Podcast appearances and mentions of Greta Gerwig

Does the world need another Barbie movie? And even if we did, would we get it? The follow-up to the 2023 blockbuster starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is caught up in big business negotiations that may mean it never gets made. The Australian’s Richard Ferguson is here to break it all down. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel. Margot Robbie’s most radical Hollywood move? Refusing Barbie 2 US clears Paramount's $111 bn Warner Bros. takeover California calls Paramount's threat to leave state 'blackmail' This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the great Sadie Rose Darwish returns to discuss Greta Gerwig's star-studded 2019 adaptation of Little Women, the movie that stands as the last major work of Saoirse's career (so far). Listen in as we dig into the Florence Pugh of it all, the Timothée Chalamet of it all, the Emma Watson of it all, and, somehow for the first time, the Meryl Streep of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are certain moments when you realize the world you knew is gone forever. Your childhood home gets cleaned out. The cars you remember disappear. Your favorite mascot gets replaced. And, most devastating of all, 7UP decides it needs to become more lime-forward.We know. Take all the time you need.Episode 83 starts with some actual show business as the crew talks about trying to land a role — or at least get their faces somewhere in the background — in Sheriff Justice: The Series. There's also some movie talk surrounding Scott's short-film adventures before we arrive at the cultural earthquake nobody was prepared for: 7UP is changing its recipe.For the first time in 15 years, the lemon-lime soda is going lime-lemon.That announcement sends this comedy podcast directly into nostalgia mode as Rafe and Moon remember the glory days of 7UP's Uncola marketing, old-school glasses and, most importantly, Cool Spot. Remember Cool Spot? The red dot with sunglasses, sneakers and enough '90s attitude to somehow get his own Sega Genesis game? THAT was branding. Naturally, the conversation becomes a referendum on every mascot decision 7UP has made since, including poor Fido Dido catching strays decades after the fact.The trip down memory lane keeps rolling when the crew talks about cars disappearing from the market, including the Ford Escape, Jaguar F-Pace, Toyota GR Supra and Tesla Model S. That somehow brings Smart cars back into the conversation, which reminds everybody of that brief period when society tried to convince us driving something the size of a roller skate was the future.Then we Crap on Celebrities.Matthew McConaughey tells a story about using his Wedding Planner connection to Jennifer Lopez to help get himself out of a sticky traffic-stop situation in Mexico. Which raises an important question: if Matthew McConaughey still has to name-drop somebody else, what hope do the rest of us have?There's Barbie sequel drama involving Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig and some potentially enormous paydays. Kelly Ripa talks about needing gum-graft surgery. Selena Gomez and her Wondermind company face allegations in a lawsuit. Spider-Man is putting up gigantic box-office numbers, and the crew dives into a list of movies people online have branded some of the most boring films of the century.Then Anne Hathaway floats the idea that movies where dogs die should automatically get an R rating.Honestly, Old Yeller has been emotionally mugging children for generations, so at least somebody finally opened the investigation.We also get into the return of Ted Lasso, Axl Rose dealing with jaw problems while performing, and Lionel Richie cracking a joke about Usher and Chris Brown that predictably becomes an online debate. Because nothing said into a microphone is allowed to simply be a joke anymore. It must immediately become a panel discussion involving 40,000 strangers.But the centerpiece of the celebrity chaos is a game that deserves its own home edition: Good Tipper or Bad Tipper?The crew works through anecdotal stories involving John Cena, Chuck Norris, David Lee Roth, Dave Chappelle, Scottie Pippen, Shaq, Maria Shriver, 50 Cent, Stanley Tucci, Post Malone, Miley Cyrus, Bruce Willis, Elvis Presley, Jay-Z, Tina Fey, Jennifer Lopez, Kevin Hart, Jane Fonda and Jack Black.Some allegedly tipped huge. Some allegedly tipped terribly. Some stories immediately make the crew question humanity. And Scottie Pippen inspires a nickname so painfully obvious that humanity should be ashamed it took this long: No Tippin' Pippen.Again, these are anecdotes discussed during the show, not our personal surveillance operation into celebrities paying restaurant checks. We barely have enough resources to monitor our own lunch orders.The episode wraps with celebrity birthdays, Steve Martin age guesses, Reginald VelJohnson's incredible history of playing cops and the usual collection of references that make this comedy podcast feel less like a structured entertainment program and more like being trapped at a table with friends who remember every useless cultural detail except why they originally started talking.So pour yourself a 7UP — lemon-lime or the terrifying new lime-lemon variety — tip your server, fire up the Sega Genesis and enjoy another comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show.Cool Spot, wherever you are: we remember you.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the dream of Barbieland returning to the big screen officially shattered?!

The Barbie sequel we were all promised might be dead in the water — with a brutal four-month deadline, a $20 million demand and a rights battle that could hand the whole franchise back to Mattel. And our favourite nepo baby is back: Brooklyn Beckham has cooked something on a yacht that's sent the internet into a full spiral, and the one ingredient he used has people genuinely concerned for his safety. Plus a fabulously low-stakes feud between a very famous 'it girl' and the hosts of a beloved podcast has us unpacking what really happens when the people critiquing celebrities start becoming famous themselves. TAKE THE SPILL'S WEEKLY POP CULTURE QUIZ HERE Become a Mamamia subscriber and get an all-access pass to everything we make, including exclusive podcasts and early listening, subscriber-only articles, monthly giveaways and our home workout app, MOVE.THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Support independent women's mediaGet access to Very Peri, Mamamia's exclusive perimenopause series, for just $59. 25 world-leading experts, over 20 on-demand sessions, available now. We’ve sorted through the noise so you don't have to. Go to veryperi.com.au and join me today. You hot? Same. Buy today and save 40% Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our highest listened to episode (published 12th October 2023, titled Only Human). It's been almost 3 years since the film dropped and these two things stand out for us: Creator/creature theme: In 2026, AI personhood and consciousness is a live legal and theological debate, giving this creator-creature discussion fresh relevance. Euthanasia theme: Voluntary assisted dying is actively expanding across Australia in 2026, making this Ecclesiastes-death exchange a current pastoral conversation. Enjoy the conversation! In light of the Barbie movie phenomenon, our hosts take stock of Greta Gerwig's divisive blockbuster, ponder its themes on humanity, and whether it will become an essential existential text. Old Testament expert Dr George Athas then joins the show to discuss the film, its relationship to the book of Ecclesiastes, and how death plays a role in our understanding of being human. Key Takeaways: Existential Themes in "Barbie": The movie tackles deep questions of identity and mortality, using the narrative of a doll to explore what it truly means to be human. Ecclesiastes' Pessimism: Dr. George Athas highlights the pessimistic yet honest portrayal of life's transient nature and inequities in Ecclesiastes, drawing parallels with modern existential storytelling. Death as a Central Theme: Both "Barbie" and Ecclesiastes focus significantly on death, pondering its implications on how we perceive and live our lives. Complexity of Human Existence: The discussion reveals the intricate layers of living with awareness of mortality, suggesting a profound connection between biblical and contemporary explorations of existence. Constructive Theological Engagement: Dr. Athas emphasizes the importance of listening to existential despair as expressed in texts like Ecclesiastes, allowing it to inform a compassionate, gospel-centered response. Notable Quotes: "Ecclesiastes sees death as the unavoidable destiny of every person. It's the great leveler." – Dr. George Athas "In a world in which sin is entered, you don't want access to the Tree of Life. It's not a good thing." – Megan Powell du Toit "The person who wrote Ecclesiastes, I call him Qohelet, he is very upset with the way that the world works and he doesn't hold out much hope for it." – Dr. George Athas "We have the science to extend life indefinitely, but not the wisdom to know when actually that's pointless." – Michael Jensen "Death brings everything to an end. It's dehumanizing in Ecclesiastes' view." – Dr. George Athas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Brand with Donny Deutsch — Brands of the Week: Spider-Man's Record Opening, Vincent Pastore Tribute, Chicken Crushes Beef & AI Rental Scams Donny Deutsch and Lou Pellegrino break down the brands shaping the zeitgeist this week. Spider-Man: Brand New Day starring Tom Holland and Zendaya smashes the all-time domestic opening weekend record with a $360M debut. The team pays tribute to Vincent Pastore ("Big Pussy" from The Sopranos), who passed away at 80, with Lou sharing behind-the-scenes stories from Sirius XM's Wiseguy Show. Plus: Pepsi teams up with beauty brand Glamnetic for a body care collab; chicken prices overtake beef as grilling-season inflation hits consumers (Chick-fil-A, Wingstop, Raising Cane's win; McDonald's and Burger King struggle); Reebok relaunches in basketball with Shaquille O'Neal and Allen Iverson; a viral rescue monkey named Punch the Monkey; Ozempic and Mounjaro linked to hair loss in a new BMJ study; the protein-maxing backlash and mTOR aging research; record back-to-school spending; a Barbie 2 contract standoff with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig; AI-powered rental scams on the rise; state fair food trends going viral on TikTok; and William Shatner, 95, headlining a heavy metal band at Riot Fest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Multiverse News, your source for information about all your favorite fictional universes.Tom Holland's fourth outing as Peter Parker/Spider-Man opened to a massively successful box office, shattering the domestic opening record previously held by Avengers: Endgame, and raking in nearly $1 billion globally in its first weekend alone - so while it beat Endgame's North American opening take, it comes in just behind it globally. Not a bad start for Disney and Marvel Studios as the conversation around superhero movies ebbs and flows in the zeitgeist. Those numbers exclude the premium IMAX format, as Spidey couldn't web up those screens due to The Odyssey still holding all IMAX screens.While Marvel is on their Spidey high, other headlines have circled the news this week - some good and some disappointing. On a positive note - Samara Weaving has reportedly been cast as Emma Frost. Horror fans will recognize Weaving from the Ready or Not films. Obsession breakout star Inde Navarette confirmed her meeting with Jake Schreier and she mentioned interest in playing Mystique. And for the bad news, Wonder Man will not get a season two after all - even though it was confirmed earlier this year - and both Kevin Feige and Maershala Ali expressed regret about the Blade film; with Feige admitting he feels like a failure for not getting it off the ground and Ali saying he's done with the project. Last week, DC Studios and HBO's Booster Gold series writer David Jenkins said that the project is no longer moving forward. Shortly after he made this statement, IGN reported that the series will, in fact, be moving forward, but with a new creative team. The New York Times reported that Barbie 2 is currently stalled, with Warner Bros. struggling to come to terms with lead talent Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling. The studio has until December to reach a deal before the right revert back to Mattel. Stephen King's 1996 novel Desperation is getting a film adaptation from Final Destination: Bloodlines directing duo Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein. Sam Raimi will also produce the feature, his first time working with King. Sony Pictures has released the first trailer for Jumanji: Open World, which opens in theaters on December 25. The film returns franchise stars Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan. Amazon MGM Studios is developing a Warhammer 40k animated event series alongside the upcoming live-action version, sources close to the project confirmed to Deadline. Additionally, Henry Cavill, who is set to star, is also on board to be an executive producer.Dave Bautista is in talks to take on the lead role of Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series, replacing Ryan Hurst, who had to drop out of production after he sustained an on set stunt injury. Mary Holland, Star of Ghosts and The Little House on the Prairie, has been cast in a lead role as Sandra in the upcoming DC Studios and HBO Max Superman spin off series that centers on Jimmy Olsen. In a recent interview with Inverse, Jessica Henwick revealed that she declined an offer to reprise her role as Colleen Wing in Daredevil: Born Again season three because she wants to protect the character's perfect ending in Netflix's Iron Fist.

Wonder Man è stato cancellato appena quattro mesi dopo il rinnovo e Mahershala Ali ha definitivamente chiuso con Blade dopo sette anni di rinvii, riscritture e cambi di regista. In questa nuova puntata di SPINNEWS parliamo della gestione sempre più incomprensibile dei progetti Marvel: Disney+ aveva annunciato ufficialmente la seconda stagione di Wonder Man, ma la writers' room non sarebbe mai stata realmente avviata. Una decisione che avrebbe sorpreso anche Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, fresco di candidatura agli Emmy per la serie. Come se non bastasse, Mahershala Ali ha confermato che non interpreterà più Blade, lasciando alla Marvel soltanto una voce nella scena post-credit di Eternals e uno dei fallimenti produttivi più clamorosi della sua storia recente. Partiamo però dal nuovo film live-action dedicato ad Action Man, sviluppato da Hasbro e Working Title come un'avventura britannica piena di azione e ironia. Parliamo inoltre dei problemi contrattuali di Barbie 2: Warner Bros. deve trovare un accordo con Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie e Ryan Gosling per evitare di perdere il controllo cinematografico del sequel. Spazio anche alla tredicesima stagione di American Horror Story, presentata da Ryan Murphy come una sorta di Avengers del franchise, con il ritorno di personaggi e interpreti provenienti dalle stagioni precedenti. Chiudiamo con New Girl: Max Greenfield ha letto alcune sceneggiature della reunion e sostiene che il ritorno di Jess, Nick, Schmidt e Winston sia realmente in lavorazione. Cinema, serie TV, giocattoli trasformati in franchise e annunci ufficiali che durano meno di una mozzarella aperta. (00:00) Argomenti della puntata (00:47) Il film live-action su Action Man (02:30) Problemi contrattuali per Barbie 2 (04:21) American Horror Story 13 diventa gli Avengers dell'horror (05:51) Wonder Man cancellato e Mahershala Ali lascia Blade (09:03) Il revival di New Girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maryann Plunkett can currently be seen in Erica Murray's The Loved Ones at Irish Repertory Theatre. A Tony Award winner for Me and My Girl, she earned a second Tony nomination for her performance in The Notebook. Over her four-decade career, she has delivered acclaimed performances in countless productions, including Agnes of God, Sunday in the Park with George, The Seagull, Saint Joan, Richard Nelson's Rhinebeck Panorama, and many others. Her film and television work includes Greta Gerwig's Little Women, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Manifest, and Dr. Death. She and her equally brilliant husband Jay O. Sanders were jointly awarded a Special Citation for Lifetime Achievement by the New York Drama Critics Circle. This episode was recorded July 20, 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's how it starts. The fever. The rage. The feeling of powerlessness. That turns good fans … toxic. How does this toxification happen? Or does it happen? Maybe it's all the fault of big corporations. Or social media. Or foreign adversaries poisoning the discourse. In either case, we need discernment to sort honest criticism from harshest cynicism. Episode sponsors Enclave Publishing: Worlds Collide by Clint Hall Above the Circle of Earth (softcover) by E. Stephen Burnett Iffy Eats Monsters for Breakfast by Bryan Timothy Mitchell Lorehaven Guild: July 2026 book quest for The Silver Chair Mission update New at Lorehaven, Daniel Whyte IV's Onscreen article: Supergirl Strives to Be Good, but Struggles to Save a Disempowered Movie. Reviews are currently on hiatus, but we have over 380 of those! Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild. Critics are writing off famous fantasies, and we concede their demise. We also believe in an Author who surprises us with epic resurrection. Listen to episode 307. 1. They don't—some of this is legit criticism. Quick snack from the Concession Stand. We've talked about this. Big corporations selling bad storytelling have blamed “toxic fans.” Disney tried this against fans who disliked Star Wars TV shows. They maybe learned their lesson and didn't try it with Snow White. And even the current DC regime didn't do that much with Supergirl. In this case, studios may be driven to these scripts by leftist media. In fact, look for some media pundits to do this against Andy Serkis. But the fans may just be saying, “That's not for me.” Loudly. Often the fans have legitimate reasons for loudly rejecting stories. Stephen feels this way about previous and current DC hero movies. But in the past, the studio lied to DC fans and called them “toxic.” Even some false criticisms have some truth mixed into them. Fans claimed an actor called “Elliot Page” was playing Achilles. It turned out she wasn't; she played another soldier character. But this is still a gender-bend. And that character replaces Achilles. So what angry fans told you was true, from a certain point of view. In either case, this isn't “toxic.” That label implies a kind of sin. One may spy the familiar hues of the old fundamentalist legalism. But if you can't call something sin, don't manipulatively imply it is. Sin is binary. Actions are motivated by idolatry or by faithfulness. And anything that isn't an actual sin is just creative differences. 2. Fans may see actual folly, but overreact. Nevertheless, some fans have too much fun booing the screen. This is best illustrated by the infamous “Cinema Sins” channel. Its maker monetizes constant, often foolish movie nitpicking. This impulse, when it catches, ruins otherwise good franchises. Most recently, some anti-fans did want Christopher Nolan to fail. They did spread lies about Odyssey casting as if these were fact. Meanwhile, sociopolitical agitators slander Greta Gerwig's Narnia. They claimed as fact “Meryl Streep is playing Aslan.” Unconfirmed. Frankly, Stephen believes this could be Netflix's rope-a-dope tactic. If/when we hear Ciarán Hinds voices Aslan, the goals get moved. Fans may then easily forgive “race-swapping” or era-changing. We'd miss the real crime: ignoring Lewis's original 1900s setting! So don't get played either by studio false-flag ops or the agitators. Yet a few YouTubers, known for criticism, can be more balanced. Behind their loud clickbaity titles and aggression is an earnest side. Example: Gary Buechler says he earns just as much from positivity. In fact, his whole TV interview (even on Piers Morgan) is healthier. Stephen enjoys these YouTube roasts, but also these critics’ praise. For example, it's been a pleasure to see Buechler loving One Piece. 3. Later they become lost in sinful cynicism. We do need legitimate or balanced criticism, shared reluctantly. Alas, some of these voices do take over factions of our culture. This is the hateful, spiteful, deconstructive impulse from actual sin. We see this in many political movements that despise creativity. Often they are spreading lies and subversion more than big studios. One could conclude these “critics” aren't even happy being critical. And we see this from certain Christians who have axes to grind. Zack and Stephen see some voices only cursing cultural darkness. They are selling negativity and/or implied solutions (they made up). But at least the faulted corporations did try making new things! We're back to the adage, “Don't curse the darkness; light a candle.” Christianity gives no moral clearance for “professional cynics.” Our worldview is eternally positive. No matter the evils we see. And even non-Christian humanists ought to catch biblical optimism. Com station Top question for listeners Have you ever been accused of being a “toxic fan”? Next on Fantastical Truth Everyone's talking about that new release from Christopher Nolan, the feature film that is just so big that it's one everyone oughtta see. Zack plans to see it. Stephen may eventually get there. Meanwhile, what about that book by Greek poet Homer that changed the course of our world's epic storytelling? Dramatist and author Phil Lollar—no stranger to that name!— will return to the studio for our tour of The Odyssey.

What happens when the dream you've chased your whole life finally comes true... and you realize you've lost yourself along the way? Actress and director Jennifer Morrison (House, Once Upon a Time, How I Met Your Mother, This Is Us, Yellowjackets, The Night Agent, The Five-Star Weekend) joins Danielle for a conversation about craft, ambition, creativity, and the hidden cost of success. After decades in front of the camera, and now directing some of television's biggest series, Jennifer shares the mindset that transformed not only her career, but her life. In this episode, Jennifer shares: Why success can quietly pull you away from yourself—and how she found her way back What directing The Five-Star Weekend taught her about grief, friendship, and showing up for the people you love Why meaningful friendships require intention—not just good intentions Why actors should think like emotional athletes, and how criticism became coaching Her directing philosophy: why preparation creates creative freedom and how to make audiences feel what characters are experiencing How becoming a director made her a better actor Behind the scenes of directing Yellowjackets, The Night Agent, and Peacock's The Five-Star Weekend Her thoughts on the future of Hollywood, creator-led storytelling, and why the breakout film Obsession signals a shift in the industry Why actresses like Jennifer Morrison, Greta Gerwig, and Regina King stepped behind the camera How growing up in Chicago and Midwest values shaped her career Her unique creative process for building unforgettable characters Why women don't have to be just one thing: identity, authenticity, and embracing every version of yourself The Artist's Way, motherhood, creative reinvention, and the unexpected cost of achieving your biggest dream Lessons from House, curiosity, and the audition that almost never happened Book Recommendation: East of Eden Follow Jennifer Morrison on Instagram Check out Jennifer's newest directorial project, The Five-Star Weekend on Peacock, starring Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall, Gemma Chan, D'Arcy Carden, Chloë Sevigny, and Timothy Olyphant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 163 of the Director Watch Podcast, co-hosts Ryan McQuade and Jay Ledbetter are joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello to discuss the next film in their Christopher Nolan series, Oppenheimer (2023). Welcome back to Director Watch! On this AwardsWatch podcast, the boys attempt to breakdown, analyze, and ultimately, get inside the mind of some of cinema's greatest auteurs. In doing so, they will look at their filmographies, explore what drives them artistically and what makes their decision making process so fascinating. Add in a few silly tangents and a fun game at the end of the episode and you've got yourself a podcast we truly hope you love. In 2023, there was no bigger cinematic event that double feature of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Nolan's Oppenheimer, each dominating the box office and culture for the entire summer. But as the year went on, it was clear, Nolan's historical, biopic epic was something more than his average popcorn film, but the epic of our time following the man who created the atomic bomb, thus it leads Nolan to not only to one of his most celebrated films to date, and a film of the decade candidate, but Oscar dominance as he reigned supreme over Hollywood and cemented his case the major filmmaker of his time. Ryan, Jay, and Sophia break down their thoughts on Oppenheimer, the questions of morality the film asks, the horror Nolan shows in the aftermath of testing the bomb, the structure of the "fission" and "fusion" storylines, Nolan's cynicism over humanity, the incredible work by all of his artisans, the brilliant performances from Cillian Murphy and the entire ensemble, and how this became one of the most rewatchable films of the decade so far but also one of the most vital films in the modern era. You can listen to the Director Watch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. You can also listen on the AW YouTube page. This podcast runs 3h07m. The guys will be back next week to conclude their series on the films of Christopher Nolan with a review of his new film, The Odyssey. You can rent it via iTunes and Amazon Prime rental in preparation for the next episode of Director Watch. Till then, let's get into it. Music: MUSICALIFE, from Pond5 (intro) and "B-3" from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

REBROADCAST OF EPISODE 222We examine the movie Barbie from the standpoint of social interactions and libertarian principles. We can conclude that Barbie is a wonderful satire with multiple nuances for consideration. The libertarian principle of personal freedom, and the relationship to the freedom of others, is the most important take away.Watch our video: The Movie "Barbie" and Libertarian Principles (ep 222)Barbie is a 2023 fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the eponymous fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous animated films and specials. Starring Margot Robbie as the title character and Ryan Gosling as Ken, the film follows them on a journey of self-discovery through Barbieland and the real world following an existential crisis. It is also a commentary regarding patriarchy and the effects of feminism. The supporting cast includes America Ferrera, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell.A live-action Barbie film was announced in September 2009 by Universal Pictures with Laurence Mark producing. Development began in April 2014, when Sony Pictures acquired the film rights. Following multiple writer and director changes and the casting of Amy Schumer and later Anne Hathaway as Barbie, the rights were transferred to Warner Bros. Pictures in October 2018. Robbie was cast in 2019, after Gal Gadot turned down the role due to scheduling conflicts, and Gerwig was announced as director and co-writer with Baumbach in 2020. The rest of the cast was announced in early 2022. Principal photography occurred primarily at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, England, and at the Venice Beach Skatepark in Los Angeles from March to July 2022.Barbie premiered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on July 9, 2023, and was released in the United States on July 21. Its concurrent release with Universal Pictures' Oppenheimer was the catalyst of the "Barbenheimer" phenomenon, encouraging audiences to see both films as a double feature.The film grossed $1.446 billion and achieved several milestones, including the highest-grossing film of 2023 and the 14th highest-grossing film of all time. Named one of the top 10 films of 2023 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, it received widespread critical acclaim and other accolades, including eight Academy Award nominations (among them Best Picture), winning Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?"; the song also won Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song while Barbie was awarded Golden Globe Award for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement.Watch the Barbie | Main Trailer Barbie | Main Trailer#barbie #coffee #consideration #freedom #interactions #julie #libertarian #libertarians #mike #movie #nuances #personal #principles #psychology #social #standpoint #talkFollow Us:YouTubeXFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

Berenice and Ella sit down with film critic and filmmaker Gabriela Bulgos of the Film Posers podcast to break down why female directors keep getting snubbed at the Oscars, from Kathryn Bigelow and Chloé Zhao's historic wins to the time Catherine Hardwicke directed Twilight into a box office phenomenon and got handed a box of mini cupcakes instead of the sequel. They get into Greta Gerwig's Barbie director snub, the unspoken "credentials" test fans demand from women who like sci-fi, baseball, or anything traditionally male-coded, and why Hollywood almost never lets a woman direct a franchise more than once. Of course, it's still Thanks For Your Concern, so the conversation spirals into Pirates of the Caribbean, a full MCU takedown, Lord of the Rings, Twilight's Team Edward vs Team Jacob, and way too many celebrity crush confessions. Come for the film industry hot takes, stay for the absolute chaos of three women who really, really love movies.Find Gabby: @filmposers Listen to Gabby's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NU2BmgpyG4SSrNYiG3TCR?si=50ba0f6d830246a6Follow the girls on social!

Laurie Metcalf is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning actress known for her incredible versatility across television, film, and theatre. She rose to fame as Jackie Harris on ROSEANNE and THE CONNERS, earning three Emmy Awards. Her extensive television career also includes HACKS, Dan Levy's BIG MISTAKES, and Ryan Murphy's MONSTER. On the big screen, her performance in Greta Gerwig's LADY BIRD garnered an Academy Award nomination, and her credits span from SCREAM 2 to voicing Andy's mom in the TOY STORY franchise. In this interview, we dive into how she tackles complex, quirky mother figures in shows and movies like LADY BIRD, MONSTER, and BIG MISTAKES. We also talk about the emotional and physical toll of dramatic acting, the big differences between theatre and camera work, what it was like filming BIG MISTAKES, and so much more. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend, as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Grace Juarez delivers the latest entertainment news, including:- Box office predictions for ‘Toy Story 5'.- Greta Gerwig's upcoming Narnia film to release in theaters.- Tina Fey's ‘Four Seasons' renewed for season 3.

The Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, is widely regarded as the man who helped the band break through. He's inspired plays, films, and even an artistic installation by the Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller. He's now the subject of a new biography, Mr Moonlight, by Philip Norman.A Unesco-listed cathedral in Kyiv went up in flames on Sunday night after an intense Russian bombing attack. The Ukrainian government sees the attack on the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery complex as part of a sustained campaign to destroy the nation's cultural landmarks and identity. And in Kharkiv, workers at the state art museum have just moved its collection after a bombing raid caused fires. The Baltic republic of Estonia, which has an Eastern border with Russia, say it is planning for such attacks too. Samira Ahmed talks to its culture minister, Merilin Piipuu.Tributes have been pouring in for the Oscar-winning special effects pioneer Brian Johnson, who's died at the age of 87. He worked on the British television shows Thunderbirds and Space:1999, the latter taking him to Hollywood, and The Empire Strikes Back. One of those who has been influenced by his craft is the visual effects designer and filmmaker Paul Franklin, who explains why Brian Johnson changed the sci-fi landscape.What is it like to grow up in a town which lost its industry decades before you were even born? That's the story of Effie o Blaenau, Effie in Blaenau, a Welsh language film about a young woman looking for love to escape her weekly routine of unemployment and drinking. Lead actor Leisa Gwenllian joins Samira in the Front Row studio to discuss her role. When the Barbie film was released in 2023, it made over a billion dollars in just 17 days – making director Greta Gerwig the first ever woman to reach that milestone as a solo director. Now an exhibition charting the evolution of Barbie from her creation in 1959 to the present day is opening in Glasgow. It was first shown at London's Design Museum, where it proved one of the venue's most popular ever shows. Senior curator Danielle Thom and writer and fan Sara Sheridan discuss Barbie as art. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Andrea Kidd

Chandler Levack is another of the current class of talented Candian ladies directing fresh, original cinema. Her latest is MILE END KICKS (starring Barbie Ferreira)…and, at the same moment, ROOMMATES, a Happy Madison film starring Sadie Sandler. And she memorably broke onto screen with festival darling I LIKE MOVIES. She joins Jordan to give us a fresh look at our show's most relatable multi-hyphenate, Greta Gerwig. Chandler tells stories inspired by the desire to revisit her own history, and the result (like FRANCES HA or LADYBIRD for Gerwig) is somehow universally relatable.  Then, Jordan has one quick thing about a little movie that could called Blind Cop 2 (read her feature about it from The Action Desk!) Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinfeelingseen Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production of Maximum Fun. You can watch video editions of our new episodes on our YouTube Channel!Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

In this episode of It's the Pictures, Max and Evan give an update to the box office game, Greta Gerwig's Narnia release, Karl Urban's talent, a Fast and Furious TV series, and more. The conversation delves into Karl Urban's diverse roles in various franchises, including Star Trek, Thor Ragnarok, Dread, Mortal Kombat 2, The Boys. Finally there's a conversation on Ready or Not 2, The Fan, The Killer, and Mother Mary. TakeawaysKarl Urban's versatile acting careerChapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Box Office Updates06:29 Fast and Furious TV Series and Spin-Offs17:06 Summer Movie Game Update and Devil Wears Prada 230:58 The State of Star Trek36:59 Karl Urban's Role in Mortal Kombat 242:16 Karl Urban in Mortal Kombat 251:26 Ready or Not 2

Mostly Film is back with another packed episode of trailer chaos, movie talk, and industry insanity. This week in LIST IT or NIX IT, we're breaking down trailers for The Rivals of Amziah King, Resident Evil, Clayface, Coyote vs Acme, Jackass, Verity, and more to decide what's making the watchlist — and what's getting tossed immediately.In What We've Been Watching, Jonathan and J.P. talk survival thrillers, prestige dramas, and comfort TV as they dive into Apex, revisit Erin Brockovich, and check in on shows like The Boys, The Wire, Justified, Entourage, Maul, and Survivor.Then in The News, things get wild: a Westworld movie is officially happening, Battlefield sparks a studio bidding war, John Wick 5 gets an update, Netflix is planning its first major theatrical rollout with Greta Gerwig's Narnia, and somehow a Django/Zorro crossover movie is becoming real. Plus: Michael breaks records, Fast & Furious expands again, Letterboxd might be sold, and we react to the first look at Netflix's live-action Scooby-Doo.

Original Release Date: Monday 11 May 2026    Description:   Welcome to Year 20 (“the year we get it right!”). On this, their overall 988th installment, Dean and Phil really put the “Hollywood” into “Chillpak Hollywood Hour” with showbiz news, analysis, previews and reviews. It starts with a discussion of the long-running series “Supernatural”. Then in the “Lawsuit of the Week” the supposed end of the It Ends With Us lawsuits gets discussed. The surprising details of the SAG-AFTRA deal with the AMPTP get analyzed and the fact that it (most likely) means no labor stoppage for the next four years gets celebrated. Some fascinating rules changes for next year's Oscars get dissected, and some seemingly terrific, but certainly intriguing, news regarding Greta Gerwig's “Narnia” movie for Netflix gets hailed. The Cannes film festival gets previewed. As does the American Cinematheque's Bleak Week festival. Finally, two current theatrical releases get hailed as modern masterworks and the plans for a new episode of “Deep Dive” get finalized.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk Jacob Elordi for James Bond is picking up steam, Matt Reeves Batman II set photos, The Odyssey trailer drama, Planet of the Apes taps Matt Shakman for next installment, Sneider's Top Gun 3 directors updates, Melissa Barrera's accuses actors of being scabs for Scream 7, Monkeypaw staff reduction, Greta Gerwig's Narnia gets a full theatrical run from Netflix, Edge of Tomorrow 2 updates, Blake Lively and Baldoni finally settle, Mortal Kombat II producer Todd Garner comes for critics, Greg Mottola eyed to direct a Bane and Deathstroke movie, Shawn Levy directing a new original sci-fi movie and more!#marvel #DC #jamesgunn #theodyssey #jamesbond #christophernolan #topgun3 #tomcruise #Netflix #Disney #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro, Rundown and Sneider Attending Netflix is a Joke Shows9:14 Shawn Levy Has a New Original Sci Fi Movie Next14:46 Greg Mottola Reportedly Eyed for DC's Deathstroke and Bane Movie22:21 Matt Shakman Tapped for New Planet of the Apes Installment, No Wes Ball?26:42 Natalie Portman, Jonathan Bailey for Tour de France Corrupt Drama28:45 The Odyssey Sparks Online Drama Over Accents, Cyclops and Missing Zendaya33:47 Matt Reeves Posts The Batman II Photos...From the Set or Tests Shots?38:06 Mortal Kombat II Producer Todd Garner Attacks Critics Negative Reviews44:39 Mortal Kombat Non Spoiler Review Plug44:58 Who Will Win the Box Office This Weekend?46:40 Top Gun 3 Directors Updates and Clarifications49:46 Matt Shakman Not Returning for Fantastic Four Sequel?52:10 Melissa Barrera Calls Scream 7 Actors "Scabs" for being in the movie57:47 Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Getting Full Theatrical Release in 20271:01:31 Clarifying the Truth Over Edge of Tomorrow 2's Production1:03:57 Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal Booked for New Movie1:05:55 Jacob Elordi in "pole position" for James Bond1:17:15 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

What's RUNWAY like in 2026? THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 takes that question pretty seriously. We've got film critic (and former 2000s-era abused NYC assistant) Katie Walsh with us to talk about the fashion, the journalism, the nostalgia, and the cerulean of it all. What's Good Alonso - Family Movie Night Menus by Leonard and Jessie Maltin  Drea - mom volunteering with for movie causes  Katie - Hudson Williams (and Connor Storrie) at the Met Gala Kevin - The Traitors UK (and The Celebrity Traitors UK S2 casting) ITIDIC The Academy Has Banned AI from Winning Oscars for Acting/Writing Netflix Sets Greta Gerwig's Narnia Film for Wide Release, Long Theatrical Window Staff Picks Alonso - Into the Woods Drea - Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come Katie - Tuner Kevin - All About Eve This episode was edited by Gabe Mara. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's MaxFunDrive! Still want to get in on the action? Follow this link to support this show (and get in on our limited-time keychain sale to benefit the Center for Constitutional Rights): https://maximumfun.org/joinmaxfilm Follow us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram, or LetterboxdWithKevin AveryDrea ClarkAlonso DuraldeProduced by Marissa FlaxbartSr. Producer Laura Swisher

On this week's episode, I'm rejoined by Scott Mendelson of The Outside Scoop to preview the summer movie season and address some of the hottest questions in the biz. Why did Netflix push Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie to next year and give it a full(ish) theatrical window? What's shaping up to be the biggest flop of the summer? Is box office health finally back on the upswing after some down years post-COVID and post-strikes? And what the heck is “Infinity Vision”? All that and more on this week's episode. Leave your most-anticipated film in the comments!

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, our main topic is the surge of dark nostalgia invading our TVs these days: Wednesday, Riverdale, now Casper, and on and on. So much of what seemed like fun escapism of our youth is now being morphed into darker, edgier, grittier television that loses much of what we loved about them in the first place.  Also this week: Greta Gerwig scores big with Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, reviews of The Sheep Detectives and Mortal Kombat II, and more! Discussed on this episode (0:00 – 12:24) Netflix toys with Narnia and wide releases, Lively vs Baldoni, Planet of the Apes moves on (12:25 – 38:08) From the Outside In: Dark TV Nostalgia (38:09 – 42:23) Review: The Sheep Detectives (42:24 – 48:54) Review: Mortal Kombat II (48:55 – 1:00:52) Whatcha Been Watching - The Devil Wears Prada 2, Man on Fire  Please support The Hollywood Outsider and gain immediate access to bonus content, including Patreon exclusive podcast content like our Bad Movie Night by visiting Patreon.com/ TheHollywoodOutsider Be sure to join our Facebook Group Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe via RSS

 In this episode, Sam and Ian will look ahead to the exciting films projects slated for release in 2026. We've got new films from Steven Spielberg (Disclosure Day), Denis Villeneuve (Dune: Part 3), Christopher Nolan (The Odyssey), Jesse Eisenberg, David Fincher, Martin McDonagh, Alejandro González Iñárritu, Greta Gerwig, David O. Russell, and more on the horizon.Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

In this episode, we kick things off with the latest trailers shaking up the industry, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and a slate of teasers from Zach Cregger's take on Resident Evil, DC Studios' Clayface, A24's Tony, which looks into the early life of the late Anthony Bourdain, Evil Dead Burn, One Night Only, Verity, and Netflix's Office Romance starring Jennifer Lopez. We shift into bigger headlines—casting news for Miami Vice 85 with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler joining the Joseph Kosinski take on an ‘80s classic, a Django/Zorro crossover at Sony, Greta Gerwig's Narnia headed for a full theatrical release via Netflix, and Blake Lively settling the It Ends With Us lawsuit with Justin Baldoni. We close with a box office spotlight on the biopic Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Joining in for this heavy news chat is Dustin Rybka, the co-host of the soon to be released Back To The Blockbuster spinoff, The Cinema Vault! Tune in for quick takes, insider angles, and what these moves could mean for the year ahead.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and discuss the news that Netflix is moving the Greta Gerwig helmed Narnia: The Magician's Nephew to February 2027 with  a full window of theatrical exclusivity. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services about their new May horror title Corporate Retreat.For more information, visit www.westernfilmservices.com 

The Boys preview Mortal Kombat 2 and The Sheep Detectives, while also analyzing huge movie news. Greta Gerwig's NARNIA breaks Netflix to get a wide release, while Melissa Barerra accuses the SCREAM franchise of making up box office numbers! Plus a tribute to the recently passed Ted Turner. Classic ep! --- Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@theboboys Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---

This week on Pixelsplitters! The Academy has released some new rules for the upcoming Oscar season, including some changes regarding the use of AI. Also, there is a notable shift in movie preferences among the younger generation. Josh and Willis have some thoughts about what this new generation might enjoy. And finally, Greta Gerwig's Narnia film has been moved to a February release, and by release we mean WIDE! Netflix's first-ever wide release! What does this mean for the future? All this and more on this week's episode! Pixelsplitters is a conversation podcast that explores the film and tv news of the week, and examines where the film industry as a whole is headed. Sometimes we do Top 5 lists! Tune in weekly and nerd out with us.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a major global flashpoint, with commercial ships stranded, oil traffic disrupted, and energy markets reacting sharply. The show breaks down why Hormuz matters, how much oil and LNG normally moves through the strait, why Asia is most directly exposed, and how Americans could still feel the pain through gas prices, groceries, flights, shipping, and inflation. The political block digs into rising instability around the Trump administration, including Pete Hegseth's reported Pentagon purges, Trump's poor approval numbers, and how those numbers could affect the midterms. The show also covers the gerrymandering fight, with Democrats and Republicans battling over House maps as the midterm cycle heats up. The Supreme Court temporarily restored broader access to mifepristone while it reviews a lower-court ruling, keeping telehealth, mail delivery, and pharmacy access in place for now. The segment explains why the case matters beyond abortion, especially if courts gain more power to override long-standing FDA decisions. A luxury expedition cruise ship became an international public health concern after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and sickened others. The episode looks at why health officials blocked the ship from docking, how rare and serious hantavirus can be, and why cruise ships become complicated fast when illness spreads onboard. In entertainment, the show covers the Met Gala's “Fashion is Art” theme, The Devil Wears Prada's big box-office debut, Britney Spears avoiding jail time after a plea deal, House of the Dragon Season 3's release date, Netflix giving Greta Gerwig's Narnia a theatrical release, and Pras Michel's conviction in a federal political influence and money laundering case. The guest segment features CJ Ramone, who joins to talk about CJ SAYS: A RAMONES PODCAST. The conversation touches on joining the Ramones after Dee Dee, bringing new energy to the band, what punk history still gets wrong, the discipline behind the Ramones' sound, and what responsibility means after a life built around rebellion. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a major global flashpoint, with commercial ships stranded, oil traffic disrupted, and energy markets reacting sharply. The show breaks down why Hormuz matters, how much oil and LNG normally moves through the strait, why Asia is most directly exposed, and how Americans could still feel the pain through gas prices, groceries, flights, shipping, and inflation. The political block digs into rising instability around the Trump administration, including Pete Hegseth's reported Pentagon purges, Trump's poor approval numbers, and how those numbers could affect the midterms. The show also covers the gerrymandering fight, with Democrats and Republicans battling over House maps as the midterm cycle heats up. The Supreme Court temporarily restored broader access to mifepristone while it reviews a lower-court ruling, keeping telehealth, mail delivery, and pharmacy access in place for now. The segment explains why the case matters beyond abortion, especially if courts gain more power to override long-standing FDA decisions. A luxury expedition cruise ship became an international public health concern after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and sickened others. The episode looks at why health officials blocked the ship from docking, how rare and serious hantavirus can be, and why cruise ships become complicated fast when illness spreads onboard. In entertainment, the show covers the Met Gala's “Fashion is Art” theme, The Devil Wears Prada's big box-office debut, Britney Spears avoiding jail time after a plea deal, House of the Dragon Season 3's release date, Netflix giving Greta Gerwig's Narnia a theatrical release, and Pras Michel's conviction in a federal political influence and money laundering case. The guest segment features CJ Ramone, who joins to talk about CJ SAYS: A RAMONES PODCAST. The conversation touches on joining the Ramones after Dee Dee, bringing new energy to the band, what punk history still gets wrong, the discipline behind the Ramones' sound, and what responsibility means after a life built around rebellion. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss Netflix agreeing to release Greta Gerwig's ‘Narnia: The Magician's Nephew', in theaters worldwide with a traditional window of theatrical exclusivity for the first time ever. They examine why Netflix blinked on theaters now, and if this is a one-off or a sign of future softening of their stance on theaters (00:00). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the ongoing Jimmy Kimmel-Donald Trump feud (25:35). Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jon Jones Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Industry voters visit StarzFYC.com. Book a new kind of stay at HolidayInn.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Send us Fan MailWe run through the week's biggest geek headlines, from DC's animated Superman comeback to Marvel's next event and the business moves reshaping how fans watch, play, and collect. We also pause to honor two major creators whose work helped define modern movies and comics. • My Adventures with Superman season 3 return date plus why the hiatus happened • Reign of the Supermen inspiration and the “what's Superman” premise • Cyborg Superman and a new spin on Superboy plus Lex Luthor's role • Jessica Cruz Green Lantern appearance and the push to support a season 4 renewal • Clayface: Celebrity Dirt announcement and its body-horror noir focus on fame and identity • Marvel's DNX event details with X-Men and Fantastic Four facing a forced-transformation plague • Blind bag and variant cover collector strategy tied to the DNX rollout • Evangeline Lilly's reaction to Disney layoffs and concerns about AI replacing concept artists • Disney and Epic expanding Star Wars experiences in Fortnite for creator-built stories • Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew shifting dates and getting a wide theatrical window • GameStop's reported $56B bid for eBay and why it raises red flags • Steve Maslow's career highlights and his impact on film sound • Jerry Conway's legacy across Spider-Man plus the Punisher and more Now please be sure to check us out on social media. We're on Blue Sky at Multiverse Tom Threads, Facebook, and Instagram at Multiverse Tonight. If you've gotten some value out of the show and would like to pay it back, please head on over to multiverstonight.com, where you can find our Patreon and Kofi links. Check our show notes, visit our Tea Public store, leave some feedback, and so much more. And if this is your first time listening, thank you. Welcome. Go ahead and hit that subscribe button. Share us with others. Go ahead. I dare you.Support the showThanks for listening! Come visit the podcast at https://www.multiversetonight.com/ 

Send us Fan MailOur 2026 Classics Series is coming to a close with today's very special episode covering not only the 1868 novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, but also the 1994 and 2019 film adaptations. We deep dive, rate and review, and rank them all. Was the book our favorite this time around? Or did Christian Bale's hair or Greta Gerwig's feminist-leaning script steal our hearts?  This episode is our response to the many things that so many female authors across centuries have been using literature to say. Women's lives are important when examining the simple mundanity of their day to day experiences, as well as their extraordinary contributions and achievements. Not just because we are people, but because to exist in society as a woman is to understand that our personal lives are never separate from politics, religion, gender constructs, economics and all the other systemic influences that determine one's position. All three iterations of this amazing story hold such important lessons and criticisms, not unlike the other two novels we previously covered: Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. We hope that you enjoyed our reading guides as well as our deep dive coverage into these classic novels because we plan to cover more next year!ANNNND… Stick around till' the end for some fun Little Women lore and our very first announcement of what HIGHLY REQUESTED and POPULAR dystopian science fiction series we'll be covering this summer, beginning in July! We're switching gears and we hope you'll join us.Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)Shop our Merch line | *  https://besties-and-the-books-shop.fourthwall.comCheck out these narrator interviews? ⬇️Anthony Palmini gives us the lowdown on what it's like to voice act Rhysand, Kingfisher, AND Slade Ravinger! https://youtu.be/zcCyrlZ5Jcc?si=2k7ULbRPgZl_5pUJ____Shop Bookish Merch we are wearing:Ashley is wearing:  A Troop Beverly Hills Sweater from @Etsy | * https://go.magik.ly/ml/2g6nn/ Liz is wearing :  An Impressive Wingspan Crop Tee by @downthebondofficial | https://www.downthebond.com/product-page/impressive-wingspan-baby-tee | Code: BESTIESANDTHEBOOKSAny link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

Jonathan Geltner and Luke Mills rejoin me to finish talking about The Magician's Nephew.  Meanwhile, Narnian troubadour Matt Wheeler joins us to share "Awake, Awake!"--the first of his seven songs from Narnia! More details to come, but here's a quick summary of what we discuss: Introduction & Reading 0:00 — Opening dramatic reading from The Magician's Nephew (Digory before Aslan) Host & Guest Introductions 2:12 — Pipkin introduces Dr. Luke Mills and Jonathan Gelter; Jonathan's MFA program plug and novel update Story Recap 3:39 — Summary of the book up to the current chapters (Charn, Jadis, Narnia's creation, lamppost origin) Is Narnia "Fallen"? 6:34 — Discussion of Digory's guilt, the nature of Narnia's corruption, and parallels to Paradise Lost and Eden Digory's Culpability 10:37 — Was Digory truly at fault? The enchanted bell, Aslan's judgment, and Jonathan's "defense counsel" argument The Comic Sections: Animals & Uncle Andrew 15:40 — Critiquing Lewis's humor; Barfield's observation about Lewis's "undergraduate" comedy; Tolkien comparisons The Cabby as First King of Narnia 20:21 — Why a working-class Cockney? Anti-urban sentiment in Lewis, WWI's influence, rural vs. city themes, and comparison to Sam Gamgee Lewis, Tolkien & Shared Mythological Ideas 26:53 — Overlapping motifs (singing creation, protective trees, the rings); did Lewis borrow from Tolkien? The Winged Horse & the Garden of Hesperides 27:56 — Aslan's tears scene; the walled garden and its inscription; parallels to Galadriel and the One Ring Trees in Mythology & Religion 29:14 — Sacred trees across world cultures: Norse, Celtic, Greek, Irish paradise mythology, apples, and forests Musical Guest: Matt Wheeler 36:19 — Original song inspired by Aslan's creation of Narnia; discussion of the source passage Jadis Eats the Apple & the White Salt Image 46:05 — Jadis's "white as salt" description; what it conveys about her character and the apple's dark gift Character of Jadis / The White Witch 53:32 — Her name (French "jadis" = "once upon a time"), Lilith parallels, satanic motivation, and the "dem fine woman" ending Allegory, Plot Holes & Medieval Parallels 56:49 — Lewis's inconsistent allegory, Dante vs. Bunyan, and how medieval authors simply didn't care about plot consistency The Ending: Digory's Mother, Uncle Andrew, and Redemption 1:01:27 — The apple healing his mother, Aslan's beatific vision, Uncle Andrew's comic/bittersweet conclusion, and the wardrobe's origin Platonic Themes & the Wood Between the Worlds 1:06:41 — Aslan's Platonism, the multiverse question, ontological status of the secondary worlds, and the reference to Plato in The Last Battle Netflix Adaptation Discussion 1:12:53 — Concerns about Greta Gerwig's adaptation; what changes would actually be welcome; Polly & Digory's relationship Closing Remarks & What's Next 1:18:03 — Wrap-up, acknowledgments, upcoming Silver Trumpet episode

Join me (Anna Stone) and guest hosts Lauren and Lily of the Pages and Plots Podcast as we discuss Louisa May Alcott's Little Women and the 2019 film adaptation. In this episode, we consider the unusual timeline in this adaptation, have multiple opinions on Florence Pugh's performance, and get distracted by our worst costume choices.Follow on Instagram @stonestoptensFollow Lauren and Lily on Instagram @pages_plots_podEmail stonestoptens@gmail.com KeywordsLittle Women, film adaptations, classic literature, female empowerment, character development, book to film, Greta Gerwig, Anna Stone, Pages and Plots, movie review Little Women, movie adaptation, character analysis, costume design, soundtrack, book to movie changes, casting choices, emotional themes, storytelling

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode, Suzanne Ferriss, author of the new book, Greta Gerwig: Filmmaker makes a return to the podcast following her first appearance almost three years ago.Listen to hear about the central theme of fashion and how the word "fashion" can come to have multiple meanings, why Gerwig (and other female directors) are more often recognized as writers than directors, and Gerwig's preference to be referred to as a "realizer" of films and the collaboration inherent in that term.Books mentioned in this episode include:Greta Gerwig: Filmmaker by Suzanne FerrissThe Antidote by Karen RussellWhen the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines by Grayden CarterThe Big Goodbye by Sam WassonFilms and TV shows mentioned in this episode include:Lost in Translation directed by Sofia CoppolaLittle Women directed by Greta GerwigLady Bird directed by Greta GerwigBarbie directed by Greta GerwigNarnia: The Magician's Nephew directed by Greta Gerwig (forthcoming on Netflix)Father Mother Sister Brother directed by Jim JarmuschBlue Moon directed by Richard LinklaterOne Battle After Another directed by Paul Thomas AndersonNouvelle Vague directed by Richard LinklaterSomewhere directed by Sofia CoppolaPsycho directed by Alfred HitchcockThe Shining directed by Stanley KubrickThe Grand Budapest Hotel directed by Wes AndersonYou can follow Suzanne on Instagram @suzanneferriss and visit her website at suzanneferriss.com.Support the show

Watch This Episode On YouTubeEvery Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: YEAST (2008)Director: Mary BronsteinScreenplay: Mary Bronstein; Greta GerwigStars: Mary Bronstein; Greta Gerwig; Benny SafdieSYNOPSISA maddeningly oblivious, tyrannical and emotionally stunted young woman tries her best to negotiate two toxic friendshipsSubscribe to our YouTube channelFollow us on LetterboxdFollow us on InstagramFollow us on XFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TikTokFollow us on LinkedIn

For the first time, Anna Wintour graces Vogue's cover alongside Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep)! On the cover the two devils are wearing two pradas! On this episode of The Run-Through, Chloe invites Virginia Smith (Vogue's Director of Global Fashion Network) to breakdown how this historic cover came to be and what goes behind making a top secret cover happen. You'll also hear snippets from Greta Gerwig's cover conversation with the two women where they discuss aging, grandmotherhood, and what part of each other's job they would dread the most!Earlier in the episode, Rachel Comey speaks to Nicole Phelps about her unconventional origin story, how she funded her early production, and the upcoming opening of her Christopher Street store. She also discusses about how she managed to stay independent and find her own audience, which has come to include writers, directors, and artists like Zadie Smith and Miranda July. On her design process, Comey says, “I really think about design as a service to the client and making sure that they're feeling the things they want to feel in the rooms that they want to go into.”As fashion increasingly catches up to the inclusive casting Comey has long practiced, she plans to keep doing things her own way.The Run-Through with Vogue is your go-to podcast where fashion meets culture. Hosted by Chloe Malle, Head of Editorial Content, Vogue U.S.; Chioma Nnadi, Head of British Vogue; and Nicole Phelps, Director of Vogue Runway, each episode features the latest fashion news and exclusive designer and celebrity interviews. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

¿López Aliaga, Nieto o Keiko? ¿Carlos Álvarez o Roberto Sánchez? ¿Qué tan bien (o mal) lo hicieron los candidatos en el debate? ¿Tiene sentido la campaña en segunda vuelta antes de saber quién llega? ¿Pixar sigue dando cátedra con Hoppers o ya perdió el toque? ¿La nueva serie de Harry Potter merecía nacer? ¿Y qué tiene Greta Gerwig preparado para Narnia? Tal vez Fleabag siga siendo imbatible o Sex and the City es un producto de otro tiempo. Quizás encontremos la respuesta a estas y otras preguntas en el programa de hoy, donde Jonathan, Jakeline y Diego conversan sobre nada en particular, es decir, full Langoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest is Ruthie Rogers, the legendary chef and restaurateur behind The River Cafe in London, and she joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book, “Table 4 at The River Cafe.” Inspired by her popular podcast, “Ruthie's Table 4,” the book features conversations with the likes of Nigella Lawson, Tina Fey, Greta Gerwig, Alice Waters, Tracey Emin, and dozens of other forces from the worlds of art, music, film, and food.  Ruthie shares the story of how The River Cafe began as a humble sandwich shop and evolved into a global culinary institution, the lessons she's learned from nearly 40 years of running a restaurant, and why curiosity and kindness matter when hiring and mentoring the next generation of cooks. She also reflects on the power of food memories, what she's discovered after more than 200 podcast interviews, and why so many people talk about their grandmothers when discussing the meals that shaped them. Plus, Ruthie reveals her comfort food (spoiler: it involves tomatoes, pasta, and butter), the River Cafe dishes that will never leave the menu, and the food world hero she'd want with her on a desert island. Click here for the Rigatoni With Cavolo Nero & Olive Oil recipe from The River Cafe London. Thank you to Peter Som's “Family Style” cookbook for supporting our show.  This interview was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.  Cherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom's the Bombe issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Ruthie: Instagram, The River Cafe, “Table 4 at The River Cafe” book More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

Happy 2026, Vintage Sand fans! Thank you for taking time away from looking for real estate opportunities in Greenland to join us for Episodes 65 and 66, our first of 2026. Herein, Team Vintage Sand returns one last time to the source of some of our most popular episodes: Danny Peary's hard-to-find 1993 classic "Alternate Oscars". In the past, we have used Peary's model to approach the Best Picture Academy Awards from every decade going back to the 1930's. Collect them all! For this episode, we wrap up this series with the most recent complete decade, the 2010's. First, a caveat: we began this podcast eight years ago, in the spring of 2018, which means that we have already discussed many of today's films in a number of different contexts already. We did our Best of the Teens in early 2020, and recently did our Top 10 of the Century so far, wherein many of the films we're talking about today are contained. Add in that we did episodes on the best of 2018 and 2019, respectively, in those years, and you get the sense that we have already covered this ground several times. But like all good film fans, we're completists, so we conclude this series of episodes with these two, which will focus on 2010 to 2014 and 2015 to 2019 respectively. Mercifully, perhaps, these episodes are shorter than most others we've done, simply because, as mentioned, this is terrain we have covered several times already. The teens were clearly a transitional time for film, especially in Hollywood. The foreign market came to dominate, as did the teen market, which led to a kind of lowest common denominator for American film in these years. Throw in the uncertainties created by the rise of streaming and the changes in where and how people watch film, and you have…well, it's still a little too early to tell what the 2010's will look like to film historians, if there are indeed any film historians left. That being said, it's clear that the decade featured some of the greatest films ever made, ones that will stand the test of time and will continue to be watched long into the future. In many ways, the Mexican New Wavers dominated the decade, winning half of the Best Director Oscars for the whole decade: Del Toro for "Shape of Water", Cuarón for "Gravity" and "Roma", and Iñárritu for "Birdman" and "The Revenant". And of course, the stunning triumph of "Parasite" ended a decade in film that many were ready to write off (and got rid of the bad taste left behind by "Green Book" the previous year). It was also a decade that saw the arrival of some wildly innovative and talented filmmakers, among them Chloe Zhao, Ryan Coogler, Ava Duvernay, Jordan Peele, Greta Gerwig, Steve McQueen, and Damien Chazelle, plus amazing directors who transcended often marginalized genres like Ari Aster, Alex Garland, Robert Eggers and Denis Villeneuve. We also saw some great works from directors who came of age in the 90's and early 00's like David Fincher, the Coens, Spike Lee, Christopher Nolan, Todd Haynes and the Andersons, both Wes and PTA divisions. And for the icing on the cake, we got some brilliant work from the old guard Hollywood New Wavers like Martin Scorsese (who just seemed to pick up steam as the decade went on), Steven Spielberg, (at least with "Lincoln"), Terrence Malick and, most surprisingly, Paul Schrader. So make yourselves comfortable, have yourselves one of those lovely pastries from Mendl's, and join us for our final foray into the world of Best Picture Alternate Oscars!

It’s Filmspotting’s 2026 Movie Preview Draft, with Adam and Josh vie for new films from Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Steven Spielberg, and more! Plus, Vulture critic Roxana Hadadi joins Adam for a review of 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE. This episode is presented by⁠ Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes and chapter starts may not be precise with ads.) Intro (00:00:00-00:03:12)2026 Movie Preview (00:03:13-00:56:52)Filmspotting Family (00:56:53-01:04:18)28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (01:04:19-01:45:01)2026 Show Preview (01:45:02-01:56:38)Next Week / Notes (01:56:39-01:59:51)Polls (01:59:52-02:10:26)Credits / New Releases (02:10:27-02:14:08) Links: -20% off Filmspotting Family Membershiphttps://filmspotting.supportingcast.fm/join?sc_promo=supreme -David Hudson's The Daily Previewhttps://www.criterion.com/current/posts/9027-the-most-anticipated-films-of-2026 -Brian Tallerico's RogerEbert.com Previewhttps://www.rogerebert.com/features/2026-most-anticipated-movies-preview -IndieWire’s 46 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026https://www.indiewire.com/lists/new-movies-2026/ Feedback: -Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠. -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support: -Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmspottingfamily.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.⁠⁠⁠https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are blessed to have Josh Sharp BACK on the pod. We come up with an amazing new tracklist of Kim Petras songs, explain what it means to "be philly", and unpack the band Phish with a LIVE fact checker in the room (because facts matter, y'all). Plus, Josh promotes his new off-broadway show "ta-da!" in a way that is so non-linear that even Greta Gerwig's ass will be sat. Speaking of, get tickets to Josh's show NOW at joshsharptada.com. BUY TICKETS TO OUR JANUARY SF SHOWS: linktree.com/straightiolab WATCH GEORGE'S SPECIAL ON AMAZON, APPLE, AND MORE: https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/george-civeris-a-sense-of-urgency/ CALL US at 385-GAY-GUYS to leave questions and comments for our next surprise call-in show and you just might hear your call on your favorite podcast. STRAIGHTIOLAB MERCH: cottonbureau.com/people/straightiolab SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON at patreon.com/straightiolab for bonus episodes twice a month and don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.