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Send us a textImagine being forced to run a race where losing means death. That's exactly what happened to Grand Vizier Haci Salih Pasha in 1822, a dramatic and little-known chapter from the annals of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire, one of history's most formidable powers, spanned over 600 years, commanding vast territories across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Renowned for its rich culture, breathtaking architecture, and intricate political system, it was a world where power and peril walked hand in hand—especially for the Grand Vizier, the Sultan's second-in-command.Haci Salih Pasha hailed from Izmir, a bustling port city in the Ottoman realm. His journey to power began modestly—serving as master of the barley and minister of powdermills—before his administrative prowess and loyalty propelled him to deputy grand vizier. In 1821, he ascended to the coveted role of Grand Vizier. Yet, this prestigious position came with a deadly catch: the Grand Vizier was often the fall guy for the empire's troubles.During Salih Pasha's tenure, the Ottoman Empire grappled with the Greek War of Independence. For centuries, the Greeks had lived under Ottoman rule, but now they fought fiercely for freedom. The conflict was brutal, marked by atrocities on both sides. Despite Salih Pasha's efforts, the Ottoman forces faltered, and Sultan Mahmud II grew increasingly displeased. In 1822, the Sultan summoned Salih Pasha to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, a sprawling complex that served as the sultans' residence for over four centuries. Within its walls lay the Sultan's garden—a serene oasis of lush greenery and elegant fountains, soon to become the stage for a life-or-death ordeal.Upon arrival, Salih Pasha faced a chilling ritual: he was handed a cup of sherbet. White sherbet signaled safety; red meant death. When he received the red sherbet, his fate seemed sealed. But there was one last chance—the “Death Race.” In this extraordinary ritual, the condemned Grand Vizier had to outrun the chief executioner through the garden to the Fish Market Gate. Victory meant exile and survival; defeat meant immediate execution.The odds were stacked against Salih Pasha. At 50 years old, clad in a long ceremonial tunic unsuited for sprinting, he faced a young, agiRead MF Thomas' novels Like Clockwork https://amzn.to/417lOzyArcade https://amzn.to/4aTpisxA Sickness in Time https://amzn.to/41apSPKSeeing by Moonlight ...
In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous rise of Imad ul Mulk, the Mughal Grand Vizier who played a pivotal role in the empire's decline. From court intrigues to his betrayal of the emperor, discover how his ruthless ambition reshaped Mughal politics and hastened the empire's fragmentation. Want to see my notes for this episode? Join us on Telegram and search for "10-5"
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On this edition of Parallax Views, another double feature with two guests. First up, if there's any interview you listen to on my show this week make it this one, folks. David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect and author of Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power, joins the show to discuss his important article "The Corporate Wishcasting Attack on Lina Khan". Lina Khan was apponted by President Joe Biden to chair the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this role Khan, alongside the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department's Jonathan Kanter and others, has attempted to take on big tech, corporate power, and monopoly capitol in America. Billionaire LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman is apparently not happy about this because after donating $8.6 million to Super PACs supporting Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris has claimed Khan is “waging war on American business” and pushed for a Harris administration to dump her as FTC chair. Dayen and I will discuss why billionaires like Hoffman are so opposed to Harris and those who support strengthening antitrust laws and their enforcement in the U.S. We'll also discuss what Dayen argues the billionaire anti-antitrust crowd are leaving out about how Khan's agenda benefits working people over corporate profits. Although some reports indicate that Harris is skeptical of Khan's antitrust agenda and may as a result remove her, Dayen cautions that we don't know what a Harris administration will do with the antitrust agenda that has been ushered in by the Biden administration in recent years. Nonetheless, he argues that supporters of the antitrust movement should mobilize in support of Lina Khan now. Recently, a number of organizations, including the AFL-CIO and NAACP, signed a letter in support of Khan. At the end of the conversation we also discuss Dayen's latest article in "The Only Member of Congress Who Has Worked for Kamala Harris" in which he interviewed former Rep. Katie Porter who worked with Kamala Harris about her thoughts on how Harris will deal with big business and corporate interests. In the second segment of the show, the Revolving Door Project's Chris Lewis joins the show to discuss his American Prospect article, "The Dangerous Authoritarian Gunning to Serve as Trump's Grand Vizier". Chris and I take a closer looks at the figure of Trump loyalist and Christian nationalist Russ Vought, founder of the Center for Renewing America. Vought worked for the Trump administration from the director of the Office of Management and Budget from July 2020 to January 2021. Since then, he has become involved in the saga of the controversial Project 2025. Chris explains Vought's beliefs and rather authoritarian, even anti-constitutional or post-constitutional views on America. Additionally, Chris and I delve into the Project 2025 Schedule F scheme that would allow the President to sack numerous civil servants in various federal agencies to replace them with loyalists. Theoretically, this could lead to cranks with no knowledge in an agency's expertise in key positions they are not equipped to be in. In other words, imagine Infowars' Alex Jones, who has promoted using colloidal silver as supplement to counter coronavirus (despite the dangers of colloidal silver consumption), in a key position at the FDA.
This week Holden and Jake grab their scimitars to battle against the evil Grand Vizier as they jump into the world of the video game franchise Prince of Persia, from the 1989 original, to current day and of course... Jake Gyllenhaal. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru
Cabi Omer Efendi was an Ottoman statesman and military commander who lived from 1750 to 1814. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire three times, and was known for his military successes, administrative skills, and political influence. For this month's primary source, he provides a direct account of the execution of Dragoman Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios in 1809 and as a springboard for Part 2 of my interview with Professor of Ottoman and Turkish Studies, Antonis Hadjiantoniou. The text in full: "The dragoman of Cyprus caused sedition and discord by performing a great deal of villainy to the Muslim worshippers. He escaped from Cyprus, and when he arrived at Istanbul he was then arrested and executed in front of the Sublime Gate. His corpse was put upside-down in the basket of a broom-seller, carried around, and left outside the gate of the fish market. He thus became a warning to others. He was going to escape to Russia by converting his property and cash to bills of exchange. His house in Beşiktaş was given to the Chief tax inspector. It was rumored that all his property and cash totaled 5,500,000 kurush." -Cabi Omer Efendi 1809
Sokullu Mehmed Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman who served as the grand vizier (chief minister) of the Ottoman Empire for over a decade during the 16th century, under the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent and Selim II. In this excerpt, he addresses the Venetian Ambassador, acknowledging their recent defeat at the Battle of Lepanto but reminding them that they now have Cyprus in their hands. Next month we have a two part interview with Professor of Ottoman and Turkish History, Antonis Hadjikyriacou. Here is the text in full: "I am sensible, Ambassador. You have desired this audience with no other intention than to show the pretentiousness natural to your countrymen. I advise you as a friend, to lay aside those vain airs and consider that though you have indeed shaved us pretty close in Lepanto, we have shaved off your arms. And as the beard, when shaved, grows bigger than before, so our fleet, unless our woods fails us, will in a short space become larger and more numerous, whilst you can't so much as think of recovering your arms -- for so I call the spacious and famous kingdom of Cyprus." - Grand Vezier Sokullu Mehmet Pasha addressing the Venetian Ambassador, 1571
"The Battle That Saved The Civilization" In this series, we explore the 1566 Siege of Szigetvár, a crucial castle on the Hapsburg-Ottoman border. When the 71-year-old Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, besieged Szigetvár, he didn't anticipate the fierce resistance. Led by Count Nikola Zrinski (also known as Zrínyi Miklós or Nikola Šubić Zrinski), the garrison was determined to defend their fortress to the last man. As the aged Sultan Suleiman marched toward the fortress we explore his personal life. From his controversial relationship with his Grand Vizier to his taboo romance with his favorite concubine. Join us to uncover the story of Suleiman the Magnificent and the Siege of Szigetvár, a clash of compelling characters battling for legacy. Help support the show on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/anthologyofheroes) Submit a question on Instagram(https://www.instagram.com/anthologyofheroes) Submit a question on our website(https://anthologyofheroespodcast.com/szigetvar1) Submit a question through email (mailto:anthologyofheroespodcast@gmail.com) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prepare to embark on a journey through the vibrant energy and rich history of Marrakech in today's episode. Azdean teams up with local guide Youssef to explore the fascinating Jewish Quarter known as the Mellah - a testament to integration and cooperation between diverse religions and cultures. As we wander through this neighborhood, the ruins of the 16th-century Badia (Badi) Palace and the stunning Bahia Palace showcase the intricate Moorish architecture and the historical context that shaped them.Our exploration doesn't stop at the gates, as Youssef leads us into the private quarters of the Bahia Palace itself, where we are granted access to record and document the tour. Here, we learn the marvels of Moorish architectural innovation that incorporates local materials, along with pre-industrial air conditioning! The serene garden, a distinct feature of this architectural style, beautifully encapsulates the tranquility and grandeur of the palace. Journey with us into the central courtyard, featured in the cover photo of this episode, and learn the history of why it has a specific number of rooms, all laid out in symmetrical style, and what they were used for.Our immersive audio tour unravels the unique story of the Grand Vizier of the Bahia Palace, who made the intriguing decision to employ only blind musicians! And listen closely as we wander through, when the call to prayer starts in the background.On our walk today, you'll hear some of the tourists and big groups in the background, being hustled along. But like Azdean, you'll have your own private guide. Our tours always go at your own pace, sidestepping the crowds and taking the time to explore. Our next episode will follow up on today with part two of our walking tour, which takes us over through the old Medina and to the famous Marjorelle Gardens. But now, imagine, you're standing with Azdean along the Rue Bahia Bab Mellah, the main street connecting the two palaces, with the Mellah in between, as Youssef starts his tour, amongst the lively energy and excitement of Marrakech. Do you dream of exploring the enchanting land of Morocco?Destination Morocco is your ultimate travel experience for those seeking luxury and adventure. We specialize in crafting bespoke itineraries tailored to your unique tastes and desires.If you're a discerning traveler who values an immersive, curated adventure, visit www.destinationsmorocco.com, and let us bring your dream Moroccan vacation to life.Learn more about Azdean and Destination Morocco.Download the stunning Destination Morocco magazine!Follow the podcast and help us grow.
In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Kaya Sahin about Sultan Süleyman and the Ottoman Empire. They provide an overview of the Ottoman Empire and how Süleyman was a critical leader, his upbringing, succession, and spreading the boundaries of the Empire. They also talk about the importance of the Grand Vizier, conflicts with the Hungarians and Hapsburgs, his legacy, and many more topics. Kaya Sahin is a Historian and Associate Professor of History at Indiana University, Bloomington. His major research areas are focused with the early Ottoman Empire and the spread of governance, religion, and political and economic challenges. He has written a handful of books including the most recent, Peerless Among Princes. You can find his work here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit convergingdialogues.substack.com
Our mysterious guest reveals himself and things run off the rails immediately. The party is about to discover what lies ahead in their quest to defeat Nagash. This episode is sponsored by Loadboost and FanRoll! Follow the links below to support the pod and use code "dice" at checkout for 10% off supplements and dice! https://vitaliboost.com/discount/Dice https://metallicdicegames.com/ref/2534/ Find more Dropped Dice: https://linktr.ee/droppeddice
Within a decade and a half, Ottoman Sultan Suleyman, who reigned form 1520 to 1566, held dominion over twenty-five million souls, from Baghdad to the walls of Vienna, and with the help of his brilliant pirate commander Barbarossa placed more Christians than ever before or since under Muslim rule. He launched voyages into the Indian Ocean, threatened to conquer all of Europe, and took firm control over the Mediterranean Sea. And yet the real drama takes place in close-up: in small rooms and whispered conversations, behind the curtain of power. His confidantes include the Greek slave who becomes his Grand Vizier, the Venetian jewel dealer who acts as his go-between, and the Russian consort who becomes his most beloved wife.Today's guest Christopher de Bellaigue, author of The Lion House. He tells not just the story of rival superpowers in an existential duel, nor of one of the most consequential lives in human history, but of what it means to live in a time when a few men get to decide the fate of the world.
Hello and welcome to the show today! It is such a pleasure to have you with us again today as we study the Word of God together. In our study of the book of Acts, we have seen Paul arrested in Jerusalem following a riot that is started by a group of unbelieving Jews who hate him and maliciously and falsely accuse him. Paul is brought before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish high court of the land (the same governing body that had put Jesus to death), but Paul is not convicted. So the unbelieving Jews hatch a plot to murder Paul, but Paul's nephew overhears of the plot, tells the Roman Commander in charge of Paul, and the commander has Paul transferred to Roman Governor Felix in Caesarea. He is tried before Felix, but he can't convict him, and so he keeps Paul imprisoned for two years until Felix is eventually succeeded by Porcius Festus. And when Festus comes into power, those unbelieving Jews try to get Festus to transfer Paul to Jerusalem (supposedly for a trial), but really they want to ambush and kill him along the way. Now Festus denies their request (though he doesn't know that that is what they had in mind) and, when he comes to Caesarea, has Paul brought before him there to be tried. And it says here in verse 7… Acts 25:7 (ESV)— 7 When he had arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many and serious charges against him that they could not prove. Paul's 4th Defense— And these were no doubt the same arguments; trying to prove that Paul was an insurrectionist in the hopes that Festus might agree with them and put Paul to death (Acts 25:15-16). But once again, nothing can be substantiated. But Festus hears them out to ascertain all the facts; and then it is Paul turn to make his defense. And this is the fourth of Paul's six defenses. And in it he once again affirms that he has committed no crime against the Jewish law, against the temple, or against Rome. It says in… Acts 25:8-9 (ESV)— 8 Paul argued in his defense, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I committed any offense.” 9 But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Do you wish to go up to Jerusalem and there be tried on these charges before me?” Not Good for Paul— Now once again, though Festus doesn't know it, this puts Paul in danger of being ambushed and killed. But even if Paul makes it to Jerusalem, the situation is probably worse for him there. And he knows that there is no just reason for him to be sent there. And [a Roman judge could not move a case to another court without the consent of the accused, and Paul refused to go!] So it says in… Acts 25:10-11 (ESV)— 10 But Paul said, “I am standing before Caesar's tribunal, where I ought to be tried. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you yourself know very well. 11 If then I am a wrongdoer and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar.” Why Paul Appeals to Caesar— Now the reason Paul appeals to Caesar (which was the right of every Roman citizen) was threefold. First, he wanted justice. Secondly, he recognized that he was safest under Roman protection. Appealing to Caesar ensured that he would be guarded by the Romans en route to Caesar. But thirdly (and this may in fact be the main reason), his goal was ultimately to get where? Rome. Where is Caesar? Rome. And so he recognizes his appealing to Caesar is the fastest way to get there. So he appeals to Caesar. And it says… Acts 25:12 (ESV)— 12 Then Festus, when he had conferred with his council, answered, “To Caesar you have appealed; to Caesar you shall go.” Festus Embarrassed— And, as you can imagine, this no doubt infuriated the Jewish leaders because once again the chance to murder Paul has slipped through their fingers. Festus may have been somewhat pleased, as he no doubt felt this case was beyond him. But at the same time it did not look well for him that one of his first cases he handled so badly that the prisoner felt forced to appeal to Caesar for justice. But he has no choice. He pronounces that Paul shall indeed be sent to Caesar. Now the Caesar to whom Paul has appealed is Nero. Now this didn't meant that Nero himself would oversee the case. It simply meant that his [case would be tried by the highest courts in the empire.] And despite the fact that Paul's case would be transferred to Nero, Festus still had a problem. Yes he had avoided offending the Jews, but he had failed to determine the legal charges against Paul. And he doesn't want to be in the awkward position of sending such a notable prisoner to Caesar without have any of his crimes clearly listed. But it says in… Acts 25:13 (ESV)— 13 Now when some days had passed, Agrippa the king and Bernice arrived at Caesarea and greeted Festus. Herod Agrippa II & Bernice— Now this king who came for a state visit was Herod Agrippa II. He was [the last of the Herodians to rule, was the great-grandson of {Herod the Great,} the Herod who {ruled at the time Jesus was born and} had killed the Bethlehem babes, and {was} the son of the Herod who had killed the apostle James (Acts 12).] [His great-uncle, Herod Antipas, was the Herod of the Gospels (Mark 6:14-29; Luke 3:1; 13:31-33; 23:7-12)]. [He had power over the Temple, controlled the Temple treasury, and could appoint and remove the high priest.] He was in his early thirties at this time. And his sister Bernice had come with him to join him in paying [their respect to the new governor, Festus]. Now Bernice [had married her uncle, Herod Chalcis, had become mistress to her brother Agrippa II, and then had become mistress to the emperor Vespasian's son, Titus.] And her living with her brother Agrippa II made the Jews uneasy because of how clearly and explicitly God had forbade incest (Lev. 18:1-18; 20:11-21). But Herod Agrippa II had been given [legal jurisdiction over the temple in Jerusalem, so it was logical that Festus share Paul's case with him.] And so it says in… Acts 25:14-22 (ESV)— 14 And as they stayed there many days, Festus laid Paul's case before the king, saying, “There is a man left prisoner by Felix, 15 and when I was at Jerusalem, the chief priests and the elders of the Jews laid out their case against him, asking for a sentence of condemnation against him. 16 I answered them that it was not the custom of the Romans to give up anyone before the accused met the accusers face to face and had opportunity to make his defense concerning the charge laid against him. 17 So when they came together here, I made no delay, but on the next day took my seat on the tribunal and ordered the man to be brought. 18 When the accusers stood up, they brought no charge in his case of such evils as I supposed. 19 Rather they had certain points of dispute with him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who was dead, but whom Paul asserted to be alive. 20 Being at a loss how to investigate these questions, I asked whether he wanted to go to Jerusalem and be tried there regarding them. 21 But when Paul had appealed to be kept in custody for the decision of the emperor, I ordered him to be held until I could send him to Caesar.” 22 Then Agrippa said to Festus, “I would like to hear the man myself.” “Tomorrow,” said he, “you will hear him.” Festus' Game— Now we see here that Festus clearly understands that this whole issue has nothing to do with civil law, but rather was a matter of “religion” (Acts 18:14-15; 23:29); particularly the doctrine of resurrection. And verse 19 shows that Paul wasn't just defending the concept of resurrection abstractly or in a general way, but was focusing specifically on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But all this was beyond Festus' (and Rome's) expertise or interest. He was both a pagan Roman and also new in Judea, so it was natural for him not to know the theological differences between Christians and Jews. But note how Festus is deceiving Agrippa, because he is giving him the impression that the reason he had wanted to move the trial to Jerusalem was because these theological issues might be better addressed there; but that wasn't his real motivation. His [real reason was to please the Jewish leaders, most of whom King Herod knew.] And he's hoping that Agrippa will supply him with something definite that he can send to the Emperor Nero. And that's because Agrippa was [an expert in Jewish matters (Acts 26:2-3) and certainly would be keenly interested in knowing more about this man who {supposedly} caused a riot in the temple. And Agrippa is indeed interested to hear Paul. In fact [The Greek verb tense implies Herod had been wanting to hear Paul for a long time. As an expert on Jewish affairs (cf. 26:3), he relished hearing Christianity's leading spokesman in person.] And Festus promises him that he will. And next week we will see how that unfolds. God Turns Things Around— But I want to close today with a word of encouragement. As demonstrated in our passage today, we see one example among many of how unjust our world often is. But we also see how God protected Paul and even used this trial to open a door of opportunity by which Paul could immediately be escorted to Rome. By setting in motion their plot to kill Paul, the Jewish leaders in fact helped Paul to get exactly where God wanted him to go: Rome. And God does the same for us. You know, every year Jews have been celebrating the Feast of Purim, which commemorates the triumph of God's people in the book of Esther when Haman had sought to destroy all the Jews in the empire. Haman set himself against the Jews generally and Mordecai (Esther's cousin) in particular and plotted their destruction. And things got really dark for a while. But what ended up happening was that it was Haman himself who unintentionally (through his trying to exalt himself) actually became instrumental in Mordecai being honored and exalted. Haman's plot against the Jews ended up falling on his own head; and the book of Esther ends with Haman being hanged and Mordecai assuming his former job as Grand Vizier. And God's people are delivered. I think also of Joseph, sold into slavery by his brothers. Then he's wrongfully accused and thrown into prison. But God lifts him up and eventually makes him Pharaoh's right hand man that helps Egypt plan for a coming famine and actually saves the empire and all the lands affected by that famine. But none of that would have happened if Joseph had not been sold or thrown into prison. And there are so many other examples like this. Trust in God— Now all this to say, when we are experiencing the injustice and persecution that go along with following Jesus Christ, we need to take heart. We need to recognize that it may be the furnace, the lion's den, the prison cell or whatever other place of affliction we might be in that will actually become the engine through which God can bring His greatest work. The hard thing is to trust in that. But if we do, God never disappoints. And so let us trust in Him like that today. Amen.
Episode 104 of RhymeBeat's in-house podcast ‘Benny's Crib.' We got Maine producer/musician/artist 'Grand Vizier' on the futon this week. Interview topics detailed his cinematic new album Lies! Spies! And Private Eyes: Music to Investigate To, getting healthy, finding an early love for samplers/synths/gear, nursing school, 90s hip hop, the power of language, crate digging in Portland, and a cornucopia of others! Purchase Grand Vizier's new album on Bandcamp today. Benny's Crib is sponsored by Yardie Ting...top floor of the Portland Public Market...go show some love! #207TilInfinity
Movies That Made Me: Episode 1: Heroes Luke Sorba wrote and directed his first movie on Super 8 when he was 18 years old. "The Mirror Within" won in the Novice Category at Streatham and Norwood Amateur Film Club's Annual Awards. He only made one more (apart from some YouTube sketches) but he has since watched 6000 movies made by other people and owns 1600 on DVD. He spent more teenage hours at the National Film Theatre and the Electric Cinema than anywhere else, and is currently on first name terms with staff at Peckhamplex. Over two hundred books on cinema fill his shelves and he has a complete collection of Monthly Film Bulletin magazines (incorporated in Sight and Sound since 1990) going back to 1964. As an actor and writer, as well as a teacher of story telling Luke brings professional experience to his observations but it his status as a super-fan that sets him apart. He is rare among enthusiasts in that there is no period nor genre nor country whose movies he is not curious about. From Intolerance to Inception, The St Valentine's Day Massacre to The Belles of St Trinian's, Do the Right Thing to Dr Dolittle, Zombieland to Nomadland, Superfly to Superman, Tod Browning to Todd Haynes, Federico Fellini to The Fast and Furious, Monika Treut to Monica Bellucci, there is a place for everyone in The Movies That Made Me. Luke Sorba and Andrew Paine previously collaborated on the online improvised comedy show "Unmute". Together they make up Picard Productions. Episode 1 features… Talal Karkouti Talal is a British-Syrian comedian and actor. He is the co-host and producer of The Alexei Sayle Podcast and just won 2nd place in The Musical Comedy Awards 2022. He also co-hosts the music review show DJARBIC with his brother on the Tarboosh Records YouTube channel. Pippa Evans Pippa is an award-winning performer specialising in improvisation and musical comedy. You may have heard her on I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue on Radio 4 or seen her creating instant musicals with Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Pippa is the author of Improv Your Life: An Improviser's Guide To Embracing Whatever Life Throws At You and can be found teaching improv workshops online via her website pippaevans.com. She lives in Edinburgh with her husband and her cat. Twitter/Insta @iampippaevans Our Heroes ALADDIN 1992 (d. John Musker, Ron Clements) Classic Disney from its 90's revival era with Robin Williams at his peak, and centred around a street kid from Agrabah negotiating love, magic and the spite and might of the Grand Vizier. APOCALYPTO 2006 (d. Mel Gibson) Having shot Passion of the Christ in ancient Aramaic, Gibson's next was entirely in Yucatec. One Mayan tribe fights for survival against another while the invading Conquistadors approach to change the land forever. THE WIZARD OF OZ 1939 (d. Victor Fleming) The most famous shoes in movie history propel Judy Garland on an unforgettable adventure that is part fable, part nightmare and fully merits its legendary status. THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION 1994 (d. Frank Darabont) iconic prison movie with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman trying to stay alive on the inside. While secretly planning life on the outside. CASABLANCA 1942 (d. Michael Curtiz) Humphrey Bogart has retired from, while Ingrid Bergman is facing up, the epic struggle to save Europe from fascism. They meet again… in Casablanca. TAKEN 2008 (d. Pierre Morel) Unofficial remake of “An American in Paris”. With killing instead of dancing. (Trivia: Maggie Grace who played 55 yr old Liam Neeson's teenage daughter was actually 24. Leslie Caron who played 38 yr old Gene Kelly's love interest was only 19). Links Luke Sorba (Host) : Twitter @LukeSorbaLabour Andrew Paine (Producer & Audio Engineer) : Twitter @ItPainesMe
What started as one creator's vision of the ultimate animated feature became a decades-long struggle resulting in a butchered direct-to-video throw away. Join us as we discuss with Mandy Gearhart how Richard Williams' "The Thief, The Cobbler, and The Grand Vizier" became "The Thief and the Cobbler," "The Princess and The Cobbler," and "Arabian Knight." Note: Sound quality isn't the greatest in this episode, I apologize. Sources:Websites:www.imdb.com www.moma.org www.nasruddin.org Articles:https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-story-of-richard-williams-and-his-unfinished-fairy-tale-the-thief-and-the-cobbler https://www.cbr.com/the-thief-and-the-cobbler-tragic-tale-of-unfinished-masterpiece/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74031/13-beautiful-facts-about-thief-and-cobblerhttps://www.oscars.org/calendar/thief-and-cobbler https://pullingarabbitoutofahat.com/uncategorized/richard-williams-and-the-shah-brothers/https://www.awn.com/news/disney-restore-thief-and-cobbler-original-versionhttps://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2014/12/the-greatest-animated-film-that-never-was/383640/Videos:Dormer, M. (1982) Richard Williams and The Thief Who Never Gave Up Thames TelevisionSchreck, K. (2012) Persistence of Vision Kevin Schreck ProductionsMusic:Market by PeriTune | http://peritune.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Deep Woods3 by PeriTune | http://peritune.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unportedhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
In which Phil tells the story of Ay, the top advisor (and decision maker) behind Tutankhamun's rule, Matt compares the tradition of marrying-for-power to modern-day Tinder, and we try to keep straight all of the Ancient Egyptian names and family relationships -- white board and marker recommended. You can support or become a member of History's B-Side here: https://historysbside.com/support
Here is another of those fanciful Oriental stories that proclaims the democracy of Eastern despotism. A tailor might talk with a king and receive either a death sentence or the office of Grand Vizier as a reward. (Volume 16, Harvard Classics)
Hello and welcome again to Lechem Panim. In our study of the book of Acts, we have come to chapter 9, which we will begin looking at during our time together today. But first, I want to tell you a little about a young girl I'm sure many of you have heard of named Anne Frank. Her story is one that has been remembered throughout the decades due to the tragedies that she faced and the sad and cruel way that her life came to an end during the World War II era. At the age of thirteen [she and her family went into hiding in Amsterdam. She kept a diary, which was given to her on her birthday, in which she chronicled the events of the war and her and her families suffering under the Nazi persecution. They had a hiding place called the Annex in which they concealed themselves. But then they were betrayed and captured and sent to the Nazi death camp Auschwitz in Poland in 1944. Anne, her sister Margot, and their mother Edith died in Bergen-Belsen, another camp. The father (miraculously) survived. But later [a friend of the Franks who had brought them food and clothing while they were in hiding, found Anne's diary by her bed and saved it], giving it to Anne's father who survived. It was later published and really [gave a voice and face to all those who suffered Nazi persecution.] Personally, I cannot imagine what it would have been like to live through the trials and persecutions that they faced. But you know, Anne's story is not unique. Sadly, the story of the Jewish people is filled with stories like hers; stories of persecution and fear. There has been in almost every generation of God's people a Pharoah, a Nebuchadnezzar, a Darius, a Haman, a Herod, a Nero, or a Hitler. And the same continues to be true today. And yet God showed His providence in each of those situations and often even used what those rulers intended for evil to actually produce or lead to the good of God's people. God judged Pharoah and delivered Israel out of Egypt. God helped his people endure during the reign of Nebuchadnezzer, delivering Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the flames. He helped them endure the reign of Darius, during which He saved Daniel from the mouths of the lions (and the rulers who were trying to bring about his death). Haman tried to exterminate all the Jews much like Hitler did, yet God used a young girl named Esther to bring about deliverance and (in the end) it was Haman who died and Esther's cousin Mordecai who came to rule in Haman's former position as Grand Vizier to the king. In the New Testament Herod killed the Jewish boys in an attempt to kill the Messiah. But in the end, he died and the Messiah survived (the One who would bring God's salvation to the world). Nero also failed to exterminate the Christians, whom he blamed for all the ills of Rome (including a fire which he himself started). And in the case of the Nazis, they were defeated and shortly afterwards a great and glorious prophecy was fulfilled for the Jewish people as they became a nation once again. Over and over again God's people are attacked, yet God brings them through. And they (as a people) keep the celebration of that reality at the forefront of their lives. The Jews often sum up their history in three simple phrases: (1) They tried to kill us. (2) We won. (3) Let's eat. The First Great Persecutor of Christianity— Now I say all of this because in our passage today we encounter the first great persecutor of the Christian Church; a man by the name of Saul, a very important religious man who (in ignorance) set himself against Christ and His followers, who at that time were almost entirely Jews. And so this time the enemy came from within the Jewish people. And yet right on cue we see continued this glorious theme of God's providence in working His salvation in the midst of (and even through) times of enormous trial and persecution. The Stoning of Stephen— Now remember that not long before this, Stephen (one of seven church leaders selected to minister to the Hellenists) has just born witness to the Jewish leaders not only of the truth of Jesus being the Christ; the Son of God, but also of their guilt in putting Him to death. And the leaders are outraged at him and verse 7:58 (NIV) says they 58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. And it says in verse 8:1 (NIV) And Saul approved of their killing him. An Illegal Act— Now not only was the stoning of Stephen a morally evil act, but it was also an illegal one. Because [under Roman rule the Sanhedrin did not have the legal right to execute without Roman concurrence (see John 18:31).] But they did anyway. And the very first glimpse we have of this man named Saul is when he is standing by, passively watching these Jews murder this innocent man while he watches over their clothes. The very first place we meet Saul in scripture, he's an accessory to murder. He doesn't exactly sound like a pleasant sort of fellow. But he would have been very highly respected by his fellow Jews; and for good reason. Paul's Education at Tarsus— First of all, he was very highly educated. We know this for at least two reasons. First, he was from Tarsus. And [Tarsus was “no ordinary city” (Acts 21:39)] It was a city of intellectual elites; very highly educated people. In fact, [The inhabitants of Tarsus were so well known for learning that Strabo, the Roman geographer, remarked, “The people at Tarsus have devoted themselves so eagerly, not only to philosophy, but also to the whole round of education in general, that they have surpassed Athens, Alexandria, or any other place” (Geography 14.5.13).] And so here was a guy who, having studied abroad in Jerusalem under Rabbi Gamaliel (grandson of a famous Rabbi), has a mastery of Torah, as well as other fields of study normal Jews were not permitted to touch, such as Homer, Euripides, and other Greek literature that was normally considered unclean by the Jews. And that, by the way, would have prepared Saul to better be used by God to communicate the Gospel to the gentiles. But not yet. He Was A Pharisee— Now on top of this Saul was also a Pharisee, which meant that he was a part of the religious elite in Israel. The name “pharisees” means [‘the separate ones', i.e. the holy ones, the true community of Israel,] And so Saul was a very highly respected Jewish leader who would have been among the upper classes sociologically. He was Roman— Now in addition to all of this Saul was also a Roman, which gave him an advantage in certain situations because he had more rights than the average person; such as rights to a trial. The Road To Damascus— And so, all this to say, Saul was a very important and influential man. In fact he says later (after his conversion) in his epistle to the Philippians basically, “If anybody had anything to brag about, I did! As far as the world was concerned, I was doing pretty good. And I thought so too. And I thought I was winning extra points with God by squelching out this blasphemous new religion called Christianity.” Zealous History— And by the way [The zeal Paul demonstrated in persecuting the church is not simply religious fanaticism. Paul saw his devotion for God and his law as part of a noble history in Israel, which lauded those who showed outstanding courage to defend and avenge what was holy.] So Saul is trying to do the right thing. But, because of ignorance of the Gospel and misplaced zeal, he believes he is doing God a service by persecuting these Christians, whom he believes are leading God's people astray, never realizing that they are leading the people to God Himself; to the Messiah. And so it says that after the stoning of Stephen… [Acts 8:1-4 (NIV)]— ...On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. 2 Godly men buried Stephen and mourned deeply for him. 3 But Saul began to destroy the church. {(As we said before, the Greek underlying this phrase sometimes describes the ravages of wild animals.)} Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison. 4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Not Scared Into Silence— Now I love how these Christian believers weren't scared into silence. No, even though they were forced to scatter, they never stopped sharing the Gospel even though they knew that doing so increased their chances of getting caught or killed. And it makes me think about my life and my ministry. Am I far easily scared into silence? We sometimes think, “What if I offend the other person?” “What if they get angry?” And of course we don't want to do so needlessly. But let me tell you, the message of the Gospel (that all of us have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God; that we are in desperate need of a Savior who can bring us forgiveness and change because we need changing because of how desperately wicked we are); that message is offensive. But you know, most people (at base) recognize the truth of this, which is why they sometimes respond the way that they do. It is the conviction of the Holy Spirit working through you that is causing them to get angry. But you know, we really shouldn't worry about that. As long as we are presenting the Gospel in a Christ-like manner, we are doing our part. And often on the other side of that angry and malicious response is conversion. Ministry Outside A Clinic— I used to be a part of a ministry that met outside of an abortion clinic. We weren't there to protest, but just to offer help to the women and men going in and out and to encourage them to love their baby. And we shared the Gospel where we could and sang hymns together. Now some of these men and women would be infuriated with us. They'd storm past and say they didn't need our religion. But then often they would come out of the clinic later and come up to us and say (often in tears) that because of us (or the hymn that they heard us sing while in there) they had decided to keep their baby. Some of them even came to faith in Jesus. Now over the years (we kept track) hundreds of babies were reported to us by their mothers as having been saved through that ministry. Some of these parents even came back later and joined our ministry, often with their babies, who then became young children. And what we found was that it was often those who got the angriest with us who were actually being convicted the most and who were the closest to making a decision to turn to Jesus and to love their baby. Push Through!— Now remember that this week as you minister to that family member, friend, or stranger. Don't get discouraged when things get rough. If you push through the anger (and sometimes even the persecution) you will often find that the darkness of their response was actually the smoke being produced by the fire of God's conviction. And God can cause that conviction to bring salvation to that person's life if you are faithful to share even when it's tough. And so let us be faithful to always share the hope of the Gospel. Amen.
Its a tale as old as time!! Pixar Versus Disney!! Even though the two animation studios find each other joined at the hip, the question has always been raised who has released the more superior films. Well starting March 1st 2021, The Reel Movie Guys have selected 8 films from each studio, a total of 16 movies will battle head to head for superiority. Will the veteran Disney stand triumphant over the CCI focused studio Pixar? Or will Pixar be able to find out if Disney bleeds? On todays Episode, The Reel Movie Guys will be taking a look at the magical Disney 1992 classic, "Aladdin" A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Will the guys be entranced my the magical animation and career defining vocal performances? Or maybe they will just use their first wish to watch something else? Instagram: TheReelMovieGuys Twitter: @TheReelMovieGuy Facebook: The Reel Movie Guys Gmail: thereelmovieguys@gmail.com Don't Forget to Like & Subscribe, we greatly appreciate any support and look forward to growing and interacting with you all!!!!! We Are The Reel Movie Guys Real Guys x Reel Movies x Real Thoughts
Kicking off Season 3 of "E-Ticket to Broadway" is the Tony Award-nominated Disney Legend that is Jonathan Freeman. Listen as Jonathan shares his memories of going to Disneyland and Walt Disney World as a kid and being "over-stimulated," and his absolute love of the Disney Villains (Captain Hook being his fantasy boyfriend, Malificent, his fantasy girlfriend, naturally). In fact, Jonathan shares on the episodes how he always dreamt of giving voice to a Disney Villain, and how he made connections as a kid when he heard Disney voice actors. He and David discuss some of his incredible memories from his days recording the voice of the Grand Vizier--from hearing the work of Howard Ashman & Alan Menken for the first time, to working with his fellow cast members including Robin Williams, to seeing how Jafar has become so iconic over the last 30 years. In addition to his work as a voice-actor, Jonathan has appeared in four Disney on Broadway productions including "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins," "The Little Mermaid," and, of course, "Aladdin" and discusses his experiences performing Disney characters on Broadway. As a special treat to the listeners, listen to a fun story about Disney on Ice, and delight in some iconic Disney speeches...as voiced by Jafar. Follow on Instagram: @etickettobroadway Jonathan's Instagram: @thejonathanfreeman David's Instagram: @directedbydavidalpert Learn more at www.eticketpodcast.com Part of the Broadway Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of "Life, Love, & Light" podcasts on biblical mystics, we continue the story of Joseph and experience the dramatic encounters with his brothers who travel to Egypt during a severe famine, seeking food from the Grand Vizier. Little do they know that this great prince is actually their own brother Joseph, who they once sold into slavery. We see the ways in which Joseph severely tests his brothers in order to make them fully aware of their own guilt, and so that they may come to contrition. This is a heartrending saga, with enough psychological and emotional twists and turns of character to make it seem like a modern novella! It is also the story of Divine Providence that guides Joseph and his brothers through their tragic twenty-year estrangement into contrition, forgiveness, and extraordinary healing. Again we see that, in spite of evil deeds, God's plan of salvation will not be thwarted and that Divine Love and mercy are always able to bring good out of every evil.PLEASE SHARE this podcast with family and friends who may need reassurance of divine mercy and reconciliation in their own lives right now. Blessings to all!
Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk This week Dylan Schuck (@schuckster) & Todd Jackson (@Toddd_Foolery) sit down to discuss ALADDIN (1992). This film appeared on 5 out of our 28 lists. Steven P ranked it ranked it #17 Chris Hartwell Ranked it #18 Justin Moreno Ranked it #19 Blake Howard ranked it ranked it #26 Shaquita ranked it ranked it #26 PLOT SUMMARY: A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com Next week we review GRAVITY (2013)
In our first court case from the Islamic world, we meet one of history's greatest bureaucrats. Midhat Pasha was fantastic at taking control of troubled territories and coming up with grand new legal ideas, but he wasn't so great at playing politics. Meet the scholar who rose to be the Grand Vizier of an empire before he became the defendant in an unwinnable show trial. Show notes and sources at this link
A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. This week we will be talking about the live-action remake of the Disney classic, Aladdin. Join me in a faraway place, where the Caravan Camels roam, where it's flat and immense, and the heat is intense as we see what they got right and what they got wrong in Agrabah. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
PINK FLOYD LETS EVERYBODY WRITE! Bass-centric tribute artist Rick Thompson grooves with us in a cave while we discuss this transitional album. How do you pronounce "Ummagumma"? Which member of Pink Floyd looks like a horse? Is the Grand Vizier a Pict? How did Nick Mason sneak his flautist wife in on what was supposed to be a totally solo outing? Which comes first, meat or pudding? Would this work better as a soundtrack? Who owns "The Madcap Laughs" but not "Dark Side Of The Moon"? How many copies of this album were sold that only had the second disc played once or twice? Set the controls to the heart of the sun this week on Detours and Outliers.
PINK FLOYD LETS EVERYBODY WRITE! Bass-centric tribute artist Rick Thompson grooves with us in a cave while we discuss this transitional album. How do you pronounce "Ummagumma"? Which member of Pink Floyd looks like a horse? Is the Grand Vizier a Pict? How did Nick Mason sneak his flautist wife in on what was supposed to be a totally solo outing? Which comes first, meat or pudding? Would this work better as a soundtrack? Who owns "The Madcap Laughs" but not "Dark Side Of The Moon"? How many copies of this album were sold that only had the second disc played once or twice? Set the controls to the heart of the sun this week on Detours and Outliers.
Episode 435 with Hans-Lukas Kieser hosted by Graham Auman Pitts and Önder Eren AkgülDownload the podcastFeed | iTunes | GooglePlay | SoundCloudWorld War I and along with it the life of Talaat Pasha, who headed the Ottoman Ministry of Interior and became empire's Grand Vizier after 1917, remain contentious in Turkey today. Hans-Lukas Kieser, professor at Australia's Newcastle University, has recently published a pioneering biography of Talaat Pasha, which casts him as the primary author of the Armenian Genocide and a founder of modern Turkey. In this episode, we sit down with Kieser to talk about this new book and the significance of Talaat Pasha not only for understanding the history of the late Ottoman Empire but also Europe during an era of extremes.« Click for More »
Episode 435 with Hans-Lukas Kieser hosted by Graham Auman Pitts and Önder Eren AkgülDownload the podcastFeed | iTunes | GooglePlay | SoundCloudWorld War I and along with it the life of Talaat Pasha, who headed the Ottoman Ministry of Interior and became empire’s Grand Vizier after 1917, remain contentious in Turkey today. Hans-Lukas Kieser, professor at Australia’s Newcastle University, has recently published a pioneering biography of Talaat Pasha, which casts him as the primary author of the Armenian Genocide and a founder of modern Turkey. In this episode, we sit down with Kieser to talk about this new book and the significance of Talaat Pasha not only for understanding the history of the late Ottoman Empire but also Europe during an era of extremes.« Click for More »
In this episode, we congratulate Justin Trudeau for bringing diversity to Canadian politics, talk about the Hillary Tulsi Beef and the media erasure of Bernie. Become a patron at Patreon.com/expandthediscourse to unlock the full episode. Music: "Careless" by Sugi.wa
Psst...hey lovebugs, it’s Tawny. A quick word before we get started today: George is currently on oxygen and the machine is pretty darn loud. We’re trying to find a way to work around that in regards to the podcast, so you may notice the audio quality is a little funky in this episode. We appreciate your patience as we make adjustments in regard to George’s diagnosis. Stick around for this episode’s “After Dark” segment for more details.In This Episode:As we tell this story, keep in mind that due to history largely being written and taught from a European perspective, the legitimacy of the so-called madness that Ibrahim became notorious for is still debated over by historians and biographers. As you know, these are always my favorite episodes to explore because it’s such a fun puzzle to try to solve. "But by this time, Ibrahim was so paranoid after walking on eggshells for so many years that he thought it was a trap and Murad was still alive, like he was gonna pop out behind a column, like, “Got ya sucker!” and then slit his throat. So his mom and Grand Vizier are like, “No, really, he’s dead.”And Ibrahim goes, “Let me see the body then.”And they’re like, “Are you serious?” And Ibrahim goes, “He just killed four of our siblings, yes I’m fucking serious. Show me the body.”So he PERSONALLY examines his brothers corpse and after he’s finally convinced that the whole situation isn’t some giant ruse, he’s like, “Ok, I’ll take the job.”During the early years of his reign, Ibrahim’s Grand Vizier is mostly calling the shots and he makes progress stabilizing the empire. "If anything sounded goofy in this episode, it probably was! Don’t take my word for it - always do your own research and make sure what you’re reading is from a verified, reputable, and academic source.Get in touch with us on our website at TawnyVoice.com/DirtyBits or by emailing Tawny@TawnyVoice.com. You can also hit us up on: Twitter @thedirtybitspod or on Instagram @dirtybitspodcast or on Facebook in our group: The Dirty Bits Chat and Comedy Special thanks to our Executive Producers and Podcasters at Patreon.com/DirtyBits for making the show possible. Without your support, the show wouldn’t exist. Melisa N.Sally M.Shayla T.Sadie MaeBoozy Movies Podcast (a personal favorite of mine)Canadian True Crime PodcastPlayComics PodcastCreative Zombie StudiosDead Ladies Show PodcastHistory Goes Bump PodcastSouthern Fried True Crime PodcastThe Exploress PodcastMysterious Circumstances PodcastPleasing Terrors PodcastSexy Pillows PodcastThe Minds of Madness PodcastThe Retro Cinema PodcastTrue Crime Fan Club PodcastTwisted Philly PodcastThe Limey and the Yank PodcastAnd Voice of the Victim PodcastAfter Dark:Frida Kahlo episodeNext up on the Dirty Bits we’ll be talking about Frida Kahlo, as picked by our patrons on Patreon. For just $3 a month, you get to vote on the next episode subject, trading cards, behind the scenes sneak peeks, like outtakes and bloopers. Questions:Who is your favorite person from history?How old are you guys?What makes you choose some scandalous people from history and not others?Where do you draw the line in comedy? SIngle worst event in history?Comedy recommendation - The Righteous Gemstones Sources: Peirce, Leslie Penn (1993). The Imperial Harem: Women and Sovereignty in the Ottoman Empire. Studies in Middle Eastern History. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-507673-8.Gökbilgin, M. Tayyib (2012). Ibrāhīm. Encyclopaedia of Islam, Second Edition. Brill Online. Börekçi, Günhan. "Ibrahim I." Encyclopedia of the Ottoman Empire. Ed. Gábor Ágoston and Bruce Masters. New York: Facts on File, 2009Lucienne Thys-Senocak, Ottoman Women Builders. Aldershot: Ashgate, 2006Coco, C.: Secrets of the harem, Philip Wilson, 1997Zacks, R.: History laid bare (Love, sex, and perversity from the ancient Etruscans to Warren G. Harding), Harper Collins, 1994
Aladdin (2019) A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Aladdin (2019) A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
Answering the big question...should I see this movie?Aladdin (Adventure, Comedy, Family)A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.Director: Guy RitchieWriters: John August (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (screenplay by)Stars: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott - (IMDb) Movies First RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BIT7197946000 Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/moviesfirst (mobile friendly). Subscribe, rate and review Movies First at all good podcatcher apps, including Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Stitcher, PocketCasts, CastBox.FM, Podbean, Acast, Spreaker, etc.For more, follow Movies First on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube :Facebook - @moviesfirsttwitter - @MoviesFirstYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatJQHaVabIvzCLqO16XvSQ If you're enjoying Movies First, please share and tell your friends. Your support would be appreciated...thank you.#movies #cinema #entertainment #podcast #reviews #moviesfirst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#notmygenie This film is definitely trying to be its own story. With changes to the story and songs, it’s an entertaining show but go in with low expectations. Synopsis: A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
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In this episode of All2ReelToo, Matt and Mike take a look at Disney's Live-Action remake of the 1992 classic Aladdin. The story of a kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier as they vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true in the form of a magical Genie. The street urchin's one true wish is for the hand of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. Find out if this film has the same magic as the animated original. Listen, rate and share. Want to help support the show? Check us out at https://www.patreon.com/CullenPark Check out cool merchandise related to our show at http://tee.pub/lic/CullenPark Support one of our sponsors and check out https://www.maguselgar.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/all2reeltoo/support
For years Jafar, the Grand Vizier of Agrabah, has used his power and influence to save the kingdom from ruin at the hands of the infantile Sultan- a ruler so incompetent he is unaware he has the power to change laws. However, decades of stability are set to come to an end in three days when the Sultan's entitled and equally unqualified daughter Princess Jasmin is set to take the throne. Needing to legitimize his rule quickly Jafar seeks out a magic lamp. Desperate, he enlists the help of an impoverished street urchin who ultimately takes off with the treasure and uses the wishes to serve his own selfish desires. Now Jafar must track down the boy, take back the lamp and use its magic to save Agrabah before it's too late. Edited by Andrew Ivimey and produced for the From Superheroes network. Visit www.FromSuperheroes.com for more podcasts, YouTube series, web comics, and more.
A kind-hearted, thieving street rat, Aladdin, is in love with Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah. To win her love, Aladdin is ordered by Jafar, the Grand Vizier to bring him a magical lamp, which wields the powerful Genie. Now it is upon Aladdin and Genie to stop Jafar and his evil intentions and marry the love of his life.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5939723/advertisement
A kind-hearted, thieving street rat, Aladdin, is in love with Jasmine, the princess of Agrabah. To win her love, Aladdin is ordered by Jafar, the Grand Vizier to bring him a magical lamp, which wields the powerful Genie. Now it is upon Aladdin and Genie to stop Jafar and his evil intentions and marry the love of his life.
Using customized playbooks for a dark fantasy feel, four incredible players create the Drestfall family, Dukes of the Northern Reaches and rulers of Castle Crow Watch. The characters include the decadent Lord Aitor, the second son of the Duke and Duchess; his twin sister, the crafty and agile Lady Lyssa, who knows the language of crows; Stig the apprentice to the Duke's late Grand Vizier; and Gloria, the priestess of a forgotten god who was raised by an old mercenary in the Duke's guard. Lyssa Drestfall says no to The Grey Prince, but considers the power of the demon Whispertongue. Gloria uncovers the plot, but gives up much too much to reveal it. Stig learns a true name, but is not sure if it is the correct one, and Aitor confronts his treacherous older brother.
Using customized playbooks for a dark fantasy feel, four incredible players create the Drestfall family, Dukes of the Northern Reaches and rulers of Castle Crow Watch. The characters include the decadent Lord Aitor, the second son of the Duke and Duchess; his twin sister, the crafty and agile Lady Lyssa, who knows the language of crows; Stig the apprentice to the Duke's late Grand Vizier; and Gloria, the priestess of a forgotten god who was raised by an old mercenary in the Duke's guard. After the strange stampede, Lyssa leads her friends into the ruins of old temples beneath the castle's new temple, where they go swimming in the old ritual purification baths and meet the servants of the ancient god of dreams who offers to negotiate terms. Meanwhile, emissaries of an old foe show up at the gate and Aitor and Lyssa realise there may already be a traitor in their midst.
Using customized playbooks for a dark fantasy feel, four incredible players create the Drestfall family, Dukes of the Northern Reaches and rulers of Castle Crow Watch. The characters include the decadent Lord Aitor, the second son of the Duke and Duchess; his twin sister, the crafty and agile Lady Lyssa, who knows the language of crows; Stig the apprentice to the Duke's late Grand Vizier; and Gloria, the priestess of a forgotten god who was raised by an old mercenary in the Duke's guard. On the day they rescue townsfolk from a weird cattle stampede, the four also try to salvage their own personal lives. An heir apparent gets punched, a stableboy gets injured, a strange southerner acts suspiciously, the wine cellar is reorganized, a hug lingers, a smith's apprentice discovers the value of free alcohol, and Lady Lyssa proves she can listen to farmers as intently as she listens to crows. The Customized Dark Fantasy Playbooks (based on the Beyond the Wall originals): https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... Beyond the Wall & Other Adventures: http://www.rpgnow.com/product/113405/ The Gauntlet: http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/
Using customized playbooks for a dark fantasy feel, four incredible players create the Drestfall family, Dukes of the Northern Reaches and lords of Castle Crow Watch. The characters include the decadent Lord Aitor, the second son of the Duke and Duchess; his twin sister, the crafty and agile Lady Lyssa, who knows the language of crows; Stig the apprentice to the Duke's late Grand Vizier; and Gloria, the priestess of a forgotten god who was raised by an old mercenary in the Duke's guard. Now animate dead stalk the crypts, ghostly steeds rampage through the town, the demon Whispertongue is loose, and someone named the Grey Prince has taken the innkeeper. The Customized Dark Fantasy Playbooks (based on the Beyond the Wall originals): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vVBkF1KzcpUVpH9IazFtrr_S7XD31Dcu?usp=sharing Beyond the Wall & Other Adventures: http://www.rpgnow.com/product/113405/ The Gauntlet: http://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/
It's here! The conclusion to our 16 part story which we've been building towards for several weeks, months and years. Since we began the tale of the Thirty Years War, our narrative has, in several ways, been moving towards this incredible culmination of east meeting west. On 12th September 1683, the forces of the Ottoman Empire under Kara Mustafa met and did battle with the relief army comprised of several troops from countries as diverse as Poland, Saxony, Austria, France, Bavaria, Spain and more! The pressing question wasn't just 'Would we make it in time?' To the relief army, led by Charles of Lorraine, King Jan Sobieski of Poland and General Waldeck, the question remained as to whether they could in fact defeat the most formidable force ever mobilised by the Turks, or would they succumb, just like so many others, to the Grand Vizier's might. It was a tale of revenge, of heroism, of resistance and defiance - a battle of epic proportions, and a conclusion which, while likely to be of no surprise to you guys, sets us up well for our coverage to come.Of course, you may also know, we're taking a break from this era for a while, as we delve into pastures new for the next year or so. Our next spotlight will fall on the Korean War from January, but for now, it suffices to leave our epic narrative outside the walls of Vienna, where the forces of history met together on one incredible day in 1683. A huge thanksss to all of you guys for your interest and feedback in making this all possible, and make sure YOU don't forget to check out the simultaneous story of Jan Sobieski's life and times. What brought the King of the Poles to the field on that day, and what stories did he have under his belt by the time he arrived to support the allied charge? Make sure you don't miss out! Other than that, a huge thanksss, and make sure you tune in for our State of the Podcast Address on 1st January 2018, so that you know what's next for WDF!Remember also history friends, that YOU can support us on Patreon and help make history thrive as you do so! Want to start your new year off with a bang? From as little as $2 a month YOU can access additional content and get the good stuff FIRST! See www.patreon.com/WhenDiplomacyFails today and see if we can help you help us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
They're here! After so many weeks of marching, Kara Mustafa's terrifying host reaches the walls of Vienna, but after a few critical days' worth of preparations, Vienna's remaining populace were as prepared as they would ever be for what was to come. Grimly reconciled to the arrival of their greatest foe, only great acts of bravery, tenacity and ingenuity would hold back the Grand Vizier's determined assault. As we can see in this handy homemade diagram of the Vienna defences, such defences were as rudimentary as they were to be effective. Mercifully though, Vienna was not alone.Several hundreds of miles away, the allies of the Holy Roman Emperor marched in the name of rescuing Vienna from this grave threat. From Bavaria, Saxony, Poland, Lithuania and elsewhere they marched, but the real question still lingered in the air - would they get there on time? This episode is episode 14 out of 16 my lovely patrons, so we are in fact nearly at the end of this incredible story, but under no circumstances should you expect it to go out with anything other than a bang!Remember history friends, YOU can help make history THRIVE by heading over to www.patreon.com/WhenDIplomacyFails and by engaging in some healthy dosages of BEFIT today! Thanksss :D See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In our extra-special live finale of Disney Villain Deathmatch, we discuss the Grand Vizier of Agrabah and the King of Pride Rock!
May 5, 2016 We’re not at our usual stand, World Cup Coffee and Tea for this OMN Coffeeshop Conversation. Because he’s so busy, we came to the temple of records to meet the Grand Vizier of music in Portland, Music Millennium’s owner Terry Currier. If there’s a more central figure in the music industry around here, I’ve never met him. Most of the time, when he’s interviewed, everybody always asks him how the store is doing and will the record store business survive. I don’t want to do that. If you’ve ever sat with Terry, the most fun is to talk about music. Thing is, his taste is so broad, he can be talking about the Kinks one minute and thrash metal the next. Let’s talk to the person who has done more for music and musicians in Oregon than anybody else.
SPEAK TO ME: a podcast for assorted lunatics Craig Smith, Sean Zloch and Kym Miller discuss Pink Floyd Chapter IV: 1969 part two THE MAN AND THE JOURNEY UMMAGUMMA Daybreak, Pt. I Work Teatime Afternoon Doing It! Sleep Nightmare Daybreak, Pt. II The Beginning Beset By Creatures Of The Deep The Narrow Way The Pink Jungle The Labyrinths Of Auximines Behold The Temple Of Light The End Of The Beginning Astronomy Domine Careful With That Axe, Eugene Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun A Saucerful Of Secrets Sysyphus (parts 1-4) Grantchester Meadows Several Species of Small Furry Animals Gathered Together in a Cave and Grooving with a Pict The Narrow Way (parts 1-3) The Grand Vizier's Garden Party (parts 1-3) This podcast is presented by the Pods & Sods Network. You can find us learning to fly in the following locations: http://www.podsodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/podssods RSS FEED: http://www.podsodcast.libsyn.com/rss All musical clips used are the property of Pink Floyd / EMI/Harvest/Capitol Records and are for educational use only.
The Dungeon Crawlers team sits down with author Jared Nathan Garrett to talk about his latest novel The Seer! This exciting story is a woven tapestry of amazingness as the main character discovers the cloak of Joseph the Grand Vizier of Egypt. Tune in to hear more about this book. Remember if you haven’t already to like us on Facebook or tweet us on Twitter. Join the conversation as we want to hear from you as we value our listener’s opinions and if your download our show on iTunes, please give us a review.
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 80: “JOHNSON GOES LIMP” This week Host Dave Bledsoe goes for the cheap shots while ostensibly talking about the Libertarian Party and their candidate for President. If you think there are dick jokes, you would be correct. Along the way we examine the historical roots of political parties and what they stand for (Hint: Not you) and do a brief overview of Third Parties in America. It's brief because there isn't much to say. We look at all the things Gary Johnson would do if he were to be elected and discover they would all seem really, really familiar to Republican Voters. We also discuss what would happen if by magic Libertarians got everything they desired and how to survive in the wreckage of society that ensues, (Hint: Think Zombie Apocalypse) We also deep dive on why children should go to bed a reasonable hour, but honestly this is more a rant on the noisy kid that lives above Dave's apartment. We share an Aleppo Moment as we try to remember who the Grand Vizier was under Mehmed VI, but really we are only showing off because we know who Mehmed VI actually was. We also get kind of snooty talking about the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era, showing that when WE went to college we didn't just smoke a lot of dope. Promotional consideration for this week's show is by Gary's Weed Hut, offering new options in getting baked, try our new Weed Enema, that shit is amazing. We open the show with a very angry Libertarian and close with Shirley Bassey's plain talk to the Johnson Campaign. Citations Needed?: All of this has happened before, all of this will happen again, Hey, I just graduated and this crazy, I'm a Libertarian so vote me maybe?, No, seriously this is crazy. Et tu Bill Weld, et tu? Hypnostate provides the music in our opening credits. The Show on Twitter The Show on Facebook The Show on Soundcloud www.whatthehellpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Her ne kadar modern tarihyazımı tarafından bir meritokrasi olarak tanımlansa da Osmanlı İmparatorluğu adam kayırmacılıktan ve akrabalık ilişkileri etrafında örgütlenen siyasi ağlardan muaf değildi. Bu podcastimizde Dr. Güneş Işıksel, genelde Osmanlı siyasi tarihyazımının ihmal ettiği kapı, hizip ve çıkar grubu gibi kavramlar etrafında 16. yüzyıl'ın ve belki de Osmanlı tarihinin en muktedir vezirlerinden birinin nasıl akrabalarını Osmanlı devletinde kritik noktalara yerleştirdiğini anlatıyor. Sokollu ve ailesinin siyasi kariyeri üzerine odaklanarak, devlet ile devleti oluşturan görevlilerin oluşturduğu hiziplerin çıkarlarının aynı olmadığının altını çizmekle kalmıyor, aynı zamanda devşirme sisteminin sanıldığı gibi ailesiyle bağlarını kaybetmiş, tamamen Sultan'a bağlı, geçmişsiz bir idareci sınıfı yaratamadığını da öne sürüyor.In this episode, Güneş Işıksel discusses the role of households in Ottoman politics, focusing on the political and social networks surrounding Sokollu Mehmed Paşa, a devshirme recruit who rose to the ranks of Grand Vizier during the reign of Süleyman, Selim II, and Murad III (podcast is in Turkish).Yeniçağ Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ve Diplomasi Tarihi üzerine uzmanlaşan Dr. Güneş Işıksel Collège de France ve Paris-Sorbonne Üniversitesi'nde (Paris IV) doktora sonrası çalışmalarını yürütmektedir. (see academia.edu)Yeniçağ Akdeniz ve Osmanlı İmparatorluğu üzerine uzmanlaşan Dr. Emrah Safa Gürkan İstanbul 29 Mayıs Üniversitesi'nde öğretim üyeliği yapmaktadır. (see academia.edu)SEÇME KAYNAKÇAGilles Veinstein, "Sokollu" Encyclopedia of Islam, 2nd ed., vol. IX, 735-742.Gyula Kaldy-Nagy, "Budin Beylerbeyi Mustafa Paşa (1566-1578)," Belleten, 54/210 (1990): 649-663.Uroš Dakić, “The Sokollu Family Clan and the Politics of Vizierial Households in the Second Half of the Sixteenth Century” (Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Central European University, 2012).Rifa’at Ali Abou-El-Haj, “The Ottoman Vezir and Paşa Households: 1683-1703: A Preliminary Report”, Journal of the American Oriental Society, 94/4 (1974): 438-447.Yasemin Metin, "Budin Paşalarının Macarca Yazışmaları Ilk Bölüm (1553-1578)" (Yüksek Lisans Tezi, Ankara Üniversitesi, 2004)Yasemin Altaylı, « Macarca Mektuplarıyla Budin Beylerbeyi Sokollu Mustafa Paşa (1566-1587), Ankara Üniversitesi Dil ve Tarih Coğrafya Fakültesi Dergisi, 49/2 (2009): 157-171. Gustave Bayerle, Ottoman Diplomacy in Hungary: Letters from the Pashas of Buda, 1590-1593 (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1972).Feridun Emecen, “Osmanlı Hanedanına Alternatif Arayışları Üzerine Bazı Örnekler ve Mülahazalar, İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi, 6 (2001): 63-76.Metin Kunt, “Sultan, Dynasty and State in the Ottoman Empire: Political Institutions in the 16th century,” The Medieval History journal / Special Issue on Tributary Empires, 6/2 (November 2003): 217-230.Metin Kunt, “Ethnic-Regional (Cins) Solidarity in the Seventeenth-Century Ottoman Establishment”, International Journal of Middle Eastern Studies, 5/3 (1974): 233-239.