sister Act (1992), The Secret Garden (1993), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012), Quartet (2012) and The Lady in the Van (2015).Smith received newfound attention and international fame for her role as Violet Crawley in the British period drama Downton Abbey (2010–2015). The role earned her three Primetime Emmy Awards; she had previously won one for the HBO film My House in Umbria (2003). Over the course of her career she was the recipient of numerous honorary awards including the British Film Institute Fellowship in 1993, the BAFTA Fellowship in 1996 and the Society of London Theatre Special Award in 2010. Smith was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II in 1990.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:34 UTC on Saturday, 28 September 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Maggie Smith on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Joey.
Julian, Madeline, and Emilio are joined by writer, performer, cultural connoisseur, and Julian's longtime friend Michaela Brady, for a bonus episode on Emerald Fennell's recent shock-laden estate film "Saltburn." Aided by Michaela's regional expertise as an alum of Oxford University (and current resident in said city), the group dive into the workings of this anti-hero-centric film, praising such details as its visuals and soundtrack while devoting careful attention to its narrative details. Throughout this experience, they consider the film's treatment of themes such as shock value and social class in the UK, as well as its place in the broader "Estate" genre, and how it compares to other films of a similar sort... If you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodFollow Michaela Brady on IG @mnbawriter or @jane_n_jeff, and check out her writing and blog at michaela-n-brady.com.Send us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian @julian_barthold and Madeline @patronessofcats
Este and Ryan take a trip over to jolly old England, and who else do we run into but the Hit Factory folks themselves, Carlee and Aaron! We get into both of their histories with this movie, how it ties into their own lives, 2000s movies, Downton Abbey, being nerds as children, Bob Balaban, Bob (Altman's) comments on 9/11, this incredible cast of dames and knights, and we close out with an article on Bob that is sure to make you laugh AND get really mad! All that and more on ALTMANIA ----Check out Hit Factory!---- https://twitter.com/HitFactoryPod https://twitter.com/deepimpactcrier https://www.patreon.com/hitfactorypod/ ----Plus our stuff!---- https://linktr.ee/altmania Mailbag here --> https://forms.gle/f8WWnud4gfN2rfu47
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comStephen Fry is a legendary British actor, comedian, director, writer, and narrator. His TV shows include “A Bit of Fry & Laurie,” “Jeeves and Wooster,” and “Blackadder,” and his films include Wilde, Gosford Park, and Love & Friendship. His Broadway career includes “Me and My Girl” and “Twelfth Night.” He's produced several documentary series, including “Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive,” and he's the president of Mind, a mental health charity. He has written 17 books, including three autobiographies, and he narrated all seven of the Harry Potter books. You can find him on Substack at The Fry Corner — subscribe!For two clips of our convo — on the profound pain of bipolar depression, and whether the EU diminishes Englishness — pop over to our YouTube page. Other topics: growing up in Norfolk; his mom's Jewish ancestry in Central Europe; her dad facing anti-Semitism after fighting in WWI and coming to England to train farmers; embracing Englishness; family members lost to the Holocaust; Disraeli; the diversity of Tory PMs; Stephen's wayward youth; wanting to become a priest as a teen; growing up gay in England; the profound influence of Oscar Wilde and his trials; Gore Vidal on puritanism; Cavafy; Auden; E.M. Forster; Orwell; Stephen's bipolarism; the dark lows and manic highs; my mum's lifelong struggle with that illness; dementia; her harrowing final days; transgenerational trauma; Larkin's “This Be the Verse”; theodicy; the shame of mental illness; Gen Z's version of trauma; the way Jesus spoke; St. Francis; the corruption and scandals of the Church; Hitchens; the disruption of Silicon Valley and the GOP; Chesterton's hedge metaphor for conservatism; Burke and Hayek; Oakeshott; coastal elites and populist resentment; the Iraq War and the 2008 financial crisis; Stephen writing jokes for Tony Blair; Brexit and national identity; Boris Johnson; Corbyn and anti-Semitism; Starmer's victory and his emphasis on stability; Labour's new super-majority; and Sunak's graceful concession.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Lionel Shriver on human limits and resentment, Anne Applebaum on autocrats, Eric Kaufmann on reversing woke extremism, and Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy on animal cruelty. (Van Jones' PR team canceled his planned appearance.) Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.
Travis and Annie join a crowded table of Brits to sample the Oscar winning script of a sort-of murder-mystery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ltmspod/support
This week the hosts Joshua Conkel and Drusilla Adeline discuss doppelgängers with Robert Altman's Images. From wiki: “Images is a 1972 psychological horror film directed and co-written by Robert Altman and starring Susannah York, René Auberjonois and Marcel Bozzuffi. The picture follows an unstable children's author who finds herself engulfed in apparitions and hallucinations while staying at her remote vacation home.”But also discussed: a real-life horror story, Gawker in the 00s, a mysterious butt stabber, Death of a Cyclist, Woman in the Dunes, Pitfall, Infested, Attack the Block, Arachnophobia, Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein, 3 Women, Persona, Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean, Nashville, Gosford Park, Pauline Kael, Faye Dunaway's reality show, One Tree Hill, The Eyes of Laura Mars, and more!NEXT WEEK: Darren Aronofsky's Mother! (2017)Follow them across the internet: Bloodhaus: https://www.bloodhauspod.com/https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodhttps://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Drusilla Adeline: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/https://letterboxd.com/sisterhyde/ Joshua Conkelhttps://www.joshuaconkel.com/https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/https://letterboxd.com/JoshuaConkel/
Jeremy Swift shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directed by Roman Polanski, and “Gosford Park” directed by Robert Altman. He's also worked with the National Theater and in the West End. And he was in “Downton Abbey”. My featured song is my reimagined version of “I'm So Glad” by Cream from the album “IT'S ALIVE!”. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES” is Robert's new single. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------“THE RICH ONES”. Robert's recent single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------------“MILES BEHIND”, Robert's debut album, recorded in 1994, was “lost” for the last 30 years. It's now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more. Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!” Click here for all links.—--------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.Click here for song videos—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Jeremy:https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.swift.68/?hl=en Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
Join Carl and British country house historian Curt DiCamillo for a look into the world of the Edwardian country house. Audiences became fascinated in these houses through the blockbuster Julian Fellowes series "Downton Abbey" and his earlier film "Gosford Park", with their colliding worlds of upstairs and downstairs and interlocking social dramas. Curt discusses this fascinating period in British history and how the country house in Edwardian times brought society closer to a modern age. Curt explains how country houses as estates for the British aristocracy evolved over centuries and how they reached their height in the reign of King Edward VII, who took the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Victoria. The country house greatly expanded during this time and some interiors reflected influences from Britain's growing empire. Grand dinners, shooting parties, and elegant tea parties were all backdrops to great social intrigue and sometimes scandal. In this show, Curt shares several examples of great Edwardian country houses (including one current royal estate), what they looked like, how they operated, and how they can be visited today. The Edwardian period was a glittering one, much like America's Gilded Age, but a short one, which vanished from view as Britain and Western Europe entered a world-changing war. Related show with Curt DiCamillo: The British Crown Jewels: History and Mystery
But what if Mr Malcolm had written a more interesting list? Mr Malcolm's List Year: 2022 Written by: Suzanne Allain Based on the novel by: Suzanne Allain Directed by: Emma Holly Jones Stars: Zawe Ashton, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Sope Dirisu, Theo James, Freida Pinto, Ashley Park Show notes: We love this film. Seriously. Full marks for performances, set, locations, score, costumes and more where this month's film is concerned. Nevertheless, we have some notes on language & mores, our all-important B couple and the eponymous list. If you would like to skip the plot summary for this month's film you can skip forward 11 minutes into the episode. In this episode we mention the TV shows Pride And Prejudice (1995) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112130/), Bridgerton (2020-) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/) and Downton Abbey (2010-2015) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1606375/) as well as the film Gosford Park (2001) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0280707/). We also mention the novel Pride and Prejudice (1813) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice) and the play Much Ado About Nothing (1598?) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing). Incidentally, the Mozart opera Charles Adrian was mostly likely thinking of is The Marriage Of Figaro (1786) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Figaro) and you can find out more about “the world's first purpose-built public art gallery”, aka the Dulwich Picture Gallery (1811), here: https://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/. Next month we are planning to watch The Apartment (1960) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053604/). If you would like to suggest films for future episodes, you can tweet Lisa: @LisaStowaway. We record these episodes over the internet. Sometimes the audio is not perfect. We apologise for that. Music in this episode is by Martin Zaltz Austwick (martinzalzaustwick.com). Artwork is by Lisa Findley. Thank you for listening!
The Men of Micheaux sit down in Octavia April to review Denzel Washington in The Hughes Bros' The Book of Eli, but not before sharing their thoughts on The Wiz on Broadway, Netflix's Good Times reboot, the relevance of Gosford Park, and “one of those lil rapper boys” and whole lot more Len & Vincent tomfoolery. Rate & Review The Mission on Apple Email micheauxmission@gmail.com Follow The Mission on Instagram Subscribe to the Mission on YouTube Get your Micheaux Mission SWAG from TeePublic We are a proud member of The Podglomerate - we make podcasts work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This film offers two hugely valuable lessons to writers of all genres. The first is about the inciting incident and when it needs to happen. The second is about unlikeable characters and how to handle them. In Gosford Park, it's the victim who is unlikeable and that adds an interesting dimension to the murder mystery storyline.-V."Notice where your sympathy and empathy lie. And ask yourselves, how does the writer create this? And most importantly, does it work in the context of what they're trying to achieve?" - Melanie HillRelated Story Nerd EpisodesNo Way Out (Season 8, Episode 4)Death on the Nile (Season 2, Episode 7)Crooked House (Season 9, Episode 1) REGISTER FOR THE 2024 SPRING WEBINAR SERIESFor access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle.To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website.Follow Valerie on X, Instagram and Threads @valerie_francisFollow Melanie on X, Instagram and Facebook @MelanieHillAuthor
In our buildup to discussing Homi Adajania's "Murder Mubarak" on Monday (March 18, 2024), we -- Dhruv, Amartya & Varun -- discuss two similarly high-profile Hollywood whodunnits that have influenced Rian Johnson's "Knives Out" movies, which have subsequently become the template for any modern-day whodunnit mysteries. The rules of these game narratives may vary: if Herbert Ross' "The Last of Sheila" emphasizes its cynically overconstructed mystery mechanics, Robert Altman's "Gosford Park" undermines it. But they both use (or underuse) them to expose the rules (or lack thereof) of their respective wealthy societies in a way that goes beyond the fun mocking of the "Knives Out" films: the revelations elicit discomforting laughter that no amount of silliness can underplay. Do listen to the full spoiler-filled episode to hear us talk about both these films! We also talk about the whodunnit plot mechanics, in general, and how these films, like "Knives Out," play around with them! TIME CODES Chit-Chat - [00:00 - 04:12] Introduction - [04:13 - 09:03] "The Last of Sheila" (1973) - [09:04 - 58:46] "Gosford Park" (2001) - [58:47 - 01:47:48] Previewing Upcoming Episodes - [01:47:49 - 01:53:16] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/ Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/
Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey, Belgravia and Gosford Park, has recorded a special version of the festive poem ‘The Night Before Christmas' for visually impaired children to enjoy this Christmas. Lord Fellowes is a Vice President of the RNIB as well as President of the RNIB's Talking Books Library. He was delighted to record the poem, which is a festive favourite of his. He is passionate about ensuring literature is accessible to all visually impaired children living across the UK. RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey caught up with Julian just after he had recorded the reading of the poem The Night Before Christmas to find out why he first started supporting the work of the RNIB and what it means to him being a Vice President of the RNIB and President of the RNIB Talking Books Library. Toby began by asking Julian when he first came across the poem The Night Before Christmas, whether the poem was a favourite of the Fellowes family and one that he remembered hearing or reading as a child. Julian then gave Toby an insight into some of the Fellowes family Christmas traditions, before talking about writing for both film and television and answering that question we all might have as to whether we will see the Crawley family again on the small or big screen. Lord Fellowes' reading of The Night Before Christmas is now available on DAISY CD and USB sticks from RNIB's Talking Books Library or as a download through the RNIB's Reading Services website - https://readingservices.rnib.org.uk (Please note that you must be a member of the RNIB's Talking Books Library and RNIB's Reading Services to access the recording of the reading.) Lord Fellowes' reading of The Night Before Christmas will also be broadcast on RNIB Connect Radio during the last hour of the Afternoon Edition show on Friday 22 December between 5pm - 6pm and again on Christmas Eve at 8pm. Image shows Toby and Julian, who is holding a red book, stood side by side in front of the RNIB Connect logo
1992 was a great year, look no further than WrestleMania VIII and the crowning of the Macho Man Randy Savage as WWF Champion as evidence of that. But it was also a great year for movies, and Brad Garoon & Jake Ziegler are ready to fill in a few glaring gaps in their 1992 canons. Brad has Jake watch Robert Altman's the Player, a movie he'd been meaning to see forever. They talk about this slick noir and sendup of the Hollywood system, starring Tim Robbins, Vincent D'Onofrio, Fred Ward, Whoopie Goldberg, and Greta Scacchi. They wrestle with Altman's directorial style and marvel and the height of some of the actors in this film. Jake assigns Brad A Few Good Men, a movie that Brad, like most of the world, had seen one scene of. They talk about the surprising Oscar snubs for director Rob Reiner and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, and the terrific performances by Tom Cruise, Demi Moore, Kevin Pollack, Jack Nicholson, and Wolfgang Bodison. Jake makes the case for Kevin Bacon being historically underrated, and Brad makes the case for the point that Sorkin dialogue became unbearable. Other movies discussed in this episode: Touch of Evil (1958), Nashville (1975), Juice (1992), The Mighty Ducks (1992), White Men Can't Jump (1992), Wayne's World (1992), Alien 3 (1992), Under Siege (1992), Scent of a Woman (1992), Aladdin (1992), Reservoir Dogs (1992), Batman Returns (1992), Glengarry Glen Ross (1992), A League of Their Own (1992), My Cousin Vinny (1992), Unforgiven (1992), Gosford Park (2001).
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It was at one point the most popular job in Britain, surpassing professions such as coal mining and factory work. In this episode, we'll be talking about the servant class, the hierarchy of different types of servants, and the decline of household service in Britain. Most popular job in Britain: Household service in 1901 Reasons for high servant numbers: Supply and demand factors Experiences of female servants were generally worse Hierarchy among servants: Butler and housekeeper at the top Decline of domestic service: Supply, demand, and technological changes Modern view: Live-in servants are mostly limited to the very wealthy Recommended media: Downton Abbey, Gosford Park, The Remains of the Day Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/british-servants-lives ---You might like:
Coming to you with some really sad news today. RIP Michael Gambon AKA Dumbledore. Earlier on I read that Michael Gambon, who famously played Albus Dumbledore for the majority of the Harry Potter films, has passed away at the age of 82. “We are devastated to announce the loss of Sir Michael Gambon,” said the statement issued on behalf of his wife, Anne, and son Fergus by publicist Clair Dobbs. It added that he “died peacefully in hospital” after a bout of pneumonia with the pair at his bedside. His family also added: … “We ask that you respect our privacy at this painful time and thank you for your messages of support and love,” … For those unaware, Gambon took over the role of Dumbledore after the death of Richard Harris, who portrayed the wise old wizard in the Philosopher's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. And take over the role he certainly did- and while the two men may have portrayed Dumbledore in their own unique ways, both were incredibly effective. Leaving their mark on the Harry Potter franchise for all of eternity. Born on October 19, 1940, in Dublin, Ireland, Michael Gambon showed an early inclination towards the arts. He left school at the age of 15 and went on to become a successful engineer. However, the allure of the theater proved irresistible, and Gambon soon embarked on a professional acting career. He joined the prestigious National Theatre in London's Old Vic as one of its founding members in 1962. Collaborating with legendary figures like Laurence Olivier, Derek Jacobi, and Maggie Smith, Gambon developed his craft and gained prominence on the stage. Throughout his illustrious career, Gambon amassed numerous awards and honors. He received three Olivier Awards and two Critics' Circle Theatre Awards for his remarkable stage performances. On the screen, Gambon was honored with four British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards. Additionally, he won two ensemble cast Screen Actors Guild Awards for his roles in "Gosford Park" and "The King's Speech." In 1998, Gambon was knighted for his immense contributions to the world of drama. But it wasn't just contributions to the world of Drama that Gambon deserved to be knighted for. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that Gambon played an integral part of so many people's childhoods- bringing the iconic role of Dumbledore to life. It's tough getting older and seeing our childhood heroes passing away, but just like Hagrid and Robbie Coltrane- Gambon's contributions to the world of theatre will live forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh, Alison and Brady can't resist Gold Diggers of 1933 - the famous musical directed by Mervyn LeRoy and choreographed by Busby Berkeley.Plus!Practical Magic, Gosford Park, Come and See, halloween prep, Depression era role play, the SAG-AFTRA strike and making a motorized vehicle with your bare hands!Send submissions to our Child Throwing and Man on Fire lists!Leave us a voicemail! We'll play it on the show. Check out the Solid Six Store!Letterboxd: Alison, Josh, BradyEmail us - podcast@solidsix.netFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterLeave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Kevin and Sarah retire to the drawing room, where they'll be getting to the bottom of the mystery of both this week's movies. First up is Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh's third installment playing and directing a Hercule Poirot mystery. For the Watchlist, Kevin chooses Robert Altman's 2001 murder mystery of manners, Gosford Park. Episode 400 will be our final weekly podcast episode before we transform Seeing & Believing into a Substack. If you have any thoughts about the show, we'd love to hear them. Send us an email at seeingandbelievingcapc at gmail dot com, or follow us on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin and Sarah retire to the drawing room, where they'll be getting to the bottom of the mystery of both this week's movies. First up is Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice, Kenneth Branagh's third installment playing and directing a Hercule Poirot mystery. For the Watchlist, Kevin chooses Robert Altman's 2001 murder mystery of manners, Gosford Park. Episode 400 will be our final weekly podcast episode before we transform Seeing & Believing into a Substack. If you have any thoughts about the show, we'd love to hear them. Send us an email at seeingandbelievingcapc at gmail dot com, or follow us on Letterboxd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do you enjoy eating tiny spoonfuls of jam in the kitchen of a stately home? Are you unnerved by pheasants being murdered on a frankly alarming scale? Then allow us to introduce you to the under-appreciated, classic, murder-mystery; Gosford Park. Kim and Alice discuss the intricacies of 1930s upstairs / downstairs relationships and the layers of storylines in this precursor to Downtown Abbey.Sound Engineer: Keith NagleEditor: Keith Nagle / Helen HamiltonProducer: Helen Hamilton
Oscar-nominated actor Richard E. Grant (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?,""Gosford Park”) has kept a diary since he was ten-years-old. His archives cover everything from his early career as a struggling actor to caring for his late wife Joan Washington after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Richard tells guest host Talia Schlanger about his new memoir “A Pocketful of Happiness,” which chronicles their love story and how Joan – an acclaimed vocal coach for actors – was his most trusted collaborator. Scarborough, Ontario's Loony talks about the story behind her new single, “Old Friends.”
Jeremy Swift has shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso” for which he was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directed by Roman Polanski, and “Gosford Park” directed by Robert Altman. He's also worked with the National Theater and in the West End. And he was in “Downton Abbey”. Plus he's a musician with a new album and single.My featured song is my reimagined version of “I'm So Glad” by Cream from my new album “IT'S ALIVE!”. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Jeremy and Robert discuss the following:- Cream- Ted Lasso Downton Abbey Surprised by Lasso's success Seinfeld took a long time to hit Higgins is the adult in the room Spin off in the works? 3rd season of Lasso Getting his wife hired as his screen wife- Career highlights- Auditions vs straight offers now- Musical background ”Can't Stop Doin' It”- What's next?- Mary Poppins Returns Dick Van Dyke- Diamond Dogs—-------------------------------------“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert's new Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band's Greatest Hits performed “live” at SteelStacks in Pennsylvania and The Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia.Reviews:"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)Click here for all links.—-----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with Jeremy at:https://www.instagram.com/jeremy.swift.68/?hl=en Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comPGS Store - www.thePGSstore.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com
This episode is one of a 2-part series where Christian and Jason talk with Joe Amodei about his recent trip to the Cannes Film Festival. 00:50 - Joe describes himself as “a film geek.” He explains why he prides himself in being referred to as not a “suit.” 03:34 - Joe's involvement with Oscar Best Picture, “Gosford Park.” 07:27 - An inside look at Cannes. 09:29 - What it was like promoting a documentary called “The Third Wave” (IMDB: The Third Wave (2007) - IMDb). 11:59 - Christian reviews her experience going to Sundance Film Festival 13:03 - Joe shares the difference between the 2 festivals, such as no Q&A's at Cannes. 15:21 - How to get into Cannes Film Festival, both practical and impractical ways 18:23 - Joe makes it clear that he goes to “Cannes every year not to attend the film festival. But to attend the film market.” 23:09 - Joe explains the role of a distributor at film festivals. 25:45 - Christian asks what an independent filmmaker should do to maximize the film festivals, they unpack some very blunt, straight-forward steps. 29:47 - Joe makes the following profound statement “if you're looking to sell your movie, looking to raise money, make revenue to pay back investors, then these film festivals aren't going to do anything for you. BUT being at a film MARKET, walking around and trying to sell your film, to countries all over the world, and being a part of the industry, is where you need to be to be a part of the film industry” 32:48 - Joe reiterates his encouragement to young filmmakers and producers that help is available. 34:36- Joe warns NOT to be clueless about the industry you are in. You have to read the trades. You have to subscribe to Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Indie Wire, even if it costs you $200 a year. It is well worth it. You have to stay up with the trades. If you don't, you're going to get lost. It's really an ongoing education. Things are changing in the business almost every day. Part 2 of this 2-part series will be released later this month. NOTE - NO DocuView DejaVu this episode
Join me again this week as I look at the latest releases including BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, PETER PAN & WENDY, and BLACKBERRY. Be Kind, Rewind looks at Robert Altman's GOSFORD PARK.Follow on Instagram and Letterboxd: @seeitorshoveit
The Oscar-winning creator of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey speaks about history, creativity and noblesse oblige.
Boomer, Brandon, and Alli discuss the porn industry meta-drama romance Kamikaze Hearts (1986) https://swampflix.com/ 00:00 Welcome 02:02 Nope (2022) 06:40 Men (2022) 11:40 Picard 13:33 Galaxy Quest (1999) 17:01 Gosford Park (2001) 22:45 Power Rangers: Once & Always (2023) 35:45 Beau is Afraid (2023) 41:12 Rope (1948) 44:33 Kamikaze Hearts (1986)
Our esteemed guest is actor Jeremy Swift and many of you who are big fans of Downton Abbey where he played Mr. Spratt (Dame Maggie Smith's butler) and Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso, well he is here with us tonight! He has been seen in 'Mary Poppins Returns' directed by Rob Marshall for Disney. Jeremy has also worked with legendary film directors such as Roman Polanski in Oliver Twist, Robert Altman in Gosford Park and The Wachowski Siblings in Jupiter Ascending. How many of you remember seeing Jeremy in Fred Claus? Now there's bit of trivia. And finally, we have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the return of Ted Lasso and it's finally here!
Our esteemed guest is actor Jeremy Swift and many of you who are big fans of Downton Abbey where he played Mr. Spratt (Dame Maggie Smith's butler) and Leslie Higgins in Ted Lasso, well he is here with us tonight! He has been seen in 'Mary Poppins Returns' directed by Rob Marshall for Disney. Jeremy has also worked with legendary film directors such as Roman Polanski in Oliver Twist, Robert Altman in Gosford Park and The Wachowski Siblings in Jupiter Ascending. How many of you remember seeing Jeremy in Fred Claus? Now there's bit of trivia. And finally, we have been waiting, and waiting, and waiting for the return of Ted Lasso and it's finally here!
We're back with our latest randomly chosen pick - Robert Altman and Julian Fellowes' 2001 proto-Downton Abbey GOSFORD PARK. Other topics include Kev logging possibly the longest movie on Letterboxd, Gambon Hive, AND the very first time in ADP history where a film innocuously mentioned during the main episode discussion ends up being next week's random pick... Episode Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:59) Whatcha Been Watching? (00:14:54) Austin News (00:20:56) Gosford Park Discussion (01:04:19) I Love Gooooooold (01:10:07) “The Allen Parsons Project” (01:11:08) There You Are, You're Over There! (01:13:24) Next Week's Movie + Outro Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or our Letterboxd HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. Listen to Kev's other podcast, Ammonite Movie Nite! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts The Criterion Connection & ON LYNCH. NEXT WEEK: McKenzie's dreams are coming true because somehow... SPICE WORLD (1997) IS HERE!
Welcome to the REVENGE OF SCREAMTOBER where we're returning to the SCREAM franchise with the latest installment - SCREAM VI. Other topics include spending $25 USD on 80 FOR BRADY, Austin Powers appearing at the Oscars, and Riverdale's serial killer genes. Episode Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:14) Oscars Review & Thoughts (00:14:17) Austin News (00:21:51) Scream VI Discussion (01:04:22) I Love Gold + "The Alan Parsons Project" (01:05:06) There You Are, You're Over There! Letters and Voicemails (01:17:24) Outro Listen to our friend Traynor's podcast The Cinema Arcade, and especially the episode featuring our new friend & listener Lauren! Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or our Letterboxd HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. Listen to Kev's other podcast, Ammonite Movie Nite! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts The Criterion Connection & ON LYNCH. NEXT WEEK: Back to our randomly generated pick with Robert Altman's GOSFORD PARK!
This podcast covers New Girl Season 3, Episode 22, Dance, which originally aired on April 29, 2014 and was directed by Trent O'Donnell and written by Rebecca Addelman and Ryan Koh. Here's a quick recap of the episode:Jess is throwing a school dance where the theme is Love is Forever and Ever and Ever (with 12 total Evers) so when the dance is sabotaged, the loft comes together to fill in the gaps and support Jess.We discuss Pop Culture References such as:Flo-Jo - When Schmidt went outside to race the bully, he said, “I'm like a Hebrew cheetah, on the count of three. One, two... Flo Jo!” Gosford Park - When the dance was being sabotaged, Jess shared that all the doors should be locked to keep everyone in like it was Gosford Park.Additional Pop Culture References such as:Good Will Hunting - When making jokes about Buster's age, Schmidt said Buster would have been 7 when Good Will Hunting came out. Good Will Hunting is a 1997 American psychological drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, and written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The film received nominations in nine categories at the Academy Awards and won in two: Best Supporting Actor for Robin Williams and Best Original Screenplay for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The film was met with highly positive reviews and in 2014, it was ranked at number 53 in The Hollywood Reporter's "100 Favorite Films" list.“Call Me Maybe” - Carly Rae Jepsen - This song played when Winston was having trouble turning down the “heat” on the dance floor. "Call Me Maybe" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for her EP Curiosity and later appeared on her second studio album and first international album Kiss. "Call Me Maybe" was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2012 – Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance. The song was the best-selling single worldwide, selling over 12 million copies in that year alone.Ray Charles - Coach said the three guys were the worst chaperones, noting that Ray Charles' ghost would be better. Ray Charles Robinson Sr. was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and alto saxophonist who is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers in history. Charles was blinded during childhood, possibly due to glaucoma and when Coach is saying Ray Charles' ghost would be a better chaperone, even though he was blind.8 Mile - When having a rap battle at the end of the episode, Schmidt says it's like 8 Mile. 8 Mile is a 2002 American musical drama film that contains autobiographical elements from Eminem's life. The story follows white rapper Jimmy Smith Jr. aka B-Rabbit and his attempt to launch a career in hip hop, a music genre dominated by African-Americans. The title is derived from 8 Mile Road, the highway between the predominantly African-American city of Detroit and the largely white suburban communities to the north that Eminem originally lived in. On this episode's Most Likely To we discuss who is more likely to challenge a little kid to a foot race, sabotage an event, accidentally hurt their friend while trying to bond or hug, and race in a shopping cart. We also cover what Schmidt thinks “makes a man” in our “Schmidtism”. For “Not in the 2020s” we mention Nick calling Cece a “stupid girl” and the kid calling Schmidt a “flamer”. In our “Yes in the 2020s” we highlight Jess and Cece's conversation with Wendy where they talk to her but don't punish her. We also give a brief look into Mary-Charles Jones (Wendy) and Mason Cook (Tommy), the guest stars of this episode.Also in this episode were the following guest stars who we do not discuss in the podcast: Angela Kinsey (Rose - Previously Discussed in S3E2), Brian Posehn (Biology Teacher - Previously Discussed in S3E11), Samuel Gilbert (Young Schmidt - Previously Discussed in S3E6), Clint Culp (Gary the Janitor), Isaac White (Felipe), Josie Totah (Todd), Cody Benjamin Lee (Oscar), Zoé Hendrix (Winston's Girl), Seaonna Chanadet (Winston's Girl), and Jacqueline Jones (Student).In this episode we also discuss some of the callbacks from earlier seasons like how Jess couldn't say penis in Season 1 and how the men chant “Men!” like they did in this season's Thanksgiving episode. Neither of us found the bear this episode.While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:City of big shoulders and dreams - When Nick is trying to entertain the kids he asks “who is from Chicago, the city of big shoulders and dreams.” The reference is from a 1916 poem by Carl Sandburg where he mentions the hard-working tradesmen and physical laborers who made the city the industrial center of the region.Munchausen syndrome - In this episode, one of the teachers mentions that she has never volunteered to chaperone a school dance because of her Munchausen syndrome. Munchausen's syndrome is a rare condition where a person fabricates or induces symptoms of illness in themselves. This is different from hypochondria as people with Munchausen syndrome actually manipulate results rather than just believe they are ill.This episode got a 7/10 rating from both Kritika and Kelly; Kritika's favorite character was Coach and Kelly's favorite was Cece.Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 23!Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/
Following Laurence Fox to Gosford Park was a great move! Spoiler alert!! We spoil the movie quickly and we have no idea how to pronounce Ryan Philippe's name.
Theatre producer Nica Burns talks about her brand new theatre building @sohoplace which is about to open in London's West End. Film director Edward Berger discusses his German anti-war film All Quiet on the Western Front. Jenny Beavan has designed costumes for some of Hollywood's most celebrated and loved films, including Mad Max: Fury Road, Gosford Park, and A Room with a View. The film that led to her winning her third Oscar, Cruella, has also led her to question the position of costume and wardrobe workers in the film industry. She joins Front Row, along with Charlotte Bence, a negotiator for Equity, the trade union for the performing arts and entertainment industries. Presenter: Kate Molleson Producer: Eliane Glaser Photo Credit: Tim Soar and AHMM
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